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New York — A furious Syracuse comeback fell short as the No. 1 seed Orange lost to Cincinnati 71-68 in the semifinals of the Big East Tournament at Madison Square Garden on Friday night.
Dion Waiters was the only Syracuse player who played well, but the sophomore guard nearly carried the Orange back from the dead.
The Orange trailed by as many as 17 points, but Waiters' 3-pointer with 17.1 seconds remaining got Syracuse to within 68-66 after the Orange appeared headed for certain defeat.
After JaQuon Parker hit just one of two free throws with 15.6 seconds left, Waiters brought the ball upcourt. Cincinnati's Cashmere Wright fouled Waiters on purpose, preventing Waiters from attempting a game-tying 3-pointer.
With 5.4 seconds on the clock, Waiters made the first free throw. He tried to hit the front of the rim with his second shot, but the ball cleared the rim and went in.
Cincinnati got the ball inbounds against SU's pressure, but the Orange couldn't foul and the Bearcats' Justin Jackson finished off the upset with a dunk.
Waiters finished with a career-high 28 points in a splendid performance that went for naught.
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Syracuse (31-2) lost for just the second time all season, but still figures to be a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament when the 68-team field is announced on Sunday.
Cincinnati advanced to play in the Big East Tournament championship game for the first time since joining the conference in the 2005-06 season.
Syracuse seniors Scoop Jardine and Kris Joseph both struggled. Joseph scored nine points on 2-for-6 shooting. Joseph had four turnovers. Meanwhile, Jardine finished with just six points on 2-for-3 shooting. Jardine also turned the ball over five times. He fouled out of the game with 37 seconds remaining.
The Bearcats started the game on fire, hitting eight of their first 10 shots from 3-point range. Cashmere Wright drained a 3-pointer with 5:43 left in the half to give Cincinnati a 34-17 lead.
The 17-point Cincinnati lead was the second-largest deficit Syracuse had faced all season. The Orange trailed by as many as 18 points to Notre Dame in its only loss of the year.
Syracuse chipped into Cincinnati's lead, narrowing the margin to 35-23 at halftime. The Bearcats finished the half 13-for-26 from the field and 8-for-13 from 3-point range.
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Kilpatrick led Cincinnati with 18 points, while Yancy Gates had 18 points and seven rebounds.
After trailing 34-17 in the first half, Syracuse pulled to within 41-33 after Waiters hit a 3-pointer and Joseph made one out of two free throws with 14:11 left in the game.
The Orange, with Waiters doing most of the damage, continued to scrap and claw its way back into the game.
Waiters hit a 3-pointer from outside the NBA line to narrow the margin to 58-53 and then stole the ball from Cashmere Wright and dished to Brandon Triche, who was fouled by Wright. But Triche missed both free throws.
A minute later, Waiters led the Orange break. He missed the layup, but Fab Melo converted the tip-slam to cut the deficit to 58-55. Cincinnati, however, caught Syracuse's players out of position and found Gates all alone at the other end of the court for an easy dunk, restoring the lead to five points.


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The rain cleared off in time for the Sheffield track & field team to run to a split with visiting Otto-Eldred.
The Sheffield boys were a 105-36 winner while the girls dropped a 76-54 decision.
Kalil Slaughter set the pace for the Wolverines, grabbing victories in the 100, 200 and high jump. He was also a part of the winning 4X100 relay team with Deonte Clay, Kwante Johnson and Dylan Reynolds.
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Sheffield's Steve Dendy, right, stretches out over the hurdles during the boys 110-hurdles event at Sheffield's track &?field meet against Otto-Eldred Wednesday at Sheffield Area High School.
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Jennifer Isenberg clears the high jump at the 4'11 mark during Sheffield's home track meet agaisnt Otto-Eldred on Wednesday.
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Sheffield's Jen Isenberg clears the bar at four feet, ten inches while competing in the girls high jump event during Sheffield's home track meet with Otto-Eldred Wednesday at Sheffield Area High School.
Keon VonHendricks also had a big day, pulling a first place of his own in the 400 and then as part of the 1600 relay with Marc Nadal, Reynolds and Johnson and the 3200 relay with Ryan Johnston, Nadal and Shequan Wright.
"It was nice to get a win in our last regular season meet for sure," said Sheffield boys coach Bryan Gould. "We're just trying to get our performances better every time we go out. They've stepped up to the challenge so far."
Reynolds, who was part of two winning relay teams, ran the 200 for the first time this year and qualified for districts. Reynolds has qualified for districts in a total of four events.
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Sheffield 105 boys, Otto-Eldred 36
100: 1. Slaughter (S) 10.9, 2. Clay (S), 3. Reynolds (S)
200: 1. Slaugher (S) 21.9, 2. Johnston (S), 3. Nadal (S)
400: 1. VonHendricks (S) 53.3, 2. Nadal (S), 3. Johnston (S)
800: 1. Wright (S) 2:18, 2. Jordan (O), 3. Dvan (O)
1600:1. Noah (O) 5:15, 2. Geisler (S), 3. Haupt (O)
3200: 1. Jordan (O) 12:04, Geisler (S), Wheon (O)
110 hurdles: 1. Adam (O) 18.3, 2. Dendy (S), 3. Johnson (S)
300 hurdles: 1. Dendy (S) 47.3, 2. Adam (O), 3. Jeff (O)
Long jump: 1. Jamison (S) 18'10", 2. Coscia (O), 3. Sprandle (S)
Triple jump: 1. Sprandle (S) 36' 4 3/4", 2. Farmelo (O), 3. Vile (S)
High jump: 1. Slaughter (S) 6'1", 2. Jamison (S), 3. Coscia (O)
Shot put: 1. Cousins (S) 40' 3", 2. Fitch (S), 3. Jones (S)
Discus: 1. Fitch (S) 101' 4", 2. Cousins (S), 3. Jones (S)
Javelin: 1. Fitch (S) 142' 2 1/2", 2. Noah (O), 3. Justin (O)
400 relay: 1. Sheffield (Clay, Johnson, Reynolds, Slaughter) 44.2
1600 relay: 1. Sheffield (Nadal, Reynolds, Johnson, VonHendricks) 3:40
3200 relay: 1. Sheffield (Johnston, Wright, Nadal, VonHendricks) 9:13
Otto-Eldred 76, Sheffield girls 54
100: 1. Hahn (O) 13.6, 2. Vile (S), Smith (O)
200: 1. Smith (O) 29.1, 2. Smith (O), Vile (S)
400: 1. Smith (O) 1:10, 2. Rockwell (S)
800: 1. Colbert (O) 3:10, 2. Hansen (S)
1600:1. Colbert (O) 6:42
3200: 1. Colbert (O) 15:35
110 hurdles: 1. Leichtenberger (S) 19.2, 2. Miller (O)
300 hurdles: 1. Miller (O) 59.4, 2. Smith (O), 3. Leichtenberger (S)
Long jump: 1. Moore (S) 14'4, 2. Hahn (O), 3. Davidson (S)
Triple jump: 1. Davidson (S) 28'10 1/2, 2. Smith (O), 3. Ely (S)
High jump: 1. Isenberg (S) 4'10, 2. Davidson (S), 3. Hahn (O)
Shot put: 1. Hansen (S) 27'6, 2. Isenberg (S), 3. Sanderson (O)
Discus: 1. Isenberg (S) 76'1, 2. Ely (S), 3. Christian (O)
Javelin: 1. Hartzel (O) 105'10, 2. Isenberg (S), 3. Franklin (O)
400 relay: 1. Otto-Eldred 55.4
1600 relay: 1. Otto-Eldred 5:16
3200 relay: 1. Otto-Eldred 13:01
"George Fitch is very close with the javelin. I'm hoping tomorrow (at the county meet) he can get that extra couple of feet that he needs," added Gould.
Other Sheffield winners included Wright in the 800, Steve Dendy in the 300 hurdles, Evan Jamison in the long jump, Mark Sprandle in the triple jump and George Fitch in both the discus and javelin.
Despite a strong showing in the field events, the Sheffield girls couldn't get enough wins on the track.
"The field girls did very well today, but as a whole, I expect the team to do better," said Sheffield girls coach Janelle Johnson.
Whether it was the end of the season, or just the weather, the girls team just couldn't find the motivation it needed.
"The track was lacking," said Johnson. "We only had one first place."
Even though it was a rough meet, the girls will soon be able to redeem themselves.
"We talked about it at the end of the meet and decided that we have to go into the (Warren County Track Meet) with a 100 percent different mindset and that today was just practice," added Johnson.
Morgan Leichtenberger was the lone track winner, winning the 100 hurdles in just 19.2 seconds.
The Wolverines had much better luck in the field.
Jen Isenberg won the discus with a throw of 76 feet and one inch and the high jump by clearing four-ten. Jade Moore was the winner in the long jump, Ashley Davidson claimed victory in the triple jump and Tierra Hansen won the shot with a throw of 27 feet and six inches.
The Wolverines will join the rest of the county at Thursday's Warren County Track Meet at War Memorial Field.

