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Conventional industry wisdom says it's only a matter of time before technology advances run branches out of the banking business for good.
But there's a contrarian trend occurring among some credit unions that are expanding their branch networks.
Our new list highlights the top 11 credit unions that operate the largest number of branches, according to NCUA data. The agency provided Credit Union Times with a top 10 list that included a tie for number 10.
While many of these credit unions have grown their branch network via acquisitions or mergers, they have also opened new branches in underserved or growing markets.
These 11 credit unions serve a combined membership base of more than 10 million members and operate 1,080 branches.
Industry-wide, the number of credit unions has declined from 9,443 in 2003 to 7,240 in 2011. But number of branches has increased from 18,857 to 21,429 in the same years, according to the Raddon Financial Group.
However, the data also shows the pace of branch growth has slowed considerably, from 21,322 in 2008 to 21,429 in 2011.
Credit union executives and industry experts told us branches have a strong future for several reasons.
"For the vast majority of consumers, branches still play a fairly critical role, but that role is changing," said Bill Handel, vice president of research and development at Raddon Financial Group. "When you ask consumers about opening an account, more than 80% of them – including Generation Y consumers – say they want to come in and talk to someone in a branch."
That means the branch will continue to serve more as a sales and service hub and much less as a transaction hub, said Handel.
Enabling members to do daily banking transactions easily, quickly and conveniently is driving credit unions to keep up with the latest banking technologies, including online, mobile, self-service kiosks and 24/7 call centers.
Though credit union executives agree technology is critical for member service, many also say it can never replace the personal side of customized service that members expect from their local credit union branch.
Here's a look at the top 10 credit unions in terms of branches.
No. 1, State Employees' Credit Union-244 branches
Years ago, the board of directors for State Employees' Credit Union set a goal to open a branch in all 100 counties in North Carolina. That milestone was reached in 2011 with 244 branches.
Just 10 years ago, SECU operated 148 branches. That number climbed to 213 in 2007 and the credit union is now the nation's second largest at $24.7 billion in assets.
"We wanted to bring convenience and service for all of our members who live in the 100 counties," said Leigh Brady, SECU senior vice president.
Although the Raleigh-based credit union provides online, mobile and call center services, branches are central to the credit union's philosophy of building relationships with its 1.8 million members, its executives said.
Branches provide relationship-building services such as volunteer income tax assistance and a low cost income preparation programs, financial seminars, and services in trust and estate planning, financial planning, investments and insurance.
No. 2, Navy Federal Credit Union-221 branches
Headquartered in Vienna, Va., Federal Credit Union was organized by just seven members in 1933. Today, Navy Federal operates 221 branches across the U.S. and abroad serving 4 million members and at $49 billion in assets, now is the world's largest credit union.
"Our philosophy is to balance all of the delivery channels to provide the service our members want. We just opened a branch at March Air Reserve Base in Riverside, California, to serve a large member population in a previously undeserved market," said Steve Romano, executive vice president for branch operations.
Romano said he regularly receives many requests from members to open a branch near them. For some of those members, their requests have been fulfilled.
Since 2002, Navy Federal has been opening 12 branches annually, with plans under way to open "dozens" of new branches at or near military installations over the next several years, Romano said.
Because many of its members are located throughout the nation and overseas, Navy Federal offers its members the latest technology applications via Web and mobile phone banking.
No. 3, America First Federal Credit Union-101 Branches
The mission statement of the $5.4 billion America First Federal Credit Union perhaps says it all: To provide personal financial services of a superior quality to the members/owners; our chief concern being their financial well-being.
Perhaps that explains why America First's branch network has been expanding. In 2005, the Riverdale, Utah-based credit union was operating 66 branches. By 2009, America First grew its branches to 88, and currently has 101 branches.
In June, the credit union acquired Moapa Valley Credit Union in Nevada. "The (two) branches complement our growth plan and service areas…and (we) welcome these newest members-owners (6,744) to America First," said John Lund, executive vice president of America First.
No. 4, Golden 1 Credit Union-84 Branches
When Golden 1 Credit Union executives did a focus group with Gen Y members, they were surprised to learn that their millennial customers didn't select a bank from a Web search.
"They actually select their banking relationship based on a branch closet to their home or work," said Golden 1 CEO Donna Bland. "Branches are important to them. Although they may not visit the branch often, they said when they have a problem they want to speak with someone face-to-face."
Based in Sacramento, Calif., the $7.8 billion Golden 1 works to move everyday banking transactions online or to branch self-service kiosks that provide a broader range of transaction capabilities such as issuing cashier's checks or paying bills.
"Our goal is to have our members walk into branches for the right kind of transactions such as opening a new account, which allows us to spend more time with them and opens the ideal opportunity to cross-sell our products and services," Bland said.
This strategy has helped Golden 1 grow its branch network by about two branches a year since 2002.
No. 5, Mountain America Credit Union-71 branches
The $3.2 billion Mountain America Credit Union sees its branches evolving from transaction centers to financial knowledge and resource centers.
Along with growing demand for its online branch transaction services, the West Jordan, Utah-based credit union has seen its branch network grow from 37 branches 10 years ago to 50 in 2007 to its current branch total of 71.
"Our basic philosophy is that we interact and serve our members in ways they want to be served and when they want to be served," said Jason Rogers, senior vice president of branches.
He said Mountain America monitors peak traffic times within its branches to ensure there are enough personnel to service members.
Branches also double as calling centers where employees call members to proactively sell products and services. When they come into branches to open new accounts they not only want to know how they work and how to set up features, but they also want to know more about loans and which option is best for them.
"We are still in an environment where people are looking to save money," Rogers said. "So we have had success in talking to people about their loans and how we can help them improve their financial situation."
No. 6, Security Service Federal Credit Union-70 branches
Security Service Federal Credit Union first opened its doors in San Antonio, Texas in 1956 with just eight members and $25 in deposits.
SSFCU now has $6.7 billion in assets and more than 830,000 members, with 37 branches in Texas, 19 in Colorado and 14 in Utah.
The credit union's network has grown from 25 branches in 2002 to 42 branches in 2007 to its current number of branches at 70.
"We survey our members regularly and they tell us they want online banking and mobile solutions, which we provide them. But there are also a lot of members who like to come into our branches," said John Worthington, SSFCU's senior vice president for corporate communications.
"Many of our members want to maintain personal connections through our branches." Worthington said SSFCU has modernized the look and design of its branches to establish a strong brand and community presence.
"We are very active in the communities that we serve. We believe in giving back to the people who have made our credit union successful," he said.
No. 7, Chartway Federal Credit Union-67 branches
Ron Burniske, CEO for Chartway Federal Credit Union, remembers when banking industry experts were recommending that banks start closing their branches because of the huge popularity of online banking.
That was 10 years ago when Chartway had about 35 branches. "We thought that was crazy," said Burniske. "Closing branches didn't fit our strategy because we see our branches as a key selling opportunity."
Apparently, that strategy has worked for Chartway of Virginia Beach, Va., which grew its branches from 35 in 2002 to about 45 in 2007.
Since then, Chartway has been adding about two branches annually to its current total of 67 in 10 states, while its assets have grown to nearly $2 billion. Mergers also have added to that total.
Chartway also expects its online banking service to keep growing. When it opened its ebranch system, nearly 50,000 members signed up in just 60 days, Burniske said.
No. 8, AlaskaUSA Federal Credit Union-64 branches
You'd figure in the expanse of the great states of Alaska and Washington, consumers would warmly welcome the conveniences of Web banking from their own home.
And members of the $4.9 billion AlaskaUSA Federal Credit Union have embraced their bank's UltraBranch system that enables them to bank online, over the mobile phone, or at self-service terminals at bank branches and other retail locations.
But many of its members also enjoy the convenience of AlaskaUSA's branch network.
"AlaskaUSA has been providing enhanced convenience to members by opening more full-service, in-store branches – a branch located inside a grocery store, for example – thereby allowing members to take care of all of their financial needs when they are running other errands without having to make a second stop," said Dan McCue, AlaskaFirst's senior vice president of corporate administration.
