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Allegra Swanson is a runner, triathlete, beer mile champion, a pacer for Toronto-based running group RunTOBeer, and much more. In this Q+A she talks about losing 40 pounds without giving up beer, striving for balance and her aspiration to crack the list of top beer milers in the world.
What are your beer runner credentials?
I am a pacer for RunTOBeer and often write about beer on my own blog, or Sounds Like Beer, a blog by my good friend Matt Gibson (Nickel Brook Brewing, Ontario). I'm also the editor for Matt's podcast and, lucky for me, he pays me in beer. I'm a beer mile women's champion and, in true Canadian fashion, ran it in knee deep snow and -20-degree weather (that's Celsius!). I'm also a very active member of the Society of Beer Drinking Ladies in Toronto.
Which came first, love of beer or running?
Back in 2012, I went to see a nutritionist and over the course of a few months, lost 40 lbs. This is when I started running, and it's been running that's helped me keep the weight off over the years and introduce me to a new community of people who are a positive force in leading a healthy lifestyle. One of the things I've never given up was beer. Regardless of my work with my nutritionist, I made it clear that craft beer was non-negotiable. She laughed, and recommended I run more. A future beer runner was born!
Having studied as an opera singer at university in Montreal, my breath control is excellent and made me the perfect candidate for many late night "boat races." I was always the first girl to be picked for any team. As for drinking something other than PBR? Well, that came with age and taste.
Since 2012, I've run 4 half marathons, 4 10Ks, 2 5Ks, and of course, a beer mile. Aside from running, I've done a "give-it-a-tri" triathlon and two obstacle course races; this fall, I'll be participating in the Obstacle Course Race World Championships.
What's your current go-to beer after a run?
In the summer, I like to give in to my guilty pleasures and go for a beer with fruit. Currently, that's the key lime gose from Burdock. Otherwise my summertime go-to is Muskoka Detour.
You're currently blogging for Canadian Running Magazine. Tell us more about that.
Canadian Running Magazine was one of the things that helped get me into running. I think it's easy for people to think that running is only about lacing up your shoes and getting out the door but I found that committing to runs was easier for me the more I made running part of my lifestyle. I'm really grateful to be given the opportunity to blog for them from the perspective of someone who's a runner who might not do everything right. It's a series called "Confessions from a middle-of-the-pack runner."
My aim is to be honest about my training schedule and my progress; I think it's really easy on social media for people to think they're the only ones who miss a run because they stayed out too late the night before. Really, none of us are perfect runners and I hope people can find comfort in knowing that other people struggle finding that balance between real life and training, too.
You're also involved with RunTOBeer. What does that involve?
I am a pacer for RunTOBeer which is a bit different than your normal pacer. We have front-of-the-pack, middle-of-the-pack, and back-of-the-pack. We don't focus on pacing a specific time, just ensuring that no one gets behind and people have fun! It's a lot of chatting with new runners to the group and floating around to take photos. We usually offer a 3K, 5K, or 10K option and end at a brewery or bar in Toronto where each runner gets their first drink on the house. Right now, I'm helping to coordinate the summer RunTOBeer series called "Venture off the Beaten Path," a bi-weekly urban trail run in partnership with Muskoka Brewery and 5 Peaks Trail Race Series, where I'm an ambassador.
What's your proudest accomplishment to date?
I used to be a competitive ultimate frisbee player in Montreal and we would compete in different tournaments around Quebec and Ontario. One of my favorite tournaments was in Ontario called "Harvest" where only 12 teams are accepted and it's a camping weekend with games, food served family-style, and of course, ultimate frisbee. Each year, there was a big boat racing tournament and obstacle course. My proudest accomplishment was being chosen each year as the anchor (chug two beers in a row) despite the huge guys on our team and being key in winning almost every year. Ladies, represent.
What are your goals for the future for both the running and craft beer world?
My future goal for running AND craft beer is to complete a beer mile that puts me in the top 100 women internationally. I'm planning a beer mile with my run crew in the east end of Toronto in August so I'm hoping that day will be a record breaker. In the craft beer world, I'm planning to do my very first home brewing with a fellow beer runner this summer. Our aim is to brew a refreshing beer aimed to be enjoyed post-run!
What words of advice do you have for other aspiring beer runners?
Networking is your friend! I can't believe how many connections I've made across the beer and running community since I started running and talking about beer. Both communities are so welcoming and when you consider the specific "beer running" community, it's even smaller and more connected. People come from all walks of life and it's amazing to meet new people and learn about what they do, what beers they like, and what their goals are. If there's a beer running group like RunTOBeer in your area, get out there even if you don't know anyone! People are so friendly and helpful and the people I've met while running and drinking craft beer are a hilarious, supportive group of people who know how to have a good time.
Where can people find and follow you online?
Anywhere you need a username, I'm @ayoungvoice.
Anything else to add?
I travel a lot for work and I'm always aiming to meet local runners and go for an adventure to a local brewery or craft beer bar. If you're ever in Toronto and looking to do the same, please reach out!


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Volunteering with Durango Nature Studies is a great way to learn hands-on activities that teach kids about nature and science. Volunteers learn curriculum to teach all Durango students in grades K through 8, plus many school groups from surrounding areas. Once completed, you will join countless alumni who are fully qualified to lead nature-based, science field trips for kids at our Nature Center or on snowshoes at Haviland Lake.
People join our program for many reasons: some feel this is the career they never followed; some are people getting experience for their future; some need class credit; some are retired and looking for a way to give back. Regardless, the training and materials you will receive through either our free spring, winter, or fall trainings will enrich your career and your life.
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LEICESTER, Mass. --- The Becker College men's basketball team lost 83-74 to visiting Newbury College on Saturday in New England Collegiate Conference (NECC) action at the Leicester Gymnasium on the Becker campus in Leicester.
January 19, 2019
Leicester Gymnasium, Leicester
Score: Newbury 83, Becker 74
Records: Newbury (5-9, 3-5 NECC) | Becker (4-13, 3-5 NECC)
• Senior forward Dewayne Thomas (Lowell, Mass. / Lowell) led Becker with 23 points, 12 rebounds and three blocks. Thomas shot 3-for-7 from behind the arc.
• Junior forward Antonio White Jr. (Middletown, Conn. / Middletown) finished with 15 points, eight rebounds and three steals.
• Senior guard Kareem Davis (Lowell, Mass. / St. John's) scored 14 points, pulled down four rebounds, dished out four assists and tallied four steals.
• Sophomore Jamir Carr (Philadelphia, Penn. / Universal Audenried) added nine points and four blocks.
• Sophomore forward Mateus Ribeiro (Sao Paulo, Brazil / Colegio Pedroso e Oliveira) added six assists while scoring seven points.
• Collectively, Becker had a season-best 10 blocks.
• Senior guard Omar Williams (Queens, N.Y. / Benjamin N. Cardozo) led Newbury with 25 points, including four-of-nine from behind the arc.
• Senior guard Tank Roberson (Pittsfield, Mass. / St. Joseph) finished with 18 points while dishing out seven assists.
• Senior forward Pierce Weatherspoon (Hartford, Conn. / Wethersfield) finished with 17 points, seven boards and four blocks.
• Sophomore forward Tim Deng (Portland, Maine / Deering High School) posted a double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds.
• Newbury collectively shot 45 percent from behind the arc, on 9-of-20 shooting.
