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Friday, January 15, 2010
Friday Facts
2. The U.S. government spent $277,000 on "pickle research" in 1993.
3. Thomas Edison invented wax paper.
4. The 3 most valuable brand names on earth: Marlboro, Coca-Cola, and Budweiser, in that order.
5. Pound for pound, hamburgers cost more than new cars.
6. When Heinz ketchup leaves the bottle, it travels at a rate of 25 miles per year.
7. Rule of thumb: Nearly all boys grow at least as tall as their mothers.
8. It's possible to lead a cow upstairs...but no downstairs.
9. Charles Dickens always slept facing north. He thought is improves his writing.
10. Men get hiccups more often than women do. No one knows why.
31 comments:
- Jaime said...
my thighs are stronger than concrete? no wonder why they're so big!
- January 15, 2010 at 4:03 PM
- Me-Me King said...
With all the hamburger I have bought in my lifetime, I'd rather have bought a new car.
- January 16, 2010 at 6:56 AM
- Mary@Holy Mackerel said...
I'm so glad I read this. Amazing facts. And now I know why my writing sucks the big wazoo. My head points northeast.
- January 17, 2010 at 8:51 AM
- The Hussy Housewife said...
Jaime- I wish I could say the same..I don't meet the requirements of "full-grown" though..I still act like a immature child.
me-me-king- Well I just bought 1/2 a cow last week...and it was a little gross picking it up at the butchers..made me want a car instead.
Mary- Hmm...interesting theory..mine points west..so I guess we both suck!
- January 17, 2010 at 11:52 AM
- christina said...
haha. interesting.
- January 19, 2010 at 10:19 PM
- The Fit Dad said...
The one about the cows isn't true. I grew up on a ranch and to get cattle off a truck they had to go down small stairs...so nah, nah, nah.
- January 20, 2010 at 5:35 AM
- The mad woman behind the blog said...
If it's a rule of thumb, wouldn't it be that ALL boys will be at least the height of their mothers?
Don't mind me, my head didn't sleep last night, let alone facing north.
- January 22, 2010 at 11:36 AM
- kathcom said...
Thighs are stronger than concrete? Now we know that using Jimmy Hoffa as building material was a wise structural move in addition to an early example of recycling.
- January 26, 2010 at 6:54 AM
- LL said...
There you go again Hussy... ;P
- January 30, 2010 at 8:01 PM
- Gorilla Bananas said...
Who says you can't lead a cow downstairs? I could do it with the right encouragement at the rear.
- February 13, 2010 at 5:18 AM
WHEN ARE YOU GOING TO POST AGAIN JAMIE! It has been far too long, in my book. By that I mean, two months is a ridiculously long time to not blog :(
- March 8, 2010 at 6:55 PM
- nipsy said...
BWHAHAHAHA...Puts whole new meaning to the phrase "THUNDER THIGHS"...
Enjoying the break??
- April 9, 2010 at 9:01 AM
- ManOverBoard.com said...
OK I'm here where are you??? Hope to get a glimpse into the mind of the Hussy :-)
- May 6, 2010 at 8:17 PM
- ClevelandPoet said...
damnit I'm gonna start to sleep facing north from now on!
- July 2, 2010 at 3:48 PM
- livintheblues said...
Ok my brother from another mother lives 25 miles away if I pour it now it should get there before Thanksgiving next year...:)
- October 4, 2010 at 6:23 PM
- Kate said...
I'm pretty excited about the industrial strength of my thighs!
- October 5, 2010 at 8:33 AM
Obtain and select some good points from you and it aids me to solve a problem, thanks.
- Henry
- October 25, 2010 at 9:28 AM
- nipplelicious said...
First off *kicks* the spammers above my comment..
Second off, I think someone forgot to tell my thighs about their super strength, seriously.
- October 27, 2010 at 11:40 PM
this is the way a blog should be! thanks!
- November 1, 2010 at 9:41 AM
Ha, This blog is awesome. My other pick is Anjeanette Carter. She is super hilarious on Twitter and just started her own blog. Thought your readers might like it: http://anjeanettecarter.com/blog-born
- November 25, 2010 at 5:27 PM
- Pam said...
Holy Hell. I can't get past number 2. Pickle research?
- December 3, 2010 at 6:53 PM
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- December 17, 2010 at 4:20 AM
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- December 22, 2010 at 2:03 PM
- Kel said...
Hmmm...I seem to get hiccups more than my husband. Does that mean I'm the man? Perhaps I just need to lay off the hot sauce!
- May 5, 2011 at 10:32 AM
- John Valenty said...
Darnit how will I ever get my cow off the second floor?
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These are a must on my commute during the spring and summer.
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
- Fit: True to size
I love these shorts. Super stretchy and look good. The reflective inseam is so freaking cool. They look super weird folded down, so probably don't do that. It has a little pocketish thing (not sure what to call it) for a u-lock. I've only used that a few times, works fine. Not really impressed with the stain resistance. I got one drop of ice cream or something on them, they have been washed. And its still there. LAME. But overall awesome shorts.
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
- Fit: True to size
- Size Bought: 30
I'm no stranger to the 511 pants and felt a need to try the shorts. I love how stretchy they are and being quite skinny-legged, I think the fit is spot on for a size 30.
My one issue with them is the bottom cuff - if you choose to unroll them, they do flare out quite a bit; think bell-bottom shorts. If you keep the cuffs rolled to show the reflective tape though, it's a non-issue.
I'll definitely be picking up another pair for climbing because of the mobility these allow.
Five One One, what's your emergency?
- Familiarity: I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
- Fit: Runs small
I bought these shorts based on how much I absolutely love the Commuter 511 pants. I haven't been able to really test them, but after wearing them for a little bit I have some impressions. The are a much tighter fit than the 511 pants. The waist seems to be about the same, but the thighs are super tight, maybe they will stretch out? I'll update my review after more use. I was also surprised to see that they have a button fly when the description says it is a zipper. Not really a big deal, just something that I didn't expect. They are also shorter than I was hoping they would be. I'm sure they will be great for biking and probably even rockclimbing, I'll just have to get used to seeing my knees, but once again, not a deal breaker. The reflective seam is cool, the build quality is great and I can't wait to use them when it is a little warmer for the morning commute.
