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How to Control Cash Flow (Session 8 of 8)
When: Tuesday, May 13, 2014, 9 a.m. to noon
In this second class of the financial management series, we'll take a close look at where cash comes from in a small business, where it's used in day-to-day operations and how to identify and correct cash flow problems. You'll be able to identify key information on cash flow statements and be able to follow the path of cash as it travels through your company. You'll identify cash flow strategies to use in your organization. You'll become familiar with the sources and uses of cash, ratios and the most common "gobblers" of cash in any business. This isn't theory - it's practical application for real businesses - like yours! more...
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Look at where cash comes from in a small business, where it's used in day-to-day operations and how to identify and correct cash flow problems. You'll be able to identify key information on cash flow statements and track cash through your company.
Visit www.sbtdc.missouristate.edu or call 417-837-2617 more...
$109.00$109.00 per person or $297.00 for the series of three Financial Management seminars.
Tara Horton, firstname.lastname@example.com State University SBTDCphone: 417-837-2617
Canceled: Health Insurance Education For Small Business
When: Tuesday, May 13, 2014, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Creating a Spending Plan
Learn how to prepare a spending plan (budget), set financial goals, keep track of expenses, pay bills on time.
Learn how to prepare a spending plan (budget), set financial goals, keep track of expenses, pay bills on time.
Contact Taney County OACAC, 417-239-1882
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Chris V. Thompson, email@example.com Extension in Callaway Countyphone: 573-642-0755
Dunklin County Ecology Day
When: Tuesday, May 13, 2014, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Ecology Day for 4th grade students
Stephanie Milner, firstname.lastname@example.com Extension in Butler Countyphone: 573-686-8064
KCTV 5 Health segment (Kansas City CBS affiliate) (Session 2 of 18)
When: Tuesday, May 13, 2014, 9:15 a.m. to 9:20 a.m.
Susan Mills-Gray, email@example.com and Exercise Physiology, MU Extensionphone: 816-506-3338
Starting a Business: The First Steps
When: Tuesday, May 13, 2014, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
The steps required to start a business in Missouri
Register: Register and pay online. You may also email email@example.com or call 417-256-9724Registration Deadline: Friday, May 9th more...
Willis Mushrush, firstname.lastname@example.com Extension in Howell Countyphone: 417-256-2391
4-H "From The Farm To You" (Session 5 of 5)
When: Tuesday, May 13, 2014, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
From The Farm To You will be presented at Lamar Head start by Barton County Teen leaders . The 4 week program will highlight fresh fruits and vegtables, story time, songs, and ,hands-on classroom activities.
4-H From The Farm To You Field Trip
Elaine Davis, firstname.lastname@example.com Extension in Barton Countyphone: 417-682-3579
Bi-lingual Tai Chi for Arthritis (Session 8 of 21)
When: Tuesday, May 13, 2014, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Tai Chi for Arthritis is an easy and effective exercise class, integrating the mind and body, that improves flexibility, muscle strength and balance. The class is based on the Tai Chi for Arthritis program supported by the Arthritis Foundation of America.
Building Better Health Class (CCPS) (Session 9 of 40)
When: Tuesday, May 13, 2014, noon to 1 p.m.
This weekly class focuses on the basics of nutrition, food safety, and food budgeting.
This class is open only to Cass County Recovery Court participants
Making Money Count Series (Session 1 of 2)
When: Tuesday, May 13, 2014, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
2 Session Series: Creating a Spending Plan, Predatory Lending and ID Theft
Learn how to prepare a spending plan (budget), set financial goals, keep track of expenses, pay bills on time, use budgeted billing and payments for utilities, tips to save energy costs in your home.
Contact: Lisa Soto at Stone County OACAC (417) 272-8508
Canceled: Internet & Digital Marketing
When: Tuesday, May 13, 2014, 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Eating from the Garden (Session 1 of 6)
When: Tuesday, May 13, 2014, 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
school year ending with radishes in garden and will plants sweet potato and tomato plants
picking radishes and pulling weeds
Olivia Gill, firstname.lastname@example.com Connectorphone: 573-884-4334
When: Tuesday, May 13, 2014, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Each year the U.S. Small Business Administration takes the opportunity to highlight the impact of outstanding entrepreneurs and small business owners through National Small Business Week. This year, University of Missouri Extension, Taney County SBTDC and the Taney County Partnership will host two events to celebrate Small Business Week in the Branson area engaging the small business community and helping local entrepreneurs start and manage their businesses successfully. Starting a Business: The First Step is designed specifically for those who are thinking about a new business venture. Successful entrepreneur, Stephanie Barney of Lightspeed Electrical Services, will be on hand to share her experiences overcoming challenges small businesses face. Come hear how she creates a SPARK for business success!
First workshop celebrating National Small Business Week in the Branson area.
Pre-registration is requested through eventbrite at:For additional workshop information contact the Taney County Extension Office at 417-546-4431. more...
$15.00FREE to any Taney County resident or Taney County business, underwritten by the Taney County Partnership.
Chrystal Irons, email@example.com State University SBTDCphone: 417-581-3558
Eat Well, Be Well with Diabetes (Session 2 of 4)
When: Tuesday, May 13, 2014, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Registration is required by May 1, 2014. Please call the University of Missouri Extension/Pettis County office for more information or to sign up.
Chronic Disease Self-Management (Session 1 of 6)
When: Tuesday, May 13, 2014, 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
This is a Health Management Class. The six-week workshop for adults living with a chronic condition and their family members. Classes are highly interactive, where mutual support and success builds confidence in participants' ability to manage their health while maintaining active & fulfilling lives.
Introduction to class, workshop overview and Responsibilities, definitions and introduction to action plans
To register, please call Carla Reed, RN, at 417-681-5256
$0.00The class is free. Participants will receive a book, Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions
Lydia Kaume, email@example.com Extension in Jackson County - Blue Springsphone: 816-252-5051
Eat Well, Be Well with Diabetes (Session 3 of 4)
Intergenerational Science (Session 11 of 12)
When: Tuesday, May 13, 2014, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Help youth learn and explore natural resources in Missouri. Missouri Master Naturalists will teach a variety of workshops about forest, fish, and wildlife resources with hands-on activities to engage youth learning and sharing.
Healthy Lifestyle Initiative (Session 6 of 12)
When: Tuesday, May 13, 2014, 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Maintaining a healthy weight has many advantages. Good nutrition, exercise, and making healthy choices all plays a part in a healthy body. This program is not only a weight loss program, but helps participants put the knowledge into practice.
Focus on Kids
When: Tuesday, May 13, 2014, 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Focus on Kids - Helping Parents Help Their Kids Adjust to Divorce
Focus in Kids Class - Helping Parents Help their Kids Adjust to Divorce
Southern Missouri Legal Services (800)748-7456 or (573)683-3786
Mary Wescoat Engram, email@example.com Extension in Mississippi Countyphone: 573-683-6129
Chronic Disease Self-Management -- Springfield (Session 6 of 6)
When: Tuesday, May 13, 2014, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP) is a community-based program which assists participants in maintaining quality of life when faced with chronic medical conditions. The CDSMP is provided in two and a half hour sessions, once a week for six weeks, in community settings (e.g. senior centers, churches, libraries). People with different chronic health problems attend together. Workshops are facilitated by two trained leaders, one or both of whom deal with chronic diseases themselves. Subjects covered include: 1) techniques to deal with problems such as frustration, fatigue, pain and isolation, 2) appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength, flexibility, and endurance, 3) appropriate use of medications, 4) communicating effectively with family, friends, and health professionals, 5) nutrition, and 6) how to evaluate new treatments. Classes are highly participative, where mutual support and success build the participants' confidence in their ability to manage their health and maintain active and fulfilling lives.
Session six: Using your mind to manage symptoms; Making an action plan; problem solving; working with your health care professional and system; weight management; future plans
Pamela Duitsman, email@example.com Extension in Christian Countyphone: 417-581-3558
Focus on Kids - Lafayette County (Session 11 of 12)
When: Tuesday, May 13, 2014, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
State-mandated program for area divorcing and never-married parents who have a court case. Co-parenting class to help parents learn to be civil and business-like for the sake of their children.
Co-parenting class for divorcing and never married parents.