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Consumers Missing Out On £191 Billion In Tax-Free Savings By Not Taking Out An ISA
- The number of people saving into a cash ISA is set to fall by 9% this year, with just over half of Brits (54%) planning to put money into one[1]
- One in ten (11%) say it is not worth putting money aside because of low interest rates[1], while one in five (19%) say they can't afford to save into an ISA[2]
- More than four in ten (43%) are now using their current account as their main way of saving[3]
- Those who are saving, plan to set aside £121 less in their cash ISA this year - only 38% plan to use their full ISA allowance[4]
- By failing to take advantage of this year's cash ISA allowance, Brits will lose out on £191 billion in tax-free savings[5]
- Switching ISAs has also fallen by 8% as banks make it increasingly difficult to transfer in past years money[6].
Just over half (54%) of Brits plan to save into a cash ISA this tax year[1] - compared to 63% last year - according to new research from uSwitch.com, the independent price comparison and switching service. One in ten (11%) consumers blame low interest rates - claiming that it is not worth putting the money into a cash ISA[1] - while a fifth (19%) say that they can't afford to save into one[2].
While the base rate has remained at a historic low, but steady - the average cash ISA rate this year has fallen - down to 1.64% from 1.87% this time last year. These poor rates have clearly deterred consumers from investing in an ISA with 43% using their current account as their main way of saving[3]. Nationwide's Flex Direct Account pays 5% AER on savings, while Santander's 1 2 3 Current Account offers up to 3% AER as well as 1% cashback on household bills paid by direct debit.
The average amount consumers are planning to save into a cash ISA this tax-year has decreased by £121 - down from £3,723 last year, to £3,602[4] - and less than four in ten (38%) are intending to take full advantage of their allowance of £5,760[4]. This is not surprising - with households struggling to stay afloat amidst the rising cost of living, savings are often the first to take a hit. However, it means that 23 million UK adults are failing to benefit fully from this tax-free allowance, losing out on £191 billion in tax-free savings collectively[5]. What's more, less than four in ten (37%) savers are planning to increase their contributions to match next year's new ISA limit of £5,940[7].
Despite the fact that fewer consumers are saving into a cash ISA, over a third (34%) of consumers recognise it's important to take advantage of the full allowance[2]. As a result, three quarters of Brits (75%) are willing to make sacrifices to max out their ISA allowance, with 10% prepared to sacrifice a holiday and a fifth (19%) happy to cut out daily luxuries[8]. Over a fifth (22%) would sacrifice a new car or home improvements in order to save the full amount[8].
With so many consumers prepared to sacrifice something in order to save, it's not surprising that almost two thirds (64%) will shop around for the best rates in order to maximise their savings[9]. More than six in ten (62%) have switched at least once to get a better rate[6] - but switching providers has decreased by 8% this year as banks make it harder for consumers to move their money between ISAs.
Jafar Hassan, personal finance expert at uSwitch.com, says:
"This ISA season is yet again proving to be a damp squib, with dismal rates unlikely to spark a fire under savers. Even locking away your money won't give you much to shout about with very few short-term, fixed-rate cash ISAs offering more than the tax-free 1.75% savers can earn with easy-access accounts.
"Unfortunately we haven't seen the usual battle between banks and building societies to offer the best rates and lure savers, and as we near the end of February far fewer new cash ISA savings accounts have been launched compared to previous years. To make matters worse, many of the top deals on both cash ISAs and taxable accounts have disappeared in recent weeks - the Post Office has closed its Premier Cash ISA to new savers and Virgin Money has cut the rate for new savers on its Cash ISA.
"Luckily, current accounts are offering consumers a lifeline. With rates of up to 5%, it's no surprise that savvy savers are turning their backs on ISAs and putting any money they can into a current account, where it will work much harder for them.
"Although it's been a slow start to the 2014 ISA season, better rates may emerge in the coming weeks and it's important that consumers shop around to find the right ISA or savings plan to suit their needs. At a time when households are struggling more than ever to make their money go further, making their savings work as hard as possible is crucial."
For more information visit www.uSwitch.com or call 0800 093 0607.
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1. When asked 'Do you intend to save into a cash or investment ISA in the current tax year?' 44% said 'Cash ISA only'; 10% said 'Cash and Investment ISA'; 6% said 'Investment ISA only'; 11% said 'No, I don't think the current rates are worth it'; 12% said 'No, I don't plan to use my tax free ISA allowance'; 18% said 'I haven't thought about it'. Therefore 54% of UK adult population have a cash ISA. 54% intend to save into a cash ISA in the current tax year, this was a 9% decrease on last year's figures of 63%.
2. When asked 'Thinking about your attitudes towards cash ISAs which of the following statements is most true for you?' 34% said 'It's important to always take advantage of the tax benefit and save the full amount'; 17% said 'It's important to take out an ISA each year but not essential to save the full amount'; 19% said 'It's important to take advantage of an ISA, but I can't afford to'; 7% said 'ISAs are nice to have but are not something I think are important to take advantage of'; 9% said 'I think other savings products are better value than a cash ISA'; 1% said 'I don't think it is important to take advantage of this tax benefit.'
3. When asked 'Which of the following do you currently use for your savings? Please tick all that apply' 43% said 'current account.'
4. When asked 'How much have you or do you intend to save in your cash ISA for the current tax year?' The average amount was £3,602. The average amount last year was £3,723 - £121 less. 38% said 'I intend to save the full ISA allowance of £5,760.'
5. Based on the following calculations: [(% of those with a cash ISA x number of UK adults) x (maximum allowance - average balance)] + [(% without an ISA x no. of UK adults) x maximum allowance] = [(0.54 x 50,200,000) x 2158] + [(0.56 x 50,200,000) x 5760] = 191,435,645 = £191.4 billion
6. When asked 'Have you ever switched your ISA to get a better rate of interest?' 62% said 'Yes'; 30% said 'No'; 8% said 'No, this will be my first ISA'. Last year, 70% said they had switched their ISA rate before.
7. When asked 'How much do you plan to save in your cash ISA in the next tax year (6th April 2014 - 5th April 2015)?' 37% said 'I intend to save the full ISA allowance of £5,940'.
8. When asked 'What would you sacrifice in order to save the full cash ISA allowance?' 43% said 'Saving into another savings account'; 10% said 'a holiday'; 8% said 'home improvements'; 16% said 'a luxury treat'; 14% said 'a new car'; 19% said 'daily little luxuries'; 4% said 'household essentials'; 25% said 'Nothing - I am not prepared to sacrifice spending on other things'; 14% said 'I don't know'.
9. When asked "Thinking about picking a cash ISA, how do you generally decide which one to take out and save into?" 64.4% said 'I shop around for the best rates'.
10. Research carried out online with the uSwitch.com Consumer Opinion Panel in January 2014 amongst a sample of 1,613 GB adults.
11. About uSwitch.com
uSwitch.com is a free, impartial, online and telephone-based comparison and switching service, helping consumers compare prices on gas, electricity, water, heating cover, home telephone, broadband, digital television, mobile phones and personal finance products including mortgages, credit cards, current accounts and insurance. In 2010 uSwitch.com celebrated ten years of saving customers money.
uSwitch.com is the first comparison website to achieve the Plain English Campaign's Internet Crystal Mark, which is recognised as a standard that a website has clear language, is accessible and easy to use, and has been tested on a sample of its users.
uSwitch.com is dedicated to helping consumers save money whether they have internet access or not. It offers a dedicated call centre, manned by uSwitch customer service representatives, as well as a freepost 'Send us your bill' service, whereby customers can post their latest energy bills with their telephone number to FREEPOST USWITCH, to get a free call back from a dedicated customer services representative. The service is also available via fax and email. Consumers should fax 0203 214 8417 or email [email protected] with their postcode and usage details. uSwitch.com's address is Notcutt House, 36 Southwark Bridge Rd, London, SE1 9EU.
uSwitch.com is backed by LDC, the leading UK mid-market private equity house, and Forward Internet Group Limited, a privately funded collection of internet-based businesses focused on consumer engagement and innovation
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Sustainability Benefits of Soybeans & Tofu
Nasoya is committed to using organic, non-GMO soybeans verified through the Non-GMO Project in all of its tofu products. As a tofu manufacturer, Nasoya's environmental initiatives include the recycling of approximately 80 tons of corrugated cardboard per year. It also pre-treats more than 34.6 million gallons of waste water annually. In addition, more than 3.4 million pounds of the company's unused soy, called "okara", is reused as animal feed by local farmers every year.
To learn more about the sustainability benefits of soybeans and tofu, including how soybeans are more water and energy conscious than animal-based proteins, please visit the following resources:
- Soyfoods Association of North America (SANA): www.soyfoods.org
- United Soybean Board: www.unitedsoybean.org
- American Soybean Association: www.soygrowers.com


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Case Study | Center of Gravity Hall
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AR 243 | Eric Olsen | Fall 2008
The materials used for this mock-up are concrete, rammed earth, polycarbonate, two-by-four framing, glulam beams,purlins, insulations, corrugated metal, plywood, felt and some fasteners. Rammed earth does not require weather proofing, resists seismic movement, and it has excellent thermal mass and insulation. Polycarbonate is meant to control thermal activity in the building and act as translucent material to see through. Corrugated metal also acts to control thermal activity in the building in the roof area. Plywood is mainly used for structural purposes to support the other materials. Finally, felt and polyurethane foam act as rigid insulation to save energy and they also have high thermal resistance and low thermal conductivity. The most important factor for us to consider while building this mock-up is how to use the materials together effectively to make it as efficiently as possible.


