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- 1 package fudge brownie mix (13-inch x 9-inch size)
- 1/3 cup boiling water
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 1 egg
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
- 1 to 2 medium firm bananas, sliced
- 1 ounce semisweet chocolate, melted
- In a large bowl, combine the brownie mix, water, oil and egg until well blended. Spread into a greased and floured 12-in. pizza pan. Bake at 350° for 25 minutes.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, egg and vanilla until smooth. Spread over brownie crust. Bake 15 minutes longer or until topping is set. Cool on a wire rack.
- Just before serving, arrange strawberries and bananas over topping; drizzle with chocolate. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 10-12 servings.
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ELMHURST – Elmhurst College will host a free reception open to the public for the artists featured in its 45th-annual Spring Capstone Art Exhibition on May 11.
The exhibition is split between the Founders Lounge in the Frick Center and the Barbara A. Kieft Accelerator ArtSpace on campus, 190 Prospect Ave., and so is the reception. The public is invited to Founders Lounge from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. and to the Accelerator ArtSpace from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
The exhibition runs until June 1. The Frick Center is open daily and the Accelerator ArtSpace is open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from noon to 4 p.m.
Projects include a branding campaign for a craft brewery, classical oil painting portraits and large-scale reinterpretations of a 22-card suit in the Tarot deck.
The exhibition features artwork by the following Elmhurst College seniors: A.J. Barker of Rochester, Minn. (Graphic Design), Maxwell Cooper of Palatine (Drawing and Painting), Kristin Faleni of Lake Zurich (Printmaking), Rebecca Foust of Shannon (Painting and Drawing), Carolyn Hartmann of Villa Park (Painting and Drawing), Alexander Huang of Barrington (Graphic Design), Emily Hufford of Carol Stream (Drawing and Painting), Alexandra Johnson of Melrose Park (Photography), Nathaniel Jones of Palatine (unknown medium), Hannah Manocchio of Cleveland Heights, Ohio (Printmaking), Lauren Smith of Hinsdale (Graphic Design), Todd Suhs of Oak Lawn (Sculpture) and Katheryn Traub of Chicago (Painting and Drawing).
For more information, visit elmhurst.edu or call 630-617-3390.

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ROCHELLE – Road to Glory Prayer Conference will be Jan. 20-23 at Calvary Lighthouse Church, 14409 E. Hemstock Road.
John Kilpatrick, evangelist and pastor, will be among the speakers attending.
The conference will consist of day sessions for pastors and leaders.
Daily revival summit meetings, focused on "God's Unfolding Plan of Glory," will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Jan. 21-23.
Worldwide leaders will present 5- to 15-minute papers followed by open discussion.
In the evenings at 6 p.m. Jan. 20 and 7 p.m. Jan. 21-23, meetings will consist of special worship led by the Calvary Lighthouse worship team; Jason Lee Jones, worship leader for Christian missionary Heidi Baker; and two guest speakers each night.
The meetings will close with altar time.
Visit www.calvarylighthouse.com to register for the conference.
Accommodations are needed to house speakers and guests who will attend.
Workers also are needed to help as ushers, greeters, and in the kitchen.
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American Rifleman Names Leupold® Mark 8™ CQBSS™ 2012 Optic of the Year
BEAVERTON, Ore. – Leupold's Mark 8™ 1.1-8×24 mm CQBSS™ riflescope has received the prestigious 2012 "Optic of the Year" Golden Bullseye Award presented by the National Rifle Association's (NRA) American Rifleman magazine.
Golden Bullseye Awards acknowledge the finest products available in the shooting sports. Winners are selected by a seven-member committee comprised of editors, graphic designers and veteran NRA Publications staff.
"We pushed the envelope with this scope to give American warfighters and competitive shooters the optical edge they need to accomplish their mission in the most demanding environments," said Kevin Trepa, vice president, tactical division for Leupold & Stevens, Inc. "We greatly appreciate this Optic of the Year recognition for the Mark 8 CQBSS because the award criteria are in line with our own standards: reliability in the field, meeting or exceeding performance expectations, and innovation in design and function."
Pat Mundy, communications manager for Leupold & Stevens, added, "We are thrilled to receive this award because we have such high regard for American Rifleman magazine and its staff. We are honored that they selected the Mark 8 CQBSS as their Golden Bullseye winner for optics in 2012."
Leupold's Tactical Optics Division introduced the Mark 8 1.1-8x24mm CQBSS riflescope to meet cutting-edge military requirements. Engineered for combat, the Mark 8 CQBSS also makes a superior optic for competitive three-gun shooters and home-defense carbines. It features state-of-the-art auto-locking turret knobs, as well as a lens system that provides operators with both the speed of a super-bright red dot sight and the capability of an 8-power precision sniper scope in one rugged, field-proven unit. For more information on the Mark 8 CQBSS, go to www.leupold.com or call 1-800-LEUPOLD.
Leupold & Stevens, Inc., the preeminent American-owned and -operated optics company, employs hundreds of people in its state-of-the-art facility near Beaverton, Ore. Leupold® is a fifth-generation, family owned company whose products are sold worldwide to hunters, competitive shooters, American military warfighters, law enforcement personnel and wildlife observers. The product line includes rifle, handgun and spotting scopes; binoculars; rangefinders; trail cameras; mounting systems; and optical tools and accessories.
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Lady Crusaders stump Punxsy, still undefeated
ST. MARYS — Entering Wednesday night's girls' basketball game between Punxsy and Elk County Catholic, something had to give with ECC a perfect 9-0 and Punxsy riding the wave of a three-game winning streak. In the end, the Lady Crusaders did what they had to do to preserve their perfect season with a 47-29 victory.
"We just didn't match their intensity playing on the road against a very good Elk County team," Punxsy head coach Randy Reitz said after the game.
From the start, Elk County jumped out to an early lead, and at the first break, Punxsy found itself in a 12-5 hole.
Punxsy's offense picked it up a bit in the second quarter, but the Lady Crusaders still bested Punxsy 11-8 to enter halftime with a 23-13 lead.
Coming out of halftime, the Lady Chucks made some solid adjustments and thwart- ed the Lady Crusaders' offensive attack, holding them to just six points in the third quarter.
But ECC's defense held firm to keep Punxsy to nine points and maintain a seven-point lead after three.
The fourth quarter saw Elk County back in control on both ends of the court, as the Lady Crusaders put up 18 points to Punxsy's seven to secure the win.
Reitz said a tough game against a difficult team can do a lot for teaching his team what it needs to do better in the future.
Reitz's team has played well, especially in 2012, and ECC's squad was a worthy opponent, and he said there were plenty of areas that stood out where the young Lady Chucks need to keep improving.
"We didn't do a very good job tonight taking care of the defensive boards," he said. "They got lots of second- chance opportunities, and they took advantage of those opportunities."
Reitz also said the Lady Crusaders guards' ability to penetrate gave his team some problems Wednesday.
"Their dribble penetration definitely hurt us, too," he said. "When we rotated to the ball, they found the open girl for an easy layup."
Punxsy's scoring was led by freshman Alyssa Reitz, who hit a pair of threes and a foul shot for seven points.
Ashley Reitz and Nicole DiPietro followed closely with six apiece.
ECC's Taylor DaCanal shone as the game's high-scorer with 24 points.
In JV action, ECC defeated Punxsy in a close defensive game, 29-22.
Punxsy's Shaina Painter led the scoring with 12.
Emily Reitz followed with six, and Ivy Phillips scored four for the Lady Chucks.
Punxsy isn't idle for long, as the Lady Chucks will play host to Hollidaysburg Friday evening with a 6 p.m. JV tip-off scheduled.


text: Anyone in the Cincinnati area on here have Dish Network? I am considering switching from Direct to Dish to save some money, and get Fox Soccer, but I've read that sometimes Reds games are not in HD on FSN Cincinnati. Can anyone give me the rundown on this? If it's just like 5-6 games per year I'm ok with that, but if it's a couple times a week, that might bother me. Now that I've got MLB TV for my other baseball needs, I'm not tied to Direct with the MLB Extra Innings package.


