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Constructed from machined aluminum, the HP ElitePad 900 is built to absorb the knocks of day-to-day business use. Despite the rugged construction, the 9.2 mm-thick device weighs a manageable 1.5 pounds. Its 10.1-inch display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 2, and its other hardware perks include an 8.0 megapixel rear camera, a 1080p front-facing camera for video chats, a MicroSD slot and a 3G/4G SIM slot.
Inside, the tablet runs on an Intel's Clover Trail chips, the newest system-on-chip (SoC) processers in the Atom line, and offers up to 2 Gbytes of RAM. Onboard SSD storage will be available in both 32- and 64-Gbyte varieties, and, like most of the forthcoming Windows 8-based offerings, the ElitePad 900 should support about 10 hours of battery life. Enterprise users will be able to use legacy applications, thanks to x86 compatibility, and touch-, pen- and voice-based input options will allow the device to cater to a number of different applications and working styles.
To expand the ElitePad's enterprise appeal without compromising the tablet form factor, HP also announced optional accessories called SmartJackets, which can make the device suitable for specialized uses and environments. The Productivity Jacket includes additional connectivity ports and an integrated keyboard, effectively allowing the tablet to double as a desktop PC. The Expansion Jacket, meanwhile, is a tablet case that includes not only USB and HDMI connections but also space for an extra battery, ideal for on-the-go users who require more than 10 hours between charges. Rounding out the add-ons, the ElitePad Docking Station can support a secondary screen for multitasking while the ElitePad Rugged Case transforms the tablet's already-sturdy build into an armor-like encasing that meets the military's MIL-STD-810 standard.
While the tablet is designed for Microsoft's forthcoming OS, its 1280-by-800-pixel resolution will disqualify it from running Snap, the new Windows 8 interface that allows two Windows Store applications to be viewed simultaneously on a single screen. Some of the device's competitors, such as the Dell Latitude, offer the 1,366-by-768-pixel resolution necessary to support this feature.
According to HP's press release, Snap "may be enabled by attaching an external 1,366 by 768 or higher resolution display."In an emailed message explaining why HP opted not to support Snap's requisite resolution, Katie Norris--a representative from PR firm Edelman, writing on behalf of HP--said, "[W]hile the Snap feature is a convenient tool for consumers in the new Windows 8 interface, it does not currently support Outlook or other business applications." She noted that focus group testing and customer feedback conducted by HP indicates that users prefer 16-by-10 aspect ratios for reasons of comfort, usability, wider viewing angles and display of legacy applications. In other words, what the ElitePad 900 lacks in native Snap functionality, it might make up for by being one of the few 16-by-10 options in a predominately 16-by-9 universe.
In an email, HP PR manager Mike Hockey illustrated possible 16-by-10 advantages, writing that many customers "have invested heavily in 'home grown' form-based applications that are used in portrait mode, such as in healthcare." He mentioned that the ElitePad's aspect ratio will allow it to avoid "unnecessary horizontal and/or vertical scrolling," adding that common 16-by-10 formats include Microsoft Word, Adobe PDF and "most" e-reader content.
With HP's PC business in a downward trend, much has been written about the risks and rewards that its post-Touchpad tablets could bring. HP plans to make the ElitePad 900 available in January and promised to reveal pricing information close to launch--so it will be a few months until industry-watchers can observe how the company's strategy plays out.


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- Faux fur upper man-made outsole
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Rated 5 out of 5 by Jane from BEST pair of boots I have ever seen!! Amazing quality and design! Thank you bebe for making this possible for me to buy. These boots have exceeded all my expectations. . When I got them out of the box I was so happy!! I could not believe it - what an amazing boot I have got for this price- bought this for half off at the store. They look very expensive- and seem well done- the best product I have see around. I am a 7.5 and went with 8, I buy a size 8 most of the time. Very happy, great fit, amazing look, seem very comfortable, I can't wait to wear them!!
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Chair Greene will call the meeting to order.
Chair Greene will address the Board and present the Chair's Report.
President Delaney will address the Board and present the President's Report.
Chair Taylor will offer opportunity for open comments concerning items on this agenda.
Chair Greene will address the Board and present the consent agenda for approval.
Proposed Action - Approval
The Accountability Report is the Board of Governors' (BOG) approach to system-wide performance tracking for each university's commitment to greater accountability and measuring outcomes. The BOG has implemented a comprehensive planning and accountability framework designed to maximize system capacity, and to meet state economic development needs through education as well as research and development. With initial steps achieved in 2009, multi-year university work plans and the BOG's Annual Accountability Reports now reflect each institution's unique mission and core strengths. These work plans were presented for the first time at the BOG's planning session in June 2010. In 2011, the work plans were used to help the BOG make decisions regarding proposals for new degree programs and differential tuition requests. Also that year, the work plans were reviewed on a new timetable that ran concurrently with Legislative Budget Request reviews. This year (2012), the Annual Accountability Report will incorporate the additional metrics that were approved as part of the new Strategic Plan, furthering the framework for complete accountability.
In order to meet accreditation requirements outlined by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM), the Department of Music has added eight semester hours of foreign language to the Classical Voice concentration of the Music Performance major. This change increases the number of hours required for the degree to 128 semester hours. As a result, the Department of Music is requesting an exception to the 120 credit hour requirement as outlined in the Board of Governors regulation 8.014.
There were no action items on the Finance and Audit Committee agenda for January 15, 2013.
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Vice President Gottlieb and Mr. Leonard Carson, special labor counsel to the university, will address the Board and present the AFSCME collective bargaining agreement.
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Provost Workman will present information on the recently selected program on predictive analytics. This program is offered by the Education Advisory Board and is part of the Student Success Collaborative.
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North Carolina�s progress hit a speed bump last weekend, but the Tar Heels are viewing it as a slight detour and nothing that should derail their season.
�The good news is we get to play some more,� coach Roy Williams said, even though his team will have to wait six full days between games.
The Tar Heels are coming off Saturday night�s 69-53 loss to now-No. 2 Duke. So there�s time to fix what went wrong before Friday night�s Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament quarterfinal against either Florida State or Clemson.
North Carolina�s approach is to take what was learned the previous few weeks with a new lineup, which had been efficient and effective, and make the most of it.
�We understand what we can do,� swingman P.J. Hairston said. �It�s up to us to learn from our mistakes.�
The Tar Heels defeated six different teams in between the losses to Duke. That run of success probably carried North Carolina safely into the NCAA Tournament field.
�The progress we�ve shown, especially over the second half of ACC play, we showed we can bounce back,� point guard Marcus Paige said. �I think we�re a confident group despite what happened to us Saturday.
�We�ve shown we know how to play to the best of our abilities. We know who we are. We just got away from that last game (against Duke).�
A suddenly miserable offensive performance was part of the trouble in dealing with Duke. Williams said the shot selection generally has been good since the reworked lineup and that the shots produced from the offense are consistent with those taken by other perimeter threats in past seasons.
�My definition of a good shot hasn�t changed,� he said.
�If we get hot, Coach will try to get that person open,� Hairston said.
The defense was another story in the loss to Duke.
�I was terribly disappointed in my team Saturday night because we didn�t deny any passes at all,� Williams said.
Even with that, this North Carolina team has been a group that has improved so much that in Williams� opinion that it�s headed in the right direction.
The Tar Heels� ability to adjust from struggles earlier in the season has created to a good source for how to cope with the latest shortcoming.
�We know how to fix it because we�ve fixed it before,� Hairston said.
Paige said: �We know we have to put that one (behind) us and go back to playing how we were playing before that. It�s a good opportunity for us to refocus.�
Williams often has downplayed the importance of conference tournaments. But he said he knows there�s value in what can be achieved during potentially three games for the Tar Heels in Greensboro.
�I think you can help yourself for the next tournament,� he said.
Paige, a freshman from Marion, Iowa, said he never paid much attention to ACC Tournament when he was in high school.
Hairston, on the other hand, will be playing in his hometown ��it�s business, it�s not a vacation,� he said.
The Tar Heels won two games in last year�s NCAA Tournament at the Greensboro Coliseum. While the stakes might not be as high, the objective is to come out with a championship.
�Play hard, play together and play with high confidence,� Hairston said. �Of course, we want to win it. �. But all the other teams want to win it, too.�


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MUDDY CREEK TWP — A 22-year-old township man is charged with homicide after he allegedly shot his friend Thursday night in a mobile home on Robbie Way.
State police charged Jeremey D. Sickenberger, who lived in the home, with one count of criminal homicide in the death of Thomas J. Stockman, 21, of Portersville.
Neighbors, who were witnesses at the scene, said Stockman was shot in the left side of his ribs with a .22 caliber rifle owned by Sickenberger's father, Shawn Bennear, who also lived in the home.
Thomas Rafferty, a next-door neighbor, said he was outside about 8 p.m. when Bennear came out of his home and told him the children playing in the street should go inside.
"He told me an ambulance was coming because (Stockman) was shot," Rafferty said.
Rafferty, who has a military background, said he went inside the home and found Stockman unconscious, lying on the floor of the living room.
"I tried to administer CPR until the EMTs arrived and took over," he said. "But he wasn't taking in any air. I think he was already gone by that time."
Rafferty said he didn't know Stockman, but had seen him around the neighborhood before.
Emergency units continued to treat Stockman as they drove him away from the scene, according to witnesses.
Rafferty said the street was filled with state police cars for several hours after that.
Neighbors, who spoke before charges were filed, said they heard the shooting was accidental and that it happened after the two men were playing around with the gun.
Debbie Miller, who lives across the street, said it was an accident that never should have happened.
"Why was there a bullet in that gun?" she asked. "It's very sad that a 21-year-old had to lose his life like this."
Sickenberger was placed in the Butler County Prison on Friday and is awaiting a preliminary arraignment.


