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NOTE: Birthday greeting requests must be sent before the birthday month starts and prior to the posting of the new list. Otherwise, they will be put on the calendar for the next year.
King Street Sports BarIf you are visiting or vacationing in South Carolina....
Stop by King Street Grille with locations in Charleston, Kiawah Island, James Island, Mt. Pleasant and Myrtle Beach!
"Pittsburgh Steelers Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is part owner of the Charleston-based chain that is decked out in full Steelers theme. However, King Street Grille doesn't play favorites, it's a sports bar where all sports fans and fanatics are welcomed.
"If you're looking to catch up on sports highlights or catch a game, then this is the spot." -- Sun News Restaurant Review, July 29, 2010.
Don't QuitThe words from Coach Hep's favorite poem, "Don't Quit" were not recited just to motivate his players before a game - they were a way of life for him. Ben keeps a copy of that poem taped to his locker.
When things go wrong, as they sometimes will,
When the road you're trudging seems all uphill,
Life is queer with its twists and turns,
As every one of us sometimes learns,
And many a failure turns about,
When he might have won had he stuck it out:
Don't give up though the pace seems slow,
You may succeed with another blow.
When the funds are low and the debts are high,
And you want to smile, but you have to sigh,
When care is pressing you down a bit,
Rest, if you must, but do not quit.
Often the goal is nearer than,
It seems to a faint and faltering man,
Often the struggler has given up,
When he might have captured the victor's cup,
And he learned too late when the night slipped down,
How close he was to the golden crown.
Success is failure turned inside out,
The silver tint of the clouds of doubt,
And you never can tell how close you are,
It may be near when it seems so far,
So stick to the fight when you're hardest hit,
It's when things seem worst that you must not quit.
Ben on the Cover
Monthly Archives: May 2015
7 + 99 + 86 + 95 + 82
= STEELERS FAN HEAVEN…in Virginia!! Plan now to take a trip to the Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly, VA for the Collector's Showcase of America Summer Show on Saturday, July 11th & Sunday, July 12th! Scheduled to sign autographs: – … Continue reading
"It was such an awesome honor to go to Miami"
"To be in the Hall of Fame, it's not just me, it's the unbelievable teammates I had that helped me along the way. We may not have the most NFL players from the MAC, but some of the best ones … Continue reading
The MAC HOF Induction in pictures!
The Mid-American Conference inducted its 2015 MAC Hall of Fame Class on this evening during the MAC Honor's Dinner at the Cleveland Renaissance Hotel. The five inductees are Casey Cunningham (Central Michigan, wrestling), Bob Parks (Eastern Michigan, men's cross country, … Continue reading
Big Ben's busy June
…and you are welcome to be a part of it!! The Summer kicks off for young Steelers fans with the Giant Eagle Ben Roethlisberger Football Camp!! Sign your youngster up now – spots on Ben's "squad" are limited! You're not … Continue reading
Ben on Brady in Week 1: "If he's not out there, it's not the same"
From ESPN's Jeremy Fowler via ABC News today: The Patriots-Steelers matchup in Week 1 would be better off with Tom Brady involved, quarterback Ben Roethlisberger said at Tuesday's session of organized team activities. Roethlisberger, whose Steelers have faced New England … Continue reading
Memorial Day message
I want to take a moment to say Happy Memorial Day to everyone. On a day when we get off work, and we get to BBQ and picnic and have fun with family and friends, there are many men and … Continue reading
Remember the reason
…for the holiday weekend! The Wreaths Across America organization does! Memorial Day may herald in the start of summer vacations for many, but donations are already being accepted for the 2015 Wreaths Across America Remembrance Ceremony, which is scheduled for … Continue reading
May Fan Photos are here!
And what better way to celebrate "wedding season" than with some Steelers-inspired wedding celebrations? Edgar & Claudia ~ "First, I would like to thank you again for posting our small wedding video on the Ben site Facebook page. It was … Continue reading
How's this for the Tweet of the Week!
And it's only Tuesday! Make-A-Wish GPA & WV @MakeAWishPAWV Football in May? Why not! Wish kid Brandon came all the way from @MakeAWishAL to meet @_BigBen7 today. It just doesn't get any better! You can donate to Make-A-Wish of Greater … Continue reading
Tune in to NFL Network this afternoon
….for a Steelers Super Bowl lineup of shows: 3:00PM (ET):"Super Bowl IX: Pittsburgh Steelers vs Minnesota Vikings" – Steelers running back Franco Harris rushed for 158 yards and a touchdown earning Super Bowl MVP honors as the Steelers beat the … Continue reading


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Notre refuge côtière, surplombant la côte de Big Sur a attiré les voyageurs de partout dans le monde depuis plus de 55 ans. Du moment où vous arrivez, les vues inoubliables sur l'océan donnent le ton pour la détente, et une foule de services gratuits vous choyer du matin au soir. Avec notre gracieuse élégance et de 35 chambres et suites luxueuses, Tickle Pink Inn est un endroit que vous n'oublierez jamais Particularités et dorloter Services pour nos clients: • vues spectaculaires sur l'océan depuis les balcons privés • bain à remous en plein air et spa en chambre * • dans la chambre des cheminées à bois * • Confidentialité & services personnels • chalets privés disponibles • Terrasse de réunion • Rêves Pacifique lits et literie • italienne artisanale, des draps 100% coton égyptien • Bouteille de champagne sur la glace à l'arrivée • Soirée vin et fromage réception • Terry tissu peignoirs et pantoufles • télévision à écran plat avec HD et la location de films gratuits • café moulu frais dans votre chambre Deluxe • petit-déjeuner continental et pâtisseries fraîches • Journal quotidien * Disponible dans certaines chambres
5 sur avril 04, 2013
My husband and I have been staying at the Tickle Pink Inn since 1967. Back then the room were very Art Deco in pink and black tile. We love this place! Unfortunately, we don't get back here as often as we would like, but when we do we truly believe it is our bit of heaven. Reccommend it highly.
4,8 sur octobre 25, 2012
My husband and I spent the 1st couple days our Honeymoon at the Tickle Pink in December 1974. We returned a few years later for an Anniversary. It truely is a special place with dramatic views. I recommend it all the time to friends heading to the Monterey/Carmel area.
