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November 26, 2013 > Trees of Angels Lights Up the Holidays
Annual Celebration Supports Local Hospice Care
For 18 years, the Trees of Angels tree lightings and ChildrenÕs Holiday Breakfast have supported hospice care in the Tri-City area. Monday, December 2, kicks off the series of festive gatherings, which includes four tree lighting ceremonies, a childrenÕs holiday breakfast, and a high school choral competition. Each event will offer entertainment, refreshments, and raffle prizes. All tree lighting ceremonies are complimentary. New this year is the tree lighting ceremony and high school choral competition on Thursday, December 12, at Washington West. The choral competition will feature four local high school choirs competing for a $1,000 donation to their schoolÕs music program. In addition, each participating school will receive a $250 donation and each singer in the competition will receive a McDonaldÕs gift card. Participating high schools include James Logan, Newark Memorial, Irvington and Alison Montessori. The ChildrenÕs Holiday Breakfast on Saturday, December 7, offers the opportunity for kids to meet Ronald McDonald while enjoying entertainment and having their picture taken with Santa and Mrs. Claus! The breakfast is $10 per person and reservation are recommended. A Holiday Tradition Ð Compassionate CareThe family friendly Trees of Angels events help to raise funds for local hospice care. "Trees of Angels is our way of bringing some holiday cheer to our neighbors in the community," said Mark Bernardin, chair of the Trees of Angels Committee. "It gives us the opportunity to celebrate with our friends in Fremont, Union City, and Newark, while supporting hospice care services for Tri-City residents." Hospice services allow patients to live their final weeks with dignity, often in the comfort of their own home, amidst the support and compassion of their loved ones. The care patients and their families receive provides the gift of quality time Ð a cherished gift during the holiday season. Since its inception in 1996, Trees of Angels has raised over $485,000 in support of local hospice care for Tri-City area families. "We are very grateful for the support of our sponsors who make Trees of Angels possible each year," said Carol Dutra-Vernaci, president of the Washington Hospital Healthcare FoundationÕs Board of Trustees. "Bernardin Family McDonald's has also been a great partner, providing the food, volunteers and raffle prizes each year for the ChildrenÕs Holiday Breakfast. Thanks to our sponsors and community supporters, we are able to provide significant support to local hospice care."For more information about the upcoming Trees of Angels events or Washington Hospital Healthcare Foundation, call (510) 791-3428, email email@example.com or visit www.whhs.com/foundation.Upcoming Trees of Angels Events Monday, December 2, 6:30 p.m.Newark City Hall Tree Lighting Ceremony 3701 Newark Boulevard, Newark Tuesday, December 3, 5:30 p.m. McDonaldÕs Restaurant Tree Lighting Ceremony 42800 Mission Boulevard, FremontWednesday, December 4, 5:30 p.m. Union City Chamber of Commerce Tree Lighting Ceremony and Mixer Nakamura Clinic 33077 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City Saturday, December 7, 8:00 a.m. ChildrenÕs Holiday Breakfast Featuring Ronald McDonald and Santa ClausWashington West, 2500 Mowry Avenue, Fremont $10 per person Ð RSVP Recommended Thursday, December 12, 5:00 p.m. Tree Lighting Ceremony and High School Choral Competition Washington West, 2500 Mowry Avenue, FremontThank You to Our Sponsors Bernardin Family McDonaldÕs Harmony Sponsors Fremont Bank Foundation Gonsalves & KozachenkoAngel SponsorsIntegral Communities Keith and Verna Krugman LAM Research Washington Township Medical Foundation Dove Sponsors Check Center Masonic Homes of CaliforniaRotary Club of Fremont Rotary Club of Niles Vitas Innovative Hospice CareStar SponsorsRotary Club of Newark Jerry SlavoniaSolem & Associates


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Yoenis Cespedes flinched while taking a swing in Saturday's 6-3 win over Houston, and he admits there is some discomfort in the elbow.
While manager Bob Melvin said the medics would have another look at it and see if Cespedes is good to go Sunday in the series finale, the left fielder didn't see any reason to come out of the lineup.
"It's good,'' he said through interpreter Ariel Prieto. "It was just the one swing.''
There have, however, but plenty of off-looking swings from Cespedes of late. He struck out three more times Saturday while going 0-for-4, and in his last 20 trips to the plate he's struck out nine times. A .450 strikeout percentage is nobody's idea of a good time.
But to hear Cespedes, it's all good.
"I'm not worried about the elbow,'' he said. "I'm not worried about the strikeouts. I'm not worried about anything.''
"I'm seeing pitches well, but I've gotten a little crazy with my mechanics. I'm trying to hit the ball ahead instead of waiting for the ball to come to me.''
And then Cespedes offered the media a little tidbit.
"I'm going to give you guys a lot of home runs this year,'' he said.
What we're supposed to do with them no one knows, but A's fans and his Oakland teammates will take all the home runs Cespedes has to offer. He's only got three hits this season in six games, a .130 average, but two of the three have been homers.
Eric Sogard made the opening day roster, but that isn't the end of his quest. It's just the beginning.
Sogard wants to keep his job as the primary second baseman in a platoon with Scott Sizemore, and two plays he made on defense Saturday will help keep him in the lineup.
He started a double play to get Bartolo Colon out of a potential jam in the sixth inning, then made a diving stop, then got up and made a throw for the first out of the eighth.
"Defense is a big part of the job,'' Sogard said. "I'm not doing as much as I want to on offense right now, but I've got the opportunity to make a lot of plays.''
Sogard did get an RBI single to cap a four-run sixth inning Saturday. But after hitting close to .500 for most of the spring, he's off to a .188 start now that the games count.
"His defense has been terrific,'' manager Bob Melvin said. "He's got great timing with his dives. And when you start a double play or take away a hit the way he did tonight, that's as big as getting a hit in its own way.''
Josh Donaldson is struggling as much as any hitter wearing an Oakland uniform.
He had just two hits before the sixth inning Saturday when he fell behind in the count against Astros opening day starter Bud Norris. Donaldson worked to get back into the count, the hit a 3-2 pitch to the opposite field for a game-tying single.
"I don't know if it was my best AB yet, but it was definitely a good AB,'' Donaldson said. "I feel like I've been hitting the ball pretty good, but I haven't had any of the balls fall in, so that was definitely a nice at-bat to have.''
Donaldson, as much as anyone, has fallen victim to the wide-open space in Minute Maid Park this weekend. He hit a bomb that was caught at the wall in left-center in the fifth inning Saturday and that ball was a virtual duplicate of a bomb that he unloaded Friday.
"That's going to happen,'' he said. "Sooner or later those are going to start falling in.''
Melvin called Donaldson's game-tying single the A's biggest at-bat of the night. And that's on a night when Coco Crisp, Jed Lowrie and Seth Smith all homered.
Houston's first-year manager, Bo Porter, made the most curious move of the night by bringing in a lefty reliever, Wesley Wright, to face the A's Derek Norris, a right-hander who generally hits lefties well.
The game was tied at the time and Norris delivered a go-ahead single. Oakland never trailed again.
Asked if he was surprised at such a move from the other manager when going to a right-handed reliever would seem to be the way to go, Melvin couldn't retreat from the question quickly enough.
"I've brought in (lefty) Sean Doolittle to face right-handers,'' Melvin said. "I don't know his roster like he does.''

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EUCI - Electric Utility Basics - Minneapolis, Mn
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Electric Utility Basics
Generation, Delivery, Operations, Regulation, and Economics
May 8-9, 2014
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis
1300 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55403
This training program is intended for persons working in, dealing with, or having special interest in the electric utility industry. It covers material on basic concepts, terms, and integration of functions in electric power systems. The primary functions of generation, transmission and distribution, planning concepts, operations and maintenance, regulation, rates, and economics will be addressed. The course will identify challenges, opportunities, and uncertainties that the electric industry faces in the energy market and evolving regulatory environment.
The course is designed so that anyone who is not familiar with utilities and electric power systems can benefit from the content. The course material will be a useful resource for future reference. The program is designed to stimulate dialog between the attendees and the instructor. A prior background in electric power systems or engineering is not required.
The following key topics will be covered:
- Purpose and goals
- Introduction: energy utilization and losses
- History of the U.S. electric industry and regulation
- Utility ownership models: IOUs, cooperatives, and public utilities
- Trends in consumption, prices, environmental considerations and economic growth
- Basic electricity concepts: watts, VARs, volts, and amps
- Utilization: loads
- Generation: terminology, sources, operations and economics
- Fuel sources and fuel diversity
- Renewable energy: wind and solar status and economics
- Energy storage, energy efficiency, and demand management
- Decoupling: rates to promote Energy Efficiency and Demand Management
- Power delivery system: transmission and distribution
- Meters and smart meters
- Measuring reliability
- System integration, reliability, and markets
- Regulatory and management agencies
- Utility types and ratemaking (price regulation)
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"Diet" Foods That Will RUIN Your Diet! (Don't Eat These!)
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Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard wants to stay with the club and is ready to hold talks over his future.
The 34-year-old has been linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge with his contract due to expire next summer, and accepts negotiations over a new deal are in the club's hands but is keen to pass on his experience to the younger players.
Speaking on the squad's pre-season tour of the United States, Lampard was quoted as saying in several newspapers: "I've had a great time playing for Chelsea and I hope I can prolong it. In an ideal world I'd finish here and keep giving what I have given over the past 10 years."
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Does anyone know what makes some dogs toy and some miniature (i.e. Min Pin vs. Toy Fox Terrier) Does it have to do with height or weight?
Someone who has a chihuahua and a toy fox terrier asked me this today and I couldn't give them a good answer. As best I can tell if toy is in the name, the dog is less than 10 in. Miniatures (such as the Min Pin) are still in the toy group, but are miniature as opposed to toy because they are taller than 10 in.? Am I anywhere close?


