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I just finished reading an article on simple living in a city ("Simple Ideas for Sustainable Living" from Dec 07/Jan 08). The article itself got me thinking about my own choices in urban living, but I was really most struck by the ad at the back of the article to share your stories of the "self-reliant life." Is it possible for a life in the city to be "self-reliant?" Would I even want a self-reliant life?
Living in the city we cannot be self-reliant. My family relies on city and state services throughout each day. We have city water, city sewer, and city garbage and recycling pickup. We use public transportation. We have no yard at all (our greenspace is a strip a couple of feet wide on two sides of our house), so we can't grow vast amounts of produce on our land or raise livestock. We live in a small 3-unit condo building, so creating our own electricity is complicated by the amount of coordination that would be needed.
On the other hand, we share resources to an extent that would not be possible in suburban or rural areas. Most obviously, almost all of our rides in vehicles are shared. The bus and subway systems allow us to share rides with the whole greater Boston area (and we share the use of a car through the Zipcar network). We live on a short private drive and share a number of things with our neighbors. In the summertime we share our neighbor's bike trailer (which was passed onto them from another neighbor). H has received a number of hand-me-down toys and clothes through our neighbors. In the winter our neighbor with a snow blower makes a dent in all the snow. This Halloween we gathered with our neighbors at the end of our drive to share some cider and give out candy together. We share green space with our whole neighborhood in a park that is a social hub for families with young children in the summer months. We share produce with other city residents through our CSA and local farmers' markets.
In terms of sustainable living, it is hard for me to imagine that I could be more sustainable in a rural area than I can be right here. I don't own a car. I live in a 650 square foot condo with two other people. I don't waste energy mowing a lawn. I don't have many excess possessions simply because I don't have space for them. I work less than a mile from my home and most of my transportation is done self-reliantly by foot or bicycle.
On the other hand, living in the city costs us quite a lot. We pay $1500 in our mortgage and condo fees each month, which represents over half of my own take-home pay. We pay $225 each week for our daughter to be in part-time daycare. We pay $10 per hour on the rare occasions that we actually need a car. We also pay the price in terms of our lack of connection to nature. I can't remember the last time I saw stars. I rarely find myself in quiet woods. The animals I interact with the most are dogs and squirrels and mosquitoes.
Despite my happiness with the city lifestyle, I think you can sense my defensiveness and my desire to continue to lighten my footprint on the earth and increase my sustainability. So what more can I do, aside from moving to a hippy commune? I've thought of some things that I might do to increase my sustainability even here in the city, but I have to decide what I have the time and energy for.
- Growing food. We have an under-utilized and very sunny porch on the front of our house. It is an unheated space but tends to get quite warm during the day even in the winter due to the sun exposure. We'd like to clear out this space and use it for growing some food in containers in the winter. We also do have a very small strip of land around two sides of the house, but it is entirely in shade. Still, perhaps we could do some container plants there that would do well in shade. One problem I have is that when I look at books or websites devoted to urban agriculture all of the projects seem too large for our space and too difficult. So if you have ideas for me, please leave a comment. I'd like to find some baby steps I could take on the path to growing more food.
- Composting. Our neighbors are experimenting with composting right now, and we may be able to share their composting bin some day in the future (or we could start our own compost bin). We already reuse many of our vegetable scraps in creating broth.
- Eating more locally throughout the year. We have a CSA during the summer months, and if we were to can or freeze more of this food we could eat it throughout the year. We did some canning with some friends this year and it was fun – I'd like to do more.
- Spending more time in the outdoor areas in Cambridge and the surrounding areas. We don't have many natural areas, but we do have some and I don't visit them nearly often enough. I'll put that on my list for next summer.


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Rep. Jackie Speier, D-San Mateo, said Vice President Joe Biden, head of the White House task force on gun violence, told a group of Democrats in a meeting Monday that the administration has identified 19 actions it can take independently of Congress to restrict guns.
But Rep. Mike Thompson, D-Napa, who heads a separate task force convened by House minority leader Nancy Pelosi, said "meaningful progress" on reducing gun violence "cannot be made by just one branch of government." Speier is a vice chair on the Thompson task force.
Over the weekend the president of the National Rifle Association predicted that Obama would not be able to get an assault weapons ban through Congress.
Biden has delivered recommendations to the White House and could make them public later this week. The Thompson task force expects to make its recommendations in early February.
Speier herself was shot when she was accompanying the late Rep. Leo Ryan, a south San Francisco Democrat, on a fact-finding mission to Jonestown in 1978.
Speier was a legal aide to Ryan and 28 years old. She was shot five times.
President Obama said at a press conference Monday that his is committed to a ban on assault weapons and high capacity magazines.
Speier implied that some of the executive actions could include import controls.
Source: http://blog.sfgate.com/nov05election/2013/01/14/bay-area-dems-meet-with-joe-biden-on-guns/

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Went to a call yesterday. This is what I see when Im driving down the street. And sure enough its where I was going. Didnt take much to sell a maintenance agreement. I just dont know how someone could think this is normal??? Its been doing this quite a while. I find this alot too. Just not on the front of houses where thats all you see driving down the road.....:what:
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Say what you will about Edward Snowden. Whether he's your hero or just a rat, the former NSA contract employee is a prime product of the American educational system. Now a wanted man after revealing classified documents on the government's spying surveillance secrets, Edward Snowden is also a study in contrasts.
With no formal education, he worked for the NSA while pulling down a nice six-figure salary that even college graduates may find elusive. Another interesting thing is that while globetrotting to Hong Kong and Moscow with rumors of Ecuador on the itinerary, he doesn't wish to remain in the shadows and has agreed to publically voice his story through televised interviews. He technically sold out his country and now is being hunted down. Yet short of seeking foreign asylum, Snowden is without qualms and seemingly unafraid to conceal his efforts to expose the government's wrong doing. But is he a traitor or a patriot for bringing the overreach of his government's spying on its own citizens to light? Did he do harm to the government or to its citizens? In any event by the course of his actions, Snowden has done his homework, and the American educational system should applaud his efforts.
What are they teaching in school today? Even before the turn of the century, the culture of educating on the founding history of this country has been on the wane. The reverence for the country is gone. Kids are being taught that America is an evil place and founded on illegitimate ideas by racists. Our educators have done a good job in tainting America and its capitalistic ideals, and those in favor of today's institutional curriculums should be very proud of themselves as Snowden is obviously taking what he's learned to heart. He was taught that America is bad, and so took it upon himself to upset the evil empire.
When he saw that the NSA was acting egregiously by spying on people's personal information, he turned his back on the Obama administration and ratted them out. Their protocols in securing private information was more than questionable in light of the Constitution, and the original framers had our privacy secured by precluding the right to illegal searches and seizures and equally opposed the massive ability to gather personal data. (Now it's up 1,000 percent in Obama's administration.) But was this the m.o. of Snowden? Did it go that far?
Director of National Intelligence James Clapper says that the information gathered by our government is legally mandated through court orders. But does the legality preclude its propriety? While Snowden's actions are the biggest intelligence leak in US history and, according to Clapper, was a violation of a sacred trust of this country while incurring huge ramifications, he said the NSA is focused on getting intelligence wherever it can. He said its mass collection would serve the national interest and believes US citizens should trust the government. But is a broad sweep of our personal information a protective measure for the people or an irresponsible infringement? Is the government looking out for you…or just looking at you? Just what are they doing with all that data?
As far as Snowden is concerned, he may very well be a conservative who is sickened by the egregiousness of a powerful arm of the government. Or he could be a mere product of his educational upbringing that America is bad. Or oddly, another enigmatic contrast.
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A great addition to the jeep. Takes some time for the installation for the first time but it's an easy installation. You can adjust many things and gives you a little power. Don't expect your jeep to turn into a rocket. It changes the mapping and shifting in a good way on the premium tune.


