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Madonna & Lourdes Leon - Vanity Fair Oscars Party!
Madonna and her daughter Lourdes Leon arrive in style at the Vanity Fair Oscars Party held at the Sunset Tower Hotel on Sunday (February 27) in West Hollywood, Calif.
The 52-year-old entertainer is rumored to be hosting her own post-Oscars party, which will boast a royal theme and music from DJs Paul Oakenfold and Zen Freeman.
Madonna is no stranger to the Academy Awards. She has performed at the award show multiple times in past years.
FYI: Madonna wore a white rose cut diamond ring by Loree Rodkin. Lourdes is wearing an AllSaints Aztec Dress Mini (available in March) and AllSaints Ovid Shoes!
10+ pictures inside of Madonna and Lourdes Leon arriving at the party…


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|2012-11-11, 02:22
|Link #4141
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Brazil - São Paulo
Age: 26
Hey guys, I have a problem, and I wonder if anyone's been having the same thing: I can't seem to play with other people using hamachi. I could do that before (like, 2 months ago or so... that was the last time I played), but now I can't seem to connect to a host, nor can anyone connect to me, even though we're using the correct IPs and shit. I have no idea what's causing this problem. I tried turning off my firewall, anti-virus, stuff like that, but still nothing.
Does anyone know how to solve this issue?
|2012-11-11, 08:12
|Link #4142
黄金の魔女 Golden Witch
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Natal-RN, Brazil
Age: 23
Do you people live close enough to get a connection? The Ougon network is not that good and distance plays a very high factor in it. If you can't connect to other people that you managed to conect before, then I have no idea.
|2012-11-11, 13:55
|Link #4144
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Canada, Quebec
Age: 24
|2012-11-17, 23:55
|Link #4146
Junior Member
Join Date: Nov 2009
Howdy, does anyone have a collection of the loading screen portraits from the original? I'm trying to convert one of my arcade cabinets to play this and I need to make a move strip. I got a link of the basic outline here. The problem is for the non-Cross characters, they have all this announcement text in the corner, so I was going to copy the portrait over it to fix that. I already got a marquee and I'm putting off the control panel for now (because I'd have to actually design it). I got the portrait set for side art (from the VN), but without a move strip in the bezel and a control panel art swap, it'll look really weird (Soul Calibur 2 Control Panel to play Ougon Musou doesn't make a lot of sense).
Oh, and I forgot to ask, anyone know how the translation is coming? My google-fu told me that the original was only partially translated and no info on Cross
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|2012-11-18, 07:32
|Link #4147
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Germany
That's a really great project
Please post some pics when it's finished
I once did simple screenshots of all portrait loading screens. They are in 1920x1080, although I don't think that their native resolution is that high.
But if you can use that, here you go: http://www.mediafire.com/?dlf21p707hjgvhs
If you need more VN art, ask again
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|2012-11-18, 14:42
|Link #4149
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Canada, Quebec
Age: 24
Every special attacks are translated in english on here :
|2012-11-18, 17:26
|Link #4150
Junior Member
Join Date: Nov 2009
@Mormel: Thanks, that's exactly what I needed. I don't got anything printed yet, but this is going to be the marquee. Still figuring out which would be better, but probably one of these three control panels
Spoiler for Very Large Images:
@Solkiskey Thanks, I had a little trouble understanding their move notation, but I figured it out (really wish they had a keybinder for cross, but I have a workaround ready
@TwilightsCall Me too
|2012-11-23, 21:59
|Link #4151
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Germany
A quick update on the tournament website (yes, i still do that^^)
I just wanted to share a screenshot of some of the progress I'm making.
The proper domain is also already bought
Spoiler for Screenshot:
It is still work in progress. And keep in mind that I am no designer of any sort.
But personally I think it turned out ok; at least I did everything by myself^^
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|2012-11-25, 13:02
|Link #4153
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Germany
Thanks for the feedback
Right now I am focusing on the basic features. But before I put it on the web, I will really do my best to make it a little bit prettier^^
I think the website will be ready for the pre-tournament survey in max 2 weeks (obviously depends on how much time I can spare).
That is just a small survey on how tournament stuff should be handled.
Hope to see you then
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Allie Bentley is a sophomore in college. Near the end...
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Lexi Fuentes is a senior in high school. She just broke up with her boyfriend and is still heartbroken. Jake has been there for Lexi no matter what. but, now he is in "love with her." Harry Styles moved to the US with his friends Zayn, Harry, Louis and Liam. But, there's one thing...they are apart of One Direction. The boys of One Direction are going to high school. But what happens when Harry's past catches up with him? Will Lexi save Harry? Will they both save each other? Read and find out :) Copyright © 2013 Kayla S.
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This is off the PKG site of the last art show I was in. PKG all day.
This was the Collective Tee's art exhibit where the artists put up art and t-shirts to match. Big thanks to Miguel Mansur, Alex Halpin, E. Grizzly, Moira Katz, Jay Brisbon, David Adams, DJ Yes Indeed, 9th Element, and everybody who helped put the show together. Video credits go to Alex Halpin and 9th Element. Music by: E. Grizzly – East River Float Remix. More art parties coming in the summer of course.


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Driver of monster truck charged with manslaughter
CHIHUAHUA, Mexico (AP) — The driver of a monster truck that careened into a crowd of spectators, killing nine, was charged with manslaughter Tuesday.
Chihuahua state prosecutors read the charges against Francisco Velazquez Samaniego during a hearing in which they also listed the names and injuries of the people killed.
"He didn't meet the age and health requirements needed to be part of the show," prosecutor Gerardo Carbajal said. He didn't say what those requirements are.
Velazquez Samaniego, 51, appeared before a judge wearing a neck brace as another person died at a hospital, raising the death toll from Saturday's incident to nine. At least 80 people were hurt during the monster truck exhibition in the northern city of Chihuahua.
Velazquez Samaniego said in court that his helmet came off as the truck bounced over old cars and he lost consciousness when his head hit metal bars inside the cabin.
"I was driving to one side and then I turned around and drove to the other side, my helmet came off and I hit my head and lost consciousness," he said. "I wasn't conscious when the truck fell" on the people.
Organizers of the event have said hundreds of people gathered without permission in the pit area of a makeshift arena in a park.
Veteran monster truck show organizers said spectators should never have been standing that close to the arena floor unprotected, regardless of the trajectory of the truck. They said properly organized shows take place in an arena with a safety zone separating spectators from the trucks, which the Chihuahua city show lacked.
Authorities have made no other arrests in the case.


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B3 serviced offices & office space for rent
Commercial property to let: Private offices (Serviced or Unfurnished) & Co-Working in B3, West Midlands.B3 Offices to Rent
Serviced & Unfurnished Offices to let in B3
Private Office Sizes: 1 to 70 people/100 sq ft to 7,000 sq ft
Inside, the working environment is equally as attractive and offers meeting rooms in differing sizes. The rooms can be booked at an hourly rate or hired on a longer term agreement. The workspace can benefit from high speed internet and telecoms at your request. Suspended ceilings and raised floors means that the offices are bright and spacious. Further optional extras consist of CAT II lighting, telephone messaging and secretarial assistance.
This flexible commercial space has a corner location along Newhall Street. Tenants will be close to the city's retail district and will find the site easily accessible by rail and road. Junction 3 of the M6 is a few minutes' drive away. Birmingham Snow Hill, Birmingham New Street and Birmingham Moor Street are no more than a 20 minute walk. The nearest airport is Birmingham International which is just 7.5 miles away. Show more
Private Office Sizes: 1 to 65 people/100 sq ft to 6,500 sq ft
The double height reception area creates an excellent first impression for visitors to the Business Centre. Interior features such as elevators and CCTV monitoring offer clients a practical office rental. The space itself provides break-out areas, meeting rooms and an executive business lounge. High speed internet can be provided, while optional provisions are on offer for telecoms and CAT 5/6 cabling needs. Catering facilities and bicycle storage can be found on the premises. In addition, further convenience is provided by the secure underground car parking at the Newhall Street site.
The location is ideal for train travel due to New Street and Snow Hill both residing within a short walking distance. A range of restaurant and cafe options surround this property close to Birmingham Cathedral. Those commuting by bus will be able to take advantage of bus stops within a minute's walk of the offices. Show more
Private Office Sizes: 2 to 200 people/40 sq ft to 7,800 sq ft
Facilities include fast Wi-Fi, phone handsets and use of meeting rooms, kitchen amenities and printing equipment. The commercial property provides on-site management, including a staffed reception and office cleaning. The on-site team are on hand to provide admin support, offering assistance with tasks including mail handling and call answering.
The amenities of the city centre are within a few minutes' walk and there are several restaurants and bars nearby. Birmingham New Street and Snow Hill train stations are both less than 10 minute walk from the office building, offering fantastic transport across the country. Show more
Private Office Sizes: 1 to 60 people/100 sq ft to 6,000 sq ft
The rental is fitted with IT (CAT 5) and conferencing and training facilities. A range of meeting and boardrooms can also hired and there is an on-site car park for staff and visitors to use. The building is secure and can be accessed 24/7. The reception staff are available to help with administrative tasks such as message taking for an extra cost. IT and postal services can also be provided.
This Birmingham office to let is just a 15-minute walk from Snow Hill station. New Street and Moor Street stations are less than a mile away, too. Access by car is easy via Junction 6 of the M6, a few minutes' drive from the property. Birmingham Airport is around eight miles away. A variety of local amenities can be found in and around St Paul's Square, including Birmingham's most famous restaurant, The Jam House. Show more
Private Office Sizes: 1 to 55 people/100 sq ft to 5,500 sq ft
The building has 24 hour access and the interior consists of: desk rooms, break-out areas and staff kitchens. The space offers continuous surveillance by management and reception staff, as well as prime views of the central commercial district. Car parking is available on the premises, whilst the property is air conditioned and fitted with 24/7 security. Office cleaning can be selected in the rental, which can also feature a range of optional extras such as executive meeting rooms and postal facilities.
