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Black Friday and Christmas—and the shopping insanity that surround them—are just memories, but now may be the perfect time to fill in the gaps in last year's gift lists. And because of all the sales and clearances, you'll be able to take advantage of perhaps the lowest prices you'll see all year. Here are some of our after-the-last-minute picks.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Ninja Control Shellraiser (Playmates)
This new remote-controlled vehicle has all the bells and whistles and has been pronounced "so cool" by many a six-year-old. The Turtles action figures (sold separately) can really ride on it, and the fully child-controlled rapid-fire sewer-cover cannon is a blast for the kids (and their daddies). $49.99. http://www.playmatestoys.com
Peter Rabbit DVD and Gift Set
In case you missed it, those classic Beatrix Potter tales that you grew up with are now a hit TV series. The Peter Rabbit set includes full episodes from the show as well as activities to keep your own little bunny hopping. A great take-along for travel, snow days, sick days, and even a trip to grandma's. The included puzzle and crayon pack are perfect for keeping little hands busy instead of getting into trouble in Mr. McGregor's garden. $20.00. Exclusively at Walmart.
Brush Pets and Glow Pets (Pillow Pets)
There's always something new going on at Pillow Pets. One of their latest is a line of six singing toothbrushes, made to look like the kids' favorites Pillow Pets. Brush Pets play for two minutes (exactly what your dentist recommends) and use fun sounds and silly instructions to keep the kids brushing. Brush Pets also come with a suction-cup "house" that attaches the brush to a wall and helps keep your vanity top clean. $7.99
Also new is the Glow Pets line. During the day, Glow Pets are regular stuffed animals. But at night, they can turn into the perfect, cuddly, after-dark companion—especially for a child who's afraid of the dark. Glow Pets do indeed glow (they use 30 LEDs that never get hot) and they shut off by themselves after 20 minutes. Requires three AA batteries. $20. http://www.PillowPets.com
DiscoRobo (TOSY Robotics)
These cute robots use "beat detection technology" (bet you've never hear of that!) to feel—and dance along with—whatever music you're playing. DiscoRobo's got 56 separate moves (about 53 more than most humans) and eight different facial expressions, and looks like he's having such a good time that the kids (and you) won't be able to keep from joining in. Since it's probably illegal to sell a toy these days without a smartphone app, DiscoRobo's got one. It allows you to "chat" with your Robo and even customize his dance moves. Sounds silly, but so did Rock Band and Dance Dance Revolution, and look how much fun those are. Got a kid who loves to dance? Or a shy one you want to encourage to come out of his or her shell? This will be a hit for them and the rest of the family. $45 at http://www.tosy.com/discorobo/
Still looking for something for the special lady in your life? Check out the retro jewelry at Jade and Jasper (http://www.jadeandjasper.com/). It's fun, funky, affordable, and easy to mix and match. If you'd prefer something a little more personal, Joseph Nogucci has lovely-yet-inexpensive jewelry that she's sure to love. http://www.josephnogucci.com/
Finally, be sure to check out the latest winners of the Mr. Dad Seal of Approval. New winners are announced four times per year and we're now accepting submissions for our Spring 2014 awards. Visit https://mrdad.com/seal.


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^ I've been using the PS3 Crunchyroll app perfectly since launch with no problems until i got home tonight. I tried watching my normal shows and the loading screen would get stuck on it's rotation. I tried logging out and logging in again but it crashes my PS3 to no avail. Someone please take a look at the problem here... Thanks!
Same here! PS3 slim.
Started having problems with episode four of yuru yuri when the episode started 39 seconds in. tried to go back to the beginning, but it only jumped back to the 39 second mark. so i gave up and watched the rest of the episode with no problem.
then i tried to play episode seven of So, I Can't Play H and no luck! first the loading icon at the bottom kept freezing and then i got took back to the queue. so i restarted the app and now when it crashes my ps3, everytime.
obviously, something's malfunctioning on their end.
It's happening on my iPad app too you should check if the website is working
Learn to read properly, it will save you from being a total ass!
Another one here having same issues,
totally having the same issues...
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Same problem... AAAARRRGH... new user here... nothing works..
Using old fat PS3, with a good wireless connection (Netflix works fine)
I was exited to try.. I even got the membership set up and everything.. but Im trying any show on the crunchyroll app and the loading icon shows up... then nothing happens... I try again a couple of times and the ps3 crashed and now the app wont start up anymore and keeps crashing my ps3... WHAT THE HELL...
Please Fix... I love the idea.. so sad i cant even try it for the first time... :tears:
Can you try uninstalling and reinstalling the app and also connecting your machine via ethernet cable?
DId that, nothing...
I'm having a weird problem were when I use the PS3 app the audio comes out all weird and echos for every video but when I use the PS3 browser and go the website it works just fine I think it might be my tv because the app worked just fine when using my vizio tv but I switched over to the playstation 3d display tv I just bought and now I'm having this problem could it be the TV or is it just some weird App problem?
Well dug around some more and managed to fix my problem looks like the PS3 was still using the settings from my old TV so all I had to do was reset the audio and video settings on the PS3 by holding down the power button.
Well, I haven't had that many problems with the PS3 CR app. > ~ <
There was only one problem when I couldn't watch a particular episode of Gintama because it would freeze.
(っ◕‿◕)っ✏ Aᴅᴅ, Mᴇssᴀɢᴇ, Cᴏᴍᴍᴇɴᴛ! [Finally on winter break.]
I love the PS3 app aside from one issue: Random crashes. It'll black out every now and then when I'm on the menu, forcing me to hard reset the system. I hate that.
I'm really not liking the app for ps3. it seems to constantly crash for me since day one when i got it. although i can say that it does work better than it did since the patch. the only anime i watched all the way through without it crashing at all was heroman. There were a few episodes of sword art online i couldn't watch on the ps3 because it would immediately crash at the start of an episode. I mean i love crunchyroll, but the app for ps3 sucks ass!! I have never had my machine crash on me before i had this app. so i'm kinda wondering if all this crashing is going to take a toll on my system. i guess i'll keep checking back till you get a version that works....
sorry this was so long i just needed to bitch a lil bit...
I pretty much joined crunchy roll so I could watch anime on my tv via my ps3 and support the industry at the same time. I realize the ps3 app is newer, but it has some serious issues. It doesn't always load my queue. It times out when I'm searching. I can rarely get an episode to start. It'll just get stuck in rotation trying to load. Now it completely froze my system on a black screen! This feels like a perfect example of releasing something before it's ready. Seems to be a common problem with everything nowadays.