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Dozens missing after ferry sinks in Bangladesh
Scores of people are missing after a ferry carrying around 100 passengers sank following a collision on a Bangladesh river.
The small vessel was ferrying people on the Meghna river, close to the town of Gazaria in the central Munshiganj district, when it collided with a barge laden with sand to be used for construction.
While some passengers managed to swim to safety as the wooden boat went down rapidly, many others remain unaccounted for.
"So far we have gathered that the ferry was carrying around 100 people. A maximum 40 people are feared missing," local police chief Jahangir Hossain said.
However, Munshiganj's district administrator Saifuddin Badal said more than 50 people were still unaccounted for after the accident.
"We heard around 25 people have swum ashore," he said.
Mr Badal said the boat, named MV Sarosh, was carrying passengers from the capital Dhaka to the south-eastern district of Chandpur.
"The rescue vessel MV Rustam has arrived at the scene. We expect we can salvage the ship very soon," he said, adding that divers had been called in to help locate the boat.
The exact number of people on board was uncertain as passenger lists are often not maintained properly in Bangladesh and many travellers buy tickets on board.
Hundreds of distraught relatives gathered on both sides of the river, anxiously waiting to know the fate of their loved ones.
Bangladesh has a history of boat disasters as a result of poor safety standards and frequent overloading of vessels.
Last March, 147 people were killed when a passenger vessel sank in the Meghna river after colliding with a cargo ship.
Ferries are the main form of transport in Bangladesh, a low-lying country that is subject to frequent flooding and where the road network is rudimentary.
However many of the vessels that plough the 230 or so rivers that traverse the country date back to before independence in 1971 and overcrowding is frequent.
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Pack Brother
Beautiful banner mane by Kayla Ariev. Isnt that guy gorgeous?! We learned in Eclipse that Quil is a werewolf now, and that he imprinted... on a two year old. How did that happen? And what happened when he finally phased? And what does the future hold for Quil and his Claire? I'm ending it there guys, sorry!
This story is probably going to end up being part of a series... the last one. Good thing it won't matter what order you read them in. It's going to be an imprinting series, I'll do one about Sam and Jared as well as this one about Quil. Those ones might not be as long though. This one will be four or five chapters, unless I go overboard. The one about Jared will only be a one shot, but I'm not sure about Sam. There's a huge story there, but I don't know if I'm the one to write it.
1. The Protectors
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"Quil? Quil? Are you alright?" My grandfather was worried, but I couldn't bring myself to care. I felt … strange. Not right. It's not something I could tell him, even if I wanted to. There simply weren't words.
"Yeah. Fine, Granddad," I told him, trying to sound reassuring. It must not have been very convincing, because a wiry arm shot out and pushed me into a chair.
"So, where did you go today? Fishing again?" He was avoiding the subject now, I could tell. He was trying to get me to stay where he could see me, so if anything happened he'd be there. It was just like him.
I decided to play along for a while, and told him where I had gone. "I went to see Jacob … but he blew me off again. Told me that I'd understand soon enough and I should stop bothering Embry, 'cause it's upsetting him." I snorted.
Jacob Black and Embry Call had been my best friends, up until Sam Uley had started a gang, right here in La Push. Paul and Jared, two other guys from school had joined up real soon, but Embry and Jake had made fun of them with me. I hadn't worried about them abandoning me, that is, until Embry did. Jake and I had been furious when he told us to stay away, and had been tighter than ever, until I lost Jacob to the dark side too.
I kept trying to get them to tell me what was going on, but they always gave me this shit about how I'd understand soon, and to stay away so I was safe … Gah.
Then Jake's little gal pal from up in Forks, Bella Swan, had started hanging out with them, and it seemed like they were always gone. Recently, Jake had started avoiding her too, and was always with Embry or Sam, whispering in dark corners. The one time I got close enough, I heard them talking about a war, and some Treaty. Of course, they'd spotted me within a second and stopped talking, watching me with pitying expressions.
The thought was enough to send a wash of heat down my spine and cause my body to start shaking like a tuning fork. A red haze dropped over my eyes as I looked towards my grandfather, who was looking at me peculiarly.
"You sure you aren't sick?" his hoarse, frail voice asked again, and I snapped.
Every nerve ending in my body seemed to be on fire, and my very bones seemed to stretch. I felt like I was being put in one of those taffy pulling machines, being forced to stretch; eventually I was going to snap.
When the snap came, it wasn't what I was expecting. Suddenly, there was no more pain. There was just smells, and sounds. It was like I could hear everything, smell everything, even things a hundred miles away.
My head felt heavy, so it leaned towards the ground. It was then that I noticed. I had claws. And fur. Oh my God. I took a step forward, only to fall over my hands, which I apparently had to move just as I did my legs. No, they weren't arms anymore. I had four legs.
My grandfather had been watching me this whole time, with an expression of awe on his face. Now, he picked up the phone and dialed a number. I could hear every noise, every beep that the button made and could dial it again now, without ever seeing the numbers. What was wrong with me?
I listened to the conversation, growing more and more angry by the second. My grandfather had called Sam! I began to pace back and forth, learning the use of my new limbs. Then, there were voices in my head.
Quil, calm down. You don't want to hurt your grandfather. You have to get out of the house.
Quil. Yes, that was me. But who was talking to me? And where were they?
Listen to me. This was a new voice, one I knew well. It was Jacob's.
Yeah, it's me. Look, can you fit out the door? I know it's weird, but you just have to focus on our voices.
I squeezed out the door, exhaling sharply when I was standing outside. The smells! It was like walking into a confectionary or something, and it was all I could think about. Instincts took over and I was running, running faster than ever before.
Quil! Jacob's voice echoed sharply in my mind, and suddenly I was looking through his eyes.
A mountain path, just a few miles from where I was. A small, dilapidated cottage with a garden and falling down porch. Emily's.
We're all here. Do you want me to come find you, or can you do it? This was the first voice again. Who was it?
Sam Uley. Now, hurry. We need to explain some things. Fury tore through me as I did what he commanded. Why was I listening to him? I hated him, and the last thing I wanted to do was obey his orders.As if you had a choice. Jacob's voice was back in my mind now. He's the Pack leader, The Alpha, and we don't have a choice.
Pack? What Pack? And how did they keep hearing what I was thinking?
Pack of werewolves. That's what you are, what I am, what we all are. The ones we used to think were a gang? That's us. The Protectors.
All of Jacob's knowledge came flowing into my head. The Cold Ones. Our duty. Everything. All of the stories we had thought were legends were actually true, and we were the legends. Awesome.
Only, as I looked more into Jacob's mind, I realized he didn't think it was so awesome. All of his pain was mine, and I understood why he hated it so much. Because of Bella.
Quil? Awesome! It's about time you phased, we've all been on sticks and stones waiting. Pretty sweet, isn't it? Another familiar mind joined Jacob's. Embry was there, at Emily's, waiting with Jacob and Sam. Sam had called him to come help, and he was calling the rest of them too.
I was running full tilt down the mountain path when I first smelled it. Sickly sweet, it burnt my nose and made me sick to my stomach.
What is it? I roared through the mind connection. My whole body was on edge, quivering with rage. I threw my head back and howled, telling the moon and the stars of my frustration.
That, my friend, is the reason we're here. That is the stench of a vampire. Another new mind had joined the cacophony. This time I dug through his mind, finding out that this was Jared. It reeks, doesn't it?
It certainly did. I continued following the path, unable to disobey Sam's command. Soon, I could see the light coming through the window, and six bodies standing on the porch. Some were wolf-like, as I imagined mine was, and two were human. One had the distinct shape of a woman, the other of a very large man.
Sam and Emily. The voice I was certain had to be Paul's called through my mind. Before Sam changes, I'll warn you. Don't mention her face. Oh, and welcome to the Pack.
Paul and I arrived at the same time. The ones in wolf form started wheeling around me, celebrating the arrival of a new brother.
Pack Brother. The term was new to me, although I knew at once that it was right. We were a family.
"Quil." Sam spoke in a deep rumbling voice, very different from the one I had heard in my mind. "Welcome to the Pack."
Then he looked at the rest of them. "Go on and change back. The last thing we need is someone showing up and seeing this."
Emily had gone inside, and all of the others changed back into humans.
Very naked humans.
They were all looking at me, their eyes full of indecision. "Now, Quil, you have to calm down, and let go of all of your anger. It's the only way you'll be able to be human again, and trust me. You want to be human again." Jacob spoke to me in a patronizing tone, calming me a little.
I hadn't realized until now, but they were right. I was angry. Angry at my grandfather for not telling me — he had known, I saw it in their minds – angry at Jake and Embry for not telling me, just angry.
I focused on breathing, in and out, in and out, and nothing else. Slowly, my anger slipped away, leaving me calm. Then, I pictured myself as I wanted to be — tall, dark-skinned, and most importantly, furless and with two legs.
I stood up, naked as all of the others were.
"Whoa. That. Was. Amazing." I laughed, and all the others laughed along with me. It was great, something I had always wanted. Family.
When we all went inside for spare clothes — carefully avoiding Emily — it was like coming home. And when Emily welcomed me, it was all I could do to stop from grinning.
I was in the loop now, and had my friends back. I got to save the town from evil blood-sucking monsters and have the respect of my people. And now, I had a family. What could be better? Nothing.
Little did I know that the wonders were just beginning.
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HP Is Adding A CloudSystem Ready ISV Program
Application modernization is critical to winning new cloud computing business. So, HP is adding a new program that lets independent software vendors (ISVs) test applications using the industrial strength HP CloudSystem cloud platform. HP says the program includes access to a "test and development environment, training, a self-certification process, promotion resources and ongoing HP technical support." HP expects up to 10 percent of the 4,500 ISVs currently in the program to take advantage of the new initiative in the first year and as many as 20 percent in 2014.