• The Nighthawks used a 16-4 run midway through the first half to go up by double-digits, ultimately leading by as much as 18 before heading into halftime with a 48-31 advantage.
• Down by 17 with 11:15 to go in the game, Becker rallied with an 11-0 run capped off with two free throws by Thomas with 8:03 to go and the score at 67-61. That was as close as they would come, however, as Newbury went five-of-six from the line in the final minute to put the game away.
The Hawks will be back on the court on Tuesday when they travel to Lesley University for an 8:00 p.m. game. The Nighthawks will travel to Fisher College for their next game, that coming on Tuesday at 7:00 p.m.
Follow the Hawks all season long! Go to http://www.beckerhawks.com and follow us on Twitter: @BeckerAthletics , Instagram: @beckercollegeathletics and Facebook: @BeckerCollegeAthletics


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As the senatorial Gang of Eight finalizes its immigration reform bill, it has become clear that border security will be a key, if contentious, part of any viable immigration proposal. In fact, it remains one of the few sticking points with the potential to derail the whole reform process. Yet despite having so much riding on improving border security, there is no clear definition of the term.
Statistics about drug smuggling, aspiring terrorists and unauthorized immigrants are naturally difficult to collect. In the absence of clear metrics to guide our border strategy and funding, we have given ever more resources to the Border Patrol, which operates in the areas between official border crossings. Comparatively little attention has been paid to the staffing, infrastructure and technology needs of ports of entry themselves, both leaving them less secure and undermining America's economic competitiveness in the process.
A close reading of the senators' framework gives the impression that the next round of strengthening border security might look a lot like previous rounds. That would be a mistake. Staffing and budgets for areas between the ports of entry have doubled since 2004 and are now at a level where even major increases would produce only marginal security gains.
Instead, greater attention should be placed on improving security and efficiency at official border crossings, where the greatest security risks actually are. Almost half of all unauthorized immigrants in the United States entered through official ports of entry with visas, only to lose legal status when their visas expired. Intelligence reports suggest that most hard drugs, like cocaine and methamphetamine, are trafficked through, rather than around, the official border crossings. While it is hard to predict the future strategies of terrorists, it is worth noting that all of the 9/11 attackers entered the U.S. through official ports of entry — though none at the U.S.-Mexico border.


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From the dusty plains of Namibia to the fynbos scrublands of the South African Cape, the swaying grasses of the Serengeti to the mist-topped rainforests of the Congo, the wild lands of Africa have become firmly established as one of the world's meccas for adventure, conservation and eco-tourism in recent decades.
People now flock to the continent to rumble over dust tracks and spy out lazy lions under the sun, or to snap shots of galloping wildebeest herds hammering the plateaus.
They come to witness packs of African dogs sprinting between the watering holes, and experience the majesty of endangered creatures like the black rhino, the cheetah and the great mountain gorilla.
Curiously, another group of visitors still comes to Africa's hinterland too: trophy hunters. A contentious aspect of modern nature tourism, these folk come armed with high-calibre rifles and plenty of cash. They come not to wonder at the great fauna of the land, but to kill it. So why have so many for so long defended the practice as a necessary evil in a land desperately struggling with conservation?
The economic value of trophy hunting
For years, trophy hunters have championed their position as eco-tourists, presenting their activities as a manifestation of a great passion for the African outdoors. Moreover, many argue that trophy hunting has such a positive impact on Africa's rural communities, and plays such a strong economic role in the maintenance of its endangered ecology, that it forms one of the pillars of modern conservation.
In fact, the economic benefits of trophy hunting can't be denied. In South Africa – the trophy hunting kingpin of the continent – it's estimated that the practice generated over $56 million back in 2012. It's hardly a wonder, with individual hunters each reportedly paying fees of more than $50,000 per kill.
Hunters argue that this money is a valuable stream of income for rural communities in Africa; one that helps funnel cash away from the tourist hotspots and national parks, and helps to change local perceptions about beasts that would otherwise only be seen as a danger, not as a valuable commodity to be nurtured.
Trophy hunting versus eco-tourism
But it's no use simply talking about trophy hunting on its own. The real effects of the practice need to be considered in the context of eco-tourism across Africa as a whole. That way it's economic benefits can be properly compared with the alternatives.
First off, while some reports estimate trophy hunting brings in a whopping $200 million dollars for Africa each year, the truth is that the figure is just a tiny fraction of the overall amount generated by eco-tourism – which runs into the billions overall. The question looms: would hunting outfitters be better off offering eco-tourism trips instead of kills?
The answer is a resounding yes. Studies have shown that the economic viability and output of packages like safari camps and photography trips into the bush far outweigh that of trophy hunting.
Why? Well, for starters, eco-tourism trips go all-year round, keeping income flowing even out of the hunting season. There's also a much larger market for non-hunting travellers, who outnumber hunters almost 90 to 1. And while placing economic value on individual animals is difficult, estimations show that a maned lion generates around $50,000 per year in a Kenyan game park by attracting photographers and wildlife viewers. That's opposed to a maximum of $50,000 for a single hunt that destroys the lion forever. And another estimate made between the winding watercourses of Botswana's Okavango Delta concluded that the value of a living lion in an African safari park was more than 130 times that of a hunted lion, with the figure exceeding $2 million when the continued earning potential of the live beast was added to the equation.
When it's not just about the money
For organisations like iDOPT, proactive eco-tourism on the continent is about much more than just creating wealth to drive conservation initiatives. It's also about establishing an emotional connection with the great creatures of the bush, raising awareness for the plight of animals like the elephant and the rhino, and generating a genuine respect for nature. And that's certainly better done without a rifle in hand.
By utilising the latest technology in smartphones, the iDOPT application has found a way to connect people with the frontline of animal conservation in Africa, even from their homes far away, in countries like Vietnam, Hong Kong and China. The idea is that this will bring a more hopeful vision for the future of ecology on the continent, one that abandons aspects like commercial game hunting in favor of more ethical, profitable and loving ways to protect the wilds.


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The Knez Law Group is a Riverside based civil litigation firm representing both plaintiffs and defendants in cases throughout California. The firm is currently handling cases involving business disputes, family law and serious personal injury. In the past year, the firm has successfully prosecuted and/or defended numerous cases. Most recently, the firm has settled a multi-million-dollar products liability case involving defective residential sprinkler heads, and obtained a six-figure settlement in a legal malpractice case and a medical malpractice case. You can see more of our recent cases here. The firm takes a personal, passionate and methodical approach in family law cases, knowing when to be aggressive, when to exercise restraint and ensuring the best possible result for our clients. This approach has facilitated favorable results in several divorce and child custody cases over the past years.
For approximately 30 years the firm's senior attorney, Fred J. Knez was a sole practitioner representing individuals, families and small businesses in California from San Diego to San Francisco. Fred has always preferred a one-on-one relationship with his clients rather than the approach taken by large law firms. Fred's sons, Andrew J. Knez and Matthew J. Knez, worked with the firm as paralegals while completing law school. In 2014, Andrew joined his practice as an attorney and shortly thereafter, in 2015, Matthew joined the firm as an attorney as well. In 2015, Fred and his sons formed Knez Law Group.
