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Toni Duggan: we speak to the Everton and England Ladies star lighting up women's football by Aaron› 30 May 2013
One of the rising stars of women's football, Toni Duggan has shot to fame recently as a striker for Everton and England. Scoring a raft of goals for club and country, she was recently shortlisted for Women's Player Of The Year at the PFA Awards.
Toni, a proud Liverpudlian, is also the proud wearer of Umbro football boots, and we're really pleased to see her achieving so much on the pitch. Recently, we sat down with Toni during a photoshoot for us to discuss all things football and beyond, and you can see some of the highlights from our chat in the video above.
Below, you can also read the full interview with Toni, who is in action tonight in the Women's Super League with Everton against Doncaster Belles. Thanks again to Toni for taking the time to speak to us!
Can you tell us a little bit about how you started playing football?
'Basically I've got two brothers, one older, one younger, and I used to go and watch them play. Then I started getting involved, playing with the lads at the side of the pitch, and from there I played at school and my local youth clubs. Then, it's just the same as how lads get involved, playing in the street and finding that love for the game.
I was playing for a lad's team and it got to the age where boys and girls can't play together, so I moved on to Mossley Hill, my local junior club and I really enjoyed my time there. Then Everton were watching the games and scouted me, I was invited to go along for some trials and I got accepted. From there, the England situation was the same, scouting my Everton games and it's all built from there.'
There's a lot of stereotypes around women's football, are there any in particular that you'd like to challenge?
'I'd just like to change
people's perceptions of the game. I'd just encourage anyone to come along to a game, and they'd
see that it's nothing like that. The girls are all technically gifted, and the
game is changing now as well. I don't think people should just base their opinions on how it used to
We can't compare ourselves to the men, we can't compete with them as they'll always be physical stronger, more powerful and pacey, our game isn't really about that, I think the women's game is more about the skill. Like I say I'd just encourage anyone, if they haven't seen women's football, to take a look and see that there's other qualities there.'
Looking back, what's your earliest memory of playing football?
'I think it was in school, that was the turning point. We'd be out in the yard, all the other girls were doing their own thing and I'd be the only girl playing football with the lads. I'd need a new pair of school shoes every week off my mum, because they were getting destroyed, from then whenever anyone saw me I'd have a ball in my hand. I just knew that I loved it and that I wanted to make a career out of it.'
Were you always a striker?
'I have always been a
striker, I haven't started moving down the pecking order yet. Ever since the
under-8s, I've been scoring goals and my mum would give me little bonuses, if I
scored a hat-trick I'd get a fiver, or a pound if I got one, little things like
that spurred me on to keep scoring. From then I've just been establishing
myself as a striker.'
You've started this season really well,
what do think is the secret behind that?
'Over the past four or five seasons, my main aim since I broke into the squad at Everton has been to get that number 9 position, and this year I've been lucky to get in there. I've worked hard to get there and my focus has always been scoring goals, so I'm happy that this season I've got eight goals in the first four games already, so hopefully I can continue with that and help the team to become successful.'
You've been playing for a few years now despite still being pretty young – what would you say has been the highlight of your career so far?
'The girls do say it feels like I've been around for ages, but I'm still only 21, I did make my debut when I was 15 though, so I suppose that's why! As a highlight, I'd have to say winning the U19 European Championships with England. Playing for your country is a massive honour anyway, but to do so and win something when no one else has won anything since 1966, that was a big achievement and something that I'll always remember.'
Was that a point when you realised that you could make a career out of being a footballer?
'Definitely, before that it was more about maturing as a player, deciding if that's what you really want to do with your life. That's the difficult period really, when your mates are all going out and doing their thing and you can be misled, it's tough, I'm not going to lie. But then winning something like that with the U19s, it becomes more serious – it's not about participating any more, it's about competing and wanting to be the best.'
Who were your heroes and heroines when you were growing up?
'When I was younger I was a Liverpool fan – I am swaying more towards the blue half now – but Michael Owen was a big hero of mine. He was a goalscorer, that probably made me want to be one as well, if I saw Michael Owen scoring, I'd be out on the street trying to recreate it. I'd definitely say he was one of my biggest idols. I would also mention Rachel Yankey and Kelly Smith as well, they were always the names that were being shouted about in women's football, and it's great now that I can play alongside them and look up to them.'
There's a lot of different tournaments in women's football, can you explain which ones you're involved in with Everton?
'The FA Cup is the same as the men's, throughout all the leagues in women's football. The Continental Cup is a bit different, because there's only eight teams in our league it's a short season, so what they've done with this is make two leagues of four, you play each other once, and then the top team plays the second team in other league, and vice versa. This is the first season that we've done it, and hopefully we can do well in it.'
There's also the Women's Super League, which announced some major changes recently. What will this mean for women's football?
'The changes in the WSL are just another step for us, there's another league coming in and there'll be promotion and relegation. We're taking it slowly but we're getting there, and then hopefully the next step is further progression and expanding the season further. I do think its good that we're doing it step by step and not trying to do too much at once.'
As a Liverpudlian playing for Everton, is the derby the game that you look forward to the most?
'A lot of people ask this, and derby day is always a big day here in Liverpool. There's a few girls in both teams that aren't from Liverpool so they probably don't know too much about it, but I know how big it is. Saying that, every game is massive now in the WSL, the standard has improved so much and we go into every game giving everything.'
What are your ambitions for Everton this season, do
you think you could win the league?
'Yeah, I don't see why not, you only have to look at the past few results to see that everyone can beat everyone, it's a really competitive league and we're right in there so it'll be interesting to see how it develops.'
What kind of links do you have with the men's team at Everton?
'Everton have always been
supportive of the ladies team, even when it wasn't professional, and there are
more men's teams getting involved now. You only have to look at Man City,
they've been put into the WSL top division next season, and they've vowed to
put as much money into the women's team as they do with the men. Even
Liverpool, they've been through a bit of a transition this year, they'd never
been related to the men before but now they're supporting them brilliantly. I
do think that this kind of support can bring more success and a better standard
to the women's game, if we're training four times a week and using their facilities
it can only be a benefit.
Here at Everton, we've always been invited to the end of season awards, they've always recognised the achievements of the women's team and made us feel involved. Recently I did a photoshoot with Sylvain Disdin and he was talking about the women's team, saying that the men's team look out for our results, and it's great to get that support.'
If you could offer one piece of advice to young female footballers, what would it be?
'I'd just stay to stick with it and enjoy it. There'll always be a time when it gets tough, but if that's what you want to do you should stick to it. I look back now and I think, 'what would I be doing now if I hadn't stuck with it?' Some of my friends used to invite me to parties and I'd have to say no because I had a game the next day, but they wouldn't understand. Now they look back and they might think 'I wish I'd stuck to dancing' or whatever they were interested in, because they see me travelling the world and enjoying what I do so much. So I'd just say to stick with it and get the best from it you can.'
What do you like to do with your time outside of football?
'If I get any time, I just enjoy spending time with my family and friends, going away on holiday when you can. Football's quite difficult in terms of time off, it takes over your life, ultimately football's there constantly, whether you're playing or watching it on telly, it's everywhere.
Can you tell us a little bit about the other work you do outside of the game?
'Yeah, obviously the women's game is still only semi-professional, so I have a job alongside that. The youth club near where I grew up, that's where I work, it's great because you're with the kids in your area and you're setting a good example. I was like them one day, and now I've gone on to do this, and just speaking to them on a day to day basis is nice, they look up to you, so I really enjoy that.
We have this rule, they can support whoever they want with the men's teams, but it's got to be Everton Ladies! I really appreciate the support they give me, when I'm away with England for instance they give me the time off so I'm really thankful for that.'
You were recently nominated as Women's Players' Player Of The Year at the PFA Awards, how did that feel?
'It was a total shock, we knew that the girls would be nominated, but we didn't know how many nominees there'd be or anything like that. So when I got the phonecall saying that my name might appear on Sky Sports News I was a bit taken aback to be honest, especially as its voted for by your colleagues who you play against every week. It was an honour just to come third, and Kim Little really deserved to win it. Even the PFA recognising the women's game in this way is massive, and shows how far the game has come.'
