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FALL RIVER, Mass. — A judge on Thursday denied bail for former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez, who is charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of a friend.
FALL RIVER, Mass. — A judge on Thursday denied bail for former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez, who is charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of a friend.
Hernandez's lawyer argued that Hernandez is not a risk to flee and the case against him is circumstantial.
But a prosecutor said the evidence is "overwhelming." A search of a Hummer belonging to Hernandez turned up an ammunition clip matching the caliber of casings found at the scene of the killing of Odin Lloyd, the prosecutor said.
Lloyd's body was discovered by a jogger in a remote area of an industrial park not far from Hernandez's home 10 days ago. He has pleaded not guilty.
Prosecutors called Lloyd's killing an execution-style shooting orchestrated by Hernandez because his friend talked to the wrong people at a nightclub. Hernandez could face life in prison, if convicted.
Hernandez was cut from the NFL team less than two hours after he was arrested and led from his North Attleborough home in handcuffs, and nine days after Lloyd's body was discovered.
Another man, Carlos Ortiz, 27, was arrested Wednesday in Hernandez's hometown of Bristol, Conn., as part of the murder investigation, New Britain State's attorney Brian Preleski said Thursday. Ortiz was charged as a fugitive from justice and waived extradition to Massachusetts. Prison records show he is being held on $1.5 million bail at a Hartford jail.
Ortiz's public defender, Alfonzo Sirica, declined to comment about the case.
In the meantime, police have been searching a third-floor unit in a condo complex in Franklin, Mass., that Hernandez had visited in recent weeks, according to the unit's next-door neighbor.
Condo resident Carol Bailey said that starting Wednesday and continuing Thursday, police removed items from rental unit and asked her questions about its occupants. She said a new tenant told her in May that he was moving in a cousin.


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VIDEO of Roy's recent TV Interview on the Messianic Jewish TV Program "Jewish Voice" with Rabbi Jonathan Bernis
VIDEO of Archbishop Burke's Interview on Jewish Catholics is now up on this site. Click here!
There is now extensive new VIDEO including some talks in Spanish.
Click here for information on UPCOMING APPEARANCES or here to schedule one.
Click here for a pdf file of the Memoirs of 19th Century Jewish convert Theodore Ratisbonne
Analysis of SSPX Bishop Williamson's Holocaust Denial
Click here to find out how to be informed by email of special events.
Click here for PRAYERS that the Jews may come to the fullness of Judaism in the Catholic Church
There is now a wide selection of audio recordings of Jewish Catholics' "Witness Testimonies".
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-- Jan. 10 '05 "Journey Home" show on EWTN
-- Conference in D.C. "Jews in the Church"
-- Sept 12 and Sept 19 '04 episodes of EWTN's "Bookmark" program
-- Interview on "Catholic Answers Live"
-- TV appearance on "EWTN Live" with Father Mitch Pacwa
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-- Interview on Steve Wood's "Faith and Family" show on EWTN Radio

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< Weiner Apologizes Again; Wife Stands By Him
Jul 24, 2013 07:01
Category: General News
Category: General News
The British Queen Arrives To See Her Great Grandson
LONDON (AP) — Britain's Queen Elizabeth has arrived at Kensington Palace to see her new great-grandson. The two-day-old prince spent a first night at home with his parents, Prince William and his wife Kate. The new Prince of Cambridge is third in line to the throne. His name hasn't yet been announced.


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Main Site - :: Why Won't God Heal Amputees? ::
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There's not an option for only 1 being the right answer, neither is there one for only 3 being correct
Religions need books because they don't have gods.
Didn't think you could, but you can let us know after the answer is revealed.
Female, it ends in an "a"
Mrjason wins.Quote from: Mrjason on October 21, 2013, 07:26:22 AMFemale, it ends in an "a"
shower. is my immediate thought. but thats french isn't it? Maybe its the same.
May I throw in a slightly different version of the game?<snip>
<snip>What is the English word for this item?
My guess would be "sorbet".
May I throw in a slightly different version of the game?I'd like to give several Spanish words for a common item. Different countries have vastly different words for this same item.Here are some of the words:PopotePitilloSorbeteBombilloCanitaPajillaWhat is the English word for this item?
I'm pretty sure the word in Spain is paja.
Let me jump in with the espanol; what's a guagua?


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Bulletin Board
NOTICE: For your convenience, you can e-mail your bulletin board notices to firstname.lastname@example.com as well as mail to 1944 Warwick Ave., Warwick, RI 02889, or fax to 732-3110.
Oldies Music
The American Legion Post 15, 1016 Post Rd., East Greenwich, will have music with Bobby Justin on April 27 from 7-11 p.m. Admission is $7.
Warwick Women's Cllub
The GFWC Warwick Women's Club will meet tonight at 7 p.m. at the Warwick Museum of Art. Members will be donating goods for Project Undercover. Refreshmens will be available. If you wish to attend e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com.
Resource Night
The RI Mentor Shared Living is hosting a Resource Night on April 25 from 4:30-6 p.m. at 535 Centerville Rd. Stop by to learn more about Shared Living and about local resources for adults with disabilities.
Comedy Night
The Wm. Shields Post #43, 662 West Shore Rd., will have a Comedy Night on April 27 from 7 a.m. to midnight with the Comedy Connection Performers, featuring Stephanie Peters. Tickets are $20 per person for a roast beef dinner and the show, and are available at the bar or call 737-9711.
Meadowlark Seniors
The Meadowlark Seniors will meet on April 26 at 1:30 p.m. in St. Kevin's Hall. A flea market will follow the meeting. Bakers are Jan David, Marie Daigle and Deloras Clements.
Friends of the Warwick Animal Shelter
The Friends of the Warwick Animal Shelter will hold their general meeting on April 26 at 6:30 p.m. at the Warwick Public Library on Sandy Lane. They will be discussing the Spring Craft Fair to be held May 12 and the Cause for Paws Car Show to be held June 10. Everyone is welcome. For more information call Brenda Nordin at 467-2692.
RI Honor Society Installation
Toll Gate High School will hold its Rhode Island Honor Society Installation on April 26 at 7 p.m. in the school auditorium. Sixty-three seniors will be introduced and inducted into the RI Honor Society and special awards will be presented. The Toll Gate Symphonic Orchestra, under the direction of George Landrie, also will perform. A reception will follow in the cafeteria.
INSIGHT Free Seminar
INSIGHT, a non-profit organization that provides programs and services for Rhode Islanders who are blind and visually impaired, will offer a free seminar on low vision technology on April 26 at 43 Jefferson Boulevard. The seminar will be held from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and will include a complimentary light lunch. For more information or to register, call 941-3322 or visit www.in-sight.org.
VFW Post #183
The Johnson, Gilchrist, Goff Post #183, 176 Washington St. will have a Steak Fry on April 28 at 5 p.m. Tickets are $12 per person. Call 467-8940 if interested.
Rummage Sale
There will be a Rummage Sale at the Lakewood Baptist Church, 255 Atlantic Ave. on April 28 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Free Lunch
St. Mark's Church, 111 West Shore Rd., will have a Free Lunch on April 28 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
Taste of Apponaug PLUS!
The Apponaug Area Improvement Association will hold its 8th annual Taste of Apponaug Plus event on April 30 from 6-8 p.m. at the Buttonwoods Community Center, 3027 West Shore Rd. Admission is $5. Listen to the Dennis Pratt Duo. For more information, call Pegee at 467-8142.
Forum on RI Charter Schools
The League of Women Voters West Bay Chapter will present a forum on Rhode Island charter schools, to take place on April 28 from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the William Hall Branch, 1825 Broad St., Cranston. A question and answer session will follow the panel discussion. The public is invited.
Steel Guitar Jam
There will be a New England Steel Guitar Jam on April 29 from 1-5 p.m. at the American Legion Post #15, 1016 Main St., East Greenwich. Mike's Kitchen will be open. The band is Al Carter and The Nashville Boys. Donation is $6.
Andy Cooney's Irish Showband
Ireland's "32" Society 45th Anniversary Dinner Dance will have a social hour from 12-1 p.m. followed by a dinner buffet from 1-2 p.m. on April 29 at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet. Dancing from 2-6 p.m. to music by Andy Cooney's Irish Showband. Donation is $40 per person. Call Art Curry at 739-6633 or Leo Madden at 508-252-6907 for more information and tickets. All are welcome.
Fife & Drum Corps
Join the Pawtuxet Rangers Fife & Drum Corps of Warwick and continue the great tradition of Colonial/Revolutionary history through music. The Fife & Drum Corps meets every Wednesday night at Wyman Elementary School from 6:30-8 p.m. The corps is open to anyone over the age of 12. Drum and fife instruction is available to beginners.


