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Earlier today, you may have noticed that reviews and other content surrounding the T-Mobile Galaxy Note went live. Our own David Beren of TmoNews provided a quick look into the gigantic phablet for Magenta and gave us quite a bit of insight on how well the device has worked for him over the past five days.
All of that is well and good, and I'm glad the Galaxy Note is finally making its way to T-Mobile after months of rumors and speculation. But this irks me … probably more than it should.
It's not because I wanted the Note when I was on T-Mobile. In case some of you don't remember, I purchased an AT&T Galaxy Note, unlocked it and flashed a T-Mobile modem to it with limited success back in March. It wasn't exactly what I was hoping for – data speeds were hit or miss and it was more trouble than it was worth. But it worked decently well while I still had T-Mobile.
However, this goes much deeper than a personal vendetta against T-Mobile for not bringing the phone I wanted to their lineup while I was still a paying customer. And it really doesn't have much to do with the Note itself. The Galaxy Note is caught in the crossfire, it's simply a perfect example of how exclusivity deals with carriers can kill the potential of a device and stifle competition (as they are designed to do).
To be very clear, exclusivities may have worked well prior to the smartphone boom. It worked particularly well for Apple with their famed iPhone before the AT&T exclusivity ended last year. But times have changed and the market moves too fast for exclusive deals to really make a major impact … aside from turning away and upsetting potential customers.
Besides myself and a few colleagues, I don't know many people who would be willing to switch carriers for a phone. Instead of jumping ship and switching carriers to buy a phone, most people know they can wait it out – either for the exclusivity to end or for the successor of the device they want to launch.
But I digress. Back to the Note.
Originally, the global version of the Samsung Galaxy Note was announced in September 2011 and later launched in October. Seeing as its dual-core Exynos chipset did not support LTE at the time, the U.S. version followed in February with a Snapdragon S3 chipset and LTE capabilities. Now – over five months later – the same exact device is launching on T-Mobile with the same specifications (even down to the radios), same hardware and the asking price only a brand spankin' new device should warrant.
The problem is, five months ago, the internals of the Galaxy Note were already pushing obsolescence. Yet now, the device is already showing its age, even before its official launch, and T-Mobile isn't even willing to price it accordingly. From TmoNews' David Beren:
"The real disappointment of the Galaxy Note is the Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 processor which isn't pokey but doesn't feel like it's S4 screaming. It's disappointing, though understandable that T-Mobile took the Galaxy Note hardware as-is. The real question is how many customers will be turned off by the presence of an S3 processor. The Note scored a 2960 on the Quadrant benchmark test, well below the 4500+ I see on the Galaxy S III. That's not to say you can't work your way through daily tasks on the Note. You absolutely can and will do so with minimal frustration. It's just difficult reviewing a device that certainly qualifies as running 'older' hardware when I've been spoiled lately with the latest and arguably best Android device on the market."
Having used the S4-powered HTC One X and Galaxy Note side by side, there is a largely noticeable difference in the performance levels. I used the Galaxy Note for about two months straight and could barely make it through an entire day without an instance of unbearable lag (both on official and unofficial software). On the HTC One X and essentially any other S4-powered handset, lag is essentially a non-issue.
Had the Note launched on T-Mobile prior to the One S and Galaxy S III, or with an S4 chip, even I would have had a hard time turning the offer down. But the device is old news, the innards are aging and there is a much more powerful and larger successor in the rumor mill. Honestly, if what you're after is a phablet … wait. The Note 2 will be worth it. Then again, it's impossible to know how long it will be before a successor launches and if some other carrier signed an exclusivity deal with Samsung.
Still, there is not a single reason I would recommend the Galaxy Note to anyone on T-Mobile, especially not for $249.99 with a two-year agreement. For $250 and two years, I would expect the best the market has to offer. Five months ago, the Note was arguably the hottest device on the market. In fact, the Note was my #1 choice in our Official Smartphone Rankings™ for nine weeks until the One X launched. But in my right mind, I could not recommend the Galaxy Note over a Galaxy S III for just a little more cash or waiting it out for a truly new device.
Despite originally being considered a very niche device, the Note has actually been respectably popular. A large number of non-AT&T customers were dying to get their hands on a Note – myself most definitely included – and some were intent enough on getting the Note on Verizon that they started a petition. Alas, AT&T's exclusivity on the Galaxy Note all but killed the potential of this device, as do most exclusive deals in the mobile industry.
Me? I would pass on the T-Mobile Note as I would hope most of you would, too. But I know there are still a ton of people out there just dying to get their hands on a 5.3-inch phone and its S Pen. Tell me, readers. Will you be sticking it out for the Note II? Or will you cave and get the Galaxy Note once its available on T-Mobile?


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Host families needed
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District's CASTLE program is looking for families in the Skyview, Soldotna and Kenai Central High School attendance areas to provide homes for 11th-grade students from Port Graham for the 2005-06 school year.
The district reimburses host families through stipends provided by the state of Alaska. For more information, call 714-8866 or e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com.
Head Start open house set
Sterling Head Start will host an open house from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Mile 81.5 on the Sterling Highway next to Cook's Corner Tesoro. Preschool-age children and their families are invited to tour the facility, make a snack, hear a story, do a craft and play with toys.
It is a free preschool program for children ages 3 to 5. For more information, call 260-7446.
Dinner, auction benefit slated
A benefit for Soldotna resident Russell McLaren will be held at 6 p.m. May 14 at the Soldotna Sports Center. Food, entertainment, a raffle and auction are some of the planned activities. Proceeds will help defray the cost of his cancer treatments.
A raffle for a nonguided caribou hunt is in progress and will be drawn at the dinner. The cost for the benefit is $15 per person at the door. For more information, call 262-1468.
An account also has been set up at the Wells Fargo Bank under the name Russell A. McLaren benefit.
Class reunion planned
The Kenai Central High School class of 1995 will host its 10-year reunion June 17 through 19. June 17 will include a dinner for the classmates and guests. A picnic and games will be held June 18 at the Kenai Green Strip. It is open to friends, family members and teachers. The registration deadline is April 30.
For more information on the events, missing students or to register, visit www.kchs1995.my
event.com, call Sadie Smuin at (262) 391-4454 or e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com.
Community race scheduled
The Soldotna Rotary will host its annual rotary unity point-to-point run July 9.
The 10-mile race begins at 9 a.m. and the 5-kilometer race begins at 9:30 a.m. Bus transportation will be provided to starting lines. Participants are to meet at Soldotna High School one hour before start times. Both races will finish at SoHi.
Race bibs are available only at SoHi prior to race. The cost is $10 for children ages 12 and under, $20 for adults or $50 per family. Day of race registration fees are $15 for children 12 and under and $25 for adults.
The race fee includes a shirt, finisher medals, awards for top three men and women in each category, door prizes and a post-race barbecue. For more information,call Steve Stenga at 262- 1770.
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One last idea. If you like Spam, it has no carbs either. So you can fry it and put sautéed onions on it with some dill pickles. Or, just use your own imagination and see what fun you can have cooking up your own new recipes.
One last idea. If you like Spam, it has no carbs either. So you can fry it and put sautéed onions on it with some dill pickles. Or, just use your own imagination and see what fun you can have cooking up your own new recipes.
Adjust ingredients for the amount you want to serve or make all and save for another meal…
Continue reading Cheese Stuffed Chicken Rolls With Scallions & Bacon
These are delicious!
12 mushrooms, centers scooped out
Fill with 8 oz. cream cheese mixed with real bacon bits (Hormel), sliced green onions. Sprinkle with crushed pork rinds to replace bread crumbs.
Cook for 20 minutes in a 375 oven, or until mushrooms are cooked through and cheese is melted. I like to turn the broiler on for a few minutes at the end.
I plugged in the recipe and they are around 1 carb per mushroom.
Crush 1/3 to 1/2 bag of pork rinds. If using chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces. In small bowl, beat one egg and stir in one cup of water. Dip chicken pieces or pork chops in egg mixture and then in pork rinds. Fry in vegetable oil until brown on both sides. Turn heat down and continue cooking until meat is done.
Take two boxes of any flavor sugar-free Jello and dissolve in two cups boiling water. Set in refrigerator to cool slightly. Then add one cup heavy whipping cream. Allow to set completely and cut into cubes. I use a nine inch square pan for this amount.
2 boxes any flavor sugar free instant pudding you like
3 cups half-n-half
Extra creamy cool whip
Just follow directions on box but use amount of half-n-half shown above. We love this with cool whip for desert. Only 6-7 carbs.
Use any flavor sugar free jello you like, but use only half the water listed on the box. This makes a much more flavorful jello and satisfies the desire for fruit. Also it can be cut into squares and taken in lunch more easily. This makes a good desert with cool whip too.
2 pks. Hormel pepperoni
2 pks. Buttig Ham (2.5 oz. size)(optional)
6 slices thin sliced Oscar Meyer Bologna (optional)
Leftover roast beef(optional)
Leftover grilled chicken(optional)
Pork sausage (optional)
1 med. to lg. onion
Mozzarella cheese
Soy sauce
Andria's steak sauce
Ragu Pizza Quick Sauce (2/3-3/4 c.)
Garlic powder
3-4 tbsps. Butter
In large, deep skillet fry pepperoni, then set aside. Dice onion and sauté in butter. Chop ham and bologna or other meats and fry in butter until well cooked and set aside. To onion mixture, add a couple splashes of soy sauce and 2-3 tbsps. Andria's steak sauce and stir well. Now start layering. Put a layer of meats in skillet, then a layer of pizza sauce (about 1/3 -1/2 c.), then a layer of cheese. Repeat until all is used Bring to boil and reduce heat to medium. Stir well. Cover and simmer on low for 20-30 min. Stir every 10 min. or so to blend. This is good to eat hot, but is also good cold and is very filling. This recipe is easily adapted to whatever type pizza you prefer. Just use the meats you like best.
One head green cabbage (1/2 head shredded)
One medium onion(chopped)
Green pepper(chopped)
Mozzarella cheese
1 stick butter
Saute onion and green pepper in butter, stir in cabbage and continue cooking until cabbage is soft. Place slices of mozzarella cheese over mixture and cook until cheese is melted. This works good as a side dish or you can add bacon, mushrooms or grilled chicken to turn it into a meal in itself.


