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After 1997's Hand It Over, Dinosaur Jr. disbanded. Keeping on with his personal musical eclecticism, J Mascis and his new outfit, the Fog, issued More Light in fall 2000. Featuring appearances from avant-garde guitarist Kevin Shields and Guided by Voices vocalist Bob Pollard, the record was a fine return to form that excited Dinosaur Jr. fans who had been disappointed with his acoustic record. A tour with Elf Power followed, featuring longtime friend Mike Watt on bass and Stooges guitarist Ron Asheton at several tour dates. It was his riff-heavy jams with Asheton and Watt that inspired much of the music he started writing for his follow-up, as well as several skydiving experiences. When he stepped back into the studio, he kept the guest appearances down to a minimum and recorded Feel So Free for a 2002 release. Over the course of the next ten years, Mascis devoted a good share of his time to drums, performing in Witch, Sweet Apple, and Upsidedown Cross. Meanwhile, he released two solo, acoustic-based albums, 2005s J + Friends Sing + Chant for Amma and 2011s Several Shades of Why. ~ Jason Ankeny, Rovi
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I totally disagree with yr saying that J sings better live...that dude is lazy on stage...his studio voice is killer...che c k out The Breeder "do you love me know jr." J sings backup and it makes the song.


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Professional athletes are creatures of habit. So it's not a reach to suggest Derek Lowe probably felt slightly off-kilter at the outset of his start Sunday.
Why? Because lying on a prison cot for several hours three nights before a start is not part of his usual routine.
"Something like that has a way of humbling you," Braves teammate Chipper Jones said Sunday. "Derek is one of the class clowns in here. He's one of the more outgoing, funny guys. He's one of the guys who keeps the clubhouse mood light. But you can see it affected his personality a little bit."
It also may have affected his performance at the outset Sunday — not that we'll ever know because Lowe wouldn't let anybody peek into his cranium.
After being arrested for DUI, reckless driving and improper lane change late Thursday night, Lowe returned to the mound against St. Louis on Sunday at Turner Field. It didn't start well. He got slapped around in the first inning for three runs and four hits, including two doubles. But returning thereafter "probably hot under the collar" (Jones' words), Lowe limited the Cardinals to one run in the next four innings.
The Braves rallied to win 6-5. Brooks Conrad (.083) delivered the game-winning RBI single off the bench in the ninth. All was well with this typically non-film-at-11 franchise once again – well, unless you count the two-week suspension to pitching coach Roger McDowell for saying unbelievably stupid things.
This certainly ranked as one of the more bizarre weekends in franchise history, but Lowe wasn't in the mood for perspective. He was lobbed a couple of softball questions about overcoming a difficult week and abruptly he cut them off. It was unusual for a player who's generally accommodating with the media vultures (though he did answer a few other questions.)
Vultures: "After everything that was going on during the week …"
Lowe: "Next."
Vultures: "Given the events of the past few days, was there any affect at all …"
Lowe: "Again, I'm not even going to – it's not even a question."
Vultures: "What's wrong with the question? That's twice you've declined to …"
Lowe: (He walks away without commenting.)
Officially, he didn't get credit for a complete game or interview.
Manager Fredi Gonzalez didn't speculate if Lowe was pressing at the outset, but he acknowledged the possibility.
"That's a question that — I don't know what these guys have mentally," he said. "I know he gave us everything. From the second to fourth, he was nails. It happens sometimes. You're dealing with human beings. I'm sure it would be hard to put something like that off."
Nobody will ask about the arrest after Lowe's next start. As Jones said, "This will fade. … There's no better sanctuary for getting something like that in the rear-view mirror than to go out and face the crowd and play three hours of a ball."
The Braves could be pleased for a few reasons. Lowe rebounded. They salvaged a game after blowing late-inning leads the previous two nights. Their pitching coach still has a job.
McDowell was handed a two-week suspension for homophobic slurs and inappropriate language with San Francisco fans. That allegedly included him telling a fan, "How much are your teeth worth?" (Baseball never confirmed specifics of the dialogue.)
Fact is, both the pitcher and the pitching coach should be thankful. Lowe didn't kill anybody. McDowell was suspended for only two weeks. He could have lost his job. A suspension of at least 30 games certainly could have been justified, especially after a San Francisco Chronicle story Sunday quoted another fan that corroborated pretty much everything that had been alleged by a previous fan.
Ask yourself this: If a Braves' employee other than a valuable pitching coach (or player) had done something similar, would he still have a job today?
McDowell released a statement saying he was "embarrassed by my actions." He is eligible to return next week. On Friday the 13th, of course. Maybe then, the Braves can return to some sense of normalcy.
By Jeff Schultz
Earlier today
– Roger McDowell lucky to be suspended only two weeks
– LIVE: Lowe starts as Braves try win one vs. Cards
– Braves can't go lightly on discipline for McDowell, Lowe
May 1st, 2011
7:05 pm
Both guys will get off easy. what did we expect?
May 1st, 2011
7:08 pm
Lowe CANT admit to anything until his lawyer makes a deal. Just like a politician.
May 1st, 2011
7:09 pm
"Braves' Lowe Staggers back from arrest and first inning"
fixed that for you
May 1st, 2011
7:18 pm
The Braves can extend McDowell's suspension and I fully expect them to double his suspension. The least Lowe can do is admit to his mistake and advise others against making the same mistake. Neither McDowell nor Lowe have been media worthy troublebefore so if they pay their fines and openly admit their mistakes all will be forgiven.
May 1st, 2011
7:18 pm
Top five finish?
Maybe we needed this. Maybe we needed a couple days of guys getting kicked in the butt region of the pants. All I know is, Lou Brown may need to be channeled eventually, as well.
In fact, take it away, Lou… tomorrow, this should be the pregame speech for our boys.
May 1st, 2011
7:19 pm
Both guys are human. We all make mistakes. Some mistakes are more idiotic than others of course…
May 1st, 2011
7:27 pm
D Lowes the man. Hes only human. Who cares what he does in his own life? As long as he doesnt do anything to affect me personally, I couldnt care less. Just go win 15 games and get us to the playoffs.
May 1st, 2011
7:29 pm
McDowell should have been fired. Lowe the drunk should also been let go. Neither of them is worth a hoot to the Braves. There are thousands of great players out there who would do more for the Braves than these 2 louts.
May 1st, 2011
7:30 pm
I was the guy he "raced" down peachtree. Theres no way you could even consider that a street race. We were riding next to eachother for 3 lights and I gunned it to the next red light. We both took off and didnt exceed 55mph. Not 15 seconds later, we were pulled over.
May 1st, 2011
7:31 pm
If Derek Lowe doesn't want to discuss the off-the-field issue, that's certainly his prerogative. I wasn't surprised to see that, after he said he wasn't going to talk about it, the "vultures" (Jeff's word, not mine) kept asking.
May 1st, 2011
7:34 pm
[...] Lowe reportedly apologizes, explains DUI arrest to teammatesAHN | All Headline NewsLowe bounces back from arrestAtlanta Journal Constitution (blog)Yahoo! Sports -The Olympian -NorthJersey.comall 566 [...]
