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For decades, the trucking industry has attempted to secure permission to allow even bigger and heavier trucks to operate on our nation's highways. These trucks are tremendously damaging to the highway surface, causing the need for more frequent resurfacing. Heavier trucks will often look the same as currently allowable 80,000 pound trucks, so even though a heavier truck will not be able to brake as quickly, a passing vehicle would not be able to tell by sight that the vehicle was carrying 97,000 pounds.
Public Citizen strongly supports maintaining the current limits on larger, heavier trucks, which have been in effect since 1991. Allowing a larger number of longer, heavier trucks to operate would further degrade our highway infrastructure, while putting motorists at an increased risk of a fatal crash with these vehicles. The fatal crash rate for truck-involved crashes is already twice as high as the passenger vehicle crash rate
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Car Review
2013 Nissan Versa: New Car Review
Pros: Spacious interior; low base price
Cons: Painfully basic; feels flimsy compared to competition; noisy drivetrain
What's New: Optional 4-speed automatic transmission; updates to SV Convenience package and SL Tech package; higher fuel economy rating for CVT-equipped models
With a base price of $11,990, the 2013 Nissan Versa currently holds the status of cheapest car in America. It's one of the most basic cars offered here in the new millennium. Hand-crank windows, manual mirrors and door locks, a radio and a speedometer are about all the buyer gets at that low price.
Although amenities are few, interior space is plentiful. The Versa features 90 cu ft of interior volume. Impressively, there is more rear legroom than in a BMW 5 Series or a Mercedes-Benz E-Class. And now in its second year since a redesign, the Versa is becoming better equipped.
The Versa is fitted with a 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine and is available in four trim levels: S, S Plus, SV and SL. Changes for 2013 include a 4-speed automatic transmission option, a 60/40-split folding rear seat for the SV Convenience package, a backup camera for the SL Tech package, updated interior trim for the SV and new equipment like a proximity key for the SL. Finally, models equipped with the continuously variable transmission (CVT) get a 2-mpg boost in highway fuel economy thanks to a wider gearing spread for the CVT.
Comfort & Utility
Understandably, there isn't much comfort to be had inside the cheapest car in America. The Versa has four doors, seats five, and has cloth seats. Interior volume is 90 cu ft, with an additional 14.8 cu ft of trunk space. Sure, an owner can fit plenty of stuff in the Versa, and its good rear legroom space means the Versa can carry several people. But we wonder if anyone would really want to. The cloth seats are small, hard and relatively uncomfortable. A new driver's armrest for SV and SL models improves the situation, at least in the most commonly used seat.
With nearly no power-controlled features in the base model, everything feels like a struggle with the Versa. Rolling down all the hand-crank windows requires reaching and stretching to which modern drivers are unaccustomed. With no power door locks, the driver must squeeze his or her hand through the tiny gap between the front seat and B-pillar to reach the rear door lock. That makes accessing the backseat a chore and increases the odds of accidentally leaving the vehicle unlocked.
The savings might make these struggles livable if you choose the absolute base model. But step up to the Versa SV with power windows and locks and the price jumps to nearly $15,000. For that kind of money, competitors like the Mazda2 compete strongly on both price and value.
Surprisingly, the Versa can be optioned with some high-tech features including Bluetooth connectivity, a navigation system with a 5-inch touchscreen display, XM satellite radio, an iPod/USB interface and a backup camera. Except for Bluetooth which is part of the $450 Convenience package for the Versa SV, these are part of the $900 Tech package, only available on the top SL trim.
Performance & Fuel Economy
The Versa is offered with only one engine, a 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine producing 109 horsepower, but customers can now choose one of three transmissions: a 5-speed manual transmission, a 4-speed automatic or a CVT. With the base manual, the Versa S is rated at 27 mpg city/36 mpg hwy. With the newly available 4-speed automatic, the Versa's price jumps by $1,000 and fuel economy drops by 1 mpg in both city and highway driving. Choose the CVT -- a $1,700 option on the Versa S or standard on the SV and SL -- and fuel economy jumps to 31 mpg city/40 mpg hwy.
The Versa has front seat mounted side impact supplemental airbags and roof mounted curtain side impact supplemental airbags.
In addition, the Versa is designed with Zone Body construction with front and rear crumple zones, an energy absorbing steering column, hood buckle creases and safety stops and pipe-style side door guard beams. Nissan also includes vehicle dynamic control and traction control on all Versa models.
Driving Impressions
Driving the Versa feels fairly average. The CVT allows power to flow to the front wheels fairly smoothly. The engine is short on horsepower but tries its best to keep the little vehicle gliding along at highway speed. We can't really complain about the driving characteristics of the Versa given its affordability. But driven back to back with the competition, the Versa's drawbacks are revealed.
