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About the Author: Luke Forgerson serves as DipNote's Managing Editor.
Last week, we celebrated the New Year and took the opportunity to reflect on the year behind us as well as the one ahead of us. Assistant Secretary Arturo Valenzuela looked back at the events and issues that shaped the Americas in 2010. Secretary Clinton began her 2011 in South America, where she attended the inauguration of Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff on January 1.
Secretary Clinton also met with Japanese Minister of Foreign Affairs Seiji Maehara, and we at DipNote looked back at the year marking one hundred years of U.S. engagement in the East Asia and Pacific region. Assistant Secretary Robert Blake discussed how the United States is advancing partnerships in South and Central Asia, including in agriculture and infrastructure.
Assistant Secretary Jeffrey Feltman underscored U.S. commitment towards peace and prosperity in the Middle East. This week, Secretary Clinton travels to the region, with stops in the United Arab Emirates, Oman and Qatar.
In other year-end reviews, Under Secretary Ellen Tauscher wrote about efforts to reduce global nuclear dangers and improve U.S. security, while Ambassador Luis CdeBaca addressed efforts to end human trafficking. Assistant Secretary Eric Schwartz discussed the ways in which we're protecting the world's most vulnerable populations: refugees. Senior Advisor Cindy Huang told us how the United States is partnering to fight global hunger and undernutrition, and Ambassador Eric Goosby gave examples of how we're advancing global health and saving lives through smart investments. Assistant Secretary Jose Fernandez shared with us his New Year's resolutions, including a focus on economic growth and security in 2011.
As this year begins, we look to Sudan, where polling for the Southern Sudan referendum started today. In an Op-Ed for The New York Times, President Obama said that the referendum will have "consequences not only for Sudan, but also for sub-Saharan Africa and the world." U.S. Special Envoy to Sudan Scott Gration discussed the expectations for, as well as implications of, the referendum, which stems from the 2005 Comprehensive Peace Agreement.
Stabilization teams have been supporting the referendum process, and grassroots programs have been fostering peace-building one community at a time in Sudan. For a quarter-century, the United States has been both a leading humanitarian aid donor and a diplomatic partner in international efforts to bring peace -- including through conventional weapons destruction programs -- to Sudan.
This week, as we continue to look toward Sudan's future, we also look back at one of the most significant events to occur in 2010. Last week, State Department Counselor and Chief of Staff Cheryl Mills and USAID Administrator Rajiv Shah held a press briefing in advance of the one-year anniversary of the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti.
Ms. Mills said, "...One of the things I think everyone always assumed about Haiti was that one day it would leave the front page and it wouldn't be an enduring story of interest and an enduring opportunity for ways in which we think about, as a world community, we support others. And I think one of the things that the media has done a good job of, and certainly that many of the partners around the world, in addition to the people in Haiti, have done a good job of is continue to stay focused on the job that needs to be done in Haiti, and the job is still enormous."
Administrator Shah said, "...While we have examples that keep us incredibly hopeful, we also know the road forward will be challenging. And we remain committed to the principles we outlined at the beginning of this response -- that we will be good partners with the people and government of Haiti, that we will prioritize efforts to build local capacity and local institutions, and that we will continue to focus on this effort over the long term because we know that that's the most appropriate embodiment of the relationship we have with the people of Haiti."
Our photo of the week is a snapshot of one moment in our relationship with the people of Haiti. USAID's Kendra Helmer captured the joy attached to Josette Colin's return to her earthquake-damaged home in Port-au-Prince after USAID-funded Pan American Development Foundation teams made it habitable again. USAID's efforts in Haiti were just one of the many initiatives the organization undertook in 2010; you can learn more about USAID in 2010 here.
Last week, many of you submitted questions for a "Conversations With America" webcast with Dr. Anne-Marie Slaughter and USAID Administrator Donald Steinberg, who discussed the first Quadrennial Diplomacy and Development Review. If you missed the webcast, you can watch the video and see the questions submitted for the discussion here. Assistant Secretary Ann Stock also participated in a webcast last week, during which she spoke about cultural diplomacy to the Association of Performing Arts Presenters.
This week, we're bringing you another webcast. Haiti Special Coordinator Thomas Adams and InterAction President & CEO Sam Worthington will take your questions about Haiti during a live-stream of "Conversations With America" at 10:30 a.m. EST tomorrow, Monday, January 10, 2011. If you're reading this before Monday morning, it isn't too late to submit your questions -- you can do so here.
Eric in New Mexico writes:
In appreciation of the President's remarks in Arizona last night,
Here's a thought for parents, to create a better world;
Children should be seen and not radicalized.
Beyond that, the truth of the matter and the solution to many of our society's problems, is etched on the Statue of Liberty.
If we as a society cannot honor her promise to our own people, our government will be unable to honor her's to all people.
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Interesting blog, its fun to see how the use social media is starting up in the US, I think we'll see a lot more of this in the future.


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The LoveBomb Go-Go Marching Band of Portland, Oregon, are "intergalactic freaks" on a mission to mend, with music, the divisions of civilization, seeking universal equality and striving to reestablish purposefulness for each and every life.
LoveBomb Go-Go is not your typical marching band. They play only original music drawn from many influences, including Balkan brass bands, the second-line street bands of New Orleans, DIY projects from all over the world, and the avant stylings of 1960s and '70s American groups like Parliament Funkadelic and the Sun Ra Arkestra. They are now entering their second year, having in the space of one short year gone from street performance to playing for 13,000 at the World Naked Bike Ride; from Monday night at Burgerville to warming up for Grammy Award winners Rebirth Brass Band; from emerging out of the blue to playing Seattle's popular Folklife and Bumbershoot festivals.
They have entertained audiences on sidewalks and parade routes, and in clubs and theaters—from the street corner outside Voodoo Doughnut to the Crystal Ballroom, LoveBomb Go-Go Marching Band ignites the love.
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If the last time you purchased plus-sized beachwear was sometime back in 2000, then you're in for a pleasant surprise. The styles and choices have certainly changed to become just as fashionable as the traditional swimwear you may find in stores. New designs, state-of-the-art fabrics and attractive slimming features offer countless choices to look terrific whether you're on the beach or in the pool. BeallsFlorida.com offers the latest in plus-sized beachwear.
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If you're apple-shaped, you tend to carry your weight in your abdomen and should consider plus-size beachwear that draws the eyes away from your stomach. Many plus-size swimsuits have built-in shapewear and some have ruching on the sides to slim your figure. Also think swimdresses and printed one-piece suits as they flatter your figure.