Situated just off Paradise Circus Queensway, this commercial property has access to many leisure and shopping amenities at Plaza Shopping Centre. Facing Birmingham's historic Victoria Square, these Midland rental offices are only 6 minutes' walk from New Street Station and are also near Birmingham Snow Hill Station. Bus stops are aplenty and can be reached within a minute's walk on Edmond Street, or a little further afield on Great Charles Street Queensway. Show more
Private Office Sizes: 2 to 100 people/100 sq ft to 8,500 sq ft
The flexibility of this serviced office will allow businesses to take the space on its own terms. The facility possesses a furnished interior, with meeting rooms available on-site. Offered as unbranded office space, your business will enjoy the flexibility of choosing how to present itself. The space also offers cabling, air conditioning and lifts. Security is enhanced by use of CCTV around the premises.
Bennetts Hill is at the central hub of British rail and offers first-rate transport connections by bus and tube. From New Street Station the transport links to London Euston, Glasgow Central and Edinburgh Waverley are easily accessible. New Street Station also provides service to the Cross-Country network with destinations including Aberdeen to Penzance. The office is conveniently positioned, with great connection access to the A5, A38, M1, M5, M6 and A4540. Services to Birmingham International Airport located within 10-15 minutes. Show more
Private Office Sizes: 2 to 200 people/80 sq ft to 14,000 sq ft
Everything has been considered, right down to the last detail so you'll find all you need right here, from a welcoming reception to super-fast broadband, printing and copying. The shared spaces include meeting rooms, phone booths and quiet rooms for you to use and enjoy plus 5 fully equipped kitchens with free flow tea and coffee. As well as 24/7 secure access, you can also take advantage of the building's amenities including a Café, shower and changing facilities and secure cycle storage. There's also a curated programme of events for Community members to keep you on your toes with even more opportunities for connection, learning and inspiration.
Located only stone's throw from Victoria Square, Grand Central, The Mailbox and Birmingham's famous network of canals, the streets surrounding this business centre are packed full of pubs, shopping centres, restaurants and food markets, independent coffee shops and much more. There's no shortage of places to grab a bite nearby and the building's very own independent coffee shop, run by Sixteen Kitchen, is one of the best. The centre is just a five-minute walk from New Street Station transport hub and 10 minutes from Snow Hill Station. Moor Street and Five Ways are a bit further away but still within easy walking distance. Show more
Private Office Sizes: 1 to 200 people/75 sq ft to 20,000 sq ft
Members benefit from a manned reception, multiple break-out areas, fully stocked kitchens with high quality coffee machines and meeting room access. In addition, there is an on-site gym, secure underground bike racks and a large roof terrace.
Cathedral Square is just around the corner, providing a wide range of eateries and shops to choose from. The centre is located just moments from New Street Station, while Snow Hill and Moor Street stations are also just a short walk away. Show more
Private Office Sizes: 1 to 55 people/100 sq ft to 5,500 sq ft
Offices can be tailored to benefit from IT support, telecoms and high speed broadband. These optional extras are on offer alongside the services of a dedicated reception team for business support. Facilities provided in-house include a bookable meeting room that can be rented by the hour or on a full-time basis. Lifts, kitchens, a modern break-out area and a video conferencing studio are also provided.
The offices are five minutes' walk from Birmingham New Street and Snow Hill Railway. These provide excellent links with neighbouring towns and cities. In the centre of the business district, the space also has good retail connections with Birmingham itself. In addition, Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery is six minutes' walk away from the building. The office also overlooks Birmingham Cathedral. Restaurants, bars and shops add to the vibrant atmosphere of the city. Show more
Private Office Sizes: 1 to 60 people/100 sq ft to 6,000 sq ft
Visitors will be impressed by the wood-panelled entrance hall and 24 hour access provided from the nearby concierge. This New Street office rental has been recently refurbished featuring a modern lift and new carpeting. The flexible office premises benefit from large sash windows and recessed ceiling lighting. Facilities on offer include shower rooms, a business lounge and a break-out space. On top of this, the units may be kitted out with advanced data cabling and telephone and IT systems upon request.
Business travellers can catch trains across the West Midlands and to Central London from the nearby New Street Station. A number of roads close by offer convenient access to the surrounding towns of Solihull, Coventry and Leamington Spa. In addition, routes are provided to the cities of Manchester and Nottingham via the M6 or M1 motorways. Show more
Private Office Sizes: 1 to 45 people/100 sq ft to 4,500 sq ft
The building itself boasts an exclusive glazed atrium that highlights its unique features. Facilities in-house include secure bike storage, shower rooms, break-out space and a coffee and snack bar. Clients and visitors alike can enjoy the provided free parking spaces on-site. Workspace units themselves may be partitioned and are available with internet access and phone lines. The customisable space is able to meet a variety of your needs and can be fitted with video conferencing capabilities if required. Other optional extras can include voicemail resources, advanced data cabling and call answering services.
The Hill Street location could not be better and offers convenient train links in seconds of leaving the offices. Birmingham New Street Station is a matter of yards away and offers national and regional train links. Alternatively, a number of bus routes pass through the area and can serve as another commuting option for your staff. The location also places clients in close proximity to a wide selection of restaurants and shopping options. Show more
Private Office Sizes: 2 to 61 people/100 sq ft to 3,050 sq ft
Amenities include utilities, high-speed internet, phone lines and handsets. Staff members have access to meeting rooms, kitchen facilities, business lounges, break-out areas and printing amenities. Services include cleaning and maintenance, and reception staff who are on hand to welcome guests. Mail handling and call answering services are also available.
The centre is nearby to a variety of cafes and restaurants as well as a shopping centre. The central location boasts superb local transport, with the Bull Street Metro Tram Station just on the doorstep. Alternatively, Birmingham New Street, Moor Street and Snow Hill train stations are all within a 5 minute walk. Show more
Private Office Sizes: 2 to 500 people/100 sq ft to 28,000 sq ft
A wealth of facilities are offered. These include an impressive corporate reception area, formal meeting rooms (available on request), relaxed lounge areas, high speed broadband internet and on site IT support. The building also has around the clock access and manned security.
This particular Birmingham office provides ample on-site car parking and will give any company an impressive corporate image. It's a 5 minute walk from Birmingham Snow Hill station. From the station, turn right. Head to the end of the road and turn left onto Colmore Row. Then, take a right onto Colmore Circus Queensway. Take a left at the end to stay on the road then take a right at the roundabout. Finally, turn left onto Printing House Street. The office will be on the right towards the end of the road. The area is culturally rich with the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery within walking distance from the site. The O2 Academy also makes for a great evening out featuring a diverse mix of musical acts on a regular basis. Show more
Private Office Sizes: 1 to 65 people/100 sq ft to 6,500 sq ft
The office space in B1 provides many services for message taking, postal, photocopying and catering needs. Video conferencing rooms and a kitchen area are featured in the layout, which is fitted with air conditioning and broadband. Accessible to clients on a 24 hour basis, the property houses its own catering facilities and has on-site car parking. Lift access is provided throughout, whilst a security system has been installed. Optional extras such as photocopiers and CAT 5/6 cabling can be supplied by the flexible rental.
Located just a 5 minute walk from the city centre, the offices are only a short distance from Birmingham's New Street rail station. Regular national and regional trainline are offered here, while buses operate in the area. Holloway Head is home to a number of stops visited by local bus services, providing another commuting option. The amenities on offer in the nearby city centre include a rich selection of shops, cafes and restaurants. Show more
Private Office Sizes: 1 to 55 people/100 sq ft to 5,500 sq ft
The office tower has a stylish reception and a central atrium that provides plenty of natural light. This newly opened Business Centre offers meeting rooms, equipped with the very latest IT systems. While clients have 24 hour access to the property, the entrance is also fitted with a security system. If required, the reception area can be manned by a staff able to assist with secretarial tasks. These include telephone answering, message taking and postal handling duties. On top of this, the centre offers disabled access throughout, as well as elevators to your workspace.
In addition to ample car parking, the business property connects to the M5, M6, M40 and M42 motorways. The nearby railway stations at New Street and Snow Hill provide frequent trains to London, Manchester and Edinburgh. Birmingham Airport is also easily accessible, offering business travellers international flights to numerous destinations. Show more
Private Office Sizes: 1 to 50 people/100 sq ft to 5,000 sq ft
The property enjoys a wealth of natural light that creates a luxurious feel to the entrance lobby and business lounge. The reception area can be provided with the benefit of full secretarial support. If required, the team are able to perform duties for call fielding, postal handling and photocopying. A lounge area and shared kitchen space are fitted in the layout. In addition, the space can be supplied with an air conditioning system and video conferencing capabilities. Disabled access is offered throughout, while the offices are open to clients on a 24/7 basis.
This modern and spacious rental on Brindley Way is just a short walk from the city centre and the impressive amenities on offer there. Five Ways Train Station can be reached in less than ten minutes on foot and provides a range of regional links. Birmingham New Street is only a bit further afield and offers a wider network of national train services. Cultural points of interest in the area include the National Indoor Arena and the Birmingham Repertory Theatre. Show more
Private Office Sizes: 1 to 50 people/100 sq ft to 5,000 sq ft
Located on the busiest street in Birmingham, the Business Centre offers a contemporary reception area. Professional features include meeting rooms for hire and the option of video conferencing studios. Staff can enjoy use of kitchen areas, break-out areas and air conditioning. There is also the security of 24/7 access into the CCTV-monitored building and provided parking spaces. Optional IT systems are top-of-the-range and offer broadband, telephone and data lines and ISDN.