One of the primary differences between Knez Law Group and others is that we are true litigators who are experienced enough to know when to negotiate a settlement, and fearless enough to fight all the way to trial. Each attorney at the Knez Law Group has taken cases all the way to trial when the circumstances demanded it, but we also know when to exercise restraint when a scenario required it. Whether you are looking for a family lawyer in Riverside, or need a business litigation attorney in the Inland Empire you should choose a law firm that can assess your unique case, and rely on a history of success and experience to develop the best strategy for you. Call us today at 951-742-7681 to schedule a consultation regarding your case.
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Filters silts and fines before discharge to the water course
Micron Filter Socks are an easy and cheap way of separating silts and fines from water that would normally discharge into drains and water courses. They are ideal form of sediment control for helping you comply with the Pollution Prevention Guidelines PPG6 outlined by the Environment Agency.
Simply attach the Micron Filter Sock to the end of your discharge line to filter the suspended solids, such as silts and fines, which would normally be discharged into the water course.
They are available in either 100µm or 200µm versions.
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The Micron Filter Sock connects easily to your discharge hose and collects the silts and fines which would normally be discharged into the drain or water course.
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2016: Fifth Biennial Chaucer Celebration
The ASU Department of English's biennial Chaucer Celebration commemorates the life and work of medieval author Geoffrey Chaucer with events such as film festivals, concerts, performances, and academic discussions.
The Art(s) of Being Geoffrey Chaucer
The Fifth Biennial ASU Chaucer Celebration is co-sponsored by the Division of Humanities, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (George Justice, Dean); the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts (Steven Tepper, Dean); the Department of English (Mark Lussier, Chair); the Arizona Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies (Robert Bjork, Director); the School of Film, Dance and Theatre (Stephani Etheridge Woodson, Interim Director); the Institute for Humanities Research (Sally Kitch, Director); and the Arizona State University Libraries (James O'Donnell, University Librarian). For further information, contact the Department of English, tel: 480-965-3168 or Professor Richard Newhauser, Department of English, tel: 480-965-8139, e-mail: [email protected]. Image from Wikimedia Commons: "Geoffrey Chaucer" c. 1800, tempura on canvas by William Blake (1757–1827).


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Tokyo is always a hot bed of inspiration especially when it comes to denim, and last week was their seasonal fashion week so we've been scouring our extensive image library for denim inspiration. Denim is always pretty strong in Japan so there was so much to choose from! We will be bringing you part two of our round up tomorrow.
JNBY presented a very contemporary and minimal collection for S/S 14. Tencel was used heavily for bottoms, creating loose yet fluid silhouettes. Matte, sprayed surfaces combined with concept-cut seam detailing to give this collection a premium, womenswear feel. High/low wash effects in muted winter darks added depth and texture, further confirming the premium look.
The Japanese label Matohu's collection had a sharp aesthetic; tonal color blocking formed the backbone of this premium, androgenous collection, and the deep indigo shades were highlighted with vibrant electric blue pops creating multi-tonal sharpness. Conversational prints added a playful element to the put-together looks. Silhouettes were long, lean and smart completing this collection of clean, city-ready denim.
Ne-Net lived up to their preppy and playful reputation once again for S/S 14. Unwashed, raw denim and chambray was complimented with clean, white top stitching to create a neo-workwear feel. Styling denim with gingham shirts, knit cardigans and sweater vests added a geeky undertone to the preppy casual vibe. Indigo color-blocking was also a stand-out look in this collection, but nodded to more traditional Japanese, boro techniques.
Another sharp collection from S/S14 Tokyo runways, Yoshio Kubo's menswear offering was sharp and denim-centric. Floral printed bomber jackets and minimal car-coats were statement pieces. Large scale stripes and contrast fabric inserts gave the traditional tailored jacket a contemporary update, whilst pant fits mimicked nautical styling with loose silhouettes and lightweight, glossy fabrics.
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It's here at last! My 2018 diary has arrived and I really cannot wait to start using it. There is something really special about starting a new chapter with the year stretching out in front of you full of opportunities and possibilities. There are so many dates already that I've been scribbling in the back of my 2017 diary. I do know however that lots of people dread the 'New Year' and the pressure to be a 'New You.' The hype around losing weight, fitness challenges, slowing down and dreaming big to name a few can be overwhelming.
For me 2017 has been a year of consolidation. I have made real progress with my business and have tried and tested systems in place. There is more balance day to day and Ingolf and I work hard but work together at keeping everything going. The girls have all but grown up and that has taken some adjusting to in the last 12 months!
So looking forward to 2018 – what is in store for you?
For me it is largely about more of the same. I will continue to focus on Personal Training and Massage and using them to complement each other. My Challenge Series will continue until April so there are still 4 more opportunities for you to boost your fitness for free. You can join here if you have not already done so. In May I will publish it as a resource for anyone looking to boost their fitness and wellbeing. The blogs and Facebook posts will continue and I would love to see more interaction and feedback from you all.
My 'Moving More' book will be published early in 2018. The plan is to get the .pdf version out to all of you that contributed before the end of 2017 and to then publish the ebook and print version early in the New Year. I am so excited (if a little nervous) at finally sharing 'Moving More' with you all. It brings together my experience and expertise with lots of advice, tips and ideas from clients on getting fitter, stronger and healthier. There is a clear plan to follow as well as workouts, recipes, race reports and inspiration aplenty. It has been a real labour of love but I am so excited to be so close to publishing my first book. I have a feeling that this is just the start!!!
Your take-away from today
Now is a great time to look forwards and think about what you would like to do more of in 2018. It doesn't have to be a life changing resolution or radical change. Focus on something that you enjoy and work out a way to do more of it in the weeks and months ahead. New habits are formed one step at a time and today is a great time to get started!
Joining the fit4evermore community
fit4evermore is exactly what it says – it is about creating a healthy lifestyle that will help you to be 'fit4evermore.' There are 3 steps that you can take to be part of the supportive fit4evermore community.
- Follow this link to sign up for my free Challenge series that will help you to get moving whatever your fitness level
- Register for my regular blog to ensure that you get as much help, advice and support throughout your journey as you can
- Make sure that you have connected with fit4evermore on Social Media. You can find us on Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram with details of all the opportunities to work with fit4evermore
I would love to hear your thoughts and any tips and advice you have to share that would help others too. Please share with friends and family and make sure that you look at all the existing blog posts on the fit4evermore website.
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Small businesses provide opportunities for entrepreneurs, are rooted in the landscape where they grow, and give back to their local economy. Running a small business does have its own challenges, and that is why ISPI has created Small Business Memberships - three carefully designed membership tiers to help support small business owners receive the support and benefits from the Society.
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Maybe you've seen this already, but I just discovered it today, and thought it was downright magical. I'm definitely not a fan of Coke products, but I do applaud the company for this little video compilation they put together. If nothing else, it will momentarily restore your faith in human kind. have a look...
My husband, the former Marine, says that having discipline means "doing the right thing, even when no one is watching." Yay World for doing the right thing (when lots of people were watching, but you didn't know that at the time, so it's like no one was).
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How it will all come together? watch my video to find out!!!!!!!!!!!
-Create a silly movie poster –
Take an exisiting movie poster and make it look silly. My final project involved an Ewok who wanted to be in a movie with Arnold Schwarzengger. This is his idea of a poster.
-Family friendly billboard-VisualAssignments1973- 4 Stars-photo
Reconstruct an image of a billboard by photo editing the image. Replace the heads of people or objects with photos of your friends and family.
