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Community talk:Featured Content
Personally, I think any one of the GTA Games should be a Featured Article. Maybe even the GTA Series in it's entirety. So, long story short, I think you should put one of these as a featured article: GTA1, Grand Theft Auto: London 1969, Grand Theft Auto: London 1961, GTA2, GTA III, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, GTA Advance, Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories, GTA IV - CJ 23:05, 15 June 2007 (BST)
- Sorry for the delay. Featured articles are supposed to represent the best pages, not the best subjects. Pages with good editing, spelling, grammar, links, images, categories etc; rather than just important pages. The games are all listed in the menu on the left, no need to make them featured as well. The GTA London 1969 page is pretty crap, and definitely does not deserve featured article status. Liberty City in GTA IV is a good article, and does deserve featured article status. Vehicles in GTA San Andreas is pretty good too, although it could do with text as well as the table. There are quite a few other Longpages that could be considered, such as Leone Family.
- Today's featured article on Wikipedia is wp:Elizabeth_Bowes-Lyon (the Queen Mother) - not the most important page in the world, but featured because of its quality and completeness: "A featured article exemplifies our very best work and features professional standards of writing and presentation. In addition to meeting the requirements for all Wikipedia articles, it has the following attributes." - see wp:Wikipedia:Featured article criteria. Hope that answers your question - Xenon (?) 02:30, 26 June 2007 (BST)
- The Cousins Bellic and Banshee look good, i doubt they could get any better. Andrew22k 16:40, 15 August 2008 (UTC)
- Yes, I think Banshee deserves to be a featured article. I don't think The Cousins Bellic should be on because there is a broken link on the page. --Aussiebushmatt 18:41, 15 August 2008 (UTC)
It's Your Call has everything a mission article should have and looks like a good example of a mission article, and i think we need a featured mission, any suggestions? also what about Random Characters and 100% Completion in GTA IV. Andrew22k 22:35, 16 August 2008 (UTC)
- It's Your Call fails as it does not follow the mission format as it is a walkthrough, which should be moved to It's Your Call/Walkthrough once the mission article is created. As for other articles may I suggest: Salvatore Leone and Characters by Surname (although I'm in the process of revamping that page in this sandbox, unless people believe the current article is better). A-Dust 23:03, 16 August 2008 (UTC)
- yea, i dont know the best articles but i think we should have find a featurable mission/s and character/s and the two other articles i mentioned. Andrew22k 23:12, 16 August 2008 (UTC)
Algonquin Outer Line should be featured.Andrew22k 15:33, 1 September 2008 (UTC)
Are Characters in GTA San Andreas and Characters in GTA Liberty City Stories good enough to be featured? A-Dust 16:26, 27 November 2008 (UTC)
- sounds like a good idea Chip2008
- I'd rather not have loads of articles of the same type. Lets try and get a bit of variety, using the best of each type of page. Put in one list, one character, one mission, one vehicle, one weapon, one gang, one location, one feature, one plot/war, one forum discussion etc. Gboyers talk 00:21, 29 November 2008 (UTC)
Featured Articles
I would like to suggest removing the Liberty City in GTA IV article from the featured list. The Liberty City in GTA IV article is in my opinion poorly written, as if it is a game guide or manual, and is not the kind of article we should be saying is the best. A-Dust 14:20, 11 February 2009 (UTC)
New Featured Articles
May I suggest any of the Characters by Surname articles and Salvatore Leone. Also, before Gboyers says that there should be a variety of featured articles, may I state that three of the five featured articles are vehicle articles (the Ambulance, Banshee and Taxi). A-Dust 14:20, 11 February 2009 (UTC)
New FA
I think it's time we nominate a few articles for FA. Liberty City in GTA IV has been the featured article for a very long time now and it's time for something new. --Sean93 13:38, December 21, 2009 (UTC)
Featured request
I think that Stretch is very well written,has a lot of pictures and information, and is on par with other FAs.Whatcha think?--Oreo Biskuit!!Eleven 17:13, August 1, 2010 (UTC)
My Featured Article Nominations
I would like to nominate the following articles for Featured Article status: Vice City Fire Department, Police Car, LCPD in GTA III Era, Cheetah, Infernus, Vice City in GTA III Era, Liberty City in GTA III Era, Vice City Police Department and Special Vehicles in GTA Vice City. Any thoughts?--MrLanceVanceDance 05:18, 6 October 2011 (BST)


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Passengers Sue Asiana Over SF Crash, and More
What's News: Two passengers aboard Asiana Flight 214 sue airline alleging flight crew was reckless. Google Maps 2.0 launches for iOS. Google to host event for Android and Chrome. Cleveland kidnapping suspect pleads not guilty to 977 counts. Joanne Po reports.
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Stewart, 22, enters her third season with Whitecaps FC after last playing for the club during the 2010 W-League season, starting 11 of her 12 appearances to help Vancouver reach the W-League Championship final. In total, the Highlands Ranch, Colorado-born midfielder has started 25 of her 28 appearances for the Blue and White.
This past year, Stewart played her first season at the University of California, Los Angeles, in NCAA Division I, making 20 appearances while scoring two goals and recording five assists. Prior to playing with the Bruins, Stewart played one season at Vanderbilt University, starting all 18 matches while scoring three goals and recording one assist. Her performance with the Commodores saw her named to the Southeastern Conference (SEC) All-Freshman team.
On the international stage, Stewart has earned a regular spot with the Canadian women's national team. In January, she made two appearances for Canada at the 2012 CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifying tournament at BC Place. In 2011, the young midfielder played for Canada at the FIFA Women's World Cup in Germany, making one appearance against France. In total, Stewart has started eight of her 31 appearances. As a youth international, Stewart represented Canada at the U-20 level – winning CSA U-20 Female Player of the Year in 2009 – and U-17 level.
2010: Stewart started 11 of her 12 appearances to help the 'Caps reach the W-League Championship final. 2009: Stewart started all 10 of her appearances in 2010 for 898 minutes of action. 2008: In 2008, Stewart appeared in six matches with the Whitecaps for 440 minutes of action. Before joining the Blue and White, she played youth soccer with the Colorado Rush and Real Colorado youth teams, where she captured state championship titles from 2003 to 2006, as well as a United States national youth championship in 2006.
Senior: Recently, the midfielder made two appearances for Canada at the 2012 CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying tournament in Vancouver. In 2011, the young midfielder played for Canada at the FIFA Women's World Cup in Germany, making one appearance against France. In total, Stewart has started eight of her 31 appearances. U-20: Stewart played her first match for Canada's U-20 national team on May 3, 2008, in a 3-0 victory over Mexico. She scored two goals to help Canada win the 2008 CONCACAF U-20 Women's Championship in Puebla, Mexico, before representing her country at the 2008 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile. The native of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, also served as team captain during Canada's campaign at the 2010 CONCACAF U-20 Women's Championship in Guatemala City, Guatemala. In total, Stewart has earned 24 caps for Canada's U-20 side, scoring four goals in the process.
2011: The midfielder made 20 appearances for the Bruins in her first year at UCLA where she contributed two goals and five assists. 2010: Stewart redshirted in her sophomore season at Vanderbilt due to Canadian Women's National Team commitments. 2009: A promising freshman year with the University of Vanderbilt saw her started all 18 of her appearances for the Commodores, scoring three goals and adding one assist. Stewart was also named to the Southeastern Conference (SEC) All-Freshman team.


