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March 15, 2007
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - After advancing to the NEWMAC Championship game in 2006, MIT enters the 2007 season with one goal on its mind: to get one step further and claim their first ever NEWMAC Championship. Led by a young and talented pitching staff, the Engineers will look to improve on last season's 21-14 record and continue to establish themselves as one of the top programs in the Northeast.
Young and talented. That is the best way to describe the 2007 MIT pitching staff. Losing only one arm to graduation, the Engineers will look to improve on an impressive 2006 campaign that saw several youngsters make sizable impacts during both the regular season and playoffs. Leading the way will be junior knuckleballer Jay Turner. Over his two-year career as a starter, Turner has put together a combined record of 10-3 and 4.15 ERA. Last season, however, Turner established himself as the staff ace as he picked up several key regular season wins versus conference opponents Clark, Coast Guard, and WPI. In the post-season, Turner took his game to another level as he again defeated both Coast Guard and WPI en route to the Engineers' first appearance in the NEWMAC championship game.
Filling the No. 2 spot in the rotation will be sophomore two-way standout Chris D'Annunzio. Although he will also serve as MIT's starting shortstop, D'Annunzio has shown that his biggest contributions may come on the mound. In 2006, Chris showed uncommon poise for a freshman as he regularly stifled opponents with an above average fastball and sharp curveball. With additional experience, there is little doubt he will develop into one of the top pitchers in the NEWMAC.
Matt Loper is another sophomore that made a huge impact in 2006 and will be counted on heavily this upcoming spring. Loper made a splash last year in the New England Division III scene as he had an unblemished record (5-0) heading into late April. The most impressive highlight during this run came in his first collegiate start as he shut down defending national champion Wisconsin-Whitewater over the course of six innings to pick up the win. Loper's only loss during the season was against nationally-ranked Wheaton College, a game in which he pitched well enough to win. Matt has all the tools to be a great pitcher, but needs to improve his command to see more consistent results and reduce his pitch counts.
Currently the No. 4 spot in the rotation is up for grabs. Freshman Kyle Adkins would have been the obvious choice for this role, but he is recovering from off-season Tommy John surgery. Undergoing the operation in February of 2006, Adkins made steady progress during the off-season and could be ready for game action sometime in mid-April. Another candidate for the role will be red-shirt junior Rich Kosoglow who during the stretch run last season developed into one of MIT's most reliable pitchers. A bulldog on the mound, Kosoglow loves having the ball in key situations and could be used in a variety of different roles.
Relief pitching should also be a strength for the Engineers. Lefty Mike Vasquez showed good command of all of his pitches during the abbreviated fall season and will once again be very tough on the NEWMAC's top lefty sluggers. One of the hardest workers on the team, Vasquez has perfected a new sidearm delivery and seems primed to have a breakout junior season. An interesting twist to the '07 bullpen will be the increased role of a group of talented sophomores. Thomas Phillips, like the previously mentioned Vasquez, has been working hard to develop a new arm slot. An imposing figure on the mound at 6'5", Phillips will be used in a variety of roles. Kevin Foley spent all of the 2006 season rehabbing an injury and unfortunately never saw game action. A command pitcher with a solid change-up that he consistently throws for strikes, Foley will try to stay injury free and make an impact this spring for the Engineers.
Joining these three talented pitchers will be two relatively inexperienced arms. Stephen Toth continues to progress in his development as a pitcher and could make a big impact if he continues to throw strikes. A hard throwing right-hander, Toth is by far the best-conditioned athlete on the team. Lastly, sophomore Steven Nunez will join the pitching corps and should throw some key innings for the Engineers.
Position Players
Replacing seniors is always a key to manufacturing a successful collegiate baseball program. Wayne Duggan, Kyle Zeller, Greg Williams and Warren Bates were all four-year starters for the Engineers. Three of the four batted in the middle of the MIT lineup and had career batting averages that were close to the .400. Although there is no doubt that it is difficult to replace a starting catcher, shortstop, second basemen, and third basemen all in one season, it seems as if MIT's young and talented infielders are ready to embrace this challenge.
Although infield play will clearly be an important factor in the Engineers' success in 2007, the offense will be lead by a gifted group of outfielders. Leading the way will be three-year starter, centerfielder, and senior captain Jason Witzberger. Last season was a breakout year for Jason as he picked up regional and national honors for his performance on the field. Although he is arguably the top leadoff hitter in New England, Jason will move to the three-hole in `07 to help shore up the Engineers' middle part of the order. Joining Witzberger in the outfield will be sophomore left-fielder David Nole, who showed flashes of brilliance during his freshman campaign. A unique combination of power and speed, Nole started the '06 season on a torrid pace, but cooled as the spring went along to finish the year at a respectable .272 clip with 2 homers and 19 RBI's.
In addition to Witzberger, the middle of the lineup will be occupied by sophomore designated hitter Thomas Phillips. Phillips was a terror on pitchers during his freshman year batting at a .379 clip while starting in each of MIT's 35 games. A patient hitter who hits with power to all fields, Phillips will continue to be a rock in the middle of the lineup for the Engineers for years to come.
Junior Kevin Wheeler is another key returnee who will provide some serious offensive punch for the Engineers. Coming off a season in which he was named second-team All-NEWMAC, Wheeler has proven during his first two years as an Engineer that he has the ability to be a quality run producer. This season, MIT will look for big things from Wheeler as he moves into more of a leadership role. Wheeler will likely split time between third base, first base, and designated hitter. Stepping in at shortstop will be sophomore Chris D'Annunzio. A superb athlete, Chris will be counted on heavily as a key cog in the Engineers lineup. D'Annunzio will look to improve on a good freshman campaign in which his good defense was complemented by a .255 average and 2 homeruns. Second base this year will be manned by freshman Stewart Park (Brooklyn, N.Y.). Park comes to MIT from high school powerhouse Xaverian in New York where he started at second base for four years. The Engineers expect that Park will spark their offense from somewhere in the top of the lineup.
The catching position is, without a doubt, the biggest hole that the Engineers will need to replace in '07. Luckily, sophomore Steven Nunez seems ready for the challenge. A starting right fielder as a freshman, Nunez will be asked to assume full catching duties this upcoming spring. Nunez showed in the fall that he was fully capable of handling MIT's pitchers and developed a healthy rapport with all of MIT's young arms. Nunez batted near the bottom of the lineup during the '06 season, but because of his excellent bat control and the marked improvement during the off-season, he could find himself batting as high as leadoff this spring.