Though, even the website itself is giving me serious problems. It just refuses to load sometimes and have to reload the page multiple times to get it to do anything, so maybe you guys are having server issues.
When ever i open the app and click anything it says " Unable to retrieve data. Please try again." any idea when an update to fix this may be out?
S.A.O. would make the greatest real life game!!!
I had no problems until this week, my PS3 and my IPad app get stuck . It goes black and the ps3 crashes . If I am not able to use it on my tv or my iPad , paying for a site is not worth it . I am not paying one more cent .
CRUNCHYROLL I WILL GIVE YOU UNTIL TOMORROW, if nothing happens I will quit and start a bad propaganda . One happy customer tells another but an unsatisfied one tells 100 and makes them not use it.
Just started having the same problem as xxxpieguy. It either says unable to retrieve data please try again or the spinner just spins and then freezes for about 2 minutes and then unfreezes but never loads the video. I know it's the PS3 app. because I have a Sony google tv and the app is working fine on it. Sure would be nice if CR could get the problems with the PS3 app worked out!

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Real name : Yoo Na-ul
Date of birth : September 23rd, 1978
Blood type : A
Physique : 173cm, 65 kg
Favorite fashion style : Military look
Favorite music : Black music, all R&B music from the '70s to '90s
Favorite musicians : Stevie Wonder, Marc Dorsey , Monifah , L.T.D
Hobbies : Collecting CDs of black music, watching movies
Talent : Painting
Religion : Christianity
Education : Dept. of Figurative Art Fine Arts Major at Dankook University
Na Ul made his debut with the vocal group Anthem in 1998, and rose to the top of the Korean pop industry in 2001 as a member of Brown Eyes with fellow musician Yoon Gun. He parted with Yoon thereafter, and is currently active as the main vocalist of Brown-Eyed Soul, which he formed in 2003. Most recently, he has released an album with remade celebrated Korean songs from the 1980s and 1990s including "The Way Home" and "After You're Gone" into such black music genres as soul, R&B, hip hop and reggae. Na Ul plans to continue working with Brown-Eyed Soul, creating music in a retro, analog style like he has with the new album. The singer also said that he'll keep pursuing music that gives off a distinctly human scent, rather than using mechanical sounds.
- It's Already Been a Year (Brown Eyes 1st album, 2001) : It's Already Been a Year, With Coffee, It Was Always Like That
- Reason 4 breathing? (Brown Eyes 2nd album, 2002) : Gradually, Don't Leave, For You
- Brown-eyed Soul (1st album, 2003) : Did We Really Love Each Other, Brown Eyed Girl, My Everything
- Back To The Soul Flight (Remake album, 2005) : After You Left Me, Someday, Back To The Soul Flight, Sad Café, The life, The Butterfly Effect


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Carbon/Emery Safe Kids, in conjunction with Castleview Hospital Women's Services, Southeastern Utah Health Department, and the Emery County Sheriff's Office, sponsored a Grandparent Safety Day. The checkpoint was set up to help, not only grandparents, but everyone, understand how to safely install child car seats into automobiles. Also available was checking a current car seat for proper installation.
The checkpoint was held at Emery Medical Center on June 23. Representatives from each of the sponsoring entities were on hand to answer questions, check car seats, hand out free gun locks, and help in any way.
"Child safety is our main concern. There are many ways to install a car seat, and several points in that installation could be done incorrectly. Any error in installation can be fatal and that is the reason we're here, to instruct and inspect installation to ensure utmost safety," said Georgina Nowak, Carbon/Emery Safe Kids director.
A child should be in a child restrain seat at all times while in a vehicle. Using a car safety seat correctly makes a big difference. Even the safest seat may not protect a child in a crash unless it is used correctly. Infants, preschoolers, toddlers, and young children require different types of restraints.
Infants should be placed in a correctly installed infant-only seat. Seats should be secured to the vehicle by the seat belts or by the LATCH system, and only in a rear seat facing the rear. The child seat should recline at a 45 degree angle, with harness straps/slots at or below shoulder level. Harness straps should fit snugly on the child with the harness clip at armpit level. Never put an infant-only seat in the front seat of an automobile where there is an airbag present.
Preschooler and toddlers, 1-4 years of age and 20-40 pounds, should ride in a convertible seat, facing forward. Seats should be secured to the vehicle by the seat belts or by the LATCH system. Tightly install the child seat in a rear seat, facing forward. Harness straps/slots should be at or above the child's shoulders. The harness straps should be snug on the child and the harness clip should be at armpit level.
Young children, from 4-8 years old and more than 57 inches tall, should be placed in a high back belt positioning booster. The booster base is used with adult lap and shoulder belts in the rear seats. Shoulder belt should rest snugly across the chest of the child, and on its shoulders. The strap should never be placed under the arm or behind the back. Lap belt should rest low, across the lap/upper thigh area, not across the stomach.
Carbon/Emery Safe Kids keeps the public informed about all types of child safety. For more information, contact them at 435-637-3671. Stay informed about child safety seat recalls; be sure to fill out the registration card that comes with new child seats.


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John Roberts' Medication Made Him Stupid and Other Right-Wing Explanations for the Obamacare Ruling
Almost no one was able to predict that Chief Justice John Roberts would join the Supreme Court's liberal bloc in voting to uphold the Affordable Care Act's individual mandate — which means a lot of the coverage, especially from the right wing, has focused on what caused Roberts to vote the way he did. Because, sure, it could be that he genuinely believed in the law's constitutionality, but isn't it more likely that he did it to please his masters at the Washington Post?
Below, four proposed explanations for the Roberts ruling:
Roberts Did It for the New York Times
John Roberts didn't overturn the ACA because... ...he cares deeply what the editorial pages of the New York Times and Washington Post think.
Proposed by: Bobby Jindal
Key quote: "I don't know whether he was just playing to the editorial pages of the Washington Post and The New York Times. Extremely disappointing. Never would have predicted he would've been the one to write the opinion. Never would have predicted that it would have been a 5-4 split with these five and those four."
President Obama Threatened to 'Delegitimize the Supreme Court' if It Invalidated the ACA, So Roberts Switched His Opinion
John Roberts didn't overturn the ACA because... ...well, actually, he did — but switched his opinion at the last minute after President Obama and "unidentified circles" threatened to "delegitimize the Supreme Court." ("You gotta nice court here, Johnny... would be a shame if it were... delegitimized.")
