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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 9, 2014) – The ETSU men's basketball team will return home Thursday to take on Atlantic Sun Conference foe Lipscomb inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center at 7 p.m.
The Buccaneers, who are currently 8-7 overall, 1-1 in A-Sun play, will be looking to make a move in the league standings over the next nine games, as seven of those contests will be played inside the Dome.
Fans are encouraged to bring their children to games this year to take advantage of the special Sweet Frogs $5 kids' ticket during men's basketball games.
For more on the contest, read the game notes below or click on the game notebook link located on the right. For more on ETSU men's basketball throughout the 2013-14 season, visit ETSUBucs.com and click on the men's hoops link.
Game Notes
We are "ETSU"
The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics would like to ask both the print and broadcast media to honor our request to be called "ETSU" ... East Tennessee State University in first reference is acceptable, but subsequent references should be ETSU ... On TV graphics please use ETSU ... Our nickname is the Buccaneers, but Bucs is also acceptable.
Buc bits
The ETSU men's basketball program was glad to see the 2012-13 campaign come to an end, following a season which saw the team face multiple obstacles and challenges -- such as a brutal schedule that featured the likes of North Carolina, Arizona, Ole Miss, Virginia Tech, Georgia and Hawaii ... Other issues for the team included senior post Lukas Poderis (Port Richey, Fla.) missing the
season with
ankle injury that he suffered in
the preseason, senior guard Jarvis Jones (Memphis) being academically ineligible for the first two months of the year, and two other senior guards who were expected to be major contributors were dismissed from the team in early November for violations of team rules … This left head coach Murry Bartow and his coaching staff with a young, inexperienced group of underclassmen, several true freshmen, one redshirt freshman and a pair of junior college transfers … Those obstacles proved to be tough to overcome, as the Buccaneers posted a 10-22 record and finished 8-10 in Atlantic Sun Conference play … It was the toughest campaign in Bartow's 10 seasons at ETSU, a tenure that has produced many championships, postseason tournament appearances and 20-win campaigns … In all, Bartow's teams have earned three NCAA Tournament invitations (2004, 2009 and 2010), one NIT appearance (2007), and one CIT berth (2011), and the Bucs have eclipsed 20 wins five times. …
The series vs. Lipscomb
The Bucs are 31-12 all-time against the Bisons, in a series that dates back to 1951 when both teams played at the NAIA level ... ETSU has won 12 of the last 18 meetings since joining the A-Sun, with five of those games going to overtime -- the Bucs are 4-1 in those overtime games ... In fact, ETSU won this last meeting -- in overtime -- 90-88 back on Feb. 2, 2013.
Last time out vs. Lipscomb
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 2, 2013) – After missing a game-tying layup on Thursday night against Northern Kentucky, a distraught Jarvis Jones (Memphis) said he was unable sleep after the game. Well, Jones should sleep like a baby after his performance Saturday afternoon. ... ETSU's lone senior guard scored a career-high 36 points in a spectacular performance that included three straight made 3-pointers in overtime, lifting a short-handed ETSU men's team past Atlantic Sun Conference rival Lipscomb 90-88 inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center. ... The Buccaneers – who were without the services of junior forward Hunter Harris (Nashville) who is attending a family medical issue – trailed by as many as 10 points in the second half before going to their "white" full-court press with just over six minutes left in regulation. That defensive switch paid immediate dividends as ETSU produced a 14-4 run to tie the game at 74-74. ... From there, both teams traded the lead four times before a Jones 3-pointer gave the Bucs a 79-77 edge with 17 seconds left. Alexander then tied it at 79 on a pair of free throws with eight seconds remaining, and later stole the ball from Jones with three seconds left on the clock only to miss a game-winning layup attempt at the buzzer. ... Along with Jones, the Bucs got 11 points each from Wilson, Rembert, Stramaglia and Walton. Meanwhile, Lipscomb had a team-high 21 points from Martin Smith, while his brother Malcolm Smith netted 18, Alexander finished with 16, and Stephen Hurt added 11.
Last time out
MACON, Ga. (Jan. 6, 2014) – In a game highlighted by wild momentum swings and offensive runs, the ETSU men's basketball team got to within two points late but was unable to complete a second half rally, dropping its first Atlantic Sun Conference game of the season to Mercer, 73-63, Monday evening inside Hawkins Arena. ... ETSU freshman guard A.J. Merriweather (Jackson) finished the game with a career and game-high 20 points, while senior forward Hunter Harris (Nashville) added 14 in the losing effort. With the loss, ETSU drops to 8-7 overall, 1-1 in A-Sun play. Meanwhile, the Bears improve to 12-5 overall, 3-1 in league action. ... The Bucs were doomed by poor shooting in the first half, and a 24 percent clip from 3-point range for the game. Meanwhile, Mercer went 25-of-31 from the foul line compared to a 13-of-21 clip for the Bucs. ... ETSU enjoyed a great start in the first half, holding Mercer scoreless over the first five minutes of game play and ultimately building a lead of 15-1 with 14:02 left before the intermission. However, the good times didn't last. ... Mercer answered the Bucs' quick start by outscoring ETSU 34-10 over the next 12 minutes to roar back and lead 35-25 with 2:05 left in the half. The Bucs got to within 53-51 with eight minutes left in the game, but Mercer never relinquished the lead.
Bartow gets win No. 300; aiming for No. 200 at ETSU
ETSU head coach Murry Bartow won his 300th career game on Saturday against Kennesaw State, and is now just three wins away from No. 200 as head coach of the Buccaneers ... Bartow is the second winningest coach in program history, behind only legend Madison Brooks' 370 victories for the Blue and Gold ... Bartow's .582 winning percentage also ranks second in the modern era for the Bucs, behind only Alan LeForce's .607 percentage.
Rembert hoping to stay hot as A-Sun schedule begins
Junior guard Rashawn Rembert (Tampa) has made the most of his increased playing time over the last two seasons ... Last season, Rembert ranked fourth in the A-Sun in 3-point field goal percentage at 39.7 percent for the year. ... This year, he has shown a marked improvement in his style of offensive play, and currently leads the team with 14.6 points per contest, and he currently ranks third in the A-Sun in 3-point field goal percentage and first in three-pointers made.
Merriweather continues to shine, posts double-double
Freshman guard A.J. Merriweather (Jackson, Tenn.) has certainly made an impression in the early going this season, and he continued to make more news with his third career double-double in the win over Kennesaw State (1/4) ... In that game, Merriweather also netted a career high with 19 points, while grabbing 10 rebounds ... His current team ranks are first in rebounding (6.8 rpg), fourth in scoring (11.5 ppg), first in steals (1.7 spg), and third in minutes played (28.2 mpg). ... He followed that effort with a career high 20 points in the loss at Mercer (1/6).
Difference between winning and losing for ETSU
Rebounding has been a particular indicator for the Bucs this season when it comes to wins and losses ... The statistics below show the differences for the Bucs is several important categories so far this season.
Statistical category Wins (8-0) Losses (0-6)
ETSU scoring 82.4 PPG....................... 65.3 PPG
Opponent scoring 72.1 PPG........................ 77.4 PPG
Rebounding margin +0.3....................................... -9.9
Shooting % .492.................................... .391
3-pt. shooting % .381................................... .288
Assists 12.8 APG..................... 11.1 APG
All-around effort by Gadsden-Gilliard impressive
Setting new personal bests with 12 rebounds and six assists in the win over Samford (11/21), senior forward Kinard Gadsden-Gilliard (Georgetown, S.C.) had people thinking "triple-double" when he added an 18-point effort to his statistical line ... The Bucs hope that KGG can make these types of efforts more consistent ... KGG responded to that expectation by putting together a 19-point, seven-rebound and seven-assist outing against Marshall in an 88-78 victory on Nov. 30.