May 1st, 2011
7:50 pm
He better have a revelation… No one expects Derek Lowe to be perfect. What most rational want is not Chipper Jones called: "Something like that has a way of humbling you," We want the good sense that a 37 year old man should have… With that "good sense" comes the clear vision of right and wrong… You can't go through life being a loaded gun… Not Mel Gibson, not Dany Heatley, not Grover Cleveland Alexander, and certainly not Derek Lowe can get away with it, the lack of accountability…
May 1st, 2011
7:54 pm
What can Lowe say, really, that he hasnt said already in his earlier statement.? anything else is just beating a dead horse..I dont blame him for not answering anything and once he said he wasnt going talk about it. then why ask it again? Cant blame him for walking off.
May 1st, 2011
8:01 pm
Mr. Shultz it seems a little disappointing that you may no mention of Lowe's career record against the Cardinals or the batters in the lineup. 1-7 win loss with a 6.85 ERA. The cardinals also added Berkman whose career line against Lowe is also impressive. While I am not saying that his jail stay did not affect him but professional athletes the caliber of Lowe have to have an enormous focus. That is one of the things that separate them from just as talented but not focused minor leaguers. So the assumption while possibly true has other just a credible explanations. Just because he does not wish to discuss his feelings does that really warrant this article without pointing that out?
May 1st, 2011
8:08 pm
Die hard Braves fan is hanging it up this yr for P 90x till Braves have winning record….see ya…wdnt want to be ya!
May 1st, 2011
8:19 pm
"The Other Guy" – Your post is interesting. Why don't you contact Jeff Schultz or Dave O'Brien or Carroll Rogers or someone and let a real journalist vet your story. Somehow a blog post just doesn't do it for me.
May 1st, 2011
8:25 pm
ok ok you people are losing it! Lets not forget that before spring training even got statlrt a popular baseball player was arrested for doing the same and even running or trying to from the police and everything was a ok with all that and not to mention his second offense. So to try and hang d lo out to dry for a mistake he made is crazy and you all need to grow the f up and realizw everyone makes mistakes and everyone has to be forgiven bc we are all human. And for roger come on people there are different sides to the story. On one hand you have a guy looking to bring a coach down for speaking the wrong way toward some so called homos. Yet the people he was talking to did not come forth and say anything yet several people came forth to talk on the behalf of the coach. So don't speak out of ur ass and make it a bigger deal than it really is. Be a true braves fan and forgive and forget and hope for a great season from our loving BRAVES. Good win today hope for more. And that Mr. Quinn is a money hungry douchebag himself. And he will get his when he realizes he can't finish paying that big time lawyer he got for such a small matter.
May 1st, 2011
8:25 pm
Blog post: "On to May" http://www.tomahawk-nation.com/entry.php?13-On-to-May
May 1st, 2011
8:35 pm
Mark, why do insist on calling Lowe's alleged statements homophobic? Stupid yes, but not homophobic. People need to get a life.
May 1st, 2011
8:40 pm
I'm glad lowe sobered up in time for the game today. Hopefully, he gets a braves gofer to take him around town from now on when he's partying late.
May 1st, 2011
8:46 pm
Miquel Caberra is in the MLB sustance/drug program. That is for the State of Florida/Bud Selig/the Tigers/MLBPA to answer too… As a guy who went to college in Michigan during the glory seasons on the 80's there, go to MLive and see the bonfire that exists because of Caberra.
Be for real, in the light of Damon Evans, Dany Heatley, DA Howard, and the history of what happens to DUI related prosecutions here; Lowe deserves every bit of the heat he is getting,,,
Oh, and @ 8:35, are you suffering from a case blog dyslexia?
May 1st, 2011
8:50 pm
Jeff, I'm not a professional athelete or "Chef" for that matter, but I do take pride in the fact that my "work" is my sacntum: It's the place where I lay it all aside for compensation. It's an ethic. Whether you make 15 mill or whatever, doing your best for your employer keeps you employed. Embarrassing your employer is tolllerated only by contrition and production. If Lowe put the public at harm, the rules change.
May 1st, 2011
8:53 pm
Ok, they are both over with,a much needed come from behind win today, lets move on. If you are a real Braves fan you will, but if you are from Chicago, or some other place up north that loves it when we lose, then get a life.
May 1st, 2011
8:55 pm
todd grantham: great valid comments
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May 1st, 2011
8:55 pm
"arrested for DUI, reckless driving and improper lane change".
Look on the bright side, at least he wasn't accompanied by a undergarmentless soiled dove.
Jeff, I get the feeling you were one of the "vultures" DLo walked away from? He must have read some of your columns. Have you managed to alienate yourself from yet another local sports figure?
May 1st, 2011
8:58 pm
yea Jeff, you seem to be agin all the Atlanter ball teams, what the heck? Is you from Chicargo too??
May 1st, 2011
8:58 pm
Lowe can't admit to anything, true; but not like "a politician"; but like a normal person with rights. Stupid comment Todd.
May 1st, 2011
9:02 pm
I always find it funny and I'm a Braves fan how the John Rocker thing is the litmus test.
Bobby Cox has an altercation with his wife.
John Schurholtz hides ( or was late?) with a positve drug sample of Otis Nixon.
Just saying.
May 1st, 2011
9:03 pm
At least I didn't have any red panties on my lap….
May 1st, 2011
9:11 pm
Here's hoping Blackjack's apology includes the term "Media whore" to G-L-O-R-I-A…
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah , yeah, yeah.
May 1st, 2011
9:13 pm
Lowe needs to be suspended and McDowell needs to be fired or suspended for a minimum of 60 games – McDowell should not be allowed to represent the Braves in any shape or form.
May 1st, 2011
9:27 pm
go cry some where else! Or shut the hell up and be a true braves fan. Damn go cry on a stupid yankees or phillies blog and get off this one.go braves look forward to seeing great may baseball.
May 1st, 2011
9:50 pm
Let it go.Both made mistakes.Both apologize.2 weeks is enough for Mcdowell,We really don't know what was said in San Fransisco.We just heard what a fan said he said.Remember Mcdowell play for the Dodgers and I am sure there is resenment there,but it doesn't give him the right to say what he supposedly said.It is over move on.
May 1st, 2011
10:38 pm
Let me see if I got this straight, you make obscene gestures and politically incorrect comments, which at the very worst, offended people; you get 2 weeks suspension. If you get loaded and, not only speed and drive recklessly, but you race down a busy city street, endangering the lives of who knows how many people; you get to put on your uniform and pitch on Sunday. Unbelievable. We were so disgusted to see this lowlife on the mound today, we turned it off. First game missed by us this season. Just could not stomach watching. LOWE NEEDS TO GO. Does not belong in a Braves uniform or in the city of Atlanta. I wonder what stuff was swept under the rug in Boston? I don't think they were very sorry to see him go.
May 1st, 2011
10:38 pm
Lowe doesn't have to talk about the DUI if he doesn't want to, but on the field, Lowe has certainly not lived up to our expectations.