The strategy has helped the credit union grow its branches from 35 in 2002 to 51 branches in 2007 to its total braches of 64 in 2012 throughout Alaska and Washington.
This year alone AlaskaUSA has opened a new branch in Anchorage and four in Washington. AlaskaUSA expects to grow its branch network by focusing on the availability of in-store branches in major metropolitan areas, McCue said.
No. 9, Space Coast Credit Union-59 branches
Since Space Coast Credit Union of Melbourne, Fla. was founded in 1951, it has always looked for ways to expand is products and services to members. The credit union opened more than 60 years ago to serve employees working on our nation's space program at Patrick Air Force Base. Over the years, SCCU steadily grew its membership and branch network.
But in 2009, SCCU growth exploded when it announced a merger agreement with Eastern Financial Florida Credit Union. Overnight, the resulting consolidated credit union became the third largest in the state with more than 360,000 members, assets of $3.2 billion and 63 branches.
Prior to the acquisition, SCCU operated 32 branches. The credit union has recently closed a few underused branches.
"Historically, Space Coast Credit Union has not sought to expand through mergers," said Doug Samuels, the big credit union's president/CEO. "Although the credit union has merged with a few small credit unions during its history, growth has been achieved through continuous improvement and expansion of the services offered to members."
No. 10 (tie), Desert Schools Federal Credit Union-51 branches
A group of 15 teachers founded Desert Schools Federal Credit Union of Phoenix, Ariz. in 1939. They each deposited $5 and paid a 25-cent membership fee.
Since then, Desert Schools has grown into Arizona's largest credit union with $2.9 billion in assets, more than 337,000 members and 51 branches.
Even though the credit union has struggled through difficult years because of the housing crisis and other local economic woes, it appears Desert Schools has turned the corner.
"Our 2011 results are a testament to our continued growth and stability," CEO Susan Frank stated in Desert Schools' 2011 annual report. "At the start of 2011, we projected a net income of $6.5 million for the year. We ended 2011 with a net income of $23 million, 359 percent above goal."
Desert Schools also grew its membership by more than 35,000. This year, the credit union is rolling out a mobile banking solution and a new ATM network with faster transaction times and the ability for members to personalize certain transaction preferences.
No. 10 (tie), Suncoast Schools Federal Credit Union-51 branches
Suncoast Schools Credit Union of Tampa, Fla., has plans to open three new branches this year even though the Sunshine state economy is still working to climb out of the Great Recession.
"Even with the recent fall-off of the economy, we didn't close any branches. We didn't lay off any employees and we continue to serve our members through these challenging times," said Susan Johnson, senior vice president of service center operations at Suncoast Schools.
"The is something we are really proud of and that supports our philosophy about the branch network, which is very important to our members, as are the online, mobile phone and text banking channels," Johnson said.
Suncoast grew its branch network from 30 in 2002 to 49 branches in 2007 to its current total number of branches of 51.
Johnson said what has played a role in Suncoast's growth is that consumers are becoming increasingly aware there are better options for them in the financial services arena with credit unions. Suncoast expects to focus its branch expansion in high growth and underserved markets.


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Saturday, April 29, 2006
45 comments:
- Mike Facey said...
Really neat piece!
- Saturday, April 29, 2006 6:04:00 PM
- ValGalArt said...
is that fish looking at me? This is so wonderfully creative! I feel like I am in an underwater cave!!!
- Saturday, April 29, 2006 6:08:00 PM
- michael dailey said...
love the energy this gives off like being drawn into a vortex under the sea
- Saturday, April 29, 2006 7:06:00 PM
- Teri C said...
Oh wonderfully mysterious and creative. Love it!
- Saturday, April 29, 2006 7:55:00 PM
- Twisselman said...
As I enlarged this, my daughter walked behind me to get cat and dog food for the numerous animals that share our space on this planed and said, "ooh, that's very cool." When I had first started thinking
bout this topic, I had wondered how to get the ominous shark figure into an otherwise peaceful scene... and you did it! Beautiful.
- Saturday, April 29, 2006 9:01:00 PM
- Kaya said...
Hee hee hee! This is awesome, very full and alive, funny too.
- Saturday, April 29, 2006 10:48:00 PM
- Ellen said...
WOW! So much to see! GREAT job!!!! Hey! do I see a wee white rat in there?! LOL!
- Saturday, April 29, 2006 10:58:00 PM
- kan said...
Wow! Always wonderful. Love all the creatures!
- Saturday, April 29, 2006 11:37:00 PM
- AscenderRisesAbove said...
wow look at all those hidden treasures; nice; can look at it for a long time and still see more
- Sunday, April 30, 2006 12:28:00 AM
- Roy Blumenthal said...
Hey Miri...
Super pieces you make!!! May I ask what software you're working on? I'm using Alias Sketchbook Pro 2.0, but I can't seem to get great smearing the way you do.
I'm thinking of getting one of the later Painter packages. I've got Painter Classic, a freebie version that came with my Wacom tablet. And it's ALMOST there. But not quite.
Whaddaya recommend?
Blue skies
- Sunday, April 30, 2006 3:29:00 AM
I like the point of the view of the fish. Also..I like the way you go beyond ...deep into the sea. The colors are so rich...vivid.
- Sunday, April 30, 2006 10:25:00 AM
Incredible! I could stare at this all day and never get bored! i really really like this!!!!!
- Sunday, April 30, 2006 11:02:00 AM
- stacey m said...
wow, chaotic, but very cool!
- Sunday, April 30, 2006 11:23:00 AM
- RaineWalker said...
This has the look of an oil painting about it. How do you get so much detail so quickly?
I'm impressed.
- Sunday, April 30, 2006 12:04:00 PM
- Katili said...
This is fantastic with all the colours and detail. Love that under water wave movement and curls. The perspective gives a feeling like I really were there waiting the shak to swim away. Great work.
- Sunday, April 30, 2006 12:22:00 PM
- modroom said...
The tunnel effect with the plants I like very much, and the general perspective. Am I also seeing a mouse as well as a homosapien? Really busy and I can feel it bobbing.
- Sunday, April 30, 2006 4:33:00 PM
- murphy girl said...
like the tunnel and all the colors! also, i loooooove the ladies on their picnic with sea breezes!
- Sunday, April 30, 2006 4:48:00 PM
- zordis said...
The terror is passing. Nice and draws the attention to the right place. I like the woman trying not to breath.
Nice work!
- Sunday, April 30, 2006 5:23:00 PM
- Daniel said...
Wow... so many colors and things in the sea. Good job.
- Sunday, April 30, 2006 7:50:00 PM
- carla said...
Wow! There is so much color and action here. I like the tunneled effect that draws the eye to the shark. On the way, there are many surprises...a cat? I also love the eye contact with the woman and the fish on the right. Excellent:>
- Sunday, April 30, 2006 8:49:00 PM
- Lou said...
Great use of the creatures and nice touches with the woman and water rat. You do wonderful work and this piece is no different.
- Sunday, April 30, 2006 9:54:00 PM
- Rectite23 said...
You are so talented!
- Sunday, April 30, 2006 11:18:00 PM
- Jan said...
Fabulous sea life playing statues under the sea...i wonder if thier hearts are a pumping..i know mine did when i was a kid and i played stand still and they wont see ya! lol super art work love the eyes wide open
- Monday, May 01, 2006 4:52:00 AM
- stp-illustrations said...
This is a real masterpiece!
- Monday, May 01, 2006 9:51:00 AM
- Liz Jones said...
Awesome! I love the caption,too...
- Monday, May 01, 2006 10:27:00 AM
- TXArtcGal said...
Fantastic colors...and, LOVE all of the sea creatures, and the movement!!...I think you were able to put SO many in there and still not lose the integrity of the painting! Awesome job!!
- Monday, May 01, 2006 10:47:00 AM
- aandreuccetti said...