511, Oh thank heaven
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
- Fit: Runs small
Love these shorts. Super comfy. They have a little stretch to them. Great on the bike, around town, hiking, basically whatever. Haven't really noticed the nanosphere finish working, but they do dry fast when they get wet. They do have a very slim cut. I am 5'8" and 130lbs and the 29 fits me great. If you have large thighs these probably aren't the shorts for you. I use them extensively for mountain biking. Love the street style. I loved them so much I got one of each color. My only gripe is that the light colors tend to stain easily when covered with mud from mountain biking. Wish they came in some darker colors.
Great Shorts
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
- Fit: True to size
I would give them a 5 but my only complaint is that if you roll them down they flare out, a lot. Ironing doesn't help. Great slim fit and amazing quality
Tight and Tight
They are tighter shorts, but they fit well and are stretchy. The extra ergonomic crotch area helps them fit nicely without hurting your goods. One thing i'm going to mention, that may be a little too much info for some... is that I got the good ole' swass butt when riding. Sorry for anyone walking behind me and had to see the big wet spot on my butt... Scaring women and children one stop at a time.
Snap into a slim Jean. Ohhhh Yeaaaaaahhh
- Familiarity: I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
My GF bought me the 34 and i could not get them halfway past by thighs, but i knew the waist might be an issue based on the neck test. I exchanged them for 36's and found the thighs to be still tight, basically they were old cycling shorts tight. No 38's in stock and even if slim i'd be swimming in the waist. I loved the features and the color, fabric, but also coming from climbing i thought the crotch would be more gussetted. if they only had a non slim version of this. 21 inch calves, 27 inch thighs and a 34 inch waist is why i can barely fit into standard pants. Ended up giving the 36 away to a friend who loves them in the summer. Agrees high waist in the back.
tight but comfortable during ride
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I almost returned this due to its fit but i was really impressed with the craftsmanship and design that i found myself trying to really like this pair. This sat in the closet for about 3 months before actually hitting the saddle. But once i rode with it, this quickly became my go to shorts for road cycling. I typically wear loose shorts but the comfort and cool styling of these shorts got me reaching for it quite often. I'm a casual roadie and does it to stay in shape for mountain biking.
Love the pockets and the buttons on these. You'll look like hipster since they're quite skinny around the legs. But i prefer this over the typical lycra shorts. I just got me a second pair. Too bad they ran out of the other color.
-Levi Commuter-
- Familiarity: I gave it as a gift but have feedback to share
- Fit: Runs small
I bought these as a gift, and he has deemed these his new favorite shorts. His main form of transportation is his bike, and he kept blowing out his jeans after a month or so of wear - with the reinforcement in these jeans, it is a safe bet these will last a bit longer! He did say these came a bit shorter than he had expected, but regardless they worked well for him.
- Familiarity: I gave it as a gift but have feedback to share
- Fit: Runs small
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Thighs were too thick for these slim shorts. material was awesome, but had to return.
Solid shorts
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
- Fit: Runs small
I typically don't wear shorts unless at the gym or doing something outdoors, but bicycle commuting to work in Atlanta summers has forced my hand. I looked all over for some slim-fitting shorts, and finally decided to give these a go. I bought a pair in each color.
First, as others have stated, they do fit skinny, both in the waist and leg. I have chicken legs and typically wear 510's, and these fit about like those, but they stretch A LOT. They're kind of a thinner cotton chino material with a lot of stretch, not really denim at all. I like them, and the light weight is nice for the heat.
Sizing...As others have stated, I would size up an inch. I wear a 32 in Levi's usually, sometimes a 33 (which gives me a lot of room), and a 33 in these fits me like a 32 in regular jeans. I've worn 511 shorts before, and these are consistent with 511 shorts--skinny and a little smaller at the waist.
I've never really been super interested in the commuter series, even though I do commute, until recently I got tired of the crotch of all my pants getting shredded. There is a definite difference in quality between normal Levi's and the commuter series. There are more details, better durability, and the fit is better (higher waist in the back is nice not only for commuting, just for covering your crack).
Overall, really nice shorts, and the fit on my skinny legs isn't too tight, but slim enough. I didn't like the look of the reflective tape on the sides, so I just took an Xacto knife and removed the stitching and took it out. It took about 10 mins. The green shorts look almost the exact same color as the picture. Maybe a touch lighter, but really close. I was hoping they'd be a bit lighter, but I guess they'll fade with time.
Skinny even for skinny jeans
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
I bought these shorts based upon my great experience with the commuter jeans and commuter trousers. The full length pants from the Levi's commuter series are awesome, and I wear 511's in a 34 and they have always fit well. For some reason, these shorts fit surprisingly tight in the leg. As one reviewer said, most cyclists with developed quads will probably find these to fit poorly. The waist and seat of the pants is not bad, they are just very skinny legs. Levi's just came out with some redesigned commuter trousers, and those look to be a little better cut. That said, the quality and craftsmanship is just what you'd expect (in a good way), and for cruising on the townie or fixie to a bar, you'll fit in right alongside the rest of the hipsters. For the sale price, I'd buy again.
Skinny, not slim fit
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
If you actually ride a bike, then these probably aren't going to fit your legs. They're pretty snug. Also, as others have mentioned, being bike specific shorts, they should probably be a little higher in the back as well. Then there is this awesome loop to stick your u-lock through. . . except a normal size u-lock won't fit. . . just a mini lock, so that's no good either.
They're worth the cost on sale. . . full-price, no way. I don't recommend them unless you've some super-skinny hipster legs.
New Favorite shorts
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
- Fit: True to size
Color is awesome. Oil blue looks more teal or aquamarine in different light. Material feels durable but is stretchy and comfy. The interior of the pocket is the same as the rest of the short unlike some other brands where its a thinner more light weight material. Button fly for quick pit stops. Fit is skinny but not like compression pants. I'm also not a pro cyclist with massive thighs, but I do ride my bike to work and school. Haven't had a chance to do that in them yet. They feel a bit heavy on the waist and fit well enough not to need a belt. Definitely snug on the gonads. And the bottoms do flare out if not rolled, but it's less intense after the first couple of washes. Great shorts overall, might just wear them every day.
