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For me, Thanksgiving is inevitably too much, too rich, too frenzied. Even when there were only four of us, my mother used to get up at 5:30 on Thanksgiving morning to start cooking, huffing and puffing all the way, 'til my father revved up his electric carving knife and dinner was served. We ate quickly, and just when I thought we could maybe relax and digest, maybe take a snooze, she'd clap her hands and command: Dishes!
That's maybe why as an adult I rebelled against the holiday, sometimes opting out entirely and staying in to read. Or time-shifting my idea of Thanksgiving to late summer. Then, with no one's expectations to consider but my own, I could cook dishes that actually went together, invite friends (not too many) who would be good company and drink beautiful wines I'd saved for the occasion. I thought I'd won — a lovely meal as opposed to a gargantuan extravaganza — but it was the wrong season and a Thanksgiving that didn't thank those who counted most.
So I came up with a new strategy. I have instituted the curated Thanksgiving. Goodbye, cacophony. Say hello to a Thanksgiving meal in which the elements go together, the wines work and everyone has a fine — and relaxed — time.
The menu is a little different each year, even the way I cook the turkey. It might be brined. It might be salt-rubbed. It might be deconstructed (parts roasted separately but put back together before serving so it creates the impression of one big, magnificent bird). I also make the stuffing and the gravy.
But I farm out the sides to the trusted cooks in the group. They can suggest ideas, but I don't give them free rein. If they propose something I don't think will work, I might suggest an alternative recipe or something else entirely, all in the service of a meal that makes some kind of sense together.
And you know what? It works.
One thing I insist on is not too many dishes. I hate all that mess in the kitchen of everybody squeezing past everybody else to heat up whatever they brought. And all the packing up of leftover food and containers, tools left behind, treasured platters lost.
Without someone taking charge, hysteria can take over the kitchen. Captive to tradition, cooks can go into meltdown. Somehow, they're expected to fit every remembered family dish into the jigsaw puzzle of the menu. For some family members, nothing can be changed. Aunt Kim inevitably has to bring her awful sweet potatoes with marshmallows, cousin Lucy the green beans cooked in canned mushroom soup. And Roger always manages to sneak in a can of the cranberry sauce he prefers to homemade.
When I cook Thanksgiving, my mother always asks whether I made the stuffing with Mrs. Cubbison's packaged mix, which I guess is part of our family's tradition (the one I'm not following, bad daughter that I am). I like cornbread stuffing with lots of celery and onion, a little pancetta or guanciale, and sage from the garden.
"No, Mama," I answer, "I did not."
"Just curious," she'll say.
And before she wonders, I'll tell her I also made the pumpkin pie with a real pumpkin instead of purée out of a can. These are my small rebellions.
I've tried bigger ones too — scrapping tradition entirely. Like the year I invited everyone to Berkeley for Thanksgiving and made a Moroccan feast — that everybody hated. Even the turkey molé fest I cooked for Thanksgiving strays in college went over much better. But then it was a very different crowd than my relatives, and I've learned — oh, how I've learned — that you only mess so much with tradition.
But I've also found that the well-edited Thanksgiving ends up winning over the skeptics. "Best Thanksgiving ever!" one of the most recalcitrant shouted out last year as he left (after that nap).
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A question for all Ace and the recruitniks out there. It seems to me that a lot of the supposed "inside information"we hear is just flat out wrong. Take this weekend for example - the board was lit up with all sorts of "will he or won't he" posts breathlessly wondering if Green would pull the trigger and commit. He was SO close, we were told, by various services and insders, that the BBQ might just put him over the top. To be fair nobody BKfinestest it but the buzz sure was loud and steady that he very well might end his recruitment and go blue.
Except 24 hours later we find out he had NO intention of signing this week or anytime soon for that matter. So how is it the services can get their info so completely wrong on a kid? I get him not committing, but according to Green himself he never had any intention of committing so where ddi all the other opposite conjecture come from?
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About Jill's Ride for Hope 2013 — A Message from Polly and Rob Naber
We lost our daughter Jill to suicide during her freshman year at LGHS. Jill was a vibrant, talented young girl, just 15 years old. She was distraught when an embarrassing picture of herself was sent electronically and placed on an internet site. Cyber-bullying and other pressures intensified her feelings of despair, and on March 15, 2009, she took her own life. After Jill's death, a non-profit organization named CASSY, Counseling and Support Services for Youth, was embedded in Los Gatos High School. CASSY quickly became a heavily utilized resource at LGHS, helping students, faculty, and families through pressures and difficulties, all free of charge. In 2012, community donations enabled CASSY to extend its mission by providing additional counseling services at Raymond J. Fisher Middle School.
We, and many others, greatly appreciate the services CASSY provides at LGHS and Fisher. Thank you for supporting CASSY and Jill's Ride for Hope in memory of our daughter Jillian Bailey Naber.
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Protestors are set to stage a demonstration outside the office of Labour leader and Doncaster MP Ed Miliband tonight.
The TaxPayers' Alliance War on Waste Roadshow arrives in Doncaster at 6.15pm with TPA staff and supporters protesting against wasteful spending outside the constituency office of Doncaster North MP Mr Miliband.
Last year the Government spent some £718 billion, but far too much of it delivered little or no value to the taxpayer, according to the TPA.
The War on Waste Roadshow sees the TaxPayers' Alliance make 29 stops across England and Wales over nine days, exposing just how much taxpayers' money is wasted by politicians and bureaucrats.
The TaxPayers' Alliance battle bus arrives at Mr Miliband's office at 6.15pm and leaves at 6.45pm.
A spokesman for the TaxPayers' Alliance said: "Far too much taxpayers' money is wasted, keeping taxes high and taking precious resources away from essential services. It's time for a war on waste right across the public sector. If he's to be taken seriously as a man to cut the cost of the public sector, Ed Miliband must pledge to cut unnecessary spending.
"It would be nothing short of immoral to saddle the next generation with our trillion-pound debt mountain. We need to strip out wasteful and unnecessary spending and start living within our means again.
"For too long taxpayers' money has been spent with impunity, with little accountability and not enough transparency. The War on Waste hopes to change that and remind those we trust with our money that we're watching how it is spent very carefully indeed."


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OS/2-BBS reports that "SciTech SNAP Graphics for OS/2 version 2.2.4 has been released (11/6/2003). This is a replacement product for SciTech Display Doctor, which has some new features, like zooming and multihead. There is a changelog, as well as a list of chipsets supporting the various features. There is a user mailing list, a trouble ticket HelpDesk for registered users, and an official newsgroup." Elsewhere, SciTechSoft also released the 1.2 beta of the OpenWatcom dev suite.