Love this piece for the visionary side: nothing is as it seems.
Great work
- Monday, May 01, 2006 12:29:00 PM
- Lee said...
wow, this is incredible...love the colors and the depth!
- Monday, May 01, 2006 4:36:00 PM
- Princess Pepper Cloud said...
I love the wirlpool above all of the action under the sea. This "painting" has an feeling of depth and volume.
- Monday, May 01, 2006 4:40:00 PM
- 2danimator said...
great work. nice and colorful.
- Monday, May 01, 2006 4:44:00 PM
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- Monday, May 01, 2006 4:44:00 PM
- Wee Cottage said...
I love how the whole thing is so busy but the focus to me seems to be on the shark looming above. Very cool.
- Monday, May 01, 2006 8:49:00 PM
- Afroman said...
that's a great piece of art!
- Monday, May 01, 2006 9:00:00 PM
I love the movement...colors......very cool!
- Monday, May 01, 2006 10:26:00 PM
- constanthing said...
So full of depth and textures, nice!
- Tuesday, May 02, 2006 7:39:00 AM
- steve said...
My what a fantastic fgeast for the eyes here! Wonderful work!
- Tuesday, May 02, 2006 11:22:00 AM
- Jeff said...
Wow! There's so much going on here...I could stare at it for way too long.
- Tuesday, May 02, 2006 12:33:00 PM
- holly said...
i like it! looks like alot of time has been put into it!
- Tuesday, May 02, 2006 1:15:00 PM
- The Unknown said...
Hawesome! So much detail. All those little creatures. I love it.
- Tuesday, May 02, 2006 10:04:00 PM
I love how thick and rich it looks. Nice concept as well.
- Wednesday, May 03, 2006 6:17:00 PM
- Loca said...
Great drawing, beautiful colors. One of my favourites this week.
- Wednesday, May 03, 2006 9:19:00 PM
- ...Kat said...
Oh My Gosh!
This has to be the best illo on this site I love it
Great work
What a rich environment
complex yet with an elegant flow that impacts directly yet simply
- Thursday, May 04, 2006 7:24:00 AM
- the heartful blogger said...
Wow, so rich and surreal. Love it.
- Thursday, May 04, 2006 3:10:00 PM
- minacristina said...
Love the composotion, the colors and the tecnique!Very nice work!
- Friday, May 05, 2006 6:39:00 AM
- the enigma said...
wow, i'm your fan.
well, u probably don't read this but i feel like i have to say that.
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Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Angel Is The Devil
Dear Ms. Angel Orsini,
I write this letter to you as a matter of professional courtesy, which is something I'm sure you will need to look up in the dictionary, as after our recent encounter, I seriously doubt you have any idea you know what it means.
This past Saturday, I was asked to attend the WSU show in Union City, New Jersey, to honor the WSU champion, Mercedes Martinez. As you are very well aware, Mercedes has been atop of the WSU roster since she won the title back in May of 2008. Now whom did she beat for that belt? I just had the name on the tip of my tongue a moment ago. Oh, that's right, she beat you. So you should be very familiar with that match indeed.
Back to the point, however. The night was supposed to be about Mercedes. PWI was asked to come and present WSU's Woman of the Year award to Ms. Martinez, I was to say a few kind words, and all would be well. But that wasn't okay with you, was it?
I had a feeling from the moment you entered the ring during Mercedes' acceptance speech that things wouldn't continue to go so smoothly. When you grabbed the mike and started directing your frustrations toward me, I was sure the evening would be ruined.
While I'm normally a very attentive, patient, and laidback person, hearing you yammer on and on about how your All Guts, No Glory title needed to be recognized by not only WSU, but by PWI as well, well that really struck a bad chord with me. Look, any kid who's cut enough lawns can save up to buy a belt and start proclaiming him or herself a champion as well. Doesn't mean we, or anyone, has to acknowledge it.
As you continued spouting off your career accomplishments, which I will be the first to admit are rather impressive, my frustration at your audacity to come in the ring and steal Mercedes' spotlight, not to mention my time, continued to grow.
Sure, I may have turned my back on you a few times. Maybe I checked my phone to see the score of the TCU vs. Utah college football game. Certainly I stopped listening more than halfway through.
Regardless of what I did, it does not excuse your actions that followed.
When you placed your hands on me and began ranting and raving about how you were going to "drop me" and "rip me apart" until you got your way, I knew you were out of your mind.
When I heard head WSU official Ray Sager yell to you to stop, I thought, Finally, someone is taking control of this mad woman. As WSU conceded to your threats in fear of my safety (and, more likely, a possible lawsuit), I was very pleased to have you let go of me, and get as far away from me as possible. But when you came back in my face, taunting me, delivering a painful knee to my stomach, and throwing me to the ground, that is when you crossed a line that should never be crossed.
Let's get something straight, Ms. Orsini, I'm not a trained fighter. Much like The Thomas Jefferson Building at the Library of Congress, "The Pen Is Mightier" has been firmly engraved in my foundation. What does picking on me prove? That you, a trained combatant, can take down a kid who hasn't been in a fight since Dan Martin tried to steal my lunch money in 5th grade? Well, cheers to you.
The real travesty of this whole thing, Ms. Orsini, is that WSU officials did what they felt they had to for my safety (by the way, I do appreciate that) and now the AGNG title is officially recognized. But was that the right thing to do?
Caving in to—well let's call it what it was—your terroristic threats was a huge mistake on their part. They've set a horrible precedent that undermines every ethic the company stands for.
As for me, anytime I'm asked to appear at a ceremony, I'm going to have to request bodyguards at my side in case some wrestler feels they can have their way with the magazine's editorial policy through me. Believe me, Ms. Orsini and anybody else who might have a similar idea, PWI cares more about its journalistic principles than they do me. And that's not a joke.
I've already let the WSU front office know I have no interest in pressing legal action against you or the promotion itself. I don't see any reason to put both our companies through the anguish of a drawn-out court battle. Besides, after taking one of your hits personally, I have no doubt it will only be a short matter of time before someone much tougher comes along to put you in your place.
With that all said, Ms. Orsini, congratulations on having WSU recognize your championship belt. I hope you had fun displaying it around backstage on Saturday night while I was being cared for by medical personnel. But I want you to know something: While I may not be the final word in recognizing titles, I certainly have a very big vote. And as long as I am here, I will do everything in my power to make sure that hunk of metal you call a championship belt never gets recognized by the PWI family of magazines.
To me, Ms. Orsini, you will always be the kid down the street who cut some lawns over the summer, saved up some cash, bought a belt, and started calling herself a champion. And believe me, that takes absolutely no guts, and even less honor.
Jeff Ruoss
Managing Editor
Pro Wrestling Illustrated
12 comments:
- Pro Wrestling Illustrated said...
Dear Jeff,
As you know, I was on hand to photograph the in-ring award presentation at WSU ths past Saturday, and I was standing about three feet away when Angel attacked you.
Now, I have great respect for you as an editor, and you're my buddy, but for the love of God, man the hell up!!!
Stu Saks, our boss, expressed some disappointment that I didn't step in to defend you after Angel laid you out. But, quite frankly, you were jawing with a chick ... I kinda thought you wouldn't need my help.
It's bad enough Orsini stomped a mud hole in you and walked it dry, but to come on this blog and squawk about legal action and persist in insulting her by equating her to a kid that mows lawns for pocket money is weak.
On the other hand, I agree with you 1,000% that WSU set a bad precedent by caving to Orsini's demands, and it is a precedent we will never follow. No wrestler, male or female, from WSU to WWE shapes our editorial policy. But Jeff, unles you plan to teach Orsini a lesson in the ring, just let it blow over. Otherwise, PWI may have to revoke your man card.
Frank Krewda
- November 10, 2010 at 8:58 AM
- Pro Wrestling Illustrated said...
Simmer down, Frank!
Jeff was in a lose-lose situation. He defends himself against a woman and we have a N.O.W. march down Butler Pike in Blue Bell, PA. He did what any decent man would do.