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CAIRO — In Egypt's restive Sinai, Bedouin leaders are pushing to take matters in their own hands and urging the government to arm their tribesmen by creating a security force in the peninsula, where the state is struggling to impose its authority and uproot Islamic militants who have attacked Egyptian troops and Israel.
But the proposal raises fears the Bedouin could become a new militia, adding to the turmoil in the peninsula.
Bedouin deeply resent the central government, saying they have long suffered from discrimination and economic neglect. Security officials in past years have detained thousands of Bedouin youth, torturing many.
The resentment has pushed some young Bedouin to join violent Islamic extremist groups, and Bedouin are major players in cross-border smuggling of drugs and migrants. Security forces have had to work delicately in trying to end the threat from militant groups.
The government of Islamist President Mohammed Morsi sent thousands of troops into the Sinai after militants killed 16 Egyptian soldiers Aug. 5 near the Israel-Gaza border. But the forces have refrained from attacking aggressively, wary of harming civilians.
Over the weekend, Morsi said in a speech in Cairo that security forces had identified some of those behind the ambush, which was part of an attempted attack on Israel. Troops had a chance to go after them, he said, but refrained because they were at a gathering of several hundred civilians.
On Monday, at least 21 members of the security forces were killed when their troop carrier overturned in the Sinai. The unit was not involved in the crackdown on militants.
Leaders of main Bedouin tribes met with Interior Minister Ahmed Gamal el-Din, who is in charge of police, in September and put forward the idea of the ministry's taking on Bedouin to serve as a new security force, said Atiya Abu-Qardud, a sheik from the northern Sinai who participated in the meeting. The tribes would pick 1,000 people to be armed and trained by the Interior Ministry.
Officials said the government is studying the idea.
''We have to work with the government,'' Abu-Qardud said. ''Our goal is stop crime.''
He said that criminals and extremists would be hesitant to attack facilities or checkpoints manned by Bedouin fighters because of the informal but strict tribal laws that prevail in the territory, including a tradition of tribal vengeance for killings. If a gunman from one tribe kills a Bedouin from another, he risks opening up a tribal war or revenge.
Others argue that this is precisely why a Bedouin force is potentially explosive.
Former Sinai lawmaker Abdullah Abu-Jiahama warned that ''people will kill each other if you arm them. This will widen the circle of security chaos and the problems between people.''
Bedouin make up about three-quarters of the population of 400,000 people in Sinai.


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Road Crew places 2nd at Morris Invitational
Anthony Philipson, Nick Gravdahl, and Drey Loge all won titles to help the Pequot Lakes/Pine River-Backus Road Crew wrestlers finished second at the Morris Invitational on Saturday, Feb. 9.
The Road Crew is scheduled to compete at Section 8AA team event on Saturday, Feb. 16, at Thief River Falls, and in the section individual wrestling on Feb. 22-23, at Fergus Falls.
Kerkoven-Murdock-Sunberg, ranked No. 5 in the state in Class A, was first with 264.5 while the Road Crew were second with 177.
Drey Loge, who is ranked No. 2 in the state, improved to 29-0 in winning his third tournament title this season. Loge won with a pin at 1:50, then earned a 10-0 decision, and defeated Kyle Baker from K-M-S 4-1 to place first at 145 pounds.
Philipson improved to 24-4 overall after finishing first at 106. Philipson had a bye, then a pin at 1:02, and pinned Caleb Collins from K-M-S at 1:25. Nick Gravdahl won the 132 title with a 3-2 victory over Grant Aschemann of Benson. Gravdahl, who finishes the regular season 20-9 overall, won his opening matches with pins in 1:00 and 5:48.
Jared Adkins was pinned to place second to Tyler Jensen of Benson, who is rated No. 7 in the state at 285. Adkins, 23-9 overall, advanced to the final with a bye and a 6-0 decision.
Evan Gravdahl, a talented junior varsity wrestler, lost to the eventual champion 13-8, and then came back to win a third-place match with a pin in 4:02.
"Evan helped contributing to the team with varsity members out and did a good job," Road Crew coach Travis Hoffarth said of Gravdahl, who is 4-5 overall.
Jace Loge finished third with a 3-1 decision at 138. Loge, 22-12 overall, got a bye before losing to the eventual champion Dillan Johnson of Morris 6-4 in overtime.
Ozzy Miller was pinned by the eventual 152 champion Zach Carlson, who is rated 34-0 and rated No. 2 in the state, in the semifinals. Miller, 14-15 overall, had won his first match with a pin at 1:18 and placed third with a pin at 3:58 against Alexi Bide. Justin Mackenthun won with a pin in 32 seconds, lost 10-7, and placed third with a pin at 2:18 at 182 pounds. He is 15-9 overall.
Dillon Nichols won 4-0, lost his second match, and placed fourth at 170 after losing to Isaac Cloos. Kurt Kent won his first match in 57 seconds, lost 8-1 to the eventual champion in the semifinals, and then lost to place fourth at 220. Kent is 11-17 overall.
Spencer Richards lost his first match 8-5 then came back with pins at 4:08 and 2:50 to place fifth at 113. Richards is 18-9 overall. Kyle Jordan lost his first match, had a bye, and then won with a pin at 2:29 to place fifth at 160. Jordan is 11-16.
Lucus McCoy did not place at 126.
Team scores: 1-K-M-S 264.50, 2-PL/PR-B 177, 3-Morris Area/H/CA 152, 4-Benson 114.50, 5-Fosston-Bagley 105, 6-Breckenridge 85, 7-West Central Area 80.50, 8-Ortonville 71
Road Crew 33, Bemidji 27
On Thursday, Feb. 7, seniors Drey Loge, Kyle Jordan and Kurt Kent won matches to help the Road Crew improve to 14-3 overall with the non-conference win over the Lumberjacks in their final regular season dual meet.
The Road Crew won four of the final five matches to clinch the win against Bemidji, who were looking for redemption after losing to the Road Crew 62-10 last season when they had a number of injuries.
Philipson was taken down just seconds after the whistle. But Philipson came back to rack up 15 points before winning by fall. Richards was ahead 5-3 going into the third period, but lost as his opponent got an escape and a takedown. Richards put up a good fight as he had two near escapes.
Evan Gravdahl was quickly pinned against the Class AAA third-rated Brian Mass. McCoy fought off a pin at the end of the second period, and was pinned at 5:29. Nick Gravdahl lost in the third period while being aggressive for points on a nice reversal,.
Jace Loge trailed 2-1 at the end of the third period. With the crowd really into the contest Loge was getting an escape as time ran out. Drey Loge earned a quick pin, and Ozzy Miller dominated the first two periods of his 152 match, and almost had a pin as time ran out. He found himself on his back in the third, but did prevail. Dillon Nichols had a hard fight, but lost 11-6. Jordan had a nice takedown with 45 seconds remaining to win.
One of the more exciting contests of the night had Mackenthun wrestling Kade Johnson. Mackenthun was put on his back right away, but fought it off and got a reversal. He was behind 4-2 going into the third period but rallied to force overtime. Mackenthun got the takedown to win.
The next two weights were forfeited by Bemidji. Atkins then faced Alan Johnson in a match of No. 10 ranked wrestlers in two classes. Johnson got a takedown at the start of the first period. In the third period, Johnson got an escape, but continued to stall and gave up penalty points to win 3-2.
In junior varsity matches against Bemidji, Justin Neuman lost 3-0, but Road Crew wrestlers winning by fall were Mike Hudak, Dallin Sonenstahl and Joe Harrison. The Road Crew's Chris Foster won 15-2.
PL/PRB 33, Bemidji 27
106: Anthony Philipson (PL/PRB) pinned Tyler Mass 2:12
113: Tyler O'Beirn (B) dec. Spencer Richards 6-5
120: Brian Mass (B) pinned Evan Gravdahl 1:18
126: Dylon Sauceda (B) Lucas McCoy 5:29
132: Logan Crosby (B) dec. Nick Gravdahl 9-3
138: Crag Mass (B) dec. Jace Loge 2-1
145: Drey Loge pinned Robert Treuer 1:06
152: Ozzy Miller (PL/PRB) dec. Gannon Strain 13-9
160: Alex O'Neal (B) Dillon Nichols 11-6
170: Kyle Jordan (PL/PRB) dec Josh Dryer 4-0
182: Just Mackenthun (PL/PRB) dec. Kade Johnson 8-6
195: Cadel Roeder (PL/PRB) wins by forfeit
220: Kurt Kent (PL/PRB) wins by forfeit
285: Alex Johnson (B) dec. Jared Adkins 3-2
Road Crew clinch Mid-State
The Road Crew defeated Wadena-Deer Creek 64-15 and Detroit Lakes 36-29 on Friday, Feb. 6, to clinch the Mid-State Conference title with a 5-0
Drey Loge won both of his matches to improve to 29-0. Philipson, Richards, Nick Gravdahl, Mackenthun and Adkins also each won twice.
Against W-DC, Philipson opened with a bye, Richards won by fall at 1:05, McCoy was pinned by Triston Godel, Evan Gravdahl was pinned by Sam Waln to tie the match at 12-12.
Jace Loge was tied going into the third period before fighting off a pin, and rallying to win by fall in 4:43, Drey Loge got a quick pin at 1:18, Miller and Jordan both had forfeit wins, Dillon Nichols had three takedowns to beat Isaac Malone 15-2.
Macakenthun won by forfeit at 182, Cadel Roeder lost to Caleb Monson 5-4. Roeder trailed 4-2 going into the third period, but gave up an escape and was taken down in a good matchup.
Kent got a takedown, gave up an escape, and got another takedown for a win at 220. Adkins got a takedown, gave up an escape, then went in for a takedown and a 34-second pin.
Against the Lakers, Philipson dominated Tyler Belleffeuille 8-1, Richards picked up a penalty point to go ahead going into the third period, and then had an escape to win 5-4.
One of the biggest matches of the night had Evan Gravdahl going against Marcus Jaskin at 120. Gravdahl was taken down, and put on his back in the first period, but fought off the pin to win by fall in 3:18.
McCoy was moved up to 126, and did an admirable job against Logan Twigg before getting pinned in the third period. Nick Gravdahl earned a pin at 3:21, Jace Loge lost to Zach Baker by fall in 3:25, and Joe Harrison was pinned to tie the match 18-18.
Drey Loge won 8-3, Miller pinned Brandon Daring at 3:15, Jordan lost to Jeff Gallfus 5-4 and Mackenthun won by fall at 2:35. Roeder was pinned. Jared Adkins was moved down to 220 and won 5-0, and Kurt Kent lost 5-0.


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Acer Dual-Screen, Multitouch Laptop Leaks Out 77
An anonymous reader writes "A 15" laptop from Acer that is currently in production features dual-multitouch displays, one for the main display and one as the keyboard/mouse. It has a 2.67GHz Intel Core i5 processor and runs Windows 7. No release date or pricing information yet as this unit is still heavily in production/testing phases." Replacing a keyboard with a touchscreen sounds like a mixed blessing to me, but not everyone agrees. Witness the (great big) Kno dual-touchscreen e-reader, and the Toshiba Libretto W100 dual-screen mini-laptop, now shipping in Japan.