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History of UITS
University of Information Technology and Sciences (UITS), the first IT-based private University in Bangladesh was founded in 7 August 2003 as a non-profit organization. INFORMATION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SOLUTION LTD. (ISTS), a concern of PHP group headed by Alhaj Sufi Mohamed Mizanur Rahman Chowdhury is the sponsor of UITS. The guiding spirit behind the endeavor is "divine blessings, mixed with hard work, backed by good intentions, make miracles." The government was pleased to accord permission with effect from 07 August 2003 to function this University as per its Vision, Mission, Goals and Commitment to Quality Education with a view to shape a complete,effective and efficient humane power. It endeavors to remain at the cutting edge of building knowledge and skills, integrated with human values and ethical practices in Bangladesh. It is a science and technological knowledge-based center that provides marketable skills for younger generations who may be gainfully employed both national and international organizations.


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This is why I stay up until 1 in the morning! Tonight while doing some newspaper transcription, I had a great discovery.
For the past couple of years, I have been transcribing old issues of The Roanoke Beacon. This is the newspaper of Plymouth (Washington County), North Carolina. My maternal grandmother and practically all of her family and ancestors are from Plymouth and neighboring Tarboro, so I'd always hoped that I'd find something relevant for my family. I didn't expect to find much until early to mid 1900s, but tonight I found the death notice of one of my 3rd great-grandfathers, Prince Walker.
The notice from the February 24th, 1899 issue states that he died near his home and was about 90 years old. This is fairly close to what I'd estimated his birth to be from census records. He is also described as a " 'fore the war darky," which I take to mean he went along with social norms of the day on how blacks were to behave with whites. According to the article, Prince died Febrary 22nd, 1899.
Prince was born in North Carolina and was married to Lovie Boston. They had at least 8 children, their son Anthony W. Walker being my ancestor. Anthony and wife Martha Jane Baker were the parents of Martha Jane Walker. Martha Jane Walker was the mother of my maternal grandmother, Alice. This Walker line is one that I know I have several gaps to fill, but I've not made concerted effort to get in contact with many Walker relatives. There are a few that I know I can share this with, but maybe this will inspire me to work harder. I am too thrilled!
Last night I had another discovery that I think may be relevant to my husband's aunt, but I'll save that for another blogging day.


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I painted our old dressers last weekend. They were some type of faux wood laminate covering. I cleaned them then used the Behr paint and primer in one paint, two coats, allowing to dry almost 24 hours between coats. I've already scratched the top surface of my dresser.
I'm not too worried about the front and sides, but since the top has things put on it and moved around often, what I can do to prevent more scratches? Mod Podge? Sealant of some type?
I'm hoping for something easy and affordable since I'm very pregnant, the house is under construction and we have limited money (which is why I didn't sand or strip anything before painting).


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No news to report at this time.
NYCFC's Ronald Matarrita will be out 4-6 weeks with an ankle sprain.
According to a report on NYCFC's website, the stalwart defender has suffered a high ankle sprain and will be sideline 4-6 weeks. Averaging 6.5 points per game, Matarrita will be eyeing a May 17th return at the earliest.


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WASHINGTON — The Obama administration, expanding a program created by the new health care law, moved Tuesday to make health insurance more affordable and accessible for Americans who have been denied coverage because they are sick.
Across the country, the federal government is reducing premiums on special coverage available to uninsured people with pre-existing conditions such as cancer or diabetes. And the administration is loosening restrictions on who can sign up for Pre-existing Condition Insurance Plans.
These plans were created by the health overhaul that President Barack Obama signed last year to provide temporary aid to sick Americans until 2014, when insurance companies will no longer be allowed to deny coverage to people who are sick.
But the number of people signing up for these plans has lagged, in part because of high premiums and stringent eligibility guidelines.
Now, federal officials estimated that premiums in some states could come down as much as 40 percent, thanks to a more refined analysis of what the plans should charge.
The administration is directly slashing premiums in most of the 23 states, and the District of Columbia, that have elected to have the federal government run their health plans. The remaining 27 states — including Colorado — which each runs its own plan, will be able to reduce premiums, as well.
At the same time, the administration no longer will require applicants for these plans to furnish a letter from an insurance company showing they had been denied coverage. Instead, applicants will need a letter from a doctor, nurse or physician's assistant stating they have a medical condition.
Applicants will still have to show they had been without coverage for at least six months.
The moves to step up efforts to get people into these plans drew praise from several patient groups, including the American Cancer Society's Cancer Action Network and the American Heart Association.
Dr. John H. Klippel, chief executive of the Arthritis Foundation, said the recent changes "are critically important for all people with chronic diseases."
The expansion of Pre-existing Condition Insurance Plans is made possible by $5 billion that was set aside in the new law. Richard Popper, who oversees the plans, said the department has not estimated how much the change in rules would end up costing. Nor would the department say how much of the $5 billion remains.
For more information
Additional information about signing up for a Pre-existing Condition Insurance Plan is available at pcip.gov or by calling 866-717-5826. Coloradans can visit gettinguscovered.org or call 877-397-1109.


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Swansea City Club Statement - Martinez
Swansea City have released a statement via the official site about their reasons for giving Wigan permission to speak to Roberto Martinez.
The Spaniard's 2-year spell as manager looks set to end today as he will have talks about becoming the new boss at the JJB Stadium.
The statement says:
Swansea City can confirm that they have reluctantly given Wigan Athletic permission to speak to Roberto Martinez about the vacant Manager's position at the JJB Stadium.
Permission was granted when Wigan's offer of compensation reached the appropriate level set by Swansea City, and was only given when taking into account Roberto's own wishes.
More news will follow but it'll only be bad news for Swansea City fans.