The Versa feels light and flimsy in a market of surprisingly substantial subcompacts. As basic transportation, the Versa is fine. If you compare it with the newest offerings from its competitors, however, it pales in comparison. Aside from interior volume, the Versa doesn't really have a single feature that makes it stand out.
Other Cars to Consider
Chevrolet Sonic - At a base price of $14,200, the Sonic might be one of the best-driving vehicles in the subcompact market. An optional turbocharger, not available on the base model, adds to driving pleasure but also to the cost.
Kia Rio - At $13,600, the 2013 Rio is far better than its previous iteration. In fact, the Versa has more in common with the old basic transportation Rio than the new and improved Rio does. The redesigned Rio is spacious, good-looking and energetic. Plus, it comes with a 10-year/100,000-mile warranty.
Mazda2 - The Mazda2's $14,720 base price is the highest in this group. But for that price, you get all the positive attributes of a subcompact without sacrificing confidence and poise.
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Those set on a Versa should buy the $11,990 base model. The base Versa is just as big inside as it is fully loaded, so save yourself $4,000 and stick to the bargain-basement S model. On a vehicle like this, extra features simply aren't worth the higher cost. But in terms of value and bang for your buck, the base 2013 Nissan Versa S is tough to beat.

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Forget The Work Trousers and Knee Pads When Looking For a Job
Affiliate marketing revealed as the most effective and powerful
ways to earn an income online.
For those unemployed, underemployed or seeking supplemental income, you
know how competitive the job market is. The number of high quality job seekers
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not "what you know" situation. Over qualified, under qualified, the right psychological
profile, behavioral analysis, for baby boomers experienced in the market place, are ill
prepared for this new view on hiring. The standard belief that if you were qualified for
a position, you had a chance at getting your foot in the door is no longer the case. The weeding out process has taken your nature and nurture into account. There is no even playing field anymore. Just the whim of the interviewer and an assessment test. How you rate on a test means more than your known ability to do the job.
Frustrating isn't it.
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There are many who already are aware of how powerful and lucrative affiliate marketing is. It is indeed one of the most powerful ways to earn an income online. Why? There is no overhead, no product to ship, no trouble shooting, no head aches. Affiliate marketing is a way to conduct sales online as a representative who gets paid a commission to market and promote someone who produces, manufactures, or distributes a product or service. That is the short answer. For anyone with a sales background, this is a no brainer.
If you are confident in your ability to promote and market offline, odds are you will be successful with your skills online. IF you understand the basics, ins and outs of affiliate marketing.
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Flavor Trends for 2012
What flavors will entice consumers in 2012? Think ethnic fusions, authentic' spice blends and exotic fruits.
The combination of the latest economic roller coaster and the directly opposing forces of indulgent eating and demands for healthier offerings turned the art of predicting food & beverage trends into a bigger challenge than ever. So it's helpful to frame the problem within the greater context of general trends that will impact the food & beverage market in the coming year.
Last fall, Innova Market Insight identified 10 key trends that will underlie consumer choices in 2012. And while this list represents a great deal of dedicated research, it's possible to sum up the high points in a few sentences:
Consumers are getting older but want to feel younger. They're attracted to "pure," "natural" foods that are premium in quality yet within their (much tighter) budget. Also, consumers want to "buy green" and local when possible. They also want foods and beverages that are rich in protein and with health claims that are grounded in science. Yet they feel justified in an occasional indulgence.
There will be some niche markets that are hard to measure, such as gluten-free. "One can recognize from many markets, despite [the economic] crisis, the consumer is looking to have more confidence in a food product," says Thierry Gay, vice president of food-enhancement systems for Vitiva (www.vitiva.eu), a Slovenia ingredient supplier. "As a result, the premium segment is growing with clean labels or 'friendly' labels.
"Even discounters are now looking for high quality products," he continues. "For instance, recently the EU supermarket chain Lidl (www.lidl.co.uk) asked all its food manufacturers to remove synthetic beta-carotene. We also see a great interest in shifting from synthetic sweeteners -- such as aspartame, acesulfame K and saccharin -- to stevia for the same reasons: friendly labeling and purer and 'cleaner' products."
Gay suggests that with stevia, retailers and food manufacturers have the opportunity to make a "positive marketing statement, educating consumers by explaining reasons why they reformulated with a natural-origin sweetener." He also points out this will increase consumers awareness for products that include stevia.
"I can foresee a booming in launching products with stevia in parallel to this increasing awareness," he declares. PepsiCo's Tropicana division launched Trop50 orange juice in 2009, replacing half the sugar (and half the calories) with stevia. Healthy Beverage Co., which showcases organic and fair-trade teas and sparkling green teas, has been using stevia for its zero-calorie Steaz Teas.
