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Nargis bent down and retrieved the weighing scale from under the bed. The scale spent all its life hiding under the bed like an undeclared pet. Hidden from the family's eyes with only Nargis for sympathy and comfort. Nargis touched the scale almost lovingly and then put it down. She realized she was holding her breath and forced herself to exhale deeply. She climbed on the scale. The needle moved rapidly, the different numbers flashing by as it tried to find the match for Nargis. It stopped. Nargis took a look and her face crumpled. She looked up and the mirror, the one that had ceased to be her friend, seemed to leer at her. Nargis stepped off the scale and in a sudden burst of rage, rage at that stupid number that the scale had declared for her that day, kicked it back under the bed. Like a helpless puppy, the scale slid inside without complaining. Nargis felt sorry for it and contemplated taking it out again but there was no time.
In a moment, Ammi would knock at her door, asking her to get ready because it was time to reach Dr Shetty's office. Dr Shetty was Nargis's therapist, the only man who possibly really believed that a person's weight, or appearance, or complexion did not matter. Dr Shetty was really nice but he was not the world. The world was made up of thin and beautiful girls and boys who admired them. These girls were tiny, their collarbones stuck out prettily from under their blouses. They moved about in packs, shopping for tiny clothes and drinking coffee from takeaway cups and knew that wonderful things were waiting to happen to them. All because they were thin.
Not like Nargis. She braved another look at the mirror. Her naked body was exposed to her eyes in that look. The first thing that struck her, yet again was her stomach. Soft and fleshy, as if it had known many babies when it had actually known none. Her eyes wandered up and down, taking in one flawed limb after another. None of them scarred, none of them marked and yet made unsightly by the abundance of flesh. The jiggling part under her upper arms, the part that made wearing fashionable sleeveless clothes an impossibility. The thick waist that rolled itself up into tyres when she sat down, making her look self-consciously at her navel. Not for the first time, Nargis wished she had a pump that she could insert in her body and suck out all the flesh, all the fat.
Ammi knocked at the door.
"Nargis, chalein kya beta?"
Her tone was affectionate and careful, guarded. As if she expected Nargis to throw up her hands one of these days and throw a tantrum, much like she did when she was a toddler and was denied shrikhand. Well, she had paid a steep price for the shrikhand, no one could deny that.
"You go on ahead, Ma, I will be out in a minute."
She could hear Ammi making her way down the staircase. The second and seventh step creaked under her weight. Of course all the steps creaked under her own.
She looked at the voluminous salwar-kameez that lay on the bed. It was blue, a colour that her mother said brought out her eyes. Mothers lied to their children. Nargis had a sudden desire to take a pair of scissors to the clothes. She sighed and slipped the two garments on. Then without taking another look at the mirror, she went downstairs to join her mother.
Dr Shetty was his usual self. Nothing ever changed inside his cabin. It was brown and wooden and warm. It was a relief to come here and stare at the massive clock that ticked away laboriously, possibly tired all the time. All that ticking.
Nargis lay on the couch and talked about all that happened since she had last come into this cabin. Dr Shetty listened carefully, inserting only a probing word here and there. He heard her as she described how she had felt every morning when the scales had gone against her, how even her largest clothes, like this ugly blue salwar-kameez scraped her skin and made it sting, how she was conscious of her girth every single moment of her life. It was dreadful, she said, that there was no way out and that she was trapped in this body till her dying day.
Then she talked about what a relief it would be to be rid of this body when she died.
Dr Shetty looked up from his white notepad at this.
An hour of this over, Nargis went out to the waiting area where her mother waited, flipping pages of unread magazines. She stood up expectantly when Dr Shetty followed Nargis out.
"So Nargis, that was a useful session. Why don't you go out and book the next session with Seema while I chat with your mother?"
Nargis knew what this was all about. Her little remark about dying had raised an alarm in Dr Shetty's mind. Well, she didn't think there was anything wrong in it. People made too much of dying, they did. She, Nargis was not afraid of death.
She went out to find Seema, the receptionist. Seema looked tired and sad. She smiled at Nargis and opened the familiar leather-bound case that held together Dr Shetty's appointments and much of his life. Nargis liked Seema. She wondered if Seema ever thought about her body. She guessed not. Seema penciled her in and Nargis went back to the waiting area to wait for her mother.
Inside the cabin, the doctor spoke to the worried mother in a quiet tone.
"She seems to have taken a turn for the worse. Anything new at home? Any triggers that you can think of?"
Nargis' mother's brows furrowed.
"I can't think of anything. She just spends a lot of time in her room these days."
Dr Shetty thought for a moment. He was not given to asking questions to which he knew the answers. He knew she must have done everything to draw Nargis out of her shell in the last few days.
"Well, maybe its time to seek another opinion. She looks even thinner to me, do you know if she..?"
The middle-aged woman looked away.
"I know she weighs less than forty kilos now. All her bones are sticking out. It's there for everyone to see. I plead and plead but she refuses to eat..." Her composure gave way and sudden tears fell down her cheeks. Dr Shetty's years of training came to the fore and he spoke in a soothing tone.
"Mrs Khan, anorexia nervosa is a psychiatric disorder. We will take some time to get to results. In the meanwhile, we need to do everything we can."
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SamPosted Wednesday, December 9, 2009, at 2:08 PM
Same is one of the puppies that our Border Collie had in May. Originally, Lee (his sister) was to be mine. But she has gone on to greener pastures, and I have taken Sam from Wayne.
Rufus used to come to work with me from time to time, and he enjoyed the peaceful days. Where I work, it doesn't hurt for me to have the appearance of a "Guard Dog".
I was not about to let Rufus see me taking another dog .... even though many days he didn't feel like coming. I would never have wanted him to feel like I was replacing him in my heart. Sam is only 7 months old or so, so it was OK not to take him around too much. His job will be working cows, but I want him to be a well rounded cowboy, so he gets to have a 'real job' with me too!
Sam has been introduced to my work, and though he's pretty bored, he is adapting. He has his own room, and had leftover turkey for lunch today. I think he has no complaints over that!
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Thanks T, yes, most do get better with age. A good friend told me recently for my birthday
"The older the violin, the finer the music"
How nice is that?
-- Posted by jessiemiller on Fri, Dec 11, 2009, at 10:26 AM
Enjoy him Jess. You have had a tough year (with respect to dogs/pups). Those working cow dogs just get better with age. How fun. I am sure time at work, with you, has been good for him as well. Please keep us updated.
-- Posted by OpinionMissy on Fri, Dec 11, 2009, at 10:03 AM
It wasn't him MsMarylin.... unless you are living right exactly next door to me, ( I guess he could have done that for a split second ) He is kenneled during the day, and then in the yard for play.
But basically, most Border Collies look very similar.
He is a good boy! Being at work with me for 2 days was about his 4th time in a house. He was pretty nervous at first! But he figured out he was getting lots of attention, and what puppy doesn't like that?!
-- Posted by jessiemiller on Thu, Dec 10, 2009, at 8:31 AM
Merry Christmas Jessie
You got yourself a Cute dog ! I bet he is a good boy !
A dog that looked just like him came into our yard the other day. I had never seen him before so don't know if he was a lost dog...
-- Posted by MsMarylin on Wed, Dec 9, 2009, at 4:25 PM
Thanks T! We've had him out around sheep and goats, and it's amazing how a 'good one' is just good. He gathers and keeps them all together,...wayyyyyyyyyy before we ever gave a command! It was cool!
Merry Christmas to you too!
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Doris Pattie of Fredonia, age 84, died peacefully on June 06, 2013 at Buffalo General Medical Center following a lengthy illness. Survivors include five daughters and one son, Carol (Gordon) Baird of Fredonia, NY, Elizabeth "Betty" (Joseph) Meyer of Dunkirk, NY, Nancy (David) Briggs Jr. of Stockton, NY, Susan (Robert) Craig of Elkton, MD, Charles (Terri) Pattie of Plano, TX and Katherine (Elaine) Kendall of Jamestown, NY. Also surviving are 11 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Doris was preceded in death by one grandson, Charles Bradshaw. The family suggests memorial donations be made to: Brooks Memorial Dialysis Unit, c/o Brooks Memorial Hospital, 529 Central Avenue, Dunkirk, NY 14048; University at Buffalo Foundation – Anatomical Gift Program, P.O. Box 900, Buffalo, NY 14226-0900; or The Hospice Foundation of WNY Inc., 225 Como Park Blvd., P.O. Box 590, Buffalo, NY 14240-0590. A private memorial will be held at the convenience of the family.


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The mission of the College of the Ozarks Music Alumni Association (CofOMAA) is to provide the music students, staff and faculty with the needed resources to create a well-rounded student that is prepared for the music industry job market upon graduation. The chapter will accomplish this by maintaining a forum between the Association and staff of the Music Department, where reciprocation of constructive ideas and suggestions for the welfare of the music program can be exchanged. The chapter shall ensure all initiated programs are incorporated with an unbiased agenda, based on maintaining the integrity of the chapter as a whole as well as upholding the ideals our alma mater was founded upon.