Proposed by:
Eugene Volokh David Bernstein
Key quote: "Back in May, there were rumors floating around relevant legal circles that a key vote was taking place, and that Roberts was feeling tremendous pressure from unidentified circles to vote to uphold the mandate. Did Roberts originally vote to invalidate the mandate on commerce clause grounds, and to invalidate the Medicaid expansion, and then decide later to accept the tax argument and essentially rewrite the Medicaid expansion (which, as I noted, citing Jonathan Cohn, was the sleeper issue in this case) to preserve it? If so, was he responding to the heat from President Obama and others, preemptively threatening to delegitimize the Court if it invalidated the ACA? The dissent, along with the surprising way that Roberts chose to uphold both the mandate and the Medicaid expansion, will inevitably feed the rumor mill."
John Roberts' Epilepsy Medication Made Him Stupid
John Roberts didn't overturn the ACA because... ...in the past he's been on medication for epileptic seizures, medication that makes him basically a liberal moron, which you can tell from the "cognitive dissociation" in his writing.
Proposed by: Michael Savage, Matt Drudge
Key quote: "Let's talk about Roberts. I'm going to tell you something that you're not going to hear anywhere else, that you must pay attention to. It's well known that Roberts, unfortunately for him, has suffered from epileptic seizures. Therefore he has been on medication. Therefore neurologists will tell you that medication used for seizure disorders, such as epilepsy, can introduce mental slowing, forgetfulness and other cognitive problems. And if you look at Roberts' writings you can see the cognitive dissociation in what he is saying."
David Axelrod Threatened to Kill Roberts' Family
John Roberts didn't overturn the ACA because... ..."they" threatened his family. Luckily, a brave Secret Service agent heard President Obama and David Axelrod discussing the threats, and soon Ax will be arrested, and Roberts will switch sides.
Proposed by: "Harry" at ToBeRight
Key quote: "How could John Roberts side with the liberals? The individual mandate is so clearly unconstitutional – even to a layperson – how could it be?
Kind of like a Vince Flynn book. Someone got to Roberts. I bet they got to him and told him he has to vote this way or members of his family – kids, wife, parents, whoever – were going to be killed.
Later this afternoon, it's going to come out that Roberts was coerced. A Secret Service agent overheard Obama and Axelrod discussing the Roberts blackmail. He managed to get them on tape discussing it. Later this afternoon, the whole story will come out, Roberts will issue his REAL opinion, and Obama and Axelrod will be taken away in handcuffs."


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|Head Hawk String Scores
|String Movement
|Playability Duration
Developed with input from top touring pros, Head Hawk is a round co-poly that specializes in the art of giving big hitters the needed control to attack the ball. In contrast to many basic polyesters, this string's core was designed with a more dampened and comfortable feel. The upshot for our playtest team was a string that provided the exceptional control of a stiff poly without ever feeling harsh. The most salient feature of Hawk was its phenomenal predictability, a fact that gave us the needed confidence to swing bigger when more spin was needed. And although it lacked the grip of our favorite shaped polys, we had no problem bending and shaping the trajectory of our shots. In the end, our biggest swings always seemed to go where we wanted them to go. For this reason we think Hawk is a great option for any player who wants a very dependable co-poly without any huge downsides.
For our team, Hawk delivered exceptional control and allowed our biggest hitter, Andy, to reach his top stroke speed without a hitch. He said, "Head Hawk felt like a low-to-medium powered poly that allowed me to really swing out on my shots. No matter how hard I swung, I never felt the ball would fly unexpectedly. This is more of a control-oriented poly for players who enjoy producing their own power."
This co-poly made all the right compromises for Chris. He said, "I liked the blend of power and control I found with this string. In typical poly fashion, this was more of a control string. It allowed me to supply the power, which is just the way I like it. I also liked the consistent feel I got across the stringbed. There was no sudden drop-off in power when I hit outside of the sweetspot with this string. I was able to take full cuts at the ball and rely on the control I got from the string to keep my shots within the lines. I hit this string in at least eight different racquets -- all varying in weight, headsize and power -- and it felt good in all of them."
While Hawk doesn't have quite the grip of a Sonic Pro Edge, Chris was plenty satisfied with the spin potential. He said, "Spin was solid with this string. It is not the most spin-friendly string I've ever hit, but spin was impressive, nonetheless. I was able to get my shots to dip nicely inside the lines, and I was getting some good action on the ball. The amount of spin I was getting varied according to the racquet I was using, but in all the racquets I tried it in the level of spin always felt consistent and predictable. As with control, the strongest point for me was the predictable response that allowed me to swing confidently."
Andy also had no trouble getting spin from Hawk, saying, "Hawk offered above average spin for a round poly. It reminded me a lot of Wilson Ripspin, in that it's slick and snaps back at impact, producing a boost in spin. I felt like I could generate a lot of topspin and slice, especially because I had no fear swinging with a little more racquet head speed due to the lower-powered response of the string. Spin is definitely a strength for Hawk!"
Although Hawk is quite firm, neither of our players complained of shock or discomfort. In fact, Andy found it to be on the softer side. He said, "For as low powered as it is, I found Hawk very soft and never uncomfortable on the arm. I found myself slugging away shot after shot without any discomfort. It has a soft and dead feel, similar to Yonex Poly Tour Pro or Wilson Ripspin."
Not finding it quite as soft as Andy, Chris said, "I found this string to play with a medium firmness. While it is not the stiffest poly I've hit, it is far from the softest. While it is not a comfort string, I wouldn't categorize it as overly stiff, either. I found the response to feel solid in every racquet I hit it in. I did not have any comfort issues with this string at all. I'm also a fan of stiff polys, so this string was well within my comfort limits."
Built of firm material, Hawk is designed for advanced players who require a high level of feedback so they can feel exactly where the ball is on the stringbed. For Chris, the firm feel was definitely there, but it seemed more muted than crisp. He explains, "I would say the feel was a tad too muted to be called crisp. The string felt firm and predictable, but I have felt more connected to the ball with crisper strings, such as Kirschbaum Evolution. I'm not sure if this string has a tad more dampening quality built into it or if it was sliding around more, but the feel lacked the crispness of some of the other polys I've hit. I definitely got more feel for the ball than with Wilson Ripspin, and I would compare the feel somewhat to Luxilon Savage White."
For Andy, this string managed to deliver the control and connectedness of a stiff control string without ever feeling harsh or unresponsive. He was impressed, saying, "Hawk is a soft, plush feeling string with a more deadened, controlled response. It's also very responsive and leaves you feeling very connected to the ball as it hits the strings. This is tough for a polyester string to capture, and I felt that Head did a great job achieving that sensation with Hawk. Feel is another outstanding attribute of this string."
