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Unbeaten Gophers are 3 games from another title
Unbeaten Gophers are 3 games from another title
Mar. 15, 2013
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The NCAA women's hockey tournament is about to start, and there's no wonder about who the favorite is: Minnesota.
The way the Gophers have been playing, dominating this sport like never before, the real mystery surrounding the event might actually be whether they'll give up a goal.
"It's the perfect time of year to be playing well," coach Brad Frost said this week.
The Gophers haven't just found their groove for the postseason, though. They've been in it for more than a year. They'll take their NCAA-record 46-game winning streak into a quarterfinal matchup with conference rival North Dakota on Saturday. The Frozen Four, fittingly, will be held on Minnesota's home ice the following weekend. In 12 years since the NCAA first sanctioned the sport, no team has finished undefeated.
The defending champion Gophers (38-0) have trailed in only four games this season, for a total of 47 minutes, 56 seconds.
"I think it's remarkable that we've gone 46 games ... just without a hiccup, without having an off night, without some bad puck luck and those types of things," Frost said. "And then as 18 or 22-year-old people, not to get ahead of themselves and think that they're better than they are."
No matter what opinion the Gophers have of their own ability, there's no question this is one of the most talented teams to ever take the ice. All three of the finalists for the Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award, given to the nation's best player, are Gophers.
Senior goaltender Noora Raty is the standout among the stars, with shutouts in five straight games. The Gophers, who haven't been scored on since Feb. 16, have gone six games in a row without allowing a goal.
"Well, my plan is to win a national championship," Raty said. "I don't care if I let in three or four goals and we still get a win. As of right now, it's just wins that matter."
There are only 33 women's teams playing in Division I, so mastery of the competition isn't the same as in, say, basketball. But Gophers have always been a power, making the tournament 11 of 13 times and winning three titles.
The program is strong enough that, when Raty eagerly e-mailed Frost four years ago to see if he had room for her on the roster, the coach wasn't sure.
"We already had three goalies," Frost said.
One of his assistants, however, urged him to sign the player they'd been aware of since she played for Finland in the 2006 Olympics. After also considering Minnesota Duluth and Ohio State, Raty picked Minnesota and launched one of the most remarkable careers in women's college hockey.
The 23-year-old has set NCAA records for career wins (111), career shutouts (43) and single-season shutouts (17).
"But it comes down to my defense also. They help me out so much. I see all the shots," Raty said.
With senior defender Megan Bozek and junior forward Amanda Kessel, the two other Kazmaier finalists, the Gophers have an elite player at every spot on the ice. They're to the point now where any pressure to keep the streak alive is over, because any team has to stay unbeaten in the tournament to win it.
"It doesn't matter who you play," said Kessel, the sister of former Gophers and current NHL star Phil Kessel. "At this point we have three games, and if we want to win it all we have to beat everyone."
This will be the sixth meeting this season between Minnesota and North Dakota, which is responsible for two of those four games in which the Gophers had to play from behind. Since the NCAA tries to keep travel costs down in the women's tournament, these Western Collegiate Hockey Association foes were paired in the first round even though Frost said he saw North Dakota as a No. 4 or No. 5 seed rather than No. 8.
So the Gophers can't simply show up and expect to sail into the semifinals. This could be as tough of an opponent for them as any in the field. In the other games on Saturday, No. 2 seed Cornell will host Mercyhurst, No. 3 seed Boston University plays at home against Clarkson, and No. 4 seed Boston College will host crosstown rival Harvard.
As cliche as the one-game-at-a-time mantra can be in sports, the Gophers probably wouldn't still be unbeaten if they didn't heed it.
"One of the best things about coaching young women is that they realize they don't know everything," Frost said. "I think guys, and the testosterone sometimes, we always think we know better."
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Jack Schrolucke, 63, of Spencerville, died 12:19 a.m., Thursday, July 11, 2013, at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born June 24, 1950, in Lima, the son of Rosemary J. (Sutton) and Robert E. Schrolucke, who preceded him in death. On July 21, 1972, he married Dianna S. Seibert, who survives.
Other survivors include, three children, Scott (Tamara) Schrolucke, Trent (Paula) Schrolucke, and Keeley (Kevin) Layman, all of Spencerville; 10 grandchildren and three great grandchildren; three siblings, Rev. Rex (Suzanne) Schrolucke, Williamsburg, Jack's twin, Judy (Archie) Sawmiller, Spencerville, John (Cathy) Schrolucke, Glendale, Ariz.; numerous nieces and nephews.
Jack retired as a tool maker from the Ford Motor Co., Lima Engine Plant, after 30 years service. He later worked at Dana Corp., Lima as a cutter grinder. A graduate of Spencerville High School, Jack served with the U.S. Army in the Vietnam War. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, the Bowersock Bros. Post 6772, V.F.W., the American Legion Post 191, and the Field & Stream, all of Spencerville.
He was a co-founder of the Spencerville Youth Athletic Association and coached midget football, Little League baseball, and girls softball. He enjoyed fishing and watching auto racing at various local tracks, especially Eldora Speedway.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Saturday, at the Thomas E. Bayliff Funeral Home, Spencerville, with the Rev. Rex Schrolucke officiating.
Burial will follow in the Salem Cemetery, Monticello, where military rites will be conducted by the Spencerville Veterans. The family will receive friends 2 to 8 p.m. Friday and one hour, and 1 hr. prior to the service, Sat. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Spencerville Veterans Park or the Spencerville Youth Athletic Association.


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Summer beans are delicious raw or quickly blanched, but they are also good the old-fashioned way: slow cooked with lots of pork product.
This Italian-influenced recipe, made with either pancetta (spiced, rolled pork belly) or the lesser-known, but equally delicious guanciale (cured hog jowl), also uses onions, garlic, rosemary, tomato and chili flakes to impart flavor into Romano beans, which are wide and sturdy and hold up well to relatively long cooking.
This recipe also works well for green beans that have sat a little too long on the vine and are tough when eaten raw or blanched. They break down nicely in this sauce and make a good side dish for chicken or pork.
Note: I prefer yellow Romano beans for this recipe, but you can also use green Romanos or any either green bean; keep in mind that the bright green color will fade somewhat.
Slow Cooked Romano Beans
This recipe works well for green beans that have sat a bit too long on the vine and are tough when eaten raw or blanched. They make a good side dish for chicken or pork. Serves 4.
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 ounces finely chopped pancetta or Guanciale
1 medium red onion, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 pound yellow Romano beans, stemmed
1 cup tomato purée
½ cup water or chicken stock
Pinch chile flakes
1 sprig fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan
Salt and freshly ground pepper
In a Dutch oven, heat the extra virgin olive oil over low medium heat. Add the pancetta or Guanciale and cook just until it starts to brown. Add the red onion, stir well and cook until tender and slightly caramelized, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute, stirring often.
Add the Romano beans and stir well. Add the tomato purée, the stock or water, the chili flakes, the rosemary and a pinch of salt. Turn heat to low and cook about 35 minutes, or until the beans are just tender and the sauce is thick. Adjust seasoning and serve the beans topped with Parmesan.