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It's carillon season again at Bok Tower Gardens.
The first concert, featuring carillonneur Geert D'Hollander, is Wednesday, Oct. 16, from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Visitors to the Lake Wales historic attraction are encouraged to take advantage of the full moon to explore the gardens and area surrounding the 205-foot tower, topped by 60 big bells. Pathways will be lit by torches.
D'Hollander sits on a perch just beneath the bells — and just above his office in the tower.
Tickets are $5 per person, and admission begins at 5 p.m. The Blue Palmetto Café will be open until the concert begins.
The next day, daily live concerts at Bok begin their Thursday-Sunday schedule. Showtimes are 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
For more information, go to BokTowerGardens.org.


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Yale Kicks Off Season Saturday At Connecticut 6 Classic
NEW HAVEN, Conn. –As always, it's the 14-game Ivy League schedule that will largely determine if it is a successful season for the Yale men's basketball team, but James Jones, The Joel E. Smilow, Class of 1954 Head Coach of Men's Basketball, has once again put together a challenging non-league schedule to prepare his team for the rigors of league play.
Here is a look at some of the more intriguing non-conference games:
At UConn, Nov. 11
The teams meet for the first time since the 2003 Preseason NIT. The Huskies were ranked No.1 in the nation at the time, but the game was close throughout the first half, prompting a small but vocal group of Yale students who made the trip to Storrs to chant "We're No. 2." The Bulldogs led by three at halftime, but UConn went on to a 70-60 victory.
At Rutgers, Nov. 14
Yale's first trip to the RAC since a memorable 67-65 victory over the Scarlet Knights in the 2002 NIT, the first post season tournament victory in school history.
Nov. 19 vs. Sacred Heart
The Pioneers make the short trip to New Haven for the home opener. Yale has won six of its last eight home openers. Sacred Heart will have a new face on the sidelines. Anthony Latina has taken over as the head coach, replacing Dave Bike, who retired after 35 seasons at the helm.
At Hartford, Nov. 30
A pretty good in-state rivalry has developed between Yale and Hartford, who have played in Connecticut in each of the last eight seasons. All eight games have been decided by nine points or less and a couple came down to the final possession. The Bulldogs have won two straight in West Hartford.
At Saint Louis, Jan. 4
Juniors Javier Duren and Will Childs-Klein return home for the matchup with the Billikens. Duren was the Suburban West Conference Player of the Year as a senior at Oakville High School, while Childs-Klein was a first team all-conference and all-district selection as a senior at Ladue High School.
Vs. Vermont, Jan. 8
In the first home game of 2014, Yale faces one of the most successful programs in New England. The Catamounts, the preseason America East favorite, posted their fifth straight 20-win season and 10th in the last 12 years with a 21-12 mark in 2012-13. Vermont advanced to the America East Championship game for the eighth time in 12 years and the Catamounts earned their fifth straight postseason appearance after being selected to the 2013 College Basketball Invitational (CBI).
Report filed by Tim Bennett, Yale Sports Publicity


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Resident Evil 6 is in a pickle, caught in a narrow, lightless corridor of its own design and swarmed by critics using words like hacked off limbs to bludgeon it into Metacritic mediocrity.
I'm probably exaggerating a little. It's still averaging in the seventies on PS3, or as Metacritic puts it, "generally favorable reviews" (it's in the sixties on the Xbox 360). Magazines with "official" and "informer" in their names seem to like it well enough.
Not so, with others like GameSpot:
With Resident Evil 6, a once-mighty series makes another stumble. From a production standpoint, this atmospheric third-person shooter (this is no survival horror game, certainly) hits a number of high notes, weaving multiple stories into a single narrative that you untangle from different perspectives. It's unfortunate that actually interacting with Resident Evil 6 is an excruciating chore. This is a wannabe action film that resents your interference, and punishes you by forcing one horrible quick-time event after another upon you.
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Or this from Joystiq:
The problem isn't that Resident Evil is changing direction over time. No, it wants to go in all directions at once. It wants the creeping pace and the hectic shootouts, and the blockbuster set pieces, the vehicle chases, the resource management, the hand-to-hand combat, the online co-op, the drama, and the extravagant boss fights. You might not fault Resident Evil 6 for its attempt to be an action game for all, but there's no choice but to speak up when the overall result feels unpolished and scatterbrained. It's chaos.
Or my favorite of the bunch (because as usual, it's the most interesting) at Quarter to Three:
"This is just like Raccoon City all over again," someone says in Resident Evil 6. I'm not sure who it was. Chris? Leon? Doug? Kevin? But when someone invoked Raccoon City, the place where the series was bogged down for so long before breaking out into Spain, Africa, and decent gameplay, I couldn't have agreed more. Yes, this is just like Raccoon City all over again: stilted, awkward, ridiculous, embarrassing, tedious. Except for the parts where it's like Call of Duty, which are equally stilted, awkward, ridiculous, embarrassing, and tedious, but with more NPC soldiers milling about. Resident Evil 6 is thoroughly oblivious to so many of the things that make a good game these days.
I haven't finished the game — I'm traveling with a two-month-old, and XCOM just showed up — but I'm pretty meh about the whole affair so far.
I was never really into the early Resident Evil games — the controls were a mess. But Resident Evil 4 was a fascinating, freak-filled vehicle for head-popping, twitchy crowd-control free-for-alls. Then Resident Evil 5 let in the sun, iterated the game's action vocabulary and gave your companion a slightly more full head of brains.
Resident Evil 6, by comparison, feels like director Eiichiro Sasaki's idea of a Michael Bay movie, all the eeriness and occasional goofery shorn away, replaced by characters that ask questions like "You're not a fan of sewers?" and take the time to clothesline zombies. After shooting, spin-kicking and pipe-smacking your way through this or that shambling scrum, you'll walk into an eldritch-lit room, prompting your companion to deadpan "Something feels wrong here." Is that meant to be ironic? I can't tell, because RE6 is at once earnest and stultifying.
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Or take the game's intro sequence, which you play before reaching the selectable campaign menu. I imagine the design consult went something like this:
"We want zombies, guns, cars, explosions, soldiers and a helicopter in a vaguely city-like city."
"Fine, excellent."
"We want Leon hanging off the helicopter skids with a zombie dangling from his leg."
"We want him to shake off the zombie, climb into the helicopter, man the controls and barely save it from spinning to the ground while at the same time shooting a zombie that's attacking Helena. We want the helicopter to sideswipe a train, crash first into, then through an entire building, pop out the other side and plunge into a tower."
"Go with this, go with this…"
"We want Leon and Helena to fall from the wreckage, turn to see it suspended above them, then dash out of the way just as it lets go, plummeting through a glass floor to squash a swarm of zombies below."
"Brilliant! Maverick! Incroyable!"
It's exhausting just typing that, but it's the sort of ridiculous cinema RE6 uses to punctuate its trademark corridor-shuffle, as you creep down hallways blocked by thoroughly impassable objects — like a couch. Where you're forced through a door into a side room with zombies that only spring to life after you've crossed an invisible tripwire. Where you'll emerge moments later in the same hallway — on the other side of the couch.
Where's Tom Cruise when you need him to show you how couches work?
In the meantime, you have RE6 producer Hiroyuki Kobayashi with this interesting response on the PlayStation blog to the question "Is it frustrating trying to keep [the Resident Evil fan base] happy?":
The way I always think of it is that if Resident Evil represents a child, then the fans and us as creators are the two parents. The resulting games are like the children that are born between both of us. And just like real parents, you're not always going to agree on what is best for raising that child.
Now, we do always have our ear to the ground and listen to what the fans are saying and we try to take that into account when we're making the game. But it's our job to create a new gaming experience and to offer them something that's fresh and challenging. We want to make sure that what we do pleases them but the initial reaction might not always be positive. We do listen to the fans but we can't be beholden to them at every turn or I don't think we'll ever make progress in terms of the series' development.
So in Kobayashi's mind, RE6 represents "progress." What say you, RE6 players?