Call Lafayette county Extension Center at 660-584-3658 to register. Must pre-register one week in advance.
Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Disease Class (RIdgeway, May-Jun, 2014) (Session 2 of 6)
When: Tuesday, May 13, 2014, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
This 6 session course will help people with chronic illness learn healthy ways to live with a disease. Knowledge and skills learned include those needed to manage and overcome physical and emotional problems caused by the disease.
Please contact Janet Hackert at 660.425.6434 or Sarah Linthacum at 660.425.6324 to register.
Building Strong Families (Session 10 of 10)
When: Tuesday, May 13, 2014, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The Building Strong Families program is taught year-round in partnership with Hillcrest Ministries, a faith-based social service agency and transitional housing program serving homeless families in the greater Kansas City area. When accepted into the Hillcrest program, adults agree to participate in an intensive 90-day program that emphasizes life-skills and financial solvency. Several modules from the Building Strong Families curriculum are utilized in the life-skills education component.
The May workshop topic for Hillcrest residents is "Guidance and Discipline-More than Time-Out".
Registration for the Building Strong Families classes are handled directly by Hillcrest case managers. For general information, contact the University of Missouri Extension Center at 816-407-3490
2014 Master Gardener Classes (Session 11 of 24)
When: Tuesday, May 13, 2014, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
2014 Master Gardener Classes. Registration for these classes ended on April 3, 2014. For more information about the classes, see the web site. If you would like to be considered for next year's class, email Tim Baker at firstname.lastname@example.com more...
Turf Class - St. Joseph. Registration for the 2014 Master Gardener Classes ended on April 3.
Timothy Baker, firstname.lastname@example.com Extension in Daviess and Caldwell countiesphone: 660-663-3232
2014 Master Gardener Classes (Session 12 of 24)
Turf Class - Princeton. Registration for the 2014 Master Gardener Classes ended on April 3.
Missouri Master Naturalist - Development/Training (Session 10 of 11)
When: Tuesday, May 13, 2014, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Attendance at meetings is limited to members of the Missouri Master Naturalist Confluence Chapter. To lean more about the Missouri Master Naturalist program and about becoming a Master Naturalist call 636-970-3000. more...
Forest Park owls - Mark Glenshaw
Tai Chi for Health (Session 5 of 6)
Tai Chi for Health is an easy to learn and effective program to help build strength, improve balance to prevent falls, slow down the loss of bone density, and improve quality of life.
University of Missouri Extension 816-252-5051
What is Extension program for Four-State Business Women
When: Tuesday, May 13, 2014, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Program on "What is Extension" for members of the Four-State Business Women organization.
Cedar County Extension Council Meetings (Session 11 of 12)
When: Tuesday, May 13, 2014, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
These are monthly extension council meetings in which we discuss MU Extension business in Cedar County.
Council Meeting
Patrick Davis, firstname.lastname@example.com Extension in Cedar Countyphone: 417-276-3313
Knox County 4-H/FFA Fair Board Meetings (Session 1 of 11)
When: Tuesday, May 13, 2014, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
The Knox County 4-H/FFA Fair Board is comprised of two voting representatives from each of the 4-H community clubs and FFA chapter in the county. The board meets the second Tuesday of every month (with the exception of November and December in the Knox County University of Missouri Extension center's conference room.
The Knox County 4-H/FFA Fair Board meets monthly for the purpose of planning this countywide event. Together members, volunteers, parents and community members work to secure the necessary resources in order to provide an quality educational experience.
Knox County 4-H/FFA Fair Board meetings are open to the public. Voting privileges are limited to the 4-H Clubs and FFA Chapter's elected fair board voting representatives. The fair board welcomes and encourages individuals who are interested in helping plan and implement the county fair to attend meetings.
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The superannuation regulator and the competition watchdog are sidestepping concerns that Commonwealth, Westpac, National Australia Bank and ANZ could be short-changing investors on the cash in their respective superannuation accounts.
As revealed in a BusinessDay investigation last month, the super funds which dominate this country's retail investment landscape – MLC (owned by NAB), BT (Westpac/St George), Colonial (CBA) and ANZ Wealth – are funnelling their customers' cash exclusively into their parent banks for relatively low returns.
They are not, as their fiduciary duty requires, diversifying this cash but merely plonking it with their respective parent bank at the Reserve Bank cash rate or below.
The decision to place this superannuation cash in-house, rather than shop around for the best returns, is costing investors a potentially higher return. Their super savings also amount to a cheap source of funding for the banks.
They're doing the same thing to self-managed super too, but more on that later.
But despite the apparent conflict, neither the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) nor the superannuation and banking regulator Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) wants to know.
When questioned by BusinessDay on the issue, neither was prepared to give a meaningful response.
Yet this super cash cartel has blossomed under their very noses over the past decade. The wrap platforms owned by the banks and AMP now control some 80 per cent of the financial planning market.
Roughly 8 per cent of the $50 odd billion in Australia's master trusts sits in cash. But instead of the fund managers shopping around for the best yields, the super cash is siphoned straight out of their funds and up into the parent banks.
Consequently, the failure of competition policy is then enshrined in the investment returns
While cash management funds of the ANZ, CBA, Westpac and NAB are offering yields at the Reserve Bank cash rate of 2.5 per cent or less, other banks and credit unions (backed by the ADI deposit guarantee) are touting returns of up to 3.5 per cent.
The Australian subsidiary of the global Rabobank is offering 3.45 per cent, for instance, yet none of the Big Four have diversified into Rabo bank bills to enhance their customers' returns – never mind the established investment practice of diversification for the sake of security.
Despite the glaringly anti-competitive aspects of these cash fund investments, an emailed response from the ACCC delivered only the usual platitudes about not commenting on "individual complaints or potential investigations".
"The ACCC is concerned to ensure that businesses comply with their obligations under the Competition and Consumer Act and the Australian Consumer Law and encourages anyone with evidence of agreements between competitors to report that to the ACCC," a statement emailed to BusinessDay said.
The apparent disinterest underscores the challenges facing the "Son of Wallis' financial industry inquiry.
APRA, which is responsible for superannuation and the prudential supervision of the banks – and funded by the banks – "does not comment on matters that arise in the media".
It's a fair bet however that every fund management and banking type inside APRA would be well aware that it is best practice, indeed fiduciary duty and even common sense, for a cash fund manager to hold a spread of cash assets in various financial institutions. Not just their own.
We asked APRA what the difference was between a cash fund holding its own parent bank's cash assets and a bank-owned share fund having its share portfolio invested exclusively and squarely in its own bank shares?
The prudential regulator can be forgiven for sidestepping this question on the grounds of embarrassment.
It is worth noting though that APRA's own guidelines (Prudential Practice Guide SPG 530. Note 67 etc) don't appear to champion the practice of a bank's fund lumping its entire investment exclusively with itself in one asset class.
"APRA expects that an RSE [Registrable Superannuation Entity] licensee would be able to demonstrate appropriate analysis supporting its due diligence assessment of a prospective investment manager prior to selection of the investment manager. At a minimum, an RSE licensee would ordinarily consider: (a) the investment strategy and approach to investment portfolio composition; (b) how investments are managed, including the management of market and investment risk factors; (c) the approach, quality and extent of research, due diligence and investment processes, including the expertise of key investment staff"
It goes on. Suffice it to say that the words 'portfolio composition' tend to sing out.
The banks are running a cosy shop when it comes to rates on self-managed super too.
The self managed super fund (SMSF) market is generally more sophisticated and no doubt given to shopping around for better rates. But independent fund researcher Canstar shows the bulk of cash funds deliver returns well below the RBA cash rate – despite there being scope to stagger investment maturities for greater yield (on the basis that not all customers will demand their cash back on the same day in the event of crisis – deposits are government guaranteed after all).
Canstar research manager Mitchell Watson told BusinessDay the two main observations to be made from a comparison of interest rates in the market across both cash management and online savings accounts (available to SMSF) were 1. "A majority of cash management accounts are paying below the cash rate and 2. on average, SMSFs will receive a greater return of at least 100 basis points through an online savings account".