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The intense itching caused by flea and tick bites can be extremely uncomfortable for your dog and may lead to secondary skin infections triggered by excessive scratching and licking. Concerned pet owners often ask us how they can help boost their dog's comfort after flea and tick bites. Our first recommendation is to get your pet on a flea/tick preventive right away. But, in addition, the selection guide below provides a guide to the many products we offer that provide fast, soothing relief and antiseptic action for existing bites.
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Hydrocortisone is one of the most widely used ingredients in products designed for effective itch relief. It is also thought to have anti-inflammatory properties. The Drs. Foster & Smith Itch Stop Series was created by our veterinarians with an efficacious amount of non-stinging, hydrocortisone to stop itching and burning. These products can be applied through bathing, with the convenient swatch of a pad, or in easy-to-apply salve, lotion or spray. Itch Stop products deliver fast, temporary relief for your dog.
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Many topical remedies contain antiseptic or antimicrobial ingredients that create an inhospitable environment for microbes. When dogs scratch a flea/tick bite until the skin breaks, the site is vulnerable to secondary skin infections, which can also produce oozing and odor. Products with antimicrobial ingredients are often recommended for cleansing these areas after flea and tick bites.
Sentry Hot Spot Skin Remedy contains Benzalkonium Chloride, effective against Staphylococcus intermedius, a common microbe associated with hot spots. ChlorhexiDerm® 4% Shampoo contains chlorhexidine gluconate for deep cleaning and antimicrobial activity.
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When pets develop flea allergy dermatitis in response to flea and tick bites, an antihistamine product can be helpful. Antihistamines block the effects of histamine in the body. Antihistamines do not cure allergies, but they can help ease some of the symptoms, such as scratching and licking.
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USA Rugby to launch Olympic Development Program
CHULA VISTA, Calif. – The USA Rugby Men's Eagles Sevens program announced today that it will launch a new initiative designed to identify, develop and monitor potential Eagles throughout the year. The program will create independent regional academies that will work closely with USA Rugby National Team staff.
The Olympic Development Program (ODP) will be the start of a long-term systematic approach to rugby athlete development and will offer year-round training programs delivered at several newly created Olympic Development Academies (ODAs).
"Aligning our domestic progression with the international demands of sevens will help intensify the competition for spots at the OTC," said Men's Sevens Head Coach Alex Magleby. "It will also speed up each player's access to changes in the game, and expand the quality and number of seven-a-side match repetitions over the course of a year."
Each ODA will provide a 10-month training opportunity with two four-week recovery periods, and continuous assessment and playing opportunities throughout the year. Players attending the center will receive rugby specific training, strength, speed and conditioning sessions, video analysis, fitness testing, and skill development.
Players attending an ODA will also have bi-monthly communication with USA Rugby Sevens coaching staff, and those players demonstrating the potential to play for the Eagles will be offered the opportunity to try out with the national team at the Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, CA.
"Our staff is looking forward to working with some of our top sevens coaches and players on a regular basis," said Magleby.
The Olympic Development Program is designed for:
- Up and coming players who are not yet ready for international competition but have demonstrated the ability to play on the national team
- Players who are in the extended player pool but not part of the Eagles' residency program.
- Domestic club-based athletes, non-collegiate age-grade athletes, and college athletes whose University programs are not delivering a high performance rugby experience.
College players will be encouraged to have a formal connection with an ODA for out of season development in conjunction with that athlete's collegiate coach. Athletes attending the centers do not have to play for the entity hosting the center; they will, however, have to follow the program provided for them by their Academy coach.
The Olympic Development Program will be launched in three phases:
"Aligning our domestic progression with the international demands of sevens will help intensify the competition for spots at the OTC."
- Phase 2 will increase the numbers of centers to support the demand across the country.
- Phase 3 will see the establishment of a National Academy facility and an expansion of the current residency program at the Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, CA.
USA Rugby's six initial ODA's will begin in January of 2013 with a focus on building best-case practices for future expansion. Applications for Phase 2 will be accepted after February 2013. Full program details can be found here.
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The Q Ranch Archaeological Program, as part of the Arizona Archaeological Society (AAS), is pleased to offer a Scientific Illustration Workshop taught by professional artist and scientific illustrator Bryan Donahue. Students will learn the importance and value of scientific illustration and have the opportunity to illustrate artifacts, flora and other objects from Q Ranch. The goals of this workshop are to:
1. learn basic scientific illustration techniques;
2. produce an accurate and detailed record of an artifact or other found object, plant, insect, etc.;
3. learn more about the object itself through careful examination, and;
4. inform others about the intricacies of an object through detailed illustration that cannot be as easily conveyed through words or photographs.
Opening comments will be given by Dr. John W. Hohmann. Dr. Hohmann has over 39 years of professional archaeological experience. He has been the Director and Senior Principal Investigator of the AAS Q Ranch Archaeological Program since 1989. Dr. Hohmann has published numerous excavation reports where various scientific illustrations were used and will share such experiences with the workshop participants.
Mr. Donahue earned his degree at the University of Arizona, in Studio Art with an emphasis in Scientific Illustration. Before becoming a highly successful sculptor and artist, he worked as a scientific illustrator at numerous institutions, consulting archaeological firms, and for the US military. These include the Arizona State Museum, the Archaeological Research Center-Hawaii, the US Air Force and the US Army. Hohmann and Donahue met at the U of A and began their first work together in archaeology and scientific illustration at the Arizona State Museum. Hohmann and Donahue will be assisted by Ms. Peg Davis, staff archaeologist.
The workshop is limited to ten students, with a minimum of five. All students must sign an indemnification and liability waiver. Participants will stay at the Q Ranch Lodge and during free time, may enjoy additional sketching and recreation opportunities.
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Friday, August 16, 2013
Walking dead infuse life into classrooms
THE APOCOLYPSE IS COMING: Schlozman, right, and Bialik demonstrate the technology to students. (Photo courtesy of Texas Instruments)
"In space, no one can hear you scream." This original – and factual – quote was introduced into pop culture as a tagline for the 1979 movie "Alien." Today the saying is an example of how the magic of the big screen can engage students in classrooms across the country, says Steven Schlozman, MD, of the Mass General Department of Psychiatry. "Sound actually needs molecules to vibrate, and there are no molecules in the vacuum of space. If you watch 'Star Wars' they use all kinds of sound effects in space, but 'Battlestar Galactica' doesn't use sound and kids want to know why."
The Mass General psychiatrist has been hurled into the Hollywood spotlight since the 2011 release of his debut novel, "The Zombie Autopsies: Secret Notebooks from the Apocalypse," providing expert advice to filmmakers through The Science & Entertainment Exchange, a program of the National Academy of Sciences. Most recently, Schlozman was contacted by Texas Instruments to assist with the development of a Zombie Apocalypse curriculum, part of its "STEM Behind Hollywood" program. This free Hollywood-inspired online education activity is aimed at getting middle and high school students excited about careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
"It's fun," says Schlozman. "I used to be an English and science teacher. The idea of using stories to teach makes sense because there is a lot of data out there to support the idea that kids believe what they see. We have a real opportunity to tease the science out of them so they might pursue careers they normally wouldn't."
A LESSON IN ZOMBIES Handheld devices depict the spread of airborne infection. (Photo courtesy of Texas Instruments)
Zombie Apocalypse was developed with assistance from actress and STEM education advocate, Mayim Bialik, who – like her character in "The Big Bang Theory" television show – has a PhD in neuroscience. Schlozman joined Bialik in New York City earlier this month to promote the technology during the program's launch.
"We want to get the word out to teachers and administrators," says Schlozman. "Using the notion of Hollywood stories – zombies in this instance – to teach students about epidemiology and neurology is ground-breaking. We are taking real-life scenarios like ebola outbreaks and modeling the transmission of a hypothetical zombie contagion through the human population, the infection rate and logistics patterns."
In addition to zombies, "STEM Behind Hollywood" downloadable activities will feature other popular movie themes including space, superheroes and forensics. For more information visit www.stemhollywood.com.
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Not at ECU
Internal audit examines athletes, academics
By Kathryn Kennedy
ECU News Services
An internal audit at East Carolina University looking for clusters of athletes across courses or majors in the past 12 months found no instances of academic fraud, administrators said June 19 in a presentation to the ECU Board of Trustees.
The ECU Board of Trustees got an overview of the review, which was prompted by the continuing scrutiny of the Department of African and Afro-American Studies at UNC Chapel Hill.
"Has ECU cobbled together classes to benefit the student athletes, or have we set up specific classes…with low standards?" said Stacie Tronto, director of the Department of Internal Audit. "We can provide you with a reasonable assurance that this is not going on here at ECU. I'm very comfortable with the results of our review."
Tronto said her department examined each course in which student athletes were enrolled from summer 2011 through spring 2012. Course sections with a higher percentage of student athletes resulted primarily from practical factors such as course times and career opportunities, she said.
For example, Tronto said there were high numbers of student athletes in course sections offered at times that did not conflict with practice. And, courses in sports management had heavy enrollment because that concentration enabled a student to continue working in their sport after graduation, she said.
"Anything that stood out to us, we did a detailed review of it," she said.
At the same time, administrators also examined how class syllabi are reviewed and approved, and the criteria for students participating in independent study courses, said Senior Associate Provost Dr. Austin Bunch. He concluded that ECU has minimized the opportunities for such abuse as has emerged on other campuses.
ECU has a process in place to prevent academic fraud, said Provost Marilyn Sheerer. A critical step, she said, was the decision in 2010 to have the academic affairs division oversee academic support for student athletes instead of athletics.
"I think it all comes back to what kind of operating policies and procedures do we have in a department, and does the chair or the staff monitor what's out there," she said.
"I think the key is really monitoring and spot-checking the process," said Board member Danny Scott, who asked multiple questions during the presentation. "If we don't do that, human nature is that we tend to get lax…and you have issues like those that occurred at Carolina. No one around this table or university wants to see that happen to the Pirate nation."
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Pablo Korona is a Rockford native and filmmaker. He's taken charge of a movement called "Our City, Our Story," a grassroots effort to showcase the stories behind the city. Every Tuesday, Korona releases a new mini-documentary on his website.
"Collectively, they're Rockford, in our city and it's part of our story. If you are going to tell me that's not great… then…there's no hope. But I cannot sit here and say Rockford is great, I can sit here and tell you all of the people in it are. They do make up Rockford. I am hoping with all of these videos we can create a chorus." - Pablo Korona, filmmaker
Even with renewed spirit, there's an old guard that's seen a lot of talk about change.
Colleen Holmbeck is a long-time resident who checked in on Midway Museum's Rockford history exhibit. She admired the memorabilia of Rockford's famed All-American Girls Professional Baseball team. Holmbeck admits everything isn't as idyllic as when she was a little girl living in the city:
"I think the change in Rockford is like the change in the whole country. The biggest problem is the increasing gap between the rich and the poor. And I watch my old neighborhoods crumbling where I grew up and the city just all moving east." - Colleen Holmbeck, Rockford resident
Rockford Mayor Larry Morrissey has heard from longtime residents about the state of morale ... but is quick to tout the new creative cadre of Rockford citizens like Pablo Korona. Morrissey used the "Our City, Our Story" as the theme of this year's state of the city address:
"Our community needs to take ownership of its future and destiny. Yes, we live in a state that has challenges we live in a nation that has challenges. But what I'm really interested in seeing is that we do everything we can to control what we can … The "Our City, Our Story" theme. The good news is that there are a lot of very substantive things that are happening that are real, not make believe, not just a matter of public relations. There are great stories to be told about this city, our past, present and future." - Larry Morrissey, Rockford Mayor
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VIDEO: Rockford Mayor Larry Morrissey talks to the Rockford Register Star after his State of the City address (March 2012)