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Archive for Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Chieftains volleyball 3-3 at Rossville tourney
September 23, 2008
Evidently the Tonganoxie High volleyball players are morning people.
The Chieftains went 3-3 at the Rossville Invitational on Saturday and co-coach Brandon Parker said THS (5-5) looked better in the a.m.
"In the morning, I thought everyone was playing pretty well," Parker said, highlighting Megan Puhr's passing as well as the net play from Abby Eisman and Molly O'Hagan as some of the bright spots.
The play of senior Chrissie Jeannin was steady all day and she was named to the all-tournament team after the Chieftains defeated Rossville, beat Royal Valley twice, lost to Holton (whom they beat in their home opener two weeks ago) and fell to Emporia twice.
Parker said the biggest difference in the afternoon was the Chieftains' lack of emotion.
"I don't know if we were tired (because it was) the first time playing in a tournament," he wondered aloud. "We had emotion and focus in the morning : in the afternoon we just didn't have it."
Freshman Brooklyn Kerbaugh practiced without a cast for the first time Monday and might be able to play for THS this weekend in the Tonganoxie Invitational.
The field for the Chieftains' home tournament is a tough one, as it is every year. Last season THS lost to Olathe East in the finals, and the year before, the Chieftains beat Manhattan in the championship. This time around, there are three Class 6A squads in the tourney: Manhattan, Olathe East and Shawnee Mission Northwest.
Before the tournament, Tonganoxie is at Immaculata for a quadrangular on Thursday at 6 p.m.
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The timezone in Camp is America/Iqaluit
Sunrise at 08:06 and Sunset at 19:11. It's Dark
Latitude. 36.7839°, Longitude. -81.2892°
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Geographic features & Photographs around Camp, in Virginia, United States
- stream;
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land.
- Granny Branch (0.3km)
- Harvel Creek (1.1km)
- Middle Creek (1.3km)
- Pool Spring Branch (2.3km)
- Dry Creek (3.8km)
- Jones Creek (4km)
- Bullins Branch (4.3km)
- Kinser Creek (4.3km)
- Blue Spring Creek (5.3km)
- Gray Branch (5.5km)
- Crigger Creek (5.8km)
- Killinger Creek (5.9km)
- White Rock Creek (6km)
- Wolfpen Branch (7.4km)
- mountain;
- an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more.
- Little Mountain (2.3km)
- Huckleberry Knob (2.7km)
- Little Huckleberry Knob (2.8km)
- Harvey Knob (3.4km)
- Panther Knob (3.8km)
- Buzzard Rock (4.2km)
- Snake Den Mountain (4.3km)
- Horne Knob (5.1km)
- Lina Rocks (5.6km)
- Buchanan Mountain (6.3km)
- High Knob (6.8km)
- Comers Rock (7.3km)
- ridge(s);
- a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest.
- Chestnut Ridge (2.5km)
- Leading Ridge (3.2km)
- Cave Ridge (5.1km)
- Brushy Spur (5.7km)
- Cinnamon Ridge (6.7km)
- Canadays Ridge (6.9km)
- valley;
- an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream.
- Shop Hollow (0.8km)
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- Ashland Hollow (6km)
- Scott Hollow (6.5km)
- Kirk Hollow (7.2km)
- school;
- building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place.
- Blue Spring School (historical) (3.4km)
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- Harvey School (historical) (7.3km)
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- church;
- a building for public Christian worship.
- Carmi Church (0.3km)
- Blue Spring Church (3.4km)
- Asbury Church (5.5km)
- Sharon Church (7.5km)
- Local Feature;
- A Nearby feature worthy of being marked on a map..
- Camp (0km)
- Groseclose Chapel (3.7km)
- Sinclair Preston Landscape for the Future (4.4km)
- Summit (6.5km)
- cemetery;
- a burial place or ground.
- Carmi Cemetery (0.4km)
- Keesling Cemetery (6.5km)
- Kirk Cemetery (7km)
- trail;
- a path, track, or route used by pedestrians, animals, or off-road vehicles.
- Crigger Creek Trail (3.1km)
- Virginia Highland Trail (5km)
- spring(s);
- a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground.
- Blue Spring (4.5km)
- Cedar Spring (6.7km)
- gap;
- a low place in a ridge, not used for transportation.
- Blue Spring Gap (4.2km)
- populated place;
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work.
- Cedar Springs (6.1km)
- dam;
- a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water.
- Hale Dam (5.3km)
- reservoir(s);
- an artificial pond or lake.
- Hale Lake (5.3km)
- lake;
- a large inland body of standing water.
- Cress Lake (3.7km)
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text: Childish Gambino had a secret concert last night in LA free of charge for his fans. During his set, he debuted a total of 4 new songs. All of them sound very good, but the two that stand out are We Flexin and Make Em Mad. These should be on either his next mixtape or album.


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I've integrated an Amazon store into Said at Southern and added the "Books" tab in the navigation menu. I'm using it to build a massive reference list for all the books we buy for Seminary. Check it out and send me any suggestions email@example.com
Any purchase made through those Amazon links sends a few ¢¢ into the Said at Southern coffers.
But Westminster books sends us free stuff too – so buy all your reformed books from them.


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A Braceveille massage parlor was raided Thursday by police for the second time in nine months for alleged prostitution inside the state Route 5 building, again catching a customer engaged in a sex act with an employee.
Police Chief William Garro and other officers raided the former Four Seasons Spa, now called the Rose Spa, at 4300 state Route 5 at about 2 p.m. Thursday. The spa has been in business for at least a decade, officials said. They were shut down by a raid in July and reopened last month.
"We retained statements that there were sex acts going on for pay inside this business here, and we investigated those tips and got enough probably cause for a search warrant," said Garro. "When we entered this business today, we served a search warrant. We found an employee engaged with a customer in a sexual act and we apprehended her and a patron."
Police said the Rose Spas' manager and employee could face charges of operating a brothel. The owner could also face charges, police said.
Garro said an investigation revealed at least six men had paid a $50 entrance fee and up to $120 for sex and sex acts.
Garro said they are investigating to see if the same owners and operators are involved.
Police also filed a nuisance-abatement claim that effectively shuts the spa down until an April 12 hearing in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court, Garro said.
"Just like the last time, we are looking for evidence of prostitution," Garro said.
Police raided last raided the spa, then called the Four Seasons Spa, on July 3, catching one customer engaged in sex acts with an employee.
Two people, including the alleged owner, Kay Owens, 62, of Canfield, were charged with crimes. Owens eventually pleaded guilty to three counts of aggravated trespass after charges of promoting prostitution were dropped.
Court records say she forfeited more than $11,000, two cell phones, a laptop computer, four televisions, a VHS and DVD player, seven surveillance cameras and a 2007 Toyota Camry. She also agreed to close her business.
The employee, Kyung Hee Lee, was charged with prostitution and eventually pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct.
Officers at the time found condoms wrapped in tin foil and hidden in fake shaving cream canisters.
Court records show at least five customers, including one man who traveled from as far away as Montana, told authorities investigating the spa they paid around $150 for sex acts at the massage parlor.
An affidavit filed in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court said Braceville police conducted surveillance on the spa and pulled over at least one customer a day between June 25 and 29. The information provided by the five customers led to a search warrant.
The spas have been targets of law enforcement during the last year.
Investigators with the state's Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation raided eight of the city's 10 massage parlors in May and the city later shuttered all eight for health code violations.
Records show spa customers from as far away as Shelby, a 120-mile trip, told investigators they paid for sex and sex acts at all eight spas raided.
BCI and the state attorney general's office is currently reviewing evidence gathered from the spas, including computers, legers and DNA, to see if charges can be filed, including human trafficking, racketeering and money laundering, among others, according to court records and investigators.
If the Four Seasons is shut down, it will leave three spas remaining in Trumbull County, including two in Warren.
The Sunny Spa, which has come under fire recently after a surprise health inspection found a scantily-clad employee helping a naked customer shower, and the
Tiger Spa, are still open in Warren. The third spa, Suzy Kims, is in Niles.
Investigators at the time said the Tiger Spa was not targeted in the May raids because they were closed for renovations at the time. Officials said they have since re-opened, and an advertisement in the Cleveland Scene magazine appeared in the March 20 edition touting a grand opening.


