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Canada joins sport's sharks for semifinals at NORCECA junior men's volleyball championships
Quick recap for August 19, 2010
Consolation Quarter Final – Guatemala defeated St. Lucia 25-12, 25-9, 25-10
Consolation Quarter Final – Honduras defeated Martinique 25-21, 25-23, 25-21
Quarter Final – Puerto Rico defeated Mexico 23-25, 21-25, 26-24, 25-21, 15-7
Quarter Final – Canada defeated the Dominican Republic 25-19, 25-15, 25-19
Highlights: http://blip.tv/play/gbsljZIejvZB%2Em4v
6 p.m. and 8 p.m. matches to be broadcast at http://ssncanada.ca/media/special_pages/volleyballcanada-live.html
Quarterfinal #2 Canada (3-0) vs Dominican Republic (1-2)
August 19
Canada joins sport's sharks for semifinals at NORCECA junior men's volleyball championships
GATINEAU- Canada defeated the Dominican Republic in straight sets on Thursday to advance to the semifinals at the NORCECA junior men's volleyball championships. Now they must challenge the sport's sharks to win a medal and gain a berth at next year's world junior championships.
The impressive Canadians, a team that was formed a mere month ago, took the match 25-19, 25-15, 25-19. Next is powerhouse Cuba on Friday at 8 p.m. in one semifinal while the U.S., tackles Puerto Rico in the other at 6 p.m. Both matches are at the Centre Sportif in Gatineau.
"We came in with a good plan and executed quite well," said Canada's head coach Greg Barthel of Regina, whose troops are 3-0 overall so far. "We were more disciplined and served better. We're improving day by day and I think if we continue that rise we'll continue to be effective."
Justin Olmstead of Edmonton led the Canadians with 14 points while Nicholas Hoag of Sherbrooke added 12 and Matthew Schriemer of Winnipeg 11.
Cuba is the top-ranked junior team here at number-seven in the world, while the Canadians are ranked 23rd at the junior level.
"We haven't looked at Cuba too much because we are going game-by-game," said Barthel. "But for sure we are going to have to be really disciplined and play together as a group to be successful."
"They'll be a more physical team with more height than any other we've faced so far," added Canadian team captain Tristan Aubry of Edmonton. "We strive to play as a team and execute our game plans."
The Dominicans were not totally satisfied with the outcome.
"I'm not happy but not disappointed either," said the Dominican's head coach Osiel Vasquez Cancio. "It's a young team. We needed to fight more and we made too many errors. We didn't play at the level we are use to."
Jose Castillo was the Dominican's top scorer with 10 points.
"Our expectations were a bit higher and the result wasn't what we wanted," said the Dominican Republic's captain Miguel Vargas.
Quarterfinal #1 Mexico (2-2) vs Puerto Rico 3-1
August 19
Spectacular comeback puts Puerto Rico in semifinal
GATINEAU – Puerto Rico overcame a 0-2 deficit in sets to defeat Mexico 23-25, 21-25, 26-24, 25-21, 15-7 in the first semifinal on Thursday at the NORCECA junior men's volleyball tournament.
With the victory Puerto advances to the semifinal while Mexico will battle for fifth place.
Ricardo Archilla led Puerto Rico with 23 points while Christian Rivera added 21 and Jorge Antonio Lopez 13.
"We started very slow," said Puerto Rico's team captain Ramon Burgos. "In the third set we said to each other that we didn't come here to lose at this point and we made the necessary adjustments. In the fifth set it was all us and we played really good. It was a great game for both teams but in the end someone has to lose."
Juan Revualta sparkled for the Mexicans with 21 points while Ricardo Galindo and Jorge Cabrera added 12 each.
Consolation quarterfinal #2 Honduras (2-2) vs Martinique (1-3)
August 19
Honduras determined to place seventh
GATINEAU – Honduras fended off a strong effort by Martinique on Thursday to win the second consolation quarterfinal 25-21, 25-23, 25-21 at the NORCECA junior men's volleyball championships.
With the win, Honduras will face rival Guatemala for seventh place on Friday. Martinique heads to the ninth place match against St. Lucia.
Josue Carbajal Vargas led the Honduras attack with 17 points while Jorge Riveral Murillo added 10.
''To win two matches here, we are proud of ourselves,'' said Vargas. ''This victory is for the players and all of Honduras. We plan to give everything we have against Guatemala.''
Martinique continued be a pesky opponent and were competitive in every set. Still, coach Eddy Salomon felt the result could have been more impressive.
''I am bit disappointed because our guys didn't play up to their potential,'' said Salomon. ''I think they are starting to feel some fatigue and getting ready for a big tournament is something we need to work on more.''
Yves Vadeleux led all scorers with 20 points while Emmanuel Aglae and Boris Zeline added 11 each.
Consolation quarterfinal #1 Guatemala (1-2) vs St. Lucia (0-4)
August 19
Guatemala doesn't slow down in consolation playoff at NORCECA championships
GATINEAU - After an impressive showing in their two round robin losses, Guatemala kept its pedal to the floor on Thursday defeating St. Lucia 25-12, 25-9, 25-10 in a consolation quarterfinal at the NORCECA junior men's volleyball championships.
Team captain Jeyson Fernando Nery Flores led the Guatemalan attack with 19 points while Luis Augusto Garcia Betancourt added 12. Guatemala will play the winner of the second consolation quarterfinal between Honduras and Martinique for seventh place on Friday.
"We were expecting to be among the six finalists in this tournament but our players found a way to play with a lot of energy today," said Guatemala's head coach William Fernandez Pizat.
"We were at the top of our game today," added Flores. "We came to win and we are happy with the result."
For St.Lucia it was another opportunity to gain experience. It is the nation's first participation at the tournament. Julian Bissette once again starred for St. Lucia scoring six points. St. Lucia will battle the loser of the other quarter for ninth spot on Friday.
Friday, August 20
1 p.m 9th place match Martinique vs St.Lucia
3 p.m. 7th place match Honduras vs Guatemala
6 p.m. Semifinal Puerto Rico vs U.S.
8 p.m. Semifinal Canda vs Cuba
Saturday, August 21
1 p.m. 10th place match Trinidad and Tobago vs TBD
3 p.m. 5th place match Mexico vs Dominican Republic
6 p.m. Bronze medal match
8 pm. Gold medal match
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BLM Congratulates July Winners of Mustang Versatility Trail Ride Buckle Series
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) High Desert District and its partners congratulate Lynn Huckaby of Farson, Wyo., and her mustang Sagebrush for placing first in July's Mustang Versatility Trail Ride Buckle Series' Extreme Trail Competition in Rock Springs, Wyo.
The Fourth Annual Mustang Versatility Trail Ride Buckle Series kicked off on June 15. The four-event series offers trail rides, obstacle courses, in-hand events and timed games for riders of all ages to showcase their mustangs, although all horse breeds are welcome. As a special challenge, the Extreme Trail Competition is offered for riders 18 or older competing only on a mustang.
