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Lucas: Rapid Reactions
1. If you had to pick out one play that turned Saturday's game, it would've come off the field and in the replay booth. Middle Tennessee thought it had capped a grinding game-opening drive with a touchdown, but it was overturned on replay. That opened the door for a key goal-line stand for the Carolina defense, which stuffed the Blue Raiders on first and goal and eventually opened the door for Tre Boston to make a nice play racing across the end zone to snare an interception later in the series.
That play by Boston took the visitors from thinking they had seven points, to thinking they had three points at minimum, to zero points. Larry Fedora likes to talk about game-changing plays: that's what that one was. "To have them drive all the way down to the one-yard line, and then you bow up and get a stop and get a turnover, that's huge," the head coach told Jones Angell after the game.
2. One area that will be tested against Georgia Tech in two weeks: the interior of Carolina's defense. The Blue Raiders gashed the middle a couple of times, and went back to it repeatedly, apparently feeling they had an advantage there. Even on a key third and seven late in the game, they tried a running play through the middle.
That will be an important play against the Yellow Jackets, who will run the fullback all afternoon at Grant Field if Carolina doesn't prove it can consistently stop it.
3. There's going to be some talk about the crowd, which was more sparse than you might like on such a gorgeous Chapel Hill afternoon. But that type of attendance concern is rampant across college football (and, truthfully, across major sports in general). Virginia Tech's 93-game sellout streak ended today. Florida State had to send out an email from Jimbo Fisher to try and spur ticket sales for their game next Saturday.
What's good about Saturday's attendance is that it showed athletic department officials exactly what the core football fan base is. Those were the people who were in their seats against the Blue Raiders (and, by the way, nice showing by the occasionally maligned students). They're going to be there no matter what. They're the ones who plan their falls around Carolina football, and don't make Saturday plans until 12 days before the game when the kickoff time is announced. The missing fans, on the other hand, might need a reason to come--whether that's a marquee opponent, more attractive starting time or gameday events surrounding the actual game itself.
And there are numerous plans in effect to try and appeal to all of those groups, from the new Tar Heel Town (seems like a solid improvement based on returns from the first game), to personnel additions charged with selling those seats you saw sitting empty on Saturday. It's one thing to have attendance concerns with no ideas on how to solve them. That's not the case in Chapel Hill. Saturday made the challenges that exist perfectly clear. Now it's time to go address them.
4. Short attention span reactions: Solid debut by Ethan Albright in his analyst role on the Tar Heel Sports Network. It's not always easy for someone with an in-depth knowledge of the game to appeal to both casual listeners and hardcore fans, but Albright bridged the gap...It looks like Carolina has found a weapon in kickoff specialist Nick Weiler, who has regularly found the end zone on kickoffs...Twelve different players caught a pass for the Tar Heels...Definite gaffe by the UNC captains, as during the coin toss they managed to talk their way into kicking off to start both halves. That's essentially the equivalent of a turnover...What a catch by Bug Howard in the fourth quarter for his first career touchdown, as seen here:
Adam Lucas is a GoHeels columnist and the editor of CAROLINA digital magazine, the official publication of UNC athletics.


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Report: Cerrone-Ratcliff
Cageside by Anthony Springer Jr.
When the WEC announced a December event in Las Vegas featuring a bout between Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone and Ed "9MM" Ratcliff, hardcore MMA fans knew they were in for a treat. Both fighters are known for their respective striking skills and both have a reputation for finishing fights.
Despite coming off a loss in an interim lightweight title bout to Benson Henderson, Cerrone's record stood at an impressive 10-2 (1NC). On the other end, Ratcliff boasted a 7-1 record with six of those wins coming by stoppage . . . Click here for more

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Two days before the Fourth of July, Washington-based start-up accelerator 1776 announced plans to host an ambitious, international competition. The goal? Assemble the world's most talented entrepreneurs in D.C. for a week to "reinvent" health, education, energy, and government. The first rounds would begin in October and culminate in a week-long series of events in D.C. next spring.
The competition, called "The Challenge Cup," would take place over a series of rounds. The initial qualifying round will take place in 16 "target" cities, eight of which are in the United States. San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, Austin, Boston, Chicago, Denver, and of course, Washington make up that list. The other eight are London, Berlin, Moscow, Tel Aviv, Cape Town, Mumbai, Beijing and Sao Paulo.
That list isn't written in stone. "There's always the possibility of a last-minute move," said 1776 co-founder Donna Harris. Depending on the level of interest, smaller towns and cities could host qualifying rounds of their own to determine which start-ups can compete in one of the target cities.
OK, let's say you want to compete. The plan, for now, goes like this: Start-ups that want to participate will need a referral from one of 1776's yet-to-be-named designated partners. They'll also need crowd-sourced support from their community endorsing the start-up's ability to tackle a problem in one of the four categories: health, education, energy and "metro" — a "broad catch-all category" that could include anything from transportation to governing processes, said Harris.
In other words, no iterative mobile games allowed — unless they are tackling a challenge in one of the four areas. And ideas aren't enough to get a spot in The Challenge Cup, says 1776 co-founder Evan Burfield. The judges will, hopefully, be pulling out their checkbooks after the competition.
"This isn't an ideas competition, it's actually a start-ups-with-product competition," said Burfield. "We're capitalists. This is about free enterprise and building profit-making enterprises by tackling these big industries."
According to a planning document provided to The Washington Post by 1776, recommended start ups — a maximum of 40 — would be given an opportunity to have a "mentorship session" with the judges before the regional qualifier. Once it starts, they will be called on to give a one-minute pitch. The group of 40 is then slashed down to three in each of the four categories. Those 12 start-ups move on to the second and final pitch-session round. In that round, they will be given five minutes for a pitch followed by a three-minute question-and-answer session.
Highlander rules apply: there can be only one winner in each category. Those lucky few get a ticket to Washington and the chance to participate in the week-long Challenge Festival in May.
The festival, according to the planning document, will be a whirlwind of events at 1776 and participating embassies. The week would be filled with a mix of community events, parties and the Challenge Cup's final competitions. Finalists will be called on to compete for the title of "the most promising start-up tackling the greatest challenge," media attention and, of course, prize money in the form of an investment (amount to be announced later) from the 1776 discovery fund.
So, for those keeping score, that's a competition that will go from 64 competitors, to the sweet 16 to to the final four and then to one winner. If start up innovation had a March Madness, that's ideally what this competition would be.
"It's an inexpensive way to get some pretty substantial global coverage and, oh, by the way, if you win the competition there's some capital there as well," said Harris.
Ideally, ESPN-style coverage would be broadcast online to the world. Cities would cheer on their teams and follow the brackets to the final head-to-head match. Major problems would be tackled and solved!
That's if, of course, everything goes as planned.
"The framework is there and now it's just a function of locking in the actual date," said Harris. "for the most part, the planning is pretty well done."
It's a while — although not too long — between now and October, and the competition is one of the first major efforts being undertaken by the accelerator since its launch in January. There are, as with any start-up endeavor, no guarantees of success. And the tech community events calendar is pretty crowded with meet-ups and hackathons. But Harris and Burfield insist their competition is different, offering the thrill and cross-over appeal of competition along with D.C.'s unique pool of talent and resources.
"As we thought about what makes D.C. unique, we kept coming back to the fact that we have such deep domain expertise in these grand challenge areas," said Harris. "If you were going to hold a competition and focus on those areas you would want to naturally do it in D.C."
