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Strategic planning meetings continue
This past Monday, the strategic planning process at USF St. Petersburg moved forward when a diverse team of students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members gathered at the University Student Center.
More than 70 members of the Vision Team created a mind map of key elements impacting students, the university and the overall social ecosystem. After prioritizing what was most important to various stakeholder groups, the Vision Team used the mind map as a basis for discussion during a day long meeting the next day, Tuesday, November 19, 2013, also in the University Student Center.
There was lively interaction in mixed groups of students, faculty, staff, members of the business community and supporters of USFSP and the day ended with determining locations to visit as "learning journeys" over the next couple months.
Vision Team members will take these learning journeys to organizations that can provide valuable insight into some of the critical questions about the future of USFSP.
Open forums for faculty, students, staff and other groups will also take place early in the new year to broaden the discussion. To see a roadmap of upcoming events and learn more about the process, please visit http://www.usfsp.edu/


text: The Only Constant Is ChangeChange is evolution, change is progress, change is disruptive — embrace it or be left behindNov 28, 2017by Stephen J. Messinger Lexpert Magazine November-December 2017 Issue Tweet REMEMBER WHEN NO ONE knew what IT meant and there were no chief information officers in law firms? Remember the good old days when the internet was in its infancy, when life was simpler, things moved more slowly, and QC was a designation as worthy as that of PM? When being known as a Bay Street lawyer was a feather in your cap? And when law was first and foremost a noble profession, and any hint of business development was considered a crass attempt to commercially exploit the profession? I remember when mergers were done between large conglomerates, not law firms; when law firms had one office in one country; when deals were negotiated in a civilized fashion over time and in person, with drinks at lunch or dinner to celebrate. Yet today it is clear that, while law is still a profession, it is also a multi-million- or even multi-billion-dollar-per-year business that must be managed like the enterprise it is. I remember when law clerks were those brilliant research students who clerked for chief justices. Today our paralegals and law clerks make up the backbone of our legal practice, for the benefit of our clients. And speaking of clients, remember when they paid almost anything that was billed, no questions asked? I also remember when compensation was mostly based on the seniority lockstep system and collegiality was the name of the game. I remember when the term "bricks and mortar" had not been invented because there was little, if any, commerce being conducted over the internet. Catalogue sales were the only competition to shopping in person, there was no such thing as social media or omni channels, and department stores ruled the world. Today, the internet is a blessing and a curse, yet being able to master it is key to success. I remember when graduating from law school meant almost certain employment. Today, economic slowdown and fewer jobs have kept more students in school longer, and law schools are churning out more new lawyers each year, far exceeding the demand. I remember when some law-firm lawyers thought being in-house counsel was second-tier. Now everyone understands the best and brightest often make the move in-house. The point is, change is inevitable; either adapt, or go the way of the dodo bird or the prehistoric raptors (not the NBA basketball team). There have always been "good old days" from the perspective of each generation, but we can't dwell in the past. The future is here and now, and this is where the practice of law must flourish. When I was in the Bar admission course I recall there being just five women out of 350 in the class. Now, more than 50 per cent of young lawyers are women — and that's a welcome and refreshing change. There should be no more old boys' clubs or elitist attitudes that lawyers take in order to puff up their egos. Diversity, inclusiveness and tolerance are expected and demanded, as they should be. We need to listen to all generations, not just our peers. Millennials and Gen Xers have revolutionized the legal profession with their moral standards and with their goal of work/life balance. I remember when lawyers were chained to their desks 12 to 15 hours each day, seven days a week, and flex time was unheard of. Now mobility is the lawyer's calling card, whether in time or location. And only by listening to and understanding younger generations' points of view can we truly represent the law as it evolves. Old timers may look back and bask in the sunshine of the good old days, while young lawyers may wonder what the heck they were all about. But by the time you finish reading this column, there will be more changes happening. Change is disruptive, but change is evolution and progress. Embrace it or be left behind. Stephen Messinger is a partner in the Commercial Leasing Group of Minden Gross LLP in Toronto.


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The Stockholm School of Economics in Riga (SSE Riga) Heritage Programme invites students to study for a semester or a full study year in Riga, Latvia.
The Heritage Programme offers students with Latvian roots the opportunity to connect to Latvia and its culture while studying business, economics, and the social sciences at a fully accredited, internationally ranked university.
Useful links:
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Students may choose from a wide variety of course offerings taught by international experts. Course offerings include: Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Laboratory of Entrepreneurship, EU Studies, Ethics and Sustainable Business, Economic Anthropology, Leadership Skills, Presentation Skills, Negotiation, Strategy, Consumer Behavior, Marketing, and Business Law, among many others. All instruction at SSE Riga is in English.
Core Courses Schedule 2017/2018 >
SSE Riga is located in the beautiful Art Nouveau District of Riga, a ten minute walk from historic Old Riga (map here). The School offers a wide range of extra-curricular activities including sports activities, a debate society, and other clubs. Social events are planned both at the school and in other locations around Riga.
SSE Riga Bachelor Studies programme students are from Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, as well as from Belarus, Russia, Ukraine and Moldova. Additionally, students from Germany, Spain, Italy, France and elsewhere choose to spend their exchange semester at SSE Riga. Many students make lifelong friends and important connections while at the School.
How do I apply for the Heritage Programme?
Please fill out the form at the bottom of this page. You must include a copy of a transcript from your current university (or a complete transcript from a university from which you have graduated) and a letter of motivation. Successful candidates will be invited to interview with an SSE Riga staff member via video conference.
Must I be fluent in Latvian to apply to the Heritage Programme?
No. All courses at SSE Riga are taught in English. Latvian language courses from beginning to intermediate level are offered as electives. SSE Riga can provide more advanced Latvian Language instruction if necessary.
Must I be a Latvian Citizen to apply to the Heritage Programme?
No. Having a Latvian passport simplifies the immigration process, but any nationality is welcome to apply.
How do I coordinate between the Heritage Programme and the Exchange Programme at my home university?
You should start by gathering information at your home university. Find out their requirements for exchange, how credit points are evaluated (SSE Riga uses the European Credit Transfer ECTS system), and any other information they require. After you have collected all of the requirements from your home university, contact SSE Riga for assistance. It is the student's responsibility to ensure that the requirements of his/her home university are satisfied.
What about room/board?
Some Heritage students may wish to reside with family or friends in Riga. SSE Riga can also connect Heritage students with current students looking for roommates. SSE Riga can also help to facilitate connections with SSE Riga alumni for accommodations options. There is also a dormitory available a short distance from the School.
So, what's there to do in Riga?
Riga is a major European culture center with activities from ballet to basketball. The city has numerous clubs, exhibitions, and is home to a ballistic start-up business scene. Riga is also a great place for sports, particularly hockey. Sports organizations at SSE Riga offer football, basketball, swimming, and many others.
Are there opportunities to travel while in the Heritage Programme?
Yes! There is easy and inexpensive bus/ferry/plane service from Riga to many destinations in the Baltics and beyond. Weekend trips to such destinations as Jurmala and Rundales Pils are easy to arrange on the inter-city bus.
Please fill out the form below to start the application process to the Heritage Programme. You will be asked to upload a current transcript from your university and a letter of motivation as part of the application process. SSE Riga will contact applicants to schedule an interview after application materials have been reviewed.
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The SSE Riga North American office supports the development of the School's strategic relationships in Canada and the United States, with a specific aim to reach out to the Baltic community. The office engages in student recruitment, in particular to the SSE Riga Heritage Program; develops the SSE Riga North American Alumni network; and engages in fundraising activities.
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College students from the diaspora have a unique opportunity to discover their heritage and forge new connections by studying business at SSE Riga.
Edgars Rinkēvičs,
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As a Latvian-American, the semester in Latvia helped me further understand my family's culture, along with the unique traditions that have been passed onto me by my grandparents. For six months of challenging, informative, and enjoyable experiences, I highly recommend studying at SSE Riga.
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Click above for a gallery of the propane-powered Saturn Vue Hybrid
Tucked away in a corner of the Chicago Auto Show was a booth from Shell Gasoline, and included amongst the tuner vehicles was a Saturn Vue Hybrid that was converted to run on propane. Other modifications to the vehicle include a free-flow exhaust system and air filter, a belly pan for improved aerodynamics and roof-mounted solar panels. We're not real sure what the solar panels are for, but our best guess is that they would allow the Vue's electrical systems to operate without draining the battery.