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University of California, Santa Barbara: Master of Arts in Global & International Studies (MAGIS)
The University of California, Santa Barbara offers a two-year, interdisciplinary Master of Arts in Global & International Studies (MAGIS). This cutting-edge graduate program is especially well suited for students interested in global issues, an interdisciplinary approach to academic research and analysis, and an opportunity to gain hands-on experiences through internship and/or study abroad. We provide fellowship support of up to $20,000 to incoming students on a competitive basis.
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Wednesday, December 26, 2007
New UT Press Civil War series
I hope everyone had/is having a great Christmas holiday, surrounded by family and too much food [or the other way around]!
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Drew, Larry Hewitt and I will probably have some volumes in Gary Joiner's new series. We have proposed at least two books of essays on Confederate Generals of the Western Theater and two on Confederate Generals of the Trans-Mississippi Theater.ReplyDelete
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Linda Lingle on Public Education as a Good Investment
Acknowledging coming changes in political leadership, as well as new educational leaders at the Department of Education and in the University of Hawaii System, Hawaii Gov. Linda Lingle called for support of the proposed constitutional amendment to change the structure of the Board of Education.
Watch the video of her presentation below.
Summarized highlights: Public Education as a Good Investment at Any Time
Lingle, who opened the lunch program, said the University of Hawaii continues to be a premier institution in the Asia Pacific region, she said. She described the pride of alumni she meets throughout the region and the recognition of UH leadership in clean energy, astronomy, hospitality, marine biology and regional security.
While the fiscal situation in the state cannot support the status quo, she said, public education must focus on what it promised in its Race to the Top application, and UH should be provided with the autonomy, support and resources that it requires.
"Focusing on higher education to develop human capital is a good place to be using our energies, and investing in innovative capacity of people is a well-placed investment at any time," she said, reiterating the call to provide lifelong learning.
About Linda Lingle
As Hawaii's chief executive, Gov. Linda Lingle leads the direction and effort to meet the challenges of the 21st century and capitalize on new opportunities during a pivotal and exciting time of change in the history of our state and world. She has provided vision for economic transformation through the Hawaii Innovation Initiative and the Hawaii Clean Energy Initiative, designed to make the state a global leader in the 21st-century economy.
Her comprehensive five-point action plan seeks to improve current economic conditions for Hawaii residents and businesses through tested strategies that create jobs and stimulate the economy, including the ongoing modernization of infrastructure. She also has focused on improving the quality of life for residents; fulfilling commitments to Native Hawaiians; upgrading public facilities; protecting Hawaii's natural resources; and forging links with Asia-Pacific neighbors.
The elected governor of Hawaii, Lingle took office Dec. 2, 2002, and was re-elected for a second four-year term in November 2006 by the largest margin of victory in any gubernatorial race in state history, winning all 51 house precincts. She is the first mayor, first woman and first person of Jewish ancestry to be governor and the first Republican to lead the Aloha State in more than 40 years. In November 2005, she was awarded the Diversity Best Practices Award for Leadership in Government—the first such award for a state's chief executive.
She previously served as a member of the Maui County Council and two-term mayor of Maui County. A native of St. Louis, Mo., she moved with her family to Southern California at age 12, graduated from Birmingham High School and relocated to Hawaii in 1975 after graduating from California State University, Northridge. In 1976 she founded and began serving as publisher of the Molokai Free Press.


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Some details on Ninja Gaiden 3 have reportedly been spilled in the latest PlayStation: The Official Magazine (via VG247). One of the juiciest nuggets is word of a "complex multiplayer mode," though more details on what that actually means weren't disclosed.
We had previously heard that this game would show a more "human side" of protagonist Ryu Hayabusa, and the magazine claims this will be achieved by taking it in a darker direction. "We are trying to take the violent concepts even deeper and make people realize how it feels to actually kill someone and what it is to actually gut someone," said project lead Yosuke Hayashi. "It's very important to us that people realize that violence is not only about blood and gore."
As for the series' famed punishing difficulty, the report claims this game is taking a "different approach" -- though again, the meaning is vague. "It's not that the game is going to be easier -- nothing like that," said Hayashi. "It's just that we are trying to make a whole game, a more exciting game that can be enjoyed by anyone. But at the same time, hardcore gamers will be able to feel and appreciate what the series is about."
The information is all second-hand, so take it with a grain of salt. We should know more details soon enough, because Tecmo is planning a bigger blowout for Ninja Gaiden 3 during E3.


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Chris Capuano outdueled J.A. Happ in the rubber match of a three-game series, giving the Dodgers a 5-1 win over the Astros.
"Cap was great today," Dodgers catcher Matt Treanor said. "He mixed it up and changed speeds. He's a smart guy making pitches when he has to."
Capuano (7-1) went seven strong, allowing only one run and two hits. The lefty struck out eight and walked two.
"My location of pitches has been good," Capuano said. "I tried to keep the ball down. Matt and I are having fun. Our flow of the game is getting pretty easy. The way our guys are swinging the bats has been a bonus."
Jerry Hairston Jr. set a career high with five hits on the day, including a double, and knocked in a run.
Happ (3-4) struck out a career-high 10 Dodgers and gave up three runs (two earned) in 6 1/3 in the loss.
"That's a first-place team over there," Happ said. "It's frustrating because I wanted to help win this series but we came a little short."
Jose Altuve led off the game with a triple, scoring when Jed Lowrie grounded out, but the Astros only managed one more hit.
The Dodgers' staff struck out 10 Astros and allowed only four base runners on the day.
After falling behind early, the Dodgers quickly responded by tying the game in the second inning. Treanor and Dee Gordon delivered one-out singles to start the rally. After Capuano popped up his bunt attempt for the second out, Tony Gwynn Jr. evened up the score with a base hit.
After helping tie the game, Treanor put the Dodgers on top in the fourth inning with a home run to left-center field.
"I'm just trying to have quality at bats and make something happen," Treanor said.
The Astros then helped the Dodgers expand their lead in the seventh. After Hairston delivered a one-out single, Andre Ethier reached base on Chris Johnson's two-base error. Fernando Rodriguez then replaced Happ and intentionally walked pinch-hitter James Loney to load the bases. Rodriguez then walked Bobby Abreu to force in a run and give the Dodgers and 3-1 lead.
Los Angeles put the game out of reach in the eighth. Gordon led off the inning with a base hit, stole second and scored when Gwynn lined a pitch to center for a single. Two batters later, Gwynn scored on Hairston's fifth hit of the game.
Game Notes
After winning four straight, the Astros have dropped their last two games...The Dodgers have won eight of their last 10 games...Capuano improved to 5-0 at Dodger Stadium...Happ is 0-3 lifetime against the Dodgers...Houston has not won a series on the road since last September 12-14 in Philadelphia...The Astros fell to 1-7 in rubber games this season...The Dodgers improved to a major league-best 21-5 at home...The Dodgers are 10-4-2 in series this season...Capuano produced his eighth straight quality start...Last season, Capuano did not win his seventh game until June 29.