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The Poland international was dropped for the Champions League game against Bayern Munich last week as manager Arsene Wenger felt the 22-year-old had been "mentally affected" by the number of games played, and again took him out of the firing line for Saturday's trip to Swansea where Lukasz Fabianski kept a second consecutive clean sheet.
Despite maintaining he could offer no players a guarantee of a place in his side - not even captain Thomas Vermaelen, who also sat out the last two Gunners matches - Wenger insists Szczesny remains part of his long-term plans, having taken a chance on the young Pole who came through Arsenal's youth ranks after joining the club's academy from hometown side Legia Warsaw in 2006.
Speaking to Poland daily newspaper Gazeta Wyborcza in an interview conducted before the Swansea game, Szczesny said: "I am too happy to go somewhere else. I believe in the philosophy of the club and that Arsenal will start to win again.
"I have a debt to pay here for the club, I owe them. I just do not want to go anywhere else.
"As long as they want me here, there is no 'somewhere else', and I have a contract until June 2015."
Arsenal beat Swansea 2-0 away on Saturday as they battled back into contention for a top four finish, with Tottenham's 1-0 home defeat by Fulham leaving them four points behind their local rivals, with a match in hand and a superior goal difference.
Szczesny feels it is unthinkable for Wenger's men to miss out on playing in the Champions League next season.
"It is halfway through March and we have lost everything. There are still 10 matches left to save the club against the humiliation of all times.
"It would be disaster not to be in the top four and without Champions League next year.
"We have the 10 most important games in our careers. We are going through the most difficult time since I came here."
Defender Carl Jenkinson feels Arsenal need to focus on delivering consistent performances from their own remaining nine matches, following the win at Swansea, rather than worry about the shortcomings of others.
Speaking to Arsenal Player, Jenkinson said: "We just need to concentrate on ourselves. Other teams are going to drop points.
"We want to win every game and we are capable of doing that.
"Our form hasn't been bad. It can be better of course. From now it's just about now until the end of the season. That's going to be what makes or breaks us, so it's almost like a little season in itself.
"We just need to get on a good run and keep it going. If we do that, we'll end up where we need to be."
Arsenal beat Swansea without England midfielder Jack Wilshere, who is nursing an ankle problem, independent of the injury which sidelined him for more than a year.
Reports this afternoon suggested the 21-year-old, who has been allowed time away in Dubai to aid his rehabilitation, is set for an extended spell on the sidelines.


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THE adventures of Mole, Ratty, Badger and Toad come to life on the Leeds stage this month.
This lively festive show, which playwright Alan Bennett has adapted from Kenneth Grahame's family classic The Wind in the Willows is performed by a talented ensemble of 16 actor-musicians, joined by a supporting cast of 20 young people auditioned from across Yorkshire.
Family audiences will be transported via car, train or horse-drawn caravan into the idyllic world of Grahame's much loved characters, from the charming tranquillity of Ratty's riverbank to the spectacular chaos of Toad Hall.
The Wind in the Willows is at the West Yorkshire Playhouse from November 24-January 19. Tickets are £9-£27.50, call the box office on 0113 213 7700 or book online at www.wyp.org.uk.


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Be afraid. According to China's state-run news agency:
The successful flight landing…marked the debut of the J-15 as China's first generation multi-purpose carrier-borne fighter jet, the PLA Navy said.
Designed by and made in China, the J-15 is able to carry multi-type anti-ship, air-to-air and air-to-ground missiles, as well as precision-guided bombs.
The J-15 has comprehensive capabilities comparable to those of the Russian Su-33 jet and the U.S. F-18, military experts estimated.
Be very afraid.
(American Eugene Ely was the first person ever to land on a ship, the U.S. Navy's armored cruiser Pennsylvania, on Jan. 18, 1911.)


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- Game 9 • #15/14 Florida State (9-1)
- Dec. 18, 2010 • 7 p.m. ET
- John J. Lee Amphitheater • New Haven, Conn.
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The Bulldogs play host to Atlantic Coast Conference power Florida State, which is ranked 15th in the nation in the Associated Press Top 25 and 14th in the ESPN/USA Today Coaches Poll. It is the first-ever meeting between the two teams. Yale opened the season with five of the first six games on the road, but tonight's game represents the third of four straight games inside the friendly confines of John J. Lee Amphitheater.
Last Time Out
Yale held a six-point halftime lead only to see in-state rival Sacred Heart rally in the second half for a 70-69 victory at Yale. Mady Gobrecht matched her career-high with 18 points to lead Yale, while Megan Vasquez returned from injury to add 16 points, seven rebounds and five assists in the loss. Callan Taylor scored 20 points for Sacred Heart, including five straight points that put the Pioneers ahead for good with 2:10 left. Yale had a chance to tie the score on the final possession, but an Alisa Apo steal with five seconds left secured the win for Sacred Heart.
Home Sweet Home
Yale is playing just its fifth game at home this season tonight when it faces Florida State tonight. The Bulldogs opened the season with five of their first six games away from the friendly confines of John J. Lee Amphitheater. The Bulldogs are playing the third game of a a four-game homestand. The Bulldogs are looking for their second win in 10 attempts against an opponent from the ACC. Yale's first win against the ACC came against North Carolina State University on Nov. 22, 2008, in the first game of the Subway Classic played at the University of Minnesota. The December homestand will conclude against in-state rival Quinnipiac on Dec. 20.
Injury Bug
Because of injuries and illness, Yale has yet to play a game this season with its lineup intact. Freshman forward Janna Graf missed the first three games of the season with mononucleosis. Starting guards Yoyo Greenfield and Megan Vasquez, as well as reserve forward Ericka von Kaeppler, all missed time due to concussion symptoms. Freshman forward Alexandra Osborn-Jones also missed time, sitting out the first six games of the season. Greenfield missed the last three games with her concussion, while Vasquez and von Kaeppler both returned to action against Sacred Heart. The Bulldogs are expecting the entire lineup to be available tonight against Florida State.
Just Around The Corner
Florida State is the ninth opponent on Yale's 2010-11 schedule. Following tonight's game, only five opponents remain on the non-conference portion of the schedule. The Bulldogs begin Ivy League play in four weeks when they play host to Brown on Jan. 14 at Yale at 7 p.m.
On The Holiday Horizon
Following this stretch of four consecutive home games, the Bulldogs will depart for the Bronx to take part in the Fordham Holiday Classic, joining the teams from Fordham, Villanova and Sienna. On Dec. 28, Villanova will meet Sienna and Yale will take on the tournament hosts at Rose Hill Gym on the Fordham campus. On Dec. 29, Yale will face Villanova, while Fordham will square off against Sienna. It will be the 16th meeting for Yale against Fordham, which leads the series 10-5. The tournament will also feature Yale's first-ever game against Villanova.
Time To Shine
Due to the injuries to Yoyo Greenfield and Megan Vasquez, the Bulldogs saw a pair of players earn their first starts of their collegiate careers at Providence. Aarica West certainly got her chance to shine. She played a game-high 33 minutes and made almost every one of those minutes count. She collected a career-high seven assists to go along with four points, five rebounds and three steals. Alicia Seelaus also earned the chance to start, playing 16 minutes. The pair of sophomores have played in all seven games this season. West also earned the start against Fairleigh Dickinson and Sacred Heart, while freshman forward Janna Graf earned the first starts of her college career against Fairleigh Dickinson and Sacred Heart. She scored 10 points in 34 minutes in her debut in the starting lineup against FDU and made a shot just after the final buzzer that would have forced overtime.
Dominating The Leaderboard
After leading the Bulldogs in scoring last season as a freshman, sophomore point guard Megan Vasquez is already making her mark on the Ivy League leaderboards. Counting all games through Dec. 12, Vasquez is fourth in the Ivy League in scoring (13.2 points per game), sixth in 3-pointers per game (1.7), and third in assists (3.2 apg). She is also 10th in 3-point shooting percentage (35.7 percent), fifth in free-throw percentage (78.1 percent), and 17th in rebounding (4.8 rpg).
Dish And Assist
Despite missing a pair of games, sophomore guard Megan Vasquez is leading the team in assists, which is third among Ivy League players, but she's not the only Bulldog making her mark with her passing skills. The Bulldogs have four players ranked in the top five among the Ivy League leaders. Junior forward Michelle Cashen is fourth in the Ivy League with 3.1 assists per game, while senior forward Mady Gobrecht and sophomore guard Aarica West are tied for fifth among league leaders with 2.6 per game.
Strength In Numbers
Despite allowing an Ivy League-worst 71.6 points per game through games from Dec. 12, the Bulldogs are still showing some positive signs on the defensive end. They are the top team in the Ivy League in steals with an average of 9.1 per game. They are also second in 3-point defensive shooting percentage, allowing a league-low 27 made threes on just 28.7 percent success. Yale is also second in turnover margin at +1.9 per game. Offensively, the signs are just as positive. The Bulldogs are third in the Ivy League in scoring (61.2 points per game) and third in free-throw percentage (71.2 percent). They are also third in the league in assists (14.1 apg).
Week To Forget
The Bulldogs dropped back to back losses during the first full week of the season, falling at Boston University, 83-64, and at home to Delaware, 79-61. It is the first time Yale has lost back to back games by 18 or more points apiece since the 2007-08 season when it opened the season with a 56-point home loss to Stanford (100-44) on Nov. 9, 2007, and a 46-point loss at Arizona State (84-38) on Nov. 19, 2007. Yale nearly matched the undesirable trend when it lost three Ivy League games in a row in 2008-09, falling at Penn (62-46), at Cornell (80-62) and at Columbia (77-61).
California Dreaming
The Bulldogs' West Coast trip gave them a chance to face a pair of foes that they have met only once prior to the 2010-11 season. On Nov. 23, Yale met California for the first time since 1979, in Berkeley, where they fell 64-41. Last month's meeting was the sixth loss for the Bulldogs in six tries against a Pac-10 team. The Bulldogs then headed east to take on UC Davis, where they lost a hard-fought battle against the Aggies, 73-62. For Ericka von Kaeppler, the trip was a chance to play in front of friends and family. She grew up in Palo Alto, which is located just south of Berkeley. Two other Bulldogs also had the opportunity to play in their home state, but still hours away from home. Yoyo Greenfield is a Los Angeles native, while Aarica West is from Buena Park.
Thanksgiving Still A Family Affair
Although the players and coaches were away from their families for the Thanksgiving holiday, they still found a way to make the holiday feast a family affair. Following the Nov. 23 game against California, sophomore forward Ericka von Kaeppler and her family entertained her coaches teammates at their home just outside of Palo Alto, Calif., on the night before Thanksgiving for a home-cooked dinner. They traveled to the campus facility at UC Davis on Thanksgiving morning and staged an early morning practice in preparation for the Nov. 26 game against the Aggies. Following the practice, the players and coaches gathered together for a Thanksgiving feast with each other in the afternoon to celebrate the holiday as a team in Sacramento, a short 20-minute ride away from the UC Davis campus.
Troubling Trends
Yale was outrebounded in six of the first eight games of the season by a total of 354-275 and by an average of 9.8 rebounds per game. Yale outrebounded two opponents this season — in the 73-62 loss at UC Davis and the 70-69 loss at home to Sacred Heart. Opponents have outshot the Bulldogs in every game. In the eight games so far this season, Yale has allowed opponents to hit 231-496 shots overall, or 46.6 percent from the field, while the Bulldogs have only hit on 176-492 attempts, or 35.8 percent. In three of those games, Yale has allowed the opponent to make 30 or more field-goal attempts. The Bulldogs have also allowed the opponent to shoot 50 percent or better three times. The Bulldogs have led at halftime only twice, including the only victory of the year in the season-opener at Holy Cross.
Scouting Florida State
Florida State has won three straight games, including a 69-51 win over in-state rival Central Florida on Wednesday. The Seminoles won their first seven games of the season, including the championship game of the Junkanoo Jam tournament in the Bahamas, before falling at home to Michigan State in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge on Dec. 1 in their only loss of the season. The Seminoles come into tonight's game ranked 15th in the nation in the Associated Press Top 25 and 14th in the ESPN/USA Today Coaches Poll. The Seminoles have outrebounded every opponent this season and hold a +146 rebounding advantage overall over their opponents. Junior forward Cierra Bravard leads the offense with an average of 14.3 points per game and is also the leading rebounder with 8.3 rebounds per game.
Series History
Yale and Florida State are meeting for the first time in their respective histories. Overall, Yale is 1-8 against opponents from the Atlantic Coast Conference, with the only victory coming against North Carolina State University on Nov. 22, 2008, in the first game of the Subway Classic played at the University of Minnesota.
Crossing Paths
Head Coach Sue Semrau is in her 14th season at Florida State after taking over for Yale Head Coach Chris Gobrecht, who went 5-22 in her only season at Florida State in 1996-97 before moving on to her alma mater at Southern California. Gobrecht took over at Florida State for Marynell Meadors, who is now the head coach of the WNBA's Atlanta Dream.
Move Over UCLA?
If the University of Connecticut can beat Ohio State on Sunday, tying the Division I record of 88 straight wins set by the UCLA men's teams from 1971-74 coached by the legendary John Wooden, then Florida State would be the team that stands in the way of the Huskies breaking the record winning streak when the two teams meet on Tuesday in Hartford. The Huskies have not lost a game since the 2007 NCAA Tournament Regional Finals against LSU (73-50) on March 26, 2007.
Against The Ivy League
Florida State is playing an Ivy League opponent for just the second time in its history. The Seminoles played host to Harvard on Nov. 30, 2003 in the Seminole Classic Tournament and recorded a 96-82 victory. Today's game at Yale is the first time the Seminoles have faced an Ivy League opponent away from their home in Tallahassee.
Against The Ivy League
The Seminoles' starting five of forwards Cierra Bravard and Natasha Howard and guards Alexa Deluzio, Courtney Ward, and Christian Hunnicutt have started all 10 games this season. Bravard (14.3), Howard (12.4) and Deluzio (10.5) are all averaging double figures in points, while all five are averaging no more than 28.6 minutes per game.
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Premier League: Michael Carrick always confident Manchester United would recover
Michael Carrick was always confident Manchester United would recover from what he admits was a "shocking start".
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United's 1-0 victory over Arsenal at Old Trafford on Sunday means David Moyes' men head into the international break just five points adrift of the Gunners, who remain at the top of the Premier League.
It is an impressive recovery from the reigning champions, who dropped into the bottom half of the table in the middle of September after losing at home to West Brom.
But even after suffering that third defeat in six games which yielded just seven points, Carrick was never tempted to hit the panic button, with United now on a nine-match unbeaten run in all competitions.
"After a shocking start we are not in a bad position," said Carrick.
"We never really got too despondent. We were frustrated with our performances and results but you have to stay patient and trust yourself.
"We knew there was a long way to go and there still is."
United defender Phil Jones has suggested some people have been hoping for United to fail, having become jealous of their immense success under Sir Alex Ferguson.
However, Carrick does not view it in quite such graphic terms and he feels some of the criticism for their sluggish start was deserved.
"You can take it as a compliment because of what we have done over the years," he said.
"When we are not at the top, because of our recent run in the league people are asking questions and criticising.
"In some ways it is fair. In others we take it with a pinch of salt. We have to deal with it from within.
"A few weeks ago we probably didn't think we would be in this position as quickly. Now we are not in bad shape, although it is still very early."
After early season failures to beat Chelsea, Liverpool or Manchester City, Sunday's result also quashes the claim that Moyes may struggle against United's major rivals.
And that should ease the nerves of the fans who remain uncertain about Moyes being the right man to take on the unenviable challenge of replacing Ferguson.
But Carrick always felt there would be some period of transition required after such a seismic change.
"Obviously with the new manager and new staff coming together and gelling, (defeating Arsenal) helps the feeling within the club," he said.
"It is easy to jump on the bandwagon when we have lost a game or two and people are saying it is all wrong.
"We knew that wasn't the case but this result has put us in a better position and now there is a bit of stability."


