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Thursday, April 28, 2011
Shameful. Shameful. Shameful!
In my defense - it was raining outside and I'm about to go canoe camping for three days. I just didn't feel like getting wet. Oh, wait, that's not much of a defense for not writing.
now a little grin creeps across my face as I show what I bought....
I also bought several more on my KOBO reader!
Lots of Elevensies love here. I LOVE my fantastic group of debut authors!!! I've also just finished reading a few more fabulous Elevensies which will all be featured in my next installment of ELEVENSIES GIVEAWAYS. Stay tuned.
The Windup Girl was a must after reading SHIP BREAKER. Words cannot describe how much I loved that book!
And I know, it's about time I read Black Star, Bright Dawn. Especially considering Scot O'Dell is one of my favourite authors. To be honest, I've been a little shy to read it, but I was feeling brave today.
Okay, so anyone else have an uncontrollable book purchasing problem? Help me out here.
25 comments:
- Marcia said...
I don't have an e-reader. I can see how an e-reader would lead you down that decadent path. :) So you did your part for the industry in a different way today. But I know what you mean -- it feels so rotten to putter away a writing day on other stuff. I'm trying hard to learn that.
- April 28, 2011 at 3:37 PM
- Natalie Aguirre said...
I do spend time I should write online too. So don't feel bad. I'm buying more books too and then giving them away on my blog. It's for a good cause. I'm jealous you bought Divergent. I can't wait to read it. I loved Nightshade City. Happy reading!
- April 28, 2011 at 3:39 PM
- Heather Kelly said...
I've been buying too many books lately too--because some wonderful authors are coming to our Indie bookstore. But I love buying books like that. I've also found some must reads in the used part of our Indie store. So again, I feel great about that. And my daughter used half of a gift card to buy books--so awesome. I can't wait to pick up some of the books in your picture! They look awesome.
- April 28, 2011 at 3:48 PM
- Liz Straw said...
My blog the other day was "My Name is Liz and I am a Book Addict." So, nah, I don't have a problem at all.
Is that denial?:D
- April 28, 2011 at 3:55 PM
- Lindsay said...
Buying books is never shameful :) Although, I am addicted as well so I might just be saying that to justify my own behavior :)
You will LOVE Black Star Bright Dawn - amazing book.
I finished Dogsled Dreams not long ago...
Happy Reading :)
- April 28, 2011 at 3:55 PM
- Mindy said...
there is just something about buying books/visiting a bookstore that delights me. I feel as if I am entering a time machine ready to go into the world the author created. Geez I love books!
- April 28, 2011 at 3:56 PM
- Deniz Bevan said...
Ooh, that sounds delightful. I walked past a second hand bookshop the other day and thought I'd go in. Just to see, you know? Came out a half hour later with a sackful, and at least three books to add to my wishlist. Ah well, supporting a local bookstore can't be a bad thing!
- April 28, 2011 at 3:59 PM
- Solvang Sherrie said...
Book buying urges? Yep. My husband rolled his eyes as he handed me yet another package from Amazon. And that was after I came home with books from my local indie.
*hangs head in shame*
- April 28, 2011 at 3:59 PM
- Jessica Secret said...
Just finished Divergent and OHHHHHHH IT WAS SOOOOOOOOOOO GOOD.
- April 28, 2011 at 8:08 PM
- Susan Fields said...
Oh yes, I have a terrible book-buying problem. In fact, I feel another rampage coming on!
Have fun with your new purchases!
- April 28, 2011 at 8:16 PM
- Kristine Asselin said...
AWESOME! No guilt at all!
- April 29, 2011 at 5:12 AM
- Paul Greci said...
I loved Shipbreaker!!! And, I've got a pretty hefty book buying habit myself, and no e-reader--yet.
- April 29, 2011 at 6:14 AM
Yes, I have this problem. And it's so easy to order books on my Kindle or Kindle app for my phone. But it makes me so happy.
- April 30, 2011 at 4:49 AM
- Andrea Mack said...
I think one of the reasons I haven't bought an e-reader yet is because it would make it too easy to buy books! Instead, I make weekly visits to the public library (and wait and hope for some to arrive).