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I just spent fifteen minutes trying to get a damned é. I a long-time kde-er (and part time twm-er) and i´m currently in a default-debian-4-gnome system, trying to figure out what about it makes it play the stream from classicfm.com where just about every other distro has failed. I miss kde, but that´s neither here nor there.
I found that changing the keyboard layout to uk international ĺétś yóú aććéńt characters by typing ´ ör ¨ just before the letter but makes you double-tap ´ to type ´
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Free Harmonium Lessons
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Desi Style assumes you have no prior knowledge of music or playing the keyboard or harmonium or you play without correct approach. This book will show you:
How to play keyboard in desi style?
Difference between tiver, komal & achal swar
About Thaat Scales
Ragas formation.
How Raga based film songs are formed?
What is taal rhythm?
How to play music notations?
Vocal Training
The book also features about thaat, ragas and raga based songs. All music players should know all of the information contained in this book. The best and fastest way to learn is to use this book in conjunction with: Buying midi music of your favorite songs from the website ragatracks Practicing and playing with other musicians. Learning by listening your favorite Indian Pakistani midi music provided in the Internet and ragatracks. Be practical in the early stages, it is helpful to have the guidance of an experienced teacher. This will also help you keep a schedule and obtain weekly goals.
From the beginning you should set yourself a goal. Many people learn keyboard or harmonium because of a desire to play old songs of sub-continent. It is important to have a correct approach to practice from beginning. You will benefit more from short practices (15-30 minutes per day) than one or two long sessions per week. Correct approach is learning with the thaat and raga concept in which melodious film songs are being composed. First learn octaves or saptak, names of notes that is achal, komal and tiver notes, and then learn thaat scale and practice few days with thaat sargam. After learning thaat sargam its fingering practice in all three octaves is also necessary. In the beginning try to play songs in a particular thaat and after that listen and learn Ragas and play songs with ragas. Listen and play raga based film songs with notations provided with the book. Do, not try to play raga-based songs in the early stage of your learning. While practice, try to take help from the book repeatedly. I am sure within few weeks you will be able to play your favorite tunes yourself without any help but ragas require additional practice. In the end do not forget to learn taal or rhythm theory along with melody. Gradually you will become master. If you want to become a singalong singer then practice sargam. Sargam lesson book of 80 pages with exercises and diagrams of notes is also available from ragatracks.
It is recommended that you have a copy of the accompanying compact disk that includes all the ragas and their khyals. Midi music will sound identical to keyboard instruments in your computers if you play it in Yamaha XG Player with windows 98 only. Midi music can also be played with a floppy or in USB equipped keyboards. In the keyboard you will listen real voice of Yamaha XG. Windows XP does not support Yamaha XG Player that produces real voice of midi instruments in your computer. Midi music is a digital music with 16 individual recorded tracks that you can edit or change in your own computer using cubase or cakewalk. You may sing-along with midi music in your computers and record your own compact disk of your favorite songs using suitable computer recording players.
Najib Khan, Ragatracks Production
Harmonium is a keyboard, and so these lessons apply equally to the harmonium as well as to the electronic synthesizer keyboard. The important difference is that you can - and do play the keys with your left hand also; but for harmonium, your left hand is used in pumping the bellow to force air under pressure into the inside of the harmonium. In keyboard our left hand is used for chords. An ordinary keyboard is sufficient to master all the lessons that will follow. If you already have a keyboard, you do not need to buy anything else as of now. For solo performances, you may use a synthesizer keyboard or a harmonium, depending upon your taste, convenience and availability.
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Although nearly a month ago, Microsoft's chairman stated that XBox 360
would feature plain, old DVD technology, "rival" Sony's Blu-ray/PS3 combination
offering might
have caused him some strategy rethinking. During his talk (jointly with representatives
from Toshiba, one of the leading HD-DVD promoting companies) Gates commented
that although initial
of Xbox
360 will include vanilla DVD drives, future versions might incorporate
some form of an advanced capacity DVD player, like HD-DVD.
This wise and rather diplomatic statement, does not fully cover MS's anxiety
about securing in advance an alliance with the most prominent to win HD-camp,
which at this time is certainly the Sony/Philips Blue-Ray format. This format
is more advanced (both in terms of data capacity and reliability
design criteria) and offers more prospects to end users. The recent Fox's
announcement for the support of the Blue-Ray format has already shaken positively
the movie industry.
It is not currently known if x360 will contain a DPM (Trusted Platform Model) chip and how strict
the content restriction rules will be. There is already an open criticism of
DPM and the other practices of the Trusted Computing Group among the German
Security industry that might influence future EU parliament decisions. XBox
360 certainly needs a DPM chip if it is to be allowed to play high definition
DVD content, and the adoption of one format against another might make a big
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Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina reacts after losing a point against Marcos Baghdatis of Cyprus during their first round match at the Japan Open Tennis Championships in Tokyo, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013. (AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi)
Tuesday, October 01, 2013 6:56 am
Del Potro beats Baghdatis at Japan Open
By JACK GALLAGHERAssociated Press
Playing under the roof at Ariake Colosseum because of rain, del Potro came back from a sluggish first set to secure the win in just over two hours.
"The match came to me in the end," del Potro said. "I was focusing on breaking his serve and finally did it. He was hitting a lot of aces (17)."
His opponent in the second round will be Argentine compatriot Carlos Berlocq.
Defending champion Kei Nishikori of Japan came back from a set down to beat unseeded Jurgen Melzer of Austria 6-7 (4), 7-5, 6-2.
Nishikori was just two points from defeat while trailing 5-2 in the second set, but reeled off five straight games.
Del Potro, ranked seventh in the world, prevailed with solid play from the baseline and capitalized on some crucial mistakes by Baghdatis.
The crucial point in the match came in the eighth game of the final set, when del Potro converted on his fourth break point chance to go up 5-3 after Baghdatis hit a return into the net.
"It was important for me to win this kind of match," del Potro said. "Playing him in the first round is probably the worst person to face. He is unseeded here and dangerous. He plays well on the hard-courts."
Del Potro was a late addition to the tournament after Andy Murray, the 2011 champion, pulled out due to a back injury. Del Potro is seeking his third title of the season, following victories in Rotterdam and Washington.
In other first-round action, seventh-seed Kevin Anderson of South Africa lost to Lukas Lacko of Slovakia 6-4, 7-6 (2), and unseeded Horacio Zeballos of Argentina beat qualifier Ryan Harrison of the United States 6-1, 4-6, 6-4.
Third-seeded Milos Raonic of Canada, who lost to Nishikori in the final last year, will play his first-round match against Go Soeda on Wednesday.


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Verona Assistent Mixer
I just ordered an Assistent mixer on Amazon. After ordering, when I looked in my "orders" list I noticed that it lists the model slightly differently than it did on the page I ordered from. Specifically, it lists it as "Verona Assistent AKM6220B 7 lbs mixer".
I was under the impression that in spite of the fact that this mixer has been sold under several different names over the years they are all fundamentally the same. Now I'm a little unsure since I don't recall seeing the actual model number listed like this before. I ordered it in kind of a rush because I just got my wife to agree to let me buy it and I wanted to get in under the wire so it would ship today and arrive tomorrow. Now I'm worried that I may have acted too quickly. I'm hoping that some of you, my fellow bread enthusiasts, may be able to put my mind at ease. Here's a link to what I ordered:
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Saturday, July 11, 2009
Summer Vacations - Carnival of Genealogy
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I can see you found this to be a fun blog to write. So did I. I love to remember the good times I had as a child with my family, especially those summer vacations. Sauble Beach sounds like an ideal place to vacation.ReplyDelete
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Thanks for sharing those memories.
I think I'd have voted with your Mom to keep the porch!
- AnonymousOctober 5, 2012 at 2:29 PM
My family rented a cottage at Sauble back in the 50's and 60's on Second Avenue. They were Thompson's Cottages. My brother and I set pins at the bowling alley to earn some cash to play the pinball machines. I met my first girlfriend at Sauble when I was 13 and found to my delight she was from the next town from my home. Then we returned as teenagers in the 60's and rented cottages and danced at the Pavilion. They we married and took our kids to Sauble and now they still take their kids there. Sauble was some of the best times I ever had.ReplyDelete
Anonymous - thanks for sharing some of your special memories of Sauble Beach. I no longer have the cottage and this year was the first time back to spend part of the day at the beach in a number of years. I always love to sit and watch the water - so relaxing.ReplyDelete
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Submission + - Tiny Insect Cyborgs Could Act as First Responders (gizmag.com)
Zothecula writes: Insects have served as the inspiration for a number of Micro Air Vehicles (MAVs) that could be deployed to monitor hazardous situations without putting humans in harm's way. Now researchers at the University of Michigan College of Engineering are proposing using actual live insects enhanced with electronic sensors to achieve the same result. The insect cyborgs would use biological energy harvested from their body heat or movements to potentially power small sensors implanted on their bodies in order to gather vital information from hazardous environments.


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Normal Humans Effectively Excluded From Developing Software 608
"The bigger injustice," Edwards writes, "is that programming has become an elite: a vocation requiring rare talents, grueling training, and total dedication. The way things are today if you want to be a programmer you had best be someone like me on the autism spectrum who has spent their entire life mastering vast realms of arcane knowledge — and enjoys it. Normal humans are effectively excluded from developing software. The real injustice of developer inequality is that it doesn't have to be this way." Edwards concludes with a call to action, "The web triumphalists love to talk about changing the world. Well if you really want to change the world, empower regular people to build web apps. Disrupt web programming! Who's with me?" Ed Finkler, who worries about his own future as a developer in The Developer's Dystopian Future, seconds that emotion. "I think about how I used to fill my time with coding," Finkler writes. "So much coding. I was willing to dive so deep into a library or framework or technology to learn it. My tolerance for learning curves grows smaller every day. New technologies, once exciting for the sake of newness, now seem like hassles. I'm less and less tolerant of hokey marketing filled with superlatives. I value stability and clarity."


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Season 3 of Dominic Fords reality show So You Think You Can Fuck, premieres at SYTYCF.com.
This season features new challenges, a new location and a new celebrity judge.
The show was filmed in a secret location and contestants stayed in a deserted army barracks for the duration of the shows filming.
This season, the contestants are split into two teams, one led by Season 1 winner Topher DiMaggio and the other led by Season 2 winner Mitch Vaughn. The cast of Season 3 is Topher DiMaggio, Mitch Vaughn, Duncan Black, Lance Luciano, Derek Parker and Sean Duran.
They are a mix of experienced models and new models. Matthew Rush returns to host this season.
Season 3 is presented by Squirt.org, which features a mobile hookup site that lets members chat with others who are close by and also features public sex listings in members areas.
Season 3 is also presented by Adult Magazine, the digital hardcore magazine, available at iReadADULT.com.
Clothing for the show was provided by Sold Out Clothing.
The winner of Season 3 will win prizes from each of the sponsors, as well as international publicity in a variety of magazines (both online and print).
Topher and Mitch (the team leaders) are not eligible to win this season, but will win prizes if a member of their team wins the season.
Each week the contestants compete in a group challenge. All members of the winning team get 500 points. The winning team then challenges the losing team to a sex challenge. A panel of expert judges critiques the scene and awards all members of the winning team an additional 500 points. Viewers can vote for their favorite contestant once a day at SYTYCF.com.
The winner will be determined by who has the largest total number of points plus votes. There will be many surprise twists throughout the show, and one is revealed in the first episode. This year, one of the judges is celebrity drag queen Shangela, from Ru-Pauls Drag Race. She joins Tommy Stone and Jack Shamama, who were judges in Season 2.
Acting as host for the judges (and a judge himself) is Scotty B., who leads the round-table discussion each week live from Mickeys Cocktails With The Stars in West Hollywood. The show airs every Thursday at SYTYCF.com. Each week, the current episode will be free except for the sex scene, which only members can see.
For more information, visit DominicFord.com.


