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Antilles School Class of 2013 28 seniors graduate from Antilles School

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Union First Market Bankshares and StellarOne to Merge in $445 Million Deal

Banks Union First Market Bankshares Corp. (UBSH) and StellarOne Corporation (STEL) have agreed to merge, creating the largest community bank in Virginia. Per the deal, Union First will buy StellarOne for approximately $445 million in stock, representing one of the biggest bank deals so far in 2013.

Per the agreement, each share of StellarOne will be swapped for 0.9739 shares of Union First, implying a share value of $19.50 and a deal value of $445.1 million, based on Union First鈥檚 closing price on Friday of $20.02.

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Union First expects the merger to be accretive to earnings in 2014 and beyond. The deal is expected to be closed in January 2014, subject to all approvals. Both boards have approved the transaction.

"We are excited about the opportunity to bring our organizations together and establish the next great Virginia bank. We have long believed that the combination of Union and StellarOne would be powerful,鈥?said G. William Beale, chief executive of Union First.

Beale will retain his position as top executive of the merged company. The board of directors will grow to 19 members, comprised of 11 members for the current Union First board and 8 members from the StellarOne board with current StellarOne chairman Raymond Smoot, Jr. serving as chairman. Ronald Hicks, the current chairman of the Union First board will become vice chairman of the combined company.

The only bigger bank deals so far this year were United Bankshares Inc. (UBSI) agreeing to buy Virginia Commerce Bankcorp Inc. (VCBI) for $495 million in April and Chile-based Banco de Credito e Inversiones SA saying in January that it would spend $883 million for City National Bank of Florida from Spain-based Bankia SA.

With ultra-low interest rates and tight lending policies, community banks have been struggling to expand in recent years.

Shares of UBSH initially gapped down to around $19 with the merger news, but have recovered a portion of the losses to be trading down by about 1.5 percent at $19.75 with about one hour to go in the trading day. Shares of STEL have surged more than 16 percent to trade around $19 each.

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CHICAGO- Blackhawks fail to convert early, lose 2

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Dallas Cowboys 2013 Schedule Analysis

Jason Garrett and Tony Romo both enter what is a pivotal year for them and the Cowboys. A trip to the playoffs is a must and since scheduling plays a huge role in the outcome of every season, Athlon is analyzing every team's 16-game slate.

Dallas Cowboys 2013 Schedule:

Week 1: New York Giants
Week 2: at Kansas City
Week 3: St. Louis
Week 4: at San Diego
Week 5: Denver
Week 6: Washington
Week 7: at Philadelphia
Week 8: at Detroit
Week 9: Minnesota
Week 10: at New Orleans
Week 11: BYE
Week 12: at New York Giants
Week 13: Oakland (Thurs.)
Week 14: at Chicago (Mon.)
Week 15: Green Bay
Week 16: at Washington
Week 17: Philadelphia

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SINGAPORE- Singapore fumes after pollution hits 16