The picture accompanying Jeff's blog, by the way, was supplied by freelancer Dan McMillan. Observers told me that you were laughing too hard to focus your camera.
Stu Saks
- November 10, 2010 at 9:06 AM
- Pro Wrestling Illustrated said...
The point I was trying to make had less to do with Jeff being attacked and more to do with his post. Anybody can be sucker punched, even by a woman, although I'll admit Angel is not your typical woman. She's as bad ass as they come, so I will cut Jeff some slack there.
However, moaning about it on the blog after the fact just seems like bad form, especially for a male. Just my two cents.
Frank Krewda
- November 10, 2010 at 9:43 AM
Well I, as a reader and longtime wrestling fan, would like to formally complain about Jeff's lack of balls. To be dropped so easily like third-period French? By a woman? In fishnet stockings? Man, I hope you never walk alone on Broad Street in Philly.
For shame, Jeff! Perhaps purebred cat shows are more your speed. But I bet the cats would kick your ass, too.
- November 10, 2010 at 10:08 AM
- Angel Orsini said...
Hey PWI,
How you doin'? ;-)
Yo Jeff, sorry that you had to "take one for the team" in order for me to get my point across in this matter. You shouldn't take it personally because you were just the sacrificial lamb. Yes, I did use you as leverage to get what I wanted from WSU - FINALLY got my belt sanctioned by the company! However, I also have had an on-going problem with PWI dating back to my time as WSU champion when I wasn't even ranked that year in the magazine. That was the reason for the physical altercation, because I did not forget that injustice & disrespect shown to me by the magazine you represent. Now, I must state, that I did not premeditate this but I am REALLY p*ssed off about everything and I lost my temper. To add insult to injury, I also recalled that I made history with Mercedes last year in that 70 minute Ironwoman match but your magazine continues to ignore the fact I was the OTHER woman in that match. I made history & then I'm ranked 28th while she's ranked 3rd. I just don't see the logic! After all this I'm just done talking, it was time for action. And by the way, I did not purchase the belt, a sponsor had it made for me, I did not even choose the colors or design or any part of it, I just named it upon its presentation to me. Jeff, just stop whining, I said I was sorry & I was just using you to prove my point...most guys would be happy to be used by me :)Actually, you should be thanking me, I made an otherwise boring ceremony interesting & now wrestling fans know who you are!
All the very best,
Angel Orsini
All Guts No Glory Champion
- November 10, 2010 at 11:51 AM
- Pro Wrestling Illustrated said...
Quick question for you. Now that you've successfully prostituted us to get your way, are we square? Or, will you continue to dredge up old greivences and "slights" By PWI? Just wanted to know before we continue "ignoring" your career.
Frank Krewda
- November 10, 2010 at 12:11 PM
- Angel Orsini said...
Hey Frank,
We're straight, our past has been reconciled to my satisfaction. Retribution has been checked off of my "things to do" list. I have to stay focused on defending my belt & proving myself to the WSU office.
Well, you guys are safe, at least until next year's rankings, lol!!! Kidding ;-)
All Guts No Glory Champion,
Angel Orsini
- November 10, 2010 at 3:36 PM
- Carlos said...
I have to side with Angel in this case. Angel had a nearly yearlong run as WSU Champion, and had defended the title with honor. The fact that she had to make a physical point in making her name is a testament of PWI dropping the ball on your coverage, or lack thereof, of women's wrestling. She will once again prove her point that she will be a credible champion and soon to be WSU Hall of Famer.
- November 10, 2010 at 3:38 PM
- Adan Reyes said...
Yay Utah!
- November 10, 2010 at 3:51 PM
There are so many more talented, classy lady wrestlers to cover. Why even bother with this one? Just out of curiosity, how many fans attended this event? This promotion probably gets more press than any other similarly attended one. If the fans don't even care to attend, why should anyone else care about it? Outside of the attack, is there really any news here?
- November 11, 2010 at 2:30 PM
Dear Nancy...err, I mean Jeff,
Be glad it was my daughter and not me who kicked your ass or you wouldn't be able to even hold a pen, windbag. Hope to see you soon, you the horse you ride in on, and the cavalry of wimps that follow you.
Tony Orsini (just call me Dad...or nails).
- November 11, 2010 at 7:39 PM
- bradyhicks said...
As an avid wrestling fan who has actually managed a few wrestlers from ringside, I have had my share of bumps and bruises in the ring. I can even accept that I probably had it coming THE SECOND I tried to get physically involved in any match. As a writer and a friend of PWI editor Jeff Ruoss, however, I am appalled with the way he was assaulted by Angel Orsini at WSU last Saturday.
Jeff was trying to present an award to one of the consensus top female wrestlers in the world. It's a disgrace that he is now being physically (and now verbally) abused for it. "Take it like a man"?! What kind of crap is that? Jeff is not a wrestler ... not even much of a fighter. And what Angel did last Saturday makes her nothing more than a bully.
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Posted: Sat 11 Sep 2010, 16:45
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Wishing for a TRUE clean slate Puppy 5.1.?
I guess i'll need to learn to build Puppies myself, what i'm really wishing for is a true simple clean slate, one similar to Turbodog Xtreme, fast and light with no fat in the way of services, but also free of pretty much ALL software packages.
Very few people I know use spreadsheets daily, I see zero reason to have a program for them installed by default. I don't need a stopwatch on my laptop, or an alarm clock. I don't use word processors, a simple notepad will do. I don't need a personal wiki. I don't need file sharing apps and I don't need a torrent ANYTHING (and certainly not multiples). I don't need 10 different media players, VLC will do for most everything. I don't need games loaded by default, if I want some, i'll get some I actually like, i'd rather other people not decide these things for me. I don't need any geek tools whatsoever on my ancient PIII laptop, I don't plan on writing any code or comparing files, if I want to write some code, i'll use notepad (leafpad or whatever, NOT Abiword).
Not complaining here, quite the contrary, Puppy is an amazing resource, and the people here and the forums are invaluable, just wishing for a very clean canvas, one I can add my own preferred apps to easily to make my own flavor of Pup...just the bread please, not everyone likes french toast, lol, and I think that this idea fits into the heart of Puppy as a concept, completely simple, compact, portable, and able to assume any role it's needed in with just a few additions and few menu choices to confuse the new folks.
Thanks and have a great day y'all!
*edit* edited title of thread since I think what i'm looking for is a sort of 5.1 basic, 5.1.1 works great and has a nice configurable GUI that is fast yet has enough comfort, just need to be completely rid of about 40 apps and all their traces and dependencies without breaking the install, my goal/dream is less than 200 mb total ram usage at startup idle.
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Posted: Sat 11 Sep 2010, 17:21
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Stripped down 4.3.1 to 60 MB jrb`s barebones.
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Posted: Sat 11 Sep 2010, 18:38
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Or else you could do a remastering and remove all packages you don't want.
Indeed packages take HDD space (well in fact in the xxx.sfs file) but I am not convinced your system will have more performance with the packages removed.
Time savers:
Find packages in a snap and install using Puppy Package Manager (Menu).
Consult Wikka
Use peppyy's
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Posted: Sun 12 Sep 2010, 13:26
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Béèm wrote:
Or else you could do a remastering and remove all packages you don't want.
Indeed packages take HDD space (well in fact in the xxx.sfs file) but I am not convinced your system will have more performance with the packages removed.
Well i'm trying, but so far no luck getting a re-master to actually work, or even a USB install of an un-modified Pup for that matter. Sitting in a sea of discs right now and trying to read through all the threads to find out where my mistake is. The Turbodog pup i'm working on actually has a couple of different utilities for re-mastering, neither of which has proved to be fruitful so far.
I believe it will be somewhat faster with less clutter, I know from many many re-wipes/loads of OS'es over the years that a fresh load runs fast, and starts to slow down the more programs you load and of course with everyday use, but that's a secondary issue, and again let me stress that this is just my own subjective preference, but to me, running around with an old slow laptop with a gazillion whizbang programs and utilities on it, is like loading both of my 5 foot tall toolboxes, my home stereo and CD collection, my computer, and my washing machine into my truck, just to drive to the store for a soda.
