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MSOE's Natalie Gayner has been named the Northern Athletics Conference Women's Soccer Student-Athlete of the Week for events of Oct. 22-28.
Gayner (Whitefish, Mont.) scored the game-winning goal in the Raiders' (11-8-1, 7-5 NAC) 1-0 upset of Marian in the first round of the NAC tournament on Saturday.
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Roses & Castles Workshop
Thursday 2 and Thursday 9 August, 2-3.45pm
Roses & Castles Workshop and Canal Walk
Ticket £2.50
Learn how to decorate a pot in the Roses and Castles canal-art tradition, then enjoy a 30 minute walk along the Kennet & Avon Canal led by Canal & River Trust education volunteers. Find out about the history and wildlife of the canal as it passes through Bath.
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Coaches vs. Cancer Council
Jay Bilas
Jim Boeheim, Syracuse University
Gary Bowne, Hickory Christian Academy
Mike Brey, University of Notre Dame
Jim Calhoun, University of Connecticut
Ed DeChellis, Naval Academy
Bobby Cremins
Kenneth Dennard
Don Distasio
Fran Dunphy, Temple University
Mark Few, Gonzaga University
Frank Haith, University of Missouri
Lon Kruger, University of Oklahoma
Mike Krzyzewski, Duke University
Phil Martelli (chair), St. Joseph's University
Fran McCaffery, University of Iowa
Garry Munson
Michael Pizzo
Oliver Purnell, DePaul University
Donald Resnick
Mike Rice, Rutgers University
Dave Rose, Brigham Young University
Bob Sansone
Orlando "Tubby" Smith, University of Minnesota
Norm Stewart
Bruce Weber, Kansas State University
Gary Williams
Roy Williams, University of North Carolina
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The Coaches vs. Cancer program is a nationwide collaboration between the American Cancer Society and the National Association of Basketball Coaches. The initiative leverages the personal experiences, community leadership, and professional excellence of coaches nationwide. The program seeks to increase cancer awareness and promote healthy living among students, faculty and staff, fans, and the community at large.
EVERYONE can help save lives.
The Coaches vs. Cancer program empowers coaches, their teams, and communities to join the fight against cancer by participating in awareness efforts, advocacy programs, and fundraising activities to help people with cancer today and to find cures to end the disease tomorrow. Guided by the Coaches vs. Cancer Council, participating coaches have helped raise more than $87 million to help the American Cancer Society save lives by helping people stay well and get well, by finding cures, and by fighting back against cancer.
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If you are looking to get involved in your community and make a difference for a meaningful cause, Coaches vs. Cancer is a perfect fit. There are various ways you can use your voice and leadership to help fight cancer.
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Make a General Donation »Suits and Sneakers Awareness Weekend
Coaches across the country lace up to fight cancer, raising funds and awareness of the fight by wearing sneakers with their game attire.
Coaches vs. Cancer Classic
12 college basketball teams will face off this fall in an early season tournament to help fight cancer.
Coach Spotlight
From personal experiences with cancer to the memory of loved one, each coach has a unique reason for fighting back.


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St. Augustine --- The following is a list of roadwork underway by FDOT that may impact traffic in St. Johns County.
Downtown St. Augustine: Motorists will encounter temporary road closures from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, April 8, along San Marco Avenue, Castillo Drive, Avenida Menendez, Cathedral Place, Cordova Street and Orange Street for the St. Augustine Easter Parade. Motorists may use US 1, Riberia Street and King Street, which will accommodate 2-way traffic during the parade in the typically one-way section between Avenida Menendez and Cordova Street, as alternate routes.
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It's almost that time of year again! We can hear the Easter Bunny hopping down the lane (or is he riding in the back of a roaring Camaro?). One of St. Augustine's best traditions, the St. Augustine Easter Parade is just around the corner!
On Sunday April 8th, after church services, you'll want to secure a spot along the parade route for the 54th Annual St. Augustine Easter Parade. The procession will begin at the Mission of Nombre de Dios on San Marco Avenue just north of the Visitor's Center and head south on San Marco/Castillo Dr/Avenida Menendez in front of the Castillo de San Marcos. At the base of the Bridge of Lions the parade will turn and go along the north side of the plaza (Cathedral Place) in front of the Cathedral Basilica. F...
St. Augustine --- The following is a list of roadwork underway by FDOT that may impact traffic in Putnam and St. Johns counties.
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State Road 19: Daytime lane closures from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday from St. Johns Avenue to State Road 100 for ditch and pond cleaning.
US 17: Daytime lane closures from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday from Laurel Lane to Junction Road for asphalt removal and repaving and for base work for new median construction.
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Italian jazz singer Roberta Gambarini is coming to the MIM this Sunday. Tonight we'll hear a preview of her singing with her friends James Moody and Dizzy Gillespie. Roberta Gambarini tonight at 9. Jazz awakes at 8.
Today there are some unique jazz voices to win your heart and many of them are men. Listen tonight to hear the male vocalists of today, including an Indian, Sachal Vasandani, Mel Torme's son, James Torme, and a preacher's son, Kurt Elling. Celebrate the tenors and baritones tonight when Blaise features the guy singers of today on the 9 O'clock special.


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This historic winery property consists of over 1000 acres located in the Napa Valley Appellation. The turnkey winery facility overlooks a 12+ acre lake with picturesque vineyards (approximately 100 acres planted) and mountains in the backdrop. Three parcels include 5+ homes, barn and outbuildings, plus approximately 16,000 square feet of finished caves. Wine brand is included with this sale. A winery, compound and retreat all in one!


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Question: "What is your favorite summer read?"
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"'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo,' by Stieg Larsson. It's the first book in a trilogy that hasn't been entirely released yet."
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"Anything by Bernard Cornwell or Patricia Cornwell. And a 'Wild Bill' Donovan biography."
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"The Travis McGee novels by John D. MacDonald."
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"'Rule of the Bone,' by Russell Banks."
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"'A Power Stronger Than Itself,' by George E. Lewis."
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"'Very Valentine,' by Adriana Trigiani, if you want something hysterical, and 'Saints at the River,' by Ron Rash if you want something more serious. Also, 'Beneath a Marble Sky,' by John Shors."
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Planning a database with MySQL Workbench
A small database is easy to plan on paper, but the structure quickly becomes more complex as you add more elements. MySQL Workbench can help you keep the tables arranged.
A vast number of software applications require some form of database. The more complex the project, the more complicated, time-consuming, convoluted, and error-prone the structures of the matching databases become. Software manufacturers are aware of this problem, which explains the plethora of tools for visual database planning and generation.
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Google and NASA Partner in Quantum Computing Project
Vendor D-Wave scores big with a sale to NASA's Quantum Intelligence Lab.
Mageia Project Announces Mageia 3 Linux
Many package updates and Steam integration highlight the latest from the Mandriva-based community Linux.
