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The only candidate with experience running a campaign for Volusia County School Board staked her claim Monday to being the "total package" to replace the late Al Williams in the District 2 seat.
DAYTONA BEACH — The only candidate with experience running a campaign for Volusia County School Board staked her claim Monday to being the "total package" to replace the late Al Williams in the District 2 seat.
Speaking at a wide-ranging forum featuring all five candidates for the post, Ida Duncan-Wright said her background as a Daytona Beach native, Bethune-Cookman University business instructor, mother and small business co-owner make her the best candidate to replace Williams, who died Oct. 1.
Duncan-Wright lost the August primary to Williams although she collected 48 percent of the vote in her first bid for public office.
She faces three other political newcomers – Horace Anderson Jr., Deborah Haigh Nader and Williams' widow, Kathy — in the Dec. 18 nonpartisan primary along with Teresa Valdes, who lost a bid for the Florida House in 2010.
The top two finishers will face off Jan. 15 if no one gets more than half the primary vote. School Board members are elected to four-year terms and earn $34,010 annually. District 2 includes most of Daytona Beach, South Daytona, Daytona Beach Shores, Ponce Inlet and part of Port Orange.
Anderson, a barber/cosmetologist from Daytona Beach, presented himself as the alternative to other candidates, three of whom have advanced college degrees. "We're a little top heavy with the academic profile of people running for this office," he said. "We need more diversity on the board."
Williams, who worked as a teacher, counselor and administrator in Chicago schools for 34 years, has four college degrees including a doctorate in education. Valdes, a Cuban native and former nun and teacher who now sells real estate, has a doctorate in organic chemistry.
Duncan-Wright has a master's in business administration, while Nader attended Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University but didn't graduate. She and her husband own and operate a liquor store.
All the candidates said the prospect of budget cuts in the wake of last month's defeat of a school property tax referendum will be the biggest challenge facing them if elected but they shied away from suggesting specific spending reductions.
Nader, who has one son at Spruce Creek High School and a daughter in Catholic school, said she would protect "core" classes but some budget cuts are inevitable. "We can't spread our teachers any thinner than they already are," she said.
"I think we are top heavy in many areas," said Valdes, who added: "Teachers should not be touched."
Williams said she would keep budget cuts "as far away from the classroom and students" as possible.
Duncan-Wright said she'd evaluate proposed cuts by the impact they would have on students.
Anderson said the school district will have to depend more on volunteers, parents and community partnerships moving forward.
All the candidates endorsed the idea of "neighborhood schools" at the elementary level, with Anderson suggesting the district could save money by reducing busing. Williams questioned that assumption, saying busing would still be needed for students who must walk through areas without sidewalks or with other safety hazards to reach school.
Valdes said she doesn't like singling out minority children for busing to aid integration. "We need to encourage children to get along with whoever is in their school," she said. "We have to deal with diversity."
Nader said she was in second grade when Volusia started busing minority children to the beachside to improve racial balance at those schools. "I don't think it's necessary any more," she said.


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Elmer Frederick Neumeier, 94
Elmer Frederick Neumeier, 94, was welcomed by the Lord with "Come in my good and faithful servant" at 10:15 p.m. Monday, May 14, 2012, with his wife and family at his side as he departed.
Elmer was born on July 8, 1917, in Dayton, to Raymond Frederick and May (Caldwell) Neumeier, and they preceded him in death when he was young, leaving him orphaned at age 5. He was raised by his grandparents, Andrew and Katherine (Fisher) Neumeier, of Wapakoneta.
On Jan. 10, 1944, he married Mary Louise Gehrlich, a lifelong friend and love of his life, and she survives him.
He is survived by his children, Janice Daum, James (Elena), Rebecca (Tom) Mosler, Barbara Maloney, Bonita (Michael Flood), Teresa (Michael) Elsass, Richard, Alice Altstaetter, Nancy (Edward) Gutman, Joseph (Kathy), Mary Kay (Daniel) Drexler, Philip, Frederick (Robin), Angela (Robert) Butler, Michael, Samuel (Mary), Matthew, Mark (Christina), Amy (Stuart) Meyers; 60 grandchildren; 64 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Victoria; a great-great grandson, Jayden.
Armed with the responsibility to define his own path and built upon the family values passed down to him, Elmer entered the military during World War II. He served a three-year term as a seaman and a machinist mate in the U.S. Navy, Seabees, 70th and 84th Battalions, serving tours in Algeria, Okinawa and Guam. He was awarded the Purple Heart. During his service term, he married Mary Louise.
A man of all trades, he then pursued a life of service to his family, church and community. His work history included Westinghouse, Gehrlich Brothers, Koneta Rubber Co. and the Wapakoneta City School system from which he retired.
He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Wapakoneta F.O.E., Knights of Columbus and Holy Name Society. He held the position of Grand Knight during his service at the K of C. He received a 25-year service award as a member of the Scouting community, serving as an educator and leader for area youth. Elmer was a gifted card shark and accomplished fisherman, but he'd rather be known for his faith, patriotism and love of family.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 107 W. Pearl St., Wapakoneta, with the Rev. Patrick Sloneker officiating. Burial is to follow in the St. Joseph Cemetery, Wapakoneta, where military rites will be conducted by the Wapakoneta Veterans of Foreign Wars.
The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday at the Long & Folk Chapel of Bayliff & Eley Funeral Home, 13 S. Blackhoof St., Wapakoneta. The family asks that donations in Elmer's name be made to St. Rita's Hospice or to the St. Joseph Catholic Church Renovation Fund.
Condolences may be expressed at BayliffAndEleyfh.com.

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Changing Table Pad
Skip the vinyl or plastic changing table pads! There's a better way. A natural, organic, handmade way... with Premium Eco-Wool™ and organic cotton twill from Holy Lamb Organics. A sharp design with you and baby in mind.
Especially Contoured for Changes
Smartly designed with contoured sides to support & nestle baby right in the center. Natural and machine washable, our changing table pad is made with our signature products: 100% organic cotton canvas and Premium Eco Wool. Have confidence and pride in laying your baby down on this natural surface, handmade with love.
Smart mom insurance plan: consider placing a wool Puddle Pad Moisture Barrier on top of this changing table pad to protect the pad, and then add a thin cotton blanket for a top layer comfort for baby and easy to wash.
This Product Uses The Following Raw Materials:
Wool Batting
Made with Premium Eco Wool our famous blend sourced directly from about 20 family farms in Oregon & California, USA. It is the nicest wool we have ever seen- incredibly clean, dust free and virtually vegetable matter free.
Growers participate in our Sustainable Wool Program, managing their flocks in a humane, chemical-free, and environmentally thoughtful manner. The vast majority of our products are built with this wool.
This is our signature wool blend- it is the cleanest highest-quality wool available. Grown and produced with care, this wool batting is chemical-free from sheep to finish.
- Made of Premium Eco Wool Batting
- Sourced from USA, West Coast
- Produced in accordance with our Sustainable Wool Program
- Read more about our Local-Eco Wool
Organic Cotton Canvas Fabric
A durable fabric, well-suited for application in mattress making. A sturdy 10 oz fabric will last, yet is soft to touch and woven into a beautiful subtle diagonal pattern.
- Made of 100% certified organic cotton
- Grown and woven in India
- Milled in the USA
- Read more about Our Organic Cotton
We are committed to using only the highest quality natural materials, sourced as locally as possible.
We also believe in being transparent about our raw materials. See our certifications.
Product Specifications
- Premium Eco-Wool batting
- Organic cotton Canvas encasement
- Contoured changing table pad
- Dimensions: 17.5" x 34" x approx. 2", 1.8 lbs wool
- Handmade by Holy Lamb Organics in the U.S.A.
Order a Sample
We have samples of a variety of our products. This will allow you to touch and feel the quality of our products before purchasing, assess the right temperature weights and thickness as well as test for sensitivities.
Available for a small shipping fee (rebated after product purchase)
Comforter Sample Kit: Test out the 3 different temperature weights: Cool Comfort, Perfect Comfort & Extra Warm for a $20.00 rebate.
Mattress Topper Sample Kit: Not sure whether to get the Deep Sleep or the Ultimate? Check out these samples to determine the topper thickness you need for a $30.00 rebate.
All Wool Mattress Sample: Check out the quality of materials and workmanship of this mattress in this 2'x3' sample of the All Wool Mattress for a $30 rebate.
Free samples:
Happy Lamb Fleece Sample
Moisture Barrier & Puddle Pad Sample
- Merino Wool Blanket
Free Raw Materials Sensitivity Kits:
Basic Raw Materials: Sensitivity Testing Kit
Latex Mattress Materials: Sensitivity Testing Kit
Wool Mattress Materials: Sensitivity Testing Kit
Your Baby and Wool
Of course you want the softest, safest, cleanest, most natural materials right next to your baby. That's what we want for our children too.
What if my baby is allergic?
Many times babies and adults are actually allergic to the chemicals and fire retardants in bedding, rather than the materials themselves.
We do not use any chemicals in the processing of our wool. There is no carbonization (wool dipped in a chemical bath) whatsoever.