-Can you see what I see- VisualAssignments1892-3.5 stars -photo
Find or take a photo of an eye. Take another image of whatever you want, and overlay the image onto the eye. Make the image in the eye smaller so that it looks like a reflection in the person's eye.
Recreate a famous movie scene-VisualAssignments1914-3.5- photo
"im sure you've all seen the vines, "every song makes this dramatic", if you havenet, heres a couple exampkes below-
Merging original song with cover-3 stars-
P!nks emotions-
For this assignment, we had to create our own audio assignment, it could be a mashup of music or sounds, all it had to do was be mixed. For this assignment, I chose to create a mash-up of four different songs from the artist P!NK. These four songs all show the different emotions that she was feeling when she wrote and sang the songs. Each song is connected by a similar lyric from the previous song. For example, in "So What" she beings the chorus with, "So what, I'm still a rockstar" and "Raise Your Glass"'s chorus begins with "So raise your glass if you are wrong". These two songs are connected with the "So" from "So What" and the "Raise your glass" from "Raise Your Glass"
what a song might mean to you- AudioAssignments1923- 3.5 stars- -audio
Lots of people have a particular song that reminds them of certain situations, I know I do! Embed the video of your particular song and a short recording of why you really like the song, or what makes it importatnt to you (I would recomend Soundcloud for this assignment! Have fun!!
-emotions through sound- AudioAssignments1551- 3 stars. -audio
Try to convey a certain emotion, such as fear, stress, sadness, etc. by combing sound effects. They can be human sounds, such as crying with laughter in the background, to maybe express someone's fears or being embarrassed, or you can get really artsy and try to convey an emotion by sound effects– like loud noises to show intensity, thunder to show fear, or quick, chirpy noises to show happiness. Edit at least 4 sounds together to show an emotion, upload it to soundcloud and then tag it with the appropriate tags.
what do you love- video start – VideoAssignments1728- 4 stars
choose something that you love and make a video of it! You can take pictures or videos and combine them into one final video. Try to find music that has to do with the thing you love and add it to the video. Make sure to add a title and give credit to those outside sources!
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TwitHive – Yet Another Web Based Twitter App with Columns
TwitHive is a web application for Twitter that lets you monitor multiple accounts in column view; it very much resembles TweetDeck and Seesmic. It lets you filter tweets by groups, search queries, RT's and more. It also claims to integrate Google News and Blog Search when tracking keyword mentions. It has a built in URL shortener so that you can shorten links before tweeting or retweeting. Best of all, you can login and add accounts via Twitter OAuth, so there's no need to enter your credentials at any time.
You can of course create new updates and direct messages via the new update window (pictured below). To send a DM you will need to enter the person's username name; you cannot select from a list. So you have to be very careful to type it correctly or it will not go through. Maybe in the future, auto-fill can be implemented or a more reliable form of direct messaging.
When you first start, you will not have any columns – you'll need to create them. Column are made by creating a new "channel". You can create channels according to tweets, groups, direct messages or search queries. Lists are not supported, but you can create a group channel and add users to it to keep up with them that way. You'll have the option to choose which account you'd like to create the channel for and you will have to give each channel a name. One thing I did notice is that there isn't an option to show @mentions in a channel. I guess that's included in "All" under show tweets?
Columns can be set to refresh automatically or manually. You can also move them around and arrange them as you like. Links are opened in a new tab but clicking on someone's name will open up a mini profile right in TwitHive. In addition to the regular bio, location and link you can also see 3 different tweet streams: the first being the user's tweets, the second being their following's tweets, the third being their follower's tweets.
You can RT and reply to tweets but those are all the available options available at this time. The new style of retweeting is not supported (yet); you're allowed to edit your tweet before posting. Also, if you've added multiple accounts you can also choose which account to RT it from.
Lastly, there's the search link that will let you search all or Twitter as well as view the current trending topics. Once again, you can RT or reply to tweets.
TwitHive seems like a great, lightweight alternative to TweetDeck or Seesmic. Plus it helps that there is no download needed, it's all right in your browser. It may not be the best choice for power users but it's great for monitoring many different queries on Twitter. What do you think?
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YouTube vs Blogging: How to Determine Which One is Best For You
Content marketing of all types is only continuing to grow in popularity, and if you haven't started jumping on the content bandwagon yet, it's time. The major issue that most people have is where to start making their content.
When it comes to starting your content marketing efforts, there are two major mediums you should look into using when you are starting off: blogs and videos. These are the two easiest places to start that show the highest engagement, but which one do you choose?
Let's take a look at the differences with video content and blogging, to figure out which one you should jump into first.
Video Content on YouTube
Making video content is a great place to start your content creation, but there is a catch. Making high-quality video can be expensive and time-consuming. Most of the expense comes upfront in the form of buying a quality camera and editing software. If you already have those, congratulations, the bar of entry just dropped. Video is a great way to connect with your viewers in one of the most personal formats available online. On top of that, video is one of those mediums that keeps growing year after year.
However, if the idea of getting in front of the camera and being the face and sound of your brand, there are plenty of other alternatives as well. For example, explainer videos works extremely well on both YouTube, social media, and as blog content. And what's even better, is that there are plenty of low cost and reliable drag and drop solutions out there for creating your own short black and white videos in just a few minutes time.
No matter what type of videos you want to create, the growth of video keeps going up because of the rise in smartphone use. These little devices make it easier for people to connect with the internet because the access is in their pocket.
When you start making videos, you want to create a video production timeline. This includes everything from finding the right people to the video storyboard and production to final edits.
Formatting Your Video Content
There is a great format that big agencies and companies use to create their videos, and if you plan to make video content, you should use this format too.
The best video format looks like this:
- The Hook (10 seconds of something later in the video to interest viewers)
- This can also be replaced with an introduction.
- An Intro (A recurring introduction you use for all your videos)
- Pose a Problem (show a general problem that many people have that your product or services fixes)
- Show the Solution (show how your product or service takes care of the problem)
- Ask for Action (tell them how to take the next steps in case they are already sold)
- Destroy Doubt with Testimonials (take the time to fill in holes that people might see in the pitch. This can be done with testimonials, footage of the item being used in different ways, or explaining further detail about the potential you are offering)
- Sign of by Asking for More Action (again tell them where to go or what to do)
If you format your videos in the manner, you are more likely to develop an interest in engagement from your customer. If your goal is to create one of the most viewed YouTube videos this year, you should really look into this format. Think about it, if you have ever seen an infomercial, you have seen this format, and it's proven to work with the test of time.
Blogging is another great place to start, and it has one major advantage over video, the cost of entry. If you can write, you can blog. All it takes is a place to showcase those blogs, and that is ultimately cheaper than any camera you can buy for video production.
The only major downside to blogging is not having the knowledge or knowhow to make those posts rank organically. The biggest things you can learn to help your blogging succeed are keyword research, blog style, keeping it simple.
Keyword Research
There are specific keywords that relate to your post that will give your blog more potential to pull organic traffic. Basically, if the term is highly searched and you use it in your post, you have the opportunity to rank for that term as the search engine bots index your page. This can also be done for your video titles.
Blog Style
Style is important when you are trying to set up a successful blog post. If you just write a block of content and post it online, it might be hard for search engine bots to determine it's meaning and value. You want to break up your content with headings that describe the sections readers are about to read.