Tight in the legs..
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
- Fit: True to size
While i may not have the biggest legs in the world or the smallest these fit a little tight in the legs compared to other 511s and it may be due to the "commuter" fit.
Waist size is perfect and I really enjoy the slightly higher rise (designed to not look like a plumber on the bike), but like everyone is saying these are a little snugger in the legs than other levis.
That being said, I'm probably going to pick up another pair. I'm alright with the tighter legs and really dig the rest of the fit and stretch. I'll have to have a riding/work pair and a clean pair.
Gota agree, too tight for me - great shorts though if you like them skinny.
Skinnier than the 511 pants
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
- Fit: Runs small
I rock the 511 pants on a daily basis and they fit awesome. They FIT, not baggy, not skinny, but fit.
These are NOT the same fit as the pants. These are nut huggers for sure and are definately leaning towards that hipster-punk-rocker-skinny legs-underwear hanging out the back look.
That being said they are relatively comfortable aside from the lack of room for the man parts. I almost returned but decided ill keep them if I feel like turning hipster. Also the quality is very good like the pants, and if i were someone who was into skinny jeans ide be soked
pencil legs
- Familiarity: I returned this product before using it
You better have legs that resemble Chris Froome's arms if you order these. Super flippin skinny.
Compression Shorts
I love these shorts so much, but wow do they run tight. I love me some tight and stretchy pants, but I am on the fence if I should return these. The material is a nice tech stretch, the color is awesome (oil blue), the fit is actually true to size - other than how tight the thighs are. These are not a slim fit, they are a skinny fit. I would size up to get a looser thigh, but the waist is just so perfect. No riding in them yet, but if you have any sort of leg muscle, get ready to flex on peeps with these things. I mean, Levi's JUST BARELY missed here.
Great if you have skinny quads.
- Familiarity: I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
- Fit: True to size
The shorts themselves are great, the material looks quality and has a slight amount of stretch to it. But the cut is definitely for skinny hipster kids. The 30in waist fit me perfectly, but I could barely get my quads in the shorts. I gave them to my little brother.


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Layered Clothing: With exposure to wind, sun, and the rare chance of rain or snow, it is always good to bring along some layers of clothing that can be easily added or removed. Light long sleeve shirts, and zippered leg-pants that turn long pants into shorts, or vice-versa, can be handy. If you intend to be in the water (slot canyons) it is wise to put some articles of clothing in water-proof or zip-lock bags so you'll have some dry clothing.
Rain / Wind Protection: It is wise to include an inexpensive rain poncho, and an emergency reflective foil blanket, as these items are small, light, and always easy to include in a small backpack or waist pack. These items can be converted into a crude shelter if needed.
Broad Brimmed Hat: No matter the time of year a hat is always a good item to have along since the skies over Zion are mostly clear, and sun exposure should be anticipated. It's always wise to include sunscreen for any other parts of your body that will get too much sun exposure.
Water: No matter the time of year, if you are outdoors and walking for any lengthy period of time, you'll need water. In summer months it is wise to plan on approximately ½ a liter of water for each hour, and depending on your level of exertion you may wish to have more. Water filtration bottles are easy to carry and not a bad idea for emergency situations.
Insulation: If you intend to go into one of the Zion area slot canyons where you'll be in and out of water, then you'll want to make sure you're prepared for water temperatures and sun-shaded canyons. In non-summer months water and air temperatures can be quite cool and you'll need insulation for your feet, and/or your whole body (wet or dry-suit).
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When a customer signs up for Internet access from a broadband provider such as Comcast or Verizon, they're signing up for more than just access to that ISP's network. After all, ISPs provide the "last mile" connection to their customers, but these ISPs do not own the entire infrastructure of the Internet. To reach the rest of the Internet, traffic needs to leave the physical network owned by the ISP and travel over other networks owned by other parties. Sometimes these other parties are other ISPs, and sometimes they are content providers such as Netflix or "content delivery networks" such as Akamai that serve content from a variety of clients. Either way, it is these interconnections, where two networks exchange traffic with each other, that make the Internet what it is: an interconnected network of networks. How well these interconnections function (and whether or not they're subject to persistent congestion) has a huge impact on the quality of people's Internet connections.
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This week is Sunshine Week, an annual celebration to promote government transparency and access to information. As a public interest organization dedicated to these ideals, EFF continues to call on Congress to update the Freedom of Information Act, a key tool for citizens to obtain federal government records and to hold federal agencies accountable.
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For transparency activists, receiving overly redacted documents is a guilty pleasure. Sure, we'd all prefer to have the records unmarred by secrecy (except for narrow occasions, such as when the black-outs legitimately protect people's privacy), but sometimes those redactions are the first indication that we've hit pay dirt. Other times, these redactions provide comic relief.
In anticipation of Sunshine Week, EFF called for the public to submit the most absurd redactions they've seen for for The Foilies, our new "awards" for shenanigans in the Freedom of Information process. The big takeaway from the nominations we received: redactions can be unintentional conceptual art.
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Lol firstly Sanji does find out where the blood comes from!!! Oda must really have it in for Sanji
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secondly I hope we get a panel of the prediction, atm just assumeing she is confused by the massive amounts of fishmen Luffy will be beating up, Van Der decken plus crew, new fishman pirates and hopefully barrelboy
thirdly. Fuck!!! They have shown mermaid fishman hybrids, let me get in first and say no it wasn't your theory Cross you said fishman/human hybrid. And a hybrid still won't join the crew!
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New Zealand opened their Rugby Championship account with a 27-19 win over Australia in Sydney on Saturday.
New Zealand opened their Rugby Championship account with a 27-19 win over Australia at ANZ Stadium in Sydney on Saturday.
In a tale of two halves in an overall scrappy game, the All Blacks did enough in the opening forty minutes of the match to bag four competition points as they kicked off the inaugural championship with a hard-fought victory.
The world champions raced to a commanding lead after scoring 18 unanswered points which left the Wallabies with a mountain to climb.
However, the hosts clawed their way back after trailing 18-10 at half-time and continued to stay in touch with their trans-Tasman rivals who had to work a little harder in the second half before Dan Carter sealed the deal with his fifth penalty goal on full-time.