Our sheared wool is washed with a biodegradable soap and rinsed several times in scalding hot water before going to the mill to be carded. It's actually the cleanest wool available on the market. Seriously - and we've seen it all.
Isn't wool scratchy?
Some wools are, but not all of them. Two factors contribute to itchy wool:1. the grade of wool (coarse to fine), and
2. Carbonization chemical processing.
1. Our wool is a snuggle soft medium-fine grade wool. It's inherent loft makes it an ideal wool blend for bedding.
So to address both factors:
2. Our wool is never carbonized. EVER.
Order a Sensitivity Kit.
The best way to know is to try it yourself. Our kits come with all the materials we use wrapped in plastic, labeled and with instructions for how to test your self for an allergic reaction.
And do take a look at our Customer Reviews from happy parents talking about the softness of our products.
Certifications & Testing
Global Organic Textile Standard
The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is recognized as the world's leading processing standard for textiles made from organic fibers. It defines high-level environmental criteria along the entire organic textiles supply chain and requires compliance with social criteria as well.
Holy Lamb Organics' facility is GOTS Certified
We've had our facilities and products inspected by Oregon Tilth and have exceeded all of the requirements to be trusted to build Certified Organic Products.
Green America - Gold Certified Business since 2007
Green America is a national, non-profit founded in 1982. (They went by the name "Co-op America" until 2009). America's Green Business Certification ensures companies operate according to a "values-based" social enterprise according to principles of social justice and environmental sustainability. In addition, certified businesses must be environmentally responsible in the way they run their operations and facilities, and in how they source raw materials, manufacture products, and market them. The Gold certification is completed by the Green America Standards Committee through an independent review.
Holy Lamb Organics holds the Gold Certification
We have exceeded the operation standards, in addition to the standards - specific to the textile industry - for sourcing raw materials, manufacturing, and marketing our goods.
The IOAS is a non-profit certification organization dedicated to the integrity of eco-label claims in the field of organic and sustainable agriculture, environmental management, social justice and fair trade.
They work internationally to assess the competence of organizations providing certification to "sustainability" standards, meaning producers can work in a fair environment and consumers can trust the products bearing these labels and the company's contribution to a more sustainable and fairer world.
IAOS's role is as an independent technical expert. It verifies the correct application of the standard and the requirements for certification.
All COTTON used at Holy Lamb Organics is IOAS certified.
Eco Wool is produced to the highest standards on local American farms; some of these standards are beyond those specified for organic materials. Eco Wool is not certified organic. At this time very little organic wool is available on the market; almost no organic wool is grown in the United States.
We have access to organic wool from New Zealand that is pure and clean, though due to it being only one type of wool, it doesn't offer the kind of resilience or bounce that our Premium Eco Wool does. Our Eco Wool is a blend of about 7 different types of wool varying from fine to coarse in order to create the most ideal wool fiber for use in bedding.
Our WOOL is Premium Eco Wool.
Independent testing organization for harmful substances according to OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 for textile products since 1992. This organization provides manufacturers in the textile and clothing industry with a uniform benchmark on a scientific basis for the evaluation of potentially harmful substances in textiles. The OEKO-TEX® label indicates the additional benefits of tested safety for skin-friendly clothing and other textiles to interested end users. The International Oeko-Tex® Association, a union of 16 renowned institutes for textile research and testing in Europe and Japan, in over 60 countries worldwide. "Confidence in Textiles."
Raw materials holding OEKO-TEX® certification:
Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Certified
An independent non-profit membership-led organization that sets standards under which forests and companies are certified.
Their membership consists of three equally weighted chambers; environmental, economic, and social.
The FSC's mission is to promote environmentally sound, socially beneficial and economically prosperous management of the world's forests through a certification process that involves 10 principles and 57 criteria that apply to FSC-Certified forests around the world.
FSC operates in more than 80 countries, wherever forests are present.
Raw materials holding FSC certification:
UC Davis Toxicology Lab Tested
All of the wool batting, as well as moisture barrier fabric and wool blanket fabric that we use in manufacturing, is tested for heavy metals through fiber sample analysis.
The official report indicates: "No toxic compounds were detected...Growers and ranchers raise sheep relative to organic standards (do not use herbicides, pesticides or growth hormones)."
Though not required by law, our mill has these materials tested anyways to provide you with the assurance as to the quality of our raw materials.
Element Materials Technology Tested
All materials at Holy Lamb Organics that have a "next to skin" use are run through a voluntary Phthalates test (Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act CPSIA of 2008). This test is required by law and provides an extra assurance as to the quality of our natural materials.
All of our toppers and mattresses are required to meet the cigarette burn test 1633. Our verification is printed on all of our sewn-in product labels: "This Product Complies with the Federal Flammability Standard 16 CFR part 1632".
To protect all mattresses & toppers we recommend using a Puddle Pad. This thick felted layer of barrier wool lays flat on top and is secured in place by the fitted sheet. Using puddle pads is an excellent natural way to protect against everyday accidents and spills.
We recommend that you do not wash the Happy Lamb Fleece for the first 6 months or so until all of the vertical wool layers have a chance to become uniform and slightly felt from the weight and heat of your child's body. After that uniformity is reached (you will know) it will be safe to wash using our specific washing instructions provided with your product.
Unmake Your Bed
One of the best things you can do is unmake your bed in the morning for a few hours, allowing the moisture you gave off during the night to evaporate from the wool bedding.
Sunning Your Bedding
Placing your wool bedding in the sun a few times per year is an excellent way to refresh and cleanse your bedding using the benefits of the sun. Sunning will naturally deodorize, bleach, disinfect, and revitalize your bedding.
Protection Is Key: Protect your wool bedding by placing it inside an appropriate cotton cover that can be washed regularly and act as a barrier for your bedding during everyday use.
- Place a comforter inside a duvet cover
- Put your pillow inside a zippered pillow cover and then into a pillow case
- For mattress toppers, use a moisture barrier and then a fitted sheet
Do I need to wash my bedding before I use it?
No, your wool bedding is ready to use. There's no need to wash it unless it's your preference. There are no chemicals located in our production facility, no animals on-site, no finishes used on the fabric and we maintain a Scent Free facility.
Can my bedding be washed & how?
Most of our wool bedding can be washed using our special washing instructions provided with your purchase. If you need a copy of the washing instructions please Contact Us and we'll email it to you as soon as possible.
In case of emergency:
- Gently spot clean the affected area.
- Set aside to later wash the entire product once you have received the washing instructions.
- You can also treat the problem area with live cultured enzymes which eliminate odors. (i.e. Biokleen makes a product called Bac Out.) These enzyme products can be found at your local health food store/ co-op.
- If you need another copy of the washing instructions, please contact us.
Can I take it to a dry cleaner?
We do not recommend dry cleaning unless it is taken to a certified "green" dry cleaner. Regular dry cleaners use chemicals to clean, defeating the purpose of having a natural bedding product.
Customer Reviews
"I am absolutely happy with my purchase! I bought my son (10 months) the organic mattress pad for his crib, and saw a change in his restfulness that very night...I LOVE how it feels- silky soft on the outside and yet firm enough on the inside to support him. I love how it smells- natural, breathable, healthy."
Mandeville, LA
"I wanted healthy bedding for our baby and after finding Holy Lamb Organics web site and reading what they offer I thought I would get that from them. I appreciate that you were willing to make a custom bassinet mattress for me. It's one of the best purchases I have made. Our baby seems happy with it too and sleeps very well on it. Now I want one for our bed!"
Port Charlotte, FL
"I purchased off your clearance list, the organic changing table pad and a set of the organic fleece covers. Both were listed as seconds, but I was unable to see any flaws. They are beautiful and I am extremely happy."
"Keep on making what you love and loving what you make. My baby will be on your products all night and every time she gets her diaper changed, I'm glad I finally found something I am comfortable with."
Bella Vista, AR
"Everything about the buying experience was feel-good, from supporting a small, local company, to purchasing a product that is so healthy for my daughter, to receiving such a wonderful item. Plus, the way you package your products is sweet. I love the lamb cut out! The crib topper has transformed her bed. Everything has exceeded my expectations. I am now setting aside money to save up for a topper for my son's twin bed :)"
San Jose, CA
"The mattress topper on the futon, along with the wool pillow, make for a super snuggly nap!"
"We purchased a quilted mattress topper for our daughter's crib...We liked that it was all-natural wool, harvested in an organic way, and it seemed like a small, friendly company committed to great products and service. I'm a huge fan and want to purchase everything you offer! Once my daughter's crib is outfitted in all your offerings, it's on to mommy and daddy's room!"
Chicago, IL
"I am very happy with my purchase of my Happy Lamb Fleece mattress topper. When it arrived it smelled so fresh and clean and felt amazingly soft. My baby sleeps so soundly and much better with this soft addition to her mattress. It gives me peace of mind to know that she is sleeping on something so pure and free of chemicals."
Dallas, TX
Puddle Pads
"Very excited to have found a company that makes quality products that are organic. After doing the research online I was a little worried about buying without being able to touch the products but I am glad I did. I bought a mattress cover for my 3 year old daughter, a mattress cover for a crib and a fleece cover for a bassinet. My daughter even tells us she likes her bed better it's more comfortable. Customer service is great and its great to be able to talk to someone on the phone to get your questions answered."