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Other taste trends on track to please palates in the coming year include merging cultures (chipotlé-lemongrass chicken, anyone?), getting back to nature with earthy root vegetables, tree fruits and nuts, and bringing comfort flavors to new foods and beverages."
"Spicy ethnic flavors are growing in popularity," says Ed McIntosh, marketing manager for Flavorchem Corp. (www.flavorchem.com), Downers Grove, Ill. "Ethnic flavors are hot-hot-hot. Flavorchem released a new line of Hispanic flavors, recognizing the rapid growth of this demographic in the U.S.
"New concepts are coming through the changing demographics," he continues. "We're seeing spicy ethnic flavors like cracked pepper, chili lime, chipotlé, jalapeño and 'buffalo wing' flavors used in a variety of snack foods. They also are being used in seeds, nuts, chips and even nontraditional snack foods like dehydrated vegetables and wasabi peas."
"Robust ethnic flavors are going up in America," agrees Meera Vasudevan, executive vice president of Stamford, Ct.-based Preferred Brands International (www.tastybite.com), makers of Indian meals and meal-kit components. "Consumers are increasingly adding spices and flavors from around the world into their daily meals. Whether it's aromatic spices from India or Asia or a variety of chili peppers from South America, I see America 'spicing it up' in 2012."
According to Flavorchem's McIntosh, top flavors for savory snack categories are varietal cheese flavors, barbecue, wasabi and garlic. "Six months ago, barbecue-type flavors were not even listed," he says. "Now, they're in the top 10."
"Flavors of the Far East are fusing into American palates," says Elliot Chung, senior brand manager for CJ Foods Inc. (www.cjfusa.com), Commerce, Calif. The interest is moving beyond Chinese, Vietnamese and Thai. Citing research by consumer flavor-trend experts such as Baum + Whiteman LLC, Chung reports Korean food will "soar as one of the hottest dining trends in 2012, with items like bulgogi beef sliders, kimchi quesadillas and galbi [grilled ribs] tacos."
CJ Foods is making Korean cuisine more accessible to everyday American chefs through its new Bibigo line, an assortment of high-quality ingredients such as gochujang (hot chili paste) and Korean BBQ sauces for making traditional dishes like bulgogi and kalbi, or for adding a new twist to everyday foods such as sandwiches with gochujang spicy mayo.
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In past summers, Rodney, the fictional Ocean City lifeguard in the resort town's advertising campaign, has ventured to rescue New Yorkers and New Jerseyites from summer boredom.
After Hurricane Sandy, Rodney may have less convincing to do.
While Sandy affected a large swath of the East Coast, it made landfall on the Jersey shore and caused nearly $37 billion in damage to that state, according to recent estimates. In the beach town of Seaside Heights, a roller coaster knocked into the Atlantic Ocean has become a symbol of the destruction wrought by the storm.
In contrast, Ocean City has recovered quickly from the storm, with far less damage to infrastructure and tourism draws like the boardwalk. And that has created an economic opportunity, albeit a regrettable one for the neighbors to the north.
"It's one of those things where you don't want to benefit from other peoples' unfortunate situation," said Melanie Pursel, executive director of the Ocean City Chamber of Commerce. "But it seems to me from what I've seen, at least anecdotally, for some of those other beach communities it's going to be quite some time before they're up and running again, and some of them may be changed forever."
While resorts from Atlantic City to Cape May survived the storm mostly unscathed, extensive rebuilding that could take years is needed in northern areas of the Jersey shore like Sea Bright and Long Beach Island. Regular visitors to those areas may end up looking for a new vacation spot — with potential ripple effects for Maryland beaches, including bigger crowds and even higher prices, economists said.
Ocean City and New Jersey beaches pull tourists from many common regions, including Philadelphia, central Pennsylvania and greater New York City. Particularly in northern New Jersey and New York, the "feeder" markets suffered as much or more damage than the resort areas, said Israel Posner, executive director of the Levenson Institute of Gaming, Hospitality and Tourism at Stockton College in Galloway, N.J.
Ocean City's advertising campaign reaches those areas, said Donna Abbott, the town's director of tourism and marketing. Town tourism officials will plan the 2013 campaign soon, she said, recognizing the need to be cognizant of the emotions of those who have suffered losses.
"We know that could have been us," Abbott said of the devastated Jersey shore.
The "Rodney" campaign is sure to return, Pursel said, and some element of the campaign might sensitively target those looking for a new destination. Some businesses have suggested incentives or promotions to help capture some of those tourists, though none has been formalized, Pursel said.
There are typically 200,000 to 400,000 tourists in Ocean City at any given point in the summer. More from up north would be welcomed, town spokeswoman Jessica Waters said.
"We'll welcome them with open arms and hope we'll be able to provide a vacation that might give them some joy after what they endured this fall," Waters said.