The 1776 team has entered into partnerships with startup-focused media and events company TechCocktail, brand strategy firm iStrategyLabs, and the D.C. government for initial funding.
That last partnership is important. 1776 has, since its founding, received a great deal of support from the city as it works to bolster its technology hub credentials. It started with an infusion of $200,000 (with some very large and intricate strings, including that 1776 stay in D.C. for five years). Since then, D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray has made a number of appearances on 1776's behalf, including one at the SXSW Interactive conference in Austin. The city was among the first in line to write a check for The Challenge Cup — this time for $180,000.
"It was an opportunity that we've never seen before and one that we were very delighted to pursue and support," said David Zipper, director of the city's business development and strategy when asked about the Challenge Cup funding. "We're now going to be able to talk in Berlin and Mumbai about Washington, D.C. as a technology hub."
As with the initial grant, the Challenge Cup money comes with strings as well, says Zipper. Ten percent of the total number of passes for the week-long event in May will be given to D.C. youth, and the events calendar will include a D.C. business expo to showcase local technology companies. "We made very sure there were requirements of that agreement that will create value for the businesses … and the residents here in D.C."
For Harris, Burfield and the 1776 team, the competition, with a budget expected to be "somewhere north of $1 million," as Harris put it, has capitalistic as well as altruistic goals. This is for and about entrepreneurs after all.
"We're always really careful to make sure we don't do anything that requires ongoing financial support from the city," said Burfield. "It's wonderful to have the city be willing to go first, but we certainly want these ultimately to be private-sector funded and private-sector led initiatives."
There's an additional component to this gathering: immigration — specifically the battle for talent. It's a topic as hot as the weather in Washington this summer. Harris and Burfield emphasized that, while the competition may be organized out of and hosted in D.C., this wasn't part of a stealth talent grab on the part of the U.S.
Peter Fischer, head of economic affairs at the German embassy in the District, has been working with 1776 to realize the Challenge Cup competition in Berlin. Asked about the potential for brain drain, Fischer said it wasn't a concern.
"That's kind of a zero-sum thinking that doesn't make that much sense for the reality of business today," said Fischer. "German start-ups are very interested in the U.S. market, so that's why we have a very good and constructive relationship with 1776."
Ultimately, says 1776's Harris, the competition is about cutting through the mindset that only certain cities can function as hubs for technological innovation and growth.
"Start-ups used to have to pick a city," said Harris, ticking off well-known tech hubs such as Silicon Valley. "It's not true anymore. Start-ups don't have to pick a city. They're actually multi-city companies and they'll go where the opportunities are and where the talent is. And I love the idea that this is literally a global competition to say that we've got really smart people that have identified ways that our most broken industries can be fixed. Being able to highlight them and showcase the breadth and the depth and get people thinking in a new way about innovation — I love all of that."
Now, let's see who shows up.


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text: Years ago medical research realized that the cardiac epidemic that has been transpiring in our country is connected with fats in the diet. Animal fats were the main culprits. Eggs and butter became taboo. Vegetable oils preserve our palates but the incidence of heart diseases continues to rise.As a new dietitian I was taught to instruct cardiac patients to abstain from animal fats. My goal was to transfer healthy nutrition information to sustain lives. I encouraged my clients to consume vegetables oils. Hard or liquid, it didn't matter, margarine instead of butter and hardened vegetable oil instead of lard.Poultry farmers developed a chicken that produces a lower cholesterol egg and low fat milk products have become a diet staple. Still the risk of clogged arteries and cardiac complications persist. Hardened vegetable oil is an artificial fat created when hydrogen gas reacts with a liquid cooking oil. In simple terms, the hydrogen ions cross over or are passed to the liquid vegetable oil and thus a trans fatty acid is created.Manufacturers discovered this method of hydrogenating vegetable oil in order to prolong the shelf life of cookies and crackers. Crackers, for example, can stay on the shelf and stay crispy for years in part because of the hydrogenated fats in them. Trans fat can also be found in icing, potato chips, margarine and microwave popcorn.The truth is now known that the stiffer and harder fats are, the more they clog up your arteries. Trans fats or hardened vegetable oils do the same thing in our bodies that bacon grease does to kitchen sinks. Over time, they can "clog the pipes" that feed the heart and brain, which can increase the risk of a heart attack or stroke.Hydrogenated fats that once were considered a harmless transaction for our blood vessels are now being reexamined. The new truth is that trans fats pose a higher risk of heart disease than saturated fats. While it is true that saturated fats found in butter, cheese, beef, coconut and palm oil raise total cholesterol levels, trans fats go a step further. Trans fats not only raise total cholesterol levels, they also deplete good cholesterol (HDL), which helps protect against heart disease. The addition of multiple products with trans fat has transformed our children who start at age 3 or 4 eating a steady diet of fast food, Pop Tarts, commercially prepared fish sticks, stick margarine, cake, candy, cookies and microwave popcorn into heart attacks waiting to happen. They can be expected to get heart disease earlier than kids who are eating foods without trans fats.While a person may not get heart disease until they are in their 40s, research at the University of Maryland has shown that kids as young as 8, 9 and 10 already have the high cholesterol and blood fats that clog arteries. Parents can help their children avoid heart attacks and stroke by making a transition to healthy eating habits. Parents can transmit healthy eating behaviors in many ways. It is important to make healthy choices available. Try new fruits, vegetables, beans, chicken and other foods and recipes. Cook or prepare food more often as a family. Guard against fatigue because a tired parent can rely too heavily on fast foods or highly processed foods. Learn how to translate food ingredient labels. Avoid foods labeled "hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated canola, soybean or cottonseed oil." The listing order for hydrogenated fats is important; if it is listed first, second, or third, there is a lot of it in the food. Foods that come from nature won't have trans or hydrogenated fats. Naturally low fat foods are generally the best: fruits of all types, vegetables, chicken, turkey, fish, beans, whole grains, breads and some cereals. Many fast foods transport trans fats to our diet. Limit fast food fried chicken, biscuits, fried fish sandwiches, french fries, fried apple or other pie deserts. Donuts, muffins, pies, cake and cake icing contain trans fat unless the label states otherwise. Most packaged cookies, crackers, Pop Tarts and canned biscuits are made with hydrogenated vegetables oils. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently announced that products containing trans fatty acids require stringent nutritional labeling starting in 2006. When you do purchase processed foods, choose the lower fat versions of crackers, cereals and desserts. Finally, remember that you are responsible for the quality of the foods you bring into the house for your children. Children eat the foods that are available to them.To this point I have included 20 "trans" words in this article. Find them all. This is good practice for finding trans fats or hydrogenated oil on food labels. Bobbie Randall is a registered licensed dietitian and is self-employed as a nutrition consultant, working in long-term care.


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This free app will block URLs at times you specify, say between 9 am -5 pm, or limit your visits to a specific time length, thereby keeping you focused. The app also allows you to block any URLs that contain specific words, such as "kitten." (You can admit it, pretty much everyone would rather watch frolicking kittens than install a server patch. Your secret is safe with us.) Think of it as a virtual sober coach for the hopelessly distracted.
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Bringing the auto, race, and bike hobby together the Night of Fire Benefit Car Show is a real "car-na-ville"
Come joing us for a spectacular evening of fun at Salem Evangelical Church 455 Locust Street Northeast
Salem, OR 97301
Starting at noon on August 5th and ending at 10 PM
Featuring: Antique, Muscle, Street Rods, Bikes, and Exotics. Dragsters will fire up through out the day. See Hot Saw Bill slice through a 40" log like it was butter with his V8 chain Saw !!