May 1st, 2011
10:59 pm
Mrs. Westbrook since Lowe went 3-0 in the postseason (including all three series clinching games) helping them to win their first World Series in almost 100 years Boston WAS very sorry to see him leave. Secondly he was accused not found guilty. Wasn't there an Atlanta politician who was recently falsely accused of DUI? To not be able to "stomach a game" seems a bit over the top especially until he is found guilty of something. I am also not endorsing the behavior he is ACCUSED of. You just might want to wait a see what happens first. Just a thought.
May 1st, 2011
11:02 pm
Solid info! I wonder if this'll show up on CoachWatcher. CW is the place to go for all the coaching info, news, and rumors. http://www.CoachWatcher.com
May 1st, 2011
11:19 pm
May 1st, 2011
11:29 pm
mebbe he'll become a member of
May 1st, 2011
11:30 pm
I am just trying to reconcile the MCDowell situation with the Lowe situation. While what Mcdowell said and did was abhorant to me, no lives were at risk. Maybe my family is a little oversensitive to this issue since our beloved eldest son was taken from us by a drunken driver. McDowell has not been convicted, let alone charged with anything. His suspension is a knee jerk reaction because his behavior, if it proves out, is a public relations nightmare for the team. We have family in the New England area who follow the Redsox and have told us of similar situations with Lowe while in Boston. If any of the numerous charges against Lowe pan out, He needs to go. In the meantime, why is he being given the benefit of the doubt while McDowell is not?
May 2nd, 2011
12:09 am
Well first of all I am very sorry to hear about your son.
The difference between the two is that McDowell was accused, investigated, and found guilty (albeit by MLB and the Braves not a court of law). He has admitted and apologized for his actions. Lowe is being given the benefit of the doubt because he has not been found guilty of anything. Further complicating Lowe's situation is that what he did took place off the field as opposed to McDowell. Like most employers there is a limit to what the Braves can do to a contract employee who even if found guilty has not violated his contract.
Now more importantly Bin Laden is dead. So rest assured the guilty always pay.
May 2nd, 2011
12:10 am
Glenda Westbrook you are dum or can't read there done with mcdowell situation and asked around and found out what happen.With lowe he has to go to court and the blood test is not back so he is the one that you can wait and see on and Mcdowell thing is done so learn to read and find out things before you talk
May 2nd, 2011
12:59 am
Sorry to disagree with you about the guilty pay. Certainly not always in this life. Our son is dead. His killer is walking (and still driving) around free as a bird after a plea deal and a small slap on the wrist; and he did not have nearly the resources that Derek Lowe has available. As for you jrs77,if you are as smart as you think you are, you should be able to read my comments well enough to understand that I just am contrasting one set of actions, by Mcdowell, and their potential consequences to Lowe's actions and their potential consequences. Maybe you are one of those who thinks star atheletes should be always be given benefit of the doubt. I, on the other hand, was raised with the adage that " From those to whom much is given, much is expected". In the case of Lowe, it does not take a rocket scientist to see that where there is this much smoke, there's got to be at least some fire. I have no faith in the justice system in his case. He'll buy his way out, just like always. And as long as he keeps performing, the braves will choose to do nothing until one day maybe he kills or seriouly injures someone.
May 2nd, 2011
1:00 am
From the second to fourth, he was nails.
Jesus Christ. If that isn't the second coming of Bobby Cox, I don't know what is.
Not even Bobby Cox himself could come up with such a kiss ass line of defense. I actually didn't see the game so D-Lowe may very well have been nails… for two innings at least. Okay, three.
Sure glad we didn't get swept. Kinda thought we were gonna.
May 2nd, 2011
3:35 am
jrs77 go have another …
May 2nd, 2011
3:55 am
I think that something ought to be said about abusive fans. I would just like to ask what kind of taunting Black Jack got before he exploded ? Is that right ? Perhaps – the damn fan should had been tossed out of the stadium in the first place.
May 2nd, 2011
4:49 am
You know it would be really nice to be able to read an article about the Braves without every other paragraph or whatever harping on Lowe's DUI arrest and McDowell's incident. They both know what they did was stupid and that there are and will be consequences for those actions. How about it guys – think you can write some articles without all this? AJC didn't beat up on Rocker like this so how about backing off.
May 2nd, 2011
5:33 am
"Something like that has a way of humbling you." – Chipper Jones, on Derek Lowe
Perhaps. However, interrupting people and then just stalking off doesn't appear all that humbled. I'm not for crucifying the guy over what he did last week. However if he can't even stay through his first post-game press conference he is going to be eaten alive by fans on the road.
May 2nd, 2011
7:36 am
Lowe class act, Left Boston as a party animal and then wrecked his marriage with an affair in LA. Nothing like drag racing in Buckhead. Great father figure!
May 2nd, 2011
8:02 am
d-lowe had to know that was coming in a post game press conference. he should have just skipped it if he was gonna bail like that. did he really expect all the questions to be about the jam he got into in the 1st inning?
how bout linebrink? taking out the NL, one bone at a time. next time please get someone that rakes the braves like uggla used to.


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Rated 4 out of 5 by monike the bed and pillows are exceptionally comfortable we opted for the "green" option - not to change bedsheets, but this hotel did noting - not made up beds, not taken out garbage, didn't give new cups for coffee, and no clean facecloths - to me "green" means no laundry not no service. in all the other hotels we stayed we opted "green" and they saved on laundry not no service. next time we will not opt for "green" November 20, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by USATraveler4 Solo Traveler Takes a Holiday Hotel met my expectations except the recommendations from the staff for travel. They said the cab fee from the airport would be $5 C but was $30 C. Then they said the shuttle to the airport was $14 C and it turned out to be $45 C and a Lincoln Towncar showed up instead of a van. I had to ge to the airport so I paid the fee. Thank God I had the additional cash! July 15, 2012
Rated 2 out of 5 by jennyrae Customer Service Issues I called down to customer service to let them know when I was leaving so they could clean my room the lady on the other end was rude. An hour or so later called for my car, I got the same person who again was rude. I told her I needed my car asap , when I got down 20 min later (I had a delay in leaving the room) my car was not there and had not been called for. I was late for a meeting. Later that night I came back and decided to stop by the front desk and mention this. The valet left my drivers side door completely opened, I was in line to speak to the manager , glaced outside and saw my door opened, went running out as I thought perhaps I left it that way, the valet was rude and snapped that he was going to park my car then got busy with something else, so my door was wide opened and a cab almost hit it trying to get by. Staff need training in customer service, not all but these two for sure........stress for the customer. August 19, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by David86 Amazing First Time Canadian Experience This was my very first visit to Canada from the US and I could not have asked for a better experience. The staff was extremely friendly and I couldn't help but feel lot up by the holiday decorations. The room had a wonderful overlook of Downtown and its surrounding area. I felt like a king with the quality of living within the room. Very impressed. Thanks! December 16, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by Goofy This hotel has Awesome staff The Sheraton wall Center is my favourite Hotel to stay at in Downtown Vancouver. The staff know and greet me by name when I arrive at the door. The staff go out of their way to make me feel special and valued and they provide excellent service to make me feel pampered and cared for., Thank You Sheraton Wall Center for making me want to come back next week! January 5, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by ThePresident173 room We thoroughly enjoyed the room, the view and the feeling of living in Vancouver for the four day stay. Everything was great and conveniently close to the Hotel. April 17, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by mrsc28 Great downtown location! Stayed here for a work-related conference and extended my stay. Room was in the North Tower. Very comfortable bed. Nice shower. City views from the higher floors are excellent. Walking distance from everything we wanted to see downtown (although walking to Stanley Park is a bit too far). Valet guys were very friendly. Bar One waitresses were excellent. June 24, 2013