5 sur août 20, 2012
I just recently stayed here to celebrate my 25th wedding anniversary. I've never been to Carmel and my husband surprised me with a visit here. It was amazing. The views were spectacular. Champagne and chocolates were delivered soon after we arrived. Eggs Florentine became my breakfast favorite. A nice glass of wine and cheese in the afternoons was a treat. It's the perfect place to spend a special occasion. I would book that place again in a heartbeat. We also ordered room service one evening -- and it was fantastic. Enjoy the view. It's wonderful. I give it 5 stars!
4,4 sur mai 05, 2012
A beautiful Inn with fantastic views. We stayed in the Crow's Nest room which I highly recommend. It is more private than some of the other rooms. The Wine and Cheese event each night was a wonderful way to relax and meet new people. The staff were very friendly and the room was immaculate. We have told all our friends and family about this wonderful place. We definitely want to go back sometime!! The only drawback that I might say it has is that they do not have a restaurant. However, you can walk down the hill to the Hyatt and eat there or order room service from there. They will deliver to Tickle Pink which we did one night. The Tickle Pink Inn is the place to go when staying in Carmel.
4,8 sur avril 06, 2011
My husband and I stayed here on our honeymoon following our stay at the Ritz in San Francisco. This inn is so beautiful and the views from our room were just amazing. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and have recommended it to many of our friends if they are looking for a romantic weekend getaway.
5 sur juillet 09, 2008
Outstanding review.
4,8 sur novembre 22, 2007
My husband and I stayed at the Tickle Pink Inn for our honeymoon on May 21, 2007. We were interested in staying in Carmel, and honestly when I searched the internet, the name was so silly, I had to check it out. Our view was amazing with sea gulls coming to visit our deck for a snack. The bedding was cozy, comfy and the softest I had ever experienced. An amazing breakfast that could please anyone, great coffee, tea, and hot cocoa in the room, plus we had a fireplace with choice of wood or the duraflame logs. Wine and cheese tasting in the late afternoon was a blast. It was located in just the right spot for us to travel anywhere we pleased. We already are planning our fifth anniversary to be there. It was by far the most amazing experience. There was also a little journal in our room, and we were able to read other people's views on their visit. It was quite touching really, and it made you feel like you were part of a family. Hands down it was the best experience I have ever had in lodging.
5 sur janvier 10, 2007
We had one of the side rooms with a cove view--it was slightly less $ than the rooms that look straight out to the Pacific but we thought it was much more dramatic. wonderful Continental breakfast buffet, and afternoon wine and cheese on the protected deck. Guest room was lovely, but not over-the-top. Be sure to save some time to explore nearby Point Lobos.
4,6 sur janvier 05, 2007
Spectacular ocean views, warm cookies in the afternoon, cozy bathrobs. Nice baked goodies delivered to your room in the a.m. great coffee. They made our anniversary special with champagne and a rose and a small box of chocolates.
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Become a Nurse >> Browse Articles >> Specialties
Decide on a Nursing Specialty
Beth Anderson, RN
The good news is that you have a wide range of specialties to choose from. The bad news? You have a wide range of specialties to choose from. How do you make up your mind? Fortunately you will have lots of exposure to each one. In nursing school you will typically spend about a semester in each specialty. Here's a run down of each one:
Adult Health
This encompasses a wide range of specialties from oncology to OR nursing. The benefit to specializing in adult health is that you will build a good solid foundation for your nursing career. The skills you learn in this area can be carried over to other areas; the reverse isn't always true.
Critical Care
Do you crave excitement? Do you like to be where the action is? Then critical care is for you. It encompasses the ER and the ICU. ICU nursing involves more specialized skills. You have a smaller patient load (often 1-2 patients) but your patients are much more acutely ill.
Share Your Thoughts...Do you have the best specialization in nursing? Are you interested in another specialization? Share your thoughts and get answers to your questions on NursingLink's forums here.
Caring for children can be one of the most difficult and rewarding experiences. The challenge? Children aren't "supposed to get sick" so to see them and care for them in such a state can take its toll on you.
Maternal Health/Labor and Delivery
This is a good specialty to choose if you are interested in women's health.
Psychiatric Nursing
This involves caring for the mentally ill in various capacities. Psych nurses can facilitate group therapy meetings, and they also carry out care plans for patients who are in the hospital.
Community Health
One thing that you will learn about in nursing school is the importance of health promotion. This is the concept that maintaining health starts with the actions that you take before you get sick. Community health nurses are great facilitators of this concept.
Refer to the Career Specialties profile list for more detailed information on each specialty. For additional information on finding a specialty, please click here.
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text: Johannesburg - South Africa's Graeme Smith is on course for a cricket landmark in the first Test against Pakistan next week when he'll become the first player to captain in 100 Tests. Smith is set to lead the Proteas in a Test for the 99th time in the series-opener at the Wanderers starting Friday. Having also led the World XI once against Australia, he will become the first skipper to reach the 100 mark. Cricket South Africa chief executive Jacques Faul said on Sunday "this is a truly remarkable achievement." "His leadership has been unwavering and inspirational," Faul said. Smith has captained in all but eight of his 107 Test appearances and took over a decade ago when South African cricket had slumped to one of its lowest points after the Proteas were eliminated early at their home World Cup in 2003. The Proteas are now the top-ranked team in Tests and Smith will likely reach 100 matches in charge of his country in the second match in Cape Town and at his home ground, Newlands. Allan Border is second on the list of captains having led Australia in 93 Tests. Stephen Fleming captained New Zealand in 80 matches. After 10 years in charge of South Africa, Smith has a 47 percent win rate. Steve Waugh was the most successful among the long serving captains having led Australia to a 71 percent win rate in his 57 Tests as captain between 1999 and 2004.


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Mel Gibson, 'The Beaver'
I have zero interest in recognizing Gibson, the human being, after his many public incidents depicting a less-than-tolerant person. As an actor, however, Gibson absolutely reasserts his power with this difficult role as a man whose depression results in him speaking through a beaver hand puppet as his only chance to reconnect with the world. It's a strange movie handled nicely by director/co-star Jodie Foster and especially in the lead turn from Gibson.