MIT enters the 2007 season with two fairly unsettled positions; one in right field and one at third base. However, there are several candidates that seem ready to take advantage of this playing time. In addition to Wheeler, Ben Bersanti will look to secure playing time at the hot corner. Bersanti is a scrappy player who has impressed the coaching staff with his attitude, work ethic, and hustle. Also looking to compete for playing time in the infield will be speedy freshman Deron Brown who won All-Region honors in the infield for Grayson County in Virginia. Although his natural position is second base, Brown may also get some repetitions in the outfield.
Also competing for playing time in the outfield will be sophomore Stephen Toth, junior Rich Kosoglow, and freshman Jason Rome. Toth is a hard worker with a good arm from the outfield who continues to develop offensively while Kosoglow showed flashes in the fall that he is ready to become a more regular contributor on the offensive side of the ball. Rome comes to MIT as a solid contact hitter with good outfield skills. With a productive off-season, Rome could also see himself thrown into the mix come spring.
Providing depth at the catching position will be junior Paul Groudas and freshman Eduardo Martinez. With the graduation of Zeller and the inexperience of Nunez behind the plate, both could find themselves in the lineup at any given notice. Groudas, in particular, has proven himself to be a more than capable defensive catcher. Finally, providing additional depth in the infield will be sophomore Matt Loper who showed some impressive power during his freshman campaign. He will likely make his biggest contributions offensively at either first base or designated hitter.


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Flying reptile egg soon to be a major movie ...
|Adult pteranodon fossils from Royal Ontario Museum.
Courtesy Kenn Chaplin from Toronto
The egg indicates this ancient flying reptile was a female, and that realisation has allowed researchers to sex these creatures for the first time."Broad" statements indeed, about the head-crest. They couldn't really be sure unless they could sex a flock, and there's a risk of being led off course.
Writing in Science magazine, the palaeontologists make some broad statements about differences in pterosaurs, including the observation that only males sported a head-crest.
The state of the egg's shell suggests it was well developed and that Mrs T must have been very close to laying it when she died.CreationSafaris has an interesting comment on the risks of storytelling:
Actually, it was Daddy Darwinopterus taking his turn sitting on the egg. Back then, you see, pterosaurs shared parenting responsibilities. How do we know? We don't, and neither do the reporters ...The sad thing is, this find is so good, why mess with empty speculations?
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An interview with Ignacio Palacios-Huerta, author of Beautiful Game Theory: How Soccer Can Help Economics
What do you think is the book's most important contribution?
In recent decades, economics has extended across many fields and areas previously considered to belong to sociology, political science, psychology, and several other sciences. What distinguishes this book is that its basic idea is just the opposite: it is not what economics can do for area or field X, but what X can do for economics. And so it takes exactly the opposite route. In the book X is, of course, soccer. And the idea is to attempt to obtain and present novel insights into human behavior using data and settings from soccer. This is what distinguishes this book from other economics books and from other books on the study of sports, and I think it is its most important contribution. After all, if the economic approach is applicable to all human behavior, then any type of data about human activity is useful to evaluate economic theories.
What is the biggest misunderstanding that people have about what you do? (I.e., is it anthropology? Economics? etc.)
I think this picture (taken from N. Gregory Mankiw's blog) captures quite well a number of misunderstandings:
What are you reading right now?
A novel by Ramiro Pinilla, Aquella Edad Inolvidable, a biography of British graffiti artist Banksy by Will Ellsworth-Jones, and Seven Deadly Sins: My Pursuit of Lance Armstrong by David Walsh.
What was the most influential book you've read?
I would say, for different reasons, these three books are tied in first place: Economic Theory by Gary S. Becker; A Treatise of Human Nature by David Hume; and The Passions and the Interests by Albert Hirschman (Princeton).
Describe your writing process. How long did it take you to finish your book? Where do you write?
The actual writing took me around 4-5 months, but I was thinking about it for a long time, probably around 3-4 years, collecting data, developing experiments, running the different empirical tests, and reading and keeping relevant stories and anecdotes in my mind to make the book as engaging as possible.
What was the biggest challenge involved with bringing this book to life?
Lack of time: time to think, and time to work and write.
Why did you write this book?
Two reasons. First, as indicated in the first question, there is a clear aspect that distinguishes this book from other economics books and from other books on the study of sports. To the best of my knowledge this is the first book that takes this novel approach, and so I felt that, from this perspective, there was a genuine chance to present a unique contribution. Second, I am interested in pushing the economic approach to human behavior. And so, if any type of data about human activity is useful to evaluate economic theories, what could possibly be most appealing to a wide audience than data from sports, and in particular data from the world's most popular sport?
Who do you see as the audience for this book?
Anyone interested in economics, anyone interested in sports, and anyone who thinks that he or she might perhaps become interested in economics and/or in sports, especially if he or she has a curious or scientific mind.
How did you come up with the title or jacket?
The title was a suggestion by the initial editor of the book at Princeton University Press, Richard Baggaley, and by my colleague at the London School of Economics, David De Meza. They both, independently of each other, had the same suggestion. And as soon as they suggested this title, I thought it was great. I really liked it and instinctively knew that it would be the title of the book.
With respect to the jacket, it was a suggestion by an excellent designer at Princeton University Press. I suggested some ideas, and one of them was distantly related to the one in the final jacket since it contained a "bicycle kick." But the jacket is more striking and spectacular than anything I could have come up with. I really like it.


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Denver Broncos linebacker Joe Mays has been suspended one game and fined $50,000 by the NFL for his brutal hit on Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub on Sunday, according to NFL.com and NFL Network's Albert Breer.
The league confirmed the decision later Tuesday in a statement.
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Mays can't practice this week or be at the Broncos' practice facility or stadium for any other activities during the suspension. He will be reinstated Monday. Mays plans on appealing the ban.
Mays' helmet-to-helmet hit in the third quarter of Houston's 31-25 win knocked off Schaub's helmet and took a piece of the quarterback's ear with it. Schaub missed one play before returing to the game. Mays later apologized for injuring Schaub and added he wasn't a headhunter, just someone who "play(s) fast."
"I know this: He didn't do it intentionally to hurt him," Broncos coach John Fox said Monday, via The Denver Post. "That's not Joe Mays. That's not what we teach. It's accidental. Playing football."
The linebacker's immediate history likely played a part in the NFL's decision to suspend him. Mays was penalized and fined for roughing Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan in Week 2.