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Transferring places
''Entrants must be aged at least 17 years of age on the 17/02/13. Once runners have been allocated their race numbers, it is important that these are not exchanged without consent.''
Quote above taken from the official website. Seems to me they could switch this entry comfortably but are just being inflexible and bloody-minded. Still plenty of charity places available apparently.
Their info.certainly implies that it is possible for entries to be transferred and it could hardly be easier than a wife to husband swap as needed in your case. Good luck with this and let us know how you get on with your 'pestering'. It would be interesting to find out. I occasionally travel to the south-east to stay with friends and enter an event but will give this one a miss if you have no joy.
Won't let me transfer my place as i am no longer able to make it. You would have thought after last years fiasco at tgetting the distance wrong the organisers would be more accomodating.
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Rita Julie Dudley, 55
Rita Julie Dudley, 55, of Columbia, Missouri, was called to heaven on September 17, 2013. She fought a valiant fight against cancer for over 7 years. The terrible disease finally won. She passed in her sleep with her husband, Daryl, by her side.
Rita was born February 19, 1958, in Nevada, Iowa to Raymond and Opal Nelson (who survive). She graduated from West Marshall High School in State Center, Iowa in 1976. She received an Associates Degree in Elementary Education, specializing in Developmentally Disabled Children from Ellsworth Community College in Iowa Falls, Iowa in 1978. While at Ellsworth she met her future husband, Daryl, to whom she was married for 35 wonderful years.
Rita loved to travel and had visited all 50 states. She visited Hawaii in December of 2012 to complete the list. Rita was a very accomplished florist and loved designing with fresh and artificial flowers. When she was diagnosed with cancer in August of 2006 she learned to knit. Rita spent many hours in the chemo chair knitting baby caps for donation to Boone Hospital Center for newborn babies. Rita touched many lives with her caring and her smile. Rita worked at Hy-Vee as a Floral Manager and later as a Health Food Department Manager.
Rita was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Dan Dudley in 1979 and a brother-in-law, Chuck Newgard in 2008. Left behind to cherish her memory are her husband, Daryl, an older sister, Lola Newgard, an older brother, Loyd (Diane) Nelson, a younger sister, Ruth (Doug) Halvorsen, her parents Raymond and Opal Nelson, and her mother-in-law and father-in-law Diann and Bob Shaner and a brother-in-law Don (Sherri) Dudley. Rita had many Aunts, Uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Rita touched many lives in many states. She will be missed by all.
We are diminished by this loss.
A very special thanks must be said to all of the people at Missouri Cancer Associates and Boone Hospital who were such a big part of the last seven years of Rita's life.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to The American Cancer Society.
A visitation will be held September 21, 2013 at Memorial Funeral Home from 2:00 to 5:00. There will be a service on October 5, 2013 at the Lutheran Church in McCallsburg, Iowa at 2:00. A visitation will be held October 6, 2013 from 2:00 to 4:00 at Linn's Funeral Home in Iowa Falls, Iowa. A private burial will follow in Friends Cemetery in Iowa Falls.
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Date of wedding: October 22, 2011
Photographer: Christy Radford Photography
Hot tip: Enjoy the day as it goes by so fast, don't stress about little things that don't go to plan, as no-one will know except you. We had one of the cars overheat, we had to travel about 35km to the homestead and were 45 minutes late, we laughed it off, nothing like being late! Our reception went so smoothly yet we had no time schedule, we just went with it. My husband is Samoan and some of the nieces and nephews did traditional dances. We did our wedding on the smallest budget so this just proves you don't have to spend big to have a GREAT day. We had a fantastic day and I am still smiling xxxx
What they loved: The detail: Not too much but enough, when I went to buy a dress I knew what I wanted in my head and it wasn't a big princess style dress, it was a beach style dress but I didn't like them on I was shown the Kalinka, I wasn't sure about it as it was exactly what I said I wasn't going to have (a big dress and a veil) well to my surprise when I put it on, oh my god, I felt like a bride, I loved it, it was the one. So you don't know until you try. One person said to me it was sexy but sophisticated at the same time, so many said they loved the dress.
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The Committee shall be comprised of three (3) members of the Board of Trustees. Committee members shall be nominated by the Chairman and selected from eligible Trustees by vote of the Trustees.
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Committee members shall serve for a period of four years subject to their term of office under Section 1003 of the Public Authorities Law. Committee members may be reelected to serve for additional periods of four years subject to their term of office. A Committee member may resign his or her position on the Committee while continuing to serve as a Trustee. In the event of a vacancy on the Committee due to death, resignation or otherwise, a successor shall be selected in the manner and for the period described above.
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Committee members may be removed only if they are removed as Trustees for cause, subject to Section 2827 of the Public Authorities Law.
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The Committee shall meet at regularly scheduled meetings at least three times per year. One Committee member may call a special meeting of the Committee if requested to do so by the Authority's President and Chief Executive Officer, the General Counsel, the Inspector General/ Director of Security, the Chief Financial Officer, the Controller or the head of Internal Audit.
One Committee member at a regular or special meeting of the Committee shall constitute a quorum for the purposes of conducting the business of the Committee and receiving reports.
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Marc, Have you ever tried a thin layer of EVOO on the skin for a neapolitan pie...if so, does it help ward off the "wetness?" As much as I see people using WFOs, I've never heard of someone making a neapolitan style pie with an EVOO barrier.And, I know this is sacrilege, but what about a quick parbake?


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Intel Corp. on Monday slashed prices of select quad-core and dual-core microprocessors for desktops and inexpensive servers. As a result of the price reduction, the company's quad-core central processing units (CPUs) has hit the new low in terms of pricing, whereas entry-level dual-core Pentium chips now put even higher pressure on the low-end Celeron chips.
Starting from the 19th of October, 2008, Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 (2.33GHz, 4MB cache, 1333MHz processor system bus (PSB)) and Q6600 (2.40GHz, 8MB cache, 1066MHz PSB) cost $193 and $183, down 14% and 5%, respectively. It is interesting to note that the older-generation model Q6600 made using 65nm process technology should deliver higher performance compared to its successor in many tasks that do not take advantage of micro-architectural improvements of the Q8200 that is made using 45nm fabrication process.
With two quad-core processors available for below $200, end-users now face dilemma whether to buy dual-core chips with high clock-speed, or get quad-core processor with relatively low frequency. Several years ago customers already had to make a similar decision when choosing between single-core and dual-core offerings.
