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Skip to comments.Straight Talk From Top Enlisted Marine on Dont Ask Repeal.
Posted on 06/22/2011 4:39:28 PM PDT by The Shrew
Straight talk from Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps: How dare we, then, exclude a group of people who want to do the same thing you do right now, something that is honorable and noble?
Get over it, he said. Were magnificent, were going to continue to be. Lets just move on, treat everybody with firmness, fairness, dignity, compassion and respect. Lets be Marines.
bit.ly The Command Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps addressed a group of Marines at a base in South Korea several key topics, including the repeal of the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy...
Yeah, the issue is that Obama has faggotized the damned armed forces. The Marine Corps, The Air Force, etc., no longer exist as they did. They now WELCOME degeneracy and perversion. I have no respect for anyone who has joined up from this year forward. And this cowardly, scumbag Marine can go straight to hell where he belongs.
FR does not support sex perverts in the military or any other digusting slimey facet of the homosexual agenda.
They aren't "gay" which means "happy and carefree". They are mentally ill people with sick sexual fetishes and their habits and acts cause disease. Homosexuals should seek help, much is available, they are not "born that way", they can change and many have.
They certainly do not belong in the military any more than pedophiles (many pedophiles are homosexuals too), bestiality afficiandos, kleptomaniacs or anyone else with grave character and behavior flaws.
What the military needs more than ever is principled warriors. The fags in the military will not last. It will be over. Without a strong and principles military, our country is finished.
This perversion will not last too long. IMO. If it does, we're finished as a Republic.
Two pages of this sicko's posts go to 2004. Sure sign of a troll.
Q: Whats the difference between an ass kisser and a brown noser?
A: Depth perception
The Sargent Major has a major problem.
Gayness is a "Behavior" not a race ,creed, or color.
He is no better than Weasley Clark.
If you had read his initial comment....
He was brilliant. He said he would obey CIC orders, HOWEVER...the Marines would continue with their discipline, etc.
It was his way of saying, bring them on,m we will deal with them the way we always have...leaves the Marines to do "what they always have."
John Kerry found this out the hard way - luckily for us.
So, does this mean the sgt major is a little light in the combat boots?
You're asking the wrong question. The nature of the homosexual psychosis is one of selfishness, self-aggrandizing, and a constant need for attention. It's part of why they do what they do. If they can't serve "openly," then they can't be allowed to bring their gay pride parades to us on-post. They can still serve and do great things for their country, but they can't flaunt and scream "look at me!" from the rooftops. With DADT repealed, none of this is the case anymore. They can now make spectacles of themselves, and there's nothing we can do about it in the military since homosexuals are probably the most protected class in all of American politics (Muslims and illegal immigrants being a close tie for second).
In general, I don't have a huge problem with homosexuals in the military, but mostly in the sense of allowing an individual to serve his/her country. It will get far away from that very quickly, mark my words. If it was solely about service, then DADT would've been a perfectly adequate policy.
Just wait until the perverts march in the 'pervert' pride parade with their dress blues on (well, parts of the uniform anyway) with ball gags and dog collars and such..
Did you see the video Massmike posted the other day with wiener and schumer et al at the nyc pervert parade? Disgusting!
My eldest daughter after 8 years is finished with the USMC and my son has a year left and he will not be signing up for another four years. He said most of his friends will quit after their 4 years are up as well.
It has to change, has to. Without a strong military, what will happen to the country? Ruination.
That's the whole plan IMHO.. No better way than to destroy decency and integrity by demoralization..
Yes, it is called homosexual sex. The issue has never been about banning those poor mistreated 'gay' people that. The military has ALWAYS banned those who engage in homosexual sex as they are objectively disordered.
"but it wouldn't be productive for our national defense, and that's the real point."
That's the only consideration. Most soldiers would probably say that DADT was working pretty well. The openly gay thing had one purpose only, and that was to deconstruct and demoralize the military.
It's a two-fer. A) Promote evil perversion and B) Destroy the military and thus the entire security of the USA.
And in the process, destroy our Constitutional freedoms of religion, speech and association.
Oh my, recruitment material for the sodomite community.
Very well put.
As I remember, the character "Henry Hill", the narrator in the movie, actually used the term "bust out". It's the only time I've run across it prior to your post.
What was once a noun will become a verb.
Or, is there another point you are making?
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Still gives me the creeps to think about. (Shudder)
"What could the senior Marine leadership - both enlisted and officer done to prevent this?"
Yours is a very good point. I don't know what the circumstances are at the upper levels, but hopefully, the "self-correction" I spoke of, working at the platoon and squad level, will make for a military we can always be proud of.
Sounds like you know a bit about the bible. Why does the Bible specifically call out & condemn Male-Male sex but Woman on Woman sex is left out?
The vast majority of heterosexuals engage in sodomy as defined in Article 125 and the Manual for Courts-Martial since it includes a prohibition against oral sex.
You see, there is your problem. "They" do not see the bible as anything other than a cultist pamphlet.
In their mind, you are a robot believing stuff that was written two thousand years ago as "true."
So, catch up with the 21st Century!
//sarcasm off!
I believe the demoralization goes deeper than this one issue. America is demoralized every time it turns on the TV or the radio and experiences the filth that is popular "culture".
Women aren't excluded. Romans 1:26 - 28
26 For this cause God gave them up unto vile passions: for their women changed the natural use into that which is against nature:
27 and likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another, men with men working unseemliness, and receiving in themselves that recompense of their error which was due.
28 And even as they refused to have God in their knowledge, God gave them up unto a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not fitting;
It is very specific about men being with men, but quite generic with women:
"vile passions: for their women changed the natural use into that which is against nature"
This could mean lots of different things, since it is a woman's nature to give birth this could maybe even cover abortion. Or maybe it mean's the woman engaging in anal sex? Why is there Woman lays with a woman as she would a man kind of verse? Or a verse like woman acting as if she was a man.
Before Clinton normalized oral sodomy it wasn't so universally accepted as normal and natural. Many happily married couples do not practice oral sodomy.
It's quite clear that the Bible is saying that men gratifying their sexual lust with other men, and women gratifying their sexual lust with other women, is sinful and unnatural. Pretty simple.
Not the way I read it. To me, the only thing that is clear is Men doing other men is prohibited. As far as women go they shouldn't act "un-naturally" whatever that means?
Maybe the verses on women in the original Hebrew would make sense. Maybe something is being lost in the translation to english that comes out women acting against nature.
One curious thing about the Bible. Of all the worst kinds of people, the bible seems to most frequently condemn.... Not Gays but Tax Collectors!
Right with ya. My Gunny was a two tourer of Vietnam. Taught us well. Our three striper was a bit of a psycho, but again taught us well.
This goof is following orders or protecting his job.
Infecting the Marines with this kind of perversity will only handicap them. Name one of our potential adversaries that is doing this. You can't. Because even Malaysia doesn't play PC games with national defense.
Sounds as though you don't want to read the simple truth that's clear as day.
And the same prohibition against unnatural sex acts is there in every religion in the world.
It's not some sectarian historical viewpoint against some kinds of sex acts. It's Natural Law, and it's universal and indeed, written in the heart of everyone. That's why fags feel guilty, their conscience - God's voice inside - telling them that what they are doing is wrong. That's why they want to silence everyone, they're trying to silence that quiet voice inside their hearts. It's also why they have such a huge rate of drugs and alcoholism - trying to silence that voice.