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BDP-83 FAQGeneral | Features | Performance | Hardware | Component Output | Firmware | Picture | Audio | 24hz Output | Source Direct | Media Files | Networking | UPnP/DLNA | Region Coding | Problems | Calibration
Questions frequently asked at AVSForum about the BDP-83.
What are the supported media file types?
These are the actual file name extensions the player can read. For example, the player will see and display a file called abc.jpg, but if you rename it to jpg.abc it will become invisible to the player and you will not be able to display it. ".abc" is not a supported file name extension. These file types are currently supported:
These file types are not currently supported:
- avi
- divx
- gif
- jpg
- mkv
- mp3
- mpg
- png
- vob
- wma
Most of my testing was done with the downloadable divxtest.com disc. For more detail, see the results of the divxtest.com disc. There is also a comparison of media file test results for several OPPO players.
- 3gp
- ac3
- bmp
- dts
- fla
- flv
- m4v
- mlp
- mov
- mp4
- mpc
- m2ts (except in AVCHD directories)
- ogg
- ogm
- tif
- ts
- pcx
- wav
- wmv
What are the supported media file containers?
- AVI (Audio Video Interleave)
- DIVX Media Format
- MKV (Matroska)
- VOB (Video Object)
What is the difference between a container and a codec?
A container is a file, an envelope to hold audio and video data. The audio and video is encoded by a standard codec, a program or format.
People ask "I thought AVI (or MKV or DIVX...) was supported. Why won't my file play?"
AVI (or MKV or DIVX) are the type of container. They are supported. But the video inside the container must be of a supported video codec or you won't get any video. The audio inside the container must be of a supported audio codec or you won't get any audio.
What are the supported media file video codecs?
What are the supported media file audio codecs?
- AC3 (Dolby Digital)
- AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) (not HE-AAC)
- DTS (Digital Theater System)
- LPCM (Linear pulse code modulation)
- MP1 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer I)
- MP2 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer II)
- MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3)
- WMA (Windows Media Audio) (not WMA Pro, Lossless or Voice)
Is there a maximum number of media files the player can see?
Previous OPPO Digital players had a limit on the number of media files they could see on disc or USB storage. I don't know if there is a limit on this player, but if so it is much larger. I have been told that media with "thousands" of files have been tested.
Does it play high-definition divx/xvid and mpeg files?
Yes. For more detail, see the results of the divxtest.com disc.
Is AVCHD video supported?
Yes, on both disc and USB. The AVCHD directory name must be all capital letters as shown, but can be within any subdirectory, meaning you can have a collection of AVCHD directories on one disc or USB device. See the directory layout in the AVCHD wiki article.
Does it support .iso disc images as data files?
No. The chip maker balked at this due to copy protection concerns. Apparently "iso" means "illegal content" to the industry.
How do I return to the browser in the same folder when playing a video file?
As shown in the manual (Media File Playback / Playing Movie Files), press Stop twice.
Why don't all media video files show attributes in the browser?
For .avi containers the browser will show:
...but for other container types it shows nothing. I don't know why, but presume each container type has it's own API and development for each type has to be prioritized.
- time
- resolution
- frame rate
- format
Why are media file names not sorted alphabetically?
It's a bug. Files are shown in their physical ordering on the device, which is usually their creation order. Some mp3 players and other devices exhibit the same non-sorting behavior. Here are some utilities that will sort the files on a USB FAT device correctly (use at your own risk! make backups first!):
- fatsort (Linux)
- foldersort (windows)
Are data discs with long file names supported?
Yes, with some restrictions.
- For a disc created with ISO9660 version 2 (ISO-9660:1999) the player will show 207 characters of directory names and 120 characters of file names (by scrolling).
- A disc created with the joliet long file name extension will show 103 characters of directory and file names (by scrolling). The file name limit is actually 99 because you need 4 characters for the "." + extention.
Regarding the joliet long file name extension, the Linux documentation says:Allow Joliet filenames to be up to 103 Unicode characters, instead of 64. This breaks the Joliet specification, but appears to work. Use with caution.
Are DVD directory structures on USB devices supported?
No. Individual .vob files are supported but DVD directory structure is not, meaning the supporting information found in the .ifo files is missing. When playing .vob files:
- there are no chapters
- there may be no total time or time remaining
- subtitles can be strangely colored
- transition between .vob files will not be seamless
Can the player be used as a media server?
No, not really. It is nice that the player supports USB devices and some containers and codecs, but for a media server you would want:
- files larger than 4GB
- .iso files
- DVD directory structures
- more containers and codecs
- network devices
- ...and no doubt other things


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When I was at lunch Tuesday, a friend told me he was glad for the snowstorms we've had in the past week because it was the first time he was able to use the snow blower he bought about two years ago.
Don't get me wrong, I'm happy we got the snow. We needed the moisture, and we need still more in the coming months. But to me, a snow blower goes in the category of things you hope you don't have to use even when you have bought it — not quite to the same extent as health insurance or life insurance, but it is better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it.
Four consecutive weekdays of most county schools being closed, that's where things stand as I write this. I don't know what the road conditions were Tuesday morning, but I trust they warranted the cancellations.
Monday's cancellations are a little bit tougher, but all of the weather forecasters were calling for blizzard conditions, and for the storm to strike earlier than it did. Schools opted on the side of caution, and I can't argue with that.
So Marion City Council is OK with having one person who is on both Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals, but that's the limit. Perhaps the city should consider allowing that one spot to rotate among however many willing volunteers there are.
For now, that would be Margo Yates (who is in the dual position) and Diana Holub. There is no reason Yates should always be the only one serving on both boards.
There have been some changes in how mail is processed that have resulted in long delays for many readers in the northern parts of Marion County to receive their newspapers.
Marion County is situated on the dividing lines of three different postal regions. Mail into and out of the eastern part of the county goes to Kansas City for processing, western Marion County goes to Wichita, and the far northern edge goes to Salina. Because of this, a letter from Marion to Hillsboro goes from Marion to Kansas City, Kansas City to Wichita, and Wichita to Hillsboro.