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Show/Tell/Share: Hello! Just letting you know all the *AMAZING* photos are now up from our very recent Sydney November event on our new events page. Check them out! It includes individual photos of our *delightful* models. Oooooh, Aaaaah, Fantastic!
Again, my many, many thanks to all involved for making The Social Outfit's first event an occasion to remember xo
Models: Oboya, Susan, Hawanatu. Clothes by The Social Studio. Photo by Hayley Hughes.
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As for me, I can't believe our showcase was one week ago to the day. I literally haven't stopped since then, including the last two days down at Wollongong University. With 2-hours of travelling each way, and interesting social media workshops, my brain is feeling both very full and pretty tired! Still, my university work pays the rent, and allows me to keep working hard on developing The Social Outfit: so no complaints here… xo
Tuesday. Earrings from op shop, original Condoman brooch gifted by Viv, Primo Emporio denim vest, Saba cardigan, Anna Bennett dress from op shop, Simon de Winter socks, Fluevog shoes.
Wednesday. Ken Done t-shirt (that pink you see is the kangaroo's tail!), dress from op shop (adjusted by me), Sportscraft belt, Uniqlo leggings, Fluevog shoes.


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Hello. Im working on a story about Apix, the manufactured town near West Palm Beach. Can you forward my contact information to Jim Pike? Id like to contact him for interview. Thanks in advance.
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Hey, just now saw your post. Don't know if the Apix story was written yet. Left you a message to contact me.
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Some of you may know that after the Packers, my second favorite team is the Buffalo Bills. Smaller town, small market, cold weather, devoted fans and of course the favorite team of one of the few people I respect in politics: Tim Russert. Anyway, read here from PFT – funny quote from Jackson re his wife's fantasy football draft. (For the record, I drafted Fred Jackson in my league and he's keeping been me competitive almost by himself!)
Funny quote from Fred Jackson
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November 2, 2011 at 6:35 pm |
Wow Andy. I can't imagine someone not choosing a family member as one of his/her favorites.
Oh wait…it's kind of like ID'ing Tim Russert as one of the few people you respect in politics. No love/respect for anyone at Fox News?


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Windows Server 2012 Resources–Download, Free Online Training, Practice Exam, Presentation Files, Videos and Much More
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Hi Everyone!
After a busy week at Teched Australia, I'm finally back, trying to catch up all the releases and news.
Now that I have time to follow the updates, I've noticed lots of info about Windows Server 2012 that has been released last week. This new version comes with tons of features and improvements to run any workload in a cloud infrastructure. It doesn't matter if you have public, private or hybrid clouds, Windows Server 2012 suits all of them and bring reliability, flexibility and manageability to your servers.
To help you getting all you need to get ready for Windows Server I created this list of links and resources that I think will be pretty handy. Check it out:
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Windows Server 2012 Blog – http://blogs.technet.com/b/windowsserver/
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Free Online Training on Microsoft Virtual Academy – http://www.microsoftvirtualacademy.com/tracks/windows-server-2012-first-look
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The heart of Catania is Piazza Duomo, surrounded by the majestic Baroque cathedral (dedicated to Saint Agata) and the town hall. At the centre lies the symbol of the city - the Elephant Fountain. This black-lava elephant, dating from the Roman times and carrying an ancient Egyptian obelisk, is believed to possess magical powers that calm Etna's eruptions. Near the square you will find Via Etnea, a busy shopping street, and many other monuments, some of them bearing witness to Catania's Greek and Roman origins.
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GORHAM, Maine – With an impressive 51.6 field goal percentage No. 4 University of Southern Maine (15-11) defeated No. 5 men's basketball by the final of 85-65 Tuesday evening at Hill Gymnasium in the 2013 Little East Conference Tournament quarterfinal game.
The Huskies will now travel to Providence, Rhode Island where they will face the host and top-seeded Anchormen of Rhode Island College on Friday at 8 p.m. UMass Boston closed out the 2012-13 season with their best overall record (12-13) since the 2005-06 season, when the Beacons claimed their first-ever conference title.
Playing a major part in the Huskies win was their impressive 71.0 field goal percentage in the first half. Southern Maine was 22-for-31 through the first 20 minutes of play, which gave them a 58-31 lead at halftime. Not only were the Huskies dangerous inside the arc, but they were even more dangerous from 3-point range as they shot 66.7% (10-for-15).
However after the break, the Huskies went cold, but the large first half deficit proved to be too much for the Beacons to overcome as they held on to earn the 20 point victory.
The Beacons finished the night shooting 39.7% (29-for-73) from the floor and 31.3% (5-for-16) from 3-point range. UMB led the second half from the field as they went 15-for-37.
Junior Rahshjeem Benson (Boston, Mass.) led the Beacons with 18 points (9-for-18) and 11 rebounds (5 off, 6 def) to earn his ninth double-double of the year. With the 11 boards, Benson set the program record for rebounds in a single-season with 263, breaking the program mark of 254 set by Billy Allen in 2003. The center also managed two blocks to move into second for blocks in a season with 58.
Vinny DeLucia (Miami, Fla.) and William Rosary III (Fontana, Calif.) each finished the game with 11 points. Rosary also pulled down 11 rebounds to finish with his first college double-double, with eight of those boards coming on the offensive glass.
For the Huskies four of their starting five finished in double-figures with Conor Sullivan leading the night with 23 points, 19 of which came in the first half. On the night Sullivan was 10-for-16 from the field and 3-for-5 from behind the arc. He also grabbed 10 rebounds to finish with the Huskies only double-double. James Odneal dropped in 15 points and finished just one board shy of a double-double of his own. He also managed two assists, one steal, and one block. Mike Poulin finished third with 12 points, followed by Sean Bergeron with 10.
Southern Maine also won the battle on the glass as they totaled 44 boards, while the Beacons pulled down 33.
Tuesday's contest marked the final college games in the careers of Mike Mitchell, Jr. (Dorchester, Mass.) and Yusuke Fukata (Osaka, Japan) who will are both set to graduate this summer.


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Poland and Spain split points for 1-1 in Fed Cup
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) Agnieszka Radwanska beat Silvia Soler-Espinosa to give Poland the first point of its Fed Cup World Group playoff against Spain on Saturday, only for sister Urszula Radwanska to surrender a one-set lead and lose to Maria-Teresa Torro-Flor.
With the series at 1-1, the return singles and doubles match will decide the tie Sunday.