Still working on it....thanks for the reply!
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Posted: Tue 14 Sep 2010, 09:29
Post subject: simplified re-mastering
try this... keepin' it simple.
first, sfs... aka pup_xxx.sfs are in short, compressed zip/tar... blah.
create dir in root partition with rox...
aka... /mnt/hd...
such as:
drop a copy of your current:
pup_xxx.sfs into /mnt/hd.../lost+found and rename... so you can mount it, then:
simply copy all of it's contents to your created dir, edit... remove to suit.
DO NOT focus on a perfect Pup... not a OS built that doesn't have a bit of junk.
...simply focus on bulk such as:
gnumeric, abiword... blah.
most of bulk resides in:
/usr/...blah name and
/usr/share for some.
remove such from your working dir... as to the perfect build... if your not sure DO NOT remove it.
...when your done, simply use:
/mnt/hd.../sfs_b... /mnt/hd.../lost...
this simply compresses your edited dir... then
isomaster to replace pup_xxx.sfs.
...of course back-up before overwrite and qemu works well here for testing verses rebooting a possible bad pup_xxx.sfs
this method allows you to tinker...aka learning curve, without harming your working system... especially if using qemu.
good luck.
as to your stuff not working... it's likely a grub thing.
GRUB is best bootloader around... but as any it's menu.lst has to be proper... no room for error.
if you want further blah... reply.
good luck.
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Posted: Tue 14 Sep 2010, 10:04
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Dragynn, have you considered Barry's latest?
is a minimal OS that you add programs to.
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Posted: Tue 14 Sep 2010, 10:29
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Flash wrote:
Dragynn, have you considered Barry's latest?
is a minimal OS that you add programs to.
No it's not. It's a conventional 100+MB Puppy that lets you plug in an older kernel.
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Posted: Tue 14 Sep 2010, 10:54
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I used PANZERKOPF's version of Dougal's Pupremaster script for my last re master to ISO of Lucid Puppy 5.
Its a bit boring no audio but i recorded the full remaster process from start to finish here:
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Posted: Tue 14 Sep 2010, 12:24
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what i'm really wishing for is a true simple clean slate
well no one else put a focus on that requirement
I did
I built TXZ_pup based on that thought
everything can be removed
pre installed programs
down to the very last file and have a zero kb base
using the package manager with A GUI
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Posted: Tue 14 Sep 2010, 16:39
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Why not go the GoboLinux way?
Each program resides in a separate directory with all the files it needs to run.
To avoid duplication there can be an alias file telling it where to find anything not in there with it.
Simplicity can be more valuable than saving space in an age of terabyte disks, seems to me.
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stu90 wrote:
I used PANZERKOPF's version of Dougal's Pupremaster script for my last re master to ISO of Lucid Puppy 5.
Its a bit boring no audio but i recorded the full remaster process from start to finish here:
The script referred to here will make the remaster process a breeze. Give it a try.
During the remaster process, the script creates a secondary /root/ directory in your /temp/ folder, and the option to edit this manually is presented during the process. THIS IS IMPORTANT: on some versions of Puppy, this remaster process borks the package manager. Avoid this as follows: before starting, move the directory /root/.packages/ out of /root/ to /mnt/home. When prompted to hand edit /temp/root/ during the remaster process, copy it back to /temp/root and all will be well. Dont forget to finally MOVE it back to your original Puppy after remastering
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Posted: Wed 15 Sep 2010, 01:54
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Hello Dragynn,
Why don't you start up your favorite Puppy navigate to /usr/share/applications and delete ever application desktop file you don't like and refresh the menu. Now you only see the Applications you want, Remaster it and you done. Puppy isn't that big to start with.
Sorry but what you list as not needed doesn't leave you with much! at all.
It reminds me of a pupplet MU made that was only 10- 18mb's big if I remember?
Still not happy! Navigate to
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I used the "Woofy" remaster tool to remove loads of stuff very quickly from my ISO.
I simply opened pfilesearch (not pfind), clicked the "search current filesystem only" option and searched for stuff I wanted removed, like "abiword", "gnumeric", "xine", "gxine", etc...
Then I coped the results that were returned into one long text file, so I had a list of full paths for all the files I wanted to remove.
I even added and removed a few things from the list, to make it how I want it.
Then I ran Woofy, and gave it the iso to edit and the list of files to delete, and clicked go..
It made a small ISO, with all the files removed.
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Posted: Fri 17 Sep 2010, 21:31
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sc0ttman wrote:
opened pfilesearch (not pfind), clicked the "search current filesystem only" option and searched for stuff I wanted removed, like "abiword", "gnumeric", "xine", "gxine", etc...
Lol, 600+ files later i'm wondering if the word "simple" means the same thing to you as it does to me?
So i'm guessing when you say edit ISO file, you don't mean an intact .iso, but rather the .sfs file within? Tried it on an iso, knew it was too quick to have worked, lol, made me a nice copy of 5.1.1 though
Okay, maybe i'll get it right this go-around, thanks for all the hard work scottman!
*edit* hmmm, no, not sfs, shoot what am i doing wrong? I have woofy loaded, I have the .iso and the text list of file paths are in a working directory on my hard-drive in an ext3 partition mounted to a running Lupu 5.1.1. It seems pretty straightforward and it does create an iso with the name I specified, but it's a duplicate in every other way of 5.1.1 Lupu.
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Posted: Sun 19 Sep 2010, 19:41
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So, since for some reason no re-mastering tool, and no Woof, and no Woofy seem to respond for me.... and since I have taken the time to build a removal list as detailed in the Woofy documentation, couldn't I just use Coopsurv's methodology and instead of going through the sfs again, use my list I compiled for Woofy of full paths to the items I want to delete, and do a batch-deletion of those files and then re-master? Is there a way to do batch deletions in Puppy? su rm and then the list of files/paths?
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Library Journal The effects on the world-and preteenager Julia-when the earth's rotation slows. Exceptional buzz; Random's Kate Medina declared, "I could not sleep, so excited was I at discovering a new writer to love." (c) Copyright 2012. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Book list *Starred Review* This is the way the world ends: by gradually slowing down. When scientists reveal that the earth's rotation has been extended by 56 minutes, there is a minor panic. Twelve-year-old Julia doesn't really recognize what's happening sure, her drama-queen mother starts hoarding food, and she loses some school friends when their families leave town, but at first, life seems to go on as usual. Until the slowdown continues, and it isn't only by an hour anymore the days keep stretching, with no apparent return to normal. The world's governments agree to keep clock time, forcing everyone to stick to a 24-hour schedule, despite sunrise and sunset. Rebels known as real-timers are ostracized and harassed. Some people become afflicted with slowing syndrome, leaving them disoriented and prone to passing out, including Julia's mother, who causes a fatal accident due to a fainting spell. Studies document an increase in impulsive behavior in others, and those seemingly unaffected by the slowing find themselves making bad decisions. All of this has an impact on Julia, who sees her parents, teachers, and neighbors crumbling around her. All at once a coming-of-age story and a tale of a frightening possible future, this is a gem that will charm readers as well as give them the shivers.--Vnuk, Rebecca Copyright 2010 Booklist
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Malls are putting together VIP packages for Black Friday on a much larger scale than last year, hoping to entice shoppers who may be turned off by the televised scenes of crowds and hassles. Kelli Grant has details on Lunch Break. Photo: Getty Images.
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TULSA, Oka. (Oct. 1, 2009) - ETSU sophomore Sander Gille (Kuringen, Belguim) will contiune a great tradition for the Buccaneer men's tennis team as the Kuringen, Belgium native competes in the 2009 D'Novo/ITA All-American Championships in Tulsa, Okla., Saturday.