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Meeting face to face with the public is "the one of the most basic functions relative to democracy," U.S. Rep. Anna Eshoo, D-Palo Alto, said by phone on Monday (Jan. 10).
And although she will remain cautious, the shooting of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords of Arizona on Saturday (Jan. 8) won't stop her from meeting with her constituents, she said.
Eshoo condemned the polemics in today's politics, which she said has contributed to a climate of violence that resulted in the shooting of 18 people, including Giffords.
Six people died after a 22-year-old man, Jared Loughner, fired 31 shots at Giffords, her staff and members of the public who had gathered for a "town hall" meeting with the congresswoman at a Safeway supermarket. Giffords remains hospitalized in critical condition with a gunshot wound through the head.
"Leaders can either lead or mislead. ... When you have candidates' faces as a target for shooting, we've gone too far. ... I hope this tragic event causes people to think -- and to think hard," she said.
Eshoo said her office has reported many suspicious incidents during her tenure in Congress, which have been investigated by the Capitol police. At times, local law enforcement has been involved when applicable. The decision as to what is a credible threat is up to the Capitol police, she said.
But members of the U.S. House of Representatives are not provided with security -- something that surprises many of her constituents, she said. Top House leaders do have some security, but "rank-and-file members are not protected, whether we are in the airport or standing in line at the supermarket," she said.
Eshoo said that lack of security in today's vitriolic political climate has given her pause. She thinks about her vulnerability every time she walks from the parking lot across the street to the Capitol steps, she said.
"I've always thought that members of Congress were sitting ducks," she said.
But separating herself from the public is counter to the function of political leaders in American democracy, she said.
"It's a slippery slope. What Gabby Giffords was doing is what every one of us does. … When I look at the Capitol after 9-11 and at the masked, official gunmen with machine guns at the ready, it's a very unpleasant feeling. We struggle with this," she said.
"We need to do common sense. I don't think it's time to hunker down. … I've commuted every week for 18 years to be with my constituents. I don't want anything to come between us," she said.


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Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc.'s efforts to shake off its largest shareholder appear to have fallen flat.
The country-style restaurant and retail chain faced proxy contests in 2011 and 2012 from Sardar Biglari's Biglari Holdings Inc., which currently owns roughly 19% of the company, as Mr. Biglari unsuccessfully fought to gain a seat on Cracker Barrel's board.
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Initially I had one each side of the gate but I transplanted one in order to plant the Travellor palm which died and was replaced by the Andolucia Palm.
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The French-Chinese-Cambodian actress Bérénice Marlohe steps into some big stilettos in Skyfall when she adds her name to the ranks of women from Ursula Andress to Halle Berry to Eva Green who have been called a "Bond girl." As Sévérine, she is the classic mix of good and evil, strong and vulnerable, aloof and up for some intimacy with the ever-seductive 007. Shortly before the film's Nov. 9 U.S. release, Marlohe sat down with TIME to discuss what it takes to be a Bond girl—including some very long nails.
TIME: What do you think are the characteristics of a great Bond girl?
Bérénice Marlohe: When I think about a Bond girl, immediately I have an image of a powerful woman with a kind of male charisma and male power. And also a bit of animality.
Were there any elements of the Bond girl model that you felt you needed to update?
For me it was important on set to never think about the Bond girl title. It's very abstract and it doesn't tell me anything. It's a beautiful concept but it's a concept, and I wanted to create a real human being. This is, in a sense, why she's modern.
(MORE: 50 Things You Didn't Know About James Bond)
But you get a classic Bond casino scene. Are you a gambler in real life?
No, I'm not a gambler. But I love the [claw] machines with teddy bears where you put a coin in.
Do you ever actually win anything out of those?
Once or twice. You lose a lot of coins.
Your dress in that scene, where you meet Bond face-to-face, is pretty amazing.
I was very happy I could have some say on the dress, because then it would fit to what I had in mind and help me feel comfortable performing the character. It was very challenging getting into the dress. It took a long time and several persons but, once I had it, it felt very comfortable, like a second skin—in my case a snakeskin.
(MORE: Javier Bardem Talks to TIME About Playing a Bond Villain)
Were you sewn into it?
Yes. Not all of it but one part.
How does what you're wearing affect the character?
The kind of tattoo [effects] on that dress just gave me a feeling of power and the quality of being salvaged. Most of all I loved having long nails, incredible nails, because I felt like there was a part of a dragon in me. It was like weapons. That helped me be in the character.
Did the nails come off at the end of the day?
No, they were resin—fake nails—but I got to keep them, which was nice, because I would stay focused and in my character.
Just how long were they? Was there anything that was difficult to do while wearing them?
They were like four or five centimeters. Putting my contact lenses in every morning, I tried not to break my eyes or make them explode. I got used to them and I really loved it. It would feed me all the time with that feeling of being dangerous.
So when you went home at night you still sort of felt like you were in a James Bond movie?
Not all the time, but sometimes!
(SLIDESHOW: The Best of the Bond Girls)


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Strachan set to be new Scotland boss
Gordon Strachan will be named as the new Scotland boss within 24 hours, Press Association Sport understands.
A deal has been done between the Scottish Football Association and the former Celtic manager and he will be presented to the media as soon as loose ends in the negotiations are tied up.
The 55-year-old has been the overwhelming bookmakers' favourite to take the job since Craig Levein departed in November after a poor start to Scotland's World Cup qualifying campaign which left hopes of reaching Brazil in 2014 all but over.
Strachan, who won 50 caps for Scotland, enjoyed a successful period at Parkhead between 2005 and 2009 but has been out of management since leaving Middlesbrough in October, 2010.
Strachan's first match in charge will be a friendly against Estonia at Pittodrie on February 6, before a World Cup qualifying double-header in March.
Scotland host Wales at Hampden on March 22 and face Serbia away four days later. The former Aberdeen, Manchester United and Leeds midfielder has made no secret of his desire to manage the national side.