Finally, we know that male footballers have terrible taste in music and fashion, do you think that female players are any better?
'There are a few dodgy ones to be fair…no, I think we are better though, the taste in music in our team is good, we've got the DJ Amy Kane taking care of that. And the fashion sense, it's alright, bit of a mixture really!'
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Alan Ryder's Player Contributions
Robert Vollman
January 08 2012 10:43AM
Alan Ryder just published his annual NHL Review over at Hockey Analytics – a 90-page monster full of everything you need to know about the 2010-11 NHL season, which begs the following questions for many of who: Who is Alan Ryder, and why should anyone with even a glimmer of interest in advanced statistical hockey analysis go and read it immediately?
To answer that, think of Alan Ryder as the Niklas Lidstrom of advanced statistical hockey analysis, because he's been in the game longer than anyone else, and is still among the very best. The statistics and principles used by those who believe our field began some time between 2006 and 2009 were built on the foundation that Ryder helped build a decade ago. Not to oversell his work, but why study something second hand when you can hear it directly from the only other statistical analyst I know who was actually alive when Kansas City had an NHL team.
To give you an idea of his offerings we'll recap a few of his conclusions about our beloved Calgary Flames, especially his thoughts on Miikka Kiprusoff, Mark Giordano, Jay Bouwmeester, Alex Tanguay and Jarome Iginla.
If you're a Mikka Kiprusoff fan then you might want to have a few stiff drinks before surfing on over to Hockey Analytics, because the failure of the Flames to make the post-season was placed squarely at his feet.
"Calgary and Tampa Bay were the NHL's two best teams, before one considers goaltending."
Alan Ryder, 2011 NHL Review
In terms of marginal goals, one of the key components of his Player Contributions rating system, the Calgary Flames were the best team in the league last year when looking only at the various offensive and defensive components. It was goaltending, and goaltending alone, which Ryder blames for a disappointing season – if the Calgary Flames had picked up a little bit of help as the otherwise similar Tampa Bay Lightning team had then it could very well have been the Flames earning 100+ points on its way to the Conference finals.
Player Contributions (PC), incidentally, is Ryder's own over-all statistical assessment of a player's contributions, very similar in nature to its far less complex cousin GVT, which makes sense since they were both developed at the same time based on the same principles by cooperating analysts - and Kipper fared extremely poorly by its measurement. On page 30 Ryder lays out Kiprusoff's statistical deterioration over the years, pointing to his successful 2009-10 season as the lone exception rather than the rule.
On the bright side the Calgary Flames were very much improved defensively, but despite being ranked so highly at shot prevention and shot quality reduction, no individual Flames showed up among the league's best defensive players, suggesting it was more of a team effort (unlike their Floridian clones).
Jay Bouwmeester, who was hailed as last year's most over-hyped defenseman (losing that title to Zdeno Chara this year), ranked as the 17th best defensive defenseman in the league, but unfortunately also had the highest cap cost per Player Contribution point among leading defenseman – almost $120,000 per PC point (which equates to 1/10th of a point in the standings).
Over-all Mark Giordano beat out Bouwmeester as the Flames best defenseman, finishing 19th overall due to his superior offensive play. His much more reasonable cap hit also earned him a spot on Ryder's all-cap roster, along with Alex Tanguay.
Speaking of which, Alex Tanguay came out as one of Ryder's favourites thanks to his amazing shoot-out play, which earned him a whopping 32 PC points and the Wyatt Earp award for top shooter (Kipper was 6th in the Cork Award for the top shoot-out goaltender).
Due to his tremendous performance in the shoot-out Alex Tanguay was ranked as the league's 8th best forward, three spots higher than Jarome Iginla. Together they made Ryder's 2nd Western all-star team, and Jarome Iginla even made Ryder's 2nd all-star even-strength team.
Jarome Iginla's great season also earned him a spot on Ryder's 2nd all-star greybeard team (players aged 33 and up), but don't break out the champagne and Ben Gay just yet, because that's not a good thing. Generally every single member of both all-star greybeard teams have huge declines of about 20% the following season.
It wasn't just Tanguay and Iginla because as a team Calgary clearly had the biggest positive offensive swing in the league, according to Ryder's calculations – almost as large as New Jersey's negative offensive swing. The improvement of 42 marginal goals is seen as simply a reversion, having dropped by 46 marginal goals in 2009-10.
It was also interesting to learn that there were only 95.6% as many shots recorded at home than on the road, the 4th lowest percentage in the league, suggesting that either the Flames play a much different game in the Saddledome, or that the scorekeepers at home have a much more restricted definition of the word "shot" than do their colleagues around the league.
That's just some of the fascinating insights you'll find in Alan Ryder's annual review every year, which also includes all his raw data, so it's definitely worth checking out both this year's and his historical archives of previous seasons.
January 08 2012, 10:50AM
I'm sympathetic to the notion that Kipper cost the Flames a lot of wins last year - as Bob has noted, Calgary was a decent enough ES possession club and, as we know, Kipper was replacement level at best last season.
That said, sounds like Ryder's analysis overshoots things a tad. The best team in the league aside from goaltending? Uh, no. There's a reason there's been no bounce back for the Flames this year despite Kipper playing a lot better - they aren't that good.
If Ryder still has fidelity for shot quality analysis, that's probably the onion in the ointment.
The marginal goals calculations sound right on the money though.
What an odd article. "The best team in the league aside from goaltending" ???? say what? While I agree he is on the down side of his career now.he is the SOLE reason we have made it to the Post Season since we acquired him. Deduct 10 points (minimum) from this team's regular season points total and we have "finished" in the low to mid 80's.(and that's being very generous) Kipper has stolen 12 points this year alone,with half the season to go.
Based on what I saw as a fan laast year I would share the view that the team's weakness was goaltending.
Many Flames fans over value Kipper as they base their value on watching games, and commentaters opinions only. The rejection of stats means you are only rating your goaltender.
Because we don't see all games to viisually rate the others we need to rely on stats to compare them. In that analysis Kipper did not come out well. He is better this year but still mid pack.
Many Kipper supporters often harken back or include the 2004-2007 period in their evaluation. In this period he truely was top end-no argument. Including dated stats would make Brdeur still a top end goaltender, whch barring a strong re-bound he no loner is.
ahhh so Calgary was awesome last year... hmmm so awesome in fact, they didn't make or even come close to making the playoffs.
January 09 2012, 12:52PM
I have been a very big proponent of Kipprusof since his arrival, but I'm ready to see him moved at the deadline. If Feaster could reel in younger starting goal tender plus a top pick, he should. That said, I doubt Feaster has the chops to move this player. Feaster has first hand experience, and struggling to replace a bonified #1 goalie in Tampa. He suffered the consequences as a team and as a GM. I envision him giving a lot of thought before moving a popular and borderline iconic goal-tender.

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Sheltering Nazem Kadri
Cam Charron
August 24 2012 10:33AM
Quick thought today, ranging from some discussion about my idea to shift Mikhail Grabovski to the #1C spot and plug young Nazem Kadri into the #2 hole with Clarke MacArthur and James van Riemsdyk. Basically the thought was:
- Grabovski can handle heavy minutes on the second line, so don't change that
- Get Kadri onto the top line and protect those minutes
Now, I don't think that Kadri can be totally protected with Phil Kessel and Joffrey Lupul. Even if you started them exclusively in the offensive zone, you're still keeping a young, raw asset out against Zdeno Chara all the time.
Relating this to an experience I had with the Vancouver Canucks last season, Canucks fans were up in arms when the talented Cody Hodgson wasn't getting the appropriate levels of ice-time, or so they thought, during a dominant stretch in January. I looked more closely at Hodgson's minutes and found that he was performing the strongest when kept between 11 and 14 minutes, which is more traditionally what a third liner will get in the NHL.
How to relate this to Kadri, well, I don't think he's played enough games to give us a particularly detailed look at how he fares in his splits. I checked them and they aren't clean, part of the problem being that the powerplay and even strength time hasn't been evened-out yet.