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Cambridge, Mass. - After the first day at the Harvard Invitational, See Heo Moon and the Yale women's golf team find themselves in a familiar position: the top of the leaderboard. Moon's opening round 74 has her leading all players, while she and her teammates trail only the host Crimson for the team lead - and that deficit is a very surmountable three strokes heading into Sunday's round.
One of Moon's main challengers for the individual title will be senior Harriet Owers-Bradley, who is just one stroke off Moon's pace after an opening round 75. Sun Gyoung Park also opened up strong, matching Owers-Bradley's round with a 75 of her own. Yale's dominance of the top twenty continued with captain Alyssa Roland, who sits tied for ninth after posting an opening-round 77. Fellow Bulldogs Cassie Boles and Alex Lipa are tied for 16th, having shot identical rounds of 80 in their first eighteen holes.
Yale will try to hunt down their Ancient Eight foes in tomorrow's closing rounds in Cambridge.
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October 2, 2012 > Salute to Coast Guard Vietnam Veterans
All Coast Guard veterans who served anytime and anywhere between 1961 and May 1975 and their spouses are invited to a luncheon in their honor on Thursday, November 8, 2012. The event is sponsored by USCG Base Alameda, Coast Guard Officers Association, Chief Warrant Officers Association, Chief Petty Officers Association, Coast Guard Enlisted Association, Coast Guard Auxiliary and Coast Guard East Bay Spouses Club.Bring memorabilia from service days to display. There is no charge for our honored guests for the luncheon. A cutter tour will be held at 1330 hours.A special government rate is available for those staying at Executive Inn & Suites who mention "attending USCG event." The hotel can be contacted at: (510) 536-6633 or www.executiveinnoakland.comCoast Guard luncheon and recognitionThursday, Nov 811:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.Gymnasium, Bldg. 16Coast Guard Island, Alameda(510) 437-2955 or (510) 437-5371


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Concetta Garufi
Concetta Garufi, age 80, a life-long Cold Spring resident, died on Monday, December 19, 2005 at Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla, NY.
A homemaker and loving caregiver, Mrs. Garufi was born in Cold Spring on September 14, 1925, the daughter of the late Guiseppe and Antonina (Arrao) Giachinta.
Mrs. Garufi is survived by her devoted husband, Carmelo Garufi, and three children, Anthony Garufi of Cold Spring, Rosanne Peparo of Cold Spring, and Regina Houston of Hopewell Junction. She also leaves behind 10 grandchildren: Josiah Peparo, Ryan Peparo, Helen Peparo, Anthony Garufi, Amanda Garufi, Samantha Garufi, Robert D'Angelo, James Houston, April Houston, and Christopher Godsey. One sister, Mary Pidala, and one brother, Aurelio Giachinta, both of Cold Spring, also survive.
Mrs. Garufi was predeceased by her daughter, Antonia Godsey, as well as one sister, Josephine Pidala, and one brother, Antonio Giachinta.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Thursday, December 22, 2005 at Our Lady of Loretto Church, Cold Spring at 10 am. Interment will follow at Cold Spring Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to call at the Clinton Funeral Home, Corner of Parrott & Pine Streets, Cold Spring, on Wednesday, December 21 from 5-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations to be made in Mrs. Garufi's name to The American Diabetes Association, 149 Madison Ave., Room 701, New York, NY, 10016. Arrangements are under the direction of the Clinton Funeral Home, Cold Spring, NY.


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It was an awesome night... see more pictures here!
Thank you to everyone who came out for the FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS! Huge thank you to all the amazing talent... Daniel Vera, Ha'Penny Bridge Band, Jeff Pershing and Alli Battaglia and the Musical Brewing Co!!! YOU ALL ROCK!!
The Woman's Club transformed into a magical display of lights for this exciting event! The FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS will include performances by Alli Battaglia & The Musical Brewing Co., The Jeff Pershing Band, Ha'Penny Bridge and more!! Live art by Daniel Vera! Only $10 Admission, Women's Club @ 592 East 3rd St, Doors open at 8pm, Show at 8:30pm. Of course, we'll have a bar for your refreshment. Plus a raffle, free stickers and KZFR dj's volunteering all over the place. Maybe you'll get to meet one of your favorites?
Come enjoy a wild night and support KZFR 90.1 FM Community Radio!
Featuring the latest Alli & The MBCo. unreleased studio recording of "The Lighthouse"
All proceeds from the evening will be donated to KZFR Radio.


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I'm just happy when waitstaff are friendly, fake liking me alot, and bring good food..quickly, after checking my drink needs fairly frequently.
No problemo. Biggo Tippo del mundo.
No, not the 300lb mountain of mirth, but CANe_ShakiN
Leading off - You're Welcome vs No Problem.
"No problem": Yes, it's a BIG problem
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(CBS News) A certain catch phrase is posing a problem for our contributor Bill Flanagan:
When did everyone born after 1980 decide that "No problem" was interchangeable with "You're welcome"? Who spread that virus? The Taliban?
Listen, today's young people: If you want to infuriate someone born before 1980, just keep telling him "No problem" when they ask you to do something that is most certainly NOT a problem.
A very nice young man who worked for me used to have a little trouble getting in on time. Like, every day. Once a week I would say, "Look, you really have to be at your desk at 10 o'clock." Did he say, "Sorry, I'll try to do better?"
No. He would just smile and say, "No problem."
That nice young man does not work for me anymore.
Saturday night, I took my wife to a good restaurant. The waitress asked if we wanted sparkling water, still water, or tap water. I said, "Tap water, please." She said, "No problem."
I felt like saying, "Why do YOU think I think it would be a problem for you to get me a glass of water?" Luckily, my wife gave me a look that said, "Don't start."
And of course my wife was right. The waitress didn't mean to be rude. So consider this a public service announcement.
To all the young people of the world: If you want to get good tips or just generally not infuriate older people, PLEASE, only say "No problem" when there is a reasonable expectation that the task you are performing might be PROBLEMATIC.
i.e.: "Thank you for stopping your car in the rain to help me change a flat tire."
"No problem." Appropriate.
"Thank you for lending me ten thousand dollars to stop the bank from foreclosing on my house."
"No problem." Gracious.
"Thank you for giving me your kidney."
"No problem." Classy.
That's what "No problem" is for!
It's a graceful way of telling someone you've gone out of your way to help, not to feel indebted.
But if you work in a doughnut shop and a customer thanks you for selling him a coffee, don't say, "No problem." He's paying for the coffee!
Just say, "You're welcome."
Try it. "Thank you." "You're welcome." Is that so burdensome?
And look at the bright side -- all of us old people will be dead soon, and then everybody born after 1980 can say "No problem" to each other for the rest of your lives.
Just hold off till then, okay? Okay.
You're welcome
I'm just happy when waitstaff are friendly, fake liking me alot, and bring good food..quickly, after checking my drink needs fairly frequently.
No problemo. Biggo Tippo del mundo.
Middle of the road types are on the list.
In 10 years, 'no problem' will be replaced by LOLGFY
A weak cane to shake tbh.
I was born before 1980, and I use both "You're welcome" and "no worries" pretty much interchangably, and never think twice about it.
Someone who would be offended or bothered by a pleasant smiling "no worries" or "no problem" is a derp, frankly, and can safely be ignored.
What happened to Okay, Sure, Sounds good......no problem LOL
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How do you actually say LOLGFY out loud to someone?
el-oh-el-gee-ef-why? or LOL-gee-ef-why? or LOL-gu-fy?
I said LOL-giffy, then spelled it out. Met with blank stares. Although, here in govt, blank stares are what we do best, so.....
No Problem, brah!
The problem, is not welcome.


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Stoke boss Tony Pulis admitted tiredness in his team had prompted his bold triple substitution in his side's 1-1 Barclays Premier League draw with Everton - and was delighted with the way the move paid off.
The Potters fell behind in the 44th minute at the Britannia Stadium through Peter Crouch's own goal. At that stage the hosts had only really threatened with efforts stemming from the long throws of Rory Delap, but they were reinvigorated in the 67th minute when Pulis chose to make all three substitutions at once and hit back through fresh-legged Cameron Jerome.
Referring to the substitutions, Pulis said: "Sometimes you get them right, sometimes you don't. I'm standing here and I'm no genius - you don't know until they come on what effect they will have, and if anybody tells you any different, well then I'm telling you the truth."
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The Phils take advantage of a less than stellar Tim Lincecum to score four runs in the first inning, before rolling along behind their own ace, Roy Halladay, to defeat the Giants, 5-2.
The Phils scored four first inning runs against their nemesis Tim Lincecum, before going on to beat the Giants, 5-2.
The Phils took the lead in the first as, with two men on, and with one man out, Hunter Pence hits an RBI single, scoring Placido Polanco, who had earlier doubled, giving the Phils a 1-0 lead, while sending Jimmy Rollins, who had just walked, up to second base. The Phils then took a 2-0 lead as Shane Victorino hits an RBI single, knocking in Rollins, while sending Pence on to second base. The Phils then made it a 4-0 lead as Laynce Nix hits a two-run double to the right field wall, scoring both Pence and Victorino. The Giants would get a run back in their half of the first as, with the bases loaded, via a single by Angel Pagan, a walk by Melky Cabrera, moving Pagan up to second base, and a single by Buster Posey, moving both runners up a base, and with one man out, Aubrey Huff hits a sacrifice fly to right, scoring Pagan, cutting the Phils' lead down to 4-1, while sending Cabrera on to third base. The Phils got that run back in the fourth as, with a man on second, and with two men out, Roy Halladay helped himself with an RBI single, knocking in Freddy Galvis, who had just doubled, giving the Phils a 5-1 lead. The Giants would get that run back in their half of the fourth as, with runners on second and third, and with one man out, Tim Lincecum hits an RBI ground out, 5-3, knocking in Brandon Belt, who had started the inning off with a single, then stopped at third on Brandon Crawford's double, making it a 5-2 Phils' lead. That would remain the score as Halladay would shut down the Giants for the rest of the night, before handing the ball over to closer Jonathan Papelbon in the ninth, who would then record his third save of the season as he got Cabrera to ground out, 4-3, for the game's final out.
Roy Halladay (3-0, 1.17) got the win as he pitched eight innings, giving up two runs on seven scattered hits and three walks, while striking out six. Jonathan Papelbon recorded his third save of the season as he threw a scoreless ninth, giving up a hit. Tim Lincecum (0-2, 10.54) took the lost as he pitched six innings, giving up five runs on eight hits and a walk, while striking out six Phils. Dan Otero and Jeremy Affeldt combined for three scoreless innings, giving up a hit (Otero) between them, while striking out two (one each).
The Phils had nine hits in the ballgame, with Hunter Pence (Singles, RBI) and Shane Victorino (Singles, RBI) both leading the team with two hits each. Placido Polanco (Double), Lanyce Nix (Double, 2 RBIs), Carlos Ruiz (Single), Freddy Galvis (Double) and Roy Halladay (Single, RBI) had the other four Phils' hits, as the team got to Tim Lincecum early, thanks in part to Polanco's first inning double dropping in between the center and right fielders. The Phils also had a walk and a hit batter in the game.
The Phils (5-5, T-3rd East) will continue their visit with the Giants (4-6, T-3rd West) with a night game later today. The game will be played at AT&T Park and will start at 10:15 pm EDT (7:15 pm PDT). The Phils will send to the mound Joe Blanton (1-1, 2.35), who is coming off a win against the Marlins on April 14, as he pitched seven strong innings, giving up only a run on three hits and a walk, while striking out three, in the Phils' 3-1 win. He will be out to help lead the Phils to their third straight win, while hoping to improve on his previous start. The Giants will counter with Madison Bumgarner (1-1, 3.97), who is coming off a win against the Rockies on April 12, as he went seven and one-third innings, giving up a run on four hits and two walks, while striking out two, in the Giants' 4-2 win. He will be trying to even up the series for the Giants. The Phils will be out to win their third straight game, while hoping that the offense will continue to score runs, as well as get hits.