Rated 3 out of 5 by FALM67 Great location & facilities, very poor service attitude & expensive parking Hotel is great and location perfect. Beds are very comfortable. The problem is clearly some of the staff attitude or lack of interest in guests. When I called before arriving I asked for advise on alternative parking and they asked me to do my own research on line. When I was in the hotel the staff was very unable or unwilling to help on minor things. April 2, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by owen123 Good base for Downtown Vancouver We really enjoyed our stay in the hotel, great room and view (north tower). However the breakfasts were not as good as I usually expect from Sheraton properties. We only used the restaurant 3 times during a week long stay because we felt it didn't represent a fair exchange of value. Given the other restaurants in the area this is a major oversight. August 27, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by John008 This hotel is very well situated Thanks for the very good stay. My only regret is that the room was sometimes noisy. I did like the views! April 21, 2014
Rated 1 out of 5 by prova2012 Poor response / conference site Obviously a disconnect between their North and South Towers. North staff unconcerned at arrival and later deferred all requests to other building. Have yet to receive a response from hotel staff with regard to an issue on site. As a conference site, there must be better options for communications, internet access, and even house phones. July 3, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by Ian626 Ruby Wedding Anniversary We requested a room with a good view of Vancouver and were not disappointed. Our room, 2201, had a glorious view of the city. All of the staff were friendly, knowledgeable and professional. During our Canadian tour we stayed in many good hotels but the Sheraton Wall Centre was "the best". Well done and thank you. Linda & Ian England. September 28, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by emcee Enjoyed the stay My friend and I stayed at the Sheraton Wall Centre for 3 nights while visiting Vancouver. We particularly enjoyed the location, which allowed us to walk to many venues, including Stanley Park, restaurants, shops, and public transportation. The room was very nice. I like having a mini fridge and the free internet was responsive. June 29, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by OldSteve Fantastic Hotel Hotel and room were fantastic. The staff was friendly and efficient. The only complaint would be the club floor food. It was not up to the usual standards for both morning and evening snacks. It was probably due to the hotel being very busy during our stay. But we would have to think hard before we purchase this option again. July 23, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by RJS7007 Exceptional Hotel I have been staying at the Sheraton Wall Centre for many, many years. I find the location excellent, the hotel well appointed, and the staff attentive and service oriented. April 4, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by LindaB Love the view My husband and I were staying in Vancouver overnight to attend a concert. The hotel is perfectly located in the center of things. The theater and excellent restaurants are all within walking distance. The architecture of the hotel itself is beautiful. We had a beautiful view from our window of the North Tower and downtown. October 5, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by Cheer2014 Excellent Customer Service Exceptional customer service right from the time I booked the hotel and all throughout my stay. April 15, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by Toni276 Disappointed This Time This recent stay was not good. Check-in was fine, but when I got to my room, the key wouldn't work. I went to the front desk and explained that the green light went on, but I couldn't open the door. They just issued new keys. I went back to the room and same thing - green light, but couldn't open the door. Instead of going to front desk (again), I called the front desk and they wanted to re-issue the key again, but I asked for someone to meet me at the room. (It's now really late in the day and I'm still not in my room.) A security person met me at the room, and same thing. Green light, and the door wouldn't open. His conclusion - they had just changed locks and it was installed upside down. (At least now he believed me when I said it wasn't working!) He escorted me to the front desk where he explained the situation. The receptionist maintained an attitude that somehow I did something wrong. She made a joke that at least she wasn't the one who installed the lock incorrectly - so I guess this wasn't her fault. I never did receive an apology from her. There was another gentlemen at the desk so I went to him to get a new room. 45 mins after initially checking in, I finally got to my room. It would have been nice to at least get an apology for things not working smoothly, but I didn't. April 25, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by 1848152 A little disappointing Service was mostly fine, Colleen on the front desk was great. Room was clean. Some disappointments, however. For example, the TV was not working in the room, and could not be fixed according to another person on the front desk. Also, the banquet service on Friday in the conference seemed a bit under-staffed and chaotic. December 11, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by Mike1922 Excellent staff Initially on check-in I was placed in a room which was inadequate for my needs since I was staying for 12 nights. I was changed to another floor, but that room had a smoke odour in it. I requested another room and received the room I wanted on the 14th floor. This floor had some rooms under renovation. There was a sign posted to the workmen to keep noise down due to guests on that floor. I wasn't disturbed by the work as it was on the other side of the floor. However, in the corridor outside my room a hair elastic was on the floor and stayed there my entire stay, indicating that hall was not vacuumed once. This is the only criticism I had and would be tied to housekeeping. All other staff went above my expectations to help address my requests. Thank you. This hotel is showing some wear due to age and could definitely use some updates especially in the south tower. The gym has recently had some work which makes the cardio equipment much more available at peak times. January 10, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by RandyM Great Stay Had read some less than favorable reviews before staying here and I can say without a doubt that they are incorrect. We stayed on the Club Lounge Floor and were very happy with rooms and service in the Crystal Club (Special thank you to Cathleen and Victoria for making breakfast a treat with your bubbly personalities). May 24, 2013
Rated 2 out of 5 by SleeplessinVancouver Noisy rooms I stayed at Vancouver Sheraton for a business trip in October. Although the location is good, the room was noisy from a ventilation unit serving the adjacent room. I could not turn the system off. I could not sleep and the staff could not fix the problem when needed. Needless to say, I was not of much use the next day. October 9, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by cam12 Sheraton Wall Centre Seems to have slipped a bit in recognition of Platinum members. Still a great facility. April 15, 2014
Rated 2 out of 5 by Furby Great location, that's about it! No SPG recognition by staff. I am a gold member and I wasn't offered a room upgrade or late check out option at check-in. The pillows were extremely uncomfortable; they gave me a very stiff neck the next day. The hotel room felt hollow, the pipes were not insulated therefore we could hear our neighbors showering etc. January 28, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by EdBTX Location and Staff If one wants to see the city, this Sheraton is the place to be....wonderfully located in the heart of downtown. The staff was very knowledgable and gave ideas on how to spend the time and the best way to get around. Restaurants nearby ranged from fast food to five-star. Would come back again without hesitation. July 17, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Veronica29 Great stay at this hotel I would like to express my satisfaction with my recent stay at this hotel. The staff were exceptional - professional and helpful. The rooms were comfy and the atmosphere was great! I would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone who is looking for a nice place to stay in Vancouver that is close to downtown. March 26, 2013
Rated 3 out of 5 by Aixel777 Problems with breakfast The quality and the choice of the breakfast buffet is really very poor. Considering also that the price is quite expensive. For sure it's something under the standard level of Sheraton hotels and under any standard of hotels of the same level. The restaurant quality instead is good, but really too expensive. April 29, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Heather16 Sheaton is our new home, away from home! As a family, we travel a lot! We have stayed at many hotels, but didn't feel like we had found the right " chain" to meet our needs. The Sheaton is now a hotel chain that we will seek out for our future trips. Our next trip is to Mexico in May for 2 weeks and I look forward to staying at the Sheaton there! January 13, 2013


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2008-09: Was the top individual performer for the Lions at the ECAC championships ... scored points for the team in six different events ... notched a 13th place finish in the 50 free (24.36) ... came in 16th in the 100 free (53.43) ... was a part of the 200 medley relay, the 400 medley relay, the 400 free relay and the 800 free relay ... swam a lifetime best in the 200 free (1:55.15) and a season-best time in the 100 fly (59.37).