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|First-year student Alex Doughman picks up trash along Southern Boulevard, one of several locations where Palm Beach Atlantic University students took part in Welcome Week Workship projects on Saturday.
Visitors to downtown West Palm Beach's picturesque waterfront on Saturday morning caught a glimpse of volunteerism in action as an army of Palm Beach Atlantic University students in blue T-shirts worked to beautify several blocks of Flagler Drive between Lakeview Avenue and Banyan Boulevard.
Armed with garbage bags and gardening tools, teams of students picked up trash, pulled weeds and cleared litter from the walking paths.
A few miles away, another group of students worked in two-person cleanup teams along Southern Boulevard near the Intracoastal Waterway and the nearby mangrove islands. In addition to picking up debris, they took notes on the things they found for future research by the Ocean Conservancy.
Along with cans, bottles, food wrappers and other items, "we found a ton of cigarette butts," one of the volunteers said.
The participants were taking part in what has become a rite of passage for incoming PBA students. Hundreds of freshmen and transfer students, along with student leaders, spent the Saturday before today's start of classes volunteering across Palm Beach County through Workship, a distinctive community service program that has been at the heart of PBA since its founding in 1968.
In addition to the two waterfront cleanup projects, students worked at the Palm Beach Zoo, Quantum House, Lourdes-Noreen McKeen Residence, Pine Jog Environmental Education Center and the Rosemary Village Back-to-School Block Party in West Palm Beach; the Gray Mockingbird Community Garden in Lake Worth; Grace Pointe Church in suburban Lake Worth; and Community of Hope in Loxahatchee.
At the Palm Beach Zoo, the students applied varnish to picnic tables built earlier in the year by a Boy Scout troop. They also helped to spread sustainably-harvested mulch made from renewable eucalyptus. About 58,000 pounds of the mulch had been donated to the zoo by the Scotts Miracle-Gro Company.
At the Rosemary Village block party, students set up children's games, manned face-painting stations and assisted with arts and crafts.
|PBA students volunteer at the Palm Beach Zoo on Saturday.
The annual block party is held in partnership with Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church, which hosts a variety of children's programs for underprivileged children in the neighborhood. PBA students volunteer with some of the programs, such as after-school tutoring, throughout the school year.
The block party is the kickoff event for the year, said the Rev. Kevin Jones, the church's minister for youth and young adults. "It's really an opportunity for us to touch the neighborhood and show them the love of Christ," said Rev. Jones, a 2007 graduate of PBA.
The volunteers said they activity was beneficial to them as well.
"It gives students a good idea of what PBA stands for," said Edward Amos, a freshman finance major. "It's just good to get out and be a part of it all."


