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Multnomah University prepares students for meaningful careers that serve Jesus whether they're called to traditional ministry or the marketplace.
Stay connected to our community and help the next generation of Christian leaders become agents of positive change, whether they're serving across the street or across an ocean.
Dr. Paul Louis Metzger and Dr. Brad
Harper look forward to the release of their first joint-effort,
Exploring Ecclesiology: An Evangelical and Ecumenical
Introduction. The book will be released in April 2009 through
Brazos Press. In celebration, Multnomah
will host a book reading and signing on Thursday, April 30,
from 7-9 p.m.
Ecclesiology is the study of the
church's identity and its various functions. Drs. Harper and
Metzger offer a solidly evangelical yet ecumenical survey of the
church in doctrine and mission. Combining biblical, historical, and
cultural analysis, this comprehensive theological text explores the
doctrine of the church from a Trinitarian and kingdom community
Exploring Ecclesiology offers
practical application, addressing contemporary church life issues
such as women in ministry, evangelism, race reconciliation, social
action, consumerism in church growth trends, ecumenism, and the
church in postmodern culture. The book will appeal to all who are
interested in church doctrine, particularly college students and
"This is an important new book. Evangelicals
have often emphasized individual faith in Christ at the expense of
the corporate character of the Christian community. This book shows
why that dichotomy is false by pointing us toward a more holistic
ecclesiology-the church biblical, trinitarian, sacramental,
missional, and eschatological. This book needs to be read and
heeded!"-Timothy George, Beeson Divinity School, Samford
University; senior editor of Christianity Today
"Harper and Metzger keep their promises with
an ecclesiology at once deeply ecumenical and sharply evangelical.
They offer a richly Trinitarian and eschatological orientation even
as they ground the doctrine of the church in an American context. As
a generation of younger evangelicals discover ecclesiology-no,
discover the church-I am happy and grateful to be able to
refer them to this book."-Matt Jenson, Biola University
"An evangelical ecclesiology that takes the
counter-cultural notion of divine communio as its starting
point merits reading. That this book also examines race,
sacraments, and Christian art will really grab the attention of a
serious and plentiful readership. Metzger and Harper deserve the
highest praise for pushing the envelope-in the generous catholicity
of their evangelical faith, in their sharp wisdom on US social and
cultural ills, and as noteworthy Christian theologians."-Peter
Casarella, DePaul University
About the Authors
Paul Louis Metzger (PhD, King's College
London) is professor of Christian theology and theology of culture at
Multnomah Biblical Seminary and director of its Institute for the Theology of Culture: New Wine, New Wineskins, editor of its journal
Cultural Encounters: a Journal for the Theology of Culture,
and the author of Consuming Jesus: Beyond Race and Class Divisions
in a Consumer Church.
Brad Harper (PhD, St. Louis University)
is professor of theology at Multnomah University in Portland, Oregon.
He is the college adviser for The Institute for Theology of Culture:
New Wine, New Wineskins and the book review editor for Cultural
Encounters: a Journal for the Theology of Culture. He has also
worked as a pastor and church planter.
Book Reading & Signing Event
In celebration of the release of Exploring Ecclesiology, Multnomah will host an on-campus book reading and
signing event.
More Info
For more information about Drs. Harper
and Metzger's book Exploring Ecclesiology: An Evangelical and
Ecumenical Introduction, or
about the book reading and signing event on April 30,
please contact Kristin Kendall at 503.251.6452 or
About Multnomah
Multnomah University is a fully
accredited, private, non-denominational, Christian institution of
higher education, located in Portland, Oregon. Made up of an
undergraduate Bible college, a biblical seminary, graduate programs,
an adult degree completion program, and an online distance-learning
program, Multnomah issues bachelor's and master's degrees, and
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How are you all today? Or tonight. Whichever. My name is Joshua and I'ma 17 year old Mandalorian fan-boy who's obsessed with Clone Troopers and Mandalorians and I've decided that I either want to
A) Make my own armor
B) Buy some.
Although I realize it's extremely expensive for such a young person, I'm extremely dedicated and will gladly save up for my very own set of armor.
So since you all seem like a rather nice group of fellows, I was hoping I could get your guidance and help.
Thanks guys.

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Looking through some of the subscriptions I have on Youtube I came across this video.
And although there are allot of topics which could stem from this, and certainly some thoughts for reflection.
I would like to focus on what is said around male identity at about 09:12 and the internet at 20:10.
[Warning]There are some "vulgar" words[/Warning]
I would like this to relate to the recent thread "Too many male mods here and no woman section" as much as possible, but not discuss the necessity of a new forum that thread is looking for specifically.
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MAC Shoot-South Central Wis Archers
Not a good first visit to a club I never been too....
I understand the weather was not ideal. But after a 45 min. drive and quiting work early to make the posted 2P.M. Registration time.
I was told that because it was slow the club started to close up the course.
I'm crying over what I will get over. But after not shooting a bow for the past 10 years and wanting to get back into tournments. It's not a good way to have it start.
yes the reason I went was the MAC Event... Just venting
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I was there and it looked like a pretty good turn out to me. I don't understand the "slow" we had people after us as far as we could see. Sorry to here that you couldn't shoot, if a club sets a time than that time should be stuck to no matter what the conditions are. We went from this shoot to the shoot in Janesville and the time cut off is three and we didn't even start the course until well after that due to the rain. I guess it just depends on who is running the event.
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Just wanted to let everyone know, that as the President of the South Central WI Archers I was not pleased when it was brought my attention that this had happened.
I have contacted ksmaximums and apologized for the incident. Everyone has my personal guarantee that this will never happen again!
I wasn't in the club house at the time, in fact I and another club member were out on the course just finishing up our 30 target round of shooting. I know that we hadn't had many shooters on Sunday and the weather had turned crappy.....but your right, that is no excuse for shutting down registration early and starting to tear down the course. This matter will be the main topic of discussion at next months meeting and the problem will be rectified.
Kevin Winkler / SCWA President
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2013 Kellogg Latin America Business Conference
Kellogg Latin America Business Conference
Saturday, March 2, 2013 from 9:15 AM to 4:45 PM (CST)
Who's Going
San Francisco, California
London, United Kingdom
Florence, Italy
Event Details
Introducing the Real Latin America
March 2, 2013
Please visit our website for more information
The Kellogg Latin America Business Conference is one of the most distinguished conferences at Kellogg, bringing together current and future business leaders from Latin America or who are interested in the region. At each conference, high-level executives across different industries and countries meet to discuss current issues and future trends. Attendees gain valuable insights and walk away with an actionable understanding of the outlook for the future of Latin America.
The 2013 conference, "Introducing the Real Latin America", will invite conference participants to challenge the traditional notions of what defines Latin America, urging them to look beyond buzz words associated with Latin America and gain an understanding of what really drives the region.
This conference will focus on important concepts in Latin American business, including the role of family businesses, how the regional economy is moving from a raw material, extractive model to a more value-added and service-driven model, and the development of e-commerce in the region.
When & Where
James L. Allen Center
2169 Campus Drive
Saturday, March 2, 2013 from 9:15 AM to 4:45 PM (CST)
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Abstinence until the marriage night– to be or not to be is the question facing Chinese youth these days. Historically, China's puritanical ethics condemned any form of sexual activity on the part of the female prior to the wedding night, but this attitude may no longer be the one followed by many Chinese young people. A survey in July found that nearly 40% of the 300 college students who were questioned don't demand virginity of their spouse and more than
50% think sexual relationships can contribute to the growth of love. There is not doubt many young Chinese continue adhering to traditional values, but college students live in an Internet, Facebook, MySpace world in which sexual values are no longer those of the pa
Chinese tradition insists "giving" their virginity to the new spouse on the wedding night is supposed to be a sacred duty of young girls. There is probably still a lot of giving but these days there is also a lot of receiving on the part of both parties.


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Learn the secrets of your local Mexican market
Dedication to the tortilla is just one reason to shop at the West's many Mexican markets, found in just about every city and town. These markets cater to customers who prize freshness and crave a variety of fresh, dried, and packaged ingredients, plus a stunning array of prepared sauces and salsas—often at bargain prices.