Kansas City, MO
"I bought the crib mattress, crib and bassinet puddle pads, wool pillow, and pillow protector. I am very happy with everything. The crib mattress is the nicest mattress in our house! I also prefer the natural wool puddle pads compared to the noisy and toxic plastic covers available at local stores."
Moorpark, CA
Comforter & Blankets
"Initially, I bought a Wool Comforter "Perfect Comfort" for my son's bed. I was so happy with it that I bought another one for my bed. It is so soft and comfortable! It is great to have an organic, eco-friendly resource that provides all I need to ensure my family has a healthy sleeping environment. Thank you!"
Lythia Springs, GA
"I love the baby comforter and duvet I purchased. I am actually using for my almost 4 year old in her toddler bed. I was looking for a warm comforter, but it was hard to find anything bigger than a crib blanket, but smaller than a twin. This comforter was the perfect size and warm. I love it and so does my daughter! I love that the products are organic. I am also impressed that they are hand made, custom to order. They are a quality product that is healthy for my family and the environment."
Pittsgrove, NJ
"I ordered the wool mattress topper and also a comforter for my daughters bed. So far I am happy with the purchase."
Barkhamstead, CT
Sheets & Duvet Covers
"We are expecting our very first grandchild in April. I take a lot of comfort in knowing that we are surrounding him with organic linens. That they are made in the United States with such high quality is an extra bonus."
Louisville, KY
"Keep up what you're doing- it's nice to know quality, responsibly sourced bedding is out there."
Seattle, WA
Children's & Toddler Pillows
"Love our pillows!! Perfect amount of cush, we sleep soundly and our son who has respiratory problems often at night, hasn't had an episode since we've made the switch! Thank you for providing a quality, durable and timeless product. Please don't ever stray from the integrity that you have established!...Thank you again :)"
Hillsboro, OR
"My son has a lot of allergies, and is pillow doesn't bother him at all. Great success!"
Friday Harbor, WA
"We bought the pillow for my son, but I get to use it every once in awhile when reading books to him. It's wonderful! And he sleeps on this pillow where he wouldn't use the previous one he had (not one of yours)."
Lenoir, NC
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I had always heard the story � not so much a story as much as a line of information � that my mother�s uncle, my great uncle, died during World War II.
I had always heard the story � not so much a story as much as a line of information � that my mother�s uncle, my great uncle, died during World War II.
It�s not so dissimilar from other families. After all, more than 400,000 Americans died fighting for this country during that war.
But what is different is the story surrounding the death of Cpl. George Andrew Nemeth Jr. was not known to us � and actually not known to the world for 50 years. All my mother knew was that he was on a ship that was bombed. That was the information. With Memorial Day approaching, the time seems right to learn the story.
The Beginning
When World War II started, George Andrew Nemeth Jr. was 16 years old and in the ninth grade. According to 1940 census records, he was born in the United States to immigrants from Hungary and lived in a mostly Hungarian neighborhood on Sherwood Road in Cleveland, Ohio.
He was the youngest son of George Nemeth, a worker in a steel mill, and his wife Barbara. His older brother, Edward, my grandfather, was 30 years old, married and living in the same house. He had two young daughters, Dorothy and Mary Lou, my aunts. My mother had not yet entered the picture, coming along in October of 1943. She never had the chance to know her uncle.
At some point in 1943, George Andrew Nemeth Jr. entered the U.S. Army Air Corps. Documents show he completed a course for aircraft welders at U.S. Army Air Forces Technical School on July 6, 1943, in Illinois.
He then ended up at Fairmont Army Air Field in Nebraska, where he likely continued to train and work as an aircraft welder. After all, Fairmont Army Airfield was home to various bomber squadrons that trained for action in Europe, and he ended up with the 831st Bomb Squadron, part of the 485th Bomb Group. The squadrons, with B-24 and B-25 bombers, eventually flew missions from Venosa, Italy, attacking oil refineries and railway yards in places such as Germany, Austria, Yugoslavia � and even Hungary.
On Dec. 31, 1943, he made out and signed his will. The single corporal named his parents as beneficiaries, and upon his death, they received monthly payments of $61.80 until 1954. His will was probably a routine matter, something military personnel were required to complete before heading overseas for the war.
Still, as an aircraft welder working on long-range bombers that were normally based well behind enemy lines, one would think his occupation would have been relatively safe, if any job could be considered safe during a war. Unfortunately, that proved not to be the case.
The SS Paul Hamilton
George Nemeth, now 19 years old, boarded the SS Paul Hamilton when it left Hampton Roads, Va., on April 3, 1944.
The Hamilton, a liberty troop ship, was constructed by the North Carolina Shipbuilding Company in Wilmington in 1942. It was named in honor of Paul Hamilton, who served as the secretary of the Navy from 1809 to 1812. According to the Naval Historical Center, he served during the American Revolution and was also elected to the South Carolina House and Senate before eventually becoming that state�s governor.
For more than 50 years, what exactly happened to George Nemeth and 579 others aboard the Hamilton wasn�t completely known. What was known was that the ship was attacked and sunk. But the full account of the sinking had been classified and kept hidden.
One of the more comprehensive accounts of the Hamilton was written by Jim W. Dean for Veterans Today on the 67th anniversary of the ship�s sinking in 2011. He cites the declassified documents as well as a video interview of Howard Morseburg, who witnessed the sinking from aboard another ship.
The Hamilton, on just its fifth voyage, was part of an 87-ship convoy that was headed to Tunisa and Italy. After safely crossing the Atlantic Ocean, the convoy made its way into the Mediterranean Sea. About 30 miles off the coast of Algiers at sunset on the evening of April 20, 1944, the convoy came under attack from German torpedo planes.
As a troop transport, the Hamilton had few guns to defend itself, and presumably, the German pilots would have recognized the ship for what it was, so that it was targeted would not have been a surprise.
There are many stories of World War II ships taking hit after damaging hit but continuing the fight against the enemy, testimony to the industrial might of the United States during the war. Such was not the case for the Hamilton. One torpedo struck the ship, and in an instant, it exploded with such force that night turned to day. George Nemeth, and all 579 others aboard, most likely never knew what happened to them.
Turns out, the Hamilton was not only carrying troops, but also high-explosive ammunition, something that was kept hidden in classified documents. Troop ships were not supposed to carry such cargo, and the destruction of the Hamilton and the loss of all 580 lives aboard showed why. It was one of the largest losses of life on any liberty ship during World War II, according to some websites, and the largest according to others.
That one German torpedo produced such a massive explosion that the ship ripped apart, raining debris on the rest of the convoy, and went down in about 30 seconds. Flames jumped 1,000 feet into the air.
According to Dean, just two bodies were recovered. Families of the other 578 men most likely were informed � by telegram � that their son or husband was missing in action. Then later, a second telegram would have listed their loved one as presumed dead.
On Memorial Day
It wasn�t until a trip back home to Ohio a couple of years ago that my mother obtained the documents and an old photograph of the uncle she never knew. Tied up in a blue plastic bag from the Stop-n-Shop was also a small blue box that held a Purple Heart. Inscribed on the back are the words �For Military Merit George A. Nemeth.�
As we looked through the documents and examined the photo at her dining room table last week, I asked my mother why she cared so much to learn the story of a man she never knew.
�I don�t know,� she said, looking at my father, himself a retired Marine, sitting across the table. �I think it�s important to me because of your father.�
She married that young Marine 51 years ago. They lived on this base and that one, and in the process raised four children, each making a contribution to this world in his or her own special way.
George A. Nemeth Jr. never had the opportunity to marry, and he never had any children. But, he contributed to this world in his own special way. And that is a story worth telling.


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Could a collection of dusty hangars and sheds in the Californian desert house the future of space flight?
The first thing you see as you drive into the Mojave Air and Space Port is a reminder of how hard it is to get into space.
Towering over the entrance is the white cone of the Rotary Rocket, a radical launch system that is half rocket, half helicopter. The fully reusable craft, developed in the 1990s, was supposed to reduce the cost of launching payloads into orbit by a factor of ten. In the end, the rocket failed literally and metaphorically to get far off the ground. But Stuart Witt, CEO of the spaceport, the vehicle is a daily reminder of the 'can do' attitude he hopes to encourage.
"Humanity needs a place where people are encouraged and allowed to take incredible risks in order to have breakthroughs," exclaims Witt. "That has turned out to be our greatest magnetism: offering permission to people who are willing to try."
The Air and Space Port, two hours drive north of Los Angeles, has become one of the most exciting – and least talked about – places in the modern space industry. Over the last 12 years, this vast expanse of flat, scrubby desert has hosted more than 6,000 rocket tests and is now home to 14 space companies. If you can cope with the blistering heat, a short walk along the runway will take you past hangers, industrial units and sheds that belong to The Spaceship Company, Virgin Galactic, XCOR Aerospace and Masten Space Systems.
So far, the only craft they've flown into space is SpaceShipOne, a ship that is the template for Virgin Galactic's space tourism venture. Nevertheless, the area is now spoken of by some as a new Silicon Valley or, as Witt prefers, a new Kitty Hawk – the North Carolina backwater where the Wright brothers experimented with powered flight. Whatever the comparison, the thrust is still the same. Mojave is a place where people dare to try.