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Mrs. Skinner, who served for years as Gilmer Municipal Judge, is the latest candidate to file for Upshur County office in the party's primary, as of mid-morning Monday.
Sherry Jewkes-Larsen has also announced she will seek the GOP nomination for the Pct. 4 JP post to succeed longtime retiring Democratic incumbent W.V. Ray, but had not formally filed as of mid-morning Monday.
Others who have filed for Republican races include District Attorney Billy Byrd, County Judge Dean Fowler, Pct. 2 Comm. Cole Hefner, Pct. 4 Comm. Mike Spencer, and Pct. 3 Justice of the Peace Rhonda T. Welch, all seeking reelection; Karen Bunn, running for retiring District Clerk Carolyn Parrott's post; Terri Ross, seeking retiring County Clerk Barbara Winchester's position; Kimberly Clift Stone and Cheryl Taylor, vying for the Pct. 1 Justice of the Peace post currently held by Laura Lee Norred, who has not announced whether she will seek reelection.
Candidates wanting to file for the GOP primary should call Mrs. Ridgeway at 903-968-6822.
Upshur County Democratic Party Chairman Dan Miles Jr. said Monday no candidates for county office have filed with him to run in his party's March 4 primary (any wanting to should contact him at 903-968-2545). Although no Democrats sought county office here in 2012, "I'm holding out hopes" one or more will this time, Miles said.
In addition, former County Clerk Peggy LaGrone has announced plans to seek the Upshur County Libertarian Party's nomination for her onetime post, to which she was elected as a Republican. Anyone wanting to seek the Libertarian nomination can call the party's County Chairman, Vance Lowry, at 903-843-2257.
Unlike Republicans and Democrats, who hold primary elections, the Upshur Libertarians will nominate any candidate(s) for county office at their county convention March 4. The local Libertarians fielded their first-ever candidates for county office in 2010, but none in 2012.
Several other candidates for Upshur elective offices have filed documents with the County Clerk's Office designating campaign treasurers, but those papers do not show which, if any, political party they are affiliated with.
Besides some of the candidates already listed, those who have filed those documents and the offices they seek include Ronnica Ridgeway, County Judge; Mrs. Jewkes-Larsen; Pct. 2 Justice of the Peace Lyle Potter, seeking reelection; Kathryn Wilson, District Clerk; Karmen Kelley, Pct. 4 County Commissioner; Lisa Neeley, County Clerk; and Brandy Vick, County Treasurer.
Ms. Ridgeway, Mrs. Wilson, Mrs. Kelley and Ms. Neeley have all announced they will seek the Republican nomination for their offices.
Deadline for filing to run for any of the three parties' nomination is 6 p.m. Dec. 9.
Other offices up for election in 2014 include County Treasurer and 115th District Judge. Voters in Upshur and Marion Counties elect the judge.
County Treasurer Myra Harris, a Democrat, announced Friday she won't seek reelection (see separate story). 115th District Judge Lauren Parish, who has been elected as a Democrat, said recently at a luncheon she hosted for some other judges that she would not run for an Appellate Court post because "I'm happy where I am."


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McHENRY – Rebecca Stiemke has worked for Volunteer Center McHenry County for more than 10 years, and she's seen a lot of people come and go.
"There's a lot of turnover," said Stiemke, the center's executive director. "I think a lot of that is because people don't get training and they get frustrated and move on."
She hopes that a new series of education boot camps, part of the center's expanded training offerings, will help address that problem. The center partnered with the McHenry County Community Foundation to offer the six sessions.
"We both saw needs in the community," Stiemke said. "We had individuals approaching us about how do we do this, how do we do that. The foundation had people coming to them, and we had people coming to us."
The boot camp sessions are specifically designed for newer or startup nonprofits, said Mary Jo Lucas-Healy, the center's professional development coordinator.
They'll cover fundraising; building a board; understanding financial reports, legal and regulatory requirements; and how to start up a nonprofit.
"Each one of them will be different," she said. "These training workshops will be very hands-on so participants will be given tools and information and suggestions on additional resources available to them for free."
Lucas-Healy, who has been in her position a year and half, has found some of the training offered, in particular a recent session on how to get the most out of social media, helpful.
She plans on using social media to expand the center's reach, growing the base of non-McHenry County nonprofits that have turned to the Volunteer Center to offer affordable training.
Training in Chicago can be costly, not just in terms of the training itself, but the added cost of transportation and food, Stiemke said. It also means a whole day away from the office.
"Many of our nonprofits are stretched and cannot attend expensive training events in Chicago, Milwaukee or Madison," Lucas-Healy said. "We want to bring in dynamic speakers for our nonprofits at a reasonable cost."
Volunteer Center McHenry County is a nonprofit based out of the United Way McHenry County's office in McHenry. While the center is a separate entity, it receives funding from United Way.


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CBS Evening News: Type 2 diabetes epidemic among U.S.
CBS News correspondent Tony Guida reports type 2 diabetes was never seen in young people as recently as 15 years ago. Now it's occurring with alarming frequency. Doctors know that a major risk factor is obesity. Beyond that, they were mostly in the dark about this disease.


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Springsteen sings about Sandy in his 1974 song "4th of July, Asbury Park (Sandy)," but it's a different Sandy that has forced the New Jersey rocker to postpone his concert in Rochester, NY tonight. As everyone knows Hurricane Sandy has been bearing down on New York and New Jersey for the past day.
Springsteen posted the following message on his website: "Due to the current weather complications in the tri-state area, the Tuesday, October 30 show at Rochester, NY's Blue Cross Arena is being postponed to Wednesday, October 31. Stay safe, and see you on Wednesday!" It's a lucky break for fans that Springsteen is able to move the concert just one day. In many cases it takes months to reschedule a postponed show due to scheduling conflicts with the arena in question.
Other acts that have been forced to postpone shows in the New York area include Deftones and The XX.


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A Very Lesbo Shay Sweet & Nikki Fairchild XmasSee more Girl on Girl Videos
Cute blonde and Latina spend some quality time on each other like good little girls. The dark hair chick eats her out until the blonde takes control and licks her horny clit. They get booty to booty and fuck with a double sided dildo until they explode.


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A Study of Multimedia Application-based Vocabulary Acquisition
The development of computer-assisted language learning (CALL) has created the opportunity for exploring the effects of the multimedia application on foreign language vocabulary acquisition in recent years.
This study provides an overview the computer-assisted language learning (CALL) and detailed a developing result of CALL—multimedia. With the application of constructivism theory, the research explores the use of multimedia software to vocabulary acquisition. It presents a case study that uses survey method to explore the interest level of Chinese college students with the multimedia software they worked with and their attitudes towards multimedia application. Another purpose of the thesis is to examine the effectiveness of multimedia application among Chinese EFL learners.
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The weekend has already started for me; I'm about to give my two weeks notice to my current employer as soon as I get the official offer letter from my new one, so a lunchtime beer is in order.
Festival season has started in Chicago, so I'll be hitting up the Wells St. Art Fair tomorrow to do some day drinking and listen to crappy cover bands. Sunday will probably be for Diablo 3 and watching rerun marathons of Top Gear.
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July 16, 2013 > Learn the Latest Treatments for Aneurysms
Washington Hospital Seminar Highlights High Tech Surgery Options
Imagine having brain surgery through a tiny artery in your leg. Sound far off? Actually this type of endovascular neurosurgery is currently being performed at Washington Hospital to treat brain aneurysms and other disorders. "Advances in technology have dramatically changed the way we do brain surgery," said Dr. Jeffrey Thomas, a cerebrovascular neurosurgeon and the medical director of Interventional Neuroradiology at Washington Hospital. He is one of only about 120 neurosurgeons in the United States with dual expertise in microscopic brain surgery and interventional neuroradiology. "Today we can perform brain surgery without ever cutting open the skull." Dr. Thomas will talk about this relatively new type of surgery as well as other treatment options available today for brain aneurysms at a free seminar scheduled for Tuesday, July 30, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. "Learn the Latest Treatment Options for Aneurysms" will be held at the Conrad E. Anderson, M.D. Auditorium, located at 2500 Mowry Avenue (Washington West) in Fremont. Register online at www.whhs.com/seminars or call (800) 963-7070 for more information. A brain aneurysm is an abnormal bulge on the side of the artery wall. The artery carries oxygen-rich blood and pressure on the wall can cause the bulge to burst, allowing blood to flow out of the vessel into the brain.Rupture Can be Deadly About 15 percent of people with a ruptured brain aneurysm die before they even make it to the hospital and ruptured brain aneurysms are ultimately deadly in about 40 percent of cases, according to the Brain Aneurysm Foundation. Of those who survive, 66 percent suffer some permanent neurological disability. "Generally you don't know you have a brain aneurysm until it ruptures," Dr. Thomas explained. "A brain aneurysm can be detected by an MRI, but most people are not routinely screened for them. Usually if they are discovered before they burst, it's during an MRI for something unrelated like migraine headaches or after a head injury." Symptoms of a ruptured aneurysm include a sudden and severe headache (the worst headache you have ever experienced), loss of consciousness, nausea and vomiting, stiff neck, seizure, sudden blurred or double vision, sudden pain above or behind the eye, sudden change in mental status or awareness, dizziness, trouble walking, sudden weakness or numbness, and drooping eyelid. "It's imperative that you seek immediate medical attention after an aneurysm ruptures," he said. "The blood can damage brain cells and cause pressure to build up on the brain. It's very dangerous. Even days after a successful surgery, patients are not out of the woods. They can still die as a result of complications from so much blood flowing abnormally into the brain."Clipping vs. Coiling Dr. Thomas will talk about the two surgical procedures used today to treat brain aneurysms: clipping and coiling. Clipping is the traditional surgical treatment. The neurosurgeon removes part of the skull, locates the blood vessel that feeds the aneurysm, and places a titanium clip on the neck of the aneurism. The clip stops blood from continuing to flow into the brain, he explained. The newer coiling technique uses a tiny microcatheter that is introduced into the leg and guided through a series of blood vessels into the chest, through the aorta, and into the head and brain, he said. A soft platinum wire is pushed through the microcatheter and into the aneurysm. The wire coils up inside the aneurysm, stops the blood flow, and causes the blood to clot. With the help of advanced interventional neuroradiology equipment, including biplane cerebral angiography, Dr. Thomas performs the delicate neurosurgical procedure while watching his movements on a high-resolution monitor in Washington Hospital's new advanced surgical suite. "The first human aneurysm was coiled in 1991," he added. "Since the mid-90s, angiographic imaging technology has improved steadily and pretty magnificently."Case Studies Dr. Thomas will provide case studies of some of his patients who have given their consent. He said that is the best way to understand some of the complications related to treating aneurysms that have ruptured. For example, he will talk about the case of Maria Ramirez, who suffered a ruptured brain aneurysm last year while living in Modesto. She was flown to Washington Hospital, where she was met by Dr. Thomas and a team of specialists. Maria had suffered a very large hemorrhage and a lot of blood had surrounded her brain, he said. He determined that the best course of action was to repair the rupture with conventional microscopic brain surgery rather than the newer coiling method. "When you have a patient with this much hemorrhaging, pressure builds up in the brain," Dr. Thomas explained. "The pressure can cause the brain to swell. But by removing part of the skull, it helped to alleviate the pressure, and Maria never got terribly sick." He will also talk about the difference between treating an aneurysm that has ruptured and one that is diagnosed while it is still intact. With a rupture, a hospital stay can last several weeks followed by a long period of rehabilitation. "If we perform the coiling method, the patient is out of the hospital the next day when there is no rupture," Dr. Thomas said. "Using the clipping method, the patient is discharged within three to four days." Register For This Class OnlineTo learn more about aneurysms, attend the upcoming seminar by registering at www.whhs.com/seminars. To learn about other programs and services offered at Washington Hospital that can help you stay healthy, visit www.whhs.com.