Silvana Salcido Esparza (pictured), chef of the popular Barrio Café in Phoenix and Barrio Queen in Scottsdale, points out the true finds.
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this is going to be my second year hunting for waterfowl in arizona im only 13 but very into the sport i am wondering if u guys have any ways i can improve my duck hunting skills and also how to bag my limit i only got one duck last year as my uncle got 3 we are beginner hunters and short on money we have a twelve foot boat camo. me and my dad both have remington 870 express shotguns and i would like to know how to improve my skills and get more ducks without spending alot of money. we have a couple calls and we are buying a dozen duck decoys 8 drakes 4 hens please help me out!!!!!!!.
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Refreshingly, the term "fill 'er up" can now refer to cargo. Pop open the rear hatch-style door and you'll unveil a full 34.3 cu. ft. of cargo space – so you can carry the essentials you need for a fun-filled journey.
The rear seats in the Prius v offer an array of seating and cargo configurations. The plush upholstery and extensive rear-seat leg room will make passengers in back feel like top priority. The seats not only slide forward and backward, but also recline for optimal comfort.
In addition to its cavernous cargo area, Prius v offers a wealth of smaller storage compartments for items like gloves, a flashlight or even a first aid kit.
Prius v offers you two windows to the world above with its available Panoramic View Moonroof. It features power shades that operate simultaneously and give every occupant an uplifting perspective.
Prius v's available SofTex®-trimmed seat material weighs approximately half as much as genuine leather and its manufacturing process generates approximately 85% fewer CO2 emissions and 99% fewer VOCs than conventional synthetic leather. It's just one more way you can feel good about feeling comfortable.
Convenient tech that helps you get to the fun more quickly. With the Smart Key fob comfortably stashed in your pocket or purse, you can unlock the doors of Prius v when you touch the driver's door handle. And once inside, the engine starts with the simple push of a button.
Prius v's available 8-way adjustable driver's seat with power lumbar support helps you find the driving position that's perfect for you. And because customized comfort is the best way to fully enjoy the driving experience, these are not seats you'll want to get out of anytime soon.
With rear seats that recline and slide forward and backward for maximum leg room, comfort is a given. And thanks to plush upholstery and generous rear-seat leg room, back-seat passengers will feel like they're traveling in first-class comfort.
Prius v offers added comfort for those chilly nights. With the press of a button, you can add warmth to any trip with available SofTex®-trimmed heated front seats.
Prius v's informative Hybrid System Indicator screen shows you how efficiently you're driving, and helps you learn how to get the most out of your vehicle's remarkable fuel efficiency. It's a fun and easy way to go from driver to efficiency expert.
The energy monitor screen indicates the operation of the hybrid system in real time. Hybrid Synergy Drive® employs the most efficient source of power possible.
Keep an eye on your gas mileage and get an instantaneous readout of your current and average mpg with Prius v's fuel-usage screen. With this handy information, you can adjust your driving habits as needed to help maximize Prius v's fuel efficiency.
Driving efficiently is all about being informed and Prius v is here to help you do just that. To help boost fuel economy, Prius v has an ECO Score display that rates how efficiently you are driving in three different categories—starting, cruising and stopping—and then gives you a score up to 100.
A temperature screen makes it easy to keep an eye on comfort. Conveniently placed within the driver's line of sight, this display shows the current temperature, HVAC mode and fan strength.
With its available Entune™ Premium Audio with Integrated Navigation and App Suite, Prius v has the tech to help make your life easier and more fun. Featuring a 6.1-in. touch-screen display, integrated navigation system, JBL® Premium Audio and a suite of popular apps, it's one smart way to help you stay connected.
Available Entune® App Suite brings a variety of popular mobile apps directly to your Prius v. OpenTable® is ready to help you make a dinner reservation, and Pandora® keeps your playlist loaded with the music you love. And that's just the start: With Facebook Places, Yelp®, iHeartRadio, Destination Search and more apps, you'll never miss out.
The integrated navigation system in Prius v uses the high-resolution 6.1-in. touch-screen display to give you turn-by-turn directions, HD predictive traffic, and even a Doppler weather overlay.
In Prius v, backing up is easier thanks to its integrated backup camera. Shift into Reverse and the 6.1-in. display automatically shows what the camera sees at the rear of the vehicle, helping you avoid objects that might otherwise be out of view.
Prius v's available Single LED (light-emitting diode) projector low- and high-beam headlights with auto on/off and an LED accent light produce a clean white light, offer extremely long life and require 20 to 30 percent less energy than traditional headlights.
Remember to wave goodbye to the gas stations as you're driving past them. Thanks to its EPA-estimated 42 mpg combined, 2015 Prius v delivers the highest combined fuel efficiency of any SUV, crossover utility vehicle or wagon.
For over 15 years, Toyota has been a world leader in the development of eco-sensitive technology with our advanced Hybrid Synergy Drive® system. This tried-and-tested system continues to be efficient, reliable and more popular with each passing year. Which means you can drive it with more confidence.
Prius v is rated as a Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV), a designation indicating it produces considerably fewer smog-forming emissions than an average gasoline-powered vehicle.
Prius v offers different modes for different types of driving. ECO Mode helps maximize fuel economy. EV Mode runs solely on battery power for up to one-half mile under certain conditions. And POWER Mode increases gas pedal response for enhanced acceleration.
Thanks to its sleek, aerodynamic design, Prius v always takes the path of least air resistance. With its familiar triangular silhouette allowing for a cabin shape designed and optimized for airflow, Prius v effortlessly slices the air while at the same time reducing fuel consumption and increasing overall efficiency.
Some conditions require more power to navigate. During heavy acceleration, the Prius v gasoline engine is used while the battery supplies increased drive power to the electric motor.
Prius v maximizes efficiency from the moment you put your foot to the pedal. From its initial slow acceleration to low speeds, Prius v can be powered solely by the high-torque electric motor under certain conditions.
Prius v is efficient whether it's moving or not. Slow it down, and the gas engine can shut off and the electric motor can convert momentum into electricity, storing it in the hybrid battery. Come to a complete stop, and Prius v can conserve fuel and reduce smog-forming emissions by again shutting off the gas engine.
Prius v comes with seven airbags standard, including both driver and front passenger airbags, as well as a driver knee airbag.
Prius v comes with the standard Star Safety System™, a suite of advanced safety features that includes Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA) and Smart Stop Technology® (SST).
Whiplash-Injury-Lessening (WIL) seats are engineered to yield in a controlled fashion in certain rear-end collisions, reducing the motion differential between head and torso, and helping minimize injury.
To help protect smaller family members, every Prius v comes equipped with a LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) restraint system. With lower anchors and tethers on outboard rear seats, LATCH helps you properly and securely restrain child safety seats to help keep younger passengers safe.
Toyota is devoted to safety and dependability, and proper vehicle maintenance is important to both. That's why we include a no cost maintenance plan with the purchase or lease of every new Toyota for 2 years or 25,000 miles, whichever comes first. 24-hour roadside assistance is also included for 2 years, regardless of mileage.
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Prius v helps make nighttime driving easier for all drivers on the road. Its available Auto High Beam (AHB) system helps detect vehicles and, depending on the circumstances, automatically switches the high beams on and off.
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About Dutchess: Discover. Connect. Change.
Welcome! Dutchess Community College has been in Dutchess County for more than 50 years. We have the reputation of being the best community college in the state for academic excellence and the success of our graduates. Students who transfer to a four-year school after Dutchess do better and graduate at a higher rate than students who transfer from other colleges. Plus, we currently have the lowest tuition of any college or university in the state.
Our main campus is in Poughkeepsie, with a major extension site in Wappingers Falls. You can also take DCC classes at high schools throughout the county.
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Hey I need some help, I´m painting a vader helmet and I want to have a glossy surface, like mirror almost.
Any hints.
Hey I need some help, I´m painting a vader helmet and I want to have a glossy surface, like mirror almost.
Any hints.
How about using auto paints and then using a car wax of some kind?
I'd paint the helmet, then clear-coat it. After a couple days of drying, use NU-Finish. It is a rubbing compound and wax. It takes out minor swirls, imperfections, and smudges and clean-up is easy.