"You need a place where people have permission to do these things. Western society has become enormously risk averse in the last 30 years," Witt explains. "Here in the States your kid can't ride a tricycle unless they're wearing a helmet, or you'll get a ticket or go to jail. There are so many things you can't do, it permeates the society in which you live."
Big bang
If the set up at Mojave all sounds a little 'Right Stuff', with fearless test pilots pushing the boundaries of Earth, then that's not far off the mark. Nor is it far away. Chuck Yeager first broke the sound barrier in the X-1 rocket plane at nearby Edwards Air Force Base in 1947. And the first orbital Space Shuttle flight landed there as well. Mojave shares the same restricted air space, which allows supersonic test flights. But it's not just about pushing the boundaries of what's possible; it's also about pushing the boundaries of what is commercially possible.
"Our big plan is to bring down the cost of space transportation," explains Dave Masten, the founder of Masten Space Systems, "whether that's just going up to the edge of space in a sub-orbital vehicle or going all the way to Mars."
Masten is best known for developing rockets but he rarely speaks to journalists – after all, one of the other reasons space companies come to Mojave is to stay out of the public eye. But that doesn't mean he's short on ambition.
"We looked at the airline industry and said: 'how many people does it actually take to maintain and fly a 747?' and 'how many people does it take to support a single launch of a single Space Shuttle?' We want to get that down closer to how an airline operates and that's what we've been doing."
Over the last few months, Masten's unmanned Xaero rocket has been making regular atmospheric flights from Mojave. After 110 flights, it recently crashed as a result of a mid-air engine failure. Not that that's deterring anyone. "We're building the next vehicle already and we should have it flying within the next couple of weeks," says Masten.
Down the road, inside the workshops at XCOR Aerospace, engineers are testing a rocket ignition system. As I walk in, I'm instructed to put on bulky ear defenders and stand well back. The resulting bang is still loud enough to make me jump as it reverberates around the workbenches, racks of tools and heavy machinery lining the walls.
The company's Lynx sub-orbital space plane is being promoted to carry space tourists (and has already been featured in this column). On the other side of the XCOR hanger, the vehicle is gradually taking shape – with a two-person cockpit dwarfed by the enormous rocket engine behind. Its pipes, wires and nozzles a mass of technical complexity.
Do or try
At each of these companies, different ideas are being developed. XCOR's CEO, Jeff Greason, says it's an exciting time. "We're at the phase of space now that's like the period in aviation leading up to the First World War, where the configurations differed wildly, with triplanes, or biplanes or monoplanes," he says.
"The world is full of self-proclaimed expert opinion on what will or won't work in space but there's been remarkably little 'let's go and find out'. It's time for that to happen now."
This entrepreneurial can-do attitude runs deep within the start-ups that are drawn to Mojave. It is one of the reasons why it is compared to Silicon Valley. But there are also other parallels – the hard work, the belief that an idea can change the world as well as the fact that much of the money and founders of these companies came from the computer industry. In the years to come, maybe these workshops will be spoken of with the same awe as the garage where Steve Jobs and Wozniak built the first Apple computers.
But, there is also one other important parallel with Silicon Valley. In Mojave, failure is turned into a positive. The Rotary Rocket, appropriately standing in a small memorial garden alongside a full-sized replica of SpaceShipOne, is a daily reminder of this.
"There were a lot of people at this airport who worked on that project that never wanted to see it again, there were a lot of people that defined it as a failed project" says Witt. "It's hard for me to find failure in something that became the birthplace for six new companies, all of which are still in business today. That, in itself, is something that needs to be celebrated. Someone had the willingness to try."
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The New Philadelphia Science Club is back with another science question in The Times-Reporter.
The New Philadelphia Science Club is back with another science question in The Times-Reporter. Each week, a new science-related question will be given, and everyone is invited to participate by either mailing the answer to the club at the address below or simply emailing the answer to the address given. At the end of the school year, several winners will be chosen from all the correct entries submitted to receive a prize. To participate in this drawing, send your answer to:
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Last week's answer
The correct answer to last week's questions was C. Crystal faceting. Facets appear on many growing crystals because some surfaces grow much more slowly than others. If we imagine beginning with a small round ice crystal, then mostly we would find that the surface was quite rough on a molecular scale, with lots of dangling chemical bonds. Water molecules from the air can readily attach to these rough surfaces, which thus grow relatively quickly. The facet planes are special, however, in that they tend to be smoother on a molecular scale, with fewer dangling bonds. Water molecules cannot so easily attach to these smooth surfaces, and hence the facet surfaces advance more slowly. After all the rough surfaces have grown out, what remains are the slow-moving facet surfaces.
This week's question
The most common problem found in people with bad vision is nearsightedness. Also called myopia, it is a condition in which a person can see objects that are near or close but cannot see clearly things that are distant. Nearsighted vision is corrected with a concave lens that helps the light to converge, creating an image directly on the retina. Why are people nearsighted?
A. Their lens is scratched.
B. Their eyeball is too short.
C. Their retina is not in the center of their eye.
D. Their eyeball is too long.
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Even the most desperately deprived secret-agent devotee will find little to cheer in this yawn-tastic 007 send-up.
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Fans of sophisticated humor may feel empathy with, if not sympathy for, the lead character on those many occasions he is kicked in the nuts.
It's breezy stuff, to be sure. And while English is far from becoming the Pink Panther for the Facebook generation, Atkinson has a breezy rapport with junior Agent Tucker (Daniel Kaluuya) that's reminiscent of Peter Sellers' Inspector Clouseau and his relationship with sidekick Kato.
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OK for kids 8+
Slapstick-heavy spoof features dumbed-down humor for tweens.
What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that this spy comedy is a sequel to Johnny English, a star vehicle for British comedian Rowan Atkinson (aka Mr. Bean). Like The Naked Gun's Frank Drebin, Johnny is a bumbling character who always ends up saving the day -- by accident. There's loads of rough slapstick, as well as weapons, martial arts fighting, explosions, and gun violence, but it's all played for laughs. The sexuality is limited to one brief kiss and some flirting, and the language is fairly mild ("damn," "bloody," "turd").
Educational value: Not an issue
Messages: This isn't a message-oriented movie, but kids will learn that with age comes experience, even if the person seems a bit silly at first.
Role models: Johnny has the best of intentions, even though he often makes mistakes on his missions. Agent Tucker never loses faith in Johnny, even when he's been wrongfully denounced.
Violence and scariness: Three character deaths, but each one is portrayed somewhat humorously. Some explosions and gunfire ensue during climactic scenes. There's martial arts sparring at the beginning of the movie as well as one extended "battle," in which Johnny fights a villain with kicks, punches, etc. An elderly woman plays an assassin with a collection of weapons that are hidden inside other objects (vacuum cleaner, suitcase, etc.). Several jokes revolve around Johnny's ability to withstand kicks to the groin.
Sexy stuff: Johnny flirts with Kate; in one scene, she kisses him briefly on the lips.
Language: Infrequently used words include "stupid," "damn," "bloody," "turd," and "good lord." The word "pussy" is used to refer to a cat.
Consumerism: Apple computer and a couple of cars are displayed.
Drinking, drugs and smoking: Not an issue
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The Three Emperors
Emperor penguins march across the Ross Sea with bellies full of fish and krill to feed their young.
A mola mola relaxes at the surface off the coast of British Columbia waiting for seagulls to come and clean off the parasites from its body.
Iceberg Traveller
A chinstrap penguin catches a ride on a large overturned iceberg in the southern seas of Antarctica.
Glacier Patterns
Glacier ice that is thousands of years old creates a light show that only nature can provide.
Ice Paradise
A small iceberg melts back into the sea along the coast of Svalbard, Norway.
Reindeer Express
A large, well-fed reindeer runs across the tundra in Svalbard, Norway. He was actually very curious and would approach me as I sat on the tundra. He would scare himself and then do these bursts of speed, only to approach me again. I love using long shutter speeds to create painter-like images.
Whale Curtain
A humpback whale flicks its tail across the surface as it lunges down on a school of herring.
Poetry in Motion
Northern right whale dolphins dance and glide and in the great blue sea of British Columbia.
King Reflection
King penguins on the white sand beaches of the Falkland Islands.
Painted Anemone
Painted anemone (Urticina crassicornis) off the coast of British Columbia.
Great Bear Sea
The nutrient rich waters of British Columbia are constantly being forced up and down this coast due to strong currents, upwellings and large tidal exchanges, force feeding species like these painted anemones. These currents reach speeds in excess of 14 knots, making them some of the strongest currents in the world. Can you imagine how quickly an oil spill would travel up and down this coast?
Narwhal Journey
With ivory tusks up to 9 feet long, a pod of male narwhals breath before heading back under the ice to feed on cod.
Anemone Surprise
Just 600 miles from the North Pole, and water temperatures just above freezing, I was blown away to experience this density of marine life on the walls of Svalbard, Norway.