Hawk held up quite well for our playtesters. For Chris, it started and finished with the same reliable response. He said, "I found the tension to feel pretty good throughout the test. As with control, this string seemed to be all about delivering a consistent response. I found throughout the test that the launch angle and power level remained pretty consistent."
"Pretty standard here for a poly," said Andy, who had no surprises to report. He added, "It passes the standard two-week test, maintaining tension and playability as long as it needed to."
Chris - "As with most poly-based strings, this one is suited to advanced level players looking for control and durability. If you like to take a big swing at the ball, this string offers a predictable response that will give you the confidence to do so."
Andy - "This is a great string for any poly user to try, especially those who like a low-powered response to generate their own power. This is also a good option for poly players with arm issues looking for something soft and spin-friendly."
Andy - "I liked the control and spin potential of Hawk. I also liked how responsive it was and how connected to the ball I felt with it."
Chris - "I liked the solid and consistent response. The level of spin I was finding was also pretty decent."
Andy - "It's a little soft and dead for my liking, but that's just personal preference. Overall, it's a very good string."
Chris - "Not as crisp and precise as some competing co-polys."
Andy - "The feel and response reminded me a lot of Yonex Poly Tour Pro and Wilson Ripspin, although it has better feel and response than Ripspin. It's soft and dead, with lots of spin potential. It's not going to grab the ball liked a shaped string will, but you'll feel the snapback and boost in spin at impact like you do with Ripspin."
Chris - "I would compare this to Luxilon Savage White and Becker Bomber. I'm not a huge fan of white based polys, as they lack some feel for me. I'd be very interested in hitting this string in black, as that color tends to soften polys for a little more ball pocketing, and typically a little less power."
(Scores are determined by averaging individual play test scores)
|Andy's Scores
|Playability Duration
|String Movement
|Chris' Scores
|Playability Duration
|String Movement
Playtest Racquet: Head YOUTEK IG Extreme Pro 2.0
Playtest Tension: 54 lbs
Typical String: ALU Power Spin 16L
Playtest Racquet: Wilson Six.One 95S
Playtest Tension: 55 lbs
Typical String: Volkl Cyclone 16
Review date: January 2014. If you found this review interesting or have further questions or comments please contact us.
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The Team Canada National Masters Volleyball program is the first of its kind in the world. It originated in 1998-99 with the establishment of an identification program for athletes both men and women in five year intervals ranging in ages from 30 and up to 75 and up.
Legends of Volleyball Tour
The men's "Legends of Volleyball" tour was first organized in 2000 with matches against the top Universities and Colleges in Western Canada, during which the Masters team finished with a 5-4 record. The second edition of the Legends tour (2001) expanded to Eastern Canada and the United States of America (USA). Team Canada's record was 13-7 with a perfect 4-0 in Ontario. The third tour in 2002 saw the Masters team finish at 14-6 with a 6-0 record in Alberta including impressive wins against the 2002 CIS National Champions University of Alberta (UofA), and the 2002 CCAA National Champions Red Deer College (RDC). In 2003 the Masters National team started their fourth tour by splitting a pair of matches with the Junior National team and then followed with a 12-8 record across the USA and Canada. During the fifth anniversary tour of 2004, the masters played all their matches in Canada and finished with their best record yet, 14-2. In 2005, Canada repeated their 2002 performance by again beating both the 2005 CIS National Champions UofA and the 2005 CCAA National Champions RDC in exciting five set matches and finished 16-4 overall. In 2006 the Legends tour travelled to Québec and Manitoba for the first time and saw the Masters team finishing with an overall record of 12-8. In 2007 the Canada Masters tour expanded yet again, playing two matches in New Brunswick and finished with an overall record of 12-6 across Canada. The 2008 tour saw the Masters traveling to Newfoundland & Labrador for the first time in order to play a three match series against Memorial University. The Masters team ended their Eastern Canada trip winning 3-0, while finishing with a 9-3 overall record, including beating the 2008 CIS National champions UofA in a come from behind fifth set victory. The tenth anniversary tour is now in its planning phase, and is expected to take place during the fall of 2009.
Canada-USA Continental Masters Cup
The National Masters team program got his first stint at international volleyball competition in 2002 when USA Volleyball came on board after establishing its own National Masters teams. The Canada-USA Continental Masters Cup was thus born in St. George, Utah in October of 2002 with Canada and the USA National teams squaring off in the men's 50's category and splitting two best of five matches 3-1 and 2-3. The second Canada-USA Continental Masters 50's Cup competition also took place in St. George, Utah during the fall of 2003 with Canada completely dominating the action winning three straight matches 3-0, 3-1 and 3-0. Team USA got its revenge the following year by winning the 2004 50's Continental Cup 2-1 again in St. George. The fourth Continental Cup played in New Orleans saw the USA winning 2-0 during the year of 2006.
October of 2006 also saw the men's 45's get into the international scene with the first Canada USA-Continental Masters Cup played in Kelowna, BC. Canada won 2-1 in matches. Following this the men traveled to Anaheim, California in October of 2007, in which they won the Continental Cup in impressive fashion 3-0. In 2008, we saw the US team come back to Kelowna, British Colombia for the third 45's Continental Cup. Team Canada successfully defended its title coming from behind to win a sudden death one set third match final. The fourth edition of the men's 45's Continental Cup will return to Anaheim in August of 2009.
Men's 50's Global Cup
In October of 2006, the 50's Continental Cup evolved into the first Men's 50's Global Cup with St. George, Utah as the permanent host. Six countries took part: Russia, Germany, Brazil, Poland, USA and Canada. Canada became the bronze medal winner, defeating Poland, while USA beat Russia to capture the gold. The second men's 50's Global Cup in 2008 saw Canada winning the Gold Medal over Team USA in an exciting sudden death one set televised final before one thousand screaming fans. Seven countries took part, Canada, USA, Russia, Brazil, Finland, Germany and Venezuela. The men will be returning to defend their title in the year 2010.
Overall, over the past nine years the Team Canada Masters has brought exciting volleyball action to local communities in eight Canadian provinces British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Québec, New Brunswick and Newfoundland, while establishing itself has a dominant force on the masters' world circuit.


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DYSFUNCTIONAL GOVERNMENT. (Part 2.) WHAT TO DO?
DYSFUNCTIONAL GOVERNMENT. (Part 2.) WHAT TO DO?
Closedown the Senate, as it makes no sense in today's terms, with two Senators from each State representing States with wide population differences such as that of California opposed to population of Vermont, for example.