Thirty horse and rider pairs participated in July. Series winners for the "Youth 12 and Under" category include Karissa Phillips on Blue Boy in first place, Daniel Hartford on Trixie in second and Gentry Sammons on Will in third. In the "Youth 14 to 18" category, winners include Leah Huckaby on Sagebrush in first, Keaten Martin on Dakota Dust in second and Breanna Martin on Ima Spirit Song in third. Winners for the "19 and Over" category include Bryan Helms on Cheeto in first, Melissa Robles on Crescendos Two Bars in second and Laura Halbert on Ruger in third.
The Extreme Trail Competition is for riders 18 or older competing only on a mustang. Lynn Huckaby on Sagebrush placed first, Ron Sundburg on Dusty placed second and Janet Hartford on Trixie placed third. A hand-tooled saddle from Southwestern Wyoming Wool Warehouse will go to this year's Extreme Trail Competition top-point winner.
The series' remaining events are scheduled for Aug. 10 and Sept. 14 at the Rock Springs Wild Horse Holding Facility on Lionkol Rd. in Rock Springs. Membership is not required to participate, but only members accumulate points toward year-end buckles and awards. Nonmembers are eligible to receive daily prizes. Daily entry fees are $10 for members and $20 for non-members. Annual membership dues are $25 per family or $15 per individual. All participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
The BLM and the Green River Chamber of Commerce welcome new co-sponsors this year: the Rock Springs Chamber of Commerce, Southwestern Wyoming Wool Warehouse, Stacked Heart Ranch in Farson, Wyo., QEP Field Services and Wamsutter Conoco.
For more information, please contact Kathi Fine at 307-352-0292 or Janet Hartford at 307-297-0772.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land, the most of any Federal agency. This land, known as the National System of Public Lands, is primarily located in 12 Western states, including Alaska. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. The BLM's mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of Americas public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations. In Fiscal Year 2015, the BLM generated $4.1 billion in receipts from activities occurring on public lands.
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Lessons & Triumphs of Planning Red4Joplin
Posted by: Sarah Vining
Sunday, January 1st, 2012
In an interview with Lindsey Rosenthal of Events for Good, we discovered the details of her fund-raising experience for "Show Me" Support for Joplin, a red-tie event she planned in less than 3 weeks for Joplin residents and sisters Kiki L'Italien and Kylee Coffman (former Joplinites now living in D.C.). I attended the fundraiser at Union Station's St. Columbus Club to support Lindsey and this cause. Executive Chef Craig Mason was also the featured chef who prepared Spaghetti Red for the taste-off. Hear about Lindsey's fundraising lessons, triumphs and advice:
[NCC]: What was the most difficult part of fundraising for this event?
- [Lindsey]: We were so impressed by the number of people who jumped at the chance to help us and offered their sincerest assistance throughout the process. However, because we only had a week to promote the event, and even though we got a great amount of publicity, it is always difficult to pull people away from their normal, day-to-day activities to come to an event on a Monday night. We were lucky that so many people were willing to change their plans or take that time out of their weeks to help us support Joplin.
[NCC]: How were you able to pull off such a huge/successful event in less than a month?
- [Lindsey]: There was less than two and a half weeks between the time when KiKi and I first met to discuss putting on this event and its occurrence. We both realized the enormity of planning such an event and the amount of work that would be necessary, and we were able to do that because we both have flexible work environments. However, we also realized that our best bet was to delegate and ask for help where we could. We immediately had many members of both the #eventprofs and #assnchat communities jump to offer their services, which was so heartening. I would say that the biggest reason we were able to pull this off is because of the relationships we've built and our willingness to help others over time – and those relationships are the reason why our friends and colleagues stepped up, and of course, the fact that the majority of people want to help, but have not yet found a way to do it.
[NCC]: What advice would you give to other event planners in terms of registration, attendance, social media, lessons learned?
- [Lindsey]: First and foremost, don't undervalue the time you spend networking and making connections. You just can't be successful on your own. Another lesson? Learn not only how to accept help, but how to ask for help. As event professionals, we are taught to control the situation and keep weaknesses in the plan to ourselves, but in our own industry, we need to be confident that others will be there when we need them to make an event a success. In terms of registration and attendance, keep in mind that publicity does not equal registrations, or vice versa. They are correlated, but one does not cause the other. Know who your target audience is and what will get them to your event. Strategic thinking is always most important in any planning process.
[NCC]: What online forms of communication did you use to promote #Red4Joplin? Which do you think was most successful and why?
- [Lindsey]: KiKi and I are both most connected to Twitter, so we probably used that network the most to promote the event, and were most successful just because it was our "home," and we are most comfortable with it. However, we also used Facebook, LinkedIn, blogging, and other online communities. We set up a Facebook page, Facebook event, and a LinkedIn event. Social media can and will help you raise money if you know how to use it. Because of social media, and more specifically, Twitter, I met KiKi, knew more about the situation in Joplin and their needs, and was able to connect with people in the Joplin area and around the country who were just looking for the best way to make an impact. Don't forget that social media, just like any other kind of media, is just a tool, and you need to learn how to use it best in order to be successful at it.
Lindsey also created a homepage for the event: www.red4joplin.org which included vital details such as the mission, registration through Eventbrite, and contact information.
[NCC]: You also created a press release for the event, what suggestions do you have for planners who are wanting to create press releases or those without the means of a PR firm? Are there any sites you reference for a guide on press releases?
- [Lindsey]: Well, this was a very specific situation that many will not be able to replicate. However, I can suggest a few things that might be able to overlap. Write a press release like a story. Try to find something that people can really feel connected to, which the media can grab hold on, and push that aspect. Using Red4Joplin as an example, we highlighted the fact that KiKi and Kylee were local DC sisters looking to help their hometown of Joplin, that we were using a historic venue for the event, and that several distinguished guests would be making appearances. There are a few websites where you can publish press releases for free (www.npr.org, www.directionsmag.com, www.free-press-release.com), or you can pay less than $100 at www.prweb.com so that news organizations can pick it up and you can point important parties to the legitimacy of your event. To read the Red4Joplin press release click here.
[NCC]: If you could change any aspect from the event whether planning, fund-raising or anything else, what would it be and why?
- [Lindsey]: There were so many inspirational, heartwarming, and just plain amazing things that came out of this planning process that I don't think I would change anything. Of course any event can be better or worse, but we did our absolute best and we were very pleased with the outcome. Our hope is with the people in Joplin and if nothing else, we can be quite proud of bringing awareness and financial relief to a town which needs to know that the rest of our country is thinking of them and wants to help. My suggestion to others is to do your best, go with the flow and remember the reasons why you are putting on your event in the first place.
Thank you Lindsey! It was great hearing about your experience planning this event in less than three weeks. Thanks for sharing your story of triumph for this event and tips to other planners. You did a superb job planning, gaining interest and rounding up attendance under pressure! If you were unable to attend and are interested in donating, please contact Lindsey Rosenthal, Kiki L'Italien or Kylee Coffman.