Birmingham connects directly into the centre of the UK's major motorway network via the M5, M6, M40 and M42. The nearby New Street Station provides fast direct travel to London, Manchester, Edinburgh and all major UK cities. Birmingham Airport is less than 8 miles from the offices and makes the location ideal for international travel. The site is within easy walking distance of a wide range of the city's amenities. These include Brindley Place, the International Convention Centre and the National Indoor Arena. A multitude of bars and shops are also right on the property's doorstep. Show more
Private Office Sizes: 1 to 40 people/100 sq ft to 4,000 sq ft
Features include secretarial and telecoms services, skilfully managed by the onsite staff. On top of this, the rental of this Birmingham office acquires a configurable desk plan and meeting rooms. Rental tenants benefit from lifts, air-conditioning and vending machines. Also on offer is secure underground parking, a break-out area and business lounge. Features such as ISDN, CAT 5/6 cabling and broadband can be selected as optional provisions.
The B1 based offices have access to National Rail services including Five Ways Rail and Jewellery Quarter Rail. From this station, travel to Birmingham New Street and Moor Street stations is also possible. Bus services can be taken from stops along Broad Street, offering another form of transport. Within easy reach of the surrounding areas of Ladywood and Hockley, the property is ideally located to enjoy views of the canal. The area is also home to an impressive selection of restaurants and cafes. Show more
Private Office Sizes: 1 to 60 people/100 sq ft to 6,000 sq ft
The offices are very bright thanks to the floor to ceiling windows with the beautiful view at the Birmingham City. The offices are air conditioned and have 24 hour access to the property. The Business Centre offers a range of meeting rooms which are equipped with video conferencing facilities. The building provides showers and changing facilities. The number of break out areas provides free WiFi for you and your clients. For those who travel by bike, the centre offers secure bike storage.
To access the location from Birmingham New Street station, exit the station at Hill Street and turn right. Turn left onto Lower Severn Street and walk past the Orion building. Then turn right and continue walking until Navigation Street. Cross the Suffolk Street Queensway and turn right. Continue walking until Holiday Street and turn left. Turn right onto Bridge Street and left onto the path following Birmingham Canal Old Line. Continue walking close to the Canal and cross the river towards Brindley Place. After you meet Brunswick Street continue walking and the building is situated on the left hand side. Show more
Private Office Sizes: 1 to 50 people/100 sq ft to 5,000 sq ft
All units are self-storage, featuring security systems and self-contained toilets and kitchens. Catering facilities are located on the premises, which also possesses the bonus of car parking spaces. The management team reside on-site, standing by to offer assistance, while the property is accessible for 24 hours a day. Furthermore, a wide range of furnishing options are available in the rental, should you require them.
This Birmingham Commercial Property is just minutes from the M6 motorway, and only a fifteen minute walk from Snow Hill station. From Snow Hill, trains can be taken to Birmingham International and New Street, as well as other stations in the region. New Town Row and Aston Express Way are home to several bus stops in close proximity to the Business Centre. The area is home to many long-established and popular pubs and bars located along the Great Western Arcade. Surrounding areas include Birmingham Aston University and the Harbourne Golf Club. Show more
Private Office Sizes: 1 to 50 people/100 sq ft to 5,000 sq ft
Based in Edgbaston, the purpose-built property is of a traditional design. The central courtyard is a serene spot to enjoy your lunch break. Staff can make use of the shared kitchen area and will be delighted by the convenience of free on-site parking. The workspace is open to its tenants on a 24 hour basis and is fully equipped for disabled access. Optional services are available from the Business Centre for your admin needs, such as call fielding. If required, internet connections and advanced telecoms can be supplied.
The offices can be found just off Islington Row Middleway, close to the roundabout. Five Ways Train Station is just around the corner and is a convenient public transport option for commuters. By bus or car, it's a very quick journey to the centre of the city. This location puts tenants in close range of top class amenities and National Rail train stations. Show more
Private Office Sizes: 1 to 100 people/100 sq ft to 10,000 sq ft
Facilities include high speed internet, telephone systems, a comfortable lounge area, kitchen amenities with free hot drinks and a spacious lobby complete with a helpful reception team. Tenants also benefit from use of community meeting rooms equipped with audio visual technology. Cleaning and maintenance, mail handling and call answering services are included, while support with administration tasks can be provided if required.
With superb transport links into central Birmingham, this property is an ideal commercial space for a wide range of businesses. Five Ways Train Station is a 9 minute walk away from the property, providing regular trains to Birmingham New Street within 5 minutes. In addition, several buses serve the area, providing access to Birmingham within 10 minutes, or alternatively you can walk to the city centre within 25 minutes. The area benefits from a selection of coffee shops, pubs and supermarkets. Show more
Private Office Sizes: 1 to 60 people/100 sq ft to 6,000 sq ft
All units have self-store security and offer self-contained toilets and kitchens on each floor. The B12 Business Centre is accessible to you for 24 hours a day, whilst providing car parking on-site. Management reside on the premises, ready to offer assistance, while a range of extra services can be acquired. Message taking and photocopying needs can be catered to with the flexible rental agreement. Further optional extras such as a staffed reception area and the use of meeting rooms can be arranged.
This Birmingham office rental is just minutes from the M6 motorway and is in easy reach of all city centre amenities. These include a choice selection of cafes and restaurants. Birmingham Bordesley Railway Station is in close range. Additionally, the property is within 2 miles of Birmingham Moor Street, Duddeston, Jewellery Quarter and Birmingham Snow Hill Stations. From these stations, a variety of regional and national train links can be accessed. Also operating in the area, there are a number of bus routes available to you with this property rental. Show more
Private Office Sizes: 1 to 75 people/100 sq ft to 7,500 sq ft
Clients can use the smart meeting rooms and access the premises on a round-the-clock basis. Additional facility provisions can be made in the form of break-out space and video conferencing studios. During office hours the reception staff are there to assist with various secretarial tasks. Clients can therefore acquire services for call answering and message taking. Lifts serve the Business Centre throughout, while staff will enjoy the benefit of on-site car parking.
Edgbaston is situated to South West of the city centre and offers pleasant walks in the Botanical Gardens. Tenants will also be in close proximity to a good range of cafes and restaurants and public transport links. The nearby Five Ways train station provides direct trains into Birmingham city centre. Show more
Private Office Sizes: 1 to 50 people/100 sq ft to 5,000 sq ft
The Birmingham business space boasts car parking spaces on the premises, and is accessible for 24 hours a day. The reception area can be staffed according to your business requirements, while CAT 5/6 cabling can also be included in the rental. The office space benefits from the cleaning and maintenance of communal areas. Optional extras also include message taking capabilities and telephone systems.
Adderley Park Railway Station is located just 6 minutes' walk from the office rental, while Birmingham New Street is just 2 miles from the site. The station provides regular services to London Euston in approximately 1 ½ hours, in addition to a number of other national routes. The B9 office rental is ideally located 10 minutes from the City Centre which boasts a range of leisure facilities. Local attractions in the area include the Bull Ring Shopping Area and the NEC and NIA Arena. Show more
Private Office Sizes: 1 to 45 people/100 sq ft to 4,500 sq ft
Facilities at the site include workshops, studios and storage units. Staff and visitors can take advantage of the free on-site car parking. Meeting rooms can also be hired either hourly or on a full time basis if needed.
The office is within easy reach of Birmingham New Street railway station and there is a local bus route serving the area. Birmingham Airport is a 3 mile drive from the site. Local attractions include the Bull Ring Shopping Arcade, NEC and NIA Arenas and Broad Street which boasts a cinema, concert venues and a variety of restaurants. Tyseley station is only a few minutes' walk away. From the station, turn left then another left onto Kings Road. Carry on walking up the road and take a left onto Redfern Road. You will find the office on the left at the end of the road. Other nearby rail links include Small Heath station and Acocks Green station. Show more
Private Office Sizes: 1 to 50 people/100 sq ft to 5,000 sq ft
For clients' peace of mind, the units at the premises are individually alarmed and there is 24-hour CCTV and monitoring. This enables staff and visitors to access the property 24 hours. There is also ample car parking on-site which is free to use. Standard features such as fax and photocopying services are provided. Room for storage/archive purposes is also present.
There are excellent public transport links close to the Harborne Lane property. The closest station is Five Ways, two miles away, while New Street and Moor Street stations are three miles away. Selly Oak station nearby has regular direct services to London Euston. In terms of road travel, Junction 3 of the M5 is a few minutes' drive from the office. Birmingham Airport is also close by. For shops and eateries, the Battery Retail Park is a wise choice. Show more
Private Office Sizes: 1 to 75 people/100 sq ft to 7,500 sq ft
Catering facilities can be found inside of this Birmingham Business Centre, where the building's management team are also situated. There is generous parking for visitors and staff, who will be impressed by the quality finish of the reception area and lift lobby. Reception support staff are on hand to offer a range of secretarial services if required. The rental offers features such as kitchen space, a break-out area and lift access to the floor. Tenants have the option to hire the meeting rooms out for use whenever required. In addition, these facilities may be equipped with video conferencing capabilities and data cabling.
The prominent Halfords Lane Business Centre is within sight of West Bromwich Albion FC's Hawthorns ground. The major Black County towns and Birmingham city centre are all easily accessible by road via the M5. Alternatively, Hawthorns rail and tram station is nearby and offers commuters another option. Show more
Private Office Sizes: 1 to 50 people/100 sq ft to 5,000 sq ft
Facilities at the West Midlands base are high spec. There is a great selection of work spaces and meeting rooms, all air-conditioned. The building is alarmed and fitted with CCTV cameras for added security. Sophisticated cabling and high speed broadband internet can be found in every area. A break-out area is accessorised with plants to bring some freshness into the surroundings. Clients are able to access the building 24 hours a day and they can also take advantage of a free on-site car park.