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Former exchange student returns to Mifflin County
McVEYTOWN – In 1998, Alex Uhlmann, of Hamburg, Germany, came to McVeytown for the first time as foreign exchange student, and spent a year with the family of Jim Swigart.
Uhlmann admits he didn't chose the family he was placed with, and was at first a little disappointed to be placed in such a small town in the United States.
"I was 16 years old, and some of my friends went to big cities and I wanted to as well. The first time I came (to McVeytown) I wasn't that excited. But, after a couple of weeks I got more excited and realized this was much better than any city experience I could've had," he said.
Uhlmann was the seventh exchange student the Swigart family hosted, and Swigart said his wife was the one who got them into the program.
"My wife was interested in it and we had four girls that age, so it was good for the girls to have (an exchange student), he said.
Uhlmann said the experience was different from what he expected, mainly because he never lived in the country before.
"I never lived in a farm before. It was very new to me. I was shell shocked," he said.
Uhlmann eventually got into the swing of things, even taking part in the butchering of a pig. During his year in the U.S. he visited New York City, Washington D.C., Niagara Falls, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Gettysburg. He only wishes he had been able to go to Disney World.
"We were supposed to go there on a church trip but it got canceled. I also really wanted to go to the Baltimore Aquarium," he said.
He came to love the people of McVeytown, despite its small size, and found it hard to leave in 1999.
"The people are more real here, more than the few people that live in downtown Manhattan," he said.
Swigart copies his sentiment, saying he was very happy with their experience.
"My daughters and son liked it, and everyone got along. It was interesting to learn certain things about Germany that you didn't already know," he said.
After leaving McVeytown, Uhlmann lived in the United Kingdom for a number of years working as a software programmer. His job had him travel to China, which is where he met his wife, Angela Wang. The couple married this past June, and currently live in Hong Kong. This visit was the first time Uhlmann has visited McVeytown since 2009, and the first time his wife has met the family who hosted him 14 years ago.
Uhlman said the experience was one of the best he's ever had, and even all these years later, the time he spent in McVeytown stays with him.
"The exchange year was the most influential year of my life. It encouraged me to go abroad and see more of the world," he said.


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West Liberty foundation names board members
WEST LIBERTY – West Liberty University Foundation officials have announced the appointment of new board members Thomas Reinbold, Cindy Stickley and Will Turani.
– Reinbold, a Pittsburgh native, graduated from West Liberty in 1970 with a bachelor of science in marketing. He was a member of the Delta Sigma Pi business fraternity and had a 31-year career with the consumer products division of Bristol-Myers Squibb, beginning as a sales representative in 1973 and rising to the position of director of sales, national accounts. During his career he earned awards, including sales representative of the year, division of the year and the president's award.
Reinbold was proactive in the hiring of women and minority candidates for employees and was recognized for his achievements in that field, according to officials. He retired from Bristol-Myers Squibb in 2002.
Reinbold and his college sweetheart, Eileen, married in 1971 and are the parents of two sons, Douglas and Matthew.
Avid supporters of WLU, the Reinbolds were donors for WLU's first graphics art scholarship and funded many improvements in the art department, as well as the Kelly Theatre and an endowment for future upgrades. They reside in Surprise, Ariz.
– A life-long educator, administrator and educational consultant, Stickley is a resident of Powell, Ohio. Originally from Urbana, she graduated from Bowling Green State University with a bachelor's degree in elementary education and specific learning disabilities and then earned her master's degree from Wright State University.
During her professional career she taught students with specific learning disabilities for 10 years in grades kindergarten through sixth in the Graham Local Schools in St. Paris, Ohio, and was a head teacher in an intermediate school. She continued her career as supervisor of special education programs and curriculum development for an additional five years in Ashland, Ohio, through the Ashland County Board of Education, serving Hillsdale and Mapleton Local school districts.
She was the specific learning disabilities consultant for the State of Ohio and worked at the Ohio Department of Education for 15 years.
Stickley developed a scholarship for music students in the name of her late husband, Donald L. Pahl Sr., a music professor and WLU alumnus.
Stickley has been active with Habitat for Humanity, homeless education, arts' council and farm preservation organizations.
– Turani, a resident of Wheeling, is director of global operations and sustainability at Orrick. He joined Orrick in December 2001 as director of operations and was a member of the management team that created the Wheeling Global Operations Center in 2002.
Turani is responsible for managing and sustaining internal GOC growth with specific responsibilities on leveraging success of the GOC by increasing employment possibilities in all functional areas of GOC operations. His duties include managing the firm's business process outsourcing contract with Williams Lea and managing several of the firm's operational relationships, such as, AMEX, FedEx, DHL, UPS and Staples.
Prior to joining Orrick, Turani was Wheeling's city manager for four years and the assistant city manager for four years prior to promotion to city manager. He also served as the county administrator for Hancock County from 1989 to 1993.
A graduate of West Liberty with a bachelor of science in political science, Turani also has his master's degree in public administration degree from West Virginia University.
He has served on the Regional Economic Development Partnership, the Community Foundation of the Upper Ohio Valley, the Belomar Regional Council and the Partners in Education program for Ohio County Schools. He and his wife Tracey have two children, Nicholas and Anna.
They join a board that includes by Chairman Les DeFelice '76 and : E. Marc Abraham '79 (treasurer), Glen Dale, W.Va.; Marty Adams '75, Salineville; Jason Blair '95, Arlington, Va.; John Bonassi '69, Pittsburgh, Pa.; Clyde D. Campbell '53, Wheeling; President Robin C. Capehart; Louis Cardamone '65, the Villages, Fla.; Joseph W. Carey '91, New York City; David R. Croft '89, Wheeling; Alfred R. de Jaager, West Liberty; John Dolan '78, Indiana, Pa.; Lynne Exley, Wheeling; James Frum '61, Wheeling; Susan Hogan, Wheeling; Dr. Daniel I. Joseph '75, Wheeling; Bob Kota '67, Wheeling; Richard A. Lucas '86 (secretary), Wheeling; R. Clark Morton '53, Wheeling; Norman B. Moyes '53, Brighton, Mass.; Judith Bartell Paesani '55, Wheeling; E. Alex Paris, III '82, Atlasburg, Pa.; Andrew Pasden '69, Cambridge, Md.; Gary West '58, Naples, Fla,; Kristina Williams '86; Gibsonia, Pa. and G. Randolph Worls, Wheeling. Emeritus members include: Roland L. Hobbs, Wheeling; Fred Horne, Scottsdale, Ariz.; Robert Joseph, MD '64, Wheeling; Peter Sontag '69, Clearwater, Fla. and Dr. Richard Stevenson, Morgantown.