It seems that you want to pretend that women having sex with women is okay or something. What utter nonsense.
"Semper Fabulous???"
Semper Fab. Somebody's gonna have a good time with that.
Nope - I just wonder why the Bible doesn't explicitly say woman on woman is bad like it does man on man...
The biblical view of woman's sexuality is probably a lot different than in modern times. I wonder if maybe lesbian's didn't exist or maybe it was so well hidden that men (all the writers of the bible were men) never imagined that women would or could engage in sex. Maybe the biblical view of sex was like Bill Clinton's (only penetration = sex) and women lack the equipment so...
Or like I said before maybe the original Hebrew words of the Bible don't translate as well in regards to lesbians.
But you can't deny the bible is very explicit about male homosexuality while quite vague in regards to lesbianism.
It's only vague in your mind, not in the words, nor in anyone elses' mind.
I suppose it could... if God had gave you up to a reprobate mind.
Good topic...deserving, I think, of a new Gunny G site...
Semper Loyalty Up AND Down!
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>Id bet all the money I own that this guy was ordered to give this speech in just the way he gave it.<
That was my thought as well. I would like to have been a fly on the wall in the private conversation he had with the people he trusted in the room after the public talk.
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Celebrity chef's contract dropped hours after she issued video apologies.
The Food Network says it won't renew Paula Deen's contract after the admission she used racial slurs.
The network said in a news release Friday afternoon that it would not renew Deen's contract when it expires at the end of the month.
Deen has built an empire from her television shows, cookbooks and product endorsements. The Food Network began airing Paula's Home Cooking in 2002 and added Paula's Best Dishes in 2008.
Deen admitted while being questioned as part of a lawsuit that she had used racial slurs in the past. The network's announcement came just hours after she posted two videos online apologizing for her past mistakes.
"I beg you," says Deen in 46-second video apology that materialized on the Web. "I beg for your forgiveness."
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Deen adds, "Inappropriate, hurtful language is totally, totally unacceptable. I've made plenty of mistakes along the way, but I beg you, my children, my team, my fans, my partners – I beg for your forgiveness. Please forgive me for the mistakes that I've made."
Soon after the oddly-edited video appeared on YouTube, it seemed to have been pulled and a second Deen apology video appeared. This one doesn't appear to be edited at all.
She talks about how she was "physically not able" to appear on the Today show this morning and now has pulled herself together and wants to apologize. "My family and I are not the kind of people that the press is wanting to say we are. ... Your color of your skin, your religion, your sexual preference does not matter to me. It's what's in the heart ... and my family and I try to live by that. I'm here to say I'm so sorry. I was wrong. ... I offer my sincere apology to those that I have hurt and I hope that you forgive me because this comes from the deepest part of my heart."
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Deen, 66, admitted in a lawsuit deposition that she has used the n-word. She is being sued along with her brother, Bubba Hiers, by Lisa Jackson, a former manager of the siblings' restaurant, Uncle Bubba's Seafood and Oyster House. The lawsuit alleges sexual harassment and a work environment rife with racial slurs.
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Sister Morgan Thompson has been called to serve as a missionary in the South Carolina, Columbia mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Morgan is the daughter of Adam and Diana Thompson of Castle Dale. She is the granddaughter of Dixie Thompson of Castle Dale and the late Ken Thompson, Robert Olsen of Helper, and the late Diane Olsen.
Sister Thompson will be speaking on Aug. 18 at 11 a.m. in the Castle Dale third ward. She will enter the Missionary Training Center on Aug. 21.


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February 28, 2013
CHICAGO – Lt. Governor Sheila Simon issued the following statement today in response to the U.S. House's renewal of the Violence Against Women Act.
"The organizations that serve victims of domestic violence do much more than provide a safe haven for women. They offer victims a chance to build a new life free from abuse," said Simon, a lawyer who prosecuted domestic battery cases. "I thank Congress for renewing the Violence Against Women Act, extending federal support for these crisis organizations and expanding protections for vulnerable communities. I welcome this opportunity to continue working to help rape victims, reduce violence on college campuses and end domestic abuse."
Simon's Firearms Working Group, which is examining gun issues in Illinois, met yesterday in Springfield with advocates to learn about the impact guns have in domestic violence.
The Violence Against Women Act was originally passed in 1994 and among other services, it helps support organizations that provide services to victims of domestic violence. The act also strengthened federal law by toughening sentences for individuals convicted of stalking. The act has already passed the U.S. Senate and now heads to President Obama.
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Zions Bank announced last week that it has promoted Erroll Holt to retail banking area president for the Carbon/Emery area. He is responsible for overseeing four branches in Price, Castle Dale and Huntington.
His office will remain at Zions Bank's Price branch located at 45 S. Carbon Ave.
Holt joined the Zions team more than 32 years ago as a bookkeeper. His duties included check processing and sending out statements to clients.
Previous to his new position, he worked as a branch manager in Zions Bank's Price office. He holds an associate degree in business from the College of Eastern Utah.
"When I joined Zions Bank in 1976, I was a bookkeeper," said Holt. "It was the greatest time of my life. I am thrilled to be here and excited to serve as the new area president. We have a great team and I appreciate how committed my employees are."
Dedicated to the local community, Holt is the president of the Carbon County Chamber of Commerce. He is also the treasurer of the Price Downtown Alive committee, a board member of Pro-Carbon Inc., and the finance chairman for the Carbon District Boy Scouts of America.


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Defying or opposing the Lord, including refusing to follow his chosen leaders and willfully disobeying his commandments.
- Rebel not ye against the Lord:Num. 14:9;
- An evil man seeketh only rebellion:Prov. 17:11;
- Woe to the rebellious children:Isa. 30:1;
- The Lord redeemeth none such that rebel against him and die in their sins:Mosiah 15:26;
- The Amlicites came out in open rebellion against God:Alma 3:18–19;
- The rebellious shall be pierced with much sorrow:D&C 1:3;
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Volleyball Canada announces hosts of the 2012 Beach National Championships
Ottawa, ON
Volleyball Canada is proud to announce that Vancouver and Quebec City will be host to the 2012 Beach Volleyball National Championships on August 17-19, 2012!
Volleyball BC has been chosen to host the Youth Beach National Championships at Spanish Banks in Vancouver, BC. The best youth teams in the country will face off in the 14 and under, 16 and under, 18 and under and 21 and under divisions on 45 courts. Former Junior World Champions Garrett May, Sam Schachter and current silver medalists Victoria Altomare and Melissa Humana-Peredes all competed at this event before taking over the Junior World stage!
You can see these now senior players compete in Quebec City against reigning senior champions Ben Saxton and Christian Redmann and Julie Rodrigue and Kacie MacTavish on the site of the FIVB Beach Volleyball Swatch World Tour – Quebec Open Jeep that will take place the weekend after Beach Nationals. The Senior Division 2 Beach Nationals will be hosted a few minutes away at the Club V-Bex.
The 2012 Youth and Senior Beach Volleyball National Championships will kick off an exciting end of season of Canadian beach volleyball in Vancouver and Quebec City on August 17-19. Canada will then welcome the best senior teams from around the world in Quebec City at the FIVB Beach Volleyball Swatch World Tour – Quebec Open Jeep 2012 from August 21-26. The journey will end in Halifax, NS from August 29-September 2 where young Canadian teams will vie for a place on the podium for the 3rd straight year at the FIVB Beach Volleyball Swatch Junior World Championships.