The offices sit between the A45 and the A41, less than a mile from Tyseley rail station. Birmingham International Airport is a little under five miles away and Coventry Airport is within easy reach. The property is on the outskirts of Birmingham city centre and home to an abundance of restaurants and cultural attractions. Surrounding areas include Acocks Green, Sparkhill and Greet. Show more
Private Office Sizes: 1 to 50 people/100 sq ft to 5,000 sq ft
As well as a great location, the space offers modern facilities. These are designed to appeal to companies looking to project a polished and professional image. There is a fantastic range of meeting rooms suitable for both small and large groups. A state-of-the-art conference suite with video conferencing resources is particularly popular. Other property features include air conditioning. Optional extras can be supplied in the form of high-speed broadband and slick IT and telecoms services. There is 24 hour access into the building and ample car parking.
Excellent transport links provide an advantage over other rentals dotted on the city's outskirts. This business centre in Oldbury has three train stations within close reach. The nearest is Rowley Regis Railway Station, while Old Hill and Langley Green Stations are a short drive away. Junctions 2 and 3 of the M5 are only a couple of miles away. Birmingham International Airport is only 10 miles away for air travellers. The site is close to a good supply of shops and leisure amenities. Birmingham Women's Hospital and the University of Birmingham are approximately three miles away. Show more
Private Office Sizes: 1 to 40 people/100 sq ft to 4,000 sq ft
The commercial premise sits at Coventry Road, B28. It's got a striking glass and steel façade. Behind, there are Serviced or Managed offices and a conference suite to suit every size and taste. It is possible to hire anything from a small furnished office to an entire floor.
Facilities tick off Cat 5 cabling and 24-hour access. The site benefits from on-site car parking. What's more, there is on-site security and swipe card access. State-of-the-art voice and data technology are great for companies wanting total peace of mind.
Coventry Road is an ideal location for quick and easy access to Birmingham International Airport. It is less than four miles away. It's an eight-minute journey along the A45. Tyseley Station, one mile away, provides the nearest rail connection. Acocks Green and Small Heath Railway Station are also within close range. There is excellent access to the M42 motorway, too. Junctions 3, 4 and 5 are just a short drive away to the east. Show more
Private Office Sizes: 1 to 50 people/100 sq ft to 5,000 sq ft
The offices are well decorated and finished with high specifications communal areas. Meeting rooms and a boardroom are available to hire for group meetings or visitors. New audio visual equipment has been supplied throughout the meeting rooms. Whilst allowing access to your offices 24 hours a day, security is very good with security coded doors, alarms and CCTV coverage. Car-parking and kitchen refreshments are included in the rental package at this unbranded centre. Those requiring internet access and video conferencing gear can have their needs met with optional extras.
For drivers this commercial property has ample parking spaces. The area has excellent transport links to the centre of Birmingham, motorways and the airport. Hall Green Railway Station is just a short walk away and buses pass by every 8 minutes. Show more
Private Office Sizes: 1 to 55 people/100 sq ft to 5,500 sq ft
Use of meeting rooms, break-out space and kitchen areas is available to all clients. In addition, video conferencing studios and shower facilities can also be offered. Units enjoy air conditioning, 24 hour access and an impressive security system. Business space can be offered with pre-installed connections to broadband and versatile telecoms. If required, there is also the availability of voicemail resources and data cabling upon request.
This period office rental is located within a suburban environment with good road links to Birmingham city centre. In addition, nearby road access can take you to the West Midlands towns of Solihull, Coventry and Leamington Spa. Staff and visitors will benefit from the ample car parking and convenient access to the A34, as well as the M6, M40 and M42 motorways. These desirable offices are just down the road from Hall Green railway station and close to several local bus routes. Show more
Private Office Sizes: 1 to 50 people/100 sq ft to 5,000 sq ft
Amenities on-site include free customer parking and 24-hour CCTV and monitoring. There is also 24-hour access into the property and room for storage and archive purposes. Standard features such as a fax and photocopying service are provided. The office also comes with 3 phase electricity. The West Midlands office space is located on the A38 Kingsbury Road and situated only 200 yards from the Erdington Showcase Cinema. Fort Shopping Park, less than 10 minutes away by car, offers shops, restaurants, cafes and bars.
For rail users, the building only a five-minute walk to Erdington railway station. From here, there are regular services to Birmingham New Street in under 15 minutes. Other nearby stations include Gravelly Hill and Chester Road. Regular flyers will be pleased to find Birmingham Airport close by. The office also has great motorway links – chiefly Junction 5 of the M6. Show more
Private Office Sizes: 1 to 60 people/100 sq ft to 6,000 sq ft
This vibrant development offers clients a mix of shops and restaurants conveniently located on-site. The Business Centre has security entry phones and air conditioning and offers 24 hour access. Quality interior features include exposed brickwork and a modern atrium that provides natural light. Work units themselves enjoy the convenience of attached shower rooms and kitchen space. Moreover, the flexible rental can make provisions for IT and telecom needs, as well as data cabling.
There is easy access to the M6 from this North Birmingham business rental. Additionally, there are convenient parking facilities on-site for clients and tenants. Several National Rail train stations are all less than 2 miles away from the site and can be reached by car or bus. International links are provided at the Birmingham Airport which is 5 miles away. Show more
Private Office Sizes: 1 to 65 people/100 sq ft to 6,500 sq ft
Convenient car parking facilities can be found on-site, while a stylish lobby greets you upon entrance to the building. The reception staff can be instructed to answer your calls and take messages if required. Occupants of the space can enjoy 24 hour access to a layout that provides a break-out lounge and kitchen utilities. Optional features such as telephone systems with accompanying voicemail sets can be supplied. At your request, video conferencing and photocopying resources can be installed.
The office property is prominently positioned at the junction of Broadwell Road and the main Bromford Road. The location provides convenient road access to Dudley, Birmingham city centre and the UK's motorway network via the M6. Clients have excellent rail links to London Euston and Birmingham New Street from Sandwell & Dudley Railway Station. The station can be found in less than a minute of leaving the offices. Show more
Private Office Sizes: 2 to 25 people/125 sq ft to 750 sq ft
The property is fully telecoms and IT enabled and offers high speed internet. In addition, the centre provides free car parking and CCTV security. The property benefits from heating and powered shutters. Workshops and studios are also available.
For local amenities, there is a supermarket, a selection of shops, restaurants and cafes nearby. The property is located just 1 mile from Junction 2 on the M5. Alternatively, Sandwell and Dudley Train Station is approximately a 10 minute walk away. For international travel, Birmingham Airport is approximately 13 miles away. Show more
Private Office Sizes: 1 to 100 people/100 sq ft to 10,000 sq ft
This modern working centre in Solihull has serviced and managed office space available for businesses. The space comes with a number of extras, including 24 hour access to the building, air conditioning, office cleaning, a staffed reception area, high speed wi-fi and showers. There are also meeting rooms and 24/7 security to the building. If you'd like to see these stylish offices for yourself, you can make an enquiry by contacting FreeOfficeFinder, either by email or telephone.
This serviced office space is located in a prime location in Solihull. With a number of shops, restaurants and bars available, it's perfect for entertaining clients or enjoying some down time in your lunch break or at the end of the working day. Transport wise, the serviced office space is near the M42, as well as having convenient transport links into Birmingham City Centre. The business centre is also a short taxi ride away from Birmingham International Airport. Show more
Private Office Sizes: 1 to 55 people/100 sq ft to 5,500 sq ft
The layout of this Shirley Office Space includes a kitchenette and WC, in addition to CAT 5/6 cabling. Accessible for 24 hours a day, the office can be taken with a selection of optional extras. If required, broadband and telecoms can be provided. On top of this, break-out areas can feature and meeting rooms are available for hire. Air conditioning and CAT 5/6 cabling can be supplied upon request, while the building is equipped for disabled access.
The B90 based property is located close to the M42, providing easy access for commuters. Solihull Railway Station is located approximately 1 mile from the office rental. From here, quick train travel to Birmingham Moor Street is possible in under 15 minutes. Longmore and Blenheim Roads offer bus service from a number of stops. A range of shopping and leisure facilities can be found at the Touchwood Shopping Centre, situated 6 minutes away by car. Surrounding areas include Cheswick Green and Elmdon Heath. Show more
Private Office Sizes: 1 to 60 people/100 sq ft to 6,000 sq ft
The building has 24 hour access to the property and is secured by CCTV. The Business Centre has lifts and disabled access, if needed. The offices are air conditioned and have high speed broadband. The meeting rooms are equipped with video conferencing facilities and are available at any time. In the outside area, car parking is available for all tenants. Solihull, Birmingham and Birmingham Airport are in a close proximity to the location.
The property is easily accessible from Solihull train station which is serviced by Chiltern Railways and London Midland. Exit the station on Dorchester Road, continue walking until Blossomfield Road. Turn right and continue walking. Walk past Solihull College and Alderbrook School, when you meet roundabout chose second exit. Continue walking on Blossomfield Road and turn right onto Emscote Green. Walk until you meet Ravenswood Drive South, turn right and continue walking. When you meet Widney Lane turn right and then left on roundabout. Continue walking on Cranmore Boulevard and turn left onto Cranmore Drive. The building is on the left hand side. Show more
Private Office Sizes: 2 to 46 people/100 sq ft to 4,500 sq ft
Kitchen facilities and break-out space are part of the layout at the complex in Shirely. In addition, meeting rooms are available for a variety of business functions on a flexible booking schedule. Internet and telecoms can be set up if required and are available alongside other optional extras. Car parking is also provided on-site and is of great benefits to staff and visitors to the premises on Cranmore Drive.