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It looks like Baby Jackson might be getting himself one heck of a stepdad! Rumor has it that leggy actress Charlize Theron and actor Keanu Reeves are Hollywood's newest "it" couple.
According to In Touch magazine, the former "Sweet November" co-stars who were once just friends with benefits, have taken their relationship to the next level. A source reveals:
"They were friends with benefits in the past but now it's something more He babysits and brings toys when he visits Charlize and Jackson. He even built the crib and changes diapers!"
I could totally see Charlize and Keanu making a great couple. Not only would they look good together, they both also have an obvious and mutual dislike for the paparazzi everywhere they go!
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Imagine one of your favorite DJs. What characteristics rank high of exceptional DJ talent? Is it grace behind the decks? An extensive knowledge and non-discriminatory passion for music? Being ultra intuitive and tuned into the party people on the dance floor? The ability to just have fun and get creative with it?
This is Cosmo Baker. He's been in the game since before I even knew there was one. Philly-born and now Brooklyn-based, Cosmo Baker finds love in all styles of music – whether it be disco, funk, R&B, rockabilly, or hip-hop. Not one to be pigeon-holed, he just wants to make you dance any way you know how and he does it because it loves it. Simple as that. No gimmicks, no ulterior motives – just a true passion for all styles of music. In fact, check him out live and it's almost like an educational experience as he showcases songs you may not have heard yet in styles you might not listen to on the regular. It's as if he's gently nudging you outside the box with an assuring, "Hey, I think you'll like this" kind of vibe. My advice? Trust him.
Cosmo Baker is known for mixing records of all genres, which is what landed him a residency and title as co-founder of Brooklyn's infamous "anything-goes" soiree, The Rub, with DJ Ayres and DJ Eleven back in 2002. Back then, parties were still one-dimensional and super homogenized, playing the same genre for hours, but armed with deep crates and a natural DJ's intuition, Cosmo Baker flourished and stood out amongst the rest. He has recently moved on from The Rub, but the drive and talent that has been moving him from the very beginning is still very much in motion.
Take a listen through Cosmo Baker's SoundCloud page and you'll realize two things: 1) He's incredibly innovative and his vast knowledge of music is timeless and will rise above any trend. 2) He's having such a good time that soon enough you're gonna be cutting a vicious rug and you won't even know what hit you until it's too late. That kind of knowledge and passion is truly one-in-a-million and it really translates to music aficionados and party people all around the world. That feeling is not one to be passed up.
He's just that dude. I was lucky enough to talk to Cosmo Baker about his crazy record collection, what makes a good party, and how he got to where he is now. Read on!
Cool Breezy: Growing up in Philly until you moved to Brooklyn in the early '00s, you've lived in two essential cities that each nurture their own wonderfully eclectic cultures. How has each city impacted the way you feel about music?
Cosmo Baker: Well I first moved to BK back in 1994 and stayed there for a couple years, so I was able to catch what I think was the tail end of a really great era of music and clubbing culture. When I moved back in '03 the city had undergone a serious transition through the Giuliani era, the rise of the bottle service scene, and of course 9/11. But New York will always be #1 – the current and spirit is really like no other place on earth. And Philly, of course, is such a soulful city, and it's the soul of Philly that really runs through my veins. So being able to lay claim to both places is an amazing thing to me.
CB: What was young Cosmo Baker like? Was he always a music nerd?
Cosmo: Oh for sure, I was always a nerd when it came to that. When I was younger I played music -violin, guitar, drums, and of course just listened to a massive amount of tunes that were on the radio and video shows. Not even to mention buying cassettes and records and whatnot. By the time I went into high school I already had a massive amount of tapes that were mixes that I recorded off of the radio. That's a little bit how it all started with me, and how I became known as the guy with all the music. Then once I really got into the digging mentality and started mining all the local record shops for jazz records and prog-rock records and all that stuff, that's when the nerd aspect really shot into overdrive.
CB: The streets say you're an avid record collector. How deep is your collection? Also, do you remember the very first record you ever bought?
Cosmo: Hah, the streets are talking! Well, I've been collecting for the majority of my life, and once you get into the habit of buying vinyl, at least for some people, it never goes away. And I never get rid of my stuff, I just keep it in the collection. I know for a fact that my first record was Elton John "Bennie & The Jets" on 45. I am not sure what my second record was hahah… At this point I've lost count of the number in my collection, but last I checked several years ago I had over 15,000 pieces of vinyl, and that doesn't include like maybe 3,000 to 4,000 on 45. It's sick, I know.
(Tracklist located at the bottom of the page)
CB: You're known for playing every genre under the sun, whether it be funk, electronic, or hip-hop music. Do you have a personal favorite? What are some records that move the dance floor no matter where you are?
Cosmo: Well I love it all. If you don't limit what you listen to why should you limit what you play? And that's just so much fun than just limiting yourself to one particular genre. But that being said, it all comes down to me being a hip-hop DJ at heart. That's where I come from and that's my roots, so I can never overlook that. However, I think that if there's one thing that I love to play, that just makes me feel energy like no other, it's probably like classic disco joints. Those records were just scientifically engineered for dance floors.
CB: You were one of the founders of the famous, Brooklyn-based, "anything goes" party, The Rub. In your experience, what makes a great party? Of course the music depends on the particular format, but overall, what kind of music and vibes set up the night for an overall success?
Cosmo: Well the Rub guys kind had a real pure idea when it was first started, cause the incentive was just to play really great, non-homogenized, classic tunes in the club. That was something at the time which was just not really getting that much respect or reaction in a lot of the mainstream clubs. And when they asked me to do my first few guest appearances that first year it was because I already had a reputation for playing that way. So when we all got together and decided to solidify this as an official thing, it's pretty much because we all had a crystal clear vision of how and what we were going to play. And we did it with conviction. So I think that's one of the most important things, just really believing in what you play and doing it with heart. That helps create the connection with the listeners, and when you have that connection, all it does is grow. You grow artistically, the crowd grows with you, and on and on.
Cosmo Baker – "On One" (Mixcloud)
CB: So far in your extensive DJ career, you've released some exceptional music, toured the world, and have remained in the highest standards of DJs and party-goers alike. You've also made the transition from the "classic" days of DJing with turntables and records to mp3s and CDJs. All-in-all, it seems to have been an overwhelmingly successful ride so far. With that being said, do you have any advice for up and coming DJs and producers? In your opinion, what makes a truly great DJ?
Cosmo: Well thanks so much, and yes it's been quite a ride! I have to say that I am truly blessed because, even with lots of talent and hard work and focus and dedication, there's still no guarantee that one will be successful. So I have to really pinch myself every day. But for real it's definitely not as easy as it looks, so anyone that's trying to break into the game has to have the right motivation. You shouldn't get into it for the money or the fame or for the glamorous (that sometimes are not so glamorous) trappings of the lifestyle. You should get into it because you have a love and a connection to the music, and a true desire to spread that love with people. That drive is to me what really makes a great DJ.
CB: 2012 is coming to a close and 2013 is right around the corner. Have you had a fun year? What's next for Cosmo Baker in 2013?
Cosmo: Well I already have a ton of shows already booked for 2013 all over North America, as well as Europe, Asia and The Middle East. So that's going to keep me busy. And I keep on saying that I will FINALLY get to work on my original music, and I think that with all the changes in my career that I went through in 2012 now I have the free time to actually make that a reality. But all in all it's just gonna be a great one!
"Low Ceilings And Red Lights"
Big "T" Tyler "King Kong"
Big Maybelle "That's A Pretty Good Love"
Howlin' Wolf "Down In The Bottom"
Etta James "7 Day Fool (Whiskey Barons Edit)"
Lou Courtney "I've Got Just The Thing"
James Ray "I've Got My Mind Set On You"
Shirley Ellis "The Clapping Song"
Bill Haley & His Comets "Birth Of The Boogie"
Louis Jordan & His Tympany Five "I Want You To Be My Baby"
Gloria Jones "Tainted Love"
Little Esther Phillips "Mojo Hannah"
Just Brothers "Sliced Tomatoes"
Maggie Threatt "Soupy"
The Roe-O-Tation "Special Category"
Della Reese "It Was A Very Good Year"
Mickey & Sylvia "No Good Lover"
Bo Diddley "Bo Diddley"
Little Junior's Blue Flames "Feeling Good"
Big Mama Thornton "Hound Dog"
James Brown "Get It Together"
Link Wray & His Wray Men "Run Chicken Run"
Santo & Johnny "Sleepwalk"
Cosmo Baker Top Ten Mix 14
1: Miguel "Adorn (Sammy Bananas Bootleg)"
2: Brett Johnson "Slow Down Baby (Severino Remix)"
3: Rihanna "Nobody's Business (feat. Chris Brown)"
4: Bobby Caldwall "Carry On (MyKill Edit)"
5: Rhye "The Fall (Maurice Fulton Alt Mix)"
6: First Choice "Let No Man Put Asunder (Moplen Reprise)"
7: Late Night Tuff Guy "Do I Believe In God (LNTG Muscles Mix)"
8: Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs "Your Love (Waze & Odyssey Remix)"
9: Duke Dumont "The Giver (Original Mix)"
10: Pelifics with Electric Youth "Wish It Could Last (Marius Våreid Extended Disco Version)"
11: Cerrone "Misunderstanding (A-Trak & Codes Club Remix)"
12: Recloose "Chamois"
13: Jeffree "Mr. Fixit (Recloose Edit)"


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The Pennsylvania Department of Health is stepping up efforts to protect people who live near nuclear power plants.
The health department will distribute free potassium iodide tablets on Aug. 8 to those who live, work or attend school within a 10-mile radius of one of the state's five nuclear power plants.
Potassium iodide, or KI, can help protect the thyroid gland against harmful radioactive iodine when taken as directed during radiological emergencies, health officials said.
Each adult will receive four 65-milligram tablets; children will be given smaller doses based on their age. Individuals can pick up KI tablets for other family members or those who are unable to pick them up on their own.
For those within 10 miles of the Limerick Generating Station in Montgomery County, the tablets will be available between 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Aug. 8 at the Solanco High School, 585 Solanco Rd., Quarryville, and at the Keystone Fire Company, 240 N. Walnut St., Boyertown.
They will also be distributed between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Pottstown Health Center, 364 King St., Pottstown.
KI tablets are also available throughout the year at county and municipal health departments or state health centers.


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@mollywood from AlwaysOn, CNET doing a road test in Spain
As the title goes @mollywood is doing a toad test with the Z10 in Spain, apparently she has to use it the entire time and we'll probably see it in their next episode.
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Recently, I had a chance to dine out in New York City at a restaurant called Ilili on 5th and 27th. It's a new restaurant that has tapas style plates of Mediterranean cuisine. I was able to sample a few bottles of wine from Greece, Spain, Israel and Lebanon. To start the dinner, I selected a Cava from Marques des Gelida. It was a 2004 brut Riserva with lots of tiny, running bubbles and a classic cava crispness. If only our waitress didn't spill half of it on the table. (Now that I am viewing my notes, my handwriting starts to get steadily worse so my interpretation may be a bit off!) I was disappointed with the Lebanese wine, but it was fun to try it. Chateau Ksara Riserva 2005 is a red wine that I found to be thin and flabby with a metallic finish. The Greek wine was a little better, but not much. A Nemea 2004 Riserva tasted better and fuller, but it was probably too light to handle the food we were eating. I would like to go back to this and taste it alone. The Manager opened a bottle of Recanti Riserva from Israel that was a 2005 blend of Petite Syrah and Zinfandel. This was a full-bodied, fruit forward wine that packed some punch much like a California Zin. Finally, I enjoyed an old favorite with dessert - a glass of Alvear 1927 Pedro Ximenez. The overall wine list was foreign for me, but it was fun to try new, mysterious wines even though they weren't wines I would have picked had I had tasted them before. It's all about tasting and learning as you go.
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TUSCALOOSA, Alabama -- Back in mid-February, University of Alabama students gathered to raise money in what could, at first blush, be an unseemly way: By auctioning off young men and women for dates.
You've probably heard of such events. Ideally, you have people with high desired date potential on the auction block, sold to bidders eager for a chance they otherwise couldn't get or to people eager that person auctioned NOT go on a date with anyone else.
Of course, the people offering themselves up to be auctioned off have to worry that they might be doomed to a date with Plain Jane or Harvey Homely, who might have grand expectations. "Hey, I shelled out a stack of Franklins for this date, give me some sugar!"
The Fodder wasn't so much intrigued by that as by these 2 things:
The top bid for a date was for $1,005, raising the question: How do college kids get that much money just for a date? That must be a bid from someone who really wants to date that girl.
The Fodder
Sometimes humorous, sometimes provocative, Fodder is a recurring online Press-Register feature that spotlights water cooler discussion topics of regional or national interest.
The second-highest bid was for $1,000. On the auction block: a double-your-dating-pleasure offering of 2 high-ranking fraternity members. Why were they putting themselves on the block together?
We made contact with Robert Rolfe, half of the 2-man team, who was a good enough sport to talk about the auction and the ensuing date. Rolfe is from Nashville, and is a junior finance major. He's also vice president of UA's Interfraternity Council and vice president of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity.
Rolfe put himself on the auction block with Jesse Blount of Montgomery, who's president of ΣΑΕ. Rolfe explained that to some extent the auction is nothing more than a good-natured, fun way to raise money for the Student Government Association scholarship endowment. That is, some of the bidders are sponsored and supported in their bidding by sororities, fraternities or Greek umbrella organizations.
So when Rolfe and Blount went up on the auction block, dressed in team jerseys, it was a friend of theirs who made the $1,000 bid.
"It eventually got higher and higher and one of our friends wound up winning us. I guess the jerseys worked," Rolfe said.
What did the friend get for the $1,000? A nice dinner out and "a relaxing, fun time," Rolfe said. You see, "we're trying to turn into a larger and larger thing. I think she realized that, that this is a fund for scholarships. Jess and I more than happy and excited to be a part of it and hopefully continue to grow into the next year."
So wasn't there anyone who got bid on just because some guy or gal really, really wanted a chance to go out with them? Yes. In fact, one guy ponied up about $500 of his own money for a chance at a night out with the gal of his dreams.
Understanding of the fact that the guy might not be the girl's dream date -- as a matter of fact, she might not know him at all -- event organizers set up a "group date" event that allowed the people who were auctioned off to fulfill the date requirement in a safe, controlled environment, explained Katie Mellown of Dothan, a junior who serves as communications director for the Student Government Association.
Mellown said the group date took place the Monday after the auction at the Cypress Inn on the river in Tuscaloosa. About 8 couples attended, she said.
Mellown, like Rolfe, related the story of the male student who paid about $500 of his own money to be top bidder for a girl he wanted to go out with. Did anything come of it? "Not sure if any love has bloomed from it quite yet," Mellown said of the auction. One can only hope the guy gave it the old college try.
Mellown did say her favorite part of the night at the North End Zone of Bryant-Denny Stadium was that they got to have some fun giveaways. For each $5 entry fee at the door, guests received a raffle ticket. One lucky winner took home an iPad.
In all, about $13,000 was raised at the event, according to Mellown. Among the participants were Shellie Street of Mobile, who was Miss University of Alabama and homecoming queen, and Ashley Getwan of Birmingham, who beat out Rolfe and Blount with a $1,005 bid. Other bid recipients are listed below:
Meg McCrummen: $550
Victor Luckerson: $175
Grant Cochran: $300
Shellie Street: $250
Anna Foley: $500
Aaron Zucker: $375
Nancy Hogan: $175
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All classes are 3 hours in length, unless otherwise noted. Our workshops are designed for adults and recommended for persons 18 or older, however, some exceptions may be made.
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Week 1: open season, bring something you have with no prior direction, just put an idea you already have on paper
Week 2: strong character-based sketch
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Week 4: parody
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Air travel—perhaps paradoxically—tutors us in patience, a practice in short supply in today's world.
1 Corinthians 1:3-9
Patience is not one of my virtues, as those closest to me
know. I want answers now, clarity now, unresolved issues settled now, anxiety
lifted now.
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When my parents bought their home in Marshall, Texas, in 1984, there were 96 mature trees on their one-acre lot, many of them towering pines that rise 75 feet or more from the ground, covering their house with a peaceful green canopy. These giant pines are beautiful but deadly.