This table sorts out the Leafs' centremen's average time on ice last season and compares it to their TOIQualComp, or the average time on ice the defencemen they played against got. The idea is that defencemen that play the most are probably the best. As you can see, it matches up well with overall time on ice:
|Opp D TOI
Sheltering a player takes more than just putting him in offensive situations. You want to keep Kadri's time on ice well below 17 if you want him to see success at a young age in the NHL. He's not a pure goal scorer, but his puck-possession numbers have been fine since joining the league and he can be molded into a Grabovski-lite. It just takes time.
But you don't want to amp up the competition he plays against too quickly. While I think it's easy to suggest that that's how you can shelter Kadri, there's more than one way to skin a cat.
I've sold myself on the idea that Kadri lining up between MacArthur and van Riemsdyk would actually be a pretty good top six group at both ends of the rink and probably won't deviate from the thought until expressly proven wrong by either a better combination of forwards put together by Randy Carlyle, or if my idea is attempted and completely falls apart.
If that happens, I'll buy everybody who comments on this post a beer, but I doubt it.
What do you think the actual chances of that line being put together are? I think CC's line ideas are excellent, but for some reason coaches never seem to pick up on what seems like the best idea. The question is whether "we" know something they don't or whether they know something we don't.
Import or domestic?
Which leads us back to the Bozak conundrum. He's no 3C.. if he can't play on your top 6 i' don't think there's a spot for him.
Something's up here with this gluttany of C's - may have something to do with the avalanche...
Just a hunch...
I'll take a steamwhistle...
August 25 2012, 10:19AM
Love the idea and have been hoping that this is what will happen in the fall (or whenever). I like Bozak, nice guy, evidence of talent. But not enough to be a top 6 forward on a contender. We likely should have been grooming him for the third line all along, but with the addition of McClement, that seems unlikely.
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August 25 2012, 10:41AM
Only wrench in the works is that the Leafs have focused their development plans for Kadri as a winger .. Centers have distinct responsiblities that Kadri struggles to maintain and that alone may be enough to keep him on the wing.
Kadri has been playing C in the AHL for most of the year.
Kadri's going to need to be a lot tougher to play against to get any love from carlye. I want to see cam's suggestion pan out but I don't see it happening under randy's watch.
I think Bozak should be the 2nd line center. good FW%, decent defensively and passes. With Mac and JVR, he has 2 options to pass to who both go to the net and he can get some cheap goals himself. The kid has the potential to do 20G, 55P and it's hard to argue with that sort of production from a #2 C. I personally think Kadri should be 3rd line with Kules (good both ways and will help Kadri in the offensive zone) and McClement (good D) and that will allow kadri to be creative but also cover up some of his poor D as he learns the NHL game
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Skip to comments.Cooking with balls: Serbian chefs honor animal testicles
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A delicacy for medieval monarchs, a plate for the poorest and a treat for Tito, animal testicles, with a pinch of humour, are back on the menu, at least at one Serbian food festival.
A visitor needs no road signs to reach the tiny central village of Lunjevica, population 500. They can follow the smoke and smells from the barbecues and kettles at the 10th unofficial testicle-cooking "world championship".
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Rocky Mountain Oysters!
Testicle Festival at Lake of the Ozarks...
>> Rocky Mountain Oysters!
Another euphemism is "calf fries" (if from beef).
I have had "lamb fries" before... they were excellent!
I grew up in Spain. In the summer time there would be lots of local bull fights... I loved them. But my granddad had the custom of going to the auction that followed the bullfight and it seems that he always came home with some bull testicles. I hated them! They were chewy, tasteless and everything a young child dislikes. My mom would then ask me if I knew how much granddaddy had paid for the testicles... like I cared!
Guy walks into a restaurant - sign says we will make any sandwich you order or give you $100.
Guy snickers and asks for a elephant ball sandwich.
Waiter says coming right up sir.
Waiter comes back a few minutes later and hands him $100.
Guy smirks and says - run out of elephant balls?
Waiter says, No, ran out of the BIG buns.
Just don't eat the French-fries.
I love Rocky Mountain oysters......but my favorite is Turkey fries. Some serious yum and crunch there.
What if the matador loses?
Ok, I just read this thread http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-backroom/3064705/posts and this was the next thread I saw. Lots of testiculating going on or maybe it's testiculation.
Should draw every light in the loafers colon packer from Minsk to Constantinople..
I have a queasy feeling....
Never had matador testicles, LOL!
Thatz just nutz ....
Nebraska bars feature 'Turkey Fries' and other similar delacacies...beef fries are delicious if properly prepared...but once your party guests comment on how delicious the 'cutlets' are, it is best not to tell them what they really just enjoyed... :)
The [abbreviated] joke goes "Guy orders bull testicles, and likes them. Goes back the next day, and they're quite small compared to last evening's. Asks the waiter, 'What's up with that?' The waiter responds 'The bull, senor, he does not lose every time.'"
I don't think that I've ever been that hungry!!
Or maybe they have Boehner's balls?
Where's PETA on this?
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Ian Sharman 2011 UROC 100k Pre-Race Interview
September 23, 2011 by Bryon Powell · 1 Comment
It's the afternoon before the 2011 Trail Runner Ultra Race of Champions (UROC) 100k and I had a chance to sit down and talk with Ian Sharman (The North Face) for the first time. He shared his thoughts on his Rocky Raccoon 100 miler performance and his best run since then, his training, and how his skills match up to the course.
FYI, we'll be covering both on Twitter and on iRunFar.com itself via CoverItLive (like UTMB). Here's our UROC men's preview in case you need more info.


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Camp Shaw was established in 1956 and is the best kept secret in all of beautiful Kankakee County! Camp Shaw is also a wonderful place to hold a variety of outdoor and indoor events. It provides overnight accommodation; horseback riding, guided trail rides or group lessons and weekend packages are available. It is also an outdoor, environmental science education program encouraging interest and participation in the balanced management of natural resources.
Let's spend a day at the fair. Go to the time-honored livestock shows, play some games, enter contests, enjoy the exciting live entertainment, be brave and ride on the carnival rides, or feast on the fair food; but don't forget to see the demolition derby or rodeo.
Frank Lloyd Wright's B. Harley Bradley House
The B. Harley Bradley House Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1900 The B. Harley Bradley House in Kankakee, Illinois, is widely acknowledged as Wright's first Prairie Style design. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places individually and as part of the Riverview Historic District. Following an extensive restoration, the Bradley House now enjoys the opportunity to be appreciated by architecture fans from around the world. This Prairie Style house was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright along with its neighboring home. The houses are acknowledged by the Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy as Wright's first house designs that ushered in Wright's Prairie Style. The B. Harley Bradley House is open for 1 hour tours.
This year-round facility offers five basketball courts, eight volleyball courts, two soccer fields, a video game arcade, bumper cars, two mini-golf courses, softball batting cages, a go-kart track, climbing wall and paintball field.
The Kankakee County Museum is the home of the Kankakee County Historical Society. Founded in 1906, it is the oldest incorporated local historical society in Illinois. The Main Museum Building contains seven permanent and temporary exhibit galleries, the Museum Store, the Museum's Archival Research Library, the Museum's offices, and support facilities. The Museum Complex also encompasses the historic 1855 Dr. A. L. Small House, the 1904 Taylor One-Room Schoolhouse, Column Garden and Outdoor Exhibit Area. The museum boasts more than 85,000 artifacts in addition to 20,000 still images in the photo collection.
The Kankakee River takes a leisurely path from its origin to a point near Wilmington, Illinois, where it joins the DesPlaines River to form the Illinois River. Long acclaimed as one of the cleanest rivers in the Midwest, the Kankakee is a gentle Class I river ideal for first-time canoeists.
Brickstone Restaurant and Brewery
Relax in the warm, comfortable atmosphere and try beers made on-site at Brickstone. Their ample menu includes pub favorites and full meals. During the warmer months enjoy your brew on their outdoor patio.