I have used it on everything from cars to counter-tops(Corian and the like). Pm me, if you need more detials.
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you could spit-shine it every 5 minutes
Nufinish or a rubbing compound, but I'd wait Two weeks to let the paint fully cure before you polish.
Speaking of the Vader helmet, anyone know where I can get the correct color schemes? I've seen it dull, shiny, some grey ...
Try multiple coats with sanding in varying grits from 1000 - 1500 - 2000 before the final coat....you won't be dissapointed. You could use spray enamels to get this effect. Auto paint is a sure bet,but expensive way to go.
All the vader helmets had a grey/ black paint scheme on the mask, the dome was painted all black and had a satin finish in anh, but was high gloss in the other movies.BobaN00b said:
pm if you want a photo of mine, rotj scheme
hose on some clear coat (automotive lacquer) then 2000 grit it smooth (dull) to get the orange peel off, the use a liquid compound to achieve a nice mirror finish
so you guys are saying, add the glossy coat THEN sand with 2000 ?
I have always wondered how you vader kids did that !
I just finished my ESB Vader last month, but,...I continue to find the finish on my helmet most disturbing....the dome is made of molded pvc resin, and I've had a devil of a time trying to put a clearcoat shine on it without crackling the paint or making horrid orange peel. Finally I gave up on using clearcoat and used a high-gloss paint called "Universal" by Rust-o-Leum instead. It is made for all finishes, and gives a really great shine.
But, one problem...the paint did not appear to fully dry. I painted it a week ago, being careful to shake it thoroughly first and to not overcoat it, but still a week later, the finish remains just a bit ticky-tacky in places. So I just wet-sanded it, and am going to let it cure a couple of days in a warm dry spot, then try to clearcoat it.
I got a can of clear lacquer by Rust O Leum, because I heard some have recommended it for plastic/pvc and ABS helmets. Any input here, before I spray that first bit onto the sanded mask and helmet????...because if I start spraying, and see that paint finish start to crackle when I do, or form orange peel, I am about ready to throw this mask and helmet right off the patio and out into the street. GAH!
S.O.S....! Gotta be Vader in two weeks at ComicCon, and want to have a shiny helmet, not a sticky one.
(P.S.....I know I know, rattle cans are the ghetto way to paint, but, I'm a very broke Vader at the moment, so that's my only option)
Liane, I would sand the thing down to the material finish, sand it well with fine grit sandpaper, then follow the distance directions on the can of paint. Remember some paints don't mix well, and you will get the orange peel look every time. Distance and intermittant spraying is the key in your situation.
Hey there!! Long time no Sith!
It's ironic that you replied to this thread 8)... I posted it a couple of weeks ago, but have since talked with you on the phone about the issue of the "Neverending Orange Peel" ...
I did what you suggested, and it took a while but finally I got the bucket to an acceptable shine, with only a tiny area of crackling...I'm about to sand that spot with 1000 grit and then polish it with Mirror Glaze.
Painting this helmet sure has been a pain in the posterior. If I ever start talking about wanting to buy another PVC/poly helmet and mask again, would somebody just hit me with a brick until I pass out........LOL!
Okay, so I've learned that there are all types of ways to apply different paints, and each one may be affected by base material and previous coats. Anybody know a SW character with a spotty, wrinkled, flakey and pockmarked gear for me to begin with?
Good information for a new fellow like myself. Thanks for the tolerance!


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In Tennessee, the Cumberland County Recycling Center is both saving and making money by creating glass — yes, glass — mulch and road salt.
After Cumberland County closed its landfill in June 2011 and began sending waste to a neighboring community, the county found itself paying $30/ton in tipping fees, which adds up when you're collecting 14,000 tons of trash a month.
"We had to look at every way we could possibly save on fees," says Mike Harvel, the county's assistant director of solid waste. This included recycling wood, electronics, plastics, paper, cardboard — and glass.
"Glass is one of the heaviest materials in our waste," adds Tom Breedan, director of solid waste.
In December, the recycling center invested $93,793 in a glass crushing and recycling machine from Richfield Springs, N.Y.–based Andela Products Co.
Only one employee is needed to run the machine for about one to two hours a day. Bottles, jars, and other glass items are loaded into a bin, where a series of hammers on a crank breaks them down into tiny pieces and then finishes them into a variety of sizes.
The machine separates lids, paper, labels, corks, and waste into another bin at the end of the conveyor. In this manner, it can convert 12 tons of glass into about 636 pounds of waste.
Glass is transformed into sand-like dust, gravel, chips, or mulch-like stone. The finished products are not jagged and will not cut. They can be used in many applications including playgrounds, landscaping, soil stabilization, and traction control on roadways.
So far, the recycling center is creating two different products. One is a sand material that can be mixed with road salt to treat icy roads. The county's highway department purchases the glass sand at $5/ton, which in turn allows the department to purchase less salt and cover more roads.
The second product is a larger 3/8-inch glass that the recycling center sells as landscaping material to the public for $30/ton. One customer uses the material for fish tanks and aquariums.
The county also uses the material for its own landscaping at courthouses and county buildings. According to manufacturer Andela Products, glass mulch lasts longer, and unlike regular mulch it won't fade, break down, or become termite-infested.
Purchasing the glass recycling system was a win-win decision for the county, says Harvel. "We're saving $30/ton plus making $30/ton." With the savings alone, the machine pays for itself within two years. But even better, the center's combined recycling efforts has nearly doubled annual revenue — from $240,000 to more than $400,000 — thanks in large part to the ability to recycle and sell glass.
Watch these videos to learn how Andela Products Co.'s glass recycling systems work and the end-products they create.
Fleet management
From "WORK TRUCK SHOW WRAP-UP"
Fleet columnist Paul Abelson reviews new vehicle introductions at the National Truck Equipment Association's The Work Truck Show.
Fleet columnist Paul Abelson reviews new vehicle introductions at the National Truck Equipment Association's The Work Truck Show.


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Summit County Community Notes: 11-10-2012
November 10, 2012
Join the Elks for breakfast on Sunday, Veterans Day, from 9 a.m. to noon. Tickets are $12 at the door (or $10 if reserved in advance – call 468-2561). Profits will help to support a Disabled American Veterans Winter Sports Clinic in 2013 at which injured veterans will be aided in their rehabilitation process. This is a great cause so please come along and enjoy some of the Elks' famous bacon and other breakfast goodies. The breakfast fundraiser will be held at the Summit County Elks Lodge, 1321 Blue River Pkwy., in Silverthorne. For more information call (970) 468-2561.
Bring the Ruby Tuesday Giveback flyer with you anytime this weekend to enter drawing for a $200 gift certificate to Alpine Mountain Recreation (AMR) Ski/Board Shop. Ruby Tuesday will donate 20 percent of your bill back to Swan Center Outreach, home to rescued horses and provider of leadership and personal development programs for youth and adults. Drawing for the $200 AMR gift certificate will be the following weekend at Horse Cents Thrift Store in Silverthorne on Nov 17 at 2 p.m. For copies of the Ruby Tuesday Giveback flyer, visit and print from our Facebook page at:http://www.facebook.com/swancenteroutreachor call (614) 477-9161.
Rabbi Schwartzman will be conducting a religious school class for Jewish children ages 5-12 from 10-11:30 a.m. on Sunday. For more info, contact Sue Payer at (970) 468-9529, or by email at: email@example.com.
The Friends of the Library are selling tickets for the Outlets at Silverthorne seventh annual Holiday Shopping Extravaganza which will take place on Saturday, Nov. 17, at the Outlets. Those purchasing tickets will receive:> Free raffle ticket for over $20,000 in prizes> Free continental breakfast > Free lunch > Free beer, wine & cordial tastings > Free dessert bar > Free entertainment> Free shuttle service> Free goody bag > Exclusive shopping discounts, offers and giveawaysTicket prices are $20, with $10 of each ticket sold going directly to the Friends of the Library (FOL), who use the money to support many of the programs offered by the Summit County Library. Plus, when 75 or more tickets are sold, FOL is eligible to share in the raffle money, which further supports the library. Enjoy a fun-filled holiday event while supporting your Summit County Libraries by buying your ticket today! Tickets will be available at each of the library locations. You may also purchase tickets or volunteer to help with the event by calling the Main Library at (970) 668-5555. For more info on other upcoming events or programs, or to learn how about volunteer opportunities, contact Joyce Dierauer at firstname.lastname@example.com; visit http://www.summitcountylibraries.org or simply come by and check with us at any of our three locations, in Frisco, Breckenridge and Silverthorne.