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dreambear wrote:...I like a lot of the versions here (even "See see rider")...
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midnightx wrote:It was a strong album. Why isn't "See See Rider" listed on this poll? It is one of the best post-1970 versions available. From what is listed, "Trying To Get To You" gets my vote.
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midnightx wrote:It was a strong album. Why isn't "See See Rider" listed on this poll? It is one of the best post-1970 versions available. From what is listed, "Trying To Get To You" gets my vote.
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Matthew wrote:Shouldn't "Let Me Be There" be on this list - since its first outting was on this LP.
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keninlincs wrote:always loved the rock medley on the album
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midnightx wrote:tracks like the lifeless Don't Be Cruel/Teddy Bear medley do not add much.
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Lonely Summer wrote:"How Great Thou Art" gets my vote, the best version of this song IMHO. It's also nice to hear "Why Me, Lord" done straight, but my mom heard that and thought I was playing the record at the wrong speed! Really a nice concert. Maybe not as much of an event as Aloha, but he's more relaxed here, having fun ("duh moon tood till, on blueberry hill"), and vocally in great form. Nice to hear him do a few 50's classics that are not treated as throwaways ("My Baby Left Me", "Trying to Get to You", "Lawdy Miss Clawdy"). Those fans, though....Elvis is trying to sing "Help Me" and some girls are screaming at him...how he kept his concentration with that going on amazes me. I guess he got used to it, but still!!
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dreambear wrote:The sound of the general health check up late 1973, that could be heard on the Good times album, was still heard on march 20 1974. I still remember the day as a 12 year old boy, when I gave this album a first spin. I was so surprised to hear Elvis sounding so young again.
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JerryNodak wrote:If it were listed I'd vote for "Let Me Be There." Since it isn't I'll go with " Trying To Get To You." I don't care for Elvis' Live version of HGTA (Grammy Award not withstanding). Too over the top. Prefer the more understated studio version.
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I do not understand the stupid "LOOK AT ME LOOK AT ME, I LOOK LIKE A CELEB or AM I CUTE??" post. First off there are mean, hateful, bitter, grown childish women that troll on CM looking for someone to pick on.
You could look like a super model and they will point out that your eyebrows don't match your freakin hairstyle. Are you so insecure with yourself that you need people to tell you that you are pretty or not? I would never post a pic of myself on here nor would I tell anyone else to because true beauty is within you. Some of these people are the WRONG ones to ask for anything.
You are beautiful in your own way and don't let anyone tell you different.
You must be ugly.
I don't post pics of me.
well. rarely.
Look at me damn it! I'm royalty!!
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Katrena Elizabeth Mercer went home to be with the Lord at the tender age of 3 days on Friday, January 4, 2013.
Katrena Elizabeth Mercer went home to be with the Lord at the tender age of 3 days on Friday, January 4, 2013.
Katrena was born one of twins with her sister, Kirsten, on Tuesday, January 1, 2013 in Newark, DE, the daughter of Steven and Lauren Mercer of Smyrna, DE. She was named using letters from her grandmothers and her great-grandmothers.
Although her time on earth was short, she touched many hearts with her love. She was a sweet angel, who would grab a hold of your finger to show her love for you. She also loved to cuddle and to listen to you sing to her. She will be buried with her Daddy's shirt that she loved to cuddle with.
In addition to her parents and her twin sister, she is survived by her paternal grandparents, Thomas B. and Patricia A. Mercer of Wyoming, DE; her maternal grandparents, Michael A. and Kathleen M. Novello of Wilmington, DE; her uncles, James P. Mercer of Chicago, IL and Mark A. Novello and his wife Jessica A. of Perry Hall, MD.
A visitation for family and friends will be held on Thursday, January 10, 2013 from 6-8 p.m., in the Faries Funeral Chapel, located at 29 S. Main St. in Smyrna.
Graveside services will be held on Friday, January 11, 2013 at 1 p.m. at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Smyrna.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to March of Dimes, Delaware Chapter, 5620 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, DE, 19808.
Letters of condolence may be sent by visiting www.fariesfuneralhome.com.


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The Federal Reserve might begin tapering off its economic life support late this year and finish a controversial program of bond purchases by the middle of the next year, Chairman Ben Bernanke said Wednesday in remarks that triggered fear and loathing in financial markets.
Stocks fell sharply after Bernanke used a midafternoon news conference to clarify the circumstances under which he'd begin easing off the pace of purchases of government and mortgage bonds, a pace that's now averaging $85 billion a month.
Since Bernanke first hinted about tapering off the purchases in May, stocks have been volatile and bond yields _ what the government has to pay investors that buy its bonds _ shot up. Before taking questions Wednesday, Bernanke sought to calm the markets with a detailed explanation of the conditions under which the Fed's tapering or purchases might begin.
It didn't work. The Dow Jones industrial average plunged 206.04 points to finish at 15,112.19. The S&P 500 fell 22.88 points to end at 1,628.93, and the tech-heavy NASDAQ dipped 38.98 points to close at 3,443.20. The yield on the 10-year Treasury bond quickly jumped up to 2.34 percent from 2.31 percent, the highest since March 2012.
The market reaction is a sign of today's unique times. Bernanke's Fed is considering pulling back on the bond purchases, which are designed to stimulate economic activity, because several important economic data points show marked improvement. A stronger economic outlook usually would be bullish for financial markets, but having received the benefit of the Fed's stimulus for more than two years, investors are fretting about life without it.
In fact, the Fed issued revised economic projections Wednesday that show improvement in the unemployment rate but slightly downgraded estimates this year on the gross domestic product, the sum of all the country's goods and services.
The bond purchases are known as quantitative easing, shorthanded as QE3 because they're in their third iteration. The idea is to drive down the return on investment in government bonds so that investors seek greater returns elsewhere, generating economic activity and wealth that benefits the broader economy.
While Bernanke said an improving economy might permit tapering off, he cautioned that any slowdown might put those plans on ice.
"We gave no deterministic or fixed plan," the Fed chief said.
Adding to the sour sentiment on Wall Street, the Fed's rate-setting Open Market Committee muddied the waters with its statement at the close of its two-day meeting. The committee left its benchmark lending rate where it's been since December 2008, and it noted that "the housing sector has strengthened further, but fiscal policy is restraining economic growth." The committee also noted that labor market conditions have improved, "but the unemployment rate remains elevated."
This good news-bad news statement extended to the vote, with Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City President Esther George preferring to raise the rate on concerns that the Fed's bond purchases might eventually spark high inflation.
James Bullard, the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, voted against holding the rate steady because he thought the Fed should signal more strongly its willingness to combat a persistently low inflation rate.
In other words, one voting member of the committee thought inflation is a threat, while another worried that deflation – the decline in prices across the economy – is a bigger threat than has been acknowledged.
It underscored how removal of the unconventional policy tool represents uncharted waters. Equally unusual is the fact that bond yields are rising while inflation remains subdued, below the Fed's target rate of near 2 percent. Usually yields rise in response to inflation because nervous investors demand higher returns to ensure that their investments earn more than the rate of inflation. But there's no sign of any looming inflation threat.
"This is an economy with a whole lot of slack in it. The difference between GDP and potential GDP is pretty big. The unemployment rate is too high. . . . It's hard to find a good scare story about inflation," said David Blitzer, the managing director of S&P Dow Jones Indices.
Since mortgage rates take a cue from the yield on 10-year government bonds, homeowners now are finding it more expensive to refinance mortgages or take out new ones. Bernanke acknowledged this, but he said the effect would be "not all that dramatic" on homebuyers' monthly payments.
Over the life of a 15-year or 30-year loan, however, homeowners pay banks considerably more than they otherwise would have.
CORRECTION: An earlier version of this story had a typographic error in a quote from Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke. He said, "We have no deterministic or fixed plan," not "We gave no deterministic or fixed plan."