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Annawan 55, Pana 48: For the first time this season, the Bravettes did not win by double figures. However, they reached the State Farm Holiday Classic semifinals for the second time in three years with a complete performance.
Annawan (13-0) scored the first 11 points of the game and held off a third-quarter rally attempt to keep its perfect record.
"We played very well," Annawan coach Jason Burkiewicz said. "We've been taking it to heart that we can't take anyone lightly. We know if we don't bring it, someone can knock us off. It was great seeing a young team respond."
Pana did get within four points in the third quarter, but the Bravettes countered with a run that increased their lead back to 17.
Celina VanHyfte scored a game-high 31 points, pushing her two-game tournament total to 59.
"She was our main option tonight," said Burkiewicz, who received nine points from Megan Foes.
With the win, Annawan advances to the semifinals against top-seeded Champaign St. Thomas More. Tip-off is 4 p.m. today at Normal Community H.S.
"The girls are in a good place," Burkiewicz said. "They don't fear anybody."
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Center for Consumer Health Informatics Research faculty Dr. Jennifer (Fass) Gershman recently provided comment for a piece on prescription drug monitoring programs (PDMPs) in Pharmacy Practice News. According to the article, PDMPs are used to "collect and analyze prescribing and dispensing data within a state for enforcement and abuse prevention as well as research and … Continue reading
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In this post, CCHIR continues its look back highlighting previous TEDMED talks as we approach #TEDMEDLive from April 10-13 at NSU. This week we feature one of the most popular TEDMED talks, as delivered by by Eric Topol, MD on "The wireless future of medicine". Dr. Topol (@EricTopol) has served in a variety of roles … Continue reading
The Story of ePatient Hugo Campos (Medicine X)
Stanford Medicine X is the conference advancing "The Intersection of Medicine and Emerging Technologies". It is also dedicated to providing a forum for the patient voice though its ePatient scholar program and dedicated ePatient presenter tracks. Conference organizer @LarryChu has recently begun profiling ePatients, with the most recent being "On ICDs and Access to Patient Device Data", … Continue reading
Web-based Intervention in Chronic Disease Management
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ABC-TV Miami Features Center Faculty Use of Tech to Engage Students
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Body as a second language: navigating queer girl culture on the autism spectrum.
"I think I'm speaking for a bunch of girls when I say that the idea that feminism is completely natural and shouldn't even be something that people find mildly surprising." Tavi Gevinson interviews Lorde over at Rookie.
After a nuanced column on gun control, this journalist was swiftly banished from the spotlight.
The whiter the school, the more diverse the promotional materials.
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A year of conscientious female friendships.
One last thought on Duck Dynasty over at Salon: "Phil Robertson's comments about gay and black people and social welfare… explain more about our country's political culture than almost anything else that happened all year."
Tom Daley and the ongoing conversation on bisexuality and its many layers.
The Grand Old Party has a jobs hypocrisy problem.
"Let the sassy black woman sidekick role sashay its way into 2014." Nicki Minaj as the "side chick's sidekick" in the new movie, The Other Woman.
Why we should renounce the term "mentally ill".
"I don't at all have any shame about being sexual." – Beyonce.
2013, the year of the "Movement Against Mansplaining".
Top ten feminist articles of the year, from our very own Jessica Valenti.
The story of La Paloma is one reason why the House of Representatives should join the Senate and White House in passing comprehensive immigration reform in 2014.
New documentary, Sex/Now, highlights the evolution of sex and technology.
Cancer, animal cruelty, feminism and the choice to wear make-up.
Childhood asthma on the rise in poor communities of color.
"Can I, as a queer black trouble-maker and feminist too, operationalize revolution and/or progressive agendas?"
It's 2014 and some girls in Malawi are still unable to go to school. This has to change.
Melissa Harris-Perry shows us how to own our mistakes and apologize.
University of Texas history professor Emilio Zamora says this new addition of Mexican-American classes and requirements in Texas is the biggest advance in Mexican-American studies education in a decade.
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Joseph Lee
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Military Service
Army, Infantry, 11B 2001-2004
To what degree does the GI Bill cover your school expenses?
The G.I. Bill entirely covers my school expenses. I would not be able to attend college without it.
What prompted you to return to school?
I wanted to return to school because I feel a college degree is essential in today's ultra-competitive business world. A college degree will give me the education I'll need to be able to succeed as a business professional. The G.I. Bill has helped me finance my pursuit of a college degree.
Was adjusting to campus culture a challenge after military life?
The military is a true melting pot of people. You meet people from all over the United States with all different sorts of cultural backgrounds. Campus life is no different – you meet people from all walks of life. I think the military life helped prepare me for campus life.
What has your experience been like at California University of Pennsylvania?
I've had a truly enjoyable experience so far at Cal U. The faculty and staff are tremendously helpful and accessible. The school has an outstanding veterans' outreach program as well. The curriculum is challenging, but Cal U gives you all of the opportunities and tools you need to succeed.
Do you believe your military experience has made you a better student?
My military experience has absolutely made me a better student. The discipline I learned in the Army has enabled me to juggle my full-time college schedule, a full-time professional career, fatherhood and my part-time job as a member of the PA National Guard.
What advice do you have for veterans returning to school?
The biggest piece of advice I'd give to veterans returning to school would be to do their research. By that I mean learn about the different programs and education benefits exclusively available to veterans. Reach out to your local VA office and search the Internet so you don't miss out on all of the resources available to veterans.
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Studio with kitchenette, sleeps 3 in air conditioned comfort
This completely remodeled studio is located at popular Kona Islander Inn in the heart of Kailua-Kona. Property amenities include, swimming pool, hot tub and bar-b-que area, front desk and lobby. Walking distance to beaches, shops, restaurants, tennis, snorkeling, jet skiing, parasailing, diving, kayaking and surfing. Great golf courses nearby too!
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Orange Crush
For a while there, I was fearful for the daffodils sprouting up around the city—sure, it's been a mild winter, but a last-minute snowstorm could crush their little blooms! But it's going to be a downright balmy 70 degrees tomorrow…they're probably home free.
Even though we're apparently skipping spring and jumping right into summer, I can't help but crush on this sweet, citrusy tulip arrangement (via Angela Hardison). The paper flowers look so lovely suspended above the lush blooms. Inspired to recreate this look at home? Snag some lanterns from pearlriver.