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Green Bay Heads to Valpo, UIC for First Horizon League Road Trip
By: Ryan Hartwig (@RyanHartwig)
GREEN BAY, Wis. (GreenBayPhoenix.com) – After opening its Horizon League schedule with a pair of wins last weekend, the Green Bay volleyball team (7-7, 2-0 HL) begins a four-match road stretch this weekend with trips to Valparaiso (12-3, 1-0 HL) on Friday (7 p.m. CT) and UIC (5-11, 0-1 HL) on Saturday (4 p.m. CT).
Fans unable to make the trip to the Chicagoland area this weekend can follow the action with free live video on the Horizon League Network and live stats. Links can be found on the volleyball schedule page on GreenBayPhoenix.com. The official Green Bay volleyball Twitter (@GBPhoenixVB) and Facebook (Green Bay Phoenix Volleyball) accounts will also be posting live updates throughout the matches.
Friday, Oct. 4
7 p.m. – Green Bay at Valparaiso [Live Stats | Live Video]
Saturday, Oct. 5
4 p.m. – Green Bay at UIC [Live Stats | Live Video]
Green Bay enters Friday's contest at Valparaiso on a three-match winning streak, and is coming off a pair of home wins last weekend in the opening matches of Horizon League play. The Phoenix started its conference slate with a convincing 3-0 sweep of Wright State on Friday and followed it up with an exciting, 3-2 comeback victory over Oakland the next day on head coach Michaela Franklin's birthday.
The last time Green Bay started 2-0 in conference play was in 2003 when the Phoenix finished 10-4, won the Horizon League tournament and earned its first and only trip to the NCAA Tournament.
A trio of hitters tallied double-digit kills against the Raiders on Friday to help the Phoenix record a season-high hitting percentage of .347. Sophomore Mikaela Gunderson (Casco, Wis.) had 10 kills on just 15 swings to lead Green Bay with a career-high hitting percentage of .667, while seniors Leah Van Zeeland (Kaukauna, Wis.) and Monica Anderson (Cottage Grove, Wis.) added 13 and 11 kills, respectively.
After falling down 0-2 to the Golden Grizzlies, the Phoenix rallied to give Franklin a thrilling birthday gift by taking each of the next three sets. Anderson and freshman Shannon Hurley (Connellsville, Pa.) each totaled 21 kills in the match to lead Green Bay's attack, while sophomore Emily Riese (Fond du Lac, Wis.) directed the offense with 59 assists.
Green Bay has three players in the Horizon League's top-10 in kills per set, as Hurley ranks fourth (3.27), Anderson ranks sixth (3.14) and Van Zeeland ranks eighth (3.08). Sophomore Jillian Bauer (Verona, Wis.) sits atop the conference in digs per set with 5.00, while Riese is second in assists per set with 10.39.
Valparaiso was picked to win the Horizon League in the preseason poll and is off to an impressive 12-3 start in 2013. The Crusaders started the season by winning its first eight matches, and has now won two in a row after falling three times in a five-match stretch in September. Valpo returns home for the first time on Friday in nearly a month, as its last contest at the Athletics-Recreation Center was a 3-1 win against Iowa – one that improved the squad to 8-0.
The Crusaders most recently defeated UIC 3-1 in its league opener last Saturday. Freshman Emily Campbell led the way with 12 kills in the win, while fellow newcomer Morganne Longoria had 26 digs. Valpo ranks first in the conference in opponent hitting percentage, holding its opposition to just a .147 clip, while also ranking second in team hitting percentage at .217. Junior Morgan Beil is tops on the team and fourth in the conference with a .287 rate.
Valpo boasts 11 straight 20-win seasons under head coach Carin Avery, who has guided her program to three NCAA Tournament appearances since 2002. The Crusaders own a 20-9 advantage in the all-time series against the Phoenix. Green Bay's last win in the series came on Oct. 22, 2011 – a 3-2 triumph at the ARC.
Including last Saturday's home loss to Valparaiso at the Flames Athletic Center, UIC has dropped three straight matches and eight of its last 10. The Flames host Milwaukee on Friday night at 7 p.m. before wrapping up its four-match homestand against the Phoenix on Saturday at 4 p.m.
Senior setter MaryKate Imrie leads all Horizon League players with 10.47 assists per set, helping a trio of teammates average more than 2.76 kills per set. Freshman Kara Johnson leads UIC and ranks seventh in the conference with 3.14 kills per set, while junior Sara Sternard is third in the league with a hitting percentage of .312.
UIC leads 34-16 in the all-time series and has won each of the last four meetings. Green Bay's last win against the Flames in Chicago came in the 2008 season.
Green Bay continues its four-match road stretch next weekend, traveling to Milwaukee on Friday at 7 p.m. before heading back to Chicago for its final non-conference match of the season at DePaul the following Tuesday.
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Discussion in 'Off The Beaten Track' started by PeterG, Mar 13, 2012.
Almost seven million views since January: I'm Elmo And I Know It
I'm not familiar with the LMFAO song it's based on, but anyway!
You're ancient and you know it.
+10 for a witty response.
The really sad thing is that I don't understand PeterG's witty response either!
This should help. Just an FYI, there is some really disgusting yet hilarious jiggling going on.
Speaking of Elmo, here is an article about Elmo's puppeteer, Kevin Clash;
Being Elmo: A Puppeteers Journey,
The documentary Being Elmo is amazing. I don't know if I was feeling emotional or what, but I cried through about half of it. There was just something so cool about Kevin Clash's story.
All work and no play...
Hey, how did you know that I'm still at the office!
mpal2, thanks for the link though if it has "jiggly parts" I'd probably do well to wait until I got home to open it, lol.
This video is aimed at children and repeatedly shows a grammatical error.
"kid's" is incorrect, it should be "kids"
It isn't aimed at kids. It's a joke.
I thought the headline read "I'm Emo and I Know It".
My one year old loves watching this LOL. It's really sad when I hear the LMFAO song I automatically sing the elmo lyrics hahaha.
Is the grammar a joke, too?
Besides "kid's", the word "fur's" is incorrect as well.


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Regrettably, at one time China was the only source for many food vitamin/mineral supplements, including taurine. When I fed kibble, one of the things I liked about Nature's Logic, was that it met it's nutritional claims without added supplements. At that time it was one of the very few pet food companies (possibly the only 'major player') that could make that claim.
High cal/pho levels are an issue with growing pups, especially large/giant breeds, not adults. For this reason, when mine were youngsters, I was very particular about the cal/pho levels. After they were grown it simply wasn't a concern.
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I wouldn't feed BB if it was free. I wish I could find the BB thread I posted on a few years ago. I went through all kinds of hoops trying to find out their cal/pho levels. It's top secret which tells me they are too high.
They kept quoting what was on the bag which is only the minimums. THey would not reveal the maximums. If it was in range they would be happy to publish it. SOmeone commented on that thread that they use to work for them and they couldn't even find out.
There are better foods out there.
Found it: http://www.germanshepherds.com/forum...ey-hiding.html
I am in the process of opening a holistic pet food franchise, Blue will not be in the store.
Dog Food Brands That Source From China/Asia:
Solid Gold: Taurine in their food comes from China
Chicken Soup For The Dog Lover's Soul: Some vitamins and minerals from China
Arthemis: Vitamins and minerals from China
Castor & Pollux Organics: Vitamins from China
Holistic Select: Vitamins and Glucosamine from China
Nature's Recipe: vitamins and minerals sourced from "other countries" (which could be China)
Weruva: ALL ingredients sourced "overseas"
Eukanuba: Ingredients sourced from "world suppliers" (which could be China)
Iams: Ingredients sourced from "world suppliers" (which could be China)
Natural Planet's Organics: Vitamin/Mineral premix from Asia (which can mean China)
PureVita: Vitamin/Mineral premix from Asia (which can mean China)
NutriSource: Vitamin/Mineral premix from Asia (which can mean China)
Nutro's: Some Vitamins and minerals from China
Innova: Vitamins pre-mix component sourced from Europe
California Naturals: Vitamins pre-mix component sourced from Europe
Evo: Vitamins pre-mix component sourced from Europe
Nature's Variety: Rabbit comes from China
Wellness: 6% of ingredients are purchased internationally ??????