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WELLINGTON-Our loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, Beth Prescott Moosman, age 89, returned home to her Heavenly Father on May 1, 2008 at her home in Wellington.
She was the sixth of nine children born to Ernest J. and Elizabeth Page Prescott in Francis, Utah on July 21, 1918. Beth grew up in Hayden, Utah and attended schools in the area.
On Sept. 5, 1936 she married Boydie Lavon Moosman in Vernal, Utah and they were married for 67 years before his passing on June 24, 2003. She went on to receive her endowments and was sealed to her husband on Jan. 29, 2005 in the Vernal LDS Temple.
Beth was a counselor in the Relief Society, visiting teacher, Primary teacher, and Cub Scout and 4-H leader. She spent many years sewing, crocheting, and making quilts for her family. She was a devoted mother and grandmother, who cherished her family and was happiest when she was with or around them. She took great pride in caring for her garden, flowers and beautiful yard.
She was blessed to be able to go on a trip to Nauvoo with two of her daughters and her grandson. It was a trip she was never to forget. She was the glue that held her family together, and we will miss her dearly. Our joy of having her in our lives will always be cherished and remembered.
Beth is survived by five sons and three daughters, Rex (Roseanne) Moosman, Cleveland, Judy Messinger, Kearns, Ralph (Karen) Moosman, Elmo, Ken (Joni) Moosman, Clawson, Shirley (Terry) Stansfield, Wellington, Merlin (Carol) Moosman, Carbonville, Max (Kim) Moosman, Dawn (Gary) Stansfield, both of Miller Creek; brothers, Vance (Neva) Prescott, Emmett, Idaho, Ralph (Verrena) Prescott, Neola; sister, Audrey Pectol Divine, Blue Lake, Calif.; 37 grandchildren, 67 great-grandchildren, and 17 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Boyd; son-in-law, Paul Messinger; grandchildren, Chris and Shane Stansfield, Johnny, Travis and Ty Moosman, Kena Stansfield Adair, David Fletcher and Kelly Villa; sisters, Zelda Elmer, Fannie Williams, Muril Moosman; and a brother, Jay Prescott
Funeral service, Tuesday, May 6, 2008, 11 a.m., Wellington LDS Stake Center. Family was at Mitchell Funeral Home Monday evening from 6-8 p.m. and will be at the church Tuesday one hour prior to service. Interment, Price City Cemetery.
Arrangements entrusted to Mitchell Funeral Home.
ORANGEVILLE�LaVon Jewkes Reid Timothy, age 87, passed away April 30, 2008. LaVon was born on Dec. 3, 1920, to Alma Edgar and Mary Alzada Anderson Jewkes in Orangeville, Utah. LaVon married Tommy Reid on Oct. 31, 1940, in Orangeville. Their marriage was later solemnized Oct. 19, 1988 in the Manti LDS Temple. Tommy later passed away. She then married Arthur Timothy on Feb. 14, 1989 in Huntington, Utah.
LaVon worked as a secretary for P.C. Jones and Sons, Morrison Knutsun Company, and she kept the books for Emery County Nursing Home in Ferron, Utah. She later retired from Utah State Employees for the service she rendered in the nursing home.
LaVon was an active member of the LDS church her whole life serving in numerous positions, and she was a member of the American Legion serving in many offices there as well. She was a Click Club member for many years until her death.
LaVon is survived by her children: Tommy M. (Sally) Reid of Orangville, Leonard E. (Pauline) Reid of Wellington, Sharon Ann Reid Cox of Delta, and Gary H. Reid of Wisconsin; 15 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, and one great-great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her two husbands: Tommy Reid, and Arthur Timothy; a son, Jeffrey Reid; four brothers: Clifford Jewkes, Carlton Jewkes, Leonard Jewkes, and Eldon Jewkes; and two sisters: LaRue Charlesworth and Gene Christesen.
Funeral services were Monday May 5, 2008 at 12 Noon at the Orangeville LDS First Ward Chapel. A viewing was held one hour prior to the services at the church. Interment was in the Orangeville City Cemetery. Services were in the care of Fausett Mortuary.
Barry Grant Maxfield, 59, passed away April 28, 2008, in Price, Utah. He was born June 9, 1948 in Grand Junction, Colo., to Raymond Baker and Leda Mecham Maxfield. He married Linda Lilly in Green River, Utah on Feb. 22, 1975; they were later divorced.
Grant was raised in Green River, Utah, and attended school from the first grade through 12th grade in Green River. He joined the Navy in 1966 and served aboard the destroyer USS Dehaven. When he got out of the Navy, he settled in Green River; he later moved to Price, Utah.
In Price, he was a member of VFW Miners Post # 2379. He had an excellent reputation as a professional truck driver and as a miner.
He had a tremendous voice and excelled as a guitar player, providing joy to many who listened as he shared this talent. His idol was Elvis Presley, and one of the highlights of his life was his visit to Graceland, where he recorded "How Great Thou Art."
He is survived by his daughters: Stacy (Juan) Lovato of Green River, Utah, Crystal Maxfield of Albuquerque, N.M.; son: Kevin (Kitty) Marshall of Green River, Utah; grandchildren: Presley and Talynn Lovato, Nadia Russell, and Holden, Spencer, and Preston Marshall; brother: Leon (Diane) Maxfield of Grand Junction, Colo.; sister: Marilynn (Joe) Mazak of North Edwards, Calif.; and many loving nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers: Rodger Dean Maxfield, and Dennis Raymond Maxfield; and special friends: Bonnie Lee Adams, and Rita Yates Hayward.
Funeral Services were held Saturday, May 3, 2008 at 2 p.m.at the Hanksville LDS Chapel at 59 South Center in Hanksville. Visitation was held Saturday at 1 p.m. prior to the service at the church. Interment in the Hanksville Cemetery.
Services in the care of Fausett Mortuary.
1921 - 2008
Our loving mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt peacefully passed away surrounded by her family on May 1, 2008 at age 86.
Born Aug. 24, 1921 in Cleveland, Utah to Joseph and Charlotte Nelson Otterstrom. She married Chester Brasher on Nov. 18, 1946 in the Manti Temple.
Ruth loved her family dearly and was completely devoted to them. She was an avid reader, learned to love the Utah Jazz, loved brightly colored flowers, and enjoyed music and dancing. Her excellent cooking skills will be missed. She was a teacher for 33 years in Green River Elementary, Cleveland Elementary, and Huntington Elementary. Ruth's wit and affection will never be forgotten. She was loved by all her family.
Survived by her children: Lynda McBride, Lynn (Barbra) Brasher, JuDee Brasher, and Nancy (Robert) Lyons. Proud grandmother of Lynn Lyons, Brittany McBride and Chris McBride. Grandchildren: Patti (Bart) Daniels, Chad (Jeannine) Briggs, Kari (Clark) Cannon, Dyke (Carrie) Briggs, 22 great-grandchildren, and 16 great-great grandchildren. Sister JoAnn Durrant, brothers: Kenneth and Jack Otterstrom, many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband, brothers: Aubrey, Stanley, Rawland, Carlyle Otterstrom, and son-in-law Brian McBride.