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hello everyone :)
I love looking at the clever bentos here, and I finally joined today! I'm into everything to do with food, so bento just adds to the excitement. I went to japantown in san francisco last week and got some Ichibankan goodies, since then I've been experimenting and posting on my blog, which I hope you'll visit! link in siggie
I'm a sixteen year old blogging about bento and FOOD!
Hi, welcome to the Just Bento forum.
My blog is Food and Shoes
Excellent blog. It is refreshing to see someone young being enthusiastic about cooking. It will serve you well over your life, better food and more enjoyment.
Hi tfb, and welcome to the forum! It's really great that you are starting out with bentos so early!
The Big Onigiri.
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Love the blog! As soon as I saw the doggie onigiri I was sold! I'm so glad that you are into food; in my teens I think I could only make salads, and one pasta dish, and it wasn't til I was much older that I really began to enjoy cooking regularly! I think it's great that you're beginning a life-long journey in cookery at your age. Keep it up! And make more cute onigiri! XD
cute blog! :D
My bento blog: http://justbento.com/blog/1305
My art blog: http://jizaacaso.deviantart.com
I just started following your blog! It's very cute, and your bentos look great. If I may PR, and say something like "I'll follow yours if you follow mine," here's my link:
I just started, and don't have a camera available yet, so no pictures quite yet! But I'd love some followers...
Onaka ga suiteiru!
I'm so happy to know of a fellow teen bento'er! :)
Also your animal onigiri are adorable.
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Books on fishing, wartime win Bancroft prize
March 18, 2013
NEW YORK (AP) — A history of fishing in the Atlantic Ocean and a close study of wartime conduct have been named winners of the prestigious Bancroft Prize.
Columbia University announced Monday that the winners were W. Jeffrey Bolster's "The Mortal Sea: Fishing the Atlantic in the Age of Sail" and John Fabian Witt's "Lincoln's Code: The Laws of War in American History." Each author will receive $10,000 for one of the most coveted awards among historians.
The winning books were chosen from 223 submissions.
The Bancroft Prize was established in 1948 and is administered by Columbia. Previous winners include Eric Foner's "The Fiery Trial" and Sean Wilentz's "The Rise of American Democracy."


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Win dual match against Sedalia and Marshall
Mexico Bulldog matmen continue their winning ways Wednesday night in a dual match against Sedalia Smith Cotton and a dual match against a conference team Marshall in Marshall. The Bulldogs were victorious in both matches winning the Marshall match 52-27; and the Sedalia match 51-15.
Against Marshall, Mexico had six wrestlers win by pinning their opponent. Jadin Taylor, 113 pounds, pinned Darin Martin, 1:20; Jordon Jones, 126, pinned Alex Higgenbotham, 1:27; Jayde Moran, 145, pinned James Heinzler, 5:53; Jake Vitale, 152, pinned Chris Stephens, 1:27; Payton Turner, 182, pinned Jonathon Benavides, 2:09; and John Lummis, 220, pinned William Hostetter, 1:33.
"It was nice to open with a conference win over Marshall. Dalton Wilson had the match of the night at 170 against Marshall. He had some turns for back points and had a nice takedown to open the match up. The guys wrestled well tonight and stayed in good position," stated MHS coach Gayle Adams.
Against Sedalia, the Bulldogs had seven wrestlers win by pinning their opponent. Hunter Smith, 120, pinned Luke Archibeque, 2:47; Jayde Moran, 145, pinned Pavel Tsymbal, 5:45; Jake Vitale, 152, pinned Eli Kemp, 52 seconds; Payton Turner, 182, pinned Wade Hagebusch, 2:38; Thorne Cheney, 195, pinned Trevor Slivkov, 2:18; John Lummis, 220, pinned Kyler Taber, 1:08; and Zach Manns, 285, pinned Dylan Keele, 1:31.
106, Kyle Perez, SCH won by forfeit.
113, Jadin Taylor MHS, dec. over Logan Parham SCH 7-5.
126 Jordon Jones MHS dec. over Caleb Hurley SCH 9-3.
132 Tanner Proctor SCH dec. over Scott Speaks MHS 7-5.
138 J.W. Turner MHS dec. over Collin Debow SCH 10-6.
160 Noah Aziere SCH dec. over Samuel Fayad MHS 3-2.
170 Petr Tsymbal SCH dec. over Dalton Wilson 4-1.
106 Austin Ballad Marshall received a bye.
120 Hunter Smith MHS received a bye.
132 Scott Speaks, bye.
138 Aaron Sims Marshal pinned J.W. Turner Mexico, 1:03.
160 Nick Harper Marshal pinned Samuel Fayad Mexico, 2:34.
170 Dalton Wilson Mexico won by major dec over Terry Fox Marshall 11-2.
195 Charles Eidson Marshall dec. over Thorne Cheney Mexico 5-2.
185 Berry Benedick Marshall pinned Zach Manns Mexico, 0:13.
126 Spencer Freeman WBF 2:52 over Sedalia.
126 David Rendon WBF 3:57 over Sedalia.
126 Blake James WBF 5:45 over Sedalia.
132 Micah Gwinn Lost by injure Sedalia.
132 Jacob Yaeger LBF to Sedalia.
138 Ethan Musgrove LBF 3:37 Marshall.
138 Payton Samuelson LBD 9-2 to Marshall.
145 Dylan Kaufman WBF 1:55 over Marshall.
152 Dalton Logerman LBD 4-5 to Marshall.
152 Dalton Logerman WBD 8-7 over Marshall.
160 Tommy Koppinger WBF 1:26 Sedalia.
170 Dylan Goodman LBF :54 to Sedalia.
170 Dylan Goodman LBD 8-2 to Sedalia.
182 Anthony Brower WBTF 21-3 Sedalia.
195 Allek Adams LBD 3-7 to Sedalia.
195 Allek Adams WBF :57 over Marshall.
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If the premise of Olympus Has Fallen strikes you as a little, well… implausible, you're not alone. Can you buy into the concept of terrorists taking over the White House and holding the U.S. President hostage? Even in the time before 9/11 it seemed like a ridiculously unbelievable narrative, but therein lies one of the biggest surprises of Antoine Fuqua's (Training Day, Shooter) new high-action thriller: He makes such a siege seem like a very real – and very dangerous – possibility.
For his new film, the Training Day director offers up a bloody, explosive adventure that casts Gerard Butler (300, Machine Gun Preacher) as former Secret Service agent Mike Banning, who's caught inside the White House after it's seized by a highly trained, well-armed group of North Korean terrorists. Trapped behind enemy lines within the most famous building in the country, Banning must find a way to free the President (Aaron Eckhart) and oust the bad guys from 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
The synopsis harkens back to action movies of old, with a reluctant, tough-as-nails hero forced into battle with an enemy that has him outnumbered and outgunned, with only his wits and his will to live propelling him forward. Imagine Die Hard playing out in the White House, and you're on the right track.
While Olympus Has Fallen never quite matches the lightning-in-a-bottle magic of that 1988 classic, Fuqua creates quite a bit of his own magic in setting up the scenario that pits Butler's character against the sinister terrorist Kang (Rick Yune) and his soldiers. The film's screenwriters and director clearly put some research into their siege scenario, and they do a nice job of anticipating the audience's doubts about each stage of the invasion, making the entire ordeal feel more like a ruthlessly efficient military maneuver than an outrageous evil scheme. The entire ordeal unfolds in less than 15 minutes, and serves to set up both Banning's predicament and the gritty, realistic tone Fuqua clearly intends for the film.
Siege Perilous
From the early moments of the siege until the final villain is dispatched, Olympus Has Fallen is a surprisingly brutal, graphic film, packed with more bullets to the head and knives to the vital organs than one might expect going into it. This isn't a flaw in the marketing, but rather a departure from what we've come to expect from action films with high-profile stars these days, which generally keep the worst injuries implied and the action fairly bloodless. Despite its celebrated cast – which includes two Oscar winners and a long list of regulars on the awards circuit – Olympus Has Fallen is a true hard-"R" action movie that dares you not to flinch when its star snaps a bad guy's neck or paints a wall with pieces of his brain. The level of violence is a shock at first, but only adds to the grim, high-stakes vibe of the film.
As Banning, Butler finds a nice balance with his character that keeps the former Secret Service agent from becoming a superhuman killing machine, and manages to hover within that area of believable skill that keeps him one step – or one shot, punch, or stab, in this case – ahead of his opponents. He keeps his mind on the task at hand and spends much of the movie on his own, progressing room-to-room through the White House while coordinating with the National Security Team (which includes characters played by Morgan Freeman and Angela Bassett, whose performances are just as good as you've come to expect from them). It's an interesting dynamic, with Butler acting against a voice on a phone when he's not fighting bad guys, but he pulls it off well.
Meanwhile, the cast of characters sequestered in the Presidential bunker also provide some intense moments that serve as a nice counterpoint to Butler's solo activities, with Yune, Eckhart, and Melissa Leo (as the Secretary of Defense) playing off each other in a compelling psychological – and frequently physical – power struggle. Although Yune and Eckhart both deliver good performances, it's Leo who really stands out as the toughest character in the room, in a role that comes out of nowhere to capture your attention. Her performance serves as a great lesson in how to make a character memorable no matter how much – or how little – screen time you're given.
Character Flaws
Much like the majority of high-concept action films though, Olympus Has Fallen has a fair share of flaws in its narrative and some of the leaps in logic it attempts, as well as in some of the supporting characters. Despite how plausible Fuqua and the writers have made the White House siege, a secondary plot involving Kang's pursuit of nuclear-missile codes feels cobbled together and, well… significantly less plausible than a group of terrorists taking over the White House (which is saying a lot). The character arc for another Secret Service agent played by Dylan McDermott also feels like a bit of a stretch, with his shifting loyalty over the course of the film never being given the explanation it deserves.
Although Yune has proven himself as a capable lead villain in movies like Die Another Day, his part in Olympus Has Fallen never really ascends to the level where Hollywood's most memorable bad guys reside. He's menacing, but never terrifying, and we're given little to latch onto with his character.
Still, action movie fans will find a lot to like in Olympus Has Fallen – both for the movie it is, and the type of movie it clearly draws inspiration from. At a time when audiences seem to be saddled with the choice of sub-par acting and hard-"R" action, or brilliant acting and tame action, Olympus Has Fallen pairs a phenomenally talented cast with a director who isn't afraid to make the action in his films just as intense as the drama.


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The bounty of Idaho is all around us. On Outdoor Idaho's "A Taste of Idaho" we explore the great tastes our state has to offer. From huckleberries near the Canadian border to wines from the edge of the desert, the flavors of Idaho are everywhere. This program is a menu of those flavors.
Along the way you will learn from the experts about the elusive morel mushroom, about growing organic greens and herbs year-round, about elite Kobe beef served in the finest restaurants, about huckleberries and ice wine. From the first bite of the appetizer to the final spoonful of dessert, this show is truly a feast for the eyes and mouth!