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An excerpt from "Dearest Friends," A Letter from Laurence Freeman OSB, Christian Mediation Newsletter, Vol. 35, No. 1, April, 2011.
Today the pace, uncertainty and huge interconnectedness of the global tipping points—from food, soil and water to biodiversity and financial systems---confront us with the need for what Simone Weil called "a new holiness" as necessary to the world today as "a plague-stricken town needs doctors."
She believed that "it is almost equivalent to a new revelation of the universe and of human destiny. It is the exposure of a large portion of truth and beauty hitherto concealed under a thick layer of dust."
Her use of the work holiness might turn off many today. Yet it shows how the old familiar words of our religious vocabulary—covered in dust for a long time—can be rehabilitated, recharged with their original power to break up the ice floes of our minds and open new ways of perception. Her "new holiness" is the integration of an explicit insight into policies and actions---the universality and inclusiveness of the world and all its inhabitants. It is new and yet is has been around a long time trying fully to break through: There is no such thing as Jew and Greek, slave and freeman, male and female; for you are all one person in Christ Jesus (Gal 3:28).
This characteristically Pauline insight throws the social and the mystical into the same pot. Like Jesus himself, it undermines every power structure by which the distinctions between people are elevated to an absolute level—the caste, class, religious, economic or cultural systems in which we live locally. It confronts the safe environments of the local with the disturbing, heady vistas of the global where horizons collapse inwards. As they fall, the universal emerges—always more as a way of perception than an object of perception. [. . . .]
To meet the risen, cosmic Christ is to be "in Christ," As is made clear from the resurrection stories, he cannot be grasped as an object or merely looked at. As soon as we try to do this he disappears. He needs to be seen and we can only see him from that level of consciousness that the phrase "in Christ" tries to describe. It is easier to describe the effects of this experience than how it happens. So, Paul who knew the experience first-hand and was, by his own account, transformed by it, tells us that: "if anyone is in Christ the new creation has come. The old has gone and the new is here." (2 Cor 5:17)
The resurrection sends us back to this world in a new way with renewed vision and understanding. The new creation is a way of living in the world, freed from the old compulsions, from addiction to violence as a way of resolving conflict and from the repeated patterns of oppression and exploitation that have culminated in our present crisis.
The challenge to a contemporary Christian is that identifying our crisis with the Christian mystery does not mean that we solve the problem by baptizing everyone. [… .] The meaning of mission has changed for the modern Christian because of the ways the world has changes and the way it is headings. Whoever takes their part in resolving a crisis emerges from it changed. Christian identity also evolves—is enriched and elevated in fact—when we risk our faith in a real encounter with the problems of the world. To stand above the fray, judging from a position of superiority is to end with a fortress mentality, a fundamentalism and exclusivism which eventually destroys faith because it erodes compassion. To believe in a new creation rather than another creation, however, means that we can help to tip the collective crisis towards hope and positive change rather than into despair and catastrophe.
Meditate for Thirty Minutes. Remember: Sit down. Sit still and upright. Close your eyes lightly. Sit relaxed but alert. Silently, interiorly, begin to say a single word. We recommend the prayer phrase "Maranatha." Recite it as four syllables of equal length. Listen to it as you say it, gently, but continuously. Do not think or imagine anything spiritual or otherwise. Thoughts and images will likely come, but let them pass. Just keep returning your attention – with humility and simplicity to saying your word in faith, from the beginning to the end of your meditation.
After Meditation, from Swami Abhishiktananda: Essential Writings, ed. Shirley Du Bouley (Maryknoll, NY: Orbis, 2006), pp. 172-173.
The church's mission is as much in the desert as in the marketplace. In himself the Lord is everywhere. There is no being, no situation that cannot be the marvelous revelation of his Being. We fail to be recollected while working because we have constructed for ourselves an idea of God and imagine that we can find God only by means of this idea that we have made of him. So we have to think of him in one particular manner. [. . . ] But when God is truly realized as the Transcendent, his universal Immanence is simply overwhelming, for there is nothing that does not proclaim his presence. There is no [person], no occupation, in which the eternal "My [Child]" does not make itself heard. How can we be remote from [the Lord]?


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MPD Personnel Receive Merit Awards
November 12th, 2012 by milwaukeepolice
Milwaukee Police personnel do outstanding work every day, and twice a year we take an evening to recognize them at the Milwaukee Police Merit Awards Ceremony. This year's event will be held Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at 6 p.m. at the Milwaukee Police Academy, 6680 N. Teutonia Ave. We hope local media will choose to cover this event but we will be sharing the inspiring stories of the recipients here at milwaukeepolicenews.com for all to read. We ask our readers to forward these great stories to those in your social networks so we can spread the good news about MPD!
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The Unit Service Award for work on Operation Slim Jim will be presented to the following members: Intelligence Fusion Center Detectives Delores Applegate and Christopher Blaszak and Police Officers Mickal J. Chemlick, Eric J. Draeger and Mark E. Harms. From the Neighborhood Task Force, Police Officer Shawn M. Burger. From District 5 Police Officers William R. Feely, Michael L. Gasser, Daniel G. Knitter, Lori M. Kowalefski, Gregory M. Kuspa, Brian D. Matte, Kevin D. Matte, Joseph A. Serio, Joseph L. Szcyubialka, Daniel J. Vandervest and Paul S. Vento.
In Operation Slim Jim, Detectives and Police Officers from District 5 and the Intelligence Fusion Center worked together to investigate the high number of auto thefts occurring in District 5. Through their investigation they learned that unscrupulous towing companies were operating illegally and using loopholes in Wisconsin Law to remove autos from the street and quickly sell them to salvage yards for scrap value. Through the investigation and arrest of the individuals responsible for these thefts, District 5 experienced a 32 percent reduction in auto thefts for the month of November 2011 and a 43 percent reduction for the month of December 2011.
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Temples, Temples They All Had Temples
The oldest temple in the world was just discovered in Turkey. Every civilization in the ancient world had some kind of a temple to some different kind of deity. It was the natural evolutionary process where humans came to wonder about why they existed and how to please the god or gods that put them here on earth. It's pure human imagination, all of them, from Egyptian to Mesopotamian to Canaanite to Israelite to Japaneses to Chinese to Mayan to Incan cultures and many others around the world.


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SAN JOSE, Calif. – The San Jose Earthquakes announced today that the club has acquired Salvadoran national team midfielder Jaime Alas on loan from Rosenborg BK pending receipt of his ITC and P-1 visa. Per league and team policy, terms of the deals were not disclosed.
Alas, 23, appeared in three Tippeligaen games for Rosenborg BK in 2012 and also came off the bench in two Europa League matches, including a 1-0 loss against German power Bayer Leverkusen. He joined the Norwegian side on Aug. 1, 2012 on a transfer from Salvadoran side CD Luis Angel Firpo. Alas began his professional career with CD Firpo where he parlayed his success to a Salvadoran national team call-up in 2010 at the age of 21.
"We're really excited to have Jaime," said Earthquakes interim head coach Mark Watson. "We've been monitoring him for a long time and we're delighted to finally have him on board."
Alas has been a mainstay on the Salvadoran national team. He has 33 caps and six goals since debuting with La Selecta in 2010. He scored his first goal with the national squad in a 2-0 win against Nicaragua in the 2011 Copa Centroamericana. Alas was also a key piece of La Selecta's 2012 CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying squad; he started in each of his country's four games in the tournament and scored a 94th-minute goal in a 3-3 draw against the United States to knock the Americans out of contention while advancing El Salvador to the semifinals.
"Jaime's a player who we had in a year ago and during our preseason. We've kept tabs on him and are excited to bring him into the fold," said Earthquakes general manager John Doyle.
Transaction: San Jose Earthquakes (MLS) – San Jose Earthquakes acquire M Jaime Alas on loan from Rosenborg BK.
Jaime AlasPosition: Midfielder Height: 5-8 Weight: 150 Born: July 30, 1989 in San Salvador, El Salvador Hometown: San Salvador, El Salvador Last Club: Rosenborg BK (Norway) Citizenship: El Salvador