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Denver Nuggets' Kenneth Faried looks up after being fouled in the second quarter during an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz Monday, Nov. 11, 2013, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Tuesday, November 12, 2013 12:06 am
Nuggets dominate 4th, beat winless Jazz 100-81
By MATTHEW COLESAssociated Press
Ty Lawson had 17 points and Kenneth Faried added 15 points and 13 rebounds for the Nuggets, who outscored the Jazz 30-13 in a dominant fourth quarter.
Utah dropped to 0-8 and remained the only winless team in the NBA.
Miller hit a 3-pointer - he hasn't missed in four attempts this season - and Faried added an emphatic dunk to power a 10-1 run that gave Denver an 82-74 lead with 7:13 to play.
John Lucas III drove for a layup but Miller responded with a pair of nifty baskets in the lane, and the Jazz couldn't get within nine the rest of the way.
Gordon Hayward had 22 points but didn't score in the final period. Derrick Favors added 21 points and 13 rebounds for the Jazz, who extended their worst start to a season since moving to Utah in 1979.
The Nuggets had the fourth-best record (57-25) in the NBA last season, but a fourth straight first-round playoff exit ushered in new coach Brian Shaw after George Karl was fired.
Weary of Denver's lethargic play this season, Shaw threatened to sit any of his players who fail to give maximum effort.
The Nuggets responded with their finest quarter of the season in the fourth, even without starting center JaVale McGee, who has a stress fracture in his leg.
Fighting a bad hamstring, Faried looked to be his lively self until he got hit in the throat during a mad scramble for the ball in the fourth. He put his head in a towel and ran to the locker room. He later returned to the arena, but the Nuggets were already coasting to their first road win.
Denver outrebounded the Jazz 52-35 and outmuscled their big frontline, outscoring Utah 48-36 in the paint.
Behind Hayward's 18 points in the first half, the Jazz led by as many as 10 before Denver erased the deficit and pulled ahead 46-45 at the break.
In the fourth quarter the Jazz missed layups, let balls go through their legs and got lost on defensive rotations - all reasons the team has yet to win a game. Utah shot 4 for 18 in the final period.
The Jazz have a number of issues but foremost is their poor shooting - a league-worst 40.1 percent from the field and 23.6 percent on 3-pointers. Utah went 4 for 17 from beyond the arc against Denver.
NOTES: McGee, who started the first five games this season, will be out indefinitely after X-rays on Sunday revealed a stress fracture in his left tibia. ... The Jazz wore road navy uniforms and red-white-and-blue socks to honor the military on Veterans Day. ... Utah rookie Trey Burke, who broke his finger in the preseason, has been cleared for solo drills but won't be re-evaluated until Nov. 25 for full team practice.


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Comparing Performances of Turbo-roundabouts and Double-lane Roundabouts
Starting from assumptions regarding the arrival process of circulating streams and according to models based on the gap-acceptance theory, the paper is aimed at comparing operational performances between basic turbo-roundabouts and double-lane roundabouts. The paper proposes applications of the Hagring model for entry capacity estimations at double-lane roundabouts and turbo-roundabouts, these latter, in particular, featured by movements with only one or two conflicting traffic streams. This model allows to use, in fact, a bunched exponential distribution to quantify the distribution of major vehicle headways; it also considers specific values different by each lane for behavioural parameters, minimum headway and conflicting traffic flow on circulating lanes.
The results obtained for the two cases examined, although influenced by the underlying assumptions, especially with regard to user behaviour at turbo-roundabouts, can give information about the convenience in choosing, at a design level, a basic turbo-roundabout rather than a double-lane roundabout. The comparison developed in this paper, indeed, can be helpful in selecting the type of roundabout and in particular in evaluating performance benefits that are obtainable from the conversion of an existing double-lane roundabout to a turbo-roundabout with similar footprint of space.
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Qualcomm Announces Next-Gen Snapdragon 808 and 810 SoCs 47
The Snapdragon 808 will also use a big.Little design, but the core layouts will be asymmetric — two Cortex-A57's paired with four Cortex-A53's. The Cortex-A57 is, by all accounts, an extremely capable processor — which means a pair of them in a dual-core configuration should be more than capable of driving a high-end smartphone. Both SoC's will use a 20nm radio and a 28nm RF transceiver. That's a major step forward for Qualcomm (most RF today is built on 40nm). RF circuits typically lag behind digital logic by at least one process node. Given that RF currently accounts for some 15% of the total area and 30-40% of the PCB, the benefits of moving to a smaller manufacturing process for the RF circuit are significant." To clarify, the 810 can use a combination of the Cortex-A57 and Cortex-A53 cores so a single task that needs a lot of power won't cause as large of a power jump. All of the chips are 64-bit ARM too.


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Maria Damanaki
European Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries
The Integrated Maritime Policy in 2011
Meeting of the European Parliament TRAN Committee
European Parliament, 8 November 2010
Honourable Members,
I would like first to thank you Mr Chairman for your kind invitation to come and talk with you today. It is my second time in your Committee. I had the pleasure to come last June and answer to your questions when Ms Meissner gave a presentation of her report on the Integrated Maritime Policy.
This report is the latest example of the European Parliament's consistently solid support for the IMP. The thoughtful and constructive policy proposals set out in it show a clear and ambitious vision for the IMP going forward. They open up a number of potential new avenues and underline the priority of developing the maritime dimension of the Europe 2020 strategy.
Now it is time to see where we stand. That's why I would like to recall what has been done so far and outline briefly some of the main IMP projects in the pipeline for 2011.
1- In September we delivered the Communication "Marine Knowledge 2020". We are convinced that the sea offers many exciting new opportunities for growth. However, exploiting them requires more knowledge. This knowledge will enable Europe's scientists, engineers and entrepreneurs to come up with the new products and services to drive this growth.
So our proposal seeks to make full use of the data that EU Member States collect and thus recoup the collection costs incurred. In addition, it will help us to achieve many of the other targets set out in your report. For instance, it will help us react more quickly to the unexpected disasters similar to Deepwater Horizon. And it will help us adapt to climate change by improving our forecasting ability. We reckon that if we reduce uncertainty over future sea-level rise by 25% we can save about a hundred million euro per year for those concerned with protecting London, the Netherlands and Venice from angry seas. So this proposal is about making data collection and usage more efficient and accessible and making savings at one and the same time.
2- Cost-effectiveness and optimisation of data collection and usage are also central to the initiative for the Integration of Maritime Surveillance and a Common Information-Sharing Environment for the EU maritime domain. This is an initiative backed by the European Parliament.
The Commission has adopted two weeks ago a Communication, which sets out a roadmap and a tight timetable to enable national authorities across the EU to exchange their data in a lawful, practicable and cost-efficient manner. 2011 will see us continue testing data exchange in practice in the two ongoing pilot projects. We will also begin implementing the roadmap in earnest.
3- The Commission will continue to explore all possible means of creating blue growth and jobs. To that effect, it is launching a study into how we can make blue growth scenarios a reality. We will look at areas in which more research, innovation or technological development is needed. This preparatory work will feed into a Commission Communication on "Blue Growth" planned for 2012. Also, we will continue to work for the sustainable development of industries such as tourism and marine renewable energies.
4- With the Communication on Tourism, we now have a political framework to promote high-quality tourism in Europe that delivers sustainable jobs. And if successfully exploited, new energy sources could trigger investments and create new jobs in coastal areas. I would like to mention that maritime and coastal tourism are fully taken into account in this new text.
Turning to 2011, I'd like to begin with maritime spatial planning. The European parliament has asked the Commission to act in this respect. I am therefore happy to inform you that we are preparing a proposal for action. Our aim is to enable Member States to optimise the use of marine space. We will focus here on a common approach to MSP, in order to facilitate cross-border cooperation, working with the Member States and regions concerned.
Any further action on Maritime spatial planning at EU level must dovetail with broader policies and initiatives and uphold the subsidiary principle. To guide this action, the Commission will launch an impact assessment with a public consultation to explore a range of non-binding and legislative options to take Maritime spatial planning forward.
Next year the Commission will continue its development of integrated sea-basin strategies. Our focus for the Atlantic will be on the strategy and allied actions that Parliament and Council have requested.
The Atlantic presents a number of unique features. Challenges include the isolation felt by some regions, low population densities and communication with these regions. But the powerful wind, waves and tides offer potential for renewables. This way we can reduce Europe's carbon emissions and dependence on unreliable suppliers. And the Atlantic fringe is a prime candidate for the practical support for cultural and linguistic diversity advocated in the Lisbon Treaty. We will build on these thoughts and on the ideas contributed through the consultation process to deliver our strategy by June next year.
Honourable Members,
Clearly, this ambitious set of proposals and actions needs uninterrupted financial support to be effective and operational during the remainder of the current financial perspective, from 2011 to 2013.
This brings me to the key issue of our proposal for a Regulation to secure financial support for the IMP for the remainder of the current financial perspective. Not financing IMP actions and activities over this period would stop us. Stop us from delivering the very cross-sectoral sustainable development for our seas and coasts and the policy objectives that are needed.
I believe the proposed funding of EUR 50 million is quite modest. Especially if you consider that, its purpose is threefold.
Firstly, it should enable the Commission, with Member States and stakeholders, to continue the exploratory work. This work is already initiated through preparatory actions and test projects. It should allow us to further develop and give practical form to options for implementation of the Integrated Maritime Policy in line with Council, European Parliament and stakeholder expectations.
Secondly, it should complement and add value to existing and future financing from Member States and coastal regions.
And thirdly, it should go into finding synergies with other EU financial instruments. This way funds with an impact on the seas and coasts are used more coherently.
We have to focus on IMP priorities which will bring benefits to all concerned. From EU agencies and public and private organisations to NGOs and stakeholders in Member States and third countries.
Hence my appeal to you to give top priority to the legislative process for this Regulation. It has to enter into force as soon as possible in 2011. The European Parliament's enthusiasm for the IMP is beyond doubt. Indeed, in your resolution based on the report of Mr Meissner you called for swift adoption of the Regulation. In doing so you showed once again that you understand the IMP and its priority needs.
The Commission looks forward to working with Parliament on the timely entry into force of this regulation. We already see what the IMP can do. With secure financial backing, it could do so much more.
Honourable Members,
I am confident that, with your support, 2011 will be another good year for the IMP. Looking further ahead, all Commission departments are now working on the financial perspective to take us from 2014 to 2020. My services are looking at ways to mainstream the IMP dimension into all EU funding from 2013 on. This seems only right, as the IMP is now a mainstream policy and an acknowledged source of future growth and prosperity. The IMP has truly come of age.
Thank you.
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Truckee, CA - If you stop for gas in Truckee, it doesn't matter where you go, the price is the same at every station. And it's not cheap.
"$4.99. That's basically $5," says Evelyn Azucena, a Truckee driver.
But it's not $5. In fact, the price has stayed below the $5 mark for a few days now. While gas prices in Reno and other parts of California have fluctuated pennies each day. the price in Truckee has been stagnant.
"I've been paying $4.99 since Thursday," says Shannon Parratto, a Truckee driver.
The owner of the Chevron right off I-80 says he's kept that price on purpose. If he'd passed on his increased costs to customers, he'd have to charge $5.15 a gallon for regular unleaded. But he doesn't want to be the first - or only - station in town to hit that $5 mark. Even though some drivers say charging just under that isn't much cheaper.
"I think it's maybe a little mind trick that people try to play on themselves. Like $4.99 s better than $5. It's really not," says Azucena.
"This being a small town, there's plenty of places to find gas," says T.J. Pelletier, a Truckee driver. "And if there's one place that's $5, people are going to avod it."