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Debates of Nov. 18th, 2010
House of Commons Hansard #99 of the 40th Parliament, 3rd Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was aircraft.
- Question Period
- Government Response to Petitions
- Committees of the House
- Parliament of Canada Act
- Business of Supply
- Petitions
- Questions on the Order Paper
- Business of Supply
- Prostate Cancer
- Act of Bravery
- La Voix de l'Est Newspaper
- Health
- Taxation
- Laurent Coderre
- Veterans Affairs
- Poverty in Canada
- Member for Marc-Aurèle-Fortin
- Veterans
- Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada
- Poverty
- Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security
- Universal Children's Day
- Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada
- Democratic Reform
- Banting Homestead Heritage Park
- National Defence
- Hydroelectricity
- National Defence
- G8 and G20 Summits
- The Environment
- Afghanistan
- Government Advertising
- Veterans Affairs
- Democratic Reform
- The Environment
- Quebec City Arena
- City of Lévis
- Nortel Pensioners
- Poverty
- Mining Industry
- Foreign Affairs
- Citizenship and Immigration
- Victims of Crime
- Amateur Sports
- Justice
- Citizenship and Immigration
- Tobacco Products
- Presence in Gallery
- Business of the House
- Eliminating Entitlements for Prisoners Act
- Points of Order
- Business of Supply
- Secure, Adequate, Accessible and Affordable Housing Act
Oral Questions
2:50 p.m.
Souris—Moose Mountain
Ed Komarnicki Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development and to the Minister of Labour
Mr. Speaker, we do have a national strategy and that is to create jobs. In fact, the best way to get Canadians out of poverty is to get them working and the economic action plan is doing just that. More than 430,000 jobs have been created since July of last year and 260,000 jobs were preserved through the work-sharing program.
We ask the member to get behind us and not to increase taxes that would have the potential to kill 400,000 jobs.
Mining Industry
Oral Questions
2:50 p.m.
Niki Ashton Churchill, MB
Mr. Speaker, how about saving jobs?
Yesterday the industry minister called Vale's announcement to cut 600 jobs "good news". Today in the House he talked about it being an iron ore mine coming to the end of its life. It is a nickel mine and we are talking about the closure of the surface operations.
Will the minister apologize to the residents of Thompson? Will he follow the example of the Premier of Manitoba and work with us to save jobs and our community?
Mining Industry
Oral Questions
2:55 p.m.
Parry Sound—Muskoka
Tony Clement Minister of Industry
Mr. Speaker, as the hon. member is aware, I believe she is participating in a meeting this afternoon with my officials to at least get the facts on the table.
I have informed her already in this House that I am having a discussion with the Government of Manitoba this afternoon to get its take on the situation. I have offered to have a meeting with the MP herself at the appropriate time so that we can confer on this situation as well.
The context of this is that the announcement that is so affecting her community in a negative way is also part of a larger announcement where thousands of jobs will be created throughout the rest of the country. I know she has to defend her people; I understand that, but this is good for Canada in the overall--
Mining Industry
Oral Questions
2:55 p.m.
The Speaker Peter Milliken
The hon. member for Ancaster—Dundas—Flamborough—Westdale.
Foreign Affairs
Oral Questions
2:55 p.m.
David Sweet Ancaster—Dundas—Flamborough—Westdale, ON
Mr. Speaker, before his constituents kicked him out of office in the U.K., George Galloway was videotaped giving fistfuls of cash to the terrorist group Hamas, yet York University rolled out the red carpet for him.
What is worse, the National Post is reporting that York's president is threatening to sue a Jewish rabbi who organized a successful protest against Galloway's speech.
Would the minister remind York's administration that Jewish rabbis still have freedom of speech in Canada? Will he remind him that articles 7, 22 and 32 of the Hamas charter are not and never will be the law of this land?
Foreign Affairs
Oral Questions
2:55 p.m.
Peter Kent Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas)
Mr. Speaker, yes, Mr. Galloway has bragged openly about giving money to Hamas. Hamas is an anti-Semitic death cult responsible for the deaths of countless Palestinians and Israelis, and is quite appropriately classified as a terrorist organization in Canada.
We believe that all Canadians have the right to free speech, but we expect that universities in Canada will support free speech, not shelter from criticism those like Mr. Galloway, who says he is not in favour of free speech.
Citizenship and Immigration
Oral Questions
2:55 p.m.
Gurbax Malhi Bramalea—Gore—Malton, ON
Mr. Speaker, the high rates of temporary visitor visa refusals is preventing many of my constituents and other Canadians from inviting family and friends for occasions such as weddings, funerals and other special events, even when many of them had visited Canada under the previous government.
When will the minister stop this unfairness and reform the visitor visa system to assist Canadian families in times of compassion?
Citizenship and Immigration
Oral Questions
2:55 p.m.
St. Catharines
Rick Dykstra Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration
Mr. Speaker, we do have a visa system in place in this country that works across the world. We do in fact, on occasion, make sure that it is working, make sure that improvements that are made to it are done effectively and efficiently, and ensure that the work that is done regarding those who come to this country is done in a good and positive manner.
We have always made sure the system works and we continue to improve it wherever possible and wherever necessary.
Victims of Crime
Oral Questions
2:55 p.m.
France Bonsant Compton—Stanstead, QC
Mr. Speaker, in committee, the Conservative members came up with poor excuses for opposing Bill C-343, which would offer financial support to the loved ones of victims of crime. However, our bill is based on legislation from the Quebec National Assembly. In addition, it was supported by the man who founded Quebec's Association of Families of Persons Assassinated or Disappeared before he was selected by the Conservatives to become senator.
Why is the government still refusing to help the families of victims of crime?
Victims of Crime
Oral Questions
2:55 p.m.
Souris—Moose Mountain
Ed Komarnicki Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development and to the Minister of Labour
Mr. Speaker, the bill that the Bloc-Liberal-NDP coalition supported is fundamentally flawed. It would allow thousands of EI dollars to be spent to care for a young criminal who might have been injured in the process of committing a crime.
This would simply have the effect of increasing EI premiums when we are trying to freeze them and hold the line. It would end up costing jobs. If we took all of the plans of the opposition on the expansion of EI, it would result in permanent EI premium increases that employers and employees alike would not want to have.
Amateur Sports
Oral Questions
2:55 p.m.
Glenn Thibeault Sudbury, ON
Mr. Speaker, the safety of our young athletes is paramount. Weeks ago, the government told the House that it was looking into the concussion epidemic in amateur sports, yet federal funding for sports injury prevention research was cut by 40% last year.
Why is there a contradiction between what the government says and what it actually does? Is it content to let things go on as they are, putting amateur athletes at risk, or will it work with the NDP and take action against sport concussions?
Amateur Sports
Oral Questions
3 p.m.
Saanich—Gulf Islands
Gary Lunn Minister of State (Sport)
Mr. Speaker, this being the first question I have been asked since the Olympics, I am very proud to remind the House that we won 14 gold medals, which makes us all very proud.
On a serious note about the concussions, we take all of this very seriously. Hockey Canada runs a number of programs. We provide funding. However, we should let Hockey Canada regulate this. It is doing a great job. Children wear helmets in Canada. They will continue to do that. We support Hockey Canada in its efforts. However, I do not think this is a place for the government to step in and regulate.
Oral Questions
3 p.m.
Ed Fast Abbotsford, BC
Mr. Speaker, the best way to fight gangs and organized crime is to remove their profits. Auto theft threatens the safety of our communities and costs Canadians over $1 billion each year. It is one of the largest sources of illegal profits for organized crime.
Last week our government's Bill S-9 passed the House of Commons. This bill will deliver tough action on auto theft and on crimes involving the trafficking of stolen property. The bill also will remove dangerous drivers from our roads.
Would the parliamentary secretary give the House an update on the recent news concerning this important bill?
Oral Questions
3 p.m.
Bob Dechert Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice
Mr. Speaker, I want to thank my hon. colleague for the very fine work he does as chair of the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.
I am pleased to report that just a few minutes ago, Bill S-9 received royal assent. Once this new law comes into force, law enforcement and the courts will have better tools to tackle auto theft and the entire range of activities involved in the trafficking of all types of stolen and fraudulently obtained property. This is just one example of how our Conservative government continues to deliver for victims and law-abiding citizens in this country.
Citizenship and Immigration
Oral Questions
November 18th, 2010 / 3 p.m.
Gurbax Malhi Bramalea—Gore—Malton, ON
Mr. Speaker, the current government must finally stand up for Canadians and against those who increasingly use fraudulent marriages as a safe immigration passport to Canada.
The government should close loopholes in the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, ensuring the marriage-based system is strengthened and fraudulent marriages are eliminated altogether.
When will the government assume its responsibility and ensure that Canada is not soft on immigration system abuse?