The best modification, by far, has got to be the cooking grill that's attached to the rear of the vehicle. We imagine, though it's not spelled out anywhere, that the grill runs off the same propane as the vehicle's engine, making this quite possibly the perfect tailgaiting vehicle. How cool is that?
Inside, the interior has been upgraded with seats that are upholstered with leather and Raphia fiber, GPS navigation and a full custom audio system. The entire vehicle has been lowered by 35 millimeters via new springs and then raised back up with 20-inch rims. See our full live gallery below.


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I have set up multiple PPTP servers on Cent OS 5 and no problem, when I apply a similar procedure on a new Cent OS 6 default install box, I run into an issue where it connects fine ... but no internet traffic can be router. I assume it's a firewall issue or similar.
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Dianna Agron: One Night Only with Giorgio Armani
Dianna Agron steps out for the Giorgio Armani One Night Only event held at SuperPier on Thursday night (October 24) in New York City.
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On Tuesday night, with uncharacteristically somber faces, the five members of the Signal Hill City Council voted unanimously to unilaterally impose a contract on city employees that freezes salaries and requires them to pay a portion of their retirement pension and retirement healthcare costs. About 30 city employees attended the meeting.
Prior to the vote, Robin Nahin, spokesperson for the Signal Hill Employees Association (SHEA), warned the council that imposing the contract would lead to costly litigation. Nevertheless, the councilmembers took turns explaining that the cost-saving measure was necessary and was the best way to avoid having to lay off employees.
The approximately hour-and-45-minute discussion began with presentations made by City Manager Ken Farfsing and Deputy City Manager Charlie Honeycutt.
Farfsing noted that the city's financial woes stem from the ongoing international economic recession, which economists have called "the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression of the 1930s." He noted that the recession has impacted Signal Hill in many ways, but most dramatically in the decline of the city's sales tax revenues during the past two years.
"Sales tax revenues peaked in Fiscal Year 2007-08 at $12.5 million," he said. "Our current sales tax revenue estimates will total $8.8 million for a drop of 29 percent, or 3.66 million over two fiscal years." He added that sales tax revenues account for 67 percent of the city's General Fund, and the loss equates to approximately 21 percent of the General Fund expenditures budget.
Farfsing also pointed out that since 2007, the national economy has lost more than 8.6 million jobs, and economists believe it could take up to five years to replace those jobs. "Local unemployment in the area surrounding Signal Hill is significantly higher than the national, state and county averages," Farfsing added, explaining that the high unemployment rate translates into less buying. Thus, the city can expect several more years of reduced sales tax revenues.
Additionally, according to Farfsing, the state's ongoing budget crisis is adversely affecting every city and county in California as state legislators continue to adopt measures that transfer local government revenues into the state's coffers.
Farfsing added that the economic recession has also caused a dramatic decline in the California Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) portfolio. He explained that the system has lost more than a billion dollars in real-estate investments and is facing decades of unsustainable pension costs. "Employers (state agencies and local governments) are facing steep rate increases to make up for losses in the investment portfolio," Farfsing said. "PERS has estimated an increase in 26.9 percent for our safety (police) employees and 23.6 percent for our miscellaneous employees in the next three years." Farfsing added that by June 2015 the city would have to pay $168,160 more into PERS each year from its General Fund for miscellaneous employees.
Farfsing explained that city staff continues to search for budget savings, efficiencies and new revenues. He noted that department heads are succeeding in reducing their budgets by two to three percent annually and, as a result, the city's annual General Fund budget has been reduced by approximately $487,000. He warned, however, that budget reductions were becoming increasingly more difficult to accomplish and once the PERS rate increases take effect, the city will either have to find a way to pay for them or lay off employees and reduce services to the public.
Further exacerbating the city's dilemma, according to Farfsing, is the fact that the city currently pays its retirees up to $885 per month for healthcare coverage for the retiree and his or her family. He explained that in 2004 the State Government Accounting Board established new accounting standards for state and local governments. Because of those standards, in order for a city to maintain a high credit rating (necessary for the issuance of bonds) a city must have a reserve fund to prefund retiree healthcare benefits.
The city council established the fund in 2005. By the 2009-10 fiscal year that fund had peaked to $2,433,833, but the city's declining revenues are making it more difficult to adequately maintain that fund.
To help pay for the PERS rate increase, to maintain the retiree healthcare fund and to meet other budgetary challenges outlined by Farfsing, during the past several months city officials have conducted meetings with SHEA representatives in hopes of obtaining some concessions, including a salary freeze, from the employee union. The negotiations pertain to the contract known as a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that the city has with the union.
"Seven negotiation sessions have been held to negotiate a successor MOU," Honeycutt said. "However, SHEA's objections to the city's proposal for employees to contribute to the PERS rate increases, to assist in the prefunding of retiree medical benefits, and to the salary freeze has led to the city declaring an impasse."
Honeycutt added that the city offered state mediation in an effort to break the impasse, but SHEA rejected that offer. "Therefore staff recommends that the city council adopt a resolution imposing a successor MOU between the city and SHEA," Honeycutt said. "This MOU would be in place until December 31, 2010."
After Honeycutt's presentation, Nahin, who represents SHEA under a contract with her company, City Employee Associates, stepped up to the microphone. She urged the council to not impose an MOU on SHEA, and to instead direct city staff to return to the negotiating table. Nahin complained that SHEA was willing to make concessions to the city and had offered other cost-reducing measures that would have resulted in bigger savings to the city, but city officials rejected those measures without seriously considering them.
Nahin also argued that the proposed MOU would result in economic hardship for most city employees, and the city lacked the legal authority to impose it on SHEA. She also warned that imposing it would result in a legal challenge that would cost the city more than the money it was hoping to save by imposing it.
As the discussion drew to a close, Councilwoman Tina Hansen explained that, although it pained her to have to impose the MOU, as an elected official her primary responsibility was to the residents of Signal Hill, and due to all the reasons outlined by Farfsing and Honeycutt, imposing the MOU was the only viable option. "I know this is hard, and for many of you this appears devastating," she told the city employees in the council chambers, but she explained that many city governments are taking much more severe measures.
The other council members echoed Hansen's comments. Councilman Mike Noll added that city officials had carefully looked at all of SHEA's offers but determined that the measures spelled out in the MOU were the most efficient and reliable way for the city to meet its obligations.
Mayor Ed Wilson noted that it was only after much study that he decided to
support the staff's recommendation. "You guys do an outstanding job," he
told the employees, adding that he understood the council decision would
temporarily damage employee morale. "But morale is worse when there are
layoffs," he added. "We have to plan three years out." He explained that by
planning in advance for economic contingencies the city is able to avoid
layoffs and the employees can depend on getting regular paychecks. Wilson also stressed that, due to the city's precarious economic condition, time is of the essence and cost savings have to be implemented immediately. "It's
important for us to move forward and everyone at the table knew or should have known what the city's financial situation is," he said. The imposed contract requires city employees to contribute the equivalent of 40 hours of pay per year to the PERS program and one percent of their salary per year to the retiree healthcare fund.
After the vote, Councilman Larry Forester said, "I have been 11 years on this council, and this is the hardest meeting I have ever had."
Later, on the steps of City Hall, Nahin said she would be filing a complaint with the California Public Employees Relations Board. "This wasn't about money," she said. "This was about the city not taking the proposals of the employee association seriously."
The next meeting of the city council is scheduled for 7pm, April 20 in the council chambers of Signal Hill City Hall.


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Well, as any good cop or lawyer will tell you, solving a case is 10% finding evidence, 10% finding a perpetraitor, and 80% is tricking that sucker into thinking he's been caught and getting him to fess up even though you really don't have much of anything to go on and if it was taken to court you'd probubly loose and he'd walk.
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I swear, after I get through this load of college apps...
Anyway, much of our time is spent debating the "appropriateness" of various lines, including culture-specific ones. We want to make the dialogue flow as naturally as possible while capturing cultural expressions correctly.
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I watched episode 11 too. \o/
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Personally, I hope that the animators will cover "The Big Four", which is one of the most gripping AC novels I've read to date.
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Thank you Froth-Bite for releasing episode 12. ^^ It was pretty good at solving the mystery of the pharoah's curse.
In the next episode, it seems like Miss Marple will take centre-stage. I wonder whether it will be a two-part story?
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OMG! Froth Bite has released episode 27! I was just telling my mother about this series Saturday night when she came down to visit(she's a huge Agatha Christie fan). I'm going to have to go back and rewatch the whole series up until now again!