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Cree continues to showcase the superior performance and reliability of its silicon carbide (SiC) power technology with the introduction of the first commercially available all-SiC Cree power module. The new high frequency module, rated at 100A current handling and 1200V blocking, allows higher efficiency, compact and lighter weight systems that can result in lower total system costs compared to conventional silicon-based technologies.
"An all-SiC module with these specifications enables us to meet our transit customers' demands for reduced size and weight of auxiliary power converters, while meeting efficiency and cost targets," said Fisal Al-Kayal, innovation and research engineer, Alstom Belgium Transport.
The module includes SiC MOSFETs and SiC Schottky diodes in a 50mm half-bridge configuration rated to 150°C maximum junction temperature. The SiC components enable the module to be operated at exceptionally high switching frequencies that can reduce the size, weight and cost of the power conversion system. The new power module has demonstrated up to 100 kHz switching frequency. Target applications include high power converters, industrial motor drives, solar inverters and uninterruptible power supplies.
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Church Looks to the New World
Catholics' Selection Of Pope Francis Eschews Tradition
VATICAN CITY—The Roman Catholic Church's leaders elected their new pope Wednesday in a day that was rich in ritual but broke with tradition—placing the world's 1.2 billion Catholics under the direction of a Jesuit from the New World, both firsts in Christianity's 2,000-year history.
Argentina's Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, the 76-year-old archbishop of Buenos Aires, emerged on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica here Wednesday evening and was introduced as Pope Francis. A crowd of more than 100,000 pilgrims in the square below sounded cheers of "Viva il Papa" as he urged a "great fraternity" for the global church.
His election places the church under the leadership of a man who is known less as an educator or intellectual, as was his predecessor, than as a humble and mild-mannered shepherd of his flock. The choice of a man who has shunned the lofty trappings of a cardinal—and has spent relatively little time in the corridors of the Vatican—is likely to have broad resonance at a time when Catholicism has been losing credibility and followers in many parts of the world.
The selection of the first pontiff from the Americas is the second groundbreaking event for the Catholic Church in a month. Pope Francis's predecessor, Benedict XVI, stepped down on Feb. 28—the first pontiff in more than six centuries to resign from a position traditionally held until death.
Pope Francis immediately embraced his mission as shepherd in Rome and the world. Appearing with outstretched arms on St. Peter's main balcony, he led the pilgrims below in the Lord's Prayer and then asked them for a favor: a moment of prayer for him. He also joked with the crowd about how far he had come to be their pope.
'Brothers and sisters, good evening. … Good night, and have a good rest.'
"As you know, the duty of the conclave is to give Rome a bishop," he said. "It seems that my brother cardinals went almost to the end of the earth to find him."
The choice was cheered throughout the Americas. His ascent is "a great thing for the United States and for Latin America," said Thomas Wenski, the archbishop of Miami, at a news conference. "All of us that live in the Americas, we have a greater freedom a lot of times than people in Europe or more traditional societies."
His election also breaks new ground for the Society of Jesus, known as the Jesuits, a religious order renowned for its rigorous intellectual inquiry and skepticism of authority and hierarchy. St. Ignatius of Loyola, the order's founder, "didn't want Jesuits to be bishops, because he didn't want prestige and power associated with it," said the Rev. Joseph Fessio. "He wanted them to work as priests."
What is unclear is whether the new pope, who has no experience with the central administration of the Vatican, will be adept in tackling some of the problems that face the so-called Curia—the Vatican's central administration that has long been seen as ineffective in governing Catholicism's sprawl.
A recent scandal, in which secret documents were leaked to Italian media, has exposed rifts among top Vatican officials. A tug of war within the Vatican hierarchy over the management of the Vatican bank, and its efforts to meet international standards on issues such as anti-money-laundering laws, has unearthed divisions within the Church's administration.
The Name of the (Holy) Father
The new pope will be faced with an immediate decision when he is elected: What name will he adopt?
More broadly, the church is buffeted by challenges including the rise of Islam and the emptying of pews in Europe. The new pontiff will also need to tackle continuing reverberations from the church's scandal over sexual abuse of children by priests—incidents that date back a decade or more but have come to light in explosive revelations during the papacy of Benedict XVI.
Some critics say the sex-abuse scandal hasn't effectively been dealt with because the former pope and the Curia stopped short of requiring bishops around the world to report allegations of sexual abuse to civil authorities.
But a relative outsider—and one from a tradition of simplicity of spirit and skepticism for authority—may be the right prescription, said Alberto Melloni, a church historian at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia. "In a church so hit by financial scandals, someone who has lived a life of poverty and rigor lays a good foundation for the papacy," said Mr. Melloni.
Pope Francis is likely to follow the traditionalist path of continuing the teaching of his predecessor, who believed that the way to stem a wave of secularism was to stand defiantly against it, analysts said. "Certainly there will be continuity in the teaching of the church," said Father Fessio, a Jesuit and former student of Benedict XVI.
At the same time, he is close to Communion and Liberation, a grass-roots Catholic movement that has played an important evangelizing role in Europe and in Latin America.
In many ways, Cardinal Bergoglio is an ideal figure to transition from a centuries-old line of European popes. His father was an Italian immigrant, giving him roots in a country that is, along with Spain, considered a mother country of Argentina. That cultural affinity may have helped Cardinal Bergoglio with many of his Italian peers that dominate the Curia.
Those characteristics were clear in his first moments as pope, as he spoke in crisp Italian with a slight Spanish accent. "Let us start this journey…which leads all the churches in charity, a journey of fraternity, of love, of trust among us," he said. Some observers said they were reminded of John Paul II, whose personal warmth shone when he came out in 1978 and asked the crowd to be patient with his Italian.
The election of the new pope was announced to the world—as is tradition of the church—with a vigorous puff of white smoke from the smokestack of the Sistine Chapel, where 115 cardinals had been sequestered since Tuesday evening to pick Catholicism's new leader.
Though the conclave is conducted amid high secrecy, there had been ardent speculation that this one would end quickly. That is because, unlike past conclaves that follow the unexpected death of a pope, the resignation of Benedict XVI had been announced on Feb. 11, giving cardinals time to reflect.
In anticipation, tens of thousands of people had been gathering in St. Peter's Square despite the steady rain Wednesday. When the puffs turned a definitive white against the backdrop of a pitch-black evening sky, they let out a collective roar.
The Changing Church
The population of Catholics around the world has grown dramatically and shifted southward, while the cardinals who elect the pope remain mostly European.
While Cardinal Bergoglio hadn't been named among the favorites ahead of the conclave, he was an early favorite in voting during the 2005 conclave that elected Benedict XVI, said one cardinal who had been present then. While several cardinals had initially tapped Cardinal Bergoglio as a possible successor to John Paul II, a majority coalesced around the then-Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger. At the time, Cardinal Bergoglio then made it clear that he did not want to be an "opposition candidate," this cardinal said.
The selection of a Latin American pope underscores a big demographic shift in the Catholic Church toward the region. A century ago, 65% of the world's Catholics lived in Europe. But by 2010, only 24% did, according to demographer Conrad Hackett at the Pew Research Center's Forum on Religion and Life. Meantime, Latin America's share has risen to 39%—more than Europe and the U.S. combined.
But overall, the story of the Latin American church has been one of decline. Whereas the region was more than 90% Catholic some 50 years ago, today there are countries in Central America where fewer than half the population is Catholic. One-room evangelical churches now dot the Latin American landscape, from remote Amazon villages to the labyrinthine slums that surround the region's major cities.
'There are two types of men: those who take care of the pain and those who pass by'
"No other region is as important to the future of the church, or could use an intervention, as much as Latin America," said Andrew Chesnut, who holds the Bishop Walter Sullivan Chair in Catholic Studies at Virginia Commonwealth University and has written several books on Christianity in Latin America. "This is a recognition that that future of the church lies in the global south."
Eugenio Lira, secretary general of the Mexican Episcopal Conference and auxiliary bishop of Puebla, expressed excitement at Latin America having its first pope, describing Cardinal Bergoglio as "a man of enormous modesty."
"He will be able to better understand the Latin American continent, not only the poverty and the exclusion, but also the wealth of these lands," he said.
In Buenos Aires, hundreds of people gathered outside the cathedral in the Plaza de Mayo, considered the heart of the country, and burst into celebration when their native son was elevated.
"What emotion! " said Gladys Suarez, an Uruguayan who has lived 37 years in Argentina, as she waved flags of both countries. "Who would have thought—a Latin American pope!"
—Giada Zampano, Arian Campo-Flores and John D. Stoll contributed to this article.
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Jorge Mario Bergoglio, now Pope Francis, was named cardinal by Pope John Paul II in 2001. An early online version of this story incorrectly said he became a cardinal in 2011.