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Holders the Czech Republic showed how tenaciously they will fight to retain the Davis Cup on Saturday, while five-time champions Spain avoided being knocked out in the first round for the first time since 2006 by winning their doubles rubber against Canada.
Tomas Berdych and Lukas Rosol of the Czech Republic won a record-breaking doubles match against Swiss duo Marco Chiudinelli and Stanislas Wawrinka.
Their 7 hour, 2 minute victory, including a 24-22 final set, put the Czech Republic 2-1 ahead in the tie in Geneva, Switzerland, and they needed to win only one of the two singles rubbers yesterday.
The Czech Republic needed 13 match points before Switzerland finally cracked, but for France and Serbia things were far more straightforward as they took unassailable 3-0 leads in their matches against Israel and Belgium respectively. Argentina also clinched a quarter-final berth by taking a 3-0 lead against Germany.
Top seeds Spain, missing top players Rafael Nadal, David Ferrer, Nicolas Almagro and Fernando Verdasco, gave themselves a chance of joining them after Marcel Granollers and Marc Lopez produced a gritty five-set win.
Trailing 2-0 after dropping both singles matches on Friday, Spain overcame Daniel Nestor and Vasek Pospisil 4-6, 6-4, 6-7 (4/7), 6-3, 6-2 to stay alive in the tie.
However, Spain faced a tough task yesterday, with Canada's world No. 15 Milos Raonic to play Granollers in the first match of the reverse singles.
The Czech Republic's Rosol was formerly best known as the man who stunned Nadal at Wimbledon last year, but now he has another claim to fame after Saturday's epic doubles win with Berdych.
Their 6-4, 5-7, 6-4, 6-7 (3/7), 24-22 win was achieved despite fierce home support and was sealed by a double fault.
Wawrinka needed to recover his energy to take on Berdych again in yesterday's first reverse singles.
France's Julien Benneteau and Michael Llodra thrashed Israel's Dudi Sela and Jonathan Erlich 7-6 (7/3), 6-1, 6-0 in Rouen to give the hosts a 3-0 lead.
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Richard Gasquet both comfortably won their singles matches on Friday.
World No. 1 Djokovic was spared more exertion yesterday after 2010 winners Serbia built a 3-0 lead against Belgium when Viktor Troicki and Nenad Zimonjic came through in four sets against Steve Darcis and Ruben Bemelmans.
Djokovic, playing his first match since winning the Australian Open for a third consecutive year, crushed Olivier Rochus on Friday.
France face Argentina in the quarter-finals after the South Americans clinched victory with a day to spare against Germany.
David Nalbandian and Horacio Zeballos delighted the Buenos Aires crowd with a 6-1, 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 victory against Christopher Kas and Tobias Kamke.
Kamke stood in for Philipp Kohlschreiber, who retired in the fifth set of Friday's opening singles against Carlos Berlocq with a pulled hamstring.
Serbia face the US if they complete victory over Brazil, having forged a 2-1 lead.
Elsewhere, Austria kept their tie against Kazakhstan alive as Julian Knowle and Alexander Peya won the doubles to leave the hosts leading 2-1 in Astana, while Italy led Croatia 2-1.
In Asia/Oceania Group 1, Australia completed a 5-0 whitewash of Taiwan yesterday, with Marinko Matosevic beating Chen Ti 7-6 (7/5), 6-3 and Matthew Ebden downing Yang Tsung-hua 6-1, 6-2.


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Local girl 2nd at state Elks Hoop Shoot
NEW BREMEN — An Auglaize County girl, with connections to Wapakoneta, recently finished in second in a state-wide free throw shooting contest in Columbus.
Kelly Naylor, 11, a fifth-grader at New Bremen Elementary School, hit 15-of-25 free throws in the Elks Hoop Shoot contest to finish second state-wide.
"I am happy I made it that far," the fifth grader said.
It was purely by accident that Kelly found her talent at hitting free throws.
"She was outside playing with her brother, Trey," said Kelly's father, Jim Naylor, who played basketball for the Wapakoneta Redskins in high school. "She was shooting better than him."
New Bremen Elementary physical education teacher Josh Bowersock also took notice to Kelly's skills, and pushed her to work on it.
"It was a combination of both those things," Jim Naylor said. "We noticed she had a special talent."
Kelly entered the Elks Club-sponsored event at her school and hit 5-of-10 shots to tie for first and then won a shootoff by hitting 4-of-5. She then competed at Marion Local Junior High, and the University of Findlay, hitting 15- and 17-of-25 to advance to the state competition at Columbus.
Kelly was sponsored by the Mercer County Elks throughout the competition.
Kelly's father said she always got nervous thinking about each competition, but she always pulled it together when it was time to shoot.
"As she progressed to each level there was a little bit more nervousness," Naylor said. "She would always be alright once she starting shooting. Surprisingly she was the most calm before the state competition.
Kelly finished one shot from a state championship at Jackson Middle School in Grove City by hitting 15-of-25 to tie for first, and finished second overall after hitting 3-of-5 in a shootoff. She competed in the 10- and 11-year-old category of the competition, so she will be eligible to compete again next year.
"I was a little disappointed at first," Kelly said of finishing second, "but then Miss Ohio gave a speech and talked to us about how we did. I felt a lot better after that."
Kelly said she practiced every week by going to the gymnasium after religion class on Fridays. She would shoot 25 free throws, and then play shoot around on the court with her brother. She would then finish the session by shooting another 25 shots.
Naturally, she said basketball has now become one of her favorite sports and plans to advance her skills.
"Hopefully I can get even further next year," Kelly said. "Hopefully I can go to the regionals."