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About Me
My name is Bodie Paul Shallenberger and I am a technical writer at a medical healthcare LIS software company called Orchard Software Corporation in Carmel, Indiana. I write, edit, document, and update medical guides, software instruction, customer information, and work with the company website. I also do instructional freelance writing for Demand Media through eHow. I went to Purdue University and double majored in English and professional writing, with a minor in African American studies. I graduated in May of 2011. I have high hopes of going to graduate school in 2012 to continue on with my English and writing education.
I hope that you find my personal website both informal and helpful in getting more familiar with me and my academic and professional work.
If you have any questions, or simply want to say hello, you are more than welcome to contact me. My information can be found on the website.
Career/Academic Focuses
As a double major in English and professional writing, now working for a wonderful software company as a technical writer, I would like to continue to hone my technological writing skills and become more familiar with the LIS trade. As I previously mentioned, I have high hopes of going to graduate school in April of 2012. I will be applying to the English MA program at both IUPUI and University of Indianapolis. I will take the GRE in late November.
"Bodie Shallenberger is among the most terminally genial, unflinchingly loyal individuals I have ever (or likely will ever) been privileged to know. The passion and enthusiasm which inform his every action are eclipsed only by his genuinely inspirational commitment to being the very best human being he can be—with his friends, his family, his education, and his art." —The Quirk/Kaveh Akbar
Here are a few awards/honors that capture my English and writing skills:
- Betty Starkey Memorial Scholarship for English
- Honorable Mention in the Kneale Award for Developing Nations Literature in Purdue University's 2010 79th Annual Literary Awards for "Coexistence Between Africa and the Western World"
Relevant organizations that show my interest in writing:
- Purdue University Professional Writing Club


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They searched, but once again the rip current ripped away a young life. An 18-year-old male drowned Tuesday afternoon in the Gulf behind the En Soleil Condominiums; two others came close to also becoming victims.
Dave Agbay barely caught his breath after getting rescued himself.
"Caught a glimpse of the trucks, ran down here just to see what I could do, jumped in that water after two of them. Hit that rip current right there, just took them right on out, next thing you know I'm going right out with them," says Dave.
Another busy day is not good news for local law enforcement spending their time telling people to stay out of the water, only to turn around and have an incident like this.
Lt. Mike Purvis was in the water helping with the rescue effort, not understanding why this person had to get in the water.
"I don't know what it's going to take, we're patrolling the beach, we're telling them, the media is telling them how dangerous it is," says Purvis.
And just minutes after a rescue behind the Sandpiper Beacon Resort, everyone goes back in the water.
Matt Scudder helped one young man to safety, but watched as the waters filled up shortly afterward.
"At least five or ten, at least. Every now and then, you'll see people out on the beach that want to challenge it, they want to ride some waves because they're on vacation," says Matt.
Lt. Purvis warns anyone considering a cool dip in the Gulf.
"You can be a strong swimmer. You can swim in a pool, you can swim in a lake, but when you get caught in a rip current, there's no match for it. No matter how good of a swimmer you are."
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A resident takes a picture of himself standing in flood waters at a flooded area of Wujiaba airport in Kunming, June 9, 2014.
Torrential rain will continue to sweep south and southwest China over the next three days.
Credit: Reuters
Neymar of Brazil celebrates his second goal with Hernanes in the second half during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group A match between Brazil and Croatia at Arena de Sao Paulo, June 12, 2014.
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A Rohingya Muslim man performs a dance before the start of a fight as part of a traditional wrestling festival at Kyaukpannu village in Maungdaw, northern Rakhine state. June 6, 2014.
Rohingya Muslim men and children took part in the festival in western Burma's Rakhine State, where the majority of an estimated 1.3 million stateless Muslim Rohingyas live in.
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A couple of the Mouraria neighborhood kiss before taking part in Lisbon's popular contest during Saint Anthony festivities, June 12, 2014.
People celebrate the festivities of the Day of Saint Anthony, who is the Lisbon's patron saint, by dancing and eating outside in colorfully decorated downtown streets.
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Tonalist with jockey Joel Rosario races to win the 146th running of the Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park, June 7, 2014.
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Volunteers of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), India's Hindu nationalist organization, take part in a drill during a training camp, June 7, 2014.
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A soldier from the royal guard lies on the ground after fainting during guests arrival for Princess Leonore's christening at the Royal Chapel in Drottningholm's royal palace near Stockholm, June 8, 2014.
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Singers Jennifer Lopez, Pitbull and Claudia Leitte perform during the opening oeremony of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil prior to the Group A match between Brazil and Croatia at Arena de Sao Paulo, June 12, 2014.
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Members of the Brazilian Army, Navy and Air Force attend a presentation of Defense and Security personnel and equipment that will be used during the 2014 World Cup in Brasilia, June 8, 2014.
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A student clashes with riot police during a demonstration against the government demanding for changes in the state education system in Santiago, June 10, 2014.
Chilean students have been protesting against, what they say is, profiteering in the state education system.
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Peruvian shamans perform a ritual while holding the official ball for 2014 World Cup and a poster of Portugal's soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo at the National Stadium in Lima, June 10, 2014.
The shamans are blessing the 2014 World Cup host nation Brazil and key soccer players good luck.
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A Palestinian girl carries her sister as they pass militants during the funeral of militant Mohammed Al-Awor in Beit Lahiya in the northern Gaza Strip, June 12, 2014.
Militants in the Gaza Strip fired a rocket into Israel on Wednesday for the first time since a Palestinian unity government was formed, and hours later Israel carried out a deadly air strike on the coastal territory. The army said it had targeted militants in the Gaza Strip planning attacks on Israel. One militant, Al-Awor, was killed, residents said, and two other people were wounded.
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A female honor guard has lipstick applied as they prepare for an official welcoming ceremony for Italy's Prime Minister Matteo Renzi outside the Great Hall of the People, June 11, 2014.
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Pope Francis checks his watch as he arrives to lead a special audience for members of CSI (Italian sport centres) in Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican, June 7, 2014.
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A Free Syrian Army fighter sits behind a desk in Palace of Justice in Aleppo, June 6, 2014.
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A Free Syrian Army sniper sits in a shooting position in Old Aleppo, June 7, 2014.
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Spain's King Juan Carlos enters a room before a gala dinner for Mexico's President Enrique Pena Nieto at the Royal Palace, June 9, 2014. P
ena Nieto is in Spain on an official two-day visit.
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Protesters demonstrating against Yemen's fuel shortages shout slogans in Sanaa, June 11, 2014.
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Pregnant women practice yoga as they attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the largest prenatal yoga class, in Changsha, June 8, 2014.
A total of 505 pregnant women participated in a yoga class together for 37 minutes and 28 seconds on Sunday, exceeding the current Guinness World Record set in Shenzhen in 2013 with 423 women, local media reported.
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Cheri Rasmussen prays with Metro Police Lt. Roxanne McDarris in front of CiCi's Pizza during a community vigil for slain Metro Police officers, June 9, 2014.
Police officers Alyn Beck, 41, and Igor Soldo, 31, were ambushed and killed while they were eating lunch in the restaurant by Amanda and Jerad Miller on June 8th.
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A man prays for good weather as he walks in the rain before presidential candidate Joko Widodo arrives at a campaign rally in Bandung, West Java, June 11, 2014.
A month before Indonesia's presidential election, the two candidates traded barbs in their first televised debate on Monday, with Widodo seen faring better than former special forces general Prabowo Subianto.
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Iraqi men gather outside of the main army recruiting center to volunteer for military service, June. 12, 2014, after authorities urged Iraqis to help battle insurgents.
The al-Qaeda-inspired group that led the charge in capturing two key Sunni-dominated cities in Iraq this week vowed on Thursday to march on to Baghdad, raising fears about the Shiite-led government's ability to slow the assault following the insurgents' lightning gains.
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Taliban militants disguised as security forces stormed into Pakistan's busiest airport on Sunday night, triggering an all-night battle in which at least 27 people were killed.
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A soldier wears a machine gun bullet belt as he secures the gate of a prison near the northwestern Yemeni city of Omran, June 9, 2014.
Around 400 prisoners escaped from the prison last week during clashes between Shi'ite Muslim rebels and government forces, according to local media.
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A protester confronts a wall of sprayed water shot from a water cannon operated by police, in the courtyard of the University of Santiago, during clashes between students and police, June 10, 2014.
Tens of thousands of students protested in Chile demanding the education reform promised by President Michelle Bachelet who was inaugurated in December.
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People form a giant 'red card' with a message "red card to child labor" at the Botafogo beach, with Sugarloaf mountain in the background, June 11, 2014.
The demonstration was organized by the International Labor Organization ahead of the World Day Against Child Labor and the 2014 World Cup opening ceremony.
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A man, who was injured during a suicide bomber attack in Mwafaqiya village at Mosul, lies in a hospital bed after he was brought for treatment in a hospital in Arbil, the capital of the autonomous Kurdistan region, June 6, 2014.
Militants fought Iraqi security forces in the northern city of Mosul on Friday, a day after parts of another city were briefly overrun by insurgents.
A curfew was imposed on Mosul on Thursday, when Sunni Islamist insurgents moved into parts of the city of Samarra, bringing them within striking distance of a Shi'ite shrine, the destruction of which in 2006 touched off a sectarian war.
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The Indians were protesting over a new law project called PEC 215 being debated in the legislature that would transfer the power to demarcate their ancestral lands from the federal government to Congress.
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Months of searches have failed to turn up any trace of the missing Boeing 777, which disappeared on March 8 carrying 239 passengers and crew shortly after taking off from Kuala Lumpur bound for Beijing.
Family members mourn the death of Ismail Mian, a villager who died in a clash, on the outskirts of Agartala, capital of India's northeastern state of Tripura, June 7, 2014.
Two persons, including a Indian Border Security Force (BSF) soldier, were killed and ten injured allegedly in a clash between the border guards and villagers near the international border with Bangladesh last night, local media reported on Saturday.
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The Heat won 98-96.
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Take your pick next weekend: a 26.2-mile sweat-slicked slog or a 3.1-mile jog in which you are likely to get blasted with powders in all the colors of the rainbow.
Guess which one is called the Graffiti Run?
"Most people, when they do their first 5K, it's daunting. We're really nonjudgmental," says Nadia Madesan, the run coordinator. "Our run is really friendly to everyone."
The website (www.thegraffitirun.com) says, "So feel free to run, walk, dance, crawl, roll, piggyback ride or somersault your way through the color madness."
The run was inspired by Holi, the Hindu springtime festival of colors.
"You get doused with color. It's photogenic. Kids love it," Madesan said.
The organization holds other running events too. Its first Graffiti Run drew 4,000 runners in Houston in December. And there are similar runs, including Color Me Rad, which has a June race planned in Los Angeles.