Since price-slashes on quad-core processors is not really significant, it will hardly affect Intel's smaller rival Advanced Micro Devices.
Intel also reduced pricing of the Core 2 Duo E7300 (2.53GHz, 3MB cache, 1066MHz PSB) by 15% from $133 to 113%. Additionally, the company slashed the costs of the Pentium dual-core chips E2220 (2.40GHz, 1MB cache, 800MHz PSB) and E2200 (2.20GHz, 1MB cache, 800MHz PSB) to $74 and $64, respectively, down 12% and 14% from the previous levels.
Now that there are two dual-core Pentium processors that cost just $64, the lineup increases pressure on dual-core Celeron E1400 and E1200 processors that operate at 2.0GHz and 1.60GHz, respectively, and feature only 512KB of cache, thus providing considerably lower performance at $53 and $43 price-points.
Beside desktop processors, Intel also decreased prices of Intel Xeon X3220 and X3210 processors aimed at uni-processor servers by 5% to $188.
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There are not a lot of different types of people and cultures. They hardly support anything local, it's mostly chains here, so it's not for people who want to eat organically or who like to support local things. It's probably best for people who are very cheap and don't mind any local businesses getting shut down.
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Community - 11/22/2014
Great Falls has a wonderfully supportive culture. Neighbors really do help neighbors here. We have the Air Force Base and are grateful for all they add to our community. We have an active arts program, a lot of local entertainment and programs for community enjoyment. We also have wonderful parks and the River's Edge Trail that is utilized by many. It is a wonderful community and a great place to raise kids.[Comment on this Posting]
I like Great Falls - 11/18/2011
I've lived here 14 years. Originally from Sacramento, CA. I'm very happy here. Yes, it's cold in the winter, but you get used to it. It makes you really appreciate the warmer months! There's a lot of recreation opportunities around Great Falls. Lakes, river, streams, hiking, boating, skiing. Great place to live. Good people and good schools. [Comment on this Posting]
Not for us - 8/14/2011
A few thoughts about Great Falls-
1. It re-defines the term "isolated". The nearest city is hours and hours away, unless you count Helena, which in many ways is just as backwards and isolated as Great Falls.
2. The locals don't much care for outsiders....Air Force or otherwise. If you weren't born and raised in GF, with a High School Diploma from either CMR or GFH, forget about having a say at work. People who have lived here for years tell me it took 8 - 10 years of living here before they were no longer treated as outsiders. GF redefines the concept of parochial.
3. Watch out for the realtors, even the ones who are acting as buyer agents will let the locals slap on a premium if the buyer is from out-of-state.
4. Rudeness is the order of the day. If you think you are coming to small town charm, think again. It may not be NYC-style rudeness, but it definitely gives small town New England a run for the money.
5. The educational level here is low, so Casinos, drugs, and alcohol are considered quality entertainment. There are plenty of all three to go around.
6. DANGEROUS. Geography, weather, high speeds, and low tax base means that the roads are incredibly dangerous, doubly so once winter hits.
7. Sure, Great Falls has an airport, but flights out are expensive.
8. The weather is basically 8 months of winter, 1 month of heavy spring rain, 1 month of something that vaguely resembles fall, and 2 months of summer. In all fairness, the summer months are awesome.
9. Big Sky, Big Mountains, Big Open Spaces - Enjoy them, because the geography is a nicer than the people are.
10. Altogether - if you were born and raised in Montana, have nothing more than a high school degree, and think of booze, drugs and casinos as quality entertainment, you might enjoy Great Falls. If you are from out-of-state and have a college degree - think twice. Great Falls is incredibly isolated, so if you don't fit in - and the default is, as an outsider, you won't - your time here will feel like an eternity. Beware![Comment on this Posting]
Not thrilled - 12/15/2010
I currently live in Great Falls, Mt. My husband and I moved here because after he retired from the military last year he couldn't get a good job in Boise where we were living and so it was necessary to re-locate. We were optimistic about the move and hoped it would be a great place to settle down but it really doesn't suit our needs. Montana itself is beautiful but Great Falls needs a lot of work. The houses are mostly old, the streets are in great need of repair and there's not much to do here. There's a casino on just about every corner and a few adult entertainment establishments. Restaurants and shopping leave much to be desired, although there are a couple that we like. There's only one movie theater, a Home Depot but not Lowes, and they have a mall which includes stores like Herbergers, JC Penny, and Sears- the usual. On the other side of the water is a Barnes and Noble, Old Navy, etc. The weather isn't great either. There's not much of a summer to speak of and the winters are really cold and lots of snow. When I say cold I mean -17 degree cold. Some people love it here, and if you like winter sports and activities it can be really nice. Oh, there's also no sales tax. :)[Comment on this Posting]
Great Falls not that great - 4/13/2010
I was born & lived in Great Falls for 18 years. The weather is warm in summer & freezing in winter. You will need to find things to do because you can get bored here fast. There are plenty of good stores & malls. Downtown area is nice. The city has its share of dickheads but is better off then other cities. Low violant crime & high petty crimes. School sytems are not good except elementry for kids. I never worked in Great Falls so I cannot talk about the economy.
Great Falls is ok if you live here temporarily (2-7 years). If you want to live someplace longterm I would recommend somewhere else.[Comment on this Posting]
Not Much Culture - 7/21/2009
There are not a lot of different types of people and cultures. They hardly support anything local, it's mostly chains here, so it's not for people who want to eat organically or who like to support local things. It's probably best for people who are very cheap and don't mind any local businesses getting shut down.[Comment on this Posting]
i miss this place - 4/23/2009
i loved living in great falls. always something to do. parks, bars, local eateries, and lots of hiking within a short drive. if anyone knows how to make the almond gravy from the Peking Chinese place by walmart let me know. I miss that place the most.[Comment on this Posting]
Great Fall - 12/19/2008
Great place to live and raise a family. Small schools, and lots of growth.[Comment on this Posting]
Not a bad place to live. - 11/17/2007
Great Place to live. City has really cleaned up over the last few years. Cost of living is reasonable. lots of new home development. Cold winters but rest of year is very comfortable[Comment on this Posting]
Great for the Family - 10/21/2007
You won't find a safer place to live than Great Falls. I was born and raised there until I was 18 and it's a great place...however.
Great Falls is somewhat culturally isolated, which is a good thing and a bad thing. Relatively low crime, mostly just hyjinks, random voilent crime I would say is extremely rare. The schools are good, relatively safe places that take education seriously. However, aside from an overrun of video casinos and a couple of movie theathers, Great Falls doesn't offer up much as far as entertainment. No concerts, no shows, few sports, nothing. I always thought it was because I was too young to get into the good stuff, but still it's an extremely dull town, no excitement (good or bad).