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Richard Stallman calls for the W3C to remain independent of vendor interests.
Debian 7.0 Debuts
The new release supports nine architectures, 73 human languages, and zero non-Free components.
Alpha Version of Fedora 19 Released
Fedora developers release the first alpha version of Fedora 19, known as Schrödinger's Cat, for general testing. The final release is expected in July 2013.
ack 2.0 Released
ack is a grep-like, command-line tool that has been optimized for programmers to search large trees of source code.
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New features in SUSE Studio 1.3 include enhanced cloud integration, VM platform support, and lifecycle management.
Xen To Become Linux Foundation Collaborative Project
The Linux Foundation recently announced that the Xen Project is becoming a Linux Foundation Collaborative Project.
RunRev Releases Open Source Version of LiveCode
Open source version of LiveCode is now available for developing apps, games, and utilities for all major platforms.
OpenDaylight Project Formed
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See What's Happening at Cleveland Golf
ClevelandGolf: Those greens better watch out! RT "@connor_jackson1: Coming soon to a green near you @ClevelandGolf #588 http://t.co/l22OoSTgPZ"
2013-05-23 02:04:04. From : Twitter -
Here is our response to the USGA/R&A Anchoring Ban: http://blog.clevelandgolf.com/2013/05/our-response-to-usgara-anchoring-ban/ What do you think of the ruling?
2013-05-22 21:35:52. From : Facebook -
ClevelandGolf: Our response to the USGA/R&A #Anchoring Ban: http://t.co/491mtaNqMt http://t.co/AQEamcONo4
2013-05-22 21:33:17. From : Twitter -
Our Response to USGA/R&A Anchoring Ban
At Cleveland Golf, we acknowledge and respect the right of the USGA and the R&A to prohibit the anchored putting stroke. It is vital to the future of golf that players of all skill levels can enjoy the game; that includes the ability to use equipment that helps them play to the best of their [...]
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Hitting a Sidehill Chip
A tip on how to effectively hit a sidehill chip.
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ClevelandGolf: .@Graeme_McDowell was a guest of @BMWPGA2013 Pro-Am partner Chris Evans today on @BBCRadio2. #MicCheck http://t.co/6Ymt3MGQV7
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ClevelandGolf: Join us, @jackdunphy, & @TheNGATour to support the #5PercentMoore movement. #PrayForOK http://t.co/coq4ViptOc
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ClevelandGolf: ICYMI - Custom wedges for @shanelowrygolf this week @BMWPGA2013. http://t.co/NDyiy61Wjd
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ClevelandGolf: RT @jackdunphy: Any player on the @TheNGATour pledges 5 percent of his earnings this week in Knoxville, will receive a @ClevelandGolf Shoe …
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ClevelandGolf: Custom bats from @jackdunphy for @Keegan_Bradley, Ted Potter, & Charlie Beljan engraved with their 1st @PGATOUR Win. http://t.co/jx1IV9uEpj
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ClevelandGolf: Fantastic choice Andrew. Enjoy the #NewFaceofSpin. RT "@Biss1970: Moving to Cleveland @ClevelandGolf http://t.co/S0VwyUstTk"
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ClevelandGolf: @TeddyHuff USA Ryder Cup team decal
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ClevelandGolf: .@truetempergolf Dynamic Gold X100 Tour Issue (USA Decal) RT @TeddyHuff: @ClevelandGolf What shafts does @Keegan_Bradley have in his irons?
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African Diaspora for Change Launches 'Beyond the Vote'
Sunday, 11 March 2012 00:01 Published in NationalInitiative to Engage Black Immigrants in the Civic Process and Immigration Reform Debate
WASHINGTON, DC — From the African Union and the World Bank, to USAID and the UN, there is a growing focus on the role of the African Diaspora here in the United States as a key constituency. In fact, the United Nations declared 2011 as the International Year for People of African Descent. As a continuation of that theme, African Diaspora for Change (ADC) has designated 2012 as the Year of African Ascent—an opportunity to engage a growing and increasingly influential population.
On March 29, in Washington, D.C., at Atlas Theater for Performing Arts, the African Diaspora for Change(ADC) will host the Spirit of the Diaspora Extravaganza, a multicultural feast of the sights, sounds and people of the African Diaspora. The event is a celebration of the spirit of the people of the African Diaspora and their ascent into greatness in 2012, as well as the official launch of ADC's upcoming "Beyond the Vote" Initiative to engage Black immigrants in civic participation and the immigration reform debate.
"Our organization began as an initiative to get Black immigrants out to vote in 2008. It was a successful effort; however, once people voted, there was a lack of continued engagement in the civic process," says Julian B. Kiganda, ADC president. "Given that we're now in the next presidential election cycle, this is an ideal opportunity for us to develop a platform for education and continued involvement of Black immigrants in civic engagement, advocacy, and the immigration reform debate in which we have been a missing voice."
Invited speakers and honorary host committee members include African Union Ambassador to the U.S., Amina Salum Ali, South African Ambassador to the U.S. Ebrahim Rasool, Congresswoman Yvette Clark (D-NY), Congressman Bobby Rush (D-IL), Thomas Debass, Director of Global Partnerships for the U.S. Department of State, and Dr. Julius Garvey (son of the late Marcus Garvey), to name a few. In the tradition of ADC's programs, various artists of the Diaspora from Brazil, South Africa, the U.S. and Uganda, and many others will be highlighted.
The mission of African Diaspora for Change is to educate, empower and engage the next generation of leaders in order to affect change in perception and policy.
Blacks Still Shoulder Weight of High Unemployment
Saturday, 10 March 2012 18:20 Published in NationalDespite reports of a rebounding economy, joblessness among Africa Americans – like gas prices -- have continued to dip, then escalate.
According to the latest U. S. Labor Department findings, as of February 2012 the unemployment rate for blacks hovered at 14.1 percent compared to 13.6 for January, and 15.8 percent the month before.
With more 200,000 jobs created last month by the economy, the fluctuations -- which likewise impacted Latino workers -- have been difficult to explain.
The jobless rate among black teens also increased to 17 percent in February – and overall, the statistics indicate there probably won't be much change for blacks or Latino job seekers as the year progresses.
Bill Rodgers a Rutgers University economist who studies racial inequities, said in an interview that the labor department's unemployment data exemplifies a sausage-like quality. He added that it's better to consider unemployment trends over 12-month periods.
Acording to Rodgers, the black employment outlook is mixed.
Black men appear to have gained jobs since February 2011 in manufacturing, construction and the service sector. And while government employment held steady this month, deep staff cuts in state and local government have hit black women particularly hard. Indeed, government agencies, a sector that has slashed about 500,000 jobs since February 2010, employed just over one-quarter of black women before the recession began. That has caused the number of black women with jobs to fall, although that number held steady in February, Rodgers was attributed to saying in the recent Huffington Post interview.