Path of the Kittiwake
Hundreds of kittiwakes take to the air as a glacier face cracks, booms and pops. They want to feed on the life that is being flushed up from bottom of the glacier, putting them in harms way.
Emperor Rocket
An emperor penguin does a massive bubble release to exit the Ross Sea.
Emperor Plunge
Emperor penguins can dive to 1,750 feet and remain underwater for 20 minutes on a single breath.
Bubble Chaos
Emperor penguins create a chaotic scene using their unique bubble physiology to confuse predators in the Ross Sea, Antarctica.
Journey of Emperors
Emperor Penguins return to the ice edge after spending several days offshore gathering food for their chicks.
Staging the Exit
Emperor penguins dive to around 15 meters to wait for the right moment to emerge once they confident that leopard seals are not around. When they are ready, they release the bubbles to accelerate towards the surface.
Emperor Glide
Emperor penguins can greatly increase their travel speed by gliding on their bellies.
The Spring Thaw
In the springtime temperatures rise, snow on top of the sea ice melts and water finds the shortest route back into the sea. A seal hole funnels the freshwater.
The Ghost of the Great Bear Rainforest
A Kermode bear (also known as a Spirit Bear) stands patiently waiting to catch a pink salmon.
Pink Chaos
Pink salmon migrate up a creek in the Great Bear Sea of British Columbia.
The Valley of Kings
Over 400,000 king penguins line the valley floor at St. Andrews Bay, South Georgia, Antarctica.


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This morning I saw an article on Rihanna though and I felt like writing this because I think she's nuts. Then I checked out YouTube and found one of Rhihanna's new songs and felt pretty disturbed. I do really like her, but something has to stop and surely a recipe-ish can heal everything.
I also have a new obsession with pot roast, and how can I be a good person and still keep that to myself?
Dear Rhianna,
First, I really enjoy your music. I run to a lot of your jams...wait, is it cool to call them jams? I'm assuming yes, of course. I realize I'm a 35 year old Caucasian, suburban house wife, but I think I can rock it out to all your songs. I'm sure you would agree.
I must confess though, I have a difficult time relating to some of your tunes about all the rough sex having and such, though I do like that one about yellow diamonds and finding love. It's catchy in the way repeating the same words over and over again is super fun.
Alex and I watched a Diane Sawyer interview with you not too long after your break up with that violent dancing boy, and I'm not sure if you know this or not, but you are crazy pretty. You had the ugliest haircut since Sinead O'Connor and both of us couldn't get over how gorgeous you are.
What is up with that hair? Please don't cut it that short again. If you can promise me that, I promise to never allow my Mom to chop off my hair and perm it like she did in the third grade. I still shutter when I think of my 3rd year photo. Short hair, perm, white blouse (not shirt) and plaid bow tie.
That's right, bow tie Rihanna.
Do we have a deal?
I am so sorry about all the face hitting you went through with your ex boyfriend, Chris Brown. He really is a good dancer though. I'm sure it was difficult to not go jet skiing with him a few days after he beat the shit out you, who can blame you? I'm happy you made the right decision though and ended that relationship.
As Oprah says, once a beater, always a beater.
That might not be an exact quote. It's possible Oprah was a bit more eloquent, she might have even rhymed or quoted Maya Angelou, but I think I have captured the jist of her message.
It came to my attention earlier today though that you and Mr. Quick Feet have decided to work together on a few songs. A professional collaboration of sorts. That's interesting....very interesting.
Then I read an article about how your friends are concerned that there might be a rekindling of past romantic feelings. I feel confused. Did you forget that he hit your face really hard?
Have you been to an indoor trampoline park? I recently went to a five year old's birthday party at one and I had a difficult time thinking about anything. I was mostly trying to save Stella from plunging into a foam pit, never to be seen again, or from peeing my pants when I bounced.
For your future information, trampolines and jump ropes are not good for those of us that have had multiple babies. Vigorous exercise of any kind will work against your bladder control and should be approached with care and Poise pads. Our lower regions have been to war, and not the kind you sing so passionately about, ours is a bit more actual pain followed up by profound sleep deprivation and a general feeling of trapped sadness for a few years.
Did you and Chris ever talk about having babies together?
Where was I going with this?
Oh yes, I think if Chris Brown took me to an indoor trampoline park, I might have a difficult time resisting him and his cool moves, even if he had given me a black eye. But, I listen to Oprah, so I of course would not be able to be swayed by his flips and such.
Is this making sense?
I think we need pot roast. See, I know you are from Barbados, a beautiful island.
( I was there in junior high, but I don't remember seeing you?)
My concern though is that since you were probably always in your island lifestyle, you probably didn't have a lot of pot roasts and discussions with your family about how you shouldn't stick around after someone punches you in the face a few times, even if they are a really good kisser, or dancer, or singer. Wait...does Chris Brown sing?
(You should know that I assume that everyone living on a tropical island mostly eats fresh fruit and ham, and drinks rum. The discussions at the dinner table mostly center around sun tan lotion and fixing wheels on carts. I can't explain it, that's just how it is in my brain. I blame my adolescent perms.)
I'm going to tell you what I tell my six and four year old around our dinner table, hitting hurts and people don't want to be hit.
Rhianna, you are people...you aren't supposed to like getting hit. Does that make sense?
Have you ever had a perm?
Let's make pot roast and discuss.
I know you are probably busy, but it's really not an excuse for not having a hearty meal, or for finding a man that can dance, do a flip, and not punch you. The answer to all your problems? A crock pot.
You might think I'm over simplifying your life, but really, a crock pot can change everything.
(I also read that you read 97 pounds and that sounds like someone that needs to eat a roast. Often.)
Here is what you need.
- 2 pounds carrots, peeled and cut into 2 inch chunks (you can wing the 2 inch exactness)
- 1 bag of small red potatoes washed (we wash our potatoes on the mainland)
- 1 - 8 oz. package sliced, fresh mushrooms (non hallucinogenic, this isn't LA)
- 1 large sweet onion, cut in half and sliced
- 1 3-4 lb. boneless chuck roast, trimmed - NOT THE SAME AS RUMP ROAST, after listening to your music for a while and seeing quite a few of your videos, I have a feeling the rump roast would speak to you, don't do it. Stick with Chuck, he'll be good to you.)
- salt and pepper (I don't believe in measurements for anything put on the table for people to dump any undisclosed amount, just shake it a while, I'm sure you'll do great.)
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 - 1 oz envelope dry onion soup mix
- 1 -14 oz can beef broth (it sounds and is foul, but it's important and will make it all delicious)
- 1 - 8 oz can tomato sauce (I like the basil, oregano, garlic seasoned one because I'm WILD, I think you would make the same choice.)
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- salt and pepper
(That's another term for crock pot, but I think it's degrading so I don't use it.)
(Except right there to make a point.)
Sprinkle the roast with pepper. This is awkward and sort of gross because you have to touch a lot of meat, but I've seen your S&M video, you should be able to handle anything.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high (again, such a perfect setting because no one wants to be high or plain medium. Wait....maybe they do?) heat and then brown the roast for 2-3 minutes on each side.
(If you have any trouble getting olive oil, please let me know. I receive mass quantities of olive oil from my Greek father-in-law and would be happy to share. I'm really nice, also a potential side affect from perming my hair and/or having too many children so now I just want other adults to like me so they will talk to me about things other than Legos or poop.)
Put the roast on top of the mushroom and onion mix and sprinkle with the onion soup mix. Pour the broth and tomato sauce on top and put a lid on it.
(Put A Lid On It would be an excellent song by the way. I could really help you. We should be friends.)
Cook on low 8-10 hours or until the meat shreds easily with a fork.
While it's cooking, I have to be honest with you Rhianna, because that's what nice people do, your new Birthday Cake song, on which Chris Brown collaborated with you, is pretty horrible. It's offensive and not overly clever. All your sexual innuendos about blowing out the candles, licking and the icing, and eating all the cake are pretty overt and sort of lame. I'm totally not a prude, but this just sucks.
To help you remember:
Chris Brown's part is even worse than yours. Did he really just through a line in saying he wants to f***you? It's like he's not even trying to write a song. Surely there's a better way to express this. I feel as disappointed in this song as my Mom did when she read my use of the f-bomb when expressing my profound hatred of a few things when I had just lost my dog, prompting her to email me pages and pages about how I am a better person than that.
MaryAnn DOES NOT like the f-word.
Maybe my Mom could be the answer to your love for a Chris Brown? Or, she could be Chris Brown's answer to not needing to beat women anymore. I'm sure we can work something out.
Think about it.
Sidenote: I do like the beat.
After the meat is done cooking, it should shred easily with a fork. If it doesn't, you jacked it up, but you should try again. Or you should hire someone to do this, because I bet you can afford that.
Take the meat out of the crock pot and shred it, then cover it to keep it warm.
(Also another song title? Shred the meat? I bet you and Chris could rip that one up.)
Side note: Have you ever heard of Tina Turner? You should totally look in to her story. I think there is a movie or two about her life.
Next, stir the tomato paste and Italian seasoning in to the vegetables. Stir the cornstarch and 2 Tbsp of water together in a small bowl until smooth. (Try not to be afraid of cornstarch. It terrifies me too, I don't understand why it works like that and what exactly it is.)