It's also true about the economy, I can't see what would bring someone to Great Falls, but I could see why they leave. There's a lack of opportunity in the town, but most residents I would say were born and raised there and aren't big into opportunities or advancement.
From here on out, I'll always enjoy my time in Great Falls...on short visits only.[Comment on this Posting]
Great Falls, MT - 4/10/2007
Wonderful place to live. Full of friendly people![Comment on this Posting]
Economy lacks...... - 5/25/2006
The economy here in Great Falls is lacking. There aren't enough jobs to keep money in peoples pockets so they can put it back into our community.[Comment on this Posting]
Longing to go back...... - 5/14/2006
I was fortunate enough to be stationed in Great Falls for 5 yrs. It is a "wholesome" place to raise kids. It has GREAT schools, museums, art, interpretive center, parks, pools, restaurants, shopping. It is true that salaries are lower, but so is the cost of living. Jobs are not plentiful unless you want minimum wage. The people are friendly and helpful. If you are lucky enough to get a good job there I recommend staying. It really is one of the last great places.[Comment on this Posting]
Big Sky, small minds - 3/22/2006
I grew up in GF leaving when I was 20. Whenever I return to visit family, I am reminded of just how backwards and small minded Montana in general truly remains. If you are thinking of moving there to get away from the pace of "big city life", great. Make sure you bring ALL of the cash you need to live there for x number of years because it will be difficult to find anything paying over $30k/year. The college grads from the MT schools have to either study agriculture or vet sciences, leave the state to find a real job, or become the next assistant manager at McDonalds.
It looks great from the outside but expect to move away after your second winter (believing that your first one there was just a fluke) and your money reserves have started to dry up.
Been there, done that, never moving back there![Comment on this Posting]
Hard to beat the quality of life! - 3/11/2006
There's a reason Montana is called the "last best place" and Great Falls is one of the reasons why. When you are done with the "big city" come to a place where the airport is 5-15 minutes away, the daily commute averages 12 minutes, sunny days far outstrip cloudy days (regardless of what other surveys say). Heck, have the time it's warmer here than in many of the hot spots down south! Great schools, a thriving culture in music, arts and dance and a SAFE community.[Comment on this Posting]
we finally have a star bucks - 9/12/2005
Great Falls,Mt. has a star bucks that just open on 10th. ave. south[Comment on this Posting]


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Skip to comments.Jay Carney has never seen a photo of Obama skeet-shooting
Posted on 01/28/2013 12:33:15 PM PST by smoothsailing
January 28, 2013
Joel Gerhke
President Obama said that he goes skeet-shooting all the time, a comment that apparently has the White House press corps a little suspicious.
A reporter today asked White House Press Secretary Jay Carney how often Obama goes shooting and why hasnt the press corps heard about this before? Carney simply referred her to Obamas statement.
Is there a photo of the president shooting? There may be, but I havent seen it, Carney replied. He didnt mention if he had personally seen Obama go shooting.
I have no doubt that Obama has used guns. In his younger years, he was exactly the kind of punk who would use a stolen gun to knock over a 7-11 for cash to buy his drugs.
I doubt Carney even knows what a 'skeet' looks like.
It is because there ISN'T one! He is a liar! Why do you think Drudge has been mocking him about it with many pictures.
Not that he's changed any. Just a higher educated punk thug.
yeah....he's buying grocery store SUSHI! ha ha...
I'll bet they are going to create some Potemkin village skeet shoot this weekend w him in a shooters vest w 4 other people on the line etc etc. I'll bet they even show him hitting two clays at once.
These liars are pathetic! They can't even get their stories straight.
Only is they're made of the "WhiteClay" deposits in upstate "WeHateRednecks, NY"
You beat me to it. It sounds like Kerry in the 2004 campaign. "Gonna git me a huntin' license."
It wouldn't surprise me a bit. Like any two-bit bully, it would have given him a power rush.
Perhaps the bamster is forbidden to even touch a gun due to a prior felony conviction.
As long as 0bama wasn't shooting skeet out of season...../s
ROFLOL!!! That's A Classic!!!
what a skeet looks like.
I've had baked skeet, delicious. Obama shoots skeet and is from Hawaii - that's all we need to know /s
Drudge HAS a picture, funny!
Little barry bastard boy is a fiction character, and the fiction spewing from him and his democrips is mounting! Obama is worse than a chronic liar, he's downright pathological in his magic negro thinking! Once he says soemthing, he is so sick that he probably believes his own lies.
Thanks! I woke up this morning and heard that Jay Carney hadn't seen any pictures of Obama skeet shooting and figured I Photoshop one up for him. LOL.
My bet is that sometime within the last couple of weeks someone informed Obama for the first time that there are skeet shooting facilities at Camp David and suggested he may want to work that into a speech or interview somehow. IF the reperter had followed up by asking what Barky's favorite gun for shooting skeet was he would have shut right up and changed the subject.
Come on! It's Jay Carney! There are lots of things Jay Carney has never seen. Like a naked woman. Of course, he's never wanted to see one, but still.
Just trying to further the lie that there agenda is
the total confiscation of privately owned firearms.
They can't be allowed to continue this lie.
They want total confiscation. Some are just more honest about it than others.
All the negatives have been destroyed and photographers threatened with Guantanamo if they tell, that's why.
I hear they eat it for dinner at Camp David, after a rousing day of skeet shooting.
ask obozo if he's ever been night time snipe hunting. the lying POS will likely answer that he went just last year and bagged a couple
If he has ever fired a shotgun I hope everyone took cover, if throwing a baseball is an indication of his prowess with a gun, lookout.
This is skeet shooting nonsense is a poll tested strategy obviously.
The tip off for me was when that rat McAuliffe ostentatiously went into a Dick's store in VA and bought a shotgun a few weeks ago.
This is all a deflection right out of the current dim playbook.
It's probably Trap, not Skeet.
Not bad. Did you make that?
Best Skeet Recipe:
Attach the Skeet to a wooden board and marinate in your favorite barbeque sauce overnight, then bake covered in a oven at 250 F for 4 hours, remove, throw away the Skeet and eat the board.
(Mrs. Smooth recommends deboning the skeets first. I guess it makes them easier to nail to the board)
(Oh, and she says if they're saltwater skeets, be sure and devein them)
Nope, parody site
Here's the deal will someone ask his lordship if using a firearm for self defense is something he approves of morally and legally. He cannot answer in the affirmative or he blows his whole socialist cult sky high.