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Alison Blosser is a State Department Representative/Political Officer with the Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) in Asadabad, Kunar Province, Afghanistan. Alison's next post: Priovincial Reconstruction Teams in Afghanistan
Flying in a Chinook helicopter up the Kunar river valley into mountainous Asadabad is a spectacular way to arrive at post. I have come to Afghanistan following a one-year tour as a Political Officer at the U.S. Consulate in Peshawar, ready to develop a truly cross-border perspective of tribalism, development, insurgency, and Pashtun hospitality.
My home/office has become a dorm room at the Provincial Reconstruction Team in Asadabad, Afghanistan, where I am the State Department representative (and currently sole civilian) liaising with a Naval Commander, a robust military Civil Affairs team of officers and NCOs, and a professional and experienced force protection element to address provincial and local governance, infrastructure development, and overall security.
After a week of orientation briefings and check-in at Kabul Embassy, where I lived in a "hooch" (read: modified shipping container split into two rooms and faux-wood-paneled with bathroom, TV/DVD, mini-fridge, Ethernet, phone, microwave, twin bed, and shelves), I flew out to Jalalabad Air Field (JAF)....
...As a stowaway on the flight carrying Deputy Secretary John Negroponte, Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asia Richard Boucher, and staff. They paid visits in early September to Afghanistan and Pakistan, key allies to the United States in the War on Terror and critical partners to improving regional stability in south Asia. (Needless to say, the C-130 was plenty spacious for a "strap-hanger" and her three giant bags plus body armor issued by the Embassy.) From Jalalabad, I boarded the Chinook and landed in Kunar province.
Since arriving in Asadabad in mid-September, I have removed about 2 pounds of dust from my room, unpacked, set up like a college student, and re-met all the guys and the few gals I met last March during civil-military training at Ft. Bragg. The night stars here are stunning, and there are hardly any lights on the hills nearby (no electrified villages). The mountains are craggy, dusty, deforested, and enormous.
Ramzan, the Islamic month of fasting, began just as I arrived, and with it the season of fast-breaking at sundown. The PRT hosted an Iftaar reception and dinner with the provincial governor, who allowed us to use his downtown compound and invited most of the provincial cabinet. At Iftaar, those who have been fasting all day await the sundown call to prayer. As the call to prayer is sounded, everyone takes a date and some "sharbat," usually juice or rose-flavored fizzy water. Then everyone goes to offer prayers. Once they return, the group eats dinner together – the table was heaped with mounds of rice, goat and mutton meat, chicken, sweet late summer grapes, and fruit chaat (a dish common on Ramzan tables – pomegranates, bananas, apples, grapes, and fresh yogurt). Although Afghanistan's cuisine is blander and uses fewer spices than further southeast on the subcontinent, the fruits, particularly pomegranates, are the sweetest in the world and add exotic flavor to many meals.
The Provincial Reconstruction Team took foodstuffs out to each of 14 provincial districts to augment food supplies for the neediest people during Ramzan, with the hope that their Eid tables would be bountiful. We also included religious items such as prayer beads and extra new copies of the Koran for mosques in remote areas. District Administrators worked with the PRT and local elders to appropriately distribute these items among villages.
Our engagement is much broader than simply humanitarian assistance during holidays. As I continue my tour here, I will describe some programs to assist the Afghan government to be able to provide security, stability, service delivery, and effective governance. These include training the Afghan National Police, encouraging the transformation of former personal militias into security protective forces that can join legitimate law enforcement entities, working with the governor and line-ministries to publicize their efforts on radio and television, and building or re-building schools, mosques, wells, river-control walls, roads, and more.
Eric in New Mexico writes:
Hi Allison,
I was wondering how your team takes assesment of need in a new area. Sorry if this sounds simplistic, but do you ask village elders for a "to do" list?
Thanks for serving by the way. Keep up the good work.
TWU writes:
As a development person, I am very curious about the State Department Representative/Political Officer and the U.S. government's position.
Thomas in Pennsylvania writes:
This is very much the sort of day-to-day workings of the Foreign Service in which I am most interested. Thank you for sharing.
I have several questions. Can you give some specifics on the sorts of projects with which you are involved? What is your role in them? How do you split/share responsibilities with the Civil Affairs folks in the military? Are the security measures you must take interfering greatly with your work (specifically not asking what sort of security measures those are)? How long do you expect to be in your current posting? Do expect taking such a hardship/danger post to enhance your later career options?
We appreciate your sharing your experiences. Thank you for your service.
Peter in Washington, DC writes:
Hi Alison,
Thank you for posting your blog entry. In your opinion what is the single most pressing need in Afghanistan for the common people? Also, how can it be delivered most directly without interference from corruption? Finally, what can average concerned U.S. Citizens do to help in Afghanistan?
I know those are some tough questions, but I would be extremely grateful for your sincere thoughts.
Kate in Nevada writes:
I would love to know if anything in Alison's job description to help the victims of DU poisoning in Afghanistan. The United States military has used tons of this in ammunition spent in the region, and it would be interesting to know if there are any plans to clean up this nuclear mess to insure the safety of Afghani citizens.
Mark in Minnesota writes:
I was part of the PRT-Asadabad from 2006-2007.
Best of luck to you!
Roch in Missouri writes:
This is fascinating reading. I am interested in our rebuilding efforts in Afghanistan since my cousin's son was there for 15 months with the 10th Mountain Division as a language/intel specialist. And he's likely to be going back there.
I'm curious, what kind of mass media is present in the outlying provinces? In other words, how does the central government communicate with its mainly rural people? Do they have radio? Newspapers? Radio might be ineffective because of the mountainous terrain, and production costs and distribution would definitely be a problem with newspapers. It seems to me that radio would be most cost-effective, especially in an environment where the literacy rate is low.
Thanks for your comments.
Diane in Ohio writes:
Alison, I was stationed in Asadabad Afghainistan from 2006-2007 with the Navy, my name was Mother Goose, I was the oldest female there, so I was like the mom, and miss it every day, working with the locals, interpeters, and the FST. I was the S1 there in Admin, but of course I had several other jobs, working as Camp Mayor, and I believe you know Momin and Mattrula engineers there.
Since returning, I have taken a Teacher's Aide on line course, and have done several on line courses. I try to keep up with my Pastu, hoping to come back there again to Asadabad. I also ran the Blood Donar Program. I have been researching civilian jobs, to come back to Asadabad, if not with the Military then as a civilian to help out. I laughed when you said about the dust, we called in moon dust.
Hope to hear from you, take care and thankyou for all the work your doing there.


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Tim Hortons testing spinach & egg white handheld pie for breakfast
The Columbus Dispatch - February 21, 2014 06:07 PM
Canadian fast-food company Tim Hortons is testing a spinach and egg white handheld pie for breakfast at its 84 restaurants in the Columbus area with an eye to launching it chain-wide. The empanada-like pies are aimed at health-conscious customers (they contain only 210 calories) who are on the go. They cost $2.29 each.
"We're so mobile these days," said Brynn Burton, spokeswoman for the company's U.S. operations, which are based in Dublin. "We're rushing to work. So you're on your iPhone in your left hand, and you're eating your breakfast in your right hand."
The chain plans to begin testing a handheld pie made with chorizo on March 18 in the Columbus market, which opened stores at 505 E. Livingston Ave. and Huntington Park in the Arena District last year, Burton said.


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Don�t let these misconceptions keep you from protecting your joints.