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Not that anyone seems to care but me (apparently I'm the only person in the world who can't locate RAWs for this series - always late to the party). But Froth Bite released 29 recently ... which forced me to go back and realize that I'd missed the release of 28 (fortunately for me, as 28 and 29 are a two part story.
Thank you again Froth Bite! I know it probably seems like nobody cares, but I love this series and am very grateful every time I get an episode!
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I've watched all the episodes that have been subbed so far, and from what I believe, they tend to be largely faithful to the storyline of the various novels/short stories. The only things that I can remember are that some of the (very) minor elements tend to be left out...
And of course, there's no Maybelle or Oliver in the novels.
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Hmm... well I haven't read the relevent novels in years, but from what I remember (and from watching far more recently repeats of the BBC/ITV adaptations, assuming they haven't been edited to heck) the basic jist is usually the same. If all you want is the victim, perpetrator and methodology of each murder it'll do fine.
There are occaisional details/subplots they'll gloss over, or certain characters will be changed slightly: Hastings being the most obvious example, he's portrayed as a young and inexperienced in the anime, whereas in the books he's older, a war veteren, and generally a very Watsonish character, although both the anime and ITV apparently expanded his role considerably in many of the stories featured, had too look that one up on wikipedia, which shows you how long it's been since I read them. Likewise they'll occaisionally gloss over certain cultural or background details, presumably to save time. Oh and they add a few extra maids here and there, completely with stereotypical victorian maids' garb.
Additionally in some of the mysteries they'll replace an existing character with Mable, most notably in 'Sleeping Murder', where she replaces Gwenda's husband and in '4.50 From Paddington' where she replaces an associate of Miss Marple's, which also results in them using a character who I don't think existed in the original as a love interest (I guess since it would look wierd for Mable to be getting hit on by much older guys, although isn't she supposed to be 16? That's pretty much eligable by the standards of the time. Either way she's clearly supposed to be the stand-in for a young female audence so a middle-aged love interest is out of the question).
But yeah, the crimes themselves are, to my limited knowledge, completely intact. Just don't try to use them for any kind of character study.
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Eta Omicron Nu (HON)
We're the Honors Student Org for TTU's Honors College. We eat pizza with professors, volunteer, fundraise for special causes, & so much more. Want to learn more about what we're about and what we do? Have a look at our website and social media accounts to see first hand.
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Missouri 3, Hawaii 1Dec. 9, 2005
STATE COLLEGE, Pa.--The No. 8-ranked and No. 10-seeded Missouri women's volleyball team defeated No. 6-ranked and No. 7-seeded Hawai'i Friday afternoon in the regional semifinal of the NCAA Tournament, winning 30-26, 26-30, 30-27, and 30-22. The Tigers' (25-4) win over Hawai'I marks the highest-ranked team a Mizzou squad has defeated all-time. Mizzou will make its first appearance in school history in the regional final, tomorrow, at 3 p.m., central, playing either No. 2 Penn State or No. 17 Tennessee, live on ESPNU.
The Tigers took down Hawai'I (27-7) on solid passing, serving, and blocking, recording 16 blocks to the Rainbow Wahines' eight. Senior Lisa Boyd (Farmington, Mo.) tallied eight total blocks, four solo, to lead the Tigers. Junior Nicole Wilson added with seven total blocks, and broke the team's season record in block assists, going to 118 in the 2005 campaign.
Senior Lindsey Hunter (Papillion, Neb.) became only the 17th person in NCAA history to reach the 6,000-assist mark for a career, adding 55 in the afternoon (now at 6,035) capping with three vital service aces to begin the Tigers' game four streak. Hunter also added two blocks, five kills, and seven digs.
Sophomore Na Yang (Shan Dong, China) led the Tigers with 24 kills, on a Tiger-NCAA Tournament record 66 attacks. Yang added three blocks, including one solo stuff.
Sophomore Tatum Ailes (Bellevue, Neb.) had a stellar-defensive performance, scooping 26 digs, a Mizzou-NCAA Tournament record, also recording a career high in the category.
Senior Shen Danru (Beijing, China), playing in her school-record 441st career game, recorded the 59th double-double of her career, scoring on 12 kills and 12 digs.
In the Tigers' game one, 30-26 win, Mizzou went on a four-point run to go up 13-7 to start the spread on Hawaii. Never falling behind in the entire the game, the Tigers were paced Na Yang who scored on seven kills, with Vander Kooi adding four. Mizzou outhit the Rainbow Wahine in the first frame .241 to .173. Wilson added three blocks in the stanza. After the Tigers went up 13-7, forcing a UH timeout, the `Bows went on a 8-2 run to come within one of Mizzou at 16-15. A Tiger 6-2 run including a Danru ace kept the `Bows at length at 22-17, but UH fought back coming within two at 27-25.
Hawaii took control of game two, going on a 6-1 run after each team tied at each score heading to 4-4. Mizzou started to feel the heat of UH's serving, as it caused the Tigers to have a minor lapse in passing. Hawaii kept control of the frame and won 30-26.
The Tigers were down in game three 11-8 before Mizzou went on a 5-0 run, culminating with two Yang kills to go up 13-11. The teams traded scores for the next several points and the Tigers took hold with a 5-1 run with three kills from Yang. The teams battled point-for-point until with Mizzou down 24-24, the Tigers scored on seven-of-10 rallies to seal the fame, that stretch included three more kills from Yang. In what was a "scrappy" game, Mizzou outhit the `Bows .169, .141.
What a start for Mizzou in game four. In the first 15 points of the period, the Tigers scored on 12 rallies to take firm grip on their possible-tournament advancement. It all started with a serving period by Hunter. After a kill by Yang to lead off the game, Yang and Wilson were part of a double block before Hunter scored on THREE-consecutive service aces to stun the Rainbow Wahine. Two consecutive block solos by Boyd at the eighth and ninth point, put Hawaii in a worse position. UH tried to rally a comeback, coming back to within five, after being down nine at 15-6, but was thwarted by another Hunter-serving run. Three-straight points came the Tigers way, again including a big-Yang kill. The Tigers closed the book on the match with a Boyd kill. Ailes had eight blocks in game four alone.
The Tigers will play either No. 2 Penn State or No. 17 Tennessee in the regional championship, Saturday, at 3 p.m., central. The match will be aired live on ESPNU. Following Missouri's men's basketball game with Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, fans are invited to stay in Mizzou Arena and watch the volleyball match on TigerVision.
-- Courtesy Missouri
NCAA Volleyball Postgame Quotes
Hawaii vs. Missouri (Dec. 9, 2005)
Hawaii head coach Dave Shoji
What was the turning point in game three?
We had been playing real well and had a couple points, but we made three hitting errors in a row. That was disappointing because we had been playing real well.
On the body language of the team during game four.
I know our body language probably wasnt good. I dont think we gave up and we kept pushing. There was too much of a deficit.
What made Missouris Na Yang so hard to block?
Shes got great vision. Wherever we tried to take, she did the opposite. She didnt hit for a great percentage but she had a lot of kills. She could always see where we were trying to block it.
How far do you think Missouri can advance in this tournament?
You have to give them a chance tomorrow night. I dont know how Harmotto being out affects Penn State, but well see in the next match. I dont see a weakness in Missouri. We thought maybe they were not a good blocking team, but they got 16 blocks tonight. Thats pretty good. They pass great and solid ball players. If they play spirited and error free, they will be in the match tomorrow night.
If you had a chance to change something out there, what would it be? I think overall they made more plays than we did. Its pretty simple. Tactically, Ill be second-guessing myself as far as line-ups and substitutions. But in the heat of the battle you try to push buttons. I know Ill be hard on myself for some of the decisions I made during the match. I cant fault any of my players.
What can you say about Missouris coaches?
I think you can see they are well organized and disciplined. They have a solid formation, especially defense. There were very few teams we played who played perfect perimeter defense. I was very impressed with their organization.
Junior setter Kanoe Kamanao
How much of an impact was Missouris blocking?
Theyre a great blocking and defensive team. It was pretty hard for us to put balls down. They were digging up every single ball. They did a great job of reading our hitters and putting it in the right spot.
When did you see the match pull away from you?
I dont think there was a point where I saw the match pull away. We always knew we were going to play tough and not give the game away. We knew to take over what we could on our side of the court. Missouri did a great job of coming back.
Sophomore middle hitter Victoria Prince
What made Missouris Na Yang so hard to block?
Shes a great volleyball player, and she just kept hitting the same spot.