Carter's three-pointer after the siren also denied the Wallabies a losing bonus point, which could prove vital in the overall standings later down the line.
Australia drew first blood after Berrick Barnes opened the scoring with an early penalty with barely three minutes gone on the clock, before Carter leveled matters in the 10th minute.
Three minutes later the All Blacks struck from a scrum outside Australia's 22. Two decoy runners in midfield allowed Carter to feed full-back Israel Dagg who stepped out of a tackle and then beat Kurtley Beale on the outside to score the opening try. Carter added the tricky conversion and the All Blacks were smiling with a seven-point lead (3-10) after 14 minutes played.
Australia were found wanting again after New Zealand's relentless pressure and masterly forwards overwhelmed their hosts who coughed up another penalty that Carter dualy converted into three more points.
Whilst the visitors' attack was giving the Wallabies a throbbing headache, so too was the All Blacks defence as Robbie Deans' troops hammered at New Zealand's tryline in a bid to narrow the ever-increasing scoreline but to no avail.
A dropped pass by Scott Higginbotham with Australia hot on attack and then another by Beale didn't help matters for the Wallabies either – the moans and groans from the home crowd becoming a regular feature.
The well-oiled black machine continued to rumble forward and with the Australians' defence once again stretched, Cory Jane finished off superbly in the corner for the world champs' second try of the night – Beale once again exposed out wide.
Carter's conversion missed by inches, but his team-mates wouldn't have been too concerned with an 18-3 lead. However, the same couldn't be said of their hosts, who looked down and out with eight minutes of the first half still remaining.
Finally, Australia struck gold when Digby Ioane made the intitial inroads after the wing found a chink in the All Blacks' armour only to be tackled inches short of the line. Nathan Sharpe wasn't to be denied from close range though, and the soon-to-be retired lock powered over. Barnes converted and the hosts headed into the half-time sheds with some restored confidence.
The second half became a battle of the boots as Carter and Barnes exchanged penalties. But, even after drawing the second half 9-9, the Wallabies weren't able to bridge the gap.
The result also means Richie McCaw and his merry men have taken a giant stride towards holding onto the Bledisloe Cup which has been in their possession since 2003.
Man of the match: All Blacks flanker Liam Messam repaid his coaches' faith by carrying his impressive Super Rugby form to the Test arena, while halfback pair Aaron Smith and Dan Carter proved once again to be a lethal combination. But the player who stood head and shoulders above the rest was Israel Dagg. The star full-back caused havoc whenever he touched the ball, bagged a try for his efforts and set up another.
Moment of the match: You just can't keep a good Dagg down! With only centimetres to work with, Dagg's 13th-minute touchdown after skinning his opposite number on the outside takes the cake.
Villain of the match: Despite an improved second half from Australia, they were unable to atone for Kurtley Beale's critical blunders in what was an error-prone performance by the full-back who will carry some self-inflicted psychological damage to Eden Park after letting in both of New Zealand's tries.
The scorers:
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Try: Sharpe
Con: Barnes
Pens: Barnes 4
For New Zealand:
Tries: Dagg, Jane
Con: Carter
Pens: Carter 5
Australia: 15 Kurtley Beale, 14 Adam Ashley-Cooper, 13 Rob Horne, 12 Anthony Fainga'a, 11 Digby Ioane, 10 Berrick Barnes, 9 Will Genia, 8 Scott Higginbotham, 7 David Pocock (capt), 6 Dave Dennis, 5 Nathan Sharpe, 4 Sitaleki Timani, 3 Sekope Kepu, 2 Tatafu Polota Nau, 1 Benn Robinson.
Replacements: 16 Stephen Moore, 17 James Slipper, 18 Rob Simmons, 19 Radike Samo, 20 Michael Hooper, 21 Nick Phipps, 22 Drew Mitchell.
New Zealand: 15 Israel Dagg, 14 Cory Jane, 13 Ma'a Nonu, 12 Sonny Bill Williams, 11 Hosea Gear, 10 Daniel Carter, 9 Aaron Smith, 8 Kieran Read, 7 Richie McCaw (capt), 6 Liam Messam, 5 Samuel Whitelock, 4 Luke Romano, 3 Owen Franks, 2 Keven Mealamu, 1 Tony Woodcock.
Replacements: 16 Andrew Hore, 17 Ben Franks, 18 Brodie Retallick, 19 Victor Vito, 20 Piri Weepu, 21 Aaron Cruden, 22 Ben Smith.
Referee: Alain Rolland (IRFU)
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Maazel, Lorin Varencove, 1930–, American conductor, b. Neuilly-sur-Seine, France. A musical prodigy, he spent his childhood in Los Angeles, where he made his conducting debut at nine and his violin debut at fifteen. He debuted as an adult conductor in 1953 in Catania, Italy, and in 1960 became the first American to conduct at Bayreuth. Maazel has held many important directorships in the United States and Europe, including those of the Deutsche Opera (1965–71), the Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra (1965–75), the Cleveland Orchestra (1972–82), the Vienna State Opera (1982–84), the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra (1988–96), and the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra (1993–). Maazel succeeded Kurt Masur as music director of the New York Philharmonic in 2002. He left New York in 2011 and became chief conductor of the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra in 2012. Known for the breadth of his orchestral and operatic repertoire and for the rigor and depth of his musical interpretations, Maazel also is a composer and sometimes performs as a violinist.
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You've given birth but there is no super-mom hormone that will suddenly kick in to help you get through the early years of having one little person completely dependent on you. You need to figure out how you're going to reorganize and reprioritize so that you, your baby, your partner, and your family thrive in the midst of stress.
When you are feeling stressed, stop doing things that you don't really need to do. Simplify your life. Don't expect yourself to stay on a normal schedule of three meals a day and sleeping at night. Sleep when your baby does, and eat when you need to. Rearrange your house for convenience and comfort. Attach your baby's crib to your bed so that when he or she wakes up in the middle of the night for a feeding, you can feed him quickly and comfortably from bed. Set up a changing area wherever you'll need it.