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For John Kellogg of Morris, his antiques and collectibles have been his pride and joy for more than 60 years.
But now the most important thing is being able to stay home with his wife, Lou, as his health begins to require more help than his wife can handle alone.
"In order for me to keep him home, we have to be able to pay for (home care)," said Lou. "It's very hard and I feel badly, but he just isn't physically able to do it anymore. He has an unbelievable amount of stuff, God love him."
The couple is auctioning off John's antique tractors, cowboy collectibles, spurs, bits, anvils and forging tools, horse-drawn machinery, antique tools and other collector items to pay for John's care.
The auction will be at 9 a.m., Saturday, July 27, at their home, 8705 N. Lisbon Road, Morris. A preview of the items will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. Friday, July 26.
The auction is being held by Tri County Auction Co. and is open to anyone interested. A complete listing and pictures of the items can be found at auctionzip.com, with the number #14498.
John grew up on a farm in Michigan. He began milking cows at a very young age and became a member of the 4-H at 7-years-old, he said. He later became a member of the FFA. He showed cattle and rode horses in county fairs, and participated in rodeos showing horses and riding bulls.
"I've been in every farming organization there is," said John.
He graduated high school and headed to Michigan State, but had to leave early to return to the family farm to help with the work. On the farm, John did some trucking, taking cattle to different locations, and eventually this turned into a second career for him.
It's trucking that took him to Springfield, Ill., where he met Lou, whom he married in 1983. They lived together in Michigan for a time and, when he was transferred to Illinois, they moved to Morris and have lived here for 28 years.
"He's worked so hard all his life. He never ever stops," said Lou.
John has been collecting for years, but it really took off after he retired in 1998. He started bringing home so much Lou had to make a rule it could not come into the house. The basement and the garage were all his though.
"He could do what he wanted, but it had to stay outside," said Lou with a laugh.
His favorite item to collect was horse-drawn equipment; blacksmith anvils of all sizes are a close second.
But judging by the amount of spurs, bits, John Deere toys, tools and his seven antique tractors - it's hard to believe he has one favorite.
"It's just in my blood," said John.
For more information on the auction call Tri County Auction Co. at (217) 268-3444.


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Julie Smith Asks- Burke Field, Magnolia
Julie Smith asks-
Hi- With all of your knowledge of Gloucester, do you have any idea who/what teams, if any, use the Burke Field in Magnolia? Or is it not used very often anymore?
Thanks for your help
Lisa Ramos answers-
Joey- Re; Julie Smith- the best one to ask about this information is Bill Knovack, but I can tell you that the Magnolia Mens softball league uses the field regularly for games and I use the far end field near the playground for practice for my Astros t-ball team. Also, the Magnolia Historical Society has donated their time and efforts in field clean up and brush removal, and in removing all the overgrown brush along the sidewalk on Route 127, Western Avenue, (yes there is a sidewalk there) in addition Jay Prince , Gloucester Firefighter, made and donated a new bench for the Astros in the name of the Magnolia Historical Society. Thanks Jay!
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On March 11, the Ragon Institute, funded by "software magnate" Phillip Terrence Ragon, opened a new $30 million research facility that is designed to facilitate collaboration among physicians, physicists, and engineers in developing HIV vaccines and studying TB. The 75,000-square-foot Cambridge, Mass., building, which now houses 175 staff members, is large enough to allow the staff to double in size and to accommodate visiting scientists as well. Philanthropists Mark and Lisa Schwartz will provide $50,000 grants to outside scientists, which will enable them to participate in the Ragon Institute's research.
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Also, a quick Google search ( site:osnews.com tony swash "I write to defend Apple" - memorable ) gives us the closing part of http://www.osnews.com/thread?507152 post, perhaps even more telling...
...and sad (not the least because being a fan of Apple for 3 decades includes the decade when they sold clearly inferior and more expensive stuff)


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- On Jan. 23, Aura Cacia says just chill
- The National Moment of Chill reminds us to relax
Mark your calendars. Monday, Jan. 23, from 12 to 12:15 p.m.: relax. Aura Cacia's new National Moment of Chill campaign demonstrates how its natural and organic aromatherapy products fit into the company's mission to support overall health and wellness.
Earlier this week, I had another dream in a yearlong series. In it, I'm a motivated college student who, as the semester winds down, discovers that—despite high grades in every class—I have entirely neglected one course. Panicked, I am faced with the decision to:
- A) Take a final exam on a 700-page book I didn't read (fun!)
- B) Acknowledge that I have simply "forgotten" to attend every class for the past three and a half months, no biggie.
- C) Pretend like it didn't happen and hope no one notices—and that I don't plan on applying to grad school.
As always, before making the decision I woke up. And then I went to work. That was just a dream, of course.


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I think what you have written sounds great, although I would worry they might think you didn't understand they were asking you to work for free. I would add something about "due to the volume of requests for help I receive, I cannot waive my fees entirely, but...." then what you wrote.
I recently received an email specifically requesting me to donate my services. While I think the cause is worthy, I can not volunteer for every worthy cause. I do, unknown to many, adjust my rates according to various factors with each request. Being that I was specifically asked to work for free with this request, would it be rude to reply with something like this?"I really appreciate the work that your organization does and I want to see how I may be able to assist with your benefit. I am available for $XX/hour and will gladly waiver my usual sitting fee which runs between $XXX-XXX. If this works for you, I can be reached at..."Obviously, I am offering a HUGE discount and want to make it clear to the organization. However, I don't want to be rude by refusing to straight up donate. I will gladly send the standard "I am unable to donate at this time" if my e-Hellions tell me that the first reply is rude. But a little extra money would be nice! So, would it be rude to ask for the money in this fashion?
you know you don't have to lower your rates for them, right? It's not tacky or rude if you decide you don't want to donate to this cause. They are a bit cheeky to come right out and ask you to donate your time without even talking to you first.
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Milo L. Engstrom of Prairie Du Chien, Wis., passed away Jan. 1, 2013, two days before his 90th birthday.
Milo was a gifted athlete, World War II Marine, Iowa school teacher and coach in New Hampton, Lake Mills and Newton, and a carpenter, craftsman and fisherman extraordinaire. Funny, brilliant and tough-as-nails, Milo was a devoted Christian, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who worked and played with enthusiasm and passion.
He will be deeply missed by many, especially his wife of 62 years Ada, sons Steven (Denise), John, Jeffrey (Cynthia), daughter Susan, grandchildren Lowell, Alicia (Travis), Milo (Elizabeth), Michael, Jackson, and great grandchildren Kailey, Vada and Addison.
A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Prairie Du Chien. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be sent to St. Peter's in Milo's name.