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Richmond woman's beer thirst leads to arrest
Updated 12:16 pm, Thursday, March 20, 2014
A 44-year-old woman who apparently had a raging thirst early Thursday morning allegedly stole six cases of beer from a convenience store in Richmond and then drank a cold one when a police officer stopped her as she was driving away.
Valerie Dixon, of Richmond, pulled up about 5 a.m. to the Valero store at 207 Highway 90A, according to the Richmond Police Department.
Police said Dixon walked into the store and confronted the clerk, who was standing at the back counter. She pressed what appeared to be weapon against the clerk's back and ordered the person to go into the back room of the store. Instead, the clerk went to the area near the cash register and called 911.
Police said Dixon then grabbed three cases of beer and went outside. She put the beer in her vehicle and walked back into the store, grabbing three more cases of beer. She put those in her vehicle, too. Then she drove away.
Police said an officer spotted the vehicle nearby and pulled her over.
As the officer was speaking to her, Dixon allegedly reached into the back seat and snatched up a beer. She drank it.
Police said Dixon was arrested and charged with robbery, a second-degree felony. She was taken to the Fort Bend County jail.


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"City Fall" is over, and Shredder has won complete control of the New York criminal underworld, any traitor within his group has been ousted, and his most hated of enemies, the Turtles, are in full-on retreat mode. Yet, after attaining so much, is the Shredder up for a big fall?
The epilogue to the epic storyline that turned the IDW TMNT universe inside and out made the comics into a MUST READ for me ends the story in a unique fashion. For the first time, we're privy to the full thoughts and motivations behind the greatest foe of the TMNT, Oroku Saki, aka the Shredder (we were given a tantalizing glance in the Secret History of the Foot Clan mini).
IDW's version of Shredder is a refreshing change of pace from the Shredders we've seen in various TMNT incarnations. This version has prolonged his life via a bastard mixture of alien and mystical means. In a way, he's become like a Ra's Al Ghul, even trying to craft the perfect heir for himself, though unlike Ra's, he isn't as narrowed minded and is surprisingly adaptive to the curves life throws at him, and also unlike Ra's, he has an equally long lived, possibly mystical companion in Kitsune.
And just like Ra's, IDW's Saki is utterly terrified at the thought of death and the "dream" he's endured while sleeping for several hundred years. The only way to open himself up to us, the readers, is via his connection to Kitsune, who really is the only other person who Saki can relate to. Again, Kitsune is the greatest wildcard in the book, given she's supposedly a mystical fox god (or demon), and, honestly, we really don't know her game in all this, as she's played literally everyone in the book (save Leonardo... maybe). Still, it's intriguing to watch Shredder refuse to open up to anyone, even his own blood, Karai. That he relents and reveals some actual details to Kitsune just adds to the level of trust between them and their relationship throughout the series so far.
What we get with that reveal is the main crux of the story with Saki in basically purgatory, not in heaven or hell, but awaiting his reawakening. I'm really curious about the other mystical trickster they introduce in this one-shot. We never really get a name, just a chilling visual as he plainly states to Saki, "Yeah this is purgatory and you're just killing time. But if you want us to give us your soul that's just fine." I won't spoil any more details of Saki's journey, but it's a good one. It fully crafts Saki into a well developed villain even more and hints at a possible future storyline in the TMNT comics.
I really enjoyed Dan Duncan's art on the original run of TMNT (and he's found a nice successor in Manteus Santlouco), and everything I enjoyed about it is on full display here. Duncan uses his panel space well and crafts some very nice, thrilling, surreal pieces of action. Likewise, the various hordes of demons and men in purgatory that he designs are great. I loved that this was literally a place were warriors go to die.
The micro still doesn't answer some questions other stories in the IDW TMNT verse have raised: namely, was it truly Saki who spoke to Karai in her dreams, or someone else? Then again why should it answer all the questions? It raises some more interesting ones and goes into the head of the big bad of TMNT. That's exactly what writer Paul Allor delves into and we get an interesting journey that appears to be doomed to repeat itself. With the end of "City Fall" and this story, I'm quite curious to see where the IDW Shredder goes next. Whatever it may be, this book and its creators have captured my attention for the long run no matter what.
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Catholicism Series A series of one-hour DVD presentations on Catholicism, followed by discussion facilitated by Sister Martha Burbulla, CCW, will be held at St. Stephen Catholic Church in the social hall. The sessions will be held Mondays, October 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, at two different times. They are scheduled for the morning from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and in the evening from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Participants may attend either session. Father Robert Barron, a priest and seminary profession from Chicago, is the author and host of this pilgrimage to fascinating spiritual places of faith throughout the world. He arranged with photographers to record the journey and scripted presentation that took about five years to produce 10 episodes. Sister Martha plans to hold five sessions in October and five in the spring. Catholics who wish to learn more about their faith, persons who are interested in Catholicism or those who are just curious are welcome. There is no charge. More information may be obtained by calling 717-485-0661.
Special Speaker Bishop Samson D.D. of Miracle Word Ministries, Chennai, India, will be speaking at Rehoboth New Life Sunday, October 7, in the 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. services. Samson oversees more than 3,800 churches throughout Indian, East Africa, Asia and Canada. Pastor Lowell Bard welcomes all to attend these special services with this anointed man of God. Rehoboth New Life is located in Needmore across from the Needmore Fire Co. More information may be obtained by calling 717-496-7558.
Revival Revival services will be held October 14-21 at Fort Littleton Bible Church. Sunday service will be at 10:30 a.m. and nightly services at 7 p.m. with Rev. William White and Rev. Ken Ali.
Contemporary Worship Contemporary worship service will be held at St. Paul's United Church of Christ Sunday, October 7, at 11 a.m. Informal service with live modern music and children's message. Nursery provided. St. Paul's is located at 228 North Second Street in McConnellsburg. Call 717 485-5554 or visit our Web site www.uccmccbg.weebly.com for more information.
Special Services Special services will be held at Jerusalem Christian Church October 2-8 at 7 p.m. nightly. Bishop Samson from India will speak on October 2. Evangelist Philip Johnson from North Carolina will bring the message Wednesday thru Sunday, with special music each night including the Winebrenners, John Topper, Higher Ground, Almost There, Gospel Trails and Scared Stiff. All are welcome. The church is located 273 Church Road, Warfordsburg. For more information call 717-860-0379.
Revival Revival services will be held September 30 thru October 7 at Fort Littleton Bible Church. Sunday services will be at 10:30 a.m. and weekly services at 7 p.m. with Rev. William White and Rev. Ken Ali. All are welcome.
Tonoloway Primitive Baptist Church Annual Fall Service The Friends of Tonoloway will hold their annual fall service October 7 at historic Tonoloway Primitive Baptist Church in Thompson Township, Fulton County. The 2 p.m. service will include an inspirational message by Rev. David E. Ford of the First Baptist Church of Three Springs, Three Springs, Pa.; a cappella chorale singing by the Sharon Singers, a choir of students from the Sharon Mennonite Bible Institute, Harrisonville, Pa.; and congregational hymns. Refreshments will be served in the churchyard following the service. Established in 1752, Tonoloway is Fulton County's oldest church and is located on Thompson Road (state Route 655) two miles north of Hancock, Md. Friends of Tonoloway is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of Tonoloway Primitive Baptist Church.
Bible Study will be held Wednesdays at 7 p.m. for the month of October at the Clear Ridge community building. The last Wednesday of the month a free community meal will be served at 6 p.m. with Bible study following at 7 p.m.
Christmas Bazaar A Christmas bazaar will be held November 2 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and November 3 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Pleasant Grove Christian Church Fellowship Hall. All kinds of crafts, gift ideas and food. The church is located three miles west of Needmore. More information may be obtained by calling Mary at 573-2567.
Fall Foliage Hike Fulton County Parks and Recreation will sponsor a fall foliage hike Sunday, October 14, at 2 p.m. The hike will start at Cowans Gap, go up to the overlook, continue on to the Knobsville overlook, then return to the lake. DCNR's Shawn Lynn will guide the approximately 3-mile, 2- to 2 1/2-hour hike over gradual mountain terrain. Meet at the parking area at the end of the lake by Pavilion #4 and the large group camping area. The hike will feature the beautiful views of the fall colors. Water provided. Please call 717-485 6767, Ext. 205 or 717-377-5882 more information.
Scottish Rite Club Ladies Night Fulton County Scottish Rite Club members will hold a ladies night October 27, beginning at 6:30 p.m., at McConnellsburg Fire Co. Make reservations with club secretary.
Travel Soccer Sign-ups TYSC Youth Travel Soccer League is holding spring sign-ups at McConnellsburg Elementary front office Friday, October 12. See TYSCSoccer.org for more information.
SF Musical Advance tickets for the Southern Fulton Junior Senior High School production of the musical "Happy Days" are available by calling the main office at 717-294-3251, Ext. 201, or by visiting Gordon's Cruise-In in Needmore or Dott Store in Dott, Pa. Student tickets are $3 each and adult tickets are $5. Show dates are Friday, October 19, and Saturday, October 20; both evenings the performances begin at 7 p.m. .and the doors will open at 6:30 p.m. The tickets are general admission only. Some may be available at the door, but there are no guarantees.
Christmas Dinner Auction Fulton County Community Christian School will host its annual Christmas dinner auction Saturday, November 10, at Needmore Bible Church. A silent auction will begin at 3:30 p.m. A buffet dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m., followed by the traditional auction at 6:30 p.m. Hundreds of items to bid on ranging from handcrafted furniture and crafts to antiques, guns, hunting and fishing gear and supplies, household decorations, framed prints, jewelry and much more. Dinner reservations are required. Tickets may be obtained by calling 717-573-4400 or 717-485-3496. Donations for the silent and/or traditional auctions are being accepted and appreciated. Items may be dropped at the school or arrangements for pickup can be made.
Mic Night will be held at the Warfordsburg Senior Center on Saturday, October 13, from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Kitchen opens at 5:00 p.m. Food and drink will be available. Donation is a $1.00. Everyone is welcome! For more information, call 717-294-6020.
Scottish Rite Bingo/Dance Scottish Rite bingo and dance will be held October 12, at 7 p.m., in the Scottish Rite Cathedral, 2701 North Third Street, Harrisburg. Members will conduct a brief business meeting prior to joining the ladies in the ballroom. This is a free membership event.
Walk-A-Thon A dyslexia walk-a-thon will be hosted by Scottish Rite Masons October 14, at 1 p.m., starting from the Scottish Rite Cathedral, 2701 North Third Street, Harrisburg. The public is invited to participate. A dyslexia center is located at the cathedral in Harrisburg and is sponsored by the Scottish Rite. For information, call 717-238-8867.
Steak Dinner & Cash Drawing A steak dinner and cash drawing will be held at Great Cove Golf & Recreation Club, Saturday evening, October 6. Proceeds benefit the golf club and swimming pool. Tickets are $25/person and can be purchased at the Pro Shop or from any club board of director.