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Nordic Games shocked the gaming world yesterday, when they announced that they had acquired pretty much every remaining IP in THQ's stable. The relatively unknown publisher now owns the rights to Darksiders. So, what's next?
"I'm impressed with the love and interest that those IPs, especially Darksiders, are bringing," CEO Lars Wingefors said. "You can see Nordic Games as a middle man in order to create great new sequels. If we can find the right team with the right terms, I'm sure we can find the right financial solution to make it happen."
According to Game Informer, Nordic Games was interested in many of THQ's IPs, including Red Faction, "from the start," but could not afford to purchase development studios. For example, Koch picked up the Saints Row franchise and developer Volition during THQ's initial auction; Sega picked up Company of Heroes developer Relic Entertainment; Ubisoft picked up THQ Montreal.
Wingefors says there is "great potential" in creating sequels for the company's newly-acquired IP. "Most of these games have sold in the millions. There is a love for these titles. Red Faction has millions of fans. They were disappointed with the last installment, but I think there is potential in it. And of course Darksiders, everyone, everyone would like to see something come from that," he told Polygon.
While far from confirmed, it appears that the future of Darksiders is safe in Nordic's hands. However, Wingefors did say that he doesn't plan to "repeat the mistakes of THQ and bring out unprofitable products," adding "you need to find the right [development] team and build a smart business model around it."
In order to acquire the Darksiders brand, Nordic had to outbid Crytek USA and the franchise's original creators. "We had competition on most of the individual IPs, and I think they were various development studios," Wingefors said. And although Crytek USA may have failed in getting their baby back, they do have some advice on what to do with a Darksiders 3: "Do what we would've done: let people know what happens when those other three comets land on Earth!" Vigil co-founder Ryan Stefanelli posted on Nordic's boards (via Gamasutra). "Four player co-op or bust!"


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Weighing in at 2.8 kilograms, the 783-page Paul Bocuse: The Complete Recipes is a hefty distillation of almost seven decades of kitchen experience.
It's broken into 22 sections, among them cold appetisers, game and fritters, choux pastries, crepes and waffles.
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That year, [they - who or what is "they"?] were shabbier. I and a friend from Fu-Jian Province, who I had known for three and a half years, wandered aimlessly and without purpose, as if we were lost, and were almost crushed by the shabbiness of the streets and lanes.
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U.S. News Travel has released a report rating Yellowstone National Park as the best vacation destination in the country. Business Reporter Sharon Fain has details. Wyoming Community Service Providers will hold their first statewide forum on developmental disabilities next month in Casper. Amy Richards reports. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.


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Hope you all had a fantastic time on weekend one. I wish we'd have your weather on weekend two!
How was traffic this year?
Hope you all had a fantastic time on weekend one. I wish we'd have your weather on weekend two!
How was traffic this year?
Traffic didn't play this year.
Just trying to get a word in.
You wish for rain, clouds, and 60% of attendees showing up on Friday? No thanks.
I welcome the 95 degree sunshine.
Last year there were no issues with traffic at all so I'm assuming this year was the same, and will be for Weekend 2.
I got there about 12.30 each day and there was very little traffic.
I arrived early every day, no later than 11 and there was no traffic. Enjoy your Coachella...please sunscreen and hydrate as you guys are going to bake!
Friday actually sucked, don't wish for that weather.
"The Coachella Valley wasn't always like this, there's been a great many changes made since I came here some 67 years ago"
I felt like traffic control was really good this year. And I loved Friday weather! But at least you can whip out the standard bathing suits and shorts. Have fun!
Traffic was only an issue the day I arrived late, around 3pm. Normally, we take 52, but at that time they had shut it down at I think Madison. Took forever to reroute, thanks to the complete lack of signage.
Thanks Claw. When you say "forever", what do you mean? I still have nightmares about the 4 hours it took me to get to the fest from Palm Springs in 2008, leaving the hotel at 2 PM. I haven't had a single day that bad since, but that day is always on my mind when I'm getting ready to go.


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What will be the largest development in South Los Angeles has just been signed, sealed and set in motion.
The $1 billion USC Village project has been on the drawing board for years as the university negotiated with L.A. City officials, community members and stakeholders over the fine print. This morning, officials met at the South L.A. school to make the final plans official.
The Village project will add more than three million square feet of new development for USC and the surrounding area. About two-thirds of that development will be devoted to housing for 5,000 students and about 200 faculty members and graduate students.
The additional campus housing is intended to answer community concerns that USC students in need of housing drove up rents in the local area, which sometimes forced out longtime residents.
The USC Village project is expected to create 4,000 construction-related jobs and another 8,000 permanent jobs when development is finished. They includes positions at the new retail center on Jefferson Boulevard that will have a grocery store, fitness center, shops and restaurants.
"This development is the result of a collaborative process to improve the quality of life for USC students and nearby residents," said Councilman Ed Reyes in a statement. "This ambitious project will spur economic renewal in South Los Angeles by providing much-needed jobs, affordable housing for residents, a grocery store and restaurants."
According to USC, housing is the central goal of the redevelopment plans. In addition to the new dorms, USC will build 250 family apartments for students and faculty and contribute $20 million to protect affordable housing in the area.
"Not only will the USC Village profoundly enrich our University Park Campus, it will be a tremendous boon for our surrounding neighborhoods, and for all of Los Angeles," said USC president C.L. Max Nikias.
But not everyone thought USC's new development would be the best thing for the neighborhood. Last summer as negotiations continued over the school's proposed plans, critics said it didn't do enough for families who have lived in the area a long time.
"Instead of addressing poverty its displacing poverty," said Paulina Gonzales, Executive Director of Strategic Actions for a Just Economy (SAJE)—a community organization involved in the USC redevelopment project.
Citing the 2010 census, Gonzales said in July there had been a 20 percent decrease of families in the area around USC—a shift she attributed to a lack of affordable housing.
USC's executive director of local government relations David Galaviz, said in July that the university will offer incentives to students to live in university-provided housing complexes.
The L.A. City Council voted in favor of the USC Specific Plan last December, but today's ceremony made it official. The university now begins the long process of securing building permits for the USC Village project—and when that's done, construction can start.


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German Parliamentary Committee Pushes for Open Source Friendly Policy 44
Qedward writes with this except from Computerworld UK: "Germany should change a law to enable public administrations to make their software available as free and open source, a German parliamentary committee has advised. German public administrations currently are not allowed to give away goods, including software, said Jimmy Schulz, a member of Parliament and chairman of the Interoperability, Standards and Free Software Project Group. The current law prohibits governments from being part of the development process in the free software community, he said. 'This is a clear disadvantage because it cuts off all benefits obtained from free software, such as being cost-efficient and state-of-the-art,' he said. Besides a recommendation that the government should explore whether the law can be changed for software, the group also called for the use of open standards in order to make sure that everybody can have access to important information, Schulz said. 'We also called for public administrations in general to make sure that new software is created as platform independent as possible,' he added. While the project group is not in favour of giving priority to one type of software over another, it said in its recommendation to the Parliament earlier this week that free and open source software could be a viable alternative to proprietary software." I think a fair rule is that, barring extraordinary and demonstrated need, all tax dollars for software should go only for the development of software for which source is available gratis to all taxpayers, and that secret-source software makers are free to change to fit this requirement any time they'd like to have their software considered for a bid.