Posted with permission of Sarah Vining. Originally posted at http://www.conferencecenterblog.com/2011/06/17/lessons-and-triumphs-planning-red4joplin-interview-with-lindsey-rosenthal/
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Lindsey Murray got her track and field season off to a good start at last weekend's Southern Illinois University Indoor Track and Field meet, winning the pole vault for Harrisburg, clearing 11-0.
Harrisburg was well represented as the following individuals took part in events.
In the 55 meter dash, Kelsey Hobbs finished in a time of 8.61, while Joy Melendez had a time of 9.9 and Bre Hernandez took home a time of 10.3.
In the 200 meter dash, Lilee Robinson had a time of 28.1, while Brooke Hernandez finished with a time of 29.1 and Hobbs had time of 30.1.
In the 400 meter dash, Tiffianie Milligan had a time of 1:12. In the triple jump, Amy DeNeal went 35-6 and went 15-6 in the long jump.
Rebecca Stricklin threw the shot put 20-5, while Devan Jones had a throw of 27-8.
In the 3200 meter relay, Harrisburg finished with a time of 11:32.5, while finished with a time of 2:14 in the 800 meter relay.
Hannah Henshaw had a time of 6:56 in the 1600 meter run, while the 4x400 relay team had a time of 5:21.6.
The Harrisburg girls will compete at Eastern Illinois University this weekend.
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Williamsburg Garment Co. is designing denim for the people: quality over quantity at the closest you'll get to factory direct prices. Founder, owner, and head designer Maurice Malone (who's no stranger to the denim business—he's served as head of design and project manager to a top freelance denim design studio for over ten years) says one of Steve Jobs' famous quotes sparked the company's beginning: "Think Different". And different, he's doing it. With the utmost in fabric quality, pristine washes, and some serious neighborhood pride (all fits are named after Streets and Avenues in Williamsburg, Brooklyn), WGC is about to be the new favorite brand of every denim snob on the East Coast (and those of us who just want an awesome product we can afford). Read on to find out how all of this started, and where it's headed.
Denim Therapy: Lets start from the beginning. What inspired you to get this brand off the ground?
Maurice Malone: I went into business with virtually no money by today's business standards. My love and passion for design is what inspires and drives me. My knowledge, experience and limited budget drove me to come up with the formula for this brand. I can't out-BIG any company, so I made being a small my advantage.
I approached launching this brand inspired by Apple's "Think Different" campaign, Steve Jobs, Facebook and Opening Ceremony's marketing power.
DT: How does WGC differentiate itself from the hundreds of popular denim brands afloat right now?
MM: Retailers like me because I can deliver a great product at nearly factory direct prices, allowing them an incredible mark-up on product that is among the lowest priced and highest quality in their stores. For consumers looking for a great pair of jeans, my product is a no-brainer. Pay an extra $100 or more to be branded with labels on your jeans or save $100 and get a pair of jeans: a better product with no outer labeling. Our branding is in our unique coin pocket, subtle logo on the inside of the waistband.
DT: We could probably talk for pages about this unique business model for WGC, but let's talk product. Do you have any pre-designing rituals?
MM: I constantly remind myself to keep it simple and clean. Quality, Fit and Simplicity are the core goals of the product. Low pricing is achieved through streamlined operations, production savvy and putting less in my pocket. WGC is not a brand selling the consumer a lifestyle, image or marketing to a specific segment. Product is increasingly becoming secondary in today's market, but we're making a high quality product competing with jeans upward of $200, for less then $100.
No, this isn't a new idea, and I don't pretend it to be. But when you look at my product inside and out, there's a huge difference between brands that claim this kind of quality at low prices, while they're driving costs down by using low quality fabrics, inferior construction and high volume to lower their prices. I can beat big volume brands because I'm not profit driven. I don't have all the expenses (sales commissions, warehousing, staff, returns, etc).
I'm a "small time operation" doing "small time business". That's my advantage.
DT: Describe your ideal target customer.
MM: I see the brand product based, so I don't really have a target customer as much as I have a target retailer. I would like to see the brands consumer acceptance as wide as Levis… but while Levis offers both low price/low quality and high price/high quality, my goal is to be at a lower retail price than Levi's, and never lower quality (or sell hideously washed styles). As for my target retailer, I'm aiming for better stores I can partner with to deliver their customers a product that will have them excited about the next shipment.
DT: What would be your dream collaboration? Any plans of that in the future?
MM: I would be happy collaborating with Opening Ceremony, Barney's and Lane Crawford in my first year, along with a few other select retailers. I showed Opening Ceremony the collection recently and they loved it. I have an in with Lane Crawford that's panning out too—fingers crossed.
All in due time—right now I'm all over the place doing everything single handedly. One week I'm building the website, one week I'm designing, one week it's all about production… then there's my blog, the freelance design I do, production for other brands… I don't have time to waste, so I have to plan carefully. Basically, the coming weeks are all about promoting and pitching. And besides pitching a story to CNN recently, you're my first real interview, so when the brand becomes a hit, you can claim breaking the story!
DT: Street style and style blogs are huge in the industry right now as a source of inspiration, influencing the high-end labels rather than vice versa. How much does street style influence your designing?
MM: To me, small blogs have the big impact as opposed to big corporate media outlets. It's the difference between the shopping experience of department store and a small shop where the owner is greeting you from behind the register. Blogs are a bigger part of my marketing plan then my designing inspiration. My goal is to have personal relationships with a thousand blogs around the world.
DT: How do you see your jeans being styled?
MM: Clean, mature and tasteful. It's not a loud, youthful or trendy brand.
DT: Can you give us hint about what's next?
MM: Well, you know you're doing something right when investors start calling you before your product has even shipped. I'll be expanding to a full collection for Fall 2012. I've been asked by one of my factory partners to open retail stores next year with their backing (which I am seriously considering). I've been rejecting wholesale operation backing as it would destroy the entire formula.
Above all, I can tell you I won't be in the business of chasing profits. I believe if you make a good product, offer good customer service and work smart, profits will success will happen.
Check out the men's and women's styles from the line below:
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Huge thanks to Maurice for this insightful Q&A—be sure to check out Williamsburg Garment Co. online, on facebook, and on Twitter.
—Michelle Christina Larsen
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INDIANAPOLIS - In response to system errors that prevented schools throughout the state from completing their ISTEP+ testing today, Glenda Ritz, Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction issued the following statement:
"I am greatly disappointed to learn that Indiana schools had their ISTEP+ testing interrupted for the second consecutive day. Like all Hoosier parents, students and teachers, I find these interruptions frustrating and unacceptable.
"We have been constantly monitoring the situation this morning. Between approximately 7:30 and 11:00 over 150,000 test sessions were completed. At approximately 11:15 AM, there was a spike in test interruptions.
"Because of these errors, I have instructed the Department of Education to suspend testing for the remainder of the day. This decision was not made lightly, but was done to minimize further disruptions for our schools. All of our students deserve to take a test that is valid, accurate and reliable.
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Eh we need a topic or two to liven this place up. Since there's now rules regarding anyone making a topic, I;ll just randomly make one:
Best Dawn's appeal Pokemon?
