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Herald native Robert Miles had been planning a relaxing vacation with three of his friends on Carnival's Triumph Cruise ship. The four men left Galveston, Tx. Thursday, Feb. 7 for a four-night excursion to Mexico and back. After enjoying the trip and exploring Mexico, the trip quickly turned sour Monday when a fire stranded the ship in the Gulf of Mexico for four days until it was towed into Mobile, Ala. A total of 3,100 passengers and 1,100 crew members finally left the ship late Thursday (last night.)
Herald native Robert Miles had been planning a relaxing vacation with three of his friends on Carnival's Triumph Cruise ship. The four men left Galveston, Tx. Thursday, Feb. 7 for a four-night excursion to Mexico and back. After enjoying the trip and exploring Mexico, the trip quickly turned sour Monday when a fire stranded the ship in the Gulf of Mexico for four days until it was towed into Mobile, Ala. A total of 3,100 passengers and 1,100 crew members finally left the ship late Thursday (last night.)
Keeping in constant contact with Robert through his cell phone was his mother, Ann Harrelson, who works at the White County Senior Citizen Center in Carmi. Harrelson was also receiving automated updates from the cruise line twice daily and had access to someone at the company via their call center as well. However, the information and contact did not prevent her from worrying about her son on the ship.
"It was a great Valentine's Day present to know my child was back on ground," said Harrelson. "I did worry because I didn't know for sure what was happening. Robert said we knew a lot of things through television before they knew on the ship."
Harrelson said she talked to Robert twice on Thursday while she was working at the White County Senior Citizen's Center. Then, she was on the phone with him as the ship was pulled into Mobile and she noted he said, "We can see land."
Robert said the first thing he wanted to do after getting off the ship was to take a hot shower and get some sleep. Harrelson said he was in good spirits and noted it was horrible but it could have been worse.
"Robert was very tired," said Harrelson. "They weren't getting much sleep because it was so hot. They drug their mattresses out on the deck to sleep, and then as they got closer to land, it got really cold Wednesday night. Robert also said he didn't want to eat any fruit or dry cereal for a long time. He was afraid to eat the meat they had because there was no way to keep it cold and he wasn't sure how safe it was."
Robert and his friends were positioned on the third floor of the ship and their room was not one that was flooded, but there were rooms where toilets were overflowing and even traveling down the walls into rooms below.
"The first two nights, there were no bathrooms working so they used plastic bags and tied them up and put them in the hallway," said Harrelson. "They finally got five bathrooms working and the lines were long. However, they had to clean them every 10 minutes to keep them operable for those on board."
As far as food, Robert told his mother a couple of boats came up and gave them food, but it wasn't enough for over 4,000 people. He said as they got closer to land, helicopters dropped off cooked shrimp and lobster. She explained passengers could not transfer to another boat because when the ship is stranded, it sits and rocks and crews were fearful another boat pulled up close to load passengers might crash into the boat and cause damage.
Robert's group tried to make the best of it and maintained their sense of humor. Once they got back to land, Robert and a friend were catching a flight back to Dallas, where he resides while the other two were riding a bus back to Galveston, Tx. to pick up the car and then drive back to Dallas.
Robert moved to Dallas for the second time four years ago and currently works in a restaurant and for a catering service and also does some catering personally on the side. He plans to attend culinary school soon to become a chef. The 27-year-old is a 2003 graduate of Carmi-White County High School and was home for Christmas for a visit with family and friends. While in high school, he was very active in drama and choir and was crowned Sweetheart King during the Sweetheart Dance.
Robert is returning in May to attend his 10-year reunion and is providing the catering for the event. Prior to his last move to Dallas, he worked for the White County Senior Citizen's Center in the office and was really passionate about the success of the center. If he were in Carmi, he would be on the front line assisting with the pancake breakfast.
The White County Senior Center will host a pancake breakfast Saturday, Feb. 16 from 6 until 10:30 a.m. The meal will include all the pancakes and sausage one can eat. The cost of the meal is $6.50. Harrelson, who serves as the kitchen manager for the location, will be on the line assisting with the fundraiser.
Harrelson and her husband, Deon, have lived most of their lives in Herald and moved to Carmi this past August. They have nine children total with their blended families.
The cruise was the first ever for Robert and despite his experience, he is not leery of setting sail for another one in the future.


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The board voted 5-0 to reaffirm a 2010 decision that four Applewood apartment buildings are unfit for human occupation and declared them nuisances.
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Bolder Boulder founder Steve Bosley has vivid memories of each of the past 34 Memorial Days.
It's what happens when you pour your heart and soul into one day of the year.
Bosley has spent those 34 Memorial Days doing all he can to produce the best road race in America while paying tribute to the men and women of the U.S. military who have sacrificed so much.