Junction 4 of the M42 is only a short drive away from the premises and provides a route to the M6 and the to the M5. In addition, the town centre and its railway station are only a quick bus trip or drive away. You'll find a rich mix of restaurants, cafes, pubs and bars here, as well as regular services to Birmingham from Solihull Station. Trains to Birmingham Moor Street and Snow Hill take approximately ten minutes. Show more
Private Office Sizes: 1 to 100 people/100 sq ft to 17,000 sq ft
Facilities include Wi-Fi, 24 hour access, CCTV security, a manned reception, break out areas and kitchen amenities. The offices feature suspended ceilings and LED lighting, air conditioning and heating systems and raised access flooring for cable management.
Located in the Cranmore district of Solihull, the property is less than 2 miles from the town centre and 10 miles from Birmingham. The centre is close to Junction 4 of the M42 motorway, making this a great location for commuters. There is also parking available. The centre is surrounded by numerous amenities including a Superstore, fitness centres and a retail park. Show more
Private Office Sizes: 2 to 250 people/80 sq ft to 12,650 sq ft
The premises offers a renovated workplace which provides plenty of meeting and conference room facilities for up to 100 people. For start-ups in particular, this is an excellent office location to start and develop your company. The office space provides the option of adjusting to the changing needs of your business. The rental can be taken with IT services, office furniture, telephone systems and personal signage if desired.
This exciting and modern business centre offers a new community at just a 30 minutes commute from Birmingham International Airport, with major road network connections nears the parking on site. Show more
Private Office Sizes: 1 to 100 people/100 sq ft to 10,000 sq ft
Dedicated secretarial services are offered to those who require them, from the smart reception area in the entrance. The desk layout of the offices themselves can be rearranged to ft your preferred set-up. Technological features such as a sophisticated IT and telecom system are also offered to tenants here. A selection of corporate style meeting rooms are also available to hire for use on a flexible basis.
The development is based approximately ten minutes' walk from the centre of the town. Saddler's Shopping Centre is a prominent part of the town centre and offers a wealth of retail options. Alternatively, a number of amenities can be found in the immediate vicinity of the offices. Walsall Railway Station is just over ten minutes away on foot and provides National Rail links. A direct service to Birmingham New Street runs frequently throughout the day and takes around 25 minutes. On top of this, buses also present another commuting option within the area. Drivers will enjoy being only a mile from the M6, which provides another route to Birmingham. Show more
Private Office Sizes: 1 to 50 people/100 sq ft to 5,000 sq ft
Benefits at this Birmingham office for rent include furnished work spaces, meeting rooms and onsite parking. Highly functional lifts have been carefully installed to provide access for disabled individuals. 24 hour access is given to the building, whilst a security system is offered in addition. Fitted with air conditioning, this business accommodation houses an on-site management team for assistance where required.
The office space in B37 is close to the intersection of the M42 and the M6, with access to motorways around the country. Additionally, these office rentals in Birmingham lie within close proximity to the Birmingham Airport and Birmingham International Train Station, while the nearby NEC exhibition centre offers a perfect place to hold functions. Bus services call at various points along Solihull Parkway and Coleshill Heath Road. Surrounding areas include Marston Green and Fordbridge. Show more
Private Office Sizes: 1 to 40 people/100 sq ft to 4,000 sq ft
The stylish building enjoys a Birmingham Business Park location and offers a modern interior. Office space is complemented by impressive meeting rooms, equipped with AV resources. These can be acquired as a full-time fixture or hired out by the hour, depending on your requirements. Firms in need of internet connections and telecoms can opt for these provisions in the flexible rental agreement. Break-out areas and kitchen supplied with snacks are provided by the layout. In addition, parking is offered on the premises of this stunning Solihull Parkway development.
Marston Green Station links to Birmingham International in approximately 3 minutes by train and is only a quick bus ride away. The station also offers rail services to Birmingham New Street that take less than 10 minutes. Birmingham International Airport is a matter of minutes away by car. This is convenient for businesses that frequently need to fly abroad. The offices also reside close to junction 6 of the M42 and are within driving distance of the M6. Show more
Private Office Sizes: 1 to 55 people/100 sq ft to 5,500 sq ft
Upon entrance, visiting clients will be greeted by a reception area which is staffed by an admin team. At your request, the reception staff can perform a number of secretarial duties for your business. These include fielding calls, taking messages and handling and distributing post. 24/7 security is in place on the premises, which also offers 190 car parking spaces. Other facilities include an in-house deli and coffee shop and a gym with shower rooms. If required, the workspace may be set up with broadband connections and telecoms.
The business park location offers an ideal working environment for your company. On top of this, Birmingham International Airport and Train Station is only a two minute walk after leaving the offices. The train links are ideal for commuting, while businesses with dealings abroad will enjoy such close proximity to an airport. Genting Arena is just over the road and provides a rich mix of restaurants, bars and shops. Show more
Private Office Sizes: 2 to 180 people/60 sq ft to 9,000 sq ft
The property offers excellent natural light, CCTV monitoring and central heating and is fully wired with CAT-5E cabling, providing telephone and fast speed internet access. Additional facilities include kitchen amenities and break out space. There is a manned reception area and a full time centre manager, who is on-site to handle any issues that arise. In addition, there is on-site parking available.
The property is located in Walsall town centre, which boasts a wide selection of eateries and shopping facilities and is just a 4 minute walk to the train station, which provides frequent services to Birmingham New Street and Wolverhampton. Birmingham city centre is just 12 miles away and the M6, M5 and M42 motorways are all within easy reach. Show more


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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – After a disappointing loss at Brown the night before, the water polo team defeated Connecticut College for the third time in the last three weeks with a score of 13-9 on Saturday night. The Engineers are now 9-10 for the season.
At the end of the first period, the Cardinal and Gray were trailing behind Connecticut, as freshman Ory Tasman (Orland, Fla.) was the lone MIT scorer and the Camels had already scored twice. The game picked up in the second period, however, when Tasman scored an additional three goals, junior Craig Cheney (Sherwood, Ore.) scored twice and freshman Kale Rogers (Newberg, Ore.) had one goal, leaving them ahead, 7-5.
In the next eight minutes, MIT sent five more goals to the back of the net, giving them an even bigger lead over the Camels, who scored only two goals during that time. Sophomore Dylan Hallman (La Jolla, Calif.) had two goals, Rogers scored once and Tasman scored twice more, giving MIT a 12-7 advantage.
In the final period, Tasman was, once again, the only MIT player to score a goal, bringing his game total to seven, which is more than double what anyone from either team scored. Connecticut College made two goals, but it was not enough to close the gap and, at the end of the game, MIT were victorious, 13-9.
Next up, the Engineers have the Northern Division Championships at Brown on Nov. 2-3.


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Medications may not be needed to eliminate the drug-related memories that trigger relapse in addicts. Appropriately timed behavioral interventions may do the trick, according to new research published in Science.
Can Food Really Be Addictive? Yes, Says National Drug Expert
Compare the proportion of obese people in America to those who are addicted to drugs and then try to argue that food isn't as addictive as crack cocaine, says Dr. Nora Volkow, the director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse.
Sexually Frustrated Flies Are Driven to Drink
When she says no, the bottle beckons more brightly — for men and for fruit flies, according to a new study that found that male flies that had been repeatedly spurned by females were more likely to turn to alcohol to …
Heroin Cheaper, More Effective than Methadone For Hard Cases: Study
Treating heroin addiction with more heroin may be cheaper than methadone
10% of the U.S. Population Has Overcome Drugs or Alcohol
A new poll finds that 1 in 10 adults — or 23.5 million Americans — has successfully overcome a problem with alcohol or illegal drugs.
Can the Quit-Smoking Drug Chantix Help People Kick Alcohol, Cocaine?
Two new studies report intriguing evidence on new uses for a controversial anti-smoking drug.
Whitney Houston's Death: Hallmarks of a Battle Against Addiction and Overdose
The cause of the legendary singer's death on Saturday is still unknown, but it bears the signs of overdose.
Is Twitter Really More Addictive than Alcohol? The Vagaries of Will and Desire
Twitter and Facebook are harder to resist than alcohol and cigarettes, but so is the urge to work, according to new research on people's daily struggles with self-control and desire.
Siblings Brain Study Sheds Light on the Roots of Addiction
Why do some people get addicted while others remain immune to the lure of drugs?
Demi's Drug: What Is Nitrous Oxide?
A former nitrous addict and expert on addiction explains why laughing gas is no joke.
The Choking Game: 1 in 7 College Students Has Tried It, Texas Study Finds
The potentially lethal Choking Game, which involves cutting off the blood supply to the brain, appears to be popular with some college students who think it's not as dangerous as using illicit drugs.
Study: Stress Shrinks the Brain and Lowers Our Ability to Cope with Adversity
Feeling stressed by family and work woes? It could be taking a toll on both your brain and your body.
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Team Bike Hugger in the Industry Crit raced with Cipo and others. Reports to follow and photos from the Hugga Hookup.
[UPDATE from Andrew – CRAZY race. Crashes everywhere including Cipo going down on the bell lap by rolling his tubular and taking 5 guys with him. I snuck around the carnage and finished…top 15? 120+ starters – great race, and great exposure for BikeHugger I'm sure because I was GLUED to Mario's wheel most of the race. Check the Hugger Photostream for more.]


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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is holding a public hearing on designating 750 miles of beaches from North Carolina to Mississippi as critical habitat for endangered loggerhead sea turtles.
The hearing Tuesday evening in Charleston is followed by two this week in North Carolina - one in Wilmington on Wednesday and one in Morehead City on Thursday.
The Fish and Wildlife Service has estimated it will cost about $150,000 a year to administer the Endangered Species Act along the beaches. The figures reflect the costs of reviews of projects such as beach renourishment that might affect the turtles.
The National Marine Fisheries Service, meanwhile, has proposed that waters near the designated beaches, as well as additional waters off North Carolina and Florida and migratory corridors between those two states also designated as critical.
While loggerheads have been listed under the Endangered Species Act since 1978, the Fish and Wildlife Service two years ago changed the listing from a single worldwide designation to nine distinct groups to focus on need for conservation in specific areas.