If you are wondering what that looks like, you can look at this post. If you really want to know what it takes to have the best setup possible for a post, you want to look into something like HubSpot's inbound marketing course. This course will take you through the requirements and styles of great content, and it gives you a great framework to build your blog posts with. The best part of this course is the price: free.
Keeping it Simple
Remember, you are being ranked by robots, and although they can do some amazing things with the information they are given, robots perform better with simple tasks. That means keeping your writing simple will help the bots rank your content easier. If you can explain the topic the best with the easiest to understand terminology, you are likely to rank higher than using complex sentence structures and words. The rule of thumb you should shoot for is writing at a 5th-grade level when possible.
If You Can, Do Both YouTube and Blog Content
If you are wondering which is better than the other, there is no right answer when it comes to creating quality content for your audience.
The only truly right answer is that doing both together will create a better user experience than one or the other. When you put the power of video with the organic rankings of keywords in blog content, you get a more developed piece of content that has a higher potential to net you rankings in the search engine results.
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14 Social Media Tips For Attracting Gen Z Audiences in 2019
As the workforce and consumer market's next up-and-coming demographic, Gen Z is an attractive target audience for many businesses. Depending on your company, you may want to consider this audience in your social media efforts to engage prospective customers and employees. However, it's important to remember that each generation has their own unique preferences — what worked in attracting millennials, for instance, won't necessarily work for Gen Z.
To help you target Generation Z on social media, we asked a panel of Young Entrepreneur Council members for some tips they've used to successful appeal to this audience. Here is what they advise:
1. Personalization
I think that personalization is one of the best ways to appeal to Gen Z on social media. Studies show that more people want to see personalized content and advertisements than ever before, starting with Gen Z. We can use this love of personalized experiences to create content playlists and advertisements that appeal to this crowd.
2. Influencer Marketing
Studies have shown that the Gen Z audience relates more to influencers than celebrities, so influencer marketing on social media is a great way to connect with them. When they see someone that they can relate to using a product, they're more likely to buy that product too. Influencer marketing is a form of social proof that the Gen Z audience can trust.
– Stephanie Wells, Formidable Forms
3. Chatbots
One of the best ways to generate leads for your business, especially with the Gen Z crowd, is by having a chatbot available on your social media account to answer any questions. Live chat reps are good for some tasks, but if a customer has a common inquiry, you could implement a chatbot to help resolve these questions or concerns in seconds.
4. Instagram Stories
Instagram Stories are widely popular with the Gen Z audience. Instagram Stories are great because they're short and engaging, which is perfect for an audience with a shorter attention span. With so much content on the internet, it's important to get information across quickly and in an entertaining way.
5. Answer Their Questions
Gen Z prefers to engage with businesses on a more personal level, so taking time to answer their hard-pressed questions when other brands ignore them can set you apart from the rest. Try to solve their pain points and figure out what they need help with so they look to you as an expert and appreciate what you can give them.
6. Video Content
Blog content is great and capable of getting millions of views, but Gen Z seems to prefer video content over traditional text. I like to mix it up by creating a blog post, then creating a short video version of the article for people who prefer this format.
7. Leverage FOMO
People, especially in the younger crowd, hate to feel like they're missing out on anything important going on. That's why using FOMO, or fear of missing out, is such an effective method to get their attention on social media. Make it sound urgent that they take some sort of action beneficial to your business. – Thomas Griffin, OptinMonster
8. Focus Your Efforts
Facebook is trending towards the millennial and older group, while Tik Tok, Snapchat and even Instagram are much more appealing to Generation Z. Make sure you focus your efforts on the channels in which your audience exist, then produce content that resonates with them. Short videos, in particular, are very powerful for interacting with this audience.
9. Value-Driven Content
When communicating with Gen Z through my social platforms, I focus on providing some form of value in the content that I share. There is no audience as tech-savvy or as fluent and comfortable with different online platforms as Gen Z, and in turn, they will not be impressed by or respond to something that is not of value to them. Providing value allows you to cut through the clutter and resonate.
– Adam Mendler, The Veloz Group
10. Mobile Experiences
Go mobile, because that's where the Gen Z audience is. Smartphones are what they live by. This can supersede other strategies that might seem effective because, in the interests of the demographics, you have to go to the device where they're at the most. On that note, your website should be perfectly optimized to mobile.
– Andrew Schrage, Money Crashers Personal Finance
11. No Filters
If you've been following Gen Z on Instagram and other social media, you might have noticed that they don't spend nearly as much time as, say, millennials to make their feed look polished. Many of them specifically bypass Snapseed and post straight from their phone. The "realness" of this world is what really attracts young people from this generation, so just be real and capitalize on imperfection.
12. Images and Memes
The younger generation has a short attention span. Get your message across quickly by using images and memes. Avoid any marketing message that takes more than 10 seconds to initially consume.
– Brian Greenberg, True Blue Life Insurance
13. Behind-the-Scenes Content
Gen Z is a more self-aware generation. They use social media for entertainment as well as learning. Using video content to give them behind-the-scenes glimpses into the brand, creating how-to videos and using social media for telling compelling stories is the best method to boost engagement. They don't want to be sold to, so brands need to forge organic connections through their content.
14. Corporate Social Responsibility
Use a social cause to drive your brand and product mission forward. Create social media campaigns and profiles that are associated with improving life. The majority of Gen Z care deeply about making an impact and they want to be aligned with brands and products that do just that. Do this in an engaging way, like through Instagram story, to build a more personal connection this generation craves.
– Jared Weitz, United Capital Source Inc.
Social Media is the Path to Generation Z
In addition to the many tips and marketing methods listed above, it's also important to have an effective content creation and marketing strategy in place.
To learn more about what's working best for bloggers, brands and content marketers on social media, click here for more tips and actionable methods you can start implementing today.
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#1 YouTube Banner Template: How to Create a Custom Banner for Free
The world's population watches almost 5 billion YouTube videos every single day. That means YouTube is a massive market that you're most likely not utilizing.
But don't worry, it doesn't take much to get a professional footprint on YouTube. When you're getting started, one of the most important features to focus on is your YouTube banner.
We'll go into everything you need to know about creating a YouTube banner. Towards the end, we'll recommend a few YouTube banner templates to get you started.
What is a YouTube Banner?
When you click on any given YouTube user's name, YouTube brings you to that user's channel. Here you can see all their videos and playlists. At the top of the screen is a banner with the YouTuber's brand. This is a YouTube banner.
Click around on a few different users you follow to get a good idea about the different banners on the market. See what draws your eye and what you do and do not like.
If you'd like to find more tips on how to effectively create and use your YouTube profile page and videos for branding, be sure to check out these quick tips.
What are the Banner Specifications?
When you're designing your banner, it's important you follow the right specifications. People are watching YouTube on their phones, tablets, laptops, and even their TV's. You need to make sure your banner renders properly on all these different screen sizes. You can make sure you get it right by following the specifications.
According to Google, your banner should meet the following specifications:
- Recommended: 2560 x 1440 px
- Minimum for upload: 2048 x 1152 px
- Minimum "safe area" where text and logos are ensured not to be cut off: 1546 x 423 px
- Maximum width: 2560 x 423 px
- File size: 4MB or smaller
What Should I Include in My Banner?
Your banner is a representation of your brand. It should intrigue viewers, and give them a snapshot of what to expect from your channel. Make sure to include your brand name.