Former Prince George's County councilmember Leslie Johnson -- convicted of destroying evidence in her husband's pay to play scheme – has reported to the all-women Alderson Federal Prison.
Johnson reported Friday (March 9) to the facility in rural Western Virginia, that's known as "Camp Cupcake," and where TV hostess Martha Stewart served a sentence on federal charges.
Upon entering the facility, Johnson, 60, began serving a one –year and one-day sentence that was imposed late last year. She admitted in November 2011 to following her husband's instructions to flush a $100,000 check from a developer down a toilet and hiding nearly $80,000 in her under wear.
Johnson's is married to former Prince George's County Executive Jack Johnson, 63, who reported to prison in February after being convicted in the long-running scheme that netted him as much as $1 million in bribes and favors.
In honor of Black History Month, NBC4 honored The Washington Informer for 47 years of publishing positive news about the African-America community. The event took place Feb. 28 during a reception at the TV station's studios in Northwest.
NBCUniversal President and General Manager Jackie Bradford (c) joined news anchor Pat Lawson Muse (l), who presented an award to Washington Informer Publisher Denise Rolark Barnes (2nd right) and staff members (l-r) Shevry Lassiter, Charles Sutton and Ron Burke. Standing between Muse and Rolark Barnes is McDonald's franchise owner Isaac Green, sponsor of the NBC4 Black History videos featuring The Washington Informer which aired during the month of February.
The "Wiz Kids" are the Washington Wizards official kid's dance team. The team consists of 26 boys and girls ages 7-13 from the D.C. area who amaze Wizards fans with their high-energy performances and impeccable dance skill! On Saturday, March 3, the "Wiz Kids" entertained fans during the half-time period of the Wizards vs. Cleveland Cavaliers game. In this photo, the "Wiz Kids" exit the basketball court after their performance./Photo by John E. De Freitas.
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In celebration of Black History Month, the Pioneer Award was created by the Washington Wizards and Amtrak to recognize African-Americans within the Washington, D.C. community, who through hard work and dedication, have positively impacted the communities in which they live. During halftime of the Wizards vs. Magic game on Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012, the Wizards and Amtrak recognized this year's recipients: Dr. Betty Jo Gaines, Executive Director at Bright Beginnings, Inc.; Natalie Randolph, Head Coach of the Coolidge High School varsity football team; and Neal Henderson, Founder of the Fort Dupont Ice Hockey Club. All three recipients are pioneers in their own right, and their ongoing contributions continue to enrich the Washington, DC community. "We are excited to join forces with Amtrak to present these deserving individuals with the Pioneer Award," said Washington Wizards Executive Vice President Greg Bibb. "They have distinguished themselves and provided an outstanding example by improving our community and we are proud to honor them for their efforts."/Photo by John E. De Freitas.
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Wizards guard John Wall (2) out-sprints fellow No.1 draft pick Kyrie Irving in the second half of NBA action at Verizon Center on Saturday, March 3. The Wizards defeated the Cleveland cavaliers 101-98 snapping a six-game loss. John Wall (24) and Jordan Crawford (31) were the leading scorers. At the end of the game to the surprise of fans confetti and streamers came down from the rafters. Former Wizards all-stars Antawn Jamison, playing his first return game at Verizon Center, scored 29 points. Wizards Head Coach Randy Wittman commenting on Wall's play said,"John (Wall) has been playing well. I like where he's been going with his decision making. As a coach you want to prepare them, get them ready and let them play. John's getting a understanding of where I want the ball, whose hands I want the ball in, what plays to run without having to look over at me every time. That's the growth of the point guard and he's made great steps over the past couple of weeks."/ Photo by John E. De Freitas
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Whitney Houston Leaves All to Bobbi Kristina
Thursday, 08 March 2012 01:36 Published in Arts & EntertainmentPop music legend Whitney Houston, who died early last month at age 48, has left all her possessions to her daughter, Bobbi Kristina.
According to reports, Houston's will was signed in 1993 and filed March 7 in Atlanta. She leaves all of her furnishings, clothing, personal effects, jewelry and cars to her only child, who turned 19 earlier this month.
While Houston's money will be put in a trust, Bobbi Kristina --- whose father is Bobby Brown of New Edition fame -- will get part of it on her 21st birthday.
She will reap another portion when she reaches age 25, and the remainder will be turned over to Bobbi Kristina at age 30. Meanwhile, she can receive money from trustees of Houston's estate to pay for college, purchase a home or to jump-start a business.
DC Public School Unveils Middle Grades Plan for Ward 5
Wednesday, 07 March 2012 15:39 Published in LocalOptions Include Standalone School, Two New Programs at Existing Schools
District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) will offer compelling new programs for middle grades at three Ward 5 schools, including a stand-alone Arts Integration and World Language middle school at Brookland; an International Baccalaureate program at Browne Education Campus; and a middle school Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) integration program at McKinley, DCPS officials announced March 6 at a Ward 5 community meeting.
The announcement, which followed months of community visioning and feedback meetings as part of the Ward 5 Great Schools Initiative, also included proposed grade configurations for these schools and other Ward 5 schools that either feed into these schools or accept their students at the high school level.
A total of 1,180 middle school seats will be available through these three options that cover neighborhoods in the northern, central and southern parts of Ward 5.
"When families in Ward 5 demanded better educational options for their children at the middle school level, we listened and responded with rigorous and compelling programs that will prepare students for success in high school and beyond," DCPS Chancellor Kaya Henderson said. "I am excited by the portfolio of middle grade programs that we designed with the input of the community and expect Ward 5 families to agree and respond by filling the seats we're creating."
In surveys conducted during fall 2011, most Ward 5 families and community members signaled a preference for a standalone middle school (38 percent of about 800 respondents); 29 percent preferred a preschool to Grade 8 education campus; and 24 percent preferred a grades 6-12 program. Families also emphasized a need for more rigorous academic curriculum and a variety of compelling middle grade options.
Currently, middle grades in Ward 5 are served by seven education campuses. To maximize the resources needed to provide a quality education in an education campus, ideally, schools should have a minimum 300 middle school students in each site (or a total 2,100 students for the current Ward 5 configuration). Ward 5 middle grade programs currently enroll 790, a shortfall of 1,310 students.
Those numbers, combined with community preferences, led to a proposal in November to create a portfolio of one education campus, a middle grades program at McKinley Technology, and a standalone middle school for a total 1,180 quality middle school seats for the 2013-2014 school year. Over the past three months, DCPS officials have worked with Ward 5 families and community members to determine a final plan for school sites, grade configurations, feeder patterns, and programming for these options.
That plan includes the following: Brookland Middle SchoolA standalone Brookland Middle School would cover the northern portion of Ward 5, offer 500 middle grade seats and feature arts integration and world languages programs. In an arts integration programs, teachers weave the arts into lesson plans; schools host at least two guest artists or performances a year; students present what they learn in at least two public showcases; and half of the teachers participate in artist-in-residence programs each year.