A special thanks to Brittany McBride for the special care given to her grandmother over the past few years.
Funeral services were held Monday, May 5, 2008, 1 p.m. at the Huntington Fourth Ward, 240 North Main Street. Friends called the day of the service at the church from 12-12:45 p.m. Interment Huntington Cemetery. Cannon Mortuary Funeral Directors.
ELMO - Bertha Eda Branch, age 90, died April 29, 2008 in Elmo, Utah. She was born Oct. 28, 1917 to Lyman Royal Sherman and Martha Ellen Jones in Huntington, Utah. She married Charles R. Collard on Oct. 16, 1933 at her father's home in Huntington, Utah; their marriage was later solemnized in the Manti LDS Temple. After Charles' death, she married Hollis Branch on Oct. 15, 1977 in the Manti LDS Temple.
Bertha was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and worked in the Primary program for more than 50 years. She was a member of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers and a member of the Senior Citizens band. She loved to dance and she line danced up until her illness stopped her. Family was always first. She enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting and attending family parties and outings.
She is survived by her children: Reynold Charles (Reah) Collard, Merrillyn Lermusiaux, all of Salt Lake City; She also raised three of Reynolds children: Roland (deceased) Diane Collard of Salt Lake City, Debbie (Joe) Oveson, Claudia (Pete) Jensen, of Elmo; eight grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; 25 great-great grandchildren; sister: Belva Mindrey; and stepsons: Roger, Bob, Kendall, and Denny Branch and their families.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husbands; grandson: Roland Collard; son-in-law: Sonny Lermuisaux; and 11 brothers and sisters.
Funeral services were Saturday, May 3, 2008 at 2 p.m. at the Elmo Ward Chapel 170 East Main Street, Elmo, Utah. Viewing was Friday, May 2, 2008 from 6-8 p.m. at Fausett Mortuary, 680 East 100 South, Price, Utah and Saturday one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment in the Huntington City Cemetary. Services in the care of Fausett Mortuary.
LuJane Christiansen Cook passed away on April 30, 2008 in Provo Utah. LuJane was born on April 3, 1928 in Fountain Green, Utah to Joseph R. and Hilda Christina Petersen Christiansen. She was raised in Fountain Green and attended Fountain Green Elementary, Moroni High School and Brigham Young University. She taught elementary school in Fountain Green.
She married Emerson Cook on July 7, 1948 in the Manti LDS Temple. They had three children; Joseph Dean (Ruth), Fountain Green; Dwight Emerson (Patty), Fountain Green; and Gwen (Neal) Peacock, Castle Dale.
She loved music, embroidery, people, visiting, and storytelling. She was a wonderful cook, whose specialty was chocolate chip cupcakes.
She gladly served in many callings in her church including choir director, Primary president, Relief Society president, and she served for many years as an organist and ordinance worker at the Manti Temple.
She is survived by her three children, 13 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Emerson, grandson Thomas Cook, and brother Ballard Christiansen.
LuJane had a generous spirit and loved and cared for all she met, especially the down trodden, down hearted, and those in need. Her passing will leave her family, friends, community and nation poorer while it greatly enriches heaven.
There was a viewing Sunday, May 4 from 6-8 p.m. at the Fountain Green LDS chapel. Funeral services were Monday, May 5 at 11 a.m. at the Fountain Green chapel with viewing from 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to the services. Funeral arrangements were under the care of Rasmussen Mortuary.
FERRON�Brian J. Frederick, age 34, passed away April 27, 2008. Brian was born Nov. 15, 1973 in Bountiful, Utah, to Gerry M. and Mary Anne Davies Frederick.
Brian was a truck driver for Barney Trucking, and he was a member of the Ferron City Fire Department. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, helping others, and spending time with his family.
Brian is survived by his fianc�, Danielle Cornish of Ferron; his parents; children: Jasmine K. Frederick, Nickolas G. Frederick, Ashton D. Frederick, Corbyn J. Frederick, Kemmer L. Cornish whom Brian loved and treated like his own son, all of Ferron; a special friend, Tanner Maxfield; grandparents: John L. Davies of Mapleton, and Kathryn B. Frederick of Salem; and three siblings: KayLyn (Jeremy) Gallegos of Brigham City, David (Jade) Frederick of Huntington, and Jason (Kollette) Frederick of Mountain Home, Idaho.
He was preceded in death by a grandmother, Lila Marjean Davies, and a grandfather, Myron R. Frederick.
Funeral services were Friday May 2, 2008 at 11 a.m. at the Dutch Flat LDS Ward (555 South 400 West, Ferron). A viewing was held Thursday May 1, 2008 from 6-8 p.m. at Fausett Mortuary in Castle Dale (720 North Center Street), and Friday from 9-10:45 a.m. at the church prior to the services. Interment was in the Ferron City Cemetery. Services in the care of Fausett Mortuary.
Marine drum major, father, husband, brother, son and friend
SSgt. Charles E. Owens, 37, was taken from us in a tragic motorcycle accident May 1, 2008 in Joshua Tree, Calif. Charley was born Oct. 10, 1970 in Price, Utah to David and Sharon Owens of Ferron, Utah. His childhood was spent in Ferron on the Owens' ranch. He loved ranch work and what it meant to be a cowboy.
His late grandfather, Robert (Bob) Owens, was one of the biggest influences for Charley when it came to being a cowboy; listening to old stories, singing songs, feeding/milking cows, and breaking horses.
As he entered high school, his love for music emerged with the marching band and the opportunity to begin his journey as a drum major.
He graduated as Bandsman of the Year from Emery High School, Castle Dale, Utah in 1988, he attended Utah Valley State College for a year before "discovering" the Marine Corps. "Once I saw that marching band cross the parade deck, I knew that's what I want to do," said Owens.
Staff Sgt. Charles (Chuckeddie) E. Owens enlisted in the Marine Corps in April 1990. In July 1991, he graduated the Basic Course at the Armed Forces School of Music in Norfolk, Va. and reported for duty as a French horn instrumentalist with the Second Marine Division Band, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
In May 1994, he was transferred to Parris Island, S.C., for duty with the Parris Island Marine Corps Band.
In December of 1998, he was transferred to the Armed Forces School of Music to attend the Ceremonial Conductor/Drum Major Course and graduated the course in June 1999 as the recipient of the Golden Mace award (an award given to the highest scoring drum major student), and was asked to remain at the school as an instructor.
Staff Sgt. Owens transferred to Marine Corps Band, 29 Palms, Calif. in August 2001 for duty as the Acting Drum Major and in October 2003, reported to the Quantico Marine Band, Quantico, Va.
His final transfer brought him back to 29 Palms, Calif., March 2008.
Charley is remembered by loving family and friends all over the country. Known to all as a man of honor, patriotism, and a love of being a Marine Cowboy. Charley had but two sides of his life: the true essence of being a cowboy and the honor, courage and commitment of being one of the finest Marines in the Marine Corps.
He is survived by his wife Charla of Billings, Mont., his daughter McKenzie of Brigham City, Utah, son Jordan Smith of East Point, Fla., mother and father David and Sharon Owens of Ferron, brothers David (Stacy) of Kanab, Utah, Steve of Payson, Utah, Will (Kristy) of Magna, Utah and Dan of Salt Lake City, Utah, sisters Nancy (Todd) of Terre Haute, Ind., and Kathryn (Eric) Howes of Ferron, two grandparents, seven aunts and uncles, 23 nieces and nephews and four grand nieces.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents Robert (Bob) and Esther Owens.