Three nonprofit groups, including Oceana Inc., sued in federal court in San Francisco last January seeking to have the agency designate the habitat, something Fish and Wildlife said it was doing when it received the complaint.
The nesting areas that are the subject of the public hearings, and waters near them, are seen as critical for the recovery of the species threatened in the northwest Atlantic.
About 19 percent of the shoreline designated in the six states is owned by the federal government; 21 percent is owned by state governments and the rest is private.
In the Carolinas, the designation lists 96 miles of shoreline in North Carolina that includes eight nesting areas ranging from Carteret County south to Brunswick County. In South Carolina, 79 miles of shoreline has been designated critical habitat, including 22 nesting areas from Georgetown County south to Beaufort County.
Figures from the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources show a record 4,600 loggerhead nests were recorded last year


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In December of 2010, we posted a paper by Denis Alexander, Director of the Faraday Institute, which presents two models (the Homo divinus model and the retelling model) for relating Adam and Eve with the findings of contemporary anthropology. The paper, which ran in five series, drew responses from biologist and atheist blogger Jerry Coyne and ex-Anglican priest Eric MacDonald, who questioned both the Homo divinus model and Alexander and BioLogos' attempts to integrate modern science with Christian faith. Michael Ruse also made a passing comment on the discussion in a Huffington Post article. In January, philosopher and theologian Loren Wilkinson posted his own two part response to Alexander, Coyne, and MacDonald on The BioLogos Forum, voicing his concerns with theHomo divinus model while reaffirming the harmony between science and faith and calling into question the "positivism" he saw in Coyne and MacDonald's response. Today, we post the second part of Denis Alexander's response to Wilkinson, Coyne, and MacDonald. The full response can be downloaded in PDF format here and the first part can be found here.
Revisiting the Retelling and Homo divinus Models
The comments so far are really by way of introduction so that we can get going again with the main topic. But a few more general points still need to be highlighted in the context of comparing these two particular models:
First, it should, I hope, be clear by now that I don't think there is any problem with using the language of "data" and "models" in this context, providing that we don't start thinking that we're using the terms as they're generally used in everyday science. Since such terms are used, as we have seen, in a wide range of disciplines, there seems no particular reason not to use them here. If pressed, then I would say that their use in our present context is somewhat akin to the various models posited to provide evolutionary explanations for the origin of music.1 In other words, it is quite possible to generate plausible models for things which are consistent with various kinds of data and argument, including in this case a good deal of aesthetic insight, yet without any realistic hope of deciding between different models in the foreseeable future. If someone would prefer to label the Retelling Model and the Homo divinus Model, 'informed speculations', then I have no problem with that at all, except to say that in the end even speculation A may be more plausible than speculation B, so it comes to the same thing in the end. Carrying out thought experiments is the way that human knowledge expands.
Speaking of knowledge takes me to a second point, this one for the positivists. In many ways this particular discussion is one internal to the Christian community, a point that will become even more apparent below. Clearly models that discuss the possible ways in which humans first came to know God are not going to gain much traction in the minds of those who do not believe that God exists. So I wouldn't blame atheists at all for thinking that even discussing such models is a bit of a waste of time. If I was trying to present arguments to atheists for belief in God, then this is certainly not where I would start! But my intention here is not to present arguments for belief in God, but instead to present some reflections for the world-wide community of around two billion Christians, who do as a matter of fact believe in God and, in their various ways, do believe that God can be known, and who, one presumes, do believe that theological knowledge counts as real knowledge.
Thirdly, it is important in discussing models to make it clear what they are trying to explain, and what they are not. The temptation in generating models is to try and make them do too many things all at once. The models that work best are those that that try and join up a few points reasonably clearly rather than lots of points less clearly. Having said that, it is certainly not the case that the simplest model must by definition (due to its simplicity) be the best one. In science the best explanations are often provided by models that are actually quite complex, especially in the biological sciences. It all depends what you're trying to explain.
What the Models are Not About
So let me emphasize here what I don't think the present Models under discussion are about. In his recent article posted on the Huffington Post site, Michael Ruse was having a bit of a go at Alvin Plantinga's views on original sin and, en passant, took a swipe for good measure at my BioLogos paper. Now Plantinga is well equipped to defend his patch, so I will leave that to him, but Ruse's passing comment concerning the Homo divinus Model was, as it happens, based on a wrong assumption. Personally I do not believe, as Ruse seems to assume, in Augustine's theory of original sin, which suggests that somehow we inherit the guilt of Adam's original act of disobedience (but I suspect that Ruse has not read my Creation or Evolution – Do We Have to Choose?, so there is no reason why he should have known that). I find such a notion nowhere in Scripture, which is insistent that whilst it is certainly the case that, as a matter of fact, all do sin (Romans 3:23), yet each person is responsible for their own actions and their own sin (Deut. 24:16; Jer. 31:30; Ezek. 18:18-20; Matt. 12:36; Rom. 14:12; Hebr. 4:13 etc.). Romans 5:12 makes it clear that death came to all people by them actually sinning, not by inherited guilt.
This is why I mentioned above that I do not think any basic Christian doctrines hang upon the outcome of the various models under consideration. Christ's atoning work upon the cross was for the redemption of all sinners (John 3:16) who repent of their own sin and put their trust in Christ for their salvation (Acts 2:38). Christ died for our sin, not for inherited sin. So when Michael Ruse calls the idea that there was an original human couple who sinned and whose sin was then inherited by the whole of humankind "silly" (thank you Michael), I am inclined to agree, although there might have been a politer word to express the disagreement that turns out not to be a disagreement after all.
Having cleared one misunderstanding out of the way, we now have to deal with one other. Since I agree with 90% or more of Loren Wilkinson's two helpful articles (part 1 | part 2), I am somewhat relieved to find the odd point where I disagree, otherwise the discussion might have got boring. Wilkinson seems to think that the Homo divinus model is about the notion of when humankind first started being made in God's image. In practice I have been careful not to try and include that important theological notion within the model; otherwise I fear that we might be trying to make it do too much work. Now it is certainly the case that commentators such as Prof. R.J. Berry – someone who was certainly promoting the Homo divinus model long before I started writing anything about it – have gone much more in this direction, so I don't blame Wilkinson for not picking up on the distinction.2
The reason for not trying to include the notion of 'image of God' in the model is just that I don't think it works very well. The language of 'image of God' first appears in Genesis 1, a chapter which I see more like manifesto kind of literature that lays down the principles and framework within which the rest of Scripture must be understood. 'Image of God' theology is a rich and diverse vein that runs like an undercurrent through the Old Testament, but which becomes much more explicit in the New, where we find that it is Christ who is the perfect image of God (Col. 1:15; 2 Cor. 4:4) and as we clothe ourselves with the "new self" we find ourselves being renewed in that image (Col. 3:10; 2 Cor. 3:18). For me a key point in the concept is that it is humankind that is made in God's image – the whole of humankind – "male and female He created them" – without exception (Gen. 1: 26-28). The manifesto provides a basis for the way in which we should treat all people, irrespective of color, creed or nationality. Everyone has a value that is independent of their genetic or other endowments.
So personally I don't think it's so easy to conceptualize such a profound doctrine as being like a 'thing' that can suddenly be bestowed upon someone, though I certainly respect those who wish to build the model in that direction. I suppose I see it as more akin to the phrase "All men are created equal" in the US Declaration of Independence. They are endowed by their Creator with "certain unalienable Rights" and it seems to me that belongs more to manifesto literature. It is not that "unalienable Rights" began with Jefferson, just that this declaration encapsulated something deemed to be true for humanity in general, but (hopefully) to become especially relevant for this nation in particular.
What the Models Are About
Instead I start with a somewhat different set of questions when thinking about models such as the Retelling andHomo divinus models. Taking the corpus of Biblical literature as a whole, here we have a 'grand narrative' of creation, alienation from God due to human sin and disobedience, redemption through Christ, and a new heavens and a new earth. We have the possibility of fellowship with God through freely willed choice. Our nearest cousins, chimps and bonobos, to the best of our knowledge, do not. So the curious Christian is likely to ask at least some time during their lives, "Well, when did that possibility first begin? When did people first start knowing the one true God in such a way that they could pray, walk with God, and be responsible to God? When could they first be judged by God because they had sinned?" It is those kinds of questions that the Retelling andHomo divinus type of models are interested in addressing. Did all this happen rather slowly, as in the first model, or rather fast, as in the second? Notice that the questions raised are not to do with the origins of religion (however defined), which is another kind of discussion altogether, but with the origins of spiritual life, knowledge of God, the time when humans first became answerable to God for their actions. Notice also that the questions would still be there even if we had in our hands only the New Testament. It is not Genesis that poses the questions, though Genesis is clearly relevant, but rather the Christian theology of creation, sin and redemption. The themes of creation, sin and redemption keep replaying like a musical répétitif through the biblical symphony. The early chapters of Genesis is where the répétitif is first introduced, and so attracts our attention, but let us not forget the répétitif in the rest of the biblical texts.
There is another point where again I rather part company with Wilkinson's view, because he seems very clear that one type of model must be right (the Retelling Model) and the other wrong (the Homo divinus Model). But I just don't think it's that clear. I have often remarked that I maintain the first Model on Mondays and Tuesdays, and the second Model the rest of the week. I think it's a bit like libertarian and compatibilist views on free-will. I know in which direction I lean on that particular question, but at the same time I could give a pretty strong defense of the position I personally don't believe. And when Wilkinson says he doesn't like the Homo divinus Model because it's "too complicated", to an immunologist that's like a red rag to a bull! All the best immunological models are actually rather complex because what they're seeking to explain is rather complex and, as mentioned already, the best models are those that provide the best explanation, not necessarily the simplest. I realize that we're not talking about immunology here, but life is complex.