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Vikings get blown out on the road; time to address draft needs
With one week left to play in 2013, it is time for the Minnesota Vikings to start looking ahead to the draft. After a 42-14 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals the Vikings drop to 4-10-1 placing them in the eighth slot in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft.
After denying any rumors to trade Adrian Peterson in the offseason, the Minnesota Vikings are in desperate need of a franchise quarterback. Though free agency is an option, May's upcoming draft is loaded at the QB position.
Because the Vikings will be selecting somewhere in the top 10 of the first round, they will have the ability to choose from the first tier of young quarterback prospects. Arguably the best quarterback coming out in 2014 is Louisville star, Teddy Bridgewater.
Bridgewater was the preseason favorite to win the Heisman Trophy but fell out of the race after an early loss to the University of Central Florida. Despite the lack of accolades directed at the junior quarterback, Bridgewater remains the top quarterback and second overall prospect according to CBS Sports. Throwing 28 touchdowns with only four interceptions to go along with his 3,523 passing yards, Teddy Bridgewater has solidified his position as a top draft pick in 2014.
It is highly likely that Teddy Bridgewater will be off the board by the time the Vikings are on the clock. For this reason, the Minnesota Vikings must look ahead of Bridgewater to assess alternative options at the quarterback position.
The next tier of prospects, though coming off stellar collegiate careers, may not be as effective in the NFL. Johnny Manziel out of Texas A&M and Derek Carr from Fresno State comprise the next group of quarterbacks on the list.
Manziel, a former Heisman Trophy winner and two-time Heisman finalist, has played just two years at Texas A&M and is only 21 years old. At the professional level skill and intelligence go hand in hand. After just two years at the collegiate level, Manziel may not be ready to fully comprehend complex NFL defensive schemes or learn the extensive playbooks of teams. To make up for the doubts and criticisms that continuously surround "Johnny Football," Manziel has to put on a clinic at the NFL combine and have the game of his life when Texas A&M takes on Duke in the Chic-fil-A Bowl on December 31st.
Derek Carr, on the other hand, can only improve. The younger brother of former number one draft pick, David Carr, Derek is certainly expected to out shine his older brother once in the NFL. Both Carr brother attended Fresno State University where Derek has recently surpass his brother's achievements. Finishing 11-2 following a loss to USC in the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Carr led the country in several passing categories. Eclipsing the 400-yard passing mark in seven games this year, Carr threw 50 touchdown passes while throwing just eight interceptions. If these numbers aren't impressive enough, Carr also threw for 5,083 yards in 2013. Similarly to his older brother, Carr is often overlooked due to the school he attends. Fresno State is a Division I program but less than often plays against the nation's top competition stunting Carr's draft stock.
The Minnesota Vikings are in desperate need of young players in a variety of different positions. However, without a franchise quarterback it is nearly impossible to win in the NFL. Because of the wheel of quarterbacks used by Minnesota this season ranging from Christian Ponder to Matt Cassel to Josh Freeman, look for the Vikings to select a quarterback in the first round of the 2014 NFL draft.


text: First, I don´t know if this is a good newsgroup for this, but I didn´t find a better one... 1) I want copy DVD´s with CloneDVD2 (if there are better programms let me know). For example "The Matrix I": There are totally 37 titles, but title do I really have to copy? There are 10 titles with 0:00 time. What these titles are good for? I would deselect them, but why are they on the original DVD? Ok a lot of short clips (extras...) And the main movie is 5 times there! One for director´s speaking, one with no audio signal (wondering about that) and 3 with abolutely the same audio-properties... And at least: When I select all or only one doesn´t make a big difference (only 2% of quallity). So these files must have a connection, cause each is 2:10:46 long (all the same size...) Why 3 times the same title?) Is there a possibility to preview the sound with CloneDVD or another tool? Greets Thomas


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HBO teamed up with Kid Cudi, DJ Green Lantern & Broke Mogul (DECON) to create "How to Make it In America: The Mixtape". Hosted by Cudi, he chimes in through out the mixtape discussing the cast, show and his acting aspirations.
The mixtape features a variation of music including Dan Black Symphonies remix with Cudi, Jadakiss, Johnny Ploygon, Phoenix, Lupe Fiasco and more. Below is the intro to the mixtape.
Tracklist, full cover art and download links are all after the break.
Since I don't have the time to type out the tracklist here's a screenshot of the iTunes playlist:
Download & Listen to via the How to Make it in America Facebook page
Alternate link: MediaFire (130MB)
During the intro for track #10, Cudi announced that he teamed up with Johnny Polygon to remix his song "Riot Song" which you can expect 'soon'.
For more information on the show, check out HBO.com/howtomakeit


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BIRMINGHAM, Alabama - Authorities have released the identity of a man killed in a drug-deal-gone bad Thursday afternoon in west Birmingham.
The gunfire erupted, police said, when one man went to buy drugs from another man. Instead of selling his client the drugs, police said, he pulled a gun and tried to rob him. Both men shot each other in the chest.
Birmingham police identified the man who died as Emanuel Brock, 39, of Birmingham. The second man is age 41 and is under police guard at UAB Hospital. Police have not released his name.
Police were dispatched to the 4700 block of Terrace Q. When they got there, Brock was being rushed to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 4:42 p.m. While police were on the scene, officers spotted and stopped an SUV driving erratically in the 2400 block of Bessemer Road.
An officer stopped that vehicle, and found the surviving gunshot victim behind the wheel. He, too, was then transported to the hospital. Police at the scene Thursday said the surviving victim went to Terrace Q to buy drugs but instead was robbed at gunpoint.
Pulling a gun of his own, that man returned fire and fired the shot that killed Brock. Birmingham police Capt. Henry Irby said the man will remain under police guard until detectives present the case to the Jefferson County District Attorney's Office to determine whether any charges will be filed.
Irby said police believe they have identified all who were involved in the incident.
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Priyanka Jain, an eighth grader at Ottawa Hills Junior High School, cor- rectly spells `peregrination' to win the bee at Owens Community College.
Orthography was the order of the evening at Owens Community College last night as 57 anxious youngsters from nine counties competed for the chance to travel to Washington in May to represent the area in the National Spelling Bee.
This year's winner had a familiar name. That's because she's Priyanka Jain, an eighth grader at Ottawa Hills Junior High School.
Priyanka was last year's winner; in Washington she made it to the final day of the Scripps Howard National Spelling Bee, finishing 35th in the country.
This year, the two words that gave her the first-place finish: "ebullient" and "peregrination."
In the final elimination, the 12-year-old was cool as a cucumber as she and her opponent, Douglas Dreier of Fassett Middle School in Oregon, vied for first place.
The final heat was a sudden-death duel.
Douglas went first and misspelled ebullient. The rules required Priyanka to spell that word and another correctly to win. She did, and the rest is history.
Where does the girl get her talent?
"She reads a lot - constantly," explained her beaming mother, Juhi Jain. Priyanka's father, who proudly snapped photos of his daughter, is Dr. Navin Jain, a pulmonologist.
Priyanka, for her part, didn't seem at all caught up in the excitement of her big win. She said she studied the booklet that all competing spellers were given and took it from there.
If anything, the earlier words Priyanka fielded - including "subaltern," "nonet," "sanguinolent," and "croustade" - were more challenging than the ones that gave her the top spot.
Douglas said he also studied the spelling bee booklet and enjoys reading. The third-place winner was Bailey Shoemaker Richards of St. Michael's Catholic School in Findlay.
Priyanka also will get a dictionary, a $100 Savings Bond, a $50 gift certificate, and a backpack, sweatshirt, and T-shirt.
Douglas and Bailey will get gift certificates and T-shirts as well.
Pronouncer Frank Venner, former WTVG-TV, Channel 13, news director, guided the spellers through seven rounds.
"I feel as if I've been doing this for a million years," Mr. Venner said to laughter from the audience. He's been the bee's only pronouncer since its inception more than a dozen years ago.
The words in the early rounds were easy enough - "chocolate," "footage," and "pagan," for example. But the level of difficulty rose steadily.
The bee is open to the top spellers in grades five through eight from schools in Lucas, Wood, Hancock, Henry, Ottawa, Putnam, Seneca, and Wyandot counties.