Buneary, hands down. That thing is like the queen of appeals, and the ice beam sculptures it makes is just amazing and spectacular. Following close... I'd say Cyndaquil or Piplup. I always wondered why Dawn never tried the fire and water combo she and May used in the Seven Star Restaurant.
Also, for DawnBoy, this is the original picture. Look at her eyes e.e
Spoiler:- Hikaripic:
"I don't live in absolutes, absolutes are my fantasy."
My eyes! (my eyes!) are filled with curiosity! You think! (You think!) that you have power over me! In this life! (This life!) Theres no room for you and me! So turn around and face the day with me!
Such a sexy song. Urgh.
Best Dawn's appeal Pokemon?
I'd say either Buneary or Piplup, because I was really impressed with the appeals that Buneary has used and Also Piplup because he is Dawn's 1st Pokemon and he has the most experience in contests. Also some of Piplup's appeals were really good and interesting too. I loved the 1st appeal, the spinning bubblebeam. I think that eventually turned into the countershield technique that Ash occasionally used in DP.
Hm...Now I'm making a Dawn fic.
Its going to be...interesting. She's supposed to have her anime personality, yet its not anime!Dawn. Its much more Game!Dawn using anime Dawn's personality.
But yeah, the theme of the story is acceptance of criticism. :P...
err, nevermind...
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"I don't live in absolutes, absolutes are my fantasy."
My eyes! (my eyes!) are filled with curiosity! You think! (You think!) that you have power over me! In this life! (This life!) Theres no room for you and me! So turn around and face the day with me!
Such a sexy song. Urgh.
I actually haven't written a fanfiction for Dawn. I've started one for Platinum(manga character)/Dawn from the games...I guess that counts?
My fanfiction account: http://www.fanfiction.net/u/2320079/Misty_Ketchum97
I started a PokemonxHarry Potter crossover fanfic, starring anime Dawn, but I've never gotten anything past the 3rd chapter XD. I was trying to take Dawn out of the Pokemon universe and to try to place her in another story environment unrelated to Pokemon. Maybe I'll work on the next chapter soon. I'm excited to try the character interactions with Dawn and the characters from Harry Potter
I named one of the characters in ff3(US)/ff6(Japan) Snes game the character Relm Arrowny I renamed Dawn in the game since when you first run into the chracter you can either keep the default name RELM for example or change it to something you like i believe the limit max is 7 characters Dawn and Relm both are 10 so i thought it would be sustible to call Relm, Dawn in the game in the closing credits i am wondering what is gonna show up but Dawn is just plain wonderful........lol
^done by Katsu Koneko doesnt this sig look cute
If you think Dawn is cute, copy and paste THIS into your sig.(started by shiningsloth13)if you think dawn is hot, copy and paste this into your sig(started by empoleon49)<not IF its IS
There are some recent merchandise with Typhlosion in it. I wonder if Dawn could be returning again, though I doubt it. I would like to see her return though and maybe her Quilava evolves into Typhlosion while she's back. It's most likely not hers though -_-
I'm thinking of putting Dawn to enter the Wallace Cup again, except this time she'll meet up with the main character and battle Wallace, after winning the cup. Not sure if I should make her win or lose xD
Dawn deserves to win while May never deserved to win the second Wallace cup no matter what the online groups that I run into that they call themselves Dawn haters they wont be able to change my mind I wonder though where Dawn would be and what she would be doing right now I can not however remember if she is in johto or kanto region though Dawn for the win
^done by Katsu Koneko doesnt this sig look cute
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All those may lovers really clogs up any discussion about the Wallace cup. She beat the god mode sue zoey. That should be enough. Good bye. Let dawn have her well deserved win.
Also I think I'll join the group of people whining for their favorite girl to come back when gen VI rolls around for the anime.
I think a Lanturn would've fit her nicely, since she is in Johto after all right?
EDIT: Rewatched old DP episodes... Ah the days when dawn was around. I bet if she was in BW, OSHA couldve evolved since Piplup was far more marketable.
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I'm really into Dawn and her pokemon today so I might post here right now XD
Heres another dawn blingee I made resently Cute, huh?^^
I might make more today and maybe some of pachirissu, too^^ Pachirissu's adorable (tho buneary's my fav, i think. she's pretty hallerious XD).
Those are awesome, thanks Trioxhydre!
I just started a new fanfic where I'm re-witing the Best Wishes series and I'm adding Dawn to it as a main character, along with N as the main antagonist. I might have them have interesting interactions in the fic.
I was rewatching some of the old DP episodes. Then it hit me, it had almost been 3 years since Dawn left the cast! I still remember the vivid moment when I watched the raw version on youtube for DP 191, and even though I couldn't understand Japanese, I couldn't help sobbing... It has to be one of the most sad episode in pokmeon history. I watched May's ending, it seems rushed though. It makes me wonder if Iris's goodbye episode will develop that much feelings.
Anyways, I'm thinking of doing a fic with Dawn in it as a recurring character.
Anyways that sounds interesting. I've already uploaded my 1st chapter of this new fanfic I'm working on with Dawn as a main character. It's a re-write of the BW series and she's at Ash's house in the beginning of the fanfic because she's going on vacation with Ash, Prof. Oak, and Ash's mom to the Unova region. Eventually both Ash and Dawn will decide to travel through Unova together and they'll meet Iris, Cilan, N, Team Plasma, and many other characters during their journey.


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|ProKennex Ki Q5X Racquet Scores
ProKennex throws another heavyweight contender into the ring with the Ki Q5X. With its 27.5-inch length and solid 343 swingweight, the Ki Q5X stacks up well against the other extended length player's racquets on the market. Our testers found exceptional comfort and control while still getting ample pop and stability from this racquet. Once our playtesters got things moving on their swings, the Ki Q5X's beefy swingweight helped the racquet plow through the ball with ease and produce heavy shots from every area of the court. In addition, ProKennex's signature Kinetic technology gave the racquet a comfortable feel, even on shots hit outside the sweetspot. The only downside was that some of our playtesters found the weight a bit tiresome at the end of their hitting sessions. However, fans of extended length player's racquets need to take note because the Ki Q5X means business!
Our playtesters were very impressed with the Ki Q5X from the baseline. They were particularly impressed with the comfort and power. Tiffani couldn't stop raving about it, but she found that after a long session she was a bit tired from the heavy swingweight. She explained, "There is so much to love about this racquet: the plow through, the feel, the stability, the power, the spin! The trick for me is to be able to consistently take advantage of all the benefits. This is heavier than my usual racquet, and that enabled me to hit much heavier shots than I usually do. Initially I thought I was hitting flatter than usual, but that wasn't the case. What I was noticing was that instead of hitting a more arcing (loopier, if you will) ball, I was driving my shots much more effectively, so, in turn, the spin I was hitting was more effective. My opponents noticed that my shots were much heavier than usual. I absolutely loved stepping in to take the ball early with my two-handed backhand, partly out of necessity (the high swingweight was a challenge if I let the ball rise too high out of the strike zone) and partly because I felt like I was crushing the ball. Unfortunately, over the course of a match the weight of the Ki Q5X was a bit demanding for me, otherwise I'd play with it all the time. I like it that much."