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Nothing says there's warm weather ahead like a sexy maxi skirt. This bebe bottom features slit up thigh and a comfy foldable waistline. Try yours with a tank top and an ornate belt.
- 67% rayon, 28% cotton, 5% spandex
- Center back to hem: 43" (190 cm)
- Dry clean
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The key words here are "Social Engineering" at its best.
Ford Credit Co. warns 13,000 people to be aware that their credit card details has been stolen by hackers. The hackers posed as an employees of Ford Credit and retrieved credit detials of 13,000 people from a credit reporting agency called Experian.
Ford Credit sent a letter to the victims that hackers used an unauthorized authorization code from Ford Credit to get the credit reports from Experian, one of three major reporting agencies.
But here comes the big one. The hackers did not only retrieve credit card numbers but the inquiry also gave the hackers access to each victim's personal and financial information, including address, Social Security number, bank and credit card accounts and ratings of creditworthiness, which can be used to identify the best targets.
Ford Credit said it contacted Experian after the automaker received a phone call about an unauthorized credit check in February, which appeared as though it was made by Ford Motor Credit.
Inside job? could be.
Heh.. Privacy? what about Security?"I've never seen anything of this size," a spokesman for Experian, Donald Girard, said. "Privacy is the hallmark of our business. We're extraordinarily concerned about the privacy issue here, and the trust factor."
Ford Credit alerted the FBI soon after that, and the letters were sent to consumers beginning in late April."This is not just a credit card number; this is the whole kazoo," said Richard Power, the editorial director for the Computer Security Institute, an industry trade group. A criminal could use the data to make credit card charges or even open bank and credit card accounts in the victim's name.
And as our feddie buddies usually say.. and I quote:Neither Ford Credit nor Experian has determined how many people have reported fraudulent charges or other problems. Mr. Girard said that Experian had received 2,700 calls since the letters started going out this month. Although the unauthorized inquiries began in April 2001, Ford first heard about the problem in February, Mr. Van Leeuwen said. Only 400 of the 13,000 victims were customers of Ford Credit, he said.
Ford Credit also has a hotline dedicated to anwering customers questions on this matter, and the toll-free number is 1-888-838- 8176. For those who wish to contact Experian, the number is 1-877- 828-1530.Dawn M. Clenney, a special agent at the F.B.I. office in Detroit, said that she could not comment, except to say, "We're on the case."


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Not only are our contests a great way to inspire students to use digital media skills in the classroom, but they may also provide students with chances to win great prizes. To enter a contest, simply sign up for a SchoolTube account and login to upload your entries today! In order for your videos to become eligible in any of the contests listed below click on the specific contest title link below and use the "Enter Now" button on that particular contest page.
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Since 1927, the Pacemaker has been the highest honor NSPA gives to its members. Entries must be successfully uploaded to SchoolTube.com by June 19, 2012.
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March is Red Cross Month, a time to remind everyone of the work of the American Red Cross in communities across the country and around the globe – and how we depend on public support to help people in need.
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Dangers of Tanning
The New York State Department of Health invites 9th-12th grade students in all public and private high schools in New York State to participate in the Department's first Video Contest on "The Dangers of Tanning". The Department is sponsoring this contest to raise awareness about the dangers of tanning, the importance of sun safety and the growing incidence of skin cancer across the nation.
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To help celebrate the release of The Pirates! Band of Misfits, create your own pirate-themed stop motion animation, and the treasure could be yours! Upload your animation before midnight on June 7th, 2012 EDT for a chance to win a trip for two to a North American Animation Festival, the same software used to film The Pirates: Stop Motion Pro Studio HD, and more. Visit http://www.toolfactory.com/contests for contest details.
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School Library Month 2012 Student Video Contest
Students are encouraged to submit videos to the American Association of School Librarians detailing examples of how their school library connects to this year's School Library Month theme "You Belong @ your library".
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Do you think breakthroughs in science and engineering can help save the world? Join hundreds of the world's leading scientists, engineers, thinkers, and innovators to tackle mankind's greatest challenges and help to build the future. The Kavli Foundation is challenging Grades 6-12 students across the world to brainstorm and share their ideas!
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Bully Bust "For Good" contest
Calling all BullyBust Friends and Fellow Ozians! Elphaba from the Broadway show, Wicked, is here to announce BullyBust's "For Good" video contest. As a misunderstood green person, Elphaba sure knows what it is like to be treated unfairly for different and knows how important it is to stand up for what is right. Here is your chance to show how you are taking a stand against bullying and creating a community of positive upstanders. Show everyone how your school community is working together to stand strong against bullying...for good. For more information on our contest visit www.bullybust.org/upstander. By uploading your video to schooltube.com you are acknowledging the rules and guidelines for the"For Good" video contest.
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American Red Cross Video Contests
Follow the link above for more information on how to submit your Fire Prevention and Safety PSA or Babysitter's Training Video to the American Red Cross Video Contest.
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2012 CTE Month Video Public Service Announcement Contest
The goal of the 2012 CTE MonthTM Video Public Service Announcement Contest is to promote career and technical education by creating a video public service announcement (PSA) incorporating the 2012 CTE Month logo. ACTE will announce the winning PSA during its Annual Convention and Career Tech Expo, November 17-19, 2011, in St. Louis.
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Taking The Lead Video Contest
AMLE, formerly known as NMSA, is accepting video submissions to be played at its 38th Annual Conference in Louisville, Kentucky, November 10-12, 2011. More than 7,000 educators from around the world will view the winning videos at the conference's general session. Winning videos will also be recognized on SchoolTube and in the AMLE Conference Program Book. Top 3 Winners will receive Best Buy Gift Cards for their classrooms as well as cool SchoolTube gear.
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LACUE Student Video Contest 2011
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The South Carolina Young Filmmakers Project
High-school students from across South Carolina are encouraged to create a short film following the project parameters.
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NSPA Broadcast Pacemaker and Broadcast Story of the Year
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text: Focus Group Report Analyzes First Two Wonderland Episodes Feb 28 1997 FOCUS GROUP SUMMARY On March 23 & 24 two focus groups were convened to review Episode L504 and Episode L505 of a new ABC television series called Wonderland . The first group was composed of 12 adults over the age of 18. Eight were female and four were male. Participant's ages ranged from 23 to 54. Five participants in the group have personal experience with a serious mental illness either as a patient/consumer or as a family member of a person with a serious mental illness. All participants watch adult night-time dramas as part of their regular television viewing. The groups were moderated by a trained facilitator. The series is based in a criminal psychiatric emergency room unit in a New York City hospital. The first episode shown to the group included portrayals of a patient that had shot civilians in Times Square and stabbed a pregnant doctor with a needle. This patient kills himself after receiving medical care. The episode also contained the story of an elderly couple being evaluated for possible psychiatric disorders. The second episode focused on the story of a comic diagnosed with bi-polar disorder that refuses medical treatment and a woman with a rare brain disorder that causes uncontrolled passionate desires and an elevated sense of taste. Participants were given the choice of returning to watch the second episode. Only four of the focus group participants that watched the first episode chose to watch the second episode. One new participant joined the second group. Participants with no known involvement or knowledge of serious mental illness were debriefed separately from those with experience and knowledge of these disorders. Key Findings After screening of the first episode half of the participants had some favorable comments about the show and half had mild-to-strong negative first impressions. None of the participants (non-experienced and experienced) said they enjoyed the show enough to make it part of their regular television viewing. Comments ranged from a lack of interest in the main characters ("They seem like they are trying to be like ER, but these doctors aren't interesting.") to lack of interest in the subject matter ("Too depressing.", "Characters are scary", "Don't want to watch these kinds of people.") Of the various characters, only the elderly couple from the first episode previewed elicited interest and empathy from the group participants ("They are like my grand-parents," "I know what they are going through"). Non-experienced participants said that the shows portrayal of those with mental illness was not different then their general view. These participants did not distinguish the shows special setting (a psychiatric forensic unit) from more traditional health care settings for the mentally ill. Those with experience with serious mental illness had the strongest negative response to the program. "No hope" "Not realistic" "Depressing" "Shocking" "This show makes fun of people with mental illness and is using them for amusement" "I wouldn't want my son (w/mental illness) to watch this program" "The suicide could trigger others watching this". One participant (with a history of hospitalization for mental illness) left the room. It was later found that this individual sought emergency counseling. Discussion In general this show will have a hard time finding a general audience. It's "no hope" message and focus on extremes in psychiatric disorders may have a hard time attracting viewers. The lack of interesting empathetic characters (either patients or doctors) will probably be this show's greatest challenge in building an audience. NAMI should pay special attention to the impact this show may have on persons living with a serious mental illness. The graphic depiction of suicides, the repeating message of the show that there is little hope, the lack of explanation that this is an extreme setting and the unsympathetic doctors may all serve to discourage those in need of treatment from seeking treatment and create a need for counseling among those in treatment. Medical professionals should also be consulted to evaluate the copy-cat/suggestive nature of the suicide.