Have Mrs. Smooth send that to Michelle and the WH chef. If she adds that it's a no-fat dish that'll insure they try it.
First, in the entire time that he lived in Hawaii...he very likely never handled a shotgun. During the time in California and Columbia University...he didn't handle a gun at that point. As a community rep, and later a state legislative guy...I don't believe he handled a gun then. He might have gone out as a senator and shot locally in Virginia or Maryland.
Second, the fact that no photo exists of him at a skeet range...ever...kinda makes this comical. The question of who he shot skeet with....ought to pop up....but no one seemed to want to ask that question.
Me: So, Mr. President you shoot skeet. Do you eat them afterwards?
BO: Why yes. There is nothing more satisfying than killing and dressing your on inanimate object for dinner. My favorite recipe for clay pigeons is Braised Pigeons in Chocolate Sauce .
Me: Is there a secret to preparation?
BO: I like to soak them overnight in salt water and boil them for a long time to make them tender.
Me: Does the rest of the family eat them?
BO: Michelle loves them. She says they are good for her hips.
Actually he looks more like a pimp! :o)
Thanks for pointing that out to me. Sure everything came out OK? Everyday is just some other faux this man creates! n/s
I see a quick trip, in the very near future, to Camp David. I also see a skeet shooting photo returning with him.
Liberace would SOOOO proud. The little lace hhanky in the left hand is a nice touch ... heavily perfumed no doubt. BTW, is that Larry Sinclair in the back of the limo?
Why even bother going in person, they Photoshop/fake/stage so many other photos and things....
..........Ill bet they are going to create some Potemkin village skeet shoot this weekend w him in a shooters vest w 4 other people on the line etc etc. Ill bet they even show him hitting two clays at once..................
I'll bet that Zer0 can even beat Kim Jung Il by hitting six skeet with only two shells. We can now all bow down to the supreme leader!
Someone hand him a beat up 870 Remington and a box of shells. It'll take about a minute to see if he has fired one in his life. Anybody wanna bet? I get to pick my side first.
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Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (43 votes).
In short: Even in heavy rain this was a nicely varied multi terrain course with good atmosphere and organisation.In full: My first running event since a teenager, I enjoyed the varied terrain, friendly atmosphere and town centre start / finish. Yes, the numbers broke up in the rain - perhaps reuseable ones with a small deposit in future? - but that is a small issue and was redeemed easily if you knew your number or, failing that, name! Nice little trophy for first lady now sitting on the kitchen dresser.Date of review: October 21, 2013
In short: Great local eventIn full: This was my first 10k and I thoroughly enjoyed it despite it raining heavily. A tremendous local event supported well and lots of people made it out onto the route to cheer us on. As someone local I loved the option to do something local and will definitely be doing it again in 2014.Date of review: October 16, 2013
In short: cold and wet but funIn full: First time I've run this course and will definitely come back. Organisation was good for a small race but agree that better quality numbers are needed. Marshals deserve a big thank you for standing in unremitting rain for over an hour and remaining cheerful. Only (minor) criticism was lack of marshals when we came back into the town. Pavement was only wide enough for one and meant I was forced out into the road to overtake.Date of review: October 14, 2013
In short: Hideous weather but great run!In full: A lovely small friendly race! The weather couldn't have been worse- freezing cold, torrential rain and blowing a gale, but the pub start was great (nice loos!) and a fab place to end if you were quick enough to get the free coffee! Course is slow, either off road (and muddy!) or up a hill - def not a pb course by any stretch! The marhalls were great (except for one, who scowled at me!?)and lots of cheers! My main gripe was the terrible race numbers, which all disintergrated, so no-one had one at the end. They vaguely asked me my number when I ran in, but I had no idea what it was (who does?!) so I have no idea if they even recorded my time or not. I think a large amount of guess work will be involved and won't be very accurate! Also a shame as there were no prizes for 2nd and 3rd as I was 3rd lady, hahahaha! :-)Date of review: October 13, 2013
In short: Very well organised, picturesque raceDate of review: October 23, 2012
In full: Beautiful course up to and around the stunning Stowe estate . Undulating terrain throughout. Local flavour in buckets with registration, and bacon sarnies in the local pub. Friendly, well organised, everything you want from a sunday AM. Recommended.Date of review: October 16, 2012
In short: GREAT 10KIn full: I enjoy the Buckingham 10k and did it last year, it is challenging with the slopes along Stowe avenue and with good weather the views of Stowe are breathtaking. My only criticism is that the medal is identical to last years, I understand with it being a smaller scale race that medals were purchased in bulk some time ago but I at least would have liked the year engraved on it.Date of review: October 15, 2012
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In short: always enjoy this race , worth the long drive.Date of review: October 14, 2012
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In Wednesday's Religion Dispatches, Joanna Brooks describes how journalists report on Romney's business history with vigor, and treat his "faith" as an ethnicity. I think she's describing the disconnect between the spaces in which we live and the way we've publicly lived religion since the 60's — and that this has fermented many of our current domestic crises.
"I'm waiting for the story that transcends the flat ethnicity paradigm and gets the deeper and more persistent question of religion and moral bearings:
How does the most religiously devout candidate in recent memory reconcile a life of religious commitment with a values-neutral approach to work, livelihood, and the marketplace?
Why does religion play an outsized role in the politics of gay marriage and contraception but apparently has no say when it comes to big-ticket items like national spending and economic policy?
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The president's energy secretary, Ernest Moniz, once commented that a "war on coal is exactly what's needed." Obama's new Environmental Protection Agency head, Gina McCarthy, seems likely to continue in the same vein as her predecessor, Lisa Jackson.
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Just did a quick measurement of the wall oven and 17.5" will leave about an 1/8" gap front to rear and I get about 20" wide so a piece of steel 17.5" x 17.5" x 0.5" should be a good size? Rob
With 2 inches of lateral movement I'm not sure where I would have an issue installing and removing other than the overall weight of the plate.


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Winter Carnival introduces new Arctic Golf event
SARANAC LAKE – The Saranac Lake Winter Carnival Committee has introduced a new event called Arctic Golf.
The event will be held from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday at the village park next to the state boat launch on River Street, which is near the Ice Palace.
Arctic Golf is a non-competitive miniature golf event designed for all ages. The course will feature creative obstacles made of snow and ice designed to pose a challenge for golfers. The event will offer those that enjoy miniature golf with a rare opportunity to play the sport in winter.