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At just £430 in shops – or as little as £300 if you dig about online – you don't have to look very hard for the potential appeal of the Sharp LC-32DH510E.
It sits towards the bottom of Sharp's current output, a large step below the flagship, LED-lit and Quattron-driven LE821/LE811 ranges.
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@Shawna - I hadn't even thought of that. I might be able to. Stay tuned...
ISO: Page Pocket Templates
@Jill: Thanks for sharing!
@Brooke: with bated breath I will wait... hee, hee thanks!
Here you go Shawna ... and everyone else too!
OK - This is what I designed.
If the first one downloads well, I'll make more for the other card style templates I uploaded.
I didn't put the fake plastic look over the pockets because I don't like how it makes all the colors fade, etc. However I still feel like it gives the look of pockets - it is just that they are nice and clear
Brooke, I think it looks great! And I agree, the plastic-look, if not done right, does fade things and it's just not pretty. Thanks for sharing this one.
Go Shawna! Great way to inspire Brooke. And Brooke, great execution!
Thanks Brooke!!!! I'll have to wait until I have some more DC's tomorrow to download it.
Ooooh, pockets! What to put in them???
Shawna! I found them last night! Remember me telling you of a fabulous pocket page template that was for free over @ Sweet Shoppe, but it wasn't there anymore? Well, I couldn't remember who did it but I came across it last night & the designer has it on her "free" page on her blog... Go here to d/l it: http://tracireed.com/free.html
Thanks Lizanne!!! I found some too, I was going to share and I even downloaded, closed the page thinking I remember the designer blog & name and forgot it by the time I came back here to share. It started with an A, so I'm going through my designer folders tomorrow and see if I can find her.
Angie Kovaks has a bunch. I like hers, although I've found that I like Brooke's templates without plastic better. Mostly because I keep hiding the plastic layer I printed one with the plastic layer, and I don't like how muted the colors feel once I put it in a page protector as well. Although, I'll admit, it really looks like the page is inside a divided protector.
@Shawna - thanks that was a great link!
@Michelle: Sorry it took me so long... I was working on it, promise. I told ya'all I thought her name started with an "A". Well.... it DID but... I had to go through all the way to "S" to find it Her actually website is ScrapAgnes... LoL and that's how I save my folders is the designer name of they go by.
Any... how... Here's the link to her webpage. And right now she still has all the links left active for the first 24 PL365 templates she's giving away for FREE...
Thanks Shawna! I love the different options! Especially the ones that are different from PL regular.
My hard drive says no thanks though.
I love using pockets! But i agree...keep them on the bottom layer to keep the colors from being muted!
Digital Design Essentials has a new free pocket page. It's the regular PL layout, but with a different looking plastic overlay than I've seen before. Personally not my cup of tea, but I figured I'd add it to this thread. http://digitaldesignessentials.com/blogs/news/7645427-new-products-freebies
Thanks Violet for the heads up!
Hi Shawna,
Just came across a good looking pocket page freebie on DDE's blog:
@Melo: Thanks! Violet was kind enough to share about it 5 or 6 days ago...
Oh, haha, nice going Melo
hee, hee... hey I feel special! At least you were thinking about me.
hi thanks ladies.
hey - just got a notification on Facebook taht Just Jaimee has free pocket templates: http://pixelsandcompany.com/shop/Essential-Plastic-Pockets.html
they probably won't be free forever!
oh did anyone mention "A Little Grace and Mercy" yet? http://alittlegraceandmercy.blogspot.com
Thanks so much Meg!!! You're awesome!
I just want to revive this thread . I am getting hooked on pocket scrapbooking lately and I am enjoying making my own templates. I wanted to learn how to make plastic pockets . Is there a tutorial for that here? I see a post but there is no link for the tutorial anymore . Thanks a lot too for the freebies . I am glad they are still available.
Thank you ladies.
Thanks a lot Marisa. I will take note of that. I never thought it was that super simple. lol


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Why Storage Is Critical to the Success of Enterprise Desktop Virtualization
As organizations increasingly turn to desktop virtualization to meet growing demands for flexibility and responsiveness, IT decision makers are recognizing that the storage infrastructure they choose can make or break the deployment.
Storage solutions supporting desktop virtualization environments must be flexible and keep per-desktop costs low -- without compromising performance, availability and scale, according to IDC, which stresses that the storage solution is "the most consequential part of the physical infrastructure" for desktop virtualization.
Advantages of Desktop Virtualization
Desktop virtualization offers compelling advantages for today's mobile workforce: Virtual desktops can be quickly deployed, easily modified and managed from a centralized interface. The steps to perform the same operations for physical desktops are far more complicated and time-intensive.
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Desktop virtualization also enables levels of security and reliability that are essential for enterprise IT operations. Applications and desktops can be delivered to a variety of endpoint types while still enabling a rich user experience. Administrators can protect corporate data because storage and access policies are controlled centrally, eliminating vulnerabilities. Redundant servers enhance reliability, helping IT deliver applications and desktops that are always accessible.
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We're down to just five contestants on Season 11 of American Idol, and even though one of 'em isn't Elise Testone, the show must go on*. On this week's Idology, Season 6 standout Melinda Doolittle and I discuss the surprising rise of Hollie Cavanagh and what that means for her female competitors Jessica Sanchez and Skylar Laine; the Terminator-like march of Phillip Phillips; the nonstop standing ovations for Joshua Ledet (and why they make us nervous); and the fact that the judges are now advancing their collective agenda not with their words, but with the tones of their voices. (* Trademark: Skylar Laine)
Plus, we've got cameo clips from Community, Aliens, Buffy, and Twin Peaks, as well as what has to be the most ridiculous thing I've ever said in front of a video camera (even if it's totally true). Watch for Melinda's "????" facial expression after you press play below, and enjoy! And for all my Idol news, interviews, and recaps, follow me on Twitter @MichaelSlezakTV!


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VANDERBIJLPARK, South Africa, Feb. 24 (UPI) -- The older brother of South African Olympic runner and shooting suspect Oscar Pistorius has been charged in the death of a motorcyclist, officials said.
Carl Pistorius was charged with culpable homicide for the 2010 of a female motorcyclist, African broadcaster eNCA reported Sunday.
Prosecutors said the elder Pistorius was allegedly driving recklessly in Vanderbijlpark, South Africa, when he crashed into the motorcyclist, killing her. His lawyer said Carl Pistorius was not driving recklessly and the motorcyclist drove into his vehicle, CNN reported.
Carl Pistorius' case was scheduled to go to trial Thursday -- the day before Oscar was granted bail -- but was rescheduled for the end of March. He had asked the court to delay his trial so he could support his brother, who is charged with premeditated murder in the death of his model girlfriend.
Oscar Pistorius, the double-amputee sprinter internationally known as "Blade Runner," said he accidentally shot Reeva Steenkamp on Valentine's Day, believing her to be an intruder.


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Generous donation is largest in school's history
Erie Community College officials gathered during National Nurses Week to formally announce the largest gift in their school's history - a $1.1 million private donation to benefit its nursing program.
"This college has proven to be a leader in training Western New York's workforce," said ECC President Jack Quinn Friday inside the North Campus Kittinger Building. "With a gift like this, we can do our job even better and absolutely look forward to the opportunity to do so."
The donation was made to ECC through the estate of John Thomas Swanson, a California resident whose in-laws were connected to Buffalo and proponents of the college's nursing education. According to Jeffrey Bagel, ECC's associate vice president of the college's foundation and alumni relations, Swanson's belief in the college's career-focused education influenced his tremendous generosity.
"Mr. Swanson recognized the value of community colleges, and specifically the outstanding nursing program at ECC," Bagel said. "It was his core belief that, by investing in ECC, he could provide an incredible tribute and legacy to his mother-in-law, Florence Meldrum, while also providing ECC students an opportunity to continue and excel with their educational endeavors."
Monies will be used to set up an endowment named for Swanson's aforementioned mother-in-law, whose father, Alexander, joined with partners Robert Adam and William Anderson to open Buffalo retail giant AM&A's in 1875. The Florence Meldrum Scholarship Fund will be used to fund scholarships and other financial aid for future students of ECC's nursing program, already one of the college's most popular and sought-after concentrations. This added aid will further increase interest in program entry and, hopefully, influence other donors to support students inside other scholastic directions.
"The ECC Foundation prides itself on individually working with donors to create personalized scholarship opportunities for our students," Bagel said. "This endowed scholarship will not only assist our nursing students in perpetuity, but it also sets a positive example for other donors to create endowed scholarships that will greatly impact the lives of ECC students forever."
Since 1946, Erie Community College has met the needs of a diverse student body while contributing to the economic vitality of Western New York. As a member of the state's SUNY system, the three-campus college provides flexible, affordable and accessible educational programs in an accommodating academic environment. Equipped with the knowledge of these programs, ECC's faculty, staff and students strive to enrich their host communities through skill, service and partnership.


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STATEN ISLAND, NY — Father Scott Daniels, O.P., a pastoral associate for Priests for Life, will have his television debut tonight as the new season of "Defending Life" kicks off on EWTN.
Father Daniels has been passionate about pro-life issues since his seminary days in the 1980s. Since 2009, when he was granted permission to work full-time as a priest associate with Priests for Life, he has been traveling across the country, leading pro-life parish weekends, teaching school children and speaking at pro-life events.
Tonight's show will focus on ways to evaluate candidates for political office.
"I am thrilled to have an opportunity to co-host 'Defending Life' on EWTN," Father Daniels said. "Television gives us a unique opportunity to go into people's homes to tell the truth about the issues that really matter. With Election Day less than three weeks away, what matters now is choosing the right candidate."
Mrs. Morana agreed.
"Voters must make sure they know how every candidate for every office feels about abortion," she said. "The life issue is the most important at every level of government, because without the right to life, the rest of our rights are meaningless."
The show can be seen on EWTN every Thursday at 11 p.m. and every Saturday at 2:30 a.m. It can be heard on EWTN Radio every Friday at 1 a.m., Saturday at 6:30 p.m. and Sunday at 5 a.m. (All times Eastern). The series also will feature Janet Morana, Executive Director of Priests for Life, as co-host, along with Fr. Denis Wilde, OSA, associate director.
For more information about "Defending Life, go to www.priestsforlife.org/defendinglife.
Priests for Life is the nation's largest Catholic pro-life organization dedicated to ending abortion and euthanasia. For more information, visit www.priestsforlife.org.