Giplaye makes return following open heart surgery
Earlier this year, the Buccaneers got a serious scare when junior forward Ron Giplaye (Lowell, Mass.) had to undergo open heart surgery for a condition that was described as "life threatening." ... Following the successful procedure, Giplaye has slowly regained his strength and was able to play two minutes against Tennessee Tech (11/27), marking his first competitive compeition since the 2011-12 season when he played at Providence. ... He then played five minutes in the loss to Georgia Tech (12/7), scoring his first two points in an ETSU uniform and grabbbing three rebounds.
Bucs have tradition of postseason appearances, success
The ETSU men's basketball team has enjoyed its share of postseason success and ranks as one of the nation's most prestigious basketball programs ... The Buccaneers have earned berths to the NCAA Tournament nine times (1969, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 2003, 2004, 2009, 2010) and NIT twice (1983, 2007) ... In 2011, the Bucs made their first ever appearance in the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament, winning twice and advancing to the semifinals of that event ... It was the program's 12th postseason tournament appearance all-time.
Three-point streak for Bucs dates back nearly 20 years
Since Feb. 16, 1987 in a game against Davidson, the Bucs have made at least one 3-pointer in 809 consecutive games. ... ETSU was 0-for-8 in that 1987 game. ... The Bucs currently rank as the 7th longest streak in the NCAA, just behind Arkansas and ahead of Oakland.
Shuffling starters was the "new normal" for Bucs
Last season, ETSU head coach Murry Bartow used 17 different starting lineups in the team's 32 games ... Injuries and dismissals left ETSU's coaches searching for the right combination all season. ... Bartow hoped to find more stability with his rotation in 2013-14, but he had used five different starting lineups in the first five games of the year. ... Since that time, he has played with the same starting lineup in nine of the last 10 games, with the team going 7-3 in those contests.
ETSU picked among nation's best "Prestige" programs
In the modern era for NCAA Division I-A basketball – marked by the expansion of the NCAA Tournament field to 64 teams in 1984-85 – the ETSU men's basketball program ranks in the Top 30 percent of the 300 programs that were eligible for the postseason at that time, this according to ESPN.com's "Prestige" ranking released back in 2008 ... Since that time, the Bucs have only added to their list of prestigious honors … The Bucs -- who have enjoyed nine NCAA trips, one NIT and one CIT berth, 14 20-win seasons, and a slew of conference regular season and tournament championships since 1984-85 -- ranked tied for 82nd out of 300 teams, meaning they were in the Top 27 percent of schools making the list. ETSU was ranked ahead of every current Atlantic Sun team, as well as former SoCon rivals Appalachian State, Western Carolina, Georgia Southern and UNC Greensboro. In addition, at that time the Bucs ranked ahead of SEC schools such as Tennessee, Vanderbilt, South Carolina, Mississippi State, Georgia, Mississippi and Auburn, as well as programs such as Notre Dame, DePaul, Bradley, Clemson and Fla. State.


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I made these delicious pierogies with the left over smoked mashed potatoes we had last night. I melted about a cup of Daiyas awesome cheddar cheese with the mashed potatoes. They were stuffed with the rosemary mustard gravy as well. I also fried up some cabbage, garlic and sweet onions on the side with a little sour cream on top. The recipe for the pierogies and cabbage was from Hell Yeah It's Vegan.
Pierogies with Cabbage and Onions
Yield: about 30 pierogies
2 c flour
½ tsp salt
¼ c soy margarine
3 tbsp water (more as needed)
2 c potato flakes
3 tbsp butter
2 c boiled water
3 tbsp vegan cheese, grated (I used cheddar)
1 tbsp nutritional yeast
1 tbsp vegan cream cheese, optional
½ head cabbage, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tbsp soy margarine

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Napoli sporting director Riccardo Bigon has insisted that his side can still win the Serie A title this season, despite stumbling to a goalless draw at home to Sampdoria on Sunday.
Juventus' loss to Roma on Saturday presented the Partenopei the chance to narrow the gap at the top to just two points at San Paolo, but they were ultimately unable to overcome their opponents.
Coach Walter Mazzarri elected not to talk to the media in the wake of the stalemate, but Bigon remains confident of success.
"The coach is disappointed," he told reporters after the match.
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"What are the chances that we'll see something with the finesse of the One X with stock software down the road? 'The Nexus devices are Google's lineup,' explains Kodera, 'but in general, we're very proud of HTC Sense, and we'd like to continue shipping it on every device.' Not exactly encouraging." Big letdown. Not unexpected, but a letdown still. I will never again buy a non-Nexus device.


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Flying high: <I>Aviator </I>looks sweep-ish
Every year I write enough copy to reach to the moon and back (if printed in sufficiently large type), and the only column I'm embarrassed by is this one, in which I try to forecast the winners of the Academy Awards.
Enough of that! If the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences can hold its collective head up after the honors it bestows in the annual tacky spectacle witnessed by enough people to reach to the moon and back, I'm not going to be humiliated by my inability to predict what they will do.
With so many groups giving awards these days, what seemed like a wide-open race two months ago had narrowed enough by the end of January that there were few surprises (though many disappointments) in the nominations for the 77th Annual Academy Awards.
Of the five Best Picture nominees, only Sideways made my personal Top 20, so I can be more impartial than usual in my predictions, which are often swayed by personal preference.
I'll play it safe and predict the Academy will, as usual, second the endorsements of the various craft guilds. (I'm writing this before last weekend's Writers Guild awards so I'll have to guess at those.)
That means The Aviator will win for Best Picture, as it did at the Producers Guild, but Clint Eastwood (Directors Guild winner) will win Best Director for Million Dollar Baby; so we'll have to listen to Martin Scorsese and his fans (who can be as bad as Democrats) whining for at least a couple more years that he's never won an Oscar. (Neither have I. Get over it!)
The Screen Actors Guild awards make sense to me, even if they wouldn't all be my personal choices, so I'll second those: Best Actor, Jamie Foxx (the closest thing to a shoo-in this year); Best Actress, Hilary Swank; Best Supporting Actor, Morgan Freeman; and Best Supporting Actress, Cate Blanchett.
The screenplay awards are often consolation prizes for films that deserve something better but are shut out of the main prizes. That should certainly be the case for Sideways as Best Adapted Screenplay, but Best Original Screenplay could go to Hotel Rwanda or Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. I like Charlie Kaufman, but I'll go with Rwanda as the one political film everybody can get behind.
What else will The Aviator have to show for its 11 nominations, besides Best Picture and Best Supporting Actress? I'm guessing three more: Best Art Direction, Best Cinematography, and Best Sound Mixing. That will make it most lauded, followed by the three (Eastwood, Swank, Freeman) for Million Dollar Baby and two (Best Original Song, Best Sound Editing) for, of all things, The Polar Express.
That leaves one award each for Finding Neverland (Best Costume Design), Collateral (Best Film Editing), The Passion of the Christ (Best Original Score), Spider-Man 2 (Best Visual Effects) and Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (Best Makeup).
The Best Animated Feature will be The Incredibles, although Shrek 2 was better. Super Size Me will win a regular-sized Oscar as Best Documentary. I've only seen two of the Best Foreign Language Film nominees, but I'll guess the Academy will vote with their Spanish confreres for The Sea Inside.
Finally there are the shorts, all of them unknown quantities to me. Here are some even wilder guesses than the ones above: Best Documentary Short, Sister Rose's Passion; Best Animated Short Film, Birthday Boy; Best Live Action Short Film, Everything in This Country Must.
Somehow, cramming the Oscars in closer to all the other awards makes them seem more anticlimactic than when there was some breathing room, but at least we get it over with sooner.