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Release Notes: DBeaver was migrated to Java 7. The database selection toolbar was fixed. Auto-completion was improved. DDL generation was fixed (Vertica and Sybase). There were also minor UI bugfixes.
Release Notes: This release adds Foreign keys navigation, adds structured and collection types support, improves the results viewer, and adds a lot of bugfixes and minor improvements.
Release Notes: This release adds MySQL maintenance tools (check, analyse, etc.), adds Oracle and DB2 table tools (analyse, gather statistics), updates the SQLite driver (metadata reading has been fixed), and improves the SQL editor and results viewer.
Release Notes: A database objects quick search dialog has been added. The query execution progress/cancel UI was redesigned. SQL auto-completion was improved. Multiple result sets support (SQL Server & Sybase) has been added. DB2 and Oracle extensions were improved. The legacy DB2 LUW driver has been added. The MySQL driver has been updated. Many other UI fixes and improvements.
Release Notes: Opened editors are now restored after restart. Connections' folders support has been added. SQL auto-completion was improved. Auto-completion and hyperlinks were added for procedures/packages. Database search results are now structured. Disconnect detection by error code has been added. A DB2 for AS 400 driver has been added. H2, Derby, and HSQLDB drivers were updated. There were many other improvements and bugfixes.
Release Notes: A DB2 extension has been added. Multiple database connections support has been added for metadata reading. Pseudo columns (ROWID) support has been added for Oracle and DB2. Local/server-side result set ordering is now configurable. Additions in the SQL editor, data editor, and metadata editor.
Release Notes: A DB2 extension has been added (metadata browser, execution plan view, etc). Eclipse 4.3 is now the base platform (improves UI and editors performance). Fixes to MS SQL, MySQL, Oracle, and CSV extensions. The metadata editor has been fixed. Execution plan visualization has been improved. Auto-increment columns edit has been fixed. Many minor fixes in the UI and model.
Release Notes: Data transfer performance has been improved. Query/script execution statistics have been improved. SQL autocomplete has been improved. Results view copy/advanced copy has been improved. Results view rendering has been fixed. Unique keys management has been simplified. A few minor UI problems have been fixed.
Release Notes: The search UI was changed. Metadata reading has been improved (an Oracle RDB problem was fixed). Support for hiding and reordering results columns was added. Project management was fixed in the Eclipse plugin version. Metadata search was integrated into the standard Eclipse search UI. The Oracle driver has been updated to 18.104.22.168. There were many minor UI fixes.
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I'm almost done putting together the build list for my brothers computer. Then today he reminds me wants a new monitor.
Interesting thing about the bro, he has the eyes of a bald eagle - picky to the point of near perfection, LOL. Up til now he has almost exclusively used Sony monitors (especailly their design graphics grade 21in Trinitron CRTs.)
And yes he is a big Sony fan. Which is understandable I suppsoe as they have made some great displays over the years.
Problem I have run into? It seems SOny is virtually out of the computer monitor business.
What I am trying to guage now is, who is the industry leader with impeccable displays. (Unlike myself he is willing to pay rather big bucks for his monitor.)
So, what would you folks consider the two leading edge LCD monitor brands in bar-none quailty?
Please no Flame Wars or replies like "My brand is X and I love it, so it must be the best."
Just pure objectivity please?


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Waiting Between Meat & Milk
How long after must I wait between eating meat and milk? And why?
The Aish Rabbi Replies:
After eating meat (or fowl), you must wait 6 hours before eating any dairy products. (This is measured from the last bite of meat, even if the meal continued longer.)
The issue of waiting between meat and dairy comes from the Talmud (Chulin 105a), and the reason is discussed by the two great Torah commentators:
Maimonides says that we are concerned about strands of meat being stuck between the teeth. After 6 hours, however, that meat has undergone a sufficient enough process of "digestion" whereby it becomes "pareve." (Laws of Forbidden Foods 9:28)
Rashi, on the other hand, says the 6-hour wait is based on the fatty nature of meat. Not only does meat leave a residue in one's mouth and throat, but when meat is in your stomach, the fatty gasses can escape (through burping, for instance) and cause a "meaty flavor" in one's mouth. If a person would eat dairy during this time, they would have the combined flavor of milk and meat in their mouth, which is prohibited. (see Rashi – Chulin 105a)
In cases of a health concern, or for children under the age of six, a one-hour wait is sufficient.
By the way, these laws due not apply in the reverse case: After eating dairy, there is no necessity to wait six hours before eating meat. It would suffice to wash the hands and mouth. (Some are stringent to wait following hard cheese.)
To learn more, read "The Laws of Kashrus," by Rabbi Binyomin Forst (artscroll.com)


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|Morrison: CMS bonds will improve district
|$295 million up for November referendum
|Published Friday, September 13, 2013 2:07 am
Mecklenburg County voters will decide in November whether to approve $295 million in bonds for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.
The renovations include installing new academic buildings for instruction, revitalizing the classroom structure, and implementing new programs that teach career skill sets.
The bond referendum, if approved, would allocate funds to schools across the district. CMS has identified 17 projects that need urgent attention and funding which will provide more academic choices for students, relieve overcrowding, and renovate and upgrade existing facilities.
On Sept. 11, CMS Superintendent Heath Morrison held a media briefing at South Mecklenburg High School with South Mecklenburg Principal Maureen Furr and South Meck SLT Liaison Samuel Santander.
Morrison quickly emphasized the urgency accompanied with addressing the issues CMS schools are facing daily.
"As we grow that means we are stressed about the availability of facilities," he said.
Overcrowding has been the initial dilemma many parents and students are seeking answers to. When asked whether there will be greater emphasis on academic programs or school construction Morrison replied, "everything is a priority" and expounded on how CMS plans to find a balance with allocating bond money to projects with equal consideration.
Furr provided anecdotes about experiences South Mecklenburg students and staff face daily.
"While we have great things going on, we also have needs," she said. "We need space. We may need to be creative about providing students better experiences without alleviating class size."
Morrison acknowledged the high costs involved with constructing new buildings. Facing this reality in addition to renovations, the bond request includes improving academic programs that produce a more efficient learning experience. A new magnet program titled STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) is set for Oakhurst Elementary along with a new K-8 magnet. The program places emphasis on developing skill sets and foundations that will serve students once they graduate to the workforce.
For more information or if you have questions about the CMS bond referendum:
• Go to www.cms.k12.nc.us and click on 2013 CMS Bond
• Call CMS Communications Services at (980) 343-7450
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"The new General Manager will have autonomous responsibility for the 53 man roster and selecting players during the draft and will report to me. First and foremost, this person must have a passion for the game and demonstrated player evaluation expertise. They will need to be a person who is a collaborative team player that puts the organization first. Regardless of reporting structure, the relationship between the General Manager and Coach Philbin must be one of trust, respect, and collaboration, and this will be an area we will look closely at during the process. This individual also must be a person with integrity who is open-minded and creative.
"Our media relations department will update you on the list of candidates when interviews are finalized. Once the process is complete, I will make the final decision on who to hire.
"Coach Philbin and his staff are continuing their offseason activities while conducting interviews for the offensive coordinator position. We are also working on our draft preparation, including our upcoming trip to the Senior Bowl as well as all of the other aspects of player evaluation and procurement. At the end of this process, we will be a stronger organization with people working together to build a Championship team."
Carl Peterson
"I've known Steve for a long time and I know that no one wants to bring a winner to Miami more than he does. I look forward to advising Steve through this search and I am confident that he will add an outstanding candidate with a proven track record in talent evaluation to the Dolphins."