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Wednesday, 17 April 2013
Defected Records presents MK In the House Radio Show!
From working alongside some of the world's biggest pop stars (think Michael Jackson, Will Smith, Pet Shop Boys, Pitbull) to crafting seminal and timeless underground house, Marc Kinchen – better known by his alias MK – is a peerless craftsmen of modern-day music. Arguably enjoying the most prolific artistic form of his life, Defected presents MK In The House is – somewhat unbelievably – his first ever mix compilation; a snapshot of where he currently sits; a 2-disc mix taking in Lana Del Ray, Dusky, Jamie Jones, FCL, Huxley and Kings of Tomorrow, as well as a handful of exclusive MK remixes.
Back in the early 90s, Marc Kinchen almost single-handedly pioneered a signature sound for the then relatively new genre of house music. His releases from that era such as 'Burning' and 'Always' and remixes like Nightcrawlers' 'Push the Feeling On' are still ubiquitous and have, in the last year or so, served more as house blueprints, copied ad nauseam by young producers of the day. As such, MK's influence on the current state of house music cannot be underestimated.
Defected presents MK In The House showcases a hand-picked selection of records both new and old. Rather than aiming for different vibes on each of the two discs, the Detroit DJ has recorded one long session that was simply split in two. "A lot of my DJ friends, I thought they did their mixes and podcasts live, but a lot of them use Ableton" he admits. "This was the first time I did it that way and it was pretty cool for me."
Tuesday, 19 March 2013
Anna Lunoe & Touch Sensitive - Real Talk (Cassian Remix)
Anna Lunoe & Touch Sensitive's 'Real Talk' spent 5 months a the top of Beatport's indie-dance charts quickly becoming a universally recognised underground hit of 2012.
Australian producer Cassian joins the party to form a holy trinity of Australian dance music for a remix that takes the original into shiny new territory, check out his superb remix below.
ViLLΛGE - Wanna Tell You (Henry Krinkle Remix)
This guy is top quality, Free download available!
Facebook: www.fb.com/henrykrinklemusic ::
Original version: soundcloud.com/origamisound/vill-ge-wanna-tell-you
ViLLΛGE - Takeover EP: store.origamisound.com/album/takeover
Friday, 15 March 2013
S - Jay - Back In NY (Original Mix)
Putting Leeds back on the map is deep house producer 'S.Jay' great things coming out of Leeds lately from the likes of Hot Since 82, maybe this guy could be the next Daley Padley.
The Deep House Scene In Dublin.. By Al Gibbs FM104
Deep house has been seeping back to us here in Ireland since last summer.
Theres no doubt its here to Stay for 2013.
Deep House has been around for a long time, the slower more down tempo little brother of Funky house and distant cousin of New House and Dub house. The deep buzz has certainly caught on in Dublin since late last year.
The genre has always been a nice offshoot of house, but some big crossover tracks last year catapulted the scene into the mainstream
Labels like Hot Creations and recent releases on Defected records have set the tone for a new charge towards all things deep.
The Kitchen Dubllin has been pioneering some deep house nights for about six months now with the introduction of Strictly Deep in room two in December and recent sell out gigs from the likes of Hot since 82 and Lee foss (label boss of Hot creations).
The genre has become so popular that it now has its own weekly club night.
Strictly deep will now take place every weekend from Fri March 22nd in The Kitchen mainroom. There are some huge names coming to the club like Miguel Campbell the man who brought you Somthing Special and other big names....
Freaks on Friday have been championing some of deep tracks like The 2 Bears - work, Candi Staton - hallelujah Anyway and many more since last summer and are delighted to see such diversity in a thriveing Dublin club scene..
Get your snorkling mask because we predict its gonna be deep this summer.
Thursday, 14 March 2013
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John Morgan, known for his "For the People" TV ads, is leading the charge to get a constitutional amendment on the Florida ballot, but some question his motivation.
When a poll came out last month showing 70 percent of Floridians supported legalizing marijuana for medical purposes, one of the first people Ben Pollara called was John Morgan.
Pollara is a Democratic consultant and Morgan, one of the state's best-known trial lawyers and powerbrokers had expressed interest in seeing medical marijuana legalized.
Over a lunch two days later at a Lake Mary restaurant, Morgan, whose cherubic face is prominent on billboards and TV ads across the state, startled Pollara by saying not only would he raise the money to get the measure on the ballot, but he also wanted to become chairman of People United for Medical Marijuana-Florida, the organization leading the fight for the constitutional amendment.
It is hard to overestimate the impact: Suddenly, the prospects of Florida voting on the amendment next year went from zilch to highly probable.
"It's going to be on the ballot," predicted Curt Lavarello, executive director of the Sarasota County Coalition on Substance Abuse, adding that Morgan has the money and political connections to make it happen.
People United for Medical Marijuana-Florida was founded in 2009 by Kim Russell, a stay-at-home mom from Orlando, operating on a shoestring budget. Morgan, by contrast, heads a law firm that operates in seven states — "Morgan and Morgan: For the People" — and employs former Gov. Charlie Crist. Morgan is known for hosting $10,000-a-plate political fundraisers and is on a first-name basis with President Obama, with whom he had dinner with 11 days ago.
"Actually, President Obama doesn't call me by my first name," Morgan said. "For some reason, he just calls me Morgan."
Morgan said his commitment to legalizing marijuana for medical use is not political, it's personal: In the 1990s, his father, Ramon, who suffered emphysema and esophageal cancer, and his brother, Tim, a quadriplegic, shared marijuana, taking it each evening before dinner, Morgan said.
"It made it possible for them to sit down and have a good meal," he said.
Yet privately supporting medical marijuana is far different than leading the push for a state amendment to legalize it. Morgan said what convinced him to take the role was the support of his longtime partner in Morgan and Morgan, his wife, Ultima, whom he describes as a deeply conservative Republican. She told her husband that as long as the amendment sanctioned marijuana only for legitimate medical treatment, she would support it.
Not everyone, though, views Morgan's support for medical marijuana as nonpolitical, especially given Morgan's close ties to former Gov. Crist, who has become a public face for Morgan and Morgan and is widely expected to be a Democratic candidate for governor in 2014.
Bill Bunkley, a conservative radio talk show host from Tampa Bay, noted that having a marijuana referendum on the ballot in an off-year election would help Crist mobilize young voters who ordinarily would not turn out. Drawing the connection closer, Bunkley said, that Morgan's role could be less about medical marijuana and more about helping "his good friend" Charlie Crist.
"I'm not questioning his motives," Bunkley said of Morgan. "But why did he choose this time to get so involved in this issue?"
The passage of a medical marijuana amendment in Florida could have national reverberations. Eighteen states and the District of Columbia have approved medical marijuana. But none of those states are in the South.
If Florida, the fourth-largest state joins the list, supporters say it furthers the case for a change in national policy.
For the first time in at least 30 years, bills legalizing marijuana have been proposed in Florida's Legislature, but are not expected to get a hearing from the Republican-controlled chambers.
Because of that, supporters see the best route as a constitutional amendment, which would go before all voters in 2014 and require 60 percent approval. But that effort, too, seemed doomed, with just 31,193 signatures officially tallied and needing 683,149 by Feb. 1, 2014.
Morgan's entrance into the issue reflects a broader transition from volunteers to political pros, including the group's new treasurer, Ben Pollara, a Democratic consultant from Miami who has worked on Sen. Bill Nelson's campaign and headed Hillary Clinton's 2008 presidential run in Florida, and David Beattie, another high-powered political consultant.
Instead of relying on a loose network of volunteers to get signatures, People United for Medical Marijuana-Florida could raise and spend as much as $15 million on a professionally led petition drive, as well as an advertising and public relations campaign to sway voters next year.
Morgan said he does not expect it to cost that much, given the public support he believes the issue has in Florida. He cannot imagine Republicans or Democrats actively fighting a law that offers an alternative treatment to "deadly narcotic pills" for those suffering disease and injury.
Bunkley, the conservative radio host, conceded that Morgan gives the pro-marijuana side a "distinct advantage" in money and organization. To counter that, Bunkley said, opponents must educate voters about how medical marijuana laws approved in Oregon and Colorado have been "outrageous fronts," allowing easy access for recreational users.
Susan MacManus, a professor of political science at the University of South Florida, said a well-funded opposition might not be necessary because off-year elections usually have a higher percentage of older voters. Those voters understand the medical marijuana issue, many oppose legalizing marijuana for any reason and they are unlikely to be swayed by advertising. She said the higher percentage of older voters represents an obstacle to the amendment's passage that will challenge even Morgan.
But MacManus agreed with Bunkley that Crist's supporters could use the amendment to mobilize younger voters. Asked if the marijuana amendment will be an issue in the 2014 gubernatorial race, MacManus responded, "Yes." And that could both help Crist and the amendment's chances.
For his part, Morgan said he has not discussed the marijuana amendment with Crist but that he plans to soon. He said his advice for Crist and his likely opponent, Gov. Rick Scott, who reportedly opposes legalizing medical marijuana, is "not to politicize this issue."


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In preparation for Easter this year, the West Davidson High School Beta Club held an Easter Drive for patients in a nursing home.
In preparation for Easter this year, the West Davidson High School Beta Club held an Easter Drive for patients in a nursing home.
The drive was open from March 1-20, and items were collected to fill Easter baskets for senior citizens. Items requested for donation included Easter baskets, Easter grass and eggs, candy and crossword puzzles.
Club members spent the afternoon of March 21 filling various baskets for the senior citizens at Brookstone Retirement Center.
Beta Club members left directly after school Tuesday to deliver these baskets to the special recipients. While they were there, club members relaxed, met some of the patients and even played a few games of bingo..
"It makes me feel good to give back to the elders who can't get out and about anymore," says Louisa Garner, a senior Beta Club member. "They've helped us before, so now it's our time to help them."
Another senior member, Nikki Isenhour, says, "It makes me feel proud of our school, students and faculty for being willing to donate time and gifts to our older citizens."
Karstyn Orrell, Beta Club project manager, says, "My favorite part of this entire process is seeing students come together and give their time to the generations before us."