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Texas Woman's Execution Tuesday First in U.S. Since 2010
A Dallas area woman convicted of the grisly slaying and robbery of a 71-year-old neighbor is set to become the first woman executed in the United States since 2010.
51-year-old Kimberly McCarthy faces lethal injection Tuesday evening in Huntsville. She'd also be the first woman put to death in Texas in more than eight years.
A Dallas County jury already had convicted McCarthy of the slaying of retired psychology professor Dorothy Booth at her home south of Dallas in July of 1997 when evidence at the punishment phase of her trial tied her to two similar murders a decade earlier. A struggle took place and victim was stabbed numerous times resulting in her death. McCarthy then used the victim's credit cards and used the victim's vehicle for transportation.
Jurors determined she should be put to death.
Evidence showed Booth's finger was hacked off with a butcher knife to steal her wedding ring.


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Many of us, sadly, lead incredibly sedentary lives. With so much of our daily grind – and even much of our free time – taking place in front of a computer, we've grown accustomed to the quick and easy.
Don't feel like cooking? Go to a fast food joint. Don't want to drive to Arby's? Nuke that lasagna. Better yet, just order pizza online and have it delivered.
Heck, even reading is for suckers. Get your personal assistant – real or cybernetic – to read this story for you. (Personal Assistant: Don't read this aloud. Just put down the iPad and get the hell out of there).
Society's increasing level of laziness has been creeping into the automotive space for years. Why, in your great-grand pappy's day, he had to crank his car and pump the gas just so before it would run. Now, we just push a button on the dash because apparently turning a key has become too strenuous. Power windows, power locks, power steering, voice control, steering wheel audio controls, automatic transmissions with paddle shifters – we have it all at our fingertips while driving.
But while we're willing to admit that the aforementioned advances have – for the most part – benefited the driving experience, the following is a list of technologies we'd happily do without, or at least forgo until they are further refined.
App-controlled keyless entry
There are a number of car apps that actually enrich the driving experience. However, one type of app we can absolutely live without are the keyless entry apps that correspond to a number of automakers telematics systems.
Mercedes-Benz's Mbrace, GM's OnStar, and Hyundai's Bluelink all offer drivers the ability to download a smartphone app to remotely unlock a number of their vehicles.
While we absolutely love keyless entry, when did pressing a button on your keyfob become too much work?
Built-in navigation
Let's face it, the vast majority of navigation systems are just not up snuff, especially when manufacturers offer them as expensive add-ons or bundled in pricey tech packages.
While we're certainly not advocating the stars guide your way or you (gasp!) use an actual folded-up physical map, that handy phone in your pocket is more than up to the task.
With a number of apps available across multiple operating systems, the need for a $1,000+ nav system seems like an unnecessary expense, especially when, you know, a little thing like Google Maps will likely do the trick better and faster – for free!
Voice-controlled anything
We doubt anyone is surprised to see this on our list. But if you have any familiarity with voice-controlled assistants (Siri comes to mind) or any current in-car voice-controlled interfaces, you know it can can be a frustrating interaction.
Sure, automakers are certainly making great strides in implementing competent voice-recognition technology (Chevy's next-generation MyLink) stands out as one that performs admirably). But they are nowhere near as competent as they need to be.
Rather than deal with a dimwitted interface that can't understand what we're saying, we'd rather just reach over and change the track ourselves, thanks.
All-wheel drive (depending on where you live)
All-wheel drive is one of those technologies that just sound cool and has long been the bread and butter of brands like Subaru and Audi.
The drivetrain tech also carries a certain amount of prestige; all-wheel drive cars are typically more expensive and perform better. But it's the true value of that last part that brings into question the technologies real merit in certain areas.
For those stuck braving the elements or living in colder climates, all-wheel drive is often a must. However, drivers in warmer and/or drier climates probably don't need it. And again, the cost increase associated makes it a tech worth passing on if it's not an absolute necessity.
Additionally, all-wheel drive vehicles typically sport less efficient gas mileage, so your wallet will thank you, too.
Backseat DVD players/LCD screens
Admittedly, anything to keep the kiddies in the backseat from spilling Juicy Juice and Animal Crackers all over that leather interior is fine by us. Truthfully, however, rear-seat DVD players are a sham.
With the popularity — and relatively cheap price — of tablets these days, it's far more cost effective (and useful) to buy two iPads and load it with your backseat ankle-biter's favorite content than it is to option a DVD system and LCD display, which can often set you back more than $1,000.
Set up a Wi-Fi hotspot, add Netflix to the mix, and let Dora the Explorer take your headphoned kids on a journey filled with shrill bi-lingual beauty while you drive in peace. ¡Excellente!
CD players (physical media devices in general)
Speaking of digital media services like Netflix, it's getting to be about that time we say goodbye to physical media in our cars, which is already a slowly growing trend in the automotive space.
The 2013 Chevrolet Spark, doesn't feature a CD player at all. Entertainment content is almost entirely reliant upon digital media.
While we agree that Bluetooth is far from perfect, we'd take streaming music from Pandora and Spotify over popping in clunky CDs any day of the week. Data plans be damned!
Digital Trends wants to know: What can you live without in a modern car? Leave a comment below.


text: Junior OL Mason Cole of Tarpon Springs, FL has 17 offers now including USC and Clemson. He hears regularly from recruiters Shawn Elliott and Tony Elliott. The Gamecocks and Tigers have not yet been by his school though he expects to see the Gamecocks when they get to Tampa for the Outback Bowl. Schools that have been thru his school include Alabama, Michigan, Cincinnati, Louisville, West Virginia and Notre Dame. Cole visited Notre Dame, Michigan and Southern Cal during the season. "I have some favorites in my mind and those are three I'm real interested in," Cole said. He has not made a decision on junior day or spring visits but he would like to get to Georgia and Alabama. His offers include USC, Clemson, Michigan, Notre Dame, Southern Cal, West Virginia, Florida State, Florida, South Florida and Central Florida.


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Here is my attempt at this challenge as set by Cassmob
My first ancestor to arrive in Australia was: James Lefroy from Cork arrived on the 6 September 1832, aged 28 years. James was tried in Co Mayo for stealing a watch. A jockey and coachman by trade, he was sentenced to 7 years and sent to Port Jackson aboard the ship "Eliza".
Note: the latest arrival was 1862, so within a 30 year period, my ancestors were all settled in Australia
I have Australian Royalty (tell us who, how many): I have 6 convicts in my direct family line, 3 males who partnered and married 3 female convicts. James Lefroy married Olive King in Sydney; Fanny Norman married Henry Nicholls in Hobart; John Roberts married Sophia Lawrence in Maitland, NSW
I'm an Aussie mongrel, my ancestors came to Oz from: Mainly England, then Ireland with a few Scottish and two Welsh thrown in. I have absolutely no idea of where my 3x Great Grandfather Owen Smith came from.
Did any of your ancestors arrive under their own financial steam? Some came as convicts, some as Bounty immigrants, some as assisted passengers and only a couple came as unassisted passengers, while some swam.
Note: My GG Grandmother, Agnes Jane Johnson, was keen to note her occupation on her marriage certificate as "Free settler's daughter"
How many ancestors came as singles? 14
How many came as couples? None as far as I can tell
How many came as family groups? 5, one woman came with her 5 children after her husband had died, the other couples had between 2 and 6 children with them
NOTE: For the above 3 questions, these are only figures for the people I can account for - as many swam, I am unsure if they had the support of a spouse or family
NOTE: For the above 3 questions, these are only figures for the people I can account for - as many swam, I am unsure if they had the support of a spouse or family
Did one person lead the way and others follow? I do know that GGG Grandfather, Michael Dillon sponsored his brother Patrick who arrived in 1855.
What's the longest journey they took to get here? As Ralf McTell says:
"It's a long way from Clare to here
It's a long, long way
It gets further by the day
It's a long, long way from Clare to here"
It's a long, long way
It gets further by the day
It's a long, long way from Clare to here"
Did anyone make a two-step emigration via another place? Not that I am aware of.
Which state(s)/colony did your ancestors arrive? 16 arrived in NSW; 2 were sent to Van Diemen's Land, and 3 landed in Moreton Bay in Queensland, but all very quickly settled in NSW. Unsure of others as I am yet to find their arrivals.
Did they settle and remain in one state/colony? Yes, New South Wales
Did they stay in one town or move around? My father's family all settled in the New England Tablelands and many are still there, while my maternal line nearly all settled around the Hunter district, before moving to Sydney, while a few stayed in Sydney from the time of their arrival
Do you have any First Australians in your tree? Only by marriage. My cousin married an indigenous boy whom she went to school with. He went on to captain Australia in our Rugby Union team, the Wallabies, but their children would be my 1st cousins once removed. The mother of the husband of my father's aunt, Susan Hill, was also an indigenous woman, so his cousins would be of aboriginal descent
Were any self-employed? My Morgan forebears, who came from Wales were skilled iron Moulders. After settling in Wallsend, near Newcastle (NSW), they set up a foundry business that seemed to do quite well. It is an area I need to research in more depth.
What occupations or industries did your earliest ancestors work in? Drayman, Painter and decorator, Coachman and Jockey, Iron moulders and miners, "Man of Wars Man" i.e., a Royal Navy steward, Tobacco twisters, then lots of farm labourers.
Does anyone in the family still follow that occupation? Most of the occupations that employed my ancestors no longer exist. There were two exceptions; my father's cousin was one of the few descendants to stay on the land; taking up part of the original station, "Booroolong", near Armidale until his death in 2005. The family had effectively worked on this station continuously from around 1850. My Roberts family also worked in the tobacco industry in its many forms from the 1840's until the mid 1970's.
Did any of your ancestors leave Australia and go "home"? Not really, though I do wonder what happened to the convict Henry Nicholls who had a wife and children back in Canterbury, England. He disappears soon after his last child is born in NSW, and I can find no record of him dying in Australia.
The brother of my Great Grandfather, though born in Australia, went to live in England when he was a young man, dying in Surrey in 1971.
The brother of my Great Grandfather, though born in Australia, went to live in England when he was a young man, dying in Surrey in 1971.
What's your State of Origin? New South Wales - C'arn the Mighty Blues and Glory, Glory to South Sydney..
Do you still live there? No, but I still feel like a Sydney girl, actually I still call myself a Malabar girl; the suburb I grew up in – the area is ingrained in my soul – my true home is the landscape beneath the new homes, the rocks and cliffs and surrounding ocean.
|Me on he rocks at Malabar, c1960
Where was your favourite Aussie holiday place as a child? We didn't have many family holidays, as we didn't have a car until I was about 10 years old. Then Dad liked to travel to his home town of Glen Innes and surrounds.I preferred to stay home over the summer holidays to be near the beach and my friends. I liked the beach and there were too many trees in the country!
Any special place you like to holiday now? Each year I like to travel to the Central Coast of NSW to attend my Roberts' family reunion. We always stay at the same holiday house at Forresters Beach.
|View from the Forresters Beach House
Share your favourite spot in Oz: Any beach, with golden sand, warm water, preferably with surf with lots of sunshine and no or only a few people:
Any great Aussie adventure you've had? Travelling to Katherine in the NT with my husband who had to work there a few weeks after the flood in 1998. The whole experience was surreal but amazing. After his month of work was finished, we spent another couple of weeks exploring Kakadu and other amazing places in the Northern Territory, even though it was still technically the wet season.What's on your Australian holiday bucket list? Broome and the Kimberley coast; A trip around NSW visiting and retracing places my family lived – especially in the New England Tablelands – I had planned to do this last year, but health issues prevented us. I can only hope that my husband becomes able to tolerate travelling distances once again.
|Katherine in flood, January 1998
How do you celebrate Australia Day? Now, it's really just another day, so nothing special. I have never been particularly nationalistic in my outlook or behaviour. Many years ago all of hubby's aunts and cousins and their children would come to our place for a BBQ, but now the aunts have passed away and the children grown, and the cousins more dispersed
I am glad I finished this geneameme; it has taken some time and was quite difficult, but it showed just how much I don't know about so many of my direct ancestors - so thanks Pauleen, I really do have quite a bit of work ahead of me!