Rid our selves of the party system and open political office to anyone who wants to run; therefore rid our selves of primary elections as well. Limit House of Representative members to three terms. Make monetary contributions supporting candidates illegal. While we're at it, get rid of the Electoral College.
Give a slight premium or bonus to voters who vote at each election. Qualify as many citizens as possible and encourage voters to vote at all elections.
Limit the terms of elected officials and terminate professional politician as a job category.
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Neighborhood watch captain George Zimmerman made statements to police that help establish his guilt in the second-degree murder case against him for killing unarmed black teenager Trayvon Martin, prosecutors said in a court filing on Thursday.
The claim came in a motion by prosecutors to keep some of Zimmerman's statements under seal pending his trial in a case that triggered civil rights protests across the United States, while sparking widespread debate over guns, self-defense laws and U.S. race relations.
"Defendant (Zimmerman) has provided law enforcement with numerous statements, some of which are contradictory, and are inconsistent with the physical evidence and statements of witnesses," the prosecutors said in their court filing.
They said the statements by Zimmerman were admissible in court and "in conjunction with other statements and evidence help to establish defendant's guilt in this case."
The court filing offered no details about the statements Zimmerman made to police or other law enforcement officials. It said Florida's public records law had no provision requiring "the disclosure of a confession" of a defendant....
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Eff the media . . . let the truth shine through.
Zim offeed a friggin urban predator. Good for him!
It'll be interesting to see what Dersh has to say about this latest stunt. I smell fear on the side of the prosecution.
The prosecution in the case is highly irresponsible because they are running scared. Hence the attempt of a trial in the sycophantic media.
The prosecutor should be brought up on charges.
Here's the filings.
Nifong 2.0 coming up.
No good deed goes unpunished.
You are correct. Read their filing and you'll see they're trying to seal everything up from public view. They're panicking.
Sounds like that stupid woman is getting desperate.
"We've got incriminating evidence, so we're demanding that it be kept secret!"
Yeah, that computes.
Big time.
You are correct. Read their filing and you'll see they're trying to seal everything up from public view. They're panicking.
I disagree, they are following orders from Holder and ultimately the bummer to inflict chaos.....to what goal will be determined.
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You bet they're running scared. This comes directly on the heels of the "news" of eye witness recantations and contradictory statements. When (not if) Zimmerman is acquitted, they will be catching 9 kinds of liberal hate from their fellow travellers.
Kinda makes it hard to get invites to all the correct cocktail clinkers. Let the race war begin. If you live in the city, ....c'est la vie. C'est la guerre.
Then the Prosecution needs to trot out this so-called evidence. Suppressing it not only calls it into question, but pretty much negates it.
the prosecutor withheld evidence.....she better start lawyer'n up
That's not much of a colour reversal for Zimmerman, who is actually part hispanic and part black.
suppose he hated blacks. can he still defend himself?
If he( Zim) didn't do the good deed he probably would be dead.
Who cares. The colors weren't reversed. They never are. That dumb kid on the left of your picture may be a total dumbass but he doesn't have the same hate-filled killer attitude like these blame-whitey-for-everything people.
"Trayvon's killer"???????
That headline has to be one of the most biased I've seen in a long time, and that's saying something.
This just seems really, really stupid. Would any judge refuse to unseal evidence sealed by the prosecution requested by the defense? I mean, WTF?
I'm betting it is far from detrimental to Zimmerman. I'm going with consistent to existing physical evidence.
If it weren't for the timing I'd say Reichstag, though this could be a catalyst.
We've seen some of the statements of witnesses and their changing stories. It would be impossible not to contradict them.
"...can he still defend himself?"
Could a Jew kill a Nazi in self defense in the Third Reich?
The AG of the US has declared open season on whites.
Will Malik Shabazz be prosecuted for threatening to kill white people?
No, no, and no.
No "just us" for crackers.
Well there used to be these things called "trials", where the evidence was presented.
IOW, the statements don't exist and this is just more media crapola trying to try George Zimmerman before he gets into court.
A POS headline from a POS news outlet.
So how did investigators overlook such obvious pieces of evidence the first time?
ZIMMERMAN IS GOING DOWN! He will die in prison stabbed by a black inmate who will emit the soulful cry "THIS IS FOR TRAYVON!"
GZ has admitted to killing TM. He is "Trayvon's killer".
The question is whether he murdered him.
If they had said "Trayvon's murderer", that would have been biased.
Look at the links you posted - in the second filing, the defense concurred with the prosecution's motion to keep this stuff sealed. It's not fear, it's pretty standard practice in a high-profile case like this: Zimmerman's statements are likely to be (among) the most important pieces of evidence in the case, and so, regardless of what he said, neither the prosecution nor the defense want everything out in the public before the case gets to trial (if it ever gets there).
We can only hope she gets the same treatment at her disbarment hearing.
Harry "Breaker" Morant:
'You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be twisted and used against you by unscrupulous prosecutors.'
No, the prosecutor didn't withhold evidence. This motion is simply the prosecutor, joined by the defense, seeking to keep certain evidence (which has already been turned over to the defense) from being released publicly. The prosecution has a duty to turn over evidence to the defense, not to the public.
Zimmerman could not have killed him. After all the gun did it right? Are they not the whole problem so say the left?
So how did investigators overlook such obvious pieces of evidence the first time?
Witness statements have, ahem... evolved.
1) They didn't - the initial investigator recommended charges (manslaughter, I believe)
2) This motion doesn't say when Zimmerman made these "contradictory" statements. It could have been after Corey's office took the case over.
May the fate that befell their hero Joe Goebbels and his family pale in comparison to the well deserved fate that awaits them.
So why wasn't he charged?
No, he's not. He'll walk, and thousands of dumfounded dipsh@t's will run around and burn their own stores and apartments down. Just like an LA Lakers victory/loss. This isn't 1991, everyone has the internet now. The MSM can try all they want, but when Alan Dershowitz (pride of the American left) says the man is innocent....it's over.
It will be interesting to see what, if any, additional evidence the prosecution claims to have, that justified charging him with 2nd degree murder.
(off topic, my stolen car was recovered, but I saw no evidence of any attempt by LEOs to gather fingerprints either inside or outside the vehicle)
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Adventure Quest of the Quad Cities is the perfect for fun-filled outdoor adventures. This 54-acre facility is located just off 1-80 & I-88 near East Moline IL. Make your reservations today and enjoy zip lines, panning for gems, hay rack rides, and wonderful hiking trails. This facility is also available for parties and corporate team building. An elegantly decorated 8,000 square foot banquet facility with an extensive menu is available. The facility also offers interactive games, inflatables, dunk tanks, water slides, laser tag, and more. Check out these annual fall events that include Pumpkin Festival the last weekend in September and the QC Haunted Forest every Friday & Saturday in October. Call (309) 523-3619 for reservations or more information.