It makes one wonder, what did Bosley do on Memorial Day in 1978, the year before the first Bolder Boulder?
"I was probably guilty of what a lot of people are, think about it but then don't do anything," he said recently in reference to honoring those who have given their lives for our freedom.
The 71-year-old former bank president hasn't participated in the race since 1980 when he said he ran at a frantic pace because he was worried about all the possible problems that might need his attention while he was on the course. He hoped to be able to participate this year but a bad knee will prevent that from happening.
His knee, which will likely need to be replaced in the near future, usually still allows him to take his early morning walks outside his country home. It is on those walks when Bosley occasionally allows himself to consider the impact the race has had on hundreds of thousands of lives as well as the Boulder community over the years.
"Every now and then when I'm walking I'm thinking, 'Boy, we've been able to affect that many people's lives,'" Bosley said. "The fitness thing, encouraging people to be fit is almost a given. The things like economic impact. I don't discard those. Every little piece of that matters.
Bosley set out to produce a quality track meet for kids back in 1979 after attending one he thought was shoddily organized. He ended up creating an iconic road race rated among the elite events of its kind in the nation after legendary
runner Frank Shorter advised against a track meet because of the volume of work involved and the facility it required.
But the Bolder Boulder has become so much more than a simple 10K all these years later.
It's an event three and even four generations of Boulder families have now experienced. It has had an economic impact of millions of dollars on the community. It has helped many of its participants lead healthier lifestyles and has provided opportunities for some to take part in a race where none might otherwise be available. Nearly 1.1 million racers have crossed the finish line. It has spawned five satellite races at military sites around the world.
It's a tradition engrained in the fabric of Boulder to the point that a Memorial Day weekend without it is now unthinkable.
"So many of the words are so overused," Bosley said. "The best I can come up with is just that it's very humbling and it's also an honor that people want to keep coming back and want to participate in what we're doing."
Shorter believes most of the best races around the world reflect the personality of the people who run them. He said the Bolder Boulder is unmistakably Bosley because it is inclusive, transparent and forward thinking.
"Steve has always been the personality that drove this, and I think my connection with it was to draw attention to it and give him absolute credibility by saying, 'If anyone can do this, he can do it,'" Shorter said. "The other thing that works and why it works is that Steve is totally transparent. He doesn't have any hidden agendas. That's why it's so much fun to work with him."
It's a bit odd that a Republican who was born and raised in Nebraska would become such a success story in a town known for its liberal leanings with a college football team that has a bitter rivalry with the University of Nebraska.
Bosley resisted the opportunity to sell the race in 1998 along with the sale of The Bank of Boulder, for which he served as president and CEO from 1974 to 1998. He couldn't stomach the possibility that the race might be neglected by new management or that new owners might try to expand it to a point where it would become impossible to provide a quality experience to participants.
With his son, Cliff, having taken over much of the day-to-day operations of the race years ago, Bosley is happy to have the race in family hands. It will likely remain so for years to come because of the passion the entire family still has for operating it each year.
What does Steve Bosley think of the idea that the Bolder Boulder could someday celebrate its 100th anniversary?
"Wouldn't that be great?" he said. "You can look at it as a family business. We just happen to be a very unique one."
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After various conference calls, meetings and emails, our annual Week of Action took place from August 6-10 with the theme Soy Poderosa. Activists from all over the country took pictures of themselves with our poderosa signs filled with messages of strength, support and love. There were events held in various areas of the country to advocate for the reproductive health and justice of Latinas.
We were able to reach thousands of poderosas through our blog, Facebook, twitter and email lists as well as through our Latina Advocacy Networks, who tabled and hosted several health fairs in different parts of their states. Latinas are fired up and willing to continue pressuring their governors until the Affordable Care Act is implemented in their states. Latinas will keep educating the community and providing support to Latinas all around the United States, like these activists in Texas who held over 5 health fairs in different areas.
Actions like the ones that took place during this Week of Action are important in order to highlight the stories of those most affected by the lack of health resources. Many times, we drown in reproductive health statistics without realizing that these numbers are actual people, someone's mother, daughter, sister or aunt. It is important to take back our stories and own our struggles. By telling sharing those struggles, we build a sense of community and unity with others who may not know you, but share your same values and ideas. It is important, not only to share our stories but to know our rights as well. Adahelia, one of our activists from New York, shares similar ideas, and has the following message for Latinas everywhere:
"Know your rights, all of them, from human, woman, immigrant, resident to citizen rights. Remember that being ignorant limits you and the decisions you make in regards to the different aspects of your entire life, not just your physical and emotional health. We must take responsibility over our own body and knowing our rights will have a huge impact on our lives. When we are educated and informed, it does not only affect us, but it also impacts the lives of our family, friends, partners and children."