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Law enforcement contracts between the Tama County Sheriff's Office and seven cities were approved on a 2-0 vote of the Board of Supervisors on Monday. The contracts were brought before the board by Sherriff Dennis Kucera. The seven agreements had previously been approved by the cuties.
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In addition, contracts for protection for Vining and Elberon were also approved upon their receipt and signed by their officials.
The contracts cover fiscal year 2013-14. Voting in favor were members Dan Anderson and Larry Vest. Supervisor Kendall Jordan was absent.
County Engineer Lyle Brehm asked for an ordinance for a temporary closing of High V18 on July 27, for the City of Chelsea's car show. This is done each year.
Brehm told supervisors all the old asphalt on a section of Highway D65 has now been torn out, ground up and reused on L Avenue. A top layer of new covering will be placed in a few weeks on L Avenue.
Brehm said the soil beneath Highway D65 is not good and holds moisture which contributes to the problems they have been having. This will be taken care of as they rework D65 and resurface.
Work in Garwin on storm sewers is winding down and asphalt work there will be done soon, he also reported.
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Citing a shortage of inspectors, declining budgets, and a record number of wells on public lands, Bureau of Land Management Director Neil Kornze highlighted the importance of the BLM's budget request for a fee system to increase the agency's oil and gas inspection capacity.
In his keynote speech to the 60th annual meeting of the Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation in Vail, Colo., Kornze said, "Over the last few years, the BLM has significantly reduced the time it takes to process drilling permits. Right now nearly 7,000 permits have been approved, but are sitting unused. That's two years' worth of drilling permits that are ready to go today. And while permitting efforts have improved, critical inspections are lagging, and we must do better."
Kornze told the group of mineral law experts that BLM is focused on a range of inspections, including drilling and production inspections. The General Accountability Office recently reported that BLM failed to inspect some 40 percent of high-priority drilling operations during 2009-2012. Similarly, in recent years the BLM has been unable to complete 100 percent of its high-risk production inspections, which are critical for ensuring proper accounting of the billions of dollars of oil and gas produced from public lands.
"The BLM takes its responsibilities seriously, and we must increase our inspection efforts to help protect communities and the environment and to ensure that taxpayers are getting a fair return on public resources," Kornze said. "Irregular and declining budgets have hindered our ability to move out aggressively in this area. Through the President's 2015 budget proposal, we are now seeking to fund inspections through a fee system that will allow us to be much more responsive to the needs of industry and, importantly, to meet the foundational safety and accounting responsibilities of our oil and gas program."
The BLM is responsible for inspection and enforcement on a record 100,000 wells nationwide, with tens of thousands of new wells coming on line in recent years. At the same time, the budget for the BLM's oil and gas program has declined 20 percent since 2007 when accounting for inflation.
Congress recently authorized a fee system for offshore oil and gas inspections that are conducted by the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement. That fee and inspection program has been a major success both for the agency and the companies that can now count on regular and efficient inspections.
It is estimated that the fee system proposed for BLM in the President's budget would allow the BLM to recruit more than 60 new inspectors throughout the country. Without additional resources to meet this critical need, the BLM may be forced to consider drawing scarce resources from other high priority efforts like permitting and leasing.
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FITCHBURG -- Simply sizzling.
The North Middlesex Regional ice hockey team just keeps rolling along.
The Patriots added another win to their total -- their third straight and sixth in the past seven games -- after a convincing 4-1 victory over Leominster Saturday evening at Fitchburg State University's Wallace Civic Center.
"Any time that we can come to Fitchburg and beat Leominster, it's a positive," North Middlesex coach Mike McCarthy said. "It's a huge win for North Middlesex and a huge win for the guys in the room."
North Middlesex, which improved to 6-2 overall, was fueled by talented forward Dan McNamara, who had two goals and one assist.
"Dan McNamara may end up being the hardest-working kid I'll ever coach," McCarthy said. "I could stay here for 30 years and still say that. He's tireless, a bundle of positive energy and a great captain and leader."
But North Middlesex's overall defensive play was the No. 1 reason why it dropped Leominster to 3-2-2 on the season.
Goalie Ryan Twomey made 15 saves, while his defense -- led by P.J. Dupre, Jay Cobleigh, T.J. Melanson, Dagan Robichaud and Miles Massidda -- continually bottled up the Leominster offense, which was missing star Cam Cordio, who was serving a one-game suspension from the Marlboro loss on Wednesday.
"Our total team defense tonight, as it always should, starts with our goaltender, who made timely saves, calmed us down, relaxed everything," McCarthy said.
In a penalty-filled first period, which featured nine minors and four misconducts combined between the teams, the Patriots earned a 2-1 lead after the first 15 minutes.
"I don't know if I would agree with you that we were a little undisciplined," said Leominster first-year coach Steve King, whose team surrendered two power-play goals and also played without starting goalie Logan Bergeron. "It was a good little game. They gave us a good game. They pushed us as hard as we pushed."
Leominster -- 0-2-1 in its last three games -- got on the scoreboard first only 50 seconds into the contest. Matt LaVanaway ripped a shot off Twomey and the puck trickled past the goal line, giving the Devils a quick 1-0 lead. Ryan Leger assisted on the game's opening tally.
North Middlesex, however, responded 2:17 in. On the power play, Ryan McCarthy fed McNamara, who rifled a shot past Leominster netminder Nick Kearney (19 saves).
Leominster's Matt Williams was robbed on a shorthanded breakaway attempt by Twomey, which would have given the Blue Devils a 2-1 advantage.
Special teams factored in again late in the period as North Middlesex capitalized on a two-man advantage.
"The penalties definitely affected us," King said.
The Patriots cycled the puck around and Cobleigh blasted a slapshot from the top of the right circle and into the back of the net at 14:03.
Both teams kept their cool in a penalty-free second period, but the Patriots did all the scoring with two more tallies and a comfortable 4-1 edge.
North Middlesex went up 3-1 at 10:55 on a Justin Estrella goal, assisted by McNamara.
McNamara came calling for his second goal of the evening at 13:17. The smooth forward picked up a loose puck and went top shelf to light the lamp. The helper was credited to McCarthy (2 assists).
"It's hard work, dedication, and the one thing we don't have is any egos on this team," said coach McCarthy on why the Pats are winning so much lately. "Every single kid put the team and their teammates first."
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Thanks for that Polly, will remember that for if it does it again! Do you know what causes the problem? Is it just the weather we have been having- ie snow etc causing possible damp wires? Thanks again Sam
Hi Polly A couple of days after I wrote this post, my car wouldn't start- the battery had been drained. So I had to call the AA and they guy jump started me, so I could drive to a local garage. The garage wouldn't touch the electrics and said it would need to go to a main ford dealer, so I booked an appointment for the weekend. Ever since the AA man jump started the car, it has worked perfectly. All the problems have been sorted. I cancelled my appointment at the Ford Dealer as the problem was solved, and it has been fine ever since. I have no idea why this has resolved the problem at all! I can only assume the damp wiring has now dried out, or it was an electrical issue and jump starting it has reset the system?? Thanks Sam
Thanks for your replies. Is it a big job to check the wiring behind the radio? I presume this involves taking out part of the dash? Would you be able to estimate roughly how much it would cost to be fixed? Thanks
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Samster12 posted a topic in Ford Fiesta ClubHi This is my first post on here. I've got a 2009 fiesta zetec 1.25 and for the past week, every time I turn off the engine, the radio continues to play, and I can't turn it off by pressing the off button. I have to turn the ignition back on and turn it off, and then turn the ignition off. When I then go to get in the car the following morning, the time on the screen still says 18:04 for example, when it is 8am the following day. As soon as i turn the ignition, it updates to the correct time. Also, the ambient red glow around the radio buttons and keypad (I have the Bluetooth voice control if that makes a difference) stays on constantly, so I am worried it will drain the battery? Any thoughts would be very much appreciated! I'm thinking about booking it in to my nearest ford dealer as I thought it may need to be checked out by a main ford dealer as its electrical rather than local garage?unfortunately it has just run out of warranty (by a month). Thank you in advance, Sam
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John visits Jessica, Kim gives Cutter the document, and Shane confesses...
At Llanfair, Jessica stares at Liam's paternity results, wondering what to do. John arrives and says, "I thought you might have some information for me." Jessica's relieved that John's asking after Todd. She hasn't seen him. John thinks she's holding back. Is there something Jessica wants to tell him? They're interrupted by Ryder's cries. John holds him and admits he's not okay with Brody and Natalie's engagement. John thanks Jessica for being honest, knowing she would've told him had she seen Todd. He leaves.
Blair knocks on the cabin door. Tea touches her shoulder and scares Blair from behind. They go inside. After Blair hears Todd's in bed, she fills Tea in on Jack. He's hell-bent on seeing Todd fry. Tea brings up Rex. Blair agrees. Rex had motive to kill Victor.
Jack tries to leave the cemetery. Shane won't let him and demands Jack tell him what he did to Gigi. Jack refuses and taunts, "I bet that gun isn't even loaded." Shane fires the gun. Jack thinks he's shot, but the dampness isn't blood. He peed his pants. Just as Jack starts to fess up, Rex and Bo appear. Rex is able to get Shane to drop the gun. Bo picks it up, as Shane falls into Rex's arms.
At the station, over talk of Victor's murder Brody admits if someone had kept him from his kids he would have… Natalie wonders if Brody would have killed over it. She brings up the lack of evidence against Todd and wonders who else could've killed Victor. Brody thinks back to Vimal asking if he killed Victor. Bo and Rex appear with Shane and Jack. Bo hands the gun over to Brody for testing. It could be the murder weapon. After Bo heads into his office, Jack and Brody bicker. Jack insists all cops are corrupt. Inside Bo's office, Shane confesses... He took the gun the night of Victor's murder. Shane wanted to make Victor and Jack pay. He knocked Jack out and was standing over Jack with the gun. "I couldn't do it," Shane explains and denies killing Victor. He got worried when Jack wouldn't wake up and dropped him off at the hospital. "He killed my mom, and I save his life," Shane says. He put the gun back in the safe and went to bed. Bo recalls the weapon had been fired. Shane took a practice shot before he went to Jack's. Outside, John arrives and gets brought up to speed. The results from the gun are in. Natalie opens Bo's door and tells everyone the gun wasn't used to kill Victor. Bo scolds Jack for his lies and orders Brody to take him home. Brody listens as Bo tells John, "We're back to square one. Anybody could've done it."
Still in the special care facility, Cutter asks, "How do you know Stacy didn't already take Gigi's place?" Kim was there when Stacy ended up in the coma. She begged Stacy to revisit the surgeon and get her face back. Instead Stacy went to Llanview. Stacy tracked Gigi to the house Jack lured her to. Kim tracked Stacy and found her passed out from the carbon monoxide at the bottom of the stairs. Stacy was wearing the same clothes Kim had seen her in earlier. Kim also found Gigi locked in the room, dead. Kim carried Stacy out first. She was going to go back for Gigi, but Rex arrived. Stacy's been like this ever since. "Do you believe me now?" Kim asks. Cutter does but reminds Kim the cops will blame Stacy and Kim for Gigi's murder. He demands Kim turn over the papers Rex signed. She agrees if Cutter promises to help take care of Stacy. He does and leaves.