Travel industry group AAA said it's too early to make projections about summer travel. Vacation planning is likely to occur in the coming weeks, experts said, at family holiday gatherings and afterward in January.
Given the magnitude of damage in some areas of New Jersey, AAA Mid-Atlantic spokeswoman Ragina Averella said a shakeup in tourism is a potential outcome. "It certainly, unfortunately, sounds like that's a possibility," she said.
Ocean City could be a substitute for regulars on the northern Jersey shore, said George R. Parsons, a professor of marine policy and economics at the University of Delaware. Parsons plans to conduct an unrelated survey of tourists to gauge the impact of offshore wind on travel destinations, and he now plans to ask about Sandy's impact as well.
If enough Jersey shore visitors are looking to travel elsewhere, it could have an impact on hotel or property rental prices in places like Ocean City, Parsons said. Joseph Seneca, an economics professor at Rutgers University, said he doesn't expect demand for beach vacations to wane, though the stock of housing could remain down for a couple of years on the northern Jersey shore, driving up rental rates.
"It would depend on the extent to which that substitution is occurring," Parsons said of the price shock. "Certainly those beaches get pretty much at capacity during those peak periods in the summer, so that could bid prices up."
According to the New Jersey tourism office's website, Atlantic City reopened to tourists three days after Sandy passed, while assistance like loan guarantees and grants are available to business owners struggling to reopen in other areas.
Industry observers in the Garden State are watching the cleanup closely. Mark Stevens, who owns Two Rivers Travel near the devastated community of Sea Bright, said it could mean a boost for his business, given that many members of nearby beach clubs will likely be looking to head out of town for vacation.
In Ocean City, meanwhile, business leaders are readying for business as usual next season.
For Jolly Roger Amusement Park, the most significant repairs needed are to the Ocean City fishing pier, which the company is responsible for under a franchise agreement with the town. Dean Langrall, marketing director for Jolly Roger parent Bay Shore Development Corp., said the pier is scheduled to be ready for summer.
For the most part, businesses were ready for what Sandy brought, he said.
"They know how to batten down the hatches, and they know how to sit it out," Langrall said. "The sun came out the next day, and we're looking forward to next summer."
At the popular bar and restaurant Fager's Island, as at many homes and businesses along Assawoman and Isle of Wight bays, the storm's effects were more apparent. Heavy flooding destroyed nearly a dozen refrigerators and most of the alcohol inventory at Fager's, and the storm surge wiped out the bar's back deck and gazebo that sat over the water.
As many as 50 staff members at a time gathered to work on repairs in the days after the storm, general manager Kevin Myers said. Initial repairs allowed the restaurant to reopen about three days after Sandy had passed, but more repairs will be continuing until summer, he said.
Myers said he expects similar efforts are being made in harder-hit areas, which could keep tourists in their usual spots.
"Beach communities are pretty resilient, and I think whether it's Florida or the Gulf Coast or the Carolinas or us or whoever, I think everyone who's in business at the beach realizes there always is this peril of a weather issue," Langrall said. "My guess is the Jersey beaches will be back good to go by the summer just like our pier will be."
Disasters also tend to unite communities, such as in New Orleans and the Gulf Coast, Posner said. It's possible that even a still-bruised Jersey coast could draw people eager to support their favorite summer spot, he said. Others suggested Jersey shore faithful will simply be unwilling to substitute a different locale.
"People in the region will want to support the tourism memories that people have about the New Jersey coastline," Posner said. "It's an emotional tug for people in the region."


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One of the most storied and colorful fan sections in the NFL is calling it quits.
The Hogettes, a staple at Redskins games during the past three decades, released a statement Friday announcing that the group is disbanding:
After 30 seasons, the Hogettes® are hanging up our pig snouts & dresses. It has been an honor being a part of the greatest 12th Man fans in the NFL. We will forever be Redskins' fans and cheer for our beloved team. It is a new era and we will continue to support RG3 and his teammates. HAIL TO THE REDSKINS!!! We will also continue to help (incognito) raise money for Children's Charities.
Michael Torbert created The Hogettes in 1983 as a tribute the team's offensive line known as The Hogs. With their wigs, snouts and dresses, the Hogettes were impossible to miss at Redskins games and unlike any other fan group in the country. They gained significant acclaim with several Hogettes even being inducted into the VISA Hall of Fans at the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
The group is also noted for its philanthropy, raising millions of dollars for charitable organizations in the D.C. area.
Torbert told the Washington Post that even though they're calling it quits, members of the Hogettes will still attend games and do charity work. They just won't stand out as much.
"After 30 seasons, I think that's enough of guys in pig snouts and dresses," Torbert said. "We're still gonna be Redskins fans. Some of us will still go to games. For sure, we'll still raise money for children's charities, but on an incognito and individual basis."