They say nothing is inevitable except death and taxes. But to hear doctors tell it, many patients believe they�re destined to get arthritis as they age no matter what they do. Not only is that a myth, but it�s one that often keeps people from doing the simple things that can, in fact, prevent the condition, says Dr. Patience White, vice president of public health for the Arthritis Foundation. �You want a plan that you�re going to follow to protect those joints�just like you keep your cholesterol down,� she says. Here are some of the most persistent myths about arthritis, plus expert tips on keeping your joints in top shape at any age. Myth: There�s no way to prevent arthritis. Fact: Osteoarthritis, the most common joint disease, is actually very preventable, but the prescription involves a delicate balance. It�s crucial to be active�30 minutes 5 days a week at minimum�to strengthen both your joints and the muscles that support them. But you also need to avoid injury. �If you have a major knee injury, you�re likely going to get osteoarthritis in that knee in 10 years,� White says. She cautions against being a �weekend warrior� who pushes herself through tough workouts a few times a week but is sedentary the other five days. You�re more likely to injure yourself in that scenario, and leave your joints more vulnerable. A better plan is frequent, moderate exercise like walking, which is safe and highly effective for joints. RELATED: Try Our 10-Week Walking Program Myth: Only old people get arthritis. Fact: �There are more people under the age of 65 with arthritis than over the age of 65,� says White. �Many younger people are getting joint pain because they�re active�and that�s OK.� The important thing, she says, is that you seek treatment no matter when you start to see the warning signs. Myth: Joint pain is always caused by arthritis. Fact: You might think that persistent ache in your hip is just a sign of aging. But don�t put off treatment because you fear your doctor will just say you�re too old for running or rock climbing and you need to slow down. Your pain may be due to bursitis�the swelling of the sac that serves as a cushion between muscles and joints�or tendonitis, swelling of the tendons. Both of these conditions are easily confused with arthritis because the pain is localized very close to the joints, and ignoring them could lead to serious injury. Bottom line: If you�re having any chronic joint pain, tell your doc sooner rather than later. Whether it�s arthritis, bursitis, tendonitis or something else, none of those conditions means the end of your active lifestyle if you treat them appropriately. RELATED: Arthritis Terms You Need to Know� Myth: Once you start having pain from arthritis, it�s all over�you can�t slow its progression. Fact: It may be because of the association with age, but once people start to feel the first twinges of joint pain, many assume it�s the beginning of the end for their bodies�and their bucket list plans. But while you can�t reverse arthritis, you can significantly reduce your pain and slow its progression. Step one? Lose a little weight. �For every pound you gain, it�s four pounds of pressure on the knee,� White says. �But losing little amounts of weight can make a huge difference�even 5 pounds could eliminate knee pain altogether.� If your weight is under control but you�re still in a lot of pain, possibly from an old injury, consider physical therapy. A targeted rehabilitation plan can help strengthen the muscles that support your joints and make it possible for you to remain active. Myth: With all the advancements in joint replacement, arthritis is no longer a serious concern. Fact: �I think of a joint replacement as a �joint failure,�� says White. And in your 30s, 40s and 50s, it would behoove you to adopt the mindset, �Failure is not an option.� While the innovations in joint replacement technology are impressive, they�re not perfect, so you shouldn�t use them as a license to abuse your body with punishing workouts, she warns. Instead, put that sensible arthritis prevention plan in effect ASAP, and be vigilant about monitoring how your joints feel as you age. RELATED: Why Joe Montana Wishes He Was 20 Years Younger Brought to you by: Spry - Healthy Living and Wellness for Women


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Minute To Win It At Washington
Washington Middle School physical education teacher Karen Drake, student Anarilys Torres and JPS Board of Education President Joe DiMaio work on the Balancing Act event during the school's second annual Minute to Win It Competition. Students and staff, along with JPS Superintendent Deke Kathman and DiMaio competed in six events with the seventh-grade class winning the competition. Events such as Stacking Snowman, Balancing Act, Wrapping Race, Marshmallow Toss, Tree Ring and Snowball Fight pitted classes against each other for fun, holiday-based activities. Teachers Jill Smeraldo and Sara Joly organized all of the events. Washington has at least two competitions for the students each year.


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Places to Visit Near Rupnagar
About Rupnagar
We started from NH 44, and encountered the minimal traffic on the way in the early morning. We traverse via Delhi-Sonipat- Panipat- Karnal- Ambala- Ropar- Rupnagar- Swarghat- Bilaspur- Sundarnagar. The drive was pleasant with the jingling music, lots of tittle-tattle and good food. We stopped in between dhabas to straighten our legs.
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New Delhi
271 Kms from Rupnagar
Best time to visit - January,February,March,October,November,December
If you can explore one place in India, let it be its capital, New Delhi. This modern city offers everything that a city traveller could possibly want – chaos, quiet, spirituality, history, culture and food. Delhi is said to be one of the oldest existing cities in the world. This ancient city never stops growing. The Mughal and British, the two main empires who invaded the city, have left a deep mark on its face and infrastructure. Their monuments and mausoleums lie scattered across the city, such as India Gate, Jama Masjid, Humayun's Tomb, Qutub Minar, Purana Qila and the Lodhi Gardens. The iconic Red Fort or Lal Qila, built of sandstone, has been standing tall since 1648 and was the brainchild of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. You can participate in the celebration of modern Indian art at Akshardham, a wondrous house of worship. The colossal, Lotus Temple is a centre of Baha'i faith and is a peaceful refuge from the breathlessness of the city. The city has a rich and colourful character, which is visible in its chaotic bazaars such as Janpath, Sarojini Nagar, Dilli Haat and Chandni Chowk – all heavens for shopaholics. You may splurge at the high-end restaurants and pubs all across Delhi, but do not miss out on the street food. Connaught Place, Chanakyapuri and the Parliament Street stretch, everything contributes to the grandeur New Delhi is. If you're touring Delhi, Paharganj is a good choice for inexpensive lodging with good connectivity.
140 Kms from Rupnagar
Best time to visit - March,April,May,June,September,October
According to traditional etymology, Dharamshala translates to 'spiritual dwelling'. The calm expanse of the Dhauladhar Ranges enveloping this city grants it a rich history of spirituality and attracts thousands of travellers from around the globe, looking for that very bliss. Homestead of the Dalai Lama and innumerable other Tibetans, Dharamshala boasts of beautiful monasteries all around, such as those within the Tsuglagkhang Complex, which also houses the Tibetan Leader's official residence. Other attractions include the Kalachakra Temple, which houses some hypnotisingly beautiful murals, the Tibet Museum and the Namgyal Gompa, where monks can be seen engaged in animated debates in the afternoon. Apart from the spirituality, this charming little city also hosts International Film festivals, local fairs, Shoton Spring Festival and the vibrant Tibetan Opera- 'Lhamo. The city is usually dormant with regard to adventurous activities, but for those thrill seekers and nature lovers around, an adrenaline rush always awaits them. Some resorts provide opportunities for paragliding, flying fox, rock climbing, zip lining, rappelling and even night camping. Treks through the magical hills and forests are always invaluable, the most cherished one being, the trek to the snowy peaks of Triund. Dharamshala's vast Tibetan population gives way to charming little kitchen cafes serving the most lip smacking Tibetan dishes, that too at very affordable prices (below Rs 500 for two). Dishes such as thenthuk, thukpa, chocolate and meat medallions are a huge hit with most travellers that have visited and sought refuge in this city's mystical spread.
McLeod Ganj
143 Kms from Rupnagar
Best time to visit - February,March,April,May,June,October,November
Barely 4 km away from Dharamshala by foot, the hill station of McLeod Ganj is home to many majestic monasteries, delicious smelling kitchen cafes, video rental shops, western food cafes, trekking companies and wall to wall stores selling Tibetan souvenirs and many more goodies. Also known as Little Lhasa and the abode of the Dalai Lama, the Tibetan spiritual influence and its mystical green hills mark McLeod Ganj as a significant tourist destination and a major traveller hang-out in the Kangra Valley. A 5-minute walk south of this town will take one to the Tsuglagkhang Complex, which comprises the official residence of the 14th Dalai Lama, vibrant monasteries with beautiful murals and even a bookshop cafe that goes by the name of Namgyal Gompa. Tourist activity after monsoon picks up, after October, with February March being pleasant months to visit the hill station to witness the Losar Festival or the Tibetan New Year being celebrated. This compact sized town is best explored and enjoyed by walking or trekking. Intriguing short walks around Mcleod Ganj include one that goes 2km east to Bhagsu which leads one to a waterfall and a temple. The most well-known trek, 8 km starting from the town, is to Triund, a snow-flanked and serene camping spot from which one can also travel 5 km ahead to reach a charming little forest rest house. With many many hipster eateries, the food here is some of the best you'll find at any mountain destination.
128 Kms from Rupnagar
Best time to visit - March,April,May,June
Barely 18 kms from Dharamshala, Kangra is the perfect weekend getaway for tourists and explorers alike. This small bustling city hides away quite a few marvels within its Dhauladhar Ranges. Those looking to nestle amidst its simplistic beauty must make it a priority to visit Pragpur village, which is India's only heritage village, a place with an allure that can only be compared with those colourful little European hamlets one has only seen on TV or in children's books. Another not so well known gem in this city is the Masroor Monolith Rock temple, which is an 8th century archeological wonder made of a group of 15 temples carved out of rock, with a pond in the foreground. A location that remains a favourite with tourists is the Kangra Fort, with ramparts over a 4 km stretch protecting it, atop a hill at the conflux of Patal Ganga and Banganga river. A 200 metre walk up the road from the Kangra Fort is all that is needed for those wanting to delve more into the city's history, where they shall reach the Maharaja Sansar Chand Museum, which provides an insight into the luxurious lifestyle once led by the Katochs, the erstwhile Kangra Royal family. Adventure seekers will love the various treks that go through the Dhauladhar Ranges usually ending near the Chamba valley, providing picturesque views. The city houses some of the most charming little cafes that to every book worm's delight have a shelf full of books and cook everything from Himachali, Italian and Tibetan cuisines on the menu. Some renowned cafes and restaurants are Moonpeak, Peace Cafe, Nechung Cafe, Snow Lion Cafe, Jimmy's Italian Cafe and Indique, wherein one can also enjoy live music nights.