Services are pending.
Interment will be in the Ferron Cemetery. More details may be found at www.chuckeddie.org. In lieu of flowers, Charley would have appreciated your donations go to www.jdfr.org or www.fallenheroesfund.org.
AURORA-Florence Tucker Wayman Poulos, age 83, passed away May 1, 2008 in Aurora, Utah. Florence was born Feb. 23, 1925 in Mohrland, Utah, to Merrill and Luella Black Tucker as the oldest of eight children. She grew up in Cleveland, Utah.
Florence married Reed Wayman on Aug. 4, 1942. Together they had four children. Reed passed away in 1957. Florence then married George Poulos on July 14, 1961. They adopted a son, Tracy. George later passed away in 1980, and in November 1981, Florence moved to Aurora where she spent the remainder of her days.
Florence was a member of the LDS Church. Her hobbies included gardening, fishing, reading, and traveling. She taught herself how to oil paint, and she became very good at it. She loved watching the birds that came to her house-humming birds, orioles, and blue birds.
She loved Spring as everything was turning green and the flowers would start to show above the ground. Vases of flowers would adorn her house at this time of the year. Florence's family was her most important thing in her life, and this showed by the apparent closeness of her family.
Florence loved life and the beauty all around her. She loved all flowers and the outdoors. She has blessed the lives of her family with her love and her laughter. She is gone, but never forgotten.
Florence is survived by three daughters: Dawna (Reeve) Cook of Huntington, Ella Ruth Wayman of Aurora, and Merrillee (John) Zmerzlikar of Helper; one sister, Doris Miller of Magna; three brothers: George Tucker of Huntington, Lyle Tucker of Aurora, and Gery Tucker of Salt Lake; nine grandchilren, 12 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Reed; her second husband, George; a sister, Nedra Winder; two brothers Merrille "June" Tucker Jr., and Blaine Kay Tucker; and two sons, Jerry Wayman and Tracy Poulos.
Graveside services will be Tuesday May 6, 2008 at 1 p.m at the Cleveland City Cemetery. A viewing will be held Tuesday from 11-12:30 at Fausett Mortuary in Castle Dale.
Services are in the care of Fausett Mortuary.


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Did You Know? Countdown to November (10/28)
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Did you know that the month of November takes its name from Latin word novem, meaning "nine"?
In Roman times, November was the ninth month of the year. According to the Gregorian calendar, of course, November is the 11th month of the year.
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So, you'd think that after making and decorating my first layer cake in a fit of chaos I would have just left it at that, right? Uh, wrong. I tried really hard to make chocolate letters that spelled out "Happy Birthday To Me" (I made my own cake, it would be silly to write my name on it). Yeah, failure. I put my melted chocolate and makeshift lettering tools away, only to be struck with utter brilliance hours later, late into the evening. Screw the letters, I was going to make a chocolate giraffe! Why I thought this was a good idea after I had already destroyed a few sets of letters is beyond me. But I did. And I persevered. I spent two hours making two chocolate giraffes. I spread melted white chocolate on parchment paper and pressed my cookie cutters into it. They didn't go all the way through. I re-melted the chocolate, stuck in the cookie cutters, placed a cutting board on top, and then a bunch of cans so they cut through the chocolate fully. The legs broke off when I unmolded them. I "glued" those legs back on countless times. I brushed both sides of the giraffes with extra chocolate for "texture" (read: to hide the patches), and finally got them to stay together. Then one of them broke again--a fast-track ticket to the trash bin. With the final giraffe, I painstakingly brushed on chocolate spots and set it in the fridge for later. You should have heard the threats coming out of my mouth Sunday night, warning my family of the consequences of breaking the giraffe. Luckily it survived to the point of cake cutting, when I bit off its dastardly legs and then let it eat cake.
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1 Tbsp. lemon zest
3/4 cup granulated sugar
4 Tbsp. unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar, divided into 1/4, 1/4 & 1/2
1 tsp. lemon extract (or 1/4 tsp. lemon oil)
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
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1 cup (100 grams) sifted cake flour
3/4 tsp. cream of tartar
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8 Tbs. (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
3 cups confectioners sugar, sifted
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract (substitute for lemon extract if desired)
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
In the bowl of your mixer, beat together butter, cream cheese, vanilla and whipping cream until mixed, 2-3 minutes. Slowly add sugar, whipping on medium-high until frosting achieves a stiff yet pliable consistency easy for piping and spreading. Over-whipping will cause cream cheese to break down, so take caution.
To frost. You will need a crumb coat, which is a thin layer of frosting designed to keep crumbs in place. For a good tutorial on how to frost the cake, check out One Tough Cookie's tutorial--it's fabulous and helpful. If you're going to add the lemon curd to the top of the cake, first you need to decide what kind of decoration you want edging your cake. Will you be piping pearls, using a star tip or edging with berries? How wide will the border be? When you figure this out, spread a layer of curd about 1/4" thick on top of the cake but don't go all the way to the edge. Leave enough room around the edge of the cake so you can pipe in your decoration which will be the barrier that keeps the curd from seeping. Make sure your border is close enough together to keep that barrier alive.
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Second sight
This month's Virginia Dare MS 150 bike tour wound through some of Virginia's most scenic and historic countryside: along the banks of the James River, past stately colonial plantations, down to Williamsburg and back to Richmond.
A.C. Roane may not have been able to see it — but he could appreciate it just the same.
Roane's view of the surroundings on his two-day charity ride was limited primarily to the blurry shapes and swatches of color that indicated the location of his cycling friends — a group known as the "Chain Gang" — on the road ahead of him.
For almost three decades, beginning shortly after Roane's graduation from Virginia Tech, the hereditary disease retinitis pigmentosa (RP) has been stealing his sight. Today he is 50 and long ago quit driving a car. He views the world through a tunnel of fog that will only shrink as the disease progresses.
As if RP wasn't enough to cope with, Roane also suffered a stroke in 1997 — at the age of 43.
"It was just a fluke thing," he says. "Other than the RP, I was always healthy as a horse. I had low blood pressure, and no clue anything was wrong."
The day of the stroke, Roane was upstairs in his bedroom preparing to take his daughter to a piano lesson, when the room started spinning violently. He was able to call to his daughter for help, and at the hospital learned that he had an extreme narrowing of the arteries at the back of his head.
Fortunately, the stoke damage was in a relatively unimportant, "forgiving" part of the brain that controls equilibrium, and within a year he had fully recovered. But the experience left its mark.
"I've always felt that life was really fragile," says Roane, "but when this happened it really drove it home.
"It was like someone flipped a switch and the whole world turned upside down."
So what, you might ask, is Roane doing on a two-day bike ride — and raising money for multiple sclerosis?
On the one-year anniversary of his stroke, Roane says, he felt the need to celebrate his recovery and challenge himself at the same time. He signed up for the Virginia Dare MS bike ride without knowing a single other participant or knowing anyone with MS (his sister-in-law has since been diagnosed). He simply enjoyed riding bikes, and had never gone a long distance.
"I wanted to do something to signify I was totally back," he said.
The 'chain gang' is born
Although he had trained and felt physically fit, Roane began that first tour in 1998 with no small amount of trepidation.