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Auditions at Playmakers for two upcoming shows for the 2007-2008 season:
Auditions for
Saturday, December 29, 2007 and January 5, 2008, from 9 AM - 3 PM,
Performances are July 11-27, 2008
Playmakers directors Lynn and Randy Perkins will be holding auditions for the musical, LES MISERABLES SCHOOL EDITION, Saturday, December 29, 2007 and January 5, 2008, from 9 AM - 3 PM, by appointment only. Auditions will be held at Playmakers Theater, 19106 Playmakers Road in Covington . The directors are looking for students from age 6 through 19. If you are interested in auditioning, please prepare to sing 16 bars of a song that shows off your talent. Bring your sheet music or accompaniment CD with you to the audition. To make an appointment, call (985) 867-8889 (9AM-6PM) or email lrperkins@mac. com.
LES MISERABLES SCHOOL EDITION will be performed at Playmakers, July 11-27, 2008
A Musical Drama, Book by: Alain Boublil
Lyrics by: Alain Boublil and Herbert Kretzmer
Music by: Claude-Michel Schönberg
Additional material by James Fenton
Based on the novel by Victor Hugo
Directed by Lynn and Randy Perkins
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Auditions for "The Hollow"
January 7 & 8, 2008 @ 7 p.m. at the theater
"The Hollow" is a mystery by Agatha Christie.
Director Kay Files needs six men and six women, who should be proficient in standard stage British accent. Characters age ranges are 30-65. Auditions will be Jan 7 and Jan 8 at 7:00 in the theater. We will read from the script. The play will be cast that week, and rehearsals will begin Mon, Jan 14 at 7:00. Rehearsals will be Mon-Thurs, with Fridays added after 2 weeks. Contact Kay Files for more info: 985-867-3646
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Playmakers Theater, 19106 Playmakers Road , Covington
Box office: (985) 893-1671
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This coming Monday, April 30, Audubon Charter School students and faculty will enjoy a day of activities highlighting Louisiana history and culture in celebration of Louisiana's 200th Birthday.
Students will spend the morning rotating from classroom to classroom participating in unique and engaging history lessons, culminating in a 2:30 p.m. performance by Ellis Marsalis in the Gentilly Campus cafeteria, 6101 Chatham Dr.
Audubon's Lower Elementary School will enjoy a day of activities, highlighting Louisiana history and culture and culminating in a performance by Ellis Marsalis.
For additional information about the event and planned activities contact Sophia Griffies at 504.324.7100.