Third-ranked Agnieszka eased to a 6-2, 6-2 win over Soler-Espinosa in the opener on the outdoor red clay court at the Estadio Olimpico in Barcelona.
Agnieszka saved five break points to hold serve at the start of the second set and went on to finish the match in 1 hour, 11 minutes.
Torro-Flor started slowly but then roared back to beat Urszula Radwanska 4-6, 6-0, 6-1, overcoming nine double faults by hitting 43 winners.
Spain captain Conchita Martinez lauded Torro-Flor's powerful forehand, the key to her turnaround.
"The acceleration is remarkable," Martinez said. "If she works a little more in always being in good positions with her legs, her potential I think is big."
Torro-Flor will play Agnieszka Radwanska on Sunday.
"With that forehand you can give problems to everybody," Martinez said. "The thing is Agnieszka is going to bring back the ball a lot more than Urszula did."


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Exchange vows, rings and precious memories in paradise. Create an unforgettable ceremony that's intimately yours on secluded beaches, as the turquoise sea laps quietly at your feet.
Based around the ancient philosophy of Feng Shui, and built round a beautiful sandy bay with three beaches and views towards the islets of Gunners Point, Flat Island and Sugar Loaf, this is an excellent 4 star deluxe property. There are good restaurants and an excellent all inclusive package " Pure Discovery" with options. This is an excellent location for weddings with all sorts of sites possible in the grounds or on the beach. There is a beautiful wedding gazebo in the gardens and you can also get married on the beach or in any location of your choice. If there is a group of you, it might be worth taking one of the large suites. Bring your special day to life with our "Classic" wedding package, and add a personal touch from the a la carte options. Our dedicated wedding coordinators will work with you to make sure your day is simply stunning.
Add some more magic with our "Premier" theme. Make your dreams come true with an idyllic location, sumptuous cuisine, inspiring décor, and attentive resort staff. Your wedding is a reflection of your personalities and your life together: music, flowers and a few indulgent details... Declare your love in true island style: a fairytale wedding in a picture-perfect setting. Dreams will come true and memories will be made as our prestige offering ensures you live happily ever after... These additional touches in with the "Luxury" wedding will make your dream day simply perfect.
Your special day should be personal, romantic and beautiful - from the charming to the glamorous, there is a wonderful selection of resorts to choose from for unforgettable commitment ceremonies. Commitment ceremonies mean many different things to different people. A same-sex commitment ceremony can look just like a wedding, complete with a special venue, the wedding outfits, surrounded by all of your family & friends, except that it's not a legally recognised ceremony. It's an intimate exchange between you and your partner. We are very pleased to offer same sex symbolic weddings in Mauritius.
|LUX* Grand Gaube Includes:
|Guaranteed one wedding per day
|Arrival gift for the Bride & Groom
|A dedicated wedding coordinator at the hotel
|Picturesque wedding setting
|Special Wedding Menu for the Bride & Groom (at restaurant, does not include beverages)
|Wedding cake (for the couple) and 2 glasses of champagne
|Special Breakfast in room the following day
|Fees for Registrar
|Marriage licence and certificate
|Transfer to and from the Registrar General Civil Status Office
|Separate room for the Bride on wedding day before the ceremony (subject to availability)
|Wedding venue set-up & decoration
|Bridal Bouquet & Groom's button hole
|Live Musician (Solo)
|1 Spa session for the Bride (massage, manicure & pedicure)
|1 Spa session for the Groom (massage & Body Scrub)
|Pressing flowers & framing of bouquet & button hole
|French Champagne & canapés after the ceremony (for up to 10 people)
|Wedding cake (for up to 10 people)
|Private location & menu for wedding dinner for Bride & Groom (does not include beverages)
|Live Musicians (Trio)
|Romantic Room the evening of the wedding day (champagne & petal on the bed)
|50 wedding photographs & wedding album
|Unless stated, packages are designed for Bride & Groom. Fees may apply for guests attending (seating, cake etc.)
|Free Wedding Available*
|From £590
|From £1,357
Documents Required:
**All couples are now required to provide birth certificates which have been re-issued and dated within 3 months of the wedding date. These newly issued birth certificates should be scanned through or posted to the Tropical Sky Wedding Department approximately 12 weeks (and no later than 5 weeks) in advance of the wedding date. New UK birth certificates can be ordered online at:- www.gov.uk/order-copy-birth-death-marriage-certificate The current charge for this is £9.25 per certificate. Please do not order too early as the date of issue must be no earlier than 3 months prior to the wedding date.
If Required
A widow or divorcee is not legally authorised to remarry less than 300 days following her husband's death or after her divorce has been declared unless she undergoes a medical examination in the respective country which will ascertain that she is not pregnant. The medical report should reach us at least 30 days prior to the wedding date. Should the test be proved positive, the couple will not be able to exchange vows under any circumstances.
Before you travel:
Guests marrying in Mauritius will need to send photocopies of the documents listed to us at least 12 weeks before the date of the wedding.
When you get there:
You will be required to visit the Civil Status Office in Port Louis to complete the necessary legal formalities. This will all be pre-arranged for you, so please do not worry. Please be aware, that if travelling with children, they are not permitted to attend the wedding appointments in Port Louis.
Extra documentation and extra charges may apply to non-UK citizens getting married in Mauritius. Please contact your Embassy or Consulate for further information. If your documents are not in English, they will need to be officially translated. Your wedding certificate will need to be apostilled in Mauritius (at additional cost), so that it can be internationally recognised.
Translation of documents
All legal documents must be in English or legally translated into English. All translated documents must be from a legal translator with letterhead, stamp and seal from the translator's office or notarised by a Notary Public. Occasionally the documentation will have to be sent to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office for their approval before being sent back to the notary to sign.
The Wedding Ceremony
In most destinations, your wedding ceremony will be conducted Monday to Friday (excluding local holidays). In some destinations, local festivals and holidays will determine available wedding dates. Generally, your wedding will take place in the grounds of the hotel unless otherwise specified. Many hotels offer wedding gazebos for extra privacy. Some hotels may offer more than one wedding per day with the first wedding taking place at around 10am with the last wedding at 4pm. The majority of our weddings are conducted by a marriage officer whose title varies depending on the resort. Where it is possible to be married by a Minister, the ceremony will be non-denominational unless otherwise stated and will be a Civil wedding.