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Break out your leg warmers! Emily Padgett and Matthew Hydzik will star in the national tour of Flashdance. The tour will launch on January 1, 2013 at the Heinz Hall in Pittsburgh, the city where the musical takes place. Based on the 1983 movie, the production will run through January 6 before heading to St. Louis, New Orleans, Nashville, Seattle, Dallas and other cities. As previously announced a Broadway production of the musical is also in the works to bow in August 2013.
Flashdance is the story of Alex Owens (Padgett), a working-class girl striving to make her dreams of becoming a professional dancer a reality. She works by day at a steel mill, where she catches the eye of her boss Nick Hurley (Hydzik). By night she works as a "flashdancer" at a local bar, but longs to become a student at the prestigious Shipley Dance Academy. Rachelle Rak will also be featured in the cast as Tess. The musical will feature hits from the film's Grammy-winning soundtrack, including "Flashdance—What a Feeling," "Maniac," "Gloria," as well as 10 original songs.
Directed and choreographed by Sergio Trujillo (Jersey Boys, Memphis), the musical will feature a score by Robbie Roth and Robert Cary and a book by Cary and Tom Hedley. A different musical adaptation of the movie played London's West End in in 2010.
Padgett's Broadway credits include Rock of Ages and Legally Blonde. Hydzik appearded in the Broadway revival of West Side Story and off-Broadway in Tomorrow Morning. Rak's Broadway credits inlcude Catch Me If You Can, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, The Look of Love, Oklahoma! and Thou Shalt Not.
The national tour of Flashdance will hold performances in the following cities:
Pittsburgh (Heinz Hall) - January 1 through 6
Louisville (Kentucky Center) - January 15 through 20
Grand Rapids (DeVos Hall) - January 22 through 27
Wilmington (DuPont Theater) - January 29 through February 3
Atlanta (Fox Theatre) - February 5 through 10
Baltimore (The Hippodrome Theatre) - February 12 through 17
Tampa (Straz Center) - February 19 through 24
New Orleans (Mahalia Jackson Theater) - February 26 through March 3
Fort Lauderdale (Broward Center)- March 5 through 17
Nashville (Tennessee PAC) - March 19 through 24
Minneapolis (Orpheum Theatre) - April 2 through 7
Spokane (INB West PAC) - April 11 through 14
Seattle (Paramount Theatre) - April 16 through 21
Portland (Keller Auditorium) - April 23 through 28
Tempe (ASU Gammage)- April 30 through May 5
Orange County (Segerstrom Center for the Arts) - May 7 through 19
Houston (Sarofim Hall) - June 4 through 15
San Antonio (The Majestic Theatre) - June 18 through 23
Dallas (Music Hall) - June 25 through July 7


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Just in front of Wednesday's matinee series finale with the Brewers, Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register brought us these comments from the soon-to-be-former Dodger manager.
"Must-read strong comments from #Dodgers mgr Don Mattingly pregame seemed to point finger at not only lack of "mental toughness" from his players but also at poor construction of the team. We gotta find a team with talent that will fight and compete like a club that doesn't have that talent,' he said, pointing to last year's team which led the NL West by 5 1/2 games at the end of May despite a far less-talented lineup.
I felt we got more out of our ability (last year). I don't know about being tougher but I felt we got more out of our ability.
There has to be a mixture of competitiveness. It's not 'Let's put an All-Star team together and the All-Star team wins.' It's finding that balance of a team that has a little bit of grit and will fight you. And also having talent to go with it.
All grit and no talent isn't going to make you successful. But all talent and not grit isn't going to get you there either.'"Wow. Someone should check on Ned Colletti after that shot.
Those aren't the words of a manager who's in sync with his boss. There is an obvious disconnect between the two. The thing is, it didn't seem to be that way before this year. Could it be the pressure and under-performance of the team? Absolutely. But that doesn't excuse either from blame.
At this rate, both Mattingly and Colletti need to go. The Dodgers need a fresh start.
Here's my plan:
- Fire Mattingly and Colletti
- Promote Logan White to general manager
- Hire Brad Ausmus away from the Padres to manage
Normally, firing ones GM two weeks before the draft isn't advisable, but White runs the Dodgers' draft anyway, He, DeJon Watson and Vance Lovelace will be able to handle things just fine. Unfortunately, the ownership group would never turn over control of its $250 million team to an unproven, first-year manager. Look for Tony LaRussa's phone to be ringing in the next few days.
Yes, this team has suffered a myriad of injuries, but that's no excuse for the severe disconnect between Mattingly and Colletti.
Case in point: Mattingly wanted to keep Tim Federowicz as the team's backup catcher. Colletti, for some reason, has opted to keep Ramon Hernandez. It simply doesn't make sense. And this is minor compared to other things.
The fact is, this team is 18-26, in last place in the National League West and isn't going anywhere while there's so much uncertainty and, seemingly, strife.
The Dodgers are a few comments and roster moves away from becoming a full-fledged circus. And not the good kind of circus (if there is such a thing).


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20 U.S. Code § 1221e–3 - General authority of Secretary
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The Secretary, in order to carry out functions otherwise vested in the Secretary by law or by delegation of authority pursuant to law, and subject to limitations as may be otherwise imposed by law, is authorized to make, promulgate, issue, rescind, and amend rules and regulations governing the manner of operation of, and governing the applicable programs administered by, the Department.
Source(Pub. L. 90–247, title IV, § 410, formerly § 408, as added Pub. L. 93–380, title V, § 502(a)(1),Aug. 21, 1974, 88 Stat. 559; amended Pub. L. 95–561, title XII, §§ 1243(b), 1244,Nov. 1, 1978, 92 Stat. 2353; renumbered § 410 and amended Pub. L. 103–382, title II, §§ 212(b)(1), 222,Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3913, 3914.)
1994—Pub. L. 103–382, § 222, amended section generally, substituting single par. relating to general authority of Secretary for former subsecs. (a) to (d) relating to general authority of administrative heads of education agencies.
1978—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 95–561, § 1243(b), inserted "or by delegation of authority pursuant to law" after "vested in him by law" in provisions preceding par. (1) and, in par. (1), inserted ", and governing the applicable programs administered by" after "the manner of operation of".
Subsecs. (b) to (d). Pub. L. 95–561, § 1244, added subsec. (b), redesignated former subsecs. (b) and (c) as (c) and (d), and in subsec. (d) as so redesignated substituted "For the purposes of this chapter" for "For the purposes of this section".
Effective Date of 1978 Amendment
Pub. L. 95–561, title XV, § 1530,Nov. 1, 1978, 92 Stat. 2380, as amended by Pub. L. 96–46, § 2(a)(10),Aug. 6, 1979, 93 Stat. 340, provided that:
"(a) Except as otherwise specifically provided in this Act, the provisions of this Act and the amendments and repeals made by this Act [see Tables for classification] shall take effect October 1, 1978.
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Effective Date
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From yesterday's Guardian
"The government intends to switch national and regional radio stations over to digital transmission from FM and AM by 2015. But according to an influential committee of peers, there is "public confusion and industry uncertainty" over the plans.
Between 50m and 100m analogue radios will only be able to pick up community stations after the switchover, while car radios will need converters. Critics such as the Guardian's Jack Schofield say those leading the digital switchover have built their plans around an already-obsolete system (DAB) and have failed to provide listeners with a compelling reason to invest in new sets. The BBC's recently announced axing of 6 Music and Asian Network – on top of the closure of many commercial DAB stations – has weakened the push towards digital. Last year, 66% of all listening was analogue, 21% digital – half on DAB and half through PCs – and 13% unspecified."
Nothing is guaranteed to bring out the Luddite conservative in me than stuff like this. I listen to a lot of radio, mostly Radio Scotland and Radio 4, much of it speech based. At work I have an old music centre which is probably 35 years old, great tone which I use every day. At home I have various radios. The most used is a Sony portable which I can take from room to room. Heck it even picks up Medium Wave for the Radio Scotland fitba'. I have a wee Philips MP3 with radio which I listen to whilst out walking the dog.
Andrew Harrison supported the change to digital on the Today programme yesterday by stating that ' the way we consume (radio) is changing'. Don't you just hate shit like this? When did listeners become "consumers"? When did passengers (listen to the announcements at stations and airports) become customers? Christ! I've even heard patients referred to as customers in a doctor's waiting room!
As usual when the government in their wisdom declare something as obsolete it'll be the most vulnerable in society who suffer most. Old folk and blind people (two groups who rely on radio rather a lot) will have to shell out a fortune on new sets and will be confused on how to tune the things. At a time when we are trying to reduce waste, I wonder how much space on landfill 100 million radios or more will take up?
I already have a DAB at home. Thankfully it also picks up FM because the DAB signal is pisspoor most of the time.
Finland and Sweden abandoned similar switchover plans in 2005 and shut down their DAB network. Germany has binned their schedule too.
I wonder, reading the Guardian article again if this is an opportunity for community radio to really take off and ease the pressure on landfill?
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Creating a place where anglers want to come and hang out will be your niche. I haven't been to a shop yet where I felt that I'd want to hang around or that I'd even felt welcome in.
Creating a place where anglers want to come and hang out will be your niche. I haven't been to a shop yet where I felt that I'd want to hang around or that I'd even felt welcome in.
Pink reel seats on your rods?!
"I like netting your fish...DROP OFF YOU SIMMO...."
Cheers for the toughts and opinions so far guys, agree Matt, no cheap tat on my shelves! and it certainly wont be a barrys £1 walkaround!
Elty..totally agree, and one of the reasons I want it to work!.as like you thats my experience, Its funny how the only shop to survive the last 5 years is the only shop where the owner genuinely appreciates your visit!..oh and hes embraced the internet!...
Still buzzin.......they exist
im not so sure about it myself who has the time nowadays to hang around chatting for hours when time spent fishing is precious. Tackle and Bait will always be ready before I leave the drive so it's phone and internet orders for me in preparation to those few frame wekeeds. I'm just saying like.
Appreciate your feedback JSlinn, and do agree, but many anglers do want to still touch...feel..smell and look at products before they purchase...also the aim is to bring back a bit of that old school community vibe...but I'm not daft..and will have a good online presence aswell..its a bit of an adventure for me really...one can but try!
Still buzzin.......they exist
There's a niche...get it filled...
If i had a similar set up near to me, I'd probably spend an awful lot of time there....sometimes you need to get your fix...
Most tackle shops etc aren't welcoming, with know it all ball bags that work there, and they love to look down their nose at you...and yet they moan about why people buy online...
ATB Bramley, make it happen.
Remember to cost in the factor that between 3-6 months of the year, you'll not be doing much busy at all......depending on how bad the winter months are.
Confirmed the in the for sale thread there will be no more liquid krill tho? Sounds like a place i would go tho if it was near me. Maggot sales would also be a must as mentioned above.
Get you some of that!
Unfortunately no more thick krill..I'm gutted aswell!...I've got about 70 litres left. When it's gone it's gone..(I'll be keeping 10litres for my own fishing!
Still buzzin.......they exist
Cheers Sam, that's a good shout mate.
Still buzzin.......they exist
They say that The Queens Dragoon Guards are the worlds most feared cavalry regiment, I tell them that they are right!!
Bramley I wish you the best of luck I sincerely do and I agree if you can keep the stock rolling out the door then you are onto a winner. I'm sure there is a demand for high quality bait. I'd certainly try from home and utilise the internet first and walk my local lakes to try and drum up business.
I'd be interested to see if it works as everything is done online these days! But do believe it's still important to have the touch feel and smell approach.
I live on the A4 and would defiantly be a good area to set something up! And I'd be a customer!
In my day you still could not catch them
I'll announce an open day on here when I have a date. So pop by Henry, I think your going to like it!
Still buzzin.......they exist
Well it all sounds very interesting and I hope it takes off! As you already know the key would be getting a good name for yourself and the rest will follow!
Would the shop be open 7 days a week 9-5 job or more evenings and weekends?
In my day you still could not catch them
Cheers Henry, at first it will be just certain evenings and weekends...ill have to see how it works out.
Still buzzin.......they exist
If you need help with social media advertising just let me know as that's part of my job! Happy to help out if you need.
In my day you still could not catch them
Only one problem with this Tony its a 140 mile round trip from sunny Essex.
Good luck mate. Hope it works out.
Cheers Si,
well worth the trip for that hemp oil though buddy!
Still buzzin.......they exist