Food & product or service vendors and an increadable silent auction.
Bring the whole family! The kids can play in the Kids Area with a bouncy house, rock wall. face painting, and games. Eat dinner at the Famous Adam's Rib Smoke House (voted best in the Willamete Valley) food booth. Then bid on that something you "can't live with out" at the silent auction..... and don't forget the 220 plus vehicles that will be there !
This event is a benefit to help a family in our community that has Gracie, a 3 year old girl with multipul health challenges.
FREE to the public but Please bring a can of food for the food drive.
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Betts, Bradley Go Deep To Lift Red Sox Over Cardinals 6-3The Boston Red Sox beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-3 on Tuesday night to take the opener of a two-game interleague series.
Injury Report: Cardinals Expected To Play Lindley At QB In NFC Wild Card Vs PanthersA knee injury to QB Drew Stanton continues to slow him down in practices, but head coach Brian Polian is hopeful to have his second-string quarterback available for the Panthers. The Cardinals are a battered squad in other positions as well.
Arizona Cardinals Look To Defy Super Bowl Odds Starting With Carolina PanthersDoes Arizona have enough in the tank to make a deep run and play in its second Super Bowl in franchise history? It looks sketchy at best, but this is why you play the games. Arizona has a tough road to travel to get to the Super Bowl, but it is pointless to worry about that for now. For now, it is all about beating Carolina.
9 Reactions To Dodgers-Cardinals Home Plate Umpire Dale ScottAside from a seemingly generous strike zone, Scott also appeared to clap when Yasiel Puig was struck out during the third inning.
12 Reasons To Love New Red Sox Pitcher Joe KellyJoe Kelly is a great fit for Boston, both on and off the field.
Cardinals Beat Red Sox 3-2The Cardinals won their third in a row and fourth in the last five. Boston has lost three in a row.
Gallo Goes There: What Makes A Great Sports Town?Is it because every team in the city is equally loved and supported, with sellouts stretching back decades, through good seasons and bad?
Gammons On T&R: 'One Of The Most Intense Postseasons I Can Remember'Hall of Fame Baseball writer Peter Gammons called in to Toucher and Rich Wednesday morning to preview Game 6, and discuss what has been a truly memorable postseason run for the Red Sox.
Daily Talker: What's Your Game Day Ritual?Superstition in sports is well-known and well chronicled. For the 2013 Boston Red Sox, it's the beard. With the Red Sox one win away from clinching their first World Series title at Fenway Park in 95 years, we want to know - what's your game day ritual?
Pedroia, Victorino Win Gold Glove AwardsRed Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia and right fielder Shane Victorino have each received American League Rawlings Gold Glove Awards at their respective positions.
Felger & Mazz: National League Or American League Baseball?The Red Sox are up 3-2 in the World Series over the St. Louis Cardinals, and after five games of play both Felger and Mazz have come to the same conclusion: The NL style of baseball is better.
WBZ Water Cooler: St. Louis, Best Fans In Baseball?At the WBZ Water Cooler: At St. Louis Airport, the sign in the terminal greeting passengers coming in from Boston Friday read "St. Louis welcomes Boston Red Sox fans."


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South Korea Seeking Balance
The late December reintroduction of the global carry trade, with the Japanese yen assuming the funding currency role, remains one of the strongest tailwinds for the current S&P 500® Index (SPX) appreciation. By selling the yen, speculators are very efficiently raising cheap capital to reinvest in global risk assets. One developed economy stands out as the best opportunity for that capital. Given the overwhelmingly best-in-class economic data being reported in the United States this year, capital is being deployed first and foremost in U.S. equity markets.
Investors should continue to monitor the direction of the yen; further declines preserve the strong tailwind for the SPX.
However, investors should also monitor the recent rhetoric from South Korea whose currency, the won (Figure 1.1), is appreciating rather uncomfortably in 2013 as the counter to yen weakness.
The Korean Stock Exchange (KOSPI) (Figure 1.2) is actually down (-2.4%) year to date as an appreciating won is hindering exports. Korea's large auto and technology sectors are heavily reliant on strong exports. Overall exports were reported down 8.6% year on year recently. Despite new products, South Korean companies such as Samsung and Hyundai are declining year to date. Capital is flowing out of South Korea, as last week witnessed the largest outflow from South Korean equities since May 2012. No longer can these domestic challenges be ignored by President Park Geun-hye's administration.
Over the weekend South Korea's new finance minister, Hyun Oh Seok, issued strong communications that the yen's weakness need be immediately addressed by the international community and the G-20 directly. I take the new administration's intent rather seriously. Fiscal and monetary policy, in some regard, is too tight in South Korea. Should the complaints of South Korea officials to the international community remain unaddressed, investors should be prepared that South Korea's own fiscal and monetary stimulus plan could diminish the declining yen tailwind.
Investors seeking investments in South Korea on expected stimulus should focus solely on the debt market, not the domestic equity market. Government debt runs relatively low at 39% of 2012 GDP. Its sovereign debt credit rating is Aa3 for Moody's, AA- for Fitch, and A+ for S&P. Inflation is running slightly below 2%.
I expect multiple investment banks to begin commentary regarding the South Korean won versus the Japanese yen currency challenges. Investors should not take portfolio action yet, but don't ignore the dialogue over the coming months either. Listen closely, and be prepared to potentially seek opportunity from any shifting monetary or currency policies.
Figure 1.1 South Korean Won, Prior 365 Days
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Figure 1.2 South Koran KOSPI, October 2012 to Present
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Good Morning Everyone!
Wow we had some crazy weather here yesterday. Just north of me there was a possible tornado and in Baltimore a street caved in and took several cars with it. Not sure if it was sink hole or not. Then we had a ton of rain. I have looked at plans for an ark as I am sure we are going to need it. lol
My card today is for Zoie and her punch art! I saw a cute fox that I thought looked like a squirrel so I made it out of gray and had it look more like a squirrel. Lisa Vale had the directions and I used those to make my example. Here is what I created.
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So what do you think of my squirrel? Isn't he cute!
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Red shoes optional…BAPL News, Kids & Teens March 28th, 2014
DeSales University senior theatre majors will recreate Dorothy's magical journey to the land of Oz at the Main Library on Saturday, March 29 at 2:30 p.m. Dorothy, the Cowardly Lion, the Tin Woodsman, the Scarecrow and both good and bad witches come alive in this dramatic reading adapted from the beloved children's book by L. Frank Baum. An art activity follows the free performance. Suggested audience is ages 4 & up.
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Please take some time to review the information in this section, which answers many of the most frequently asked questions about our programs. If you still have questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Tropical Adventures Program Specifics
- Where are you and your programs located?
- Are there specific start dates for your programs, or can I plan my trip anytime?
- Can I come for just a few days?
- Why do I have to pay to volunteer?
- What are the accommodations like?
- Are there things I can bring with me to donate?
- Is there an age requirement?
- How much spending money do I need?
- Do whole families travel with you? Kids, grandparents?
- What's the youngest age children you allow on your trips? Why?
- Do young(er) children get enough out of volunteer travel to make it a worthwhile family trip?
- If I'm not a very savvy travel (read: not much travel experience outside the US) do you advise volunteer travel?
- Why take a volunteer vacation with kids?
- So, you can stay for a few extra days and tour the area you were volunteering in?
- What's the benefit of traveling with a volunteer broker company (as opposed to doing the research yourself and booking everything on your own)?