Tropical Sky Weddings and the information given above only apply to couples born in the UK & have a valid UK/Irish passport (with some months validity on return home). If couples do not fulfil these requirements they must advise us. Couples should be referred to the embassy of the country of origin and the country where they wish to marry as they may require extra documentation to satisfy their own embassy requirements – Tropical Sky cannot advise on this and couples must investigate this on their own. As Tropical Sky weddings have no jurisdiction over hotels/resorts/venues/legal requirements and their charges, we cannot be responsible for any increases or changes to these wedding arrangements. We will, however, endeavour to advise you of changes as soon as we are made aware of them.
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So you want to build a burr
I've had a request sent to me about making puzzles from Lego, so I thought rather than reply to the person individually, I'd throw something up here, so that everyone can benefit.
I already commented in a previous post that LiveCube was a possibly way to create Burr puzzles, however as I already mentioned, they are not as easily available, and from what I have been told, when you add shipping from the US it's a rather expensive way to go.
Given this, I was asked what Bricks and plates you'd need to be able to create Burr puzzles from Lego. This post is my attempt to answer that.
I should say, that there are many ways to go about creating a burr piece. There are a lot of Lego designers out there who are far better than I am, however at it's simplest, the process is fairly easy.
The first problem we have to overcome is that a brick is not a cube, as you can see here.
So to make it square, we need to add a couple of plates. Now the type of plate we add depends on whether the piece is going to form part of the Burr body, or the top of the Burr. For an 'internal' piece, we use a standard plate. For the top we use a 'tile with groove'. The images below show the two pieces we will use.
Now that we have the basic pieces, how do we make a cube? Well the dimensions of a lego brick 'cube' are 5x5x3. Each stud on a Lego brick represents 2.5 units. Each plate is 1 unit high. So to get a cube, we need one brick and two plates.
So as you can see, the height now matches the width, and we have a cube. Building up Burr pieces is fairly simple from this point. Take the piece you want to build, and using those dimensions, create the part in Lego. Having longer bricks and plates does help to make the whole thing more stable, as long as you remember that each brick requires 2 plates to make it square then you'll be fine. Of course, if you think about the height of 2 bricks, that's 10 units. You can make that from 3 bricks and 1 plate or 2 bricks and 4 plates, or 10 plates.
The skill comes in working out how to get the tiles in the right place so that you have smooth surfaces on the top of each Burr piece. Equally, the piece made from 3 bricks and one tile has far less pieces, and by definition less joins, so should be more stable. That's not always true however , as the thin plates have a greater surface area per thickness, so don't 'bend' as easily!
The example below shows a basic Burr piece made from Lego.
Each 'layer' is in a separate colour so that it is easier to see the height of the piece. Creating this piece is left as an exercise for the reader, however the parts used are:
4 - 2x2 brick (part #3003)
2 - 2x4 brick (part #3001)
2 - 2x6 brick (part #2456)
4 - 2x2 plate (part #3022)
6 - 2x4 plate (part #3020)
1 - 2x8 plate (part #3034)
6 - 1x4 tile (part #2431)
2 - 2x2 tile (part #3068b)
So that covers the basic burr parts. What happens when we need a half sized wall? Well it's fairly simple, we just use a 1x2 brick and plates. The part above is modified to give a more complex piece just to show the difference.
So from that you should have the basics. I highly recommend getting LDraw, there's a link under Puzzle Creation tools, and also a GUI designer such as MLCad for Windows or Bricksmith for Mac. There a good tutorials on using these on the LDraw website. The tools will help you to build the pieces ahead of time, and work out how best to build each piece. It can make things quicker, depending on how familiar you are with building in Lego. If I'm honest, most of the time, I build it in Lego first, and come back to LDraw later!
Those interlocking bricks, which have been now manufactured for over 50 years, allow for an incredible variations that are only limited by one's imagination.
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This is kind of embarrassing, but I never figured out how to cite journal names in the bibliography, especially when to abbreviate and how. For example, do we write "Adv. in Math." or "Advances in Math."? Or is "Trans. of AMS" OK? So:
Is there any formal guideline on how to cite and abbreviate journals names in a math paper?
I googled and found one resources which says: follow Math Sci Net. But it is not very convenient, since I would have to go to Math Sci Net and search for such journal every time I need to cite it.
And while we are at it, what is the protocol on arxiv links? Do we keep them in the citation after the paper is published, since it is still the most accessible source?
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The 21st Annual Technical Conference, Seminars, and Exhibits of the InterNational Electrical Testing Association (NETA) will be held March 9-12 in Pittsburgh. The primary topic is Insulation Systems for Electrical Power Distribution Equipment and Systems. This conference strives to provide sufficient knowledge so attendees can immediately implement these programs in their respective companies—allowing them to take advantage of the state-of-the-art electrical testing and maintenance ideas.
Small-group panel discussions on low-voltage breakers, medium-voltage breakers, and insulation systems are back by popular demand. The four-hr preconference seminars will be held March 9, including Insulation Resistance Testing, presented by Technical Diagnostic Services and Power-Factor Testing, presented by AVO International.
For a schedule and listing of technical presentations, contact NETA Executive Director Mary Jordan or Jayne Hudson at: NETA, P.O. Box 687, 106 Stone St., Morrison, Colo. 80465, Phone: (303) 697-8441; Fax: (303) 697-8431; E-mail: [email protected]; Web-site: www.electricnet. com/neta.


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Without much thought about what to share now, i just found my fingers tapping the keyboard. Then, i was able to read some thoughts that made me smile " Accept your own beauty and your limitations. No sense in trying to be who you are not". Im glad that i was raised up the way that i am and im happy having a closer connection to my God by far, now. Im so much grateful i have HIM in all my joy and sorrow, my pain and sufferings and even in my happy times. With a humble heart, i gave all praises to my God for everything that HE has dones to my life and im happy to where i am now, no pretentions.
Im happy with the fact that i dont need to bear some sleepless nights just to satisfy someone else rules and standards. Im happy that i can do everything i want, i can sleep anytime, i can shop and roam around if ill have time without some worries and of course im free from all the stress and burden that i once have years ago. I used to believe i made the wrong move but when i look back, i have this genuine smile and i told myself, i did the perfect move. Truly, if we would just offer our life and dreams to HIM then HIS will will just happened as he wants it to happen. My life may not be a perfect journey. I once faced some frustrations and struggles but what else be the essnce of this life if ill have all the happiness in the world. Modesty speaking, i appreciate my own beauty and limitations. I knew where i stand and when you have a loving God beside you then everyday will turned out to be a beautiful day.