Rama and Vimal approach Aubrey at Capricorn. Aubrey shares that she and Cutter broke up. The girls step away to talk. Vimal looks at a headline about Todd and thinks about Brody. Shaun appears. They reminisce over Victor. Shaun thinks Victor will get justice. The cops have their man, Todd. "Yeah, maybe," Vimal replies. Shaun wonders if Vimal thinks someone else did the deed. Vimal met Todd and didn't get a killer vibe from him. He hears a 9mm killed Victor. It's a standard gun carried by the LPD. Shaun can't believe he's implying that a cop killed Victor and refuses to believe it. Nearby, Aubrey confides in Rama about the gun and how Cutter didn't turn it in. Rama compares Cutter to his bitch sister. Aubrey admits she met Kim, who returned to Llanview. Rama's furious to hear that her money paid for Kim's plastic surgery. Rama thinks back to knowing Cutter's secret and vows to find out where Kim is. Rama privately calls Cutter and demands he meet her.
Llanview spoilers for the next One Life to Live:
Rama threatens to have Kim arrested.
Todd debates turning himself in.
Stacy wakes up.
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Editor's note: Gloria Borger is CNN's chief political analyst, appearing regularly on shows such as "AC360˚", "The Situation Room," "John King, USA" and "State of the Union."
(CNN) -- As the saying goes about political parties and their candidates: Democrats fall in love and Republicans fall in line.
And that's exactly what Republicans are doing, or trying to do.
But after this combative primary season, watching Mitt Romney's former GOP rivals struggle with ways to endorse their onetime nemesis is painful. It's like they're trying to find ways to snuggle with Darth Vader. At the very least, the contortions are a tad awkward and unseemly. And in the real world (as opposed to the political world), the result is completely unbelievable.
It's also a perfect example of why voters don't trust politicians.
Consider this: Newt Gingrich finally announced his support of Mitt Romney this week. Yet in his obvious struggle to find the right words to embrace a man he once called a liar, Gingrich came up with this tortured equation: "I am asked sometimes is Mitt Romney conservative enough? And my answer is simple — compared to Barack Obama? This is not a choice between Mitt Romney and Ronald Reagan. This is a choice between Mitt Romney and the most radical leftist president in American history."
Not exactly effusive, but certainly supportive, at least compared to these Gingrich words about Romney last winter: "Why should we expect him to level about anything if he is president?" Or the time he called Romney "the most anti-immigrant candidate." Or, at a CNN debate, when he helpfully pointed out that "I don't know of any president who has had a Swiss bank account."
Well, never mind.
Ditto for Michele Bachmann. Granted, she dropped out in January and waited a long time to endorse -- until Romney was the last man standing. And she had him standing right beside her as she finally gave the nod, describing Romney as "the last chance we have to keep America ... from going over the cliff."
But wait. Is that really what Bachmann believes? As ABC's Jonathan Karl points out, Bachmann told him before the Iowa caucuses that "He (Romney) cannot beat Obama. It's not going to happen." The reason: Romney's Massachusetts health care plan, which she called "the blueprint for Obamacare."
That's exactly what Rick Santorum had been saying throughout the campaign. He's meeting with Romney Friday, but cautions against expectations of an endorsement. It will come, but probably not until Santorum extracts some policy concessions, such as a promise that Romney will never support health care mandates, according to one Santorum source. And it will be hard for Santorum to cozy up to the man whom he said would "give the issue of health care away in this election. It is too foundational for us to win the election."
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Of course, this is not the first time the vanquished have endorsed their previous opponents. (See: Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama. Also see: John McCain endorsing Mitt Romney circa 2012.) But this primary was so divisive — and so personal — the endorsements seem that much more hollow. There's a very good reason: They are.
Conservatives still have a hard time believing Mitt Romney can beat President Obama. They may be wrong, but it's what they really believe even if many of them won't say it anymore.
And one more thing: Now that all these Republicans are getting in line to endorse Romney, it only serves as a reminder that they didn't endorse him before he had become the presumptive nominee. I mean, what was Rudy Giuliani waiting for? Come to think of it, maybe distance.
After all, America's mayor took to America's airwaves to declare that Gingrich was "the most electable Republican" in December. That was when he also told MSNBC, referring to Romney, that "I've never seen a guy ... change his position on so many things so fast, on a dime."
In the same interview, Giuliani asked a rhetorical question about how President Obama might handle Romney. His prediction: Obama would say "This is a man without a core ... I think that is a great vulnerability."
As it turns out, there's plenty of that to go around.
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WORCESTER — They've been knocked aslant by wayward cars, snapped by falling trees, targeted by pellet gun snipers and periodically marked for extinction by forward-looking mayors and city managers since the 1950s.
And, yet, a few remaining gaslights, some of them more than a century old, continue to cast a warm Victorian glow on parts of modern Worcester. Twenty-seven gaslamp street lights have survived here for generations alongside their more luminous, coarser electric replacements.
"They look so much nicer than an electric light. I wish there were more of the them throughout the city. But times change," said John Corazzini, who tends to the illumination artifacts in his spare time.
Mr. Corazzini, a maintenance supervisor at a local charter school, inherited the responsibility for the city's gaslights about 15 years ago from his wife's family.
His work cleaning and repairing the quaint old lights while perched atop a ladder often arouses the curiosity of passers-by.
"They ask you, 'Oh, what's this?' You tell them a gaslight. 'Oh, I didn't realize there was any gaslights left,' " Mr. Corazzini said.
Until the 1920s, Worcester's streets were lighted by thousands of them.
It took many decades, but eventually the harsh glare of high-pressure sodium lights vanquished the warm glow of gaslights block by block.
The city's former legion of perhaps 2,000 gaslights had thinned to 601 by 1946 and then dwindled further to 295 by 1962, according to newspaper accounts from those years.
The first City Hall efforts, unsuccessful as it turned out, to systematically uproot all the remaining cast iron gaslights began in the early 1950s. A headline from January 1963 proclaimed: "Plan would eliminate all city's gaslights."
That plan didn't succeed either.
But errant cars, falling trees and vandals were succeeding slowly where unsentimental city officials had failed.
Fewer than 60 gaslights made it to the early 1970s.
When Robert Fiore went to work at the city Department of Public Works and Parks in 1987, the inventory of gaslamp street lights had fallen to just 28.
But only one has been lost since. A gaslight on Elm Street across from Elm Park was damaged beyond repair during the December 2008 ice storm.
"A massive tree came down and crushed every piece and every part of that light," recalled Mr. Fiore, an assistant to the public works commissioner. "By the time they cleared the tree, the gas company had already come out and taken out the line to it."
A 1912 gaslight on Colton Street caught fire a few years ago, and the natural gas-fed flames erupting from the pole melted much of the light assembly. The cast iron base was salvageable, though, and Mr. Corazzini expects to rebuild the light from spare parts this spring.
The long slide to extinction for Worcester's gaslights seems to have been halted at 27 for now.
Despite the suspicions of some wary residents who live near them, Mr. Fiore said the city plans to keep the left over Victorian curiosities burning as long as possible. The cost of running a gaslight is comparable to an electric light, he said.
"As long as we can get parts, and we have a guy like John that has a love for these things and knows how to take care of them, I'd like to say we'll have them in Worcester forever," he said.
This past Tuesday, after a stormy winter that often stranded his gaslights in tall snowbanks, Mr. Corazzini loaded some spare parts in his pickup and began calling on his charges to assess their conditions.
On Mount Hope Terrace and Farnum Street, both off Institute Road, Mr. Corazzini went light to light with his green ladder to replace broken mesh mantles and clean the lenses, the glass or clear plastic cylinders that shield the gas flame and glowing mantle from wind.
His father-in-law Paul Sestito Sr., a retired gas company worker, took care of these same lights and the others for two decades until his death in 1996. Mr. Sestito's son, Paul Sestito Jr., took over the work for a few years until he moved to Vermont.
Before he headed north, Mr. Sestito recommended his brother-in-law as a possible replacement. Mr. Corazzini, 52, has tended the city's gaslights ever since as a kind of cross between a hobby and a laughably low-paying part-time job. The city pays him $130 a month, and he hasn't had a raise in 15 years, he quipped.
Perhaps the only people more wistful about Worcester's gaslights than Mr. Corazzini are the residents whose yards and sidewalks fall within their light.
Mr. Corazzini pointed out a gaslamp in front of a yellow house at the top of Mount Hope Terrace.
"Every time I worked on that one, the guy would come right out on the front porch and be like, 'What's going on? What are you doing?' I was waiting for him to come out with a shotgun," Mr. Corazzini joked.
Artist Christina O'Neill, who painted a series of watercolors of Worcester's gaslights five years ago, also learned how protective residents are of the lights when she went around photographing them for her project.
"If I went near one, a resident would come out and ask, 'Are you from the city? Are you going to be taking the gaslight out?' It was apparent to me people are real protective of them," Ms. O'Neill said.
The gaslights fascinated her as an artist because they represented something thoroughly outmoded, and yet still useful and beautiful, that has persisted alongside newer technology.
"What got me interested was wondering: Why are these still here?" Ms. O'Neill said. "I could see they were fed by live gas. I could see they weren't replicas like you have in a lot of cities."
Lance Schachterle, an English professor at Worcester Polytechnic Institute who happens to specialize in 19th-century literature, lives near one of the gaslamps on Mount Hope Terrace.
"They're certainly a pleasant reminder of the city's past," Mr. Schachterle said.
While his Institute Road neighborhood has a pocket of seven gaslights within a few blocks, the other 20 are spread out in ones and twos from the Elm Park area to Green Island and Main South.
A lone gaslight far from any of its brethren burns at the end of Agawam Street near Webster Square, for example.
William Parenteau and his wife have lived at the end of Agawam Street next to the solitary gaslamp since 1964.
"We like to have it here. We wouldn't want it removed," Mr. Parenteau said. "It's been there for ages and ages. I don't know how long."
Mr. Fiore's inventory shows the surviving Agawam Street light was installed on Nov. 26, 1915, during World War I. The three on Cottage Street were installed in September 1897.
While the lenses, crowns and yokes may all have been replaced over the last 117 years, the cast iron poles are original, Mr. Corazzini said. "Once the pole breaks, they're beyond repair. That's it."
As long as the poles last, he said, he'll keep fixing everything else as long as the city wants. He finds it hard to imagine ever moving away from his lights.
"Trying to give it up would be kind of hard. You kind of get attached to it after doing it so long. It'll be tough to give up once I get older, you know," Mr. Corazzini said.
His own family history has shown some gaslights last longer than the men who maintain them. He hopes somebody will be interested in learning to do the work when he's no longer able.
"Generations from now," he said, "people could drive through the city and say, 'How cool is that? Gaslights from 100 or 150 years ago.' You know?"
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Defensive uses of firearms might make local news, but the national headlines never feature these stories, yes that also includes YOU Fox News. Imagine how the national attitude might differ if thee stories were reported.
Resident shoots, kills armed intruder
Man shoots two armed intruders killing one
Utah Pastor uses his gun to fend off, subdue attacker
North Carolina man fires at man invading his home
Concealed carry holder fires at two armed men, sends them running
Homeowner shoots, kills convicted sex offender during home invasion
Ohio Homowner shoots, kills burglar
Texas man shoots knife wielding home invader
And Here Guns Save Lives has a map of many more defensive gun uses almost 700 stories are in their files
Of course these stories of average Americans stopping crimes, and many saving their lives are not reported by CNN, or MSNBC, or CBS, ABC, NBC, or even Fox. In researching crime stats, I found estimates of defensive gun uses, the lowest number I found was 108,000 per year, that adds up to almost 300 per day! But, these stories do not get told do they? Liberals love to discount any chance of am armed citizen using a gun to defend themselves, they also love to pretend that having a gun, or carrying one is dangerous, and will lead to Wild West shootouts. These stories disprove that malarky. Of all the people I have known, most had guns, heck in the South, guns are part of just about every home, and no bad ever comes from the vast majority of those guns, or gun owners .