"Based on these figures, SMSFs should not be holding large sums of money within a cash management account if they anticipate the money will be in there for an extended period," Watson says. "While cash management accounts do provide greater transactional functionality, a similar outcome can be achieved with an online savings account used in conjunction with a CMA or transaction account."
It should be said there is a disincentive for major fund managers to fork out decent cash returns, as the bulk of their own pay swings on a funds-under-management (FUM) deal. In other words equities pay better for fund managers, particularly when the market is rising, as it was last calendar year, and in 2012 too.
Notwithstanding regulator disinterest, those managers still have a problem in that they have a legal responsibility to act in the best interests of their customers.
Do these customers – millions of unwitting superannuation investors – really provide consent for these funds to slot this cash through to the parent banks on the cheap?
Do they really provide consent for their manager not to shop around for a better deal, and more importantly, for the sake of diversification?
It would surprising if the lawyers and litigation funders were not having a quiet sniff around this one.
A disclosure buried in the fine print of a PDS may not be enough to establish fiduciary duty.
Regulators might be sidestepping the issue, but it's still touchy enough to have the peak industry body, the Australian Bankers Association, ducking for cover.
"This is an individual bank issue," an ABA statement given to BusinessDay says.
Clarification: the working cash accounts on BT platforms is invested in Westpac and St.George. However, the cash option in a BT product, BT Super for Life, is invested in an underlying BT Investment Management wholesale cash fund which has a mandate of no more than 33 per cent to A1+ S&P rated issuers (current allocation is actually 22 per cent to WBC).


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Texas Gov. Perry in Iowa; mulling 2016 GOP run
HIAWATHA, Iowa (AP) — Behind Texas Gov. Rick Perry's visit to Iowa this week to campaign for local politicians is a careful effort to remake his image from the 2012 Republican presidential candidate who couldn't remember a key message during a debate, to a more polished and prepared contender.
While he denies it is a dress rehearsal for a second presidential run, Perry is studying policy, traveling and meeting with key activists as he campaigns for Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad and U.S. Senate candidate Matt Whitaker in the state expected to host the first presidential caucus of 2016.
"This hasn't got anything to do with preparation. This has everything do to with Matt Whitaker," Perry told reporters Wednesday after touring a Cedar Rapids-area manufacturer.
But the appearance with Whitaker, among five candidates for U.S. Senate, was the start of Perry's third trip to Iowa since last year. It also includes a fundraiser for Branstad in Ames and three stops in Republican-heavy northwest Iowa on Thursday.
Aides say Perry, who dropped from the 2012 race after finishing fourth in Iowa, was not ready then.
"He's been brutally honest that he was unprepared," said senior adviser Jeff Miller. "Now, he spends every week talking with people."
He is tapping policy experts and influential political activists, such as the New Hampshire Republicans he entertained in Austin Tuesday, Miller said. New Hampshire hosts the first-in-the-nation presidential primary.
Perry plans to visit Eastern Europe in late summer or early fall, aides said, all with the aim of being in a better position to decide to run than he was in 2011.
Three years ago, Perry was simultaneously wrapping up a Texas legislative session, undergoing back surgery and preparing to enter a Republican race already underway. The combination, they say, was responsible for the gaffe that badly damaged his campaign and became the subject of late night television ridicule. At a November, 2011 Republican debate, Perry could not remember the name of one of the government departments he wanted to abolish as president.
Wednesday, he seemed every bit the gregarious politician who entered the 2012 race to great fanfare, only to fall short of expectations.
The message Wednesday was the same: Promoting Texas' rapid job growth as the national model, and castigating the Obama administration as "micromanaging."
"Get out of the way and let the private sector do what the private sector does best, which is create some of the most innovative products in the world," he told the plant's employees.
The words rang true to Mike Bitterman, vice president and co-owner of Master Tool and Manufacturing Inc. The plant makes a range of products from car parts to toothbrush molds.
"Thank you for making conservatism work," Bitterman said, shaking Perry's hand.
Perry said he'll decide about 2016 after he leaves office in Texas next year. But he said he'd return to Iowa this year.
"I will be coming up here, I would suggest to you, multiple times between now and the 4th of November," he said. "After that, I'll let you know."
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The breast screening van, operated by staff from Derby Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, is currently at Ripley Community Hospital.
The mobile van aims to make it easier for women to attend, by bringing the vital ervice to their doorstep.
It will be at the hospital in Sandham Lane until June 30.
Women between the ages of 50 and 70, whose birthdays fall between January and April, will automatically be invited. Women over 70, who have not had a mammogram in the last three years, can phone for an appointment on 01332 785336.
Attendance is by appointmernt and full information is provided about what people can expect with the invite.


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42 U.S. Code § 7651m - Enforcement
§ 7651m.
It shall be unlawful for any person subject to this subchapter to violate any prohibition of, requirement of, or regulation promulgated pursuant to this subchapter shall be a violation of this chapter.[1] In addition to the other requirements and prohibitions provided for in this subchapter, the operation of any affected unit to emit sulfur dioxide in excess of allowances held for such unit shall be deemed a violation, with each ton emitted in excess of allowances held constituting a separate violation.
(July 14, 1955, ch. 360, title IV, § 414, as added Pub. L. 101–549, title IV, § 401, Nov. 15, 1990, 104 Stat. 2625.)
[1] So in original.
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McFarlane Toys salutes six legendary ballplayers in the fourth edition of our Sports Picks Cooperstown Collection. The upcoming series honors a pair of pinstriped legends, the leader of the Big Red Machine, perhaps the most dominant left-handed pitcher ever, one of the all-time best fielders and the greatest hitter who ever lived.
"I'd like to thank the good Lord for making me a Yankee." -- Joe DiMaggio
The torch of Yankee stardom passed from Babe Ruth to Lou Gehrig to Joe DiMaggio. He arrived in New York in 1936 as a 21-year-old center fielder. The Yankees won the World Series in his first five seasons in pinstripes, but that was just the beginning of a storied career for "The Yankee Clipper." DiMaggio played in 13 All-Star Games and won the American L most popular players in baseball history. He was voted into Cooperstown in 1955.
"I don't want to embarrass any other catcher by comparing him with Johnny Bench." -- Former Reds and Tigers manager Sparky Anderson
Johnny Bench was the backbone of the Cincinnati Reds for 17 dynamic seasons, filling his trophy case with 14 All-Star selections, 10 consecutive Gold Gloves, the 1968 National League Rookie of the Year award, two National League MVPs and one World Series MVP. Despite bringing immense physical skills to the game (Bench can hold seven baseballs in one hand) he also re-invented the catcher position, settling into a one-armed stance now the standard for backstops league-wide, while wearing a hinged glove and a protective helmet behind the plate.
"A man has to have goals - for a day, for a lifetime - and that was mine, to have people say, 'There goes Ted Willliams, the greatest hitter who ever lived.'" -- Ted Williams
Ted Williams was a 17-time All-Star, two-time A.L. MVP, and won a pair of Triple Crowns during his 19 seasons with the Boston Red Sox. In 1941 (only his third season in the big leagues) he entered the last day of the season with a batting average of .396. This would have been rounded up to .400, making him the first man to hit .400 since Bill Terry in 1930. His manager left the decision whether or not to play up to him. Williams opted to play in both games of the day's doubleheader and risk losing his record. He got 6 hits in 8 at bats, raising his season average to .406. Williams chose to put his baseball career on hold and opt for service with the United States Marine Corps twice -- serving as a fighter pilot during both World War II and in the Korean War. Williams was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1966, and during his Cooperstown speech he campaigned for the inclusion of great players from the Negro Leagues in the Hall of Fame. Five years later, the Hall of Fame welcomed Satchel Paige -- the first Negro Leagues player to be enshrined in Cooperstown. Ted Williams was called "The Kid," "The Splendid Splinter," "Teddy Ballgame," and "The Thumper." Williams never sought acknowledgement from the fans or the press, but in the end he got it anyway -- after all, he was the greatest hitter who ever lived.
"I don't want to be Babe Ruth. He was a great ballplayer. I'm not trying to replace him. The record is there and damn right I want to break it, but that isn't replacing Babe Ruth." -- Roger Maris
Roger Maris arrived in New York after stints with Cleveland and Kansas City, and his debut season with the Yankees was a tremendous success -- he drilled 39 home runs and drove in 112 runs while being named to the American League All-Star team, earning a Gold Glove award, and being voted the American League's Most Valuable Player. Maris still delivered an unbelievable encore.