In world language programs, schools offer at least two languages; provide high school credits for some classes; provide yearlong programs with a goal of 135 minutes of instruction time each week; and educators specialize in the languages they teach. Browne Education Campus
Browne Education Campus, which already offers a grade 6-8 program, will serve the southeastern portion of Ward 5 with 300 and feature an International Baccalaureate (IB) for the primary years (preschool-Grade 5) and the middle years (grades 6-8). An IB curriculum is one of the ways we can see more rigor, increased student outcomes, and a specialized curriculum.
In an IB primary years program, teachers and students assess student work; the curriculum covers traditional subjects and interconnects them as well (for example, a social studies lesson may incorporate math concepts); and students acquire a holistic understanding of six themes: Who we are; where we are in place/time; how we express ourselves; how the world works; how we organize ourselves; and sharing the planet.
In an IB middle years program, student work is assessed with guidance from the International Baccalaureate; there is an emphasis on formative assessment; courses include Language A and B, physical education, sciences, arts, math, technology, and humanities; and five perspectives, or ?areas of interaction? are factored in each subject. McKinley Middle School STEM integration
In a STEM integration program, features include grade-level team collaboration; at least two showcases of student work; STEM-related competitions; and interaction with STEM professionals each year. Next steps
At the March 6 meeting, families and community members were asked to sign up for committees and working groups that will focus on recruitment and outreach, school-based transition, and building renovation.
These committees and working groups will work with DCPS officials over the next year and a half to finalize details before the 2013-14 school year, the targeted opening date.
The National Urban League is set to release the 2012 State of Black America (SOBA) report at historic Howard University on March 7, launching a yearlong campaign, "Occupy the Vote to Educate, Employ & Empower" at a monumental Town Hall event.
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You can find Twilight Sparkle (In a completely ridiculous looking helmet) And Fluttershy after the Page Break!
Thanks to Golden Flip for the report.
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85 comments:
- Naxts said...
Thats all I got. They look just like the other toys, except with other stuff. - May 4, 2011 at 1:21 PM
Called customer support for hasbro they said they don't plan on releasing the blind bags in the United States.
- May 4, 2011 at 1:24 PM
So...does this mean Twilight's gonna get a cat in Season 2?
Oh Luna, she's becoming a crazy cat lady! - May 4, 2011 at 1:25 PM
- Basharoonskis said...
Are they even trying with these toys at all? Seriously, I would pay good money for what the fans have made, this is garbage compared to the creative ingenuity and love for the show that the community represents.
- May 4, 2011 at 1:26 PM
Could the fanon joke about Dash's pet being a turtle have come true? - May 4, 2011 at 1:27 PM
@Anonymous I doubt it, since Twilight has never been shown with a pet kitty.
Besides, Dash wouldn't need a scooter. She's faster than any vehicle. - May 4, 2011 at 1:28 PM
These are toys for kids. Most kids aren't that picky about toys. Obviously adults are a little more sensitive about quality when it comes to a product but these are really engineered towards adults.
Hasbro is a children's toy company first. - May 4, 2011 at 1:29 PM
You know, it odd. If they wanted a Pony on a scooter so badly, why didn't they just make a Scootaloo toy? - May 4, 2011 at 1:30 PM
- Gent said...
Rainbow Dash can run into things at Mach I and be perfectly fine, but when she rides a scooter she needs knee pads? Sorry Hasbro, try again.
- May 4, 2011 at 1:32 PM
If she got in a wreck with that helmet and hit her horn, the blow could crack her skull and possibly kill her.
- May 4, 2011 at 1:35 PM
And with that, Rainbow Dash made turtles twenty percent cooler, Fluttershy brought back a prehistoric butterfly, and Twilight Sparkle became a Power Ranger.
~Display Name - May 4, 2011 at 1:43 PM
1- daaaaawww speedy the turtle is canon!...but what the hell is that blue dildo thing near the basket?
2-twilight + cat + magic = witch!
3-nightmare fuel butterfly D: - May 4, 2011 at 1:43 PM
Twilight looks like pony Stig with that full face helmet. When are they going to start offering her with an F1 car?
- May 4, 2011 at 1:44 PM
Rainbow Dash on a scooter sort of reminds me of seeing those old Dragon Ball Z toys where Goku is packaged with a rifle, or the current Iron Man toy line where he has an armored jeep. What's the point?
However, I am pondering grabbing that RD figure (and Twi's helmet) and modding it into a Scootaloo... - May 4, 2011 at 1:45 PM
poor spike, he has been replaced again and again and again and again and again but not six times!
- May 4, 2011 at 1:45 PM
"but what the hell is that blue dildo thing near the basket?"
That's a water bottle. - May 4, 2011 at 1:46 PM
- Scribus Caballus said...
Fluttershy's got a little too much starch in her scarf.
- May 4, 2011 at 2:00 PM
thats a pretty creepy butterfly. I sure wouldn't want it riding around in my basket.
- May 4, 2011 at 2:04 PM
- FireKatKid said...
I -do- take solace in knowing that not everything in those boxes is pink.
Baby steps, Hasbro. - May 4, 2011 at 2:06 PM
So RainbowDash has a poker visor, Twilight sparkel has a cat who seat gives it an ass veiw and Fluttershy is the caretaker of Mothra?? Quick someone make this a fanfic!
- May 4, 2011 at 2:37 PM
that orange thing by Twilight that an open book or a laptop? hehe
- May 4, 2011 at 2:40 PM
Fluttershy is ADORABLE with that scarf.
However, that butterfly looks like it's been on steroids. Why are you trying to play god, Fluttershy?
On another note, at least the sayings on the boxes aren't as bad as "PONY WEARS THE SADDLE". It's like they got the "BOOM GOES THE DYNAMITE" guy to write those, yeesh. - May 4, 2011 at 2:51 PM
Lol at Twilight's helmet, ah well Safety first!
Also, Dashie got a turtle, THEY KNOW! Oh wait, never mind! It's just luck! - May 4, 2011 at 2:54 PM
It's strange that the toys seem to be everything that Lauren is trying to get away from with the series. Silly Hasbro, have they even watched any of the episodes?
- May 4, 2011 at 2:58 PM
>ponies with scooters
>no scootaloo
What the fuck, hasbro?
>Rainbow dash with turtle
...Alright, fine, take my money - May 4, 2011 at 3:14 PM
Okay, Dash should be Scootaloo, the butterfly should be Angel Bunny but considering Fluttershy's cutie mark it works.
And then Twilight got a Cat. A cat? Why not something that makes more sense? Like...I dunno? AN OWL. Seriously! That would have worked well because we just SAW AN EPISODE WITH THE OWL! WE HAVE NEVER SEEN TWI WITH A CAT! I mean come on Hasbro, at least watch the show before making toys. - May 4, 2011 at 3:16 PM
- The Ferret said...