A total 128 singles player and 64 doubles teams will head to Tulsa University, in one of the fall's most viable tournaments. Of the 128 singles players, 16 will advance from the pre-qualifying tournament this weekend.
Gille - a 2008 Atlantic Sun Conference second-team member - is coming off a 1-1 performance at the rain shortened Southern Intercollegiate two weeks ago. Gille, blew past Alabama's Michael Thompson 6-3, 6-1, before falling in the Round of 16 to No. 20-ranked Boris Conkic of Tennessee.
A season ago, Gille burst onto the scene competing for the Bucs in the No. 2 singles position. Overall, the ETSU newcomer posted a 18-11 record, including ranked wins over players from No. 30 Minnestoa, No. 57 Middle Tennessee State, No. 6 Georgia, No. 36 Wisconsin, No. 66 Elon and No. 23 North Carolina.
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PUEBLA, Mexico (Feb. 22, 2013) – The U.S. Under-20 Men's National Team captured Group A of the 2013 CONCACAF U-20 Championship with a 1-0 win against Costa Rica at Estadio Olímpico Universitario Lobos BUAP.
U.S. Soccer Development Academy product Jose Villarreal broke the deadlock in the 63rd minute, rising high above his mark to get on the end of a Luis Gil corner and snap home a header to the near post. At the other end, U.S. goalkeeper Cody Cropper made four saves, including one from point-blank range to preserve the shutout.
The USA moves on to the critical quarterfinal match against the winner of Friday's late match between Canada and Nicaragua, who are battling for the runner-up spot in Group B. The four CONCACAF teams that advance through the quarterfinal stage qualify for the 2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Turkey.
Tuesday's decisive encounter kicks off at 6 p.m. ET at Estadio Olímpico Universitario Lobos BUAP. The match will be televised live on FOX Soccer and Univision Deportes, and fans can follow on ussoccer.com's MatchTracker and on Twitter @ussoccer_ynt.
Both teams had their tickets punched to the quarterfinal prior to kickoff and were jockeying for first place. Needing only a draw to claim the top spot, the U.S. looked much more comfortable and composed than four days earlier. Making four changes from the 2-1 win against Haiti, U.S. coach Tab Ramos deployed a 4-2-3-1 formation with Villarreal as the lone striker.
Enjoying the majority of possession in the first half, the U.S. showed individual confidence on the ball and looked to find space wide. On the other side of the ball, Costa Rica attempted to use their speed with quick long balls over the top.
In the first half, each side had a good look at goal from a free kick in nearly identical spots. In the eighth minute, Villarreal stood over the ball from 25 yards out and just off center, but his left-footed effort was deflected by the wall and went out for a corner. Costa Rica got their turn in the 23rd minute, only to see the shot sail well over the bar.
The game turned physical in the closing minutes of the first half, and by night's end the teams had amassed 45 fouls between them.
Ramos made two changes at half, replacing Wil Trapp with Mario Rodriguez to ensure his availability for the quarterfinal after the midfielder had picked up a yellow card. Boyd Okwuonu also came on for Eric Miller at right back.
The U.S. continued to apply pressure from the start of the second stanza as the game picked up pace. After the USA took the lead, the game grew increasingly intense and aggressive with several late challenges from the Costa Ricans.
The Ticos nearly snatched one back in the 66th minute when Mayron George held off his defender and ripped a low shot from the top of the area, but Cropper stood firm and parried the shot wide.
Seven minutes later, Costa Rica found another fine chance to equalize. With the area packed with players from both teams, Luis Sequeira managed to squirt through the defense and had a clean look from six yards out. With Cropper charging, he curled a high shot that caromed off the crossbar.
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- Ramos made four starting lineup changes from the Group A opener against Haiti. Outside backs Eric Miller and Juan Pablo Ocegueda got the call at right and left back, respectively, ahead of Boyd Okwuonu and Javan Torre. Midfielders Mikey Lopez and Danny Garcia earned their first starts in the tournament in place of Mario Rodriguez and Daniel Cuevas.
- Gil now has a goal and an assist in the tournament after opening the USA's scoring in the 2-1 win against Haiti.
- Lopez picked up his second yellow card of the tournament and will miss the quarterfinal serving a one-match suspension.
- With his start on Friday, Lopez made his 13th career U-20 appearance, tops among the current U.S. roster.
- Trapp and Caleb Stanko also received cautions.
- The U.S. has moved to 4-3-4 all-time against Costa Rica in CONCACAF Youth Tournaments and Championships. The USA starting lineup on Monday featured nine players who had played in at least one game for a U.S. Soccer Development Academy team.
-- U.S. U-20 Men's National Team Match Report --
Match: U.S. Under-20 Men's National Team vs. Costa Rica
Date: Feb. 22, 2013
Competition: 2013 CONCACAF U-20 Championship – Group A
Venue: Estadio Olímpico Universitario Lobos BUAP; Puebla, Mexico
Kickoff: 6:30 p.m. ET
Attendance: --
Weather: 72 degrees, mostly clear
Scoring Summary: 1 2 F
USA – Jose Villarreal (Luis Gil) 63rd minute
USA: 1-Cody Cropper; 18-Eric Miller (2-Boyd Okwuonu, 46), 4-Caleb Stanko (capt.), 5-Shane O'Neill, 3-Juan Pablo Ocegueda; 6-Wil Trapp (9-Mario Rodriguez, 46), 15-Mikey Lopez; 8-Benji Joya, 10-Luis Gil, 17-Danny Garcia (11-Jerome Kiesewetter, 90+1); 7-Jose Villarreal
Substitutions Not Used: 12-Kendall McIntosh, 14-Javan Torre, 16-Dillon Serna, 19-Brandon Allen, 20-Daniel Cuevas, 22-Zack Steffen
Head coach: Tab Ramos
CRC: 1-Jairo Monge; 3-Jamhir Ordain, 4-William Fernandez (capt.), 5-Erick Cabalceta, 6-Mauricio Nuñez, 8-Luis Sequeira (10-Dylan Flores, 82), 11-John Jairo Ruiz, 12-Joseph Mora (7-David Ramirez 46), 16-Fabian Garita (14-Rodrigo Garita, 54), 17-Mayron George, 20-Giovanni Cantillano
Substitutions Not Used: 2-Jose Sossa, 9-Gabriel Leiva, 13-Steve Garita, 15-Brandon Welleans, 18-Bryan Morales, 19-Jean Carlo Agüero
Head coach: Jafet Soto
Stats Summary: USA / CRC
Shots: 12 / 9
Shots on Goal: 5 / 4
Saves: 4 / 4
Corner Kicks: 9 / 3
Fouls: 21 / 24
Offside: 1 / 3
Misconduct Summary:
USA – Wil Trapp (caution) 22nd minute
USA – Mikey Lopez (caution) 40
CRC – Jamhir Ordain (caution) 54
USA – Caleb Stanko (caution) 85
CRC – John Jairo Ruiz (caution) 85
CRC – Mayron George (caution) 90
CRC – Giovanni Cantilano (caution) 90+4
Referee: Enrico Wingaarden (SUR)
Assistant Referee 1: Alejandro Ayala (MEX)
Assistant Referee 2: Gabriel Victoria (PAN)
Fourth Official: Jose Peñaloza (MEX)
U-20 MNT Man of the Match: Jose Villarreal


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Are you up for another great salad recipe? I'm always looking for good salads, they're so versatile and tasty and healthy. Grace doesn't like them at all but the rest of us love a big salad dinner.
Oh, and please don't forget that anchovy paste--you're not going to get a Caesar-tasting salad without it.
6 cups torn romaine
2 cups sliced, cooked chicken
2 cups sliced mushrooms
2/3 cup mayonnaise
¼ cup grated Parmesan
½ teaspoon ground pepper
¼ cup lemon juice
3 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon anchovy paste
Mix the first three ingredients then mix the ingredients for the dressing separately and toss all together. Add the croutons on top and enjoy!