During the summer of 1962, Maris and teammate Mickey Mantle waged a two-man assault on Babe Ruth's single-season home run mark of 60. The New York media and fans favored Mantle, the homegrown talent and favorite son, but a leg injury ended Mantle's season and left Maris with the only shot at eclipsing Ruth's record. Baseball commissioner Ford Frick had stated that unless Ruth's record was broken in the first 154 games of the season, the new record would be shown in the record books as having been set in 162 games while the previous record set in 154 games would also be shown. Despite the adversity, Maris persevered, cracking his 61st home run in the very last game of the season.
"Hitting him (Steve Carlton) is like trying to drink coffee with a fork." -- Hall of Fame Pirates slugger Willie Stargell
Steve Carlton won 74 games in his first five full seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals, but a salary dispute forced a trade and "Lefty" became the newest member of the Phillies. Philadelphia was a last-place club and their prospects in Carlton's first season didn't look much brighter. Still, Carlton had set his sights on winning 25 games in 1972, and his trade to Philadelphia didn't alter his agenda. He put together one of the most impressive seasons in baseball history -- winning 27 games for a wretched Philadelphia team that only won 59 games overall! Carlton won four Cy Young awards in Philadelphia, while accumulating 10 All-Star game appearances and a pair of championships during his career. Carlton entered the Hall of Fame in 1994 with more strikeouts (4,136) than any left-handed pitcher in history and more wins (329) than any lefty except Warren Spahn.
"Smith corks one into right, down the line! It may go! Go crazy folks, go crazy! It's a home run, and the Cardinals have won the game, by the score of 3 to 2, on a home run by the Wizard! Go Crazy!" -- Cardinals broadcaster Jack Buck
Ozzie "The Wizard of Oz" Smith began his career with the San Diego Padres, but a lopsided trade sent him to St. Louis, where he made his mark as a Cardinal. Smith dazzled fans with his defensive brilliance, clutch hitting and customary backflip that saluted the hometown fans. Ozzie won 13 Gold Gloves and played in 15 All-Star games, won a championship in 1982 and was named the NLCS MVP in 1985, when his first-ever left-handed home run gave St. Louis a walkoff victory in Game Five. Ozzie was elected to the Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility back in 2002. Following his career, Ozzie worked as the voice of "This Week In Baseball," and is currently the national spokesman for baseball's prostate cancer detection campaign.
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There is no reason to do any deep posthumous analysis of why the Worcester slot parlor proposal is dead. And please don't buy the politically correct reasons being given by both sides.
"This has been a complex undertaking, with a multitude of factors impacting the project including the high state tax rate for the (slots) license, the reasonable mitigation requests from the city and escalating development and operating costs," Neil Bluhm, the developer and chairman of Mass Gaming & Entertainment, said in announcing the failure of his company and the city to finalize a host agreement.
"Both sides worked very hard to meet the reasonable expectations of the parties but we could not get a deal and felt it was in our collective best interests to conclude without a host agreement," City Manager Mike O'Brien concurred.
But no matter how much they try to camouflage it, the fact remains that there will be no slots parlor in Worcester because the city got too greedy.
Like the idiot who won a million dollars only to lose it all trying to win a bigger windfall, the city's appetite for increasingly bigger portions of its billionaire suitor's money became insatiable.
The developer, who had agreed to buy and clean up the site of the proposed slots parlor, and to subsidize a much-needed full-service hotel in the city to the tune of about $1 million a year, found himself being played more often than a slot machine in a Las Vegas casino.
I am exaggerating, but only slightly, when I say that among other requests the developer was being asked to turn the Canal District into the French Quarter of the East; to reconstruct the illogical and maddening Kelley Square into the most pleasing and efficient intersection in the country and to attract scores of other businesses to the city.
He was being asked to hire only Worcester residents, to purchase goods and services from local businesses, to pay full taxes on the property, to create a second division of officers within the Worcester Police Department to ensure safety around his property, to establish his own treatment and prevention services for gambling addicts, and to essentially make the local economy immune from recession or any economic downturn.
"There were expectations that this hotel/slot parlor was going to generate all this money that would take care of all the issues and problems that we have ... In any urban setting you are always looking for that silver bullet," City Councilor Phil Palmieri acknowledged in a candid conversation with yours truly.
But the slots parlor proposal was an opportunity, not a silver bullet. But that opportunity was not fully explored because, as Mr. Palmieri noted, the process lacked focus — a priority around which to rally public support.
Indeed, an argument could be made that it would have been in the city's interest to make construction of the full-service hotel the top priority in negotiating a host agreement. City officials have often talked about the necessity of having such a hotel for its marketing potential, and since it was understood that such a hotel couldn't survive on its own, getting the developer to subsidize it and even to secure the loan for its construction would have been a substantial win for the city.
In the end, the hotel, perhaps the biggest potential jackpot in the deal for the city, was thrown aside as greed took over.
And now that the developer has walked away with his proposed $240 million investment in the city, the creation of more than 600 jobs and millions of dollars in property tax revenue, we have one of those in charge of economic development on the City Council, Rick Rushton, saying, "I am proud of the way everything was handled."
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And In the "ObamaCare" Fallout Department . . .
. . . well, it looks like it's already started. Here they are – job cuts announced or planned to date by businesses specifically due to AHCA mandates. Numbers are full-time positions to be cut:
- Welch Allyn – 275 (approx 10% of their workforce)
- Dana Holding Corp – estimated to be approx $24 million over 6 years, or $4M per year (no firm number given besides the 6 or so in management who've gotten the ax so far)
- Stryker – 5% of global workforce (aprox 1,170)
- Boston Scientific – between 1,200 and 1,400 US jobs (investment focus and hiring will shift to China)
- Medtronic – 1,000
- Smith & Nephew – 770
- Abbott Labs – 700
- Covidien – 595
- Kinetic Concepts – 427
- St. Jude Medical – 300
- Hill Rom – 200
That's over 6,700 full-time jobs getting the axe so far – plus however many jobs $24 million in payroll equates to at Dana Holding. Assuming an average salary of $90k and allowing +1/3 for benefits, that comes to another 200.
Above and beyond those reductions, many other companies are actively looking for ways to reduce current or future workers' hours. Seems as if the AHCA penalty calculation formula doesn't count part-time workers – so replacing a full-time worker with two part-timers is now really a net plus for the company. Companies that are looking at doing exactly this (e.g., reducing many workers to 28 hours weekly or less) include the following:
- Darden Restaurants (Red Lobster/Olive Garden/Longhorn)
- JANCOA Janitorial Services
- Kroger
The reductions identified above are, of course, only the beginning. So if you're hoping to find a full-time job some time in the foreseeable future – well, your search likely just got a whole lot harder.
Each of these reductions will also have a ripple effect due to forced reductions in spending by those who lose jobs or who saw their hours reduced. The overall net effect will be to reduce business activity overall – leading to more cutbacks and layoffs in other industries affected by that reduced spending.
And this doesn't include pending cuts due to sequestration, targeted Federal budget cuts, and the like.
Yeah, looks it looks like we're in for really good times. Laissez les bon temps rouler!
(For the perception-challenged, yes – the last two sentences were indeed sarcasm.)
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The Neosho boys' track and field team exceeded expectations this week at the MSHSAA Track and Field Championships at Dwight T. Reed Stadium on the campus of Lincoln University.
The Neosho boys' track and field team exceeded expectations this week at the MSHSAA Track and Field Championships at Dwight T. Reed Stadium on the campus of Lincoln University.
After making history as the first boys relay team to qualify in both the 4x100 and 4x200 meters in the same season in school history, the boys — seeded 15th and 16th entering the events, respectively — took 10th in the 4x200 and 13th in the 4x200. Their run of 1:30.54 in the 4x100 left them just two places shy of achieving all-state status.
But the main highlight of the weekend belonged to Justin McKee. After competing in both relays on Friday, the junior returned on Saturday and achieved all-state status in the long jump by placing eighth with a distance of 20'11.75.