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Corr Completes Robins Switch
Young Wednesday striker Barry Corr has completed his move away from Hillsborough and become Paul Sturrock's first summer signing at Swindon Town.
The Ulsterman, who spent the end of the season on loan at the County Ground helping Town to promotion from League Two, has put pen to paper on a two-year deal with the club after falling surplus to requirements at Wednesday.
'I'm delighted to have things all sorted. Swindon are an ambitious club and I think this is somewhere I can really improve my game,' Corr told the official Swindon website today.
'Promotion was a fantastic feeling and a brilliant end to the season and I hope we can pick up from where we left off at the start of the League One campaign.'
The striker was snapped up by Sturrock from Leeds United's youth set up but made only seven league starts for the club and fell out of favour with new boss Brian Laws - prompting a loan move to Bristol City and then Swindon where he went on to make eight appearances, scoring three goals.


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Barbershop Harmony Chorus singing at the Old Shoppers World is something I miss.
The acoustics were great under the Jordan Marsh dome.
The breezeways did require extra preparation during December and February.
Having Joan & Eds at the end of a gig made up for it.
Summer concerts were magical as the buildings echoed back the song. We even had quartets sprinkled around the courtyard and upper levels. People were singing or just stopping to remember their family stories.
Miss being outside walking past multiple stores. Enclosed malls are very artificial. Breathing the air in some stores can be difficult due to allergens which then permeate the whole structure.
Miss the convenience of being able to park anywhere around the outside and getting to a store with a minimum of fuss and bother. Traffic tie ups were only at the feeders to Route 9 and Route 30 and those were not hard to manage. Really miss not getting almost run down because driveways are next to the front door of a shop. The old layout was immensely superior.
— C.T. Moses —
That restaurant's complete name was "The Roundup Western Steakhouse" …. In addition to the original Roundup at Shoppers World there were others that were located in Worcester, Roslindale, Waltham, Newport, Hyannis and Cambridge. It had a good long run there.
There was another similar style and menu, western themed restaurant out on Route 9 called "The Chuckwagon" that was pretty good too.
I remember in the 60's eating at Tad's a steakhouse on the second level of Shoppers World. The steak would be served on a pewter dish with baked potato and garlic bread. And a salad. Maybe at some point it became Ground Round as I see this in the comments. Am I correct it was a Tad's?
Does anyone remember the Camelot Lounge that was at Shoppers World?
We have 2 wooden carved animals from the old playground in front of Jordan Marsh. They're
not in great shape but we would donate them for the exhibit.
My brother Gene and I used to walk from Ashland all the way down Route 126, through Framingham, down to Route 9 and finally to the Cinema to see movies. We walked to the opening of the movie Exodus. All Framingham's hoi-polloi turned out in there finest. We walked in wearing dirty and wholly bluegenes and not even socks sometimes. We had lost both the St George theatre and the Gorman in downtown Framingham so it was off to Shoppers World. My cousin Paul Gormley ran the kiddie amusements at the end of Mall. We got many free rides, of course. I saw and rode my first escalator at Shoppers World.
If anyone has any pictures or films on the reindeer at Shopper's World, I'd love to see them. That was my best memory. It was displayed in the center (outside).
I must share a memory of Shopper's World. In 1965 at 21 I assisted my then brother in law to erect the Santa photo platform just outside of Eatons and the bowling alley. Some readers will remember the early November black out throughout North Eastern US and Canada. You guessed it, the black out occurred that evening. Eatons actually had to roll the doors closed as shoppers left the store with out visiting the cash desk. For those of us who lived near the Danforth the Mall became after 1962 a centre of our adolescent world. Before the mall we would head, by bus, to the Golden Mile to buy records and the like. Mike M
My most favorite memories from when I was a kid…….*running up and down the ramps that connected the two floors, and my mother yelling to walk like everyone else is. And the echo she would make while yelling at me. Sometimes I would run, just to hear her voice echoing! *Zodiac was the best when I was in my teens. Loved getting my cards read, and buying some funky things! *And last-I think this was located there. I remember going to a candy store that you filled your own bag of whatever you pick, and my dad would pay for the 4 of us. I think it was a "penny candy" store. Shoppers World was responsible for some great childhood memories!! There will never be another!
I remember when I was a kid going to Shopper's World to see Flipper! I think the show had ended by the time I went to see Flipper there, but it was awesome! I remember the Toys R Us and Hermann's Sporting Goods. I loved going to the Hickory Farms for the free cheese samples and Jordan Marsh was the best. I used to go up on the hill across the street (there is the Jordan's furniture store there now) to see the "bridge" of the Starship Enterprise.
I remember it from the very beginning, the early 50's, the carrousel and the courtyard where they actually raffled a pony every Saturday to get people to come to this "new thing"….and the fireworks on the 4th of July.
I remember the funky store on the lower level called The Zodiac. They did Tarot card readings in the back and sold pewter dragons holding crystal balls and other metaphysical junk in the front. But they also sold these part cardboard, part plastic things that you put in your mouth to make a super annoying (to my father at least) noise and they were called Wet Willies. Anybody remember that place? I also remember the safari train that went on a track in the lower level. Not as much fun as pissing my old man off with the wet willies though!
Where do I begin??? I remember the rides in the center walkways. I also remember attending a casting call for "Up the Down Staircase" there. Saturday night was fun because we would go to Fitt's hobby for a Matchbox after eating "grilled cheese and crinkle cut (they need to bring these back) fries" at Friendly's. We thought Fitt's products were over-priced. I bought a Playboy from Rix's pharmacy. It was the July 1976 issue and I still own it. I found a $50 bill outside the bank once. Kenneth salon was where my mom got her hair done. I used to run into my former camp counselors ALL THE TIME at Kennedy's clothing store. I booked travel thru Crimson. I raced my brother to Stop & Shop from the ground level. I loved the design of the complex and the blueberry muffins from Jordan Marsh. I purchased my first cassette tape from the record store (Flip Wilson show) and PASSED (sorry fans) on America's first album even though I loved, "Horse with No Name." I purchased a top coat from Jordan's and returned to the record store to purchase another Hall & Oates hit, "I Can't Go for That (No Can Do)." I avoided the bathrooms because they were too spooky, but have recurring dreams of using them. Uh, I used the ones in the stores. I worked at General Cinema from 1975-1978 for a tyrant who has since mellowed. I guess he made all of the ushers who wore those moldy uniforms better people in the long run. I ran the Number 1 sports card and memorabilia show in Massachusetts during a long stretch in the late 80s and early 90s and realized my dream when I ran a highly successful show at Shopper's World. My company name WAS ON THE ROUTE 9 MARQUEE!!! I cried when the complex was torn down. All that remained was the route 9 sign. I could not believe the horrible, horrible, horrible result. I looked at the new design, shook my head and said, "What is this? A prison???" Thanks for letting me re-live my youth here!
I remember back in the early 80s…as a young teenager…wanting so badly to going to Toys "R" Us..unfortunately.. They had a rule that you had to be accompanied by an adult(s) 99% of the time I was at shoppers world by myself with friends… SOOOO..I remember waiting with my friend for a "Random" family to walk in… And then jumping in at the end trying to blend in with them… Lol!! Great memories of buying new 45s at record town! In waiting in the mile long line at the movie theater to watch Batman..Great memories of a great place and a great time in my life…
I only lived in Framingham from 85 throught the end of 87 but if I remember one thing it was shoppers world. I can remember around the age of 13 or 14 my friends and I would ride our bicycles there on Saturday mornings and hang out all day, one of the best things to do there was slide down the middle portion of the escalator. Not sure what store it was located in but I do remember it was one of the end stores. Very sad that this place was demolished.
I grew up in Framingham and remember Shopper's World very well. Originally the end with Jordan's basement was open and had a playground with small amusement rides. Later they built Jordan's basement and Toy's R us, closing that end of the mall.
I worked in security there for several years. Remember all the underground tunnels under the mall, kind of spooky at 3 in the morning. Also remember when someone let all the animals out of the petting zoo and we were chasing them around the parking lot. I learned how to direct traffic there at Christmas time in a sub-zero snow storm. Also remember sitting up in the Jordan's dome observing the customers below.
I am from Dedham. I first went to shoppers world in September 1980. I went to see the empire strikes back at the cinema. little did I realize I would be going there every Saturday night to the movies. I would walk around shoppers world for hours before the movie. there was the small bookstore on the 2nd level. friendlies on the bottom. Jordan marsh of course. unfortunately replaced by that monstrosity that's there now. only up there a few times a year now. it was a great place for me to relieve stress from the week. I sure do miss it because it took a part of me with it when it was gone.
I remember getting lost in Jordan Marsh Basement the day it opened, I went inside the rack and when I came out my mother was gone.
I also remember the shoe store in JM, It has a stage for the kids to sit with animal seats. I thought that was the greatest thing when I was little
My family loved Shoppers World and I clearly remember the reindeer and all the stores that others have mentioned. In high school, I became a waitress at Friendly's. I wore a grey dress, a white ironed apron, and white polished shoes. We had to pass inspection before we were allowed out on the floor. We were taught to ask if customers wanted to "make it Friendly" by adding fries or onion rings to their sandwich.
I remember being real young shopping.with my dad and going into the cinema to see my Grandfather who was manager over there forever..great times :(
I remember playing at the playground in front of the Jordan Marsh portion of the courtyard as a little kid. Although I don't have many memories (as I was only about 6 when they tore it down), I think that this was a unique part of the post WWII American landscape. It symbolized a sense of hope and renewal for the 20th century. A promising emblem of democracy.
My mother worked at Jordan Marsh for many years, part-time, evenings in a department called "Daytime Dresses" — can't imagine there even was such a distinction! I remember going to pick her up each night at closing time with my dad, in our big, blue Buick. Later, I spent every single Saturday afternoon there as a "tween" just hanging around with a group of girlfriends. Such a wonderful place. I remember it vividly.
I had alot of fun working at Shoppers World.I worked at Laurence Stationary for 21-22 years, I remember all the things everyone has written about.. I was going there since I was about 8 years old
I loved the Windsor Button Shop. There is nothing like it around anymore.
Reading all these memories brought back my own – I MUST go see this exhibuit!
My mom always parked on the west side, near the pole with the red ball on top, and we'd walk – usually up – the tunnel and go into Jordan Marsh. Then we'd end up at the lower level and walk to the other end where the rides were. If something was going on it was always fun to walk around the upper level and look down.
The merry-go-round and the boats were my favorite, and that ferris wheel – small and caged – is still my ideal of that kind of ride.
We always saw Santa at Christmas, and visited the reindeer. I have vague memories of seeing Rex Trailer there, too. I remember waiting in a long line to see Mary Poppins, and hearing a lady complaining about "Hush Hush Sweet Charlotte" being shown at the same time in the other cinema.
In high school, we'd mostly go to the Natick Mall (that mall is a memory now, too) and probably took Shopper's World for granted, but I doubt there will be any fond memories of what replaced it.
It's always good the see the soldiers around town at Christmas, though.
Having worked at the cinema since 1979, Shoppers World was always the best place to be. Fun, food, shopping and great entertainment. I saw so many changes and have so many great memories. It certainly was a sad day when the old cinema closed back in December of 94. I still have the Balcony Closed sign.
Watching the flames flare up as the steaks were being cooked at Round Up Steakhouse… we ate there as a family many times… sliding the trays down the line… across the way, Laurence Stationery, riding the escalators in Jordan's Basement store, seeing Jaws at the Cinema… Shopper's World will always be remembered… they should tear down the current mistake and rebuild the family friendly mall that was.