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When Darragh MacAnthony took charge of Posh in 2007 his ambition was in stark contrast to what had come before him.
Posh had been suffering for many years with a lack of money, direction or drive and seemed to be stagnating in League Two.
But when the wealthy Irishman took charge, he immediately instilled passion, money and, most importantly, a plan for a successful future of Posh.
Only a year before his arrival Peterborough United had been shown up in front of the nation on Sky TV, when the Big Ron Manager documentary showed the inner workings – or, more accurately, failings - of the football club.
It shows how desperate Posh were for any source of income that they even agreed to sign up to the documentary – a show that derailed a promotion push.
But MacAnthony was determined to give Posh fans a club they could be proud of again. He announced that he wanted to reach the Premier League in five years.
That target was never met, but what MacAnthony has provided is the best years the club have ever had.
They have spent three of the last four seasons playing Championship football – a level they had only participated at for two campaigns in their entire history before – and experienced three promotions in his short-term at the helm already.
One of the catalysts for this is the newly introduced transfer policy that MacAnthony introduced.
He intended to identify the best young lower-league talents and bring them to London Road.
As a result some of the finest players to ever wear the blue of Peterborough United have come and gone in recent times and this article looks at the five best.
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Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Reader Pictures
This is when the chills start for the Michigan faithful: "Baaaaand, take the field!"
And this could be my favorite player to wear the maize and blue in a long time. The kid gives 100% each and every time he's on the field. But judging from the look on his face, I'm surprised T9 didn't get her ass kicked taking the photo.
Remember, if you're going to the game in A2 this weekend (or any other CFB showdown across America) and you shoot something you like, send 'em our way when you get home. We'll try to get a couple up each week.
Ed. Note: Anybody have a final scoreboard shot of the ND game? Trying to help somebody out with a pic. Thanks.
8 comments:
- Katie said...
One of the gals I sit next to at the game said she met Mike Hart in person (of course he was real sweet) but she said his thighs are like tree trunks.....HUGE!
- September 18, 2007 7:31 AM
- Killing My Liver said...
Or, as Chris Spielman says:
"he's thick and strong below the waist"
- September 18, 2007 7:57 AM
- Out of Conference said...
That mf is stacked. There's not an ounce of body fat on him anywhere. In a way, his body and mine are quite similar, except replace his muscle with proof of my former cushy state job lunch outings, college beer binges, and good home cooking.
- September 18, 2007 9:38 AM
- Eric said...
Wasn't sure how to email you guys, but here are some pics I took while at the game.
There is a scoreboard shot.
- September 18, 2007 10:37 AM
- Pat Mobley said...
- September 18, 2007 1:10 PM
- TitleIX said...
Sad news from Ann Arbor...
Shakey Jake has passed away at the age of 82.
Go to www.mlive.com/annarbornews for details
- September 18, 2007 3:32 PM
- Katie said...
I like the way that sounds, "Thick and strong below the waist", you see, you guys get half naked girl pics......I get that comment.......equal trade in my opinion :P Ya baby!
- September 18, 2007 7:17 PM
- MGoBlue93 said...
RIP Shakey Jake... that name brings back some memories.
- September 18, 2007 9:02 PM


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If Don Imus deserved firing for what he said about the Rutgers' womens b-ball team, doesn't Alec Baldwin deserve to be fired from 30 Rock for calling his eleven year old child a "rude, thoughtless little pig"?Yes, if only we could somehow get an audio clip of the meanest sounding tirade each parent has ever unleashed on a child, we'd have grounds to demand that we all get fired. And kids, don't answer the phone, tempt that parent into leaving a recorded message. Because with the internet, you can have sooooo much fun with recordings. Or do you think only a rude, thoughtless little pig would make such a damaging recording public?
Alternate take, from one of Bainbridge's commenters: "Awww, c'mon why don't you just man up and say that you think what Imus said was no big deal?"


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Video Evidence: Worst. Referee. Ever.
On a slow Sunday, we'll often loosen the strict criteria we normally use to separate the wheat from the chaff. A short list of some of the "freakish" things that will often make their way to the site once we've lowered our usually-high standards: Kim Couture getting beat up; video of a rarely seen submission; a failure of referring so severe that it would make Cecil Peoples blush. Today, however, you won't have to settle on any one of those things. Behold, we bring you all three in one incredible video.
Kim Couture took on Sheila Bird in the "co-main event" of Friday night's AX Combat 1 card. Few punches were thrown and even fewer landed in the opening minute of the bout before Bird attempted to throw Couture from the clinch. It's not clear if the throw was ill-performed or if Kim has been working on her Judo, but either way they end up on the ground with Sheila in guard and Kim working for a triangle. Bird worked her way to north-south where she rained down multiple heavy hammerfists en route to locking in a leg scissor choke. This choke was in deep from the onset, and Kim had hardly any time or ability to work for an escape before passing out. Although this isn't the first time we've seen this choke in MMA, it still seems more at home in a professional wrestling match. Perhaps also feeling nostalgic for the WWF's heyday, the official for this bout–Len Cloivisto–does his best impression of a pro wrestling referee.Read More DIGG THIS


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I really don't understand truth tables and I need to know them for my take home test. Can somebody please help???
(p -> ~r) v (~q -> r)
And this one that asks to determine if the statement: ~(q v r) v p is logically equivalent to the statement: ~ p -> (~r ^ ~ q)
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They shun the Italian "quarter," mix with Americans, and Anglicize their names.
It was because the word could only be translated by a circumlocution that I ventured to Anglicize it.
He had to Anglicize his name; for Two-Hawks would have made people laugh.
It is much better to Anglicize the word into the English "Paraclete."
Whether it is advisable to Anglicize the spelling of certain French words, like timbre, in order to promote their assimilation.
These were, indeed, tendencious, if I may Anglicize a very necessary word from the Spanish tendencioso.
Jimmy was commissioned to Anglicize a proper proposal and André spent hours in repeating the verbiage as taught.


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It has been more than a month since Jimmy Lee Dykes killed school bus driver Charles Poland Jr. and then held a little boy hostage for nearly a week.
Poland's 66 years of life were celebrated today at a service in Midland City.
Tre' Watts said, "He was a great man, a brave man, I am just glad to say I had a bus driver like that."
Hundreds packed into the Midland City Elementary School Friday to celebrate the life of Charles Poland Jr, he was killed trying to protect the children on his bus, January 29th.
Lydia Hancock, Mr. Poland's daughter said, "He knew what he had to do and he did it. He knew his job and he knew how to complete his job."
Sarah Cantey- "And Mr. Poland's daughter says everyone has learned something about her father that she has known her whole life."
Hancock said, "That my dad has always been my hero, will continue to be my hero."
One hero among many that filled the cafeteria. Speeches from local and state leaders, congratulated the kids on Mr. Poland's bus for a job well done.
Hancock said, "The teachers had shown them what to do in a situation on a bus and Daddy had gone through what they had to do on the bus and they kept a calm head they knew how to handle the situation."
And as hearts continue to heal, Mr. Poland's family has faith that good will come out of a devastating situation.
Jan Poland said, "I know it beyond a shadow of a doubt because we have Ethan walking around, we have those other precious children," children that acted beyond their years, working as a team to help each other to safety.


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Would someone please outline the steps for this question, but without actually answering it?
A vet designs a special diet for a cat. This diet requires that the cat be allowed no more than 1500 calories, but at least 400 g protein. The vet can special-order the animal's food, but would prefer instead to mix to ready-made foods. (The question gives me two foods, with the calories, protein, and cost per tin listed.) List the constraints, and find a mixture which provides an adequate diet at the lowest costs.
I would like to understand the steps, which is why I have been vague with the details. Thanks in advance for your advice.