Make the space you live in work for your life right now. You can worry about getting your home back to normal when your stress has been reduced and when you have time to care about having people over and having your space the way it used to be. Ask yourself, "does this absolutely have to be done?" Chances are, it doesn't.
Ask others for help. Anyone you can trust and lives anywhere near you will probably be willing to make a meal, bathe your baby, run an errand, take an older child to a movie, clean the kitchen, etc. Community services and other families, too, can be great resources for help.
Ask for the understanding of others, if you're not up to many of the tasks you took on before. You'll be back to your old self again soon, but for now just decline any added pressure of commitments. Take care of yourself when feeling stressed! Your first instinct will probably be to take care of your baby, the house, meals, everyone and everything else before yourself, leaving you feeling fatigued, haggard, frustrated and depressed which can add to your stress.
A better option is to take care of your baby and yourself and to do as little else as possible. You need to eat well and get rest so that you'll be strong enough to be a good mom. One other stress buster is to start exercising again. Just taking one solo 20-minute walk each day can be a great help to you clear your head, get a few lung-fulls of fresh air and prepare yourself for mothering. Leave the house. Socialize. It may be hard to collect yourself, your baby, and the baby gear to leave the house, but do it. It'll be well worth it. You'll be able to maintain your sanity and your energy much better with fresh air and some adult companionship.
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- Administer your substance to him that stands in need:Mosiah 4:16–26;
- They gave to one another temporally and spiritually according to their needs and wants:Mosiah 18:29;
- They were commanded to join in fasting and prayer for the welfare of those who did not know God:Alma 6:6;
- Pray for your welfare and for the welfare of those around you:Alma 34:27–28;
- They had all things common among them:4 Ne. 1:3;
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- Remember in all things the poor and needy:D&C 52:40;
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According to our playtest team, Prince Tour XC is perfect for big hitters who don't want to worry about overhitting when they're attacking the ball. In other words, we found this poly to be quite low powered and very well suited to the aggressive stroke speeds needed for heavy spin. Predictably, the durability turned out to be absolutely top notch. This string's ability to remain fresh over several sessions of heavy hitting was due in no small part to its slippery coating, a feature that not only helps with spin, but also protects the stringbed from frictional wear. Our playtesters biggest complaint against Tour XC was that it didn't provide much "free" power. One of our playtesters found it a little too firm outside the sweetspot, a familiar complaint against polys. Ultimately, Tour XC does exactly what a heavy duty poly should do. With its exceptional control on big swings, Tour XC gives big hitters the confidence to punish the ball.
Prince designed Tour XC to be a firm, low-powered control string for players with long, fast strokes. For Troy, this string definitely lived up to its design. He said, "This is the type of co-poly string that definitely errs on the side of control, rather than power. For tennis string advocates, it is a well-known fact that poly strings are made to maximize control in a racquet. With that being said, Tour XC has less power than most poly strings. This string felt a bit more 'dead' than I would have preferred, but its lack of power enhanced its control and predictability."
With the extremely open string pattern on his racquet, Mark definitely appreciated this string's extra control and durability. He said, "Tour XC was an ideal string for adding control to the super open 16x15 string pattern in my Wilson Pro Staff 95S. It also helped with durability. This string seemed to make the ball come off the stringbed very predictably, which is a definite plus with an extremely open string pattern. With its blend of low power, low friction and ultra high control, I loved how the 15 gauge Tour XC paired with my Pro Staff 95S."
Our team appreciated the way the slippery surface of Tour XC snapped the ball out of the stringbed with plenty of spin. Mark explained, "With its slick exterior, I was able to hit with lots of effective/predictable spin with the Prince Tour XC 15 gauge. I played a tournament over the weekend, and after eight hours of play the strings were still snapping back effectively and putting extra spin on the ball. I was impressed by how well these strings held up to the extra sliding."
Although Tour XC wasn't the most spin-friendly string he has hit, Troy took advantage of the low power level to swing bigger and ratchet up the ball rotation. He explained, "I found the spin potential to be pretty average for a co-poly string. Out of the two gauges I tested (16L and 17L), I preferred the thinner 17L because I got a bit more bite on the ball. This string was gripping the ball and snapping back into place, which most co-polys tend to do, but this sensation wasn't as noticeable as it is with strings such as Babolat RPM Blast or Kirschbaum Spiky Shark."
Despite its relatively low stiffness score in the TW string lab, Tour XC is not designed to offer high comfort. This explains why Troy found it a little too unforgiving on some shots. He said, "I rate the comfort of this string slightly below average. I found this string to be a bit unforgiving due to its firmness. The response of this string made the racquet feel dead or board-like. I initially set the tension on this string at 48 lbs and then gradually dropped the tension to 43 lbs. I didn't felt comfortable even at the lower tension."
Unlike Troy, Mark had zero comfort issues with Tour XC. He said, "Much of the talk about polys being hard on a player's arm, I feel, has to do with the string tension. As long as the tension isn't too high the poly/arm pain thing is almost an urban legend. That said, there are polys that are known to play stiffer than others. I could tell the Prince Tour XC 15 was going to play a little softer than many other string by the way it felt when I strung up my racquet. I never once had a twinge of pain while playing, and it was very comfy despite being a control and durability string."
Although Tour XC is made from a firm polyester material, Mark found the feel to be relatively soft for the breed. He said, "I would say the Tour XC feels and plays like it is on the softer side of the stiffness spectrum for monofilaments. It's not Polyfibre or Topspin Cyberflash soft, but it's close to some of the polys from Yonex (Poly Tour Pro). I was able to produce some effective shots on off-center contact, without excessive vibration, with Tour XC in my Wilson Pro Staff 95S."
Unlike Mark, Troy found this string's response a tad boardy. He said, "The feel of this string was firm and rather dead, probably because of the relatively low elasticity. I didn't find a high level of shock when the ball hit outside the sweetspot, although the power level was on the dead side."
Despite the typical changes in tension over time, our playtest team was satisfied with how long Tour XC remained playable. Troy scored this string above average for playability duration, saying, "One of the benefits of this string is that it maintained consistent playability throughout the playtest. I played with various gauges of this string for roughly 5- to 10-hour increments before cutting it out. I found that tension maintenance was better than average compared to similar co-poly strings. The spin potential may have decreased slightly over time, and I found the slickness of the string to diminish toward the end of the test."