"I'm very excited for our boys," Wildcats coach Zac Nelson said. "Obviously, Justin went up and came home an all-state long jumper, and the other kids exceeded expectations. They beat Carthage, a team we hadn't beat all year, in the 4x100.
"It was a really good trip. The kids, their mental toughness stood out — especially for Justin. When you're out in the sun all day, if you don't take care of yourself you can come out and have a tough time."
Despite having better running conditions at the sectional meet, not to mention a better lane, the Wildcats ran just a tick slower than the school record they set at sectionals in the 4x200.
"We ran just off the school record," Nelson said. "It probably wasn't as optimal a day as sectionals. Still, a few kids probably ran better than they've ran all year, and that's really all you can ask.
"I think if you would have told anyone before the season that we'd do as well as we did in the relays at state, they wouldn't have believed it."
Neosho's Logan Davidson also competed in the high jump at the state meet.
Nelson said he believes this team effectively laid the foundation for future classes to build on.
"For us to get the kids up there and for us to place is another step toward what we're trying to do with our track program," he said. "And I think these kids kind of built the foundation for it to keep improving over the next couple of years."


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|Release: July 31, 2012
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The Growlanser series isn't one of the best-known JRPG franchises in North America, but it has a very dedicated core of fans. When Atlus announced that it would be bringing over an enhanced PSP port of Growlanser IV, originally a PlayStation 2 game that was only released in Japan, the English-speaking Growlanser community was pleased indeed. I've been curious about the series for a while, and was myself pleased to give it a first spin with this game, which has been titled Growlanser: Wayfarer of Time in English.
It doesn't take long for fans of epic fantasy and political intrigue to get into Growlanser: Wayfarer of Time's story. The custom-named protagonist (we'll call him Hero, because his default name seems more fitting for a fruity beverage) begins the story as an orphan who has been raised by a mercenary band, but it isn't long before he's off on his own adventure after mysterious Angels begin attacking humanity. Naturally, Hero has special powers, and finds himself a pawn between warring political powers as he attempts to learn why he's supposedly the key to stopping the Angels and saving the world.
Growlanser's campaign is lengthy and its story compelling. There's a great mix here between world-spanning conflict and the smaller, individual stories of the characters that Hero meets along the way. The nations of Growlanser's world are complex and interesting, playing host to both kind and cruel leaders no matter what kind of government controls them. Although Hero will often encounter the worst humanity has to offer along his journey, experiencing many tragedies, there's always a ray of hope provided via characters who demonstrate courage and human kindness. Through good times and bad, the story generally moves at a brisk pace, compelling continued play in order to see what happens next.
As usual in JRPG worlds in crisis, terrifying monsters have begun to proliferate in Growlanser's world, and while the nations blame the monster appearances on each other, somebody has to actually take care of business. That somebody is Hero, and fortunately the game provides an entertaining battle system with which the player's party dispatches both monstrous and human threats. It's a mash-up of turn-based and real-time combat that gives the player plenty of control, but keeps the action moving along when input isn't necessary. The player can pause the battle at any time to issue new orders, but otherwise the battle will only pause when a character's target is dead. It's even possible to order the party to go all-out in combat, attacking whatever is nearby, so only Hero needs to be given direct orders.
Magic forms a vital part of combat, and Growlanser features a deep, highly customizable magic system. Each character equips a magic ring, which manifests itself into a weapon and can also be slotted with spellstones. A wide variety of these stones are available throughout the game, teaching various spells and abilities to characters once they're slotted into a ring. Later on, the player learns to link spells together, creating area-affect attacks and other powerful effects. The system can feel a bit too complex and overwhelming at first, but players will grow into it as the game progresses.
Although there are plenty of small battles with creatures out in the world, the main focus of the battle system is on the plot critical "mission" battles that are interspersed regularly through the game. Missions have a variety of win conditions, and many require the player to make use of the environment as well as simply killing foes. These battles provide a refreshing amount of challenge, and players should expect to fail, reload, and repeat a number of them. Sometimes this is because the mission requirements aren't as clear as they should be, but often it's simply a case of needing to use a stronger strategy in order to secure victory. Most of the missions won't cross the line from challenging to frustrating, and the variety of goals keep the game interesting throughout.
There's plenty to do in the game beyond battles, however. Unusual for the genre, Growlanser features dialogue and storyline choices that actually matter. Although the main storyline is fairly linear, Hero's dialogue choices determine which of his companions he becomes closest to, which in turn determines which of the game's 40+ endings the player receives. He has plenty of opportunities to be a real jerk (sometimes hilariously so) if the player desires, though that's not likely to advance him far in the affections of his teammates. There are also numerous characters whose fates Hero can change depending on the actions he takes in the game. If he takes the right actions, the characters survive and Hero has the chance to view the dire fight from which he saved them. Fail to take certain actions, and characters, sometimes rather important ones, will perish. This provides the game with a good measure of replay value, as the player returns to the story to see who can be saved by making different choices.
Because Growlanser's character system has dating simulation elements, the game adheres to certain tropes that can make its approach to relationships seem less mature than the rest of the story. A few female characters seem unduly obsessed with Hero's opinion of them, though later in the game most of them manage to grow into characters with their own motivations and interests. There are some rather unnecessary breast shots in places, and some creepy undertones in the character's relationship with his fairy-like Familiar, things I found the game would have been better off without. The good news is that there's a wide variety of characters available to build relationships with, so the player can choose to become close to stronger female characters or to male party members, if desired. The relationship system is a bit like the Persona series, in that not all important relationships are romantic, and there's a strong variety in the romantic options available.
Beyond building relationships, there are numerous minor and side activities found in the game. There's a small city to build, a decent number of side quests to experience, and even a few collections to accrue, such as outfits for the Familiar and a set of collectable cards. Collecting spellstones and building up character abilities is another satisfying activity. The game provides plenty of windows of time in which the player can choose to engage in these optional side activities or continue the main plot—though taking the time to thoroughly explore and engage in side quests is rewarded by opportunities to change character fates and build up strength for the difficult battles ahead.


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Viktor Mitic's 2008 work "Hole Jesus",a portrait of Jesus created by firing 22-calibre bullets at a canvas from an M14 rifle, was displayed at Toronto's Trias Gallery and attracted tremendous media coverage. Mitic told the Biggs Museum of American Art that he was inspired to create the work after an art dealer told him his work ought to be more 'penetrating'.
"Screw Harper", Mitic's portrait of Canadian PM Stephen Harper made with screws, was featured in an exhibition titled "Art or Deconstruction" in Pages Bookstore, Toronto. His first show in Japan at Muramatsu Gallery in Tokyo was supported by Canadian and Serbian Embassy in Tokyo 2008. In 1995 Mitic has finished painting a portrait of Hon. Jean Chretien and has met Mr. Chretien in December of the same year at the Prime Minister's office in Ottawa for the official presentation of the portrait with the support of Hon. Jean Augustine, MP from Etobicoke-Lakeshore.
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11-11-11 brings hopes of good luckPlace your bets! Tie the knot! Make a wish! Friday is the 11th day of the 11th month of 2011, and around the country, many people are planning to mark the triple convergence of 11s with a splash, hoping it will bring them good fortune or at least amuse them for a day.
Marjaneh Peyrovan, who just moved to New York, plans to buy 11 lottery tickets (each, of course, including the number 11). She will check out apartments she has been eyeing. And precisely at 11:11 a.m., she will walk into the office of Diane von Furstenberg, the fashion designer for whom she has long dreamed of working.
"People say on 11/11 things happen, things will come true," she said. "You never know."
Twins Betsy and Katie Overman of Madison, Wis., will celebrate their 11th birthdays with sweet bread topped with a buttercream number 11. Their mother, Julie Overman, plans to put 11 candles in their meals and snacks. And the twins will wear socks festooned with 11s.
"They also found the 11 date is supposed to be lucky for relationships, but they still think boys are gross," their mother said.
In Atlantic City, N.J., some restaurants are advertising $11.11 meals and the Trump Taj Mahal is planning drawings every 11 minutes for up to $1,111. The Riverwind Casino is Norman, Okla., prepared for an onslaught of gamblers eager to roll the dice or double-down in blackjack.
"Gamblers are a superstitious bunch," said Jack Parkinson, the casino's general manager.