Speaking to ITV in November, he said: "It's quite simple really, it would be an honour to be asked to be the manager of your own national side, it's terrific. I could sit here and say 'yes, it would be great' or 'no, it's not for me' but it would also be arrogant of me to answer that if nobody has asked you and presume that someone will ask.
"Until you've been asked a question about a job, any job, then you really don't know how you'd go about it that's for sure. I wouldn't have the arrogance to think that someone is going to knock on my door."
Reports suggest Strachan will appoint Gary McAllister, his midfield colleague in the Leeds championship-winning side of the early 1990s, as his assistant. Under-21 coach Billy Stark took charge of Scotland's last match, a 2-1 friendly win in Luxembourg in November.
The SFA has announced that they will hold a Hampden Park media conference at midday to introduce their new manager.


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Norwich lead Bond tributes
Norwich will pay tribute to former manager John Bond before Wednesday night's Capital One Cup tie against Doncaster at Carrow Road, after he passed away aged 79.
Bond began his managerial career with Bournemouth. However, it was at the Norfolk club during the mid-1970s where Bond developed into one of the game's most colourful characters, taking Norwich back up into the top flight and on to the 1975 League Cup final, which they lost to Aston Villa.
The Canaries said in a statement: "Norwich City Football Club is saddened to learn of the death of former manager John Bond at the age of 79. During his tenure he brought players such as World Cup winner Martin Peters to Norwich City, which helped trigger an exciting brand of attacking football at Carrow Road."
It went on to say: "Everybody at Norwich City Football Club would like to send their sincere condolences to John's family and friends.
"There will be an opportunity for Canary fans to remember John at Carrow Road at tonight's match with Doncaster Rovers, where his considerable contribution to Norwich City Football Club will be acknowledged prior to kick-off. Both teams will also wear black armbands as a mark of respect."
The former West Ham defender went on to manage at Manchester City, whom he guided to the 1981 FA Cup final against Tottenham, which they eventually lost on a replay with Ricky Villa claiming a famous winner.
Manchester City also paid tribute to Bond, with City club ambassador and former player Mike Summerbee telling BBC Radio Manchester: "I played for Swindon against him when he was at West Ham. We had some wonderful times off the field. He was such a lovely man and it's a very sad day."
Bond had also played for Torquay, and after leaving Maine Road in February 1983 enjoyed spells in charge of Burnley, Swansea, Birmingham and at Shrewsbury.
Howard Wilkinson, chairman of the League Managers' Association, paid tribute to Bond. He said: "It is an extremely sad day for all his family, who have lost one of the few remaining people who spent their lives working mostly in the old Football League. John was a real character with a great sense of humour and presence. He will be sadly missed."
Former England international and Manchester City chairman Francis Lee also added his condolences. Writing on Twitter, Lee said: "Sorry to hear the sad news about John Bond. Top player, manager and coach. A sad day for Jan, Kevin and Toni. A great guy!"


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10 Movies That Promised Sequels That Never Happened
The 1978 'Superman' film made a bold move. During the closing credits, four words appear on screen "NEXT YEAR: SUPERMAN II." Over the next three decades, this gimmick was used time and time again. More often than not, when a movie boasts a sequel, it never happens.
Here are 10 examples of sequels we were promised, but never got to see.
10. 'The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension' (1984)
Right before the film's famous closing credits sequence (which was copied by Wes Anderson for 'The Life Aquatic') there's an announcement for the next installment: 'Buckaroo Banzai Against the World Crime League.' Sadly, this sequel was never made. But acclaimed geek author Ernie Cline (who wrote the movie 'Fanboys' and the novel 'Ready Player One') started his career by writing a script. More recently, Moonstone Books published a series of Buckaroo comic books written by creator Earl Mac Rauch. So there's still hope we'll see Buckaroo, New Jersey, Rawhide and the rest on the big screen again.
9. 'Making the Grade' (1984)
This Prince-and-the-Pauper movie follows a prep school snob (Palmer Woodrow the III) trading places with a street kid (Eddie, played by Judd Nelson). Hilarity ensues with plenty of belching, breakdancing and a standout performance by then-unknown Andrew "Dice" Clay. During the closing credits, viewers are informed that Palmer and Eddie will be back in 'Tourista.' But the poor box office killed the sequel and the closest we've come to 'Tourista' is the 2008 backpacker horror film 'Turistas.'
8. 'Doctor Detroit' (1983)
Another fish-out-of-water comedy was 1983's 'Doctor Detroit,' in which Dan Aykroyd plays a nerdy college professor who assumes the role of a freaky urban pimp with a metal hand. At the film's end, after Dr. Detroit defeats his rival pimp (an older woman named "Mom") the closing credits warn us that there's to be a sequel titled 'Doctor Detroit II: The Wrath of Mom.' (A play upon the Star Trek sequel 'The Wrath of Khan.') While this was probably a gag, we're still waiting for the return of Howard Hesseman's "Smooth Walker."
7. 'Airplane II: The Sequel' (1982)
After the credits roll, an advertisement appears for 'Airplane III' and William Shatner (who had a cameo in 'Airplane II: The Sequel') says, "that's exactly what they'll be expecting us to do." For all the gags in 'Airplane II: The Sequel,' one thing was serious– Paramount wanted to make a third film, to be directed by David Zucker, who co-wrote and co-directed the first movie. But lead actor Robert Hays turned down the project, because he didn't want to be typecast. Instead, Hays went on to play the title character in ABC's sci-fi drama 'Starman' (based on the Jeff Bridges movie of the same name).
6. 'History of the World: Part I' (1981)
Okay, Mel Brooks was probably kidding about making a follow-up to 'History of the World,' but we'd still love to see more of "Jews in Space."
5. 'Lord of the Rings' (1978)
The original title of Ralph Bakshi's animated epic was 'The Lord of the Rings: Part One.' The 'Fritz the Cat' director had negotiated to produce all three of J.R.R. Tolkien's books into two films. But the studio believed no one would pay to see half of a movie (unless that movie was 'Harry Potter 7′). Consequently, the film ends without a satisfying resolution and there was no sequel. Years later, Arthur Rankin and Jules Bass (makers of the 1977 'Hobbit' movie) delivered a made-for-TV version of 'Return of the King.' Despite its eventual live-action adaption, 'The Two Towers' just couldn't catch a break in animation.