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Recap: 'The Amazing Race' - 'King Arthur Style'
If you like travel fun, this was an exciting 'Race' episode
It's the season of travel on "The Amazing Race."
The premiere was determined largely by seven teams taking one prohibitively early flight to Chile, while the other four teams were basically left battling to stick around. And Naina & Hoskote, one of those four lagging teams, were eliminated after one faulty cab right. In their exit interview, Naina & Hoskote lamented the inability to their their travel in their own hands.
The second Leg saw Rowan & Shane struggle with one bum cab ride and then they did what Naina & Hoskote could not and they tried to break from the pack on a long bus ride across Chile. They didn't succeed but, heck, they made the effort.
Sunday (October 13) night's "Amazing Race" was the most travel-centric episode in recent "Amazing Race" memory, as it turned out that getting from Santiago, Chile to Lisbon is surprisingly easy, or at least that there are a surprising number of possible ways of making the journey. We had smart travel moves. Stupid travel moves. And, sadly, we had a team get utterly and totally hosed by a booking agent and attempt a bold move to recover from that blunder. And for the second week in a row, we learned that sometimes it's healthier to stick with the pack, rather than attempting to game the system.
I don't remember the last "Amazing Race" episode to end with Phil Keoghan greeting a team before they had the chance to do even a single task because they were so far behind, but in this case, Phil greeted the eliminated team at the airport, told them they were eliminated and suggested that since they were in the airport still, it should be easy for them to find their way home. Ouch.
Meanwhile, at least three times per season I complain about the actual Non-Elimination Legs and at least once or twice, I lament an episode in which I'd totally have approved of seeing an NEL. This is one of those.
More after the break...
The impressive thing about the construction of Sunday's episode is that there was a pretty good amount of tension and fun generated despite a result which was never really in doubt from at the least the half-hour mark on. Chester & Ephraim were probably doomed several times, but once they couldn't make their flight in Sao Paolo, they didn't have any chance of finishing anywhere near the pack, so their only salvation was an NEL and we couldn't even get tension on that front, because once Phil showed up at the airport, we knew they weren't going to be spared.
So you had a really good episode in which the elimination was an afterthought and then it was also an episode in which, honestly, the tasks weren't all that hard. The Detour offered one relatively easy mental task versus one relatively easy arts and crafts task, in which both options were only as hard as you made them yourself. And then we had a Roadblock that was a total nonfactor. The episode got its title from Jason's comment about a task that several people finished on a single attempt and most did without any real stress.
Actually, the person who appeared to be having the most difficulty with the Roadblock, which asked one player from each pair to don medieval garb and fire a ballista and hit a target 150 feet away, was ER doc Travis, but for all that the episode tried pretending that he wasn't doing it well, it only put Travis & Nicole seven minutes (they estimated) behind Amy & Jason, who briefly looked ready to win the Leg, but instead slipped to second due to a travel blunder of their own. I have absolutely nothing more to say about the Roadblock, so let's flashback and look at some of the highlights of the episode's travel fun.
Actually, the first thing to know or remember as that there was a wide gap between the teams as we started this episode, a gap stemming from the bus journey to Santiago last week. Chester & Ephraim, who went from first to last, started at 6:27 p.m. Baseball Wives Nicky & Kim, who went from near-elimination to third, left more than six hours later.
So Chester & Ephraim had an advantage and they succeeded in finding a flight getting into Lisbon at 7 a.m. And that was the only available seat on that flight at that moment. Yay! But there was a problem. The friendly travel agent who found them that flight, while several other teams were booking flights getting in at noon or 11 in Lisbon, made a bit of an oopsie and booked a flight one day later. Because of that goof, plus a couple other teams getting less effective assistance, the ER Docs grabbed those last available tickets. Other teams would have a chance to get on stand-by, but not until later. That might become important in a paragraph or two.
The Afghanimals, who slipped to second because of last week's cab-paying mistake, were second to try booking, but for some reason they only got a flight getting in at 11. They, of course, invited their Race Wives Ally & Ashley to join them. Then, figuring that they'd prefer not to be going head-to-head in case they were in last, they attempted to bring Team Oklahoma in on the flight so that they'd have somebody they could beat. Now this was a good episode for Team Oklahoma, which has been pretty invisible other than some minor struggles in the premiere. Danny was able to guess exactly what the Afghanimals had as an agenda and rather than just following, he and Tim investigated until they found a flight getting in an hour earlier, where they were joined by the Beardos. Why were Leo & Jamal more invested in finding stooges to lose to them, as opposed to finding that better flight, which they had a lot of time to find? I don't know. But I want to emphasize that time again: The Afghanimals left at 6:38 and they had six hours to NOT get on that flight getting in at 11 and get somebody to find that 10 a.m. flight for them. They did not.
Going back again, while the ER Docs had the only guaranteed flight from Brazil to Portugal with a three-hour lead, other teams were on the same flight to Brazil and had the chance to get on standby. Various teams arrived, raced up to the gate and... waited because they were told the gate didn't open til an hour before the flight. Meanwhile, the Baseball Wives just went to the luxury lounge and got put on standby. This led to an epic pissing match in which The Devil Marie ranted and railed about how the Baseball Wives had done something shifty in getting to the front of the standby by not waiting complacently at the gate, while the Baseball Wives had to be defensive about having, you know, given some thought to the whole thing.
For this affront, Marie told the Baseball Wives that they're VERY short-lived alliance was over and they were dead to her.
People who hate Marie will hate her a little bit extra for this, but she knows her hypocrisy.
As she put it, "They pulled a stunt that I would pull and I wasn't expecting that from them."
In Lisbon, the teams had to make it to a museum, where they faced the Detour choice of Miles or Tiles. In Miles, they had to use a giant... ummm... Sextant? Protractor? Thingie? They had to use a tool to measure the distance Magellan traveled between 10 locations. If you knew how to use a map and had a general sense of geography, it was pretty easily doable. If, however, you had to ponder whether or not Magellan took the Panama Canal -- Sorry, Afghanimals -- it could be complicated. The task looked bad for Leo & Jamal, who overcomplicated (and under-thought) things and the Ice Queens, who added nothing. It looked good for the ER Docs and Amy & Jason, but also for Team Oklahoma. Admit it, you thought they'd really screw it up, but they made a couple tiny goofs, laughed, corrected themselves and fixed it. The Afghanimals and the Ice Queens just quit and went to Tiles.
In Tiles. teams had to assemble a life-sized puzzle using dozens of fragile pieces. Mostly nobody had trouble with this one either, though Marie got to do a lot of yelling at Tim, because that's what tends to happen.
"We know when it's my thing and when it's his thing," Marie said, after taking control of Tiles. When Tim found this funny, Marie admitted that she knows that will never happen, but she didn't want to look bad. You may hate Marie, but I like that whatever she is, she's very proudly that. It's part of why I've always been the only person to like Jaime of Jaime & Cara. Lots of people are awful people and have no idea that they're awful. If you happen to be fully aware of your flaws? Well, at least you own it.
The Roadblock and Detour had almost nothing to do with final position for the Leg. Instead, everything was determined by those flights. And it all took place as poor Chester & Ephraim bounced from delay to delay and from city to city, hoping that they might get lucky. They did not.
That's too bad. They were definitely my favorite team.
A few more highlights:
*** It should be noted that Chester & Ephraim were somewhat making their own choice. The agent who blundered their flight initially found a way for them to still get in at 7 a.m. only making two transfers instead of just one. "Sometimes you've gotta roll the dice man," Chester said. So lest you think that they just screwed, that's not exactly true. They had the choice of either going on the flight that got in at noon, looking for an earlier and different flight or taking a risk on connections for the big lead. They went with the latter. I admire it, even if it failed.
*** The NFLers were booked on a flight that got in at noon in Lisbon, which was also the flight Tim & Marie were on. Had they stuck with that flight, it's almost a sure thing that Tim & Marie would have just used the Express Pass to guarantee survival, had they had any doubt. Instead, Tim & Marie contemplated using it anyway, but held onto it and it'll probably be valuable later.
*** Speaking of Tim and Marie, how can you not be amused by a team that brings out Phil Keoghan's feistiness? "I'm sorry to tell you that you are the last team to arrive," Phil said when the Exes showed up. Long pause. "Except for one." Yup. Phil just likes messing with Marie. I think Marie and Tim are good TV and this is part of the reason for that. Oh and her dubbing Leo & Jamal and Ally & Ashley "The Iceganimals" was amusing.
*** The ballista Roadblock was a dud, but I liked the weird variety of reactions to it: Danny did it because he's Native American. Ally talked about her Portuguese grandfather who taught her to shoot. Tim proved his value to Marie temporarily by finishing in one shot.
*** My favorite line of the episode was Brandon's explanation for why Adam would be good on the Tiles Detour. "He lives in the woods, what else has he got to do other than make puzzles?"
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They separate anyway, with Simin moving back in her with family while Nader stays in their apartment with Termeh (who refuses to go with her mother) and his ailing father. In order to keep working and make sure that his father is cared for, Nader hires Razieh (Sareh Bayat), a woman in her mid-thirties who is desperate enough for work that she is willing to commute a long distance and take less money than she thinks she deserves. Although she is religiously devout (she worries that it may be a sin for her to change the incontinent father's pants), Razieh hides her job from her strict, unemployed husband Hodjat (Shahab Hosseini) because it is not appropriate for her to be working for a single man. Because part of the film's power is the way its narrative unfolds in subtle and unpredictable ways (those expecting an Iranian version of Scenes From a Marriage are headed down the wrong track), I will be as vague as possible in suggesting that the work arrangement with Razieh does not end well, and a rash, but entirely understandable, action by Nader lands him in a judicial hearing opposite Razieh and Hodjat, who is hot-tempered and impatient and quite possibly dangerous.
While Farhadi's screenplay moves steadily from scene to scene in a conventional fashion, its brilliance lies in how tiny, seemingly insignificant details (like where Nader is standing while Razieh has a conversation with Termeh's tutor, or Razieh needing to clean up a broken garbage bag on the stairwell outside the apartment) steadily accrue, building toward a situation that becomes irresolvable because no one is willing to compromise. Like the characters on-screen, we are working with only partial information—bits of conversation, glimpses of events—yet we constantly feel the need to stake a claim to some sense of "truth." The problem is that everyone is simultaneously right and wrong, which is established in the opening sequence when Simin tells Nader there is no point in staying to take care of a father who doesn't even know who he is, to which Nader replies, "But I know him." Simin is right and Nader is right, hence the film's fundamental philosophical and moral dilemma: How to account for multiple, sometimes contradictory, layers of right and wrong?
Having only seen the film once, I can attest to its arresting dramatic power, but I sense that A Separation is an experience that rewards twice, but in an entirely different way the second time around because we will be paying attention to that which previously slid by noiselessly, our senses hyper-attuned to all the points at which the situation starts going south. While a second viewing would alter our perception of the film's narrative unfolding significantly, I imagine that the characters would still strike us with the same complicated, stomach-wrenching sense of conflict that accompanies any dispute in which there is both right and wrong on all sides. As the story develops, our allegiances shift as Farhadi reveals new dimensions and insights into the characters and what they are or are not hiding.
We know that Nader did something rash, something that he probably would not have done had he been fully in control of his emotions, but at the same time it is hard to escape the feeling that he is being railroaded by Razieh and Hodjat. We know that he is, in some sense, a good man because of his dedication to his father, but does that mean that he is not above twisting the truth to his own benefit, especially if he can justify it via the very behavior that attests to his virtue? By the same token, Simin's eventual involvement and attempts to hammer out a compromise between the feuding parties smacks of her own self-interest, as she is still beholden to her desire to leave the country, something that only a divorce from Nader can make possible. And even when we think that Farhadi is presenting us with a clearly problematic character in Hodjat, who is bitter and resentful and outwardly aggressive, there are layers of understanding and deceit that both exonerate and further damn him. The only character who seems at all above the fray is Termeh, which makes her eventual, inescapable manipulation by her parents that much more heart-breaking, as is her blunt entry into the adult world of self-justified lies.
In short, A Separation is a brilliant, mesmerizing drama, incredibly well-acted by its ensemble cast (which richly deserved its multiple awards at the Berlin Film Festival). Like his screenplay, Farhadi's direction is concise, elegant, and economical, weaving its artistry into a functional, documentary-like visual style that slyly comments on the interpersonal dynamics (note how he frequently keeps multiple characters on screen but frames them in ways that emphasize their emotional distance). While Farhadi is clearly commenting on the complexities of a modern Iranian society functioning under the strict letter of Islamic law, the core issues in A Separation cut across cultures and religions and will be immediately accessible to anyone with a heart and a mind. Much like Spike Lee's Do the Right Thing (1989), which would make for an interesting companion piece, A Separation presents us with strong-willed characters locked into the kind of struggle from which no one emerges unscathed, even those who "win," if that's even possible.
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The other shoe is dropping in the backstory of how the Rev. Al Sharpton came to work as a secret informer for the FBI, recording conversations with New York Mafia types.
It turns out, Sharpton became an informant after he was caught on tape with "a drug kingpin" discussing cocaine deals, according to a report in the New York Daily News.
The newspaper says that "the feds threatened him with charges unless he flipped and snitched on Mafia acquaintances."
The story of Sharpton informing on the Mafia in the 1980s was first reported by the The Smoking Gun website, citing documents obtained under Freedom of Information Act requests.
On Monday, Sharpton disputed much of the report, saying he turned to authorities after receiving threats from Gambino family member Joseph (Joe Bana) Buonanno and others, the Daily News reports.
So does news that Sharpton might have been pressured into working as an FBI informant due to his own legal circumstances change your opinion of the MSNBC reverend?
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SPRINGFIELD – Damion Johnson denied a charge of manslaughter in the death of his younger brother at his arraignment Tuesday in Hampden Superior Court.
Johnson, 20, had been charged in Holyoke District Court with murder in the death of 19-year-old Jefforey Johnson at 101 Beech St. in Holyoke where the victim lived with his mother.
The Superior Court grand jury did not indict Damion Johnson for murder, but did indict him for manslaughter, two illegal gun charges, two illegal possession of ammunition charges and one charge of interfering with a criminal investigation.
Defense lawyer Calvin Carr asked Hampden Superior Court Judge John A. Agostini to release Damion Johnson, of 68 Essex St., on his own recognizance, since he no longer faces a murder charge.
Agostini set bail at $5,000 cash or surety for Damion Johnson, who had been held without right to bail after his arrest in late December.
"It really is an accident," Carr said in his argument for reduction of bail.
He said the guns belonged to the victim and when Damion would come to visit Jefforey the brothers "had this game they would play," which involved one of them taking a gun, pointing it and pulling the trigger to scare the other.
Carr said Damion Johnson knew the guns were always unloaded so, other than the victim, "there was no one more surprised" than Damion that Jefforey was shot.
He said his client was not at first truthful with police because he couldn't face his mother, father and even himself to say "I killed my brother" so he came up with a story about a struggle over the gun.
The grand jury also indicted Joanne Couture, the 45-year-old mother of the two young men, on four charges of interfering with a criminal investigation.