Furthermore, when Wilkinson speaks of the 'Retelling Model' I don't think we're really talking about the same thing. Wilkinson wishes to draw attention to the non-historical nature of the early chapters of Genesis and remind us that they recount the story of 'every man'. We are all God's earth-keepers who have fallen short of caring for God's earth properly due to our sin and failure to listen to God's commands. That's fine, we're all agreed on that. But it's not what the Retelling Model is about (and its label may not be helpful at this point). Instead the Model is seeking to speculate about when and how humans first came to know God. I can easily see how that question might not even interest those whose days are filled mainly with literary pursuits, but it does interest those of us who spend our days reading evolutionary biology, evolutionary psychology, anthropology, cognitive psychology, and so forth. Models that fail to at least take this literature into consideration don't really count as models in my book.
So the only commitment that I'd recommend is to be committed to the strengths (and weaknesses) of both positions – or you can simply kick the ball into Barthian touch and refuse to ask the questions. However, I do think that most Christians find themselves asking these kinds of questions at some point in their lives, even though they might not think (as I don't think) that the fact that we don't know the answers is that important (and for the foreseeable future we'll never be sure either way, though you never know when unexpected data might come along in the far future, so the golden rule is "never say never").
Since either model can be incorporated equally comfortably within the current understanding of human evolution, preference for one model or the other is likely to be made on theological and aesthetic grounds, and on one's own sense, informed by Scripture, of their plausibility/implausibility, coupled with one's reading and understanding of the various scientific disciplines already mentioned. Contra Wilkinson, I do not think discussion of predestination is going to help us much here. Think of the Retelling Model. Here in this context it is imagined that a population of early humans at some unspecified time come to an awareness of God as creator and of (at least some of) their responsibilities toward God, but reject the light that they have received. This is perceived to happen as a process over a long period of time, maybe thousands or even tens of thousands of years. In the case of the Homo divinus Model, such 'spiritual enlightenment' is seen as occurring less as a process, more as a saltation, again in a small human community or even in a single couple. In either case, it is clear that God at some stage begins to hold people responsible to Himself. So is that 'predestination'? That hardly seems to be the best description for what is going on here. Throughout the Old Testament God calls people for particular tasks to fulfill His will – Abraham, Moses, Isaiah, Jeremiah, and on the list could go. Is that predestination? I don't think that's the right language. God can call whom He wants. And whatever Model you may hold to regarding the origins of spiritual life, you have to accept that the people coming before that did not experience such spiritual life of whatever kind you envisage. And here is where the biology comes in useful, because it simply won't do to identify your 'spiritual life model' with the first group of Homo sapiens, because the emergence of a new hominin species most likely takes tens of thousands of years. So where are you going to draw your before/after line? 'Saltations' might work in spiritual experience, but they certainly don't work in mammalian evolutionary biology.
Comparing the Two Models
Once you understand that these Models represent faith seeking understanding as to the origins of real human spiritual life, with its attendant responsibilities towards God, then you can see why I tend to lean more towards the Homo divinus type of model. For it is easy to conceptualize beings that have no moral responsibilities toward God, so cannot be judged. Likewise it is easy to comprehend that beings have been given sufficient knowledge of God and His claims upon their lives such that they are now truly responsible to God. What is less easy to conceptualize is some kind of half-way house between the two, which is what a lengthy process would entail. Either you're responsible for something or you're not. Now the fact that we find the half-way house position difficult to conceptualize doesn't rule it out of court; we might just be limited in our comprehension (and you can always invoke the partial responsibility of young children in the spirit of Irenaeus), but in my book it does make the Retelling Model look less coherent.
Since it happens to be a Friday as I write this, and not a Monday, let me also say that I think the Retelling Model doesn't do a very good job on the biblical notion of sin. Now there is no one single biblical definition of sin, but rather an ensemble of key ideas that together comprise the notion. But certainly important elements of sin include the idea of broken fellowship with God and alienation from His presence, consequent upon failing to give God the glory and placing oneself in the position that only God can rightfully hold, the creature seeking to become like the creator, a story vividly recounted for us in Genesis 3. This is difficult to conceptualize with the Retelling Model, much easier so with the Homo divinus Model. I think it is no accident that as versions of the Retelling Model (although it may not be called that) gain traction, so the tendency is to think of sin more as unfortunate sociobiology, poor humans in thrall to the dictates of their genes, but fortunately 'saved' by evolutionary theories of altruism. I have a feeling that Michael Ruse would like Christians to go in that direction because it makes it easier to 'naturalize' the language of sin. But I think such accounts are profoundly deficient from a theological perspective. In biblical thought, sin is a theological concept which only makes sense in relation to God and to God's will. If there is no God then there is certainly no sin, and what you're left with is human misbehavior, certainly not 'evil' except as a socially convenient label.
Whichever model you hold to (if any!), you still have the problem of interpreting how the first reality of sin impacts upon humankind as a whole. This is where I don't think Wilkinson has really grasped the nettle. In the Homo divinus Model I have the first sin impacting upon the world not through inheritance (as in Augustine), but via the theological notion of Federal Headship, involving a lateral rather than a linear fall-out. This is an aspect of the Model that is somewhat arm-waving, I freely admit, but I don't think the Retelling Model does much better, unless you want to push the Model right back to the emergence of Homo sapiens somewhere around 200,000 years ago and locate spiritual life and its subsequent rejection within a community of a few hundred breeding pairs, their innate rejection of God's purposes then becoming the pattern for all who were to follow. The problem with that scenario is the uncertainty about the linguistic and creative capacities of the first humans, about which we know nothing. Some anthropologists continue to highlight the 'cultural revolution' in human tool-use and, possibly, linguistic and other cultural capabilities, that appear to have occurred during human development about 50 thousand years ago as part of the so-called Upper Paleolithic Revolution. Others prefer to highlight the continuity in cultural development over this period and before. Whatever the outcome of that particular discussion, it does impact to some degree on the Retelling Model. If humanity did not yet have a sufficiently developed theory of mind, together with other cognitive capacities, to be in a position to be responsible to God for their actions until the era of the Upper Paleolithic Revolution, then the Retelling Model has to cope with the fact that there were many different communities of humans within Africa by that stage, and humanity was already well on its way in the Great Trek out of Africa to populate the rest of the world. So at the least Retelling Models have to take such factors into account in their discourse on sin, and, to be frank, at this point in the discussion the notion of the transmission of sin – either lateral or vertical – becomes as arm-waving as in the Homo divinus Model. In other words, it is not that the Homo divinus Model has a problem on this point which the Retelling Model does not – both Models are in the same boat; both Models have to give account as to how/why/when sin entered the world and in what sense sin 'spread' or 'became relevant' to the rest of humanity.
It is also worth pointing out that the notion of Federal Headship has not been arbitrarily invoked to help in this context, but has a long and respectable theological lineage stretching back to Calvin and before.3 We can also think of it as involving corporate responsibility, which is a difficult concept if you happen to have been raised in the individualistic West. Having lived in the Middle East for 15 years, one becomes acutely aware of how one is deemed to represent one's perceived leader, however much (as an individualistic westerner) you might like to be perceived as just yourself. I was reminded of this during one of our many crossings over the 'Green Line' that separated West from East Beirut during our time spent in the Lebanon in the early 1980s. The usual bearded militiaman holding the usual Kalashnikov put his head through the car window, checked my papers and then gave a big friendly smile with golden teeth shining: "Breetish!" he said "Margareet Thaatcher!" and then laughed uproariously. In his eyes I was the representative of the whole of Britain, the country headed up by a female Prime Minister, which must be some kind of joke. The point in the present context is that in Middle East culture Federal Headship is an ever present reality, even though you might not be that pleased (as in this case) to be identified with the 'Head' in question. Talk about corporate responsibility!
If talk of Federal Headship and corporate responsibility is not really helpful to you on this point (and for people not pre-soaked in a culture with different assumptions, it is a difficult notion), then why don't we think of a metaphor based on cricket? I have deliberately chosen cricket because its rules are as arcane to most Americans as the rules of American football are to most Brits. Cricket was certainly being played in England by the mid-sixteenth century, although its roots go back much earlier. But for this thought experiment I want you to imagine two scenarios. In scenario one (which happens to be correct, but let that pass) the present rules of cricket develop slowly over a period of centuries. In scenario two, let us imagine that the present rules of cricket were created de novo all at once in the sixteenth century. Either way, notions such as "getting runs", "losing a wicket" or being "run out" only make sense within the particular game labeled "cricket". The terms have no meaning out of that context. Now imagine that in China at the same time (either for scenario one or two) there were people in Shanghai who had certainly never heard of cricket, but who regularly started playing around by throwing a ball at each other and trying to hit it with a stick, and were even judged to be "out" when the ball was caught. Were they playing "cricket"? Well, not really, because you can only play cricket if you play according to the rules, even though there might be some accidental similarities between the two games.
The point here is that the concept and status of being "caught out" (and therefore no longer being in the game, as a batsman at least) has to begin somewhere, in scenario one as a consequence of slow development, in scenario two rather abruptly. For the first time on planet earth, a new system has come into being that sheds a new light on the meaning of hitting balls with pieces of wood, and then catching the ball, a meaning that didn't exist before. In analogous manner, the notion of "sin" only begins to be theologically meaningful once a new framework for its meaning has been established, at least somewhere in the world. Certain concepts, with their attendant language, only make sense once the framework is in place.
Now I have deliberately set up the story with two scenarios so that it can fit either the Retelling Model or the Homo divinus Model, because both Models have to face up to the same questions. And like most metaphorical stories it can only achieve maybe making one point at best (so please do not start blogging about Adam and Eve playing cricket…), but hopefully it might help on this one point, the idea that certain concepts only have meaning once the framework is in place that provides their meaning.