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Arsenal began life after Robin van Persie with a frustrating 0-0 draw against Sunderland in their opening match of the new Premier League season at the Emirates Stadium.
Santi Cazorla had an impressive debut for the London side but another recent arrival, striker Olivier Giroud, missed a great chance to score his first goal for the club and seal the victory with 10 minutes remaining.
The stalemate was the third time in as many years that the Gunners have begun their campaign by only picking up one point, and it is also the third goalless draw in the last five Premier League games at the Emirates.
With their departed captain and top scorer preparing to make his Manchester United debut on Monday, Arsenal fans were given their first competitive glimpse of the future of their attack. New signings Lukas Podolski and Cazorla both started with their third summer acquisition, Giroud, on the bench.
The presence of those new star names on the teamsheet was cause for optimism among Arsenal fans, but that was more than offset by the absence of midfielder Alex Song from the matchday squad amid reports that a move to Barcelona is in the offing.
For their part, Sunderland gave a debut to Carlos Cuellar at right-back, while striker Louis Saha was only named on the bench having completed his move to Wearside earlier in the week.
Arsenal completely controlled the first half, enjoying 70 per cent of the possession, but it was Sunderland who had the first chance of the game after five minutes. James McClean was played into the box on the left and his shot from an angle was blocked by Wojciech Szczesny. Arsenal immediately countered, and Cazorla galloped forward before firing in a shot from 20 yards that Simon Mignolet parried with an outstretched arm.
That was the first significant action of a highly influential debut for Cazorla. The Spaniard struck a low shot just wide after both he and Podolski went to meet Gervinho's cross, crossed for Theo Walcott to head over the bar and generally provided a good link between midfield and the front three.
Abou Diaby, starting in the missing Song's stead, forced a good low save from Mignolet with an effort from range, but they ended the half with just two shots on target, the same as Sunderland.
The second half followed much the same pattern as the first, with most of the action in the Sunderland half as the visitors did their best to keep Arsenal at bay.
Cazorla volleyed wide after one of many searing runs into the box from Gervinho saw a deflected shot fall for him, before Theo Walcott hit the side-netting at the end of another promising move.
Midway through the second half Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger replaced Podolski – who had been tightly marked throughout – with Giroud. The French striker, who finished joint top-scorer in Ligue 1 last season as Montpellier won the title, did well to connect with Karl Jenkinson's cross with a side-footed volley on the turn, but he could not guide it on target.
If he could have been forgiven for that miss, then his next chance will have made the realisation of life without Van Persie all the more sobering. With 81 minutes on the clock, Giroud timed his run well to meet Cazorla's through ball, but with only Mignolet to beat he fired wide of the target.
That miss was to prove costly, as the final whistle came without any more opportunities as clear as that, and Arsenal finished the day having not won any of their last four home games.
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- Mon Oct 19, 2015 8:07 pm
- Forum: The Leonard Cohen Event in Amsterdam 2016 - before and after
- Topic: Amsterdam Event 2016: Registration has started
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Re: Amsterdam Event 2016: Registration has started
A thank you to Willy and Wybe in advance for all their hard work (labor of love) involved with the Amsterdam Event, and congratulations to your very talented son for an amazing logo! Don't want to rush next August but will be looking forward to seeing so many friends again and finally seeing the cit...
- Tue Dec 30, 2014 4:31 am
- Forum: News
- Topic: Happy Holidays!
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Re: Happy Holidays!
Wishing all my Forum friends a Happy New Year, full of adventure, beauty and peace! A special thank you to Jarkko for all you have done these many years, and to Eija for once again gifting us with a magical photo of winter's wonder!
- Fri Aug 22, 2014 8:58 pm
- Forum: News
- Topic: Happy Birthday, Jarkko
- Replies: 73
- Views: 8627
Re: Happy Birthday, Jarkko
Happy Birthday, Jarkko! I hope you have had a wonderful fun-filled day with family and friends, and wish you a year full of joy and new adventures! Thank you not only for "keeping the music alive" but for all you have done for us on this forum. It was so good to see you and Eija in Dublin. Diana xo
- Tue Aug 12, 2014 4:01 pm
- Forum: The Leonard Cohen Event in Dublin 2014
- Topic: Thank you Dublin!
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- Views: 9451
Re: Thank you Dublin!
So many memories from a few special days of friendship, music, laughter and sharing our love of Leonard. Many thanks to Paula, Marie and Albert and Sheila for all their hard work. It must have seemed daunting at times but they presented us with a first class Event! Thanks also to Leonard for his gen...
- Mon May 26, 2014 11:44 pm
- Forum: The Leonard Cohen Event in Dublin 2014
- Topic: thursday/raglan road
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Re: thursday/raglan road
Thank you Ken for sharing a most heart-warming and bittersweet story. Hilda, Patrick Kavanagh and Donogh O'Malley reach out and touch one even after all these years. Especially Patrick for immortalizing in poetry the pain of unrequited love. In case anyone happens to have a copy of "If You Ever Go -...
- Mon May 12, 2014 3:27 am
- Forum: News
- Topic: Six years ago today...
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Re: Six years ago today...
Ronaldson....what a remembrance. How special those first few concerts must have been to those who were there. Thinking especially of you, and Wendy in Halifax. The re-emergence of Leonard Cohen! It seems like it should have been much more than six years ago. Those six years...actually those first 2 ...
- Sat May 03, 2014 10:41 pm
- Forum: Leonard Cohen 80 years on September 21, 2014
- Topic: How to celebrate Leonard's 80th birthday
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Re: How to celebrate Leonard's 80th birthday
My head is swimming after reading all the remarks and reasons for and against the inclusion or exclusion of one word! Personally, either is fine with me. Love the idea of the bench and the location, and of course when all is finalized, I will be thrilled to contribute. A very special birthday! Diana
- Sat Apr 12, 2014 6:47 pm
- Forum: The Leonard Cohen Event in Dublin 2014
- Topic: Dublin Calling
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Re: Dublin Calling
Many thanks to Paula and her organizing colleagues! Looking forward very much to this exciting Event, seeing old friends, and meeting new ones. I'm actually arriving on Wednesday (to sleep off jet lag) and will be at the Landsdowne on Thursday. Now that spring has finally arrived, August doesn't see...
- Sat Dec 21, 2013 1:25 pm
- Forum: News
- Topic: Happy Holidays - Merry Christmas
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Re: Happy Holidays - Merry Christmas
Dear Jarkko and Eija, Another winter masterpiece from Eija! The light so delicate, evoking the warmth of our families, friends, and homes during this lovely season. I wish you a very Merry Christmas and all the best in 2014! Thank you for the generous gift of your time and patience that you have giv...
- Sun Aug 25, 2013 3:05 am
- Forum: News
- Topic: Mysterious figure
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- Views: 3169
Re: Mysterious figure
I do believe they may have used a photo of Leonard from an earlier time...a very black photo. No idea why they might have selected this particular photo, but guess it sort of works. The ears are in shadow, and ears can change in 15 years or so when one is older. But the nose, and the lines of the mo...
- Thu Aug 22, 2013 4:46 pm
- Forum: THE SUMMER 2013 TOUR IN EUROPE
- Topic: Photo galleries from Pula
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Re: Photo galleries from Pula
Thank you Eija for your beautiful, professional style photos! You have a special eye for light, as we've seen in your other albums over the years. The soundcheck was especially interesting. Loved the ladies with Beatriz's fans, and the photos of Roscoe and Mitch jamming. All seemed very relaxed. Hot...
- Thu Aug 22, 2013 4:37 pm
- Forum: THE SUMMER 2013 TOUR IN EUROPE
- Topic: PULA MEETUP REPORTS
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- Views: 12968
Re: PULA MEETUP REPORTS
Maarten, looks like there were some old goats in attendance.
- Thu Aug 22, 2013 11:53 am
- Forum: News
- Topic: Happy Birthday, Jarkko!!
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Re: Happy Birthday, Jarkko!!
A very Happy Birthday, Jarkko! Thank you for all you do each and every day. For guiding us, for teaching us patience, for putting up with perhaps a million pm's and emails when this is not your day job but a fulfulling labor of love, for making us laugh, and for being a friend! Love Maarten's photo!...
- Sun Aug 18, 2013 2:30 pm
- Forum: THE SUMMER 2013 TOUR IN EUROPE
- Topic: PULA MEETUP REPORTS
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Re: PULA MEETUP REPORTS
Wybe...thank you so much for sharing your beautiful photos of Pula. As one who had hoped to be there, but could not, I appreciated each and every one...especially all the wonderful faces!
- Sun Jul 28, 2013 2:48 am
- Forum: TOUR 2013 IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND
- Topic: Tour Continuing Until December 2013??
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Re: Tour Continuing Until December 2013??
Although it's on the other side of the world to Australia and New Zealand, my guess would be Israel. There couldn't be anywhere else for a final concert.