We want to thank all the poderosas who took part in our Week of Action by sending pictures, flyering on campus or simply writing a blog post, your courage and dedication is what keeps us motivated. Even though the Week of Action is over, the energy and need for relief is still present. We hope you can join us and be a part of the actions that are happening next. To stay up to date visit our website and sign up for updates.
In the struggle,
The NLIRH Community Mobilization Team


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During dinner, conversations about the upcoming New Orleans service project filled the room. After dinner, the incoming class of 2014 Jeter's Leaders were introduced. As they made their way to the front, they received their very own Jeter's Leaders jersey. They also received a copy of Derek Jeter's autobiography, "The Life You Imagine."
Later in the night, awards were given out to current Leaders for their individual leadership and academic accomplishments throughout the 2009-10 program year. Following the awards, all of the graduating seniors were given a Derek Jeter autographed Leadership plaque from the Turn 2 Foundation, as well as a stipend for completion of the program to use toward future academic endeavors.
After all the awards and accolades were handed out, the Leaders enjoyed the rest of the night dancing and singing along to the band. The new inductees are excited to be starting their journey in the Jeter's Leaders program, and the graduates are looking forward to their upcoming college experiences. They promised to continue their relationship with the program by becoming active members of the Jeter's Leaders Alumni program.
Kalamazoo Central entered the Race to the Top High School Commencement Challenge earlier this spring where they competed with over 1,000 other hopeful high schools. The competition was initiated by President Obama to highlight innovative high schools that demonstrate outstanding educational success, student engagement, and college and career readiness. After Kalamazoo Central was declared a top six finalist, over 170,000 voters put them into the top three where the president would make the final decision. On May 4, 2010, it was announced that the president had chosen Kalamazoo Central! As recognition for their hard work and important role in the Kalamazoo Public School system and the community, all members of the Jeter's Leaders program were invited to attend the special event.
Many people stood in line most of the day to be a part of history. Not a single seat remained empty for the occasion. The Kalamazoo Central graduating class entered the building with the traditional commencement march, Pomp and Circumstance, played by Kalamazoo Central's symphonic band. As the commencement started, thousands of graduating seniors, family, friends, teachers and faculty anxiously awaited the words of the president. The crowd was calmed by the first words spoken by Principal Von Washington, however; they erupted when the president was introduced and took his seat on the stage. The president joined the crowd in listening to the introductory speakers KPS Superintendent Dr. Michael Rice, as well as the valedictorian and salutatorian.
The remarkable Kalamazoo Promise award allows graduates of Kalamazoo Public Schools a tuition-free education at the Michigan state school of their choice. The president quoted the Promise's motto, "Every child, every opportunity, every time." He reminded the students that an anonymous group of people chose to put their faith in them to be successful and that they should not forget to put their faith and success in society. "... understand that your success in life won't be determined just by what's given to you, or what happens to you, but by what you do with all that's given to you; what you do with all that happens to you; how hard you try; how far you push yourself; how high you're willing to reach. True excellence only comes with perseverance."
At the conclusion of his address, President Obama joined the Kalamazoo Central faculty as they called the students by name to receive their diploma. He shook each and every student's hand telling them that he was proud of them and their accomplishments.
President Obama's attendance is a testament of the hard work Kalamazoo Central and the greater Kalamazoo community is doing to advance their children. Each graduating senior and member of the Kalamazoo Jeter's Leaders will hold onto this day for many years to come.
Girls on the Run is a character-development program that educates and prepares elementary and middle school girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living. The Turn 2 Foundation and the Jeter's Leaders have supported the Greater Kalamazoo Girls on the Run program for many years through financial assistance and volunteer efforts. At the Wondergirl 5K, the Jeter's Leaders showed their support once again by cheering for the girls and serving refreshments throughout the race.
It was a perfect day for the event. The sun shined brightly and the weather was just right -- not too hot and not too cold. The Leaders made colorful signs and wore foam fingers on their hands. In high spirits, the group made their way to their designated spot on the corner of Burdick and Dutton Streets. As soon as they saw the first group of girls, they started hollering and cheering as loudly as they could. They blew their whistles and waved signs of encouragement. The roaring Jeter's Leaders did not fail to excite the participants. Even the Leaders who served drinks to rehydrate the girls showed their support by telling them all what an amazing job they were doing. The young girls smiled in appreciation and even made the effort to run a little faster as they passed them by.
After an hour and a half of supporting the girls, the final runner, tired but determined to finish her race, passed by the Jeter's Leaders' cheering section. As the Leaders were packing up their signs and whistles, they reminisced about the fulfilling experience. They were proud to have been able to motivate the younger girls at their biggest event of the year.