Chris also really enjoyed the benefits of the extra half-inch, which worked for him better than most extended length racquets he has tried in the past. He said, "I was truly surprised at how much I liked this racquet right from the first swing. I have a history of not getting on as well with longer racquets, and it is the rare extended length frame that suits me. This was one of those rare exceptions. I loved the added power and weight this racquet gave me on groundstrokes. It reminded me of a Pure Drive Roddick Plus, yet it had more comfort and the adjustment period was shorter. While the Pure Drive Roddick Plus just beats it for power, this racquet offers a tad more control. I also found easy access to spin with this racquet. I hit it with several full beds of co-poly strings and some hybrids. Spin, control and feel were there with every setup for me. At contact the racquet felt rock solid. I liked the way it came through the ball on my backhand slice, and I was knifing that shot well. On topspin backhands it was easier to maneuver then most longer racquets, but I still found myself a tad late at times."
In her first experience with a ProKennex racquet, Brittany noticed the comfort of the Kinetic dampening technology. She said, "Because this was the first ProKenennex I have hit with, I was excited to see how it played. As I was expecting, I had a small adjustment period with the extra half-inch length and the much-higher-than-I-am used-to swingweight. Once I adjusted, I found this to be a very solid racquet from the baseline, and boy, was there power when I got the racquet around. With all that power I had to really focus on adding extra spin so my shots would stay in play. Additionally, the racquet was very comfortable to hit with even when I hit outside the sweetspot. Lastly, this racquet's plow through made slicing easy and effective from the baseline."
After a brief adjustment period, Mike started to ramp it up on his groundstrokes. He said, "When I first started hitting I thought I wouldn't like it. However, after hitting a few times I started to really enjoy hitting both forehands and backhands. It was easy to re-direct shots without using too much effort, which was a plus. On my forehand side I was able to really swing through the ball and generate tons of pace, making it easier to keep up with the bigger hitters that I played with. This racquet turned my game from a defensive one into an offense-driven one."
The stable, solid and comfortable feel was even more apparent for our playtest team when they attacked the net with the Ki Q5X. Chris was punching the ball deep and felt in total command of his volleys. He said, "A very, very solid racquet at net, it was easy to volley with this one. I could punch volleys deep with lots of pace thanks to the solid and stable response. I felt very connected to the ball and had good touch with this racquet. I liked the mass it put behind every contact -- especially on a first volley. I found I was putting more first volleys away with this racquet rather than having to rely on a one-two punch."
The racquet worked well around the net for Brittany, too. She explained, "After playing both singles and doubles with this racquet I found I preferred playing doubles due to how well it performed up at net. This racquet was very stable, and I felt very comfortable with it. Whether I was reaching for the ball or being jammed by a ball hit right at me, the Ki Q5X felt solid and had a very consistent response."
Mike found the racquet easy to use around the net, but the feel was off at times. He said, "Like the other playtesters, I found this racquet to be very solid at net. No additional power necessary; just put the racquet in front of the your body and this racquet is pretty much going to do all the work for you. Controlling the ball at net sometimes felt a little off, so I really had to focus on placing the ball."
Tiffani was sticking volleys with great precision, but once again had an issue with the maneuverability. She offered, "Again, this racquet was just so solid. Volleys aren't my strong point, but when I stuck one with authority I could feel the ball pancake on the stringbed. It felt so good! I had good targeting, too. The one downside is that the Q5X is a lot of racquet for me to maneuver quickly at net, so this isn't something I'd like for doubles when I need quicker hands. On the plus side, when I hit on the edges there was no discomfort, and the racquet could handle the mis-hit without transferring vibrations to my arm."
The Ki Q5X continued to provide easy access to power and spin on serves, albeit with a slight adjustment period needed to get used to the added length. Mike initially got excited about all the power in his hands, but then changed his tactics and found serving to be easy and effective. He said, "At first I was really focusing on power with this racquet, but I soon realized that the racquet would do most of the work for me. I started hitting better serves when I focused more on placing the ball, with the occasional ace here and there."
Chris didn't find as much power as some other extended length racquets offered him, but, like Mike, he also found a serving strategy that worked well for him. He said, "I was able to hit a nice controlled serve with this racquet. I did not find the pace and power I get from a Prince Graphite Longbody or Pure Drive Roddick Plus, but the pace I was finding was still impressive. I was serving well and finding my targets with little adjustment. Again, the amount of spin I could get on the ball allowed me to hit with pace yet still keep my serves on target. I liked adding slice to both first and second serves. I was able to swing the ball into the returner's body with a little slice. The body serve worked well on first serves as It forced returners to pop the ball up, allowing me to volley the ball away on a serve and volley play."
The heavier feel worked great for Tiffani on her serves. She offered, "Strangely, I prefer heavy racquets for serving. They typically pull through the stroke so much better than lighter racquets, and that gives me added power. I found a good rhythm serving with the Ki Q5X, and I didn't need to swing hard to get power once I got things in motion."
Brittany was also able to serve very effectively, explaining, "This racquet could do some serious serving damage. I had to put in a little extra effort to get the racquet up over my head, but once I did I was greatly rewarded. I loved hitting slice serves that skidded into my opponent's body or out wide. I could hit second serves with a little kick consistently and effectively. The one serve I had to alter just a little was my flat first serve. There was almost too much power, and I wasn't able to get the ball to land in the service box. Taking away just a little power and adding just a tad of spin took care of that problem. Toward the end of my hits I did notice that the weight and swingweight started to cause some fatigue in my shoulder."
The hefty, solid feel of this racquet worked well on service returns. Our team preferred taking shorter swings with the Ki Q5X and letting the weight of the racquet do most of the work. Brittany was able to step into the court and be aggressive. She said, "The solid, stable feel of this racquet made returning serves a breeze. To be successful with my returns I really focused on taking short, concise backswings, and then I let the racquet do the rest. Whether I was returning a hard flat first serve or a second serve that was kicking up over my head, this racquet could handle it."
"Probably my favorite part of the playtest was returning serve with this racquet," Mike raved. "It's really easy to adjust on returns, whether it was a forehand or backhand. Placing the ball or redirecting returns was very easy, and I was able to get on offense immediately. This made things a lot easier for me, and I found myself running less on my return games, which is always a good thing."
Chris found the heft of the racquet was better for chipping his backhand returns rather than hitting over his one-handed backhand. He explained, "Solid, crisp and comfortable, the racquet had me feeling dialed in on returns. On the forehand side I was taking a good crack at the ball. On the backhand side I preferred to slice, and I only hit topspin on a slower delivery. The added length made it a little more of a struggle to get around the outside edge of the ball on topspin backhands, and that limited my targeting somewhat. With my slice I felt like I could put the ball anywhere, and this racquet offered the mass to let me knife through my shot."