What is up with fluttershy's colours? She has like neon pink and yellow going on there! Whatever happened to a soft palette? Oh. right. Hasbro. Nevermind.
I definitely support the idea of getting RD and Twi and doing a Scootaloo. RD has the better scooter anyways ^^ - May 4, 2011 at 3:21 PM
- chinlamp said...
Won't be buying these. Hopefully I get a shot at the McDonalds toys once the show starts airing in Australia, I'll be disappointed if they don't sell those.
- May 4, 2011 at 3:41 PM
Well, realize it takes roughly a year to take plastic toys from design to sales. They had no idea how successful the show would be, they just designed whatever they felt like.
If they care about matching the toys to the show, those will be starting to come out maybe... around Christmas?
Yay for Speedy! :D - May 4, 2011 at 3:57 PM
- generator1stfloor said...
"Turtle rides on back!"
That basket is in front of the handlebars. Who's making this crap at Hasbro, Derpy? - May 4, 2011 at 4:05 PM
I can actually believe that Twilight would wear a big awkward helmet like that when riding. The safety section of the scooter's manual surely advises it, and you know Twilight would both read and take the advice of her scooter's manual.
- May 4, 2011 at 4:38 PM
I'd get Dash. And Fluttershy is cute in the scarf, but that butterfly is giving me nightmares. And Twi's helmet...GATCHAMAN~~~
I guess the kneepads are for safety (so Dash can be safe!) The wings on the visor are cute but PANK~~~
I think these would be better as CMC toys. Like Scootaloo comes with her scooter and Apple Bloom and Sweetie come in a set with the wagon so you can attach them?
And when the heck are we getting more sculpted ponies? I bought the mega ultra Celestia set with the story book and Pinkie, AJ, Twi, and Spike. I was hoping they'd release a sister set with sculpted Nightmare Moon (and Luna!), Dash, Rarity, Fluttershy and Angel Bunny. I'd just be happy with a Luna really... GET ON IT HASBRO.
@generator 1stfloor: At least Derpy delivers!!~~ - May 4, 2011 at 4:43 PM
- the (fallen) Princess Luna said...
Aren't these some of the toys Hasbro showed-off at the Toy Show months ago, along with a plush Twilight?
One last thing... *ahem*
PONY GAMES ON FLUTTER SCOOTERS! - May 4, 2011 at 5:07 PM
- cdjblue said...
And to think, I've been staring at the old ones for a couple weeks now. I wonder if we'll get any of these in stock soon....
- May 4, 2011 at 5:08 PM
It looks like Twilight Sparkle should come with an X-Wing and the callsign Red 13
- May 4, 2011 at 5:20 PM
Fluttershy the caretaker of Mothra?....
Yes.... I approve. I demand fanart. Quick, get KaijuSamurai from DeviantArt! - May 4, 2011 at 5:46 PM
I wonder if the people who chose the "animal friends" actually saw any episode..
>Turtle with Rainbow Dash
I bet its a coincidence - May 4, 2011 at 5:50 PM
- Bea Tarde said...
TWO WORDS: Superman Jetpack. This is the same as the early 2000's Justice League Unlimited action figures, which included a Superman with a jetpack and missile launcher. Why the HELL does SUPERMAN need a goddamned jetpack? What are the marketing people doing that they can't spend 26 minutes of their life to watch a single episode? I mean if they can't stand cartoons, they should go back to selling crack or flipping burgers or whatever job doesn't involve giving a crap about doing a good job.
- May 4, 2011 at 5:58 PM
No Scoots? Goodness. 8U
I actually thought these babies were gonna be remote controlled and what not. But me thinks that maaaaaybe it goes with Pinkie's remote car and AJ and Rarity's wagons and all Dash, Twi and Fluts can afford were scooters. - May 4, 2011 at 6:00 PM
Speedy is REAL! I. AM. GOD. (Granted I did not com up with the concept, but I totally made the thread that the concept of Speedy first came up in.) BOOSH!
- May 4, 2011 at 6:07 PM
I guess these are part of a "Sporty Pony" theme.
I do like how they put a hole in Twilight's helmet for her horn, and gave her a book. - May 4, 2011 at 6:11 PM
Best toy suggestion I've seen so far (which they'll never make) is Pinkie Pie's Rock Farm Playset.
- May 4, 2011 at 6:13 PM
I'm sure at some point some 3 digit IQ having person said "Why don't we market the Cutie Mark Crusaders?" but then after a while they realized kid's would be all "Cute Mark Crusaders Gas Oven Testers!" "Cute Mark Crusaders Electricians!" "Cute Mark Crusaders Nostril Doctors!" etc. XD
- May 4, 2011 at 6:13 PM
Boy, everypony sure hates these Scooters. I for one, being an MLP FiM Toy Completist, find nothing wrong with this decision, it's the same thing when you collect Transformers or G I Joe. (Have you seen how many Duke and Snake-Eyes are out there?)
All of these accessories look like upsized Ponyville accessories, that Butterfly also looks like one. Hasbro established the toyline first, the show comes second. Cartoon Accurate Ponies or more characters from the background are just going to be few and far between with all these re-packs of the Mane Six.
Up next, Applejack's Apple Bucking Apple Tree Playset. - May 4, 2011 at 6:53 PM
- Aquaman52 said...
>Dash is on a scooter
>Dash has a turtle
>Dash is wearing a bright pink visor
>Dash is supposedly the fastest flier in all of Equestria
...the fuck?
See, this is why I'm glad the merchandise doesn't in any way relate to the show. I have no inclination to spend my video game money on it. - May 4, 2011 at 7:04 PM
- SyrinKitty said...
hasbro, y u no have luna toy?
Seriously, I need my dark, moody, misunderstood night-themed pony. That or an emo-themed Fluttershy. Why doesn't Hasbro understand?! - May 4, 2011 at 7:18 PM
- Paul said...
I would get one of that rainbowdash to make into a custom scootaloo
- May 4, 2011 at 8:31 PM
FYI: The turtle and butterfly pets with the pegasus scooters are the same mold as the Europe bonus ponies' pets, but different colors.
- May 4, 2011 at 9:27 PM
mfw the pony I got from McDonalds still looks better than these, and it wasn't that great ---> :(
- May 4, 2011 at 11:12 PM
*Looks at Rainbow Dash toy.
*Looks at picture of Rainbow Dash on toy box.