SINGAPORE Singaporeans rolled back military training, kept cough-stricken children indoors and considered wearing protective masks to work Tuesday after a smoky haze triggered by forest fires in neighboring Indonesia caused air pollution to briefly hit its worst level in nearly 16 years. The Pollutant Standards Index, Singapore's main measure to determine air quality, crept into the "unhealthy" classification Monday as smoke from roaring blazes on Indonesia's Sumatra island drifted across the sea and cast a gray pall over the city-state's skyscrapers. The index reached a reading of 155 Monday night, the highest level since late 1997, when officials reported a 226 reading. On Tuesday, the reading mostly hovered between 104 and 123, still within the "unhealthy" range of between 101 and 200. Smoke haze is a nearly annual problem for Singapore and its northern neighbor Malaysia, often beginning in the middle of the year when farmers in Indonesia seek to clear land cheaply by starting fires. The issue sometimes strains ties between the countries, with Malaysia and Singapore urging Indonesia to do more to prevent illegal burning. Malaysia has been only [url=http://www.agoshow.net/Yankees-46-Andy-Pettitte-White-2010-All-Star-Jerseys-70/]Yankees 46 Andy Pettitte White 2010 All Star Jerseys[/url] lightly affected so far this year, with pollution readings in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia's largest city, not breaching the unhealthy mark Tuesday. Indonesia has said part of the current problem is caused by peat blazes that firefighters are struggling to put out during hot, dry weather. Indonesian Forest Ministry spokesman Sumarto Suharno said the government is continuing to educate farmers about alternatives to traditional slash-and-burn agriculture. "We have been able to reduce the regional haze problem significantly for years with help from local communities and will continue to undertake all efforts to prevent it from spreading," Suharno said. In Singapore, defense ministry spokesman Col. Kenneth Liow said the armed forces have "reduced physical and outdoor training accordingly" after the pollution index exceeded 100. Landscaper Hedrick Kwan blamed the haze after his two young sons started coughing as an acrid smell of [url=http://www.agoshow.net/2009-All-Star-New-York-Mets-5-David-Wright-Red-Jerseys-9/]2009 All Star New York Mets 5 David Wright Red Jerseys[/url] burning filled the air. "When they woke up today, it was worse," he said. "We usually leave the windows open but now we can't do that because of all the dust and smoke." The National Environment Agency has advised Singaporeans, especially the elderly, young children and people with respiratory problems, to avoid prolonged exposure outdoors. Melissa Cheah, a financial sector worker, said her office has discussed the possibility of advising employees to wear protective face masks. Singapore's Environment Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said his agency is offering assistance to Indonesia to put out the forest fires. Hospitals and clinics are bracing for more patients in the week ahead. "Based on what we have seen over the years, when the haze hits us, it takes about three to four days before we see all these additional patients coming in for medication," said family physician Sarani Ng Omar, who expected a rise in asthma-related cases, nasal problems and eye inflammation.

Associated Press writer Niniek Karmini in Jakarta, Indonesia, contributed to this report.

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AKRON, Ohio- Therapist offers music to patients

AKRON, Ohio For Chris Blackwell, the arrival of one special therapist during his four-hour dialysis sessions is truly music to his ears.

When Akron Children's Hospital music therapist Sarah Tobias visits him every week or two, the constant whooshing sounds of the dialysis machine are replaced with the strumming of her guitar and the soothing blending of their voices.
On a recent morning, Blackwell smiled and tapped his feet in the dialysis chair as he sang along with Tobias to the catchy song, "Somebody That I Used to Know."
"All my life, I liked to use music as a way to release," said Blackwell, 19, of Canton, Ohio. "It's depressing being in this chair so long at my age."
Music therapy is one of several supportive services Akron Children's provides for free to patients, families and [url=http://www.agoshow.net/2009-All-Star-Seattle-Mariners-51-Ichiro-Blue-Jerseys-5/]2009 All Star Seattle Mariners 51 Ichiro Blue Jerseys[/url] staffs through its Emily Cooper Welty Expressive Therapy Center.
Along with Tobias, the center employs a full-time art therapist and contracts with area poets and experts in theater, dance, pottery, jewelry-making and other genres to provide a variety of experiences.
Since the center opened in May 2011, the program has offered services to thousands of patients.
"It's music and it's art, but it's really any sort of creative therapy that would be helpful to any particular child," said Dr. Sarah Friebert, medical director of the hospital's Haslinger Family Pediatric Palliative Care Center. "Different kids respond to different types of therapy."
Hospitals typically can't bill insurance companies for these and similar support services, she said. Akron Children's seeks donations and grant support to fund the $240,000 annual budget for expressive therapies.
"We rely on philanthropy and kind-hearted people," Friebert said.
More research is needed to support "the mounting evidence to show these types of therapies are very helpful treatments to complement mainstream health care," she said.
Music therapy, for example, can be used to manage stress, alleviate pain, express feelings, enhance memory, improve communication and help with physical rehabilitation, according to the American Music Therapy Association.
"It's just not recognized yet by insurance companies that this is a valuable piece of the holistic healing puzzle," Friebert said. "We all know that when you are engaged in something creatively, you are using different parts of your brain. It also touches your soul and your spirit."
Tobias, who has degrees in psychology and music therapy, joined Akron Children's about a year ago as the hospital's full-time music therapist.
"I get to be a counselor, but I also get to be a musician and use the music to facilitate the counseling session," she said.
Some patients need to "get it all out" by banging on a drum, she said. Others improve their range of motion to help with their occupational or physical therapy by playing a small harp.
In Blackwell's case, Tobias started working with him in the dialysis unit about six months ago after he asked whether the hospital had anyone to help him learn to play the guitar.
The instrument was a gift from the family of a former fellow patient whose father played guitar while Blackwell sang along to pass the time when they had treatments each week. Since then, the patient has received a transplanted kidney and no longer needs dialysis.
Blackwell must undergo dialysis at the hospital three times a week until he gets a kidney transplant. His jam sessions with Tobias often draw the attention of fellow patients and staff members who stop in the doorway outside his room to listen.
"You should go on American Idol," Carolyn Kovatch, a medical assistant in the unit, said after listening to them on a recent morning.
Blackwell responded with an appreciative laugh and a wide, infectious grin that lit up his face.
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After singing one song with Blackwell, Tobias read the lyrics line by line as they talked about the meanings.
"Just praying to a God that I don't believe in," she said. "Tell me about that line."
"We all get to a point in our lives when we fall to our knees and just pray," he said.
"Desperation," she said, nodding. "I haven't thought of it that way."
The line opened up a discussion about Blackwell's faith and how he has been coping with his serious illness.
"It's a safe way to talk about what they're feeling," Tobias said after their session.
When his medical problems are behind him, Blackwell wants to draw on his experiences and love of music to become a worship leader.
"I love being an inspiration to others," he said. "It energizes me."