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UMW News Bureau
Whether it's battling with a 1,300-pound saddle bronc for eight seconds, fighting insurgents in Iraq, enlightening middle school students to the mysteries of math, or managing often contrary draft horses at Denver's National Western Stock Show, Brian Dawson's life can be summarized by one word, remarkable.
Within the span of one month, Dawson will have graduated with honors from the University of Montana Western and capped his collegiate career with an appearance at the College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR) June 14 - 20, 2009 in Casper, Wyo.
But anyone who knows him would attest that he is the last one to call attention to his achievements.
"I'm just a regular guy whose had lots of opportunities and I've been fortunate enough to take advantage of them," Dawson said.
Born and raised on a ranch south of Boulder, Mont., Dawson has been a go-getter his entire life. At age 11, he began training colts for area ranchers which evolved into a business that was to put cash in his pockets right through high school.
Brian was a talented high school athlete competing in football and basketball. He tried one year of track, but didn't continue because track meets interfered with spring calving. Brian said his experience in athletics prepared him well for his six years in the Marines.
Dawson enlisted in the Marines after graduating from Boulder High School in 2000. His reason for the joining the Marines was simple.
"Our family has a history of civil service and patriotism," Dawson said. "My Dad was a sheriff for 20 years and my older brother is a game warden. I was more interested in the military and if I was going to join, I wanted to join the best, so I joined the Marines."
Dawson took it one step further and became part of Marine Force Reconnaissance — the elite of the elite. Selection is based on a rigorous testing procedure and each member attends a variety of special operation schools.
Dawson's unit, Company B of the 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, was made up of native Montanans which produced a very tight-knit unit.
"We were called the Montana Boys," Dawson said. "I was so lucky to serve with a great group of guys. We are planning on getting together for the first time since Iraq at a wedding this summer."
Before entering the Marines, Dawson had been working for Joe DeMers of the Red-Eye Rodeo Company, a rodeo stock contracting company. In addition to the moral support he received from his family while in Iraq, the support he received from DeMers was equally impressive. He honored DeMers by naming his humvee Red-Eye Rodeo.
When it comes to his tour in Iraq, Dawson doesn't talk as much about his combat experience as he does his unit's relationship with the Iraqi people.
"The thing I remember most are the people who lined up to say goodbye when my unit left their village. The men shook their hands and the women, with tears in their eyes, presented each Marine with flowers thanking them for their help," he said.
While in Iraq, he learned of the new natural horsemanship degree at Montana Western . The degree seemed a natural fit for Dawson and his plans for the future.
When arriving on the UMW campus, Dawson had no plans other then getting his degree. Olie Else, Montana Western's rodeo coach, had other ideas probably due to a bronc riding scouting report from two-time CNFR All-Around Champion Cody DeMers.
Dawson made a promise to DeMers that he would ride a bronc upon his return from Iraq. Honoring the promise with a borrowed saddle, Dawson rode a bronc and was hooked on the event.
Dawson didn't compete in rodeo in high school and as much as he liked the sport, he was unsure about competing on the collegiate level. He found an almost new saddle bronc saddle at a local pawnshop.
"Brian is a natural," Else said. "The saddle bronc event is rodeo's classic event and considered the toughest of the rough stock events because of its technical requirements. When you watch Brian ride, it is hard to believe that he has only been riding saddle bronc for a few years."
Dawson was granted an extension to his eligibility from the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association and with only two years of experience, Dawson finished the 2008-09 season in seventh place in the tough Big Sky Region.
This past season, Dawson is one of the reasons the Montana Western men's team captured a regional title and did it in dominating fashion. He earned his first trip to CNFR with a second place finish in the Big Sky regional standings.
On May 9, he graduated from Montana Western magna cum laude with two degrees, a bachelor of science in natural horsemanship with science and management options, and a bachelor of science in business — again, a remarkable achievement.
He received the Top Natural Horsemanship Student Award from La Cense Montana and the Montana Western equine studies faculty. Dawson was also one of 16 students inducted into Alpha Chi National College Honor Society.
He is also a member of the Montana Western draft horse driving team. The team has competed twice as the only collegiate team at the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colo. Like most college students, Dawson had a part-time job. He worked for the Hirschy ranches in the Big Hole and Whitehall, Mont. The Hirschy's have three daughters and they quickly adopted him as their big brother. Like most big brothers, he fell victim to their teasing and helped them with homework, primarily math homework.
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DELTA — Brigan Wymer scored 27 points to lead Delta to a home win Saturday night in girls basektball.
Victoria Burdo added 12 points for the Panthers.
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Olentangy 37, Notre Dame 36
REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio — Megan Beidelman hit a shot with two seconds left to give Olentangy a win in the Gary West Tip Off Classic.
Beidelman led Olentangy with eight points.
Christy Ohlinger hit four 3-pointers on her way to 14 points to lead Notre Dame.
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WEST UNITY — Jackie Smith scored 15 points and Emily Armbruster scored 14 to lead Hilltop to a convincing victory. Hannah Bleikamp added 11 points and Sam Lillemon scored 10.
McKenzie Gonwick scored 23 points to lead Hicksville.
Fremont Ross 48, Sandusky 34
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Grace Weirich led Woodmore with eight points in a losing effort.
Springfield 44, Evergreen 41
Gabby Teifke scored 11 points and Sydney Powhida added 10 points to lead Springfield to a home win in a tight contest.
Hali Mossing paced Evergreen with 14 points.
Rossford 60, Maumee 42
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Maumee was paced by Joeal Olman's 16 point effort.
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Lake 66, Northwood 27
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The conservation of Asian elephants is vital to the maintenance of the biodiversity and ecological integrity of Bangladesh. It is estimated that there are 239 wild Asian elephants in the country.
The Asian elephant is a critically endangered species in Bangladesh. Conservation of the species is important as the elephant is a key indicator of a healthy ecosystem.
The population of wild elephants has declined significantly in the last two hundred years because of habitat fragmentation and destruction caused by the expansion of agriculture and human settlement. The growing pressure on elephant habitats and movement corridors has led to crop raids and human casualties, which has created negative public sentiment towards elephant conservation in Bangladesh.
IUCN Bangladesh, in association with the Government of Bangladesh and local communities, has been working to protect Asian elephants and conserve their habitats since 2001.
The project, currently in phase IV, is focused on mapping elephant movement routes and corridors, increasing community awareness and participation to improve habitat conditions for elephants, and reducing human-elephant conflict in South-East Bangladesh.
The successful completion of phases I to III has provided the project with solid data to continue its work. Phase IV is expected to conclude in July 2011.
Key activities
Map elephant movement routes and corridors, and areas of human-elephant conflict in the Chittagong Hill Tracts and Chittagong South Forest Division
Liaise with government agencies to develop and implement strategies to reduce human-elephant conflict
Conduct local, regional and national awareness programmes
Explore opportunities for collaboration with different elephant conservation initiatives.
Accomplishment highlights
Standardised methodologies used for elephant census
Produced digitized maps of elephant movement routes and corridors and areas prone to human-elephant conflict in Cox's Bazar North and South Forest Divisions
Established fodder plantations in degraded forests to improve elephant habitats
Erected road signs to alert vehicles to elephant crossings.
Implemented bio-fencing in the Fashiakhali area to protect houses and crops
Raised general awareness of contributing factors to human-elephant conflict through community meetings, school programmes and publication materials.
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The five candidates for Arlington Heights Elementary District 25 school board will participate in an open forum Tuesday night to answer voters' questions, discuss why they are running and outline what they hope to accomplish if elected.
Three incumbents and two newcomers are running for four board seats in the April 9 consolidated municipal election.
Incumbents David Page, Denise Glasgow and Phil Crusius are facing challenges from newcomers Herb Ruterschmidt and Richard Olejniczak. Incumbent Kenneth Nielsen is not running for another term.
Page, a financial adviser who launched an unsuccessful campaign for the state Senate in November, is the current board president. He said he wants another term to see the district through the ongoing difficult economic times.
"I'm still very motivated and interested in helping the students of our district to get the best quality education possible, and in light of what's going on with the funding of education today, that seems like a more difficult task each year," said Page, who is seeking his third term on the school board.
Glasgow, a former teacher and administrator, also is running for a third term. She said her background in education gives her a different insight on the board.
Crusius said one of the most important issues for the next board will be selecting a new superintendent, as Sarah Jerome is planning to retire at the end of her contract in June 2014.
The candidates all listed communication, collaboration and transparency as important qualities they will look for in a new superintendent.
Ruterschmidt, a small-business owner, said he hopes to bring a fresh perspective and provide an outlet for the concerns he has been hearing from other parents in the community.
"People are kind of nervous about some issues, so rather than standing by I thought that I'd like to be part of the solution if I can," Ruterschmidt said.
Among the issues, he said, are the hiring of a new superintendent, the controversial Futures Education special education report and the cutting of the Chinese language program at the elementary level.
"We need a strong focus on the core, basic foundations of education," he said. "The extraneous programs are really nice but sometimes they are a luxury."
Olejniczak, a businessman and member of the Ivy Hill PTA, said his main campaign issue is teacher pensions. He is concerned with how the state is handling the issue and the implications it will have on the district's budget, teachers and property taxes.
While Ruterschmidt would like to cut extra programs, Olejniczak has said that he wants to see more second language programs starting at an earlier age -- an opinion similar to the results of a recent parent survey.
The candidate forum, presented by the League of Women Voters and the Arlington Heights Council of PTAs, begins at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Arlington Heights Village Hall, 33 S. Arlington Heights Road.