Grew up in Framingham and Shopper's World was a big part of childhood. We used to ride our bikes over on Sunday (when stores used to be closed on Sunday's.) We would ride all around the walkways… across the bridges and up and down the ramps… until the security guard would come out at shoo us away… didn't stop us from doing it again. Wish those ramps were still around…
I remember many things about Shopper's World – shopped there often, with my mom as a kid and as an adult. My favorite memories are of the changing landscaping and decor in the center, choirs singing at the holidays, the amusement rides (where I got so scared on the little ferris wheel as a four-year-old that I had to get off the ride), Windsor Button (oh, how I miss them), Joan & Ed's, those great sheltered tunnels and walkways where you could get from store to store in the fresh air yet not be rained or snowed on, all of the great clothes at Jordan Marsh, looking for bargains at the Basement, the fun things at the stationery store… but most of all, the critters at the holidays – sheep and reindeer and bunnies.
Shoppers' World was a community gathering place. We lost a lot when we lost it.
The "new" Shoppers World is about as much fun as a root canal. I avoid it as much as possible.
Fitts Hobby Shop, McCrories, and Windsor , the whole place was iconic.
That new "power center" has no soul at all.
I remember seeing teams of snow shovelers on the JM dome to get the snow off it to keep it from caving in, and that was in the early 70's. The Christmas "tin" soldiers still survive, from what I understand.
I tell people that if (when) I hit the lottery I will re-create Shopper's World! (With up to date stores though!)
Everyone I know misses it so much and the kids today missed out on a truly memorable shopping experience like no other.
So sad that it's gone.
When I was young before I had my driver's license my friends and I would thumb to Shoppers World to shop at Christmas and sometimes just to hang out. In high school I had a friend who worked on the amusement rides , he really enjoyed it. When I got older I joined the carpenters union #475 in Ashland and one job I had was the carpenter stewart at Shopper World. I remember building the new one while the old one was used for offices for the contractors. Before they tore it down the general contractor put on a large cookout for the workers. It seemed so odd to sit in the middle, eating and talking about the old days. Looking around there was no one shopping, just a funny, empty feeling. Our group was the last to leave and I have to say it was a sad moment to say goodbye to the old girl. When they started to tear it down the next day I could feel all my childhood memories go down with it. At that time I thought it did but they're still there and so strong, all the good times I had with my friends.
Tony Camuti
Oh, I sure remember Shoppers World. My mom and I used to go quite often – I loved Jordan Marsh and still have some of the costume jewelry and other things that I bought at Jordan's. I can still remember where all the clothes were located!!!!!! Of course….the ramps up and down to the two levels…..It was better than taking the subway into Boston….oh yes, the Windsor Button Shop….the outdoor decorations and the live deer at Christmas.
So many memories!!!!!!!!! Can't forget Friendly's where we would get ice cream, of course!!!!!!!!
I roamed that place with friends so often…used to love running up and down the ramps and across the beautifully landscaped courtyards inside. There was a cool hobby shop (Fitts?), Hickory Farms, Sears, Jordan Marsh. My brother was an undercover security guard at Jordan Marsh and used to bring those famous blueberry muffins home once in a while. What a great piece of Americans and a true symbol of the beginnings of the suburban sprawl.
My parents would bring us to see the reindeer every year. It was something we looked forward to for months.
My younger brother and I used to call Jordan Marsh "Jordan Marshmallow" because of the building's white bubble top.
Steve, there was an Octoberfest in late 1977 sponsored by Tuborg. As I recall, they weren't too strict about serving people. I think they may have come back one more year before the Town Fathers got wise.
I was 16 yrs. old in December 1956 and soon after that I got my first job at Stop and Shop. I was a cashier and on our breaks we would go to a restaurant that had a counter (I don't remember the name, but on the same level as the store) and have a coke or coffee. I worked with terrific people.
please i remember an octoberfest in the parking lot somewhere between 1975 and 1978 does anyone recall
In 1951, at age 9, I traveled from Roxbury to Shopper's World with my parents to buy me a dress for my sister's wedding. A yellow, organdy dress was purchased at Jordan Marsh Co.!
My now 48 year old son got to milk a cow at SW & we enjoyed Friday night summer concerts there in the '70's.
Who can forget the Frostline store? We still have down vests, jackets & backpacks that my husband made with kits bought from that store.
As a kid in the sixties growing up in the Musterfield, it was a nice walk up Route nine to go to Shoppers World. My Mother worked at Jordan Marsh. My Uncle Joe owned Shoppers World Barbershop. Christmas time was especially fun there too.
Will visit exhibit soon.
I remember the tunnel ramp as mentioned by a previous writer. In the winter this was a very cold wind tunnel. My wife and 3 sons loved to stand on one of the crossing ramps and look down at the Christmas displays and the people walking around. I can't wait to go to the exhibit.
Sooooo John Stearns….what was found in the horses mouths that spring?? I'm dying to know!
Site visitors might enjoy these before and after views of the Shoppers World model, built by Stephen Herring and then painted and decorated by me, based on this Youtube video.
Wow-the 50-60 was to be at Shoppers World for a great time. Gave my girlfriend (now wife) the ring on her break as she worked at Jorden Marsh.
Does anyone remember what was found one Spring in the mouths of the horse at the merryground?. It was a shock. The many smiles we had.
I worked at Jordan Marsh in the 1960's. I remember the domed roof that leaked and the bakery with the wonderful muffins. There was an underground entrance for employees that I used long after I worked there. I often ate in their restaurant, at the counter, and the sandwiches were great. I remember another store, the Stich 'n knit, where my mother bought a tablecloth for me to embroider. Construction materials for my wedding veil were purchased at Windsor Button. Christmas was always magical, with the deer in a corrall in the courtyard, and all the lights.
The replacement has all the charm of a superhighway, with no shade or places to get out of the rain. And certainly none of the new stores draws your attention like Jordan's dome did.
Just being outside and shoppingon a warm day or even a snowy day. Blueberry muffins at the Jordan Marsh restaurant down stairs at the basement! Friendly's for lunch and Casual Corner!
Too many memories but here are a few:
My mom always parked by the Toys R Us entrance because I liked waking through the tunnel ramp into the courtyard on the 2nd level
Visiting the Easter Bunny in the Gazebo
Taking the train ride in the courtyard
Buying movie tickets early so I could walk around the stores and buy candy/snacks to sneak into the movie
I was so sad when they tore down the old Shoppers World. The new one was is so disappointing it is just like any other shopping center that will never hold special memories like the old one.
Windsor Button! The coolest store! Also the reindeer and beautiful lights at Christmas. And running up and down the ramps between the 2 levels.
Putting coins into the McCrory's machines to get currency from around the world and other great prizes inside little plastic shells.
Picking up Coconut Ting-A-Lings at Fanny Farmer before a movie at the General Cinema.
My one-day job at Lane Bryant. Selling was great…being asked to help clean the store at the end of the day with a vacuum featuring exposed wiring – a deal breaker.
Tulips in the spring.
Santa's Reindeer in the winter. (and going to the grocery store upstairs to buy lettuce to feed them)
Buying art supplies at the stationary store.
House of Zodiac for an astrological reading.
Blueberry muffins at Jordan Marsh.
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Jan. 5 - The pistol carried by the late Major Will H. Kyle, a Terry Ranger scout, 18th Texas Cavalry, was today sent to Major H.W. Littlefield, of Austin, one of the few remaining Terry Rangers. The weapon was given by Major Kyle to his young friend, Henry C. Traylor, of this city, in 1866, and Mr. Traylor, after preserving it all of these years, is now placing it in the hands of Major Littlefield to be labeled as he deems proper and placed among the relics in the Confederate museum at the state capitol. It will be remembered that the Terry Rangers equestrian monument, the work of Pompeo Coppini, occupies a prominent place on the capitol grounds.
Jan. 6 - A.F. Mulholland, a well-known athlete of this city who is employed in Stapleton and Schuchert's barbershop, yesterday signed a contract with the Austin Club of the Texas Baseball League. Mulholland is slated for the outfield on the Austin team. He is very fast in the outer gardens and a heavy sticker. He will add much strength to the Senators' lineup.
Jan. 10 - H.W. Fiek, the bright and popular young son of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Fiek, will leave tomorrow for Galveston and sail from there Monday for Germany. He will spend about a year abroad, during which time he will attend the Berlin University. Mr. Fiek has promised to write the Advocate an occasional letter for publication, which we know our readers will greatly enjoy. He will be accompanied to Galveston by his father and sister, Miss Lucy Fiek.
Jan. 8 - Another monument has been erected in Victoria by the Texas Centennial Commission. It is to the memory of Edward Conrad, one of the 58 signers of the Texas Declaration of Independence, and was placed on the City Hall Square facing Church Street.
Jan. 11 - At the annual meeting of the shareholders of The Victoria National Bank, at 10 a.m. Tuesday, the following directors were re-elected: M.O. O'Connor, Jas. F. Welder Jr., C.K. McCan, Chas. C. Zirjacks, W.B. Callan, Roger Williams, John J. Welder, W.R. McFaddin, T.P. Traylor, R.B. Roos, J.T. Linebaugh and Frank Alonso.
The Junior Service League announces the showing of a group of original watercolors by Walt Disney. These drawings are offered for sale by the McNeel Gallery of San Antonio, and the public is cordially invited to view these sketches at the Swap Shop.
Jan. 9 - The St. Joseph Flyers, who have a 12-5 season record and who have won second prize in three invitation tournaments, will open their bid Thursday for the district title in the Texas Catholic Interscholastic League. Coach Harlan Gerhold takes his interesting-to-watch team to Yoakum for a game with the St. Joseph's team of that city. It will be the first of eight district games for the Flyers, who will have two games each with the Yoakum St. Joseph's, Sacred Heart of Hallettsville, Bishop Forest of Schulenburg and St. Ludmilla of Shiner. The district winner qualifies for the state Catholic championship in San Antonio on Feb. 14, 15 and 16. The Flyers are the defending district champions. Gerhold said his starting lineup will consist of Ricky Byars, Jimmy Cattan, Meneley, Richard Mulligan and Johnny Rouse.
Jan. 6 - Don't throw away those plastic soft drink bottles and milk jugs. They might just turn out to be as valuable as aluminum cans.
State Sen. Ken Armbrister, D-Victoria, and State Rep. Steve Holzhauser, R-Inez, have agreed to sponsor legislation calling for manufacturers of plastics to encode their products with symbols that identify the types of resins used in manufacturing.
Texas Land Commissioner Garry Mauro proposed such legislation Thursday at an Austin news conference, saying "it could set a national example" for recycling plastics and spur growth in the plastics recycling industry.
Encoding would simplify the recycling process and make it more profitable for collectors and manufacturers.
"Texas is the leading manufacturer of plastics in the world," said Mauro. "Using container coding as a foundation, we can become the No. 1 recycler of plastics in the world."
In 1987, American people recycled 35 billion aluminum beverage cans, earning $250 million in the process, Mauro said.
The land commissioner said that while plastics make up an estimated 7 to 10 percent of the weight of residential trash, its volume represents 15 to 30 percent.
Jan. 7 - A $1,500 talking macaw escaped from its owner and led a crowd that swelled to 15 persons on a merry chase from treetop to treetop over a distance of eight city blocks Friday afternoon.
The chase ended happily after more than two hours when a tired "Buzz," a blue and gold macaw measuring more than 2 feet long and having a wingspan of about 3 feet, was plucked out of a low tree by its owner, Donna Ward, a substitute teacher and student at the University of Houston-Victoria.
The chase began about 2:15 p.m. when Buzz, who had never before been out of her cage, took her first taste of freedom and flew away from Ms. Ward, who was having a late lunch with a friend at Victoria Auto Recovery.
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As already noted, on July 9, the Constitution, Green, and Libertarian Parties won a procedural victory in the Third Circuit in Constitution Party of Pennsylvania v Aichele. The Third Circuit said they do have standing to attack the challenge system, which puts them at risk of tens of thousands of court costs if their petitions don't have enough valid signatures.
On July 18, Pennsylvania told the Third Circuit that it may request a rehearing en banc, and asked the Court to allow it until August 6 to decide. Normally the state's request for rehearing would be due July 23, but the state says it needs more time to decide what to do.