127 Kms from Rupnagar
Best time to visit - March,April,May,June,July,September,October,November
A picturesque and quiet little town, Palampur is a panorama of stunning tea gardens, brooks, creeks, rice paddies and colonial era buildings all set against the backdrop of the breathtaking snow-peaked Dhauladhar ranges. It is perfect for those who seek a getaway from noisy cities and most importantly crowds. A not so popular tourist destination, Palampur is a town early to rise and early to sleep, whilst being a haven for to those who seek solitude, especially in the lap of nature. Places such as the Neogal Park is highly recommended for refreshing and soothing walks amidst the forest overlooking a river, which even consists of a small man-made lake for boating activities. For all tea lovers out there, visit the tea gardens and the Palampur Cooperative Tea Factory to understand the entire process behind tea manufacturing, which will be happily explained to you through a free tour by the people working there, wherein you can also purchase fresh Kangra tea leaves and many different types of tea. For handcraft enthusiasts, especially pottery, Andretta Artist's Village is the perfect place for one to not only purchase those clay crafted beauties but also to learn how to make them from scratch. Palampur is open to both Indian and Western cuisines, with a number of commendable and affordable restaurants to eat at. To try something more authentic or 'Pahari' for that matter, Sai Gardens is highly recommended for its versatility and prowess especially in the Himachali cuisine. Adventure seekers can enjoy paragliding and other activities in Bir, a place about an hour away from Palampur, guaranteed to give you a memorable time.
158 Kms from Rupnagar
Best time to visit - January,February,March,April,August,September,October,November,December
A quick getaway destination for Delhi-NCR residents, Mussoorie or the 'Queen of Hills' is the most favoured place for anyone battling urban heat. It remains quite crowded from May to July, as popular hotels and hangouts such as Mall Road, Mussoorie Lake, Kempty Falls and Gun Hill remain pervaded with tourists no matter where or what you may set your eyes upon. But if you carry the spirit of an explorer within you, Mussoorie can surprise you in many ways. For instance, if you curious to check out where the man who Mt. Everest is named after, once lived, you can reach the house and laboratory through a picturesque 4 km walk from Library Bazaar or Gandhi Chowk. Ditch the customary visit to Kempty Falls and take an uplifting trek to the quiet, serene and crystal clear Jharipani Falls instead. Mussoorie, when mist free, provides frame-worthy views of the Himalayan ranges, which can be enjoyed at points such as Lal Tibba, Nag Tibba and Camel Back Road, all of which need to be trekked or walked to, with the effort being worthwhile. Devalsari, a village quietly burrowed 55 km away from Mussoorie, is the gateway to the Nag Tibba trek and a location perfect for seeing beautiful butterflies and birds in the heart of nature. For those curious to delve into Himalayan life, history, art, culture and spirituality, Soham Heritage and Art Centre gives exquisite displays of the former, through various artefacts. As for foodies, restaurants such as Neelam, Imperial Square, Meeting Point Cafe and Casa Mia bakery do justice to North Indian, European and Tibetan cuisines and also offer delicious cafe knick knacks and drinks.
155 Kms from Rupnagar
Best time to visit - February,March,April,October
The land from where once an ancient trade route to China would be embarked on, Manali is an abode for modern creativity now as much as it for withdrawal and adventure in the majestic mountains. From offering hostels, hotels, co-working spaces to the cave where once Arjun, the Pandava king had supposedly meditated (Arjun Gufa), Manali is no less than a global village. The mighty Himalayas have inspired many foreign settlements here, giving rise to popular European and Israeli cafes, restaurants and hostels, providing one a consortium of around the world cultures. This town is a true haven for adventure junkies who can indulge in river rafting, paragliding, camping, rock climbing, rappelling, zorbing at Solang Valley and Aleo. Manali has an array of breathtaking treks and sights for its nature lovers, for instance the Patalsu Peak, the Deo Tibba basecamp, Jogini Falls and the Rahala Falls. For all the solo riders out there, cruise your way through the snowy alley of Rohtang Pass while those who wish to travel back in time, can indulge in the exquisite display of culture and heritage at the Museum of Himachal Culture and Folk Art. Restaurants and cafes such as the Khyber Pass, Johnson's Cafe, La Plage, Drifters' Inn, The Hangout attract foodies for their culinary justice to everything from Thai to European cuisines and even some live music. If all this is too over the top for you, then reconnect with simplicity at Naggar Village, which is home to waterfalls, a beautiful castle, an art gallery and locals which have many stories to share and a cultural heritage to take pride in.
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161 Kms from Rupnagar
Best time to visit - March,April,May,October,November
Dehradun is easily one of the most popular hill stations in India. Though easily accessible by all modes of transportation, taking the road would be the best way to experience this heaven. The drive will take you through dense forests on the hilly road and if you're lucky, you might even see a wild elephant or leopard pass you by. The fresh and dewy hill air will infiltrate your lungs and put you in a great mood right away. In terms of things to see, there is Robber's Cave, a river cave formation and Sahashtradhara, which is also a stunning sight of nature consisting of sulphur springs. But more than its sights, Dehradun is the perfect place for a family getaway. After all it has everything that you could need for a relaxing holiday. The town has many vintage bookshops (Natraj Publishers, The English Book Depot), college campuses with hilly backdrops, architectural marvels (such as the Forest Research Institute), alleys filled with quaint restaurants, adventure sports gear shops and forest resorts and hotels to fit every budget. Vishranti, a resort tucked away discreetly in the Sal forests of the Doon valley, deserves a special mention for its beauty and luxury. The city is a haven for foodies as Dehradun offers a lot of variety and affordability in its cuisine. Restaurants and cafes such as Doon Darbar, renowned for devour-worthy Mughlai dishes and The Buffet for its mouthwatering burgers, cutlets and coffee, are popular options.
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State of state: No optimism for this area
No matter how upbeat state Gov. Andrew Cuomo seemed on Wednesday regarding New York's future, northern Chautauqua County residents cannot share in the enthusiasm.
During his State of the State address – more than once – Cuomo highlighted the economic development and "Open for Business" initiatives for the "new New York" that brought a round of applause from those in attendance. Residents here did not know whether to laugh or cry.
The new year has not been kind. One major plant is closing in Silver Creek while another is downsizing in Dunkirk. These actions will lead to the loss of nearly 400 jobs.
No matter how good things look to Cuomo from the Albany perspective, it is quite bleak here. Population has continued its decline and local governments and school districts still have little desire to work together to reduce spending and taxes.
But Cuomo may not recognize just how bleak it has become in Chautauqua County when you consider the fact the governor has not made a trip here since he was in Jamestown shortly after his election in January 2011.
He did make one solid point during the address when the governor called the job growth of upstate over the last 10 years "sad and troubling." Recent events in this region in regard to major industry and our work force, however, are just "sad."


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U.S. Women Sweep Germany at Worlds
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 31, 2010) - Behind Logan Tom's (Salt Lake City, Utah) match-high 19 points, the U.S. Women's National Volleyball Team remains undefeated through the third day of the FIVB World Championship first round Pool C after defeating Germany 25-23, 26-24, 25-17 in a battle of undefeated squads Sunday evening at Matsumoto, Japan.
Team USA, ranked second in the world by the FIVB, improves to 3-0 in the Pool C and is the last remaining undefeated team in the group. Germany, which is now 1-3 against the Americans in 2010, falls to 2-1 in the tournament. After an off-day on Nov. 1, the U.S. concludes the first round with matches versus Kazakhstan on Nov. 2 at 6:45 p.m. Japan Time (2:45 a.m. Pacific Time) and against NORCECA rival Cuba on Nov. 3 at 6 p.m. Japan Time (2 a.m. Pacific Time).
The U.S. battled back from an 11-6 deficit in the opening set to win 25-23, thanks to a 7-1 scoring run yielding a 19-16 advantage. The two teams combined for 18 errors in the opening set (10 for Germany, eight for USA). In the second set which had 15 ties and six lead changes, the Americans produced a 5-1 scoring run to take a 21-17 lead, but needed to hold back a late German charge to win 26-24 on its second set point chance. The U.S. broke a 7-all tie in the third set with an 8-2 scoring spurt for a 15-9 advantage and eased into a 25-17 victory.
"Germany is a tough team because they're good, well-coached and plays with passion, so we knew it would be a battle today," U.S. Women's National Team Head Coach Hugh McCutcheon (Christchurch, New Zealand) said. "I said to (German Head Coach Giovanni) Guidetti after the match that I thought it had a strange rhythm to it as both teams were making unforced errors, which is uncharacteristic of both teams. I'm proud of my team who were able to turn some points down the stretch in the first and second sets, and we settled down nicely in the third set and were able to take advantage of some plays."