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Twitter apps are ten-a-penny, but most of them are pretty unimpressive. This becomes even more true when it comes to using them on a tablet. Even the official Twitter app still looks like a dog's dinner on Honeycomb, Ice cream Sandwich and Jelly Bean tablets. There are almost no apps that take advantage of the larger screen size of bigger devices.
So TweetCaster does offer something useful. The question, of course, is if Twitter, with it's absurd new rules, will actually allow the company to carry on making the app once it changes what third parties can, and can't, do via the API. But that's not for now, instead, let's look at what makes TweetCaster so good.
- Platform
- Android (phone and tablet)
- Price
- Free or £3.11 to remove ads
- Where
- Google Play
As we've already said, the strength of this app is that it adapts to the device you're using. On a tablet, you get a great landscape view, that allows you to see much more on screen at once. In portrait mode, you still get more than you would on a phone, but the orientation means it looks a bit more like a traditional application.
We also like that you can search based on media. So any photos or videos your friends have tweeted are easily findable by pressing the relevant button. You can have multiple Twitter accounts, and even Facebook so you can cross-post in a way that is annoying to everyone who has you on both social networks.
There's also, perhaps the best idea ever. Namely "Zip it" which allows you to silence annoying hashtags and even people from your feed. You don't have to stop following anyone, but while they're banging on about X Factor or Footballs you can simply mute them. This will save friendships, and possibly even lives.
For the Instagram generation, there are even photo filters - you know, if you want to wreck all your images with sepia and Seventies colour tones. We don't see the point, but the kids love it.
There's also a comprehensive search, which makes it easier to find things in people's timelines, but also in mentions and favourites too. It makes for a pretty powerful way of finding that really funny tweet you once read...
If you don't like the banner ads - and we did find them a little intrusive - then you have the option to upgrade for £3.11. The good news is, the free version has all the same functionality as the pro version, so you're simply upgrading to get rid of the ads. We approve, and £3.11 is a bargain for this app, which has quickly become our favourite.
There are also versions of TweetCaster for iOS, Windows Phone and Blackberry.


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Your invites are the first impression of your wedding and the first thing people will see in regards to your nuptials. Picking out your design is the fun part, but there are few not-so-fun things that you can't forget before sending out your invites.
Your invites let your guests know all the details of your big day, but they also serve as your guide to the number of guests you are having. Plus, if you are planning a sit down meal, the invites will let you know what each guest is ordering for dinner—so don't forget to add the RSVP information to your invites! A simple, separate RSVP card is the most popular way to go, but you can also lead guests to your website to RSVP to save on paper. If you do go the traditional route, though, just be sure you include a pre-stamped envelope as well.
This one is so important! Go into the post office and weigh your envelope before adding any stamps. Different shapes and sizes will affect how many stamps you will need and if you don't put the right amount of postage, the invites will be sent back to you with a ton of markings all over them, causing you to re-do the whole bunch.
Ever get a birthday card in the mail that is beautiful on the outside yet ruined by a ton of black stamps all over it? Prevent that from happening to your wedding invites by bringing them into the post office and asking them to hand cancel them for you. This is a free service that the post office will do for you—just ask nicely, especially if your guest count reaches into the 100's!
Let's face it: mail gets lost and the chances of one of your hundreds of invites getting misplaced in the mail is unfortunately quite high. Because of this, always keep extra invites on hand. Should a family member not receive theirs, or a friend moves without informing you, you will have extras ready to be sent as soon as they let you know.
The last thing you want is to have 200 printed invites in that gorgeous gold foil only to find that they misspelled your mother's name. Be sure to proofread the proof of the invite as many times as you can. It is also a good idea to send copies to your mother or maid of honor for review, too.
Style Me Pretty Contributor – Jessica Tzikas is a freelance writer, editor, and content manager from South Florida, who recently moved back to the sunshine state after living in Philadelphia for the past few years. When she isn't writing, you can find her reading by the beach, practicing yoga, and exploring nearby towns with her new husband.


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MINNEAPOLIS — Target's Neiman Marcus collaboration did not turn out to be a holiday gift to the retailer.
The No. 2 discount chain reported fiscal fourth-quarter net income dipped 2 percent as it dealt with intense competition during the crucial holiday season. Still, the company's forecast for 2013 indicated it may beat many analysts' expectations.
"We're pleased with Target's fourth quarter performance, particularly in the face of a highly promotional retail environment and continued consumer uncertainty," Chairman, President and CEO Gregg Steinhafel said in a statement.
But investors were disappointed in the results, sending shares down almost 2 percent in morning trading.
The big-box retailer, known for its cheap but trendy merchandise, had high hopes for the collection of gifts made in partnership with luxury department store Neiman Marcus. The pair of retailers rolled the line of gifts from 24 designers, including Oscar de la Renta and Diane von Furstenberg, on Dec. 1. But just weeks later Target was offering big discounts — up to 75 percent off — to clear the shelves of unsold merchandise.
Also, during the critical shopping months of November and December Target embraced a number of different strategies, like matching the price of online competitors such as Amazon.com, Walmart.com, Bestbuy.com and Toysrus.com. It was an attempt to combat "showrooming," in which people use smartphones while they're in stores to look for cheaper prices online.
But the initiatives did not spur customers to buy more during the holiday shopping period, which is critical for retailers, as it can make up as much as 40 percent of their annual revenue.
The number of transactions fell 1 percent during the quarter, although the amount spent per transaction rose 1.4 percent.
The company said its gross margin — the percentage of each dollar in revenue made that a company actually keeps — declined during the quarter due to holiday markdowns.
Edward Jones analyst Brian Yarbrough said the Neiman Marcus collection was small, so it didn't have a huge impact on results. The bigger problem was overall seasonal merchandise that didn't sell during a slow December.
"I think that was the biggest issue in this quarter was leftover seasonal inventory that didn't sell, so they cleared it out in January," he said. But overall it was a decent report, he added.
"Results were in-line, and forward guidance was pretty solid," he said.
For the three months ended Feb. 2, Target earned $961 million, or $1.47 per share, for the period ended Feb. 2. That's down from $981 million, or $1.45 per share, a year earlier.
Removing costs including interest expense related to the company's U.S. credit card segment and a provision for income taxes, earnings were $1.65 per share. That tops the forecast of analysts polled by FactSet for earnings of $1.47 per share.
Target had forecast adjusted earnings between $1.64 and $1.74 per share.
Revenue climbed 7 percent to $22.73 billion from $21.29 billion. This met Wall Street's expectations.
During the quarter, revenue at stores open at least a year edged up 0.4 percent. This figure is a key indicator of a retailer's health because it excludes results from stores recently opened or closed.
For the full year, the Minneapolis company earned $3 billion, or $4.52 per share. A year earlier it earned $2.93 billion, or $4.28 per share. Adjusted earnings were $4.76 per share.
Annual revenue increased 5 percent to $71.96 billion from $68.47 billion.
Target Corp.'s outlook for 2013 was brighter. The chain foresees first quarter adjusted earnings of $1.10 to $1.20 per share. Analysts predict earnings of $1.05 per share.
The chain's fiscal 2013 outlook is for adjusted earnings between $4.85 and $5.05 per share. Wall Street expects earnings of $4.87 per share.
Target has 1,778 stores across the U.S. Its stock fell $1.21, or 1.9 percent, to $62.84 in morning trading.