"It's a big group doing the ride, but it gets spread out over 75 miles [a day's leg]," he observes. Roane has particular difficulty seeing his way on back roads with no center lines or side lines, and in transitions from sunlight to shadow. "I was afraid I would miss one of the [marker] arrows," he chuckles, "and ride off into the sunset!"
Coming out of the first rest stop, however, he heard the familiar voice of neighbor Gordon Fox.
"Riding with anyone?" asked Fox, who was accompanied by a friend – and with that was born the "Chain Gang."
For seven years now, Roane has ridden with the group through everything from torrential downpours to terrific heat – not to mention an obstacle course of hazards from potholes and dogs to gravel, glass and railroad tracks. All such obstacles are relayed to him verbally, and he usually manages to average about 17 mph over the two-day ride.
The camaraderie of riding with a group, Roane observes, is wonderful; but equally important is the feeling of accomplishment the ride gives him.
"With what I have, you need to step and out and stretch yourself a bit," he says. "I've found that when you challenge yourself to do things, it gives you confidence. If you don't stretch yourself, your world starts to get smaller and smaller."
Although Roane gave up working in the insurance business years ago, he continues to thrive in his role of stay-home dad to daughters Natalie, a new J.R.Tucker H.S. grad, and Anne Carey, a rising freshman at Deep Run H.S.
He goes snow skiing and water skiing and ran the Ukrop's 10K with his daughter in March. In the familiar environment of his Wellesley home, he gardens and often does the cooking for the girls (who particularly favor his spaghetti) and his wife Brenda.
He can be so proficient at these tasks, in fact, that a newcomer to the scene would never guess he has limited sight. But in unfamiliar surroundings his limitations become "painfully obvious," says Roane — who adds that anyone who stumbles or says "excuse me" to inanimate objects as often as he does can't help but develop the ability to laugh at himself.
'A screeching halt'
His only bike-riding mishap had nothing to do with his lack of vision, either. In that race, two blocks from the finish line, Roane's bike shoes got hung up in the pedals and he broke his wrist in the resulting fall.
Another freak "off-bike" accident on the way to a tour left riders unscathed, but cost Roane and his group their cycles. As the carload of bikers approached Fredericksburg on I-95, the straps of the bike rack gave way and the entire contents crashed to the pavement in a tangle.
"We brought I-95 to a screeching halt," laughs Roane. "Those bikes looked like pretzels!" Although it ruined the ride for that weekend, he says with a shrug, the insurance paid for a new bike that he loves: a titanium model weighing a mere 17 pounds.
With a disease as progressive as his, Roane cherishes each year that he can continue to ride in the Virginia Dare, and holds out hope that researchers will find a way to arrest RP.
He never hesitates to participate in studies of the disease, such as the program that required him to make multiple trips to Johns Hopkins University in Maryland. Who knows? Given the right breakthrough, he might someday be able to enjoy the sight he misses most – his daughters' faces as they grow up.
Meanwhile, Roane and the "Chain Gang" raise hefty amounts of cash for multiple sclerosis research – though he insists his former employer and perennial sponsor, Northwestern Mutual (John Van Der Hyde Agency), deserves much of the credit for the $400 in pledges he collected this year.
Obviously, it would take a lot more than near-blindness to make Roane miss a Virginia Dare ride. "I have so many wonderful friends," he exclaims, as he savors his memories of the latest tour. "People are always willing to help. And what a wonderful job the MS Society does — the ride is so well-organized.
"Besides," he laughs, "They treat us like celebrities!"
For information on the Va. Dare tour, or donating to the MS Society, visit http://www.nationalmssociety.org/var/home.
Villa's Flagler Housing wins national NAEH award
St. Joseph's Villa's Flagler Housing & Homeless Services was one of three entities to earn the National Alliance to End Homelessness' Champion of Change Award. The awards were presented Nov. 17 during a ceremony at the Newseum in Washington, D.C.
NAEH annually recognizes proven programs and significant achievements in ending child and family homelessness.
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Entertainment Dec. 12 will be provided by the Laburnum Elementary School choir and the Henrico High School Mighty Marching Warriors band. Tree decorations crafted by students from Laburnum Elementary School and L. Douglas Wilder Middle School will be on display. Hot chocolate and cookies will be supplied by the Henrico High School football boosters. > Read more.
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Given the warm weather lately, Saturday's RVA Polar Plunge Winter Fest, benefiting Special Olympics Virginia, might actually be enjoyable! Other weekend events you're sure to enjoy include the 14th annual Richmond Kids Expo at the Richmond Raceway Complex, the Richmond Symphony and The Taters in concert at The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen, and the Richmond Ballet Minds in Motion Team XXL performing at the Henrico Theatre. This is also the last weekend to check out HATTheatre's production of "Bill W. and Dr. Bob." For all our top picks this weekend, click here! > Read more.
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(September 01) Today we're celebrating . . . Chicken Boy's Birthday
Chicken Boy's Birthday
I've gotta say this is one of my absolute favorite daily holidays of the year. My admiration for Chicken Boy, and the artist that "saved" him from certain destruction, goes back years and years and years!
And who, or more realistically what, is Chicken Boy you may ask?
Well Shame! Shame! Shame on you, you cultural Luddite!
The beloved Chicken Boy is a pop cultural icon in Los Angeles. Chicken Boy is a 22-foot-tall statue of a boy with a chicken's head holding a bucket of chicken.
Named for the former restaurant that once shared his name, Chicken Boy was rescued from destruction by a local graphic designer over 20 years ago and now resides proudly once again over the Los Angeles community. Chicken Boy has also been lovingly referred to as the "Statue of Liberty" of Los Angeles.
Visit the official Chicken Boy website for more information (make sure to read the looong story as it's very humorous) and of course CB gifties galore! And don't forget to print out your own membership card to become a card carrying "Friend of Chicken Boy."


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30 Bright and Beautiful Window Box Planters
Hot tamale [1]
If you like your colors spicy hot, plant this design in a red or bright yellow box to underscore the vivid plant selection. Put coleus varieties 'Skyrocket' and 'Tabasco' in the back and New Guinea impatiens across the front and sides. Vinca vine trails in front. Grow this arrangement in partial sun.
Bold beauty [4]
The rich shades of coleus make a statement next to spots of bright color from blooms. From left: coleus 'Stained Glassworks Copper', Lantana 'Dallas Red', beargrass, coleus 'True Red', coleus 'Stained Glassworks Big Blond' and licorice vine.
Old-fashioned appeal [7]
Variegated trailers dangle over the edge of this box filled to brimming with cottage favorites including hibiscus, impatiens, pansies and periwinkle.
Red, white & nearly blue [10]
Plant petunias in red, white and the bluest-looking purple you can find for a star-spangled scene in a red, white or blue container. Arrange plants in rows for stripes of color. Let vinca vines cascade over the edges. Grow this box in full sun.
Pastel pleasures [13]
For a light, delicate look, plant pink 'Wave' petunias and blue lobelia in front of silver 'Icicle' helichrysum. Vinca vine trails over the ivory-color box. Set in full sun.
Airy look [16]
Two white pots and three window boxes in coordinating colors line a sunny shelf. Fill with plants with ferny leaves, such as daisies or coreopsis, for an airy look.
On the shady side [19]
For a spot of color in a shady setting, make groupings of coordinating colors of impatiens, such as pink and burgundy. Boston ferns separate the groups. Vinca trails over the cool green box.