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Beautiful family water park with waterslide, drop slide, diving board, and full menu concession stand adjacent to full-service park.
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The Aquatic Zoo Waterpark is fun for all ages. The facility features two 30-ft. tall slides; one 112-ft. body slide; one 266-ft. dual rider tube slide; two diving boards; a children's splash pad; interactive voice and light features; lazy river; zero depth entry leisure pool and concessions.
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All new tropical-themed water park with water slides, wading pool, unique circular drop slide, children's spray ground, locker rooms, concession stands, and more!
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Ten minutes from O'Hare, Bensenville Park District offers everything for your leisure, fitness & banquet needs. From the outstanding White Pines Golf Club to the award-winning Deer Grove Water Park, come and enjoy a variety of activities, parks & events.
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The Aquatic Center features a zero depth pool with play equipment, a water play structure, drop slide and diving board. You'll also find lockers/showers and a concession stand.
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Discover a magical family getaway just beyond the glow of Chicago at Grizzly Jack's Grand Bear Resort. Nestled in the Starved Rock area of Illinois, Grizzly Jack's is an oasis of relaxation and adventure - a destination where water park fun meets natural wonder. Escape from the big city and enjoy a vacation in the scenic Northwoods at Grizzly Jack's - an unforgettable place to unwind, play, meet, dine and explore with family and friends.
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Zero-depth sand beach, two islands, youth water slide, drop slide and diving tower with two-and four-meter platforms. Kid tested and family approved. This beach features a sand bottom swimming area covering 60,000 sq. ft. that includes: slides, an island diving area, playground, sand volleyball courts, a large sandy area for building castles, picnic area and concessions. Open May 23 through August 16. Hours 12 - 6 pm (Hours extended to 7 pm Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays).
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Fun for the whole family! Highlights include two amazing water slides that splash down into 350,000 gallons of crystal clear water. The zero-depth entry pool also features water toys for children, lanes for swimmers, and diving boards. The 14,000 square foot facility also has a full bath house with accessible restrooms and changing rooms, along with a full-service concession stand, shaded and open lounge areas, picnic tables and much more.
The Huntley Park District has been providing Recreation for Generations since 1965. Facilities include the REC Center which features a fitness center, Seedlings Preschool and theater, Stingray Bay Family Outdoor Aquatic Center, Tomaso Sports Park, Pinecrest Golf Club and Restaurant.
Itasca Caribbean Theme Waterpark
Features a new zero-depth entry main pool with 6-lanes attached, new separate diving well with drop slide, and high and low diving boards, 185-foot waterslide, separate zero-depth interactive play pools, and more. Call today for birthday party package information.
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KeyLime Cove offers a year-round tropical resort experience. The massive indoor water park features a wave pool, body and tube slides, a lazy river, waterfalls and whirlpools. Besides the splashy fun, KeyLime Cove offers a variety of restaurants and entertainment options geared to both kids and parents. The family will enjoy the Riptide Reef Arcade and Dude's Black Light Tropi-Golf. Grab a little "me" time and indulge in the luxurious Paradise Mist Spa, or pamper your princess at The Enchanted Lagoon Kids Spa.
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Constructed with the Mississippi as inspiration, elements of the river are seen throughout this state-of-the-art facility. Kids love the rock climbing wall and super slide in the continual 86 degree aquatic center. The kinetic Game Room with laptop bar is constantly supervised and free to the public. There's even a cafe open for breakfast and lunch. Cool off in the new outdoor Splash Pad! Affordable day passes available.
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This outdoor aquatic center has a swimming pool, a zero depth pool with play equipment, 2 giant water slides, 1 small slide, diving boards, a video arcard and wet sand play area.An arcade, lockers, showers, concessions and souvenirs are also available! Children seven years and under must be accompanied by an adult 17 years or older.
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Bugsy's is Mt. Vernon's only authentic Chicago-style food! Menu includes real Chicago-style dogs, as well as a Greek menu, and much much more!
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Come and enjoy the region's most exquisite culinary experience, from the open kitchen, to our Wine Room with 1000+ wines from all over the world, to the unique culinary cuisine prepared by the one and only Chef Liz. Exceptional food and even better service await your palate here at RARE Chophouse!
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One of Harrisburg's most popular home cooking restaurants, the speciality is fresh pit style BBQ sandwiches. Open Monday through Saturday for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stop in before hiking in the Garden of the Gods.
Newman & Camden Co. is a walk in Bakery/Deli. They serve bagel, donuts, and great breakfast sandwiches. Lunch consists of a daily special, flatbreads, and like the Slow Roasted Turkey & Avocado BLT. All Items are made from scratch!
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A Family-owned business for 59 years, this little roadside restaurant is known for its country home cooking. They offer about 10 flavors of homemade pie daily, but are famous for their sinful White Pie that's heaped with whipped cream and pecans. Plate lunches, ham & beans, Friday and Saturday catfish dinners. Call ahead for groups. Seating for 86.
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The Annex Building, built in 1912, is at the very heart of Herrin, Illinois' thriving downtown on Park Avenue. The former Annex Movie Theater was converted into a bakery café and opened on Halloween 2011. The Annex Coffee & Deli is committed to delivering the best coffee house & bakery café experience in a clean and stylish environment which recalls the glory days of the historic building in which it is housed.
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The Frosty Mug Bar & Grill is a great place to bring the whole family for lunch or dinner. Located in Mt Vernon, IL, the Frosty is a restaurant and bar with daily lunch specials at affordable prices. Stop in for a great meal served by a friendly staff and see what you've been missing!
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Located in Benton's Days Inn, this popular restaurant is open daily serving breakfast, lunch & dinner. The specialty is the BBQ, chicken, beef or pork. Lunch & Dinner specials, kids 10 & under free on Sunday, delivery, catering & carryouts. Bar with two pool tables. Karaoke Wed. and Sun.
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The Grand Opening of The Frenchman's Widow in Herrin, IL was officially May 20, 2013 but the story and journey of the new restaurant and bar began long before this date. Located at 201 N 16th St. in Herrin, IL the establishment sits at the same address and in the same building as the well-known former Berra's Tavern. Our menu features wings in a variety of sauces, bruschetta, queso & spinach artichoke dips, burgers, sandwiches, salads, pasta and our specialty burger, The Widow Maker, piled with bacon, cheese and onion rings.