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Jan 16, 2012
Sassy Girl {no-sew} TuTu
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- ~Randee@Randee's Organized Chaos said...
- January 16, 2012 at 8:32 PM
- Amanda @ The Little Giggler said...
So cute! Love it!
- January 16, 2012 at 11:34 PM
- Heather said...
this is such a great idea! I (still) haven't taken the time to learn my "new" sewing machine (new as in Christmas 2008. oops!) and have collected a list of links for gifts to make once I do master it. Adorable Tu-tu's for my best friend's daughter is high on the list and this tutorial is a PERFECT fit for my procrastination. They live far away, so I may make mine on a ribbon that can be tied into a bow rather than worry about sizing.
THANK YOU for the great inspiration and idea!
- January 17, 2012 at 10:01 AM
- Bethany @ A Fish Who Likes Flowers said...
This is so cute! I have an almost 3 year old niece that will probably be getting this for her birthday! Thanks for a great idea!
- January 17, 2012 at 2:56 PM
- Kelley @ TheGrantLife.com said...
Hi! Visiting from adventures in dinner. Love your tutu! I havent tried on with fabric.. Ill have to ASAP. Because this is tooooo stinkin cute!!
- January 18, 2012 at 11:47 PM
- adventuresindinner said...
Small one will want about 10 of these. I need to get going on them soon :-)
Thank you so much for taking the time to join our Pin'Inspiration Party this week. I'd love if you popped by on Saturday and shared something fun at my "Beat the Winter Blues" Party.
- January 19, 2012 at 2:19 PM
- Aimee - ItsOverflowing.com said...
Love it!! Thanks for sharing at Overflowing with Creativity! My new giveaway started TODAY!
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- January 19, 2012 at 10:23 PM
- h. rae said...
And isn't she just the cutest in it? You're such a fun mommy! That's a darling little tutu!
- January 20, 2012 at 12:51 PM
- Deana said...
Thanks so much for linking up this weekend @ CountryMommaCooks Link & Greet party(what a cutie)..Have a wonderful week!
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Featured you b/c you totally ROCK!!! XO, Aimee
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Their changes and substitutions policy could be pretty discriminatory- after all there are many people who have allergies and intolerances, who may be quite able to eat a particular dish if "Ingredient X" is left out. As for Victoria Beckham- well some pregnant women do have some strong aversions in pregnancy, which can go right up to birth. I just couldn't eat fish, or drink tea, or tolerate cheese sauce in any form.Yes, I can sort of understand where they are coming from, as it must be very frustrating for them to accomadate constant requests for changes, but for some people they really need to be allowed to make some changes.
I hope this doesn't derail the thread too much, especially since it sounds like the wording at this particular restaurant is very clear, but does "No Substitutions" always mean you can't/shouldn't ask for things to be left off your food? I always assumed that meant just what it said: that I could say, "No onions on that sandwich, please," but not "Could I get jalapeños instead of onions on that sandwich, please?" or behave like the scene in Get Shorty in which the movie star orders something completely unlike anything on the menu.
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Slaviša Stojanovič has resigned as coach of Slovenia with his side having taken just three points from their first four FIFA World Cup Group E games.
"The World Cup qualifiers have not gone according to our wishes and expectations," admitted the 43-year-old, who replaced Matjaž Kek as Slovenia coach in October 2011. "As a coach, I am sorry that we were not really competitive in some matches, but certain circumstances were not on our side, and of course I feel responsible for current results. On the other hand, I am convinced that Slovenia are on the way to having a very successful new team."
Under Stojanovič, Slovenia played nine matches, winning two, drawing two and losing five. The Football Association of Slovenia (NZS) have yet to announce his replacement, but have until 22 March 2013 before the national team have their next competitive fixture, at home against Iceland.
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- "Bat Wings are an ingredient in some potions."
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The wings of bats are comprised of a membrane with some degree of elasticity, aroung their flexible finger bones. Bat wings are also much thinner than the average wing of a bird.[1]
Bat wings are an ingredient used in Potion-making; they are a required ingredient of an Armadillo Bile Mixture (19 fl.oz. of bat wings for each 125 fl.oz. of potion).[2]
In 1992, there was a pair of bat wings in a sack of dragon dung fertiliser in Greenhouse 3.
At the 1993 Hallowe'en Feast, a pair of bat wings was seen underneath a bench.
In 1994, a pair was in a crack in a wall in the Shrieking Shack. Later on that year, a pair were seen in a forest near the Quidditch World Cup. Later still, a pair were seen on a table in the Great Hall as the Triwizard Cup announced the Champions.
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The "good" + "excellent" total — with only 13% of that total being excellent — is almost exactly the same as the "poor" number standing alone. (29%/28%.) The "good" + "excellent" is less than half the size — 43% — of the "fair" + "poor" group.
If people are unhappy with the Court, which way are they unhappy? To satisfy people — and this was a poll of likely voters — should the re-balancing be done by Obama or Romney?
Democrats give the high court more positive ratings than Republicans and unaffiliated voters do. Most Republicans (61%) view the Supreme Court as being too politically liberal, while a plurality of Democrats (44%) says it's too conservative. Unaffiliated voters are more evenly divided.That makes it sound as though adding conservatives is what would make people — I mean, likely voters — happier. But I don't assume that. Maybe people would think better of the Court if it could avoid splitting down the middle and issuing opinions that make different decisions seem equally plausible and thus create the impression that a bunch of presidential appointees just voted for what they like.
Men rate the court more negatively than women do.
A majority of Americans believe there are too many unnecessary laws in the United States, and there are too many people in jail for violating them.
Fifty percent (50%) of voters continue to favor repeal of the president's health care law.
Beyond that, the Court's work may produce happiness that doesn't register when the poll asks people to "rate the way that the Supreme Court is doing its job." That wording — the actual wording of the question — directs you to focus on the Court and think of craftsmanship. That won't measure the extent to which we enjoy the benefit of having a particular issue taken out of the realm of political decisionmaking or having it left in. To take the most obvious example, you might think the Court's privacy rights decision aren't well grounded in the text of the Constitution, but you're experiencing whatever benefits exist in a society where women get to choose when their bodies go through the process of reproduction.