Iroquois County State Wildlife Area
The area features some of the finest and most extensive prairie-marsh and sand dune vegetation remaining in Illinois. Primarily operated as a permit pheasant hunting area, hiking, picnicking, and snowmobiling opportunities are also available.
With over 16,000 square feet and space for over 110 vendors, Castle Antiques has something for everyone. From old fishing lures to dog-eared books, this is a one-stop place to find a host of treasures. Don't miss the furniture room in the back with items collected from numerous estate sales and auctions.
Essex Historical Society Museum
This historical site features a one-room schoolhouse and historical artifacts contained in an adjacent brick building. Learn about area strip mines that date back to the 1900's. This Kankakee museum is open by appointment and during special events.
The 4,000-acre park extends along both sides of the Kankakee River offering unspoiled settings that are surrounded by scenic bluffs and woods. The park includes hiking trails, biking trails, canoeing, fishing, camping, cross-country skiing, snowmobile trails, picnic areas, hunting, boat launches, and much more! In addition there are several shelters available for picnic events.
Scuba dive the spring-fed quarry of 12 acres in a park-like setting. Call for reservations.
A tandem Skydive with Skydive Greater is a fun safe way for you to experience the thrill of skydiving while securely attached to an experience instructor with 1,000 jumps and many years of experience.
Indian Oaks Antique Mall covers 18,000 square feet, is on one level and handicapped accessible for shopping convenience. Our Mall features a wide-range of fine antiques and collectibles, including wonderful primitives, high-quality furniture, rare books, costume and fine jewelry, beautiful glassware, one-of-a-kind country crafts, including Amish-made furniture and Amish country kitchen items--and, is "topped-off" with a fine selection of gift items, candles and potpourri. We take pride in the fact that there is "Something for Everybody" at Indian Oaks.
Kankakee Model Railroad Club and Museum
See large operating model train displays and railroad memorabilia within Kankakee's restored train depot. The museum also features a scale model replicating the city of Kankakee during the 1950's. A restored rail car and trolley can be rented for special events.
Located off the corner of Route 102 and WIlliam Latham Drive, it includes Jewel-Osco and Office Depot as the anchor stores. Additionally you will find local specialty shops and restaurants.
Located in the lower level of the historic Majestic Centre, this charming mall houses specialty shops and art galleries. The specialty shops offer collectibles, home décor, jewelry, purses, and art.
Northfield Square has more than 65 fine retail shops, which include J.C.Penney, Carson Pirie Scott, and Sears. The mall also houses Movies 10, a 10-screen Cineplex. Just off I-57, exit 315, the mall is conveniently located near hotels and attractions.
The Kankakee South KOA offers a quiet get-away-from-it-all retreat that's just an hour south of Chicago. Good restaurants, golf courses, canoe trips and Friday night stock car races are nearby.
Located on Route 50 North. Includes various stores and restaurants such as Super Walmart, Kohl's, Lane Bryant, Bed Bath & Beyond, Dick's Sporting Goods, Petco, Rue 21, Buffalo Wild Wings, McDonalds and many more!
Enthusiasts of all kinds find enjoyment in the wide array of activities the park offers including 4-miles of fully accessible paved paths that wind through natural prairie, woods and riverfront of the Perry Farm site.
A facility of the Kankakee Valley Park District, Ice Valley Centre Ice Arena features a NHL rink, Game Zone arcade and Breakaway Cafe concessions.
This historic depot is now home to railroad memorabilia displays.
Scuba dive in a 12-acre, spring-fed quarry and see several varieties of fish, along with underwater attractions that include a 33-foot cabin cruiser, a marine dump truck and an amphibious vehicle. Rental equipment, air-fills and dive instruction are available.


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The Emery County Commission heard a report from Todd Black concerning the sage grouse management plan. He works as a Utah State extension specialist and has been heavily involved in sage grouse management. Black showed trends in populations of the sage grouse over the years. Male sage grouse live in leks and there are three areas in Emery County which contain sage grouse. They aren't a predominant bird in the county, but the spots where they are living must be protected and preserved. Sage grouse seem to do well when they have good weather and good food. Hens roost about four miles from the leks with the male birds. Sage grouse live a long time up to 8-10 years. If there are two chicks per hen, it's considered a population sustaining amount. Sage grouse have many predators which is a problem in sustaining a healthy sage grouse population. The sage grouse diet consists mostly of sage brush. If the sage brush is healthy then the sage grouse in an area generally do well.
Historically sage grouse were spread across the state, but with urban growth and loss of habitat due to human activities the sage grouse are now confined to a much smaller area.
In 2009 a plan was passed which is a revision of the 2002 statewide plan. Black said it is a good plan and has set forth many worthwhile projects to maintain sage grouse. One of the reasons this is so important is to prevent listing on the endangered species list. A ruling last March said a listing of the sage grouse would be warranted, but due to lack of resources the listing would be precluded. The sage grouse is a candidate species.
Black said in San Juan County they have the Gunnison sage grouse.
One of the first projects was on the Parker Mountain where the sage grouse population has been increased dramatically through habitat projects.
In the management plan threats to the sage grouse were identified and solutions to the threats are being looked at and there is a variety of agencies involved in the management plan development and implementation. One of the main threats is development and loss of habitat. Black said there isn't much they can do about drought and weather conditions and disease in the birds themselves. The plan looks at what's going on now and plans for the future in protection of sage grouse. The working groups still meet a few times each year and take field trips to where the leks are located and to the habitat projects to see the progress being made.
Black said one major determining factors in listing will depend on Wyoming and how the sage grouse and the oil and gas developments can co-exist.
Black said he came to commission meeting to increase awareness for the sage grouse and to involve planning for the sage grouse in any development projects in their habitat. They are working closely with Bill Barrett Corporation on oil and gas developments in Carbon County.
Ray Petersen, public lands council director, said Emery County is on the periphery of the sage grouse habitat and the county is very much aware of and a part of the work for maintaining sage grouse in the county.


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In this recipe, the biscuits are cut into small pieces to speed their cooking. Because biscuits cook best in an almost-boiling sauce, quickly add them, and replace the slow cooker's lid so the sauce stays piping hot.
For a family supper, serve the chicken and dumplings with sweet corn kernels, a crisp, mixed-green salad and brownie sundaes.


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Relaxing blue DESIGN room
Size17 m²
Floor No.4(with elevator)
- Kitchen
- Internet/WiFi
- Elevator in building
- Balcony/terrace
- Towels
- Air conditioning
- Lockable room
- Baby cot
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Why this room in this apartment?
Location, location and design furniture!!!
This spacious 160 sq meter (525 ft) Modernist apartment, also known as the "Bo Style Apartment" (https://www.wimdu.com/offers/B5AUMPEW) is located on the 4th floor (accessible by elevator) in the heart of Barcelona.Everything that you would need for a great visit is right downstairs from your safe and comfortable 'local home'.
**In case you find that this room is not available for the period you have in mind, feel free to have a look at the following 2 rooms which are in the same apartment:
Woodstock Orange: https://www.wimdu.com/offers/6I4T1TS6
Bo Suite: https://www.wimdu.com/offers/ARBU9R70
You will experience endless shopping, dining, entertainment and culture within a 1 to 5 minute walk from the apartment building. Literally around the corner: famous shopping streets like Paseo de Gracia & Rambla de Catalunya, the 2 famous Gaudi houses (Casa Batlló & La Pedrera), many fabulous restaurants and trendy nightlife venues, the airport-bus-stop (Plaza Catalunya), the tourist bus stop (hop on hop off) and the metro that takes you to the beach within 10 minutes! I honestly could not find a better location.
The entire apartment has just been freshly painted and decorated with exclusive Scandinavian DESIGN furniture. No IKEA ;)
The ever-clean apartment has a full / separate kitchen, two separate bathroom, central heating, air conditioning and sufficient storage places for your convenience. Fresh clean linens and towels are provided as a courtesy.
The apartment contains free high speed Wireless Internet access. The kitchen can be used for preparing breakfast and takeaway lunches. Use of kitchen to prepare home cooked dinners, upon request.