Detecting some minor changes over time, Mark said, "The stringbed started off feeling pretty soft, and after 12 hours of play (I have a medium-fast swing style) I can now detect that the tension has dropped, but it's nothing compared to leaving my racquet in a hot car for one afternoon."
Mark - "Anyone who likes to use a softer control-oriented poly in a full set or in hybrid form. It is a round poly, so it won't prematurely saw the other string of the hybrid set-up. Of course, players who likes wider string patterns will probably love the extra control and durability they'll get from the 15 & 15L versions."
Troy - "I recommend this string for players who have long strokes and are looking for a low-powered response."
Mark - "Tour XC is middle of the road in terms of poly stiffnesses, it has a great price point and works great in either full or hybrid form. My personal test question is to ask myself if I would pay more for it than the asking price; I would for this one."
Troy - "I enjoyed the high level of control and durability, as well as the better than average tension maintenance."
Mark - "I suppose all good things must come to an end, but if I get 12 hours of play out of a full set of a poly with my super open string pattern, it is hard to complain."
Troy - "The overall lack of ball-pocketing, or what I tend to refer to as a 'dead' feeling string."
Mark - "Yonex Poly Tour Pro, Luxilon Savage Lime and WeissCannon Matchpower all play similarly to Tour XC."
Troy - "I found Tour XC to have similar characteristics to Wilson Ripspin. I would also compare Tour XC to ISOSPEED Black Fire."
(Scores are determined by averaging individual play test scores)
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Playtest Racquet: Wilson Pro Staff 95S
Playtest Tension: 56 lbs
Typical String: Kirschbaum Pro Line X 1.30
Playtest Racquet: Babolat Pure Control Tour +
Playtest Tension: 45 lbs
Typical String: Luxilon 4G 1.25
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Preseason practice in the Hugh Freeze Era begins Saturday, and the biggest question facing the new Ole Miss coach is where to begin.
There are so many areas that demand his attention, so many positions to find playmakers and leaders, so many places to build depth.
It's easy to point to the quarterback position. There's no established starter at that vital spot where a two-way competition has emerged.
Surely running back could use from TLC from Freeze right now. Jeff Scott has All-SEC talent, but there's no experience behind him.
Defensive ends could use some attention. There's a lot of potential in sophomore C.J. Johnson, but the fact remains, there's no proven pass rusher off the edge, no guy who stands out on an opponent scouting report.
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When the first whistle blows he needs to drive on over to the offensive line.
The new head coach will have a lot to do, but keeping an eye on those guys up front will be a good place to start.
While quarterback is unsettled, and depth is scarce, the Rebels do have some talent at running back and receiver.
What does it really matter, though, if Scott can't find a crease or the quarterback – either Barry Brunetti or Bo Wallace – hasn't the time to function.
Offensive line play wasn't star-quality in the spring, which was something Freeze predicted on the front end, saying that group generally is the last to understand pace and really grasp the up-tempo offense.
Freeze is confident that OL coach Matt Luke will have his players ready. Luke, a former Ole Miss offensive lineman, certainly has passion for the job.
The group has no starts at tackle where junior Emmanuel McCray and junior college transfer Pierce Burton are the starters going into camp. There's more experience at the interior with sophomore Aaron Morris, junior Evan Swindall and senior A.J. Hawkins from guard to guard.
Patrick Junen, listed behind Burton on the right side, has 11 career starts and has played both guard and tackle.
There are elements of the offense – tempo and spreading things out – that could help a line that right now isn't going to line up and blow away opposing fronts.
But Freeze estimates only 50 percent of the offense was installed in the spring.
Collectively, this group needs to get really good at the first 50 percent and move forward with the rest of the system.
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Originally posted by Sevenstar61
Why would I be upset about F2P. I am getting my free CC every month, my sub value got lowered to below $8 if you add CC into equation. I love the cartel packs LOL. And it is great to see lot of newbies in game. I am often just going to lower planets to help folks. Now that they are done with F2P BioWare can focus on what they should - adding more content to game. That's what will make all SWTOR fans the happiest. Edit. I know that folks who purchased a game and stopped to play are upset, they think they are entitled to play at subscriber level for free. If we follow this line of thoughts - all subscribers would quit and play F2P - Am I wrong?
Double Plunger salute!!!
2+ Ppl in denial
lots of people upset with F2P, cause of their frustration with EAware. They still can understant how u can take SW and make it piece of sh*#t.
EAware on other hand doing better, and better in buring their reputation in MMO below the ground lvl.

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The goal of them going F2P was to bring back older players that left due to disinterest or as EA likes to say "It wasn't worth the subcost". Yet they set up a F2P model that will nickle and dime you worse than ANY other F2P model on the market right now. Even worse than say Perfect World. You still have to pay $4.99/month to get the things that should be part of the F2P model anyway at no cost. Action Bars, Helmet Hiding, Fast Travel....
This is the greediest implementation of a F2P model ever... On Principal alone I will not play this game ever again.
"In the immediate future, we have this one, and then weve got another one that is actually going to be so were going to have, what we want to do, is in January, what were targeting to do, this may or may not happen, so you cant hold me to it. But what were targeting to do, is have a fun anniversary to the Ilum shenanigans that happened. An alien race might invade, and they might crash into Ilum and there might be some new activities that happen on the planet." ~Gabe Amatangelo
Originally posted by XeoMatrix00
1. The game is crap, what a waste of the Star Wars History 2. The game is not good enough to deserve a sub of 15$ 3. This is not F2P this is a Freemium' 4. This supposed F2P is not fair for ppl that purshase the game, thank god i didnt buy the CE. 5. Did I mentioned the game is crap. 6. If they had a real F2P design, just maybe it would have a chance, right now it will go the recycle bin.
#4: how is it not fair? Didn't the people who purchased the box get their one month free service?
1) I regretted buying the game before the first month was over - would not have felt this way if it was B2P
2) I think charging for full UI functionality is the epitome of greed - I won't support that
3) I think forcing people to sub this month to get rewards they earned is also excessively greedy and petty. It fails to properly thank those that bought the game for $60+ and subbed.