Blue Buffalo: Some vitamins/minerals from reputable foreign suppliers (which can mean China)
Science Diet: Ingredients sourced from USA and other countries which can mean China
Petcurean: 1/100th of one percent of total finished diets are sourced from Asia (which can mean China)
Pup-Peroni: Ingredients sourced from U.S. and global suppliers (which can mean China)
Eagle Pack: Some Vitamins B's and Glucosamine sourced from China
BB is a great food, but it's one of those foods that the dog either does exceptionally well on it, or doesn't. Finn hasn't looked better since we started the BB, but Abi couldn't tolerate the formula at all and neither could our Collie or my parent's Chow/Husky. None of them could ever get over the nearly liquid stools.
Finn is on the Wilderness formula. I was concerned as we were going through a 50# bag of Kibbles and Bits with him per month and the biggest bag BB sells is 24#, but the better food made him eat less. A 24# bag gets us through a month with no issue. We even switched the cats over to Wilderness and they've had less hairballs and eat less.
If your pup is doing well, why rock the boat?
|Thanks GSDAlphaMom .. I'll look into it. Yeah, we only have Petsmart and Petland here, except for feed type stores. Petsmart doesn't carry it and Petland .. well yeah .. they're on my bad list.
I feed earthborn and Fromm as well. The customer service is great you ask a question they have the answer
I don't trust most companies at all.
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|Galathiel have you tried doggiefood.com? They ship out of Arlington. I have't had any issues with them shipping Fromm or Earthborn and they are cheaper than Pet Supply Plus AND shipping is free, my guess is the same for Petco if they carry it. I'm sure Petsmart doesn't, they pretty limited on the better brands.
|It's a moot point for me as I feed raw...well except one that won't touch it. He eats Earthborn and Fromm. It doesn't matter to me what people choose to feed. The OP specifically asked about BB and I gave my 2 cents. There is no need for anyone feeding it to get defensive. I won't feed a food unless I know the cal/pho levels are in range and after speaking with mulitple companies that disclosed their #'s with the one exception being BB, I choose to believe they are out of the recommended safe range.
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Just because someone decides not to tell you thier name doesn't mean they are guilty of anything either. Sample the food and have it analized. It's that simple. The lab can tell you about anything you want to know.
An I was speaking in general terms as far as formulas go. Disclosing levels can tell you what? How much of something is in the formula. But just because one company puts out or shares info about thier formula does not make the other guilty of wrong doing or hiding anything bad.
Thats all I'm saying.
If your puppy is doing well on Blue then keep at it. Its a good food, not all dogs do great on it (runny poos), but its working right for your individual pup. Sticking with this food that works is going to be better than playing the switch the kibble game. I feed Royal Canin right now and Rommel snarfs it, has a good coat, and normal poos. If that ever changes Blue and Fromm would be my next choices if we are not in a position to switch to raw.
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I can understand your choice to not feed it. I don't particularly like that they aren't as transparent as some other companies, however, that isn't actually proof of wrongdoing on their part. My 14 year old has been on BB for years (on their BB Wilderness Senior currently) and has done well on it.
I'm currently feeding Fromm LBP for my GSD pup and have been happy with it, other than issues with having it shipped from Chewy and the puppy acting like something is wrong with the food (old? mildewed? I dunno). I CAN buy Fromm locally but hate to as the only store selling it has started selling 'purebred' puppies again.
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Discussion in 'Football, Baseball, and Hockey' started by TheeTFD, Jan 29, 2012.
Drath doesn't type. He just dictates to his personal secretary, who then types the message for him.
It's gotta hurt to be called out on grammar/punctuation by Thee.
With the emphassssissss on the "S".
Of all people to ask that question... I will pm you your answer tomorrow.
Irregardless, it should be an interesting game. Like you said, the Lions desperately need a win, but they have not looked good and generally play poorly on the road. Vick is due to have a monster game. It could get ugly.....then again, Stafford could finally break out.
How can Suh get in trouble twice in one day? Lions' Ndamukong Suh won't be ticketed in car accident | Detroit Lions | Detroit Free Press | freep.com Report: Lions' Ndamukong Suh being sued over security deposit | Detroit Lions | Detroit Free Press | freep.com I'd rather he just force a fumble or get a sack....
I think my grammar is fine for forum use. I see it as one step above txt'g. And 2 notches below a resume.
I have only one regret and that is I lost Jamm to my abre's. Though others may have forsaken me with out a word.
Congratulations to the Lions and their fans! Nice comeback to save the season. All Coaches on the Eagles must be fired. Bench Vick.
32 NFL teams and 19 of them are 3-2 or 2-3......or 3-3. Makes Minnesota's 4-1 look silly. Watching Vick's postgame interview was grueling..........
What an ending. Can't believe the Lions couldn't get it in the endzone at the end of regulation from the 1. Critical win if they have any thoughts on salvaging this season.
I this case I'm glad I'm wrong.
Burleson out for the season with a broken leg. Broyles and Young are too short to take the heat off CJ. The Lions should sign Plax Plaxico Burress remains hopeful of catching on with a new NFL team - NY Daily News
Pretty good game by the Lions considering all of the fumbles. Bears are tough at home and we almost got them. The goal line dive was kind of a dumb call in the wet conditions though.
could Broyles be better than Nate B ?
The Lions defense was pretty good. The team, as a whole, was an embarrassment, though. It was just pathetic, terrible football.
Did Burleson take the heat off of him? As for Burress... That's all The Lions need. One more felon.
I didn't really consider the game pathetic when I was watching it. Looked like a ton of effort on both sides of the ball to me. Stafford was hustling his butt off. Did you see how covered everybody was and how much pressure he was under? Same with the other side of the ball. We were hitting very hard and kept the offense in the game with some nice resistance. Statistic: Det/ Chi tot plays: 67/ 69 1st downs: 21/ 19 tot yards: 340/ 296 penalties: 5-47/ 9-49 sacks: 5/ 3 turnovers: 4/ 0 We were in the red zone multiple times. 2 critical fumbles when we should have had at least 10 points on those trips. Then the fumbled punt return. (the INT was meaningless due to the situation, but we were also in easy range for a FG there if we wouldn't have been down 13 points). IMO, we outplayed the Bears except for the 3 fumbles. All 3 were execution errors by individuals and not something that the team as a whole should feel bad about. On the road, in the rain, against one of the best defenses, in a rivalry game. 1 less fumble and we had it.
Tashawn..........what do you think of the Lions' chances at finishing above .500 football.?? Are they good enough to go from 2-4 to 9-7.............??? Da Bears are certainly good enough to finish above .500
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A lot of guys on the Walther Forum have purchased from CDNN. I was tempted to buy from them myself, but just decided to get one locally.
The ones at CDNN will come w/ 10 round mags, though. Be aware of that. At the time the stainless USPc was made, they all came w/ 10 rounders.
I really like my USPc in 9mm and recommend it. I prefer it to my fullsize USP now.
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As promiced both my self and the great Batninja got together with our chest displays to get some good pics showing the differences. Here is what we found.
Sadly we didnt have a set of chest armor to try them out in. I do know that the TK409 dosnt quite fit for the BM chest windo. But in my opinion short of custom cutting the window few will work.
The animations vary slightly on them, the brightness and size of the TK409 is great thought the shackman is shorter. Enjoy the pics and the video!
Thanks Batninja for bringing your display so we could do this!!!
*The brighter display with the white box LED and no ribbon is the TK409, the 2 part display with the black LED and ribbon is the Shackman display.
MY THOUGHTS: I think there both great and I dont usualy say that and mean it like this but its true... I want a shackman and I want to keep my TK409... there different but both good... I also plan on owning several sets of armor..