Here are the Best YouTube Banner Templates
There are several places you can get a high-quality YouTube banner template for free. Here are a few of our favorites.
Google has its own template designs for YouTube. Makes sense, after all, they do own YouTube.
Adobe is perhaps the best YouTube banner maker app available on the market. They let you create a design for free in minutes with no previous experience.
Canva offers several different template designs. They have available stock photography you can use, or you can use your own images.
It's Easy and Vital To Get A Quality YouTube Banner
We've covered all the basics you need to know to get a quality YouTube banner. We've also listed some of the best places to get a YouTube banner template.
Getting a YouTube banner is an important start in a quality YouTube channel, but it's only the start. Now you have a professional YouTube appearance!
The banner is vital for a professional appearance. But that alone isn't enough. Regularly post quality videos to build traction for your YouTube presence.
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Studio Network Solutions (SNS) has announced the globalSAN X-8 and X-16. The a fully configured ISCSI SAN solutions to support both Macintosh and Windows.
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Berlinda Batista in Woods Hole, MA. Photo credit: NEFSC/NOAA.
October 8, 2015
Contact: Teri Frady
Bridgewater State Student Brings Math Skills to New Bedford Harbor Study
As a first generation college student, Berlinda Batista is blazing new trails. Born and raised in Boston, she is the first in her family of four sisters and three brothers to attend college, and the first to pursue a science career. A senior at Bridgewater State University with a major in mathematics and a minor in actuarial science, she plans to graduate in the spring of 2016 and explore career possibilities.
This past summer those possibilities became more realistic when Batista made her first trip to Woods Hole, Mass. to spend the summer participating in the Woods Hole Partnership Education Program (PEP). A ten-week internship program designed to promote diversity in the scientific community, PEP provides undergraduates from underrepresented minority groups with practical research experience in marine and earth sciences at the six major science institutions in the village of Woods Hole. More than 100 students from 68 colleges and universities have participated since the program, which includes a month-long course and a research project for college credit, began in 2009.
Batista heard about the program from Dr. Anna Martin-Jearld in BSU's Social Work Department. Martin-Jearld's husband, Dr. Ambrose Jearld at NOAA's Northeast Fisheries Science Center in Woods Hole, is the PEP director. It was Batista's first internship, and it has changed her plans for the future.
I had the opportunity to step out of my comfort zone, challenge myself, explore, and meet new people, Batista said. Ive always been inspired to demonstrate the beauty of mathematics. I enjoy the logic associated with the studies of computation, the thought process in problem solving and analyzing data. I seek adventure and investigating uncertainty which is why I find myself in the mathematics field. Being able to face the challenges that come along with solving problems is what intrigues and motivates me to pursue a mathematics degree.
While working at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution on the research project part of the PEP, Batista worked with mentor Dr. Anna Michel and lab partner Solianna Herrera, another PEP intern and recent chemistry graduate of the University of South Florida, using Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) to observe contaminants found in the sediments of New Bedford Harbor, an EPA Superfund site due to its environmental contamination. Batista used her skills in mathematics to create a computer code that could statistically analyze heavy metals found in the sediment sample. Her focus was to model trends of elements found in specific sample locations, with the hope to improving the use of in situ sediment analysis.
I had little experience with coding, so the project was totally new to me, Batista said of the experience. Being able to have hands-on experience doing research was my favorite part of the program. I wanted to apply the skills that I learned in lectures to data where I can view real outcomes, and Ive been fortunate to finally experience this opportunity. It has been exciting to work on research that could be applied to the real world.
Her PEP experience has changed her plans for the future, inspiring her to travel and explore the world and perhaps apply to a study-abroad program. She plans to attend graduate school to continue her education after exploring other internships to help decide on a focus.
Asked to describe her PEP experience in five words, she responded with outstanding, challenging, worthwhile, inspirational and supportive. As to what the summer internship meant to her, that was simple. "It opened my mind to the many opportunities available in the mathematics field.
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One Punch Man Gets a Second Season and Mobile Game
The staff team of Yuusuke Murata's One Punch Man announced at the fall Festival One Punch Man event last week that this anime will get a second season. It's also announced that this series will get smartphone game next year. Madhouse and director Shingo Natsume were first released 12 episode One Punch Man first season


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NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - New Orleans police issued an arrest warrant on Thursday for former football star Darren Sharper, saying he is wanted as a suspect in two rapes, a week after he pleaded not guilty to charges of drugging four other women and raping two of them in Los Angeles.
Two women in New Orleans have accused Sharper, 38, and an acquaintance, Erik Nunez, 26, of raping them both at the same location on the night of September 23, 2013, according to a New Orleans Police Department statement.
Sharper's attorney, Nandi Campbell, said neither she nor her client had any comment. Police did not disclose any information on the possible whereabouts of Nunez or Sharper, who resides in Miami Beach, Florida.
Sharper, a defensive back who played 14 years in the National Football League and helped the New Orleans Saints to a Super Bowl title in 2010, pleaded not guilty to sexual assault and drug charges in Los Angeles on February 20.
According to Los Angeles prosecutors, Sharper drugged two women with spiked drinks and raped one of them in a hotel room in October, then drugged two more women and raped one of them at the same hotel in January.
He pleaded not guilty last Thursday to two counts of rape by use of drugs, four counts of furnishing a controlled substance, and one count of possession of a controlled substance.
The five-time Pro Bowl player, suspended from his job as an NFL Network on-air commentator after his arrest in January, was released on $1 million bail in Los Angeles.
Prosecutors had wanted to raise the bail amount even higher, to $10 million, citing sex crime investigations against him in Louisiana, Nevada, Arizona and Florida.
On the same day that Sharper appeared in Los Angeles court, police in Miami Beach released a report detailing a woman's allegation that the football star also raped her.
The woman told investigators she was intoxicated when she went to Sharper's condo in 2012 and fell asleep. When she woke up, she realized Sharper was having sex with her and left, according to the police report.
The woman reported the 2012 incident to Miami Beach police two days after Sharper was arrested in Los Angeles on January 17, police said. No charges in the case have been filed.
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I start every morning by eating fruit. Sometimes I go through the "effort" of making pancakes or I chop up an apple and a banana, add some yogurt and go for that, but the easiest and most versatile is to make a breakfast smoothie out of my favourite fruits.
The easiest version of my breakfast smoothie is just banana, no other fruits added. It's so simple and taste thanks to the cinnamon,. Give it a try!
– 1 banana
– (Lactose-free) milk
– (Lactose-free) yogurt
– Cinnamon
Start by gathering your ingredients. You really only need 4 ingredients, but off course you can add all the fruit you like.
Edit: I'm lactose-intolerant and therefore I use lactose-free milk and yogurt, but off course you can use regular milk and yogurt and it will taste just as good.
Add the banana and the cinnamon to your blender. Add the yogurt and milk in equal amounts. Mix until there are no lumps left in the mixture and it's a smooth mass that's easy to drink.
Edit: When the mixture is too thick, add more milk. When it's too thin, add more yoghurt and if really needed another banana.
Serve in a glass and add some cinnamon on top for taste and that fancy effect. It's time to enjoy your breakfast!
Edit: You can use your spoon to make swirls in the cinnamon, it looks cute, haha


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TheBaldNation Welcomes @Lamm1
TheBaldNation welcomes Lammi @Lamm1 as the newest guest post. @Lamm1 is a newer Bald guy that has decided to learn the art of wet shaving fore head shaving. Lets give him a warm welcome as he shares his story!