On a monthly basis, the Jeter's Leaders visit each of the after school programs to facilitate mentoring activities based on Derek Jeter's 10 Life Lessons. "Set Your Goals High", "Find Role Models" and "Be Serious, And Have Fun" are just a few of the lessons discussed. Although these topics are important to youth development, building a strong relationship between mentors and mentees is an essential component of mentoring. Like the Blanket Project earlier in the year, this trip gave the participants another opportunity to develop their relationships in a fun and exciting new environment.
The day was filled with food, fun and beautiful weather! The Leaders arrived first and started their visit with an educational hayride across the farm where they saw many of the farm's animals. After the ride, the Leaders made themselves comfortable in the garden, eating natural pork hot dogs and sipping on lemonade.
Toward the end of the day, the Jeter's Leaders rounded up all of the younger children and organized a baseball game. It was the Jeter's Leaders against the after-school participants. After the first inning, it was clear who would be victorious. The younger, after-school students outperformed the Leaders so drastically that they quit keeping score!
In the end, all of the students left feeling happy and appreciative of their time spent together. The students are looking forward to the next time they can hang out and play another baseball game!
The Blanket Project was hosted at the Douglass Community Association, home to the PTBM-Douglass program. In addition to making blankets, the project gave children the opportunity to spend time with the other programs' participants. Each work station had at least one member from each program. After the younger students were grouped together, a mentee from the Kalamazoo Jeter's Leaders joined.
The groups were given two large pieces of fleece. The Jeter's Leader then cut six-inch slits along all four sides about two inches apart. The students spread themselves out around the table and together assembled the two pieces of fleece by tying knots so that the two large pieces were connected together. After two and a half hours they had made 30 blankets; quite an accomplishment in such a short time! To end the activity, the participants enjoyed pizza, soda and dessert for their hard work.
The Blanket Project has inspired the Turn 2 Signature Programs to come together again in the next program year to do a similar activity. The project showed the children that they could make a difference in their community, one blanket at a time.
This past spring the Kalamazoo Jeter's Leaders visited Atlanta for their annual Spring into College Tour. They visited a number of schools including Georgia Tech University, Clark Atlanta University, Spelman College, Morehouse College and Emory University. The students learned a lot about the schools and the area and even encountered a few Jeter's Leaders alumni along the way.
The first three colleges the Jeter's Leaders visited were all in close proximity to each other -- Spelman College, Morehouse College and Clark Atlanta University. The tour began by breaking up into groups according to gender. The male students visited Morehouse College (an all-male school) and the female students visited Spelman College (an all-female institution). At Spelman, the lady Leaders met with two recent New York Jeter's Leaders alumnae, Jaleesa Diaz and Iman Bastian, who served as the group's tour guides. Senior Leader, Maria, commented that, "Spelman was a beautiful college, enriched with empowerment for the souls of women." Maria hopes to go to Spelman after spending two years at Western Michigan University. Other Leaders commented on the school's inviting atmosphere.
After the groups finished their individual tours, the Leaders reconvened to travel a short distance to Clark Atlanta University. After lunch at CAU, the Leaders found themselves caught in the middle of a step show by several Morehouse and CAU fraternity brothers. The moves, language and tone of the brothers captivated the Leaders so much that they almost forgot that they still had more to see!
At Emory, the Leaders were given a special tour by Kathryn Downes, another New York Jeter's Leaders alumna. Kathryn is working toward a graduate degree in public health and showed the group much of the campus while featuring the O. Rollins School of Public Health. In one of the buildings, the Leaders entered a room with a mosaic piece depicting the evolution of medical technology. A professor saw the Leaders on the tour and stopped to talk in depth about the history of the mosaic. After the visit, the Leaders headed back to their hotel to prepare for one of the highlights of the trip, an Atlanta Hawks basketball game.
On the way back to Kalamazoo, the Leaders reflected on their experiences in Atlanta. They were all appreciative of the opportunity to visit a new city and learn about the fine colleges and universities they may attend in the future.
The Leaders started their tour at Ferris State in Big Rapids, Mich., where they heard details about Ferriss academic courses, acceptance requirements and financial aid. The tour guides explained campus security and sports options while giving a tour of the dorms. The Leaders saw many important places on campus such as the library and the student athletic center. Afterward, they headed to Ferris recently renovated cafeteria and ate among current students.
After lunch, the Leaders left Ferris State and headed to Central Michigan University. Upon arriving in Mount Pleasant, Mich., the Leaders went bowling in CMUs student recreation center. This was a fun time that highlighted one of the activities CMU has to offer outside of the classroom.