NCAA Volleyball Postgame Quotes
Hawaii vs. Missouri (Dec. 9, 2005)
Missouri head coach Wayne Kreklow
Opening statement:
Obviously I was very pleased with the way we played tonight. We played really well in game one; we played with a lot of energy and emotion. I thought Hawaii did a great job in game two of taking us out of the system, they seemed really tough and the game slowed down. Theyve got some really great players and they blocked well. I thought we did a good job in game three of re-grouping and trying to get back to the basics for us. The third game was pivotal and I felt whoever was going to take that one, if we could get that one, that was a big game and it would give us some momentum going into game four. In game four we got off to a great start, we had some tough serves and it kind of separated right at the beginning but I was really pleased at the way our kids hung on. And when Hawaii came back, we were able to hang on and pull that one out.
How does it feel to beat Hawaii, knowing their program and tradition?
Well we talked in the first press conference, we talked about the programs in Penn State and Hawaii, the traditional powerhouses and I think one, just to be here and get a chance to play those kind of people is really a great honor for us and for everybody in our program. And to be able to come in and actually win the match with over a team like Hawaii, it couldnt make me more proud of our players. They are a great team. And I would have to say this has to be one of the biggest nights in the program up to this point.
How do you feel about the teams defense and how they blocked Hawaii?
Well weve been working on it really hard for the past couple of weeks. Just trying to get better at it and I think going into the tournament there are just some things that we normally do well consistently, but blocking was a part of the game where we were pretty consistent. And we worked really hard at doing some little things just to try to pick up a few blocks a game and I thought that these guys did a really great job of concentrating in practice and even a better job of taking that and carrying it over into a competitive situation because sometimes thats hard to do.
What do you know about Penn State and Tennessee?
Youve got two great teams, we saw Tennessee earlier in the season so we are a little bit more familiar with their personnel. You know Penn State is just a great volleyball team, they are really athletic very skilled, they dont have, well I guess when you get to this point, nobody really had major weaknesses, or you dont get this far. So whoever wins, this next match is surely going to be a challenge and we will go out and watch them as they play right now. Quite honestly, we havent spent a lot of time worrying about the possible next opponent at this point, you do that basic scouting and such but in terms of really in-depth things we havent really done, but they are a really great team, both of them.
Senior setter Lindsey Hunter
What do you credit the win to?
I think we did a really good job of staying aggressive and like Wayne said, that game three was a really pivotal moment and we kind of took that momentum and carried it over into the fourth game.
What are your thoughts about the program and going where it has never gone before?
I think its really cool to be a part of something that keeps getting better every year. This is my last year here at Mizzou and its definitely going to continue once I leave, but its just really an honor to be a part of this a big changing point of the program.
Talk about the play of Na Yang...
I had a lot of confidence in her tonight and I thought she did a really good job. Shes a really good player and even if she gets blocked, she keeps swinging. So I have trust in every hitter on my team and thats just awesome to have.
What can you say about the play of the middles?
Well I think the timing was off a little bit, whether it was them or me and we werent really clicking in the beginning. I think game two was the strongest and games three and four were just awesome with the middles. That is something that we stress in time outs, get the ball more in the middle, try to connect a little bit more, so I think it started coming along a little later in the game.
Junior outside hitter Jessica Vander Kooi
What point of the game did you feel you had the victory locked up?
I dont think we ever felt that way until maybe game point, Hawaii is a good enough team that they could come back in positions like that. And they did come back. We just had to keep focused on each ball at one point in time and not look too far in advance.
Sophomore libero Tatum Ailes
What was it that did it for you in the game?
I had a lot of inspirations, my parents were supposed to be here tonight and they both got stranded, so this is something I wanted to do for them.
-- Courtesy Penn State


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King Arthur, Merlin, Guinevere, Camelot…..the memory of the knights of the Round Table lives on. Most of us have heard of, and even celebrated, the Arthurian legends. Children are fascinated by the "myth that refuses to die". Arthurian tales and legends still greatly interest us today, with numerous books, films, computer games, and documentaries about King Arthur, the Once and Future King. The quest for the historical Arthur has certainly been an interesting and challenging task for scholars and researchers through the centuries, but may not end up being the real point at all. The sheer endurance of the `mythos of Arthur', for no less than fifteen centuries, is something important to study in and of itself!
Arthur is an important cultural figure in early Celtic sources, and various portrayals of King Arthur exist – as leader, warrior, chieftain, hero and champion against the invading Anglo-Saxons, to name a few. By the 12th century, he becomes a Pan-European figure, a dominant motif in literary and artistic culture. Chivalry, troubadours, and courtly love feature in the Arthurian stories, as do more esoteric mysteries such as the Holy Grail. Prominent historians of the time, like William of Malmesbury, Caradoc of Llancarfon and Gerald of Wales (Giraldus Cambrensis), were also trying to sort out fact from fiction, much as we are today.
The early Arthurian folklore is mainly found in the sources from the Celtic areas of Wales, Cornwall, lowland Scotland, Brittany (and other parts of France) and also in Cumbria in northwest England. In general, Arthur's entrance into English culture didn't come until later on, immortalised in the works of Tennyson and Malory. There is understandably much academic debate as to which area has the greatest claim to Arthur, which sources are the earliest, etc. But generally speaking, as Oxford historian Norman Davies says in his latest book The Isles: A History (1999), many historians now do not dispute that some sort of historical Arthur did indeed exist, but cannot say for certain exactly who he was, and where his political base of operations was located. And, contrary to popular belief, in the early manuscripts Arthur was not described as a king, but portrayed as a courageous war leader or chieftain.
No other hero of the Dark Ages is featured so prominently in such a vast amount of literature as King Arthur, but most of it written long after he is believed to have died – about 542 AD. Little was heard of Arthur after that date, and it is significant that, after 542, youths of noble and royal birth began to bear the name Arthur.
Many different Arthurian manuscripts, in languages such as Old Welsh, Latin, Old French, or Cornish, for example, were commissioned beginning in the 12th and 13th centuries, so we have various versions of many of the tales. But it is from the writings of Geoffrey of Monmouth that we first hear of Arthur. Geoffrey, a Welshman, wrote Historia Regum Britanniae (History of the Kings of Britain) dated 1132, in Latin. This work tells us of Arthur and his amazing exploits and courageous deeds, and includes the famous Prophecies of Merlin.
While rooted in earlier Celtic tradition, the Arthurian legends achieved their major popularity when featured in the medieval literature on the Continent, especially in France. Arthur was a known figure in Welsh medieval tradition, for example in the Old Welsh poem "Preiddeu Annwfn" (The Spoils of Annwfn") , the tale of Culhwch, or the epic tale of Math son of Mathonwy, in the fourth branch of the Mabinogi. In a 9th century list of twenty miracles and marvels, two relate to Arthur, lending credence to the idea that an historical Arthur did likely exist. (This manuscript can be seen today at the National Library of Wales.) Another early reference is that of Nennius: in his history of the Britons, Arthur is portrayed as a courageous war leader who defends his country against Saxon invaders.
Cornwall has a very rich Arthurian tradition, most notably the legend that Arthur was born at Tintagel Castle on the north Cornish coast. This tale is familiar to many today, as portrayed at the beginning of the film "Excalibur". Archaeological excavations continue to provide evidence that Tintagel was not a monastery, as previously assumed, but that it was actually inhabited in the 5th and 6th centuries – the time of Arthur. Further evidence from pottery and other artefacts found there indicate that Tintagel was most likely a luxurious seasonal stronghold at the time; it is also now clear from excavations that the medieval castle wasn't started until a century after Geoffrey was writing, so he had no reason to name Tintagel, unless there was an existing tradition there. This new evidence is important, as it redefines the role Tintagel may have in the entire history of the area, as well as lending credence to its Arthurian associations.
Many place names in Cornwall have Arthurian connotations: Merlin's Cave on the shore below the castle, King Arthur's Footprint, King Arthur's bed, Dozmary Pool (Bodmin Moor), King Arthur's Stone near Camelford, etc. The famous Battle of Camlann , where Arthur received his mortal wound, is believed to have possibly occurred near Camelford, in north Cornwall. (The site can be seen today, and more information about the area found at the visitor centre there.) Other research and archaeological excavations are planned for Cornwall in the future, and some of these may well shed further light on the role of Cornwall in the Arthurian corpus. It is hoped that a major International Arthurian Centre will be based in Cornwall in the near future, featuring digitalised Arthurian manuscripts from the British Library at a major new visitors' centre. This effort is spearheaded by the Arthurian Heritage Trust.