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The Los Olivos apartments offer perhaps the most sweeping views of La Manga Club and the Mar Menor beyond. This unique development, set in two rows of accommodation, combines spacious interiors with large private balconies, with easy access to swimming and Club facilities. Two outdoor communal pool areas and indoor pool with jacuzzi, come together to combine a truly elegant location. Los Olivos is without question the most popular choice of apartment for those wishing to rent a central apartment at La Manga Club.
These two bedroom ground floor apartments are furnished and equipped to a high standard. They are all on one level and their large terrace make them ideal for families with young children. Centrally located in La Manga Club, opposite the tennis centre, the Los Olivos apartments are always a popular choice with guests. Please note that some apartments are accessed by a number of steps.
PLEASE NOTE: Prices displayed are a guide price, and in some instances may vary slightly.
ACCOMMODATION – all on one level
Kitchen – fully equipped with washing machine, dishwasher, microwave, oven, hob and extractor fan, and coffee maker.
Spacious Living/Dining room complete with sofas and coffee table, satellite TV, DVD/CD player and dining table and chairs. Patio doors leading to a large terrace with spectacular views.
Terrace with BBQ, dining table and chairs plus sun loungers. Ideal for al fresco dining!
Master Bedroom – with double bed (can be two single beds if requested) plus an Ensuite Bathroom with shower, WC and washbasin.
Bedroom Two – with twin beds and wardrobe.
Bathroom Two - with bath and/or shower, WC and washbasin.
Reduced sport rates. A/C throughout.
Relevant information: In school holidays please and all of July and August, Saturday changeovers only. Most properties have wi-fi available.
Important Note: Images depicted show features from a selection of Los Olivos properties. When we receive your holiday request, we will contact you to discuss a property/properties which match your requirements. Where possible you will be offered a selection of properties from which to select your preference. If we are unable to offer you a property of your first choice, we will always endeavour to find you a suitable alternative.
All properties are privately owned, therefore furniture and furnishings will vary from property to property.


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Survey: Insurance rates rising for architects, engineers
A survey by insurance broker Ames & Gough finds a majority of insurers expect to seek further increases this year even as their overall claim experience in this line remains flat.
According to the Ames & Gough survey of 13 leading insurance companies (which, on a combined basis, represent more than 70% of the marketplace providing professional liability insurance to architects and engineers in the U.S.), 62% had rate increases last year and the remaining insurers had flat rates. None saw their premium rates drop. Half with the higher rates had average increases of 6% to 10% or more.
For 2013, 69% of insurers are planning rate increases. The expectations as to the size of these increases range from the low single digits to 10% or more with the average expected increase in the 4% to 8% range. The survey traced the insurers' drive for higher rates to a variety of factors. More than half (56%) of those planning increases indicated rates had been inadequate as a result of premium reductions over time. Historic claims experience (losses going back more than two years) was the second biggest factor, cited by 44% of those planning to raise rates. Rising reinsurance costs and recent claims experience each were cited by 11% of the insurers as factors driving up rates.
Despite the rate increases, capacity for architects and engineers professional liability insurance remains stable. To help keep their costs under control some firms are looking at increasing the size of their policy deductibles and/or purchasing so-called "split limit" policies as a way to increase protection while holding down premium costs. For instance, a split-limit policy might have a $2 million per claim limit and a $4 million aggregate limit. Others are relying on "single-project excess limits" to meet demands for more insurance.
From the insurers' perspective, rate changes for an individual account may be driven by a number of considerations. This year, type of projects was cited by 87% of survey participants as the biggest driver of rate changes. That was followed by loss experience within the past two years (70%) type of work or service (62%) and historic loss experience (more than two years), cited by 39%.


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Lovely Prints by Freya
We came across one of Freya's prints and decided to find out more. After visiting her website we completely fell in love with her work. Her art is somewhat unusual and very straightforward. Simple quotes in her pieces are moving and thought provoking.
Freya's art pieces are part of many public and private collections world wide. She discovered her talents by accident when searching for a new path after her career as an art director. We hope you enjoy her work as much as we do. To see more of her collection check out her website.
We stumbled upon Freya's work on Tea For Joy.
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This week onboard the Mystery TrainBy Angelo on Thu, 09/28/2017 - 9:37pm
We'll pay tribute to Daptones recording artist Charles Bradley, who died this past Saturday.
We will also be featuring new Tori Amos, David Rawlings and Gillian Welch, Waxahatchee,
WUSB is hosting a fundraiser at Crazy Crepe Cafe - Thursday, October 5, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PMBy Angelo on Sat, 09/23/2017 - 8:55am
Please bring this flyer and join us for dinner or dessert at
The Glass Castle's Joel P. West & House of Cards' Jeff Beal on Tom Needham's The Sounds of FilmBy Angelo on Wed, 09/20/2017 - 8:38pm
Film music composers Joel P. West and Jeff Beal will be Tom Needham's special guests this Thursday on WUSB's The Sounds of Film.
This week on Captain Phil's PlanetBy Angelo on Thu, 09/14/2017 - 11:52am
Strong Island's Yance Ford and Wrestling Jerusalem's Aaron Davidman on Tom Needham's The Sounds of FilmBy Angelo on Thu, 09/14/2017 - 10:59am
Yance Ford, the director of Strong Island, and Aaron Davidman, the writer and star of Wrestling Jerusalem, will be Tom Needham's special guests on The Sounds of Film this Thursday at 6 P.M. on WUSB.
Rock and Roll Hall Fame Inductee, Wanda Jackson, on Tom Needham's The Sounds of FilmBy Angelo on Wed, 09/06/2017 - 8:02pm
Antigone Rising on Fermented Radio - Friday, September 8By Angelo on Fri, 09/01/2017 - 5:14pm
Join Denis McNamara and Marc Greene of Fermented Radio on Friday September 8th at 10am when they host Antigone Rising in the New WUSB Studio. Cathy Henderson, Nini Camps and Kristen Ellis-Henderson are stopping by to chat, play a few songs and invite everyone to Beach Fest 4 on Saturday September 16 in Sea Cliff. Beach Fest is Antigone Rising's Annual End of Summer Party. All proceeds from the event benefit Girls Rising, a not-for-profit foundation that enables young women to achieve their goals. Tune in at 10am on Friday the 8th. to hear the Girls live on WUSB.
For more information about Beach Fest 4 go to: http://www.girlsrising.org
WUSB Sunday Street Series Presents: Joe CrookstonBy Angelo on Fri, 09/01/2017 - 5:10pm
Sunday, September 24th, 5 P.M. at The Long Island Museum
Making his debut appearance in WUSB's Sunday Street Series is this much-acclaimed songwriter, guitarist, fiddler, pianist and painter whose live shows are rapidly becoming legendary as word travels through the acoustic music world. Joe's live performances are multi-media celebrations of art and possibility with looped fiddle, video, slide guitar and songs. He's a bard in the modern world plumbing for lyrical gold like a social archeologist. His story songs are universal, his slide playing infectious, and on stage he's funny as hell one moment and transcendent the next.
Joe is also an accomplished artist and his appearance in The Sunday Street Series will be accompanied by an exhibition of some of his artwork at a 3:30 PM
WUSB BENEFEST 2017 - September 9 and 10 at Katies of SmithtownBy Angelo on Fri, 09/01/2017 - 8:30am
Saturday, September 9 and Sunday, September 10,
Katie's of Smithtown
Join us for a fun filled weekend of live local music, all in support of WUSB!
WUSB co-sponsors Fiddle and Folk Festival at Benner's Farm, Sept 10By Angelo on Thu, 08/31/2017 - 11:50am


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The Anonymity Pandemic
Posted by BE on November 27th, 2012
For around 45 years I've been broadcasting and writing in New Zealand. My occasionally forcefully expressed liberal/left opinions have over that time attracted both agreement and disagreement, approval and condemnation, sometimes deserved, sometimes not.
Rob Muldoon used to refer to himself as 'a counterpuncher', adding that he always hit his opponent back harder than his opponent had hit him. I like both the term and the approach and readers of this blog will know that my responses to critical comments can range from reasonable disagreement to dismissive rejection to outright cruelty. I generally regret the outright cruelty and have been known to apologise for it when taken to task.
But, whatever my faults, I have at least always put my name to my opinions. In those 45 years I have never said or written anything anonymously or hidden behind an alias or nom de plume.
There are of course occasions in which anonymity is prudent and justifiable. But the commonest reason for not putting one's name to one's opinions is not having the courage of one's convictions – cowardice. And nowhere is this more evident than in comments on blog posts where opinions are rarely expressed under the writer's own name. Read the rest of this entry »