Joining the best club in the best nation of them all… My journey to BaldNation!
Firstly to introduce myself. I am a mid/late 30's guy from and living in the UK. I am a Social Worker and am passionate about supporting others, making a difference and being the difference. I have devoted many of my years to charity work and believe wholeheartedly in the good in our world. Life, for me, is about sharing. Giving. And living.
Its been two years now… Since I took that decision… And it was the BEST decision I ever took… So for anyone reading this and considering the bald lifestyle I have only one thing to say… What are you waiting for…? (OK, perhaps read this first!!).
My shave routine has changed a lot in the last two years. When I first started shaving my head it was a simple routine… My trusty Gillette Mach 3, a pressurised can of Gillette shaving gel and some moisturiser. Was it an enjoyable experience? No. At this stage it was shaving. Something that had to be done. The feedback from colleagues, friends and family alike was all positive. They loved it! And so did I! But there was no enjoyment from my side.
So what was all the fuss about? Where was this enjoyable experience fellow bald guys spoke about. I had to find out…
My first port of call was to do some research. I should add here, I like to read to inform my decisions. I read blogs, posts, views and reviews. I read far too much in truths. But I was determined to find this elusive 'experience'. And start to enjoy my daily head shaves. My research led me to TheBaldnation where I shared some of my thoughts (all informed through research/reading) and I started to see what I had been missing. It wasn't just about the shave. It really was about the experience. There is a whole bald community out there. People who are passionate about their domes. And what a great way of bringing people together with a shared interest to discuss not just all things bald but all things, well, anything!
After making friends (and a little more reading) I remembered why I was here in the first place… My head shaves. And adding some enjoyment. So the first thing I changed was my razor. It was time for a new approach. So DE shaving it was. I went for a Merkur 38c. Feather blades. And a Silvertip badger brush. It is true what you will read. There is a learning curve. Its frustrating. And slower. And you may feel like giving up and going back to that trusty cartridge razor. But persevere. Trust me. Persevere. And you will be rewarded. I now not only thoroughly enjoy my daily head shaves but I look forward to them!
I would like to share my full shave routine with you as this is something that took me a while to get right, including product choices, so that will be for my next blog. For now, cheers and wear that bald proud guys!
You can find @Lamm1 on twitter and read all of his tweets!


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The anticipation is building as this week's game of week will feature a battle of unbeatens between then No. 1 and No. 2 teams in the state in the Class 1A ranks.
That's when the top-ranked Holly Wildcats (17-0) invade the Cheyenne Wells gym to face the Tigers (15-0) in a Thursday Night Special at 7 p.m.
Get to the gym early because it will be standing room only in what is expected to be an epic battle.
"You can flip a coin to see whose going to win this one," said Holly head coach Dusty Heck. "Cheyenne Wells is playing well and so are we. We are the only two undefeated teams in Class 1A and one of us is going to fall."
Cheyenne Wells head coach Matt Roberts said, "It's going to be a great matchup. Holly has three good guards in Yaniel (Vidal), Sigi (Avalos), and Tack (Neugebauer). Of course, we've got Kendall (Pelton), Bo (Roth), Peyton (Halde), Jaime (Huerta), and Craig (Smith) down low."
"They shoot the ball so well and handle the ball so well with those three guards," added Roberts. "They'll present some problems for us."
On paper, both teams appear to be evenly matched.
Holly averages 62 ppg. and allows just an average of points a game. Cheyenne Wells averages 61. 4 ppg. while giving up just 36 points a game.
Holly (17-0) is sparked by a trio of dynamic guards led by seniors Vidal (20 ppg., 39 3's, 9 rpg., 4 assists, and 2 steals a game), Avalos (11 ppg., 36 3's, and 4 assists a game), and Tack Neugebauer (8.5 ppg and 2.5 assists).
Workhorses under the boards for the Wildcats include Marshall Pierce (4 ppg, 6 rpg.), Kobe Davis (4 ppg., 4 rpg., 3 assists per game), and Chandler Rushton (6 ppg.)
For Cheyenne Wells, senior Kendall Pelton has been the 'man' for the Tigers. He is averaging 17.6 ppg. and 7.7 rebounds a game after nine games. He missed the first five games recovering from an injury in football.
Beau Roth, a junior, and Peyton Halde, a senior, both average 9 ppg. and 5 rebounds a game); Senior Craig Smith adds 7 ppg. and 3 rebounds a game and senior Jaime Huerta chips in with 6 ppg. and 4 rebounds a game.
Holly's closest games this season came against South Baca (59-54) on Jan. 13; Kit Carson (39-33) in overtime on Jan. 21; and against Wiley (47-40) on Feb. 3.
South Baca gave Cheyenne Wells its closest game of the season before losing to the Tigers, 40-38, on Dec. 15.
Cheyenne Wells escaped with a 67-62 victory in overtime against Flagler just two weeks ago on Jan. 28.
"It's going to be a heck of game and the gym is going to be packed," said Holly senior guard Tack Neugebauer. "I can't wait. It's going to be fun and we're looking forward to it."
Since 2006, Cheyenne Wells won five straight games against Holly wit the last win coming 58-35 in 2012.
The Wildcats own four straight victories over the Tigers including a 52-48 win on Feb. 11, 2016.
"We watched Holly play three times and they're fun to watch," said Roberts. "Yaniel is one of the top players in the state and knows the game. We've also have some solid players on our team as well. This game is going to be fun to coach and should be a treat for the fans."


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WORCESTER - Sylvia (Fleitman) Srebnick, 77, of 14 Franconia St. was stricken ill and died suddenly at St. Vincents Hospital on Sunday April 27th.
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MacBreak Weekly 282
From The Official TWiT Wiki
Episode 282
Guests: Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, Don McAllister
Recorded: January 17th, 2012
Published: January 17th, 2012
- 1 MacBreak Weekly 282:
- 1.1 Host
- 1.2 Guests
- 1.3 Topics
- 1.3.1 Apple Most Valuable Brand In The World
- 1.3.2 Tim Cook: Highest paid CEO at Apple?
- 1.3.3 Obama kills SOPA
- 1.3.4 Rumor: Apple to hold 'iPad 3' & iOS 5.1 event in early February
- 1.3.5 Producing Apple Products in USA
- 1.3.6 Apple Market Share
- 1.3.7 Apple Thursday Event
- 1.3.8 iPad 3 Retina Display Rumor
- 1.4 Tips & Picks
- 1.5 Plugs
- 2 Sponsors
- 3 Audible
- 4 Production Information
MacBreak Weekly 282:
SOPA protest tomorrow, big rumors, Apple announcement on Thursday, and much more…
- Alex Lindsay (@alexlindsay/Google+)
- Andy Ihnatko (@ihnatko/Google+)
- Don McAllister (@donmcallister/Google+)
Apple Most Valuable Brand In The World
- http://blogs.computerworld.com/19595/microsoft_is_rated_third_most_valuable_brand_in_the_world_but_there_are_dangers_signs_ahead
- http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/01/16/apple_jumps_9_spots_to_become_8th_most_valuable_brand_in_the_world.html
- http://www.forbes.com/sites/scottdecarlo/2011/08/11/the-worlds-25-most-valuable-companies-apple-is-now-on-top/
Tim Cook: Highest paid CEO at Apple?