Hip Hydroponics
I think there's something really rejuvenating about sinking my hands into soil, but dirt's definitely not a prerequisite for happy plants. Last weekend, I checked out a presentation by Windowfarms, a company that designs hydroponic growing systems designed to help landless urban farmers harvest produce.
Here's how it works: aspiring growers build (or buy) a contraption rigged up with recycled plastic bottles, plastic tubing, and an air pump. Water travels throughout the tubes and deposits liquid nutrient solutions to the plants, which are nestled in mesh containers surrounded by clay pellets. A pre-fab setup will run you back about $100.
Think that hydroponics is only synonymous with pot? It's actually at the forefront of the "farm-to-fork" movement, which champions locavore eating habits. Just pluck a basil leaf from your window and wrap it in some fresh mozz. The Times published a piece about trendy soil-less methods last summer.
Windowfarms might be a great option for cramped urban dwellers, but are they better than planting in a container or a bed? Yields for small crops like herbs are pretty comparable to other growing methods, but—at best—you can coax some dinky squash and tomatoes: anything else is too heavy for the frame.
Have you tried hydroponic growing techniques? What did you think? Any converts?
Mason jars are one of the most versatile home décor items around—and, at about $1 a pop for used jars, they're a great tool for a budget crafter to have in her arsenal. I've rounded up a few ways to turn your jar into a garden.
This hanging vase craft couldn't be easier—or yield a prettier product. All it takes is a little Modge Podge, a sweet image, foam brush, and wire or twine. Check out the how-to on GardenMama.
Any kind of glass jar can be transformed into a terrarium. Toss in some pebbles, activated charcoal, potting soil, moss, and a wee plant, and you've got a gnome home on your hands. Some friends and I made these out of recycled pasta sauce jars, but you could easily use a pretty blue mason jar for something a little more special.
Spray painted mason jars make great party centerpieces. Find step-by-step instructions over at Lovely Little Details.
If you're a little wary of retina-searing metallics, try a different hue. I painted some jars a buttery yellow, which has been great for everyday use.
Mason jars also make great planters—just make sure you throw pebbles in the bottom to help drain water and prevent the roots from rotting. These pastel-colored jars with bunny decals are perfect for spring, and look great holding delicate alyssum.
Do you have any genius uses for these all-purpose containers?
Wanna see something amazing? Put some bulbs in water. They'll sprout slowly, developing roots and little hints of buds, and then—all of a sudden—eye-blink quickly. One day, seemingly overnight, you'll have full-blown blooms…all without soil. And if you have a kiddo (or just a sense of curiosity), it's a great opportunity to demonstrate how plants grow: put the bulbs in a clear glass vase, and you'll be able to see every stage of the process. Get some expert tips for forcing blooms here.
Growing Up
Growing things is an optimistic gesture. You don't plant a seed unless you think you'll be able to see it sprout and grow. I lined the windowsills, bookshelves, and mantle with carefully-tended pots. I photographed the plants' progress through the seasons like a proud parent making a family album. But then I stopped being able to care for myself, let alone the living things I'd grown.
A year ago, when I graduated college, moved across the country, and slaughtered my first ivy, I felt like I had failed at adulthood. To me, being a grown-up meant knowing how to fix things: a leaky faucet, a loose fixture, a browning leaf or wilting flower. Butchering the plant despite my best efforts to keep it alive brought back to the surface deep-rooted anxieties I'd tried to bury beneath the musky, peaty soil: I didn't know how to be an adult. If this plant couldn't survive in this new, unfamiliar place, how could I? If I couldn't nurture it, how could I sustain myself?
Slowly, I learned. It wasn't elegant. I scorched pots trying to make risotto, and plucked cactus spikes from swollen fingers following a poorly-conceived potting session. I've cobbled together a (very) modest income through a hodgepodge schedule of part-time jobs. I've learned to make a mean stir-fry out of whatever's in the fridge. But I still feel like I'm winging it. Maybe, instead of learning how to flourish, I've just learned how to not totally keel over.
This fear got worse when I got sick. One day, I fainted. A few days later, I threw up. The next thing I knew, I had infections in both of my kidneys, a fever of 104, a heart rate of 200bpm, a catheter, and countless IVs. I couldn't get myself better. I took my prescriptions, I rested, I hydrated, I slept, and got some exercise. It didn't matter. A few weeks after my first hospitalization, I was back again, and worse than ever.
I started having dreams about all of my healthy, green plants shriveling around me. All of the leaves I'd cultivated shrinking sadly off the stalks and collecting on the floor, ever-increasing evidence of my black thumb and inability to take care—of myself, or of anything else.
But sowing seeds is an inherently forwarding-looking activity, and I haven't gotten less excited about what's on the horizon. I'm feeling better. I'm still pretty tired and weak. 100 applications later, I still don't have a full-time job. But I'm smart, resourceful, and, suddenly, pretty damn good at container gardening. Sometimes I still feel like a kid playing dress-up in an adult's clothing, but I'm starting to think that's natural—just as natural as my plants continuing to grow, and bend towards the light.
DIY Wall Art
A few years ago, the now-defunct Blueprint Magazine, the whimsical, accessible home-decor arm of the Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia franchise, published a story about creative ways to show off your young child's artwork. The editors suggested tacking up some protective sheets—the kind you insert into binders—to safeguard each finger painting or sketch and make it easy to perform a quick switcheroo. It made so much sense to me. Kids constantly return home from school toting new masterpieces. It's pretty adorable to take a walk down memory lane and revisit kids' projects through the years (case in point: the proto-Cubist ceramic face I made in 2nd grade, complete with misshapen eyes and awkwardly small ears). But it would probably be preferable to be able to complement these retro works with some made after a kid gains enough manual dexterity to actually complete a drawing without accidentally stabbing herself in the palm with a sharpened pencil (and I've got the scar to prove it). Even major museums rotate works of art on gallery walls to show off the depth and breadth of their world-class collections. Showing off a kid's art work throughout the years is sort of akin to ticking off their height on a wall: it's a record of their growth.
I've been thinking a lot about how to adapt this art hanging idea to my own life. In some ways, being a twenty-something trying to decorate her own apartment presents similar difficulties. On one hand, there's an impulse to nest, to settle in, to personalize a space so that it feels like home—a haven, or a safe, soft place to land after a crazy day that's left you feeling utterly untethered. A part of me wants permanence. On the other hand, I know that there are many changes up ahead: new jobs, new favorite artists, and probably, new apartments. I don't want to put a ton of holes in my wall when I'm not sure how long this wall will be mine. This part of me wants to be able to pack up and move on to bigger and better.
I think I've found a solution. I took the basic Blueprint idea—easily-changeable wall art—and interpreted it to fit my aesthetic. I strung some yarn between two nails and used clothespins to hang photos, crafts, and pressed leaves. This is also a great way to display prints, dried flowers, or beautiful pages from books. It's easy to change the size and number of objects at any time, without having to contend with a wall that looks like Swiss cheese. Whether getting taller and better at art or just older (and hopefully wiser), this art-hanging strategy makes change easy and welcome.