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The Frugal Traveler- Amelia Island offers affordable romance

Popular for destination weddings, Amelia Island is also a perfect Florida getaway for couples in search of affordable romance. These inside tips will help you make the most of your travel dollars when you visit.

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If you are looking to spend some time on the water, Amelia River Cruises offers several affordable daily trips for tourists. Per person rates start at $22 and go as high as $28, making it a splurge most folks can easily fit into the travel budget. Popular tour activities include cruising by nearby Cumberland Island National Seashore to see the wild horses, and sunset cocktails enjoyed to the music of local entertainers.
For affordable access to nature, head to Fort Clinch State Park. An easy drive from historic downtown Fernandina Beach, it boasts gateway access to the Great Florida Birding Trail, multiple beach spots for shelling and a fishing pier. There's also a leisurely canopied biking trail as well as a more challenging off-road course. Access to the park is $6 per vehicle, with camping site fees ringing in at an affordable $26 each. An inexpensive activity add-on at the park is touring historic Fort Clinch itself. The extra fee is only $2, with costumed reenactments being performed during the first weekend of every month.
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'Between Us' shows its stage origins far too clearly

There are filmed adaptations of plays and plays that are, in essence, staged for the film camera. "Between Us," sadly, is closer to the latter.

Joe Hortua's four-handed melodrama about the arc of a relationship between two couples feels stagy, claustrophobic, despite filmmaker Dan Mirvish's efforts to "open the play up" with varied settings and outdoor footage. And it's performed theatrically, built to play to the back rows.
Grace and Carlo (Julia Stiles and Taye Diggs) are newlyweds, visiting the Midwestern home of their college buddies, Sharyl and Joel (Melissa George and David Harbour). Whatever "seems like old times" nostalgia they might share is troubled by simmering resentments, jealousies and old grudges.
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"Is it? After last time?"
"Between Us" teases out what happened at that first reunion, testy banter and debate among the foursome, who split up into pairs and condemn each other in their best "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" impression.
Occasionally, we flash back to bar scenes, college years much earlier in the relationship, and to a wedding.
"I'm not judging" means, yeah, he's judging. "You must be enjoying this" means no, no one is enjoying the direction the evening's taken.
There are surprise revelations and ugly memories, and the battle over the shifting class difference between these two couples plays out in an epic confrontation over a milkshake delivery tip.
This is a good cast, but it's all played at a rather shrill pitch that must work better on the stage. The intimacy of the screen makes it all uncomfortably in our face. And as movies often do, the play "Between Us" is deconstructed by the act of filming - showing its holes, its obvious devices and that most fatal flaw of all, characters we would run from if we encountered them at a dinner party.
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2 stars (Grade: C-minus)
Cast: Julia Stiles, Taye Diggs, Melissa George, David Harbour
Directed by Dan Mirvish, scripted by Dan Mirvish and Joe Hortua, based on his play. A Montery Media release.
Running time: 1:30
MPAA rating: unrated, with profanity, adult situations

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