Continuing the tour the next morning, the Leaders ate a quick breakfast and were on their way to learn more about CMU. They walked the entire campus and saw all of the different dorms. A few of CMUs unique buildings are its radio room and library. The library featured electronic-sliding shelves so students can get to different books faster and easier. The Leaders ate another meal in the university cafeteria enjoying the food and atmosphere. Following lunch, the group made their way to the bus to head back home to Kalamazoo.
The Leaders learned a lot about each school and the many aspects of college life. It was a fun trip and increased their anticipation of going to college while lessening some of the anxiety.
The Leaders had been planning the party since last summer and learned that it takes a lot of preparation to put together an event of such magnitude.
"The thing I liked best about the Halloween Haunting event was that we put it on all by ourselves. It was fun to make all of the plans and decisions and take on the responsibility," said Katie, a senior in the Kalamazoo Jeter's Leaders Program.
On the day of the party, the Leaders arrived and went straight to work setting up the games. To get in the Halloween mood, many of the Leaders wore their Halloween costumes. When the after-school children arrived, many of them were also dressed in costumes. They made their way from game to game, enjoying the action and having fun with the Leaders. Everyone loved getting candy prizes for playing the games. There was also a lot of food including hot dogs, chips, cookies and drinks. To add a festive touch to the event, the Leaders invited a DJ to play music that everyone enjoyed.
After a few hours of mingling and playing, the children made their way back to their buses with candy in hand and smiles on their faces. The Leaders were very proud that their event turned out as well as it did and hope to host more events like this in the future.
When they arrived, they found out that the first thing on their itinerary was dinner. "Starting off the retreat with food was a great idea!" said J'Nairo. The Leaders were able to catch up and start to learn a little bit about each other over the meal.
Following dinner, the Sherman Lake Outdoor Center staff led the group in some team-building games. All of the Leaders had to say something about themselves that they thought the others would not know. Next, they formed teams and had to try to solve a problem together. This was a great way for the Leaders to learn how to work together.
The next morning was spent in a planning session for the upcoming program year. "The most important part of the retreat was talking about the 2010 Jeter's Leaders Leadership Conference," said Robert. "I'm a sophomore now, and my mindset is more focused on that event." The Leaders were also able to make many choices about upcoming community service projects, mentoring, Conference workshops, and college tours.
"The most important part of the retreat for me was coming together as one and helping all the Leaders to step up their leadership skills," said Zach, a senior in the program. The Leaders all had a fantastic time getting to know each other during the retreat and were excited to start the year with such an upbeat gathering.
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A Brockton woman who ran into her burning house had to be dragged out from the second floor by police as smoke was billowing up the stairwell Friday.
BROCKTON – A Brockton woman who ran into her burning house had to be dragged out from the second floor by police as smoke was billowing up the stairwell Friday. Brockton firefighters responded to a two-alarm fire at 84 Tribou St. about 9:40 a.m., Friday. The blaze started in an unattached garage, which was gutted by the fire. The flames extended to two houses, including the house where the woman ran back inside. Smoke could be seen more than a mile away from the fire.
"She ran back in. She tried to go back in a first time. We tried to usher them away. Before we knew it she ran back in again," said Brockton police officer Sean Slattery. "You could see flames out the window and it was pretty hot in there. When we were coming down the stairs the smoke was coming up. You could tell you didn't have much time to spend in there."
Slattery said the woman was trying to get money she had in the house.
Police Capt. Wayne Sargo said Slattery and two other officers who got her out of the house likely saved her life.
"She would have stayed in that house. I don't know what she was thinking," Slattery said. "She was oblivious to the heat."
The fire quickly spread from the garage to a nearby shed and then into the second floor and attic of 84 Tribou St. The backside of a house next door had the siding melted off.
Brockton Fire Capt. Paul Cosgrove said firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the flames before they spread further.
There were no injuries and the cause of the fire is under investigation, Cosgrove said. Three people from 84 Tribou St. will be displaced and were being assisted by the Red Cross.
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Wall Drawing #905 by Sol LeWitt at the Mohawk Trail Regional High School in Shelburne Falls.
A wall drawing at The Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art in Hartford.
Wall drawing #655 at the Hood Museum of Art at Dartmouth College
A wall drawing at Colby College, Waterville, Maine.
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Wall Drawing #692 at the Yale University Art Gallery in New Haven, Conn.
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The ark of the Congregation Beth Shalom Rodfe Zedek.
Wall Drawings #1005 and #999 at MASS MoCA in North Adams.
"Tower (DC)" at the deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum in Lincoln.
Wall Drawing #1255: Whirls and twirls at the Currier Museum of Art in Manchester, N.H.
Wall Drawing #1196, Scribbles at the New Britain Museum of American Art in New Britain, Conn.
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Wall Drawing #139 at the Smith College Museum of Art in Northampton.