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From NBC's Kelly O'Donnell and Elizabeth Wilner
Senior officials tell NBC News that the President's address on Iraq will more likely happen in early January. Advisors had said they hoped to be ready before Christmas, but that was not "locked down," and also had indicated that the week between the holidays did not make sense.
This could make two Bush speeches that 2008 presidential candidates will need to work around as a slew of them plan their own campaign announcements for January, since the State of the Union is expected to take place later in the month.
(To watch Kelly O'Donnell's video, click here.)


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posted by Thom Holwerda on Mon 2nd Apr 2007 15:20 UTC, submitted by Archite
MidnightBSD has integrated ProPolice into its system. "MidnightBSD is a desktop operating system for x86 compatible, and soon amd64 compatible architectures. It was originally based on FreeBSD 6.1 Beta. The goal of the project is to create a BSD with ease of use and simplicity in mind."


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Romantic Hideaway amid Vineyards and 20 Acres of Verdant Hills
A secluded road leads to Serenity Farmhouse Inn's main building, where the front porch looks out on more than 20 acres of hills dotted with wildflowers as well as farm animals. The pastoral setting in Texas Hill Country has a certain storybook quality that extends to a cluster of cottages decorated with fresh flowers and vintage furnishings. Farm animals, including a small cow and a donkey, can be found grazing in the courtyard—it's a charming setting, perfect romantic getaway.
Each cottage is outfitted with a spacious, heart-shaped whirlpool tub—an ideal spot for enjoying the wine included with this getaway. You can sprinkle the included rose petals in the water for a fragrant boost. In the White Willow cottage, willow branches frame a canopy bed trimmed with vines and florets. Hand-painted furnishings and a stained-glass window enhance the intimate atmosphere. In the Poet's cottage, an old-fashioned oil lantern glows near a library stocked with love sonnets.
In the morning, enjoy an in-room breakfast that features fresh fruit and eggs from local farms. Some options include fresh seasonal flowers in your cottage upon arrival, premium chocolates, or appetizers from a local bistro. Additional packages are available.
Later, you'll use your complimentary map to embark on a wine-tasting tour of up to 27 local Texas Hill Country wineries, all located within an hour's drive of the inn. Or pay a visit to massage therapist Sherry Elkin, who can reinvigorate muscles with a couples massage infused with aromatic oils.
Wimberley, Texas: Artisan Boutiques and Vineyards in Hill Country
Situated in Texas Hill Country between Austin and San Antonio, the village of Wimberley presents a picture of peaceful rusticity where Cypress Creek meets the Blanco River. The latter is a popular spot for kayaking and fishing. A number of farms, ranches, and wineries are scattered across the area's rolling hills. The town's many art galleries and craft boutiques showcase the work of local artisans, and area growers ply their fresh wares at the farmers' markets.
A picturesque region of rolling hills and valleys covered in bluebonnets, Texas Hill Country has been compared to the landscape of Tuscany by the New York Times. Urbanites often escape here for the weekend to enjoy the slower pace and beat the heat—the region's slightly higher elevation means it's often less humid.


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Organ Trafficking on the Rise
The demand for donated human organs in wealthy nations is rising much faster than the supply of organs donated through traditional means can meet, leading to a small but growing number of people living in poverty who sell their vital organs to the highest bidder.
Countries throughout Latin America, Asia and the Middle East are among the nations where organ trafficking has become a major business as demand for these body parts rises in some Asian, African and European nations but also in the United States, where in 2009 an FBI sting reeled in an alleged "matchmaker" who bought organs in Israel for $10,000 and sold them in the U.S. for as much as $160,000.
Unlike drug and sex trafficking, there is little reliable information on the trade but it is believed to be on the increase, with brokers allegedly charging between $100,000 and $ 200,000 to organize a transplant for wealthy patients, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
"The international trade in human organs is on the increase fueled by growing demand as well as unscrupulous traffickers," WHO said in a statement. "The rising trend has prompted a serious reappraisal of current legislation, while WHO has called for more protection for the most vulnerable people who might be tempted to sell a kidney for as little as US$ 1000."
There has been a growing concern by some doctors that diseased tissues could infect patients with hepatitis, HIV and other diseases, yet little has been done in the medical field to monitor where the organs come from.
The organ trade not only adversely affects the patients who receive the transplants, but also the people selling their body parts. According to a study conducted in the early 2000s by the European Society for Organ Transplantation (ESOT) the main vendors of their organs tend to be the poor or unemployed, undocumented immigrants, former soldiers or young people.
The main brokers of organs tend to be local organized crime groups and corrupt officials on the local level and doctors, independent transplant coordinators and transnational organized crime syndicates on the international stage.
"Despite the popular urban myth that victims often find themselves post-operation in a bath of ice, having had an organ removed by criminals, this is a common misconception," wrote Edward Fox of Insight Crime. "The role of organized crime is typically only that of facilitator, not surgeon."
With the ESOT claiming that the nations of Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Mexico and Peru are all key nations in the sale of illegal organs, some countries in Latin America are taking steps to combat the trade. In June, representatives from Central America and the Dominican Republic established a minimum penalty for the crime of organ trafficking, where a person convicted of the crime will receive no less than five years in prison.
However, other countries are slower to enact harsher penalties. In 2004, U.S. President George W. Bush signed the Organ Donation and Recovery Improvement Act, which authorized the federal government to reimburse living donors for expenses and offer project grants aimed at increasing donations and improving organ preservation and compatibility, but did little to combat the illegal trade, the group says.
The task of investigating and combating organ and tissue trafficking instead has fallen on organizations like the World Health Organization (WHO), which plans to create a coding system to track human tissue traded for transplants.
"The coding system would enable authorities to track trade in products derived from human tissue," the Japanese daily Asahi Shimbun reported in July. "If an infectious disease is caused by a particular product, products using the same donor's tissue can be recovered soon."
Despite these advances and the efforts of some nations to combat the trade, the rising demand in many developed nations will drive the organ trafficking business, experts say.
"Organ transplantation is a necessary treatment for many individuals whose organs have failed and has been in practice in the United States since the 1950s," said Dr. David E. Samadi, Vice Chairman of the Department of Urology and Chief of Robotics and Minimally Invasive Surgery at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City and a Fox News contributor.
"An illegal market has capitalized on these individuals' desperation, and the prospects of large profits are creating unfortunate incentives, with patients willing to pay up to $200,000 for a kidney."
Correction: This story revises a previous version which incorrectly attributed a report by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists on the legal trade of human tissue and bone. The tissue and bone trade is legal in the U.S., while underground organ trafficking is not.


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Ronaldo won numerous individual awards during his career, including the Ballon d'Or in 1997 and 2002, while also winning two World Cups with the Selecao.
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"The best player I have ever played with? That's Ronaldo, il Fenomeno," the AC Milan star told Tiki Taka.
"The other Ronaldo - Cristiano - probably makes my top five, but I have seen il Fenomeno do things that nobody else has ever done."
Kaka then went on to discuss the situation of Mario Balotelli at AC Milan in the wake of recent criticism aimed at the striker.
"Mario is a great guy, but he has to understand that he has certain responsibilities. That's the case with Milan and with Italy's national side.
"He is an example for a lot of people and he has to understand his status as a role model and learn to deal with it."
Kaka, 31, has netted once in five Serie A appearances for Milan since his return to the club from Madrid over the summer.