- April 30, 2011 at 5:12 AM
- Kiki Hamilton said...
ha ha! Isn't that the way it goes? Dying to find time to write - and then when you get it - you fiddle-fart around with other things. You're not alone! And looks like it was a fun, productive day in other ways!
- April 30, 2011 at 9:17 AM
- Ⓙ @ $ € € ₦$ ₣®0₥... said...
I'm back to stacks (literally) of new books to read, but I haven't the attention span to do so yet. Books are a clear addiction in my house.
- May 1, 2011 at 2:30 AM
- Kelly Hashway said...
April was a bad month for me as far as buying books because well, it was a good month for buying books. See, I may have gone overboard. But what can I say? Books make me happy.
- May 2, 2011 at 3:40 AM
- Katie Mills said...
I find I can't write if I feel 'the pressure'- so I never set aside a whole day to write but rather get it done whenever I can and I get so much more done that way. I get write fright.;) Some great pics there! I've been meaning to order nightshade city!
- May 2, 2011 at 8:21 AM
- Susan Kaye Quinn said...
I'm seriously dangerous in a bookstore, which is why I limit my trips (then go wild). The e-reader feeds most of my "instant needs." That's a great pile you have going! :)
- May 2, 2011 at 7:30 PM
- Charmaine Clancy said...
Oooh, I like those. I'm going to get Divergent after reading the first chapter. Think I might have to do a bit of 'writing' (ie online shopping now).
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- May 4, 2011 at 3:15 AM
- Theresa Milstein said...
Ha! Reading is an essential part of writing, so it totally counts. I'm coveting your covers.
I spent so much $ on books in the last month. I'm afraid to list them because the sticker shock would get me!
- May 4, 2011 at 7:07 AM
- DEZMOND said...
I've seen THE WINDUP GIRL before around the Net it sounds like such a cool book with super intriguing setting and plot! You bought some great books, Terry!
- May 5, 2011 at 3:38 PM
- -E- said...
yeah. it's a bit of a problem, too as i have no income. i have access to massive libraries too!
- May 5, 2011 at 5:15 PM
- Sharon K. Mayhew said...
It sounds like you had a lovely day. What could be better than buying books? I loved Nightshade City!
I'm trying to stay clear of the bookstore right now. I've have too many books in my TBR pile to buy anymore for a bit.
- May 5, 2011 at 11:35 PM
- Michelle Teacress said...
It's been far too long since I stopped by your blog, but you've made an impression and I haven't forgotten you or your book - and that's saying something since I'm so forgetful sometimes. :)
Looks like you have a great new pile of books to read. Have fun!
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8/8 Evolve 31 results: New Evolve Champion, former WWE wrestlers Evan Bourne and Drew McIntyre return to the ring, Ricochet and Rich Swann vs. Anthony Nese and Caleb Konley
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1. Drew Gulak beat Timothy Thatcher in a Style Battle Round Robin match. Gulak won via ankle lock in about 20 minutes. Great technical match that saw both men trading submissions back and forth.
2. Biff Busick beat James Raideen in a Style Battle Round Robin match. Busick choked Raideen out in about 10 minutes. 3. Los Ben Dejos & Lince Dorado beat The Juicy Product & Jesus de Leon in a FIP Showcase match. Lince Dorado pinned Jesus de Leon after a reverse hurricanrana in about 12 minutes. Fun, fast paced 6 man tag match.
3. Matt Sydal pinned Johnny Gargano. Loud "welcome back!" chants for Sydal during his entrance and the first streamers of the night. Gargano drew good heat for proclaiming "This is my house!" in Sydal's face before the initial lockup. Gargano worked a slow and methodical offense early and was in control for the majority of the match. As the match shifted into second gear, Sydal started getting more offense in and ultimately hit the Shooting Star Press for a pinfall victory at around the 20 minute mark.
After the match, the ring announcer asked Gargano for his feelings on Sydal wanting a shot at Ricochet's Open the Freedom Gate Title. Gargano freaked out and cut a promo on Rich Swann for causing him to lose the belt to Ricochet. Gargano promised to end Rich Swann.