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MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. – Playing their third match on a four-day road trip, the King University women's volleyball team had to come back to defeat Mount Olive College. The Tornado dropped the first set 26-24, but rebounded to take the final three 25-18, 25-13, 25-13 for the win.
The Tornado (22-4, 11-1 CC) got off to slow start as the Trojans jumped out to a quick 6-1 lead that forced King head coach Chris Toomey to call for timeout. King gradually worked their way back into the set, and Summer Kremer started a 4-0 run that pulled King within 15-14 with a kill. The Tornado used a 4-1 run late in the set to pull within 21-20 before the teams traded points. Olivia Underwood evened the score at 23 with a kill, and Kelsey Griffitts did the same at 24. However, the Trojans (10-13, 7-6 CC) scored the final two points to take the set 26-24.
Trailing 8-7 in the second set, Maribeth Kern started a 5-1 Tornado run with a kill before she capped the spurt with another kill and a service ace. The score was tied a 14 when King started to gain separation as Kremer ignited a quick 4-0 run with a kill. A 5-0 run, started by Griffitts followed to give King a 24-17 lead as the Tornado took the set 25-18.
In the third set, the King offense came alive as they hit .367 in the frame. The Tornado used a 4-0 run early in the frame to grab a lead they never relinquished. Grace Underwood started the spurt with a kill before her sister Olivia served up an ace. Grace and Mariah Herington capped the run with back-to-back kills. Later in the set, King used 4-0 and 5-0 runs to gain a commanding 23-12 lead. After a Trojan point, the Tornado took the final two points to take the set 25-13.
The Tornado started quick again in the fourth set as Grace Underwood served consecutive aces to give King a 10-5 lead. Later in the set, Kremer sparked a 5-0 run with a kill that was followed by a Payton Tipton ace. Kremer registered another kill, and Grace Underwood ended the run with another kill, giving the Tornado a 20-9 advantage. The Trojans staved off a pair of set points before Grace Underwood ended the 25-13 final set victory with her 14th kill of the match.
Grace Underwood led a Tornado offense that hit .330 in the match with 14 kills on 16 attempts. She didn't make an attack error in the match for an .875 attack percentage. Kremer followed with 12 kills while Olivia Underwood chipped in with seven kills and an attack percentage of .727. She also dished out 39 assists and registered 10 digs for the double-double, only two kills away from a triple-double. Tipton also registered a team-high 10 digs and four service aces.
King returns home on Tuesday to face Erskine College. First serve from the Student Center Complex is scheduled for 7:00 p.m.


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text: ATH Artavis Scott of Tarpon Springs, FL says he's talking a lot with Clemson these days, to the tune of about twice a week. He attended Clemson's junior day last month. "I like them a lot," Scott said of Clemson. "I can't really say anything right now. They are in the process." Scott also went to Louisville's junior day. He has no future visits planned. His offer list includes Clemson, USC, Georgia, Florida, Florida State, Ohio State, Michigan, Notre Dame, West Virginia, Tennessee, Louisville, Miami and Oklahoma. Scott does not have favorites and he said he won't announce a decision until the Army All American Game in January.


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Can the Jacks Pull the Upset?
This time around, the South Dakota State Jackrabbits are 3-0, are nationally ranked and are vying for a win in Lincoln over the Nebraska Cornhuskers.
Back in 2010, SDSU was 0-2, and Nebraska was 3-0 going into a game a Memorial Stadium. The Jackrabbits, meanwhile, had other plans. SDSU almost beat the Cornhuskers, losing 17-3. At the time of the season in 2010, the Jackrabbits limited Nebraska to a season-low 205 rushing yards, and just 345 total yards.
Coming into the game tomorrow in 2013, SDSU is ranked No. 6 in the Football Championship Subdivision, and is led by quarterback Austin Sumner and running back Zach Zenner.
The Jacks will receive 395,000 regardless of the outcome on Saturday, but there may not be a better time for a FCS school to pull an upset than this year. Earlier this year, North Dakota State knocked off Kansas State, and Eastern Washington beat Oregon State. Not to mention, Nebraska is coming off a loss against UCLA and Bo Pelini is taking heat for comments he said about the program's fans in 2011.
The Jacks are 3-0 so far in 2013, while Nebraska is 2-1. In 2013 for the Jacks, quarterback Austin Sumner has passed for 670 yards and five touchdowns, while running back Zach Zenner has ran for 540 yards and eight touchdowns.
For the Huskers, the Big Red could be without star quarterback Taylor Martinez, who is doubtful with a turf toe injury. Redshirt freshman Tommy Armstrong, Jr. would get the start if Martinez cannot go.
As a team, Nebraska is scoring 38 points a game while allowing 29.3 points a game. On offense, the Huskers are gaining 446.7 yards a game while allowing 463.3 yards a game. SDSU is scoring 41.3 points a game, while allowing opponents to score 22.7 points a game. On offense, the Jacks are gaining 448.7 yards per game while allowing opponents to gain 412 yards a game.
SDSU fans can watch the Jackrabbits take on the Cornhuskers at 2:30 p.m. on the Big Ten Network tomorrow.


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I bought this about a year ago and I put so many hours on the bike highly recommended... I have a 08 YZ450f stock timing chain tensionr fail causing my bike to skip timing... I highly recommend yall change your timing chain tensioner immediately..
TOKYO MODS Cam Chain Tensioner
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motosport shipped this super fast and it was worth the purchase. Easy to install and looks awesome. No more worrying about the auto tensioner failing!
Well worth the price. Compare to the other cheaper ones found online. Excellent component, noticed the difference directly after installment.
After doing some serious home work on the pros and cons of MCCT Vs. CCT's. I decided that MCCT is the way to go because it will never fail. If you follow the instructions, which are easy. Then this is a must have when it comes time to do a top end rebuild. Only reason I gave it 4 stars is that it's kinda pricey.
This product is an easy bolt on accessory. My bike was making noise from the loose chain. Instead of having to fight with resetting the factory one, I purchased this one and in about 20 minutes I was riding again. I installed it between motos at a MX race. I'll make sure all my bikes have this item from now on.
Direct replacement fit and easily adjustable. Would definately buy one again.
easy to install and so far seems like it works well
Works good. Easy to install but I question that it give the bike more power.
1) Please read all instructions before starting the installation process.
If the installation process is more than your current mechanical ability, please have a qualified
technician install it for you.
2) Rotate the engine to TDC (Top Dead Center) Make sure the engine is not on the overlap stroke,
See your shop manual on how to find TDC for your model. It is best to remove the valve cover to
be absolutely sure the engine is at TDC, compression stroke (Cam Lobes Facing up) and not on the
overlap stroke (Cam lobes pushing on valves).
3) Remove the stock cam chain tensioner.
4) Install the Tokyomods tensioner and just start the two 6mm bolts so they go about halfway into
the cylinder Do not tighten them at this point!!
5) Adjust the center screw until it touches the cam chain slider in side the engine at that point
continue screwing the center bolt in until the tensioner body is 2mm away from the cylinder. This will give you 2mm of preload on the chain when the 6mm bolts are tightened
6) Tighten the two 6mm bolts and torque to spec (7 lbf-ft)
7) Tighten the lock nut while holding the center adjusting bolt, Being careful not to change the
preload adjustment. The installation is now complete.
Remember this is a mechanical tensioner, it will need adjusting from time to time.
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Richlands aldermen candidate: Michael Carpenter
Richlands Board of Aldermen candidates were sent the following questions by The Daily News in advance of the Nov. 5 municipal election. Candidate profiles were edited for length in The Daily News� print edition. This is the full, unedited written response by one of six candidates vying for five seats on Richlands Board of Aldermen. Candidates Kandy Koonce, Kent Painter and Rob Williems did not return The Daily News� candidacy questionnaire.
Name: Michael W. Carpenter
Office Seeking: Richlands Alderman
Address: 204 Fay Avenue, Richlands, NC 28574
Date of Birth: 09/19/1978
City of Birth: Jacksonville, NC
County of Birth: Onslow
How voters can contact you: Email � email@example.com or Cell phone � (910) 358-2175
Occupation: Business Banker for Sound Bank in Jacksonville, NC. In addition, I am also part owner of a Richlands based construction company, Custom Craft Design and Construction, Inc.
Education: BSBA in Finance with a banking concentration from East Carolina University
Prior publicly elected, appointed or held positions: None
Leadership: Have held various management positions throughout the course of my career as well as several leadership positions in my local church.
How long have you lived in the municipality for which you seek office? I originally moved to Richlands as a boy in 1988. After graduating from Richlands High School I briefly attended Coastal Carolina Community College. In 1998, I move to Greenville to attend East Carolina University. After several moves with my career, I moved back to Richlands in 2010.
Why are you running for office: I have always had an interest in local politics and feel that I have something to add to our community. I am concerned about all aspects of our town to include education, crime, economic growth and general safety. I am also interested in the growth of our town, but feel that the growth needs to be controlled in order to protect the integrity of our community. We have many wonderful small businesses in our area that have been here in some cases for generations. I want to see those businesses flourish so my children will grow up and see the same community that I grew up in and appreciate it for the character that it has.
What makes you the best candidate for the position: There are so many people in our community that have wonderful ideas. Some may not have the time, or the desire to involve themselves in public service. I feel that those involved in public service have a responsibility to hear the voice of those they serve. I am interested in working together to make our community a better place to raise our children and an inviting place for outsiders to come. I am not interested in doing what is easy, I am only interested in doing what is right.
What specific issue would you most like to address while in office: Controlled growth.
What steps would you take to revitalize downtown Richlands: I think that the town and community have already taken some great steps towards revitalizing our downtown. We have a downtown street fair that raises funds to assist with downtown revitalization through Revitalize Richlands. In addition, the town has also worked with the NC Department of Commerce to take advantage of their Main Street Program which is offered to smaller rural towns in NC that qualify. This program has allowed the town to utilize some of the resources that the Department of Commerce has to assist the town in their efforts to grow our downtown. We must continue to work towards making our downtown an attractive area for small businesses and visitors alike. I look forward to being part of this process and assisting the town in these efforts to protect our downtown.