Add the scary water mixture to the crock pot and stir.
Put the crock pot on high and cook until the juices have thickened, about 40 minutes or so.
Reduce the heat to serve, or turn it off, add the meat back in, salt and pepper it, and then put it in a shallow bowl and eat it with some crunchy french bread and red wine. Amazing.
Right a song about that!
Pot Roast, Pot Roast, Pot Roast.
You can shred with your fork-a.
I like the crunchy bread.
I want to eat it off your head.
Dear Lord Rihanna, you are worse for me than the perm. This is clearly poor work.
It's done though. Go eat your pot roast, talk to Oprah, and possibly look into getting a perm and a blouse, I have yet to be hit by a man, or anyone for that matter, so clearly it worked for me.
Brace yourself everyone...The Circle of Moms Top 25 Contest is back. You can help me get in the top 25 Funniest Mom blogs just by clicking on the Circle of Moms icon on the right side of your screen. It's right under the Vote for Me Heading. Doesn't it feel good to make a difference? Let's do this together!


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Thursday, June 23, 2005
Upgrades... grrrrr...
On Monday of this week, I finally got around to installing a larger hard drive into my 5-year-old laptop. The puny 10 GB, 4200 RPM drive just wasn't cutting it. I dropped in a 60 GB, 5400 RPM thingamajig. As a part of the upgrade, I figured I'd move to Windows XP rather than Windows 2000. The old installation had been there for five years and was starting to get rather unstable. Either way it was going to be a headache, so if I had to take the hit, I figured I'd go for Win XP.
Generally, I'll say that I like XP better than 2K on my laptop. It definitely has better logic for powersave and suspend/restore than did 2K. It returns from a suspended state much faster than did Win 2K. Further, the .11 wireless subsystem seems far better as well.
BUT... (and there's always a "but" in one of these stories, right?), I had to reinstall everything. I just got emacs fired up. I installed CLISP. Now I'm fighting with Slime to get it talking to CLISP correctly. Something is messing up when emacs is supposed to be making contact with Swank running in the Lisp process. I can't quite figure it out. The Lisp process buffer shows it starting up and loading/compiling all the various Swank-related files, but emacs stalls with a 'Polling "c:/DOCUME~1/Dave/LOCALS~1/Temp/slime.1284"' message.
Why don't use use the Lisp-in-a-box for Windows? I use that all the time and the install takes 30 seconds and then you are up and running!
Hey! This is the same problem I ran into when trying to build the Windows Lispbox for Practical Common Lisp, also on XP. If you figure it out please shoot me an email. (I asked on the SLIME mailing list but not responses so far.)
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XIII Latin GRAMMY Nominations Announced
Nominations for the XIII Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards were announced today at a press conference at the Belasco Theater in downtown Los Angeles. The event was streamed live on LatinGRAMMY.com and was hosted by Gabriel Abaroa Jr., President/CEO of The Latin Recording Academy, and Univision television personality Giselle Blondet.
Juan Luis Guerra tops the nominations with six; Jesse & Joy garner five nods; Ricardo Arjona, Edgar Barrera, Juanes, Carla Morrison, Arturo Sandoval, Ivete Sangalo, and 2012 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year Caetano Veloso are each up for four awards; Chico Buarque, ChocQuibTown, Don Omar, Rafael Dragaud, Gregg Field, Javier Garza, Gilberto Gil, Ulises Hadjis, Roberto Talma, and Martin Terefe are among those who each received three nominations.
"The Latin GRAMMY nominations continue to highlight a varied and wide-ranging group of Latin music makers that reflects emerging talent as well as established artists," said Abaroa. "It is always encouraging to see creative professionals across the worldwide Latin music community acknowledging their peers and recognizing excellence in recorded Latin music. We look forward to another year of celebrating the best and brightest in Latin music, and to presenting another stellar telecast in Las Vegas on Nov. 15 with our friends and partners at Univision and Mandalay Bay."
As announced earlier this year, each of the four categories in the General Field (Record Of The Year, Album Of The Year, Song Of The Year, and Best New Artist) now include 10 nominations; the three categories in the Pop Field (Best Female Pop Vocal Album, Best Male Pop Vocal Album, and Best Pop Album By A Duo Or Group With Vocal) are now combined into two categories: Best Contemporary Pop Vocal Album and Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album; Best Pop/Rock Album has been added in the Rock Field; and Best Tropical Fusion Album has been added to the Tropical Field.
The race for Album Of The Year features some of the top names in Latin music: Ricardo Arjona; Bebe; Chico Buarque; ChocQuibTown; Jesse & Joy; Juanes; Carla Morrison; Reik; Arturo Sandoval; and Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil & Ivete Sangalo.
The nominees for Song Of The Year are: "Fuiste Tú" by Ricardo Arjona con Gaby Moreno; "Calentura" by ChocQuibTown Featuring Tego Calderón & Zully Murillo; "Que Te Vaya Mal" by Kany García; "En El Cielo No Hay Hospital" by Juan Luis Guerra; "¡Corre!" by Jesse & Joy; "Azul Sabina" by Juanes Featuring Joaquín Sabina; "Hasta Que Te Conocí" by Maná; "Atrás Da Porta" by Ivete Sangalo; "No Me Compares" by Alejandro Sanz; and "Bésame Mucho" by Zoé.
The Best New Artist category highlights some of the brightest newcomers from around the Latin music world: Gaby Amarantos; Deborah De Corral; Elain; Ulises Hadjis; Los Mesoneros; Juan Magán; Rosario Ortega; Piso 21; 3BallMTY; and Ana Victoria.
Artists reading nominations this morning included Maria Barracuda of pop/rock group Jotdog, Miguel "Slow" Martinez and Carlos "Tostao" Valencia of ChocQuibTown, pop vocalist Shaila Dúrcal, Kany García, Jesse & Joy. Juanes, singer/songwriter Gian Marco, Latin pop group Reik; Norteño band Los Tucanes de Tijuana; and Ana Victoria.
This year's Latin GRAMMY Awards process registered a record-breaking 7,500-plus submissions over a 12-month eligibility period (Jul. 1, 2011 – June. 30, 2012), and all members of The Latin Recording Academy were able to submit entries for consideration through an online entry process for the first time. Latin GRAMMY ballots for the final round of voting will be mailed on Oct. 2 to the voting members of The Latin Recording Academy. They are due back to the accounting firm Deloitte by Oct. 23, when they will be tabulated and the results kept secret until the XIII Latin GRAMMY telecast. This year, for the first time, The Latin Recording Academy and Spotify will be working together to offer voting members and all music fans the opportunity to listen to nominated music for the XIII Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards.
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Robinson Cano cannot become a free agent until after the 2013 season, but, as he continues to evolve as an elite player who is actually getting better, the Yankees have had internal discussions about his future with them. Cano is the best player on the Yankees, a player who they want and need to stay precisely where he is.
When I asked General Manager Brian Cashman if he had entertained the notion of signing Cano to a long-term contract before Cano can test free agency, he said, "Oh, yeah. But we haven't done it yet."
Cano is earning $14 million this season and the Yankees will exercise his $15 million option for next season. For the 2014 season, Cashman has stressed how vital it is for the Yankees to have a payroll under $189 million. If the Yankees succeed in keeping their payroll below $189 million, and team executives insist that goal is paramount, it would result in tremendous financial gains.
As the Yankees work on reducing their payroll, they will have to figure out what to do about Cano and Curtis Granderson, who can also be a free agent after 2013. Cashman noted that the Yankees signed Cano to a four-year, $30 million deal with two club option years after the 2007 season, which was a departure from their policy of not signing young players to multi-year deals. Still, Cashman didn't say how vigorous he might be in trying to sign the second baseman before free agency arrives, saying, "We have to see how it plays out."
But, a few seconds later, Cashman added, "Of course, we'd like to keep him."
From interviewing Cano over the years and observing him while he played in places like the Dominican Republic and Taiwan, I'm sure Cano's preference is to stay with the Yankees. Cano embraces the idea of being a superstar and understands that being a superstar on the Yankees is different than being a star on almost every other team. Then again, Cano also fired Bobby Barad and switched to Scott Boras as his agent. Boras is known for advising his marquee clients to test free agency because that enables him to negotiate with 30 teams, not just one.
Although Cano will be 32 years old when he is due to be as a free agent, he has also been a very durable player. From the start of the 2007 season until now, Cano has missed 11 out of 895 regular season games. Cano is batting .313 with 20 homers, 51 runs batted in, a .374 on base percentage and a .579 slugging percentage at the All-Star break.
With Cano preparing to compete in the Home Run Derby in Kansas City on Monday night, I flashed back to another derby he participated in. And, actually, I'm not referring to the Home Run Derby he won during last year's All-Star Game. On a Major League Baseball tour of Taiwan after the 2011 season, I watched Cano unleash his sweet swung during a one-man derby.