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PHOENIX (AP) — Jhoulys Chacin was roughed up in his final spring training start, allowing six runs and 10 hits in five innings, and the Colorado Rockies lost 6-5 to the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday.
Nate Freiman hit a two-run double off the glove of Dexter Fowler in center field to put Oakland ahead in the fifth.
Jeremy Barfield led off the A's three-run fourth with a homer off Chacin.
Colorado took a 5-4 lead in the top of the fifth on Fowler's second long ball of the game off right-hander Jarrod Parker and a two-out solo homer by Troy Tulowitzki off Hideki Okajima.
The Rockies' Chris Nelson also homered off Parker in the second inning.


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Over the next two years, the travelers reordered the Shire and their lives but Frodo was still troubled by his wounds. Frodo served as [[Mayor of Michel Delving]] until [[Will Whitfoot]] was restored. Having no family of his own, Frodo left his estate and passed on the [[Red Book of Westmarch|Red Book]] to Samwise Gamgee, who also named [[Frodo Gardner|his son]] after Frodo.
Over the next two years, the travelers reordered the Shire and their lives but Frodo was still troubled by his wounds. Frodo served as [[Mayor of Michel Delving]] until [[Will Whitfoot]] was restored. Having no family of his own, Frodo left his estate and passed on the [[Red Book of Westmarch|Red Book]] to Samwise Gamgee, who also named [[Frodo Gardner|his son]] after Frodo.
On [[September 21]] of {{TA|3021}} he set out with Sam for the [[Grey Havens]]. Going south to Woody End he met the [[Last Riding of the Keepers]], Elrond, Galadriel, and Bilbo. On [[September 29]] they came to the firth of [[Lune]] where Gandalf awaited them, and on the [[White Ship]] they crossed the [[Straight Road]] into the West. Frodo would spend the rest of his life in the bliss of Valinor.
On [[September 21]] of {{TA|3021}} he set out with Sam for the [[Grey Havens]]. Going south to Woody End he met the [[Last Riding of the Keepers]], Elrond, Galadriel, and Bilbo. On [[September 29]] they came to the firth of [[Lune]] where Gandalf awaited them, and on the [[White Ship]] they crossed the [[Straight Road]] into the West. Frodo would spend the rest of his life in the bliss of Valinor.
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|Frodo Baggins
|Biographical Information
|Other names
|See below
|Brandy Hall, Buckland
Bag End, Hobbiton
|Fellowship of the Ring
|Westron and Sindarin
|22 September, T.A. 2968
|Sailed west
|29 September, T.A. 3021 (aged 53)
Grey Havens
|Drogo Baggins and Primula Brandybuck
|Physical Description
|Taller than most Hobbits[1]
|Hair color
|Mithril coat, Elven cloak
|Images of Frodo Baggins
Frodo Baggins was a hobbit of the Third Age, the most famous of all Hobbits in the histories for his leading role in the Quest of the Ring. During this epic quest, he bore the One Ring to Mount Doom and there destroyed it, giving him renown like no other Halfling throughout Middle-earth. He is also peculiar for being, as a Ring-bearer, one of the three Hobbits who sailed from Middle-earth to Aman, there to die in peace.
Childhood and youth
Frodo was the child of the respectable Drogo Baggins and Primula Brandybuck, born on 22 September of S.R. 1368. After his parents died in a boating accident he went to live in Brandy Hall with his mother's relatives of the Brandybucks. He grew up under the guardianship of the Master of Buckland Rorimac "Goldfather" Brandybuck, who was his uncle. In Brandy Hall he soon developed a reputation as a troublemaker, stealing mushrooms and causing a general fuss; one of his most traumatic experiences was when he was caught by Farmer Maggot who terrified little Frodo with his three dogs.
He was raised by Rory until his uncle Bilbo took him in to live at Bag End, his estate in Hobbiton. He enjoyed life with his "queer" Uncle Bilbo, with whom he shared the same birthday; he taught him to read, and told him stories of the past, even giving him some instruction in the elvish tongue. It is possible Bilbo even took his young cousin to see the elves that wandered about outside the Shire. Frodo developed a profound affection for his mentor. Bilbo made him his heir, frustrating the attempts of the disagreeable Sackville-Bagginses who coveted the inheritance.
Frodo and Bilbo got on like this until T.A. 3001. At this time Bilbo had planned his "disappearance" and withdrawal from the Shire, and threw an enormous birthday party for himself, as he was turning 111. On the same date, Frodo was turning 33 - the coming-of-age for hobbits. As Frodo was told by Bilbo during their preparations, Bilbo disappeared suddenly during the party to the shock of the Hobbits assembled. When Frodo returned home, now as the Master of Bag End, he found that Bilbo had left him the "magic ring".
Master of Bag EndGandalf the wizard, who had come for the festivities, warned Frodo not to use the magic ring, and to keep it secret and safe. He then left back into the wide world, curiosity nagging his mind about the ring.
Frodo, meanwhile, was pretty well off. He lived in peace and respectability for seventeen years, when Gandalf returned with the dreadful revelation that the "magic ring" was really the One Ring of Sauron, a thing of evil power thousands of years old. Furthermore, the Dark Lord was now aware of its survival, and would be searching for it, as Gollum had now revealed under torture that it was to be found in the Shire. After a long discussion and a test by fire of Gandalf's conclusions, the two agreed that Frodo would have to leave the Shire for his own safety and Samwise Gamgee the gardener would go with him. Gandalf recommended Rivendell as a destination, as the road was likely safe and the haven good. He told Frodo to take the alias Underhill abroad. Frodo was reluctant, but bought a house in Crickhollow as an excuse to head east.
Gandalf stayed for two months while Frodo worked out the details. At the end of that time he left to "get some news", as rather disturbing tidings had come to his ears. He promised to be back for the farewell party. Meanwhile, Frodo was not aware that some of his closest friends were watching him; Fredegar "Fatty" Bolger, his cousins Peregrin "Pippin" Took, and Meriadoc "Merry" Brandybuck, and Sam himself, knew that Frodo and Gandalf were in some trouble concerning the Ring, and that Frodo was preparing for a long adventure.
As autumn passed, Frodo was waiting for Gandalf who did not return, and Frodo grew quite anxious. His friends, Folco Boffin, Fredegar, Pippin and Merry helped him to pack for his travel to Crickhollow. Merry and Fatty later drove the cart of Frodo's belongings ahead, while Frodo still waited for Gandalf. At the last possible day he departed with Pippin and Sam, having sold Bag End to the Sackville-Baggins.
Hobbiton to CrickhollowBlack Rider that had spoken to his father, Gaffer Gamgee, some time earlier. This made Frodo wary, curious, and frightened at the same time. He wished that he had waited for Gandalf.
That night, they were again overtaken by a Black Horseman. This time it seemed to be able to sniff out their hiding place. But as it approached, it was driven away by the song of a group of Elves. Frodo, knowing the most about Elves, identified them as High Elves, and suggested that they wait to meet them. Their leader, Gildor, greeted the hobbits warmly, and lauded Frodo for his knowledge of their tongue. Frodo tried to get information from Gildor on the Black Riders, but the elf would tell him very little. Gildor foresaw that Frodo would have many dealings with the Riders in the future, and urged him to flee them whenever he met them. He and his party left the Hobbits before daybreak, while they slept.
The next day the threesome agreed to stay off the road. After a brief scare when Sam sighted a Rider, they worried about losing their way. That evening they heard a terrible wail, and Frodo distinguished words in it. Before long they came to Bamfurlong, the property of Farmer Maggot. Although Pippin knew Maggot, Frodo recalled a scare he had received at a young age after caught stealing the farmer's mushrooms, being threatened with the dogs. He froze when Grip, Fang, and Wolf came forth from the house, but Maggot's hospitality soon won him over. When Maggot told of a Black Rider who had stopped at his house asking for "Baggins," and made several shrewd guesses, Frodo grew uncomfortable. Maggot took them to Bucklebury Ferry in his wagon. There they joined up with Meriadoc. As they were ferried across into Buckland, they caught sight of a dark shape on the landing from which they had come.
It was Merry who came for them.
Crickhollow to BreeRivendell. The next morning, leaving Fatty to keep house, they plunged into the Old Forest.Withywindle, where they were ensnared by Old Man Willow. Rescued by Tom Bombadil, the hobbits came to his house. There they met Tom's wife, Goldberry, and Frodo was moved to poetry over her loveliness. He was interested in Bombadil himself, and several times tried to learn who he was. That night he dreamed of a white-haired figure on a pinnacle of stone, borne away by an eagle.
The next day Frodo tried on the Ring, after finding it had no effect on Bombadil. Tom nevertheless could see him, for he was not subjected to the Ring's power. That night he dreamed once more, a dream he never forgot.
Frodo heard a sweet singing running in his mind: a song that seemed to come like a pale light behind a grey rain-curtain, and growing stronger to turn the veil all to glass and silver, until at last it was rolled back, and a far green country opened before him under a swift sunrise.barrow-downs. Getting lost in the mist, however, they were taken by the barrow-wights, Frodo last of all. Frodo woke in the barrow to find the barrow-wight bending over his three friends. He rose and in a tremendous act of bravery and resilience took a sword and smote off the wight's hand. Then he summoned Bombadil with a song taught him, and Bombadil drove the wight away. Bombadil helped him wake Merry, Pippin, and Sam, gave them their ponies, and escorted them all to the road before turning his face back toward Withywindle. The hobbits, meanwhile, entered Bree and took lodging (at Bombadil's recommendation) at The Prancing Pony inn, Frodo under the name of Underhill, as Gandalf had suggested.
—The Fellowship of the Ring, Fog on the Barrow-downs
Strider and WeathertopBarliman Butterbur to the gathering, Frodo under his alias and with the story that he was writing a book and came to Bree to gather information. Frodo also asked if Gandalf was present in Bree, only to learn that he had not yet arrived. While Pippin and Sam enjoyed the drink and conversation, Frodo remained withdrawn, soon falling into conversation with a curious ranger called Strider, who gave him a warning about letting his friends talk to much. Pippin began to tell about Bilbo's Birthday Party, and Frodo, at Strider's encouragement and in an attempt to prevent the name of Baggins from being raised, began to sing The Man in the Moon Stayed Up Too Late. This proved popular with the gathering, but unfortunately, as Frodo relaxed, he fell from the table and the Ring slipped on his finger, causing him to vanish.
Frodo crawled over to Strider's corner and slipped off the Ring. Then he tried to make the best of a bad situation, saying that he had rolled quickly to the side. The suspicious Breelanders, however, grew angry or frightened, and eventually all left the common-room. Frodo and his comrades retired to their room, where they found Strider waiting to talk to them. Strider was honest and blunt, telling what he had overheard and what he knew of them, as well as warning them of the Black Riders and traitors in Bree. He urged them to accept his aide by inviting him into the company. Frodo was leaning to believe the ranger when Butterbur broke in, giving Frodo the long-awaited letter from Gandalf, undelivered by Butterbur's forgetfulness. After some little bit of light was shed on the situation to the innkeeper, he swore to help the hobbits in any way he could, as a friend of Gandalf and one very much afraid of Mordor. Frodo, reading the letter, learned that Gandalf recommended Strider as one to whom Frodo could go for help. After some further debate, Frodo agreed to let Strider lead them to Rivendell.Chetwood and Midgewater, and finally to the Weather Hills before coming up to Weathertop. Black Riders were sighted from the top of the cairn, and Strider counseled to remain where they were. That night, around a fire, Frodo began to tell of Gil-galad but was cut off by Strider, who chose instead to chant a part of the Lay of Leithian. Shortly after the Black Riders came, and Frodo was stricken down. In desperation he put on the Ring and saw the Nazgûl in their true forms. Frodo then tried to attack in Elbereth's name, but their leader, the Witch-king of Angmar, stabbed Frodo in the chest before fleeing with his minions from Weathertop.
The War of the Ring
- See also: Quest for Mount Doom
Frodo almost faded and became a wraith so his companions hurried to take him to House of Elrond. They were found by Glorfindel, the High Elf. He put Frodo on his horse, Asfaloth, and upon the approach of the Ringwraiths ordered him to go on. Asfaloth bore Frodo to safety across the Ford of Bruinen, but Frodo, turned around at the other side and defied the Nine. The Riders, were driven into the River, where they were swept away by the ensuing waters.[2] As a sign that Frodo was shifting to the Wraith-world, he could see the Unseen luminous form of Glorfindel.