Tiffani took shorter than normal swings on her returns, but she liked how the racquet complemented that style. She said, "There was absolutely no temptation to take full swings on returns! Because of the heavier weight I chipped many balls back and was very careful to keep my backswing short. I've become accustomed to taking full swings because I'm usually playing with and testing lighter racquets, but that's not how I was taught. This brought me back to the basics, and as long as I shortened my backswing I found it easy to get into the point, and at times I even had the upper hand off the return."
Chris - "I liked the blend of power and control, the spin-friendly response, the comfort and the crisp feel. It is also one of the easier extended length racquets for me to adjust to, and it felt very natural to swing."
Tiffani - "I love the stability, the crisp feel, the comfort and the way it drives through the ball with power."
Brittany - "I loved the solid feel and stability of this racquet. It was very comfortable to play with and definitely had lots of power with the extended length."
Mike - "The power it offered on returns and groundstrokes."
Chris - "Nothing. This was a really impressive racquet, and I had a blast testing it."
Tiffani - "Nothing about the racquet. It's all about my skill level and strength. It's too demanding for me to use for an entire match. It makes me want to improve my game."
Brittany - "I struggled with the racquet's spin potential and had to consciously make an effort to hit extra spin to keep the ball in the court. The high swingweight made it hard to get the racquet moving."
Mike - "Off-center shots didn't feel too good on my wrist, but not much else."
Chris - "It felt crisp and solid, like the Pure Drive Roddick Plus, but offered more control and less power. Compared with the Graphite Longbody that we recently tested, this one was slightly down on power yet had a firmer feel to it. I felt connected to the ball, and this one felt more natural to swing compared to the old 7G."
Tiffani - "I am a fan of extended length racquets, and at one time I used the Babolat Pure Drive Plus as my go-to. This one is more like the Pure Drive Roddick Plus because of the heavier weight, but the Ki Q5X is more comfortable to me, and I think it swings more easily despite the high swingweight number. It's been a while since I've hit the Prince Graphite Longbody (haven't tried the new re-release), but it comes to mind as well. There's similar power, but I find the ProKennex more maneuverable."
Brittany - "I found this played very similar to the Babolat Pure Drive Roddick Plus, with their extra length and access to power. I would say that the ProKennex is more comfortable from all areas of the court."
Mike - "The Ki Q5X was a bit crisper than other racquets I've tested recently, like the Head Graphene Instinct MP and the Yonex Vcore Xi 100, which has its pros and cons. I actually really liked this frame because I was able to conserve a lot of energy. Placing the ball wherever I wanted and getting from defense to offense was very easy, too."
(Scores are determined by averaging individual play test scores)
|Chris' Scores
|Tiffani's Scores
|Brittany's Scores
|Mike's Scores
Chris: 5.0 all-court player currently using the Wilson Six.One 95S. Chris uses a full-western forehand grip, has a fast swing style and hits a one-handed backhand.
Tiffani: 4.0 level baseliner with a semiwestern grip on the forehand and hits a two-handed backhand. Currently playing with the Donnay Formula 100.
Brittany: Open level player with a semi-western forehand and a two-handed backhand. She currently plays with the Yonex V-Core 100S.
Mike: 5.0 baseliner with a semi-western forehand and two-handed backhand. His current racquet of choice is a customized Prince Triple Threat Warrior.
Review date: November 2013. If you found this review interesting or have further questions or comments please contact us.
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Ossification is the gradual transition of your baby's skeletal bones from a fibrous or cartilage template to hard bone. This process takes place at different rates and is completed at different stages depending on what part of the body is developing and growing.
By week 12 of pregnancy the development of your baby's bones is complete, and now the baby's main task is to grow strong and healthy during the next six months. Almost all ossification takes place before your baby is born, however, there are two areas that will not complete ossification until the time of your child's second birthday. These areas are the fontanels of the skull.
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by Doug Dickerson
posted Jan 22 2013 8:44AM
Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it
– Charles R. Swindoll
A story is told of two men who lived in a small village who got into a terrible dispute that they could not resolve. So they went to the town sage. The first man went to the sage's home and told his version of what happened. When he finished, the sage said, "You're absolutely right."
The next night, the second man called on the sage and told his side of the story. The sage responded, "You're absolutely right."
Afterward, the sage's wife scolded her husband. "Those men told you two different stories and you told them they were absolutely right. That's impossible—they can't both be absolutely right." The sage turned to his wife and said, "You're absolutely right." The sage controlled how each man approached their dispute by the simple power of agreement. How nice it would be if things really were so simple.
The humor from that story is not lost on CEO's who look at their prospects for 2013 and how the global economy will affect their bottom line. A recent study released by The Conference Board highlights their thinking and how they plan to approach this New Year with a different strategy. The point being, external global economic factors may be out of their control but not everything internally.
In data collected between September and November 2012, over 700 senior executives were asked to identify and rank the most pressing challenges they face, and their strategies for addressing each one. Worldwide, human capital – how to best develop, engage, manage, and retain talent- was named the leading challenge. Operational excellence stood in second place, followed by innovation and customer relationships. This new shift among CEO's worldwide quite possibly fits the running narrative for your company in 2013.
American theologian Reinhold Niebur penned the words to what is commonly known as the Prayer of Serenity. It reads, "God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference." Like many CEO's worldwide who participated in the survey your plans may have shifted from the uncontrollable to the controllable. The uncontrollable can be difficult to accept, but as you focus on what you can your perspective begins to change. Here are a few tips to help you chart the course and three questions you must answer going forward.
Bloom where you are planted with an eye to the future. What is out of your control now can be a bright spot in your future. Prepare today in order to prosper tomorrow. As you ride out external cycles you can train your talent, develop their skills, and raise up your leaders. When you bloom where you are planted you are putting down roots that will position you for the long term. The future can be promising but only if you are prepared.
Perfect your craft. Well within your control is the quality of your product and how it is delivered. Take the time while you have it to improve quality, delivery, and shore up customer relationships. Now is not the time to stress over things out of your control. Take the initiative and evaluate your systems, streamline for efficiency, and build your brand. It is only as you prefect that which you can control you will be prepared for what is now out of your control.
Create a culture of innovation. The survey highlights how important innovation is to your success. Rebecca Ray, Senior Vice President, Human Capital with The Conference Board said, "As CEO Challenge 2013 shows, human capital is not only a critical function in itself, but is also intimately connected with innovation, operational excellence and other challenges."
Encourage and promote a culture of innovation with your team. Welcome ideas, reward innovation, and reap the benefits. Remove any and all barriers that stifle create thinking and improvement. Being prepared for what's next can't be achieved with narrow minds and lack of vision.
As a leader, you have to answer these three questions: What is out of my control? And then release it. What do I control? And then embrace it. What is the plan? And do it.
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Two years ago I replaced the galvanized hot and cold water lines with copper lines in my house. Over the past few months I have noticed a tapping noise in the first floor bathroom right below the second floor bathroom when the hot water is turned on by itself in either the bathtub or the sink on the second floor. The pipe does not tap until the water warms up and gets hot. When the cold water is mixed with the hot water the tapping is not as loud and as frequent but the tapping noise can still be heard. Is the hot water copper pipe expanding and hitting the wall / floor framing, or is there a leak in the pipe? I have not noticed any water damage on the first floor ceiling or walls. Please note the noise is not heard until the water gets warm to hot and when I just run the cold water the tapping noise is not heard so the drain line is not leaking. What could be making this noise?