Traveling to Costa Rica
- Do your prices include air transportation?
- What airport should I fly into?
- Do I need a passport to enter the country?
- Do I need a visa to enter the country?
- What kinds of shots or vaccines do I need before entering the country?
- What should I bring?
- Do I need an electrical adapter?
- Will my cell phone work in Costa Rica?
- If I'm considering volunteer travel with my kids, what do I need to be aware of in terms of health issues?
Costa Rica General
- What is the weather like? When is the best season to come?
- How do I get around?
- Do I have to worry about safety issues?
- What about money and exchange rates?
- Is there internet access available?
- What kind of food can I expect?
- What is there to do on my free time?
- Are there bugs and snakes in Costa Rica?
Where are you and your programs located?
We are currently operating programs in the Central Valley, the Caribbean side of Costa Rica in the area of Puerto Viejo and on the Talamanca Indigenous Reservation, as well as the Guanacaste Province in the Pacific Northwest.
Puerto Viejo is a small but lively coastal town nestled between lush rain forests and what are arguably Costa Rica's most beautiful and pristine white- and black-sand beaches. The area features a relaxed atmosphere and a unique blend of Latino, Afro-Caribbean and Bribri indigenous cultures.
The Arenal Volcano area is home to our Wildlife Rescue project, as well as our National Park project.
In Guanacaste we have a wide variety of projects that cover a large area and can be found on beaches, in national forests and in animal reserves. The Guanacaste region tends to be more of a dry forest, except during the rainiest season, which is September and October.
Are there specific start dates for your programs, or can I plan my trip anytime?
Most of our programs are designed so that you can start any day of the year. Please check the project descriptions carefully, as there are a few exceptions. Or call us
anytime to discuss options. We'd love to speak with you!
Can I come for just a few days?
Yes! We are happy to customize a trip for you, based on the time you have available.
Why do I have to pay to volunteer?
Your fee covers the various necessary expenses of operating the program. These costs include volunteer training, food, transportation, insurance and support for the generous host families who open their homes to our participants.
Back in 2005, Verge Magazine published a great article about why people have to pay to volunteer. It's entitled, "Why Pay to Volunteer?".
Tropical Adventures, a non-profit organization, would not be able to support our many community development programs without your assistance. Thank you for your support!
What are the accommodations like?
Your project will determine what type of accommodations are available to you.
Please review the chart at the bottom of each project description page for more information. The majority of our volunteers choose to stay in with a host family, as it provides a rich and rewarding experience. Most of our volunteers end up maintaining a life-long connection with their family after they depart.
Hostel options, as well as upgrades to hotels and resorts are available in certain project locations.
All of our host families are well screened for cleanliness, safety and friendliness. Room sizes and styles will vary from house to house but normally you will have your own private room with private bathroom. Some rooms have fans and television sets. Not all homes have hot water showers. Please inquire for more info.
Some of our host families are Costa Rican and don't speak any English. Other families are Caribbean and speak both English and Spanish. They are always glad to welcome our participants into their homes and appreciate the volunteer work you are doing.
Are there things we can bring with us to donate?
By all means! We support many needy children and families. For an up-to-date list of the kinds of supplies and materials needed, please click here.
Is there an age requirement?
Yes, you must be 16 years old to participate in our programs, unless you come with your parent(s) or legal guardian. Those who are 16 and 17 years old need parent permission.
How much spending money do I need?
The answer to this question really depends on what you intend to do in Costa Rica apart from your volunteer program. For instance, if you are staying with a host family, you don't need any extra money for lodging or food. Most of our volunteers, however, do take part in several of our tours. Apart from tours, you may want money for snacks, a meal or two away from your host family to try our local cuisine, any souvenirs you want to bring home.
Most volunteers in the Puerto Viejo area rent a bicycle while they are here to get around. This runs about $4 per day. Laundry service is readily available and on average costs between $5 and $10 per load. Some host families will do it for you for free.
We did a small survey of our past volunteers and found that they spent average for a 2-week period approximately $250 per week if they ate meals, went on some tours and bought souvenirs. Also know that some volunteers have come with as little as $75 per week in spending money and didn't feel they missed out on anything. It's really up to your goals, intentions and your budget.
Important to note:
- If you have chosen to stay in a hostel, you will be responsible for buying your own lunch and dinner ($20 per day should cover that easily).
- Transportation between projects and back to the airport is not included in your package. Depending on how you decide to travel (bus versus shuttle van), transportation between projects and to the airport will vary anywhere between $1 and $45.
- You will be required to pay a $26 exit tax at the airport per Costa Rica law.
Do whole families travel with you? Kids, grandparents?
Yes. Family travel in Costa Rica has become increasingly more popular. It's an incredible way to vacation together and to spend quality time together. We have aunts coming with nephews, grandmothers traveling with grandchildren and whole families traveling together.
What's the youngest age children you allow on your trips? Why?
Children traveling alone are restricted to 18 years of age or 16 and 17 with parent permission. We allow children of all ages to travel with a guardian. We also encourage it.
Costa Rica is a very family-oriented country. There is no better way to get to know the country, culture, language and people than to come and live with another family for a while.
Almost all of our host families have small children themselves. So this cultural enrichment and exchange is not only good for the adults, but it is also great for the children. Some parents have been worried in the past that it would be hard for their children to adapt, but we've found the opposite. Their children have adapted much faster and easier than they have.
Do young(er) children get enough out of volunteer travel to make it a worthwhile family trip?
Absolutely! I recently asked a mother from California if she thought her young children got much out of their experience. She told me they commented to her upon returning home how nice it was to see how much in common they had with people from other parts of the world instead of focusing on their differences. They are now spending more time volunteering in their own community.
If I'm not a very savvy travel (read: not much travel experience outside the US) do you advise volunteer travel?
Because of my own experience, my desire to help and naivety, a few years ago I would have said yes emphatically. But I think each individual has to take into account for themselves what their own level of adventure really is. For that reason we have what I like to call "mild, medium and spicy" experiences.
I now suggest people who do not have much experience in traveling outside of their own area to start with something on the mild end. Culture shock is real. It not only affects the traveler, but also the family they are staying with, the community they are volunteering in and the organization they are working with.
So for instance, I might discourage a first-time traveler from signing up for a 2-week volunteer trip to work deep in the Talamanca Indigenous Reservation, and perhaps suggest teaching English in a small town closer to San Jose where they would be living with a more "modern" family in a type of house that would be more similar to the kind they are used to.
All that being said, I would certainly encourage volunteer travel, as it is an amazing way to learn more about one's self and the world around them. I know for me it changed my life and made me the person I am today.
Why take a volunteer vacation with kids?
Costa Rica is a big playground for kids. Between the waterfalls, animals, other children, beaches, butterflies, etc….it's a living classroom.
They really get another perspective of how other people live and it opens up their minds in a way that they can't get out of a classroom or a book. It also helps prepare them to be more empathic adults and citizens.
But as far as any other issues go, I really can't think of any. Children under the age of 12 in Costa Rica often get to stay in hotels free, travel in private shuttles for half-price, eat inexpensively, etc. So plan to stay a few extra days and we will help you plan a great excursion!
So, you can stay for a few extra days and tour the area you were volunteering in?
We are now offering "voluntours"…a way to just volunteer for a few days – or any customized number of days during your vacation instead of feeling like you have to build your entire vacation around volunteering. We are finding this option very popular. A great alternative to just sitting on the beach is considering a voluntour option. Combine any number of days of volunteering with touring around the country, and you'll have a great chance to see the country, experience the culture and help out others at the same time.