Glastonbury Abbey also has Arthurian associations, starting with the monks' claim, in 1191, that the actual remains of Arthur and Guinevere were discovered and exhumed. Giraldus Cambrensis wrote that Henry II had suggested the dig; some writers have pointed out that perhaps Henry II would have had good reason for promoting Glastonbury as an alternative site to Canterbury, especially after the Beckett fiasco. In addition, there had been a devastating fire at Glastonbury in 1184, and it has been suggested that perhaps the publicity and business from pilgrims following Arthur's discovery might have been seen by the monks as financially advantageous at the time. Originally, it was said that three bodies had been found, including that of Mordred, but this was later excised, as was that of Guinevere, once Richard the Lionheart became associated with this event. Along with the bodies, a lead cross was also found with an inscription in Latin on them, said to have been "Here lies the famous King Arthur, buried in the Isle of Avalon". At the time of the Dissolution of the monasteries begun by King Henry VIII, antiquarian John Leland claimed to have actually handled the lead cross himself. But this cross is not extant today, as it was said to have been lost in the 18th century. So, unfortunately, without the cross, the story is even harder to verify.
So, an obvious question might be: did the monks merely "fake" this incident? Many historians have understandably thought so, but the suggestion of a complete falsification of this event has also been questioned when, in 1963, respected archaeologist Ralegh Radford re-excavated the site and proved not only that the monks had dug where they said they did, but that they had dug down to a stratum of very early burials. So there is now no doubt about an actual grave having existed – the question is simply whose. Glastonbury was a very important spiritual and/or ritual centre from very early times, as the Tor, the hill rising above the area of the Abbey, has a system of paths or terraces which are believed to be the remnants of a prehistoric maze. It is also said to have been the place where Joseph of Arimathea came to Britain with the young Christ, while visiting his Cornish tin mines nearby, adding more mystique to the area as an early Christian centre. Glastonbury is certainly worth a visit today.
Scotland, too, has many place names relating to Arthur. In Edinburgh, the towering Arthur's Seat helps to define the skyline; in Stirling, it is a very old folk belief that the site of Stirling Castle was one of the historic seats of Arthur; in the Borders, near Melrose, it is said that Arthur and his knights lie sleeping under the Eildon Hills, waiting to reawaken. Recently, author Alister Moffat in his book "Arthur and the Lost Kingdoms" puts forward an interesting case about the great number of very early place names about Arthur, and local traditions and customs in the lowland Borders area. His theory is that the real Arthur behind the romances can be found as a cavalry leader of the Votadini tribe, who called themselves the Gododdin – the tribe who dominated the area around Edinburgh and the Lothians at the time of Arthur, and whose P-speaking Celtic language was very similar to Old Welsh. Due to the known later migration south of some of these tribes, he postulates that they naturally carried their folklore and traditions with them, which explains, for example, why much of the early manuscript material about Arthur is in Old Welsh. He informs the reader that, in the National Museum of Scotland, there is a 5th century stone of a Dark Age princeling or leader which has an inscription which lists the name "Ertire" or "Artirie". (Other similar stones from early times, one even dated back to the 2nd century, have been found near Peebles and can be seen in the museum there today.) Moffat believes that the seat of Arthur, Camelot, was at the ancient site of Roxburgh in the Scottish borders, and that further excavation should be done of this site and others in the area to further illuminate Dark Age Scottish history.
Theories about Arthur – the Once and Future King – are many various, and we have mentioned but a few. It is a complex topic, with many other interesting aspects that would be better addressed in a longer seminar or lecture. More research needs to be done in all of these areas and, at the moment, no one theory, or place, can really make an undisputed claim to the 'real' Arthur. The important thing is that the "mythos of Arthur" has lasted for fifteen hundred years, and shows no signs of abating. Merlin, too, is the subject of many books, computer games, and films, and witness the enduring popularity of books like "The Mists of Avalon" by Marion Zimmer Bradley, or the magical characters in the Harry Potter books, in the fantasy genre. Much high and folk art and music has been inspired by the Arthurian tales through the centuries. Arthur and the memory of the Knights of the Round Table live on, to inspire us as we move forward into a new era.
Dr Karen Ralls
- Ralls, K., Gothic Cathedrals: History, Art, Places and Symbolism, Ibis/RedWheelWeiser, FL, 2015 (has Grail-related, pilgrimage, art, symbolism material, w/extensive bibliography, photos & appendices of pilgrimage and European sacred sites)
- Ralls, K., Medieval Mysteries: History, Places and Symbolism, Ibis/RedWheelWeiser, FL, 2014 (has much Arthurian, Grail, Troubadours, Guilds, Templars, Black Madonnas, Mary Magdalene, Cathars, Pilgrimage, medieval heresy, Rosslyn Chapel, Glastonbury, and related material, extensive bibliographic references and Appendices of pilgrimage shrines & sites)
- Ralls, K., The Knights Templar Encyclopedia, Career Press, NJ, 2007 (has Arthurian, Grail, Chivalry, and much related material, with extensive bibliography, photos, Recommended Reading lists, appendices)
- Ralls, K., The Templars & the Grail: Knights of the Quest, Quest Books, Chicago, USA, May 2003
- Ralls, K., & Robertson, I., The Quest for the Celtic Key, Luath Press, Edinburgh, 2002;
To get started…
general books about King Arthur and other Arthurian subjects:
- Ashe, G., The Discovery of King Arthur, Henry Holt & Co., New York, 1985
- Matthews, J., An Arthurian Reader, Aquarian Press: Wellingborough, 1988
- Rees, A., & Rees, B., Celtic Heritage: Ancient Tradition in Ireland and Wales, Thames and Hudson: London, 1961
Illustrated lectures and more detailed seminars
by Dr Karen Ralls can be arranged.
Please contact Ancient Quest for details.
Ancient Quest, and Dr. Karen Ralls, do not necessarily agree with, or endorse, material in the publications noted above, but provide this list as a general introduction to learning more about this topic.


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Poland's Wawel Cathedral holds the remains of a number of Polish royals as well as some of the country's most famous religious art, but the real attraction at the massive religious compound is the hanging bundle of bones which are rumored to have belonged to a local dragon.
Hanging next to the cathedral's entrance are the "real" bones of Smok Waweleski, the local dragon. They are chained together in a random jumble, hanging high above the main doors. Before the city was founded Smok was said to live in a cave under one of Wawel's rolling hills. Smok was of the classic maiden-devouring ilk and the local people even had to put out a fresh young woman each month to quell his appetite. According to legend he was finally killed by a local hero (or a local apprentice depending on the version), who fed Smok a lamb laced with sulfer. This made the beast so thirsty that he drank water from the river until he exploded.
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Windsor-born submariner recognized in Ottawa on Navy Appreciation Day
What's the key to enduring life on board a submarine?
Keeping your sense of humour, says Lt.-Cmdr. Mike Mangin, a Windsor-born senior officer in the Royal Canadian Navy.
"The best analogy I've heard is imagine living in a subway car with about 50 of your closest friends for a month," said Mangin, 44.
"You have to have a very small personal space. And a great respect for other folks' personal space."
Mangin was one of six Navy members recognized by the Navy League of Canada on Tuesday for outstanding service to their country.
As part of a formal ceremony on Parliament Hill on Navy Appreciation Day, Mangin and others were honoured for their "heroism or exceptional achievement of their duties," according to a press release.
Mangin played a lead role in planning Canada's involvement this summer in the Rim of the Pacific Exercise (RIMPAC) — described as "the world's largest maritime warfare exercise."
An estimated 25,000 military personnel from 22 countries participated in RIMPAC, which is held every two years around the Hawaiian Islands.
Mangin was responsible for coordinating 14 vessels, nearly 2,000 soldiers, and air support as an "amphibious strike group."
"It's almost indescribable, the complexity of what was happening," said Mangin on Tuesday. "I had a great supporting team."
Mangin said he felt the exercise reinforced multinational cooperation in the maritime domain. "Our particular force was focused on a humanitarian assistance mission. We were putting soldiers ashore in a fictional country that was having internal unrest."
Although he's been in the Navy more than two decades, Mangin said he wasn't much of a swimmer or a sailor during his youth in Windsor and LaSalle.
"The first time I went to sea was when I did my training," said Mangin, who's now a resident of Victoria, B.C.