Elrond healed Frodo, and the travelers stayed there to rest. Frodo's recovery was celebrated with a feast, after which Elrond and Arwen led their guests to the Hall of Fire. There Frodo found Bilbo, first time after 15 years. Bilbo asked to see the Ring and was saddened to see Frodo's negative reaction. The two hobbits then enjoyed talking about Bilbo's works on lore and the Shire.[3]
At the Council of Elrond Frodo met Glóin and inquired about the whereabouts of the Dwarves of Erebor.
During the Council, it was decided that the Ring must be destroyed by casting it into the Crack of Doom. A Fellowship was formed to protect Frodo as the Ring-bearer; these would be Gandalf, Aragorn, Boromir of Gondor, Legolas of the Woodland Realm, Gimli of Erebor, and his friends Sam, Merry and Pippin.[4] Before their departure, Bilbo gave Sting to Frodo, and his wondrous coat of Mithril mail from Smaug's hoard, to protect him on the perilous journey to Mount Doom that lay ahead.
Frodo was almost killed in a skirmish in Moria if it weren't for the mithril coat given to him by Bilbo. It was there when Gandalf was lost and Aragorn took over.[5]
Eventually they reached Lothlórien. During their rest there, Galadriel allowed Frodo and Sam to look into the Mirror of Galadriel and see things that might happen.[6] When leaving the Woods, Galadriel gave Frodo a vial with light from the Star of Eärendil.[7]
That was until Amon Hen, when the Ring's evil power influenced Boromir who tried to take the Ring from Frodo. He then atempted to leave the Fellowship by paddling across Nen Hithoel, but Sam followed him.
The two companions reached Amon Lhaw and toiled Emyn Muil. Soon after they found Gollum following them, and they captured him with the Elven rope.
Frodo decided to trust Gollum as their guide, who led the Hobbits into a gully toward the Dead Marshes. During their route, they were delayed several times by a Nazgûl flying on a fell beast. Aiming for Mordor, the Hobbits reached the western Tower of the Teeth, and Gollum persuaded Frodo to enter through Cirith Ungol. During the next night's march they passed into North Ithilien, and by daylight of March 7 they reached the stream of Henneth Annûn.
Their camp fire attracted the Rangers of Ithilien, and they witnessed a skirmish of the Men of Gondor with the Haradrim. Their leader, Faramir, considered them spies and questioned Frodo concerning their errand, who recounted the journeys of the Fellowship. Faramir informed Frodo of Boromir's death, implying Frodo's involvement. Faramir led the Hobbits to Henneth Annûn and questioned them further in private. Faramir was tested and denied the lure of the Ring and thus gained the trust of the hobbits.
During the night, Faramir called Frodo to him who confessed to the part of Gollum in their errand, begging Faramir not to slay him. Gollum was caught and questioned and then surrendered to Frodo. The following morning Faramir released the three travelers warning them strongly against taking the pass of Cirith Ungol.[
After two marches they came to the valley of the Morgulduin and continued east. On "The Dawnless Day" Gollum returned and continued east to the Southward Road and reached the Cross-roads just as the sun was setting.[8] They reached just opposite the north-facing gate of Minas Morgul and they saw the Morgul-host ride forth.
In that night they ascended the Straight Stair and reached the top of the Winding Stair at dawn of March 11 where they were woken by Gollum. He led the up the to the entrance to Shelob's Lair. However Sam was correct in not trusting Gollum, who actually betrayed Frodo to Shelob; after exiting that dark hole Frodo was stung by the spider, and Sam took the Ring from him to continue their Quest. However Frodo was still alive, captured by Orcs and taken to the Tower of Cirith Ungol.
Learning of this, Sam rescued Frodo and on early March 15 the Hobbits escaped and jumped into the ravine west of the Morgai and crossed the valley. The next day they attempted to climb the Morgai, but had to retrace their steps and reached the north end of the valley, and on March 18 they set out on the road that ran to the Isenmouthe. There they were overtaken by an Orc troop and had to follow their trot.
As Sauron's troops moved at night, the hobbits continued their journey in daytime towards Mount Doom. During the morning of March 25 they reached the Crack of Doom where, at the last moment, he attempted to claim the Ring, whose power had grown too great for him. However, at that moment he was attacked by Gollum, who seized the Ring and then fell into the fire with it, thus destroying the Ring.
Frodo and Sam were rescued by Gwaihir, Ladroval and Meneldor and taken to Minas Tirith. After being healed and having rest for a month, the Ring-bearers were honored on the Field of Cormallen. The following months the Hobbits witnessed the coronation of their companion Aragorn as King Elessar, and were present at his wedding with Arwen that summer. Arwen denounced her immortality and gave Frodo her place to sail into the West.[9]
Frodo and his company left Minas Tirith on July 19 for Edoras and the funeral of King Théoden, then set out for Helm's Deep and eventually Isengard. They parted Legolas and Gimli and Aragorn.
After overtaking Saruman and Wormtongue, they reched the Mountains of Moria and when they approached Lórien, Celeborn and Galadriel parted their company. The hobbits with Gandalf and other Elves, reached Rivendell on September 21 where Frodo met Bilbo once again.
They stayed there until October 5 and eventually visited the Prancing Pony in Bree before reaching the Shire. There Gandalf left them to visit Tom Bombadil. Once in the Shire, they reached Frogmorton where they were arrested. The next day they reached Bywater where they defeated the ruffians who had overtaken their land.
Later years
Over the next two years, the travelers reordered the Shire and their lives but Frodo was still troubled by his wounds. Frodo served as Mayor of Michel Delving until Will Whitfoot was restored. Having no family of his own, Frodo left his estate and passed on the Red Book to Samwise Gamgee, who also named his son after Frodo.
On September 21 of T.A. 3021 he set out with Sam for the Grey Havens. Going south to Woody End he met the Last Riding of the Keepers, Elrond, Galadriel, and Bilbo. On September 29 they came to the firth of Lune where Gandalf awaited them, and on the White Ship they crossed the Straight Road into the West. Frodo would spend the rest of his life in the bliss of Valinor.
Sam followed Frodo across the sea 61 years later, following the death of his wife Rose (nee) Cotton.
Description and equipment
The only real description of Frodo's appearance is given only once by Gandalf in his letter to Barliman Butterbur, in which he is declared a "stout fellow with red cheeks, taller than some [hobbits], and fairer [more light-haired] than most", with a cleft chin, a bright eye, and a perky personality.
Frodo carried a small Elven sword (actually a dagger) called Sting and wore a coat of Dwarven chainmail made of Mithril under his clothes, both given to him by Bilbo. At Lothlórien, Galadriel gave him an Elven cloak that blended him in with the natural surroundings and a phial carrying the light of the star Eärendil to aid him on his quest.
Before Frodo went back to the Shire (after the Quest of the Ring was completed), Arwen Evenstar, wife of Aragorn and daughter of Elrond, gave Frodo a white stone to wear around his neck.
Etymology and translations
The name Frodo Baggins is an English translation of his Westron name Maura Labingi. The name Maura has the element maur- (wise, experienced), which Tolkien equivalated to the Germanic element frod- of the same meaning. Frodo's name in Sindarin was Iorhael ("old-wise") although in some instance he is mentioned as Daur (probably lenited form of taur).
In the German translation he is called Frodo Beutlin, in Spanish, Frodo Bolsón, in French, Frodon Sacquet, in Norwegian, Frodo Lommelun, in Danish, Frodo Sækker, in Faroese, Fróði Pjøkin in Finnish, Frodo Reppuli and in Dutch, Frodo Balings. In one of three Polish translations he is called Frodo Bagosz, but he keeps his original name in the other two.
Names and epithets
- Frodo Baggins - fród means "wise by experience" in Old English. Baggins may have been a reference to Bag End or may come from "bagging" which means "eating between meals" in northern England.
- Ring-bearer - he bore the One Ring to Mount Doom.
- Elf-friend - given to him by Gildor Inglorion.
- Mr. Underhill - used during his stay in the Prancing Pony to conceal his identity.
- The Halfling - a name used for him from Boromir's dream.
- Master - given to Frodo by both Samwise Gamgee as Sam was his gardener, and Gollum, as Frodo was the Master of the Precious.
- Nine-fingered Frodo\Frodo of the Nine Fingers - given to Frodo after Gollum bit off his finger.
- Deputy Mayor of Michel Delving - he was the Deputy from November 3019 through Mid-Year's Day in 3020
- Daur - which translates to "noble" and was given to Frodo at the Field of Cormallen.
- Iorhael - the Sindarin name for Frodo which comes from ior meaning "old" and hael meaning "wise,"
- Maura Labingi - the Hobbit name for Frodo.
- Bingo Baggins - Frodo's name in the early drafts of The Lord of the Rings.
- Bronwe athan Harthad - a name given to Frodo by Gandalf in an early version of The Lord of the Rings, revealed in The History of Middle-earth. It means "Endurance beyond Hope".
|Balbo Baggins
|Berylla Boffin
|Mungo Baggins(grandfather of Bilbo)
|Largo Baggins
|Tanta Hornblower
|Dora Baggins
|Drogo Baggins
|Primula Brandybuck
|Dudo Baggins
|Frodo Baggins
|Daisy Baggins
|Griffo Boffin
Portrayal in adaptations
|Frodo Baggins in adaptations
1978: The Lord of the Rings (1978 film):
- Frodo was voiced by Christopher Guard. Sharon Baird was the model for Frodo in the live-action recordings Bakshi used for rotoscoping.
1980: The Return of the King (1980 film):
- Frodo was voiced by Orson Bean, who had previously played Bilbo in The Hobbit (1977 film).
2001-03: The Lord of the Rings (film series):
- Frodo is played by Elijah Wood. He is portrayed as slightly younger than his character in the book. He is also depicted with black hair, though the one (very brief) description of Frodo in the books said that he had fairer hair than most Hobbits (i.e. from light brown to dirty blonde).
2012-14: The Hobbit (film series):
- Elijah Wood will reprise his role as Frodo Baggins.[10]
Radio series
1955: The Lord of the Rings (1955 radio series):
- Oliver Burt provided the voice of Frodo.
1979: The Lord of the Rings (1979 radio series):
- The voice of Frodo is provided by James Arrington.
1981: The Lord of the Rings (1981 radio series):
- Frodo is voiced by Ian Holm.
1992: Tales from the Perilous Realm (1992 radio series):
- In two episodes telling of the meeting of Frodo and Tom Bombadil, Nigel Planer provided the voice of Frodo.
2002: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (video game):
- Frodo is one of the playable characters, his story doesn't significantly differ from the book. He is voiced by Steve Staley.
2003: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (video game):
- Frodo is present in all missions from Sam's perspective: escape from Osgiliath, Shelob's Lair, Cirith Ungol and the Crack of Doom. Completing the game allows to replay those missions from Frodo's perspective.
2004: The Lord of the Rings: War of the Ring:
- Frodo is a "Hero" unit of the Free People, his ability to use the Ring and turn invisible make him ideal for scout missions.
2004: The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth:
- Unlike most other characters, Frodo and Sam make no appearance in Skirmish battles - they only appear in the storyline campaign.
2006: The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth II:
- Frodo and other Hobbits are no longer permanent units, they are now a temporary power boost available to Free People forces.
2007: The Lord of the Rings Online:
- Frodo can be first met in Rivendell, preparing for departure. Later, he is found on Cerin Amroth in Lothlorien, weary from the loss of Gandalf. As a notable event, a Hobbit actor portrays Frodo Baggins in a Hobbit-made theater play "The Disappearance of Mad Baggins".
2011: The Lord of the Rings: War in the North:
- Frodo is mentioned as "Frodo the Ringbearer", one of the much honored heroes of the War of the Ring, in the introduction of the game.
In The Prancing Pony Aragorn tells that he is waiting on a Hobbit with an important burden, this refers to Frodo and the One Ring.[11]
- Latter in the game, Frodo appears in Rivendell, but interactions with him do not affect the main plot.
See also
|Frodo Baggins
Baggins Family
Born: 22 September, T.A. 2968 Died: unknown
|Preceded by:
Bilbo Baggins
22 September, T.A. 3001 - 13 March, T.A. 3019
|Followed by:
Samwise Gamgee
|Preceded by:
Samwise Gamgee
14 March, T.A. 3019 - 25 March, T.A. 3019
|Followed by:
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, "Strider"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, "Flight to the Ford"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, "Many Meetings"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, "The Council of Elrond"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, "The Bridge of Khazad-dûm"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, "The Mirror of Galadriel"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, "Farewell to Lórien"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Two Towers, "Journey to the Cross-Roads"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King, "Many Partings"
- ↑ Peter Jackson, "Production begins in New Zealand on The Hobbit" dated 20 March 2011, Facebook (accessed 23 December 2011)
- ↑ The Lord of the Rings: War in the North, Prologue