In Las Vegas, Clark County Clerk Diana Alba got ready for an onslaught of weddings, with some 3,200 applications already filled out, more than three times the normal number. She is expecting the number of couples to surpass the crowd on 08/08/08 and equal the throng on 10/10/10. It may not, however, reach the turnout seen on July 7, 2007 — a date that consists of three lucky sevens.
"That was like the granddaddy of all dates," Alba said.
Bryan Savage of Oklahoma City is among those tying the knot on 11-11. He said the number 11 is meaningful to him and his fiancée, Tara Melton, because his birthday is in November and they met in November.
"It's just kind of cool and we didn't really want Valentine's Day or a holiday, but we just wanted something memorable," he said.
Plus, he added, it will be easier to remember his anniversary.
In Des Moines, Iowa, Dr. Ross Valone, an obstetrician-gynecologist, will refund any fees he collects from delivering babies Friday. In Bellevue, Wash., Jason Brown will open his new grocery store at 11:11 a.m.
Fans of the movie "This Is Spinal Tap" plan celebrations honoring Nigel Tufnel, the heavy-metal guitarist whose amp's volume knob went up to 11, while lovers of corduroy planned a smattering of events on the theory that the fabric's ridges resemble lines of ones.
But some also planned to put the quirkiness of the date aside to observe Veterans Day, which grew out of the World War I armistice that took effect at 11 a.m. on Nov. 11, 1918.
"We as Americans, we like doing things like that with the numbers. I just hope that people do realize, if they can, just thank a veteran," said Genaro Alvarado of Los Angeles, who served in the Marines.
Vikki MacKinnon, a numerologist in Calgary, Ontario, said she expects the day to be a "cosmic wake-up call."
"Eleven is a number of illumination and enlightenment, a number of insight, blinding flashes of the obvious, and a number of transformation," she said Thursday. "I think really good things will come out of tomorrow."
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HARTSVILLE, S.C. – Henna Koponen set the Coker women's basketball career scoring mark in her final game at Timberlake-Lawton Gymnasium on Wednesday night with a 20 effort in a 101-76 loss to the Pfeiffer Lady Falcons. Koponen entered the game needing just five points to break the previous mark and with her performance tonight the new record is 1,475 points. Koponen still has one more game left to play before her college career comes to an end, so that number could still rise.
With the win Pfeiffer improves to 13-13 overall, 13-8 inside league play. The Lady Cobras dip their record to 3-23, 2-19.
Coker held the early advantage as Koponen (Vantaa, Finalnd) scored four-straight points for the Lady Cobras giving them a slim 9-7 lead three minutes into the contest. Christina Harvey started a quick 6-0 run for the Lady Falcons as Kellie Rhoney's triple put the visitors up 15-11 just over two minutes later. From that point on, Pfeiffer would hold the lead for the remaining of the night.
Shelley Reese went on to hit two of the Lady Falcons 14 three-pointers sending Pfeiffer to a dozen point lead just before the halfway mark of the first. A Megan Thomas (Cresskill, N.J.) steal and layup brought Coker to within eight, but another 10-2 run by the Lady Falcons, capped off by another Reese three, put Pfeiffer up 16 with 8:37 until the break. Caudill then hit on four of her nine three-pointers to end the half with a 52-40 lead in favor of Pfeiffer.
Three minutes into the second half, Coker had sliced the Pfeiffer lead down to seven on another field goal made by Thomas. Again, a 14-2 run by the Lady Falcons separated the two teams on the scoreboard thanks to two more Caudill threes.
Reese hit on another jumper with 8:01 to play putting Pfeiffer up 20, 76-56. Caudill made it a 25-point lead with yet another three at the 5:50 point of the second before bumping it to 28 with her final long-range shot with 4:33 remaining. Reese pushed the Lady Falcons onto the 100-point plateau scoring five of the last six points as time expired.
The Lady Cobras were paced by Kopenen's 20 points and seven rebounds, while fellow senior Heidi Rienstra (Brockville, Ontario) had 11 points and five rebounds. All five of the Coker seniors scored in their final home game; Kiesha Beavers (Williamstown, N.J.) and Lotta Aaltonen (Rauma, Finland) each had nine points and AG Stanciauskaite (Silute, Lithuania) had four points for the Lady Cobras.
Both teams will wrap up the 2009-2010 Conference Carolinas schedule on the road this Saturday, February 27th. Coker travels to Barton while Pfeiffer heads to Anderson. Both games tip at 5:30 p.m.


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Dylan Evans had the patience of an all-Colonial League running back.
In some ways, he had to. Pen Argyl's offensive line was big. Really big. So after taking a direct snap or a handoff, Evans waited until his protectors created a crease — or a gaping hole — for him to run through.


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EA: Mirror's Edge 2 officially announced
In the least surprising news from the EA press conference, Mirror's Edge 2 has been confirmed.
A trailer was shown during EA's press conference depicting the game's protagonist, Faith, receiving a tattoo. All mixed together with pretty gameplay footage.
The free-running first person game has generated a cult following, although it could have sold a little better.
No word on platforms, although it is definitely next gen. The game will be released "when it's ready."


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They spent a couple hours with you, which was enough.... then quickly put distance between themselves and you...truth, not a lie.
The word is, you are the same kind of guy in person that you appear to be here.
Try to tell the truth in your ad to sell your S10, because the ad I read lies about condition, which is no surprise.
I obviously hit a sore spot with your job, you are really squealing now.
So I will leave you be, ..let you enjoy your "retirement" in peace.
Edited: Central Standard Time.
Pay attention boys, time zones are not that hard...and I covered this subject last week.
Supa, ....waiting with bated breath on every word I type hilarious.
OK, ..ready..set..go!!


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At our water park properties, you're sleeping mere seconds away from some of the coolest and most thrilling water attractions in the area! From water slides with twists and turns to the Lazy River, Splash Tree House and more, Holiday Inn® and Holiday Inn Express® Water Park properties offer wet and wild times that everyone can enjoy.
*Water features will vary by location.
Holiday Inn Express 3 Bear is the largest indoor water park in the Brainerd area. Brave our two three-story waterslides or float the day away on the lazy river. Kids will love the large activity pool with a tree house and 1,000 gallon splash bucket, as well as our
two hot tubs and on-site arcade. At the end of the day, the whole family can gather for a meal at The Grill and Bar restaurant. Book Holiday Inn Express, Brainerd-Baxter, MN.
When you go to the Holiday Inn Fitchburg you're in for a splashin' good time. With 55,000 sq. ft. of fun, the CoCo Key Water Resort has aquatic adventure for all. Take a ride on the Coconut Grove Adventure River, or relax in the Palm Grotto, our signature indoor/outdoor hot tub. Grab a fast slide down the Barracuda Blast, Shark Slam or Pelical Plunge. Play at the Parrot's Perch or relax and enjoy a refreshment at the Wet Rooster Bar. Whatever you find fun, the entertainment never ends at CoCo Key! Book Holiday Inn, Fitchburg, MA.
Holiday Inn CoCo Key combines the enchantment of the islands with the excitement of
a 55,000 sq. ft. indoor water park. Hang out in the Coral Reef Cavern activity pool or get soaked by the water cannons and giant dumping buckets on Parrot's Perch. There's nothing lazy about the Coconut Grove Adventure River, and there are three twisting and turning waterslides to choose from. Book Holiday Inn, Kansas City, MO.
Holiday Inn Crawdaddy Cove is a taste of the Louisiana Bayou. Get soaked under the water stacks of the S.S. Crawdaddy, our huge shipwreck-themed play center or take a ride down the 55 ft. open-body water slide. Enjoy a game of water basketball or a refreshment at the Wharf Raw pool bar. There is even miniature slides and shooting fountains for little children! Book Holiday Inn, Madison, WI.
Holiday Inn Express Grins and Fins is your destination for water adventure and family
fun in West Valley, Utah. Splash around in any one of our three pools or shoot down our thrilling 183 foot waterslide. The little ones will enjoy our Wet n' Wild jungle gym, while
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Visit the 10,000 sq. ft. Holiday Inn Holiday Bay and make your family vacation a special event. Kids will be thrilled when they experience the towering waterslide that winds you in and out of the hotel within seconds. While the little ones are splashing around in the fun-packed wet playground, adults can relax with a refreshment by the pool or sit in our soothing whirlpools. Book Holiday Inn, Omaha, NE.