Trunk or Treat Knobsville United Methodist Church will hold a trunk or treat Saturday, October 27, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., in the church parking lot. Children will receive candy, hot dogs and other snacks. There is no charge and everyone invited to attend. The church is located on Waterfall Road.
Bloodmobile A blood drive will be held Thursday, October 18, from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Presbyterian Faith Center, 12957 Buck Valley Road, Warfordsburg.
Zumba Classes Zumba classes will be offered at Mc- Connellsburg Firehall Wednesday evenings at 7:15 p.m. More information may be obtained by contacting Sarah at 814-259- 3667.
Zumba Fitness Reaching Wellness Zumba fitness class will be held for all ages every Friday at 6 p.m., at McConnellsburg Alumni & Friends building. More information may be obtained by calling 717-253-7599 or at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Addicts Helping Addicts Addicts Helping Addicts meets every Wednesday at 6 p.m. This is a peer-led support group for addicts struggling with drug addiction and needing help in their recovery. Admission is free. Refreshments provided. Held at 292 Buchanan Trail. Call Susanne at 717-414-9695 for more information.
McConnellsburg AA Meetings The McConnellsburg Chapter of Alcoholics Anonymous will meet on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. every week at the Alumni Building Basement, McConnellsburg.
Parents And Family Members Of Addicts Support group to help family members of addicts cope and deal with the one they love who is struggling with addiction. Free. Refreshments provided. Meets every Monday at 6 p.m. at 292 Buchanan Trail. Call Susanne at 717-414-9695 for more information.
Free Blood Pressure Screenings Free blood pressure screenings will be given at the following locations: Mc- Connellsburg Senior Center the first Thursday of every month from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; Hann's Apartments the second Monday of every month from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.; Warfordsburg Senior Center the third Wednesday of every month from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; and Hustontown Senior Center the third Thursday of every month from 11:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Yoga Classes Reaching Wellness yoga classes will be held for all ages every Wednesday, 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., at Community State Bank. Call for cost and to register at 717-485- 4492.
Community Wellness/Silver Sneakers/Prime Community Wellness/Silver Sneakers/Prime will be held Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, from 6 a.m. to 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Wednesday and Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at Fulton County Medical Center cardiopulmonary rehab gym. The cost is based on insurance. Call Kim or Patti at 717-485- 6149 to see if insurance provider is accepted. Community Wellness is $40/month/person or $70/month/couple.
Spaghetti Dinner An all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner will be held Saturday, November 3, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at buck Valley Christian Church, 2281 Harmonia Road, Warfordsburg. Cost is adults $5; children 5-12, and 5 and under are free or whole family for $20. Donations benefit Hagerstown Rescue Mission.
Farm Women's Day The Fulton County Society of Farm Women will be celebrating Farm Women's Day with brunch at The Ft. Family Restaurant on Sat. Oct. 13, at 9 a.m. All members are encouraged to attend and help celebrate the beginning of The Society of Farm Women in PA.
Pancake Supper Bedford Chapel Church on Rt. 643, 4570 Flickerville Road, Warfordsburg, will hold an all-youcan eat pancake supper Saturday, October 13, from 4:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. Menu includes pancakes, buckwheat cakes, sausage, sausage gravy, puddin meat, scrambled eggs, coffee, and juice. Everyone welcome.
Free Meal A free meal will be held October 9 at Asbury United Methodist Church, 7404 Lincoln Highway, Harrisonville. Pasta, salad, beverage and dessert served from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. All are welcome.
Pork & Sauerkraut Supper A pork and sauerkraut supper will be held Saturday, October 6, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., in the Fort Loudon Community Center. The buffet style allyou care-to-eat menu will consist of pork, sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, peas, applesauce, cake, rolls, coffee, water and punch. The price for adult meals is $6; children 7-12, $4; under 7 free. Meal can be eaten in or carried out. The dinner is sponsored by Trinity United Church of Christ. The center is located between Hawbaker Drive and Mullen St.
Republican Fall Dinner The Fulton County Republican Committee will hold its annual fall dinner Friday, October 12, at 6 p.m., at Hustontown Firehall. Adult tickets are $12 and tickets for children between ages 6 and 10 are $6. Children 5 and under eat for free. Please contact a committee member to obtain a ticket.
Cancer Benefit Luncheon The fourth annual Fight Like A Girl cancer benefit luncheon will be held October 6, at Calvary Baptist Church Life Center. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. and program starts at 11 a.m. A catered lunch will be served. Silent auction items and raffles will be available to raise funds for two local persons with their struggles. This year's recipients are Dave Welsh and Joan Houck. Tickets are $15 each or $75 for a table (6 seats). Door tickets will be limited so reserve seats now. Anyone wishing to donate an auction item or be a sponsor for this event please contact us. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Deb Toothman at 717-485-3718; Jill Stains at 372-3764; Linda Litton at 294-3861 or pickup tickets during working hours at Schall and Bard Law Office.
Chili Cook-off Warfordsburg Presbyterian Church Outreach/ Fellowship Committee is having its first annual Chili Cook-off on Saturday, October 6, 2012. The contest will run from noon to 4 p.m. and will be held at 12941 Buck Valley Road in Warfordsburg. Live entertainment will be provided by Kristin Palmer -n- the Holler from 1-3 p.m. Berkeley Radio Station WDHC 93.5 will be broadcasting from 12-2 p.m. Door prizes will be drawn all day. No admission fee. Donations will be accepted. Come taste and then vote for your favorite chili.
A free meal will be served the second Tuesday of each month at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 220 North Third Street. Please join in for good fellowship.
Free Coats Fulton County Catholic Mission will have free gently used coats and some new children's coats available Wednesday, October 10, beginning at 9 a.m., at St. Stephen Catholic Church. Further information may be obtained by calling 485-5917.
CROP Walk Help fight hunger ad poverty all over the world by joining the 29th annual Fulton County CROP Walk. This year's event will be held at Cowans Gap State Park Sunday, October 7, at 2 p.m. More information may be obtained by callng Patty Hall at 814-599-7756.
Veterans Office Closed The Veterans Affairs Office will not be open October 17 due to required annual training.
Fulton County Research The Historical Society wants to document craftsmen of the 19th century who made furniture and other items for local households. Some names of workmen are the Bender Brothers and Stoners of McConnellsburg, Will Truax and Joel Palmer of Belfast Township, R. F. Stunkard of Taylor Township, Bancroft Woodcock of Wells Township, Elijah Barton of Brush Creek Township and others. Any family information, old photographs and especially pictures of signed pieces are wanted. The owners may remain anonymous. Contact the society at Box 115, McConnellsburg, PA 17233, e-mail to firstname.lastname@example.com or phone (717) 485-3172. Information received by November 30 may be included in a Society publication.
Singles Meeting Knobsville Singles will meet Tuesday, October 16, at 9 a.m., at Foot of the Mountain restaurant, Cove Gap. Anyone wanting to carpool should meet at Cherie's house at 8 a.m.
Horse & Pony Club Meeting October starts the new 4-H year. The Horse & Pony Club will hold its meeting October 13 at 6:30 p.m. at Community State Bank. New members are welcome. For additional information, contact Michelle DeShong at 717-816-3419 or email@example.com.
Farm Bureau Meeting The annual meeting of Fulton County Farm Bureau will be October 6, 2012, at 6:30 p.m., at Sideling Hill Fellowship Center, Sidling Hill Christian Church. Additional information may be obtained by calling 717-294- 3414 or 717-573-4582.
Basket Bingo Forbes Road Class of 2014 will hold a Longaberger basket bingo October 14 at Hustontown Firehall. Large baskets filled with lots of great stuff, along with refreshments (chicken corn soup, baked goods, barbecues, etc.) and tip jars. Doors open at 11 a.m. and 20+ games of bingo begin at 1 p.m. See any class member or call 717-816-3937 for tickets.
Basket Bingo Basket bingo will be held November 4 at Breezewood Fire Co. Doors open at 2 p.m. with games starting at 3 p.m. Tickets availale at the door at a cost of $20 for 25 games and additional baskets and items willb e raffled off. Kitchen will beo pen. All proceeds benefit Breezewood Fire Co. Sponsored by the Longaberger Company.
Benefit Basket Bingo A Longaberger basket bingo will be held October 7. Proceeds benefit Pamela Sward, who is fighting colon cancer. Doors open at 1 p.m. and bingo begins at 2 p.m. Purchase advance tickets by calling Jessica Small at 717-658-2361 or Heather Peck at 717-977-0206.
Breakfast Buffet Cito United Methodist Church will serve a breakfast buffet Saturday, October 20, from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m., at Cito Fellowship Hall, 3746 Cito Road, McConnellsburg. The buffet-style breakfast will include pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, hash browns, chipped beef gravy, toast, orange juice and coffee. No charge. Donations accepted.
HAVFCO FFFF Activities Fulton Fall Folk Festival happenings at Hustontown Firehall are Friday, October 19, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. - roast beef dinner; Saturday, October 20, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. - all-you-can-eat old-fashioned slippery potpie (ham, chicken and beef); Saturday, October 20, 6 p.m. - open stage. Kitchen with regular menu opens at 5 p.m.; Sunday, October 21, 11 a.m. all-you-can-eat smorgasbord featuring six different meats, vegetables, gravies, stuffing, variety of salads, dessert and beverages.
FFFF Vendors Wanted Vendors are wanted for the Waterfall Fall Folk Festival Saturday, October 20, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. If interested in setting up, please contact Jane at 814-685- 3236 by October 1.
FFFF Fashion Show Not too soon to get your outfit for the Second-time Around Fashion Show in Waterfall, October 20, on the Knepper's Mill porch at 12:30 p.m. and will include the pet show. Anyone can enter. Complete outfit must come from Second Time Around. Come in now before everything is picked over to get an outfit at no charge and to keep after the contest.
Dale Gordon Memorial 5K Run/Walk The Dale Gordon Memorial 5K Run/Walk will be held October 20 in Needmore. Proceeds benefit Fulton County Community Christian School. The race will begin at 8:30 a.m. Check-in starts at 7:30 a.m. in the square of Needmore. Entry fees are $20 if paid by October 17 and $25 if paid after October 17. Entry fees are nonrefundable. A free T-shirt will be given to all runners/walkers at check-in. The race will be held rain or shine. The award ceremony will be held at the square in Needmore following the race. Medals will be awarded to first- and second-place winners in each category. For information or to register, call Bonnie Gordon at 717-573-2318. All donations are tax deductible. Receipts will be given for all donations for tax purposes.
Bus Tour Of County And Hancock Area A bus tour will be held October 19, of southern Fulton County and Hancock area. Historic sites included in the tour will be McConnellsburg, White Church and Union Cemetery unique tombstones, Tonoloway Primitive Baptist Church, lunch at Weavers, C&O Canal Visitors Center, old National Pike toll house, Fairview one room school and Crystal Spring campground. Others sites will be discussed. Docents will talk at all stops. View the fall foliage by bus. Cost is $70 and $65 for Historic Society members and includes Bollman bus, lunch and all fees and gratuities. Sponsored by Fulton Historical Society. Contact John 328-9279 for reservations and details.
Chicken Barbeque Knobsville United Methodist Church will hold a chicken barbecue Saturday, October 20, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Meals are $10 and include half a chicken, baked potato, baked beans, macaroni salad, applesauce and beverage. Also half a chicken with no sides is also available for $7. Eat in or takeout. Baked goods also available. Chicken prepared by Marty Smith's BBQ. For advance tickets, contact any member or call 987-3215. The church is located on Waterfall Road.