I want your stay at the apartment to be of the highest standard, and that your visit to Barcelona will be a joyous and most memorable one. I'd be happy to provide you with suggestions and answers to the questions you might have.
House rulesThe check-in time is flexible, but check-ins before 12:00pm (noon) are depending on whether there are any guests checking out on the day of your arrival.
Please note that check-ins after 20:00pm have a surcharge of 20 euros and those after 22:00pm have a surcharge of 40 euros, which is paid in cash upon arrival.
Check-out is at 11:00am but if you have an afternoon/early evening flight, you can leave your luggage in the apartment and come back later to pick it up. In case the entire apartment is rented out on your day of departure, it will not be possible to leave your luggage but I am able to provide you with alternatives. Just be sure to communicate this to me and do not leave your luggage somewhere else in the building unattended.
When leaving the apartment, please ensure you have switched off all the lights, air conditioning, fan or any other electrical appliances you do not need while you are away.
I do not charge a cleaning fee but as I always make sure to welcome you in a clean apartment, I expect guests to leave the apartment as clean as possible when they leave. This also means cleaning up after your selves in the kitchen and bathrooms and taking the trash outside.
Both linens and towels are provided to you and are included in the price. Please note that these are not beach towels, it is not allowed to bring them with you outside. If you plan on going to the beach, please be sure to bring your own towels.
Absolutely no smoking
Parties and/or get-togethers are absolutely not allowed
Please respect the neighbors living in the same building: no excessive noise, especially when going down the stairs, taking the elevator or/and at the entrance of the building.
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Reviews of this property
We stayed at Vincents place for 3 nights Me and my girlfriend highly recommend this room and apartment for those of you, who prefer to stay at a central, quiet neighbourhood (also at night), funcional and cosy place in Barcelona.
The aerobus (the fastest and cheapest way) takes you to the nearby Plaza Catalunya in 25-30 minutes from the airport, and Vincents place is just 10 minutes walk from there. Remember to get on the right
If you're in Barcelona as a tourist this cosy room /apartment has everything you need as a tourist. Nice clean room, bath and kitchen. Towels and linnen is included. Vincent appears as a very friendly and good host. He knows his ways around town and on his blackboard in the hall you will find suggestions of where to go to having a good local meal. Thanks Vincent for having us to stay at your place ! We might see you again next time. Greetings from Søren and Anette, Denmark
We liked it very well at Vincent and Barcelona. Vincent is a very good host and he had very great type for us especially in which concerns the restaurant Emfehlung. We probably go once again to Barcelona with our children. We will book again with Vincent.
Stefi and Thomas
Uns hat es bei Vincent und in Barcelona sehr gut gefallen. Vincent ist ein sehr guter Gastgeber und er hatte sehr tolle Typs für uns vorallem was es den Restaurant Emfehlung angeht. Wir fahren wahrscheinlich wieder mal nach Barcelona mit unseren Kinder. Wir werden dann wieder bei Vincent buchen.
Liebe Grüße
Stefi und Thomas
Great Room in a nice area right in the middle of the city center of Barcelona. Vincent was a great host, with some nice tips which places you've to visit. The room was very spacious and clean. We enjoyed our stay and will definitely come back here.
Our experience with Vincent was very beautiful and interesting. The apartment is very nice, centrally located and very clean. Definitely will stay here next time in Barcelona. We recommend it to everyone.
Vincent Werner is the finest, most accommodating and pleasant host I have ever met!!! This isn't just hyperbole, he's someone you almost instantly can feel connected to. Thank you Vincet!! You've made us both feel we've gained a great friend!!
Oh! The room! Relaxing Blue is in an amazing flat that is sooo comfortable!!! It's around the corner from everything one would be going to Barcelona for. It's in a great location and has lots of amenity! I wouldn't hesitate to book the room again. Thanks for everything Vincent!
Vincent was a very good host with lots of advice about food, beach, sightseeing or shopping in the area. The apartment is centrally located and offers the opportunity to reach "Las Ramblas" in just a few minutes. It is bright, clean and offers in four rooms, two bathrooms and a shared kitchen. Happy again :)
Vincent war ein sehr guter Gastgeber mit vielen Tipps zum Thema Essen, Strand, Sehenswürdigkeiten oder Einkäufe in der Umgebung. Die Wohnung ist zentral gelegen und bietet die Möglichkeit "Las Ramblas" in nur wenigen Minuten zu erreichen. Sie ist hell, sauber und bietet bei vier Räumen, zwei Bäder und eine gemeinsame Küche. Gerne wieder :)
A great time to Barcelone.Vincent was a very welcoming host, available and gave us many tips to discover this great ville.Une address we conseillons.Appartement great.
Un super séjour à Barcelone.Vincent a été un hôte très accueillant , disponible et nous a donné de nombreux conseils pour découvrir cette ville.Une très bonne adresse que nous conseillons.Appartement très bien situé.
A warm welcome, a nice neighborhood, an apartment and a clean and consistent with the room description. We had a great extended weekend in Barcelona in this accommodation that we highly recommend. NB: A big thank you to Vincent for his advice!
Un accueil charmant, un quartier sympa, un appartement et une chambre propres et conformes à la description. Nous avons passé un très bon weekend prolongé à Barcelone, dans ce logement que nous recommandons vivement.
NB : Un grand merci à Vincent pour ses conseils!
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Giving history and heritage
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. - It's a picturesque small town that's basing its future, in part, on its history.
Its been almost a half-century since folks in Jonesborough decided to use the town's heritage and history to attract tourists. And now there's another historic jewel that could help that effort.
Downtown Jonesborough, even today, is a picture postcard of Tennessee's oldest town, but the preservation of its historical district took work that continues with the town's Heritage Alliance. "Heritage Alliance, as we are today, was actually created in 2001 through the merger of three much older organizations including The Jonesborough Civic Trust, The Jonesborough-Washington County History Museum and The Historic Jonesborough Foundation," Alliance executive director Deborah Montanti explained.
The downtown was included in the National Registry of Historic Places as far back as 1969. The potential of that designation was also recognized. "Folks who were in the community did recognize early on the importance of saving the historical fabric and the architecture in the town and the ambiance that would result from that," she said.
Among those early pioneers of saving the towns historic integrity was the owners of the sweet shop, formerly a Masonic Lodge, Bernard and Audrey Kaiman.
"They recognized what it could be and immediately joined with other folks who were coming to the same conclusion," she says.
Now they want to give back by donating that same building to the Heritage Alliance.
It will be decided at the next Alliance meeting of whether to except their offer. A couple continuing the give a gift of conservation and preservation that brings tens of thousands to the little town each year with a common word these days, heritage tourism.