These big, bold raffia flowers channel autumn's rich colors. They provide the same last-forever durability as puckered silk flowers, without conjuring dusty doctors' offices. At $3, these stems are a steal. Score some at From the Source in Greenpoint, and also check out the importers' handsome furniture made from sustainably-farmed wood.
Meet Leu
Being a doting plant mama, I dutifully ferried my babies to safety long before the hurricane hit. When I returned them to their windowsill perches post-storm, I noticed that one of my fuzzy succulents had shacked up with a new friend. His name is Leucocoprinus birnbaumii.
I did some research on my new roommate. These yellow 'shrooms appear to pop up overnight. They sprout when soil is contaminated with spores. This can happen in soil packaging facilities, or if you introduce a neighboring mushroom-ridden plant. Spores can also travel on clothes, so if you regularly traipse through forests, it's possible that you'll bring home some souvenirs. They feed on dead organic matter, like shriveled leaves. Luckily, they're not dangerous to healthy, living plants. So, pluck dead or dying leaves from stalks or soil, but don't worry about zombie mushrooms gorging on the rest of the plant.
It's good that the mushrooms aren't damaging to the houseplant, because they're pretty hard to get rid of. These suckers are pretty persistent, and the mycelium are deeply rooted into the soil. If you still want to try to kick them out, there a few things you can do. You can remove all visible mushrooms and scrape off the first few inches of soil. Replace with new soil (preferably from a different bag). Another option is to repot the plant using all new soil. (Note that this might disrupt the plant's root system.)
The best option might just be to learn to love the mushrooms. Think of the whimsical decorating possibilities: some twee fairy figurines, a tiny gnome dozing under the shade of the bell-shaped cap. I'm going to let nature take its course and make a colorful open-air terrarium full of campy critters. Photos to come!
[Photo from Iowa State University's Horticulture & Home Pest News]
Rock Me Like a Hurricane
You may have heard that New York has had a bit of bad weather lately. Between last week's earthquake and this weekend's tropical storm, it kind of seemed that naturepocalypse was imminent. Frantic news reports predicted the destruction to be caused by Hurricane Irene. Stores sold out of water. The MTA, the main artery of the city, was totally shut down. Low-lying areas were evacuated (except for the chill bros who stocked up on brews and barricaded themselves indoors to weather the storm while wasted). Businesses closed up shop. I bought enough granola bars to feed an entire overnight camp for three summers. Some articles estimated that the wind, rain, and general storm shenanigans would leave billions of dollars of damages in its wake. Shit was poised to get real.
But by the time Irene reached New York, she had hung up her heels and packed it in for the night. Though other cities sustained considerable damage, by the time Irene got to NY, she wasn't even a hurricane anymore. The big hurricane that would became the moderate storm that didn't.
When I woke up this morning, the morbid anthropologist in me was eager to get out and survey the damage. I anticipated a sense of post-apocalyptic calm. I expected fallen trees, down power lines, and shattered glass. There wasn't much to see. Instead, I just encountered other adventurers sleepily emerging from the apartments where they'dhunkered down to wait out the rain. We grabbed some coffees and strolled around, lining up to snap shots of the one huge fallen tree—the surest sign that our careful preparations hadn't been silly or paranoid (even though I've got a few dozen juice boxes and fifty bottles of water to suggest that I might have gone a little overboard).
It's great that the storm largely bypassed this tiny, crowded island. Irene was more of a drizzle than a doozy, but in case you're curious, here are some shots from the morning after.


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This is the year (2012) which saw David Zimdars, former Skillsbank Coordinator, assume the helm as Executive Director. The Voluntary Action Center continues to have a presence in the domain of social networking via its entry into Facebook. Still testing the waters of this medium, VAC is garnering reviews from partner agencies, posting fundraising events, and reviewing other accomplishments.
Coming soon, on November 12, 4 - 8 pm., to be exact, VAC will be hosting "Mascots on Parade" at Culver's for its Scoopie Night. Bring the camera and bring the kids and let them meet and greet: Scoopie, of course, Maestro Mouse (Beloit-Janesville Symphony Orchestra), Chester Cheetah (Frito Lay), Cash the Squirrel (First American Federal Credit Union), MacGruff the Crime Dog (Beloit Police Department), Snappy (Beloit Snappers baseball), PW Foxx (City of Beloit Dept of Public Works), and MacGruff the Crime Dog (Beloit PD).
With the merger of two former United Ways into one United Way Blackhawk region, VAC will be taking on the added opportunity of serving additional volunteers and agencies in the northern portion of Rock county. As the local economy remains sluggish, VAC has seen the need for volunteers rise as other not for profits experience the dilemma of trying to do the same or more with diminished resources. The unemployed are often so occupied with honing old skills, creating new ones, and plying the job market, that many are too preoccupied to volunteer. More volunteers are beginning to see the positives of having volunteer work on their resumes, and a few more have seen volunteering as an opportunity to edge into a new field via volunteering.
The Board of Voluntary Action Center is continually developing our annual fund raisers--the Shopping Extravaganza--held for the first time this year on the last Saturday in July at the Hendricks Center for the Arts-Beloit College in conjunction with Farmers Market. The Extravaganza brings together many home sales vendors who then have an opportunity to offer their product, book home showings, and develop a wider base for their business, as well as (for the first time this year) crafters and other unique vendors for an incomparable experience for the discerning shopper.
Each year the Voluntary Action Center, as its second fund raiser, cooperates with the Beloit Daily News in recognizing outstanding volunteer effort via the Volunteer of the Month Recognition Banquet. Beloit Daily News selectees for Volunteer of the Month are brought together for this VAC sponsored banquet. Area agencies and individuals are welcomed to suggest nominees for this prestigious award, and it provides those in attendance a glimpse of the significant and often sacrificial service which volunteers contribute to our community.


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Welcome to Gothenburg and IFF World Floorball Championships 2014!
Share the excitement with thousands of fans when the world's 16 best teams are fighting for the medals.
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The Event Areas are located under one roof and in the city center, with close to hotels, restaurants, shopping and other activitites.
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The opening ceremony for the Championships will be held outdoors in the city centre, together with the opening of the Christmas City on December 5.
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Enjoy the great atmosphere and support your team from the stand. Championship tickets are available - secure your seat now!
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Fun Zone is an activity area for all ages right next to the arenas. Fun Zone is included in your ticket and open on December 11–14.
About Gothenburg »Gothenburg is Sweden's second largest city. Everything you could want can be found in heart of the city, and all within walking distance.
Christmas in Gothenburg »In December Gothenburg will be transformed into a magical Christmas City. Treat yourself and your family to a real Scandinavian Christmas.
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SANTA CLARA COUNTY -- A seat has opened up on the Santa Clara County Board of Education for an area encompassing part of Santa Cruz County, near the Summit, and the race has drawn three candidates.
Incumbent T.N. Ho was elected in 1994 and is not seeking re-election.
Candidates for his Trustee Area 2 seat are biotech executive George Tyson, community volunteer Lynette Lee Eng and college professor Michael Chang. Tyson lives in Los Altos Hills; Chang lives in Cupertino and Eng lives in Los Altos.