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M23 rebels press forward after east Congo gains
- Article by: MELANIE GOUBY
- Associated Press
- November 22, 2012 - 5:57 AM
GOMA, Congo - A rebel group seeking to overthrow the Congolese government focused its aim Thursday on seizing the strategic eastern town of Bukavu, which would mark the biggest gain in rebel territory in nearly a decade if it were to fall.
The fighters believed to be backed by neighboring Rwanda already have seized the provincial capital of Goma this week and later took the nearby town of Sake on Wednesday.
The violence has forced more than 100,000 people to flee, more than half of whom are children, according to the U.N. children's agency.
While they have vowed to overthrow President Joseph Kabila's government, they remain some 1,000 miles (1,600 kilometers) from the capital of Kinshasa in a country of dense jungle with few paved roads.
Meanwhile, hundreds of Congolese soldiers who had retreated from Goma days earlier were holed up in Minova, a lakeside city on the road to Bukavu.
"We are waiting for orders, but they haven't come yet. We're hungry and have spent five days sleeping in the bush under the rain," said a Congolese army major who spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the matter.
The rebels are believed to be backed by Rwanda, and to a smaller extent by Uganda, which are accused of equipping them with sophisticated arms, including night vision goggles and 120 mm mortars.
A report released Wednesday by the U.N. Group of Experts said both Rwanda and Uganda have "cooperated to support the creation and expansion of the political branch of M23 and have consistently advocated on behalf of the rebels."
The report's release, just one day after the violent takeover of Goma, is sure to increase pressure on the international community to confront the two eastern African countries over their role in neighboring Congo's conflict.
Both Rwanda and Uganda have repeatedly denied supporting the M23 movement and have faced little international criticism over the allegations.
Goma was last threatened by rebels in 2008 when fighters from the now-defunct National Congress for the Defense of the People, or CNDP, stopped just short of the city.
Their backs to the wall, the Congolese government agreed to enter into talks with the CNDP and a year later, on March 23, 2009, a peace deal was negotiated calling for the CNDP to put down their arms in return for being integrated into the national army.
The peace deal fell apart this April, when up to 700 soldiers, most of them ex-CNDP members, defected from the army, claiming that the Congolese government had failed to uphold their end of the deal. Like in 2008, they again advanced toward Goma. This time, the city fell and the disastrous consequences for the population were already on display.
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STOCKTON - The Pacific women's volleyball team romped over an old Big West Conference foe to open the 35th annual Community Bankers Classic.
STOCKTON - The Pacific women's volleyball team romped over an old Big West Conference foe to open the 35th annual Community Bankers Classic.
With senior outside hitter Megan Birch and sophomore Kat Schulz at the top of their game, the Tigers swept UC Riverside 25-17, 25-16, 25-17 before 1,054 at Spanos Center. Pacific moved to 24-1 all-time against the Highlanders (0-7) with the lone loss coming in 2009. The Tigers (5-4) hit .250 as a team, but weren't as crisp as coach Greg Gibbons would like just five days shy of West Coast Conference play.
"We were better, but I saw things we still need to clean up," Gibbons said. "We need to start executing the little things on defense, because those mistakes won't fly in the WCC."
Birch led Pacific with 13 kills, hitting .440, while Schulz had 11 kills, eight digs and five aces. With Pacific back playing in a 5-1 formation, sophomore setter Kimmy Whitson filled up the box score, finishing with 30 assists, seven blocks, six digs and three kills.
"We flowed really well and started out strong because of all the people in the stands," Whitson said.
Gibbons was worried about his team bouncing back from a 1-3 record last week, but the Highlanders offered little resistance. Pacific also received nice performances from freshman outside hitter Lexi Elman, who had a career-high 19 digs for Pacific to go with nine kills, and junior middle blocker Gillian Howard, who had six blocks, six digs and two kills. Schulz said the Tigers needed a feel-good win.
"We worked really hard in practice this week after the disappointment of (two 5-set losses in) Portland," Schulz said. "We really picked each other up because we didn't want to go through that again."
Winthrop edged out San Jose State 3-2 in the opening match of the four-team tournament, winning a close fifth game 15-11. The Tigers will host Winthrop (7-1) at noon today, before concluding round-robin play against the Spartans (2-6) at 7 p.m. Barring an upset in the other two matchups, the Pacific-Winthrop match will decide the tournament.
"They run a quick, aggressive offense," Gibbons said. "Winthrop is a good team, but we'll be ready to go."
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There is a plethora of jewelry for individuals to choose from this Valentine's Day that is guaranteed to leave a smile on your loved one's face.
Diamond jewelry remains one of the hot gifts to give.
Zak's Jewelry, 1314 Cape Coral Parkway East, vice president Alison Polo said diamond-studded earrings are always a good gift for Valentine's Day.
Something new this year, dancing diamond necklaces also make a good present.
"It's a diamond that is hung in such a way that it constantly moves and constantly catches the light," she said of the necklace.
Colored diamonds are also popular and perfect to show your affection this Valentine's Day.
"Pink, yellow, black, chocolate, blue, champagne as well as white, we have a pretty big selection of colored diamonds," Polo said. "The pink is the newest and catches the most eyes, I would say."
She mentioned the shop can customize just about any piece of jewelry, adding a special touch to an individual's choice of diamond or setting.
Travis Jewelers, 2109 Del Prado Blvd S., brand manager Ryan Pinto said colored diamonds especially stud earrings make an easy gift for anyone, no matter what kind of relationship they have.
Gemstone tennis bracelets and gold bracelets are a great gift for that special someone, too, Polo mentioned.
John Michaels Diamond and Jewelry Studio, 1331 Cape Coral Parkway East owner John Michael said charm bracelets with beads are also selling really well as gifts especially for Valentine's Day.
Engagement rings, a popular item every year, remains a hot ticket piece of jewelry for this February.
"We are noticing a lot of people looking at engagement rings," Pinto said.
Shop owners are seeing a trend of individuals going back to the basics, in terms of engagement sets.
Pinto said diamond solitaries in a Tiffany-style mounting is simple, yet elegant and beautiful.
Michael said bigger, colored rings are a hot item this Valentine's Day, as well, like lemon quartz and blue topaz two popular stones for rings this holiday.
"We try to stick to natural colors," Michael said.
He mentioned with the high cost of gold lately, silver is very popular, as well as other white metals.
In the necklaces category, he suggested the white metals, such as white gold and silver, are popular this year for Valentine's Day gifts.
"The peace sign and the heart are very popular," Michael said.
Pinto, on the other hand, said although his store is not receiving a lot of calls for necklaces, he does carry a very nice line of pendants, including beautiful freeform colored stone pendants.
Michael said pendants offer a vintage feel, which makes them popular for a Valentine's Day gift.
Polo mentioned Zak's offers a large estate jewelry collection, which is a great place to find that perfect, vintage gift. The collection ranges from antique diamond rings to gold watches and heirloom diamond bracelets.
Pinto suggested a watch for either gender is a functional gift one can give as a Valentine's Day present, or any day, for that matter.
"We have a lot of ceramic watches that we have ready for Valentine's Day," he said.
Polo said used Rolex watches seem to be a hot seller as gifts for men, too.
Sea life jewelry star fish, turtles and sea horses Pinto said are also selling extraordinarily well. "That we carry in sterling silver."
Michael suggested if a customer buys a special piece of jewelry from his store this Valentine's Day, they will include a box of chocolates from Send it Sweetly and flowers from Patty's Flowers.
The three small business owners have put together a Valentine's Day gift package consisting half dozen red roses, dozen gourmet chocolates and silver heart pendant that can be engraved for $149.
The special holiday package is available at each establishment.
Send It Sweetly, locally owned by Ande and Shane Grant make elegant, beautiful and delicious tasting confections and send them right to your door. Send it Sweetly is at 1309 SE 47th Terrace.
Patty's Flowers has been providing the Cape Coral Community with beautiful flower arrangements for over 5 years. The flower shop is located at 1337 Cape Coral Parkway.