What's the benefit of traveling with a volunteer broker company (as opposed to doing the research yourself and booking everything on your own)?
It really depends on the country and what kind of experience you are looking for. In our case here in Costa Rica, we have spent years building relationships with organizations and communities and know from experience where help is needed and how to give help without inadvertently inflicting harm on a community (we hope).
We provide all our volunteers need in one package from the time they arrive, such as transportation, insurance, training, 24-hour support, language classes, volunteer coordinators to assist them with their projects, as well as culturally-sensitive and sustainable tours. All of this is especially helpful if you don't speak the native language.
Do your prices include air transportation?
No. You are responsible for your own round-trip airfare. If you wish to purchase travel insurance, please see this page.
What airport should I fly into?
Please check with us before purchasing your airline tickets. San Jose International Airport (SJO) is the best airport to fly into for most of our projects. However, if you are going to be in a project in the Guanacaste Region only and will not be doing any traveling before or after throughout other parts of the country, then Liberia International Airport (LIR) might be the best choice for you.
We are currently providing transportation from the SJO airport to our projects for all of our volunteers – and transportation from the LIR airport for our Guanacaste volunteers. Should you decide to fly into Liberia International Airport (LIR) and have a project outside of the Guanacaste Region, there will be an extra charge for transportation.
Do I need a passport to enter the country?
Yes, you do need a valid passport to enter Costa Rica. US Citizens can obtain information about applying for a passport on the US Postal Service website.
Do I need a visa to enter the country?
Travelers need the following documents to enter Costa Rica:
- A valid passport with at least one blank visa page. The expiration date of your passport must be greater than 6 months from your date of entry to Costa Rica.
- A pre-paid airline ticket to exit Costa Rica, or proof of financial resources ($400.00US – $1,000.00 USD in cash, traveler checks, and/or ticket (either to return to your home country or to go to another country)
- In the case of minors, if they do not have their own passport, they should be included in the passport of one of the parents.
If you are considering staying for more than 90 (ninety) days, a valid passport will be required and you must file for a stay extension at the Immigration Department of Costa Rica (or a local travel agency). Alternatively, you may exit Costa Rica and re-enter. Most tourists visit Nicaragua or Panama (Costa Rica's neighbor countries) and remain outside of Costa Rica for 72 hours before returning.
A $20.00 U.S. dollar fine will be charged upon departure from Costa Rica if you overstay your permitted length in the country.
For more information about visa requirements, please visit the Costa Rica Visa Resource Center.
What kinds of shots or vaccines do I need before entering Costa Rica?
Ninety five percent of our guests receive no shots or vaccines, nor have any of our guests run into any medical problems during or just following their trip. Additionally, the Centers for Disease Control do not require any vaccinations prior to leaving the United States. They do, however, offer some helpful information for travelers to consider on their website.
You might also want to review the Costa Rica Consular page on the US State Department's website.
What should I bring?
We suggest you consider brining the following items:
- Insect repellent with Deet
- Shampoo (biodegradable)
- Towel
- Light-weight cargo pants
- Light-weight long-sleeve shirt
- Sturdy, open air shoes (such as Keens)
- Light Clothes….it can be hot and humid
- Mosquito net (optional, but nice to have)
- Rain Coat
- Bathing suit
- Small Umbrella
- Snack Bars (you will receive three meals if with a host family and breakfast if at the hostel, but these come in handy!)
- Flashlight (non-battery if possible)
- Toothpaste / toothbrush
- If volunteering at a school, you'll have to have sleeves and you must wear pants or a skirt. You might also want to bring stickers, temporary tattoos or other small gift to hand out as prizes in class.
- Backpack
- Sun block
- Camera (don't forget extra batteries and memory cards)
- Passport (and copy of your passport)
- Money and ATM card
- English / Spanish Dictionary
- Possibly gift(s) for your host family (if applicable), such as photos of your family, post cards and a map from your community, a "treat" local to your area such as maple syrup or something fun to share.
- Any required medications in their original container
- A few plastic bags to keep soiled/wet clothing in
- Consider filling up any extra space with donations for the orphans or students! Ask us for more details…
If you are participating in one of our programs on the indigenous reservation, Monte Alto, Barra Honda, or Monkey Park, please consider bringing the following:
- Hooded sweatshirt
- Hiking Boots
Some countries require their citizens to get a Yellow Fever vaccination before returning back to their home country after visiting Costa Rica. This is not the case for the US or Canada. For more information please see this chart.
Do I need an electrical adapter?
Costa Rica's electrical system is the same as the USA's and Canada's, so no adapters or transformers are needed. But, obviously, if you are traveling from outside of the USA or Canada, you'll need to bring the appropriate adapter or transformer. Outlets here are 110 V, with standard US two-prong plugs (or three prong if grounded). Adapters are tough to find here, so try to remember to bring yours!
Will my cell phone work in Costa Rica?
If you want to use your own cell phone, you need to know the following:
- 1. Your telephone must be a GSM phone with either Tri-Band capacity or work on the 1800Mhz frequency
- 2. Your telephone must have the bands "unblocked". Many carriers in the U.S. like AT&T, T-Mobile and Cingular block their bands when you the telephone is included on their plans. If your telephone is blocked it will not work in Costa Rica. You can purchase unlocked, prepaid phones that will provide service in Costa Rica.
- 3. Most European phones are not blocked and will work well in Costa Rica if you meet the criteria in item 1 above.
If I'm considering volunteer travel with my kids, what do I need to be aware of in terms of health issues?
I am thankful to say that out of the several hundred volunteers we have received here in our program we have never had more than a couple of scrapes and bruises, or traveler{s diarrhea. However the US State Department and the Centers for Disease Control keep current information on their websites (that we maintain links to form our website) with information about recommended precautions and shots one should consider before traveling to any country.
This information should always be carefully considered before traveling. Then each individual should decide for themselves how to proceed. We also always recommend to anyone considering visiting us that they speak with some past volunteers to get an idea of what it is really like in Costa Rica and what it is like working with us. I think this is the best way to put any major issues to rest.
Safety is our number one concern. We spend a lot of time addressing this in our orientation and we do our best to inform people about the proper do's and don'ts while they are here.
What is the weather like? When is the best season to come?
Costa Rica has two seasons, dry and rainy. The dry seasons typically runs from late November to late April and represents the high tourist season. In many parts of the country, especially along the Caribbean coast, you can expect some kind of rain year-round (it is the rainforest after all). Most days, however, start out sunny with just a few hours of rainfall in the afternoon and evening.
Temperatures vary primarily with elevations, not with seasons. The Central Valley region feels much cooler, due to higher altitudes. Beach regions such as Puerto Viejo, where our programs are based, tend to feel much warmer and can be very humid. Average year-round temperatures are 75 degrees during the day and 65 degrees at night. Puerto Viejo historically tends to get a lot of rain in December and January for some reason.
The Guanacaste Region in the Pacific Northwest is a more dry and arid area when they are not in their rainy season. They get the most rain between September and October. Between December and April it might not rain a drop.
How do I get around?
Airport pickup is included with all packages, as well as bus transportation directly to the city of your project after one night at a hotel near the airport if needed as determined by your flight schedule (also included in the price of the package).
At almost all projects, most everything is within walking distance or a short bike or bus ride away. Once you are at your program location, you can rent a bicycle in town (Puerto Viejo) for about $4 per day using our group discount, or rent a scooter. Busses in Costa Rica are reasonably new, comfortable and fast.