There is no fee or registration required for the event.
Blue Line Brewery is the official sponsor for the Arctic Golf event. Saranac Inn Golf and Country Club in Saranac Lake and Craig Wood Golf Club in Lake Placid are supporting the event by providing golf clubs and golf balls.
"My goal was to create a fun event that people have never experienced before, and one that they will remember," said Colleen O'Neill, Winter Carnival Committee member. "This is certainly not a typical golf event by any means, it definitely fits into the quirky category and will be a lot of fun."
Arctic Golf adds to the many non-traditional events that carnival participants look forward to each year. The Winter Carnival holds traditional winter sporting events as well, but may be most fondly remembered for the non-traditional events which are deemed quirky.
Another quirky event is the Spike of Ice Icicle Contest in which contestants transport naturally formed icicles to compete for the longest intact icicle. The event will be held Sunday behind the Ice Palace. Registration begins at 2:30 p.m. and judging takes place at 3 p.m. and includes a child and adult division.
The contest is sponsored by Woltner Summit Contracting and a home energy audit will be awarded to the longest residential icicle. Additional medals will also be awarded for first and second longest icicles in other categories.


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IM's Awrey lands job
RIVER FOREST, Ill. – Iron Mountain native Randy Awrey has been named head football coach at Concordia University Chicago in River Forest, Ill.
With over 30 years of football coaching experience, Awrey will become the 17th head coach in the history of the Concordia-Chicago program which begins its 91st season of intercollegiate competition this fall.
"We are extremely excited that Randy Awrey is now a part of Concordia-Chicago athletics," said Pete Gnan, Concordia-Chicago director of athletics. "We feel that the experience and knowledge he brings to our program will allow us to build upon our recent successes and compete annually with the best teams on a regional and national level."
Awrey has coached football every season since finishing his playing career and serving as a graduate assistant for his alma mater, Northern Michigan University. The 2013 season will be his 19th as a head coach, a season he will enter with a 124-68-1 record.
"I am very happy to be here at Concordia-Chicago," said Awrey. "I would like to thank President John Johnson, Vice President Jeff Hynes and Pete Gnan for entrusting me with the responsibility of guiding this football program. They, among others, have impressed me already as special people who truly care about student-athletes."
A four-year starter for the Northern Michigan program, Awrey played his freshman season as a defensive back and the three following seasons as a running back. In 1975, he was named the Most Valuable Player of the NCAA Division II championship game with a 156-yard performance including a 67-yard touchdown run as part of a 16-14 win over Western Kentucky.
Awrey's early coaching experience includes positions at Westwood (Mich.) High School, Northern Michigan University, Michigan Tech and St. Lawrence (N.Y.) University.
Awrey also served as the head track and field coach at St. Lawrence which was twice the NCAA national champion runner-up. He has been inducted in the Athletics Hall of Fame at both St. Lawrence and Northern Michigan.
Awrey's first position as a head coach came in 1990 at Kentucky Wesleyan University. The 1993 season marked the program's first winning season since the program was revived ten years earlier.
Upon leaving Kentucky Wesleyan, Awrey took the head coach's job at Lakeland College in Sheboygan, Wis. Awrey led the Muskies (currently a Northern Athletics Conference rival) to a 35-14 record in five seasons including two IBFC championships, three conference Coach of the Year honors and a perfect 10-0 season in 1997.
In 1999, Awrey became the head coach at Division II Saginaw Valley State University. He guided SVSU to two Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletics Conference championships and three runner-up championships with the team's first-ever playoff berth in his second season.
In 2003, the team's second championship season, Awrey was honored as the conference and NCAA regional Coach of the Year. His record at SVSU from 1999 to 2007 was 76-27, making him the winningest coach in the program's history.
Awrey returned to Northern Michigan in 2008 and served four seasons as the defensive coordinator. Awrey is well known for developing tough defenses. He guided the NMU defense to become one of the best in the GLIAC with numerous national rankings.
He held the same position at Marietta College in 2012 before receiving the opportunity to interview for the Concordia-Chicago head coach's position.
"The opening at Concordia was an attractive one in several ways," said Awrey, who cites the open Christian faith, the academic reputation and the success of the football program among its top attributes.
But to Awrey, one attribute stands above the rest.
"I am a people person, someone who believes that people make the difference," he said. "In my first few days on Concordia's campus, I have met many great people faculty, staff and students who demonstrate their commitment to this institution and the values it represents. This is important to me. When I try to recruit a high-school athlete to Concordia, I can point to the people and say with pride that this is what Concordia is all about."
Humble pride and servant leadership are the values which Awrey sees his high priorities in the future of Cougar football.
"We want to be the program that has an unmatched work ethic and competitiveness, a program to which parents will be proud sending their sons," he said.
For his players, Awrey will look to instill the following order of priorities "faith, family, education, football team and self. If we follow that, we will have success not only on the field but also in all other aspects of our lives."
Awrey takes over for Lonnie Pries, who resigned to become athletic director and head football coach at Concordia Ann Arbor.
Pries led the Cougars to a 42-29 record, two Northern Athletics Conference championships and a 2012 NCAA III playoff appearance during his tenure.
(Jim Egan is sports information director at Concordia University Chicago)


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[619] Fantastic apartment in excellent location - Santa Cruz area
Size50 m²
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- Family/child friendly
- Air conditioning
- Washer/dryer
- Suitable for events
- Towels
- Baby cot
Accommodation summary
Elegant and comfortable apartment with a careful decoration.
The house can accommodate up to 4 people, it is spacious and bright, located on the first floor of the building.
It has a bedroom with double bed, a bathroom with bath, a large living room with sofa bed for two people and a fully equipped kitchen.
In less than five minutes, you get to all the major sights in the area:
La Giralda, the Cathedral, Archives of India, the Torre del Oro, Plaza de España, etc ...
No pets, no smoking.
This apartment and its perfect location will not disappoint you!
House rulesCheck in from 15:00h
Check out before 12:00h
For any arrivals after 21h30, we charge a supplement of 25€
No pets allowed.
No smoking
Babycot 25€
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Well say that the apartment well, although we have only been sleeping, and the host very helpful and friendly.
Bueno decir que el apartamento muy bien ,aunque solo hemos estado para dormir,y el anfitrión muy atento y simpático.