Two sure things: Host Chris Rock can be counted on for some laughs and Beyoncé will look (and perhaps sound) good singing three of the nominated songs– alone, with Josh Groban and with the American Boychoir. A strong probability: This will be the first and last time they make all five nominees come on stage before announcing the winner.
The ceremony begins Sunday, February 27, at 8:30pm (ET) on ABC (yes, pre-empting Desperate Housewives), after the "official" (i.e., boring) half-hour pre-show. When it ends is anybody's guess, and you should be proud of your guess, right or wrong. The shows are usually long enough to reach to the moon and back.


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Up-and-coming blogging superstar, John D. Reid (on the right), of the Anglo-Celtic Connections blog <http://anglo-celtic-connections.blogspot.com>—fresh from his trip from Ottawa—is enjoying a fine cold-plate supper with fellow genealogist and guest speaker, Gary Schroder of the Quebec Family History Society <http://www.qfhs.ca>.
This is the culmination of a very exciting afternoon, filled with a visit to the Marketplace (again) to see more newly-arrived exhibitors, the chance to meet more acquaintances, a workshop hosted by the Irish Palatine special Interest Group (IP-SIG), and the graduation ceremony of the National Institute for Genealogical Studies <www.genealogicalstudies.com> (more to follow on these activities).
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CM emphasises value of sports and spirit of sportsmanship
By Conny Banji, [email protected]
May 24, 2016
Wong (third left) and Wee salute winners of the masters category.
Gan (fourth right) presenting the overall championship trophy to Wee.
SIBU: The tremendous value of sports has been highlighted by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Adenan Satem.
This is also a platform that gathers individuals from all walks of life, which further highlights our focus on forging and strengthening unity amidst diversity.
The world of sports is one that knows no race, no religion and no status. Instead, it emphasises on challenging ones capability towards excellence.
The world of sports is one that knows no race, no religion and no status. Instead, it emphasises on challenging ones capability towards excellence.
It also underlines the spirit of sportsmanship, where there is really no loss just experience and learning that push you to become better than you were before, he said at the Mr Malaysia 2016 championship finals hosted here on Sunday.
The text of his speech was read by Second Finance Minister Dato Sri Wong Soon Koh.
The national event was organised by Sibu Division Bodybuilding and Weightlifting Association (SDBWA) in collaboration with Sarawak Bodybuilding Association (SBA) and sanctioned by Malaysia Bodybuilding Federation (MBF).
On the event and the body builders, Adenan pointed out that no one can build such amazing bodies overnight because one needs focus, commitment, discipline, dedication and willingness to sacrifice.
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COLUMBUS, OH - The Ohio Wildlife Council approved the state's 2013-2014 early migratory game bird hunting seasons at its scheduled meeting on Wednesday, July 17, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). Sept. 1 kicks off the state's bird hunting seasons for mourning dove, Canada goose, rail, moorhen and snipe.
New this year, bag limits for Canada geese and teal have increased, and possession limits after the second day of hunting have increased for all migratory game bird species.
Ohio's dove season is Sept. 1-Oct. 21 and Dec. 15-Jan. 2, 2014, with a daily limit of 15 birds and a possession limit of 45 birds after the second day.
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Ohio's dove season is Sept. 1-Oct. 21 and Dec. 15-Jan. 2, 2014, with a daily limit of 15 birds and a possession limit of 45 birds after the second day.
Controlled dove hunts will be offered at Fallsville, Rush Run, Spring Valley, Indian Creek and Bott state wildlife areas. Bott Wildlife Area will hold its drawings at the Indian Creek Headquarters. These controlled hunts will take place on Sunday, Sept. 1, and Monday, Sept. 2; hunting hours will be noon to sunset. Controlled dove hunts will also be offered at St. Marys Fish Hatchery on Sept. 1-2, 7, 14 and 21. Youths 17-years-old and younger will be given priority on Sept. 1-2.
Opening day drawings for all of these hunts will take place at noon on Saturday, Aug. 24, at the respective public area headquarters. Drawings for the other hunts will be held the day of the hunt at noon. Maps and details are available at wildohio.com. Questions about these hunts should be directed to the ODNR Division of Wildlife's District Five office at 937-372-9261.
Canada geese may be hunted statewide Sept. 1-15 during the special early season, with a daily limit of five birds and possession limit of 15 birds after the second day. The Mercer Canada Goose Zone will be open during the early Canada goose season.
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The early teal hunting season is Sept. 7-22 with a daily bag limit of six birds and possession limit of 18 after the second day.
Sora rails, Virginia rails and moorhens can be hunted Sept.1-Nov. 9 with a daily limit of 25 rails and 15 moorhens. Hunting season for snipe is Sept. 1-Nov. 25 and Dec. 15-Jan. 4, 2014, with a daily bag limit of eight. The woodcock hunting season is Oct. 12-Nov. 25 with a daily bag limit of three.
Waterfowl hunters must have a valid hunting license in addition to a state wetlands habitat stamp endorsement, a federal duck stamp and a Harvest Information Program (HIP) certification. Hunters must obtain a new HIP certification each year. Licenses, permits and stamps are available online at the Wild Ohio Customer Center. Federal duck stamps are available at duckstamp.com.
A state wetlands habitat stamp endorsement and a federal duck stamp are not required to hunt doves, rails, moorhens, snipe and woodcock. Only nontoxic shot may be used to hunt waterfowl, rails, moorhens and snipe.
Hunting hours are sunrise to sunset. The only exceptions will be on wildlife areas that have specially posted hunting times for doves.
The 2013-14 Ohio Hunting and Trapping Regulations and the 2013 Migratory Game Bird Hunting Seasons brochure can be found online at wildohio.com. The 2013 Migratory Game Bird Hunting Seasons brochure will be available by late August at license outlets, ODNR Division of Wildlife district offices or by calling 800-WILDLIFE.
ODNR ensures a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all. Visit the ODNR website at ohiodnr.gov.


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The only exception to the news blackout appeared to be occasional tidbits from unidentified sources dispensed by the New York Post's Frederick U. Dicker who happens to be writing an authorized biography of the governor.
In the wee hours of September 24, Dicker apparently let multiple cats out of the bag in his 'Governor's 'Bettor' Way' plan to kill NYRA and privatize horse racing, some of which was confirmed a few hours later by Cuomo aide, Howard Glaser, on Dicker's radio show which can be heard here.
According to the DRF's Matt Hegarty, "Rich Azzopardi, a spokesman for Cuomo, said on Monday morning that 'the governor would have no comment on his plans for NYRA's board or the information in Dicker's column'."
How in the name of greater transparency did we go from press conferences to disseminating information in drips and drabs through exclusive leaks to a favored member of the press who just happens to be writing an authorized biography?
Now I'm being scheduled to watch a replay of the Pataki era racing franchise renewal process and a revival of the deep-seated fears of Churchill Downs Inc. (CDI) and Frank Stronach that were clearly in evidence among Saratoga supporters during the hearings. I've read this book before … the title was "Portnoy's Complaint."
Wrote Dicker: "State officials believe operators of such prestigious tracks as Churchill Downs, …, as well as the managers of major entertainment destinations, will pay huge fees to run the three New York tracks.
"… It will take several months to draw up the specifics and bids will likely be solicited by the middle of next year.
"…Why not let Churchill Downs compete with Santa Anita, …, with Madison Square Garden for the best operation of the tracks?'' asked the source.
"Aides to Cuomo had worked for months on a sweeping NYRA reorganization plan in preparation of the governor's signing of new legislation giving the state direct control of the 55-year-old racing association's operations.
"But in mid-summer, as the Saratoga meet got under way, the Cuomo aides decided that NYRA's organizational structure and management team, …, wasn't up to the job and that a new approach — proven outside management — was needed.