They put her Cutie mark on BACKWARDS! - May 5, 2011 at 1:30 AM
It makes perfect sense if you think about it. He's the tortoise to her hare, in a manner of speaking. His name is probably Speedy. - May 5, 2011 at 1:52 AM
if, by chance, you are reading this for some criticisms on your toys, let me tell you what i would pay for
nice huggable show accurate plushies
i would buy every single one you put out.
they dont even have to be cheap. id go up to like $50 just for one to hug every night (im not kidding). - May 5, 2011 at 5:05 AM
The poor plastic ponies and playsets Hasbro peddles put-off potential purchases. If they produce prettier and more precise ponies, I'll purchase plenty and play pretend in Ponyville.
- May 5, 2011 at 5:06 AM
- cherrybomb0388 said...
shit, gonna have to buy this, I need all the toys. maybe I'll hold off on making the rest of my Pirate ponies till all of these come out.
- May 5, 2011 at 6:53 AM
- SyrinKitty said...
@Anonymous: Yeah, seriously. And then the (amazing) artists on DA tease us with the one-off pony plushies they've made. Hasbro needs to get in on this.
- May 5, 2011 at 9:28 AM
- SpyraTD said...
I'm just trying to get the six main ponies, spike, and Sweete Bell right now.
I have an old big Barbie castle that needs to be played with. D;
CURSE THIS CHILDISH MIND. - May 5, 2011 at 5:35 PM
- iDuck said...
Hasbro always does this with My Little Pony toys. Expect more "ponies with different accessories" in the future. - May 6, 2011 at 7:26 AM
@Anonymous Maybe little boys aren't too picky about their toys, but little girls are. When I was a kid, I wanted all my toys to be accurate to cannon.
That's why I never bought a single Harry Potter toy, despite being a huge fan. I could make stuff myself that was more authentic. Harry Potter would NEVER ride around on a broom that said his own name on it, WTF? ARHG.
I wish ONE toy franchise would get this right: kids want stuff that either a) accurately represents the cannon universe, or b) allows them to insert themselves into the cannon universe as an original character, without defying any of the laws, traditions, customs, concepts set up by cannon. AKA: Kids would want accessories that fit in with stuff from the show, even if we'd never seen them... or they'd want show-accurate characters and accessories. - June 1, 2011 at 9:47 AM
...if you took the helmet, scarf, and maybe the kneepads... it'd look like an action hero. ... With a bit of work, HENSHIN A-GO-GO, BABY!
- June 10, 2011 at 4:19 AM
- Karl said...
My kid would love these toys because she likes animals. I'll probably buy one for her.
toy shops - November 10, 2011 at 2:07 AM
- kurradragon said...
As soon as I get that Rainbow figure, I'm gonna have her visor worn upside down and backwards. |D
- November 19, 2011 at 10:31 AM
- masterlinkx said...
As soon as I saw the tortoise in May the Best Pet Win!
I knew exactly how the outcome was going to be.
I didn't forget about this toy. - November 19, 2011 at 3:16 PM
- ert23 said...
speedy the turtle who is this you speak of? I only know Tank the tortoise.
- November 19, 2011 at 9:38 PM


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I am posting this on the evening of the 20th, although the blog carnival will start at midnight.
As a christian, Christmas is about so much more than presents, christmas lights and roast turkey, and nativity sets are a great way to remember what the season is really all about.
I bought my first nativity set about 11 years ago, and most years since have managed to find a new nativity scene to add to the collection.
We bought it in Selfridges, London, and I love that it is child-proof so kids can play with all the characters, and everything fits inside the stable.
This little ornament has just Mary, Joseph and the donkey.
This set is probably the family favourite - I love the look of amazement on the shepherd's face.
This candle nativity has more of a northern european feel to it, with a blond Mary and snow on the roof.
More muted colours in this set.
I like Mary in this one - with her arms folded!
This is the only one I did not buy myself - my parents bought it in Vienna, Austria. It is an Advent Candle with the nativity which rotates when the candles are lit. My son called it the Jesus helicopter, which I love! I learnt last year through my blog that this is called a Christmas Pyramid in Austria.
This set looks like they are made of modelling clay, and I put them on a mini tree of their own this year, as they tend to get "lost" on a bigger tree.
This knitted one is not mine, but is always part of the Christmas decorations in our church.
Finally, I added this wee one to the collection this year - I bought it at an Outlet Shopping Centre - you never quite know where you will find a Nativity set, and from experience, if the price is reasonable, I now buy them when I see them, or else I tend to regret it.
So now it is over to you!
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There will be prizes for participants - chosen at random.
By visiting the other links added, hopefully we will get to discover some new blog friends around the world.
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CLINTON — Mytrice Aycock, 51, of 659 Issac Weeks Road, died Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013 at Duke University Medical Center, Durham.
The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, at Poplar Grove Misssionary Baptist Church, Faison. Interment will be in the Bell Family Cemetery, Faison.
She is survived by her father, Johnnie T. (Dick) Aycock of Clinton; three sisters, Sharon Aycock, Priscilla Aycock and Debbie Rich, all of Clinton; and three brothers, Richard, Thomas and Duncan Aycock, all of Clinton.
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It's Friday, and besides that meaning a weekend marathon of RE6 for me, that means a preview for all of you from the upcoming Mercenaries release! Today I have an interesting Action card for everyone. One that symbolizes that sinking dread you feel crawling up your spine when you realize you are completely and utterly scared out of your wits.
Or heal rather. Today I will be taking you through the creation of a set of the Skill cards. Namely, the ones dedicated to making sure your character remains alive long enough to escape from the horror of your enemies.
RESIDENT EVIL DBG: MERCENARIES is a stand-alone expansion that brings the Mercenaries theme to life, giving your characters brand new Skill cards to be used in any style of play.
Draft Skill cards at the beginning of a game to give your Character a completely different play style. Your character will learn from their failures and successes as you continue to play, using that experience to activate the Skills they have to give them an edge in battle. MERCENARIES also introduces 3 different Mansions with 3 different challenges. Will you face the unruly Ganados horde, the creepy Illuminados, or the onslaught of Majini? Each Mansion attacks the player in a different way, leaving a multitude of combinations for replayability!
Release Date: 11/02/12
It seems I mispoke last week when I said to "stay tuned as I preview another card". What I meant to say was "cards". Yes, that would be plural, meaning more than one. Yes, they are below. Feel free to scroll and stare, but if you're here for a psychology lesson and how the card's came to be, read on, it may make for interesting conversation at work, school, or wherever you prefer mingling.
What is Intuitive Learning?
It's been called a great many things, this just happens to be what I refer to "it" as. Some call it conveyance, others call it clever design, but intuitive learning is the most accurate description I could come up with. The actual psychological term would be operant conditioning, originally researched heavily by B.F. Skinner in the 1930s. Most people consider operant conditioning a bit cold of a term, but it is an accurate description to intuitive learning as well.