4. Anthony Nese and Caleb Konley (w/Su Young) beat Ricochet and Rich Swann (w/Ivelisse). Gargano was still at ringside when the teams made their entrance. Swann knocked Gargano off the apron with a right hand and the Premier Athlete Brand started brawling with the Inner City Machine Guns before the ring introductions could be made. Konley and Nese isolated Swann in their corner and worked his left knee before Swann made the tag to Ricochet about 15 minutes in. After some back and forth offense, the Premier Athlete Brand picked up the win after Nese hit the 450 splash on Swann at the 23 minute mark.
After the match, Swann grabbed a mic and told Su Young that she didn't have to "hang around with a couple of dicks" and should "come party all night long" with him. Konley flipped the bird to Swann as he and Nese took Young to the back.
5. Drew Galloway beat Chris Hero to win the Evolve Championship. After ring introductions, Hero grabbed a mic and said he was excited when he found out he was wrestling Drew in his first match back, but wasn't excited about the fact that the Evolve title wasn't on the line. "This belt means I'm the best and how can I prove that I'm the best without putting this belt on the line?" Galloway accepted Hero's challenge. The ref rang the bell and we now have a main event title match. Hero's physique seems to be getting worse every time I see him. Funny spot 12 minutes in where Hero played air guitar to the crowd, mocking Galloway's 3MB gimmick.
Hero hit a rolling elbow at ringside, and went for another one but instead hit a metal support beam. Galloway rolled him into the ring and started working Hero's arm. Surprisingly, Galloway hit a double arm DDT at the 17 minute mark to become the new Evolve champion. Hero refused to shake Galloway's hand after the match which drew boos from the crowd and walked out the front door. Galloway cut a passionate promo putting over Evolve to end the show.
Notes: All in all, a decent show to kick off Evolve's big weekend. The opening match was a technical clinic and my favorite match of the night. Sydal's match left a little bit to be desired, but it was still a solid effort from him and Gargano. It's disappointing to see Hero really let his physique go. Galloway seemed very out of breath towards the end of the main event and doesn't look as sharp as the majority of the Evolve roster. It was very interesting to see him win the title after an uninspiring match with Chris Hero.
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Our fast bowling against NZ was good, good enough to pick up wickets at the right time to win matches. There haven't been too many cases where our fast bowlers, bar Mash's early days, won matches for us and I hoped that was about to change due to the inclusion of Ian Pont. So to see the improvement in that department in NZ series was heart warming.
After seeing the improvement, here in BC, some of us (as usual) jumped to the conclusion and credited Ian Pont. But there were some cautiously optimists, like me, suggested to wait and see if it was really his influence or coaching that did the trick. After seeing 2 matches in this series, I must say our fast bowling is back to its usual self. One could argue that one of our better bowlers, Rubel Hussain, is sitting out to make room for Mash, so what do you expect? But what about Shafiul?
It's true that Mash is definitely not 100%, physically and technically, but why can't Shafiul deliver? Mash was injured from the first match against NZ and obviously was out of practice, so he can be excused for not learning anything or not delivering whatever he may have learnt from Pont. But I just fail to understand why Shafiul shows no sign of improvement. Have you also seen the way Shahadat bowled against the Afghans?
Please be clear, by improvement I am not speaking of pace, or having new arsenal in bowling armory; I am speaking of doing the basic right on a more consistent basis. At this level after being trained by so many coaches these bowlers should be able to land the ball on the seam and on the right line and length at will, but have we seen that happening?
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Bangladesh are slow which is exactly why line and length is so important. Just look at the way Mpofu bowled. He is not that tall or built and bowled way slower than Shafiul, but he was able to extract so much movement and bounce because of his seam position and landing it where it needed to be. Even his 125k speed seems unplayable at times because of the extra speed or movement the ball gathers after it lands on the seam.
If Ian Pont is not able to understand these simple things (which I am sure a coach of his caliber does) and more importantly inject these simple concepts in the mind of our young bowlers then why bother with him. But if it's the bowlers who are failing to execute what they learn, then kick them out….use the ones that can.
I have heard and read so many things about Pont adding new tricks such as butterfly effect and all that, so far the only thing I see is the butterfly in the big belly of our fast bowler.