'The NYRA model won't work. It's flawed, and it's unable to do the job. Privatizing makes the most sense,'' said the source.'
Hegarty reported, "Howard Glaser … said … 'the state is considering issuing a request for proposals to replace NYRA, the not-for-profit company that by law holds the franchise to operate Aqueduct, Belmont, and Saratoga until 2033.
"The option will be considered once NYRA's board is reconstituted with a majority of state appointees and the new board has time to assess the association's operations ... 'We'll see when the new board is in place what the ultimate review will entail,' " Glaser said.
Then things got a little more interesting. Continued Glaser: "…The "legal franchise" continues to reside with NYRA…that doesn't change. That was part of a legal agreement. But that's a different question as to who the operator is."'
Surely Team Cuomo remembers CDI's purchase of Hollywood Park and its subsequent failure to generate sufficient profits without the ability to install slot machines. As a result, CDI sold the track to the same developer who eventually razed Bay Meadows in Northern California and now plans the same fate for its Southern California property.
Did the Cuomo aides forget the Magna bankruptcy that followed Frank Stronach's acquisition of racetracks in Florida, Maryland, California and elsewhere? Did they ignore not one, but two unsuccessful installations of synthetic surfaces at Santa Anita followed by a re-installation of a dirt surface at multi-million dollar expense each time?
Then there's this: Would the political aspirations of the man who wouldn't allow NYRA to outsource telephone call center jobs to CDI withstand the hypocrisy of outsourcing racetrack management jobs to Kentucky or elsewhere?
And how would the failure of "New" NYRA to improve the situation over the next three years impact the Governor's political future?
In her "Saratogian" column, Barbara Lombardo zeroed in on two Glaser understatements, "One thing is clear: The functioning of NYRA is substandard." and "I think it's indisputable that NYRA has had a series of flaws in its management."
Lombardo also pointed out that "Glaser did suggest that the three tracks could actually have different management, noting that Aqueduct "has a very different character" than it did before the introduction of slots and has a "very different character than Saratoga."'
One could argue that it wasn't the NYRA model that was dysfunctional, but rather its practitioners. Indeed it was a rudderless ship that sailed successfully into Saratoga's September sunset with diminished and discouraged decision-making capacity. Some contend the current culture of leadership commenced well before the wayward Hayward came onboard.
I don't see "New" NYRA losing its license to run Saratoga and it's hard to imagine any entity not based in New York ever getting control of Belmont. I think it's more likely that racing operations at Aqueduct would shut down than it is that some other entity would take it over.
When did Team Cuomo decide that evolution was insufficient and that revolution was necessary? When did the Blues Brothers suffer the illusion they were the Founding Fathers? Once they finally emerge from their deafening silence we can determine whether they were enrolled in witness or witless protection.
Oversight without insight is lunacy.


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The Society for American Archaeology receives many inquiries from students about careers and other aspects of archaeology. This page answers some of the most frequently asked questions about archaeology. There are also links to other web sites that can help answer your questions.
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The minimum amount of education needed to work in the field of archaeology is a 4-year college degree (BA or BS) with a major in anthropology or archaeology, including training in archaeological field and laboratory techniques. Positions available with this level of education and training are primarily restricted to field or laboratory assistants.
To qualify as a professional archaeologist as defined by the Register of Professional Archaeologists requires post-graduate study (an MA or MS) in anthropology, as well as work experience supervising archaeology field and lab projects.
What classes should I take in high school if I want to be an archaeologist?
In high school it is important to develop your basic skills like math, science, English, and history. Archaeologists need excellent research and writing skills—they write more than they dig! They also apply mathematical and statistical concepts in the field and in data analysis. Studying foreign languages is also helpful, as is gaining proficiency in basic computer skills including keyboarding, word processing and presentation software. Archaeologists also need to be good at communicating with the general public so classes that include public speaking would be helpful.
What college should I attend if I want to major in archaeology?
In North America students interested in archaeology usually major in anthropology, which has four subfields—cultural anthropology, biological anthropology, linguistics, and archaeology. Students majoring in anthropology must take courses in all four subfields. There are many Academic Programs featuring Archaeology. When researching colleges and universities, look for a school that has a department of anthropology with at least one archaeologist on the faculty. Also look at what opportunities for field work and lab work may be available. Some schools have an archaeology lab or a museum that may offer training, volunteer, or paid work opportunities to students. Read this letter from college student Katie Schurr who writes about her experiences studying archaeology at Beloit College in Wisconsin.
What universities offer the best graduate programs in archaeology?
There are a number of ways to research graduate programs in archaeology to find the one that is right for you. Check out the schools listed in an online directory of archaeology grad programs, such as archaeology.about.com/library/univ/blualpha.htm. The AAA Guide is another good resource. It lists over 400 academic programs and contains detailed information about the faculty, and special programs offered by each department. The Guide can be ordered from the American Anthropological Association. You can read the results of the Society for American Archaeology's survey to determine the most important characteristics of an outstanding graduate program in Archaeology. You can also read the descriptions of a number of Public Archaeology College and University Courses.
What do archaeologists DO?
Archaeologists do much more than "dig!" Archaeologists in federal, tribal and state government agencies are responsible for managing, protecting and interpreting archaeological sites on public land. Working in museums, archaeological parks, or historic sites, archaeologists may manage collections of artifacts, work in education or public programming, or become administrators that manage programs relating to research, collections, education, and exhibitions. Colleges and universities employ archaeologists as faculty members that teach undergraduate and graduate students. In addition to teaching, academic archaeologists are active researchers in their field. They write grants to raise money to fund their fieldwork, In addition to directing excavations; they oversee the analysis and interpretation of the projects and publish the results of their work in books, and scholarly journals, as well as in popular publications that help make their research available to the public.
Where do archaeologists work?
Professional archaeologists work in a wide variety of settings. Archaeologists are employed by federal and state government agencies, museums and historic sites, colleges and universities, and engineering firms with cultural resource management divisions. Some archaeologists work as consultants or form their own companies.
The majority of archaeologists today are employed in cultural resource management, or CRM. CRM companies are responsible for archaeology that is done to comply with federal historic preservation laws that protect archaeological sites. Archaeologists employed in CRM firms may be hired as temporary field or laboratory assistants, or may be project managers or administrators .CRM archaeologists direct field and lab work, manage staff, and are responsible for writing reports and other publications to share the results of their surveys and excavations. CRM archaeologists may also be engaged in public education and outreach efforts to share the results of their work with the public through site, tours, brochures, and exhibits.
Are there many jobs in archaeology?
There are not a lot of jobs available for archaeologists in colleges and universities. The ones that are available are highly competitive and there are generally more qualified applicants than there are available jobs. Museums positions are also rare and often difficult to obtain. The majority of jobs in archaeology today are in cultural resource management. Recent job announcements are posted at the Society for American Archaeology web page.
How many hours a week/day do archaeologists work?
The hours worked by archaeologists vary greatly. There are archaeologists who work in state or federal government offices, or public museums, who are required to work 8 hour days/40 hr. work weeks—a pretty typical "9 to 5" job. Like most professionals, however, it is not uncommon for archaeologists to work many more hours than is required. College and university professors are obligated to publish articles and/or books about their work and much of this work may need to be done on their own time, in addition to their teaching and administrative duties. When archaeologists are working in the field, their schedules vary greatly. Generally field projects will begin early in the morning. In hot climates, they may begin work at dawn and finish by lunch time to avid working in extreme heat. In some cases a field crew may work for more than the usual 5 days in a row—for example, work 10 days straight and then have 4 days off. While in a field camp, some people (those in supervisory positions) will have to review field notes and plan for the next day's activities after their field day ends, just as a teacher has many duties after the school day ends. It is also not uncommon to for field crew to do lab work in the evenings to keep up on the processing and data entry of artifacts. The number of hours worked will really depend upon the job and level of responsibility you hold.