Springy statement [22]
Tulips and pansies combine in a simple, bright spring window box arrangement.
Cheery trio [25]
Yellow petunias mingle with spikes of grass and a variegated trailer in a window box decorated in lattice matching that used on this porch.
Awesome autumn [28]
Fresh and dried flowers make for a bountiful fall look. Oversize cabbages and hydrangea blossoms anchor an arrangement that has branches twisting out in fun swirls.
Serene scene [31]
At a woodsy retreat, this subdued collection of petunias and other plants fills a craftsman-style box.
Shady simplicity [34]
Sweet potato vine and some coleus thrive in this shady setting and coordinate with the wood colors of this log cabin.
Untamed growth [37]
Trimmed and tidy is overrated. Let your plants grow like wild for a beautiful arrangement that falls naturally. Sweet potato vines are ideal for overhang while shades of 'Floral Showers' snapdragons, browallia 'Blue Bell' and 'Graffiti Pink' pentas sprinkle color throughout.
Punch of purple [40]
Vibrant 'Wave' petunias mixed with coleus and sweet potato vine make modest containers captivating.
Floral frame [43]
Garden art catches the eye when framed by a bursting of foliage. Start by centering a boxwood topiary near the back of the box. Build around the piece with 'Wave' petunias, tuberus begonias, sweet potato vine and variegated trailers. Place a sculpture or other garden novelty in front to complete.
Extended style [46]
Refine a lengthy container display with layers of flowers. 'Diamond Frost' euphorbia and bluestars grow tall in the back, while petunias in a trio of colors settle in front.
Front-porch welcome [49]
Hang a window box from your front porch railing for a style that says "Home Sweet Home." Salvia 'Victoria Blue', 'StarStruck Lavender Pink' geraniums, 'Brunswick' mums, petunias, Madagascar dragontree and variegated trailers combine in this arrangement.
Play with texture [52]
White begonias provide a soft touch to an overflowing, needle-like asparagus fern. Plant the pair in a partially shaded area.
Mixed seasons [55]
A winter-themed window box is cool even in warm-weather months. Construct the bunch by layering 'Xtreme White' impatiens, 'Orbit White' geraniums, 'Glacier' ivy and 'Snowstorm' bacopa.
Healthy layers [58]
Billowing asparagus ferns promote a well-nourished window box. Add rosy periwinkles on either side for a delicate pop of color.
First impressions [61]
Visitors receive a charming introduction on the front steps thanks to 'Bullseye Light Pink' geraniums, 'Supertunia Bermuda Beach' petunias and lobelia 'Riviera Blue Eyes'.
Statement pieces [64]
For an arrangement that looks so good you could eat it, try ornamental cabbage and flowering kale. As hybrids, the pair won't taste as good as relative varieties, but their blossoming stature is ideal for decoration.
Matching colors [67]
Complement your home's exterior with a hanging box of coordinating colors. Plant flowers that reflect your home, like the pale purple of 'Delta Beaconsfield' pansies and lobelia 'Riviera Midnight Blue' accented by 'Fordhook Favorites' nasturtium and Madagascar dragontree.
Gutter of succulents [70]
Fill an old gutter with succulents like echeveria and sedum 'Angelina', then hang the lively scene from a deck railing. When watering succulents, soak the soil, not the rosette.
Clean cut [73]
Though generally considered accent plants, coleus 'Dark Chocolate' and draping sweet potato vines layer to create a bold statement all on their own. Contrast their clean lines with an eclectic mix of potted alternatives, like petunias, cordyline and impatiens.
Dainty demands [76]
A white-washed home demands floral detail. Give it some with a soft combination of 'Orbit Pink' geraniums, petunias and cascading 'Lemon Mist' Swan River daisies.
Going green [79]
Even low-hanging boxes can provide a bold element to a home's exterior. Bright varieties like 'Bridal Bouquet' bacopa, torenia 'Catalina Blue', calibrachoa 'Cabaret Purple', 'Marine' heliotrope, 'Read's White' daisy and licorice vine guarantee it won't be passed by.
Subtly sweet [82]
Artemisia 'Silver Brocade' embellishes a collection of white blossoms, including baby's breath, 'Madeira White' daisy, 'Harmony White' stock, 'Saratoga White' nicotiana and snow-in-summer, in this lovely container.
Deck-oration [85]
Flower-filled hangers can dress up decks, too. This planter maintains a cohesive look with 'Double Wave' petunias, 'Kaleidoscope' pentas and snapdragons from the same color family.
Shaded beauties [88]
Fuchsia impatiens stay vivid even in dim settings. The shade-loving flowers create a sweet scene when brimmed with dichondra, a foliage that can trail up to six feet.


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KUKA appoints director of distribution and product management
KUKA Robotics, Clinton Township, Mich., has appointed Matthew Job as director of distribution and product management. Job is responsible for driving relationships between KUKA Robotics Corp. and the KUKA Robotics System Partner network by establishing goals and strategies in sales distribution, product competitiveness, and brand awareness.
Job comes to the company with 10 years of experience in robotic automation, specializing in packaging and palletizing for the food, beverage, personal care, and medical industries. He reports directly to James Cooper, vice president of sales and marketing.


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Wednesday 10 June 2009: Virgin Blue has today unleashed the latest initiative in its suite of products designed to meet the changing needs of the small to medium business market – the Virgin Blue Accelerate program!
Virgin Blue's new Accelerate program delivers a high value airfare solution which rewards small businesses for travelling with Virgin Blue when they spend over $20,000 per annum on eligible domestic travel.
With Virgin Blue's Accelerate program small business will benefit from:
Secure online bookings*
An air travel credit of up to $16,500** per year to spend on Virgin Blue flights which could purchase up to 152^ one way Blue Saver flights from Sydney to Melbourne.
Discounted annual membership to Virgin Blue's The Lounge.
In addition, travellers can earn Velocity Points and Status Credits on their flights.
Virgin Blue General Manager Sales, Mathias Friess, launched the Virgin Blue Accelerate Program during his keynote address at the 2009 Virgin Blue National Small Business Summit this morning.
"In line with our ongoing New World Carrier strategy at Virgin Blue we continue to be innovative in all we do, to champion value-for-money and to offer our business customers the best possible products and services we can.
"We understand today's dynamic and competitive business environment. Virgin Blue's Accelerate program has been developed specifically with small to medium businesses in mind to deliver real and quantifiable savings on annual travel budgets as well as rewarding Australian companies for choosing to travel with Virgin Blue," Mathias Friess finished.
To make the business of doing business easier and more convenient for corporate travellers Virgin Blue also offers:
The best on time performance of any major Australian airline and less cancellations than our major competitor in the business market (according to the official BITRE figures for April 2009).
Corporate Plus fares – with increased flexibility and more inclusions
Premium Economy – priority check-in and boarding, 2x2 seating, entry to The Lounge and much more
Contemporary, all-inclusive airport Lounge facilities, in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Canberra with Perth coming soon.
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Date Dec 8, 2012
Time 3:00 pm
Location Spurlock Museum, 600 S. Gregory, Urbana
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Sponsor "A World of Shoes" and its associated special events are made possible in part by gifts from Dr. Allan C. and Marlene S. Campbell and the Spurlock Museum Guild, and it is sponsored in part by the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency.