Tom scored her 19 points on 15 kills, two blocks and the match's only two aces. Heather Bown (Yorba Linda, Calif.) secured seven kills and three blocks for 10 points. Jordan Larson (Hooper, Neb.) added seven kills and two blocks for nine points. Destinee Hooker (San Antonio, Texas) contributed seven points all on kills, while Foluke Akinradewo (Plantation, Fla.) turned in a match-high four blocks to go with three kills for seven points. Alisha Glass (Leland, Mich.) rounded out the scoring with three blocks and two kills for five points from her setter position.
"It was really close over three sets," U.S. captain Jennifer Tamas (Milpitas, Calif.) said. "Germany is a tough team to play as they play with pride and emotion, so we knew we had to be good at the service line and at passing. We were inconsistent at the beginning. Now, we're just trying to gain momentum to take us through the tournament."
"Logan Tom is now the best position player in the world," Germany Head Coach Giovanni Guidetti said. "No other player can play like her. She has defense, blocking, attacking from all positions. When she plays bad, she makes perhaps one mistake in a match. I had the luck to coach her in Italy, but she never thanks me because she always beats me. This year, I think every time Logan Tom was not there, they lost. When Logan Tom is there, they always win. She's just what young players need. Logan Tom and Bown are the most experienced players and they made the difference."
Glass set the USA offense with 39 running sets leading to a 43.2 kill percent and .305 hitting efficiency. Stacy Sykora (Burleson, Texas) totaled a team-high 14 digs, while Tom had 17 excellent service receptions on 20 errorless chances. Larson added 15 excellent service receptions on 29 attempts.
McCutcheon started Tom and Larson at outside hitter, Akinradewo and Bown at middle blocker, Hooker at opposite and Glass at setter. Sykora was the libero during the match. Cynthia Barboza (Long Beach, Calif.) subbed into the first and second sets as a server.
The U.S. out-blocked Germany 14-5 to offset 22 team errors. The Americans held a 41-37 advantage in kills and 2-0 margin in aces. Team USA had a 70.2 percent on service receptions and won the dig column 26-22. Germany held a 64.1 percent on service receptions, leading to a 37.8 kill percent and .196 hitting efficiency.
Margareta Kozuch paced Germany with 13 points with 12 kills and a block, while Corina Ssuschke totaled 11 points on nine kills and two blocks.
"I'm actually proud of what my team did today, because we played two sets at a very high level," Guidetti said. "The United States is in the top three in the world because they find great young talent and combine that with Tom, Bown and Sykora. We lost two sets on little details – my team played a good match, but we must learn from this match. If we can keep the level of the first two sets, we can win many other matches in this tournament."
For complete coverage of the 2010 FIVB Women's World Championship, visit usavolleyball.org/events/3055.
The FIVB World Championship first round has six teams in four pools playing a round-robin schedule with the top four teams in each pool advancing to the second round for crossover play. The U.S. is grouped in Pool C at Matsumoto with Cuba, Germany, Kazakhstan, Thailand and Croatia. In the second round, Pool C crosses over with Pool B (Brazil, Italy, Netherlands, Kenya, Puerto Rico and Czech Republic) to form Pool F in Nagoya. The semifinals and finals will be played in Tokyo on Nov. 13-14.
Earlier today in Pool C, Cuba edged Kazakhstan 20-25, 25-15, 27-25, 23-25, 15-10 and Thailand topped Croatia 25-15, 25-14, 25-17. In Pool A in Tokyo, Serbia handled Peru 25-21, 16-25, 25-21, 25-18, Poland stopped Costa Rica 25-14, 25-12, 25-15 and Japan dominated Algeria 25-18, 25-7, 25-14. In Pool B at Hamamatsu, Czech Republic swept Puerto Rico 25-14, 25-14, 25-17, Italy downed Kenya 25-9, 25-7, 25-21 and Brazil beat Netherlands 25-19, 25-18, 25-14. In Pool D at Osaka, Turkey held off Dominican Republic 25-20, 25-14, 23-25, 23-25, 17-15, Russia overwhelmed Canada 25-13, 25-16, 25-21 and Korea upset China 25-22, 25-23, 25-23.
Germany took a 4-2 lead early in the opening set as the Americans had four attack errors for all four German points. Germany increased its margin to 8-4 with three straight points going into the first technical timeout, then stretched the advantage to 11-6 causing a USA timeout after a hitting error. The U.S. cut the deficit to 11-9 with a Germany error, Bown block and Larson kill on consecutive plays. Team USA rattled off three straight points with a kill and block from Akinradewo around a German error to tie the set at 15-all. Tom gave the U.S. its first lead at 16-15 with an ace after a Hooker kill. Team USA added to the 4-0 scoring run out of the second technical timeout with a German error and a second Tom ace yielding a 19-16 American advantage. The Americans increased their cushion to four points at 23-19 with consecutive German errors. German sliced the gap in half at 23-21 following a USA attack error leading to a McCutcheon timeout. Germany saved two set points with consecutive USA errors to set the score at 24-23, but Hooker ended the set with her four kill. Tom added four points in the set for the U.S. as four players produced at least three points.
The U.S. scored three straight points to take a 3-1 lead in the second set as Bown and Tom fired kills followed by a German error. Germany came back to tie the set at 5-all with a block. Germany went into the first technical timeout leading 8-7 following a USA attack error. The Americans regained the lead at 10-9 with a Tom kill after a German service error. Germany quickly reversed lead to its side at 12-11 with consecutive points. The Americans answered with a Tom kill and Akinradewo block to give the U.S. a 13-12 advantage. The Americans gained a two-point cushion at 18-16 with a Larson kill off the block and a Tom back-row spike. USA extended its margin to three points at 21-17 with a kill and blocks by Bown and Glass leading to two quick German timeouts within the scoring run. Germany sliced the gap in half at 22-20 with consecutive points causing USA to call timeout. Germany continued to charge by putting up consecutive blocks to tie the set at 23-all. However, Team USA never allowed Germany the lead and finished the set with a Bown block at 26-24. Tom netted six points in the second set, while Larson picked up five points. The U.S. stuffed six German attacks for points.
The U.S. scored consecutive blocks from Bown and Glass to take a 3-2 lead in the third set, but Germany answered with a 3-0 scoring run to grab a two-point cushion at 5-3. The U.S. responded with a Bown kill and German attack error to tie the set at 5-all. Team USA regained the lead at 7-6 with a Tom kill and Akinradewo block. The Americans opened a three-point cushion at 11-7 with a Glass kill followed by three consecutive spikes from Tom. Larson, Bown and tom added to the lead with consecutive kills producing a 15-9 margin. Tom stuffed consecutive German attacks to push the American lead to 19-12. The U.S. inched the advantage to 21-13 with kills from Tom and Hooker. Germany narrowed the gap down to five points at 22-17 with three unanswered points. Team USA reached match point 24-17 with a Tom kill and Germany error, then closed out the set 25-17 on a Larson block. Tom finished the third set with nine points, including two of the team's six blocks.
U.S. Women's National Team Roster for FIVB World Championship
# - Name (Pos, Ht, Hometown, College)
1 - Ogonna Nnamani (OPP, 6-1, Bloomington, Ill., Stanford)
2 - Alisha Glass (S, 6-0, Leland, Mich., Penn State)
4 - Lindsey Berg (S, 5-8, Honolulu, Hawaii, Minnesota)
5 - Stacy Sykora (L, 5-10, Burleson, Texas, Texas A&M)
6 - Nicole Davis (L, 5-4, Stockton, Calif., Southern California)
7 - Heather Bown (MB, 6-3, Yorba Linda, Calif., Hawaii)
8 - Cynthia Barboza (OH, 6-0, Long Beach, Calif., Stanford)
9 - Jennifer Tamas (MB, 6-4, Milpitas, Calif., Pacific)
11 - Jordan Larson (OH, 6-2, Hooper, Neb., Nebraska)
12 - Nancy Metcalf (OPP, 6-1, Hull, Iowa, Nebraska)
15 - Logan Tom (OH, 6-1, Salt Lake City, Utah, Stanford)
16 - Foluke Akinradewo (MB, 6-3, Plantation, Fla., Stanford)
18 - Megan Hodge (OH, 6-3, Durham, N.C., Penn State)
19 - Destinee Hooker (OPP, 6-4, San Antonio, Texas, Texas)
Head Coach: Hugh McCutcheon (Christchurch, New Zealand)
Assistant Coach: Karch Kiraly (San Clemente, Calif.)
Assistant Coach: Paula Weishoff (Irvine, Calif.)
Technical Coordinator: Jamie Morrison (Dana Point, Calif.)
Athletic Trainer/Medical Support: Jill Wosmek (Silver Lake, Minn.)