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The Good German (US - DVD R1)
Gabe catches Steven Soderbergh playing in the movie sandbox again...
While in post-war Berlin to cover the Potsdam Conference, American military journalist Jake Geismer (George Clooney) is drawn into a murder investigation involving his former mistress (Cate Blanchett) and his shady driver (Tobey Maguire). As he peels away the layers of the mystery, Jake uncovers a much deeper and more menacing conspiracy.
I'm a sucker for homage. A big, paper-wrapped, cherry flavoured, bubblegum filled sucker. I enjoying recognizing a scene or set up taken from a film I love when it's taken with the best intentions. I like listening to DVD commentaries and hearing directors admit to their robbery of other filmmaker's shots and ideas. I don't really know why, but the re-appropriation of visuals has always appealed to me. The problem is that homage only works within the confines of its particular context, and story is almost always king. The story doesn't have to be original, it too can be a re-appropriation (as in the case of pretty much all of Tarantino's work, Star Wars, The Devil's Rejects), but there's a fine line between restructuring old ideas on a modern stage, and simply being a boring filmmaker.
I liked The Good German overall, but have to agree with the majority of film critics and say that it is lacking in the character and story departments.
Casablanca is tossed around a lot (and I'll admit the finale is a huge reference), but the film reminded me more of Carol Reed's The Third Man, which also took place in a post-war divide city (Vienna rather than Berlin), and features a character taking advantage of chaos for monetary gain. Though both The Third Man and Casablanca are reasonably dark films thematically, they both have a wit and humour to them that is very much lacking in Soderbergh's film. The best films of the era—the film's Soderbergh is trying to emulate here—never took themselves too seriously, and that charm is what insured that they lasted.
The story itself is just more window dressing. I understand that the whole point of the exercise was to make an old fashion feature, but even as far back as 1974, Robert Towne and Roman Polanski were finding ways of redeveloping the tired noir genre for modern times without losing any of its most important elements when they made Chinatown (factually, there are two distinct references to Chinatown in Soderbergh's film). The Good German is a 1940s noir, rather than being a comment on a 1940s noir. Because video stores are already filled with great films from the genre and era, the exercise seems moot, and frankly shallow.
But Soderbergh has always been an experimental filmmaker. Since he found his safety niche in the always profitable Oceans series, he's pretty much free to do whatever he wants. I have to respect this, as does anyone else with an appreciation for maverick artists. I don't see any pretension in this film, I see experimentation, and even when it doesn't work, experimentation is a great thing to come out of a major motion picture studio like Warner Bros. This isn't a film about plot or actors. It's like a first year film student's final reel, or a High School re-enactment of classic text, and I mean this in the most positive way possible.
I'm confused as to what the 'real' aspect ratio of this film is, or at least wondering what ratio Soderbergh prefers. The imdb.com listing is 1.66:1, which is what I'm told it was shown in theatres at. The box art says that the 1.33:1 full-frame is preserving 'the original theatrical presentation', but then the DVD opens with 'this film has been modified from its original ratio'.
Regardless, the films of the 40s that The Good German emulates were made before widescreen was commonplace, and the frame never appears cramped. The film's greatest strength is its look. Even harsh critics have to concede that the cinematography, though unoriginal, is gorgeous. The DVD is clean and crisp, with deep blacks and bright highlights. The film stock is purposefully grainy, but compression noise and artefacting is very minimal. The black hue is slightly blue, not a true black, but this is a minor nitpick.
In keeping with the classic style, the film's soundtrack is mostly allocated to the centre channel, even though the track itself is of the 5.1 Dolby Digital variety. I listened pretty closely, and it seems to me that only the score ever escapes to the surround and stereo channels. The score is, in turn, very warm and dramatic (some might even say overdramatic, but that's the point), and clean as whistle (you do know how to whistle, right?). Dialogue and sound effects are thinner, but sound as if they could genuinely come from the era. Soderbergh hasn't gone so far as to include pops and distortion on the soundtrack to further emulate the feel of watching an old movie (ala Grindhouse), and though not sonically impressive the track is clear.
Ab-so- lute-ly nothing.
Not the massive misstep so many critics seem to have dubbed it, The Good German is nonetheless an exercise in form over content. It requires patience and understanding to really enjoy, and those that love experimental filmmaking should be happy enough with a rental. I should note that Criterion is re-releasing a suped up version of The Third Man the same day, and those unfamiliar with either film might want to start at the beginning. That, and The Third Man really is one of the best films ever made. Period.
Review by Gabriel Powers
Disc Details
Release Date: 22nd May 2007
Discs: 1
Disc Type: Single side, dual layer
RCE: No
Video: NTSC
Aspect: 1.33:1
Anamorphic: No
Colour: No
Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 English, Dolby Digital 2.0 English
Subtitles: English
Extras: None
Easter Egg: No
Feature Details
Director: Steven Soderbergh
Cast: George Clooney, Tobey Maguire, Cate Blanchett
Genre: Film-Noir
Length: 107 minutes
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In order to prepare for an interview and help you feel less anxious about the experience, it's helpful to spend some time thinking about how you would respond to certain questions. To start, consider some of the skills that would be important for the position for which you are interviewing. For example, if you are interviewing for a marketing position, some important skills for the job would be an ability to communicate effectively, project management skills, teamwork, and maybe creativity. With these skills in mind, think about previous work experiences and/or classroom experiences you've had where you demonstrated these skills. (Experiences with a campus or community organization are acceptable too). Maybe you demonstrated communication skills through the many presentations you were required to give as a part of your coursework, and maybe your professor asked you to speak at a campus-wide event because she was so impressed with your speaking abilities. An example of your project management skills might be the time your boss at the restaurant asked you to evaluate the possibility of bringing in live music on weekends. You had to consider the costs, the revenue, the space required, the audience it would attract, the competition in the community, etc. and make a recommendation based on what you learned. Many times, we don't realize the skills we are developing on the job and in the classroom. Don't sell yourself short when you think about your skills and abilities. Chances are, you've accomplished more than you think you have.
It may be helpful for you to write down some of these examples to help clarify them in your mind. You don't want to memorize responses to the potential interview questions (you want your responses to be natural), but you will likely feel more comfortable going in to the interview if you've considered how you may respond to some of the questions.
If you are about to graduate or have recently graduated, you should also be prepared to speak to your interest in this particular career, what classes you felt benefited you the most and why, what coursework you enjoyed most/least, campus activities, etc. All candidates should be prepared to speak to why they want the job, why they are interested in the organization, how their knowledge and skills will contribute to the organization, successes/failures, and why the organization should hire them.