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In celebration of the exhibit "A World of Shoes," the Museum will present the movie "Children of Heaven," the touching story of a poor brother and sister who find themselves sharing a pair of shoes. For more information on "Children of Heaven," visit http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118849.


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The Stormers were denied crucial points in Melbourne on Friday as a controversial penalty try handed the Rebels a 30-21 victory.
The Stormers were denied crucial points in Melbourne on Friday as a controversial penalty try handed the Rebels a 30-21 victory at AAMI Park.
The result is the Rebels' first victory over South African opposition and leaves the Stormers' hopes of qualifying for the play-offs in tatters.
In the dying minutes, with the Stormers leading 21-10, TMO Matt Goddard chose to ignore what appeared to be a clear knock-on and instead ruled that Martin Bezuidenhout had prevented a Rebels try by holding back replacement scrum-half Nick Phipps.
And things went from bad to worse for last season's SA Conference winners as Rebels full-back Jason Woodward – who kicked 15 points – slotted a 78th minute penalty to send the Stormers back to Cape Town empty handed.
The Stormers led 14-13 at half time in a ding-dong battle that saw the lead change hands five times.
The Rebels took an 10-0 lead early on thanks to a try from close range from number eight Scott Higginbotham and a penalty from Woodward.
The Stormers closed the gap on the 15-minute mark however when scrum-half Louis Schreuder slipped out of a tackle and then zigzagged past a handful of defenders to score.
The visitors moved in front after half an hour when lock Eben Etzebeth bust clear after a pass from Elton Jantjies before finding a flying Bryan Habana up in support and the veteran wing sailed over for his first try of the season.
Joe Pietersen converted both tries but Woodward landed his second penalty on the stroke of half time to cut the deficit to a single point as the teams headed for the changing rooms.
The home side were first to strike after the break though as lock Hugh Pyle ran onto a pass from Phipps to crash over after Higginbotham broke through the middle of a ruck. Woodward added the extras to put the Rebels 20-14 up just before the hour mark.
A break from Habana was at the origin of the Stormers' third try, scored out wide by Andriess Bekker after a pass from his second row partner Etzebeth. Pietersen was on target again to put the Stormers back in front at 21-20 and set up a nail-biting final quarter.
The late drama would follow as Bezuidenhout collected a chip ahead from Higginbotham. The Rebels skipper tackled the Stormers hooker, knocking the ball forward and out of Bezuidenhout's hands in the process. Phipps hacked the ball ahead and bolted for the tryline, only to have his jersey tucked as the Stormers scrambled back.
The scorers:
For the Rebels:
Tries: Higginbotham, Pyle, Penalty try
Cons: Woodward 3
Pens: Woodward 3
For the Stormers:
Tries: Schreuder, Habana, Bekker
Cons: Pietersen 3
Yellow card: Bezuidenhout
Rebels 15 Jason Woodward, 14 Tom English, 13 Mitch Inman, 12 Rory Sidey, 11 Lachlan Mitchell, 10 Bryce Hegarty, 9 Nic Stirzaker, 8 Scott Higginbotham, 7 Scott Fuglistaller, 6 Jarrod Saffy, 5 Cadeyrn Neville, 4 Hugh Pyle, 3 Laurie Weeks, 2 Ged Robinson, 1 Nic Henderson.
Replacements: 16 Shota Horie, 17 Paul Alo-Emile, 18 Luke Jones, 19 Gareth Delve, 20 Jordy Reid, 21 Nick Phipps, 22 Kimaumi Sitauti.
Stormers: 15 Joe Pietersen, 14 Gio Aplon, 13 Juan de Jongh, 12 Jean de Villers, 11 Bryan Habana, 10 Elton Jantjies, 9 Louis Schreuder, 8 Nizaam Carr, 7 Siya Kolisi, 6 Deon Fourie, 5 Andriess Bekker, 4 Eben Etzebeth, 3 Pat Cilliers, 2 Martin Bezuidenhout, 1 Steven Kitshoff.
Replacements: 16 Brok Harris, 17 Frans Malherbe, 18 Gerbrandt Grobler, 19 Don Armond, 20 Nic Groom, 21 Gary van Aswegan, 22 Gerhard van den Heever.
Venue: AAMI Park, Melbourne
Referee: Mike Fraser (New Zealand)
Assistant referees: Rohan Hoffmann (Australia), Ed Martin (Australia)
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|Examining the Celtics' buyout options
|02.27.11 at 4:55 pm ET
In the year and a half since Leon Powe left Boston after the 2009 season, he has played just 34 games. He also has not played in a game since Jan. 5. But Powe is available after he was waived by the Cavaliers and that's enough to put him on the Celtics' radar screen as they look to fill two, and possibly three, roster spots before the playoffs.
The Celtics currently have 13 players on the roster counting Chris Johnson, whom they signed to a 10-day contract out of the D-League. In the wake of the trades that sent Semih Erden, Luke Harangody and Marquis Daniels out of town, team president Danny Ainge finally has the flexibility to add more pieces.
"We'd like to add someone at each position," Ainge said in an interview with WEEI. "A wing player, either a great shooter or a defender, not both. We'd like to shore up our frontline. We would probably look for another guard, but that's probably the least of it."
Here's how the roster looks as of Sunday night:
PG: Rajon Rondo, Delonte West, Avery Bradley
SF: Paul Pierce, Jeff Green
PF: Kevin Garnett, Glen Davis
C: Nenad Krstic, Shaquille O'Neal, Chris Johnson, Jermaine O'Neal
(Note: Johnson is on a 10-day contract. The Celtics have the option of signing him to another 10-day contract when this one runs out. Then they would have to decide whether to sign him for the rest of the year.)
The issue for the Celtics right now is the limited number of players who might be available. To be eligible for someone's postseason roster, players under contract must be waived before Tuesday, March 1. They can sign any time after that, but as Tuesday's deadline draws near, the pool continues to shrink, not expand.
The Bobcats apparently plan to keep center Joel Przybilla. Jared Jeffries was bought out by the Rockets, but he is expected to go back to New York. You can forget about any Marcus Camby dreams and Sam Dalembert is staying with the Kings.
UPDATE: Marc Spears of Yahoo! Sports reported Sunday night that the Clippers have reached a buyout with Rasual Butler. According to Spears, his list of teams includes the Celtics.
Then there's the strange saga of Rip Hamilton. According to Yahoo's Adrian Wojnarowski, Hamilton nixed a trade that would have sent him to Cleveland and then declined overtures on a buyout, while also orchestrating an embarrassing boycott of coach John Kuester, with whom he has been feuding.
The real prize in the buyout season is Troy Murphy, who has reportedly worked out a buyout with the Warriors as of late Sunday. Murphy will be the most coveted name available, with the Celtics competing with Miami for his services. It says something about the shallow pool of talent available that a player who has seen action in just 18 games and logged less than 300 minutes this season will be that in demand.
Which brings us back to Powe. He's 27 years old with bad knees, but again, he's available. Powe is still beloved in the locker room and he's obviously familiar with Doc Rivers' system. Even in limited minutes, he's shown flashes. He also may be one of the few legitimate options. Murphy and Powe are the two best big man options and acquiring one, if not both, will be the Celtics' biggest priority.
Here's a look at some other players who may interest the Celtics. Read the rest of this entry »
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