4. 'Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins' (1985)
When MGM adapted the 'Destroyer' book series, they must've been confident that the 140+ books would create the next James Bond. In fact, they were so confident they titled their film 'Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins.' But a lukewarm performance at the box office ended the movie series. Surprisingly the adventure continued on television. In 1988, ABC aired the pilot for a 'Remo Williams' TV series, featuring an unrecognizable Roddy McDowell as Korean martial arts guru Chiun. (Watch a clip above.)
3. 'Masters of the Universe' (1987)
Spoiler Alert: The live-action 'Masters of the Universe' movie ends with Dolph Lundgren's He-Man defeating the evil Skeletor (Frank Langella) by throwing him into a pit of doom. The credits roll and all's right with the world. But then, Skeletor pops his ugly skull out of the boiling waters and he tells viewers "I'll be back!" (Watch him say it in German above. You can watch the actual scene here.) There was never another feature film, so presumably bone-brain was referring to the 1990 cartoon 'The New Adventures of He-Man.'
2. 'Bubba Ho-Tep' (2002)
'Bubba Ho-Tep' is a horror-comedy that pits an elderly Elvis Presley against a soul-sucking Mummy in a West Texas nursing home. Director Don Coscarelli added a gag at the end of the film, claiming that there'd be a prequel: "Elvis returns in 'Bubba Nosferatu: Curse of the She-Vampires.'" Fans took it seriously, including actor Paul Giamatti who volunteered to play Elvis' manager, Colonel Tom Parker. Giamatti continues to champion the film, and has since teamed-up with director Coscarelli in the upcoming 'John Dies in the End.' (Watch Giamatti discuss the potential sequel in the video above.)
1. 'Mac & Me' (1988)
At the end of the 'E.T.' rip-off, er, homage 'Mac & Me ,' a family of Coke-lovin' space-aliens drive along the highway in a pink convertible while young Mac blows a bubble which reads, "We'll be back." Once again, there was no sequel. You'd think that after the failure of 'Mac & Me,' Ronald McDonald (who appeared in the film as himself) would keep his distance from comedic/heart-warming alien-adventures. But you'd be wrong. In 1999, Ronald and friends starred in 'The Wacky Adventures of Ronald McDonald: Visitors from Outer Space.'


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Thankfully, my wondering — and that of most of North America, undoubtedly — is over.
During halftime of the Notre Dame-Michigan game, the rapper formerly/currently known as Marshall Mathers joined Brent Musburger and Kirk Herbstreit in the broadcast booth in what could only be described as the American version of a Dennis Rodman/Kim Jong-un sitdown. While Eminem was there to premier his new video for a song that will be used on Saturday Night Football, the discussion inevitably led to Musburger discussing NFL point spreads with Mr. Mathers and OMG I can now cross that off my bucket list and die happy.
For those who missed it, yes, it was as real and spectacular as it sounds. And, thanks to Land-Grant Holy Land, we have photographic proof of the historic development:
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About the Author: Priscilla Linn is the Senior Curator at the U.S. Diplomacy Center.
Forty years ago, on July 20, 1969, Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin spent approximately three hours on the moon. Little did the first men to walk on Earth's only satellite — and their fellow astronaut Mike Collins piloting the waiting space craft — know that perhaps the most exhausting part of their historic journey lay ahead.
They were to embark on the GIANTSTEP-APOLLO 11 Presidential Goodwill Tour, visiting 24 countries over 45 days from September 29 – November 5, 1969. Instead of looking down on the earth from outer space, they were jetting across it, trading their bulky suits and lunar module for business attire and diplomatic vehicles. President Richard M. Nixon promoted the tour, with the official purpose to "share information gained from the flight with other nations and to share plans for future space exploration," according to Geneva B. Barnes, a NASA Public Affairs officer who accompanied the astronauts. She also said that the State Department chose the nations to visit.
The Commander in Chief authorized the Boeing presidential aircraft for their use, and after a massive ticker tape parade in New York City, the astronaut soon began their journey from Mexico to Tokyo. "As the first men ever to land on the moon you have demonstrated that you are the best possible ambassadors for peace here on earth," President Nixon told them in a homecoming speech. Neil Armstrong confirmed the president's statement, reporting that people received the astronauts "not just as individuals, but as representatives of the United States . . . a symbol of a nation firm in its will to share for the benefit of all mankind."
Certainly the newspapers of the day reported cheering crowds in cities such as Mexico City, Kinshasa, Belgrade, Sydney and Tokyo. The president called their travels, "The most successful goodwill trip in the history of the United States." According to the November 6, 1969, New York Times article by Nan Robertson, the astronauts gave 22 news conferences, met with 20 heads of state and received numerous decorations including, among others, the French Legion of Honor, the Congo's Order of the Leopard and the Order of Culture in Japan.
At each stop the diplomatic corps, along with a host of others, choreographed the astronauts' visit from the moment the airplane touched down until the heroes and their spouses reboarded, off to the next stop. Foreign Service Officer (Ret.) Hans N. "Tom" Tuch, former Public Affairs Officer in West Berlin, kindly donated to the U.S. Diplomacy Center the framed photograph and briefing log of the stop in West Berlin, October 13-14, 1969. In the briefing log, compiled well before the use of graphics programs and computers, the meticulous diagrams indicate the careful logistics to maximize security and strategic routing of the astronaut party in the city. Despite the thorough preparation, according to Geneva Barnes there was a short, unexpected delay in Berlin, when the astronauts stepped off the plane and heard "The Star Spangled Banner." Placing their hands over their hearts, they waited until the last note sounded before proceeding as directed.
In thanks for his professional assistance, the astronauts presented Mr. Tuch with a photo of the sign the astronauts left on the moon. It reads, "Here men from the planet Earth first set foot upon the moon July 1969, A.D. We came in peace for all mankind." The photo bears the signatures of Armstrong, Aldrin and Collins, which are also on the moon landing sign, along with that of President Nixon.