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Behind every National Science Foundation and military scientist performing research in remote cold region
locations like Antarctica, there is someone managing the logistics behind the operation. Someone who understands the best ways to build roads and runways in snow and on ice. Someone who knows how to make local water drinkable at remote campsites. Someone
like Maggie Knuth '06 (MS CE).
"My work helps make the military and NSF scientists' work possible," says Knuth.
Working for the U.S. Army Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (CRREL), Knuth is involved in the behind-the-scenes operations to ensure research can be properly conducted in remote Arctic and Antarctic locations, from testing road conditions to finding new ways to make polar facilities more energy efficient.
Knuth is based in Hanover, N.H., which is one of seven U.S. Army Corps of Engineers research labs. In her laboratory, she carries out a series of roles, such as writing proposals and reports, analyzing collected data and packing crates of equipment for field deployments.
For Knuth, solving issues in cold regions often means traveling to cold regions. "I've been to Summit Station in Greenland and Antarctica to get on the ground and see what's going on," Knuth adds. "I get
to go to some awesome places."
As the climate changes, the landscape of remote cold regions like the Arctic will also
change significantly and so will the opportunities for business. "The Arctic is changing annually, so more people, ships and businesses are looking to utilize it in new ways for the future," she says.
"The work I am doing is laying the foundation for our military and commercial industries to work in the polar environment."
Before her work with CRREL, Knuth earned a B.S. in physics and marine science from the University of Miami in 2003. While an undergraduate, she was chosen for the National Science Foundation's Research Experience for Undergraduates (NSF-REU) program in Dalian, China, which is administered through Clarkson and led by engineering professors Hayley Shen and Hung Tao Shen.
After getting to know the Shens in China, she decided to attend Clarkson for graduate school.
Knuth's interest in cold regions developed while she was a graduate student in Clarkson's civil engineering program working under Prof. Hayley Shen. As a graduate student, Knuth presented her research internationally and returned to China with the Shens to assist with the REU program.
She also spent two months of her first semester at Clarkson on a research cruise in Antarctica. "My job was to take sea ice observations for 12 hours a day, every day," she explains. "It was a great experience and really gave me a better 'real-world' understanding of sea ice development, which ended up being the subject of my thesis."
After receiving her MS from Clarkson, Knuth had a one-year Sea Grant Fellowship from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration working in the Office of Polar Programs at the NSF and assisting in environmental impact assessments for research and logistics projects in Antarctica. She also participated in the annual Antarctic Treaty meeting in Edinburgh, Scotland.
From 2007-2009, Knuth worked as a research engineer in the Center for Maritime Systems and Stevens Institute of Technology, where her time was spent on the Hudson River and New Jersey coast installing instrumentation such as water gauges, weather stations and buoys. She also performed field research and data analysis including testing acoustic sensors and coastal bathymetry (the study of ocean floors) surveys of local beach fill projects.
She says, "My work at Clarkson, and with Prof. Hayley Shen in particular, taught me about the process of doing research — and the patience it really takes. I couldn't do any of my work today without that solid base of understanding."