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One Step Closer Towards Cleaner Cookstoves in Afghanistan28/
Kabul (Afghanistan), 28 February 2012 - In Afghanistan's Central Highlands, local metal-smiths, engineers and environmental experts have teamed up to design prototypes for clean cookstoves and other low-cost energy solutions which are now being tested by villagers. Getting the designs right could potentially save lives and reduce greenhouse gas emissions and dependence on wood for fuel. Indoor smoke from traditional Afghan tandoors, or drum-shaped ovens which are used for cooking and heating, is a major health issue. More than 95 per cent of Afghanistan's estimated 30 million people burn wood and other solid fuels in their homes, making Afghanistan among the 10 countries worst affected by indoor pollution, according to the UN World Health Organization (WHO). The inefficient use of dung and fuelwood is also adding to stress on the environment. For example, at the current rate of deforestation, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) estimates that all Afghan forests will disappear within 30 years.UNEP is partnering with the Government of Finland and the Conservation Organization of Afghan Mountains on the clean cookstoves and ecological restoration project in Bamyan province, a high-altitude region where rural communities have limited employment prospects, despite the region's significant ecotourism potential.The project is expected to improve indoor air quality for thousands of families as well as providing employment and reducing the degradation of rangelands. Speaking from the design workshop in Bamyan, the project leader for the Conservation Organization of Afghan Mountains, Eoin Flinn, said: "As the project's approach is to develop a range of affordable, "cleaner" energy solutions for cooking, heating and other household needs, it will also help Afghanistan in adapting to, and mitigating, climate change." Based on findings from recent detailed local energy surveys carried out in and around Bamyan - which involved a complete review of power sources, fuel usage, investment costs and daily run rates - the design team has so far developed four prototypes: a tandoor (called the "Sutra" meaning clean), a bhukari (called the "Foladi meaning iron), improved briquettes and a solar water heater. At the suggestion of one of the Afghan blacksmiths, the team is now experimenting with connecting the new cookstoves to vents, which takes fumes outside of the home. Villagers are involved in testing all of the prototypes. The project is part of the Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves, which is calling for 100 million homes to adopt clean and efficient stoves and fuels by 2020 to cut the estimated 1.6 million to 1.8 million premature deaths each year linked to indoor emissions from inefficient cook stoves.UNEP has been a founding partner of the Global Alliance since its launch in September 2010. Inefficient cooking stoves are estimated to be responsible for approximately 25 per cent of emissions of black carbon, particles often known as soot, of which 40 per cent is linked to wood burning. The Alliance is aiming to overcome the market barriers that impede the production, deployment, and use of clean cookstoves in the developing world. As the stoves and other products are produced, they will be traded, rather than given away, as part of providing income sources and empowering Bamyan communities, according to the Officer-in-Charge of UNEP's Afghanistan Programme, Andrew Scanlon. "As Afghanistan moves from conflict and humanitarian crises to a development-driven agenda, practical programmes focusing on economic development, labour creation and the sustainable management of the environment are a high priority," said Mr Scanlon. UNEP marks its 40th anniversary in 2012, and it is also 10 years since UNEP began taking an active role in supporting sustainable development in Afghanistan. UNEP works with a range of government partners, civil society and other UN organizations including the National Environmental Protection Agency (NEPA), the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation (MAIL), the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), the World Food Programme, the UN Food and Agricultural Organization. In November 2011, UNEP released a report outlining a package of 16 measures to reduce emissions of short-lived climate forcers, including black carbon, methane and tropospheric ozone. If fully implemented worldwide, the range of measures, such as improving the recovery of natural gas during oil production, could save close to 2.5 million lives a year, avoid crop losses amounting to 32 million tonnes annually and help slow the rate of climate change by around 0.5 degrees Celsius by 2040, according to the UNEP study. Earlier this month, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton launched the Climate and Clean Air Coalition, in which UNEP is a partner, to fight against climate change, promote energy security and protect health by promoting cleaner cooking stoves, thereby reducing emissions of black carbon.As well as the United States, the coalition includes Bangladesh, Canada, Mexico, Sweden and Ghana. Its primary tasks will be to mobilize resources, assemble political support, assist countries in developing and implementing national action plans and raise public awareness of short-lived climate forcers. 2012 also marks the United Nations International Year of Sustainable Energy for All. The UN system-wide initiative aims to bring about concrete action to achieve universal access to modern energy services and double both the rate of improvement in energy efficiency and the share of renewable energy in the global mix by 2030.For more information, please contact:Julie Marks, Information Officer, UNEP Post-Conflict and Disaster Management Branch, Tel. +41 22 917 8478, email: firstname.lastname@example.com Newsdesk (Nairobi) on Tel. +254 207623088, email: firstname.lastname@example.com


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Five days into the Umbro Golaço competition, and the chance to fly to Brazil, meet Roberto Carlos and experience the training facilities at Clube Atlético Paranaense has obviously grabbed the attention of a few of you, as we've had a terrific response so far.
We're asking you to upload your finest golaços to our special app, and there's already a great range of entries to the competition - whether it's classic curlers, super-powered rockets or sublime moments of trickery, you guys have been showing us what you can do!
So, we thought we'd take this opportunity to showcase some of our favourite entries so far - they're not necessarily the best, just an example of the kind of golaço we're looking for. To reward these entries, we're going to send them a special print of the Victor Beuren goal illustration, signed by Roberto Carlos - a pretty cool prize in its own right.
Michael Marques - Esse é o Cara - some sublime skills on the futsal pitch
Adam Hurrey - Rifled - a suitably-titled rocket from the man behind Football Cliches
Dany Quintero - La Pulga Colombiana - a wonderful curler from an all-female game
Vidjai Rodriques - Bicicleta Na Chuva - never has an overhead kick looked so painful
You can see all four of these goals featured on the home page of the Umbro Golaço app right now - if they've inspired you to get involved, upload your own efforts now for the chance to win that amazing prize!
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What's good dirty dancers? It's Friday, and there are few better ways to soundtrack your weekend than with this latest helping of The Dirt! Troy Kurtz & Sweet FA have been hard at work, handpicking a few of their favorite tunes of the moment, so without further ado, we're happy to present The Dirt #48…
• Casino Times – That's The Truth (Original Mix)
Beautiful slow-burning house from a duo to watch closely in the coming months. This is a rework of the De La Soul and Chaka Khan track 'All Good'. Vibes!
• Mercury – Sweetness (Original Mix) √+
Giving the nod to old school house with their combination of electronic piano and soulful vocal stabs, Mercury's new Sweetness release is an absolute gem. Can highly recommend the full EP, which also features a stellar remix from Catz N' Dogz.
• Groove Armada – RJ's Theme (Original Mix) √+
Progressive tech-house from Groove Armada's recent Red Light project. The synth build is pretty much identical to Danny Daze's summer smash 'Fall Away From Love' which is maybe why I dig it so much.
• Jack Dixon – Clear (Original Mix)
Awesome piece of uptempo house music from Londoner Jack Dixon. The percussion on this track is so crisp. Looking forward to checking out his Knowledge EP which drops next week on Losing Suki.
Eliphino – More Than Me by somethinksounds
Set for release on Halloween via Somethinksounds, Eliphino's new track 'More Than Me' has been on repeat for the past couple weeks. The versatile London-based producer has already had a release on Gilles Peterson's Brownswood imprint, and he's bound to kick up a great deal more heat with this tune when it finally drops.
• Double 99 – RIP Groove √+
90s UK garage that obliterates a dancefloor. I saw Nic Fanciulli drop this at Sensation London in August and the place went nuts for it.
The new M83 album Hurry Up, We're Dreaming was officially released earlier this week, and it sits comfortably atop the contenders for album of the year. This track is from one of Anthony Gonzalez's earlier albums, and might be one of my favorite songs of all time.
• ASAP Rocky – Wassup
NY drug dealer turned man rapper ASAP Rocky is the truth. He's got a promethazine infused swagger, and it slow-grinds all over this Clams Casino beat (same guy who produced the mesmerizing I'm God.)
• Bombay Bicycle Club – Lights Out Words Gone (Dark Sky Remix)
Dark Sky is back again with an extremely emotional mix of Bombay Bicycle Club. Never one to disappoint, a hypnotically deep groove bounces around crooning vocals. Buy the track here.
• 11:11 – Tourist Trap (Jamie Jones Remix)
If you haven't heard, the consummate businessman that is one Sean Combs AKA genius has teamed up with Guy Gerber to form the 11:11 project. Even though it sounds a bit kooky, the likes of Jamie Jones, Soul Clap, and Renaissance Man have already been on the remix cartel.
• Solomun & Stimming – See You Everyday
I've been slamming this one in a lot of sets lately. I really dig the rain/thunder samples. Well played.
I'll leave you with some witch†haus to get you in the mood for Halloween. And a birdy told me there is a /// Halloween mix dropping sooner than you can say, "OMG LOOK AT WHAT THAT GIRL IS WEARING I CAN SEE HER EVERYTHING!"


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I do not know what you are doing wrong, but the American Standard type gasket is the only one I have used for 40 years, except for a couple, such as Case and Eljer, that used a proprietary flush valve so it would not fit.