Wall Drawing #1259 at the Springfield Federal Courthouse in Springfield.
Wall Drawing # 118, a part of "Something Along Those Lines," at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston
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Gas operations acquisition, chocolate sponsorship extension, research firm acquisition.
Gas management services provider Matheson Tri-Gas Inc., in the Basking Ridge section of Bernards, announced Monday it has acquired the assets and business of Evergreen Supply Inc., in Aberdeen, S.D., to expand its gas operations in the Midwest. Terms were not disclosed.
Mars Chocolate North America, in Mount Olive, announced Monday it has extended its sponsorship of FLW, the world's largest tournament-fishing organization, for the 2013 season.
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To surprisingly poke an individual while scaring them. To achieve this you must run on the balls of your feet toward the individual while they are occupied with another activity or while they are just not paying attention. But be sure to run on the balls of your feet, as so they can't hear you coming towards them. When you get close enough (while still running) you poke them, HARD! And then run away laughing, because the individual will look hilarious afterwards. They will look like somewhere between the mix of having a heart-attack and surprize and pain.
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Remember the term iPhone Killer? It's one that's rarely used these days, but after the original Apple iPhone went on sale in 2007, it was used with reckless abandon to describe almost every competing smartphone subsequently released. The trouble was, none of the phones were even vaguely capable of striking down Apple's hugely popular phone. The reason for their feebleness in the heat of battle wasn't because they were technically inferior – often quite the opposite – it's that they were fighting the wrong battle in the first place. The irony is, now that there really is an iPhone Killer available, nobody really uses the phrase anymore.
Most of you will already know the identity of the iPhone Killer, but we're still going to save its reveal for the last minute, murder mystery style. Before the unmasking, here's a look back at a few of the warriors – from the admirable to the pathetic – sent to strike down Apple's all-powerful iPhone since its 2007 debut.
2007: Touch Pro and Prada
In 2007, the iPhone's year of release, most of Apple's rivals thought using a touchscreen – any touchscreen – was the key to success. HTC did it best with the beautifully styled HTC Touch, a smartphone that featured the TouchFLO UI, HTC's precursor to Sense, but sadly it ran on Windows Mobile 6, which was hateful. The 2.8-inch screen was resistive too, which meant you had to press down on it with pressure, and it came with a little stylus to help press Win Mobile's ridiculously minuscule buttons.
The only phone which came close to challenging the iPhone for popularity was the Nokia N95. Released before the iPhone (which is why it's relegated to being an honorable mention), it had a 2.6-inch screen, a 5-megapixel camera, GPS, a cool dual-slide screen and the Symbian operating system. It was the smartphone to have at the time.
LG takes the crown for worst attempt with its overly flashy, terribly conceived attempt at iPhone killing, the KE850 Prada. Sure, it was attractive enough, but it was outrageously expensive, and had a painfully imprecise resistive screen and a stylus on a keychain. It, along with the Samsung Armani, ushered in a string of fashion phones too, none of which were any good at all.
2008: The G1 and the birth of Android
This was the first year Google came on the scene with Android, and it's difficult not to see it's first phone, the T-Mobile G1, without feeling nostalgic. It's the little details that make it something of a classic, from the trackball below the screen to the scissor action to reveal the keyboard and of course, the Android operating system. Subsequently released without carrier branding as the HTC Dream, this is the one that started it all. If you're wondering why the G1 didn't kill the iPhone, it was Android's age-old problem, it was just too geeky.
Elsewhere, manufacturers were struggling with Windows Mobile, on the Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 and Samsung Omnia i900 for example, or weird modified feature phone systems, like the LG Voyager and Samsung Instinct. Again, they were relying on a touchscreen to attract punters. None were as bizarre as the Neonode N2 though, a tiny 2-inch screen phone with a modified version of Windows Mobile CE and a gesture control system to make up for the fact the whole thing was just too damn small.
Right at the end of 2008, Research in Motion gave us the BlackBerry Storm, with its SurePress (read: a button under the screen) 3.2-inch touchscreen and no Wi-Fi. It wasn't a success.
2009: Droid and Palm Pre
Now, things start to get serious. Palm came back on the scene with the Pre, one of the better challengers of the year thanks to its innovative operating system, but a bungled international launch, questionable build quality, and limited public interest meant it never even had a chance to challenge Apple's all conquering iPhone 3GS, released in June that year.
Just as 2009 was about to end, the Motorola Droid was released on Verizon and later internationally as the Milestone, along with Android 2.0. This pushed Android and Motorola into the limelight and thanks to a good product and an exciting ad campaign, the first Droid sold very well. But it still looked a bit old-fashioned next to the iPhone, as it combined its 3.7-inch touchscreen with a slide-out keyboard.