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Alisha! needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 36 designs submitted by 14 freelance designers.
Learning with Alisha! is an eco-friendly, woman-owned LLC that invents mathematics learning tools and provides professional development opportunities for K-12 and college teachers. We donate 10% of our profit to support education for homeless children.
Learning with Alisha!
Learning with Alisha! is a eco-friendly, woman-owned, socially conscious company. We focus on identifying mathematical concepts for which no manipulatives are currently available in school supply catalogs, then designing products to fill that gap. We also provide workshops, seminars, and consulting services for teachers, focusing on math and engineering education.
Alisha! has a provocative, yet magnetic, personality; hence the exclamation point in my name. I am feminist, anti-racist, and anti-heterosexist.
I need a logo which uses our DBA name "Learning with Alisha!" and a shortened version or icon. What we have now is a logo which I really like, but needs a little more jazz. Please look at it before you submit any designs:
I also have no experience with color vs B&W and color that is good on a web site vs color that prints well. Our current logo is "Learning with Alisha!" in Monotype Corsiva, bold 48; surrounded by a box made of mathematical symbols and numerals in Monotype Corsiva, plain 20.
- This logo is going to be our foundational symbol, so it needs to be robust in terms of usage, e.g. print, web, stationary, packaging, etc.
- Fairly simple design, but instantly recognizable.
- Clip art with people - it's usually sexist and racist in very subtle, but disturbing, ways.
- No true cursive font.
- Drawings of school houses, apples, etc that convey a focus on elementary schools. We service teachers at all levels, pre-school to graduate school.
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Pala Casino Spa and Resort | Let's Play!
Pala Casino Spa & Resort includes a Las Vegas-style casino with 2,000 slot machines, 8-table poker room that hosts live play and championship tournaments and 87 table games; a 507-room hotel; a 10,000-square-foot, full-service spa and salon that features 14 treatment rooms; a state-of-the-art fitness center; swimming pool with 12 private poolside cabanas, and dual-temperature outdoor whirlpool. Pala also offers 10 restaurants and 40,000 square feet of meeting and convention space.


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French lawmakers pass bill to ban 'burqa' in public spaces
Latest update : 2010-07-13
French lawmakers have approved a controversial draft law that would ban face-covering Islamic veils from being worn in public spaces. The bill will now go to the French Senate, which is expected to approve it in September.
French lawmakers have approved a bill to ban the wearing of face-covering veils in public spaces, despite abstentions from many socialist and Green Party MPs.
The bill will now go to the French Senate, which is expected to approve it in September.
On the right, the "yes" vote was unanimous. The main opposition Socialist Party (PS) largely abstained, as did the Communist Party, with the exception of André Gerin w
"The European court of Human Rights will take a close look at this bill"
ho was one of the bill's architects.
Altogether, and despite the abstentions, the bill was approved by 335 votes, out a total of 577 MPs. Only one "no" vote was cast.
The bill is popular with voters in a country that has both a tradition of secularism as well as Europe's largest Muslim population.
However, critics say the law exploits what is for all practical purposes a non-issue - only about 1,900 women among France's five to six million Muslims wear a veil - in a bid to pander to anti-immigration voters and distract attention from France's economic woes.
Constitutional question marks
But, despite passing comfortably through the National Assembly, issues surrounding the precise definition of "public spaces" and the constitutional consequences of a ban may yet hamper the bill's progress.
Explaining why so many PS MPs abstained, Socialist Senator Bariza Khiari told FRANCE 24 that the French Council of State (an advisory body made up of senior legal figures) had expressed misgivings at the legality of the bill's definition of "public spaces".
"Not a single PS member supports the wearing of the full veil - that much is obvious," she said. "But we cannot actively support a bill that is not respectful of the advice of the Council of State"
Specifically, the Council of State warned that "the partial or complete ban of the full veil in public spaces could be potentially unconstitutional" in terms of attacking freedom of expression or religion.
The FRANCE 24 Debate: Should France ban the burqa?
Hiding the face in a public space
The bill's initially precise wording has been changed and now refers to garments "that hide the face" rather than the "nikab" or "burqa".
Under the bill, it would be illegal for anyone to cover their faces in public places like streets, parks, public transport or shops.
Fines of 150 euros will be imposed on those caught wearing the veil once a six month grace period to allow time to educate Muslim women about the ban has elapsed.
Men who force their wives or daughters to cover themselves face stiffer penalties of up to 30,000 euros and a one-year jail term.