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Located on the Rend Lake Golf Course, Birdies Sports Grille opens 30 minutes before the first tee time every day. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served. Sandwiches, steaks and seafood are on the menu.
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Centennial's popular mayor, Cathy Noon, was handily re-elected Tuesday night, defeating political newcomer Monika Bromley by a more than 3-to-1 vote margin.
And in the city's only ballot question, voters handily approved 2G, which will allow the city council to explore forming a public/private partnership to develop its nascent fiber optic network, with the goal of providing gigabit Internet service to city residents and businesses.
The ballot question passed with a whopping 75% of voter support.
In races for four council seats, Mark Gotto, who ran unopposed, will replace Rebecca McClelland in District 3.
Senior advocate Kathy Turley pulled 55 % of the vote, defeating Mike Hanbery. Turley will replace Rick Dindinger in District 1.
Garnering 53% of the vote, attorney Doris Truhlar defeated Theresa Martens and will replace Sue Bosier in District 2.
And in this year's only three-way contest, entrepreneur CJ Whelan got 50 percent of the vote, defeating Jack Tate and William Turner. Whelan will take term-limited Ron Weidmann's District 4 council seat.
Three of the four new council members are political newcomers; Kathy Turley, the city's new District 1 councilor, ran unsuccessfully for Centennial city council in 2001.


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Cloud Computing: Salesforce.com Piles On the Cloud Products at Dreamforce X Conference
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Salesforce CEO and founder Marc Benioff announced that a whopping 90,000 people had registered for Dreamforce X, which would be an all-time record for an IT event in the Bay Area. By the looks of the event all week, there should be few doubters that show attendance reached that five-digit number.
Salesforce literally rocked South of Market San Francisco with its 10th annual Dreamforce user conference Sept. 19, introducing new applications and services that enable businesses to mine the social Web for marketing data that then can be used to communicate with consumers, customers and partners. It all boils down to creating an optimal marketing environment by leveraging the cloud, fast networking and mobile devices, as opposed to traditional enterprise software in an office. Salesforce is facing increasing competition from long-established enterprise app software giants such as Microsoft, SAP and Oracle along with a bevy of brash newcomers. In response, it has expanded its CRM and social-networking offerings to keep its SaaS platform the leader in the field. It's a bit difficult to keep score with all the new products being released, so eWEEK has compiled an easy-to-parse list of product introductions at this huge event (with 90,000 attendees registered by Day 1). It also was a loud event as Rapper M.C. Hammer performed during the Day 2 morning keynote session and Red Hot Chili Peppers and Lady Antebellum were on the evening entertainment bill.
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Green pools "LEED" the way and the Campus Recreation Center at the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs (UCCS) is the first public building in southern Colorado to earn gold certification status from the U.S. Green Building Council.
In certifying buildings, the council developed Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) to review green criteria ranging from energy efficiency to the use of natural light. Campus recreation natatoriums can be socially fun as well as soothing sanctuaries, and both sophistication and technology increase every year as the UCCS Campus Recreation Center demonstrates.
It all started with the demand for recreational areas by the growing student body. The inadequate 1988 recreation facility had been built when the student body was approximately 50 percent of its current level; subsequently, it became unable to meet its recreational needs. UCCS retained Sink Combs Dethlefs for the planning and design of the new 54,000-square-foot Campus Recreation Center, and Counsilman-Hunsaker for the design of the 4,300-square-foot indoor recreational pool.
Since the center was built using student fees, the Students for Environmental Awareness and Sustainability advocated that the new building be officially certified through LEED. The project received two grants from the Governor's Energy Office for its pursuit of high performance design, and the Farnsworth Group was retained for green consultation services.
Built in 2007, the Campus Recreation Center includes innovative features such as solar thermal panels, insulated concrete form walls and low-maintenance landscaping. Consequently, student encouragement resulted in the center being 30 percent more energy efficient and 38 percent more water efficient than traditional buildings. The center offers panoramic views of Pikes Peak with a two court gymnasium circled by an elevated running track, a fitness center, a 12-foot boulder wall, aerobics and dance room, cafe, multi-purpose room, offices for the Campus Recreation Department, and a state-of-the-art indoor recreation pool.
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The Jolie had two of her kids with her yesterday on a trip to scout locations for her upcoming film Unbroken.
Now this is making me crazy. How do they choose??????
As you can see, this time it's Shiloh and Pax. Sometimes it's Pax and the twins. Other times it's Maddox and Pax. Once in a while we see Maddox and Shiloh. Or Miss Zahara and Shiloh. The point is -- you can never predict it.
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Hundreds of friends, family and military personnel gathered to say farewell to Tico on Thursday. Staff Sgt. Patrick Ryan Pentico was killed in Albania on March 31 when his aircraft went down on a training mission.
Funeral services were held in Hanksville and burial with full military honors by the United States Air Force in the Elgin Cemetery in Green River.
Second Lt. Bruce Osborn spoke to the audience. He said in military circles and by Tico he was affectionately known as Ozzie Osborn. "Tico was an exceptional person. I was his instructor and he often spoke of being the only member of the Hanksville National Guard. Tico had a great love for his family and all of his aunts and uncles. He loved his wife Melissa. On the day before his wedding I asked him if he was sure about getting married and he looked me straight in the eye and said he loved her with all of his heart.
"After Tico had been flying for awhile, he dropped the boats without the men in them. As soon as he landed he called me and said, 'Dude, I screwed up, Ozzie I'm sorry, but I let you down and I let the crew down, I'll make it up to you.' That's the kind of man he was, he didn't want his instructor to look bad and he didn't want anyone else taking his blame.
"I have a letter he wrote his parents in December of 1998 while he was serving in the Mid-East. He wrote, 'I would like to write and say what fine parents I have. I wouldn't trade you for all the mutton in Wayne County,' quoted Lt. Osborn.
Tico went on to say in his letter that he had traveled through Italy, saw where Gen. Patton had stood, been to Pearl Harbor and the Orient. He'd seen Motley Crue three times and even been to Graceland and he owed it all to his great parents. He said he'd always tried to be a good person and he had lived a full rich life and if God forbid anything should happen to him, he'd had a good life. "I want you to know that it means more than just a name on a plaque somewhere, serving my country has been a great experience for me and one I'll remember forever," quoted Lt. Osborn. Tico went on to wish his parents Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and cheered Go, Cowboys.
"I will always carry Tico with me. I could never be as good a friend for Tico as he was for me. "Dude, we're going to miss you," said Lt. Osborn.