So great work TK409 and Shackman
We love your displays!!!


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The reason you can't do an ethical placebo test for vaccines is that it is considered unethical to withhold the current standard of care. {see the Helsinki Declaration} "Alternative medicine" promoters complain fairly frequently that testing of their favorite remedy for <insert anything here> failed its testing because it was tested in conjunction with the current standard of care vs just the current standard of care. Direct testing of anything against placebo when there is a standard of care and any risk to the patient/subject almost never gets past an legally constructed IRB. It happens infrequently, but one thing that is a red flag that an IRB is ineffective (or fraudulent) is repeat approval of placebo controlled trials contrary to an established standard of care.
I'm sure that there is a member of an easy to contact IRB at your university that could explain things much better where I probably just caused confusion.
Thanks for producing something that lets me put my insomnia to productive use, though writing this in the morning might have made it clearer.
Nick writes:
I must say I was pretty excited to see some of my work on TWIV this week (I never thought that would happen). I was one of the authors of the Lancet ID paper on flu vaccine effectiveness. I really enjoyed the discussion and the jokes about meta-analysis. I wish we could have done a tighter meta-analysis by age, vaccine, risk factors, etc but there was not enough data to do that.
I wanted to follow up regarding some of the points for LAIV. It was noted that the LAIV seems to be a much better vaccine. I would agree for children it would be preferred, as you guys noted. However for adults, it's a much more complicated story. We did find three studies for adults, but they were not significant . LAIV was licensed on non-specific outcomes for adults, which is why that study was not included in our analysis. It could make for a very interesting discussion on TWIV about why LAIV works so well in kids but poorly in adults. Dr. Arnold Monto and his group at Michigan have done a lot of work on this and have some great ideas on why this is the case. Those ideas are encapsulated in this press release (http://ns.umich.edu/new/releases/7322)
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Hello TWIV members.
This time I have a question. It is related to the flu vaccine efficacy.
What is the reason for the lack of efficacy?
The fact that the vaccine misses the antigens of the virus that is affecting the person (wrong antibodies), which would involve vaccine production tuning (faster), broader antigen coverage, better antigen targets...
(If this is the case then the all family would be at risk in case of a low efficacy vaccine)
or differences in triggering the immune response in different people, which would require better routes of delivery, more reactive target choices and probably more adjuvant research...
In this case family members would have different levels of protection.
Once again thank you for the show, it really brights my day and my enthusiasm for microbiology (all of it).
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Horse euthanased with Hendra virus
So they inject a horse with Hendra because it had a broken leg or something?????
Man, I was taught not to write like that when I was like 8. No wonder the netizens hold the old press in such contempt.


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Join a team of naturalists on a six-night expedition through Ecuador's Amazon Region. Spot river dolphins, giant river otters, parrots, monkeys, poison frogs, hoatzins, and other creatures. Venture into hidden tributaries on small boat excursions, head ashore for rainforest hikes and a night safari, and meet indigenous peoples to gain a remarkable perspective of life along the river. Then, journey to Andean highlands of Peru and the extraordinary Incan city of Machu Picchu.
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Learn about the agricultural genius of the Incas while in the Sacred Valley, between Cusco and Picchu.
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Lonely Planet: Ecuador & the Galápagos Islands
by Lonely Planet
This comprehensive country guide provides a good overview of mainland Ecuador and the Galápagos archipelago. Eco-friendly travelers and those seeking active outdoor adventures will appreciate the book's green index which contains information about sustainable options, as well as its outdoors chapter which provides tips on hiking, surfing, kayaking, and biking opportunities.
The Peru Reader, History, Culture, Politic
by Orin Starn
Lively and literate, this meaty anthology ranges from historical accounts to modern analysis.
Insight Guide Peru
by Insight Guides
Panoramic in scope, this illustrated overview brings Peru to life in hundreds of color photographs and vivid essays by a team of experts writing on history, archaeology and culture.
Birds of Ecuador, A Field Guide
by Paul Greenfield, Robert Ridgely
A comprehensive, gorgeous and exhaustively researched field guide to the birds of Ecuador (and adjacent countries), featuring 96 color plates. It's also the best bird guide for travelers in the Peruvian Amazon.
Ecuador in Focus, A Guide to the People, Politics, and Culture
by Wilma Roos, Omer van Renterghem
This slim guide provides a lively overview of Ecuador's history, cultural heritage and political, environmental and economic challenges.
The Smithsonian Atlas of the Amazon
by Michael Goulding, Ronaldo Barthem, Efrem Ferreira
This beautiful, profusely illustrated atlas of the river includes its major tributaries and 150 full-color maps. Michael Goulding (Floods of Fortune) and Brazilian biologists Ronaldo Barthem and Efrem Ferreira provide the accompanying text.
The Inca Trail, Cuzco & Machu Picchu
by Richard Danbury
Not just for those hiking the Inca Trail, this compact guide is an excellent overview of the culture and history and attractions of Cuzco and the Sacred Valley. With a chapter on Lima, good maps, travel information and photographs.
Insight Guide: Amazon Wildlife
by Hans-Ulrich Bernard
This colorful guidebook provides readers with an overview of the Amazon Valley; from popular tourist sites to more remote areas and villages. It also features interesting information about local cultures and history.
The Incas and their Ancestors, The Archaeology of Peru
by Michael Moseley
An outstanding illustrated survey of the archaeology of the Inca, Moche and Nasca civilizations. With hundreds of color illustrations and line drawings, it's an in-depth look at the ancient cultures and history of Peru. A great general introduction.
Ecuador Map
by Berndtson & Berndtson
A detailed laminated map of Ecuador at a scale of 1:1,000,000, with detailed insets of Quito, Guayaquil, Galapagos and the Ecuadorian Amazon on the reverse.
Neotropical Rainforest Mammals: A Field Guide
by Louise H. Emmons & François Feer
This beautifully illustrated field guide contains all you need to know about rainforest mammals in Central and South America. It has color plates, range maps and detailed descriptions of each animal, including information about their biology, behavior and natural habitats.
Archaeological Map of Machu Picchu
by Wright Water Engineers
Ken Wright's full color site plan shows monuments, topography and physical features of the Inca sanctuary in exquisite detail.
Tropical Nature
by Adrian Forsyth, Ken Miyata
A lively, lucid portrait of the tropics as seen by two uncommonly observant and thoughtful field biologists. Its 17 marvelous essays introduce the habitats, ecology, plants and animals of the Central and South American rainforest
Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands, Travellers' Wildlife Guides
by David Pearson, Les Beletsky
An excellent guide to Ecuador's wildlife, featuring concise descriptions and color illustrations of 500 frequently encountered reptiles and amphibians, birds, mammals and insects. The Galapagos Islands get a separate chapter and section of illustrations.
The Incas, People of the Sun
by Carmen Bernard, Paul Bahn (translator)
Featuring hundreds of drawings and photographs, a chronology and long excerpts from the journals of early explorers, this is a colorful pocket encyclopedia of Inca history and archaeology.
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BALTIMORE, MD - Senior Colleen McCaffrey scored with just 19 seconds to play to break a 7-7 tie and lift Johns Hopkins to an 8-7 win over visiting Harvard on a beautiful, sunny afternoon at Homewood Field. The goal capped a second half that saw the Crimson rally from a 5-2 halftime deficit to tie the game with 1:38 on the clock before McCaffrey's winner. Hopkins wins its third straight to improve to 6-2 on the season, while Harvard drops its second straight one-goal decision and falls to 2-3.
Trailing 5-2 at the break, Harvard scored the first two goals of the half to cut the deficit to one with more than 25 minutes still to play. Danielle Tetreault struck first, scoring on a right alley dodge her second of the afternoon, at 26:51. Nina Kucharczyk followed with a free position goal, her first of the year, at 25:25 and Hopkins' lead was down to 5-4. But sophomores Sammy Cermack and Sarah Taylor would answer with a pair of free position goals just 95 seconds apart to push the lead back to three at the 13:47 mark.