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Now, after more than 15 years serving aboard submarines, experience as a submarine training officer, experience as operations officer for Canada's Pacific fleet, and a 10-month volunteer deployment in Afghanistan, Mangin said he considers himself fortunate to have made a career choice that has taken him to interesting places.
One of many memorable experiences: two weeks in 2011 living on the ice of the Arctic circle as part of the U.S. Navy's ICEX submarine camp.
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Providing a 'complete line of locally handmade' Voodoo dolls, gris-gris bags, potions, oils and more — alongside spiritual work and consultations by an 'experienced team of in-house practitioners' — Voodoo Authentica of New Orleans is a friendly one-stop shop for all your esoteric needs (whether they be of the kitsch or keenly observant variety).


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Andy Roberts (musician)
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|Andy Roberts
|Birth name
|Andrew Roberts
12 June 1946
Harrow, Middlesex
|Singer-songwriter, composer
|Years active
|RCA, Elektra
|Associated acts
|Plainsong, The Liverpool Scene, The Scaffold, Roy Harper, Pink Floyd, Hank Wangford, Kevin Ayers, Iain Matthews, Mighty Baby
Andrew "Andy" Roberts (born 12 June 1946, Harrow, Middlesex) is an English musician.
He gained a violin scholarship to Felsted School.[1] He then attended Liverpool University. He has played with The Liverpool Scene, Plainsong, The Scaffold, Roy Harper, Chris Spedding, Hank Wangford, Kevin Ayers, Vivian Stanshall, Adrian Henri and Grimms. He has also done many sessions for artists such as Richard Thompson, Paul Korda and Maddy Prior, and has been a musical partner to Iain Matthews for 30 years.
He was in the "Surrogate Band" during Pink Floyd's The Wall tour in 1981 (replacing Snowy White) and can be heard on the live album Is There Anybody Out There? The Wall Live 1980–81.[2] He has also written film scores, themes for TV series, backed Billy Connolly, provided music and voice for Spitting Image and continues to create musical backdrops for the poetry of Roger McGough.
- Home Grown (RCA SF8086, 1970) Musicians: Roger Powell, Mike 'Ace' Evans, Gordon Huntley, Ian Whiteman - Arrangements by Dave Palmer - Produced by Sandy Roberton
- Home Grown (B&C CAS1034, 1971) (different to RCA release)
- Nina and the Dream Tree (Pegasus PEG 5, 1971) With: Iain Matthews, Roger Powell, Charlene Collins, Gerry Conway, Zoot Money, Mac and Katie Kissoon, Mike London, John Pearson, Dave Richards, Ray Warleigh - Arrangements: Robert Kirby.
- Everyone (band project) (B&C CAS1028, 1971) With: Bob Sargeant, Dave Richards, John Pearson and John Porter. Produced by Sandy Roberton.
- Urban Cowboy (Elektra K42139, 1973)
- Andy Roberts and the Great Stampede (Elektra K42151, 1973)
- Loose Connections (Virgin Records V2306, 1984)
- Cut-Outs (Japan-only release by Vinyl Records, JASKCD174, limited to 500 copies, 2006)
- This Is, collaboration with Tony Haase (released 2005)
See also[edit]
- ^ About some Liverpool scene members
- ^ Mabbett, Andy (2010). Pink Floyd - The Music and the Mystery. London: Omnibus. ISBN 9781849383707.
External links[edit]
- Andy Roberts official web site
- Andy Roberts on IMDb (music for film and TV)
- Andy Roberts at the Internet Broadway Database
- Andy Roberts music on last.fm
- 1946 births
- Living people
- People from Harrow, London
- People educated at Felsted School
- Alumni of the University of Liverpool
- English television composers
- English male composers
- English film score composers
- Male film score composers
- English pop musicians
- English songwriters
- English male singers
- British folk rock musicians


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Useful info you won't find anywhere else
Getting from the airport to your hotel
City Bus
wouldn't know you can even take a bus because there's little signage at
the airport and the stop isn't well-marked (probably from the
influence of
the taxi lobby), but I'm about to demystify it.
Go to the spot right
between the two baggage claim areas, and take the escalator down.
Go outside, and the bus
stop is the last stop on the right, right under the little
(Last I checked, it was just beyond the last numbered slot, #23, where slot
#24 would be if there were a #24.) You'll see airport employees
waiting for it. It's usually best to pay $7 for the 24-hour
pass when you board. The 24-hour pass works on every bus in
the city. More on fares below.
Here's which bus to take based
on where you're going. (You can find your hotel on our map if you don't know where it is.)
The Westcliff Airport Express goes straight from the airport to the South Strip, then it takes the highway to go to downtown. But it runs only once an hour. By the way, it took the geniuses at the bus agency until 2010 to create a route that goes straight from the airport to the Strip. Go figure!
The #108 normally runs every 20 minutes,
except every 30 mins.
between 11pm-1am, and then once an hour until 2:00am. The bus
run between 2-4am, but then neither do the planes.
The Deuce and the "Strip & Downtown Express" (SDX) buses run up and
down the Strip, and also to
Downtown. See at right for info on these buses.
Airport Shuttles
Getting around the Strip & Downtown
WalkingWalking the strip is a viable option. Cabs are expensive, and you usually have to wait in a long line at the hotel to get one. (They can't and won't stop on the street.) The bus is cheaper but it's often not much faster than walking. Renting a car is often a big waste -- traffic on the Strip is often gridlocked and you have to park so far away that you'll wind up walking anyway. Walking is my preferred way of getting around the strip. The whole thing is only four miles long and you could walk the entire strip in an hour and a half.
But walking isn't a perfect option. First of all, the Aria/Cosmo/City Center monstrosity is absolutely hostile to pedestrians. In that area you can't cross at street level, and the detours to the walkways are lengthy and laborious. You could walk on the other side of the street, but that area of the south strip is packed with people so walking is slow-going. Another annoyance are the guys who constantly thrust ads in your face for call girls. Finally, walking is the summer often means braving 100�+ heat. Still, I walk if I'm going only a mile or two. For longer distances, I take the bus.
By the way, please wait for the green light when crossing! Tourists seem to have no regard for the traffic signals, and many of them pay the ultimate price for that lack of judgement. Vegas is twice as dangerous as the national average for pedestrians. It's the 6th-most dangerous city for walkers in the U.S. A ped gets killed about every four days here. Pay attention and obey the signals!
Buses: The Deuce and the
Strip/Downtown Express (SDX)
The City is constantly screwing with bus routes, names, and service
times. The following is current as of Nov. 2010. If you
encounter any changes, please let me know!
In the meantime, you can check the bus website
to double-check your trip.
& Downtown Express (SDX)
|Basic service
|Up & down the Strip, and Downtown
|24/7, every ~12 minutes
(except every 30 minutes between 2:00-5:30am)
|$5 for two-hour pass • $7 for a 24-hour
No, you can't buy a single trip for less.
You can buy the $7 pass on the Deuce, or from a machine at an SDX stop, and the pass works on every bus in the city, and the 24 hours starts from the time you buy it.
|Where to get
the bus
machine at the bus stop (NOT on the bus)
|Strip Service
(i.e., every casino)
(i.e., express)
|Goes to LV
Premium Outlets
|Goes to
Convention Center
|Goes to LV
Outlet Center
|Goes to the
South Strip Transfer Terminal (SSTT)
The SDX is usually fast, but the Deuce can be pretty slow, and when the Strip is congested the Deuce isn't much faster than walking. Downtown to Mandalay Bay (5.7 miles) is as quick as 40 minutes, but once it took me 1:23 in traffic, and I could walk it in 1:44. (When I ran the Vegas Marathon, I did that route in 51 minutes -- almost as fast as the fastest bus.) But even though the Deuce is often barely faster than walking, it does get you out of the heat, and is a relief when you're tired. Also, if you're able to snag the front two seats upstairs then you get a great, cheap tour of the Strip. And of course, the SDX is always faster than the Deuce.
Note that if you have occasion to
ride a numbered local bus (not the Deuce or SDX), you can buy your $7
day pass on any bus in the city, and that pass works on any bus in the
city, including the Deuce and SDX.
Some casinos run their own private trams between their properties. These trams are fast, free, and run from 9:00am to 10:30pm, every 8 minutes. The only downside is they don't take you very far. Trams run between:
The monorail is a joke. If you're going to or from the Convention Center or the Hilton it's great. But it's useless for traveling the strip. It's too far away, too expensive, has too few stops, doesn't run as late, and doesn't go the whole length of the strip, For traveling the Strip, it's often much faster (and cheaper) to take the bus or walk.