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Alibi Picks
Two-In-One Date Night: Jersey Boys at Popejoy
The Jersey Boys at Popejoy Hall offers you two shows in one, a Tony Award-winning Broadway musical and a pop concert, perfect for spending a night along memory lane with Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. Fans will reminisce over songs such as "Sherry," "Big Girls Don't Cry," "Can't Take My Eyes Off You," and prom-time favorite "Oh What a Night." Prepare yourself for a night of excitement while reliving the rise of these young men from blue-collar Jersey streets to worldwide pop stardom. This international sensation and Las Vegas hit has been described as a "wild" night of mayhem. In fact, it's recommended only for those 12 or older, since it contains gun shots, smoke, strobe lights and drug references. The show runs until June 2 at Popejoy Hall (203 Cornell NE). Buy tickets for either daytime or evening shows. Prices range from $40 to $145 at unmtickets.com or call 877-664-8661. If you already purchased tickets, check the Popejoy website for information about date changes. Popejoy Hall, UNM Center for the Arts • Thu May 23 • 2 pm • $27.50-$145 • ALL-AGES! • View on Alibi calendar


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Residential Living & Learning believes that your student is going to experience one of the most developmental and memorable times of his/her life. Life-long friendships will be developed during your student's upcoming year. Shown below are two articles that describe the educational benefits to residing on-campus.
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Tarleton is a liberal arts university and we are dedicated to the education of our students. In every aspect of their experience, we seek to provide students the opportunities, challenges and support to prepare themselves for a life of personal success, engaged citizenship and world wide opportunities. The residential nature of our campus allows us to extend and deepen an education beyond the classroom.
Problem solving is a key feature of a college education. When allowed to work through problems, students have opportunities to learn important skills of communication (e.g. how to voice a view and actively hear a different view) team work (e.g. working with others to identify problems, creatively develop solutions and locate resources to implement ideas) and working across differences in a local and global context (how to work with those who are different than themselves, how to turn differences into a creative plus). We invite you to support the process of helping your student become adept at problem solving over the next year. We encourage you to partner with us in four ways:
- Ask questions of your student (e.g. who could you talk with?) as opposed to providing answers.
- Encourage him/her to learn to identify and use available resources (e.g. Deans, faculty) but avoid the temptation of making the call yourself.
- Help him/her understand that problem solving skills are crucial in an educational environment. The quick fix often diffuses the learning. For example: most often students are much better off learning to live with a roommate who is different, rather than moving rooms. They will learn to negotiate differences and manage conflict.
- Take us up on offers to help (complete AlcoholEdu with your student), but avoid the temptation of getting overly involved in processes that are designed for students to do alone (e.g. selecting classes for your student).
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GEORGETOWN — City Councilwoman Jeanette Ard operated a flower shop on Front Street for decades. She lived upstairs and kept three people employed.
But Wednesday's fire destroyed all that in a couple of hours.
"This was the anchor of the street," she said of the row of burned out buildings and still-smoldering bricks. "This is the worst. This is the absolute worst."
A day after fire ripped through seven buildings, wiped-out or shuttered 10 businesses and put 130 people in tourism-dependent jobs out of work, a collection of state and local officials, led by Gov. Nikki Haley, said Georgetown needs help and is inviting everyone to come back.
"I want people to visit Georgetown," the governor said following a tour of the damage. "I want them to see how beautiful it still is."
Haley also announced a special fund has been established for private donations to help those affected by the fire. The Front Street Relief Fund is being run through First Citizens Bank. Donations can also be made by calling (843) 546-8591.
Meanwhile, the process of determining the cause of the blaze is continuing, with no early leads announced by fire investigators. The origin point is still believed to be in a deck area behind a local tap room along the city's Harborwalk area on the Sampit River.
Authorities confirmed Thursday that four rescuers were slightly injured fighting the early morning fire when the facade of one of the buildings blew out onto Front Street.
Three firefighters were later released from a hospital but a Georgetown police officer who received a slight concussion isn't expected to go home until Friday.
Visitors to Front Street on Thursday could still smell the thick stench of acrid fumes as piles of burned bricks cooled while the odor of charred wood drifted in the wind. A chainlink fence had gone up, keeping people away from the damage. Police officials said that because of the weakened state of the buildings, it could be weeks before Front Street is fully open to cars.
One building was so badly damaged that crews used large equipment to tear down its facade, dropping piles of ash, wood and metal in the street.
With potentially millions of dollars in losses and damages, what can be done in terms of assisting the recovery also remains unclear. Haley and other state and federal officials said they will look where they can for funds that could help in the rebuilding effort, but that public monies might not be there.
"I think it is going to be more private than it is anything else," Haley said, referring to insurance payments and donations.
"It's going to depend on the owners," Georgetown city building official Rick Martin said, referring to how quickly insurance settlements might be reached over the damages. Some victims are still in shock, he said.
Some federal funds might be available on the basis that some of the seven lost buildings were in the National Register Historic District, with the youngest being around 100 years old.