Harvard kept clawing away at the deficit with three unanswered goals to tie the game at 7-7. Micaela Cyr got things going when she took a feed from Tetreault in the slot, turned and fired a high-to-low shot past freshman KC Emerson at 6:37. Following some sloppy play by both teams, with a total of five turnovers in two minutes, Harvard came up with the ball and settled into its offense. Kucharczyk would then bring the Crimson within one when she dodged the left side and scored on a low shot at 4:34.
Hopkins had possession with the clock ticking under three, but Christine Thexton intercepted a Candace Rossi pass and the Crimson quickly cleared. Kucharczyk found herself all alone in front of the Blue Jay cage off some nice passing by the Crimson, she tried to go low on Emerson but the freshman netminder just got her stick on the shot and the ball careened out of bounds. Harvard maintained possession and got the ball to Jenn VanderMeulen, who dodged to the cage, rolled the crease and fired home her first of the day to tie the game at 1:38.
Cermack won the ensuing draw and the Blue Jays called timeout to set up one final play. Sophomore Taylor D'Amore held the ball down at the end line as time wound down and with the clock ticking under 30 seconds, drove to the cage and drew a free position shot. Instead of shooting, she passed to a wide-open McCaffrey on the left post. McCaffrey took the pass, cradled once and buried a high-to-low shot to put Hopkins on top 8-7 with 19 ticks on the clock. Cermack again won the draw and Hopkins ran out the clock.
Jenn Leffew put the Crimson on top early with just her second of the season. From up top, VanderMeulen slipped a pass down low to Leffew, who cut across the crease and scored at 26:19. Hopkins answered less than two minutes later as the home team capitalized in transition. Harvard was clearing after a Kelly Weis save on D'Amore, but VanderMeulen lost her footing in the midfield and D'Amore scooped up the ground ball. After some unselfish passing by the Blue Jays, senior Rachel Ballatori found D'Amore open on the right side, and she one-timed her pass home for her team-leading 20th goal of the season.
The Crimson came right back with a free position goal from Tetreault just 37 seconds later and Harvard led 2-1 at 24:04. McCaffrey swung the lead in Hopkins' favor with back-to-back goals less than two minutes apart to make it a 3-2 game. Cermack, in the left alley, fed a nifty pass to McCaffrey in the slot, who turned and buried the first of her three goals. Just a minute and 57 seconds later, McCaffrey broke free of her defender in front of the crease and D'Amore slipped her a pass from goal-line extended for the go ahead goal at 17:05. Rossi pushed the lead to two when she rolled across the top of the fan and blew a shot past Weis from 10 yards out. Junior Monica Fischer capped the first half scoring at 5:37 with her second of the day. Ballatori found Fischer open on the right side of the crease, and she quick-sticked her pass home to send Hopkins into the locker room with a 5-2 lead.
McCaffrey led the Blue Jays with her fourth hat trick of the season while D'Amore had one goal and two assists to go along with a game-high four draw controls. Ballatori also doled out a pair of assists for the offense. Emeroson finished with five saves in the goal to earn her fourth win of the season. Tetreault and Kucharczyk each had a pair of goals for the Harvard offense while Weis had six saves in the cage.
Hopkins returns to action on Sunday, March 25 as the Princeton Tigers visit Homewood Field. The non-conference match-up is slated for a 1:00 pm start.


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Discussion in 'Pistons and NBA' started by BillLaimbeer, May 20, 2012.
Encouraging words from Rodney: Taking Charge | THE OFFICIAL SITE OF THE DETROIT PISTONS
There are always stories that get you excited about next season but this one really resonated with me. He's shown it throughout the season so its not just talk.
I would be so disappointed if we started the season with what we had last year plus a draft pick. Stuckey will be starting his 6th season and will be turning 27, last year he avg 14.8 PPG and 3.8APG . He is 13.8 PPG for his career.
Sorry, guys, I'm having trouble getting excited about the annual season-ticket-sales-push-articles from the Pistons we've come to see in recent years.
So those guys will only have 4 months off of instead of 5? That's conviction.
I find it difficult it difficult to get excited about a season where the chances are that Vanillawafer will actually play. Hasn't he been sleeping lately?
I'm hoping Austin Daye continues doing pushups throughout the off season.
The Pistons don't need extra practice and offseason work. They need extra players and offseason roster changes.
Pre-season hype does nothing for this fan, when it comes with a team that's been losing. I just don't like the team being referred to as THE LOWLY PISTONS in the national press.
Agreed. I think Joe should take this personally and take measures to combat this perception.
I don't know why but this reminds me of that articlce before the season began, that said something like "Charlie V's body changes" Like if he was adding muscle or something.. and the only change that we saw was that he was a littel tanned, looks kinda like shaq, retirement shaq. My mind is on the draft, not in this.
That added muscle was really hard on CV during his resting sessions.
I'm not trying to get on everyone's case here, but why all the negativity? Maybe I haven't been following them as long and I understand we have had some bad years, but it seems the glass is always half empty on this board. Sure Rodney saying all this doesn't change anything. Even if him and an unchanged team do follow up on the words and get together earlier it wont mean they are still playing at this time next year. Sure we have some bad contracts and a poor trading position. But this was all present in the previous few season and then.... We have just come off a promising and improving season. We played some damn good basketball against good opposition. We did this with some key learning pieces and bit players. We have a decent chance of another good draft piece in a deep draft. We have a good coach. We have a dedicated owner. We aren't going to become better overnight, after the draft, or probably even straight after the necessary trades. But this sort of stance from Stuckey (and hopefully the team) is a positive - it builds the current key pieces, it creates an environment trade pieces want to be a part of. Hell, it may even help consolidate that jump shot Stuck was finally finding his rhythm on. In short, we are a few seasons short of any big changes. This is a positive statement (regardless of the spin put on it) and just another step in the right direction.
I remember reading about how Chucky Garbage was putting in the work during the 2010 offseason. I expected to see a pic of him all ripped and in-shape after that. I couldn't see any difference at all that fall. I'm not convinced that he didn't just hang at the crib eating Funyuns and watching reruns of Cash Cab all summer. It sure as hell didn't translate to his game. I hope people aren't running out to score some season tickets just because "Camp Stuckey" is goin down this Summer. The whole subtext that "Rodney Stuckey has evolved into a veteran leader" is completely hillarious to me. The fact that the Piston PR people are attempting to even try that angle is insulting to me. I absolutely DO NOT want the likes of Monroe, Knight and the 2012 draftees looking to Rodney freaking Stuckey for any kind of leadership. Stuck needs to stay in the sauna and leave the leading to leaders.
The downside of this plan is that the true leaders of this team either just resigned, left for Madrid or showed up at Benni G:s birthday party in a hoodie looking like a 14-year old kid.
Sorry to be a downer del. The Pistons are my tribe. I'm with 'em in sickness and in health and I want success for this team as much as a fan can want success for his favorite team. I criticize because I care. I think that the previous successes and the rapid decline of the team has made a lot of us (myself included) a bit miffed. Yes,we have a couple of bright spots and for that I'm thankful. But overall, the direction of this team (what direction really) is going nowhere fast. Without some wholesale changes to the salary structure, the Detroit Pistons are destined to be below average for at least 2 - 4 more seasons. Until I see some strides in the right direction and a plan moving forward, I'll continue to voice my displeasure. I'm thankful to have this board to vent and express these views. I'll try and ballance my comments a bit and be positive where it's called for. I definately don't want to infect this forum with negativity. ...It's hard sometimes though. I'm happy that the Stuckey is talking about getting the guys together to work out in the offseason. I view this as positive but I'm not gonna get stoked about it. The way I view it, this team is playing 2 months less than they should be by not making a deep run in the playoffs. I EXPECT them to get together in the summer and work on their games. I would be completely pissed-off if they didn't! The sad reality is that it isn't really going to help. This team could work all day every day and they STILL don't have players with enough potential to improve. Aside from Knight, Monroe and maybe Jonas, we are who we are and that's who we'll be until the cap situation is taken care of and we can bring in some new blood. Go Pistons!