Holiday Inn Holiday Oasis is the perfect destination for family fun! Our three-story super slide is full of twists and turns, and the wading pool and kiddie water slide are ideal for the little ones to splash around in. Adults can enjoy a relaxing soak in our whirlpool beneath the palm trees, while the kids get a tasty treat from the concession stand or hangout in the game room. Book Holiday Inn, Marshfield, WI.
Slip, slide and splash the day away at the River Island Water Park, located in the Holiday Inn Orange Lake Resort. We offer a 1,000 ft. lazy-river-style pool, two 8,000 sq. ft. zero-entry pools, two figure-eight tube slides, an interactive water fountain, two hot tub spas, and a 2,400 sq. ft. arcade. There are also private cabanas where the whole family can relax. Book Holiday Inn, Kissimmee, FL.
Holiday Inn Splash Bay is the ideal family getaway. Experience the thrill of the Red Hydro Spin Slide or the relaxation of our lazy river. After a day of water fun, enjoy a family picnic
at one of the poolside barbeque grills. Splash Bay also features the Yellow Pipeline slide, Lily Pad Crossing activity pool, Fort Meigs tree house play center, and a 7,000-gallon splash bucket. Book Holiday Inn Splash Bay Water Park, Toledo, OH.
With over 77,000 sq. ft. of indoor water fun, Holiday Inn Express Splash Lagoon is a world of watery adventure. Get soaked by the sprays in our Tiki Tree House or take a thrilling ride down our tube and body slides. The whole family will enjoy a soak in our whirlpool spas or a refreshing float down lazy river, and kiddies can play all day on Monkey Shines Island. Book Holiday Inn Express, Erie, PA.
Fun awaits the whole family at Holiday Inn Splashpoint! Water geysers will keep you drenched between trips down the three-story slide and our water basketball court is
large enough for your own Final Four. Splash around in the plunge pool or hang out in
the large game room. Our kiddie slide is perfect for smaller children, and mom and dad will enjoy a soak in the whirlpool. Book Holiday Inn, Stevens Point, WI.
When it comes to fun and adventure, Holiday Inn Express Big Dip doesn't disappoint. Our 10,000 sq. ft. water park features a three-story, double figure-eight water slide, activity pool and rope swing. Come get soaked in our Wet and Wild jungle gym or relax by the hot tub and whirlpool. Land lovers can take a break in the concession area and arcade. Next time you're in Grand Rapids, think watery fun. Book Holiday Inn Express, Grand Rapids, MI.
Holiday Inn Captain's Lagoon is a fun-filled adventureland the whole family will enjoy. This indoor water recreation center offers 30 ft. slides and activity pool with water cannons. When you're ready to dry off, hit the arcade for some video games and fun. There's also a full fitness center on site. For a family experience you'll never forget, visit the Captain's Lagoon! Book Holiday Inn, Kearney, NE.
Holiday Inn Great Serengeti is a safari adventure steps from your hotel room. Set among oversized trees and giant wildlife statues, this water park features a zero-depth entry pool and water basketball courts. Float down the Lazy Zambezi River or take a ride down the Kilimanjaro tube slide. Grab a snack at Café Zunibar or play a video game at Lion's Den arcade. Book Holiday Inn, Owatonna, MN.
The Holiday Inn Venetian Indoor Water Park recreates the feel of Venice under the stars, complete with twinkle-light ceiling, cobblestone streets and a replica of the Rialto Bridge. Kids will love our four-story water slides with unique lighting features and lily pad walking bridge. The Bambini Piscina is perfect for toddlers and everyone will enjoy the on-site arcade. Book Holiday Inn, Maple Grove, MN.
Holiday Inn Wild Woods is like a trip back in time to the rustic river towns of yesterday. Test your skills on our old-fashioned log walk, float down the vine-covered lazy river or circle down the Prospector's Pan water slide. Kids will enjoy the zero-depth entry pool and log cabin play island, while the Pub n' Grub Snack Bar is the perfect place for an after-swim treat. Book Holiday Inn, Minneapolis, MN.
Holiday Inn Express Wisconsin Dells Water Park is located in the heart of the "Water park capital of the World"! We offer indoor and outdoor pools with waterfalls and large waterslides - including a 75 ft. speed slide! There's a kiddie pool with water features and activities and a hot tub if you prefer a relaxing soak. Wet and wild adventure awaits your family at Wisconsin Dells. Book Holiday Inn Express, Wisconsin Dells, WI.


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Actress KeLeen Snowgren plays Morticiz Addams in "The Addams Family" play.
Low-cut does not begin to describe actress KeLeen Snowgren's Morticia Addams costume.
She knows what you're thinking.
"I like to say I'm securely locked and loaded," the actress said gamely. "We've done everything possible to make sure I feel safe and confident. There will be no slips during the tango number!"
In the Broadway musical-comedy "The Addams Family," playing Tuesday and Wednesday at the Performing Arts Center at Kent State University at Tuscarawas in New Philadelphia, Snowgren plays the iconic Morticia, both maternal and macabre.
It's a role played first by Carolyn Jones in the classic 1960s "Addams Family" TV series, and later by Anjelica Huston in a pair of hit 1990s films.
"To play Morticia is this huge responsibility. Everyone has their expectations for her," Snowgren said. "I love her, too."
"I started watching the show as a kid on Nick at Nite. It was in black and white, with this beautiful woman who was dark and mysterious but also loving and kind," she recalled. "I was probably in middle school when the movies came out, such great comedy and characters."
Snowgren described the "The Addams Family" musical as "the latest visit with this family you haven't seen in a long time." They're all on hand: Gomez, Wednesday, Pugsley, Fester, Grandma and Lurch.
The storyline has daughter Wednesday all grown up and in love with a young man named Lucas. The pair wish to marry, setting the stage for a dinner party at the Addams mansion in which his respectable family (from Ohio) meets her creepy-kooky one, with all kinds of ensuing comic awkwardness. The plot is reminiscent of "La Cage aux Folles," also known as "The Birdcage."
"The Addams are trying to be so all-American, crackerjack normal, but there's something absolutely off," Snowgren said. "It's the best part of the show."
The musical score "has the flair of the family — a lot of Spanish tones with Gomez and Morticia, pop songs for Wednesday and Lucas, this hip young couple, and those musical-theater showstopper numbers. A kickline happens. There's literally a little bit of everything in this musical."
Snowgren said pre-Morticia, and after performing in four consecutive national touring productions, the actress was drained and had returned to Dallas and a non-theater job.
"I enjoy life on the road, but at the end of every tour, you are homeless, jobless and still single. I was turning 30. I wanted to start the rest of my life," she said. "I joined eHarmony, had a job, had a car, was ultimately miserable. I was utterly miserable."
Then Snowgren received a phone call from a casting director in New York City, asking if she might be interested in Morticia in an "Addams Family Tour."
The role "felt so right on my voice and body, even before I auditioned," she said. "I have a low, raspy sound to my voice, and I'm tall. Not every woman can put on a pair of four-inch heels and saunter."


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Family and friends are saying 'farewell' to a respected member of the Bakewell community after he died suddenly. Former bank manager Colin Groves passed away on February 24.
His funeral will be held at 2.30pm on March 14 at St Anne's Church, Baslow.
Colin was a member of the National Farmers Union, treasurer for the Bakewell Show committee and had a year as president of the Bakewell Rotary Club.


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Benefits of using Wood Shutters
Wood shutters offer better insulation than metal shutters. This is because the wood will help keep cold and heat out of the room, while metal will actually conduct the heat or cold into the house from the windows. This means that your home will be cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter if you use wooden shutters as compared to metal versions.
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If you are looking at installing wood shutters in your home, you want to make sure that they are custom built to fit every window. Store bought shutters may be either too small or too large for some windows, leaving gaps around the shutters or forcing you to hang them inside the room instead of inside the window frame. For quality custom shutters that are guaranteed to fit your home, visit Danmer Customer Shutters online. They can send a designer to your home who can give you a complete estimate for every window of your house.