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Experiences Make Magical Memories
When I plan a party, I do my best to have all aspects of the party designed to compliment each other and tell the story of the party theme. With every turn, I try to submerge the guests in the theme of the day. Today I'm concluding my recap of my daughter's Princess Belle inspired party by sharing with you the decor, activities and party favors. I've included them all in the same post, as it's often the case that the decor of the party is part of an activity or a guest favor. For example, for this party, instead of handing out traditional favor bags for the children to take home, I planned two themed activities where the kids received the "favors" as part of an activity. At my daughter's Princess Belle birthday party we had a total of 12 children attending, eight boys and four girls. The ages of the four girls were four, three and (2) one year old girls, so although the party was for a birthday GIRL, boys ruled most of this day. Needless to say, having a princess tea party wasn't the best option for this party. I looked to Belle's dad, Maurice, for some help.
Maurice's Workshop
At Maurice's Workshop each child had the opportunity to build a wooden bird house. At the end of the day, our little guests took home their caddy from this project, complete with safety glasses, magnifying glass, and measuring tape. I purchased the items inexpensively at the dollar store and from the Oriental Trading company magazine. Here's a look at my son's finished bird house.
Story time with Princess Belle
How could we have a Princess Belle inspired birthday party without Belle making an appearance to wish the birthday girl a happy birthday? Originally I wasn't planning this activity, BUT Victoria's big brother, Gavin announced while planning the party that Belle would "probably show up". Well, with Victoria hearing those words, she believed it was going to happen. So what was a mom to do? I visited a local costume shop called Taney's ( http://www.taneyscostumeshop.com/ ) hoping to find Belle two weeks before the party. Score! Even better, when I asked if the owner knew someone who could play Belle for the party, he recommend a local high school theater student named Ally. This was Ally's first time playing Belle for a birthday party. I'm so happy she agreed! The moment my daughter saw Belle her birthday experience turned into pure magic!
Belle read the story of Beauty and the Beast to the children at the party. When she was done, she presented Victoria with the book. Each of the children attending received a personalized gift from Belle, which was a story book tailored to the child's interests. Even boys like Belle when she hands out gifts!
Decor that doubles as guest favors
Guests were invited to pull up a chair and grab a book while dining in the "Beast's Library." If you've seen the animated film, then you know that Belle loves to read. Our local library has used book sales often. I stopped into the library, told them about the party and they helped me find the most wonderful classic books in mint condition. They were exactly what I was looking for to showcase Belle throughout the party, without putting Disney's animated image of her on everything. Lesson learned: Never underestimate the power of a yard sale find when your planning a party.
Each family attending the party was sent home with one of the small photograph frames you see in the above photo. The frames invited adult guests to browse and take home a few of Beast's books. Underneath the framed statement was a photograph of the birthday girl in her yellow dress that she wore at the party. Again, these weren't expensive favors, since I found them for $1 a piece, but they were a simple reminder of Victoria's special day.
When planning any party, I recommend checking your Dollar store and dollar bins at your favorite stores before purchasing any party supplies. You'll be amazed at the inspiration you can find.
As the adults gathered up their children at the end of the party, Victoria really enjoyed handing out little chocolate roses in miniature treat boxes. The tags read, "Thank you for being my Guest. Love, Victoria".
Here's a tip you may not be aware of: Solid chocolate candy, when kept at a cool temperature, can last a really long time before going bad. I found our chocolate rose candies on clearance after Valentine's Day. It was the only thing I purchased a head of time! However, the candy was still fresh the day of her party. Talk about a money saver!
Last but not least, if you're planning a Princess Belle party, here's a decor tutorial gift for you!
"Be Our Guest" inspired dinner plate garland tutorial
Does your daughter have a Belle tea set? Each set includes saucers. To make this super simple and cute table garland, take one of the saucers to your scanner and scan it. Edit the image by increasing the contrast just a touch so the highlights jump out at you and the colors become more vibrant. Increase the size of the image until the plate almost touches the sides of an 8 1/2″ x 11″ piece of white card stock paper. Then print and cut out the plates! I also traced the plates onto a thicker piece of card stock and add it to the pack of the plate. This made it stronger and also allowed me the ability to glue the ribbon for the garland between the back and front of each plate. Talk about a quick and inexpensive way to make the dessert table pop!
I hope this review of the decor, activities and party favors gave you a few new ways to look at designing your parties! One thing that I learned during the party…if it's Victoria's birthday party, make sure that the sugar cookie icing is yummy and a successful party is in bag!