We do offer alternative transportation options for those who require it, including airplane, shuttle buses, private drivers and rental cars. Contact us directly for more information.
Do I have to worry about safety issues?
Costa Rica, like any other country, has good people and bad people. Some areas where our volunteers work, such as Puerto Viejo, have their fair share of petty theft, but very low rates of dangerous crimes. It's very rare to even find petty theft in our Central Valley and indigenous reservation areas. A certain level of common sense is needed no matter where you travel in Costa Rica, and this issue will be covered extensively in your orientation session upon arrival.
What do I need to do about money?
The unit of currency in Costa Rica is the colón (plural is colones). The current exchange rate is approximately 500 colones to the American dollar. We will drive you to an ATM machine or a hotel to withdraw or exchange your money. You will receive the best rate of exchange by withdrawing cash with your ATM card, however, major hotels will exchange money at decent rates as well.
You can bring traveler's checks with you, but only some banks and possibly some hotels will cash them, and you will be charged a fee. Credit cards are widely accepted in Costa Rica, though Visa has a much wider acceptance than MasterCard or American Express.
Is there internet access available?
Some of the host families you may be staying with have internet access in their homes, and there are many, very inexpensive internet cafes throughout the country.
What kind of food can I expect?
For breakfast, expect wonderful, fresh fruit along with eggs and Gallo Pinto, a national dish of fried rice and black beans. Typical lunch and dinner meals include rice and beans, salads, and either fish, chicken or beef. On the Caribbean Coast you will also find delicious homemade Caribbean-style food, such as jerk chicken or curry dishes. The food will vary depending on which center or host family you are staying with.
What is there to do on my free time?
We plan most packages based on a four-day volunteer week so that participants have ample free time to enjoy themselves, play on the beach and experience all that Costa Rica has to offer. We are happy to help you arrange special activities and tours, such as:
- Irazu Volcano National Park
- Orosi Valley
- Cartago Basilica
- Bribri Waterfall
- Bribri Indigenous Chocolate Factory
- San Jose Walking Tour
- La Paz Waterfall and Butterfly Garden
- Arenal Volcano
- Manuel Antonio National Park
- Tapanti National Rainforest
- Canopy (zip line) Tours
- Kayaking
- River Rafting
- Snorkeling
- Surfing
- Bocas del Toro, Panama weekend trip
- Tortuguero Island
- Cahuita National Park
Are there bugs and snakes in Costa Rica?
Yes, we are located in a tropical region. There are creepy crawly things here. Though we are happy to say none of our hundreds of guests have had any problem with bugs or snakes. That's not to say that some people haven't been bothered by them. They are, after all, annoying! For more information about Costa Rica's bugs and snakes, please see this article.


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Tea plays a central role in many Chinese festivals. Sept. 19-21, 2013 will be the Harvest Moon Festival — this holiday is also known as the Zhong Chiu Jieh, since this is the time of the lunar calendar year when the moon is at its roundest and brightest. Wondering what the Harvest Moon is all about? Come join us on Sept. 20th at Taste Tea House for this inspired tea appreciation event. Celebrate with us as we sit down together to learn about the symbolism of the Harvest Moon Festival with tea as an offering for prosperity and community blessing. Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the Chinese tea ceremony with delicious hand-made treats inspired by this special occasion. An amazing handcrafted prize containing high quality artisanal teas will be given to one special guest. This celebrated event promises to refresh your mind, body and spirit.
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The officer suffered an injured arm after being thrown "like a rag doll" through the air in the crash next to the busy airfield on Sunday (July 20).
His motorbike was in collision with a BMW 1 Series car at the Meadow Gate roundabout at the exit onto Elles Road, on the boundary of Farnborough Airport, just after midday.
Sean Cooke, 46, from Deepcut, was next to the roundabout waiting for the flying display to start, and had set up some chairs for his wife and three children.
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You have the legal right to see your psychiatric records, with exception the notes the psychiatrist or other professional that treated you wrote while you were in treatment. This is because any notes the therapist made are the product of what they thought and are not about you directly as the patient and therefore belong to them. Notes are a way of writing out impressions, ideas, possible past or current issues and other thoughts the therapist has during the sessions. They are very individualized, so one therapist may just jot a few reminders down while another may write a page or two. But because they are thoughts that belong to the therapist, they are not subject to the law.
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Has anyone shot the Mathews, Outback
I was at the archery shop the other day, mentioned that I had been looking at the Ovation, (I like a long axle to axle), and the dealer broke out a brochure on next years bow-the Swithback, which is longer than the Outback. I told him I had written off the Outback because of it's length, he grabbed the Outback from the rack and said,"let's go!" I shot that bow outside his shop and was totally amazed. I could not tell it had went off. The Swithback is 33" and has harmonic dampeners in the roller cable guard, otherwise I believe it to be the same as the Outback.
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PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — If you're planning to pick Mike Iaconelli for your Bassmaster Fantasy Fishing team for the Delaware River, know that you are among 62.2 percent of people who are planning to do the same.
Picking against Iaconelli is a real gamble. If he blows it out on his home water and goes home with a win, you are now behind more than 60 percent of the other players — and because it's Bucket D, you're probably substantially behind. But if he stinks it up and you chose someone who did better, you've hit the mother lode.
We asked Bassmaster Elite Series pros who they thought Bassmaster Fantasy Fishing players should choose for their teams. Bernie Schultz's response? "Ike, Ike and Ike!"
Will you follow Schultz's advice and go with the crowd? Or is there someone in Bucket D who is worth the gamble?
Below are the Elite Series pros' picks for Fantasy, bucket by bucket.
Bucket A
John Crews says you should pick him on the Delaware River. "I like what I saw [in pre-fish], so I would bet on myself," said Crews.
But, he added, "if you think I am just being biased, pick [Jacob] Powroznik."
Chris Zaldain based his picks on anglers who are good on waters similar to the Delaware.
"Anglers with tidal water backgrounds know what to look for and where to go once the tide turns and targets dry up or disappear," said Chris Zaldain. For Bucket A, that means Greg Hackney or Skeet Reese for their knowledge of their respective deltas' tidal fisheries (Louisiana and California).
Elite Series rookie Joel Baker would pick Aaron Martens.
Currently, Martens and Hackney are the leaders in the A bucket for fan picks.
Bucket B
Zaldain will go with Terry Scroggins in the B bucket for his knowledge of tidal fisheries.
Crews agrees, kind of: "Never bet against KVD, but if you do, go for the Big Show," referring to Scroggins.
Baker is going with a pick of Ott DeFoe.
Right now, it appears that many people are on board with Crews as far as not betting against VanDam. He is owned by 48 percent of players right now, surely thanks largely to his 2005 victory in Pennsylvania when the pros visited Pittsburgh for the Bassmaster Classic. Brandon Palaniuk is owned by 14 percent, and third in popularity is DeFoe.
Zaldain's pick of Scroggins is only at 1 percent currently.
Bucket C
Baker is going with Edwin Evers in Bucket C, as are most players. Evers, in a low bucket for someone with such a résumé, has garnered 45 percent of the players' confidence on the Delaware.
Zaldain will pick himself in C because of his experience on the California Delta's tidal waters.
For Crews, it's Stephen Browning.
"Browning is the name that jumps off to me, but there are multiple other decent choices here," said Crews.