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Kevin Conroy (Batman: The Killing Joke)
George Newbern (Superman/Shazam)
Susan Eisenberg (Justice League: Doom)
Phil LaMarr (Futurama)
Michael Rosenbaum (Smallville)
Carl Lumbly (Alias)
Maria Canals Barrera (Camp Rock)
Kin Shriner (Manhunter)
Nicholle Tom (Gotham)
Dana Delaney (Desperate Housewives)
Mike Farrell (Vanishing Act)
Josh Hutcherson (The Hunger Games)
Christopher McDonald (Fanboys)
Dakota Fanning (Taken)
Olivia d'Abo (Conan The Destroyer)
Dee Bradley Baker (American Dad)
Edward Asner (Elf)
Patrick Bauchau (Panic Room)
Michael York (Logans Run)
Charles Napier (The Silence of The Lambs)
Robert Foxworth (Syriana)
Cree Summer (Batman Beyond)
Billy West (Futurama)
Jeremy Piven (Mr. Selfridge)
Lori Loughlin (Full House)
Robert Picardo (Stargate: Atlantis)
Clancy Brown (Highlander)
John C. McGinley (Highlander II)
Will Friedle (Batman Beyond)
Oded Fehr (The Mummy)
CCH Pounder (Avatar)
Grey DeLisle (The Replacements)
J.K. Simmons (Whiplash)
Michael Beach (The Abyss)
Gina Torres (Firefly)
Ben Browder (Farscape)
Peter MacNicol (Ghostbusters 2)
Adam Baldwin (Chuck)
Nestor Carbonell (The Dark Knight)
Melissa Joan Hart (Sabrina: TTW)
Denis Farina (Get Shorty)
Virginia Maden (Sideways)
Morena Baccarin (Gotham)
Ioan Grufford (Ringer)
Farrah Forke (Lois & Clark)
Michael Dorn (Star Trek: DS9)
Dick Miller (Gremlins)
Michael Jai White (Arrow)
Armin Shimerman (Star Trek: DS9)
Juliet Landau (Buffy)
Alan Rachins (Showgirls)
Robert Englund (A Nightmare On Elm Street)
Jason Bateman (The Ex)
Glenn Shadix (Beetlejuice)
Jerry O'Connell (Sliders)
Nathan Fillion (Slither)
Elizabeth Pena (The Incredibles)
Hector Elizondo (The Princess Diaries)
Jeffrey Combs (Gotham)
Amy Acker (The Cabin In The Woods)
Robert Forster (Dragon Wars)
Lauren Tom (Futurama)
Powers Boothe (Agents of SHIELD)
Seymour Cassel (Rushmore)
James Remar (Flashforward)
John DiMaggio (Futurama)
Malcolm McDowell (Heroes)
Ron Perlman (Hellboy)
Alexis Denisof (Dollhouse)
Mark Hamill (Star Wars)
David Ogden Stiers (Two Guys and a Girl)
Sab Shimono (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3)
Ted Levine (The Silence of The Lambs)
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The first two seasons of Justice League were fantastic. Packed with action, humor and great storytelling the world of DC's heroes came to life thanks to the collaborative efforts of the folks behind the rest of Warner Brothers' successful cartoons. The show focused on the adventures of Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, Flash, Hawkgirl and J'onn (the Martian Manhunter). They spent most of their time fighting established villains and trying to save the world from impending doom as you'd expect. When Justice League Unlimited (the show's sequel series) was released it shook up the formula a bit and quite frankly, really felt like a new show.
The reason behind this different atmosphere was the change in the cast. The main seven characters were still kicking around but their ranks had swelled since the end of the original series. The basic premise was that the Justice League felt they could do better with more members. Many hands make light work and all that. Therefore anyone with superpowers that could do some good was offered a spot on the team.Not every character gets their chance in the spotlight but it certainly fleshed out the show with some of DC's more obscure characters. Most of these episodes focus on the original characters though many of the rookies become involved in the storytelling. Being a longtime comic book fan, seeing more of these characters was definitely a thrill. Getting Green Arrow added to the ranks was probably the best addition to the show in my opinion, but Supergirl, Booster Gold, Captain Atom, Black Canary and The Question definitely helped round things out. In all more characters were added to the series than the show actually featured so you can imagine the insanity that ensues. Many of these characters do get washed out thanks to the lack of coverage, but it's not handled to the point that they become obscure or disrupt the quality of the show.There are several episodes that made an impression on me. "Fearful Symmetry" was a very solid story that told a tale about Supergirl and really fleshed out her character. In it she is basically cloned and begins to have dreams that mirror the actions of her sinister clone. Green Arrow and Question get involved in order to help her out and we got to see some interesting facets of the DC Universe.For my money "The Greatest Story Never Told" was probably my favorite episode. It doesn't have a lot to do with anything and it's a fairly weak story but it features Booster Gold as its main character. In case you are unfamiliar with Booster he's basically a smartass guy from the 25th century who travels back in time for fame and fortune. He's accompanied by a wisecracking robot named Skeets and finds himself not feeling the love from his other JLU teammates. In this episode he's given the noble duty of crowd control while the League fights to save the world. There's nothing particularly great about the story it's just that I love Booster's character and quite honestly, this episode was hilarious all around.
"Kid Stuff" was another fun episode that featured Morgan la Fey's son getting his prissy little hands on a powerful amulet. The item makes him more powerful than his mother and he casts a spell that sends all adults to another dimension. In order to set things right Morgan turns Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman and Green Lantern into kids so they can once again enter the world. As their younger selves the heroes start to let their juvenile side out and it's funny to see Batman and Wonder Woman banter as if they were childhood sweethearts.Overall Justice League Unlimited was a great show. Any comic book fan, or viewer who enjoyed Timm's other series, definitely owes it to themselves to check this set out. This release offers 26 episodes.
Unfortunately, as with all good things, Justice League Unlimited came to end. The show was cancelled before its time but luckily the crew was able to eek out another thirteen episodes before it went off the air. This season's collection of superhero antics follows an episodic pattern but keeps an ongoing plot bubbling beneath the surface. The two-part adventures from the earlier sessions of Justice League went away with this season but the fact that characters reference previous episodes helps to keep everything connected.In the first episode of the final season of Unlimited Lex Luthor is on the run from the law after breaking out of jail. The affects of being joined with Brainiac are still being felt by him and throughout the episode you'll often see Luthor talk to himself because he sees Brainiac standing next to him. When Gorilla Grodd offers Luthor a piece of Brainiac old baldy finds it hard to resist. He agrees to join Grodd's Legion of Doom and work together with fellow supervillains to take down the Justice League. This set up continues throughout the season and you'll find bits and pieces of it in each of the thirteen episodes.In the second episode of this season the shadow of the Thanagarian conflict lingers as an archaeologist discovers something an Egypt. Shayera (Hawkgirl) is lured there by Carter Hall who tries to convince her that he is Hawkman. This was a nice throwback to the prior season and early Hawkman comic books but was certainly not the best episode in the set.One of my favorite episodes from his collection easily has to be "Flash and Substance". Four villains from Flash's past team up to take down the red blur and they plan on doing it on the opening night of his new museum. Batman and Orion tag along with Flash in order to ensure that he's ok. The writing in this particular episode was easily the funniest that Justice League ever produced. I particularly enjoyed the villains all sitting around the table at a dive bar talking about making their mortgage payments and whatnot.Anyone who has ever considered themselves to be a comic book fan at some point in their lives will find something to love about Justice League Unlimited. From the very first season through the last of Unlimited the series offered quality unlike any other. This is a definitive comic book cartoon and stands shoulder to shoulder with WB's Superman and Batman animated adventures. If you have been collecting the show to date then you'll be pleased to know that the thirteen episodes featured here are as good, if not better in some cases, as what came before it.


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UNDERRATED: Powers Boothe in "Nashville"
There's not a whole lot to say about this soapy "Dallas"-meets-CMT TV drama (other than it's a pleasure to see Connie Britton back in her element after the campy "American Horror Story"), but Boothe is at his villainous best as the show's J.R.-like patriarch and power broker, Lamar Wyatt. Growling and gleefully chewing scenery, Boothe flexes the same sinister air as his steely turns in "Tombstone" and "Deadwood."
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