"Keep in mind this is a national historic district," said state Sen. Yancy McGill, D-Williamsburg, whose district includes Georgetown.
McGill said the fire can be viewed as having statewide significance, meaning the Legislature should get involved in any way it can, including looking for ways to reimburse the cost of suppressing the blaze.
"This is a major disaster for Georgetown County," he said. "This is a major disaster for South Carolina," he said.
Ard was among those trying to find optimism. Her hope? That the piles of historic brick might be rescued and re-used in the rebuilding.
Reach Schuyler Kropf ay 937-5551.


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Winifred Norma (Horr) McGarry
Winifred Norma (Horr) McGarry, 82, passed away November 8, 2012 at Kent Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Edward F. McGarry.
A daughter of the late Gifford and Lucy (O'Dowd) Horr. Mrs. McGarry was associated with her husband in the family business McGarry's Restaurant in downtown Providence and also was employed for Apex.
She is survived by three children, Edward F. McGarry, Sharon Lee Sinnott and Stephen J. McGarry; three sisters, Lucille St. Martin, Olive Bentley and Rita Frigon; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was the sister of the late William and Ronald Horr, Gladys Fanning and Patricia Hicks.
Her funeral will be held Tuesday, November 13, at 9 a.m. from the Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Home, 2435 Warwick Ave. with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Kevin Church, Sandy Lane at 10 a.m. Burial will be in St. Ann's Cemetery, Cranston. Visiting hours Monday 4-7 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, contributions to St. Kevin School, 39 Cathedral Road, Warwick, RI 02889 will be appreciated. Information and condolences, visit TheQuinnFuneralHome.com.


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Giant Anteater
(Myrmecophaga tridactyla)
Facts about this animal
Usually one young is born which is carried on the mother's back for at least 10 months. An interesting fact is the coloration of the animals. The young's position on the back is exactly so that the black stripe on the side is consistent with the mother's stripe - a specific type of camouflage.
Did you know?
That the giant anteater's name is quite appropriate as the main food item are ants. It can be read in many books that the giant anteaters' main food source are termites as they can often be seen ripping termite mounds apart. But from in situ observations it is known that they are looking for ants which inhabit the mounds after the termite population has died out or left it.
|Name (Scientific)
|Myrmecophaga tridactyla
|Name (English)
|Giant Anteater
|Name (French)
|Fourmilier géant ou Tamanoir
|Name (German)
|Grosser Ameisenbär
|Name (Spanish)
|Hormiguero gigante, Oso hormiguero, Oso caballo
|Local names
|Brazil: Tamanduá-bandeira, Yurú mi (Indian.)
|CITES Status
|Appendix II
|CMS Status
|Not listed
This factsheet was compiled by
Frank Brandstätter, Zoo Dortmund, October 2005
Photo Copyright by
Malene Thyssen
|Central and South America, from Belize and southern Guatemala to northern Argentina
|Savannahs, grasslands, deciduous forest and rainforest; with a preference for open vegetation
|Wild population
|Unknown, but locally abundant (Red List IUCN 2011)
|Zoo population
|257 (123.128.6) are registered by the International studbook (Dec 31, 2007). The Studbook was established in 1988 and is kept by Dortmund Zoo.
In the Zoo
How this animal should be transported
For air transport, Container Note 75 of the IATA Live Animals Regulations should be followed.
Find this animal on ZooLex
Photo Copyright by
Howard Cheng
Why do zoos keep this animal
Until recently giant anteaters have only been kept as additional animals in multi-species South American enclosures. Fortunately they have now become a focus animal for several zoos. Its status in the wild is vulnerable and numbers are declining rapidly in certain parts of their distribution. Thus, there is the chance to preserve one of the most intriguing species on earth for the future as long as there is still time.


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what a tripWednesday, January 17, 2007
I have returned from my trip and am slowly recuperating! It seemed to go way to fast, but I enjoyed every minute of it.
skiing the back bowls of Vail
Honestly folks, for those of you who live in this amazing part of the country, I am so jealous. There are many wonders of this earth, but Vail is one of my favorites.
the birthday girl, wearing her Camellia, and I
After spending a day, yes just one little day, in Vail, we flew to Las Vegas, and spent the weekend at the Ritz. It is located off of the beaten path, which we liked. (Remember, this was a big 4 0 celebration)
We saw Earth Wind and Fire on Friday night. They are amazing....3 original members!
Saturday we went to the Venetian on a gondola ride. The birthday girl wore her new Camellia sweater, how sweet was that? It looked great, and she loved it....Remember, this is such a quick knit and a great gift idea. O.K., I will stop talking about it. We then changed for dinner at Tao Restaurant. So awesome! It was an amazing trip with 9 girls (we are still girls, right?) I am truly blessed to have her as a friend.