The highest-owned angler next to Evers is Hank Cherry, far back at 16 percent but still a much more popular pick than anyone else in C.
Bucket D
Mike Iaconelli is definitely the star of the show in this bucket. At 62 percent ownership, a lot of fans are pinning their hopes on Iaconelli's performance and will likely be either elated or devastated with the results.
Baker, Zaldain and Crews are all picking Iaconelli, but Crews said to not rule out Rick Morris, who is owned by only 1 percent. "Morris will likely do well, too," said Crews.
The counter-Ike picks in this bucket are going to Tommy Biffle, who's got 10 percent, and Jonathon VanDam, who's got 7.
Bucket E
Oh, Bucket E. You cause so much trouble. This one is often the hardest to choose from, yet the biggest points producers usually come from it because the angler who gets away from the pack usually gets far ahead. Players can spike or bust on their pick in this bucket alone.
Ish Monroe gets the nod from Crews and Zaldain. Zaldain chose him for the same reason he chose himself and Reese – that California experience in the delta. Crews said Monroe will be able to fish his strengths there, and that's why he's a good pick. Monroe is currently on the team of 25 percent of players, the highest of the bucket.
Crews also recommends Fletcher Shryock and Tracy Adams. "Fletcher is a good river angler," said Crews, "and Tracy is a good tidal river angler because I have competed against him."
Joel Baker chose himself in this bucket, just like Crews, Zaldain and Howell chose themselves when asked. You've got to have confidence in yourself or why should anyone else have confidence in you?
The other top picks so far in this bucket behind Monroe are Grant Goldbeck, 11 percent, and Jeremy Starks, 10 percent.
Also, check out the video below with Bassmaster Elite Series pro Joe Sancho and 2014 Bassmaster Classic runner-up Paul Mueller as they give their Fantasy Fishing picks.
Who are you picking for the Delaware River? Do you trust Elite Series pros' judgments better than those of other pundits? Post your comments below or discuss your picks in the Bassmaster Fantasy Fishing group on Facebook.


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Want lift my stock wj sizes???
I have a stock 2000wj that i want to lift. I dont really know what i want though i was thinking about a 2.5 to 3 inch lift. I dont know if i want to go taller i want it to still ride on the road well but have a little more clearence for weekend fun. I know i defently want to replace coils and shocks(no spacers) what brands offer somthing good and reliable. I want to put it in myself in a weekend or a long weekend its my dd so it cant be tied up for to long. If i go with a 3 inch lift whats the max tire size i can fit under there with out cutting?
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Rusty's Offroad makes a 2.5" spring lift. Iron Rock Offroad makes a 3" and Zone Offroad makes a 4" All are pretty good stuff.If you don't want to rub offroad stay 31" or under on the tire size. Also if you get too wide they will rub the rear shocks when flexed out.
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Brimfield police are seeking two suspects in an attempted armed robbery Sunday at a skill games parlor in the Brimfield Plaza. According to Police Chief David Oliver, a black male entered Tropical Winns in the Brimfield Plaza at approximately 1:30 p.m. and "appeared to be casing the area." He was soon joined by a second suspect, also a black male, and they both brandished handguns. An employee at the business retreated into another room and locked the door, and both suspects fled in a dark-colored vehicle, possibly a Dodge. Both were wearing hooded sweatshirts, one dark gray and one light gray. Oliver asked anyone with information on the robbery or the suspects' identities to call Brimfield police at 330-673-7716 or 330-677-1234.
The urban thug in the black hoodie looks like lil wayne if you zoom in. All he is missing is the tear drop tatoo!
Have no fear Oliver is near! These mopes will be eating thanksgiving dinner soon at the greybar bed and breakfast!
Most likely these urban thugs are from a near by city Akron,Springfield,Canton!
Food for thought: I hear that Dave Kelly and the lolipop task force is using more money and man power on hunting down the lolipop than he is on real crimes! Get over it Dale! your gonna drive yourself mental! All you need to do is ask Obrien who it is im sure he would break policy and tell ya! Its a Blog and in America we have the 1st Amendment,freedom of speech!
Shall I go on about the 4th Amendment?
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Although more and more of us are carrying around smartphones or PDAs, I've always been frustrated that we can't just point our devices at what we want and instantly pull information out of magazines, off advertising posters, or dump train or flight schedules into our calendar applications. Because most smartphones and PDAs of the future will have cameras built into them (like this or this or this), it was just a matter of time before someone would recognize a market opportunity. As reported in Wireless Week, International Wireless and Bango.net have recently announced they will use CodePoint so that users can point a handset at a bar code and deliver content directly into a device. Hope something like this will be available in every handset in the future.
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Sykes Steals the Show at Green & White Scrimmage
By: Andrew Gavin (@GBGavin)
GREEN BAY, Wis. (GreenBayPhoenix.com) – The Green Bay men's basketball team entertained the crowd at the Green & White Scrimmage in a variety of ways on Saturday night, with a competitive scrimmage, high-flying dunks, a 7-foot-1 center winning the three-point contest and a celebrity group of judges. But in the end, most people walked away talking about Keifer Sykes, the 5-foot-11 point guard who stole the show with a pair of highlight reel dunks.
The night started with two short scrimmages. In the first eight-minute scrimmage, Sykes scored the White team's first 10 points and junior Alfonzo McKinnie (Chicago, Ill.) scored the white's next five points. However, senior Alec Brown (Winona, Minn.) scored seven points and grabbed five rebounds, and his free throw in the sudden death overtime gave Green a 16-15 victory.
In the second scrimmage, with six minutes on the clock, head coach Brian Wardle pitted his veterans against the team's newcomers. The veterans, wearing white, jumped out to a quick 12-4 lead thanks to two dunks from junior Greg Mays (Chicago, Ill.) and one each from Sykes and McKinnie. Playing for Green, senior newcomer Vince Garrett (Chicago, Ill.) tried to rally his squad, knocking down two three-pointers and converting a putback dunk. In the end, Mays scored six points and the veterans held on for a 14-11 win.
The slam dunk contest followed with Sykes, Garrett, Mays, McKinnie and freshman Tevin Findlay (Malton, Ontario) making up the field. The five celebrity judges included Green Bay Packers defensive back Tramon Williams, Packers assistant director of pro personnel Tim Terry, women's basketball senior Megan Lukan (Barrie, Ontario), men's soccer senior Sam Krenzien (Wauwautosa, Wis.) and head volleyball coach Michaela Franklin.
For his first dunk, Sykes jumped over a young Phoenix fan and went between the legs before finishing with his right hand for a perfect score. McKinnie was right behind him with 48 points and Mays and Garrett tied with 45 points to advance to the finals.
Sykes was last to go in the finals, and with Garrett having posted a 49-point dunk, Sykes needed to do something spectacular for another perfect score. The All-League point guard had running mate Carrington Love (Milwaukee, Wis.) throw the ball off the side of the backboard, and Sykes flew in from the corner, caught the ball with his back to the rim and flushed home a reverse dunk.
The three-point contest included Brown, Love, freshman Turner Botz (Little Chute, Wis.) and senior Daniel Turner (McCordsville, Ind.). Botz knocked down 14 threes and Brown hit 13 to advance to the finals. In the finals, the 7-foot-1 Brown showed off the stroke that helped him knock down 30 three-pointers as a junior in 2012-13. He made 13 more three-pointers and defeated Botz for the title.
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Formatting Information in MS Word
MS Word will tell you the formatting information of any paragraph you choose.
Yep—that's correct.