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Grilled Eggplant and Smoked Mozzarella Sandwich
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An outstanding sandwich made of tender eggplant and smokey mozzarella. The flavors meld with the roasted peppers and deliver a great taste sensation in every bite.
24 slices eggplant, 1⁄4-in. thick
Olive oil, as needed
12 caramelized onion-rosemary focaccias, halved
12 red bell peppers, roasted, peeled and seeded
24 oz. smoked mozzarella, sliced
2 1⁄4 cups olive tapenade
4 bunches watercress
1⁄2 cup lemon vinaigrette
- Brush eggplant slices lightly with oil. Season and grill until tender. Grill focaccia cut-side down until lightly toasted.
- In a hotel pan, top roasted red peppers with cheese slices. Heat until cheese begins to melt.
To assemble: Spread olive tapenade on focaccia. Layer one half of the bread with eggplant and red pepper and mozzarella. Dress watercress with vinaigrette and place on top. Top with other half of focaccia.


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United States 1, Costa Rica 0
Soft snow started falling, and then kept getting heavier as the
night progressed.
From the start of Friday's World Cup qualifier, the lines on the
field were covered. As the game wore on, even the Americans in
their white home uniforms became hard to see.
And then in the 55th minute, with the U.S. leading Costa Rica
1-0 on Clint Dempsey's early goal, the referee and match
commissioner stopped it.
Would it continue? For a moment, it was as unclear as the
But then, after some heated discussions, play went on.
On a snowy night more suitable to slaloms than soccer, Dempsey's
16th-minute score in his first start as the American captain held
up, giving the U.S. a 1-0 victory in a key qualifier for next
year's World Cup.
"It was difficult out here to see anything," Dempsey said.
"The second half, the snow coming up past your ankles, it was
almost unplayable."
Several U.S. players wore short sleeves. A bare-chested Dempsey
applauded fans after the final whistle.
Costa Rica's team seemed to have a harder time dealing with the
winter wonderland. The Ticos have 24 hours to file a written
protest with FIFA.
"You couldn't see the lines. You couldn't see the ball. You
couldn't play," Costa Rica midfielder Michael Barrantes said.
Plows and shovels were used to clear the penalty areas, center
circle and midfield stripe as snow got heavier, and a
yellow-and-purple ball was used. Ten minutes into the second half,
Costa Rica coach Jorge Luis Pinto wanted referee Joel Aguilar of El
Salvador and match commissioner Victor Daniel of Grenada to suspend
the game, but U.S. coach Jurgen Klinsmann made a case for playing
"That's why went onto the field with my bad Spanish, to
interfere with the referee, `We're not stopping that game. It's
only the lines,"' Klinsmann said. "They cleaned up the lines and
they kept playing. The referees were clear, they said it was all
about the lines. It's for both teams very difficult to play all the
way through. I would have done anything possible to not stop
The match will be remembered in American soccer for the elements
as much as the 1967 Ice Bowl is in the NFL. As the snow increased,
it made the field resemble a cake topped with piles of sugar, and
players' hair turned white as snow stuck along their scalps. During
injury time, American defender Geoff Cameron even playfully pushed
the back of a grounds crew member shoveling the field.
As the conditions deteriorated, the U.S. survived Michael
Umana's apparent 70th-minute goal for Costa Rica that was
disallowed for offside and came away with a red-very-white-and-blue
victory. Brad Guzan, in goal because Tim Howard was injured, slid
in the snow after balls like a kid in a park.
"You don't want to stop it. You want to keep that advantage and
finish it off," Klinsmann said.
Pinto was angry during and after the game.
"I asked them to stop. They should suspend the ref," he said.
"It was an embarrassment. It was an insult to Costa Rica and
people coming in here."
After wasting an early lead and losing their final-round opener
last month at Honduras, the Americans were under pressure to come
up with a win, especially with their next game Tuesday at regional
power Mexico. Dempsey's goal lifted them from last place in the
six-nation group to second, one point behind Honduras, which
rallied from two goals down for a 2-2 tie at home against
The U.S. extended its home unbeaten streak in qualifying to 23
games over a dozen years (21-0-2).
The gametime temperature of 30 degrees was 54 below the start
temperature for the 2-1 loss at Honduras last month, when the
Americans withered in the heat and humidity as the match went
When DaMarcus Beasley slid on his back following a collision, he
formed a bit of a snow angel.
"It almost looked like he grew up in the snow," Klinsmann said
about the Indiana native.
Criticized earlier in the week over tactics and management in a
Sporting News story citing unidentified players and others close to
the team, Klinsmann used his 24th lineup in 24 matches since
replacing Bob Bradley. With eight players out because of injuries
and illness, the 30-year-old Beasley was at left back for the first
time since 2009, when he made his previous international
competitive start. Cameron was shifted to right back and Omar
Gonzalez and Clarence Goodson started in central defense in front
of Guzan, who made his first start since November 2010. Landon
Donovan remains absent on sabbatical.
"We were able to come together when we needed to," Dempsey
Dempsey, a tough Texan who didn't wear gloves in the first half,
became captain when Carlos Bocanegra was dropped because of
inaction with his club in Spain and Howard broke two bones in his
back. Dempsey's only previous experience with the armband was three
years ago, during the second half of an exhibition against
He scored after Jozy Altidore's 19-yard shot deflected off Roy
Miller, the defender who has struggled this season with Major
League Soccer's New York Red Bulls. The ball bounced toward
Dempsey, whose right-footed shot from in front went in for his
seventh goal in qualifying for Brazil and his 12th career score in
qualifying. Used to wet weather in England's Premier League,
Dempsey got his 32nd goal in 92 appearances.
The U.S. appealed to Aguilar for a penalty kick after Miller
tripped Dempsey in the 42nd but was denied.
Turns out one goal was enough.
"It was a lucky deflection," Dempsey said. "If I would have
missed it, I would have cried all night."


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Our friend Aussie Dave has posted the video below of Arab students protesting against Israel at Jerusalem's Hebrew University yesterday. Their protest was interrupted by an air raid siren that caused the crowd to scatter. Dave comments that they "learned that Palestinian rockets don't discriminate."
There is much that can be learned from this highly instructive video. Israel is a free country. Its Arab citizens are freer than Arabs in any other part of the Middle East. Israel's Arab (and Iranian) enemies hate Israel with such murderous fury that they are willing to sacrifice the Arabs of Israel and its environs to the greater cause of wiping out Israel. Their lives are but a small price to pay.
Monty Python, call your office.