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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Emergency crews are responding to a two-vehicle crash on the northbound West Shore Expressway near Victory Boulevard. The crash is blocking at least one lane and reports from the scene indicate one person has been injured.
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1. Later Thursday, the No. 24 Penn State women's swimming and diving program will begin the final event of the season when the 2013 NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships get underway inside the IU Natatorium and IUPUI Sports Complex. The Nittany Lions will compete in all five relays and watch as nine competitors make 25 swims to contest for individual national titles. Hershey's Katelyn Miller will be part of a relay team. The three-day event will get underway at 11 a.m. with prelims of the 200 freestyle relay, 500 freestyle, 200IM, 50 freestyle and 400 medley relay. The finals of those events will begin at 7 p.m. on Thursday.
2. Since officially there is no gambling at Bushwood as we all learned in the legendary golf movie Caddyshack, the NCAA Tournament serves as a good replacement. Some of the games slated for the opening tip Thursday of interest include St. Mary's of California as a one-point favorite over Memphis. UNLV vs. California has all the makings of a great game with Cal coming in a 2½ point underdog. Want some points? The over-under for the total in the Arizona vs. Belmont match-up is 140½ points. To get the latest information for those who fancy a wager, visit America's Line.
3. Runners grab you shoes. The Capital 10-Miler - a run for the arts – is coming up on Sunday, April 7 starting at 9 a.m. near Carousel Pavilion on City Island. For those who want to walk, the gun goes off at 8:15 a.m. The fee is $35 through April 5; $40 on April 6 and $45 race day. The participant field limited to 600 registrants.
4. For the second time in a span of four weeks, Millersville University sophomore Chris Murphy is the National Collegiate Baseball Writer's Association (NCBWA) Division II National Pitcher of the Week. This award comes after his perfect game against Clarion. Murphy is the only two-time winner of the award this season, and also owns three NCBWA Atlantic Region Pitcher of the Week honors and two PSAC East Pitcher of the Week awards. He was selected on a national ballot that included eight regional winners from around the nation. The perfect game was only the 18th in Division II history and the first since 2009. He needed only 64 pitches and threw 52 strikes. The performance came just two starts after pitching a no-hitter against Glenville State. On the season, Murphy is 5-1 with a 2.54 ERA, .191 batting average against and 47 strikeouts in 39 innings of work.
5. The Shippensburg University softball team ran its record to 15-2 with a pair of victories on a cloudy Wednesday at the NTC Games in Florida. The Red Raiders extended their winning streak to 11 games by defeating Minnesota Duluth 2-1 in eight innings and NYIT 5-0. The games were moved about two miles away to Hancock Park after an early morning rainstorm delayed the start of play by about 90 minutes.
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Xbox One - First Impressions
It's been a long time coming but, finally, the next-generation of consoles is here. Microsoft has gained the upper hand in the UK by releasing the Xbox One the week before the Playstation 4,but just how good a system is it? We take a look at some of the most significant changes and improvements and figure out the best and worst of the bunch.
While no one wants to admit to being shallow, it's tough not to notice that the Xbox One isn't the most attractive of consoles. Bigger than its two predecessors, it's immediately reminiscent of a 1980s style VCR. It weighs a surprising amount, too, but at least that somehow adds reassurance when considering the rather hefty asking price.
Much has been muttered about the initial patch that's required before using the console, but I didn't find it too bad. Obviously mileage will vary depending on one's internet connection, but even an hour after launch, I found it speedy enough.
The same can't be said for game install times. Unlike the Playstation 4 which promises players that it can play games instantly while installing, the Xbox One requires an initial waiting period.
Some games don't take long to be playable, such as Ryse which only needed to be installed to 3%. Others, such as Forza 5, can take an irritatingly long time to be ready. Long gone are the days when consoles and new games were immediately playable, it seems.
Fortunately, while at times the future might seem a little slower, it's also still quite impressive. This is most noticeable when it comes to Kinect 2.0 integration. Previous owners of the Xbox 360 and Kinect will know of the many issues surrounding its technology. As a heartfelt cynic of the Kinect sensor with it mostly collecting dust under my TV, I wasn't too excited for Kinect 2.0's presence. Kinect redeems itself though, keeping its initial promises in the end. It's possible to control pretty much everything within the console through voice commands, from turning it on to skipping ahead in Netflix or telling soldiers to march forward in Ryse. It's not quite perfect, frequently requiring a slightly louder voice than usual.
It also requires some exact language with launching game titles requiring their full name, rather than simply "Xbox Forza" for instance. It's a marked step forward though and I can see such finer improvements being patched in the future. More impressively, Kinect 2.0 recognises the player's face, enabling one to be logged in automatically simply by being in the same room as the console.
This is most eye catching when a number of people are in the room, and Kinect 2.0 still manages to distinguish between the people and their respective profiles. For the paranoid, there's always the option to disable Kinect but do expect to lose the ability to auto login. That's how integral the motion sensor is.
One of the most useful Kinect features ties into the built-in game DVR functionality. Certain games will auto record clips, such as at a pivotal moment in the story or when an achievement unlocks, but the most fun is had by recording one's own clips. This is done by simply saying "Xbox Record" with the previous 30 seconds captured for later editing. A surprisingly competent editing tool is available, enabling players to easily share their favourite moments with others.
The Xbox One continues the media centre feel with plenty of other features. As with the Xbox 360, there are plenty of apps to use such as Netflix, Lovefilm, 4oD, and numerous more. Skype is now tied into the system and combined with Kinect proves quite the powerful video calling app. Thanks to the system being near whisper quiet the majority of the time, it's an ideal streaming device for that downtime in between gaming sessions.
A new Snap feature enables users to multi task more efficiently, watching TV in one window while playing a game, or browsing the internet with Internet Explorer while streaming a service. It takes a little getting used to but its potential is quite useful.
More significantly, it's possible to plug a TV set top box into the console using the HDMI in port. In the long term, this will mean that one can control all their media devices through the one system and through Kinect. For now though, it's quite flawed. Lag issues have been reported by Sky users, and there's no sign of the built-in TV guide that's available in the US. Eventually, the plan is that the system will tie into streaming services that the user already owns, enabling them to search for a title across every format they have at their disposal. As it stands, it's all untapped potential.
That's a key phrase for the Xbox One. Its potential is impressive but there's that sense that it lacks some important features to make it a truly killer system. A cynic would wonder if the finer details were postponed in order to guarantee the system a pre-Christmas release. At many turns, the system gives with one hand and takes away with another.
For instance, there's a significant revamp of the achievements screen. It's much more colourful and attractive to look at but it's also not as clearly laid out as before. It's not as easy to compare achievements with friends too. The revamped controller feels more tactile thanks to its enhanced rumble features, and has a much better d-pad than before, but its triggers are clunky and occasionally awkward to hit in the heat of the battle.
Besides being less intuitive than before, the dashboard also lacks some important features. Rather bizarrely, there's no way of seeing when a friend logs on. There's a new favourite system to help players focus on their best friends, but even that doesn't actively display when they log on. The Party system is clunky to say the least, surprisingly so given how effective and superior it was on the Xbox 360.
It's those little things that let the Xbox One down somewhat. It's no doubt a powerful system but it needs some refinement. It's the kind of refinement that will no doubt come over the months, through patching, much as was the case with the Xbox 360.
While not the kind of issues that should stop a keen next-gen customer from buying it, it'd be wise to temper those expectations. It's going to take a little while for the Xbox One to catch up to such heady heights.
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TOPEKA, Kan. - The nearly $2 billion deal by Wolverine World Wide and two California equity firms to acquire footwear brand and retailer Collective Brands will move a step closer to completion next week.
Shareholders of the Topeka-based parent company that owns the Payless ShoeSource retail chain and Performance + Lifestyle Group will vote Aug. 21 on whether to accept the deal that will pay $21.75 a share. The company's stock closed at $21.63, down a penny on the New York Stock Exchange.
As part of the deal, Rockford-based Wolverine will spend $1.2 billion to acquire the Boston-based PLG, owner of high-end brands Sperry Top-Sider, Saucony, Stride Rite, and Keds.
RELATED: Wolverine World Wide stock hits 52-week high for 2nd time in 2 weeks
Equity firms will put the rest to buy the struggling shoe chain with 4,303 retail stores in 34 countries.
The company will technically be acquired by Wolverine Sub, an
entity formed by Blum Strategic Partners IV, L.P., Golden Gate Capital Opportunity Fund, L.P. and Open Water Ventures, LLC, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Wolverine World Wide, Inc.
Each PSS common stock before the merge will be converted into the right to receive $21.75 cash, without interest, per PSS share. The merger is expected to become effective late in the third quarter or early in the fourth quarter of 2012.
Wolverine stock closed Tuesday at $44.93, down 42 cents, or .94 percent.
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M. P. Muno, M. R. Morris (UCLA), F. K. Baganoff (MIT/CSR), G. C. Bower (UC Berkeley), S. Park (Penn State), T. Nagata, S. Nishiyama (Nagoya U.)
We will report on our ongoing project to identify the natures of X-ray sources with luminosities between 1031 and 1033 erg/s that were detected with Chandra toward the Galactic center. The majority of the point sources are hard (consistent with a Gamma<1 power law), and exhibit prominent line emission from both low-ionization and He-like iron. This suggests that the population of X-ray sources are dominated by magnetic cataclysmic variables, which are the most numerous hard X-ray sources with comparable luminosities in the Galaxy. Nonetheless, there are still hundreds of sources that are probably other classes of source, such as massive binaries containing Wolf-Rayet and O stars, low- and high-mass X-ray binaries containing neutron stars and black holes, and possibly even young pulsars. These latter systems can be identified with observations at radio and infrared wavelengths, and knowledge of their relative numbers is important for constraining the star formation history and the evolution of binary systems near the Galactic center. I will report on the first counterparts that have been identified through observations with the VLA, the SIRIUS infrared array on the IRSF, HST/NICMOS, and NIRC2 on Keck.
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Bulletin of the American Astronomical Society, 36 #3
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