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ROCKFORD (WIFR) -- Rockford Public Schools selected eight high school students to serve on the 2012 – 2013 Superintendent's Student Advisory Council.
The council serves as a liaison between administration and students. In the past, the group has spearheaded several projects, including Million Meals for Haiti, the Rockford Sharefest WALKaTHON and the Salvation Army's food drive.
This year, the group plans to expand the Natural Helpers program. The program will encourage high school students to mentor and help other students in need. Council members will meet again this month to outline other key projects.
"I'm excited about the members of our student advisory council, and what they'll accomplish," said Angela Lundin, who is in her first year advising the group. "All of our students want to make a difference in their schools. "They want to be a part of improving our schools."
The 2012 -2013 council members are:
Auburn High School: Anna Wilson
East High School: Raven Ross (co-chair), Logan Tillman (historian)
Guilford High School: Aubrey Baker-Clark (co-chair), Erkan Bertram (vice-chair)
Jefferson High School: Emily Britton (secretary)
Roosevelt High School: Gabe Lampley (treasurer), Candus Jones
Three members of the Superintendent's Student Advisory Council attended last night' board s meeting. They introduced themselves and shared details of their high school experience during comments from Interim Superintendent Robert Willis.


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Posted: 24 Dec 2012, 14:39
The more I read here the less I know. Or .. thought I knew. Or.. well, you get the idea. I remember a post about 3 meals vs 5 meals and the blood sugar insulin effect or non effect on weight gain and it was an incredible debate. So I'm wondering about the consensus on 'drinking & dieting'.
I've never understood the 'alcohol is dehydrating' opinion when it seems people who drink it are always a little 'puffy'. (I used to be a weekend bartender and my 'regulars' always looked..a little bloated). IS it dehydrating or does it lead to fluid retention? Does it affect the blood sugar and cause weight gain or is it completely disconnected?
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Posted: 24 Dec 2012, 20:08
Alcohol calories are not metabolized in the same way carbohydrate calories are. After many years of research they were forced to acknowledge that people who stop drinking don't lose weight, even if the only calories they give up are the liquid ones.
If it's fluid retention you are concerned with, drinking extra water would make the difference.
I find that drinking makes me want to snack.
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Posted: 24 Dec 2012, 20:44
I reduced my calorie intake by 3500+ calories a day (in alcohol) when I quit drinking. I replaced the alcohol with 500 to 1000 in food calories as I quit smoking at the same time. Keeping my eating habits almost the same, I gained almost 40 lbs in a year.
My anecdotal evidence that alcohol calories are not metabolized the same.
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Posted: 24 Dec 2012, 23:43
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I find that drinking makes me want to snack.
That's because it lowers our inhibitions
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Posted: 25 Dec 2012, 06:50
Alcohol seems to do very strange things to weight in general I find! My friend is lighter after a night out, blames it on dehydration however I'm the opposite. During my diet, I've been on 3 nights out where I've had a glass of wine (or 10) and without fail put on between 2-4lbs each time. Took me at least a week of clean eating and working out to lose the extra pounds again, safe to say that I won't be drinking on new year's eve!
Not sure if it is water retention or the sugar...but whatever it is, it's not good!
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Posted: 25 Dec 2012, 11:21
People that drink usually do not have a healthy diet and don't eat enough protein. Protein breaks down in the body and will tend to pull fluid from your tissue into your blood stream. Dehydration refers to adequate fluid in the blood stream. Many people that drink and who get bloated lose their fluid into their tissues. Your weight will go up, but you will still be considered dehydrated. A good way to tell if you are dehydrated is to look for a few signs--thirst and dark urine.
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Posted: 25 Dec 2012, 19:47
Alcohol is a diuretic and causes an increase in urination. This, in turn, leads to dehydration if it occurs long enough. It does this by inhibiting a hormone called antidiuretic hormone (ADH - AKA vasopressin).
There are several resources discussing the role of AHD and the effects alcohol has on it. Here are two of them:
Third paragraph down on this page:
A basic flow chart showing the role of ADH:
I hope this helps.
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Posted: 26 Dec 2012, 02:00
I believe you're referring to a thread I initiated because of questions I got while teaching my weight loss class. I firmly believe that the calories in vs. calories out go when it comes to alcohol just like anything else. If you drink a lot of alcohol, you consume many calories. You will gain weight (or not lose weight). It's no different than asking if it's true that you gain weight if you eat a lot of chocolate (and you will, in case you should be in doubt. lol). Of course, what can severely influence is that lack of judgement often comes with alcohol, and you may drink/eat more than you actually think you do.
Sure, there is a dehydration factor and all that, but IMO this matters absolutely nill. We're not here to lose water. We're here to lose fat. Water will come and go no matter what we do.
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Posted: 26 Dec 2012, 18:50
All great responses thank you. I am really not asking for myself - I'd rather chew my calories. I am truly curious about opinions and responses. My close long time friend eats so little food but probably drinks 6 beers a night yet continues to gain weight. Made me wonder if 'all cals' aren't equal. I was thinking about this also because of the net Cal vs exercise here on FS. I've read some foods like apples - the body burns nearly as many cals processing it as it contains - yet the FS calc doesn't take food processing into consideration in the net effect or so it seems.
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Over a year ago when I was still heavily on GIO, I created this series called The Game Network. It follows the story of several GIO members as they are forced into game worlds, and must survive, trying to figure out why they are in there. But quickly learn, they are not in control. It was a weekly series, where I posted an "episode" as I called them, a week. Where after a certain number, I would end the "season.". When I first started this, is was well received. Quality was severely lacking, and I apologize for the. But otherwise, people enjoyed reading, an my fellow GIOers enjoyed doing it. I decided not to go on with the series since I wasn't pleased with my quality of writing, and for the fact how we were doing the series wasn't fun for any of us involved. But after some heavy thinking, I found a way to revamp the series, for the better.
So for the past few months, me and my crew have been working on the series, this time taking things to the next level. both in story, and how we were writing it. So I am proud to announce, The Game Network's return. Friday, October 11th, The Game Network Season Two will premier. It will continue the same format, being posted once every week, this time on Friday nights.
Below is the complete first season. Which I am sad to say is still in bad quality, but sets up the story, and characters... decently. So if you enjoy it, please, tune in for the season premier, next Friday. Thank you, and enjoy.
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Over the past three months, I have shared a simple series that I wanted to get the community involved with. I have loved the reactions of this project. The good, the bad, and all that stuff. It's been an incredible 3 months. It's been a long time coming making this, but the payoff was incredible. But here's where I need some more feedback. Do you want this to continue? it is an incredible thing to do, but also a hard couple of months putting this together. So I need to know, do you want another "season"? I have some changes coming for season 2, including cameos from you guys. But only if you want more. So anyway, onto the season finale.
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