Intuitive learning is a psychological practice that teaches somebody an action or a set of actions without them realizing they are being taught. You are being pushed into a direction by receiving rewards afterwards. In Skinner's case, he was rewarding the animals with food, a simple, yet powerful form of reward. In modern video games, such as the Call of Duty style first person shooter, you have pop ups declaring how many points you earned for a kill, achievements, rankings at the end of a match, or even something as simple as a game ending. For all of my examples of modern gaming hereafter, I will be frequently referring to FPS style games.
Something that modern games have completely lost sight of is the original intention of intuitive learning. Instead of allowing a player to figure a problem out for themselves, the game flashes a message in front of your face, declaring "this is how you move", "this is how you shoot", or "duck by pressing (blank)". This ensures a fool-proof formula that every player can follow. It shores up a possibly steep learning curve, making it easier to learn, putting the brunt of experience in the map memorization category, which plays even more into psychology.
The games of yesteryear, referred to as "old school games", didn't have the luxury of these pop up messages. I remembered playing a few games and being completely stumped on a part, only to thumb through the manual, and find out there was an attack or move I had no clue about. This is evidence that the game was doing poorly at teaching me the subtle nuances of play within.
The best example of intuitive learning in old school games is the Mega Man series. Kudos to any who have watched Egoraptor's Sequelitis series regarding this. It isn't for young children, but I suggest watching it to get a firm grasp on exactly what I'm about to delve into. More specifically, Mega Man X showcases intuitive learning at its best.
Instead of flashing words directly in your face, the game initially drops you into an intro stage, who's goal is to teach you the basics of the game, but even before you get there, the game has already shown you, via the title screen, that Mega Man is a game of shooting, visually shown by X shooting his buster at your menu selection. Once the intro stage starts, you quickly realize that the game doesn't want you to run to the left, because the screen doesn't move. Immediately, you learn that running right lets the game proceed, rewarding you with the obvious "more gameplay" tactic. The first enemy? A giant spiked wheel. If you're completely lost, you'll run all the way back, and get hit by the wheel, showing you taking 2 bars of damage. This shows that you can take a great deal of hits before you die, since you have around 16 to start. I won't steal all of the video's thunder, but this is a subtle use of intuitive learning in a game, one that many board games can learn from.
How does this apply to Resident Evil?
There is a huge gulf between a video game and a board game. As a board game, we can get away with a larger degree of text, because eventually your brain becomes accustomed to the cards, memorizing it and storing the information for later use. What does this mean for RE? It means we can be more liberal with putting text on cards, but not go overboard.
Throughout all of the demo games I have done, I noticed new players have issues with performing the most basic of actions required to win the game: Trashing cards, most notably, the basic 10 that you start with. Kudos to you if you manage to win a game while holding on to these 10 cards, but the intent of the game was not to do so. Out of the individual 6, the only card whose intention remains the same is the healing item, but what about the Ammunition?
Seeing as how players begin the game with the 10 ammo cards, we want players to get rid of them. We had 3 goals in mind with the 10 ammo card: allow newer players to grasp the intent and necessity to trash the card, speed up the game, and to reward the player who follows the intent. This is the simplest way to represent all 3 goals, while at the same time maintaining the integrity of the original ammo x10 card design intentions.
Step 2 is the ammo x20 card. Ammo x20 is viewed by the majority of players as a stepping stone to the end game, the ammo x30. Unless you're going for a pistol or knife rush with the bonus damage actions, turning the ammo x20 into an ammo x30 is your ultimate goal. So, the obvious is this:
Although I find it lazy to put the text "can only be applied once per turn", this was the simplest expression of intuitive design for this card. This tells newer players "hey, I'm good, but you want me to be ammo x30, because that's even better", it tells veterans "hurry up and explore the mansion so you can make me better!", and it gets the point across to everyone as to what this card's design intent is, allowing newer players to intuitively grasp the concept.
Have you ever hated being just 10 money or 10 ammo short of getting exactly what you want? I have seen this type of frustration, time and time again on everyone's faces, old players and new. That's an easily solved issue during the late game.
Now player's can vastly accelerate their late game by getting the ammo and money they need to finish their perfect deck. This also teaches new players that you don't need to buy all of the ammo cards to win, as having more than 5 is a severe detriment to you, and you won't be able to explore otherwise. Veterans will recognize this card's ability to get them what they need at an even quicker pace.
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These chairs came today and they are gorgeous,soft as butter leather,very high quality.I have to send them back though .BEWARE they are not white..they are off white/cream!! If you are looking for off white. They are really really nice and a great buy. I did sit in one before it went back into the box...very comfortable.
We needed new chairs for our mid-century/eclectic dining room and these chairs are the perfect addition. The chairs were carefully packed and fully assembled upon delivery. The color, size, and quality are consistent with the Overstock description and many of the customer reviews. We took a big chance by ordering all six chairs at once, but are so pleased that we did.
These chairs are a great addition to my condo's dining room. They have a nice clean look and the tufted back is subtle enough to read "hip and glam" not "eye-talian resturant". The are comfortable and seem solidly constructed, plus they arrived very securly packed against any damage. Unlike some others, I don't find them to be small as they are the right scale for a modern or mid-century look. If you have large furniture pieces, they may get overwhelmed.. Seriously considering adding two more and it's been about five minutes.
The chairs are perfect for my use. I read the reviews that said the chairs were kiddie-sized. I'm not sure what they are used to, but I measured my existing Parsons chairs (obtained from Pottery Barn) before I ordered these, and they were similar in seat height and 2-3 inches shorter in back height, which was fine. My husband is 6'2" and I am 5' 8" so we are not short people, and these are fine for size. However, we are average weight and if people were very heavy, these might not be the chairs for them, width-wise. I think the chairs are beautiful and go perfectly with our glass dining table. The legs are darker than I expected--they look black and I thought expresso would be a dark brown. Just be aware. This is the 4th item I have purchased from Overstock and have never been disappointed in what I have ordered--reading the reviews really is helpful.
I had high hopes because of all the great reviews I read, and I was not disappointed! They were packaged very well, easy to unpack and fully assembled. That was a huge plus! The color is great and goes well with our very dark table, in fact the legs of the chairs seem to match. We have a table from Ikea that is meant to seat 10-12, and comfortably fit 10 of these chairs at the table. Overall a great purchase and can't beat the price!
These chairs were one of the best values ever! The leather is gorgeous, they're soft and comfortable to sit in and they're a perfect size for my small dining room. Can't say enough about them...if you're looking for chairs for a smaller space, you can't go wrong with these.
So glad I bought these chairs. They are exactly what I was looking for. I was pleasantly surprised when they came assembled.
I absolutely love these chairs they are perfect for my small eat in kitchen. I already had my table and it was a tad bit too big for the space. When I read all of the other reviews stating that the chairs were on the small side, I decided to purchase them. They are perfect! These were the fourth set of chairs that I had purchased for the table. If you are looking to purchase a smaller sized dining chair you won't be dis appointed with these chairs.
These chairs are the perfect size for a breakfast area. Look great!