How much money do archaeologists make?
The salary an archaeologist earns depends upon many factors including their level of education, years of experience, and where they are employed. A field assistant just starting out, with a BA in anthropology, working as a temporary field employee on a project, will typically earn $10 to $12 dollars an hour. A professor or a museum curator at a large research institution who has a PhD, many years of experience, and has produced many publications, may earn $80,000 to $100,000 a year. An average salary for an archaeologist with an advanced degree and several years of experience managing projects and staff is approximately $45,000. The best way to get an idea of what different jobs is the field pay is to look at real jobs ads. The SAA web site posts job ads as do many other archaeology web sites such as www.shovelbums.org. You can also read the results of a recent Salary Survey conducted by the Society for American Archaeology and the Society for Historical Archaeology.
Do archaeologists travel a lot?
It depends. Archaeologists whose research areas are not near where they live may travel regularly, as funding permits, to conduct surveys or excavations. Many archaeologists, however, are in jobs that do not require much travel. This is true for some jobs in federal and state government, museums, parks and historic sites—jobs that involve managing collections or public programs or education. Other archaeologists travel but within a confined geographic area. For example, an archaeologist who manages projects for a large engineering firm may travel within a several hundred mile radius as needed by the company, depending on the projects that are active at the moment, but may spend much of his or her time in the lab and office doing analysis and writing reports and other publications. All professional archaeologists spend much more of their time involved in these other tasks than they do in the field.
Is it all right to collect artifacts?
In some case, removing an artifact from where you found it is against the law—in state and national parks, for example, and on tribal lands. Removing artifacts from these areas is a crime that is punishable by jail time and fines. Collecting artifacts on private property is not against the law if you have permission of the landowner.
What should I do if I find an artifact?
It is best to leave the artifact where you found it -- but record as much information as possible: a description of the artifact and its location. It is useful to draw or photograph the object, and to record its location on a map. Share this information with a professional archaeologist. If you are visiting a state or national park, inform a park ranger or a naturalist. Each state has an historic preservation office that records the exact location of archaeological sites.
Can I get involved in archaeology in middle or high school?
Yes! Most states hold an annual archaeology week or month celebration that includes public events including opportunities to participate in archaeology. Some states have Site Steward programs that use volunteers to monitor sites and record changes to them. State archaeological societies often welcome volunteers to help record, survey or excavate sites. The US Forest Service has a volunteer program that includes archaeology.
For more information on activities in your area, contact your state archaeologist or the Society for American Archaeology Network of State and Provincial Archaeology Education Coordinators.
How can I find an archaeologist to interview for my class assignment?
You may contact the Society for American Archaeology Network of State and Provincial Archaeology Education Coordinators to look for an archaeologist to interview. Most state offices of archaeology and historic preservation have staff directories with email links. In addition, the Register of Professional Archaeologists has an online directory of archaeologists by state.
You can also visit an Ask an Archaeologist Web site for answers to specific questions.


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Last Friday, Massachusetts' Supreme Judicial Court threw out the conviction of Alissa Pugh, a Milford woman who delivered her baby own stillborn, breech baby over a toilet in her home , and then hid the infant's remains in her trash. She'd been convicted of involuntary manslaughter and sentenced to two and a half years in prison. The court has also ruled that, along with the overturning of Pugh's conviction, women who choose to deliver their babies without a midwife's or doctor's assistance will not be criminalized. As Justice Barbara Lenk wrote, in explanation of the court's decision, "Existing criminal laws proscribing murder, most late-term abortions, and the neglect and abuse of children appropriately protect the State's interests in safeguarding viable fetuses and living children without the need to subject all women undergoing unassisted childbirth to possible criminal liability.''
Pugh, who didn't inform family and friends of her pregnancy, and who didn't realize her baby was breach until she was in labor (after mistaking her water breaking for a miscarriage), clearly isn't big on planning, but she's not alone in attempting an unassisted childbirth; many families actually choose, and plan, to deliver their children this way. The unassisted birth stories in this collection run the gamut from midwives not arriving on time to women having sexual experiences in labor (wow), and reflect a range of reasons behind unassisted births, from the unplanned to the faith-based. These stories also echo, to a degree, the notes of self-empowerment, family involvement and, yes, 'natural' inclinations that commonly characterize natural (without medical interventions) and home-birth (birth at home with midwives) stories, but – and maybe unassisted birth advocates will disagree with me here – the leap from a midwife-assisted birth to an Unassisted birth seems pretty enormous to me.
Many people, of course, can't even wrap their heads around births taking place outside of a hospital setting, even in the capable hands of a midwife. When the New York Times published its recent story on the trailblazing American midwife Ina May Gaskin, comments poured in , many referencing the birth practices of prehistoric people (yeah…), maternal death rates before the dawn of modern medicine, and, above (and most relatable of) all, the looming possibility of unforeseen medical emergency. Home-birth proponents were quick to jump in with information on midwives' capabilities in most birth-related emergencies (which in Gaskin's case are extensive), statistics from countries where the majority of births take place with midwives at home (those stats kick America's butt in terms of maternal and infant death rates, medical interventions, etc.), stories of hospital births gone awry, and reminders that childbirth involves an element of risk no matter where it goes down. Whether or not you're in favor of midwife-assisted home birth, it's clearly not the same thing as either prehistoric or pre-modern-medicine birth. But when it comes to unassisted birth, some of the more extreme commentary that doesn't actually apply to most home births begins to sound a bit less extreme.
In terms of Massachussetts' decision to protect unassisted birth's legality, Lenk also wrote, "Imposing a broad and ill-defined duty on all women to summon medical intervention during childbirth would trench on their 'protected liberty interest in refusing unwanted medical treatment." Technically, she's right. But what about the rights of those women's babies? If they die after they've been born, real criminal charges can come into play, but not before? In Pugh's case, her baby's death couldn't be proven to have resulted from her method of delivery, but… Delivering a breech baby over a toilet? For serious? I'm no expert, but I'd place a hefty bet on a very different outcome in that whole scenario had a midwife been present (most midwives consider breech babies to be hospital birth territory, too, so there's a good chance that baby would be alive right now had Pugh consulted with a childbirth professional of any stripe in the weeks or days leading up to delivery).
The whole Pugh thing is horrible, of course, but the unassisted birth stories you'll find online have insistently happy endings… And honestly, as much as I personally feel that there's no way I'd attempt unassisted childbirth myself – for the sake of my own, and my child's, well-being – I'm not necessarily opposed to the ruling in Massachusetts. I feel imposing laws on women's bodies is a slippery slope (like, keep your laws off mine), and the judge is right that there are already ample laws in place to protect late-term fetuses, babies and children. I'd also be really against a law requiring that all births take place in hospitals, since our hospital systems don't necessarily serve moms and babies best; homebirth rates are up in large part because of discrepensies in standards of hospital care, and hospitals are beginning to learn a lot from natural birth advocates . Still, because of cases like Pugh's and because it seems, to me, like a dangerously misguided choice, unassisted birth leaves me uncomfortably undecided in considering whether any laws should apply.
What do you think? Is unassisted childbirth the ultimate 'natural' birth? Is it irresponsible? Should it be illegal? I look forward to hearing your opinions and experiences! (Friendly reminder to keep it civil out there in comments-land…) Okay, Go!


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Ellis shirt dress - Project Runway Remake Challenge
Added Sep 30, 2010
by squidinc-1
San Diego, Calif...
My entry in the Project Runway / Rowenta Remake Challenge!