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Heterocyclic Chemistry: A long standing research program in the Lovely group centers on the development of new methods for the construction and elaboration of heterocyclic molecules. Recent efforts in our lab have focused on the development of efficient synthetic approaches to imidazole-containing natural products, particularly those in the oroidin and Leucetta families of marine alkaloids. Recently completed targets include cyclooroidin (1), the reported structure of nagelamide D (2), calcaridine A (3) and kealiiquinone (4). We have developed strategies which rely on the elaboration of intact imidazoles through position-specific functionalization and subsequent manipulation.
Figure 1
Current efforts are focused on the total synthesis of more complex members of both families of alkaloids, in particular several derivatives in the nagelamide family including nagelamide A (5) and C (6), which we hope themselves will in turn serve as precursors of other derivatives. Ceratinadin (7), a heterocycle rich spiro isoxazoline is under study in our lab – its total synthesis is providing the platform for the development of several new synthetic methods. Other targets of interest include the Leucetta-derived alkaloids spirocalcaridine A (8) and spiroleucettadine (9).
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While our programs are largely centered on the total synthesis of marine-derived alkaloids, nearly all of the syntheses require the development of new synthetic methodology, thus providing training in both target-directed synthesis and methodology. In addition, when the opportunity presents itself we explore the biological utility of both the synthetic natural product and intermediates through collaborations.
Dias, H. V. R.; Lovely, C. J. Carbonyl and Ethylene Adducts of Coinage Metals Supported by Tris(pyrazolyl)borate Ligands and Silver Mediated Atom Transfer Reactions, Chem. Rev. 2008, 108, 3223.
Lovely, C. J.; Badarinarayana, V. Synthetic Studies towards the Martinella Alkaloids, Curr. Org. Chem., 2008, 12, 1431.
Koswatta, P. B.; Sivappa, R.; Dias, H. V. R.; Lovely, C. J. Total Synthesis of (±)-Calcaridine A and (±)-epi-Calcaridine A, Org. Lett., 2008, 10, 5055.
Lovely, C. J.; Flores, J. A.; Meng, X.; Dias, H. V. R. Silver-Catalyzed C-H Insertion Reactions with Donor-Acceptor Diazoacetates, Synlett 2009, 129.
Bhandari, M. R.; Sivappa, R.; Lovely, C. J. Total Synthesis of the Putative Structure of Nagelamide D, Org. Lett. 2009, 11, 1535.
Koswatta, P.; Lovely, C. J. Total Synthesis of Preclathridine A and Clathridine A, Tetrahedron Lett. 2009, 50, 4998.
Sivappa, R.; Mukherjee, S.; Lovely, C. J. Studies Toward the Total Synthesis of Oroidin Dimers, Org. Biomol. Chem. 2009, 7, 3215.
Flores, J. A.; Badarinarayana, V.; Singh, S.; Lovely, C. J.; Dias, H. V. R. Synthesis and Catalytic Activity of an Electron-Deficient Copper-Ethylene Triazapentadienyl Complex, Dalton Trans. 2009. 7648.
Koswatta, P. B.; Sivappa, R.; Dias, H. V. R.; Lovely, C. J. Total Synthesis of the Leucetta-Derived Alkaloid Calcaridine A, Synthesis 2009, 2970.
Panduka, P. B.; Lovely, C. J. Total Synthesis of Naamidine G and 14-methoxynaamidine G, Tetrahedron Lett. 2010, 51, 164.
Mukherjee, S.; Sivappa, R; Yousufuddin, M.; Lovely, C.J. An Approach to the Oxazoline Fragment of Nagelamide R, Synlett 2010, 817.
Lovely, C. J., Sivappa, R.; Mukherjee, S.; Doundoulakis, T.; Lima, H. M.; Yousufuddin, M. Efficient Preparation of Urocanic Acid Derivatives from Histidine, Heterocycles 2010, 80, 1353.
Koswatta, P. B.; Lovely, C. J. Concise Total Synthesis of Naamine G and Naamidine H, Chem. Commun. 2010, 2148.
Mukherjee, S.; Sivappa, R.; Yousufuddin, M.; Lovely, C.J. "The Total Synthesis of ent-Cyclooroidin" Org. Lett. 2010, 12, 4940.
Breitbach, Z.S.; Feng, Q.; Koswatta, P.B.; Dodbiba, E. Lovely C. J.; Armstrong, D.W. "The Enantiomeric Separation of 4,5-Disubstituted Imidazoles by HPLC and CE using Cyclodextrin-Based Chiral Selectors" Supramol. Chem. 2010, 22, 758.
Koswatta, P.B.; Lovely, C.J. "Structure and Synthesis of 2-Aminoimidazole Alkaloids from Leucetta and Clathrina Sponges" Nat. Prod. Rep. 2011, 28, 511.
Bhandari, M.R.; Yousufuddin, M.; Lovely, C.J. "A Diversity-Oriented Approach to Pyrrole-Imidazole Alkaloid Frameworks" Org. Lett. 2011, 13, 1382.
Intramolecular Diels-Alder Reactions of 4-Vinylimidazoles" He, Y.; Krishnamoorthy, P.; Lima, H.; Chen, Y.; Wu, H.; Sivappa, R.; Dias, H.V.R.; Lovely, C.J. Org. Biomol. Chem. 2011, 9, 2685.
Lima, H.M.; Garcia-Barboza, B.J.; Khatibi, N.N.; Lovely, C.J.Total syntheses of Isonaamine C and Isonaamidine E" Tetrahedron Lett. 2011, 52, 5725.
Lima, H.M.; Lovely, C.J., "Synthesis of 2-Imidazolones and 2-Iminoimidazoles" Org. Lett. 2011, 13, 5736.
"Total Synthesis of 7'-Desmethylkealiiquinone" Lima, H.M.; Sivappa, R.; Yousufuddin, M.; Lovely, C.J. Org. Lett. 2012, 14, 2274.
"The Enantiomeric Separation of Tetrahydrobenzimidazole Intermediates by HPLC and CE Using Cyclodextrin and Cyclofructan Based Chiral Selectors" Perera, S.; Na, Y.-C.; Doundoulakis, T.; Ngo, V.J.; Feng, Q.; Breitbach, Z.S.; Lovely, C.J.; Armstrong, D.W. Chirality 2012 25, 133.
"Total Syntheses of Kealiinines A-C" Das, J.; Koswatta, P.B.; Jones, J.D.; Yousufuddin, M.; Lovely, C.J. Org. Lett. 2012, 14, 6210
"Total Syntheses of Oroidin, Hymenidin and Clathrodin", Sivappa, R.; Kumbam, V.; Dhawane, A.; Golen, J.A.; Lovely, C.J.; Rheingold, A.L. Org. Biomol. Chem. 2013, 11, 4133.
"Synthesis and Anticancer Activity of Naphthimidazole-Containing Marine Natural Products and Analogs" Das, J.; Bhan, A.; Mandal, S.S.; Lovely, C.J. Bioorg. Med. Chem. Lett. 2013, 23, 6183.
"Total Synthesis of 7'-Desmethylkealiiquinone 4'-Desmethoxykealiiquinone and 2-Deoxykealiiquinone" Lima, H.M.; Rasapalli, S.; Yousufuddin, M.; Lovely, C.J. J. Org. Chem. 2014, 79, 2481.
Book Chapters
"Silver Carbenoids" - Chapter 8, pp 229-257 in "Silver in Organic Synthesis" edited by Mike Harmata, Wiley and Sons. (2010).
"A General Approach to the Leucetta Alkaloids" in "Strategy and Tactics in Organic Synthesis" Vol 8, Chapter 8, pp 199-224, edited by Mike Harmata, Elsevier (2012).
B.Sc., University of Birmingham (1987)
Ph.D., University of Birmingham (1990)
Postdoctoral Researcher:
Universität Heidelberg (1991),
The Ohio State University (1992-1996)
Carl is a native of the UK and grew up in the small brewery town of Burton-on-Trent, in central England. He attended The University of Birmingham where he obtained a B.Sc. (Hons) in Chemistry in 1987 and remained there to conduct Ph.D. studies with Professor W. Brian Jennings on oxaziridine chemistry (1990). After a postdoctoral stay, supported by a Royal Society Fellowship at the Organisches-Chemisches Institut der Universität Heidelberg with Prof. Klaus Weinges (1991), he then moved to the US, where he did postdoctoral work first with Prof. Leo Paquette (1992-93, Department of Chemistry) and then Prof. Robert Brueggemeier (1993-96, College of Pharmacy), both at The Ohio State University. He moved to the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) as an assistant professor in 1996 and was subsequently promoted to associate professor in 2002, and full professor in 2008. In 2010 he was inducted into the Academy of Distinguished Teachers at UTA, becoming a Distinguished Teaching Professor. His research interests include the development of synthetic methods for heterocycle synthesis, mostly focused on imidazole chemistry. A second area of activity revolves around the discovery and development of transition metalmediated and -catalyzed reactions. The overarching goal of this methods development is the application of these new reactions to natural products total synthesis.
College of Science Outstanding Research Award 2012
Academy of Distinguished Teachers, UTA, 2010
College of Science Outstanding Teacher, 2007
Royal Society European Exchange Postdoctoral Fellowship, 1991


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Photo Flashback: Oscar Nominee Anne Hathaway in Encores! CARNIVAL
Nominations for the 85th Academy Awards were announced this morning by the show's host, Seth MacFarlane, and actress Emma Stone. The film that theatre fans have been watching out for, LES MISERABLES received 7 nominations including Anne Hathaway for Best Actress in a Supporting Role. The actress, whose mother portrayed Fantine in a touring production of the musical reacted to news of the nomination this morning. "When I got cast, my mother gave me her cast jacket from when she did the tour. I put it on this morning. And I wore it on my first day of filming. I feel like I'm especially sharing it with her," she shared.
Hathaway appeared in the 2002 Encores! production of Carnival, and you can check out a photo of her in action below!
Other nominations for LES MISERABLES include Actor in a Leading Role, Best Picture, Costume Design, Makeup and Hairstyling, Music (Original Song) and Production Design.
Academy Awards for outstanding film achievements of 2012 will be presented on Oscar Sunday, February 24, 2013, at the Dolby Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center, and televised live on the ABC Television Network. The Oscar presentation also will be televised live in more than 225 countries worldwide.


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Router Bits
Router Bits for Beginners
Key terms you'll want to know in selecting the right router bit for your project.
Profile: The shape of the bit's edge and the contour of the resulting cut. Common profiles include:
- Straight bits make straight cuts such as dadoes and grooves.
- Rabbeting bits cut a notch along the edge of a workpiece.
- Flush-trim bits trim the edge of one workpiece to match the edge of another.
- Chamfer bits cut a bevel on the edge of a workpiece. Round-over bits soften the edge of a workpiece. They come in different radiuses.
- Beading bits cut a rounded decorative edge.
- Molding bits combine edge-forming profiles into one bit.
- Specialty bits – such as dovetail, stile-and-rail, and panel-raising bits – are used to do specific tasks.
- HSS: High-speed steel.
- Carbide: Material often used to make cutting tips on router bits. It's harder than steel and holds an edge longer.
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I've got a router, but which bits should I buy?
You've finally got that new router, and you're eager to use it. High-tech as it is, though, it's toothless without router bits. But which bits should you buy? If you haven't used a router much, the options can be dizzying. Here's what you need to know to make informed choices.
First, router bits come in many profiles. That's the term for the shape of the cutting edge. Here are some of the most common:
Straight Bits: A workshop staple, these bits make cuts straight into a material to form a groove or dado (a groove across the wood grain) or to hollow out an area for a mortise or inlay. They come in a variety of diameters and lengths.
Rabbeting Bits: Guided by a spinning pilot bearing at the tip, these bits are designed specifically to cut a rabbet (shoulder) in the edge of a workpiece often used to join pieces. They can be purchased in a set that includes bearings of different diameters, allowing a single bit to produce rabbets of different sizes.
Flush-Trim Bits: As the name suggests, these bits are used to trim the edge of one material flush with the edge of another– for example, trimming a veneered surface flush with a substrate or using a pattern to create multiple identical pieces. They usually are guided by a pilot bearing that's the same diameter as the cutter. The bearing may be at the tip of the bit or at the base.
Chamfer Bits:These bits cut a bevel of a particular angle to ease or decorate the edges of a surface. They also can create the beveled edges needed to join multi-sided constructions.
Edge-Forming Bits:As the name suggests, edge-forming bits are most often used to cut a decorative edge. For example, Round-Over bits cut a rounded edge of a particular radius (such as 1/8" or 1/4"); Ogee bits cut variations of an S-shaped profile; Edge-beading bits cut a quarter- or half-circle profile (called a bead); Cove bits cut a concave quarter-circle. Many edge-forming bits include a pilot bearing. In most cases, these bits are used for final decoration of a project where edges have already been established and can serve as guides for the bit.
Specialized Bits:This category includes bits dedicated to specific tasks. Examples are molding bits, which incorporate multiple edge-forming profiles into a single bit; stile-and-rail bits, which are used to shape the frame pieces in frame-and-panel constructions such as cabinet doors; and raised-panel bits, which shape the edges of a door panel to fit into the corresponding slot in the frame's stiles and rails. These bits are somewhat large and can be used safely only in a table-mounted router. Other specialized bits include dovetail bits, drawer-lock bits, finger-joint bits and lock-miter bits.