Less successful new phones include the flawed-but-attractive Sony Ericsson Xperia X10, Toshiba's TG01, the Nokia N97 and Sony Ericsson's Satio, which took almost eight months to go on sale after its announcement, only to be withdrawn because of problems with its Symbian operating system.
2010: The Evo, Galaxy S, and Windows Phone 7
2010 was a massive year for mobile phones, but the Apple iPhone 4 stood resolute, with its impressive new design and high resolution Retina display. It was joined by a series of strong competitors such as the first Samsung Galaxy S, the Nokia N8 and the Google Nexus One. However, the HTC Evo 4G was the year's most exciting new hardware, with its 4G WiMax connectivity, massive 4.3-inch screen, 1GHz processor and Android 2.1 OS, while Microsoft debuted the most exciting software – Windows Phone 7.
It was also a year of sequels and phones that began to blur into one. Devices such as the LG Prada 3.0, the Droid Incredible and Droid X, Palm Pre 2, and the BlackBerry Storm 2 weren't bad phones (well, the Storm 2 was a bit) they were just faceless, and that was a big problem when trying to compete with the iPhone 4.
2011: Galaxy rises
Here's where everything started to change and Apple only has itself to blame, thanks to the lackluster iPhone 4S – a great phone that looked identical to the iPhone 4 on the outside, at a time when the public was demanding innovation. Samsung swooped in with the Galaxy S2. Equipped with a dual-core processor, an unfeasibly thin chassis and a gorgeous Super AMOLED Plus screen, it was more exciting than any Samsung phone before it. HTC tried valiantly with the Sensation series, as did Motorola with the Razr, but this was the year when the fight for supremacy became a two horse race.
2012: A true iPhone equal arrives
That brings us to the denouement, and it has taken five years for someone to realize that to kill the iPhone you first needed an army, and only Samsung has managed to build one strong enough to take it on. Pockets of resistance have existed before, but only amongst the geeky, and it wasn't until the Galaxy S3 was announced that the people had a champion. Samsung's marketing machine has pushed the Galaxy S3 so effectively, often using extreme, rabble rousing techniques, it has been embraced by legions – in exactly the same way as the iPhone. Now, with an army behind it, the strength of the Galaxy S3's hardware can finally be used to Samsung's advantage.
So is the iPhone dead? No, of course not, but for the first time in five years, it has met its match.


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ROCKLAND – Two people suffered non-life-threatening injures when a car backed across Union Street and into a storefront, a fire official said.
Lt. John Sammon of the Rockland Fire Department said the accident occurred at about 6 p.m. at Rockland Athletic Supplies, 320 Union St.
The car was in the parking lot of a shopping center across the street from the store and backed up across the lot and across Union Street before striking the front of the building, he said.
"There's extensive damage to the front of the building," Sammon said.
The car's driver and a passenger were injured. They were taken by ambulance to Brockton Hospital, Sammon said. No one in the store was injured, he said.
The cause of the accident is under investigation by Rockland police, Sammon said.


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- Chicago Museums: The Windy City has some of the top museums in the world. The Art Institute of Chicago features recognizable works like Grant Wood's American Gothic and Seurat's Sunday Afternoon. The Field Museum of Natural History is most well-known for the world's most complete T-Rex, Sue, but they have tons exhibits the whole family will enjoy. Try the Go Chicago Card for best deals on museums.
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The Top 10 Sights in Chicago: Dwindling down all of Chicago's most popular attractions into a top 10 list makes it easy for you to decide where to go in Chicago, and how to save while you're there.
25 Fun Things to do with Your Kids in Chicago Before They Grow Up: Chicago is one of the best destinations for families, and there are so many fun and exciting things you're going to want to try here with the kids while they're still young!
9 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Chicago: Want to get to know the Windy City on a more personal level? Here's some city secrets...
Fun Things to do in Chicago When It's Raining: Don't let the rain put a damper on your vacation! If it starts to pour, you can still tour... Or check out museums, shop, dine and more!
Chicago Tours
Take a ride out on Chicago waters during fun boat tours! For a cool way to see the Windy City, taking Chicago boat tours can let you enjoy the pretty outdoors, fresh air and exciting experience of being on a boat. Boat tours in Chicago can be especially romantic in the evenings, when lovebirds can view the sunset from aboard a boat.
If you're traveling to Chicago, you've probably heard that the food is pretty amazing - and you've heard right! There are plenty of excellent Chicago food tours to pick from including highly rated Tastebud Food Tours which offers guests a memorable Chicago-style culinary experience at a leisurely pace. With Chicago Food Planet Tours, you'll enjoy 3-hour tours full of tasty eats thru interesting neighborhoods, discover local mom-and-pop shops, incredible ethnic restaurants, and eateries with comfort food done right!