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Game Of Thrones finale
. Now what do I do on Sunday nights?
you can always join TTMs book club Enty. Mingle with us common folk…ReplyCancel
The last season of True Blood?
Ray Donovan starts soon.
you can always do something new like go out for a change.
Take up knitting, and adopt come cats! That's my new goal for 2015.ReplyCancel
HA! Nice one, Derek.ReplyCancel
Yes! It's so much fun! Mostly we just drink and talk shite, though, and we swear not all of it is about you, Enty!
Which reminds me, last day to vote for the June 29 book meet!
I'm curious as to how they will end True Blood. Also Sons of Anarchy is coming up on its last season as well:(
The leftovers looks like it could be interesting, aside from Theroux. I'm counting down the days until The Strain premiers, Del Toro is one of my favorites. So to see him bring something to the small screen is like Christmas for me.ReplyCancel
Just don't cross @JSierra, she will cut a bitch!ReplyCancel
I would NOT suggest it. Enty, you bring the bacon wrapped scallops! And beer. I prefer Sleeeman's Honey Brown Lager. There's a good fellaReplyCancel
I was really pissed we didn't get to see the alcide and sookie hook up. We have to watch them with everyone else on the show, but what a cruel joke they never show that sex scene. Eff you true blood.ReplyCancel
You bet, AKM, although lately we do movies and mostly have a drinking and socializing postReplyCancel
Read the books! Much better than the actual show.ReplyCancel
Watch something that actually has a story that achieves something and arrives somewhere, instead of just getting an audience to spin its wheels on characters who are only going to die pointlessly?ReplyCancel
Leftovers previews are intriguing me.ReplyCancel
I miss The Walking Dead waaaayyy more than a normal human being should. I'm a Momma of a VERY active toddler and I need my show back to unwind!ReplyCancel
Penny Dreadful has lived up to half of it's name- the last half. Usually like HBO and showtime series but this one is not good imo.ReplyCancel
What little bit they have put out seems to be following close to the books. I read reviews stating it is quite graphic and intense, really pushing the limit since its not on a premium cable network.ReplyCancel
I'm trying to drag OITNB out, but it's hard when you know it's all there, waiting for you!ReplyCancel
Pip: Have you noticed that they don't write book series or make TV series about your life, my life, or anybody else you know's life? You know why?
Because lives aren't stories. They're just series of events that start and end for no reason. Stories exist precisely to provide narratives with a structure.
Mark Twain put it best when he was tearing apart the works of James Fennimore Cooper. The first law of writing is that a story must achieve something and arrive somewhere. Game of Thrones never has, and has made its intentions sickeningly clear, never will done either.
You may have nothing better to do with your time than spin your wheels watching nothing happen but people dying pointlessly, but I can better spend my time and attention reading comic books.ReplyCancel
Watch Outlander on Starz beginning 08/09/2014ReplyCancel
I'll cross my fingers and hope for Sookie's tits. If we don't get a worthy farewell from her cans and buttocks this season, I'm dumping HBO and gonna start watching Showtime shows, after the lights go out on Nucky Thompson.
I'm sick of this bait & switch bullshit outta HBO. Did they move the Sopranos to Boise in season 4? Fuck no, no one would have watched. BUT, they decide to cut the nudity in GOT by like 90%? Fuck you HBO. Get yer shit together or get bent.ReplyCancel
Jas, i used to be a stckler for structure and reasonable beginnings and endings too. But it is fun, and relaxing to just free fall in some fiction, like GOT. there is a point, about a new king before winter sets in. Idk, once i let go my restrictions, I enjoy it.ReplyCancel
JAS, are you saying it's the
Yeah JSierra takes her dislikes Very seriously. And GoT has given her too many ideas of how to deal with her enemies…ReplyCancel
I hear ya! But I'm not excited about this new group the ran into…ReplyCancel
@Sherry: After 7 posted that Khaleesi got a no nudity clause, I just went to the Wiki of Fire and Ice and read up on what is going to happen. Aint nobody got time for books.ReplyCancel
I just got through watching the GoT finale, and all I'm gonna say is I'm glad there wasn't anything in arms reach I could throw at the damn TV.ReplyCancel
I felt the same Hammer.
I usually think the special effects are fine. But that skeleton scene made me feel like I was watching Evil Dead 3.ReplyCancel
I think I scared the dog that was sitting in my lap, I nearly launched the poor thing across the room when I went off on an expletive filled tirade. The person beside me was like "I take it that didn't happen in the book huh?"ReplyCancel
Ttm I got sooo wrapped up in GOT Sunday night I forgot book club. Totes be there next week though.ReplyCancel
I like hacf. Too.ReplyCancel
Love you boo.ReplyCancel
It was a non starter the whole way through. I kept waiting for something big and it never came. Huge letdownReplyCancel
The skeleton reminded me of old school hbo Tales of the Crypt. I grew up on those.ReplyCancel


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By ROY EDGELLFERRON
I would like to respond to the article. Speeding through Ferron. Which was in the paper on April 9.
We can point fingers at one another all day long. But what it all boils down to is a safety issue.
I would like to see the speed reduced through Ferron City Limits and have a noise ordinance installed and the double yellow lines, which have been previously put down.
It is a proven fact from statistics that speed kills, slowing down the speed limits saves lives. Anybody that doesn't want the speed limits lowered is not for safety.
Do we have to wait for a serious or fatal accident to get the speed limit lowered from 55 mph to 35 mph through the city limits.
I am not pointing fingers at the coal truck drivers, it is everybody that drives through town.
I feel for the truck drivers that have to bust butt all day long, driving as hard as they can to make a living because they get paid by the load, not by the hour.
There are a lot of different issues that we could talk about. Noise, vibration, rough and narrow roads. School busses that have to stop on the main road with no place to pull off while picking up and dropping off the kids in the 55 mph zone.
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Chef Dylan's Pork Recipe: bin on the lake Launches "A study of…" Feature on New Menu
If you haven't visited bin on the lake this year, come and try the new menu featuring an innovative and inspired twist on bin on the lake's dining experience. The new menu highlights locally-sourced ingredients that capture the bright, seasonal tastes of the Northwest with a Mediterranean influence. Aside from exceptional Lake Washington views from every table, bin on the lake serves approachable cuisine in a relaxed, yet stylish setting.
A chef with a passion for pure ingredients, Chef Dylan Giordan has developed "A study of…" program designed to explore each element of food. Periodically, a new ingredient will be highlighted on the menu – from pork to cheese to lamb to salt – with specially created menu items that demonstrate the versatility of fresh ingredients and proteins. This distinctive exploration, along with bin on the lake's use of freshly prepared honey from the Woodmark's own "Bee on the Lake" program, inspired the restaurant's new menu and further enhances the guests' culinary experience.