For a while I've been wanting to make my own shirt dress, so this competition was the perfect opportunity. Luckily my friend had a great XL dress shirt that didn't fit him properly, and I really liked the subtle striping. I wanted to keep the original idea of a shirt in mind, rather than just using it for the fabric. To me this challenge meant translating elements of the original garment to something fresh and new.
That being said, I removed and seam-ripped the collar and used that entirely for the midriff section! I kept the button on and used the collar stand for the front and the collar itself as the midriff back. The original cuffs were refashioned into the sleeve bands, and I added pockets using scrap material. With the top button open, I ironed the top to create mini-lapels; but the dress can also be worn completely buttoned too.
As in all projects, an iron was indispensable for this dress (men's dress shirts just seem to attract wrinkles!). I used mine when creating the pintucks, darts, and sleeve pleats, finishing the midriff and sleeve bands, and pressing all seam allowances.
(Unfortunately it was raining during our photoshoot, but I loved the umbrella!)
- Model
Christine Wu
- Photographer
Heather Horbochuk
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Apr 18, 2015, 05.39 PMby ellerae
awesome job! i would love to get the instructions.
Apr 18, 2015, 05.38 PMby ellerae
absolutely fabulous. how can i get the instructions to make it myslef?
Feb 7, 2015, 10.06 PMby Christina Beall-Schmidt
I would love instructions if you can please?
Jan 28, 2015, 12.29 PMby Sparklily
I have attempted this! and for a beginner, quite chuffed with it. I'm also blogging how I done this!
Thank you so much for the inspiration! x x
Dec 3, 2014, 11.52 PMby Meghan Dillard
Can you send me instructions to make this?
Nov 25, 2014, 06.32 AMby Kylie Hammer
Tutorial or pattern please!!! This would be PERFECT for my steampunk costume!
Nov 24, 2014, 11.58 PMby MikkiLove
I would love to have this instructions it is a great dress. Can you send me these instructions I have the perfect shirts that would work with. It is so awesome.
Nov 11, 2014, 08.40 PMby Valery1970
Could you please send me the instructions please. This is so beautiful
Sep 23, 2014, 04.19 AMby Lori Sheppard
I'm arriving very late to this but I just saw this design on Pinterest. I would LOVE to get the instructions if you still have them! I would love use this pattern on a couple of my husband shirts that he doesn't wear anymore!
Any chance you are still handing out the pattern/or instructions?
Jul 20, 2014, 03.38 AMby jwells0326
I would love to have a pattern to do this with :) please
Jun 29, 2014, 05.34 PMby Rachel Gage
I love, love, LOVE this. A tutorial would be amazing!
May 11, 2014, 09.55 PMby Sonya Yoder
Fantastic! Could I get the instructions to this, please
May 10, 2014, 01.51 AMby Sharon Corzine
Hi! Found this on pinterest! I love this dress!! Do you have Instructions pretty please!
Apr 28, 2014, 04.53 AMby Janet Nelson Carpenter
Could I get the instructions? Thanks
Apr 13, 2014, 01.31 AMby Susan Van Heemst
I would love the instructions for this. Love how it turned out.
Apr 6, 2014, 03.05 AMby Rachel Brenha
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Mar 30, 2014, 12.44 AMby cindyop
Awesome! Pretty please send instructions?
Mar 22, 2014, 03.21 AMby GigHarborJoyce
I just found this! It is fabulous! Will you send me the instructions? Thanks.
Mar 13, 2014, 04.18 AMby Frances Elmer
I would love the instructions for this. My Daughter wants me to make this shirt-dress for her, need the patteren please
Feb 17, 2014, 01.01 AMby Tara Fleig-Werner
I would love the instructions for this shirt also. It's beautiful.
Dec 3, 2013, 04.29 AMby Mindy Wismiller
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Nov 27, 2013, 04.08 PMby Sandraleigh Towers
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Nov 16, 2013, 11.25 PMby Jenny Betker
I would love the instructions for this, please!! You and the dress are beautiful. :)
Nov 2, 2013, 04.18 AMby Ani Ostendorff
Is it possible to get the instructions for this? It's beautiful!
Sep 24, 2013, 10.59 PMby Lisa Smith
I would also love the instructions if they're available please
Aug 10, 2013, 05.24 AMby janmay2013
I love this dress! So creative. I would love this pattern, please!
Jul 28, 2013, 11.12 PMby Susan Piotrowski Malone
can you please send me the instructions on how to make this shirt , I love it !! THANKS
Jun 21, 2013, 02.58 PMby Erica Bammerlin
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May 31, 2013, 10.14 PMby Taylor Bissett
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Nationwide, one in three children is obese or overweight. In Latino and African-American communities, the ratio is even higher, affecting 50 percent of the children.
Cedars-Sinai, in partnership with schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District, is working to combat childhood obesity by teaching Healthy Habits to children in underserved communities in Mid-City, Los Angeles.
Our programs include:
The Healthy Habits program makes a difference in the lives of children. The results of a 2010-11 school survey to parents of 700 second graders show:
- 72% are now drinking low or non fat milk
- 67% are eating more whole grains
- 72% are eating more vegetables
- 82% are eating more fruits
- 68% are exercising more
Cedars-Sinai's health educators equip teachers with classroom activities that reinforce learning. Teachers and principals receive tools and training on planning healthy celebrations and rewards. Healthy Habits teacher training sessions stress the importance of teachers as role models regarding health, wellness and physical activity. On a regular basis, school administrators meet with Healthy Habits staff to review the curriculum-based program.


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The Pilgrim girls' lacrosse team expected to struggle last season, and it did, going 0-14 in its inaugural campaign.
With a year in the books, though, and actual lacrosse experience up and down the roster being the norm rather then the exception, the Pats aren't planning on going through another winless campaign.
They're hoping that year two of girls' lacrosse at Pilgrim will be vastly different than year one.
"That's our first step – to win a real one," head coach Tom Flanders said. "Then, we'll go from there. But that's where we're at right now. We want to get that first win, and we'll celebrate that."
The team is already on the right track, as it has been impressive in two pre-season scrimmages so far. It beat both Cranston East and North Providence, and at one point had an eight-goal lead in the North Providence game.
The players just have a better understanding of the game now than they did at this point a season ago.
"They went from the time they started, all the way to the end," Flanders said of his team's performance against North Providence. "There was a gameplan, they stuck to the gameplan, and then they repeated it over and over again."
One of the biggest reasons for the team's improvement this season is, obviously, having a year of high school experience in hand. But many of the players also took it upon themselves to play in the off-season for various club teams.
That dedication has made a world of difference.
"We have a lot of players who really embraced the game, and played on some club teams in the off-season," Flanders said. "They've been working at the game, and making themselves better. We have a pretty good nucleus coming back."
The Pats have four captains this season, all of whom played on the team last year. Three seniors – defender Brianna Boucher, midfielder Emma Kunz and defender Ali Widmann – as well as junior attacker Amibeth Marks will handle the leadership duties.
The experience goes well beyond that, however, as goalies Courtney Cardoza, a sophomore, and Kayleen Murphy, a junior, are both back in net. Murphy can also play defense.
"They're both very strong at that position," Flanders said.
Junior Kelly Vatter returns as one of the mainstays on defense, and Flanders expects her and Widmann to be the anchors in the back.
"They're the constants for us," Flanders said.
The Pats also have their fair share of experienced scoring options, which the team expects to be one of its biggest strengths this season.
Sophomore Haley McCusker is back in the fold up front after a standout freshman campaign a year ago, and she's poised for big things.
"She's going to be a very dangerous scorer for us," Flanders aid.
Junior Betsy Heidel will play center for Pilgrim, moving back from attack, and she is also a candidate to put the ball in the net.
Senior Guilia Garcia has improved in the off-season, and she will provide another scoring option.