4) They still haven't addressed the reason why people didn't want to subscribe - yet their model pushes people to subscribe or leave
I would only subscribe if they added amazing multiplayer space combat. I would consider paying to unlock character slots per server if it was a buck or two per slot. I won't spend any money as long as they gimp my UI.
If I play, I will just level alts until the UI gets in the way. I can still experience most of the stories, I'll just have to do it on different servers.
Originally posted by salsa41
are you have problem ?
I'm not. good for them if they can figure out a way to get more income. Whether it works or not is a "we'll see" scenario.
I might even sub again for a bit.
I purchased, but I don't care anymore. The only reason I would return is to help a friend finish the storyline.
This F2P model is really just a trap to grab 1-2 months pay out of subscribers Can hardly do anything as is.
If anyone is upset over $, it may be original purchase/box price versus playing F2P then just getting a subscription, I don't know if one skips original price doing that or not. Either way, the F2P model is a poor one and not very true to the name.
so now let's talk about how F2P made it a better game.
how has game improved since last week ?
Originally posted by XeoMatrix00
1. The game is crap, what a waste of the Star Wars History 2. The game is not good enough to deserve a sub of 15$ 3. This is not F2P this is a Freemium' 4. This supposed F2P is not fair for ppl that purshase the game, thank god i didnt buy the CE. 5. Did I mentioned the game is crap. 6. If they had a real F2P design, just maybe it would have a chance, right now it will go the recycle bin.
This ^
I got suckered into buying the CE edition. I played the game for one month, hit 50 and never logged back on again.
Originally posted by Robokapp
so now let's talk about how F2P made it a better game. how has game improved since last week ?
Well, now you can in effect buy credits. You plunk down obscene ammounts of real money to buy cartel coins, then buy lock boxes, wait three days and sell the loot on the GTN for credits.
Also, their Legacy system's huge moneysink of credits can now be purchased instantly with real money via cartel coins.
So....it's not Pay to WIn, but a lot like Pay to get a big leg up on everyone else?
tl;dr: The ingame economy is borked.
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Originally posted by XeoMatrix00
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Originally posted by LhynnSaint
Originally posted by Sevenstar61
It is amazing that people who trash this game and say every day that thay won't be playing it anyway, are complaining about F2P model. Indeed why do you care? Move on!!!!
Oh, dont get us wrong, we complain because if we dont some poor sods are going to download the game, try it, feel cheated and leave dissapointed, like most of us did. you see, we are helping people out here, saving them time, broadband, etc. What i dont get, is Why do you care? is posting here more entertaining than playing the game for you?
Besides, i got time to kill while i download RaiderZ (a game that is better as F2P than swotor will ever be as a sub).
So there, fuck EA, fuck Bioware, fuck Zynga.
Feel cheated of what? a game that is free to downnload and try? yes i say try because it is nothing more than a free trial.
You are helping others, lol what BS!
Stop treating 'these' people like some idiots who can not even decide for themselves what they like or dislike.
Just helping them make an informed decision mate. and the game is not free to try, its free to suffer. because its not that its a free trial (after all, you get to do almost 95% of the content) its that the game punishes you for trying
No sprint (dont tell me the BS of getting it by lvl 15, the maps are so big that by level 10 youll want to kill yourself), increased costs at shops, decreased exp so that you have to grind for your story, limited loot, and constant reminders that if you just open your wallet, everything can go away, in your inventory, in your character screen, in your companion screen, every time you complete a quest, every time you want to use the general chat, a BIG FLASHING YELLOW DOT (wich you cant make go away), instead of an option in the menu or something. Im amazed they dont make you pay for the advanced classes.
For the ppl that still think this game is wtill worth it with this F2P model are just in denial. Come if this was suppose to be a F2P there shouldnt be so many stupid restrictions. Bioware should follow models like GW2 as least. Buy the box and put in a cash shop for example. You cannot provide enough evidence to prove us wrong. I dont mind buying the box and play F2P, hell thats what i did for GW2, I even spend some money in the cash shop. Is just plain stupid for you have to pay for a second or third quick bar, that you have to pay to do the operations. I repeat and you cannot argue this point. This is NOT a F2P this is a Free Trial Extended. You enjoy the game than sub, but you will see that 8/10 players agree with me. Im not forcing you to agree, im showing you that your opinion is the minoroty. Why I want the game to be a real F2P simply enough this game is not worth the 15$ this game would be great with a real F2P model.
Meh I bought GW2 and well it is not a bad game, it is a game I would never sub for, (if they had a sub) I find it a bit boring. I do not think TOR is a "free trial extended" game, that type of game would be Tera or AOC. The people who will play and enjoy TOR play it for the story and production values not to level super fast. For some people just buying a few items in the cartel shop will be enough for others they will sub , but the people who will enjoy the game like story, production and animations etc
Originally posted by DSWBeef
Didnt read the whole thread but this is my take on it. When i saw that i had to SUB to get the Cartel coins from my previous subs + CE purchase I was speechless, I am entitled to that. I payed 150$ + 2 months for a failure of a themepark mmo. Its alo that returnign players have essentially the same restrictions that a f2p player has. I mean a hotbar limit of 2??!?!?!?!?!?! Aion does free to play right. I mean look at it, aion is incredibly successful as F2P and it offers fluff items in its store last i looked.
I do agree with you, the email you get is misleading and I dont blame people for being upset by it
Well, everyone who purchased the game isn't upset at the F2P of the game. Some of us are pretty OK with getting free character story content.
I think some people just don't like F2P and some people feel like they are persecuted by game developers and F2P is one of the tools used to persecute them.
I can not remember winning or losing a single debate on the internet.
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Originally posted by XeoMatrix00
1. The game is crap, what a waste of the Star Wars History 2. The game is not good enough to deserve a sub of 15$ 3. This is not F2P this is a Freemium' 4. This supposed F2P is not fair for ppl that purshase the game, thank god i didnt buy the CE. 5. Did I mentioned the game is crap. 6. If they had a real F2P design, just maybe it would have a chance, right now it will go the recycle bin.