Who says you have to break the bank to visit Chicago? If you've been dreaming about it and are determined to visit the Windy City, Chicago tour deals will give you the ability to see and do more - for less money! If you'd like to see the city with a helpful tour guide rather than trying to figure out where to go and what to do on your own, be sure to check out Chicago tour deals to save yourself money.
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Best Things to Do in Chicago
1. Explore Lincoln Park Zoo. Take advantage of the free prices of the this fantastic zoo, where visitors can even feed the animals at a petting zoo.
2. Dip your feet in the fountain at Millennium Park. A popular destination for locals and tourists alike during the warmer months, the fountain at Millennium park is both entertaining to watch and refreshing.
3. Go on a Walking Tour. Summer is the perfect time for a walking tour of Chicago, whether you decide to take an architecture tour, food tour or fun biking tour of the city.
4. Spend some time out of the sun at a museum. Art lovers should not miss the Art Institute of Chicago, while science fanatics should check out the Adler Planetarium and the Field Museum of Natural History.
5. Catch a game at Wrigley Field. Baseball and summer go hand in hand, and attending a game at historic Wrigley Field is one of the best ways to spend a summer afternoon or evening.
6. Cool off on a Chicago Boat Cruise. Boat tours are one of the top ways to learn about the Windy City while enjoying a serene day or evening out on the water for some relief from the Chicago heat.
7. Witness some marine life at the Shedd Aquarium. This famous Chicago attraction is an excellent spot for getting up close and personal with dolphins, eels, fish and more.
8. Be a kid again at Navy Pier. Nothing quite beats spending time on a boardwalk in the summer, and Navy Pier is the go-to destination in the Windy City to do just that. Be sure to get some cotton candy and ride the ferris wheel for breathtaking views of the Chicago skyline.
Don't Miss Out on Savings!
Every Chicago Traveler can save big when they plan their trip here! Not only can Chicago Traveler help you find the best things to do during your visit, you can find ways to spend less on every activity so that you can afford to do more! Try the Go Chicago Card, the best way to save on all the incredible attractions in Chicago. Be sure to check out all of the Chicago Tour Deals that can save you on all the boat tours, food tours, walking tours and more! We also have plenty of discounts to top Chicago attractions, whether you're spending your time in the museums, out at Navy Pier, or seeing What's Hot!
All these activities can make you pretty tired by the end of the day though, so make sure to choose the best hotel in Chicago for your trip, but not before you check out all the current Chicago hotel deals to save you big! Chicago hotels often offer package deals to get you a discounted rate on your stay as well as discounted admission to top attractions, shopping deals and more!
You'll never run out of things to do in Chicago, and Chicago Traveler is here to help you save on them all!


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A shutout from No. 22 Cal State Fullerton's pitching staff, along with nine runs on 11 hits from the Titans' offense resulted in a 9-0 win and a doubleheader sweep of the Nebraska baseball team (0-3, 0-0 Big Ten) on Saturday night at Goodwin Field. The Huskers put up five runs in game one of the doubleheader, but was unable to match the Titans, as Fullerton won the opener, 10-5.
Fullerton freshman starter Justin Garza put on a show in his first career collegiate appearance. The power righty held the Huskers scoreless on two hits and one walk over 6.0 innings, while striking out six. The Titans' bullpen took over and held onto the shutout over the final three innings, giving up just a pair of hits.
The Titans got to NU starter Zach Hirsch right away with a pair of singles to start the bottom of the first. Both runners came around to score, as the Titans totaled three hits in the inning off the NU lefty. Fullerton pushed its lead to 5-0 through three innings with three runs on three hits in the third, including a double from Chad Wallach.
With Garza keeping the Husker hitters at bay, the Titan bats chased Hirsch in the fifth, as Head Coach Darin Erstad turned to freshman Colton Howell. Making his first career appearance at NU, Howell entered the game with two runners on and gave up a two-RBI single that extended Fullerton's lead to 7-0. Howell then load the bases with a pair of walks, but dug in and produced back-to-back strikeouts to end the inning.
Tyler Niederklein climbed the hill for the Huskers in the seventh and surrendered a pair of runs, increasing Fullerton's lead to 9-0.
Nebraska wraps up its opening weekend tomorrow with a trip to Dedeaux Field for a 3 p.m. (CT) meeting with the USC Trojans.


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Where in all that is holy did that Edward Myers get such a demonic idea to set a child on fire? ("Boy allegedly set on fire," July 11) I cannot imagine anybody that is sane doing that to a 7-year-old boy.
Would that our courts and laws give him the same treatment. Perhaps our laws are too soft. Is that why more and more unlawful acts are committed?


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