The monorail isn't even on the strip itself. You have to walk one long block to the west to get on it. When you do you'll pay a $5 for a one-way ride or $12 for a day pass (vs. $7 for a day pass on the bus). Then when you get off the monorail you've got to walk a long block back to the strip. Unless it picks up and drops off exactly where you need to go, which is almost never the case, skip the monorail.
Reason #1 I like Bovada:
Most online casinos insult you with popups and spam, and they give you the hard sell even if you just want to try their free-play games. Fortunately there's Bovada, which gives a much friendlier experience. That's the main reason why I advertise them exclusively.
Bovada's not perfect, but there's no better site for U.S. players.
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Antinori is a name synonymous with wine in Italy, the equivalent of the royal family of wine in the country. Intimately involved in the wine industry of Italy since 1385, initially in Tuscany, but in more recent years their influence has grown seeing them involved in wine-making projects across the country. They were instrumental in the renaissance of Chianti and their portfolio of wines includes some stellar names such as Tignanello - the Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc blend that was most influential in the Super Tuscan movement, Solaia - the Cabernet dominant blend also from the Tignanello Estate and the beautiful Peppoli Chianti Classico.
A triumph for Solaia: it suggests the greatness of the legendary 1997. This is a wine with very subtle, complex aromas and flavours of currants, licorice and raspberries. Wonderful nose. Full body with ultra-fine tannins and a long, long finish. It lasts for minutes on the palate. The precision of the cabernet sauvignon comes through here. Better in 2016. Rating: 98 Points; James Suckling
The 2010 Solaia is even better than the Tignanello. Here, too, it is the wine's energy and sheer vibrancy that stand out most. Blackberry jam, graphite, tar, espresso, violets, crushed rocks and spices all take shape in the glass. The 2010 is a wine I have followed since its infancy, and it has never failed to deliver the goods. Earlier this year I had a chance to taste every vintage of Solaia back to the inaugural 1978. It is still early, but there is little question the 2010 is one of the greatest - if not the single greatest - Solaia ever made. Rating: 97+ Points; Vinous; Antonio Galloni
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One of One is bigger than a brand and larger than a logo. One of One is a message of
uniqueness, empowerment, love, and life. Look at your hands. Your fingerprints sing a song
of significance. There has never been and will never be another set of prints like yours.
Although identical twins have the same DNA, their fingerprints are not the same.
We desire to echo what your hands already tell us.
There is no one like you.
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IHTM: I Tried a Skincare Product That Jacked Up My Skin Barrier So Here's How I Handled It
I basically called my mom for help. Except when I say mom, I mean an esthetician.
When 50 or so supermodels claim "drinking water" as the secret to being a supermodel, one must cock their brow in either dubious skepticism or with the light bulb of "Why didn't I think of that? DUH!"
Look, I know you're supposed to drink eight glasses of water a day or something, but does anyone find this difficult to remember when you're doing activities, and going to your job, and thinking thoughts more important than about stupid water? Water! So simple, yet so crucial. I even bought a fancy water bottle so I'd bring it to work with me to remind myself to make use of the bulky cylinder claiming real estate in my purse and drink lots more water!
That said, I'd sooner chug 100 ounces of H2O a day than equip myself with an aerosol can of Evian because I'm convinced there's absolutely no purpose to canned water facial mists except backstage at fashion shows to make models' faces look "fresher" than normal. Freshness is the key to fashion, so says every "what's in every makeup artist's arsenal" story you find on the Internet. Whatever.
Still, the words of Ben Stiller do not fall on deaf ears: Moisture is the essence of wetness and wetness is the essence of beauty. It appears that the beauty biz has caught on as well. Because sometimes moisturizer and conditioner alone just don't cut it, now we have hydrating mists. They're the "just right" for all you Goldilockses wandering the labyrinth of "too oily" and "too dry." Best part is, you don't have to get your hands dirty (mostly) and you can throw these in your purse as well for daily pffts of beauty essence. I, for one, enjoy a good mist for a fancy wake-me-up, not to mention as a static fighter after a blow dry.
Now that the eternal winter has gone and bare-leg season is upon us, suddenly my heavy-duty Aveeno lotion is sticky and rubby between my thighs (I often wonder what it's like to have a thigh gap… chilly perhaps?) but my knees, calves, and elbows are still a bit on the rough side.
My usual spring-summer go-to is Neutrogena's Body Oil, but the bottle always gets slippery and oily because of the standard disc-top dispensing cap (which let's face it, is a major fail for dispensing anything liquid-y); the oil just gets… everywhere. I have to wipe the bottom of the bottle before putting it back in the medicine cabinet, otherwise it makes the shelf gross.
Also, when it reaches 90 with 85% humidity in NYC as it inevitably will, as it does each Summer, even that oil is too rubby. Which is why I'm real glad something like OGX's Coconut Oil Hydrating Oil Body Mist is around. Coconut oil is just aces for your skin (oh you haven't heard?) and having it available in a liquid spray-able form makes me appreciate the age of technology and convenience that we live in. Truly. You can mist it on your bod from a foot away and just have the mist settle, or spray a couple times and rub it in with your hands. Both good techniques. It's definitely un-wimpy in terms of leaving your skin hydrated-feeling, but sans oil slick. Plus, you can find it at almost any drugstore for less than $10.
You proooobably wouldn't want to put that OGX stuff on your face, but sometimes your mug needs some misty hydration too. Both Paul Mitchell and John Masters Organics make neat face/hair hydration mists. Paul Mitchell's Awapuhi Moisture Mist uses Awapuhi as its main moisturizing ingredient (duh), a Hawaiian flower that other than being difficult/fun to say, is used mostly for its softening effect on skin and hair. It's totally fine and does its job (if not a wee bit sticky on the face) and it smells like shampoo, if you're into that.
A more natural 2-in-1 face/hair option is John Masters Organics Lavender Hydrating Mist for Skin & Hair. I actually really like this as a face mist. First, it smells like a wonderful English garden (of lavender only) and it leaves my face feeling and looking dewy. My hair pretty much eats up and spits out anything less hefty than tar, so unfortunately it didn't do much for that other than make it smell like lavender, which is still pretty great. I feel like this is the stuff I'd take on a long flight and spritz myself in the face upon touchdown to the chagrin of my seat mates in the splash zone (that's what you get for using the entire armrest the whole way!).
JMO does, however, have a slightly beefier option for hair in the realm of hydrating mists though. Its Green Tea & Calendula Leave-In Conditioning mist feels lovely on my hair--especially second-day hair that's been smooshed on my pillow all night. It's a nicer way to get pillow-smoosh kinks and flatness out of my hair than plain old stupid water. And it smells nice and herbal-y.
The bottle says you can spritz it on damp hair post-shower for a conditioning boost, which might be its strongest use. It leaves a nice shine and on dry hair too. In addition to green tea and calendula, it has broccoli seed oil, sunflower seed oil, chamomile and rosemary extract--all of which have antioxidants, fatty acids, and scalp-soothing properties.
For broads like me who have thick, brittle hair that kind of just stays where you put it after a day or two of forgoing shampoo, Shea Moisture has got your number for sure. I haven't come across a product of theirs I haven't loved yet, honestly, and this Coconut & Hibiscus Hold & Shine Moisture Mist, geared toward thick curly hair, is no exception. Along with coconut oil, it has neem oil, another beauty oil superstar (but mostly for your skin I've heard) and silk protein, which sounds luxurious but is probably something that is coughed up by a silkworm.
Either way, whether you're spraying this on damp or dry hair, it rules for moisturizing and adding a bit of grip to your hair. Yes, it's possible to have silky and grippy hair all at once. My favorite thing to do is spray this in my hair before I go to bed, twist said hair in bun, and wake up with perfectly textured loose soft curls and waves.
The scent errs on the side of Banana Boat, which forever makes me associate it with summer. Speaking of which, I am looking forward to throwing this in my beach bag to spray in my ocean-wrecked hair. The Atlantic is a kelpy salty mess, so this should do the trick to combat that strange rubbery feeling my hair takes on when I swim in the ocean.
Of all the balms, creams, and oils I have in my medicine cabinet I will most likely be switching out a lot of them for these spray-ables this season. When it comes to hydration less is less and more is more, but they didn't say nothin' about dispersion! For all you ladies who worship at the altar of Evian canned water, no judgment; in fact I'm jealous that that does something for you. I'm just glad that I can now participate in the frivolous gestures of spritzing my way to the essence of beauty. Pfft Pfft!