It is hard to be not cynical when you read articles such as this one. Rodney's not leading anyone, and the whole thing is a mediocre attempt at ticket sales PR. I would be more positive if Dumars and/or Frank actually announced a detailed training & practice schedule over the summer with clearly stated goals. This whole "yeah, a bunch of us guys are gonna get together and shoot some hoops" idea does nothing for me. At the moment, I'm looking forward to seeing what Lawrence Frank will be able to do with these guys next year. A good coach that focuses on good execution can make all the players on the team better by utilizing them effectively as a team. The other Larry we had was great at this, thus the '04 ship. Pops excels at this as well and so did Sloan. I'm hoping that Frank will be able to muster some of that magic next year. I've been hopeful about our future for this past year (despite the 4-20 start), and I'll try to keep a more positive attitude. It's just hard when buffoons on the roster severely outnumber the players I actually like.
Is it even allowed by the CBA to hold required practices during the off-season?
I think there are a lot of legitimate complaints for Piston fans these days. Especially that sale - it took forever. And when it finally was settled and they could make moves again all they did was sign their own players. This isn't the kind of league for incremental slow improvement ever year. You will never keep your team together long enough. Contracts are too short and better opportunities are always there for promising young players. You have to swing for the fences and take a few risks. No risk no reward. No more of this conservative BS. I would like to see JD go back to the 2002 model that worked.
That's a good question, and I just don't know. But some teams start their training camp earlier than others, so I guess there's some flexibility. Who knows?
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It sounds like a good trip, I'm glad that it went well.
In that section of the Swinomish you really need to watch the range markers. That is also the only place that we've touched bottom, thankfully it was soft mud. It did remove some bottom paint (but we were scheduled to haul out and paint anyway).
I'd recommend finding a sailing instructor who could take you out on their boats for a few lessons, then maybe do a 1:1 lesson with your boat to help you figure out your extra rigging.
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I have zero sailboat experience, I have 25yrs of powerboat experience. So I'm not a complete neophyte when it comes to the water and boats. But I do understand that sailing adds a complexity to it that I'm not used to. I've watched a few beginning sailing DVDs from Netflix to get a basic idea of the order of things. So far the best rule is stay on the windward side of the boat. Problem is that the boat was used for Club Racing and has a bunch of extra Rigging that I get confused trying to figure out, so the DVDs are somewhat helpful. Like my Boat has three Halyards attached to the bow of the Boat. Stuff like that...anyway
We left Everett at 7am Friday Jun 14th and we start out ok... we get south to Mukilteo Ferry and it starts getting a little lumpy, at this point the wife isnt looking so enthusiastic about the trip. 10 minutes later she is getting full-on seasick. Giving the circumstances I decided to call my Parents who are retired and live on Whidbey Island. My Father meets me at Langley and she gets a ride back to his place. I ended up going up the east side of Whidbey and through Swinomish Channel, Motoring the whole way. Fortunately the boat came with an Autohelm and I was able to set a Compass heading and didnt have to Steer the boat the entire trip. Ten minutes out of Langley the winds chilled out and the Sun came out. Changed into some shorts and sandals and enjoyed motoring to "Hole in the Wall" making 6.5 Knots over ground according to GPS.
Now it gets interesting... I hit hole in the wall at a Low Flood with a 0'6" low tide. I think I hit it a little after the low so I might have had a foot more. At the entrance I'm a little off to the East side of the channel markers and I feel the keel kissing the bottom. I've been fortunate to have spent a lot of time on the Skykomish with a few people who know how to read a river and that experience paid off. Hitting the entrance I had the kicker motor wide open and when I hung up on the bottom my river experience come back to me real quick. I quickly moved the boat to the west side of the channel and no more bottom tickling. Now I was paying attention and wound my way through the channel and made it to La Conner without further incidents. La Conner was a really nice looking place I with likely revisit it when I have more time.
Hole in the Wall...
Motoring up Swinomish Channel to La Conner
Once into La Conner the Swinomish Channel was a breeze, if I was to do it again I would do it again I would definitely time the High Tide at Hole in the wall. I motor out into Guemes Channel around Washington Park to Fidalgo Head and into Skyline. It was a gorgeous evening and made a nice end to a dicey start of a day. Thanks to those who suggested this route.
Sunset at Fidalgo Head.
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man i love whidbey island
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Good info thanks
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There's a commercial crab fishery that opens on Saratoga and Skagit Bay this Friday. The Swinomish Channel is going to be very busy.
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It was windy today, you're probably lucky you didn't go. Not super windy by the worlds standards, but one of the five windiest days I've had in a couple months. I say go outside whidbey through port townsend. Better sailing. Saratoga is better motoring. It has to be its so narrow.
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Boat is still in Everett there was gale warnings this weekend. So I put if off, I couldn't leave early enough yesterday to make the trip it's looking like Friday is my best bet so far.
I did take a pressure washer to the deck and teak and made a big difference in her appearance. Going Down today to finish the cleanup.
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Ugh, sorry for the confusion. Jack is correct on the name. Saratoga Passage to Swimomish Channel is what I was thinking of.
Bill should be done with his trip now, how did it go?
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No, the Saratoga Canal bypasses both Deception Pass and Admiralty Inlet. It is a cut through from La Conner to Anacortes. It'll save you a lot of time.
|Alex W
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No, the Saratoga Canal bypasses both Deception Pass and Admiralty Inlet. It is a cut through from La Conner to Anacortes. It'll save you a lot of time.
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http://www.wral.com/news/local/politics/story/4453061/E-mail addresses:Durham considers backing effort to restrict bullet sales
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Durham, N.C. — The City Council on Monday was to debate putting its support by an effort to require background checks on people trying to buy bullets.
Such a restriction would require a change in state law, but some advocates said support from Durham could create the needed momentum to push a bill through the General Assembly.
"We don't sell guns to criminals, so why are we letting them buy the bullets?" said Rev. Melvin Whitley, a community activist who has fought against gangs and crime in Durham for years.
Whitley emphasized his point Monday by going to an intersection where a 14-year-old was hit by a bullet.
"If you've never been robbed and you've never had somebody stick a gun in your face (or) you've never had a gun to go off near you, you probably won't understand this issue," he said.
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Wednesday February 8
Leaving the Villa FA Cup game it was nice to see people looking a little happier with life, something the month of January hadn't offered in the league. Those faces and a general more upbeat feeling was there again as we came away from Saturday's home game with Blackburn. We need many many more of those over the coming months if we are to achieve what we all long for out of the season.
Winter has finally arrived it seems, with certain parts of the country being graced with the white stuff. Fortunately little was present for the long trip to Bolton last week but it was a bitterly cold day nonetheless. The long johns don't get an outing that often (a snowbound Moscow being the last I think) but looking at the forecast I couldn't help but dig them out as we headed up to the Reebok.
In recent times I have emphasised how it is the defensive side of our game that needed to improve as we look like scoring in every game we play. That is why last Wednesday was so incredibly frustrating. We kept that all important clean sheet, yet despite many chances a combination of poor finishing, great goalkeeping, last-ditch tackles, the post and the crossbar and downright bad luck saw us come away with two points less than we should have.
Taking the positives as I always do, we did not concede, our attitude was spot on and we took a point away from home in a fixture that has caused us many problems down the years. You only have to look at the way Bolton destroyed Liverpool the other week to see we also went there with our hosts enjoying their best run of form this season.
I think our away support is well worth a mention too. On a freezing cold Wednesday night in February, when our recent form hasn't been the greatest, we took near on 4,000 fans. Simply fantastic as always.
Every game feels like a must win now and consequently we took on a Blackburn side fresh from winning at Old Trafford and drawing at Anfield, knowing anything less than three points would be little short of a disaster.
Despite losing our early lead midway through the first half, at times on Saturday we saw our team at their exciting and free-flowing best, massively positive news as we look to push on for the rest of the season.
Creative and clinical going forward, we attacked with the kind of flair we have become used to over the last15 years or so and on this occasion it was a joy and privilege to be present.
One-nil or 7-1, you only get three precious points for that win and as we head up to North East to face a Sunderland side revitalised by Martin O'Neill, I know every Gooner would take the former scoreline on Saturday if it means we come home with the same haul.
I will wait until Friday before making another 'long johns' decision!
Come on you mighty reds.
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