Very nice appartment, very functional and furnished with everything one might need. Moreover it's perfectly located Close to Train Station and City Center. For a longer stay it might be a bit dark, as it has only Windows to a courtyard,
Excellent stay in the apartment, very well located and had needed for a very nice experience. The only problem was that it was very cold and the department did not have heating. But the great rest :)
Excelente la estancia en el departamento, muy bien ubicado y contaba con lo necesario para lograr una linda experiencia. El único problema fue que hizo mucho frío y el departamento no contaba con calefacción. Pero el rest excelente :)
Overall we had a good stay. Clean, convenient and good value. The only thing is that the toilet seat did not stay open, so it was a bit uncomfortable. Otherwise highly recommended.
En general tuvimos una buena estancia. Limpio, bien situado y buena relación calidad-precio. Lo único es que la tapa del water no se mantenía abierta, por lo que era un poco incomodo. Por lo demás muy recomendable.
The apartment was just great. Clean and easily walkable to all interesting areas of Seville. The only reason I did not give it 5 stars was that the noise from the street filters into the apartment, the windows could do with thicker glass. Carmen was always ready to answer any questions we had, and everything worked out just fine. I would recommend.
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The apartment is fantastic, the location perfect! And the deal on arrival is great!
We spent a great weekend in Seville !! Strongly recommended.
El piso es fantástico, la ubicación perfecta! Y el trato a la llegada es fenomenal!
Hemos pasado un fin de semana genial en Sevilla!! Totalmente recomendable.
Luxurious and spacious appartment at a great location in Sevilla! We stayed with 8 persons one week, and it proved to be enough room for all of us. When on vacation location is important, and with the Parque Marie Louisa just across the street, location was well cared for. And it took only 10 to 15 minutes to walk through the park to the city center.
We were also very happy with the service, both in renting the appartment and in service on the spot. It was easy to arrange for us to be picked up from the airport (and brought back) for a very reasonable fee.
Advise: make a plan on who will shower when, because the warm water capacity per run was limited.
All in all we can recommend both this appartment and our host Carmen!
Nice and cosy apartment with a marvellous roof terrace. Positive: everything is available to make a decent meal, the apartment is clean, it has a "double bed" (not a twin bed) and a nice view from the terrace. Only point that could be improved: the amount of hot water due to the capacity of the boiler.
This is a really new apartment. Although it's not in the down town but very near to the metro station. With the taxi from down town to the apartment you just need to pay about 10 Euro.
What not good we feel is: there is NO WIFI or INTERNET! It's really extremely inconvenient! Especially for the tourists, who want search for the route or sth. else.
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1. Club or team goes to www.usclubsoccer.org ; Move your mouse over Resources in the black bar on top, and then in the drop down, click BECOMING A MEMBER.
2. Have 5 choices for registration – 2 of which are most applicable for a travel team using the passes in league play: CLUB (use this if you plan to register 3 or more teams with USCLUB) & LEAGUE TEAM (use this if you are an individual team looking to register & need a league affiliate). Registering as a LEAGUE TEAM (instead of a club) means you register under our league affiliation and as such only pay the cost of your passes. A club membership means you must register 3 or more teams (and players) with USCLUB and will be required to pay a $1000. deposit, which pass costs are deducted from that account. So, for many teams, registering a league team is easier to swallow financially! You can register more than one team under that established account - as you are registering your club, but under the league affiliation. So, enter once, and your club is registered for future teams.
SCROLL TO THE GRAY BAR THAT READS: LEAGUE TEAM. Last paragraph, has a lighter gray link for applying. "click here to complete the league team application":
The application screens and what to fill in are found here - use this for a guide.
4. Club/team completes the application and submits it to USCS - BE SURE TO FILL IN THE FOLLOWING:
· In the drop down menu list of member leagues, find correct league: MSSL/MAPS (CJYSA-NJ) and click to insert
· Complete all fields – be sure to list yourself as contact if you are expecting to enter your team roster. The password comes back to the contact listed
5. Contact USCL/MSSL Administrator, email@example.com and Mike Gould, US CLUB regional director, firstname.lastname@example.com advising you have submitted application for approval.
6. Once approved, a password is sent via email registered as club/contact. This password, along with your email address (user name) will allow access to the member's only website. If your club already has an existing account with US Club under the MSSL/MAPS affiliation, your application will be declined; but you will receive an email from the league administrator advising you who to contact within your club to register your team under the exisiting account.
7. Instructions for completing your player registration step are found here - use this for a guide.
Teams are responsible for registering coaches and players online.
After receiving your password, go to www.usclubsoccer.com and click Log In. You will be directed to their third party vendor, KYCK.COM Enter your email and password. If you do not have a password, click on "FORGOT password below the password line and the system will send you the password associated with your email registered. You will then enter your club site. You will enter information as follows:
· Enter STAFF first – for each coach; assistant coach and team manager
· Enter TEAM information second -
· Enter PLAYERS third – you may add the players' birth certificate directly to the site if you have a scanner to scan the BC's into your computer. This saves a lot of time in delivery of the passes to you. You will note the box that indicates "BROWSE" next to it to locate the file on your computer. You can also upload the players picture, which will then print directly onto the players pass, saving you added time of gluing pictures to the passes. This is also convenient should a pass be lost and needs to be reprinted.
· Print off a copy of your roster -
· Lastly, you must request the player cards –.
Registrars MUST upload birth certificates for each player and must also pay electronically by credit card for the passes to be processed. Passes are sent to the club electronically for printing. The following must be completed before passes are sent!
· USCLUB must be paid for passes - $24. per player; $25. per coach ($18 for U11 and younger). You shall pay by credit card or online.
· Birth certificates must be individually scanned and uploaded as PDF's onto the USCLUB site for players. Be sure to optimize the file to web size. A file that is too big will not be uploaded.
Player Pictures must be individually uploaded in JPEG format onto each player's profile in US CLUB.
· Club/team has each player complete the R0002 form (registration and medical release). Club/team MUST retain this form to produce upon request.
· Coaching staff MUST COMPLETE RISK MANAGEMENT FORMS (also known as Staff Background Checks) electronically on the website site: https://refserve2.com/club/gettingStarted.cfm?mid=b3ae8af4-b6a7-4068-b9f5-6af4d97928ea&cid=389 . Risk Management forms need only be completed every other year for coaches. Cards will NOT be issued for coaches until a risk management form is submitted electronically to US CLUB. Registrar should register coach with each team they are coaching (coach gets one pass for all teams in club). Risk forms must be complete. Club registrars must include the background check confirmation number on the coach pass request where indicated in the system for the pass to be issued.