Team Doctor: Dr. William Briner
Team Manager: Ken Sullivan
FIVB World Championship First Round Pools with FIVB World Ranking
(first three countries by seed, then next three based on drawing of lots)
Pool A (Tokyo): Japan (5), Serbia (9), Poland (8), Peru (17), Algeria (14), Costa Rica (31)
Pool B (Hamamatsu): Brazil (1), Italy (4), Netherlands (10), Kenya (35), Puerto Rico (13), Czech Republic (38)
Pool C (Matsumoto): USA (2), Cuba (6), Germany (15), Kazakhstan (16), Thailand (12), Croatia (45)
Pool D (Nagoya): China (3), Russia (7), Korea (21), Dominican Republic (11), Turkey (22), Canada (24)
First Round Schedule
Pool A:
Oct. 29: Peru def. Algeria 25-16, 25-12, 25-18
Oct. 29: Serbia def. Costa Rica 25-15, 25-18, 25-14
Oct. 29: Japan def. Poland 26-28, 21-25, 25-20, 25-23, 15-12
Oct. 30: Costa Rica def. Algeria 25-18, 25-21, 25-10
Oct. 30: Serbia def. Poland 19-25, 27-25, 26-24, 25-22
Oct. 30: Japan def. Peru 25-15, 25-17, 22-25, 25-14
Oct. 31: Serbia def. Peru 25-21, 16-25, 25-21, 25-18
Oct. 31: Poland def. Costa Rica 25-14, 25-12, 25-15
Oct. 31: Japan def. Algeria 25-18, 25-7, 25-14
Nov. 2: Serbia vs. Algeria, 13:00
Nov. 2: Poland vs. Peru, 15:30
Nov. 2: Costa Rica vs. Japan, 18:45
Nov. 3: Peru vs. Costa Rica, 12:30
Nov. 3: Algeria vs. Poland, 15:00
Nov. 3: Japan vs. Serbia, 18:00
Pool B:
Oct. 29: Brazil def. Kenya 25-15, 25-16, 25-11
Oct. 29: Netherlands def. Czech Republic 26-24, 25-20, 25-14
Oct. 29: Italy def. Puerto Rico 25-20, 25-11, 25-18
Oct. 30: Brazil def. Czech Republic 22-25, 25-22, 23-25, 25-10, 15-9
Oct. 30: Puerto Rico def. Kenya 25-20, 25-23, 25-19
Oct. 30: Italy def. Netherlands 18-25, 25-21, 25-23, 26-28, 15-12
Oct. 31: Czech Republic def. Puerto Rico 25-14, 25-14, 25-17
Oct. 31: Italy def. Kenya 25-9, 25-7, 25-21
Oct. 31: Brazil def. Netherlands 25-19, 25-18, 25-14
Nov. 2: Brazil vs. Puerto Rico, 13:30
Nov. 2: Netherlands vs. Kenya, 16:15
Nov. 2: Czech Republic vs. Italy, 18:45
Nov. 3: Puerto Rico vs. Netherlands, 13:00
Nov. 3: Kenya vs. Czech Republic, 15:30
Nov. 3: Italy vs. Brazil, 18:00
Pool C:
Oct. 29: Germany def. Kazakhstan 25-21, 25-14, 25-16
Oct. 29: USA def. Thailand 23-25, 25-17, 25-17, 25-21
Oct. 29: Croatia def. Cuba 25-23, 34-32, 25-21
Oct. 30: USA def. Croatia 25-16, 25-13, 25-23
Oct. 30: Thailand def. Kazakhstan 25-16, 25-18, 20-25, 25-16
Oct. 30: Germany def. Cuba 26-24, 25-17, 25-23
Oct. 31: Cuba def. Kazakhstan 20-25, 25-15, 27-25, 23-25, 15-10
Oct. 31: Thailand def. Croatia 25-15, 25-14, 25-17
Oct. 31: USA def. Germany 25-23, 26-24, 25-17
Nov. 2: Croatia vs. Germany, 13:30
Nov. 2: Thailand vs. Cuba, 16:15
Nov. 2: USA vs. Kazakhstan, 18:45
Nov. 3: Kazakhstan vs. Croatia, 13:00
Nov. 3: Germany vs. Thailand, 15:30
Nov. 3: USA vs. Cuba, 18:00
Pool D:
Oct. 29: Russia def. Dominican Republic 21-25, 25-9, 25-17, 25-11
Oct. 29: Korea def. Canada 25-19, 25-19, 25-14
Oct. 29: Turkey def. China 19-25, 25-14, 25-20, 25-17
Oct. 30: Russia def. Turkey 25-27, 25-22, 25-11, 25-17
Oct. 30: Korea def. Dominican Republic 29-27, 25-23, 25-20
Oct. 30: China def. Canada 25-16, 25-19, 25-10
Oct. 31: Turkey def. Dominican Republic 25-20, 25-14, 23-25, 23-25, 17-15
Oct. 31: Russia def. Canada 25-13, 25-16, 25-21
Oct. 31: Korea def. China 25-22, 25-23, 25-23
Nov. 2: Turkey vs. Canada, 13:30
Nov. 2: Russia vs. Korea, 16:15
Nov. 2: Dominican Republic vs. China, 18:45
Nov. 3: Canada vs. Dominican Republic, 13:00
Nov. 3: Korea vs. Turkey, 15:30
Nov. 3: China vs. Russia, 18:00
Second Round (Nov. 6-10) - teams play opposite pool in crossover
Pool E (Tokyo): 1A, 1D, 2A, 2D, 3A, 3D, 4A, 4D
Pool F (Nagoya): 1B, 1C, 2B, 2C, 3B, 3C, 4B, 4C
Semifinals and Finals (Nov. 13-14 in Tokyo)


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Sbrilli Scores Hat Trick as Rutgers Tops Villanova
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VILLANOVA, Pa. — With an offensive outburst in the first half and a strong defensive effort in the second, Rutgers women's lacrosse downed Villanova, 13-5, Thursday afternoon at Villanova Stadium. The Scarlet Knights were paced by sophomore midfielder Lauren Sbrilli (Martinsville, N.J.), who posted her third hat trick of the season with four goals.
Rutgers (7-4, 2-1) has now won six of its past seven contests, including two-straight in BIG EAST play. The Scarlet Knights received help from senior midfielder Ali Steinberg (Suffern, N.Y.) (one goal, three assists). Junior midfielder Stephanie Anderson (Wading River, N.Y.) posted her team-leading fifth hat trick of the season with three scores.
Villanova (2-8, 0-2) was paced by Justine Donodeo with three goals. Junior netminder Lily Kalata (Nesconset, N.Y.) earned the win with five saves and just four goals allowed. Junior Aimee Chotikul (Baltimore, Md.) and freshman Candice Dandridge (Cherry Hill, N.J.) also saw time in the cage.
Rutgers came out firing to start the game, as Sbrilli scored three-straight goals over the first nine minutes. After burying a free position shot, the sophomore connected on passes from McGinley and Steinberg to put RU up 3-0 and force a Villanova timeout.
After Villanova came within two, 4-2, RU went on a 4-0 spurt to push its lead to six, 8-2, with 6:28 to play in the first half. The two teams would each score twice before the half to give the Scarlet Knights a 10-4 advantage going into the break.
Sbrilli started the second-half scoring with her fourth goal of the contest at the 19:09 mark. After an answer from Villanova's Elise Bendinelli just over a minute later, the Rutgers defense was able to keep Villanova scoreless for the final 17:43 of the match. Anderson and freshman Melissa Arthur (Marlton, N.J.) finished off the scoring for RU to represent the final tally. The score was Arthur's first of her career.
Rutgers continues its two-game road swing, heading to No. 2 Syracuse Saturday, April 7 for a 1 p.m. contest.
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Skip to comments.Stag Arms has TWO YEARS worth of orders for rifles!
Posted on 01/13/2013 4:42:29 PM PST by Red in Blue PA
We would like to thank all of our customers for your support. Currently we have approximately two years of backorders for rifles, upper halves, and lower receivers. Due to this overwhelming demand most of our office staff have temporarily been pulled from their normal positions to pack and ship orders. This will allow us to get our products into your hands as fast as possible before any potential governmental restriction. Orders will be processed in the order they were received. Our normal billing policies will be in effect and your payment will be processed (your order will be charged) just prior to the start of manufacturing, which is approximately two weeks before the order ships. If your payment method is declined, our billing department will contact you by e-mail. Please use the contact forms at the proper links below to contact us.
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Two year back order on the AR-15.
Who are you going to believe? The politicians? Or your own lying eyes?
A people warned is a people armed.
And Magpul has 1,000,000+ backordered magazines.
The more stories like these, the more scared the hoplophobic politicians will get.
A win-win!
This whole AR panic buying is interesting to me.
I remember when the assault weapon ban passed, the prices went up but hardly anyone was buying.
I saw someone pay $55 EACH for Magpul mags.
Ah, the beauty of the free market system.
The gun builder sites seem to have backorders till the Fall.
Sounds like the supply is already exhausted—gun control, can't get 'em
It's inefficient to pull office staff to pack boxes. They need to start adding hires. This will be good for the company, and good for the President, since it will improve his job numbers and GDP.
I'd like to see the financials of all those union, public pensions and even Obama's stock portfolio and how much they have in publicly traded arms and ammunition manufacturing stocks.