: I have an older Universal Rundle toilet. We remodeled the bathroom but decided to keep it. The toilet to bowl rubber gasket was so old it was falling apart - so got a new one . . . and a new one . . . I have since tried 5 different ones and they all leak! Not slow dripping - but running all over the floor. I know it isn't the bolts as I can see the water running out of the gasket. I know I am putting it on right. I have tried the gasket for Crane, for American Standard, and 2 Universal ones (not Universal Rundle but the 'fits all' type). I can't find a Universal Rundle gasket. The American Standard gasket looks so close to the old one but not exacly. The bathroom is done and looks beautiful but this toilet is driving me CRAZY! I would just put the old one on again but I threw it away. Any suggestions?
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By GARY ARRINGTONSports writer
The Emery High Spartans picked up their second win of this young season in a two-day tournament held in Montrose, Colo. this past weekend. With the victory, Emery is now 2-4 this season. Emery defeated Berthoud 15-5 and lost to Windsor 11-9 and to Alamosa 10-0.
Emery's first scheduled game of the season was weathered out and the Spartans then split a two-game stay in Moab. Emery defeated Grand 9-5 to start the season and then lost the next day to Grand 4-2.
In the first game, the Spartans had nine hits with four of those being doubles. Skyler Jorgensen, Jordan Gee, Blake Mortensen and Nevin Jensen each had a double in the game. In the second Grand game, Emery garnered only four base hits with one by Gee being a triple. Jason Giles had two singles and Tayler Tanner had a single for Emery's only hits of the game.
Against Cedar High, Emery would lose to the visitors 8-6. Cedar got on top 5-0 before Emery would score a run in the bottom of the fourth inning. Gee would single and score on a hit by Derek Allred. Emery would add five more runs in the sixth inning to cut the Cedar lead to 7-6 and then Cedar added an insurance run in the seventh inning.
In the sixth inning, Mortensen walked, Allred singled and Colby Snow doubled to score Mortensen. Nevin Jensen then singled to score Allred. Jorgensen got on base due to a fielder's choice and Skyler Jensen would walk. Jason Giles then hit a double to score Jorgensen and Jensen and Emery could not get Giles home.
In the Colorado tournament, Emery hit the ball pretty well but Emery's pitching was hit well. Giles led the way in Colorado by batting .600. Tanner batted .555 with Ryne Jones batting .428 and Mortensen batting .412. Also hitting the ball well was Colby Snow at .333 and Gee at .333. Addison Collard batted .300. Extra base hits in Colorado were Collard with two doubles and Snow with a double and Gee with two triples.
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Primary Vaccine Series. For travelers over two years of age the following immunizations normally given during childhood should be up to date:
Children over two should be "on schedule" with each vaccine's primary-series schedule, while adults should have completed the primary series. If you are unsure about your vaccine history, consult with your physician. In addition, adult travelers may want to consider:
Additional Vaccines. Yellow fever vaccine is recommended if traveling to certain parts of Africa and South America. Hepatitis B vaccine should be considered for those who will live six months or more in areas of developing countries where Hepatitis B is prevalent (Southeast Asia, Africa, the Middle East, the islands of the South and Western Pacific, and the Amazon region of South America), and who will have frequent close contact with the local population. Hepatitis A Vaccine and/or Immune Globulin (IG) is recommended for travelers to all areas except Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Northern and Western Europe and North America (except Mexico). Typhoid vaccine is recommended for travelers spending four weeks or more in areas where food and water precautions are recommended—many parts of the world, especially developing countries. Meningococcal vaccine is recommended for travelers to sub-Saharan Africa, especially if close contact with the locals is anticipated, or if travel occurs during the dry season from December through June. Japanese Encephalitis or Tick-borne Encephalitis vaccines should be considered for long-term travelers to geographic areas of risk. Cholera vaccine is of questionable benefit to travelers of any age.


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"Tonight was really bittersweet and there was a lot of emotion," head coach Debby Baker said. "We just didn't put balls away and they did a great job of digging the balls that we would hit."
Southern Utah opened the match with a kill from senior Lusia Angilau, but the lead quickly disappeared as the Grizzlies countered with a five-point run, taking 5-1 advantage. The margin continued to grow for Montana until a three-point run by Southern Utah brought the teams to within two at 11-9. However, it was as close as the Thunderbirds would get, eventually falling 25-15 and giving Montana a 1-0 lead.
Montana led start-to-finish in the second set, but were threatened by Thunderbird runs, keeping the score to within two throughout most of the frame. A service ace by senior Hailey Moore put the T-Birds down two, 21-19, late in the stanza, but four straight points by the Grizzlies closed out the set, 25-19, and gave the visitors the 2-0 lead.
Montana scored back-to-back points in the third set to take an early lead, but the Thunderbirds stayed close and tied it at 6-6. The Grizzlies then made a three-point push to take a lead and later had their first match point at 24-17. SUU extended the match to 24-21 with four straight points, including a pair of kills from senior Alissa Youart. However a final error by Southern Utah gave Montana the match, 25-21.
Senior Kylie Schofield tied freshman Ann Clappier for the team lead in kills during the match as the duo each notched nine. Clappier also proved to be the most efficient hitter, recording a .421 clip with the nine kills on 19 attempts and only one error. Freshman Joanna Christenson logged her team-best ninth double-double of the season with 28 assists and 10 digs. Fellow freshman, Sariah Pelaez, led Southern Utah's defense with 20 digs and was joined in double digits by Moore who also tallied 10 digs.
SUU will close out its 2013 season next week when the Thunderbirds travel to Northern Colorado and North Dakota. The matches are scheduled for Thursday and Saturday with live video and live stat links available online at www.suutbirds.com.


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It does not appear to be based on the recent video game, but should be a pretty cool action movie. Sylvester Stallone wrote the screenplay, based on the novel by Chuck Logan.
Here is the book synopsis:
The daughter of ex-cop Phil Broker an ex-army major/anti-terrorist operative Nina Pryce, Kit Brokeris no ordinary eight-year-old. She has seen more — and survived more — than most grown-ups. And now she has inadvertently invited a nightmare into the lives of those she loves.
Phil Broker and his family moved to tiny Glacier Falls, Minnesota, to heal from the psychological wounds they received while helping to avert an inhuman act of terror. But young Kit chose the wrong adversary when she triumphed over local schoolyard bully Teddy Klumpe — for the boy's disreputable clan does unholy business from the darkest shadows of their small town . . . and they do not forgive. What begins as a minor feud between neighbors quickly escalates into a major offensive of intimidation, destruction, fear . . . and death. And the worst is yet to come — because terror has come home.
Jason Statham, James Franco, Winona Ryder, Kate Bosworth, Clancy Brown, Frank Grillo and Rachelle Lefevre star.
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Read info and watch short videos especially for dads, or meet other fathers in the discussion forum.
Most couples experience relationship changes when they become parents.
For many people the birth of a child brings positive changes in their relationship. For example, you and your partner might feel a new and different level of connection. But you might also experience some strains, even if these weren't part of your relationship before becoming parents.
Less sleep, less time to talk, less time to spend together – these things can all take their toll on your relationship while you care for your new baby.
These changes and strains might mean you disagree more often or that things don't quite feel right. Also, you might not have the energy to sort out problems when they arise.
Open communication helps keep things on track and helps you both come to terms with these changes. It can nurture and strengthen a healthy relationship with your partner, as well as with friends and relatives.
Listen to each other
Good listening is the most important communication skill you have. Good listening can help you understand an issue from your partner's point of view, and put you in touch with how he or she feels about it.
Tell your partner how you feel
Your partner is not a mind reader! When you talk about your frustrations and fears, your happiness and joys, it might make it easier for your partner to know what you're going through.
'I' statements are easier to listen to than 'you' statements, which can seem like criticisms. So when you talk, you could say things like, 'I feel a bit lonely when we spend less time together'. This might be better than 'You don't make any time for us anymore'.
It can be hard to slot in discussions between nappy changes – you might find it helps to set aside time to talk.
Accept the changes
You can look at your relationship as being in a new phase, rather than off track, and you can talk about what the new phase means to you both.
If you're finding that spending time together is more difficult, try planning time for the two of you.