I bought two CE and feel rotten with this change
Originally posted by Onomas
You haven't played but want to know why people dislike swtor or its FTP? Lol. Biggest let down so far for any mmo I have played. Was nothing more than kotor 4 on the PC. Not the epic mmo they promised. CD box was trashed will never look back.
What I don't get is that how people thought it would be a Epic MMO.
Honostly everything I read beta/release, official and none official site's. Everything told me it was never really going to be a MMORPG atleast not in the way I invision a MMORPG to be, but I have always thought it would be a decent co-op online game set in the KOTOR Star Wars Universe. I read so much about story this and story that in SWTOR that I was certain it wasn't a MMORPG I was looking for even though I am a Star Wars fan I am also a MMORPG fan and just expect way more then what SWTOR/Bioware promised before release. Prime reason I never bought the game at release.
FTP till 15 was a few weeks in and I decided to give the game a run, I actually enjoyed the game, again not as a MMORPG but pure as a co-op online game. Everything I expected was there to play. Mind you I aint into PVP so can't comment on that. But the complaints I hear/read are often the loudest complainst across most MMORPG.
Saw the game at a gamestore's bargin bin, decided to buy the game and even took a timegamecard with it cause those 15 lvl's entertained me.
So for me personaly the game fails hard as a MMORPG, but as a game "game" it's fun to play. Thankfully I have plenty of other games to play often in different game genre's then MMORPG that also satisfieds certain gaming needs. Unfortunaly my true MMORPG needs have not been met since SWG....
Because if you bought the game and subscribed, you received nothing - unless you subscribe again.


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creation of a waterfront park.
About time!1 I am a local cyclist and one time waterfront sailor. And as such I have spent many many days hours and even weeks sailing at the small boat harbour .As a youngster I recall ice skating on the ponds that are now part of the Tift farm park. More recently I have spent many hours cycling on the bike paths that have been created along the waterfront.When the plans for Fufhman Blvd were first announced I thought Oh Oh looks like you can kiss that area goodbye ,but much to my amazment the development so far is quite beautiful.There are still areas that need looking after,but my plan would be to cut the grass ,put in a few more walking/cycling trails trim up the trees that are maturing,much of which is a result of begnign neglect. Coupled with the new blvd which makes for easy acces to places such as Tift farm. Times Beach ,the old Light House on Coast Guard land,Gallagher beach,the newly developing park adjacent to the old Union ship canal. All quite astounding given the previous inertia in the many previous years.I would try to keep a lid on more commercial activities,those in the past were not to favoring of public access. On the other hand some development of living space ,controlled that is, would to my mind round out use of some older ex-commercial spaces. So,I am glad to see a group favoring the veryideas I have privatly espoused. I would like to be kept posted. Thanks. Gordon walker- -email@example.com
The above photo. 100 years from now take the same pic from the same spot. It will look the SAME lol.
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PRICE-Donna Marie James Chiaretta, age 90, passed away Dec. 15, 2012 in Price.
She was born June 25, 1922 in Helper, Utah to Frank J. and Elizabeth Leona Seeley James.
On Oct. 3, 1953 she married Guido "Guy"Chiaretta and he preceded her in death on Aug. 30, 1978.
Funeral service, Friday, Dec. 21, 2012, 11 a.m., Mitchell Funeral Home (233 East Main Street-Price). Family will receive friends at Mitchell's Friday one hour prior to services. Interment, Price City Cemetery, Price. Arrangements entrusted to Mitchell Funeral Home of Price where friends are always welcome daily and may share memories of Donna at www.mitchellfuneralhome.net


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GREENEVILLLE, Tenn. - A federal grand jury has indicted another cancer doctor in the region on charges that his practice purchased medications from sources not approved by the FDA.
According to the indictment, Anindya Kumar Sen and his wife Patricia Sen operated East Tennessee Cancer and Blood Center with offices in Greeneville and Johnson City.
Prosecutors say the office began ordering medications from sources outside of the United States in 2009.
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Dr. Sen and his wife, who was the office manager, are both facing charges related to the purchase of the drugs and subsequent billing to Medicare and Medicaid after it was given to patients.
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Scholarship Name: Samuel J. Marchio Memorial
Deadline to Apply: April 1
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Duration: 1 Semester
Description: This scholarship is given in memory of Samuel Marchio '81 who was a graduate of MVCC in Civil Engineering Technology. Sam was active with the Laborers Local Union #35 and in the field for 25 years.
Amount Awarded: $500 to be used for tuition, fees or books
Criteria Checklist: • Must have graduated from high school no more than 12 months prior to enrolling at MVCC
- Must be full-time
- Enrolled in Civil Engineering, Carpentry & Masonry, or Building Management and Maintenance
- Must have a GPA of 75 or 2.0 or better
- Preferential consideration will be given to those who have held jobs and/or performed community service while completing high school
- Must be from Hamilton, Herkimer, Madison or Oneida Counties
- Must have a 250-word essay explain your career goals, work experience and community service
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Castle Valley Youth Leadership Summit
The Castle Valley Youth Leadership Summit will be held in Ferron at the LDS Church on the hill and the Senior Citizen Center, on April 16. Check in will start at 8:30 a.m. in the senior center with a pancake breakfast following at 9 a.m.
From 10 a.m.-1 p.m., events will move to the LDS church building on the hill. At 10 a.m. sharp, instructions will be given and the first round of workshops will begin at 10:30 a.m. Workshops will include: Trust or Bust, High School Do's and Don'ts, Geek to Sheik, Set it and Follow Through, Toke it and Choke it, Rah Rah Ree Kick'em in the Knee, To Be or Not To Be, and Precipice of Wonder.
Then from 1:30-2:30 p.m., lunch will be served. The second round of workshops will be held from 2:30-4:15 p.m.
At 4:30 p.m. will be the culmination of the several month project known as Battle of the Towns. Following the announcement of the winner, everyone will participate in a variety of games.
Dinner will be served from 5:30-6:30 p.m., followed by the keynote speaker John Bytheway. After the keynote address, entertainment by the vocal band T-Minus-5 will begin. All youth from 14-18 are welcome to attend. Youth 12-13 are invited to participate in the evening activities. Registration forms are available at schools, city halls, or youth advisors. For more information call 381-2108.