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June 19, 2014
Duluth, MN is flying high with the U.S. Navy's Blue Angels as the headliner act for the 2014 Duluth Air Show coming to the Duluth International Airport August 23 – 24, 2014. The Duluth Air Show is the largest air show in Minnesota and it is never a disappointment. All ages will enjoy the symmetry and aerobatics of these professional flyers.
This year's air show will also feature the U.S. Air Force's Heritage Flight with two aircraft from World War II – the P38 Lightning and the P-47 Thunderbolt followed by the modern day F-22 Raptor, a stealth fighter. The Lightning has special significance to the area as it is the same aircraft flown by native Richard Bong. Superior, Wisconsin's Richard I. Bong Historical Center has a grounded version of this same craft.
This year's show is also special for "The Journey to Tomorrow" educational exhibit on loan from NASA. In addition to this special exhibit, visitors to Duluth and the Air Show can view various planes and helicopters up close.
Plan to get to the Air Show early by staying the night at the Duluth Edgewater Hotel. Make it two nights and you can save even more and not worry about trying to get your visit to Duluth's Air Show done in time to leave town in a hurry.


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I have only been at this place when they were holding band shows. It smelled like pee, floor was sticky and the parking sucked. It could be a great place if...
This bar is CLOSED! Guess it's hard to sustain a business when your main clientele is a bunch of teenagers competing in a battle of the bands.
Chubby's Waterside Cafe is located at 26 W Front St, Red Bank, NJ. This business specializes in Cafes.
Chubbys Waterside Cafe can be found at W Front St 26. The following is offered: Night Clubs. The entry is present with us since Sep 9, 2010 and was last updated on Nov 14, 2013. In Red Bank there are 1 other Night Clubs. An overview can be found here.


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Otso Huovinen, 30, to account director, Interpublic Group of Cos.' R/GA. He's the first employee named to R/GA's new office in Helsinki, Finland, that's being opened to handle Nokia business. He was previously client manager for Nokia at Satama Interactive Oyj, another interactive marketing communications agency in Helsinki. He will work out of the Helsinki office of Interpublic sibling Lowe.
Mason Lin to chairman, Euro RSCG, Greater China, Beijing, from CEO. He will be succeeded by Richard Tan, previously VP, China, Shanghai.


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MPV Taping the Ag Fair Parade
The day has come for our MPV (mobile production Van ) training class to put their skills to use at the fair. The truck was brought to the fair early in the morning and the class got there around 2 in the afternoon . They began the setup of the cameras, tripods, risers etc. Two of the students stayed at ground level shooting the parade as it came down the main drag. Two of them took the oppotunity to go on the top of the MPV and work the camera from up there. Everyone was involved in the production, and also had time to walk around and see what else was going on at the fair. It was a 5 hr day for the students and the weather was great which made it a not only educational but pleasant day to be there. take a look at some pictures from the training class and the fair.


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An Optimal Plant-Powered Eating Style
By Sharon Palmer, RD
Even Oprah had a week of going vegan on her show. The concept of a plant-based diet is definitely catching on. Plant-based diets got another shout out from the scholarly experts of The Dietary Guidelines in 2010. The Dietary Guidelines reported that vegetarian-style eating patterns have been associated with improved health outcomes, including lower levels of obesity, a reduced risk for cardiovascular disease, lower blood pressure, and lower total mortality. These positive health outcomes are likely due to the fact that the average vegetarian consumes fewer calories from fat (particularly saturated fat), fewer overall calories, and more fiber, potassium, and vitamin C than do non-vegetarians.
While health is a definite motivator for transitioning to a plant-based diet for many individuals, other factors come into play, such as reducing animal suffering and lowering one's eco-impact. Italian researchers that evaluated the effects of various dietary patterns on the environment discovered that a conventionally farmed diet that includes meat has the greatest environmental impact. And the diet with the least impact on the environmental? You guessed it. An organic vegan diet.
While this may not be news to us, the Internet and mainstream media is rife with misperceptions and inaccurate information surrounding vegetarian and vegan diets. While there seems to be no doubt that plant-based diets can promote optimal health (while also reducing your carbon footprint) they don't guarantee perfect nutrition.
It's possible to crowd out other essential nutrients in plant-based diets to make room for junk foods, such as snacks, sweets, baked goods, and sweetened beverages. The benefits of a plant-based diet come from choosing an abundance of whole, minimally processed foods, including legumes, soy foods, whole grains, nuts, seeds, fruits, and vegetables.
It's essential for current vegetarians and vegans to pave the way for those transitioning to a more plant-based way of eating. Reed Mangels, PhD, RD, Nutrition Advisor of The Vegetarian Resource Group urges, "Anything we can do to get this conversation started to help people eat a more plant-based diet with more whole foods that are lower on the food chain--more whole grains, fruits, vegetables."
In planning appropriate vegetarian and vegan meals, a few key nutrients and micronutrients merit consideration.
Protein: It's a widespread misconception that it's difficult to get enough protein from plant foods. We now know that it's very simple to achieve an adequate intake of protein and obtain all essential amino acids from plant-based sources. Legumes, soy, nuts and seeds are your best bets for protein--but whole grains and veggies contain protein too!
Calcium: Three servings per day of calcium-rich foods such as green leafy vegetables, almonds and broccoli should help you reach your daily calcium goal. You can also add calcium-fortified foods such as tofu, orange juice, or plant-based milk alternatives to the mix.
Vitamin D: Unless you're drinking vitamin D fortified milk, it could be difficult to meet your vitamin D requirements (600mg/day for 1 to 70 years of age). The solution? Sit in the sun for about ten minutes a day and drink vitamin-D-fortified beverages such as soy milk and orange juice. You may also want to consider taking a supplement.
Vitamin B12: The only vegetarian sources of vitamin B12 are some nutritional yeasts and fortified products, such as cereal and soy milk. It's recommended that you double check the label to see how much you're getting per serving; but since vitamin B12 deficiency can result in anemia and nerve damage, most experts recommend that all vegans or near vegans receive a daily vitamin B12 supplement.
Iron and Zinc: If you're eating a diet rich in a variety of whole grains, legumes, green vegetables, and nuts, you should be just fine in consuming adequate levels of these nutrients.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids: The long-chain omega-3 fatty acids, EPA and DHA are well known for their health benefits. Vegetarian sources of omega-3s come in the form of the short-chain omega-3 fatty acid, ALA, which can be found in walnuts and flax. ALA is only modestly converted into EPA and DPA so it may be beneficial to consider taking a vegan EPA + DHA supplement, which is derived from marine algae--where fish get their omega-3s in the first place. Another barrier to the vegetarian lifestyle is the mindset often associated with preparing meat-free meals. There's a common misconception that vegetarian meals are complicated and laborious to prepare, and often end with a bland-tasting result. But, gone are the days when vegetarian eating was about as hip and tasty as munching on alfalfa sprouts and granola.
Vegetarian meals have come a long way. Encourage others to start with their favorite dishes, from lasagna and tacos to spaghetti and chow mein. They can easily be converted into vegetarian family favorites. If you want another delicious vegetarian recommendation try this Southwest Black Bean Quinoa Salad from The Plant-Powered Diet.
Southwestern Black Bean, Quinoa and Mango Salad
The jewel-like black beans shine in this crunchy, zesty salad. Serve it with corn tortillas and vegetable soup for an easy, refreshing meal.
Yield: 6 servings (about 1 cup (240 ml) each)
1 cup (240 ml) cooked quinoa (according to package directions)
1 cup (240 ml) frozen corn
1 small red bell pepper, chopped
1 cup (240 ml) chopped fresh mango
1/4 cup (60 ml) chopped red onion
1/2 cup (120 ml) fresh cilantro, chopped (or 2 tsp dried if not available)
1 small fresh jalepeno pepper, seeded, finely diced
1 lemon, juiced
1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
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Season Four of The Hills picked up last night pretty much where Season Three left off - Lauren Bosworth and Audrina Patridge fighting a lot, Whitney Port looking cute at work, LC hoping her big date works out this time, and Speidi bickering over family members. My, it's good to have it back.
What went on between Lauren Conrad and her big date with new guy Doug? Were Lo and Audrina finally able to patch things up? And which Speidi sibling came in between them this time?
Follow the link to find out all that and more in our recap of The Hills...
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