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Cindi Bigelow Visits ABC.com and Shares Royal Tea Tips
Wednesday, 27 April 2011
I had a wonderful visit with ABC Entertainment Producer Sheila Marikar at Gazala's restaurant 380 Columbus Ave in New York City. We chatted about how to make the perfect cup of tea and what tea is the best tea for the upcoming royal wedding. Both Sheila and I were drinking Earl Grey tea which is also one of Kate Middleton's favorite teas.
I ended the great visit with trying two of Gazala's signature desserts, Osh-Al-Saria which is a delectable creamy yogurt pudding prepared with oranges and rosewater and Date Cookies, semolina dough stuffed with chopped dates and walnuts. Earl Grey is not only a perfect tea for the royal wedding but it is a perfect accompaniment to these incredible desserts.
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New Britain rocks new alternate logo
Just in time for their annual "Winterfest" on Saturday the New Britain Rock Cats have released a new, alternate logo that they will debut during the 2014 season.
The new logo features mascot Rocky - a near 7-foot gray cat who lists his favorite food as "ballpark hot dogs" - emulating musical legend Elvis Presley in both form and fashion, complete with metallic red jumpsuit, pompadour and emphatic pose while singing into a bat-shaped microphone.
A press release from the team notes that the new logo design will be worn for "several games next season" and that the Rock Cats are "the first professional sports team to use metallic red in their team identity."
New Britain has been the home to the Double-A affiliate for the Minnesota Twins since 1995 when they were originally known as the Hardware City Rock Cats.
The team hosts "Winterfest" at New Britain Stadium on Saturday, December 7th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., giving fans a chance to get in some holiday shopping and kids a chance to get their pictures taken with Santa Claus.
Other festivities include ballpark tours, free food and drink, up to 50% off of merchandise specials and an appearance from Rocky himself.
The team is also asking that attendees bring new books, board games, gloves, coats, hats, long johns, scarves, underwear, t-shirts, socks and pants to donate to the United Way. All who donate will receive a free ticket to the Rock Cats home opener.
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Kim - posted on 01/28/2011 ( 8 moms have responded )
My 3 year old son is a extremly picky eater. Does anyone else have this problem? How did you handle it?
Kim - posted on 01/28/2011 ( 8 moms have responded )
My 3 year old son is a extremly picky eater. Does anyone else have this problem? How did you handle it?
Alyissa - posted on 02/02/2011
does he like chicken nuggets ?? I know theres a recipe floating on the internet for gfcf nuggets that are really goo .. my son loves them ..
Carlene - posted on 01/28/2011
My son is what they call a "problem feeder." not so much that he's picky, it may just be the whole texture issue with him. he will only eat processed meats (sometimes i can get him to eat them if they appear processed). The only veggie he will eat that's cooked is corn, all his other veggies better be fresh and raw. i can get away with blanching them (sometimes). He loves fruit, so he gets that instead of a starch on his plate(he can't stand potatoes in any way except french fries). I have learned to adapt his food preferences and adapt to his eating habits. it's crazy hard but it was either figure it out or go crazy. he may have some undiagnosed texture issue:/ if he is a crunchy lover, you may want to just give him raw veggies and cut them up bite sized... if he's a mushier type person, you may try to cook them a little longer... I hope i'm a little helpful...
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My son is 10 and when he was a baby, he had absolutely no interest in any of the finger foods the other kids were eating. I thought we'd have to send him off to college with a supply of formula! Now he loves pizza (no veggies!), spaghetti (only smooth sauce, no chunks), white rice, and chow mein noodles (still no veggies!). He has SPD and PDD. Absolutely will not put anything in his mouth that he's not familiar with. Will not eat potatoes in any form (no chips or french fries, which is probably a good thing). He'll eat fish sticks, but recently decided he no longer likes chicken nuggets. If he has a bad experience with anything, he's done with it for life. Look up stubborn in the dictionary and you'll see his picture. He does eat sandwiches made with those whole wheat thins and plain lunchmeat (no mayo or mustard). He's going on an overnight field trip with his class next month and I'm worried about what he's going to eat. At least he can't starve to death in 24 hours. He'll just have to find something he'll eat in whatever they have! Hang in there, you're not alone!
Mary - posted on 02/04/2011
My son also has the texture issues, and some day's he likes things & other days he cannot tolerate the feeling or look of the food. My son also likes the cheese sticks, chocolate milk (which i have limited him to 2 small cups per day), My son Ryan bounces from liking crunchy things to telling me the crunchy stuff bothers him, but in his words hurts him or scares him. It's truly hard to get a child that deals with disorders to actually try new foods. I have to give my son the V-8 Fusion because he will not touch veggies, and the only fruit he will eat is bananas. I cannot even get him to drink Pediasure, although if i try hard enough he will ( i have to remind him over & over it will make him big & strong). But then he will tell me he don't want to be big (meaning he wants to stay a little kid). It's a rough road trying to get them to eat properly, but like the nutritionist told me..give them just a little of what they do like on their plate along w/what you or your family is eating!
Kim - posted on 02/04/2011
Thank you everyone for your advice. I know he has some texture issues with food. He used to eat chicken nuggets, pop tarts, gerber graduate snacks but he doesn't eat those anymore. He eats cheese sticks, chips and french fries. He also likes chocolate milk and Pediasure.
Julie - posted on 02/02/2011
my 9 year old is a very fussy eater and it used to drive me to tears trying to think what i could make each evening for his dinner, it used to cause a lot of stress on both sides. I'd love to be able to make a home cooked family meal that my whole family could sit down and enjoy. My son has Aspergers and sensory issues so all food must be dry (no sauce at all) all veg must be raw, he's just started eating pizza as long as i make sure there is no tomato sauce on the base. most nights he has what we call bits and bobs. A buffet of finger foods such as carrot sticks, crackers cheese and usually some sort of cooked chicken (the only meat he'll eat) i expect this would drive me mad having this meal every night but it keeps my son happy and he's getting all the nutrition he needs from the meals he eats so I decided to stop fighting it and relax. we are all happier for it. you just need to step back and think, is your son getting the nutrition he needs from the food he will eat? if not maybe you can speak with your doctor to see if he can take supplements for anything he is lacking in. it's just best not to make food an issue because your son will start to dread meal times.
Mary - posted on 02/02/2011
My son is beyond a picky eater. I just recently had him hospitalized on the MHU because of his outbursts (ADHD), and the nutritionist called me because of his eating habits. One of her suggestions was to give my son whatever I make for supper even if he does not like it, but to also put a small portion of something they do like on the plate. Even if it is a banana or something that is healthy that they will eat. I told her how my son will not eat even the foods he likes if I do that, and she said to just keep trying. My son is 5 y/o, and is already at the mouthy stage, and thinks he can tell me what to make because he knows what he likes and what his sensory issues will tolerate (so to speak). It may be that your son has sensory problems as well, and this is causing him to be an extremely picky eater. From what I have researched and learned from experience, sensory problems (picky eaters) is one of the most common signs/symptoms of Autism/PDD. So if you can't get him to eat like I had explained, then I would speak to his pediatrician and/or a nutritionist about this. Hope this helps!
Renee - posted on 02/02/2011
Most kids on the spectrum have food issues. Not necessarily picky. It could be smell, texture, or appearance of the food which turns hin off. Alot of kids on the spectrum prefer to eat foods they are conmfortable with. It is often referred to as the "tan diet". It's predictable and safe to them. Make a list of the foods he will eat regularly and try adding to those. Look at the qualities of those foods and try to build on those see if he is getting proper nutrition. I've seen kids live on nothing but waffles and one kind of fruit for weeks on end. There is a book called "Just One Bite" that may be helpful to you as well. Good luck!
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The decision was made to fire Rutgers head basketball coach Mike Rice today, less than 24 hours after videotape was broadcast showing him repeatedly physically and verbally abusing his players including using gay slurs.
Rutgers athletic director Tim Pernetti in announcing the decision said "I am responsible for the decision to attempt a rehabilitation of Coach Rice. Dismissal and corrective action were debated in December, and I thought it was in the best interest of everyone to rehabilitate, but I was wrong. Moving forward, I will work to regain the trust of the Rutgers community."
Here's the videotape in question, first aired on the ESPN show Outside The Lines on Tuesday:
The Lesson For Brands
Lesson #1: Never put anything or anyone ahead of the brand itself.
When the videotape was first brought to the attention of both Pernetti and university president Robert Barchi in November, their collective decision was to suspend Rice for three games and fine him $50,000.
Really? That was it?
Could the fact that Pernetti hired Rice in the first place have anything do with it?
Could Pernetti have been trying to cover his own you-know-what by not acting in a more direct, forthright manner in the first place?
Of course no one will ever know for sure so it's merely conjecture at this point but it is worth noting at the very least.
How can you explain that it took for the videotape to become public and the subsequent outcry via social media and every other medium to finally do the right thing? As Jeff Pearlman wrote in his piece for SportsIllustrated.com "Shame on Rutgers for not firing Mike Rice immediately."
Lesson #2: Learn from the past.
Just three years ago Rutgers University was witness to a truly horrific series of events culminating in the suicide of Tyler Clementi, an 18-year old freshman who took his own life after a roommate recorded him kissing another man in their dorm room and then posting the video online.
As Pearlman so astutely points out in his column "... while perhaps other colleges and universities could be excused for having a tin ear when it comes to gay bullying, Rutgers cannot. It is shameful."
Shameful doesn't even begin to cover it.
How could this university, this brand to put it into context, allow something like this to go on knowing that transpired less than 36 months prior?
Lesson #3: Trust is everything to a brand and once it's gone, it's very hard to get back.
In an article I wrote last August Did The Penn State Brand Get The Death Penalty? I told of previous examples of brands who were able to regain the public's trust including Tylenol.