In terms of biblical theology, I do think that the Homo divinus Model does greater justice to New Testament teaching, in particular to the understanding of the first and second Adam as expounded in Romans 5 and 1 Corinthians 15. As already mentioned, it is the aim of Models to take into account the overall corpus of Biblical teaching, and I find it ironic that people think that the Homo divinus Model draws its inspiration from the early chapters of Genesis, when the reality is that it depends more on New Testament narratives. I realize that not all commentators think that the parallel between the 'second and first Adams' in Romans 5 and 1 Corinthians 15 needs to be taken too stringently, but I have to say that the parallel looks pretty stringent to me.4 This for me is certainly an important factor providing a nudge in the direction of the Homo divinus Model. But do we really know what happened? Absolutely not! It is "tempting to speculate…", but all we can be quite sure about is that the person who is quite certain they know the answer must definitely be wrong! As I said at the beginning of these comments, for me the discussion itself scores only 1, maybe a maximum of 2, on a scale of 1-10 in the list of items that Christians should be concerned about. And when it comes to writing about it, I'm quite sure that the number of words I've written on the topic is far less than 1% of all the words that I've written on other topics. But scoring 1 on a scale of 1-10 is not zero, and it's fun to bat these ideas around with the hope that, one day, people might come up with much better models.
In the interim I do hold to one model more than another, and that not for merely utilitarian reasons, as I've already emphasized. And it is really important that Bible-believing Christians realize that there are conceptual resources that enable them to preserve essential Christian doctrines that are important for their faith without the need to worry that some new scientific findings are going to come and snatch them away. And passionate Christian Darwinians can go on happily being passionate Christian Darwinians, just as they have been since 1859.


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Now that we are into the third quarter of 2010 I decided to post an update of my 2nd quarter goals and post goals for the 3rd quarter. If you all have been following my blog or me on twitter (patrickdba) you know that I was selected as a SQL Server MVP for the first time this year and that the SQL Lunch is doing great. I am really excited about both and I can't wait for you all to see the great Lunches that are coming up in the next few months. So now onto my goals.
In the second quarter I met all of my goals with the exception of Submitting 2 videos to SQL Share. I have decided to push that to the top of my list of priorities and I have also increased the number of videos to 6. This is to make up for my lack luster performance regarding this goal in the first two quarters. So goal number 1 is:
1. Submit 6 videos to SQL Share. This may seem like a big commitment, but I already have the topics ready to go. I think I can do it.
Since I have been working for Pragmatic Works a goal of mine is to learn everything I can about SSAS. A big part of SSAS is MDX. Again if you have been following my blog you will know that I have a series of MDX puzzles. So goal number 2 is:
2. Learn MDX, Learn MDX, Learn MDX.
The first two will take up a large part of this quarter. In the last quarter a lot of my time was spent writing a book(Knight's Microsoft Business Intelligence 24 Hour Trainer) and speaking. I always set a goal to speak at least three times a quarter. Well in the second quarter of this year I spoke 13 times. When I went through the list I could not believe it, but I did. This quarter I have given five presentations. I have about 3 more scheduled, and I will be speaking on the SQL Lunch in August. Not quite sure I should make this a goal since I have already met it, but I will add it anyway:
3. Speak at least three times.
Now, back to the book. The book was a challenge, not really a goal, but definitely an accomplishment. I hope to write another one real soon. I am a co-author along with Brian Knight, Devin, Knight, Mike Davis and Adam Jorgensen. If you are getting started with Business Intelligence check it out. Again, back to the goals. It was a challenge to write a couple of articles while writing the book at the same time, but I did get it completed. I wrote exactly two articles, which was the goal for the 2nd quarter. I have removed the article writing as a goal. I am working on a few other things that will take up some time and I felt this could take a break for now.
The final three goals are as follows:
4. Schedule SQL Lunches for the remainder of the quarter, which I have done. I will be posting them within the next couple of days.
5. Blog at least twice a week, which thanks to Steven Jones, I have been doing. Every we talk he talks about consistency. I have actually given a short presentation on speaking and blogging. I am working on making it a full hour presentation.
6. Submit three abstracts to the PASS conference. I did submit three and two were declined and one was selected as an alternate.
All three of these were goals for quarter number two and I succeeded. This was a really good quarter for me. For the third quarter I have added a few new goals:
7. Network and meet as many people as a I can. So, if you plan on attending PASS or any of the SQL Saturdays in my region you may just happen to run into me shaking hands like a politician. :)
8. Add more functionality to the SQL Lunch website. (Searching, Speaker Pages, etc...)
8. Become a more active PASS member by volunteering more.
The second half of this year is going to be busy with SQL Saturday #28 in Baton Rouge, PASS and a couple of more surprises that I will announce later in the month. Stay tuned.
Talk to you soon,
Patrick LeBlanc, SQL Server MVP, MCTS
Founder www.TSQLScripts.com and www.SQLLunch.com.
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The collections of Greek and Roman Art at the Michael C. Carlos Museum span over four millennia. The earliest, Neolithic pieces are approximately 4000 BC; the latest, Roman, fourth-fifth centuries AD. Works in many media are represented, including gold, silver, electrum, bronze, lead, ivory and bone, marbles of many kinds including colored ones, semi-precious stones (carnelian, rock-crystal, garnet), glass, and clay. Since 1983, the generosity of Michael C. and Thalia Carlos has enabled the collection to grow astonishingly, both in extent and quality, and has attracted widespread support and acclaim.
The objects featured here are only a selection. One of the earliest bathtubs in the world, the Minoan larnax offers fresh, direct contact with Bronze Age Greece. The architectural pithos would have stored water for a family in seventh century BC; it is from a vessel of this shape, not a box, that Pandora removed the lid. The fifth century marble grave relief of an athlete and the Roman sarcophagus exemplify monuments to the deceased, while the symposion cup, made in Athens around 480 BC depicts a lively drinking party. The splendid depiction of the death of Aktaion on a vessel made to mix wine with water shortly after the Parthenon was completed, opens the rich world of Greek mythology. The bronze hydria may have been made as a bride's dowry. Portraiture, one of the greatest achievements of the classical world, is represented by the exquisite garnet head of Berenike II and the over life-size portrait of Tiberius. Idealizing beauty, another element of classical art at its best, is sensitively captured in the statue of the muse of dance, Terpsichore.
More than 2,000 high resolution images of works of art in the Carlos Museum's collections are available online.


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Book Review: Pinned
Terri Schlichenmeyer | 11/21/2012, 5 p.m.
The boy you like is a very sharp dresser.
He always looks so fine. He's tall and he smells good, he's got a smile that makes his eyes crinkle, and hair you want to touch.
The boy you like is so sweet.
Unfortunately, the boy you like isn't yours.
But that doesn't stop some people. In the new book "Pinned" by Sharon G. Flake (c.2012, Scholastic Press, $17.99 / $19.99 Canada, 240 pages), girl plus boy is a match, in more ways than one.
Not one of 14-year-old Autumn's friends liked Adonis.
Peaches, her bestie, thought he was stuck up. She said Autumn could do better, and that Autumn barely knew Adonis. Peaches wanted Autumn to focus on school and their together-dream of opening a restaurant-bakery. She didn't want Autumn to think of Adonis at all.
And maybe Peaches was right about that, but Autumn had her eye on the boy. He might be in a wheelchair, but he was nice and he was smart. Adonis was the wrestling team manager and Autumn was the only girl on the team, so they were together just about every day during practice. She made sure they were together at other times, too.
She might not know Adonis very well . . . but that could change.
Adonis thought that girl was a pain.
If Autumn wasn't one of the team's best wrestlers, he'd talk to coach about her. Adonis himself had told her to leave him alone several times, but she just didn't get it. As a freshman in high school, he had his future all mapped out, and it did not include some grammar-challenged, rap-singing, fast-talking girl from the bad side of town. She was always talking, blah-blah-blah. Couldn't shut up, always asking him questions.
Mama thought Autumn was sweet. She said to give Autumn a chance, but Adonis just wished that wrestling season was over. He'd be glad. Maybe that girl would finally, completely be out of his hair.
But when Autumn's grades kept her out of championship competition, Adonis regretted his wish. She started to hang out with him more, and she was always crying. He hated that because it made him feel helpless. It made him want to comfort her.
It made him want to kiss her . . . .
Here's a secret: I hate gushy novels. So imagine how happy I was to see that "Pinned" is a totally different kind of boy-meets-girl story.
First of all, this book definitely lacks attitude and teen-queen drama. It's not populated with over-the-top rich divas; no, author Sharon G. Flake's characters are just average kids. Autumn is a little street-smart.
Adonis is a big jerk. She's eager to change--first for a boy and then for herself. He starts to accept his softer side as he learns that vulnerability won't derail his dreams. That makes this a wonderful first-love story that's sweet and clean without hearts-and-flowers gushiness.
While this book is meant for 12-to-16-year-olds, anyone who loves a good story will find it to be quick and endearing. In lacking a bunch of eye-roll-inducing fluff, "Pinned" is really quite sharp.


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US stocks open higher following earnings news
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. stock market is rising modestly in early trading following a batch of earnings and corporate news.
The Dow Jones industrial average gained 22 points, or 0.1 percent, to 16,674 in the first few minutes of trading Thursday. The Standard & Poor's 500 index rose three points, or 0.2 percent, to 1,950.
The Nasdaq composite climbed six points, or 0.1 percent, to 4,440.
Retailer Kohl's rose 4 percent after saying its net income was basically flat in the second quarter, but topped expectations.
Keurig Green Mountain perked up 1.6 percent after the coffee company said it was raising prices by up to 9 percent in early November due to higher costs.
Cisco slipped 2 percent after it said late Wednesday that it will lay off up to 8 percent of its workforce, as part of a restructuring.
Wal-Mart was little changed after cutting its outlook for the year early Thursday. Other retailers are expected to report results later.