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Everyone here at Polecat Worldwide is a math failure, as YOU could tell if they could see our bank statements. It has made deciphering CIAC playoff points a painful process. Imagine a migraine, coupled with that inner-ear itch that you cannot scratch.
Bonus points. Guarantees. Tiebreaker points. TYLENOL.
Here is our second-to-last attempt to dissect the four races as simply as possible.
1. These predictions are not to be taken as gospel. They were done in 16 seconds.
2. Just because we didn't pick your team to qualify doesn't mean we hate you. Hell, we don't even KNOW you. Should you choose to believe that this is the worst insult you've ever suffered, use it as motivation, and go on to win a state title, then we expect a free meal at your year-end banquet for providing the extra incentive you needed.
3. We plan on being wrong on about half of these and, in fact, look forward to it. To err is human. To laugh at one's self is divine.
Quote David Letterman, "Remember — this is an exhibition, not a competition. Please, no wagering."
We cannot stress enough that YOU MUST follow Matt Fischer's wondrously magical ROBOABACUS. It details every team's potential playoff points, and updates in real time. You're a fool if you haven't checked it out.
We also IMPLORE you to follow all the craziness the next three daze at Twitter at @MetalNED and #cthsfb.
Before we proceed, a quick explanation about "bonuses":
■ A team receives 10 points for every win and five points for each tie earned by any opponent it beat.
■ A team receives five points for each victory and 2.5 points for each tie earned by an opponent it tied.
We'll update this after today's games. Ditto Wednesday, provided that anyone decides it doesn't want to make $$$$ at the gate and opts to play in a monsoon.
(We still haven't found a good underdog pick yet. This angers us.)
Remember, kids — the top eight teams in each division qualify.
IN: Newtown (11-0), Norwich Free Academy (8-1), West Haven (9-1), Glastonbury (10-1), and Hall (9-1).
Newtown earns a home quarterfinal. It will be the top seed if it wins at Masuk (7-3) tonight. It cannot finish lower than third.
NFA will be seeded no worse than third if it beats rival New London (8-2) on Thanksgiving in the 152nd edition of the nation's oldest rivalry. It will also have to call on one of its ECC neighbors to use their field because it doesn't have the permanent lighting required for CIAC playoff games. The Wildcats would drop no lower than sixth if they lost.
West Haven plays at Fairfield Prep (8-2) on Thanksgrabbing. A win ensures it at least a three seed. A loss drops it no lower than sixth (just like NFA).
Glastonbury concluded its regular season and has earned a home quarterfinal.
Hall finished its regular season, too. It will be seeded between third and sixth.
WIN-AND-IN: Southington (8-1).
Southington plays at Cheshire (4-6) on Thanksgrabbing. A win will seed it anywhere between third and sixth. The Blue Knights will need help if they lose.
MAD SCRAMBLE: Ridgefield (8-2), Fairfield Prep, Staples (8-2), Xavier (7-3) and Trumbull (8-2).
Ridgefield plays host to Danbury (3-7) on Thanksgrabbing Eve. A win gives it a 114.54-point average.
Fairfield Prep will have a 119.09 average if it beats West Haven.
Staples plays host to Greenwich (7-3) on Thanksgrabbing. A win gives it a 117.27 average.
Trumbull plays at St. Joseph (9-2) on Thanksgrabbing. A win gives it a 115.45 average.
BONUSES will decide who qualifies if all four teams win.
Prep has the biggest maximum average — 123.64. Three of its five bonuses don't look good, though.
Staples' max is 122.73. Three of its six bonuses look good. One of its bonuses is Danbury, which plays Ridgefield.
Trumbull's max average is 120.91. Four of its six bonuses aren't good. One of them is Greenwich, too.
Ridgefield's max average 120. Four of its six bonuses look promising.
All four are also relying on some of the same bonus games:
■ Fairfield Warde (3-7) at Fairfield Ludlowe (6-4): Ridgefield and Staples need Ludlowe. Trumbull needs Warde.
■ Harding (3-7) at Bridgeport Central (0-10): Staples and Trumbull need Central to win. Ridgefield needs Harding.