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In-depth review: Apple's IPad and iPhone OS 3.2
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iPad software: other notable details
Contacts: Rather than being a simply listing like iPhone, the Contacts app for iPad presents a nice looking interface that shames Mac OS X's Address Book, both in visual appeal and actual usability. You can slide though the alphabet, touch a bookmark to page over to your contact groups and then back to your contact listings, and you actually see the contacts' photos.
Calendar: Like Contacts, Calendar presents a rich display that borrows a lot from the Mac OS X Calendar. But it also adds "touch to inspect" controls to your events in the calendar that make it a snap to edit. And when you edit, you get a familiar iPhone-style entry editor, with date and time spinners. Again, you also get a slider control that lets you quickly navigate through time.
Notes: More room to type, with a nice looking navigation list of your synced notes. Takes advantage of iPhone 3.2's spell correction, which highlights unrecognized words and offers suggested alternatives at a touch.
Maps: The user interface shrinks down into a thin toolbar strip, leaving a vast area open to multitouch perusal. Setting up point-to-point directions is fast and easy. Doesn't yet support Google Maps Navigation, but this could likely be part of iPhone 4.0.
Safari: Again, a mix of iPhone's simple bookmarks and history lists, an alternative to tabbed browsing that lies between iPhone's and desktop Safari's Top Sites. synced links to your desktop Bookmarks Bar (shown below), and a vast expanse of area devoted to the content you're browsing.
Mail: More of that familiarity of the iPhone with a redesigned interface sporting a simple toolbar on top and lots of room for viewing your content. When you receive emails with attachments, Mail will Quick Look view them in place, and can offer to open Office/iWork documents with iWork apps (as shown below). iPhone 4 will extend this feature to other third party apps that open documents.
Photo: Apple remade this application for iPad to show off pinch and hold gestures, making a fun and fast way to find and show off your photos. You can also browse pictures by iPhoto 09's Faces and Places (show below), as well as by album and event. There's also a handy interface for selecting a batch of pictures you can then either copy to the clipboard or send in an email via the touch of a button.
Videos, iPod, iTunes and App Store: Well this is confusing. iTunes is actually the iTunes Store, which is somewhat understandably separate from the App Store. At the same time, iPod actually looks like the desktop version of iTunes. But unlike the iPhone version, it only plays music. If you want to watch your movies, you have to launch the separate Videos apps. This seems a little confusing. Why not one integrated app?
YouTube: Apple's client for Google's YouTube service emphasizes logging in as a user and viewing your videos, subscriptions and favorites. These features were available in the iPhone app, but the new screen real estate on iPad makes it easy to present more options, as well as more videos, larger and in high quality.
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Teixeira expected to return Monday
TORONTO (AP) -- Mark Teixeira is expected to rejoin the Yankees on Monday to face the Red Sox in the final series of the regular season.
Teixeira injured his left calf Aug. 27. He returned Sept. 8 at Baltimore but aggravated the injury diving into first base on a game-ending groundout and has not played since.
Teixeira played in an instructional league game in Florida on Saturday. He was due to work out Sunday before traveling to New York. He'll be checked by a doctor Monday and, if there are no problems, will be cleared to play.
Manager Joe Girardi said Sunday that he'd consult with Teixeira about whether to start him at first base or designated hitter.
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BRASELTON - Alice "Nanny Pearl" McBrayer, 77, passed away Monday, September 16, 2013.
She was born in Ellijay, the daughter of the late John and Eva Mae McAllister Northcutt. She was retired from Crystal Farms as a candler with many years of service. She was a member of New Beginnings Outreach. Mrs. McBrayer was preceded in death by her husband, Denver McBrayer; and a grandson, Jeremy Wardlaw.
Survivors include children, Melinda (Jerry) Wardlaw, Nicholson, Debby (Tim) Cantrell, Commerce, Shirley (David) Cantrell, Braselton, and David McBrayer, Athens; step-children, Don McBrayer, Jefferson, and Shelia Moore, Lawrenceville; sisters, Frances McClesky, Cumming, Mary Pruitt, Cumming, Christine McPherson, Cumming, Dolly Thornton, Lincolnton, and Barbara Ledbetter, Cumming; brother, Bill Northcutt, Ball Ground; sister-in-law, Genvea Northcutt, Cumming; grandchildren, Crystal Sears, Joshua Wardlaw, Andrew Mauldin, Niki Vincoli, Jason Rutledge, Tina Kyte, Kelly Green, Kevin Rutledge, Robin Rutledge, Kirstie McBrayer, Donald McBrayer, Eric Moore, and Stephanie Corley; 16 great-grandchildren; and a number of other relatives.
Funeral services were held Friday, September 20, at New Beginnings Outreach with the Revs. Wayne Norris and Truman Humphries officiating. Interment was at Barrow Memorial Gardens in Winder.
Memorial contributions may be made to New Beginnings Outreach, 79 Dickson Dr., Jefferson, GA 30549
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com
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83Ronald Johnson
No. 8 USC Uses Dominating Defense to Shut Out ASU
Mark Sanchez passed for one touchdown and ran for another
CAREER: He ranks fifth on USC's career kickoff return chart (1,264 yards). His 12 touchdown receptions average 26.3 yards each (315 total yards).
2010: Johnson, a speedy deep receiving threat and dangerous kickoff returner, will look to continue to make a big impact as a wide receiver and returner as a senior in 2010. He missed some of 2010 spring practice because of elbow and wrist injuries.
2009: Johnson missed USC's first 5 games after breaking his left collarbone in 2009 fall camp, but made an impact when healthy as a junior wide receiver and kickoff returner in 2009. Overall while appearing in USC's last 8 games, and starting 5 times (Oregon, Arizona State, UCLA, Arizona, Boston College), he was second on USC with 34 receptions for 378 yards (11.1 avg.) with 3 TDs, plus had a 4-yard rush and returned 13 kickoffs for 264 yards (20.3 avg.).
At Notre Dame in his first action of 2009, he had a 13-yard reception. He then had 6 catches for 99 yards, including stretching out for a 22-yard TD, against Oregon State. He added 3 catches for 28 yards (with a 3-yard score) at Oregon. He had a 13-yard catch at Arizona State, then had a game-high and personal-best 7 catches for 69 yards against Stanford and returned 4 kickoffs for 76 yards. He had 5 catches for 48 yards and returned a kickoff 16 yards versus UCLA and had 5 receptions for 50 yards (with a 16-yard TD) and returned 3 kickoffs for 59 yards against Arizona. He caught 6 passes for 58 yards against Boston College.
2008: Johnson again was a key factor in the wide receiver rotation as a sophomore in 2008. He also returned kickoffs. Overall in 2008 while appearing in all 13 games and starting twice (versus California and Stanford), he had 33 receptions for 570 yards (17.3 avg.) with 8 TDs, plus he returned 14 kickoffs for 380 yards (27.1 avg.), ran 6 times on reverses for 32 yards (5.3 avg.), was 0-of-1 passing and made 3 tackles.
He had 3 catches for 78 yards (with a 49-yard TD) and returned 2 kickoffs for 25 yards for 103 all-purpose yards at Virginia. At Oregon State, he had 3 catches for 44 yards (with a 26-yard TD) and returned 3 kickoffs for 76 yards. He had 2 catches for 78 yards (with a 63-yard TD) along with an 18-yard kickoff return and a 14-yard rush on an end-around against Oregon. He made 3 receptions for 71 yards against Arizona State. He caught 5 passes for 94 yards with a career-best 2 TDs at Washington State. He had a 9-yard catch, a 26-yard kickoff return and a tackle at Arizona. He added 4 receptions for 25 yards, a 13-yard run on a reverse and a 43-yard kickoff return against Washington. He had a 6-yard TD catch against California. At Stanford, he had 2 kickoff returns for 125 yards (75 and 50 yards), a 7-yard run on a reverse, a 2-yard reception and threw an incomplete pass. He had 2 catches for 24 yards, returned a kickoff 9 yards and gained no yards on a reverse against Notre Dame. He added 4 grabs for 57 yards at UCLA. He had 4 catches for 82 yards (including TDs of 19 and 45 yards) against Penn State, plus returned a kickoff 13 yards and ran a reverse for minus 7 yards.
2007: Johnson served as an often-used backup wide receiver and was USC's top kickoff returner as a first-year freshman in 2007. Overall in 2007 while appearing in all 13 games, he caught 7 passes for 110 yards (15.7 avg.) with 1 touchdown, ran 4 reverses for 27 yards (6.8 avg.), had a team-best 25 kickoff returns for 620 yards (24.8 avg.) and made 2 tackles. He even started the Washington game (at flanker).
He had a 4-yard reverse run against Idaho, then caught a 4-yard pass at Nebraska and had 2 receptions and a tackle against Washington State. He returned 3 kickoffs for 65 yards at Washington, then had a 47-yard TD catch, an 8-yard run off a reverse and 3 kickoff returns for 61 yards against Stanford. He had 3 kickoff returns for 73 yards and a 6-yard run on a reverse against Arizon, then had a 37-yard kickoff return at Notre Dame and returned 4 kickoffs for 96 yards and had a tackle at Oregon. He returned a kickoff 41 yards against Oregon State, then returned 4 kickoffs for 102 yards (including a 35-yarder out to the 50 to set up a USC TD and a 41-yarder) at California. He had a 33-yard catch and 3 kickoff returns for 94 yards (including a 49-yarder to open the game) at Arizona State and returned a kickoff 17 yards against UCLA. He caught 2 passes for 15 yards and had 2 kickoff returns for 34 yards against Illinois.
HIGH SCHOOL: His 2006 honors included EA Sports All-American first team, Super Prep All-American, Prep Star All-American, Scout.com All-American, Super Prep Elite 50, Prep Star 100, Rivals.com 100, Super Prep All-Farwest, Prep Star All-Midwest, Scout.com All-Midwest and Detroit Free Press Fab 50 as a senior at Muskegon (Mich.) High. He had 3 interceptions as a cornerback and 1,600 all-purpose yards as a wide receiver on offense in 2006, including 700 receiving yards on 26 catches (26.9 avg.) with 7 TDs and 347 rushing yards on 30 carries (11.6 avg.) with 4 TDs, 180 yards on 7 kickoff returns (25.7 avg.) and 218 yards on 11 punt returns (19.8 avg.). Muskegon went 14-0 and won the 2006 state championship.
As a junior in 2005, he appeared in just 3 games before suffering torn knee ligaments.
Muskegon also went 14-0 and won the state title in his 2004 sophomore season.
PERSONAL: He's a sociology major at USC.
RONALD JOHNSON ON: His mentality on offense: "Every time I am out there on offense, I feel like I am going to have a big play."
Returning kickoffs: "I just visualize where I think I can end up with it. The defenders are coming at you so fast, you have to take your time...My first though is to hold onto the ball. I am also thinking about getting up field, make guys miss and then I imagine myself in the end zone...Following your lead blocker is key. Then, when you see a crease, hit it quick before it closes. You have to get what you can get first. And then, if you can break, break."
On going from Muskegon to Los Angeles. "Muskegon is a small down and we rarely get anybody going Division I. For USC to come out and see me and then get me was good, not only for me but for our town and the talent we have. I tell a lot of young people back home, `If I can do it, you can do it.'...I try not to get overwhelmed by the position I'm in being at USC. I know it can get taken like that. Sometimes I'm like, `Whoa, I'm here at USC, playing football on scholarship.' But then I say to myself, `Make sure you go to class, do what you have to do and take care of everything on the football field.' I'm just grasping the opportunity that I have."