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Stockton, CA
Alexander Lewis Sannella Centeno
Jan. 16, 1992 - Feb. 19, 2013
Born January 16, 1992 passed away February 19, 2013 at the age of 21. Being a lifetime resident
of Stockton, he
attended Lincoln High School and had enrolled at Delta College.
Alexander's passions were playing baseball, riding his bike and taking yearly trips to Santa Cruz with family. Let us not forget his mighty S.F. Giants!
He is survived by his parents, John E. Centeno, Jr. and Toni L. Sannella; siblings: John Centeno lll, Courtney Centeno, Heather Centeno, Monica Krogstad (Tim), Christopher Sannella and girlfriend Katrina Aguilar. He was a
wonderful Uncle to Caleb, Keeyan,
Hannah, Hailey, Katlyn and Kylee; grandchild to Granddad Frank Sannella and the late John and Lupe Centeno. Many loved
Alexander; Aunts, Uncles and a group of cousins and friends all whom he loved dearly in return.
Generous to a fault, gleam in his eye and a smile on his face, this is how we will carry him in our hearts.
Family and friends are invited to a Chapel service Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013 at Deyoung Memorial Chapel, 601 N. California St., Stockton CA at 12:00 pm. Visitation will be held Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2013 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm.
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Posted on 5/17/2006
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May 17, 2006
Debra A. Anderson, Director of Public Affairs
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Phone: 701.328.2962
New University System
Leadership Announced
BISMARCK, N.D. - The North Dakota University System today announced the hiring of an
interim chief information officer and an interim deputy CIO who also will act as executive director for
The interim CIO position will be filled by Thursby & Associates, Inc., an information technology consulting firm based in Cochran, Ga. Managing partner Randall A. Thursby will function as the NDUS CIO beginning June 26, 2006, and ending June 30, 2008. He will retire May 31, 2006, as the University System of Georgia's vice chancellor for information and instructional technology and CIO. Thursby has held senior-level IT positions at the USG for the past 18 years. He has successfully implemented PeopleSoft modules for 31 institutions and addressed unique technology issues at four research institutions. At USG, Thursby was responsible for a staff of more than 185 people and an annual budget of more than $45 million. His office will be located in Fargo, N.D.
The interim deputy CIO/executive director for
position will be filled by Bonnie Neas, NDSU associate vice president for federal government relations and director of the
Center for High Performance Computing. Neas has served as the director of Information Technology Services at NDSU and was head of the academic side of HECN, the University System's Higher Education Computing Network. In the past 10 years, she has received more than $7 million in grants, including funding from the National Science Foundation. Neas has served on numerous Educause committees and on the Internet2 network planning and policy advisory council. She currently serves in a leadership role in a nine-state regional research and development network initiative called the Northern Tier Network. Neas has been placed on temporary administrative leave at NDSU to fill the University System position from May 16, 2006, through May 15, 2007. Neas also will be located in Fargo.
"Randall Thursby and Bonnie Neas are nationally recognized IT experts," said Robert L. Potts, chancellor of the North Dakota University System. "Members of the State Board of Higher Education, campus and system officials and IT personnel are very pleased that Randall and Bonnie have agreed to share the leadership of this important project. They already have established a strong working relationship and are eager to roll up their sleeves and get to work.'"
Both the CIO and deputy CIO will focus on completing implementation of the University System's portion of
, a comprehensive web-based software system that links the NDUS and North Dakota state government administrative systems. The NDUS has experienced problems related to implementation of specific software modules, including the grants and contracts module used to administer research activities and reporting at North Dakota State University, the University of North Dakota and Minot State University.
Both Thursby and Neas will report to Laura Glatt, NDUS vice chancellor for administrative affairs. The contract with Thursby & Associates, Inc., which provides for a range of services and expenses, is $259,200 per year. Neas will be paid $175,000 per year plus benefits. These costs are competitive with high-level IT leadership positions nationwide and are significantly below professional IT consulting company charges.
Current NDUS CIO Grant Crawford has announced that he will leave the University System in June 2006 to pursue other professional opportunities. Potts said he commends and thanks Crawford for his dedicated service to the University System for the past seven and one-half years.
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GRAHAM � A 3.5-cent property tax rate increase was part of County Manager Craig Honeycutt�s recommended budget presented to the Alamance County Board of Commissioners Monday night.
Honeycutt said the property tax rate increase would provide the county with an additional $4.2 million in 2013-14. If approved, the county�s new property tax rate would be 55.5 cents per $100 of assessed value.
�Tax increases are never popular,� Honeycutt said. �However, if you look at the issues that the county has dealt with the past four years, they are sometimes necessary to ensure that we maintain an adequate fund balance, a good workforce, funding for public safety needs, facilities, schools, and being proactive with some of our building maintenance. We have continually cut expenses, but we are now at a point where we must be proactive as we move forward.�
The county�s current property tax is 52 cents per $100 of assessed value. In 2010, the county decreased the rate from 58 cents to 52 cents after a revaluation, a move that pushed the rate below revenue neutral. Since the revaluation in 2009, the county has lost $9,109,319 in revenue due to the rate being below that benchmark.
Honeycutt�s recommended budget also calls for a 5 percent raise for all county employees in 2013-14. County employees haven�t had a pay raise since July 1, 2008. The 5 percent raise would cost the county $1.7 million to implement.
The recommended budget, if approved, would provide the Alamance County Sheriff�s Office sworn employees and detention officers with a 9 percent raise and non-sworn Sheriff�s Office employees with a 5 percent raise. Sheriff Terry Johnson has worked with Honeycutt since April 15 to develop a staffing and retention plan to reduce his department�s turnover and improve morale.
Overall, the recommended budget for the county in 2013-14 is for $146,311,539 in total appropriations. The recommended general fund is for $127,807,691.
The recommended budget allocates $32.6 million for the Alamance-Burlington School System and $2.9 million for Alamance Community College.
Honeycutt said his recommended budget does not use any fund balance to offset expenses and would add $1.5 million to the fund balance by June 30, 2014. The recommended budget also allocates $265,000 for County EMS to be used towards purchasing two ambulances and equipment. Honeycutt said $63,700 is allocated for County Recreation and Parks to help with Eli Whitney Recreation Center roof repairs.
A public hearing will be held at 7 p.m. June 3 at Williams High School regarding the recommended budget.
Commissioner David Smith said he didn�t agree with everything in the proposal but he thought Honeycutt and his staff did a good job developing it. Commissioner Bill Lashley expressed some concerns that he believed Honeycutt had not cut enough positions especially in the inspections department in his recommended budget.
Commissioner Tim Sutton asked Honeycutt to provide him with information regarding the county�s sales and property tax revenues since 2009.