■ Norwalk (4-6) at McMahon (7-2): Staples and Trumbull need Norwalk.
■ Stamford (2-8) at Westhill (5-5): Prep and Ridgefield need Stamford.
■ Wilton (3-7) at Trinity Catholic (0-10): Ridgefield, Staples and Trumbull all need Wilton.
Xavier needs three of four teams to lose — Prep, Ridgefield, Staples or Trumbull. Five bonuses will give it a 113-point average. Three of its five bonuses look good.
SEND HELP: McMahon, and Greenwich (7-3).
Please don't make us explain. HAVEN'T WE SUFFERED ENOUGH.
FORECAST: No. 1 Newtown vs. No. 8 Ridgefield; No. 2 NFA vs. No. 7 Staples; No. 3 West Haven vs. No. 6 Southington; No. 4 Glastonbury vs. No. 5 Hall.
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IN: New Canaan (11-0) and Platt (10-0).
New Canaan will be the top seed if it beats fellow L contender Darien (9-1) on Thanksgrabbing. A lot will have to go wrong for it not to get a home quarterfinal, even if the Rams lose.
Platt gets a home quarterfinal if it beats Maloney (1-8) on Thanksgrabbing. Seems like a safe bet.
WIN-AND-IN: Middletown (9-1), Darien, Naugatuck (9-1) and New London.
Middletown plays at Windsor (6-3) tonight.
Naugatuck plays host to Ansonia (11-0) on Thanksgrabbing.
Darien plays at New Canaan.
New London plays at NFA on Thanksgrabbing.
All four could still qualify with a loss. We don't recommend that any go that route, though.
MAD SCRAMBLE: Farmington (8-2), Bristol Eastern (8-2), Hand (7-3) and North Haven (8-2).
BONUSES will likely sort out this foursome.
Farmington plays at Plainville (4-5) on Thanksgrabbing. A win and its five bonuses will give it a 123.64 average.
Bristol Eastern plays Bristol Central (4-5) on Thanksgrabbing. A win and six bonuses will give it a 121.82 average.
Hand plays at Guilford (5-5) on Thanksgrabbing Eve. A win and five bonuses will give it a 120 average.
North Haven visits Amity (5-5) on Thanksgrabbing. A win and five bonuses will give it a 120.91 average.
SEND HELP: Windsor, Wethersfield (7-3) and Masuk.
Windsor's max is 110 if it wins and earns all five of its bonuses. It cannot catch Middletown, Darien, Naugatuck or New London under any circumstances.
Wethersfield and Masuk can only finish eighth if all goes right for either. They cannot catch Middletown, Darien, Naugatuck, New London or Farmington under any circumstances.
FORECAST: No. 1. New Canaan vs. No. 8 Naugatuck (edges out North Haven on tiebreaker points); No. 2 Platt vs. No. 7 Hand; No. 3 Middletown vs. No. 6 Bristol Eastern; No. 4. Darien vs. No. 5 Farmington.
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IN: Valley Regional/Old Lyme (10-0), St. Joseph (9-2), Brookfield (9-2), Barlow (8-2), and Gilbert/Northwestern Regional (8-2).
VR/OL will be seeded no worse than second. It will earn the top seed with a win at winless Haddam-Killingworth tonight.
St. Joseph has earned itself a home quarterfinal, no matter what happens against Trumbull. It will be seeded third or higher.
Brookfield gets itself a home quarterfinal with a win at Bethel (8-2) on Thanksgrabbing and will be seeded second or third. A loss can drop it as low as eighth.
Barlow gets a home quarterfinal if it wins at Weston (3-7) on Thanksgrabbing and will likely be seeded fourth.
G/NR plays host to winless Housatonic Regional/Wamogo on Thanksgrabbing. Looks like it's taking a road trip during the quarterfinals unless Barlow and Bethel both lose. It can use a Ledyard loss, too, but can beat the Colonels on bonuses.
WIN-AND-IN: Ledyard (8-2), Bethel and Putnam/Tourtellotte/Ellis Tech (8-2).
Ledyard qualifies with a win over Fitch (4-6) on Thanskgrabbing. It will also qualify if Montville beats St. Bernard/Norwich Tech tonight, and if Woodland beats Seymour (one of Wolcott's bonuses) on Thanksgrabbing Eve.