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Just before UM lined up and faced Georgia Tech last month, coach Al Golden told reporters quarterback Stephen Morris needed to do a better job connecting with his receivers down field.
It might be time for Golden to send another one of those notes down the hall to Jedd Fisch's office.
Morris' longest completion since his seven-touchdown, 1,002-yard two-game stretch that featured nine pass plays of 40 yards or more? A 32-yard garbage time completion to Davon Johnson late in the fourth quarter versus Florida State, which preceded Morris' only TD pass in his last three games (an eight-yarder to Rashawn Scott).
The other big pass plays? A 28-yard dump and run by tight end Clive Walford versus Notre Dame; a 26-yard dump and run by Duke Johnson in the same game; and a 24-yard dump and run by Mike James versus FSU.
Notice a trend? Fisch has.
"Every passing offense wants to be able to go deep. If you have to dink and dunk and dink and dunk it forces you to have to make every play perfectly," Fisch said. "You can't have any setbacks. You can't have a penalty. You can't have a drop. You can't have a misread. You can't have a bad ball. When you're trying to have more of an explosive play offense and take some vertical shots you can miss the first one, hit the next one and no one knows you missed the last one. That's kind of where we're at."
Of course, the Canes haven't exactly faced a bunch of defensive patsies lately (FSU went into this week's game ranked 2nd in total defense; Notre Dame was 6th and North Carolina ranked 36th). But regardless of how tough UM's last three opponents have been, Fisch said his offense has to do better (UM produced 37 combined points in those losses).
After the seven drop fiasco against the Irish, Fisch said North Carolina made it a point to take away Miami's deep passing game by playing a soft two deep zone. The Hurricanes dinked and dunked their way to 235 yards passing and 180 yards on the ground. But the offense produced just 14 points.
Against FSU, Fisch said, UM's offense had a handful of chances to hit on deep balls against one-on-one coverage early and simply missed those opportunities. FSU, meanwhile, completely devoured UM's run game. After taking account of four sacks for 33 yards lost, UM had just 29 yards rushing on 21 attempts.
"The thing with us is we've got to be more consistent in our intermediate throws," Fisch said. "I don't think we're as consistent there as I'd like for us to be. We got to find a way to get better there.
"We got to make sure everybody does their job. We got to make sure if your job is to run a route, run the route, not some other route. Our guys are really close to doing something really special. We just got to make sure we close the deal. If you're open, we've got to catch it."
According to ESPN, UM went into last week's game against the Seminoles with 23 drops -- the second most by any school from a BCS automatic qualifying conference this season.
"When you drop balls it's always more than what you expect," receivers coach George McDonald said Saturday. "I think our drops have come at bad times. You never want to drop it, but you never want to drop a touchdown pass or drop a pass on third down. That's what's critical.
"We watch [the drops] on film. What I tell them is it's a personal thing. You're a writer. When you turn your story in, it's personal you don't have any typos. It might happen. But you take personal pride in it. It's the same thing I try to teach them as receivers. If the quarterback throws you the ball, it's a personal thing. You've got to catch it. No matter where the ball is you catch it. If you drop one, OK, that happens. But you have to take personal pride in that."
Receiver Phillip Dorsett, who dropped four passes against the Irish, has been non-existant in UM's passing game since putting up back-to-back huge games against N.C. State and Georgia Tech. He's made just six catches for 54 yards with a long of 23 yards against the Tar Heels.
UM's leading receivers over the last three games has been Scott (15 catches, 136 yards, 1 TD), Mike James (14 catches, 112 yards, 0 TDs), Davon Johnson (8 catches, 148 yards, 0 TDs) and Allen Hurns (7 catches, 72 yards, 0 TDs).
Fisch, for his part, isn't pointing the finger for UM's offensive struggles at any one particular group. But he did say that even if Morris' numbers over his last three games (55-104, 52.8 pct, 1 TD, 3 INTs, 579 yards) don't look as good as his first five games this season (124-207, 59.9 pct, 9 TDs, 4 INTs, 1,635 yards), Fisch believes his starting quarterback "is improving every week."
"Whether the stats show it or not, I can just tell you he's getting better every week," Fisch said. "Over the course of these next 16 regular season games, I can't wait to see him get better every week. He's going to be a special player."
Virginia Tech (4-4) has hardly been the defensive juggernaut UM is used to seeing. The Hokies rank 71st in run defense (167 yards per game) and have given up quite a few big pass plays. But Fisch said Bud Foster's defense is still very good on third down (35.2 percent, 35th nationally).
The Hokies rank third in the ACC in pass defense. UM ranks third in the ACC in pass offense.
"Our biggest focus is just to stay on the field," Morris said. "We've got to get a drive going. We got to make sure we're moving the chains and the deep ball will present itself."


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What is this thing?!?
Watch what happens when kids are introduced to a brand-new piece of technology… the Walkman!
HT: Mike Leake
Kindle deal recap
Here's a look back at this week's Kindle deals—most of these end Monday, so act before it's too late:
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One Year Later: The Boston Marathon and Our Own Marathons
Jewel Evans:
For many, last year's Boston Marathon will be an event that carries within it triumph and tragedy in a single memory. The triumph of training for and finishing a marathon and the tragedy of Boston's bombings have enabled many runners to forge a new path, with no clear route ahead. Running a marathon is an appointment with pain; returning to Boston—for the competitor and spectator alike—is to face a new kind of pain in and of itself. The past year has provided individuals with a variety of ways to process the event: taking time away from the sport, meeting with counselors, and talking with those closest to them. And maybe for some the best way to heal was to take some time away from the sport; for others, the tragedy has given a new meaning to their time running—a renewed commitment to the sport amid adversity, demonstrating strength and resilience, which are key for runners, especially marathoners. It has provided a new sense of motivation for those runners, who are empowering themselves and others to dig deeper and push through the physical and emotional pain involved in running a marathon.
The Preacher's Cheat-Sheet
Tim Challies:
Preparing a sermon is one of the most gratifying and the most difficult tasks you'll ever face. There is joy in finding meaning in the text, in finding structure, in developing just the right outline, in discovering the perfect illustration. But there is also labor and, at times, intense spiritual warfare. I am a relative newcomer to preaching and as I've prepared sermons I've relied on others to teach me how to pray and how to prepare. Here are two lists that have been very helpful to me. I combine them into what I affectionately call my Preacher's Cheat-Sheet.
Sola Experiencia is for real
Erik Raymond:
Earlier this week I was talking to a number of unbelievers about Jesus. In the midst of the conversation one told me that he can see the future. He said that he has, on a few occasions, been able to see what was going to happen. He pointed to his buddy for confirmation and, as you'd expect, got the requisite head nod. I know that in this conversation I cannot slash the tires of his experience. If I even pull out the knife of reason or testing he will shut me down. Personal experience and our interpretation of it is the authority. We might call it Sola Experiencia.


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For animals other than mammals, then, feeding is not intrinsic to parental care. Animals add it to their reproductive strategies to give them an edge in their lifelong quest for descendants. The most vulnerable moment in any animal's life is when it first finds itself completely on its own, when it must forage and fend for itself.
Does the word "quest" in this paragraph mean "search"?
Why animals search for their descendants?
'Quest for descendants' => sex. To quote the song 'Birds do it; bees do it. Even educated fleas do it...'.