The area includes the Loma Prieta Joint Union School District, which has Loma Prieta Elementary School and C.T. English Middle School in Santa Cruz County.
The board has oversight over county Superintendent of Schools Charles Weis, who runs the Santa Clara County Office of Education, which is in charge of 15,500 students in special education, Head Start and alternative schools. The office also runs Walden West, an environmental education center and provides business services to school districts.
The office recently gained the spotlight when some trustees moved to censure trustee Craig Mann, who last month received a warning for sending angry e-mails critical of Weis' hiring practices. Mann has said the office hasn't achieved "fair and equal" employment representing the county's racial diversity.
Tyson said he is a "team-builder" who "could bring a measure of process and decorum" to the board. He said he believes Weis has been doing a good job.
Eng, 47, was a member of the county grand jury, which recently issued a scathing report with criticisms of school district organization and their spending on benefits.
Chang, a De Anza College instructor, did not respond to requests for information from the Bay Area News Group.
Sharon Noguchi of the San Jose Mercury News contributed to this report.
At a glance
Three candidates are vying for one four-year term on the Santa Clara County Board of Education for Trustee Area 2, which includes a small portion of Santa Cruz County served by the Loma Prieta Joint Union Elementary School District.
MICHAEL CHANG: Community college instructor, former Cupertino city councilman and former Cupertino Union School District trustee, Cupertino
LYNETTE LEE ENG: Community volunteer, former Santa Clara County grand jury member, Los Altos
GEORGE K. TYSON: Biotech consultant, longtime schools volunteer and former Cupertino Union board member, Los Altos Hills


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Midwest Herofest Expands the Fun All Over Sedalia This Weekend [INTERVIEW]
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Steppin' 4 The Spectrum 5k is Bringing Autism Awareness to the Missouri State Fairgrounds [INTERVIEW]
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and autism are both general terms for a group of complex disorders of brain development. These disorders are characterized, in varying degrees, by difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication and repetitive behaviors. It's difficult to diagnose, difficult to treat, and difficult to understand.
Devon's Beat 5k Run and Walk Will Raise Money for SADS Foundation [INTERVIEW]
The Devon's Beat 5k Run/Walk will be held at the Lincoln Football Field on Saturday, April 5. We will be having their Second 5k that will benefit the SADS Foundation. SADS is Sudden Arhythmia Death Syndrome are genetic heart rhythm abnormalities that can cause sudden death in young, healthy people who are undiagnosed. Sudden arrhythmia death syndromes cause sudden death in young, apparently healthy people.
Sedalia Gets Moving with Bothwell Regional Health Center's Couch to 5K Challenge [INTERVIEW]
Community members looking for motivation to get or stay active this spring will want to sign up for Healthy U's second annual Couch to 5K program with Bothwell Regional Health Center.
Healthy U, a community health and wellness initiative, will host a kick-off meeting at 6 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 27, at the Bothwell Education Center. Information about the program and training schedules will be distributed at the meeting. The program is free and open to the public, but registration is required. The deadline to register for the Couch to 5K is March 3.
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We here at our stations are working to help out with breast cancer awareness. And part and parcel with that is working toward a cure. here are all sorts of creative ideas for how to try to solve this health conundrum. So we decided to take the bull by the... teats? I think my analogy is wrong here. But read on, brave internetter! I'll get my metaphors together soon.


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Invasive Species-Emerald Ash Borer
This is the second in our series of articles regarding invasive species. In this article we are going to discuss the background and current status of the emerald ash borer.
The emerald ash borer is native to Asia and is thought to have been introduced here by wood cargo transported in shipping cargo from China to the Great Lakes region. It was first discovered in Michigan near Detroit in 2002. Since then it has reportedly killed over 5 million ash trees across the northeast. It is also now present in the southern border areas of Canada.
This species is spreading incredibly fast and considering that there are a variety of ash trees in most of the U.S. states; this invader could do massive destruction in the very near future. Once attacked by these beetles, the tree will usually be dead in three to five years.
The adult ash borer feeds on foliage causing a noticeable reduction in the trees canopy, however; this does only minor damage to the tree itself. The real devastation comes from the larvae of the beetle, which bores beneath the bark of the tree causing permanent damage. They leave behind a distinct "S" shaped path in the trees inner bark and disrupt the trees ability to carry water and nutrients throughout the tree.
You may have noticed over the last few years purple triangular objects tied high in the trees. I know in the Adirondacks I have seen them at every campground I have visited. These are actually scented glue traps that are being used to detect the beetle's presence. They do little to combat the beetle problem directly, but they do enable researchers to detect them early enough to attempt to manage the attack.
Campers and hikers can help slow the advancement of these beetles by buying or gathering firewood near their camp. It is really important not to transport wood from one area to another as I am sure most of you have already been made aware of. This is why!
Treatment for an ash borer invasion is limited, to say the least. Pesticide applied on the surface of the tree can kill adult beetles, but does nothing to stop the destructive larvae. Some states have used a systematic pesticide that is injected into the root of the tree with great results. Unfortunately this method is not cost effective, or a viable solution given the amount of ash trees that would need to be treated to make an impact on the invasion.
Besides the obvious environmental effect, these beetles are also having an economical impact. In North America there are native Indian populations that rely on the ash trees to support their handcrafted goods industry. The loss of these trees will surely have an impact on the future of their trade. There is also the cost involved in removing dead trees, planting replacement trees, and the drop in property values due to the loss of landscape. Consequently there is the cost of researchers, treatments, and supplies that are being filtered down to the tax payers.
These beetles present just another example of how careless humans can be. Not to say the ash borer was released here on purpose, but regulations should be in place to prevent such an event. Perhaps quarantines for imported goods or treatments to cargo pallets could be done in the future to help avoid other invasive species from being inadvertently released.
From what I have read during my research there doesn't seem to be anything we can do to completely stop this invasion. So, what we are currently faced with is an alien species that can continue to invade our nation's forests without much interruption. As patrons of the great outdoors we can do our part to limit the spread by not transporting firewood and by reporting any sightings to local wildlife agencies.
As always thanks for reading and for helping keep our environment clean for future generations! If you would like to be even more informed about the emerald ash borer take a look at this pdf file from the department of entomology at Michigan State University. I have also embedded a video from Time.com that discusses the beetle's impact in the Hudson Valley in NY.
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March 30th, 2012
This is a really beautiful insect, but what it promises to do to our forests is unthinkable. Bringing it to the attention of those who frequent campgrounds and woodlands is a good idea. I will be on the lookout and try to do my part.
April 2nd, 2012
In this day and age, I'm surprised that all species aren't around the world at this point. At least, where the climate allows. I wonder what this beetle ate in Asia and if they could introduce their natural food source to counteract the ash destruction.
April 10th, 2012
Hi There Mightyangler,
Thanks for the info, A lot of buzz has been generated lately about the danger to Minnesota's 975 million ash trees due to the influx of the emerald ash borer. This threat to Minnesota's trees is very real and the state has taken action to assess the danger and protect our trees. Larvae from the emerald ash borer kill ash trees by tunneling into the tree's bark and damaging the circulatory system of the tree. Millions of ash trees have been damaged or destroyed by the pest across Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin.
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