The Colonels will also qualify if both Stonington AND Wolcott lose on Thanksgrabbing. A loss doesn't ruin them, either. It will need just one bonus to beat out Stonington and two to edge Wolcott.
Ledyard has a mathematical chance at a home quarterfinal, but will need Barlow, G/NR, Bethel and P/T/E to all lose. Ain't no way G/NR is losing its game given the state of Housatonic/Wamogo.
If Bethel loses, then it will need three of its four bonuses to hold off Stonington. It will need two to block Wolcott.
Putnam/Tourtellotte/Ellis Tech plays host to Killingly (4-6) on Thanksgrabbing. It will qualify with a win, or losses by both Stonington and Wolcott.
MAD SCRAMBLE: Stonington (7-3), Wolcott (7-3).
Stonington must beat Westerly (3-7) on Thanksgrabbing, AND have either Bethel or P/T/E lose.
Mathematically, Wolcott can catch the Bears with a win over Holy Cross (7-3). Both will have 1,130 points without bonuses.
Stonington has a maximum of five bonuses — Griswold (5-4) over Plainfield (5-5), Killingly over P/T/E, winless Woodstock over Windham (6-4), Ledyard over Fitch, and Bacon Academy (2-8) over RHAM (3-7).
Wolcott has three bonuses — Crosby (1-9) over Kennedy (2-8), Derby (5-5) over Shelton (6-4), and Seymour (6-4) over Woodland (9-2).
Wolcott's most realistic shot to qualify is a win and losses by P/T/E AND Stonington.
SEND HELP: Foran (7-3).
Foran needs to beat Law, collect all of its bonuses, have P/T/E, Stonington AND Wolcott lose, and hope that P/T/E doesn't collect its two bonuses.
FORECAST: No 1. Valley Regional/Old Lyme vs. No. 8 Stonington; No. 2 St. Joseph vs. No. 7 Bethel; No. 3 Brookfield vs. No. 6 Gilbert/Northwestern Regional (Brookfield and Ledyard are going to finish within a point of each another); No. 4 Barlow vs. No. 5 Ledyard.
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IN: Capital/Classical/Achievement (11-0), Ansonia, Rocky Hill (9-1), Woodland (9-2), Morgan (9-1), and Prince Tech (9-2).
C/C/A is the top seed.
Ansonia has clinched a home quarterfinal. It will be No. 2 if it beats Naugy.
Rocky Hill will earn a home quarterfinal if it wins at Northwest Catholic (7-3) on Thanksgrabbing. Its maximum is 143.64 with eight bonuses.
Woodland gets a home quarterfinal with a win at Seymour (6-4) on Thanksgrabbing Eve. Its max is 141.82 with six bonuses.
Morgan plays host to Old Saybrook/Westbrook (5-5) on Thanksgrabbing Eve. Its max is 134.55, so the only way it gets a home quarterfinal is if Rocky Hill or Woodland lose.
ALMOST THERE: Bloomfield (9-2).
All it needs is one of its eight bonuses. They're not great bonuses, but Berlin over New Britain is realistic.
WIN-AND-IN: Coginchaug (7-2).
The Blue Devils play at Cromwell (4-6) on Thanksgrabbing.
SEND HELP: Holy Cross, Canton (7-3), Montville (6-4), Northwest Catholic (7-3).
These four need to win, Coginchaug to lose, and to cash in on bonuses (Holy Cross could mathematically catch Bloomfield, but won't).
Holy Cross has the best chance of this group — it has four bonuses for a 111.82 max.
Canton has four bonuses for a 106.36 max.
Northwest has seven bonuses for a 106.36 max. Dems bad odds.
Montville has the worst chance of them all. It has four bonuses for a 100.91 max. That's also Coginchaug's minimum. So if even if Cromwell beat the Blue Devils, all they'd need is one of its six bonuses to eliminate Montville.
FORECAST: No. 1. Capital/Classical/Achievement vs. No. 8 Bloomfield; No. 2. Ansonia vs. No. 7 Coginchaug; No. 3. Rocky Hill vs. No. 6 Prince Tech; No. 4. Woodland vs. No. 5 Morgan.