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As a little girl studying in one of the oldest convent schools of India, Mrs. Bhuvan Kumari always dreamt of having her very own little white walled cottage with a red tin roof in the valley of Jeolikot. She passionately reminisces about her scouting for the 200-700 years old typical Kumaon wood carved doors and windows (likhai work) to make her âwhite stone walledâ muse come to life. Fifteen years ago, she started with a single room on the insistence of friends and now provides an exquisite five roomed home to many eminent people, in the backdrop of the picturesque valley. Built on 8 acres of land of the erstwhile Vergamound Estate, emits Mrs. Kumariâs unique sense of tastefully done interiors coupled with an illustrious history from the times of Vivekananda.
He is known to have meditated under a tree which stood,now, where the sitting area begins. The property extends downhill in an orchard full of fruits, which has been reverted back into the forest, to keep the natural flora and fauna alive. It is easy to spot barking deer, birds and wild fowl who roam freely in the vicinity. With the essence of the old village house intact, this home has been restored meticulously. Different levels to the house form a mysterious maze, transporting you from one ornate space to another. Thoughtful gifts in the form of paintings from prestigious artistes and other visitors adorn the walls of the living room, keeping deeply formed associations alive. The bathrooms, unarguably, are most creatively done with bright cheerful paintings of birds to make that marginal time one spends in the bathroom, most memorable.
Paintings of parrots, pheasants, peacocks and large vivid flowers have an air of a delightful irrational imaginativeness splattered on the walls. Amusingly named âHanuman Orangeâ (a deep orange associated with the Indian God, Hanuman) doors which open up into the sit out form an ideal contrast to the white walls. Spotless bed clothes and fresh flowers are a must for Mrs. Kumari herself; a pleasure she likes to extend to her guests as well. A thoughtful surprise awaits you in bed, in the form of a hot water bottle on cold winter nights. A visit to the ivy clad Cottage is not complete without a walk down to the neighbouring tea shop with the three dogs accompanying you at heel. Spoken about with utmost reverence by the villagers, the oldest dog, Kallu Singh Ji, is often mistaken for a human being by most visitors. Though Junior and Nanhi Bai are also extremely affectionate, pets are not recommended to be brought along to avoid any conflicts. The staff, an integral part of the house, has been long associated with Mrs. Kumariâs family in Madhya Pradesh, and are exceptionally hospitable.
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The Toyota MR2 was introduced in the United States in 1985. The Toyota MR2 was meant to be a low-priced car that offered something more to the driver. Several MR2 varieties were introduced over the years, including coupes and a sports car convertible.
The MR2 developed a following during its run and you can still find clubs dedicated to the vehicle online. The MR2, even with its following, failed to sell in the later years. The two-seat coupe was discontinued in 1995. A MR2 Spyder was introduced after, but it too suffered the same fate, this time with only a five-year run.
The Toyota MR2 is known for superior performance and reliability. The base engine was capable of making a few rumbles. The placement of the engine made for a perfect distribution of weight, making handling the vehicle a breeze even in tight turns. Sometimes the tail end whips out when pushed too hard during quick turns. The Turbo model's 200 horsepower engine made the MR2 into a cheap and fast vehicle. The low curb weight added to the performance level of the vehicle. For a cheap car, acceleration and handling were exceptional at the time. Even the standard MR2 with its 1.6-liter engine was capable of going zero to 60 mph in eight seconds.
Problems were also caused by the mid-engine placement. The interior of the MR2 could be very noisy, especially when the car was going full speed or accelerating quickly. Sometimes the ride could feel a bit uneven as well. Cargo space on the MR2 was not exactly exceptional either, but rarely is space a concern for those buying two-seat coupes.
The first generation MR2 was introduced in 1985. The first models available were in the base trim line before a supercharged trim model was made available later in the run. The Base model had a 1.6-liter engine that produced 112 horsepower. This early Base model was a smooth performer and handler on the road. The Supercharged trim line had a new engine, a 1.6-liter that produced 145 horsepower. The first generation was discontinued in 1989.
The second-generation models were introduced in 1991 after a short hiatus. These second-generation vehicles were a bit bulkier and had a higher curb weight than the previous generation. The body styling was the standard, curvy 1990s style that stayed attractive. The first line was available in the standard or Turbo trim models. The base model came with a 2.2-liter inline-four that produced 130 horsepower. The MR2 Turbo, a favorite amongst MR2 enthusiasts, had a 2.0-liter that produced 200 horsepower. The standard model was available in a five-speed manual version or a four-speed automatic. The Turbo edition was only available with the manual transmission.
The MR2 had a lot of standard features that set it above the competition at the time. Side airbags were included as well as a titling steering wheel for comfort. Alloy wheels and power windows were available as a package option on the base model and came standard on the Turbo edition. Some other interesting options were available as well, including a T-bar roof that would later set the stage for the convertible Spyder model that succeeded the standard MR2. Air conditioning, cruise control and leather-trimmed seats were also available as options on both models. Many of the features became standard on the Turbo model in the 1993 model year. Anti-lock brakes were still an option, however.
Some MR2 models are still alive and kicking, but it may be difficult to find a model that's in good condition. The Turbo models are the closest thing a buyer can get. The 200 horsepower engine was able to accelerate zero to 60 mph somewhere around the mid six-second mark, impressive even today. A 10-year-old model might not have the same performance level as those straight off the lot, however. So be careful when making a used car purchase. If you are looking for an MR2 with slightly upgraded features and perhaps a convertible top, have a look at the MR2 Spyder.
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Thank you all for following along on my Peace Corps South Africa experience. I have returned to the United States of America and am home now. Although I nearly completed my 27-month commitment, I left South Africa and my Peace Corps assignment abruptly in June, 2011—3 months shy of my "close of service" date. Many of you are asking why I left early and suddenly. So, I will tell you why and then "close down" this blog. Since I'm no longer living in South Africa, this portion of my journey has ended. Thanks for following along!
Before I begin, I must qualify this blog, because I'm reluctant to say anything negative about my Peace Corps experience, Peace Corps South Africa, and even the Republic of South Africa. I must further qualify the fact that my Peace Corps South Africa experience was mine alone and there were many, many (if not all) volunteers in my group who experienced nothing close to what I did. So, before you lambast me with admonishments and accuse me of spouting negativity, please know that I am claiming my experience only, and my thoughts, feelings, and reactions all resulted from my biases and understandings of the world. These are mine and no one else's.
Two years ago, I was very excited to learn I would be serving Peace Corps in the Republic of South Africa. Like many, I was enthralled watching the fall of Apartheid and then amazed by election of Nelson Mandela and his attempt to bring South Africa into a democracy. I bought all of the excitement of South Africa's "Rainbow Nation" and couldn't wait for my Peace Corps tour of duty. I was especially excited to learn I would be working with the schools in rural regions of South Africa to help with the reconstruction of a school system devastated by Apartheid.
My enthusiasm for living and working in South Africa quickly waned after my arrival. In my rural community, I felt unwelcome and unwanted—and felt so for all of my two years in Africa.
The people in my community—a community in a rural area--seemed to strongly dislike three specific qualities in a person: they seemed to dislike women, they seemed to dislike Americans, and they seemed to dislike white people. For those of you who don't know me, I am a middle-aged, white American woman. (The middle aged designation holds weight as well, and I'll also speak of it.)
South Africa has one of the highest rates of sexual assault in the world. The reasons for this are certainly debatable and of a complicated and complex nature, but I believe this may be so because I experienced a culture of hatred of women in my community.
Women in my community and in my school were treated as inferior (to their male counterparts) at almost every level: so much so that the vice-principal and heads of departments at my school (all women) would lower their eyes and soften their voices whenever my male principal walked into the room. At one point it was suggested to me by my female colleagues that I would have an easier time in my school if only I would "submit" to the principal. I negotiated these realms as best I could but would learn later that I had offended my principal consistently because I, trying to be respectful and polite, would look him in the eye when I spoke with him and tried to speak very clearly. In this way, and unbeknownst to me, I was a threatening presence to him from the get-go. (Peace Corps prepared us to encounter "cultural differences" in our South African home-stays and at social functions, but I felt unprepared to deal with these gender-based cultural differences in the workplace.)