"We're extremely quick, so we move the ball very well," Flanders said. "We possess the ball very well at times. The other day, we had them do 15 passes before we could have a shot on goal and they were able to do that."
Junior Megan Sullivan is another top offensive option for the team, but she's expected to miss the first few weeks of the season with a knee injury she suffered playing soccer. Once she returns, she should be a major factor.
Sophomore Kelsey Martin is also back with the team after joining the program as a freshman, as is senior Jessica Rajiotte, who should help out in the midfield. Gabrielle Demers, a sophomore, returns after playing defense last year.
Pilgrim also has a number of newcomers on the 20-player varsity team.
Juniors Britney Howland and Julianna Mollo are giving lacrosse a try for the first time, as is junior Erica Hammond. Senior Kassandra Lussier, playing for the first time, has already turned some heads in practice, as well.
The Pats are also hoping for a solid season from freshman Michaela Giuttari, who already had lacrosse experience prior to high school.
"She'll definitely be out on the field a good amount of time," Flanders said.
It all adds up to a different feel than last year, when just about everybody on the team had to learn the game for the very first time.
"Some kids are able to do demonstrations this year for younger players, when you're explaining something," Flanders said. "Last year, it was (assistant coach) Charlie [Benson] and myself. Nobody knew anything."
That being said, it's still a process. Flanders points to total team defense as something his group still needs to work on, for instance. But if everything continues to progress like it has thus far, the team believes it's headed in the right direction.
The plan is that sooner, rather than later, Pilgrim will be celebrating the first interscholastic league win in its girls' lacrosse history.
"I want them to win more than anything," Flanders said, "because of all the hard work that they've put in."
Pilgrim's first chance at a win comes Wednesday with a 3:45 p.m. game at Narragansett.


text: A crucial victory has been garnered for Samsung against Apple's patent lawsuits. In a late Friday ruling, U.S. District Judge Lucy Koh in San Jose, California, denied Apple's request for a preliminary injunction against Samsung selling Galaxy phones and tablets in the United States. Although there are several ongoing lawsuits from Apple against Samsung world-wide, this U.S. lawsuit was filed by Apple in April. On Friday, when Judge Koh rejected Apple's attempts to block Samsung sales of 3 mobile phones and the Galaxy Tab 10.1, she made the following statement, "It is not clear that an injunction on Samsung's accused devices would prevent Apple from being irreparably harmed." (That seems like a 'bass-ackwards' way of saying that, doesn't it?) Of course Samsung had happy words regarding the ruling. Samsung spokesman Jason Kim said in an email, "This ruling confirms our long-held view that Apple's arguments lack merit." It's worth noting that Apple could still win in the over-all lawsuit. This just stops the preliminary injunction to halt sales of Samsung devices, which is well-timed for Samsung before the crucial holiday season. Here's a quote from the Reuters article with some more details, Still, it looks like that Apple will likely have an up-hill battle from now on, at least in the courtroom. As far as the tablet market is concerned, even with the Galaxy Tab 10.1, the strongly competitive Amazon Kindle Fire, and a host of other powerful alternatives coming soon like the Transformer Prime, more than likely, Apple will still dominate. It will likely be their market throughout 2012, but that also means it will be their market-share that Android will be eating away at into the future... Source: Reuters


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J.C. Penney is searching for a new CEO, sources told CNBC Thursday, as the struggling department store seeks to placate one of its biggest investors and stabilize a stock price that has been in free-fall.
In April, Penney abruptly dismissed former Apple executive Ron Johnson, and brought on Mike Ullman to replace him on an interim basis. Yet in a letter to Penney's board obtained by CNBC, hedge fund manager Bill Ackman — one of the company's biggest investors — voiced frustration that the process to fill the job permanently has not advanced quickly enough. He wants a new chief installed within the next 30-45 days, the letter said.
Saying that he was "very concerned" about the company's future, the hedge fund manager pressed the board for a clear succession plan — expressing concern that the process had taken as long as it has given J.C. Penney's widening problems.
Ackman wants new JCP CEO to be in place in 45 days
CNBC's Scott Wapner has the latest details on Bill Ackman's comments to JC Penney regarding his frustration with their ability to choose a CEO for the company.
"Considering the scale of J.C. Penney, the seriousness of the issues it faces, and the complexity of its business, there are only a handful of executives with sufficient talent and experience to take on the CEO role," Ackman wrote in his letter. "We need a CEO with extensive, ideallydepartment-store retail experience, strong operational skills, and a strong public company track record."
According to Ackman's missive, former CEO Allen Questrom has conditionally agreed to return as the company's chairman.
In an interview with CNBC, however, Questrom said that he would only consider a return to the embattled retailer under the right conditions — adding that he would not come back under hostile circumstances. The search for a new CEO should not take more than 30 to 45 days, as there are probably not more than five people who'd be qualified for the job, Questrom said. He also said he was strongly in favor of CEO Ullman at the time he was re-hired in April.
The company has "such a great history, you wouldn't want to give up until it's dead," Questrom told CNBC.
Meanwhile, Wall Street has increasingly soured on the beleaguered retailer. Macquarie retail analyst Liz Dunn said Penney was in dire need of "a big turnaround" after a series of failed attempts to lure back wayward customers. Dunn added that the company was running out of time to get it right.
The company's stock, traded on the New York Stock Exchange, jumped as much as 8 percent on the news, although it is still down more than 36 percent since the start of the year.
JC Penney tells CNBC that any speculation that CFO Ken Hannah is stepping down is completely false, reports CNBC's Courtney Reagan.
The following is the full text of the letter:
To My Fellow Directors:
I am very concerned about the future of J.C. Penney. While I supported the decision to bring back Mike as an interim CEO, it was based on Tom's statement that we would immediately launch a search process for a long-term CEO.
It was not until the July 22nd board meeting, nearly four months later, that the board agreed to make the succession issue part of the agenda. More than two weeks have passed since the formation of the search committee and we just hired a search firm. My understanding is that the search firm intends to begin a process of interviewing directors individually to build a consensus as to the type of CEO we are looking for. This will take weeks in light of summer schedules, and is not a prudent use of time.
Considering the scale of J.C. Penney, the seriousness of the issues it faces, and the complexity of its business, there are only a handful of executives with sufficient talent and experience to take on the CEO role. We need a CEO with extensive, ideally department-store retail experience, strong operational skills, and a strong public company track record. When non-competes, geographical considerations, and other personal and timing issues are considered, the number of potential CEO candidates is quite limited.
Allen Questrom, who saved the Company once before – the stock rose from $13.94 to $39.10 during his four-year tenure – has agreed to return as Chairman of the board and assist in the turnaround as long as we hire a CEO that he supports. Allen believes that a thorough vetting of the limited potential available candidates can be accomplished in 30 to 45 days.
In light of the above, and as J.C. Penney's largest shareholder, I strongly urge that we immediately put together a short list of candidates, determine their interest level, and schedule a fast-track
interview process with the board. There is no reason that this process could not be completed in the time frame that Allen recommends.
We can't afford to wait.


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The Wayne County YMCA has more to offer than just a health center!!
Are your kids looking for something new to try? Why not bring them out to the Wayne County YMCA this Saturday, March 2nd from 11-11:45am and 11:45am-12:30pm. Rich Palazzo will be hosting a free trial of our new program, SNAG golf. The YMCA follows the SNAG golf program and uses SNAG Gold Equipment. Snag golf is an exciting new play format for learning golf. It is designed to bring kids into the game by adapting equipment, course dimensions, and scoring to the age and size of the children-just like youth sports do. SNAG golf enables kids to have a more enjoyable experience early on in the learning process. Having fun is the number one factor in keeping kids involved and active. Space is limited for the free trial, and for the actual program. Hurry in to the YMCA and sign your kids up today!