Saw a fluted stainless barrel target model (don't know what brand) on my dealer's shelf Sat. $1.500.
I got in early and was just told that my stag modl 8 is six months away.
When that original ban hit, I had a bunch of brand new S&W 9mm mags for the various high capacity S&W pistols. Those mags were really valuable as they would fit a bunch of guns including the Daewoo, the Marlin camp carbine, and the Star model 30 etc.
I was in grad school at the time and tried to sell them at a reasonable price. I can recall going to gun shows and seeing dealers charging $100 for their various high capacity mags who would not give me $30 for mine. $30 was actually a couple of dollars less than they had retailed for before the ban.
There were a lot of dealers who would not deal unless they could absolutely skin you.
I actually still have those mags, never was able to sell them. I did trade one dealer even for a Browning Hi-Power mag. He was actually not even a dealer, just a guy who had a table.
I've got some 10 Round Magazines ordered through Stag. Oh the joy of living in the "restricted" State of Commieforny.
Hopefully they will show up before the shooting starts./S
I have Magazine envy of all my FReeper buddies currently living in the FREE States.
By "President" I assume you are referring to the Marxist, Muslim, Kenyan usurper in the White Hut. 0bama doesn't care about job numbers or the GDP. His goal is to destroy this country.
Just for the hell of it I did an inventory of my AR mags.
55 of the USGI green follower, all of Colt manufacture. It's really good having friends in the right places.
I'm not sure I'd want to buy a gun manufactured within the next six months. I'd be afraid the manufacturers would be striving for volume over quality.
I just canceled a LARGE order of 30 & 40 rnd mags from Bushmaster, placed Christmas Eve. They still cant give any ship or delivery dates, and if the hi-cap ban hits, itll be worthless anyway. I have plenty on-hand, from summer and fall shipments, pre-hysteria.
Last night, I ordered an add'l 10 x 10-rnd mags for my .50cal Beowulf, from Alexander Arms Co, and they're shipping in 5 days.
If the lib-tards get any part of this ban thru, the whole camel's inside the tent.
I have had a Stag Model 8 for a year now. You will love yours. Assuming you get it before the SHTF.
The nice thing about the AR is that it is easy to change out any part. So although that is a possibility, it really is a non-issue.
So someone direct me, where would I go for my semi-auto rifle so that I may protect and defend our Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestice?
Keep in mind, I'm a lowly school teacher with all the buying power of a chihuahua right now...(but I still want to be able to tell an intruder, "Drop the chilupa!"
So I wonder what a Bushmaster AR-15 new in box goes for these days. Just wondering.
Just look at the journal gun map and rob one.
Sig Sauer M400 AR15 223 556 Flattop M4 MAGPUL
Like New Ar 15 Customer Enhanced 30rd Mag 400 516
Description for Item # 325865972
Up for bid is a Like New (only factory shot) Sig Sauer M400, Model RM400-16B-C, that has been enhanced by the customer. I am selling this as a consignment for a customer of mine. He replaced with stock body and forearm with magpul MOE accessories. This rifle is a flattop model with a fixed front sight post. Add your BUIS to the rear and a nice optic and you'll be ready to go. DO NOT PASS THIS RIFLE UP...ONE DAY ONLY!!..Rifle is in excellent shape and includes the original Sig hard case. Sig date is FEB 2012. Also included is a USA 30rd GI Metal Magazine. Shipping is $45 insured to your FFL. No sales to California, Alaska, or Hawaii. Must be legal to own both rifle and hi-cap mag to bid. Must be legal in your jurisdiction. Accepted forms of payment are money orders and certified bank checks. Please bid with confidence, Excellent A+ rating!!..Good luck, NO RESERVE. 3 Day non-firing inspection, buyer pays return shipping plus 10% restocking fee.
[Information added 1/13/2013 9:56:21 AM]
I WILL ADD 2 MORE USA GI METAL MAGS for a TOTAL of 3 New 30rd MAGS.
Good luck.
Everything you mentioned is on the site that I sent to you... but it will not be cheap.
If you can find one... 1500 to 1800 dollars. IF you can find one on the shelf.
"Forewarned, forearmed, the price of liberty is eternal vigilance."
-- Frederick Douglass, "The Nation's Problem," 1890
I assume marketing, sales and R&D are superfluous. New staff wouldn't be effective in the next 90-180 days. If there was a war they could afford to take a temporary productivity hit. I'd be willing to guess some serious bonus $$$ are in the mix.
I saw more than one last weekend for $2,300 but that was Sat. I doubt they were still there Sunday.
Oh, I can find one, trust me. It was a value question.
Might want to start with a handgun or shotgun.
I would not say that an AR-15, for example, is the ideal weapon for home defense. You'll want training with any weapon you get, range time, and how to strip and clean it.
AR-15's have a fairly involved field strip process, ammo is not easy to come by right now, and neither are the rifles for that matter. Also, none of it is cheap at this time.
Also, rifles have the ability to pierce walls when fired.
My two choice weapons for home defense are my Sprinfield Arms XD .40 cal pistol and my Remington 870 tactical shotgun. Both cost 500$ each for the base weapon.
Re: AR-15s have a fairly involved field strip process,
You may where you are but here in the South... they sell as they are taken off the UPS truck.
I know a long hauler who stops at gun shops across the country - from Cabella's to Walmart - Wipe out
He was at a Cabella's yesterday in Utah - Store not that busy EXCEPT the guns/ammo section. Said it looked like a blue light special at Wlmart.
There was a holding area where people who had purchased a weapon and now waiting for background check - all seats full and packed with standing...and a line a couple dozen long who had chosen their weapon and in line to pay - Walls and cases almost bare.
He sees this from west to east, north to south.
There seems to be a hitch in the gun grabbers plans in America. In 1935 in Germany, for example, the German people didn't have a past example of what would happen once you registered your guns ;for the public safety."
Nor the Russians.
WE have those examples to remember what steps follow.
So what they have accomplished is to set off the most accelerated purchase of guns, I beleive, in our history. Many hundreds of thousands have added to their weapons and many hundreds of thousands of people who have never owned a gun, or thought too, are now scrambling to get weapons and taking gun safety courses.
The wannabe Despots have kicked over a hornets nest - a very BIG hornet's nest.
It started right after the first election and has picked up steam each year - then exploded after Nov 2012...and exploded again the minute the Narcissist in chief and his gang came out, on the VERY DAY of the Conn. shooting, screaming "We're coming for your guns!"
I think the depth of the reaction has shook their confidence. the easy take over they had dancing in heir heads like sugar plum fairies has vaporized.
they may have the bigger, badder weapons - but the shear number of armed citizens across this land - and their seeming determination to fight - may not have been factored into their scenario. After all, most of us, after some fuss and flurry, meekly went out and bought the little mercury
screw you light bulbs. that trial balloon for ruling the meek masses was successful.
The they upped the ante with the TSA molesters. Yes, the public really got vocal on that one - but they finally settled down and accepted it.
But this ain't looking so good. It's looking like we may not just meekly hand in our weapons. With the world watching, they have to be calculating just how far they can go. This is a VERY BIG COUNTRY - with a gun - or two or three - "behind every blade of grass."
Add to that, bottom line: They are cowards when stood up against.
Problem there is - it's the MANUFACTURERS that are backed up!
They can't make them fast enough - Some are backed up now up to 2 YEARS.
the Chi-town gang in DC are getting a lesson in 'unintended consequences"
I'm thinking their bravado has a slow leak =
Hm, wanna go into manufacturing?
Your post gives me hope. Sales numbers give me hope. The Founding Fathers beliefs give me hope.
Very well written post.
maybe Freepers should band together: "Free Republic Arms"
After the ban sunsetted, I decided I was not going to be caught short of high capacity mags again and especially not for my Browning Hi-Powers which are the last guns I would ever give up.
About once a month for nearly a year CDNN would have specials on various magazines. I ended up getting maybe a dozen Mec-Gar 15 and 20 round mags for the HiPower and also about the same for Argentine military 15 round with a 2 round extension which you could add your self. Before the ban I bought a 30 round mag with no name on it but it appeared high quality which shooting it has confirmed. Also a mag dealer told me it was no ordinary USA or other el cheapo brand. He thought it might have come from Argentina.
They all work perfectly except for two problems. The Argentine mags have such a strong spring that cannot fully load them with out a tool and that might be why they included the tool with the order.
The other problem was two USA brand mags I bought before the ban. They were cheap and should have been cheaper. One jammed regularly and is now pounded into flat sheet metal. The other one works but I don't have confidence in it.
I also have a few FN made 13 round factory original mags. None of them have the little spring protruding in front near the bottom of the mag to shoot the mag out fast rather than just dump free.
There are more steps for the AR then there are steps for my .40 cal pistol.
I found the Ruger sr-22 to be the most frustrating field strip of the guns I have.
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