- http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-501465_162-57356881-501465/steve-jobs-successor-tim-cook-highest-paid-ceo/
Obama kills SOPA
- http://www.forbes.com/sites/johngaudiosi/2012/01/16/obama-says-so-long-sopa-killing-controversial-internet-piracy-legislation/
Rumor: Apple to hold 'iPad 3' & iOS 5.1 event in early February
- http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/01/17/rumor_apple_to_hold_ipad_3_ios_51_event_in_early_february_.html
Producing Apple Products in USA
Apple Thursday Event
- http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2012/01/17/apples-secretive-education-event/
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EPUB#Version_3.0_.28current_version.29
- AI: Pages is already a really good eBook builder
- At the moment there is really not a good reason to go with the iBook store instead of Amazon's Kindle store.
- If they make it possible to embrace this technology they would have an edge for the iBook store.
- It would force Kindle to finally adapt the ePub standard.
- AL: A lot of schools have been very slow in making a decision in regards to choosing a technology.
- If ePub 3 is established it might be easier for schools to adapt the iPad as their main device for students in order to cover their requirements.
- We are building a school in Rwanda around the iPad, so we are hoping that something exciting is announced.
iPad 3 Retina Display Rumor
- http://nvonews.com/2012/01/17/ipad-3-production-begins-retina-display-4g-version-possible/
- LL: Do you agree that the Retina display is coming in the iPad 3?
- AL: I agree.
- AI: I agree.
- DM: I agree.
- LL: You're all wrong, because a Retina display would fragment the market too much, because developers would have to program for 3 different resolutions.
- LL: Coming in March?
- AL: March.
- AI: March.
- DM: March.
- LL: You are right...
- LL: What about 4G?
- DM: Doubt it.
- AI: Undecided.
- AL: LTE but not 4G.
- LL: You guys might be right. There is a chance for LTE and 4G in the iPad 3.
- Bloomberg says that LTE could come to the iPad before the iPhone because of the bigger battery.
- LL: Will we see an iPhone in June?
- DM: They have to bring something big for WWDC.
- AI: I think they have to wait. They might show it off in June but bring it out later.
- LL: Maybe September?
Tips & Picks
iOS Tip
- DM: Tab and hold on the +-button in iOS Safari and you'll get a history of tabs.
MacOS Tip
- AI: CTRL+CMD+SHIFT+3 or CTRL+SHIFT+4 will put the picture into the clipboard
- CMD+SHIFT+4+SPACEBAR works only on the window.
Picks of the Week
- AL: *Scosche Fitrail, $49
- *Snapseed, photo editing iPhone app, $4.99
- AI: *Popa, camera Handle for the iPhone, £49.99
- DM: *Quick Cursor, Brings your favorite text editor to any app, $4.99
- FreshBooks.com Easy on-line invoicing. And, you can win a birthday cake every week (it doesn't have to be your birthday, just tell them that you heard about it on MacBreak)
- [http://www.ford.com/technology/ Ford Technology) Electric and hybrid technology
| The Elephant to Hollywood by Michael Caine (UNABRIDGED)
Narrated by Michael Caine
Production Information
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- Shows notes: Jean-Marie Schweizer (Bushgeek)
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Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin'
[Curly, Aunt Eller, Ensemble]
The Surrey with the Fringe on Top
[Curly, Aunt Eller, Farmhands]
Kansas City
[Will, Aunt Eller, Solo 1, Solo 2, Ike, Rodeo Folk]
I Cain't Say No
I Cain't Say No
[Ado Annie]
Many a New Day*
[Laurey, Girls]
People Will Say We're In Love
[Curly, Laurey. Ensemble]
SCENE 2: The Skidmore Ranch
The Farmer and the Cowman (Part 1)
[Carnes, Aunt Eller, Will, Curley, Cord Elam, Fred, Vivian, Farmers, Cowman, Ensemble]
The Farmer and the Cowman (Part 2)
[Will, Curly, Aunt Eller, Farmers, Cowmen, Ensemble]
Reprise: People Will Say We're In Love*
[Curly, Laurey, Ensemble]
All Er Nuthin'*
[Will, Ado Annie]
SCENE 3: The Back of Laurey's Farmhouse/Aunt Eller's Farm
[Aunt Eller, Carnes, Curly, Laurey, Solo 1, Solo 2, Solo 3, Solo 4, Ensemble]
Aunt Eller is a sturdy farm woman who has managed to make a life on the frontier for herself and her niece, Laurey. She knows the value of cooperation and plays the role of peacemaker between the conflicting farmers and cowboys. She's a big-hearted woman who can easily empathize with others but who can also be tough when she has to be.
Laurey is a strong, spunky farm girl. She has been raised by her Aunt Eller and has learned to be self-sufficient. Unlike some of her girl friends, she doesn't feel the need for a man to take care of her. Like Curly, she is too stubborn to let him know how she really feels about him. But when she is threatened by Jud, it's Curly she turns to for comfort.
Ado Annie is a boy-crazy farm girl. She's too naive to know how to handle herself around men, which gets her into trouble. She tends to favor whichever boy she's with and although she has strong feelings for Will, her head is easily turned by any man who pays attention to her.
Curly is a confident cowboy with the kind of affable personality that people are drawn to. His strong ego sometimes causes him to be too sure of himself. He
Curly is a confident cowboy with the kind of affable personality that people are drawn to. His strong ego sometimes causes him to be too sure of himself. He has a stubborn streak that keeps him from letting Laurey know how much he cares for her. However, when he sees Laurey in distress, he is able to drop his defenses and open up to her emotionally.
Jud Fry is Laurey and Aunt Eller's surly hired hand and he has his eye on Laurey. He has a dark, possibly criminal past and his sullen, volatile nature frightens Laurey. He leads a solitary life of emotional isolation and, not being used to interacting with people, his social skills are limited. He feels a need to change his life but is uncertain of how to go about it. Although Jud is the putative villain of the story, there is an underlying emotional complexity that makes him, ultimately, sympathetic. Jud is a non-singing role.
Will Parker is a good-natured cowboy and champion steer roper. He's in love with Ado Annie and not afraid to express his feelings. He may not be the brightest guy around but his high-spirited energy and affectionate personality make him a good friend to everyone. There's no doubt that he'll be a good husband to Ado Annie.
Gertle Cummings is a silly flirt from a nearby town with the most annoying laugh in the Territory. She's too full of herself to realize that that most people would rather not be in her company.
Andrew Carnes is Ado Annie's protective father and he is determined that no man will take advantage of her innocent nature. He has never taken the dopey Will Parker seriously as a prospective son-in-law. When the Peddler tells Ado Annie that he wants to ride with her "to the end of the world," Carnes takes that as a proposal of marriage. He's also a good friend to Aunt Eller and if she ever needed help with anything, he'd be there in a shot.
The Peddler is a traveling salesman who's a bit of a shyster, his merchandise often being bogus. He fancies himself a ladies' man and when he gets too entangled with a girl, he simply moves on to the next town. So when he makes a pass at Ado Annie and her father takes it as a proposal of marriage, it looks like his days as a roving Casanova are over, much to his dismay.
Large singing and dancing ensemble with numerous small roles:
Ike Skidmore, a rancher
Cord Elam, a rancher
Fred, a rancher
Slim, a rancher
Mike, a farmer
Joe, a cowboy
Tom, a cowboy