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Stars play tribute to Guy Clark,
support Texas music history
By the Center for Texas Music History
The Center for Texas Music History will host the fundraising concert "Wish I Was In Austin: A 70th Birthday Tribute to Guy Clark" on Wednesday, Nov. 2, from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Long Center in Austin.
The live show also celebrates the release of the double CD-set This One's For Him: A Tribute to Guy Clark, to be released Nov. 8 to celebrate Clark's 70th birthday. Clark was born in Monahans, Texas, on Nov. 6, 1941. Continue reading


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Are properties in Scow Bay being assessed too low?
City officials and members of the Finance Committee have had concerns that the properties in Scow Bay, including the Reid property, have been assessed too low. This question is posed because the appraisal value and assessment value are so different.
City Assessor Mike Renfro met with the Finance Committee to explain the industry and the differences between appraisal and assessment.
According to Alaska Statute AS 29.45.110, the assessor shall assess property at its full and true value as of Jan. 1 of the assessment year. The full and true value is the estimated price that the property would bring in an open market.
"When the appraisal (for the Reid property) was completed, the appraiser made comparisons with property in Ketchikan and Juneau," Renfro stated. "For an appraiser, that is common practice, but I use property in this area as comparison to assess the value."
"The economic differences in the communities of Juneau, Ketchikan and Petersburg are completely at odds," Petersburg Finance Director Jody Tow stated. "It's hard to compare property here in Petersburg with property in these areas."
The Reid property has been given an assessment value of approximately $900,000 but has an appraised value of $1.4 million, which is the asking price from the Reid Family Trust.
"The independent appraiser looks at the appraisal differently than does a tax assessor," Renfro stated. "They may be doing the similar jobs, but how they go about it is the main difference."
Renfro also explained that the assessor's primary job is to see that the tax burden is distributed equally among property owners. The fee appraiser's job is to see that his client receives an appraisal which is accurate and professional, and contains the information the client requested.
"One of the most important facts to remember," Renfro stated, "the assessor, nor the appraiser creates market value."
He explained that the assessor has the responsibility and duty to ensure that all property on the roll represents current market value.
"The property assessments for Petersburg may be slightly under-assessed but are in line with industry standards," Renfro stated. "The 2012 assessment ratio is at 95.6 percent of sales and Petersburg has a stable real estate market with the target area being 95 to 105 percent."
He also stated that the appraisals are not an indicator of a large discrepancy between current assessments and value.
"Our rates are coming up," Finance Committee member Susan Flint said. "At this time, we will not be entertaining any change to the assessment rates."


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one request for a feature, could you add the option to exclude msn, yahoo, and aim, and icq ports
one request for a feature, could you add the option to exclude msn, yahoo, and aim, and icq ports
btw thanks for making it easier to add all the lists... your program rules!!!!
I love the new 0.15!
thank you so much!!!!
Great but it would be nice if there were a way to close it and it straight to the tray. anyway it seems like igmp is not blocked by my firewall like I'd liked.. I hate juno and their IGMP....
however this is a great way to see if your firewall is working, as I got some some TCP ins that are not blocked by my firewall and udp..lolz
edit: and no I do not have any ports open at this mement..
edit2 by the above I mean I use arno-iptables-firewall and it works great and is EASY to setup and easy to input custom rules without all the hassle and I highly suggest it to anyone out there and well without having any p2p right now and all ports suppose to be closed and stuff it logged juno's IGMP packets coming in and blocked it, went to my firewall custom rules .conf file and noticed I didn't put the rules I asked for in there- done that, saved and restarted the firewall thru the terminal and Viola no IGMP blocks from it...and it's been clear for awhile now, without this i'd never known.. ty for finding it, etc.. now i'll have to session it to startup upon reboot and block in the background... hehehe and it also helped me learn that i didn't have to put the $ in from of every custom rule..
edit3: nope so i'm using this program to block it..
Last edited by nowshining; August 30th, 2007 at 02:17 PM.
by the way i tried sudo ipblock -s to start hidden but it never did start up the commands are actually
Usage: ipblock {start|stop|restart|update|convert|status}
ipblock start
ipblock stop
ipblock restart
ipblock update
ipblock convert
ipblock status
with of course sudo at the beginning..
okay i got it working to startup on reboot
first these are the AIM, Jabber (also googlechat), msn, yahoo, icq ports
open er up DO NOT ENABLE YET
check mark next to TCP
in the box copy & paste
Open up a terminal and STOP iptables etc. or disable your firewall by pressing stop on the GUI or whatever..Code:msnp mmcc aol xmpp-client
Go back to ipblock
go to tab Protection
then click the Enable button
Restart the Firewall - if stopped iptables use the same command but at the end instead of stop put start or restart hit enter..
To get it to start up on every boot and protect invisible
1. Set EVERYTHING UP TO ALLOW THRU THE SETTINGS OF THIS PROGRAM, esp.. HTTP and ESP. if you're using ALL THE LISTS like i did it's called pipfilter in the bluetack url at the end.. and check mark everything you want such as FTP, etc...again and make sure that if you want updates every day or so to make sure it's checked at least..
2. open up your sudoers file by opening up a terminal and doing the following command:
At the end input & change USERNAME to your username you log in asCode:export EDITOR=gedit && sudo visudo
USERNAME ALL= NOPASSWD: /usr/sbin/ipblock
back at terminal you should be
next open up start - preferences - sessions
click new
for name input
for command input
sudo /usr/sbin/ipblock -start -s
click ok, go to tab Session Options
click save the current session.
exit the Sessions program
now reboot...
to read the logs and to check and make sure it's working do the following
open up a terminal and enter:
sudo ipblock status
hit enter
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I forgot to add with my firewall setup + Huge Hosts file + this going My dialup Flies...I'm serious.. pages load up WAY quicker.. hehehe
I am trying to install ipblock but I am having trouble. I downloaded the ipblock-0.15.tar.gz file from the link. Then I extracted it using tar. Then I used gdebi but the ipblock does not show up in applications>internet>ipblock after i use gdebi. I am new to linux so I am not sure what I am doing wrong. Can someone please help me out. Thanks in advance.