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The Institute for Sustainable Solutions is teaming with Research and Strategic Partnerships at PSU to offer research stimulus grants of up to $5,000 designed to get sustainability-related research off the ground.
The 2013 Sustainability Research Stimulus Grants are designed to prime research teams for external funding, by supporting faculty or student time, covering the costs of preliminary data collection or otherwise funding the preparation necessary for teams to go after sizable research grants.
Preference will be given to projects that seek to further Portland State's research expertise in the areas of urban sustainability, ecosystem services, and social determinants of health. The process also favors interdisciplinary research teams.
These grants are designed to encourage more sustainability research by easing the path toward outside funding.
Examples of successful grant-funded sustainability-related research include an interdisciplinary project on photovoltaic cells and green roof infrastructure, the recently announced Gaia computer cluster at Maseeh College of Engineering and Computer Science that will support climate and transportation research, and the green portable classroom project launched out of the School of Architecture.
Proposals are due by 8 a.m. on November 10 and awards made December 2, 2013 with funds available immediately.
A total of $50,000 has been set aside for the 2013 program. More information and application instructions are available here on the ISS website.


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'Chalk and Cheese' … that was how Mum described her parents.
Horace was tall and slim, quiet and reserved and had only one sibling. His early life was centred on his fathers shop in London and then as his father's means grew and he went into property, so things changed for Horace. By 1903, when his father died, his inheritance meant that he now had a private income … enough to provide for a family.
His word was final yet he let his beloved wife have most of her own way in matters that he felt need not concern him. Although he was the musician, he always asked Ritchie (or Jean as most people now called her), if a piece of music was going well or what he should play at a recital.
Jean was short, and the arrival of the children added inches to her waistline. She was the youngest of seven, brought up in a small village out side Cupar and her father was a mason.. She spoke her mind but knew her place. She liked to be in charge and for others to think well of her and her family. She always made sure the any one of any importance, within the family, had to be invited to all social gatherings
Her beloved Horace was sent to church every Sunday, in case any one noticed an absence of the family or that she might miss any goings on! He was always bombarded with questions as he came through the door and Mum remembers him eventually learning to raise his hand as he crossed the threshold, and utter loudly "Jean …..I have been seen".
I am not sure about the date but looking at their faces and clothes, I believe it to be around 1919.
Sunday, 16 August 2009
2 comments:
- Fiona Whitehead said...
What fab layouts and I love reading the history behind them - I'm interested in genealogy as a hobby and have managed to trace back my husband's family to 1700's it makes the picture become so much more alive when you know something about the people in them.
- 17 September 2009 at 00:30
- LadyBug said...
Do you journal all these lovely snippets of info and facts about your family on your Lo's? These will be the greatest albums to "find" and read in years to come! what a great gift to leave for your grand (and great-Grand) children.
- 23 September 2009 at 09:44
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Summer Camp: Grades 3-4 At Reuben H. Fleet Science Center
- WHEN Multiple dates from Jul 2 - Aug 24, 2012[days & times]
Fleet Science Center, 1875 El Prado, San Diego
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The Fleet runs weekly, half-day summer camps this year from June 25 to August 24, 2012. Camps are for Grades 1-2 and Grades 3-4, with additional camps for pre-kindergarten and Grades 5-8 on selected weeks. The camps are designed to be fun, educational, hands-on, and incorporate the Fleet's exhibit galleries.
To further enhance the summer camp experience and as a convenience to you, many Balboa Park institutions – including the Fleet – coordinate their half-day summer camps so kids can spend a full day in the park. Staff members at participating institutions escort children from one camp to another during a supervised lunch hour. This means that a child can be dropped off at a morning camp and picked up from an afternoon camp at a different venue. Parking is limited during summer months so please plan accordingly.
COOL CHEMISTRY: July 2– 6, 2012 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
This camp has cool chemical tricks for any student's repertoire! Marveling at dry ice, examining acids and bases, and characterizing chemical reactions make this class a fun, messy favorite!
SWASHBUCKLING SCIENCE: July 2 – 6, 2012 from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Ahoy matey! It takes more than plundering and pillaging to be a pirate. Discover how to design a catapult, create a compass, build a boat, and other important pirate skills. Eye patches, peg legs, and talking parrots not included.
SHOCKING FORCES: July 9 – 13, 2012 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
In this electrifying class, you will power a flashlight with homemade circuits, harness the power of the sun in a solar-powered car, and combine magnetism and electricity to make a working motor. You'll be shocked by how much you learn!
HEAD TO TOE: July 9 – 13, 2012 from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
How does your body work? This class explores how your blood is circulated, why your stomach growls and how your brain makes sense of it all! In addition, visiting scientists will provide a close-up look at the brain, heart, and more.
SCIFI ADVENTURE: July 16 – 20, 2012 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Greetings Earthlings! What do Wookies, Time Travelers, Cyborgs and UFOs have in common? Travel through galaxies far, far, away as we explore the ins and outs of Science Fiction.
CASTLE, CROWNS AND CATAPULTS: July 23 – 27, 2012 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Attention all noble Ladies, Lords, and Knights: head to the roundtable as we master the science of medieval engineering. Join us on our quest as we explore Middle Age inventions and discoveries! From archery to armor and trebuchets to telescopes, find out what the renaissance was all about!
SPY CAMP: July 30 – August 3, 2012 from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Calling all secret agents! Discover and create all of the tools that make James Bond so sneaky. Peak around corners with your periscopes and create mysterious messages to conceal your identity. Come join us on this Mission Impossible!
SCIENCE DETECTIVES: August 6 – 10, 2012 from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Have you ever wondered how detectives solve mysteries? Find out how science can be used to find clues and solve seemingly impossible puzzles, then use that knowledge to work as a team and crack some cryptic secrets!
MAGIC FOR MUGGLES: August 13 – 17, 2012 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
The "School of Wizardry" is in session! Unleash your imagination and creativity while investigating the science behind potions, astronomy, magical creatures, and more. Wands, cauldrons, and enchanted ingredients are included.
GREEN ENGINEERING: August 13 – 17, 2012 from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
What does it mean to be green? Find out how to help make our planet a better place to live in this eco-friendly class. Learn about sustainable energy, recycling, and water conservation. Become a "greengineer" by designing and racing a solar-powered vehicle. Sponsored by Union Bank.
CONSTRUCTION CREW: August 20 – 24, 2012 from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Grab your hard hat and join us for a camp devoted to the science of construction. Use the planks in our "Block Busters!" exhibition to design the tallest tower or build the longest bridge. Return to the classroom to build castles, boats, and buildings out of unexpected materials.
Cost: Members = $90 per child, per camp, Non-members = $100 per child, per camp
The Reuben H. Fleet Science Center: 1875 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101. Google Map, (619) 238-1233
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Share Your Harvest and help feed the hungry at Molbak's
- Written by Woodinville Weekly Staff
Got extra zucchini in the garden?
Share Your Harvest and help feed the hungry.
Molbak's kicked off their "Share Your Harvest" (SYH) community service program on Saturday, August 18. from 9 a.m.-6 p.m., and on each Saturday through October 13. Over the past three summers Molbak's has responded to Hopelink's need for fresh food with home-grown produce donations from customers and employees.
More than 3,100 pounds of just-picked produce was harvested and collected for the hungry and delivered through Hopelink's food banks in Shoreline, Bellevue, Carnation, Kirkland, Woodinville and Redmond.
"Fresh fruits and vegetables are an incredibly important part of what we offer at Hopelink. Without donations of fresh produce we are only able to offer the very basic food staples. It is ideal when we are able to offer a variety with donated produce," said Glen Miller, Hopelink communications manager.
Hopelink offers an integrated array of programs that enable families in crisis to make progress toward self-sufficiency.
Molbak's has made it easy to donate. Just bag up extra produce (no need to pre-wash) and drop it off at the store. Vegetables, fruits (except apples and oranges), and herbs are all welcome.
Now is an excellent time to start planning your fall veggie garden with SYH in mind.
For more information visit http://www.molbaks.com/events.html Learn more about Hopelink at www.hope-link.org.
For more information, please call (425) 483-5000, 1-866-466-5225, or visit the Events page at http://www.molbaks.com/events.html.
Molbak's is located at 13625 NE 175th ST., Woodinville, WA 98072.