Great price for 2 CHAIRS!! Packaged well, protected well. Comes assembled...which was wonderful! Wide enough, sturdy enough, back is tall enough. Very pretty and I think depending on the look you're going for could go in a very elegant room or a casual room as well. Very versatile. My husband is 6'3" and is comfortable in the chair. Like most of the other posts, I feel/they seem just a tad short. But when I put them with my farmhouse table, they looked fine. I do wish they were a bit taller but they don't look awkward or out of place.Never considered sending them back. I do wonder if they are a standard height for an average table???
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—(1) For the purposes of conducting any cadastral survey or installing any boundary mark or survey control mark under this Act or any other written law, the Chief Surveyor may authorise, either generally or specially and subject to such conditions as the Chief Surveyor may impose, any registered surveyor who has in force a practising certificate or any assistant employed by the registered surveyor —
to enter and re-enter any land, seabed, foreshore or building at any reasonable time during the hours of daylight, with such workmen, aircraft, boats, vehicles, appliances, machinery and equipment as may be reasonably necessary to conduct the survey or to install the boundary mark or survey control mark;
to emplace any boundary mark or survey control mark in or upon such lands and premises and to dig up any ground for the purpose of emplacing the boundary mark or survey control mark; and
to cut down and remove any tree or other growth which may obstruct any survey line or any boundary.
(2) Before exercising any of the powers conferred by subsection (1) in respect of any land that is not a road, the person doing so shall, where practicable, give reasonable notice to the occupier of the land of the intention to exercise those powers.
(3) Any person exercising any power under subsection (1) shall produce evidence of his identity and authority to exercise those powers —
if practicable, on first entering the land or premises; and
whenever subsequently reasonably requested to do so.
(4) Nothing in this section shall exempt any registered surveyor or his assistant or workman from liability for any damage caused in the exercise of the powers conferred by subsection (1).
[Victoria Surveyors 1978, s. 26]
—(1) For the purpose of obtaining data for a cadastral survey, the survey plan of which is to be lodged with the Authority, a registered surveyor who has in force a practising certificate or an authorised employee or manager of a licensed corporation or partnership may, upon payment to the Authority of the prescribed fee, at all reasonable times be permitted —
to inspect the relevant maps, plans or survey records lodged with the Authority; and
to take copies of such information therefrom as he may require.
(2) Any person referred to in subsection (1) shall not remove any such maps, plans or survey records and shall be liable for any damage which he may cause to them while they are under his control.
[Victoria Surveyors 1978, s. 26]
—(1) On completion of a cadastral survey, the registered surveyor who signs the survey plan thereof shall deposit that plan together with the relevant field books, calculation sheets and survey data (referred to in this Act as survey documents) with the Authority, in such electronic or other form as the Authority may approve.
(2) If the survey plan is approved by the Chief Surveyor, the survey plan and survey documents deposited with the Authority under subsection (1) (including any copyright subsisting therein) shall become the property of the Authority and shall be filed as permanent survey records.
(3) The Chief Surveyor, upon payment of the prescribed fee, shall furnish to any person applying for it a certified copy of any survey plan or survey document deposited with the Authority under subsection (1).
(4) Every such certified copy of a survey plan or survey document signed by the Chief Surveyor shall be received in evidence in any court, or before any person having authority by law or by consent of parties to receive evidence, without proof of signature, as prima facie proof of all the matters contained in or entered on the survey plan or survey document, as the case may be.
(5) Notwithstanding section 35 of the Evidence Act (Cap. 97), a print-out of any information stored in a computer in the Authority issued and signed by the Chief Surveyor shall be received in evidence in any court, or before any person having authority by law or by consent of parties to receive evidence, without proof of signature, as prima facie proof of all the matters contained in or entered on that document.
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—(1) No cadastral survey or survey plan thereof shall be accepted or adopted for the purpose of any written law unless it has been approved by the Chief Surveyor.
(2) No assurance plan shall be lodged in the Registry of Deeds or the Land Titles Registry of the Authority, as the case may be, unless the assurance plan —
is signed by a registered surveyor and approved by the Chief Surveyor; and
bears a caution to the effect that the boundaries or dimensions and areas are inconclusive.
(3) The Chief Surveyor may refuse to approve any survey plan or assurance plan under this section if —
the subdivision permission as required by section 12 of the Planning Act (Cap. 232) has not been obtained;
the prescribed survey fees have not been paid; or
an encroachment has been created by the purchaser or owner of a parcel of land being surveyed for any relevant purpose, which affects any parcel of land adjoining that parcel of land, and the registered surveyor who signs the plan has not certified that the encroachment has been resolved.
(4) Where the subdivision of land has been authorised by a notification made by the Minister under section 21(6) of the Planning Act, the Chief Surveyor shall not, when he approves any survey plan under this section, be obliged to enquire whether any condition set out in the notification or imposed by the competent authority under that Act has been satisfied or complied with.
(5) Notwithstanding that a survey plan has been approved by the Chief Surveyor, it shall be the duty of the registered surveyor who signed the survey plan to ensure that the survey plan and all information and matters set out in the survey plan are correct and accurate.
(6) In subsection (3)(c), "relevant purpose", in relation to any survey of a parcel of land, means a survey for the purpose of —
obtaining a new State title for the parcel of land;
amalgamating the parcel of land; or
subdividing the parcel of land.
(7) Any cadastral survey, survey plan or assurance plan approved before 31st March 20051 by the Chief Surveyor or other officer appointed by him to approve plans on his behalf under section 39 of the Land Surveyors Act (Cap. 156) then in force, shall be deemed to have been approved under this section.
1 Date of commencement of the Land Surveyors (Amendment) Act 2004 (Act 37/2004).
—(1) The Chief Surveyor or any authorised surveyor designated by him may at any time undertake field and office checks on the cadastral survey work of a registered surveyor or a licensed corporation or partnership.
(2) The Chief Surveyor may, at any time after the survey plan has been deposited with the Authority, by notice in writing, direct any registered surveyor or any licensed corporation or partnership to correct at his or its expense within a period specified in the notice any error in the cadastral survey made by that registered surveyor or by a registered surveyor who is a director, a partner, a manager or an employee of that corporation or partnership , as the case may be.
(3) If any person fails to comply with the notice given under subsection (2), the Chief Surveyor may undertake the correction of the cadastral survey and recover the cost of the correction from the person.
(4) Where the Chief Surveyor is entitled to recover the cost of any correction of a cadastral survey under subsection (3), the Chief Surveyor shall serve on the registered surveyor, corporation or partnership, as the case may be, a statement of the cost of the correction by registered post addressed to the last known place of practice or residence of the registered surveyor, corporation or partnership.


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Where do the PCs go when they enter town? Inns, taverns and restaurants of course! But after dozens of such encounters in your games, these places have lost their novelty and excitement. It's time to shake things up.
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