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I recently created a folder within my root folder. I want it to be password protected. I know my user name and password, but when I log in I get a 403 Forbidden Error. I was told I need an index.html file to prevent this. We do not want an index file within the folder. We only want the ability to upload and download documents (Word, Excel, ZIPs,). Password Protection is in place so specific users cannot access the folder or the documents.
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Q: Is it better to use OPTION (RECOMPILE) rather than dynamic SQL? Both options are likely to recompile each time, and forcing recompilation with OPTION (RECOMPILE) doesn't have the security implications of dynamic string execution.
A: The answer to this question is yes and no. Unfortunately, using only OPTION (RECOMPILE) as a single or uniform solution can be even more problematic. Although recompilation can be helpful for some statements, it's a waste when it's unnecessary, it can use too much CPU, and there are some statements that it just can't help. In fact, if you have a system with a lot of dynamic statements or recompilations, you might make things worse.
As a general practice, I try not to use recompilation. If I do use it, I tend to do so sparingly—only if I can't come up with a better solution. For example, the optimal execution plan for some statements can vary between table scans and nonclustered index with (bookmark) lookups because of the volatility of the parameters, combined with the fact that a better index doesn't exist. Sometimes I can create an index (usually a covering index) and make the plan more stable or consistent without requiring recompilation. In other cases, OPTION (RECOMPILE) doesn't help the execution plan because the statement itself is the problem. This is a common situation, which often occurs when the supplied parameters vary and a single procedure was created to satisfy all the possible parameter combinations (some of which might not be supplied at all). In this case, the WHERE clause looks something like the following:
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When the procedure looks like this, I call it a multipurpose procedure.
The simple fact is that when the T-SQL statement itself is poorly written, even recompilation can't help in some cases. Sometimes, dynamically building the statement yields better results—especially in cases in which the number of supplied parameters (versus those that are null) changes from execution to execution.
In these cases, I build the exact statement with only the non-null parameters, instead of using a single statement that includes numerous variables that are set to NULL. To execute the constructed statement, I use either dynamic string execution or sp_executesql. Determining which one to use requires knowledge of your data, some plan analysis, and thorough testing.
As a simple rule of thumb, use sp_executesql if the plan chosen by each specific set of parameters is consistent (you'll only know this through thorough testing). If the distribution of the data for specific parameters causes the plan to change, use dynamic string execution (EXEC('string')) rather than sp_executesql to execute the statement. You'll also need to protect your code from SQL injection, which often requires other features, such as string protection (with the REPLACE() or QUOTENAME() functions), EXECUTE AS, or login-less users.
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phero wrote:Awesome thread Although would be a lot easier if From Soft simply could give us the numbers.
Anyway I don't think scaling is reversed because even in a pure str build the trick mode always does more damage than regular. Instead I think the base damage changes so that the arcane portion of the damage is relatively a lot higher. Still, part of that base damage is also still physical and scales with the str stat at it's S scaling, which is why in the long run the str stat is still the better way to go (past 25).
So perhaps only the base damage changes in favour of arcane, while the scaling stays the same.
My test results:
Logarius wheel+9 damage vs ng Yarnham axeman ( no blood gems)
50/10 1h: 312 2h: 309
50/13 1h: 314 2h: 319
50/14 1h: 315 2h: 323
Logwheel+10, no gems, vs brick-fists past Gilbert's window with normal r1's
phero wrote:This page shows that at 50s/50a the 1H mode slightly outdamages the 2H mode on a normal or dash R1 (non-revved), however, in that test there are three physical 27,2% gems equipped:
https://www.reddit.com/r/bloodborne/com ... l_weapons/
phero wrote:I now have a character with a 50str/10a wheel at +10. No gems on NG Yarnham axeman:
Tested multiple times.
Edit: farmed some echoes and swapped a save file. More tests:
Astrichthyes wrote: Looks very similar to my original data set. The unfortunate side of this weapon is that the physical scaling seems quite strong, but that 2h arcane damage is so much better. 4-5 damage per point up to 25A without gems is extremely good for a C-scaling stat. I'm actually thinking that the reason the physical side is so weak is because most enemies in the game seem to have higher blunt def than slash or pierce. A 1h KH running r2 can sometimes deal more damage than the 1h Logwheel.
I had my very first invader last night and got to see how my damage was. A little over 500 damage on a dash r1 counter, about 350 on a non-CH. The guy never landed a hit with the burial blade and couldn't even pop his first vial.
phero wrote:Man, those multihit attacks are pretty crazy with flat arc gems. I wonder how revving adds to those.
Where are you getting those %P / +flat arc gems?
phero wrote:So I got my hands on an uncanny wheel, upgraded it to +10, and farmed some %p / flat arc gems.
My uncanny setup:
8,4%p / 67,5 arc / -10,1% kin
9,1%p / 65 arc / +2,9% stamcost
9,5%p / 70 arc /-11,3% beasts
My normal wheel setup (for testing purposes):
15% all atk
22,3%p / 5,2% charge / -60,8 dur
19,8%p / -8 hp
Not the most fair comparison by any means, but this is all I have right now. Tested on NG+ axeman with a 50str/11arc build.
Edit: corrected gains compared to no gems, as they were mistakingly based on the NG damage data.
Astrichthyes wrote:Unfortunately, the ATK gems will not be as good on a 50/11 as a split. I honestly think you're better off using top tier blunt gems or +flat arc's that boost blunt damage ( if that's even possible/feasible to do) in order to maximize your overall damage. Sadly, blunt gems do not contribute to visceral attacks, so those will be very weak. That said, the 1h version of the wheel will hit incredibly hard with 3 blunt gems and can be swapped out for your alt weapon for visceral attacks.
With +21.5%ATK, 2.8% rally, -11.3%kin
phero wrote:Astrichthyes wrote:Unfortunately, the ATK gems will not be as good on a 50/11 as a split. I honestly think you're better off using top tier blunt gems or +flat arc's that boost blunt damage ( if that's even possible/feasible to do) in order to maximize your overall damage. Sadly, blunt gems do not contribute to visceral attacks, so those will be very weak. That said, the 1h version of the wheel will hit incredibly hard with 3 blunt gems and can be swapped out for your alt weapon for visceral attacks.
Well we have some data to compare regarding all atk gems.
In a previous post you stated your increases when adding one all atk gem:With +21.5%ATK, 2.8% rally, -11.3%kin
I have tested adding one 15% all atk gem on the 50/11 char. Results:
1H: 372 (no gems: 310, difference of +62)
2H: 379 (no gems: 318, difference of +61)
Doesn't seem all that bad, considering the difference in gem quality. However I don't know how stacking the gems interacts with my pure build vs your spread build. And ofcourse you have about 7 points less spend, but I'm not sure if that affects the margins by a whole lot. Perhaps you can test with one %15 all atk gem so we can compare more directly.
phero wrote:I wonder if blunt affects all attacks in both modes. I have my doubts, but I haven't tested this yet.
Also, a 50/10 has 387 + 51 = 438 AR;
And a 50/10 with 3x21,5 ATK has 694 + 92 = 786 AR.
That's 439 and 787 for 50/11.
phero wrote:Alright, definitely worth checking out. Thanks for the calculations. Btw, I've also seen %blunt + flat arc gems, but I'm not sure if they roll higher than %p + flat arc.
Do you know where the top blunt gems drop? I cannot see any on the spreadsheet, but I'm probably missing something (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/ ... edit#gid=0).
Edit: never mind, found the answer on reddit. Lucky me, I can farm gems for kirk and log at the same time, off a first boss.
Edit2: although I'm still not sure where to find non-radial blunts.
phero wrote:I was seeing similair numbers with the flat gems. PvP invaders almost lost half their hp on a 2H dash.
It's a shame that the waning slot is only really good for ATK gems. Would be pretty awesome to be able to have both a %blunt and a flat arc version of this weapon, being able to switch depending on the situation. I'm already loving the versatility provided by being able to switch from physical to arc on the spot depending on what enemy I'm facing. Combining that with all the different stat and gem setups this weapon has, it might be one of the most versatile weapons in BB in that regard.
I might try a 2x %blunt + 1x %p / flat arc combo and see how that balances out. That way I'd still get a little bit out of the 2H MHA multiplier. But perhaps it's better simply going all in on one or the other.
phero wrote:I won't be playing a lot the coming month, but I look forward to seeing how much damage a 3x blunt setup is going to do once I do get those gems.
As for the math, the only thing I can add is that the official guide states a 0,1 change to the arc multiplier per rev (as in 1,0 for 0 revs and 1,4 for 4 revs; but perhaps you knew this already). It's also likely that the digital version of the guide will add more details on the exact scaling mechanics in 2H mode (the paper guide is lacking that info), but unfortunately it won't be released until somewhere in June.
phero wrote:Great job, should be more than enough info for anyone wondering how to build with this weapon.
So after all these tests, what are your thoughts on the best setup for this weapon? I'm thinking, based on your posts:
- Pure str with blunts seems the best choice for the highest average damage across all forms.
- Split with flat arcs seems best if you really want to maximise pvp burst at the cost of everything else.
- Poison build is best to destroy bosses and other high HP targets, and to confuse people in pvp, at the cost of overall damage.
- And if you can build for 50/25+, nourishing gems will start pulling ahead.
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text: UMW News BureauBulldog athletic teams were busy over the weekend with football and volleyball wrapping up their regular seasons. By Wally Feldt The Bulldog football team closed their regular season with an exciting 43-33 victory over Rocky Mountain College. Craigh Cornelius, the Bulldogs record-breaking receiver, caught seven passes for 143 yards and two touchdowns. Cornelius holds three career receiving records, two single-season receiving records and two single-game records. Montana Western ends the 2009 season with a 4-6 record. The UMW volleyball team dropped their final two regular season matches. The Bulldogs lost to Montana State University-Northern 3-0 on Friday and the University of Great Falls 3-0 on Saturday. Montana Western now moves to the Frontier Conference tournament on Friday, Nov. 13 and Saturday, Nov. 14 in Lewiston, Idaho. The Bulldogs face top-seed University of Great Falls on Friday at noon. The Montana Western women's basketball team went 1-1 for the weekend. The Bulldogs lost to Montana State University-Billings 58-88 in an exhibition game on Friday night. On Saturday afternoon, they rolled over Simpson University 81-52. The Bulldogs travel to Salt Lake City, Utah for the Westminster College Invitational Nov. 12-14. The Bulldog men's basketball team extended their winning streak to five games with three wins over the weekend. At the Aramark Classic at La Grande, Ore., UMW beat Eastern Oregon 77-61 and Walla Walla University 99-74. Senior post JaRon Brown was named the tourney's Most Valuable Player and senior guard Layne Glaus was named to the all-tournament team. Sunday afternoon, the Bulldogs routed Simpson University 101-52. Montana Western men's basketball is idle until Nov. 19 when the Bulldogs host Eastern Oregon University. The Montana Western equestrian team competed at the University of Montana Invitational Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 7 and 8. The Bulldogs took High Point honors on Saturday and Reserve High Point honors on Sunday.