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A Look At Extremist Attacks In France In The Past Few Years
The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for the Thursday night attack that killed a Paris police officer and injured two other officers and a tourist on the Champs-Elysees. Officials haven't said if they believe that claim is credible, but they believe he was operating alone. Here's a look at other extremist attacks in France over the past few years:
July 26, 2016: Two Islamic State militants attack a church during morning Mass in the small town of Saint-Etienne-du-Rouvray in western France, slitting the throat of the 85-year-old priest and wounding an 86-year-old parishioner. One nun escapes and gives the alert, and police shoot both attackers as they leave the church.
July 14, 2016: During Bastille Day celebrations in the Riviera city of Nice, a large truck is driven into a festive crowd, killing 86 people. The driver is shot dead. Islamic State extremists claim responsibility for the attack. The state of emergency in France is extended and extra protection, including robust barriers to prevent similar attacks, is put in place at major sites in France.
June 13, 2016: Two French police officers are murdered in their home in front of their 3-year-old son. The Islamic State group claims responsibility for the attack carried out by a jihadist with a prior terrorist conviction. He is killed by police at the scene.
Nov. 13, 2015: Islamic State militants kill 130 people in France's worst atrocity since World War II. A series of suicide-bomb and shooting attacks is launched on crowded sites in central Paris, as well as the northern suburb of Saint-Denis. Most of those killed are in a crowded theater where hostages are taken.
Islamic State extremists claim responsibility and say it was in retaliation for French participation in airstrikes on the militant group's positions in Syria and Iraq. It leads to the declaration of a state of emergency in France. Police powers are expanded.
Jan. 7, 2015: Two brothers kill 11 people inside the Paris building where the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo is headquartered in what Islamic State extremists claim is retaliation for the publication of cartoons about the Prophet Muhammad. More people are killed subsequently in attacks on a kosher market in eastern Paris and on police. There are 17 victims in all, including two police officers. The attackers are killed.
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A week or two ago, John - an old pal from my Mackie Design days - emailed me with a list of links from Craigslist, looking for a used mountain bike. John hasn't ridden in years, after a serious mountain bike crash with injuries, but was looking to ride again. Out of the list, a late '90s model Kona looked decent. John later picked it up for a fair price, and I told him I'd check it out once he purchased it. Today would be the day.
The Kona appeared to be the low mileage deal; aluminum frame, lower end Marzocchi fork, Avid v-brakes, XT rear derailleur, STX everywhere else. After checking it over, found the shifting to be off - way off. The rear 8 speed operating like a 4 speed. The STX shifter itself seemed to be toast. I took the shifter apart, though not fully, and it appeared okay. We called a local shop, hoping to score an old school Shimano 8 speed shifter. Bike shop dude said to try soaking the shifter in solvent, they sometimes gum up. I'm thinking no way that's gonna do anything, but we give it a shot. After a short bath in Pedros degreaser - poof - 4 speed now clicking like an 8 speed. Wacky, learn something new everyday. After new derailleur cable to replace fraying old one, all is shifting as intended.
Front shifting also needed some work. After some derailleur tweaking and Pedros bath on the left shifter, working as well. Checked the rest of the bike out, changed grips, set saddle height, pumped up the air fork - and it was ready to roll - with John giving it the thumbs up. Picture above as proof. Pretty cool to get an old bike and pal on the trail. A cheap way to test the mountain bike waters once again. If it doesn't work out, or an upgrade is deemed in order, could resell the Kona and recoup the investment. Good cheap all around fun.
A few hours after the wrench fest, sun setting, I hit the local woods for a quick solo spin. My favorite riding pal, son Ian, whacked again with a nice head cold - second one in 3 weeks - skipped the ride for some rest. This also being my first ride post dental surgery - all systems go - occasional twinge, but no real pain. Excellent.
This ride not mentioned for health reasons, but for something a bit more comical. As I was cruising through the grassy park section of St Eds, noticed some guy flying an RC plane. I stopped to watch for minute, him buzzing the plane behind me, kinda low over my head. While I was thinking maybe he that intentionally, 3 seconds later, plane slams into the empty seminary building - about two stories up - with a healthy sound of shattering plastic and styrofoam. As the pieces slide down the wall, engine revving for added effect, into the ground - can't help but to grin a little. Pretty entertaining. I ride off as the dude walks towards the scale sized wreckage.
As I head back into the woods, still laughing a bit about the RC plane spectacle, ride past an older woman walking with a cane on the singletrack. I give her a polite "How are you doing", and she responds with a "I'm just glad to be outside."
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In July, HiTel FCU joined KSSK on a fabulous Alaskan cruise!
We made the spectacular voyage on the Star Princess ship of Princess Cruises. The ship has a fitness center, a grand casino, lotus spa, terrace pool, nightclub, wine bar, hot tub, theatre and so much more!
The Star Princess serves the finest cuisine organized by Matire D, Jacques Ghennai, and the ship's talented chefs. Cruisers could enjoy a night of fine dining Italian at Sabatiti's, Steak and Seafood at the Crown Grill, or go casual at the International Cafe.
If you could pull yourself away from the luxurious amenities of the ship, the wild world of Alaska was waiting on the popular excursion legs of the cruise.
Excursions included adventures in multiple towns of Alaska. In historic Ketchikan, cruisers could admire totem art and enjoy lumberjack competitions. In scenic Skagway, cruisers took a train ride through Alaska's White Pass & Yukon Route Railway to relive the Gold Rush! In classy Victoria, cruisers could get a taste of England without having to travel 4,000 miles. Victoria offers heritage architecture, colorful gardens, delightful afternoon tea, and mild weather perfect for an outdoor adventure.
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Captain Edward Perrin, KSSK's Perry and Price, and Princess Cruises made this week one to remember!


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Any good championship run needs a catchy theme song. Unfortunately, it often derives from some iteration of "Don't Stop Believin'," either the original form (see: White Sox, Chicago, 2005) or some customized version, like the San Francisco Giants adopted in 2010.
But this year's Oakland As, a team that stunned pretty much the entire baseball world yesterday by winning the American League West title, has its own anthem, an original piece penned and performed by singer/songwriter Scott McCaughey.
It's called "They Are The Oakland A's," naturally. Take a listen:
There's always been another city by the bay. As a Bay Area resident, I find this to be factually accurate. Brandon Moss as a stand-in for Jimmie Foxx? Not so much.