Direct your coach or manager (or anyone who will be on the sideline with the players) to go to www.usclubsoccer.org and go to the RESOURCES and scroll down to BACKGROUND CHECK, THEN STAFF CLICK HERE -FIRST LINE. Each coach must complete the electronic risk management form in order to have the pass issued. If a coach does not have a pass, they will not be permitted on the coach/player sideline and will refrain from coaching from the fan side as well.
USCLUB must give final approval on cards. USCS reviews information, and sends the passes electronically to the team registrar. To print the passes, use blank card stock or plain white paper. Team must upload each player's picture, and LAMINATE THE PASSES once printed. Please note, players are not required to sign the passes and the passes do NOT require a league stamp.
· Team manages player database online; prints rosters, sanctioning forms, etc. as needed. Players can be moved between teams, subject to any league roster rules.
· Temporary cards will not be issued by USCS. Until the player is issued a card they are NOT covered by USCS insurance!
· To complete a drop/add, the player must first be released online by team #1 - first from the team's roster and then from OPEN PLAYERS to completely remove from the club; and thereafter registered online by team #2. The old player card must be submitted to team #1's league and destroyed.
· For league play, roster rules (roster freeze date, primary/secondary league etc) are controlled by the league.
· Custom teams and rosters can be created online and printed for out-of-league tournament play. No other roster approval is required
· All other forms, requests for insurance certificates, etc. are available online at the USCS website.
1. A team already registered through their club with US CLUB will still need to present their roster for approval.
1. A team may roster 26 active players.
2. However, cannot have more than 18 players dressed for 11v11 games, 14 players for 8v8.
3. Online, move players who are not playing to "open" and limit roster to 18 or 14 for games.
4. Print off roster each week of players for games and submit to referee with game card – create game card roster label to affix to game card.
US Club roster rules – All ages: you are permitted an active roster of no more than 26. You may only dress up to 18 for an 11v11 game and no more than 14 for an 8v8. There are no transfer rules, or seasonal limitations. There is no secondary carding or dual carding of players from other clubs. Players from the same club, carded US Club, may be floated between teams of the club. US Club passes are by definition Club passes.
All games played with USCLUB passes will be played as USCL league games.
COACHES-All Coaches MUST complete a risk management form before their passes will be issued. go to www.usclubsoccer.org and click on PROGRAMS (yellow tab) and move down to Staff Background Check.
Given the importance of protecting youth soccer players, US Club Soccer has maintained a Risk Management and Background Check Program since its inception.
Who Must Submit a Background Check Application: All staff who are required to be registered and are coaching players U20 and below must complete the application. This includes all coaches, assistant coaches, and team managers assigned to a competitive team. If your team is registered as a recreational team or super rec team under US Club Soccer rules (i.e. teams that do not travel, or do not play in competitions outside the club, in-house league, or other similar programs in their area), minimally the head coach is required to be registered and complete a background check. (See Player Rule 105 and Policy 11.01). These staff may not participate with a team until they have completed the background check process and obtained a staff card.
When Must the Application be Submitted: The risk application must be submitted every two years, after July 1st of each year, in the year the staff passcard expires. Staff passcards will not be issued until the individual's application is reviewed and approved. Rec coaches must only complete an application in the first year they are registered via the rec roster.
How is the Application Submitted: The background check application is accessed and submitted online. If you are a staff member who needs to complete a risk form, click here to access the online form on the Web site Registration tab.
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We're holding another fundraising event tomorrow night at Studio 24 on Carlton Road. The wonderful Awry are holding another Psychegaelic Cèilidh - doors open at 9 and it finishes at 3. Tickets are £6.50 (£5 for concessions) before 11pm or £7.50 thereafter.
Bands include Portnawak & the Woo, Awry & the John Langan Band. Come along to dance, reel, drink & leave with a big grin on your face. You know you won't be disappointed.


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Top Trail Towns: Revelstoke, British Columbia
Stoked on Revelstoke
Photo by Steve Ogle
Trail Runner magazine hereby nominates this wee, Canadian Rockies town for the coolest trail-town name, ever. Read on so you, too, can revel in and feel the stoke.
Revelstoke began its life in the 1860s as a gold-mining village called Farwell, named after the fellow who surveyed and laid out the original town site. In 1885, the Canadian Pacific Railway placed a track through town, which was incorporated 14 years later with a new name, Revelstoke, after the man whose banking firm largely funded the railway.
Revelstoke today is best known among athlete communities as an absolutely absurd backcountry-ski destination. A number of heli- and snowcat-skiing companies, as well as backcountry lodges, provide the infrastructure support for the sport. And, in the winter of 2007 and 2008, Revelstoke Mountain Resort, a front country ski resort, opened in town.
But Revelstoke makes a stoke-worthy summer destination, too, because it has two national parks in close proximity. "Mount Revelstoke National Park is to the northeast," says Chloë Lanthier, a 46-year- old Revelstoke resident, trail runner, Patagonia Ambassador and owner/director of the X-Training School. "And Glacier National Park is just east." In addition, a number of provincial parks comprise the rest of the wild spaces beyond town.
On the town's vibe, says Lanthier, "We have a very earthy feel, a relaxed environment surrounded by mountains and the Columbia River. We have very few tourists, so this feels like my home, my environment. And we have such easy access to the mountains and trails that this town really is just a part of the wilderness."
> GET THERE / The Kelowna International Airport is a 2.5-hour drive southwest of Revelstoke, and the Kamloops airport is 2.5 hours west. Rent a car from either airport and make the drive to town. Or, if you're on a major Canadian road trip, Revelstoke is on the famous Trans-Canada Highway.
> BE A TOURIST / Dine at La Baguette, says Lanthier. "This is my favorite place to eat, with amazing wraps, salads, an unbelievable selection of gelato, thin-crust pizza, made- in-house pasta and many gluten-free options." The Revelstoke area is also home to a number of hot springs of various sizes and development, so bring your swimsuit.
> TAKE NOTE / Uh, we're talking about the Canadian Rockies here. Revelstoke embraces winter sports from the first major snowstorm in November until the trails begin to melt out in April. Also, this is prime grizzly- bear country, so run with bear spray, at least one other person and the knowledge of how to safely travel in the backcountry.
7139 Number of Revelstoke residents (2011 census).
400 Miles the town is to the northeast of Vancouver. It lies 255 miles west of Calgary, near the western edge of the Canadian Rockies.
1570 Elevation in feet of downtown Revelstoke, even though mountains tower over it and its high-ish latitude guarantees a super-snowy winter climate.