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The Caucasian Leopard: Protect, Save or Hunt?
Since the ancient times, it has been spoken about the leopard in Armenia. In the Soviet times it was a valuable trophy for hunters because of its precious fur and the fact that in general leopard was considered as a predator causing damage especially to livestock.
In 1972, the Soviet Government banned leopard hunting for its key role in biological chain. The survey conducted by zoologists in 1978-1987 revealed more than 20 individuals of leopard on the territory of Armenia and the species was included in the Red Book of Armenia published in 1989. It is noteworthy, that the leopard was registered also in the USSR Red Book and IUCN Red List of threatened species.
The well-known zoologists of the Soviet period mentioned in their scientific papers that till the beginning of 1970s leopard as an inhabitant of the southern regions of Armenia was met also in the northeastern areas of Ijevan and Berd regions. In fact, the last time leopard was observed in the above-mentioned area on the border of Berd and Kazakh. To get from south to north leopards paved their way through Karabakh and Areguni mountain chains.
According to the Soviet Armenia zoologists, the causes of the Armenian leopard decrease ("Armenian Nature" Journal) were because of human (anthropogenic) impact, namely poaching. According to the fact-based information, 75 leopards were killed from 1950 to1972, on the territory of Armenia.
Dr. Mamikon Ghasabyan, Head of the Biological laboratory of vertebrates of the RA NAS Scientific Centre of Zoology and Hydro-Ecology, says that till 1972, the State bodies allowed leopard hunting.
"If I am not mistaken, at that time, the state paid 50 soviet rubles per wolf and 100-150 rubles per leopard," he said.
According to the zoologists, in the Soviet period predatory birds or mammals were considered harmful, notwithstanding the fact that they played a vital role in ecosystems. Now the specialists say that the government eventually included leopard in the Red Book as realized that its population was endangered and it was necessary to protect this animal.
In 1978-1992, the zoologists registered 4 leopards in the "Khosrov Forest" State Reserve. Mamikon Ghasabyan who worked in the State Reserve for many years, points out that at that period there were collective and state-owned farms and there was a large goat population in Kaqavaberd districts of the reserve to ensure good food base for leopard.
No special research on leopard was implemented by the RA NAS Institute of Zoology. The first research was undertaken by zoologist Igor Khorozyan, who mentions that in 1997 -1998 he started collection of the facts of leopard presence (excrements, footprints, feed residues, etc.) on the territory from "Khosrov Forest" State Reserve down to Meghri (Araks valley) region in the south.
"The biochemical analyses proved that the animal is a permanent resident on the territory of Armenia. Meanwhile, in Vayots Dzor and Syunik Provinces the leopard migrates, meaning that it leaves and comes back," said Igor Khorozyan, adding that besides the above mentioned territories, leopard is passing the Bargushat Mountains, crosses Karabagh Highland and makes its way to the Greater Caucasus Mountains.
The experts say that at present the conditions for leopard are not favorable. Though the populations of its prey species are improving continuously, the leopard is still endangered in our region. The quantity of bezoar goat, wild boar, roe deer and other mammals is enough to feed more than currently recorded 3 - 5 individuals (some of them are migratory) in our country. The zoologists also state that given the small territory of Armenia, the quantity of leopards in the country cannot exceed 20-25. It is scientifically proven that each leopard needs 18-25 thousand ha area as a habitat.
Alexandr Malkhasyan, Leopard Conservation Project Coordinator of WWF Armenian Branch, says the largest leopard population is observed in the neighboring Iran area. More than 1000 leopards have been recorded there. The reason is a large territory adjacent to the Armenian border was taken under protection by the Iranian Government.
Dr. Karen Manvelyan, Director of WWF Armenian Branch, says that the Caucasian leopard is in the list of target species for WWF, and "bezoar goat, Armenian mouflon, brown bear are also in IUCN Red List, but while protecting the leopard we also protect its prey species".
In 2002 WWF started implementation of the project on leopard conservation and in its framework protection regime of "Khosrov Forest" and "Shikahogh" State Reserves was inforced through technical support (installed roadblocks and preventive signs, established rangers shelters, provided off-road vehicles, set up anti-poaching units, implemented awareness raising events in a number of communities).
Years ago, experts from 6 countries (Russia, Armenia, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Turkey and Iran) developed and approved the Regional Strategy on Leopard Conservation. Based on it the National Action Plan was developed for Armenia, which has been already implemented by about 60 percent. Still there are activities to be implemented such as establishment of eco-corridors and new protected areas.
In 2009 "Arevik" National Park (34,401.8 ha) and "Zangezur" Sanctuary (17,369 ha) were established by the Governmental decrees. These areas are of vital importance for the leopard conservation. Some activities are already being implemented in the framework of the UNDP/GEF and the RA Ministry of Nature Protection project to have "Shikahogh" Reserve linked to "Zangezur" Sanctuary through establishment of "Khustup" Sanctuary and extension of "Zangezur" Sanctuary and as a result a large ecological network in the Southern Armenia will be established, where according to Karen Manvelyan 3-4 leopards can feel safe.
"Leopard does not need to be protected. If there are protected areas with properly working staff then leopard can live safely in its area," says Igor Khorozyan.
According to Mamikon Ghasabyan, the migration of leopard is complicated as the border between Armenia and Nakhichevan is controlled from both sides and people do not allow regular movement of leopard.
According to unofficial data, during the last 10 years, about 5 leopards have been killed on the territory of Armenia; the last accident was recorded in winter of 2009. Till now in Armenia the leopard photo in nature was taken only twice - in 2005 and 2007, when they came to Armenia from Iran. Both photos were taken by WWF Armenia.
Currently, a new Iran-Armenia Hydro Power Plant is under construction, and the question is how the leopard will come to Armenia without obstacles. Over the past 10 years, the leopards have been able to cross the River Araks and pass to our region. According to specialists the construction of a new water reservoir can cause obstacles to this migration way.
According to Dr. Aram Aghasyan, Head of Department on Specially Protected Nature Areas of the Ministry of Nature Protection, in the frames of the Armenian-Iranian cooperation, the establishment of eco-corridors between "Arevik" National Park (Armenia) and "Dizmar" Pro¬tec-ted Area (Iran) is underway and the eco-corridors will stretch to Araks valley totally embracing an area of nearly 4000 hectares. "This is very important especially for migratory animals, such as leopard, bezoar goat and other species," says Aram Aghasyan.
It should be mentioned that leopard is also protected by legislation. Some years ago, a law on Compensation Tariffs for Damages to Fauna and Flora due to Environmental Offences was adopted, according to which the fine for leopard hunting makes 3 million drams. The Criminal Code also sets forth a penalty for illegal hunting. Over the recent years, the protection of flora and fauna and tackling illegal hunting is a priority for the State Environmental Inspection of the RA Ministry of Nature Protection. However, the question on its effectiveness especially against shadow hunting is left to the reader.
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A local Shriners group is sponsoring its 38th annual Thanksgiving Luncheon and Bazaar fundraiser with proceeds helping support the Shiners' Hospitals for Children across North America.
The El Kadir Jewels, the organization for Shriners' wives and widows in Kirksville, is hosting the annual luncheon and shopping opportunity Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the local Shrine Club.
Tickets to the luncheon and bazaar will be available at the door at the El Kadir Shrine Club, with door prizes and other items to be raffled off during the event.
Proceeds from the event will go to help children regardless of ability to pay across America and beyond.
Last year, the Shriners' 21 Hospitals for Children in the U.S., Canada and Mexico treated 121,000 children.
The Shriners' Hospitals have served as a pediatric health care system since 1922, with a focus on pediatric care provided at times at no cost to the families.
For advance tickets call (660) 627-4249.
Members of the El Kadir Jewels group display Christmas items that will be available during the annual Luncheon and Bazaar. From left to right: Pat Pulis, Deb Clarkson, Patty Darr, Karen Morrow, Jeanie Coy and Pam Elliot. Photo submitted


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Genre: Pop, R&B, Soul
N-O made radio history with the first single from his debut album. He made history by becoming the first rapper to receive airplay on urban adult contemporary fm stations playing artists like Luther Vandross, Dionne Warwick, Patti LaBelle, Toni Braxton, Whitney Houston, Regina Belle, Robin Thicke, Sade, Aretha Franklin, Janet Jackson, Brian McKnight, Teena Marie, Mary J. Blige, Gerald Levert, and Mariah Carey.
He joined forces with the American Red Cross in 2005 to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina.…


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Animal Control officers are looking for the owner of a dog after it bit a woman at an off-leash dog park two weeks ago.
It happened at the Greenville off-leash dog park on River Road March 16th around 3:45 p.m. The woman told officers that after her dog became involved in a fight with another dog she was bitten on the end of her finger as she tried to separate the two.
The owner of the other dog got his pet and left the park.
Animal Control says no charges are being filed, they only want to make contact with the owner to make sure his dog is current on its rabies shots and finish their investigation.
Public safety cameras recorded the man and his two dogs. If you know who the man is you're urged to contact Animal Control at 252-329-4388.