TSgt. Bill Kowalski said he met Tico at loadmasters school in Little Rock, Ark. "Tico welcomed everyone he met into his life. He gave more than he received. Tico loved Hanksville and I learned all about it from him. He loved John Wayne, McDonalds and Starbucks. After Tico graduated he went back to Dyess Air Force Base and I met him on the beach there one day and he treated me the same as if I'd seen him yesterday. Friendship and love was always in Tico's heart.
"One time I asked Tico for a favor, I was having some problems and asked if I could come and stay with him and Melissa for awhile. He immediately said, 'No problem.' He took me in and shared his life. He was more than a friend, he was a brother. There was no doubt he cared for me and my daughter. I loved Tico like a brother and he will always be with me and his family and friends. He was a hero in my eyes," said TSgt. Kowalski.
Carla Hunt Jones, family friend, told of Tico's early life and childhood in Hanksville. "People always looked out for Tico," she said. Tico had a great love for his uncles and Uncle Randy started Tico's love and enthusiasm for motorcycles at age 3. Tico's parents divorced while he was very young. Susie, Tico's mother married Kevin Hatch and Tico gained more family with the Hatch/Ekker families. Kevin, Tico's stepfather became another father to Patrick and they had years of fun and love together. "He never was a pain in the butt," Kevin told Jones. There were only a few times when he became mad at Patrick and that was when Patrick loaded, Kevin's cigarettes and they would blow up when Kevin tried to smoke them. Patrick was a state wrestling champion and he attended Wayne High School. Patrick entered the Air Force in Dec.-1996. Patrick married Melissa in May-2000 and he gained more family with Melissa's parents and four brothers. "Tico and Melissa had one adventure after another and they were always laughing, they never fought," said Jones. They attended plays in London and explored castles in Scotland as they enjoyed their military careers. Life was good for them. Tico was a good husband and very thoughtful. Their fifth anniversary is in May and Tico already had a gift picked out which he sent to his parents house in Hanksville for safekeeping. Tico treated Melissa with respect," said Jones. "Tico had a wealth of family and friends and Susie his mother was his rock, she was always solid and dependable. She worked two jobs to make sure Patrick had what he needed. Susie loved Patrick the boy and the man he became. I have such respect for you as a friend and a mother, Susie. Everyone loved Tico, but no one loved him like his mother," said Jones.
A song from Tico's Elvis collection was played entitled, "Somebody bigger than you and I." Tico was a huge Elvis fan and often said, "Always beware of a man who doesn't like Elvis."
Major Tony Bukata said he too had heard much about Hanksville and Tico's family and friends. Major Bukata said he has faith that they will one day see Tico again. He first met Tico at Dyess where they wanted to be on a crew together. Once on a stateside mission flying to Arizona from California they had to fly over a small part of southern Utah so decided to flyby Hanksville and wave to Tico's mom Susie. They flew as if on a training mission headed for a drop zone. The white cone outside of town at the airport helped guide them. Tico was excited and said, 'There's the school, there's the BLM office, there's my Mom waving." The plane circled three times and by the third time they went over, all the homes, businesses and the school had emptied out and everyone was outside waving at Tico and Susie was jumping up and down. Major Bukata knew they were in big trouble now because of all the witnesses. Although he swears he will deny the incident to superiors if he has to.
Major Bukata said he gained a brother in Tico. He told of Tico's own brand of speech. Things were sweet or choice. You were always a dude to Tico. A bad situation was "to choke," a negative response from Tico was "not so much," Tico, do you want to do this? "not so much," Tico would say.
"Tico had a passion for life. He was laid back without being lazy. He had a sense of humor without losing his professionalism. He loved peanut M & Ms. He enjoyed his job and appreciated all he had gained from it. He loved his family and was proud of Hanksville. Nothing made him light up like his Melissa, she was his soul mate. He always said, Melissa and I, Mo and I, Mama and I, his love for Melissa was total and unconditional. Melissa said that Tico brought color to her gray world.
"What we once have, we will never lose. What we had once, becomes a part of us. Tico can still make us smile," said Major Bukata.
Bishop George Peterson said Tico is still the kind loving person he always was and he will wait to greet us on the other side. Another friend read a poem which spoke of the Savior and the comfort he will bring. He will send a messenger to slip in and take the empty chair and slip his hand into yours. "You will be reunited in due time and place," he said.
The military pall bearers carried the casket of SSgt. Pentico to the hearse for travel to Green River, his final resting place. The scouts from Green River lined the road to the cemetery with flags and held flags as the hearse and cars entered the cemetery. A 21-gun salute was given and an aircraft flew over at precisely 4 p.m. in Patrick's honor. His grave was dedicated by Steven Hatch. Melissa Pentico was presented with Patrick's meritorious achievement awards and the flag which draped his casket.
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The Mt. Juliet Animal Shelter first opened its doors in December 2008.
On Saturday Jan. 26, the animal shelter will be celebrating its fourth birthday with an open house from noon until 4 p.m.
Since the party is four hours long, any dog, cat, puppy or kitten can be adopted for $4. The Volunteer Organization Benefit Fund will make up the difference in cost, making this once forever offer for many to adopt a shelter animal.
"4 Ever Homes, 4 Keeps" is the theme of this Birthday Celebration.
Since opening the Mt. Juliet Animal Shelter's doors in December 2008 over 2,000 animals have come into shelter. Of that number over 91 percent have been placed, adopted, rescued, or returned to owners. This past Spring the shelter was voted the third best shelter in Middle Tennessee by Nashville Paw Magazine. New programs brought on line this past year include a free pet to any senior citizen, 65 years or older and a free pet to any family who has an immediate family member deployed in Afghanistan or Iraq. This was made possible by a very generous grant from the All State Insurance Co, and the Terry Burns agency here in Mt. Juliet.
The open house celebration will include, popcorn, cotton candy, fancy desserts, chips, salsa, Quincy the Saint Bernard "The Gentle Giant" and Sharon his owner, pictures taken with Wilson and Juliet the shelters Mascots, Anthony the Balloon Kid, and several more surprises. Come see our state of the art facility and especially our animals up for adoption. The shelter is located at 115 Industrial Drive and all residents of Mt Juliet and Wilson county are invited. For more information contact the Animal Control at (615)773-5533 or Jon Gray, Volunteer Coordinator at (615)294-1095.


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Growing up in the Soviet Union, Julian and Victoria didn't have access to Jewish formal education. But today their six-year-old son Daniel is in his fourth year at the Kharkov JCC and already speaks and reads basic Hebrew. Find out what's next for the new Jewish generation in Ukraine.