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European air rescue provider DRF Luftrettung is reporting a total of 38,748 helicopter missions during 2012, up from 38,366 in 2011. Founded in Stuttgart in 1973, the non-profit organization has flown close to 700,000 missions over the course of its 40-year history. As part of a replacement program for its BK117 fleet, the operator will begin flying Eurocopter EC145 T2s starting later this year.Related: HEMS News
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The Delaware County Board of Commissioners routinely approves expenditures running into the millions of dollars.
The Delaware County Board of Commissioners routinely approves expenditures running into the millions of dollars.
But it was a $24,045 services contact with MS Consultants Inc. that led to a spirited debate between Chief Deputy Engineer Rob Riley and Commissioner Ken O'Brien at the board's meeting Nov. 19.
The resolution eventually passed 2-1, with O'Brien casting the lone dissenting vote, allowing MS Consultants to conduct a feasibility study for improvements at the intersection of Hyatts and Shanahan roads and U.S. Route 23.
"The scope of this project would be constructing turn lanes on Hyatts Road and on Shanahan Road -- left-turn lanes, basically, to provide a protected, essentially a green arrow in both directions where there is none now," Riley said.
All three commissioners agreed improvements were needed at the intersection, as traffic backs up there during peak driving hours in the morning and after work. Riley said the feasibility study would determine whether the improvements should be made to the north or south of the intersection.
But O'Brien questioned the long-standing practice at the engineer's department of commissioning feasibility studies from the same firm that eventually will be asked to execute the project.
"The concern I have with this is," O'Brien said, "the way this project is designed could affect the cost. If it's taken to the south, it could be much less expensive than if it's taken to the north.
"And if you give the design to the engineering firm that comes up with (original) feasibility study ... they would have a self-interest in making that (recommended) plan the most-expensive plan."
Riley said it would be difficult to switch engineers in the middle of an ongoing project.
"There is additional effort for another contractor to come in and get up to speed with what exactly the first engineer did," Riley said, "and with that, there would be additional cost to bring in a second engineer. So I'm not sure that's the prudent thing to do in terms of cost and getting the end product we want and need out there."
Commissioner Tommy Thompson said the board should trust the experts in the engineer's department.
"I'm assuming that if there were critical questions or if something looked suspicious," Thompson said, "at that time your department would look into it, possibly getting input from somebody else to say, 'Is this legit?' The county engineer's department has done a good job and would look at anything suspicious and take steps to clarify those."
O'Brien called Thompson's comments a "straw-man argument. You're saying there are errors. I'm not suggesting there are errors. I'm suggesting there's a vested interest in a more-expensive outcome."
MS Consulting's feasibility study is due back the county engineer by June 2013.


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Two Weeks Into Health Law's Rollout, Few Problems, Few Patients
Initial Stumbles Mostly Involve Insurance Cards, but Hospitals Say Process Is Mostly Smooth
Two weeks into the full rollout of the Affordable Care Act, hospitals and doctors say they are coping with the trickle of new patients relatively smoothly, but one of the biggest issues is making sure enrollees get insurance cards.
The 2010 health law represented the biggest expansion of insurance coverage in a generation. Nonetheless, the number of people signing up so far for private coverage or Medicaid under the law is still a tiny fraction of all Americans with health insurance, partly because computer snafus hindered...


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BAI PaymentsConnect 2011, I would love to take credit for the great title of this program track, but I am not sure even the great minds at the BAI could have foreseen how apropos "DDA Under Siege" would be for bankers attending this year's conference that wraped up today in Phoenix.
If there was a unifying theme from the many sessions I participated in this week, it was that revenue lost from last year's Reg. E and this year's Durbin amendment can not be completely recaptured through repricing. Instead there needs to be a stronger focus on targeted customer acquisition, share of wallet growth strategies, retention, product innovation and cost containment. While everyone at the event seemed to be interested in what others were going to do around checking repricing, the energy was definitely focused on building a stronger platform for the future.
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DDA Under Siege
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Checking Changes Make Onboarding and Cross-Selling More Important
While each of these strategies are intended to reduce costs or generate revenue in response to Reg E and the Durbin Amendment, these changes could also present a challenge to banks as they seek to increase engagement and gain share of wallet. This is because debit card use and rewards program enrollment were two of the more important account engagement criteria and basis for a broader relationship growth.
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Mitt Romney promised to achieve North American energy independence if the voters put him in the White House.
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Tuesday saw the release of the latest in a series of post-election reports projecting that the U.S. is reducing its reliance on imported oil and gasoline faster than anyone had expected. ExxonMobil said Tuesday that North America will be a net exporter of energy by 2025, while the International Energy Agency predicted last month that the U.S. will surpass Saudi Arabia as the world's top oil producer by the end of this decade.
And none of this depends on implementing the energy plan Romney proposed in August, which called for dismantling President Barack Obama's restrictions on offshore drilling and handing states control over oil and gas production on federal lands. With those steps, the GOP nominee pledged, North America would be energy independent by 2020.
"Romney's plan was not pie in the sky," said Linda Stuntz, who was one of his top energy advisers during the campaign.
Obama's supporters have been just as eager to see the president get the credit. "All-of-the-above strategy moves America closer to energy independence," Obama adviser David Axelrod tweeted last month after the IEA report came out.
In fact, much of the energy surge is happening for reasons outside the control of the federal government — especially the boom in shale gas and oil production occurring on private and state-owned land. Republicans and industry groups repeatedly made that point during the campaign.
Then again, the newest predictions would seem to undermine GOP claims that Obama's policies spell disaster for domestic energy.
"This was not something that either party in Washington can legitimately take credit for," said Pavel Molchanov, co-author of an April report by Raymond James & Associates that partly served as a basis for Romney's plan.
"We think that net U.S. oil imports will be approaching zero by the end of the decade," Molchanov said. "To be clear, that does not require any specific policy changes."
Still, the president's supporters say Obama can take at least a partial bow: Besides producing more of its own oil and gas, the U.S. is also lessening its demand as vehicles and buildings become more energy-efficient. And Obama policies — such as a sharp increase in cars' fuel efficiency by 2025 — will further drive that trend.
"It's very much his policies — especially when it comes to transportation," said John Hanger, a former Pennsylvania environmental secretary who is now a Democratic candidate for governor. As for oil and gas production, Hanger told POLITICO, "his influence really takes the form of not getting in the way."