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Great people to dive with Jul 07, 2013
I did my SSI Advanced diver certification at Aquaddiction on Gili Trawangan. I opted to go with them because:
All the various staff and the boss that I spoke to were nice and approachable. They weren't pushy at all.
They told me that they do only small groups (4 customers) for their dives. I had just walked past other places that were buzzing with too many customers so I appreciated this.
In practice, it was even better:
- My dive instructor, Mike, was a super-nice guy and a good instructor too.
- I was the sole student three of the five dives.
I had chosen the following modules after a bit of deliberation and discussion with Mike and the boss. They were all great dive sites:
- 05JUL, Night dive (at Bounty wreck): A sunken pontoon with good coral growth; my first ever night dive. Saw some strange critters, a squid and photo-luminescent plankton.
- 06JUL, Deep dive (at Deep Turbo): Very nice coral and terrain with good visibility.
- 06JUL, Navigation (at Manta Point): A generally good dive site ruined by having to do the navigation skills exercise! There was a black tip reef shark and some turtles.
- 07JUL, Wreck dive (at Bounty wreck): A sunken pontoon with good coral growth. Saw a mantis shrimp.
- 07JUL, Fish identification (at Shark Point): Saw a black tip reef shark and a few turtles, including one which must have been the biggest I've ever seen (both in length and the height of the dome).
I had originally wanted to do Peak Performance Buoyancy but Mike thought my buoyancy just needed a bit of fine-tuning, and I didn't need to do it as a module. He reduced my weight-belt from 4kg to 3kg and asked me to slow down my breathing and pause between finning cycles.
The dive sites around the Gilis have beautiful coral (there is plenty of broken coral too though) and generally good visibility. There is a nice mix of small common stuff with a few big things. You'll love it here if you like turtles.
Diving conditions were quite easy during my visit; not too much current. I felt comfortable and competent here where as I've been in places that make me feel inadequate as a diver.
Dive instructors and dive masters make or break a dive centre. Aquaddiction appear to have a nice bunch of good people. I hope to dive the Gilis with them again in the future!
By the way, they also have accommodation which I didn't try out.
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Student or Learner
Does "go ahead with something" have the meaning of "doing something in spite of others' doubt or opposition"?
7dan-1. Choose the correct one for the blank.If somebody with something, they do it, although there may be a problem.
① puts down ② comes on ③ goes ahead
④ puts up ⑤ goes down
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