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HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Hawaii State Department of Health (DOH) has confirmed the state's first flu-related pediatric death during the current flu season.
The individual was a four-year-old female who passed away in a Honolulu hospital on Jan. 20, 2013.
"This is an uncommon and tragic death," said Dr. Sarah Park, state epidemiologist. "Not every child will become this seriously ill from the flu; however, it is a wake-up call for everyone to protect themselves and their loved ones against the flu. The flu vaccine is still the best method of protection and recommended for everyone six months of age and older."
Flu activity in Hawaii is still considered low when compared with mainland states. Information on where to get a flu vaccination is available at http://www.flu.hawaii.gov/VaccineLocator.html or by calling 2-1-1.
It is recommended that people call ahead to make appointments for vaccination as late season demand has affected vaccine availability. Other methods for reducing the spread of flu include: washing hands often with soap and water, covering coughs and sneezes, and staying at home when you are sick.
For more information on the flu go to: http://flu.hawaii.gov/
The seasonal flu is one of many illnesses that are prevented through vaccination. Vaccinating each child born in the United States in a given year following the current childhood immunization schedule could prevent approximately 42,000 deaths and 20 million cases of disease.
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The month of May brings many happy events as well as warmer weather. A few days ago, the 20th to be exact, my classmates and I celebrated our 47th anniversary of our ordination to the priesthood. It is hard to fathom where the years have gone.
While I was tempted to reflect on the joys and struggles of those years, it would interest only a small bevy of readers. Therefore, it is better to recognize the many special events occurring in May.
We know it is a special month dedicated to our Blessed Mother, Mary. Marian shrines, May crownings, processions and floral bouquets in her honor abound in churches and schools throughout the world.
All Saints Catholic School in New Bedford had our "May crowning" and floral presentation last week on the anniversary of Our Lady's first appearance at Fatima on May 13, 1917. One of the girls from our First Communion class crowned the statue of Mary (from Fatima itself — a gift to me, from the then-Bishop O'Malley) before Mass on Sunday. We set up a small Marian shrine for the months of May and October.
May is a month of graduations as well. Most graduations from colleges occur in May while high schools tend to graduate in early June. Weddings, not so common now, are celebrated in May and Mother's Day occurs on the second Sunday of May.
Most First Communion celebrations are held in May, while the Confirmation season usually ends in May as many of our Catholic young adults and others complete their initiation in the Catholic Church with this Sacrament. It is a wonderful month filled with many memories.
Unfortunately, for some, it is also the end of church attendance when these special celebrations are concluded. I knew Pope Francis was a very pastoral and honest man when he noted that for so many, Confirmation is the "Sacrament of farewell." He easily identified a fact that many pastors unfortunately can attest to, namely, that many of those who are Confirmed do not return to church after their Confirmation. The same can be said for many of those who make their First Communion. They take the "summer off" when there is no Religious Education. It is a sad fact and it is even sadder that over these many years there has not been a successful manner to keep these Christians involved. Although there are some notable and good exceptions, in general we lose many young parishioners after their Sacramental reception.
Each person must establish what is valuable to them. Each person must define their own values. Family, school and the Church play a part in these value formations, but only a part.
A person's values provide direction for the future. It is similar to a Global Positioning System. That system, whether it is in your car, on your computer, or an application on your cell phone, gives you directions to your destination. However, the basic beginning point of any GPS system is that it begins where you are.
Whenever I go to a meeting, if I am unfamiliar with the area, I look it up on the computer using "MapQuest." Regardless where I am traveling, it always starts with "present location." In a way, our value system is our "present location" as we make choices and live our lives.
There was a family in China who had lived under house-arrest for many years. Although the house was small, it was comfortable, but they longed to return home to America.
One day a soldier came and told the family, "You can all return to America, but you may take only 200 hundred pounds of belongings with you, no more, no less."
The family had been there for years, 200 pounds was not much. So the family got out a scale, and then the arguments started between the husband and the wife and the two children on what they would take with them. Each had things they wanted to take.
The father, a professor, wanted to take some books. The mother wanted to take a table cloth and lamp from her parents' home. The daughter wanted to take all her DVDs and CDs, while the son felt it important to take along all his video games. There was much arguing among them regarding what was to be included in the designated weight amount.
So they weighed everything, until the family got it precisely on the dot: 200 pounds.
The soldier came in the next day and said, "Ready to go?" The parents said, "Yes." He said: "Did you weigh everything?" They said, "Yes." "Did you weigh your children?" he asked. "No, we didn't" the parents answered. "Weigh the children," he demanded. And in a moment, most of their cherished items went into the trash.
Perhaps each of the wonderful and special celebrations we experience this month can help us to develop and express our values in our daily living.
I pray that our blessed Mother Mary, who guided and formed her Son, Jesus, may help each of us. May our values give us direction in our lives, enabling us to love God and one another.
Anchor columnist Msgr. Oliveira is pastor of St. Mary's Parish in New Bedford and director of the diocesan Propagation of the Faith and Permanent Diaconate offices.


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Cabin-Style Suites Above Massive Indoor Water Park
High above Fort Mackenzie—a four-story waterlogged treehouse that feels like it could be a part of Swiss Family Robinson or Pirates of the Caribbean—a 1,000-gallon bucket slowly fills with water. Suddenly, the big bucket topples, drenching those gathered below in a torrent of water. Heated to a balmy 84 degrees, Great Wolf Lodge Grand Mound's indoor water park and its more than 11 splash-filled attractions draw visitors to this aquatic getaway no matter the season. In addition to braving Fort Mackenzie, you can crash into 3-foot waves at Slap Tail Pond, careen down a six-story funnel slide at Howlin' Tornado, and unwind in the South Hot Springs warming pool.
The 56,000-square-foot water park is the pièce de résistance among many activities on the hotel's entertainment campus. During the MagiQuest live-action adventure, kids can wield magic wands and journey through a kingdom to encounter mythical pixies and dragons. More than 100 games such as skee-ball and virtual pinochle attract gamers to the Northern Lights Arcade, with prizes and games geared toward all ages. Scooops Kid Spa offers manicures and pedicures for pintsize patrons perched atop ice-cream-cone stools and banana-split thrones—free ice cream tops off each visit. If your deal comes with a $50 dining credit, head to the Loose Moose Cottage for breakfast and dinner buffets or Camp Critter Bar & Grille for Northwoods-style cuisine, including pistachio-crusted atlantic salmon.
Up to eight vacationers can comfortably sleep in the Grand Bear and Majestic Bear suites; each features two TVs, natural-log bed frames, and a sleeper sofa for extended hibernation. Each KidCabin suite comes with separate, log-cabin-esque sleeping quarters for kids with bunk beds, a day bed, and a TV.
Thurston County, Washington: Nature and History near Olympia's Hub
Near the southernmost tip of Puget Sound and anchored by the state capital, Olympia, Thurston County is made up of diverse terrain that contains the Chehalis River and Mount Rainier, the continental United States' fifth-tallest mountain.
Not far from the resort, downtown Centralia is listed on the National Register of Historic Places for its 1900s-era architecture, including a post office and train depot. Along Tower Avenue, old-fashioned streetlights light the way as shoppers stroll to outlet stores and antique shops filled with vintage knickknacks.
Nearby, nature preserves such as the Mima Mounds Natural Area Preserve sprawl over the South Sound's hills, providing a habitat for endangered wildlife, indigenous plants, and nature's growing teddy-bear population.


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The rise and shine on Pleasure Island is about to get a bit more pleasurable with Big Apple Bakery opening in the coming weeks.
The rise and shine on Pleasure Island is about to get a bit more pleasurable with Big Apple Bakery opening in the coming weeks. Owner Shelly McGowan, who also captains the neighboring Michael's Seafood in Carolina Beach, says her new project will fill a void she's felt since leaving her childhood home in New York 16 years ago. "I've basically been searching for an ideal bakery since I moved here," she said with a laugh Monday afternoon.
The new business will feature a full gourmet coffee program mated with a wide range of staple pastries, bagels with flavored and whipped cream cheeses and perhaps most revealing of her Yankee roots, black and white cookies. Also planned are daily specialty diet items like gluten or sugar free recipes or a loaf of what McGowan calls Paleo Bread made of whole-grain rice and corn.
Sealing the deal, McGowan says convincing her big sister, Kim Schumann, to move South and run the operation is a major coup. Not only does Schumann know her way around an oven with ample professional baking experience, McGowan grew up loving her cooking, meaning she can have her cake and eat it as well by leaving the daily bakery grind in her sibling's capable hands. Schumann will be joined in the kitchen by former Michael's employee Aris Axlegard.
There won't be any seating in this grab-and-go operation, and McGowan says the shop will open at 6:30 am, with closing hours likely dependent on the season, but not before 8:00 pm.