Age has slightly faded the artifacts, yet they speak to the achievement of our nation and the work of dedicated Foreign Service Officers like Mr. Tuch, who during their careers make it possible for other nations to discover, and hopefully appreciate, more about the U.S. in its many complex aspects. Thus, the seemingly mundane paper artifacts link us to a core purpose of American diplomacy.
No doubt many diplomats serving in the 24 countries of the GIANTLEAP tour have memories of the visit. The staff of the U.S. Diplomacy Center would very much like to hear about any memorabilia related to this or other international visits of U.S. astronauts as goodwill ambassadors abroad. Please feel free to contact us.
Anna in Washington DC writes:
@ Priscilla --
I was not aware of the details of the journey the Apollo 11 astronauts made upon their return to earth. What better way to demonstrate that "we came in peace for all mankind"?! Thank you for sharing this story.
Elizabeth in Kansas writes:
I was a Foreign Service secretary at the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo and was called in to work at the Embassy on a Japanese holiday when the Embassy was officially closed. The astronauts' advance team had changed many of the plans our staff had made and we had a flurry of work at the last minute on November 4, 1969 (I think that is the right date.) I will never forget it!! I was given several of the autographed photos, which I recently found when we were unpacking our boxes from yesteryears. Do these photos have any value? My name in 1969 was Elizabeth B.. Please let me have your thoughts. Thanks. Liz K.


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George Catlin lived in a troubling time when white settlers were expanding throughout North America displacing its indigenous people as they went. Catlin got to know many native Americans and was set on capturing all of the various tribes before they 'passed from the face of the earth'.
His speciality was portraiture, and though he does often paint his subjects in their splendid and exuberant battlefield regalia, it's the subtler works that are much more emotionally powerful. They highlight the humanity of these people when at the time many would have just seen them as 'savages'.
Stand-out pieces include a 12 year old girl with a piercing stare, and a diptych showing a native American before and after he encounters Western society. In his traditional clothing he appears dignified but in Western clothing he's made to look ridiculous.
Catlin also tried his hand at landscape and genre paintings but in comparison to his portraits they appear amateurish. His bloody depictions of bison hunts are excessive and lack the tender subtly of his portrait studies.
Catlin's portraits were first displayed in London 170 years ago in the Egyptian Hall in Piccadily, where they were stacked from floor to ceiling. It must have been an impressive sight — one room here tries to recreate that feeling but doesn't quite manage it.
This is a poignant exhibition that shows off Catlin's talent as a portraitist, but it also marks a point in history — capturing the culture and lives of Native Americans before they were displaced by encroaching Western settlers.
George Catlin: American Indian Portraits is on at the National Portrait Gallery until 23 June. Admission is free.
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French artist Xavier Veilhan is staging a series of site-specific sculptural installations in various international, architecturally significant structures as part of a project entitled Architectones. To kick off the series, the artist is presenting works at the Richard Neutra VDL Research House in L.A. The works on view at the Neutra VDL Research House (exhibit closes September 16th) are inspired by modernity, Richard Neutra, and the house itself, where the artist stayed with his family while completing each piece in the show; an echo of Neutra's family life. Curated by Francois Perrin, the exhibit features models of cars and boats, a metal flag, and more.
Over the next year, the VDL project will be followed by Pierre Koenig's Case Study House #21 (1958); the roof of Le Corbusier's Cité Radieuse, Marseille (1952), (set for spring 2013); St. Bernadette du Banlay Church (1966) by Claude Parent and Paul Virilio, Nevers, France; and the Melnikov House (1929) in Moscow. After the jump, more pictures of the show. (Photographs by Joshua White).


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Author Notes: Going raw here is an easy switch. I know that salad roll ups are not new, but these are really delicious when you make them small like this. You can also use lettuce for rolling, if you avoid the ribs. Hummus is a substitute dip for those with nut allergies. You can use 1/2 cup of fresh garbanzo beans right out of the pod and puree them with avocado for a nut free alternative. —Sagegreen
Makes: as many as you need
1/2 cup whole almonds (or other nuts like cashew or fresh garbanzo beans)
large avocados
handful of parsley and cilantro, divided
pinch of pink Himalayan salt
juice of lemon, Meyer preferred
red and 1 green cabbage
other vegetables, as you like such as red bell pepper and scallions
inch of peeled ginger, sliced into thin slivers
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- To make a dip, begin by making a crunchy butter out of the almonds in a food processor. Add one peeled and pitted avocado, a few sprigs of herbs, salt, and lemon juice (from one half of a lemon) and process until smooth enough to your liking. Chill until serving.
- Rough julienne-cut the carrots, cucumber, other avocado, and any other vegetables you like into one and one half inch lengths. Shave some cabbage and thinly slice some lettuce.
- Take several large, clean outer cabbage leaves which are at least 1.75 inches wide and 2-3 inches long. Avoid the ribs; work with the smooth areas of the leaves for rolling. Place a select leaf piece down on your working surface. Lay a bundle (no bigger than an inch and a half around) of your julienned vegetables including a little ginger down across a leaf. Add a squeeze of lemon juice, especially over the avocado. Add a small topping of shaved cabbage and/or lettuce. Top with a small sprig of herbs. Compress the contents a bit and roll the leaf very tightly around the filling; insert a toothpick to keep fastened. Trim off the ends of the roll to neaten and reveal the contents. This should be just under an inch and a half long and an inch in diameter. You can reserve any scraps you trimmed off for a salad later.
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ISC 2012 Two American universities vie for cluster fame and glory in the inaugural ISC'12 Student Cluster Competition (iSCC) in Hamburg next month. This competition, sponsored by Airbus, the HPC Advisory Council and ISC, gives university teams the chance to design, build, and benchmark their clusters against four teams of peers. They're limited only by a hard power cap of 13 amps and the requirement that the gear they use be commercially available.
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The University of Colorado team has more institutional experience in the student clustering game than all of the other competitors combined. They've competed in all five of the SC student cluster challenges, but have yet to win all the marbles (there aren't any real marbles), although they did score as 'Fan Favorite' in New Orleans at SC10.