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In rail study, restoring service in central, southern NH is focusBy DAN TUOHY
New Hampshire Union Leader January 22. 2014 12:56AM
MANCHESTER — One of the alternatives in the "capitol corridor" rail study would put express buses on the shoulder of Interstate 93, saving anywhere from eight to 22 minutes over peak travel times to Boston.
As New Hampshire works on expanding I-93 from Manchester to the Massachusetts border, the "bus on shoulder" scenario is being considered as part of a multimodal transit booster, twinned with the possible restoration of passenger rail along the corridor.
An advisory committee to the New Hampshire Capitol Corridor feasibility study heard the preliminary alternatives Tuesday at the Southern NH Planning Commission in Manchester.
As the consultants and committee continue to refine rail and bus options this year – working toward a preferred state recommendation late in 2014 – a combination of both has merit, said Kenneth Kinney, a transit consultant with URS Corp., during the presentation. URS is working on the study with New Hampshire Department of Transportation and various stakeholders, including municipal, elected officials and bus operators.
"Can we do it all? The answer, I think, is yes," said Kinney.
The prominent option under study is the restoration of passenger rail connecting Concord, Manchester, Manchester-Boston Regional Airport and Nashua to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority tracks to Boston. There has been no passenger rail north of Lowell, Mass., since 1967.
Alternatives to be discussed further include intercity rail options, enhanced bus service on shoulders, and a no-build options.
The state-local financial commitment for rail between Manchester and Boston would be $8 million to $10 million annually, according to preliminary analysis. The rough cost estimates are after federal support and fares are taken into consideration, and the source of that local matching funding is still to be determined.
One of the assumptions of the study is that there is no capitol corridor restoration without federal funding.
The Federal Transit Administration and Federal Railroad Administration like the project, Kinney said. He said that a state-federal financial plan for a proposed rail option will not be completed until 2015.
Additional studies are being conducted, including prospective fare surveys and noise monitoring along existing rail lines.
The project website is: nhcapitolcorridor.com. The benefits and objectives, according to Tuesday's presentation, include:
• Addressing the congestion issue at southern end of the corridor, thereby reducing trip times and providing a wider set of alternatives to the automobile.
• Improving access to higher-paying jobs in greater Boston. Commute from New Hampshire; return money to New Hampshire.
• Improving access to other tourism, recreation and cultural attractions in both greater Boston and in New Hampshire.
• Building that employee base to attract new businesses and grow existing ones in New Hampshire.
• Providing additional transit service to the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport.


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Whether you answer yes or no, this was a special night for American sports, and while you compile your list of "best this" and "worst that," don't forget to add NBC's coverage of the game to your "best" list.
In the booth, Al Michaels and Cris Collinsworth handled the twists and turns of this game about as well as anyone could have. They kept the 114.4 million people watching (the most-watched show in U.S. television history) informed without overstepping their bounds.
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Editor's note:
The article listed the wrong price information for the ACME Hotel Company. The hotel is offering a two-night package for $229 per night.
If you're watching your budget, don't like the hassle of taking a big trip or don't have time to get away for long, you can still get a break from cabin fever this winter. With fewer out-of-town guests booking rooms, Chicago hotels often appeal to locals during the off season with special packages and amenities perfect for an intimate getaway or a trip for the whole family. So if you're looking for a weekend away, stay local and explore what the city has to offer.
ACME Hotel Company
Where: 15 E. Ohio St., (312) 894-0800, acmehotelcompany.com
Price: Starting at $229 per night
ACME Hotel Company opened in April with the goal of appealing to guests from Generation X and Y looking for something a bit hipper. The "Home Alone" Holiday Package, which runs through March 10, aims to help that audience relive their fond memories of the Macaulay Culkin film. Guests will get a shaving kit from The Art of Shaving, pizza delivery from Giordano's, skate rental at the Millennium Park Ice Skating Rink and a $50 gift card for The Shops at North Bridge.
Chicago Mart Plaza
Where: 350 W. Mart Center, (312) 836-5000, martplaza.com
Price: Starting at $155 for one night
Located near the United Center, the hotel typically does a special for hockey season, but with this year's strike they decided to try out a Basketball Fan Package through April 17, which includes a $50 credit to use in the on-site Italiasia restaurant and a 15 percent off coupon so you can pick up some memorabilia before the game at Clark Street Sports. France Langan, director of sales and marketing, said the deal has proved popular with families who like to take advantage of the indoor pool, easy access to public transportation, and Italiasia's mix of affordable and kid-friendly food like pizzas and hamburgers and finer fare like lobster risotto. Many of the guests come from Illinois, though the hotel brings in plenty of fans from Michigan, Indiana and Wisconsin when their teams are in Chicago.
"You see a lot of visiting jerseys in the lobby," Langan said.
Four Seasons Hotel Chicago
Where: 120 E. Delaware Place, (312) 280-8800, fourseasons.com/chicagofs
Since opening in November, the Kids for All Snow Season clubroom has proved hugely popular with families.
"The idea was inspired by the notion of having a staycation environment where you could have something to do with your children in the building so on a cold, blustery Chicago day you could have fun without going outdoors," said chief concierge Kristen Klus.
Open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., the converted boardroom is packed with things to keep kids happy including a kitchen play set, a movie area showing kid-friendly films and TV shows, Wii and PlayStation video game systems, foosball and air hockey tables, board games, a craft table, a bin filled with Legos and a costume box where kids can dress up as everything from Strawberry Shortcake to Darth Vader. When the weather is cold, you can also swim in the indoor pool and visit the attached shopping center.
"You literally could come for a weekend and not leave the building," Klus said.
InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile
Where: 505 N. Michigan Ave., (312) 944-4100, icchicagohotel.com
Price: Starting at $259 for one night
Foodies will appreciate The Michael Jordan Steakcation, which lets guests try three dining spots during their stay.
"A lot of couples come in for the weekend to enjoy the city," said Dan Egan, director of sales and marketing. "This is a way to see what the hotel has to offer."
The package includes a $100 credit at Michael Jordan's Steak House, breakfast for two at The Continental and wine, cheese and chocolate at ENO, where you can warm up by the wine bar's new fireplace. In addition to some tasty memories, you'll also take home a bottle of Michael Jordan's BBQ Sauce.
JW Marriott Chicago
Where: 151 W. Adams St., (312) 660-8200, jwmarriottchicago.com
Price: Starting at $618 for two nights
If you're not traveling to wine country, the Wine Ambassador Weekend is the next best thing. Available through March 1, the weekend package starts with a tasting of three wines paired with six mini-portions of dishes waiting for guests in their room on a mat that tells the story of the wines. Your education continues with a progressive tasting with food pairings in the hotel's lounge led by their chief wine ambassador.
"It's a little bit more instructional," said chef Michael Reich. "We talk you through it. We taste it. We take notes about it."
The next day, guests take a test to become certified wine ambassadors, made much more fun than your typical exam by more food and wine. Then, there's a four-course dinner at the Florentine with wine pairings from the resident sommelier.
Palmer House Hilton
Where: 17 E. Monroe St., (312) 726-7500, palmerhousehiltonhotel.com
The historic hotel began appealing to guests with kids with the introduction of The Peacock Club this summer. Kids receive a backpack at check-in with a coloring book and crayons, a travel journal and an underwater camera, with a rubber duck, dinosaurs that grow in water, a stuffed peacock and a kid-sized bathrobe and slippers waiting in the room. They can watch a movie in the pool during Friday Splash Screenings and order from a kids menu at Lockwood.
All ages can come along for the History is Hott presentation and tour, which explores the beginnings of Chicago, the lives of the hotel's founders and the guests that have stayed there over the decades. Priced at $55, it includes a three-course lunch and wine at Lockwood.
"It's a very comprehensive but fun look at history," said Ken Price, the hotel's resident historian.


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BLACKSBURG, Va. (Oct. 3, 2009) - After strong performances Friday the ETSU women's tennis team continued it outstanding play during day two action of the Hokie Fall Invitational Saturday at the Burrows-Burleson Tennis Center in Blacksburg, Va.
Sophomore Karina Kedzo (Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela) earned her first win of the weekend, with a strong 6-4, 7-6 (7), victory over Virginia Berry of Davidson. With the win Kedzo will advance to Sunday's consolation Flight A bracket, where the 2008 Atlantic Sun Conference All-Freshman team member will take on Petera Dajectiv of Radford, Sunday.
Also earning singles wins was juniors Kelly Holtzhausen (Johannesburg, South Africa) and Andra Voinea (Brasov, Romania) in the Flight B bracket. Holtzhausen defeated Mia Drobnjak of Radford, while Voinea earned a quick 6-0, 6-0, victory over Mirana Matic also from the Highlanders.
Freshman Miranda Cameron (Lenior City, Tenn.) contiuned the Lady Bucs winning ways as the ETSU newcomer defeated Appalachian State's Amanda Cashm 6-3, 4-6, 1-0 (5). The local East Tennessee product will now face Sarah Tegner of Radford, Sunday.
"Today was a complete team effort," said assistant coach Travis Sandlant. "Every girl on our entire roster played hard and competed to best of their abilities."
In doubles action Holtzhausen and junior teammate Diana Navrostskay (Livi, Ukraine), earned a trip to Sunday's consolation Flight A doubles final, as the Lady Buc duo dropped the Davidson team of Berry and Synn 8-4 in the quarterfinals and Wofford's duo of Abutovic and Wilkerson in the semifinals.
Also picking up wins in pairs competition was the Lady Buc team of Cameron and Voinea. Playing for the first time together this fall, the ETSU duo dropped the Appalachian State's team of Cash and Jenke, in addition to topping Dicconson and Percina of Elon.
Attached above are day two results from the Hokie Fall Invitational.
For more information on the championship ETSU women's tennis team, please visit www.ETSUBucs.com.