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Greensky Bluegrass to Kick Off Tour in NYC Tomorrow
Greensky Bluegrass will commence the Eastern leg of their spring tour with a show at BB King's Blues Club in New York tomorrow night. The band's spring dates can be found below, as well as their festival dates, which include the Telluride Bluegrass Festival, Delfest, Electric Forest, Northwest String Summit, Forecastle Festival, and Grand Targhee Bluegrass Festival, among others. Greensky Bluegrass will play Red Rocks Amphitheater with Railroad Earth and Galactic come July, and have also been announced as part of the second Strings & Sol lineup, which includes the Yonder Mountain String Band, Railroad Earth, Leftover Salmon and more.
April 17 New York, NY—BB King's Blues^
April 18 Philadelphia, PA—The Blockley^
April 19 Baltimore, MD—Baltimore SoundStage^
April 20 Boston, MA—Middle East
April 21 Portland, ME—Port City Music Hall
April 23 Burlington, VT—Higher Ground *
April 24 Syracuse, NY—Westcott Theater *
April 25 Pittsburgh, PA—Rex Theater *
April 26 Charlotte, NC—Visulite Theater
April 27 Moultrie, GA—Dogwood Music Festival
April 28 New Orleans, LA—House of Blues (Parish)
April 30 Birmingham, AL—WorkPlay Soundstage
May 1 Jackson, MS—Duling Hall
May 2 Memphis, TN—Minglewood Hall
May 3 St. Louis, MO—Cherokee *
May 4 Bloomington, IL—Castle Theatre
May 24 Thornville, OH—Dark Star Jubilee
May 25-26 Cumberland, MD—DelFest
June 7-8 Kalamazoo, MI—Bell's Beer Garden Opener +
June 15 Chicago, IL—Taste of Randolph
June 20 Telluride, CO—Telluride Bluegrass Festival
June 22 Bend, OR—4 Peaks Music Festival
June 27-30 Rothbury, MI—Electric Forest
July 12 Morrison, CO—Red Rocks Amphitheater
July 13 Lone Tree, IA—Camp Euforia
July 14 Louisville, KY—Forecastle Festival
July 18 North Plains, OR—Northwest String Summit
August 2-3 Johnstown, PA—Flood City Music Festival
August 11 Alta, WY—Gran Targhee Bluegrass Festival
August 17 Cockeysville, MD—Hot August Blues
December 11-15 Puerto Morelos, MX—Strings & Sol
(^) with Chris Jacobs
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Summer Dress (Burda Style 7201)
Added Aug 9, 2012
by Guti
Calgary, Canada
I sewed this dress in 2 different fabrics.
The first version I made in a light polyester which was very frustrating to work with. The fabric frayed very quickly and I also had trouble with the zipper.
The second version I made out of a light linen and I decided to make it one size smaller. I made an adjustment to the sewing directions and put in the zipper earlier than indicated. I was very happy with the finished result and this is the version I wore.
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1) Lightweight polyester
2) Handkerchief linen
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AIA Lecturer: Sarah Parcak
Sarah H. Parcak is Assistant Professor of Anthropology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and Founding Director of the Laboratory for Global Health Observation (LGHO). She holds her degrees with Yale University (B.A.) and Cambridge University (M.Phil. and Ph.D.), and is noted for being the first Egyptologist to use satellite imaging to identify new archaeological sites in Egypt. Her areas of specialization are satellite archaeology, ancient Egypt, remote sensing/GIS, the ancient Near East, Landscape archaeology, ecological issues, and survey methodology. She has received numerous awards and grants for her work, has conducted several major mapping and survey projects in Egypt, and is currently Director of the Pyramid Fields Hinterland Survey in Egypt. Current publications include "Protecting cultural remains from space in times of war" (in Planning for Protection of Cultural Heritage, ed. Laurie Rush, The Boydell Press 2010) and "The physical context of ancient Egypt" (in A Companion to Ancient Egypt, ed. Alan Lloyd, Wiley-Blackwell 2010).
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Sure, Dance Central 2 lets you import songs and routines from the original Kinect game. But, before you rush to Evacuate the Dance Floor, you should note that nabbing the 32 songs off the disc will come with a fee: 400 Microsoft Points, or $5. In addition, you'll need an additional 250MB of storage space on your hard drive, to hold the re-downloaded songs.
Of course, there's a way to Drop it Like It's Hot for free. Microsoft has announced that pre-orders of the game at GameStop, Amazon, Best Buy, and the Microosft Store will come with a 400 Microsoft Point bonus--enough to cover the cost of the transfer. Combine the 32 songs from the original game with the 40 expected in the sequel, and you'll be sweating to over 70 songs once the game comes out on October 25th.


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Conservation Reserve Progam Acres In Wyoming May Decline [AUDIO]
A lawyer for a Sweetwater County man convicted of sexual abuse of a minor told the Wyoming Supreme Court that it was improper for the trail judge to allow the jury to hear testimony from a previous victim. Doug Randall has that story. Joy Greenwold reports that federal budget restraints could mean fewer acres in Wyoming going into the USDA's Conservation Reserve Program. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.


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Furosemide facts and fiction
The current debate in the horse racing world over the use or abuse of the diuretic furosemide contains many of these elements—sensationalism by the press and various animal welfare groups, inflated claims by both sides and oversimplification of the science involved. Furosemide proponents think that the drug helps treat an important condition found in almost all athletic horses and that its use is both ethical and humane. Critics maintain that it is an unnecessary performance-enhancing drug that's rarely used in the racing world outside of North America and that its continued use is ultimately weakening racehorse genetics.
Both camps can cite scholarly studies, field research projects and statistics to bolster their arguments, but all this science has not produced much common ground. There are, however, some indisputable facts regarding furosemide and exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage (EIPH), the disease that furosemide is used to treat in racehorses. Any attempts to clarify this contentious debate should start there.Agreeing on etiology
While it is often linked with racehorses, EIPH is a condition that can affect all categories of performance horses, including three-day eventers, polo ponies and draft horses. EIPH results from rupture of pulmonary capillaries and subsequent leakage of blood into the airway. The site of initial bleeding is in the dorsocaudal lung. The reason for this is not fully understood.
The most commonly accepted theory to explain the occurrence of EIPH relates to the dramatic increase in blood pressure that normally occurs in the lungs of a maximally exercising horse. Increased blood pressure is caused by an increase in cardiac output. As a horse exercises, there is an increased oxygen demand by the body, and the normal equine heart is capable of tremendous increases in output to meet this demand. The huge difference between high blood pressure inside the capillaries and low pressure outside the vessels in the lungs causes capillaries to burst.
"To some extent, EIPH is an inevitable consequence (some might say physiological consequence) of the extremely high cardiac output required by racehorses," says Cate Steel, BVSc, FACVS, in Racing Victoria magazine.
Some theories suggest that there are other contributing factors, including any problems that restrict airflow (upper airway obstruction "roaring" and allergic, bacterial or viral airway disease), changes in blood viscosity, mechanical concussion and shear forces in the chest associated with running and bronchial artery angiogenesis. With each bleeding bout, the horse experiences inflammation of the airways and subsequent fibrosis. This pattern of inflammation and less than functional repair is repeated with each bleeding episode, leading to repetitive damage.
Pinning down prevalence
The true prevalence of EIPH stirs debate. Horses with EIPH are called "bleeders" because the classic clinical sign of this condition is poor performance and bleeding from the nostrils after exercise. Most bleeders (about 95 percent), however, do not show blood at their nostrils, even when they are bleeding deep in their lungs.1
The best and most accurate method of diagnosing a bleeder is with a tracheobronchial examination via fiberoptic scope. Although EIPH has been described in horses for hundreds of years, the horses that were known to suffer from this condition were those that bled, sometimes copiously and dramatically, from the nose. Horses that showed no external bleeding were considered free from EIPH and to be normal.
The development of the fiberoptic endoscope and the small flexible versions that followed in the 1970s helped us understand where the blood was coming from and exactly how many horses were affected. However, many countries did not and still do not have ready access to such equipment. Some trainers and owners forego these exams even when appropriate equipment is available, so the actual incidence of EIPH varies depending on how studies have been conducted. Some countries and breeders report a low incidence of EIPH, but these claims are rarely substantiated with well-controlled studies using endoscopic examination.
Much EIPH research, even some done very recently, suffers because of a lack of uniform agreement as to what constitutes a bleeder. Is it only a horse that visibly bleeds? Is it a horse that is assigned one of the four grades of abnormal bleeding in the trachea as seen with a scope? How and when should these individuals be examined? Within an hour after racing or sooner? After one race or after several? The decision about how and when to examine possible bleeders plays a large role in the statistical outcome. The results of any investigation cannot be relied on if the methodology is inconsistent.
However, it has been shown conclusively in the United States that between 43 and 75 percent of racehorses exhibit signs of EIPH based on a single endoscopic examination.2 In 1990, veterinary researchers at the University of Pennsylvania's New Bolton Center at the School of Veterinary Medicine showed that the prevalence of EIPH increases with the frequency of examination.3 More than 80 percent of horses showed evidence of EIPH on at least one occasion when examined after three consecutive races. Ken Hinchcliff, BVSc, MSc, PhD, repeated this work in 2005 in Australia and reported that 55 percent of horses examined showed some evidence of EIPH and that if horses were scoped after three successive strenuous workouts, nearly 100 percent would show some bleeding by the third endoscopic exam.4
Prevalence statistics reported from other countries by the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities all show relatively similar rates for the incidence of epistaxis in horses after racing, with Japan reporting 1.5 cases per 1,000 starts, the U.K. showing 0.83 per 1,000 starts, South Africa reporting 1.65 per 1,000 starts and Korea reporting a high of 4.4 per 1,000 starts.
Opponents of the use of furosemide to pretreat racehorses point out that this drug is used for this purpose only in the United States and Canada and that the rest of the world does not race on it. Furosemide is not needed, goes the argument, because EIPH is not seen in as high prevalence in other countries. Science does not support this view, and since many other countries only identify bleeders visually, the number of endoscopic-confirmed EIPH cases would likely be much greater. The simple scientific fact is that EIPH occurs with similar frequency in racehorses and equine athletes in almost all parts of the world.5


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