Also, and what was most upsetting to me, was how the men were blatantly sexually suggestive in almost every instance of encounter-- be it in a professional setting (at school), a formal function (a funeral), or in passing (being lewd while passing in the street). However, because of my age (the middle-age distinction), I did not suffer these indecencies as frequently as my younger American PC colleagues were experiencing. (People in my community reach an age of respect when older; although I earned much more respect than my younger PC colleagues, I was not free from being harassed.) I found dealing with this inappropriateness on a daily basis insufferable and exhausting and I couldn't imagine what my younger colleagues were experiencing. Peace Corps warns us of "unwanted attention." Volunteers might be better prepared if it were called what it is: ongoing sexual harassment. People in my country and in my culture-- in America-- go to jail for behaving in such ways.
Another way that helped me feel unwanted was my American-ness. There was very strong anti-American political sentiment in my community. I often felt and was told that my presence within my community represented the arrogance of all Americans: who are we to think we can help others? (This is a political sentiment I somewhat agree with.)
And lastly, because of the recent history of brutal racial tensions within the Republic of South Africa, the racial tensions in my community remain very high. Just the sight of me caused many to assume that I was Afrikaner (white South African). I strongly sensed from my black South African community that Afrikaners were unwelcome and the few Afrikaners I worked with at the college told me they felt unwelcome (and unsafe) living and working in my community. White people, quite simply, were hated in my community.
So why didn't I leave and come home? To serve in Peace Corps is voluntary and I could have ended my service at any time. Why didn't I leave? I didn't leave because it was important to me to keep trying. It is a bit of an exercise to join Peace Corps and involves major life-changing decisions like leaving a job and a family behind. I did not take my invitation to Peace Corps lightly and it was important for me—and an honor for me—to serve.
In the end and when my service was nearly complete, I did decide to leave early and come home. A host-country national, who also served as one of my South African supervisors, said something to me that was not very nice. What he said to me was so not very nice that it would be considered a death threat in my country.
Coming on the end of two years of trying to respond to my community with love and kindness, this last encounter with a man who rightly should have been a supporter and protector convinced me it was time to leave South Africa. I would never be what I wanted to be in my community and to my people: Karen Kaye. I would always be a symbol of something my community disdained and despised.
So why am I saying all of this? I'm offering advice for any incoming Peace Corps volunteer coming to serve the Republic of South Africa: if your gut tells you something is wrong at anytime in your service, then something is wrong. Do not hesitate to discuss your concerns with your Peace Corps supervisor.
I voiced concerns to my Peace Corps supervisor early on and she immediately suggested I change my site. In hindsight, always 20/20, I should have. Also, I have since learned that I lived in a "location." Locations are like small towns (versus the smaller, quieter villages) and are often much more politically active. Looking back, I think I would have been much happier living and working in a smaller, quieter village.
Also, I tend to check my reality by running things by other people. In this case, it was, "Hey, it really sucks at my site. Does it suck at your site?" If it does suck at your site, well, then, perhaps something needs to change. If it doesn't suck at your site, well, then, something is wrong with me and I need to change." None of my fellow Peace Corps volunteers admitted experiencing difficulties. (Although toward the end of our service, fellow volunteers DID begin to come clean and going public about experiencing difficulties.)
I'm 48 and most in my group were 30 and under, but there were 10 or so older than 55. When I tried to compare my realities with the 55s and older, they would look at me like I had horns growing out of my head: Why NO, they certainly didn't experience anything like what I was experiencing at my site! I would later realize that of course they didn't: the older volunteers had reached the age of respect and were almost revered (but certainly respected) in their villages and schools and did not suffer with any of the "harassments" I and other younger volunteers did.
And here again, to incoming volunteers: don't hesitate to voice your concerns if you have them: Peace Corps does everything in its power to develop safe and appropriate sites for its volunteers; however, Peace Corps needs input from the volunteers at their sites to ensure the volunteer's safety and satisfaction. This was my biggest mistake: I was hesitant to voice my most alarming concerns.
Knowing what I know today, would I serve Peace Corps in the Republic of South Africa? No, I would not. I feel that racial tensions are still too high in the rural areas of the country and I feel it too risky for Americans to be living and working in South Africa.
Do I regret serving Peace Corps in the Republic of South Africa? No I do not. I believe for the first time in my life, I am a true patriot for my country, the United States of America. I was indifferent to and critical of my country before I left. Now, I love my country very much and feel remarkably lucky and blessed that, simply by a chance of birth, I live in the great nation of the USA. I am lucky to live in a nation that is governed by democracy and that we as citizens have rights and a voice to change things. I feel grateful to return to my home of safe streets, safe public transportation, safe drinking water, good hospitals and emergency response agencies, good schools, and healthy and abundant food.
I know there is violent crime, poverty and many, many difficulties for many, many people in America. However, my life in America feels a billion times safer than what I experienced in South Africa.
But lastly, and I feel compelled to voice this emphatically as a parent to any parent with children headed toward the Republic of South Africa: I wouldn't want my 20-something-year-old daughter serving in the Republic of South Africa. I wouldn't want my 20-something-year-old son serving either.
In closing,
PS. That's it! I'm shutting her down! I appreciate my readers and their ongoing encouragements. Thank you for your support. Maintaining my blog and sharing my experiences of my Peace Corps service has been one of the highlights of my two years in Africa.
AND, although my Peace Corps South African blog journey is ending, I will continue blogging and if you're interested in film, you can hear me rant at http://www.karenkayefilm.blogspot.com/.


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About .移动 Domain Names
The .移动 domain means "mobile" in Chinese. With more and more people gravitating toward the mobile platform as opposed to laptops/desktops, there is an inherent need for platforms for mobile technology and services. The 移动 domain name offers premium space for mobile-friendly sites.
Registration Information
Who can register .移动 domain names?
Anyone can register .移动 domain names on a first-come, first-served basis.
These domain names can have up to 63 characters, with a minimum of one character, and can contain letters (a to z), numbers (0 to 9), and hyphens (except as the first or last characters of the domain name). You cannot register domain names with special characters such as & and #. IDNs (Internationalized Domain Names) supported include Simplified Chinese (zh-cn.).
Note: Premium .移动 domain names for Afilias will not be supported until they have implemented structure.
Which registry controls .移动 domain names?
The Afilias Registry manages and supports the .移动 extension.
What is the advantage to registering .移动 domain names?
The new .移动 domain name can be used with any unique endeavor associated with the color pink.
How much will .移动 domain names cost?
At this time, we have not set pricing for .移动 domain names.
For how long can I register .移动 domain names?
You can pre-register a .移动 domain name for a minimum of one year and a maximum of 10 years.
When do .移动 domain names renew?
We'll attempt to auto-renew your .移动 domain name on its expiration date. We will park .移动 domain names after the first failed billing attempt. If the domain name isn't renewed within 45 days following expiration, the domain name will be cancelled and removed from your account.
Can I transfer .移动 domain names to my account with you?
Yes. See Transfer my domain to GoDaddy for details on the transfer process.
Can I transfer .移动 domain names from you to another registrar?
Yes. See Transfer domain from GoDaddy to another registrar for details on the transfer process for these domain names.
Can I add privacy and protection to .移动 domain names?
Yes. Private Registration and Protected Registration are available for .移动 domain names.
Can I backorder .移动 domain names?
No. We currently do not support the backorder of .移动 domain names.
Can I move .移动 domain names to another account with you?
Yes. See Transfer my domain to another GoDaddy account to start the account move process.
Can I update the contact information for .移动 domain names?
Yes. See Change domain contact information for details on making these changes.
Are there nameserver requirements for my .移动 domain names?
Two nameservers are required for .移动 domains to resolve, and a maximum of 13 nameservers is allowed. IPv4 and IPv6 are supported.