Jose Cano, Robinson's father, pitched to his son in Taiwan, just as he did at last year's All-Star Game and just as he will on Monday night. It was a windy day and Cano wound up hitting about four or five homers on 10 swings. After the display, Robinson was disappointed. It was clear he wanted to give the fans a more dazzling show
Cano has put on some dazzling shows for the Yankees and will continue to do so. On a team that is crowded with All-Stars and some future Hall of Famers, Cano is now the best player. The Yankees realize how valuable Cano is, which is why Cashman emphasized that they want to keep him. They want to witness those dazzling shows for several more years
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Gmail got a makeover a few weeks ago on the iOS edition of the software, but Android's version has been using a pretty standard UI for some time now. Looking to give it a little more flair, a designer from Brooklyn has given his take on what a new Gmail UI should look like.
Gmail is an essential app for anyone running Android, especially since you need a Google account to use the majority of features offered by the device. As a result, it's a very essential part of the whole Android experience, and while there aren't any gaping flaws in the current Gmail design, it is certainly feeling a little dated with you compare it to some other, more recently updated aspects of the Google experience, such as Google Now and its new card system. Plus, Google just gave iOS owners a fresh new flavor of Gmail, which is a little surprising given Google has yet to offer anything to current users of Google's own Operating System, Android. Nonetheless, Paul Burke, a designer from Brooklyn, has taken it upon himself to show what he feels Gmail could perhaps look like, with respect to the "Post Google Now world" that Google has created.
The new design merges both the sleek look of Google Now and the iOS version of Gmail, while also adding some interesting new options and interface design decisions. The experience offers less pieces of mail on the screen, but uses the space much more intuitively to let you easily open attachments, view calendar invites and more. The experience also suggests much easier swiping and moving of mail to easily delete or archive mail, and focuses on a cleaner, crisper experience from start to finish. It certainly isn't coded and mostly just for aesthetics, but the designer is making some good points about what we really want when experiencing our mail. These days, as Google integrates mail more and more with things like Calendar, social media, and content, we want our mail experience to be accessible for this rich content, too.
If you're looking to give the new design a look and see what it's worth, feel free to download it here. Who knows, maybe Google will take a hint or two from this design.
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1. The use of floodlights and Akatsukis during the betrayal.
2. The mention of the goggles being worn during the UFN summit.
3. The sealed chamber in the council room.
Viletta also knew that a Geass symbol will appear in a person's eyes when their Geass is active, which was another reason for having all the cameras in Ashford and the comment about Lelouch having no opportunities to use his Geass.
From here, the one use limit could be proven as follows:
1. Lelouch tells the BK that his Geass can't be shut off and proves it by removing the contacts to demonstrate.
2. Lelouch tells the BK of the one use limit.
3. Lelouch has one BK soldier sent to him so that he may Geass them to do something stupid while the others watch as insurance.
4. With the cameras looking at Lelouch's eyes to make sure he doesn't turn off his Geass as he does so, Lelouch then orders the BK soldier to kill him right there.
5. Rather than comply, the BK stands there.
6. Profit.
As for Viletta, what Lelouch was saying to her when he blackmailed her into serving him was for the audience's benifit in giving us the "official" reason why Viletta was serving as a teacher when she had been made a Baroness.
While it is never outright stated that Viletta was made aware of the one use limit, the fact that she was made into a teacher at all suggests that part of the reason she was put there was due to the knowledge that she could no longer be Geassed. Think out it:
If only Lelouch knew of the one use limit, then why would Charles send Viletta at all?
Why would she be acting as a teacher, rather than sitting in the base all day, (she could still have an alias if she needed to run up top and grab Lelouch)?
Why not send one of the Directorate cultists to fill her spot?
Why not let Viletta run of to live in luxury in the mainland?
Why not thank her for a job well done and then kill her to make sure the secret of Geass remained a secret?
|2009-12-10, 15:45
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2 & 3) These occur after Schneizel has talked to the BK, as well as after Kallen is back with them after the betrayel. Between Schneizel's research and Kallen who was close to Lelouch, it is very possible the information came from them. If Villetta knew before the betrayal, she obviously didn't say anything or was wrong on what she knew.
So you don't like the "official" explanation from Lelouch and substitute your own in that has no backing? The "official" statement makes sense because 1) As I said earlier, Villetta discovered Zero's identity in season 1, and knew the most out of the entire Britannia army. It makes sense for her to take this job as she still feels the need to gain honor amongst the ranks in Britannia. 2) The teaching aspect gets her closer to Lelouch to observe him. It also gives her an excuse to be able to freely travel around the campus and participate in events where Lelouch might be. 3) Villetta had an inspiration to try teaching after her encounter with Oghi in which he talks about teaching before the war... and turn 25.01 still shows her teaching at Ashford.
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Lelouch sees Mao's geass active
the geass symbol seems to be a visible thing
and again, Lelouch can prove he cant switch it off by showing that he has contact lenses to cover it up
and can show that he can give orders to someone without them reacting to it (if they were geassed before)
if you keep trying to nitpick there would NEVER be a perfect way ever
but the fact that the test suggested would WORK and is very possible, means that Lelouch has a very good way of proving he didnt use his geass on them
2&3 being after the betrayal is irrelevent, sicne the test is proposed to take place AFTER lelouch takes over britannia
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As for the seeing Geass part, I lost the part when copying the quotes around where I wanted to say that only those with Geass or Codes have ever been shown to see other people's geass. No normal person has ever been shown noticing a geass in an eye.
As for nitpicking? Maybe that was the point to show how too easily you guys make it sound in that he could convince them. Basically from what you guys say, I could take a gun, fill it with blanks, and tell everyone "Hey look, this guns doesn't hurt people when I shoot it." I try it out for them, and later, I put real bullets in it. That is how Lelouch's geass is. The BK don't know what powers geass (bullets), they just know it is fired (like out of the barrel of the gun.) However, you can't dissect Lelouch's head and show that he is telling the truth about the limitations, just like if you don't get your hands on the gun I demonstrated, you can't get it open to see if it is properly put together or if the bullets were blank or not.
P.S.: I'm sorry nitpicking means going against your over simplistic 'peace' ideas.
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untrue and uncalled for
they know that direct eye contact is the key, and they know what geass looks like (at least villeta does, since she was put in charge of searching for it)
and you dont have to be sorry about nitpicking ruining my simple peace idea because it doesn't really do that (at best, it proves that trust building would require more then just a geass test)
you DO have to be sorry about the fact that the conclusion of zero-requiem with zero coming in and saving everyone requires even MORE trust on the black knights part then my proposal does
since it requires the black knights, cornellia and villeta to just accept another person coming in wearing the mask and saying "i'm zero" without demanding to know who he is
"fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me"
|2009-12-10, 16:52
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read the proposed test
|2009-12-10, 17:00
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we're talking AFTER he became emperor
he isnt telling shnizel anything
he is telling the black knights that he didnt use geass on them in order to try and rebuild their trust in him
teh whole point is to create a scenario in which lelouch, as emperor, can bring about world peace WITHOUT having to do zero-requiem (that is, no conquering the world and becoming a mass murderer)
shnizel would have to be dealt with, but attacking the UFN is something lelouch does needlessly and foolishly
instead of forming an alliance against shnizel, he end up having to fight both the UFN forces AND shnize at the same time
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That's more info, and Lelouch knows Schneizel knows about Geass but not how much.\
It's not worth the risk to find out, how can you expect to prove without unveiling his weaknesses.
Even then, that doens't mean they will let him go. That does not mean anybody will let him go.
|2009-12-10, 17:06
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we are NOT talking ep 19 here
we are talking ep 22
as in AFTER lelouch is emperor
and he does not tell shnizel anything, he is telling the black knights about his geass weakness in order to regain their trust
how does shnizel even factor into this in your mind
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It's not worth the risk to find out.
Even then, that doens't mean they will let him go. That does not mean anybody will let him go.
What would they do if they knew more info? Tell to the entire world, that would make things worse. Wouldn't this be Rebellion 4 counting the BK as R3?
There, is that good enough.
|2009-12-10, 17:11
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let him go where ?
what are you talking about
lelouch isnt the black knights prisoner
lelouch is emperor of britannia
he calls the UFN up and says "i want to make peace"
the people of the UFN agree, with the only group of people who suspect lelouch being the black knights leadership
this is a way for him to get the black knights leadership on HIS side again
the rest of the world needs not know anything about geass
i dont get what you are saying
are you suggesting the black knights are working the shnizel ?
|2009-12-10, 17:14
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Are you an idiot?
Schneizel can still get rid of Lelouch by political ways (Electric Chair, Rebellion within Britannia, etc...) thanks to Villeta, Suzaku, etc...
, and it's not just Schneizel.
Schneizel will ruin Lelouch's life as much as possible.
Imagine the entire world against Lelouch at that point.
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Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance (UK - BD RB)
Chris takes a look at the Blu-ray release of the first instalment of Park's trilogy...
The story concerns Ryu (Shin Ha-kyun, JSA and Save the Green Planet), a deaf mute who, when not toiling away at a menial job in a steelworks, spends most of his time caring for his terminally ill sister. Unless a suitable kidney donor can be found his sister will surely die, but as Ryu himself is incompatible he decides to turn to the black market for help. He makes contact with a seedy mother and son(s) team of backstreet-butchers who agree to provide a healthy organ for his sister, in exchange for ten million won and one of his own kidneys. However, when he awakens from the surgery he finds himself alone in a disused warehouse, minus both his life savings and his kidney! To make matters worse, the hospital informs him that a compatible donor has been found and that all he needs to do to save his sister's life is to come up with the money for the transplant—exactly ten million won!