If golf isn't their thing, sign them up for our youth co-ed basketball program. This program runs from Saturday, March 9th - Saturday, March 20th. We are taking registrations through March 8th for kids from grades K through 6. Practices and games are all on Saturdays. During this program the kids will learn and practice skills, rules, and tactics of basketball. Of course it's all while having fun. They will also participate in games at the end of each practice. At the end of the session each child will receive a certificate, refreshments and team pictures.
Also, offered here at the YMCA is summer camp. Summer camp is a great way to help your child meet new friends, learn new things and to enjoy the summer without just sitting at home. We have two locations for our summer camp. One is at the Lakeside Elementary School in Honesdale, and the second is at the Wallenpaupack North Primary School. Rich Palazzo runs the camp at Lakeside School along with other camp staff, and Lucy Mazzenga runs the camp at Wallenpaupack North Primary along with other camp staff. At summer camp, the kids will enjoy a number of field trips. They will also enjoy arts and crafts, nature walks, and swimming. You can sign your child up for the two day plan (Tuesday and Thursday), the three day plan (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) or the five day plan (Monday-Friday). Keep an eye out for more information soon.
The greatest part about the programs is that while the kids are playing, you can play too! We have a fully-equipped health center at your disposal whenever the kids have something going on. If you get an annual family membership, you can take advantage of our facility at any time during the day. In addition, you can take advantage of the Carbondale, Scranton, and Pittston facilities also.
The YMCA offers financial assistance to help people who may not be able to afford the full price of our memberships, programs or summer camp. If you would like to apply for financial assistance just stop at the YMCA and pick up a packet to fill out. All information is confidential.
These are only a few of the many things we offer for community children here at the YMCA. Fight that cabin fever and bring your child down for some open gym time, let them play some basketball or to just run around and let them burn off some energy. For more information, please contact the YMCA at 253-2083, or visit us online at ymcawayne.com


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Tarrant County Roofing Commercial Roofing Gallery 6
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"Your fine work deserves the Tarrant County Better Business Bureau rating you received." . . . Chris DodgenFine Work
"I had THE best experience with Tarrant County Roofing. We had a hail storm and they were the first to come to our aid. I worked with Don and he is the best ever. Very friendly, polite, courteous and he puts you at ease immediately. Don was not pushy, but he was very helpful and very knowledgeable. He met with my insurance adjuster to make sure the adjuster didn't miss any damage and to explain the whole the process to me. Don visited the worksite throughout the whole process making sure everything was done properly, there were no problems orBetter Business Bureau Review 7-18-2012
"Cheers to Sam Marzili and Tarrant County Roofing for the efficient and great jobs that they do, putting the customer's needs first and going the second mile to assure their work is done promptly and correctly. Thanks, Sam!" . . . by Camille Hess-Lewis, ArlingtonStar-Telegram Cheer 6-2-2017
"Sam and Tarrant County Roofing are just amazing! My insurance was not wanting to cover everything so Sam worked with them. His crew was amazing came on time did their job were neat, clean, and respectful. They went out of their way to make this difficult insurance process easy! I highly recommend them! My not only looks amazing, but I also know that it is safe. All the errors from previous that they did not have to disclose to me and could have just covered back up they fixed them all! Thanks soo much Sam and Tarrant County Roofing! " .Better Business Bureau Review 4-14-2014
"Thank you for the excellent job done on the roof. It is always good to see someone conducting their business in such a Christ-honoring way." . . . Tim ShackafordExcellent Job
"I was very pleased with the service I received from Tarrant County Roofing. They went above and beyond to make sure everything was taken care of and helped me understand the insurance claim that went along with the need for a new roof. Excellent customer service." . . . by Catherine R.Better Business Bureau Review 4-10-2013
"Their determined cooperation as a crew was a refreshing demonstration that the "old-fashioned" work-ethic is still alive." . . . Lenard ChulaRefreshing Work Ethic
"Excellent work done, clean up excellent, customer service, excellent. Our sales man Don, excellent. So satisfied and would refer to anyone needing a roof." . . . by Linda L.Better Business Bureau Review 6-30-12
"Over the years I have worked with several roofing companies and Tarrant County Roofing is by far the best. Tarrant County Roofing provides a very high quality of service from the beginning to the end of a roofing project. The administrative work of dealing with insurance companies etc. is outstanding and everything is explained in language a layman can understand. I found the workmanship of the roof replacements outstanding. Great attention to detail, skilled workers, and close supervision. I have recommended Tarrant County Roofing to a number of friends and family members who needed work done and will continue toBetter Business Bureau Review 4-15-2014
"Thanks so much for your prompt, professional, and excellent service. We will be recommending you to our friends whenever we can." . . . Patrick MillerRecommending to Our Friends
"Thank you. I really appreciate your prompt service and excellent job. I will call you again for the full roof replacement." . . . Sean CollinsPrompt Service
"Thank you for your timely and courteous response to our need. We appreciate you." . . . Eric EvansTimely and Courteous
"Very good customer service when they did my roof always kept me informed on the jobs progress I did a very nice job." . . . by Richard R.Better Business Bureau Review 4-11-2013
"Professional and personable service - our roof looks great, is leak proof, and the crew cleaned up every speck of the old shingles, nails and tar paper! Our experience with Tarrant County Roofing was fantastic. We highly recommend them to everyone." . . . Tracy FerrufinoProfessional and Personable
"Tarrant County Roofing replaced my shingles after a hail storm a few years ago. These guys did an excellent job, they also added ridge vents since my house had no turbines or anything to help remove the air from the attic space. Would definately recommend to others!" . . . by Jay T.Better Business Bureau Review 5-17-2013
"I was very pleased with this company. They were very fair and competitive. Don met with my adjuster and it made me feel more confident having a person knowledgeable in the roofing business on the roof with the adjuster. We didn't have any problems with the insurance covering the new roof. Sam, the owner of the company was very thorough in his post completion inspection. All the materials and workmanship were top quality. They completed our roof in one day when we were told it would probably take one and a half. Clean up was excellent; they didn't leave scrapsBetter Business Bureau Review 7-18-2012
"We had a recent hail storm and this company was one of the first to contact me. They have been wonderful to work with. They are so customer service oriented in a day when that just doesn't exist any more. We had damage to the inside as well. They were totally professional, cleaned up all of the mess everyday inside and out, and the workers were always a pleasure to be around. I would recommend this company to anyone." . . . by Donna W.Better Business Bureau Review 7-10-2013
"Great work with friendly and convenient service. Owner is on job site in making sure I was satisfied with the work. The owner took care of filing the claim and made sure I had nothing to worry about with the insurance company and the claims process. I would recommend this company to anyone." . . . by Chong L.Better Business Bureau Review 4-11-2013 (2)
"Sam and his crew at Tarrant County Roofing were professional and did a great job. They were fast and efficient and the clean up was good. I highly recommend!!" . . . by Adella F.Better Business Bureau Review 4-12-2013
"Thank you so very much for fixing the roof so quickly. And may God always bless you." . . . Nancy CohoQuick Service
"Thank you, Sam for your prompt response. No leaking found after the rain on Friday." . . . John HopkinsPrompt Response
"Excellent work and customer service. Quick, too. Would recommend them to anyone. Thank you." . . . by Thomas L.Better Business Bureau Review 4-10-2013 (2)
"Thanks for the excellent timely work. We would recommend you to anybody." . . . Lo BounthenerclayWould Recommend To Anybody
"Sam with Tarrant County Roofing was so helpful and honest with our family. He went out of his way to make sure the work we had done was up to high standards and was a great help with insurance needs. He always returned my calls and was happy to help. Thanks Tarrant County Roofing!" . . . by Sara B.Better Business Bureau Review 4-21-2014