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Pork Belly with Quince and Butternut Squash Puree
1 # Pork belly, rind off, cut into 4 pieces
1 T Kosher salt
1 ea sprig thyme
2 T Black pepper
4 c Chicken stock
2 c Butternut squash puree
3 T Unsalted butter
1 ea sage leaf
1 ea Quince, recipe
1 ea Quince reduction sauce
In a baking pan, season the pork belly with the salt, pepper and thyme. Refrigerate for 24 hours. Preheat the oven to 300. Bring the chicken stock to a boil and pour over the pork belly. Cover with foil and place in the oven for 3 hours, or until very tender. Remove the pork belly from the liquid and put the pork between two baking sheets. Put a weight of a couple pounds on top of the pork and refrigerate overnight.
To serve, preheat the oven to 400. Place the cooled and pressed pork in the oven for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, warm the butternut squash puree and quince sauce.
In a sauté pan, heat the butter with the sage leaf. Slice the quince into 3 pieces per quarter and place in the pan with the butter. Let the butter brown, and flip the quince until nicely caramelized.
To plate, put a dollop of the butternut squash puree on a warmed plate, and plate the hot pork belly on top. Put the sliced quince around the pork and drizzle with the quince reduction.
4 portions
Butternut squash puree
8 oz Butternut squash, roughly chopped
1 t cumin seeds
1 t coriander seeds
6 ea cardamom pods, seeds only
½ t fennel seed
½ t black peppercorns
2 t sweet paprika
1 t cinnamon powder
1 t turmeric
1 t cayenne pepper
1 t salt
½ t sugar
½ t allspice
4 T butter
In a saucepan, cover the butternut squash with water and set to boil. When boiling, turn to just under boiling until the squash is cooked, approx. 30 minutes. Meanwhile, toast all whole spices, grind and combine with remaining spices. In a food processor, combine the drained and cooked squash, the spice mixture to taste, and the butter. Puree until smooth, and season to taste.
Poached quince
1 ea quince, core removed, quartered
1 ea chamomile tea bag
2 ea clove
2 ea juniper
2 ea allspice
1 ea orange, halved
¼ c sugar
2 c water
Combine all ingredients and set to boil. Simmer until the quince is soft, drain and reserve the liquid.
Quince sauce
2 c rich pork stock
Quince poaching liquid
Reduce the poaching liquid until syrupy and add the stock. Reduce until only ¼ c remains.
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On Saturday mornings, the warm, comforting aroma of fresh cinnamon rolls wafts through the farmers' market. The line at the Bread Box Bakery stall is six deep with groggy shoppers sipping coffee and waiting to reward themselves for rising early on the weekend.
For months, I've admired the bulky cinnamon rolls from afar, assuming the bread contained eggs and the creamy icing and gooey cinnamon filling were made with butter. Imagine my delight when, visiting the bakery stand for a loaf of bread, I saw ingredients listed beside the cinnamon rolls and discovered they are dairy-free. The frosting is made with water, the cinnamon swirl with non-dairy kosher margarine, and the yeasted dough contains no egg. I had to try one. Sure, they're full of white flour, sugar, and hydrogenated vegetable oil, but life's too short to pass up surprise vegan cinnamon rolls.
Sweet, sticky, gooey, and dense, my cinnamon roll made me giggle as I ate. They're bigger than my hand; no one but a hungry farmer could polish off one of these babies in a single go. Cinnamon rolls are available at the summer and winter markets, Saturdays only. Bread Box Bakery also attends the Belfast, Brewer and Bar Harbor farmers' markets.
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Tickling Jock | Comedy Greats from Sir Harry Lauder to Billy Connolly
- 23rd February 2013 − 11th May 2014
- Scottish National Portrait Gallery | Admission Free
Tickling Jock celebrates Scotland's masters of mirth and our truly distinctive contribution to the world of entertainment in the twentieth century. We turn the spotlight on performers who have generated laughter at home and abroad – a list of comedy greats that runs from variety stars of the music hall, stage, gramophone and radio to comedians and actors who have made audiences fall about with laughter on the big and small screens. With legends such as Rikki Fulton, Jack Milroy Sir Stanley Baxter and Una Mclean rubbing shoulders with Ivor Cutler, Ronnie Corbett, Lulu, and of course Billy Connolly. Enter our 'On Air' booths to listen and watch comedy clips and become a Tickling Jock yourself by leaving your own recording of a comedy performance.
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This Understanding treatise discusses the various bodies of law in relation to a fundamental issue permeating the entire field of juvenile law: the extent to which the law should protect young people rather than recognize them as autonomous persons. While the law traditionally adopted a protectionist posture, recent legal developments appear to recognize autonomy rights of adolescents in certain contexts. These developments are praised by some commentators who advocate wholesale rejection of the paternalistic model in favor of a system that treats adolescents as full-fledged persons under the law. This book does not advocate any particular resolution of the current debate about the nature of the rights of young people; rather, it suggests that sensitivity to the issues and arguments entailed in that debate is essential to any true understanding of the present state of juvenile law.
With these concerns in mind, Understanding Juvenile Law begins with a general discussion of the nature of the rights of juveniles and the perception that young people constitute a unique class under the law. This theoretical introduction will serve as a background for subsequent discussion of juvenile law doctrine. The discussion separates aspects of juvenile law arising outside the juvenile justice system (defined in this text as the system of separate courts organized to deal with "delinquents" and "status offenders") from those arising within that system. This division is created as a useful means of organizing the doctrinal material, given the extensive body of rules that govern the juvenile justice system. Moreover, this organization permits the juvenile justice section to stand by itself as an independent text for students in courses that cover only that aspect of juvenile law.
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I've noticed that nearly everyone has had a different interpretation of Luffy's message. I've also noticed that everyone's thoughts on this matter was sprawled across the whole OP section, so I wanted I nice place where we can discuss this message. I also was too lazy to search the threads themselves for your thoughts. Support my laziness and tell me your ridiculous theories on what Luffy wanted to tell his crew.
Also, about Zoro not understanding it. Zoro is always the first and sometimes only person to know what Luffy is thinking. Luffy doesn't have to say anything and Zoro knows what to do. That would mean that this message isn't Luffy's Idea.


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I repeat, Cross Falls. He could still be alive, but just mortally injured. His death would be really random. lol can you imagine if Allen killed Cross, when he said he was going to kill someone he loved. With theories of his noah side taking over, maybe he went into a werewolf-like state where he has no memories of his actions after said power took him over. Though...not saying Cross is dead. It would take 100 chapters just to own up for a proper death for him.
Oh he shot himself?? Woops. Well there is innocence in his gun though...so you don't know what that could do. But I think he's still dead.
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I've read 167 and 168, overall, Allen is even more of a badass, and Cross.... I dont think he really shot himself... perhaps a Dream
Of course his "death" is random! How can the great Cross die of suicide! It's probably his plan to save Allen or coughescapecough. By creating another big news, probably the central will have to delay the announcement about Allen.
And I don't think Allen killed Cross, Lenalee was sleeping on his shoulder. If he left, Lenalee would notice.
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