With no legal avenues through which to obtain the money, a desperate Ryu turns to his activist girlfriend Yeong-mi (Bae Doo-na) who devises a plan to kidnap the daughter of wealthy industrialist Park Dong-jin (Song Kang-ho, JSA and The Host). Their plan is simple: hold the girl, Yoo-sun, hostage until her father pays a ransom of twenty six million won. In Yeong-mi's words, this is just the 'redistribution of wealth'. Things run smoothly until Ryu's sister uncovers the plot, at which point a series of events are set into motion that lead to tragedy on all sides. To say any more would ruin the film for those that haven't seen it, but suffice to say that Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance isn't for the faint-hearted.
Palisades Tartan's Blu-ray release of Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance arrives with a theatrically accurate 2.35:1 aspect ratio transfer (1080/24p AVC). As expected the Blu-ray transfer shares much in common with Tartan's most recent DVD release, which means that the framing is slightly different to the original Korean DVD. However, you're unlikely to notice any major differences without a side-by-side comparison, and the changes don't dramatically alter the composition of shots. Colour rendition is also very similar to the DVD release, which means a very natural palette with the occasional intentional shift to green. Of course the improvements offered by Blu-ray mean that hues are just that little bit stronger and more natural than their DVD counterparts, and although the blacks are generally strong there are a couple of exceptions, but this was also the case on DVD.
Detail is also fairly good, and a clear step up from any standard definition version of the film. Fine grain is visible throughout, but it's unobtrusive and consistent with the feature's intended look. On the negative side there's still a spot of edge enhancement, the occasional spec on the print, and I noticed at least one small encoding error, but we're not talking anything that should seriously hamper your enjoyment of the film. I have to admit to be pleasantly surprised by the quality of this transfer, which is easily the best looking home version of the film to date. I was also pleasantly surprised to learn that the packaging erroneously listed this as BD25, when it is in fact a BD50 with almost 30GB of occupied space.
The disc's DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack is surprisingly active for such a dialogue-heavy picture, with numerous ambient effects used to create an extremely immersive experience. Be it the hustle and bustle of the busy city streets (with accompanying multi-directional traffic), the sound of rainfall, or the gentle breeze of a summer's day, there's always something going on in Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance. In fact, sound is used to craft some very memorable sequences, many of which deal with Ryu's disability, transporting the listener into his world at key moments. During Ryu's first meeting at the hospital the heavy rainfall and patronising shouting of the doctor give way to the silence of his world, and this is an effect that is repeated time and time again throughout the film.
Another impressive example is the first trip to the factory in which Ryu works. This lengthy sequence is filled with the constant cacophony of machinery and plays out with absolutely no dialogue, which further serves to highlight Ryu's introvert personality and alienation from his surroundings. It's also worth noting that there is very little music used throughout the film, but when it is employed it is to great effect. I mentioned earlier that Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance is a dialogue-heavy picture, and thankfully it comes across clearly save for scenes where it is intentionally muffled. I did notice one small audio dropout at the very beginning of the autopsy scene, but apart from that everything was fine.
As for the subtitles, well they are very good, translating everything of importance with few to no spelling or grammatical errors. One of the biggest problems with the Korean Special Edition was its failure to provide translations for the Korean text found throughout the film (such as Yeong-mi's computer display, the note left by Ryu's sister, the sign language etc.). This definitely contributed to some of the confusion I experienced when I first viewed the film years ago, but everything is much clearer with the full subtitles in place.
The Process of Mr. Vengeance' (32:06 SD) serves as a 'making of' featuretet. It starts off with a short segment in which Shin Ha-kyun and Bae Du-na visit a sign language school to learn how to talk with their hands, before moving on to behind-the-scenes footage from the set in which Bae Du-na has a mini-breakdown after failing to sign coherently. More interview footage follows, in which we hear from all of the principal actors and learn that Shin Ha-kyun and Bae Du-na had a bit of a thing going. The next segment deals with the special effects process, detailing how some of the gorier moments were accomplished. The featurette ends with a look at the cameos by Ryu Seung-beom and his brother Ryu Seung-wan, who also choreographed a short fight scene between Shin and Bae. It's also worth mentioning that the original Korean release allowed you to view this featurette as four distinct chapters, but there's no such option here.
'My Boksu Story Retrospective' (17:22 SD) includes interviews in which the actors discuss the filmmaking experience. Again, these were available to view individually on the Korean release, but here they're all lumped together. The written cast profiles are also missing, but it's still nice to have an English-subtitled version of the interviews.
A series of 'Crew Interviews' (40:03 SD) follow. These interviews were available to view individually on the Korean Special Edition, which made them a little easier to digest than sitting through them all in one sitting. We hear from director Park Chan-wook, who discusses the evolution of the film, along with the cinematographic process. There's more of this from the DP, who explains the difference between the Super 35 and anamorphic formats, and the difficulties of shooting in the latter. The lighting director also pops up to discuss his part in creating the look of the picture.
Rounding out the features we have a number of storyboards (09:57 SD) and the film's original theatrical trailer (01:47 SD). These are fine for what they are, but neither is likely to bring you back for repeat viewings.
Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance is undoubtedly the least 'flashy' in Park's 'Vengeance Trilogy', but it is no less impressive than its counterparts. Thanks to Tartan's untimely demise this Blu-ray release was a long time coming, but I'm happy to report that it was worth the wait. There are one or two minor issues, such as the brief video and audio glitches and lack of audio commentary, but on the whole it's a great looking and sounding disc and a worthy addition to any Asian cinema collection.
* Note: The above images are taken from the Blu-ray release and resized for the page. Full-resolution captures are available by clicking individual images, but due to .jpg compression they are not necessarily representative of the quality of the transfer.
Review by Chris Gould
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Definitely not the Park film I most need on Blu-ray, but it looks like we're getting these same transfers in Jan round here.
jmcclane 88 Member Join Date: September 2006 Location: Ireland Posts: 466
Interesting review Chris. I got the Vengeance Trilogy dvd boxset second hand a while ago. Thoroughly enjoyed all three movies, SFMV had some tough moments in it but it was a great film. Unfortunately the Lady Vengeance disc has that audio glitch on it where it doesn't sync up properly towards the end, that one I will have to purchase again.
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It's odd they've not included the commentary, they have the rights too.
Otherwise it's great to see such a good start.
Otherwise it's great to see such a good start.
llama Member Join Date: February 2008 Location: United States Posts: 503
I do love this movie. Not as super-fantastic as Oldboy, Lady Vengeance of JSA, but still damn good, if not a bit too on the "TAKE ME SERIOUSLY! OH, GOD, PLEASE TAKE ME SERIOUSLY!!!" side.
Suitable only for persons of 18 years and over
Disc Details
Release Date: 2nd November 2009
Discs: 1
Disc Type: Blu-ray Disc
RCE: No
Video: 1080p
Aspect: 2.35:1
Anamorphic: No
Colour: Yes
Audio: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 Korean
Subtitles: English
Extras: The Process of Mr. Vengeance: Making of, My Boksu Story Retrospective, Crew Interviews, Storyboards, Original Theatrical Trailer
Easter Egg: No
Feature Details
Director: Park Chan-wook
Cast: Song Kang-ho, Shin Ha-kyun, Bae Doo-na
Genre: Drama
Length: 121 minutes
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NASNTI and Math Department host Open House
The Seminole State College Native American-Serving Nontribal Institutions Program (NASNTI) staff in conjunction with the Math, Science, and Engineering Division faculty recently sponsored an open-house for their new developmental math computer lab.
The new lab located on the SSC Campus in Tanner 303 will provide a much needed space for students needing assistance with their math courses. The lab is equipped with 20 computers, a printer, and several tables. It will serve as the designated location for students needing to complete assignments on MyMathLab, access their cruiser accounts and use the internet.
For students in need of tutoring assistance the NASNTI program provides peer tutors free of charge in the math lab. Peer tutors are available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.. on Monday and Wednesday, from 9-2 on Friday, from 9-3on Tuesday and Thursday, and from 5:30 p.m.. to 8 p.m.. Monday through Wednesday evenings.
Additionally, faculty members from the Math, Science, and Engineering Division volunteer their time in order to assist students with tutoring or to allow them time needed to make up any exams they might have missed.
This is the second of two labs provided by the NASNTI Program. In year one, NASNTI provided SSC with its first-ever developmental English lab named "Hoccickv Cuko," a Muskoke word for "writing house." This lab provides students with both faculty and peer tutoring, assistance with planning and organizing drafts, research techniques, identifying common writing errors and an area for both group and individual studying. The writing house is also located in Tanner Hall in room 302.
In year three, NASNTI will be providing the college with a lab for our new transitional education program. The lab will consist of 20 state of the art computers, the latest in instructional technology, and a much needed classroom space.
For more infoamtion on NASNTI or the help the labs provide contact NASNTI Director Shelly Watson at 405-382-9640 or email@example.com.