Manage conflict
Differences in opinion will come up as you go through changes – talking about these can help you both understand each other's perspective. It's OK to disagree.
It can help to relieve tension if you accept different points of view while explaining your own. You can use the tips on listening above to find out what your partner means rather than counter-attacking.
When you're making decisions together, aim for ones that are OK for both of you.
Stay close now you're parents
Simple things like asking your partner about the day ('What was good?' 'What wasn't so good?') can help you keep in touch.
Small gestures that show your partner that you care can also do the trick. This might be just a cup of tea or offering your partner a sleep-in when tiredness sets in.
Make some 'couple' time Putting some time aside to spend together as a couple can give you both the opportunity to talk, reconnect, enjoy each other's company and nurture your relationship.
When you're ready, you could:
If you plan ahead for these activities, they're more likely to happen. It also gives you something to look forward to.
Believe it or not, most couples do get their sexual relationship back on track. Putting more time into talking and spending time together can make you feel closer, and this helps your sex life.
If you're feeling too tired or too distracted to even think about sex, try talking to your partner about how you feel. Just like time together, sex might also need a bit of scheduling.
You can do this by talking honestly about the changes taking place in your lives. This might mean talking about how you feel about your new roles, and what you see these roles as being.
Having children often brings up issues from your own childhood. Discussing these together can help you both to understand how they might influence what you do and say as parents.
If things are getting tough, it might be worth seeking support. You could speak with your GP, or see government-funded relationship counsellors at organisations like Relationships Australia and LifeWorks.
Gottman, J.M. (1999). The marriage clinic: A scientifically based marital therapy. New York: Norton.
Halford, W.K. (2001). Brief therapy for couples. New York: Guilford Press.
Jacobson, N.S., & Christensen, A. (1996). Acceptance and change in couple therapy: A therapist's guide to transforming relationships. New York: Norton.
Pacey, S. (2004). Couples and the first baby: Responding to new parents' sexual and relationship problems. Sexual and Relationship Therapy, 29(3), 223-248.


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Trailblazer Elementary School teacher Cheryl Murphy recently learned her original "highly effective" instructional rating dropped a notch to "effective," taking with it part of her anticipated raise and more of her faith in the Douglas County School District.
"The change isn't what really bothers me," Murphy said. "The whole evaluation process is flawed. It's up to interpretation. It's one more thing that shows this district's not headed in a great direction for the majority of kids. It's one more reason to go."
Because of the drop in her rating and her relatively high placement on DCSD's new market-based pay scale, Murphy said she'll get a 2 percent pay increase instead of the 5 percent she'd anticipated.
Murphy and other Trailblazer teachers underwent a second evaluation of their teaching ability after DCSD labeled Principal Linda Schneider's first assessments — in which she ranked 70 percent of her teachers "highly effective" — a statistical anomaly. Though Murphy chose to share her new ranking, the district isn't releasing its results.
Under the evaluations, each teacher is assigned a rating ranging from "highly effective" to "ineffective" that is tied to pay increases. District-wide, about 15 percent of teachers rated "highly effective," according to DCSD, and most — 71 percent — rated "effective."
Schneider, retiring after eight years at Trailblazer, stands by her findings.
Murphy stands by her principal.
And DCSD stands by its self-designed process.
"There are always unforeseen circumstances when implementing any sort of program," said Christian Cutter, assistant superintendent of elementary education. "We had many, many schools around the district — the vast majority — where it worked very well.
"The situation (at Trailblazer) is very unfortunate. I think it's been hard on everybody."
Cutter said the findings of "a couple" other evaluators also strayed far enough from the norm to warrant a second review. But Trailblazer's was the farthest outside the standard deviations, he said.
Trailblazer parents and students protested outside the school May 23 after learning their teachers would be subject to a second evaluation. But this time, each teacher was reviewed by three principals or assistant principals from elsewhere in the district — not the principal who knows them best and describes her evaluation process as a thorough, year-long event.
Murphy said the three evaluators all gave her different scores.
"How is it possible if three people heard exactly the same information and came up with different scores?" Murphy said. "They're saying Linda didn't do it correctly and theirs is more valid. How is theirs more valid when they still get different scores and they don't even know me?"
Schneider said the district's second evaluation "is a glimpse in time, not a body of evidence."
The principal said she turned the school around during her eight years there, initially firing some ineffective teachers and bringing together a top-notch staff deserving of their "highly effective" scores.
"I put my blood, sweat and tears into those evaluations," Schneider said. "Year after year, my teachers have been highly effective. Only this year, when it's tied to pay, were they questioned."
Parents also protested at Saddle Ranch Elementary May 30 when they learned none of their teachers received a "highly effective" rating, and were denied a meeting with administrators to discuss the issue.
Teachers at two other schools report a preponderance of "partially effectives," and Timber Trail Elementary Principal Michele Radke recently told teachers at the Castle Rock school they could have independent reviews of their evaluations.
"The best thing about this is people are starting to be aware of the ugliness that's going on," Schneider said. "I know what I've done was right. Is it easier for me to begin my retirement and put this behind me? Yes. I believe in our teachers too much not to speak up and let the inequities continue happening."
Trailblazer parent Wendy Vogel feels DCSD's children are paying the price for the school board's fast-paced education reform efforts.
"Why the rush?" she said. "They could have waited. They could have worked out all the kinks and not had this issue. I think it was reckless of the district.
"In my opinion, they're wanting to make a name for themselves. They're experimenting, and it's our kids that are going to bear the brunt of that."
Cutter said DCSD will work closely with Trailblazer's incoming principal when the new school year begins.
"We really want to support Trailblazer going forward," he said.


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The Church is One
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Strangers and Aliens No Longer
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The One New Man
John Chrysostom, the ancient bishop of Constantinople, writes, "The Greek does not have to become a Jew. Rather both enter into a new condition. His aim is not to bring Greek believers into being as different kinds of Jews but ...Read More
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John Calvin takes Paul's willingness to help Onesimus be reconciled to Philemon as an example for us. The apostle, he writes, "warns us how affectionately we ought to aid a sinner who has given us proof of his repentance ...Read More
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Do you have relationships with other believers that would enable you to say with Paul that you would be sending away your "heart" if you were to move or otherwise lose the chance for face-to-face fellowship? God did not make ...Read More
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God is not willing that any of His own should perish (Matt. 18:14), and so He shepherds us, using His staff to discipline us if that is what is necessary to keep us in the fold. One way in ...Read More
A Somber Warning
One commentator says that leading others into sin can be done in ways that do not involve false teaching. Failure to provide adequate pastoral care, for example, can make us unable to see trouble in the lives of others, leading ...Read More
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What place does the church family have in your life? Do you think it important to know your fellow believers or do you leave worship without meeting new people and talking to old friends? We will be spending eternity with ...Read More
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True Christian love will unify believers, but this unity will not be a unity that denies the truth. Christian love and truth are inseparable; thus, we do need to separate from those who have abandoned the fundamental tenets of the ...Read More
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Tomorrow we will see that walking in the light is not equal to sinless perfection. Rather, as John Calvin explains, "he who in sincerity of heart spends his life, yea, every part of it, in the fear and service of ...Read More
The Son of Zebedee
There is a tradition about John that says near the end of his life, when it was difficult for him to walk, he was carried into church meetings repeating the exhortation "love one another" over and over again. Basic Christian ...Read More
Love Earnestly
By what standard do you measure your obedience to the Lord's command to be holy? Do you set up a checklist of those things that God forbids and then make sure to avoid them? While such an evaluation of ...Read More
Encourage One Another
Ask yourself this question: "Do I really believe that I need encouragement to maintain my faith?" The answer should be yes. True believers share their struggles with other believers and pray for each other so that they will persevere. Allow ...Read More
Exhort One Another
It is very easy to go to church and yet never receive the encouragement we need from other believers. In order to effectively encourage one another, we must be willing to confess our sins to one another and hear the ...Read More
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Here are four dimensions of the church. The early believers were excited about and practiced all four, and the leaders responded to their excitement. How does your church measure up in these four dimensions? What can you do, without being ...Read More
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