Last year in Seattle, they brought more memory per node (126GB vs 64GB), a huge number of AMD Interlagos cores, and also the tallest team member (at 7ft) in competition history. Despite also having a veteran-packed team and coaching staff, solid vendor support, and Buffalo spirit (not sure what this is, but it seems to fit) they didn't fare better than a middle-of-the-pack finish.
The Buffs have been great competitors. They show up on time and are unfailingly polite – they're always nice – maybe too nice to win a competition like this? Do they have the killer instinct and drive necessary to conquer their cluster foes? Will we see a different Team Colorado in Hamburg next month?
Stony Brook University, the second US-based team, has been to the big cluster dance before. They were there for the first SC competition way back in '07, and won the overall crown (there isn't a real crown) at SC09 in Portland.
They returned to New Orleans in 2010 to defend their title with a Cray-based design that was one of the first systems to utilise GPUs. They also dumped their university mascot (Wolfie the Seawolf) in favor of their own creation, the Stony Brook Clustering "Bear-O-Dactyl". ("Why a 'Bear-O-Dactyl?" "Because it's scarier than a bear or a pterodactyl on their own." Good call.)
Unfortunately, the combined power of the GPU and the Bear-O-Dactyl, supplanted by some mil-spec caffeine brought by one team member (yep, saw the box myself, and it was pretty cool) wasn't quite enough to get them over the hump. They were beaten by Taiwan for the overall performance title, topped by Texas in LINPACK, and lost the Fan Favorite award to Colorado.
The members of Team Stony Brook were quirky and willing to take chances to leapfrog the competition. Their gamble with GPUs didn't pay off in New Orleans; they just didn't have enough optimised code, and the rest of their system wasn't strong enough to make up for the performance shortfall. Will Hamburg be a different story? Can Stony Brook regain their former glory?
The Colorado Buffaloes and Stony Brook Seawolves have their work cut out for them in Hamburg. While both teams have had some competition experience, they'll be facing a pair of formidable Chinese teams and the German home team. This will also will be the first time they've played outside the US.
Will the long trip have an impact on their efforts? The beer in Germany is almost certainly heavier than they've experienced in the US; will that play a role? Germany, like the rest of Europe, puts a near-fatal amount of power through wall outlets (220 or 240 volts vs 110 or 120 in the US). Will this become a factor in the competition?
According to research that I can't find right now, as many as 47 per cent of American tourists in Europe are either killed or severely injured by electrical mishaps associated with plugging/unplugging common appliances. This hasn't received much media attention, probably due to lobbying efforts from the duty free stores and the GSTC (Global Souvenir & Trinket Consortium). ®
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NCAA Tournament 2013 West Region — Day 2
The second day of the NCAA Tournament should was a fun one in the West Region, with four games on tap.
Ole Miss, led by cocky sharpshooter Marshall Henderson, took down a Wisconsin team that had trouble putting the ball in the net. LaSalle upset fourth-seeded Kansas State, while a hot Ohio State team made quick work of Iona. Notre Dame and Iowa State rounded out the region's festivities in a #7-#10 showdown.
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(10) Iowa State 76, (7) Notre Dame 58
Freshman Georges Niang scored 19 points, and Iowa State routed Notre Dame, 76-58, in a second round game of the 2013 NCAA tournament's West Region on Friday evening in Dayton, Ohio. The 10th-seeded Cyclones advanced to play No. 2 seed Ohio State on Sunday. Tom Knight led the Fighting Irish with 14 points.
(2) Ohio State 95, (15) Iona 70
Deshaun Thomas scored 24 points, and second-seeded Ohio State dominated Iona, 95-70, in a second round game of the 2013 NCAA tournament's West Region on Friday evening in Dayton, Ohio. Sam Thompson added 20 points and 10 rebounds for the Buckeyes, who advanced to play Iowa State on Sunday. Tavon Sledge led Iona with 20 points.
(12) Ole Miss 57, (5) Wisconsin 46
In a back-and-forth affair, Ole Miss kept #12 seeds perfect so far by pulling away in the second half of a close game. Brash Rebels' star Marshall Henderson was only one for 11 in the first half, but he put it behind him after intermission and knocked down some key 3-pointers en route to finishing with a total of 19 points. The Rebels closed out the contest on a 25-10 run and won their first tournament game since 2001. Wisconsin was bitten by the cold shooting bug that seems to have plagued several teams in the tournament so far. The Badgers, who are not are not an offensive juggernaut to begin with, only shot 25% from the field. Sam Dekker, coming off the bench, was the lone Badger in double figures with 10 points.
(13) LaSalle 63, (4) Kansas State 61
LaSalle, which won a First Four game to make the field of 64, embraced its Cinderella status by builing an 18-point halftime lead and then holding on when Kansas State mounted a comeback and grabbed the lead. The Wildcats, however, scored only one field goal in the game's final five minutes, while the Explorers' Jerrell Wright went five of six from the free throw line down the stretch to pull off the upset. Wright was the catalyst for LaSalle, scoring 21 points and pulling down eight rebounds. Jordan Henriquez keyed the Wildcats comeback bid with 17 points and 12 rebounds. Wildcats star Rodney McGruder struggled, shooting five of 17 from the field. K-State had a chance to tie or win at the end of the game, but Angel Rodriguez's off-balance shot was off the mark.
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Update – Two Men Charged in East Missoula Shooting [AUDIO]
Two adult men connected to the Ole's shooting have now been charged in the incident.
Detective Jason Johnson with the Missoula County Sheriff's Department says the two men are 23 year-old Christopher Lee Burch, who is charged with attempted deliberate homicide, and 24 year-old Preston James Hanna, who has been charged with accountability to deliberate homicide. Burch was the shooter and Hanna was was driver of the vehicle. The Sheriff's department would like to thank the community for the several tips we received through our Crime Stoppers tip line which aided the investigation early on.
The victim's family has notified authorities that he has been in and out of surgery this morning and has been upgraded from critical to critical but stable. Authorities again want to offer their thoughts and prayers to the victim and his family and hope that he makes a speedy recovery.
Johnson reminds anyone working in the retail industry to give up the money in a robbery, especially where the suspect is armed.
Sheriff's Department spokesman Jason Johnson


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