It will tell you, with only a couple of clicks, information concerning formatting of a paragraph.
This can help if you've got a document that someone else created and you need to check on formatting. It summarizes information—saving you the aggravation of tracking this stuff down from different areas of the program.
So, how do you get to this info?
Glad you asked.
Just go to the Help menu, What's This choice. For my keyboard enthusiasts Shift + F1 will do the same thing.
Your mouse pointer will become an arrow with a question mark attached to it.
Now take your pointer to any paragraph and click.
You should get an information bubble that pops open giving you the important information you're looking for.
To turn this feature off you can hit the Esc key, return to the Help menu – What's This choice or use Shift + F1 again.
If only we could get all the information we need in life so easily!


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When I started The Scoring Third a little more than three years ago I never envisioned it being anything more than an outlet for me to post my opinions on soccer. To my surprise the blog grew from very humble audiences of a few hundred per month to thousands of followers a day. I enjoyed writing and reporting on the latest soccer news from Central Florida; the fact that other people found this information helpful and entertaining was just a fantastic bonus. With that said it is with mixed emotions that I have decide that this will be the final post on the blog.
To answer the question of why is simple and complex at the same time. The short version of it is that I stopped having fun; the joy of reporting has been replaced with other feelings. The long version involves an internal struggle of wanting to report the latest news while also wanting to see the franchise succeed. I won't go into specifics but what started as a promising article on a new stadium rendering quickly turned into threats of legal action against myself and my website. That is when it became clear to me that the environment had changed; no longer was I able to report freely on the news that I had been covering in Orlando for years. I had always promised myself that when the reporting stopped being fun then I would stop reporting; that is exactly what I am doing.
I can tell you that the decision to end the blog is solely my own and not due to any pressure from outside influences. I came into this media market alone, made lots of great friends along the way, but ultimately I am leaving it on my own terms. That may be a tough pill to swallow for a lot of you, but here's something else to consider that few people know. I don't live in Orlando.
In the summer of 2010, when I started the blog, I was living and working in Orlando; going to see the Orlando Sharks play at the old Amway Arena and making road trips to Tampa to see USMNT friendlies. In December 2010 my family and I made the decision to move back up to the northeast where my wife and I are originally from, more specifically Maine. Since that time I have been reporting on the Central Florida soccer scene from 1500 miles away. I have been lucky enough to travel to Orlando once or twice a year to see my parents who still live there and see the many friends we left behind. I'm not in the stands at matches, in the team offices for meetings, or hiding under Buddy Dyer's desk for conference calls. I used my connections in Florida and good old fashioned research to bring you the latest news and information on soccer in Orlando and I hope you can respect that effort even if I have been physically absent for years.
I would like to wrap up this post with some important thanks to some special people who have supported me through the years. To my wife, thanks for giving me the freedom to pursue this project and taking care of the kids at night so I could write; you're the best. To Alan Lockrem, who encouraged me to start the blog, what can I say that I haven't already said, you are a great friend even if you do like Newcastle. To Zach Gamble, you provided great content during your time on here and you made me want to keep going with the site so thank you. I would also like to give a shout out to several people with the club who offered my little website access to them as if we were the biggest news organization in town. To Phil and Kay Rawlins, you both are such charming and supportive people and the Orlando fans are so lucky to have such fine stewards of the sport. To Chris Jones, you have been nothing but a pleasure to work with, always responding to my questions and requests at all hours just to get the story out. To Alex Wolf, I really enjoyed working together on the street soccer events and team related activities. To the interns and there are too many of you to name, thanks for your support on information and statistics through the years.
In closing I want to thank all of you for taking the time to check in with The Scoring Third on a daily basis. Your comments, tweets, and emails did more to keep me going with this project than you will ever know. I'm not giving up blogging, actually I have started a new project here in Maine, but I am drawing the curtains on this chapter of my life. Orlando has supporters unlike any other club in the country, I trust that they will be rewarded with the stadium and expansion franchise they deserve in the near future.


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Reading the sequel before the first book may have given me a skewed view of both of them. But I requested the earlier young adult novel by Snyder dealing with William S. Hardison though an inter-library loan system and gave it a chance. Doing so gave me a greater appreciation for the sequel—though this volume is probably the more successful one of the two.
In William S. and the Great Escape, we get the story of how and why William S. and his three younger siblings ran away from his father and step-mother (and his step-siblings from his father's first marriage) to live with his dead mother's sister. One of the two main Shakespearean points of interest in the book is William's previous acting experience—he played Ariel in a school production of The Tempest but didn't tell any members of his family out of fear that they would make fun of him or beat him up. The other is his presentation of Shakespeare to his two youngest siblings—with the encouragement of his next youngest sister.
The image below (click on the image to enlarge it) is part of that scene. What interested me particularly is that it didn't take the "Everyone Always Loves Shakespeare All the Time, No Matter What Age" approach. Instead, the novel indicates that not everyone could get the youngest children interested in Shakespeare—but William S. could. In other words, it's not solely the material that grips its audience's attention; the presentation matters as well:
The thoughtfulness of the approach is a significant part of the presentation of Shakespeare—and I think that's an important point.
At first, I found the William's Midsummer Dreams (the sequel to this novel) fairly ordinary, but I think I have a better appreciation for it after having read William S. and the Great Escape.
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*Drool...* First, that clone is awesome! The only thing I might suggest is where you have scratches, it's too clean under there. MAybe a slight discoleration or bare metal sreak underneath? Just an idea, but aside from that it's perfect!
That Bacara bucket is very nice! That blast mark is really well done! I soo want to see this!
Modified Bacara's helmet on the quest for perfection LOL.
Done some research and it seems his antena is gray, not black. I've also added the two pips at the back. Not in the pre-production CGI model pics but they are on the CRL as a suggested addition.
I also padded out the lid, so for the first time.......me in the bucket.
OYA! That's awesome! I assume you'll make the rest of his armor?
Nice 501st Clone. Great work on the EVO helmet too!
bucket looks awesome man!!


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Paul Nawrocki has hit the front page of CNN.com but he still is looking for a job. Each week he takes his job search serious and heads downtown New York and walks the street wearing a sandwich board.
I saw the CNN report on the front page this morning (Dec 6) so I bought him a domain and put this site up after I couldn't Google up any contact information on him. Keep dropping back as I am going to encourage Paul to blog.
The first step is to get a mock up site up for him and then get the site into the searches so that when people Google up "Paul Nawrocki" this site will show up #1.
Tel: 845-831-1802
Email: paul at paulnawrocki dot net SM: Facebook
Paul is getting featured in the news with his unique sandwich board advertizement. Check the news stores to the left.


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Gradovich-Dib Report/Gallery
Ringside Report by Scott Ploof
Photogallery by Emily Harney
An all out war ensued this past Friday in the main event of ESPN2's Friday Night Fights from the MGM Grand Arena at Foxwoods in Mashantucket, CT as a new world champion was crowned. Former IBF #11 world rated contender, Evgeny Gradovich (16-0, 8 KOs) became the new IBF featherweight champion as he defeated the now former title holder, Billy "The Kid" Dib (35-2-1NC, 21 KOs) in a very close and hard fought twelve round split decision victory. Judges Don Trella and Glenn Feldman both scored the bout 114-112 for Gradovich, while judge Don Ackerman scored the bout 114-112 for Dib. The seven bout fight card was co-promoted by DiBella Entertainment and 50 Cent's SMS Promotions. Click here for the ringside report and action packed photogallery.