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Japan's Liberal Democratic Party win election; North Korea commemorates one-year anniversary of Kim Jong-il's death; Taliban target US company in Afghanistan; EU and Singapore sign free trade pact; and more
Top of the Agenda: Japan's Election Sets Conservative Tone
Japan's conservative Liberal Democratic Party, led by former prime minister Shinzo Abe, won the country's general elections, regaining power (JapanTimes) in the lower house after three years in the opposition and ending the government led by Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda's Democratic Party of Japan. The yen plunged to its lowest in more than a year and a half against the dollar on Monday after the victory for the LDP, which is committed to aggressive monetary easing (Reuters). Abe's hardline position on China also drew public concerns from China (AFP), which reiterated its stance that the disputed East China Sea islands remain Chinese territory.
"Earlier this month, Japan entered its fourth recession since 2000, and it was clear that economic considerations motivated those Japanese who voted to abandon the DPJ. But it is the LDP's foreign policy platform that may have the biggest global impact," writes Hannah Beech for TIME.
"The big question about Abe and the LDP government that's going to emerge from this election is to what they'll give priority. If they follow the dictum, 'It's the economy, stupid,' and focus on getting some growth, a more dovish governor at the Bank of Japan--which he has a chance to appoint in April--and producing some results, then they have a chance to consolidate their gains," writes Gerald Curtis for CFR.org.
"An analysis of the vote as well as Abe's own comments suggests he would be best served by focusing on what matters most to voters - the economy - and steering clear of divisive issues such as revising Japan's pacifist constitution. That said, aggressive moves by China in a territorial row over tiny islands in the East China Sea could act to bolster support for Abe's tough-talking stance toward its giant rival," writes Linda Sieg for Reuters.
North Korea Marks Kim Jong-Il's Death
North Korea commemorated the first anniversary of the death of its former leader Kim Jong-il with a ceremony at a renovated mausoleum (Yonhap), where first lady Ri Sol-ju appeared to be seen in late stages of pregnancy.
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We have a lot to celebrate around here at Haikasoru—this is our second anniversary! We love bringing you the best science fiction and fantasy from Japan, and are pleased with the response we're getting from manga fans, readers of SF, literary award juries, and even Hollywood. We've decided to do a little celebration. Good Luck, Yukikaze comes out tomorrow, and to make sure all our readers are up to speed on the saga of humanity's war against the JAM, we've put the ebook of the original Yukikaze on sale!
For the rest of the month, the Kindle and iBook and SONY editions will be a mere $3.99!
Anniversaries are a time to look forward, and back, and summer is a time for reading—whether it's on the beach or before school starts and work crowds out leisuretime, we've got some titles you should consider.
In Japan, summertime, not autumn, is the traditional season for spooky stories. That's part of why Otsuichi named his first published story Summer, Fireworks, and My Corpse. It's the goosebumps that'll keep you chill on a hot summer night, don't you know.
Hugo-nominated fan writer and critic recently wrote of the book, I generally don't care for horror, on account of horror protagonists generally being imbeciles who deserve their fate, and I only read this because I vowed to read all of Haikasoru's line. I was very surprised to discover that in fact I liked this one quite a lot….I am quite pleased to have discovered Otsuichi's fiction, which I never would have thought of seeking out under normal circumstances, and I will acquire any other books by him that I encounter.
Of course, here in the United States, summer is a time not for horror, but for weddings! (Well, maybe that is a special kind of horror of its own…) Extravagant weddings are a big deal in Japan as they are here in the US, but Issui Ogawa tops them all with The Next Continent, the story of one woman's vision of building a wedding chapel on the moon. Hard SF in the West isn't known for its emotional resonances, but Ogawa's book isn't just for engineers, it's for engineers…and for lovers! Check it out.
Summertime also means that school's out and summer jobs are necessary. Why not check out Rocket Girls and Rocket Girls: The Last Planet (both are available as ebooks now as well). If I were one of those marketing people, I'd say that "Yukari and Matsuri find that their summer jobs as astronauts are out of this world!" but I'm not so I'll only say, "Yukari and Matsuri find that their summer jobs as astronauts are in low-Earth orbit!"
Summer is also a time for tackling those big projects. It doesn't come much bigger than this epic of post-cyberpunk noir and wacky anime hijinks (yes, both!) in our three-books-in-one-volume monster Mardock Scramble.
Every teen prostitute turned murderous cyborg needs a little yellow mouse for a best friend. Ibookstore users can also download the bonus novelette, "Useful Monsters" for free!
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The Southington Drive-In Theater is returning for its third season beginning on June 8 with a new slate of movies and a growing amount of fame within the state.
In three years, the drive-in has gone from an ambitious idea to a wildly successful summer event that draws huge crowds. This month, it was spotlighted in Connecticut Magazine as part of a list of the state's best attractions.
"We've attracted people from all over the state and we've gotten so much publicity over the last few years," said Town Councilor Dawn Miceli, a member of the committee that oversees the theater. "Little by little, the word has gotten out."
The first film shown for the summer season will be "Jaws," a movie making its third appearance at the drive-in thanks to its consistent ability to draw a large crowd. This screening will be sponsored by the Southington Education Foundation, one of over a dozen civic groups that raise funds each year by sponsoring a screening.
"It's nice to have such a unique event that brings people from all over the place," said Tina Taylor of the Mill Foundation for kids, which is screening the 1996 remake of "Flipper." "It's a great opportunity for us to get exposure and raise money, and the amount we raise there is really quite amazing."
Miceli said that negotiating with Hollywood studios has gotten increasingly complicated ("Star Wars" remains elusive), but the committee was able to secure the rights to some very popular films requested often by the drive-in fans on Facebook, such as "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" and "The Princess Bride."
As with last year, there will be a weekend double feature on July 12 and 13. On the first evening, the Southington Land Trust will screen "Clambake," a musical from 1967 starring Elvis Presley. The next night, the Southington Rotary Club will show "Beach Blanket Bingo," starring Annette Funicello. The Halloween event is also expected to return in October, but the films have not yet been selected.
This is also the first year the drive-in has had a season-long corporate sponsor – Richard Chevrolet. The sponsorship will help the drive-in continue to enhance the pre-show events that entertain families before the movie starts.
"We want to make each night an experience," Miceli said. "The idea is that you're not just watching a movie, you're enjoying the park with your family."
Other films on the schedule this year include the original 1968 version of "The Love Bug," "The Great Outdoors," "Brave," "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids," "Rudy," "Smokey and the Bandit," and "The Incredible Hulk." For a full schedule, see sidebar.