One of the sweetest things about going away, is what is waiting at home. I returned at 1:30 a.m. and had this on my pillow (drawn by Libby) with freshly cleaned jammies(laid out by my hubby) on my side of the bed. And, in the morning LOTS and LOTS of kisses from the boys. I think I should go away more often!
A last minute thought: from the mouths of Earth, Wind and Fire: Everyday you need to let your feelings show!


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When putting together an outfit for the day, sometimes you can't help but feel that it all just looks a little…blah. Enter the statement necklace, that piece that ties everything together, gives pop where there was flop and draws an admiring eye. Whether you choose to go for the long and dramatic strands or prefer striking necklaces that hug your collarbone, you'll be a hot topic of conversation with these chatty pieces. But before you don one of these conversation starters, here are a few tips to keep in mind:
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The Eagles wrapped up their 2010 draft with defensive tackle Jeff Owens from Georgia, 243rd overall, and strong safety Kurt Coleman from Ohio State, 244th.
The Birds wound up making 13 selections in the three-day draft, nine of them on defense, including their first five and six of their first eight.
For only the third time in 12 Andy Reid drafts, the Eagles did not select an offensive lineman. But they have about nine undrafted free agents slots before minicamp starts Friday, and it'll be a shock if several of those aren't OL.
Looking at past drafts, we've been unable to find a draft that started with five defenders, though in the '50s drafts, players were labled "B," "T" and "E," which makes it hard to say for sure.
Eagles general manager Howie Roseman had said the strength of this group of prospects was the defensive line, and the Eagles concentrated four picks there, three at DE and one at DT.
"We've added speed all the way across the defense -- speed and quickness and heart," Reid said afterward.
Earlier: We're into the seventh round and the Eagles still haven't drafted an offensive lineman. They made another trade, sending a sixth-rounder in 2011 to Detroit to get back a piack that was involved in last week's three-way trade with the Lions, 220th overall. They took linebacker Jamar Chaney (6-1, 242) from Mississippi State, the Bulldogs' leading tackler last season, coming back from a broken leg that ended his 2008 season after one game.
The Birds still pick 243rd and 244th today. Those are compensatory picks, so the Eagles can't trade them.
In the sixth round, with the 200th overall selection, the Eagles added to their backfield depth with RB Charles Scott, 5-11, 238, from LSU.
Scott is recovering from a broken clavicle suffered last season, but before that he built a reputation as a strong north-south runner who lacks speed on the edge. He is said to be good down near the goalline, which could help the Eagles. He was Louisiana's Mr. Football as a high school senior. He scored 32 touchdowns in his LSU career.
Earlier: It is on to Round 5 for the Eagles and they selected Clemson outside linebacker Ricky Sapp at No. 134 overall, and then Florida wide receiver Riley Cooper at No. 159, after a trade with San Diego.
Sapp, 6-4, 252, has taken a significant fall in the draft. Sapp bounced back from a torn right ACL injury during his junior year to record career highs in tackles (60), tackles for loss (5) and sacks (5) last season. He opted to skip the Senior Bowl in order to be ready for the combine and private workouts to prove the knee was healthy. The knee affected his play, though, he acknowledged in a conference call with reports after the Eagles drafted him.
"I tore my ACL in November of 2008. I came back and played a full season on my knee at about 60 percent -- I really should have sat out a couple of games, until I got that right, but I really wanted to play," Sapp said. "So it kind of hurt me a little bit."
Sapp said he played the "bandit" position at Clemson, kind of a pass-rushing linebacker. He said the Eagles haven't told him whether they see him as LB or DE.
Cooper, 6-4, 222, caught 51 passes for 961 yards with the Gators in 2009. He also played baseball at Florida -- and once was a Phils draftee -- but has indicated his intentions are to play in the NFL.
No. 134 was acquired from Cleveland yesterday.
The Birds also acquired No. 146 in Round 5 from the Browns but traded the pick to the Chargers for No. 159 in the fifith round and a fifth-rounder in 2011.
The Eagles also select at No. 200 in the sixth round and Nos. 243 and 244 in the seventh round, both are compensatory picks assigned by the league for free agent losses before last season.
With their four fourth-round picks today, the Eagles picked Kentucky cornerback Trevard Lindley, Oklahoma linebacker Keenan Clayton, Northwestern quarterback Mike Kafka and Missouri State tight end Clay Harbor.
For those of you who are Penn State fans, the Packers selected tight end Andrew Quarless at No. 154, in the fifth round.
In other news, the NFL Network is reporting that Brian Westbrook is in St. Louis today, visiting the Rams and is scheduled to take a physical. The Packers also have had some level of interest.
To read our recap of the fourth round, click here.


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