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YMA Fashion Scholarship Fund launches careers
Internships and scholarships available in design, retail, journalism, computer science and business
The YMA Fashion Scholarship Fund (FSF) has become a path to a career in the fashion industry for several recent Brandeis graduates.
Since Paul Rosengard '80, president of men's apparel for LF USA and the chairman emeritus of the FSF, arranged for the University's participation in the program beginning in the 2010-11 academic year, seven Brandeis students have earned scholarships. All three of last year's winners who graduated – Amy Melser '12, Ari Tretin '12 and Liya Kahan '12 – work in the fashion industry. Returning student Lee Nisson '14 was the fourth winner in 2011-12.
The prestigious program offers internships, mentoring and $5,000 scholarships for students interested in the business of fashion as a career.
An information session for interested students will be held from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 20 at the Hiatt Career Center conference room. For more information, email Caroline O'Shea, Hiatt's assistant director of employer relations, or call 781-736-3621.
Each of the seven Brandeis students who have applied for the FSF program earned scholarships, which is believed to be a first.
Melser, who hails from Punta Gorda, Fla., works as a marketing and account coordinator with Market Connect Group (MCG), a division of Randa Accessories.
"Without the YMA Fashion Scholarship Fund, and especially without the help and guidance of my incredible mentor, I would not be in this job today," Melser says. "I am so grateful for the opportunities that the FSF has provided me."
Melser's responsibilities include editing copy, developing presentations, conducting research, updating MCG's social media platforms and helping to ensure that the company's 3,500 merchandisers in the field have the materials they need to service clients in stores.
Through the YMA FSF, Tretin landed a summer internship in the pottery studio at Jonathan Adler Enterprises, where he specialized in silicone and plastics. Because of the company's growth, Tretin was needed in multiple departments. He now works full time in the operations and production area.
Tretin, who grew up in White Plains, N.Y., praised FSF's summer "Breakfast with the Boss" event, which allowed scholarship recipients to participate in small-group mentoring/networking sessions with executives from companies like Nautica, Rocawear, Ralph Lauren, Doneger Group, LF USA, Dunning Golf and many more.
"If you are interested in business, fashion, art or design, this program is for you," Tretin advises interested Brandeis students. "The application takes time, dedication, research, networking, and passion. Don't take it lightly."
The YMA FSF program is open to Brandeis students with a demonstrated intent to pursue careers in design, merchandising, retailing, journalism, computer science or business. Only sophomores, juniors and first-semester seniors with at least a 3.0 grade-point average are eligible. Applicants need to complete a case study and be interviewed by a member of the YMA FSF.
The YMA FSF awards about 125 $5,000 scholarships each year and also administers the Geoffrey Beene National Scholarships, which hands out four $30,000 scholarships and four $10,000 awards annually.
"We thank Paul Rosengard for helping open the door to a career in business or fashion for Brandeis students," O'Shea says. "This is a wonderful opportunity for students interested in these industries."
Professor Alice Kelikian serves as the chair for the scholarship. Other members of the advisory board include professors Tory Fair, Maura Jane Farrelly, Gary Jefferson and Grace Zimmerman; Joseph Du Pont, dean of the Hiatt Career Center; and O'Shea. Elaine Wong, senior associate dean of arts and sciences for undergraduate education, is also involved.
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Looking for any advice or support. Thank you in advance and I apologize for how long this is going to be...
I had my DS about two years ago. I wanted to bf him, but I thought it would just come easily and I didn't understand supply and demand. We gave a few nighttime bottles in the first week and my supply tanked and we eventually had to ff. I felt terrible.
I just had my DD 3.5 weeks ago and I thought I was all ready to bf. Unfortunately DD didn't care about my preparedness. I was induced 10 days early because she was too small and they believed she was stressed. She was 5lbs 6oz and had extremely low blood sugar, so I would bf and then supplement with formula (in a bottle). She left the hospital above her birth weight. Since we have been home, she has been an extremely sleepy eater. I have tried tickling, taking off all her clothes, using a cold washcloth, everything. I will hand her to DH and he will wake her fully, and then the second I take her she's asleep again.
After about a week of the sleepy eater, I went to see an LC and DD had lost weight. We did a feeding test and DD transferred less than .5oz in 45 minutes. LC asked me to bf DD every 2 hours for 15 min on each side and then supplement with bm or formula (offer about 1oz) and then pump for 10-15 minutes (I have a Medela Freestyle). LC only wants 15 min on each side because she said since DD is so little, she will start burning more calories than she's gaining after working at it for longer than that. She has never once "popped off" or stopped bfing when nursing...never satisfied
We did this for about a week and she didn't gain very much. We went back to the LC and she only transferred .3oz in a half hour at that visit! The LC could not believe how sleepy DD is, she said she's the sleepiest baby she's ever seen. So she asked me to move to every 2.5 hours to see if she could get the extra sleep she needed and then maybe be more awake. DD has been a little more awake, but I think it might be because she's a little older now.
I have been taking fenugreek and blessed thistle and I have been eating oatmeal and drinking lots of Mother's Milk Tea and gatorade and water to keep my supply going. I was offered Reglan but I don't feel comfortable with some of the possible side effects. Plus, I feel like the milk is there, she's just too sleepy and not able to get it.
I went to the LC yesterday and DD had only gained 2oz in one whole week. So LC had me try a nipple shield because it looked like LO was slipping off my nipple and not getting a good enough latch at all times. During that session, she transferred 1.5oz in 45 minutes using the nipple shield, so that was good to hear. However, I'm still having to supplement after we bf for 30 minutes and I'm supplementing even more now, 1.5 to 2oz I even had the LC look for tongue or lip ties, and she said everything looked good.
I'm at the point where I want to quit but I don't at the same time. I just want to know that there is success at the end of this. By the time I bf, supplement, pump and wash everything, I barely have 30minutes to do something else before I have to start the process again. This is making me so sad, because I have missed out on making fun summer memories with my 2 year old since I can't really go anywhere for an extended period of time. I send DH out to have fun with DS and I sit at home and go round and round. The house is a mess, I have no sleep, I'm tired and feeling low. I just wanted this to work out so badly. My DH tries his best to be there for me, but he doesn't like seeing me like this so he tends to remind me that we used formula with DS and he has turned out great (except for a few respiratory sicknesses that I feel guilty about and think I caused by ff)...so whenever I vent about the situation, DH just tells me to start using formula. Ugh
Does anyone have anything I haven't tried? Any stories of success? Anyone able to come back from doing the bf-supplement-pump routine and go to straight bf? How long? If I knew for sure this would work, I would keep at it...but I don't, so I don't want to waste all this time...I might as well pump and cut out the bf all together, but I don't want to if I'm so close I just don't know when to "call it", as I tell DH. I have to go back to work at 6 weeks, so I figure I need to decide by then...I just don't want to miss out on all these things for nothing
I'm desperate and depressed by this whole situation It's my last child and I so wanted to get it right Please, can anyone help me?


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We are just 250 m from the nearest beach and San Antonio Bay, where you can easily get on a ferry to any of our wonderful beaches or experience an unforgettable day-trip to Es Vedr or Formentera isles.
Our hotel offers a warm welcome to all our guests. We will try to do our best to help you to enjoy our wonderful island, as well as suggest to you the areas to visit and the spots that have made us famous worldwide.
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All requirements for the Scout rank must be completed as a member of a troop. If you have already completed these requirements as part of the Webelos Scouting Adventure, simply demonstrate your knowledge or skills to your Scoutmaster, Varsity Scout Coach, or other designated leader after joining the troop.
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1a. Repeat from memory the Scout Oath, Scout Law, Scout motto, and Scout slogan. In your own words, explain their meaning.
1b. Explain what Scout spirit is. Describe some ways you have shown Scout spirit by practicing the Scout Oath, Scout Law, Scout motto, and Scout slogan.
1c. Demonstrate the Boy Scout sign, salute, and handshake. Explain when they should be used.
1d. Describe the First Class Scout badge and tell what each part stands for. Explain the significance of the First Class Scout badge.
1e. Repeat from memory the Outdoor Code. In your own words, explain what the Outdoor Code means to you.
1f. Repeat from memory the Pledge of Allegiance. In your own words, explain its meaning.
- After attending at least one Boy Scout troop meeting, do the following:
2a. Describe how the Scouts in the troop provide its leadership.
2b. Describe the four steps of Boy Scout advancement.
2c. Describe the Boy Scout ranks and how they are earned.
2d. Describe what merit badges are and how they are earned.
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3a. Explain the patrol method. Describe the types of patrols that are used in your troop.
3b. Become familiar with your patrol name, emblem, flag, and yell. Explain how these items create patrol spirit.
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4a. Show how to tie a square knot, two half-hitches, and a taut-line hitch. Explain how each knot is used.
4b. Show the proper care of a rope by learning how to whip and fuse the ends of different kinds of rope.
- Demonstrate your knowledge of pocketknife safety.
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Giroux Knocks Off Smith for First NEK Tour Win
BARTON-Alex Giroux shot a 39 to take home his first win in the 12-15 year-old boys division of the NEK Jr. Golf Tour in 2013.Tyler Smith, who had won the three previous times out in this bracket, shot a 44 to come in third. Chad Dupuis was in the middle of the two with a 42.Katie Goulet continues to amaze, as she came in with a 41 to win her fourth straight match of the tour. Olivia King came in second with a 44, followed by Lauren Goulet with a 60.In the boys 8-11 division Nelson Eaton shot a day-high 36 to capture the win. Jack King followed him with a 44.The tour will wrap up today at Jay Peak. After the match point totals will be tabulated, and the overall winners will be announced.Goulet looks to be a lock for the girls title, Smith has the best shot at the boys 12-15, and the boys 8-11 is wide open.


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Eat Smart Live Strong
Date: February 6, 2014 - March 20, 2014
Time: 11 a.m. - Noon
Location: Millpond Manor, 201 E Elizabeth St, Fenton, MI 48430
Contact: Betsy, 810-244-8533
Throughout the sessions participants will gain the skills needed to promote healthy behavior changes to improve overall health and wellbeing. Topics Include:
- Reach Your Goals, Step by Step
- Challenges and Solutions
- Colorful and Classic Favorites
- Eat Smart, Spend Less
Participants receive a certificate of completion at the end of the program. Come join the fun today!!! Class series are taught throughout the community, including but not limited to community centers, churches, schools and local MSU Extension offices. Group series are available if there are six to 10 people, and at least half of the group is Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) eligible. If you are interested in scheduling or participating in Eat Smart, Live Strong, please contact Betsy at 810-244-8533.