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YOUR Thanksgrabbing week itinerary:
■ Middletown (9-1, 4-0 CCC D-II West) at Windsor (6-3, 2-2), tonight, 6:30 p.m.: A Class L play-in game, and its unlikely Windsor will qualify even if it won.
■ Brookfield (9-1, 3-0 SWC Yankee) at Bethel (8-2, 3-1), Thanksgrabbing Day, 10 a.m.: THE Class M transmogrifier. It's also of great interest to Ledyard and G/NR as it should affect their travel plans.
■ Greenwich (7-3, 3-1 FCIAC West) at Staples (8-2, 4-0), Thanksgrabbing Day, 10 a.m.: Staples returns to LL with a win. The Cardinals have a faint hope, but most likely are playing for pride and to ruin the Wreckers' day.
■ New London (8-1, 2-0 ECC Large) at NFA (8-1, 2-0), Thanksgrabbing Day, 10 a.m.: The nation's oldest rivalry remains as vital as ever. NFA has already qualified for LL and is playing for a home quarterfinal. A win gets New London a Class L berth.
■ Rocky Hill (9-1, 3-0 CCC D-III West) at Northwest Catholic (7-3, 2-1), Thanksgrabbing Day, 10 a.m.: Class S transmogrifier. Rocky Hill gets a home quarterfinal with a win. Northwest is a long shot.
■ West Haven (9-1) at Fairfield Prep (8-2), Thanksgrabbing Day, 10 a.m.: The biggest dang game of the week and a Class LL transmogrifier. West Haven has already qualified and is ranked third, Prep eighth. The Westies will earn a home quarter with a win. Prep will get a road quarterfinal if it wins, but is toast if it loses. It could also benefit three-time reigning champion Xavier, which needs the Jesuits to lose in order to have a chance to get in.
■ Ansonia (11-0) at Naugatuck (9-1), Thanksgrabbing Day, 10:30 a.m.: Ansonia has qualified for S and is playing for a home game. Naugy needs the win to get a Class L berth, but will still have a shot if it loses. The two teams are also a contrast in styles — Ansonia loves to ground-and-pound, the Greyhounds are unpredictable and willing to try anything.
■ Holy Cross (7-3) at Wolcott (7-3), Thanksgrabbing Day, 10:30 a.m.: Both need a win and lots of help to play next week.
■ Darien (9-1, 4-1 FCIAC East) at New Canaan (11-0, 5-0), Thanksgrabbing Day, 10:30 a.m.: Class L transmogrifier. Darien qualifies with a win, and would be on the edge if it lost. The Rams have already locked up a berth and would likely get a home quarterfinal no matter what happens here.
■ Trumbull (8-2) at St. Joseph (9-2), 10:30 a.m.: Trumbull must win to have a chance at LL. The Cadets have already qualified for M. This could be the daffiest game of the week as both teams have given up a lot of points to top offenses.
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This high school football season has been arguably the most unpredictable in years, forcing voters in The Day's Top 10 state coaches' poll to deal with a numerous conundrums on almost a weekly basis.
There was one question that voters had to answer this week - where to vote St. Joseph (9-2).
The Cadets lost to top-ranked New Canaan in last Friday's FCIAC championship game (31-20), their second loss to the Rams this season. But St. Joseph beat Darien, ranked eighth last week, back in Week 4 (28-14).
The vote evened itself out as Darien and St. Joseph tied for seventh this week.
It's was an otherwise uneventful Top 10 as the same teams remain. New Canaan (11-0) received 10 of 13 first-place votes. It will play host to Darien (9-1) on Thanksgiving.
Ansonia holds at No. 2 and received the other three first-place votes. It plays at Naugatuck (9-1) on Thanksgiving in the 115th meeting between the two Valley rivals, the state's third-oldest rivalry.
YOU can find the poll by looking to YOUR right. We've also posted a swell graphic that you can find by clicking the arrow under our state playoff map.
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The New Haven Register media poll: 1. New Canaan (24 first-place votes); 2. Ansonia (four first-place votes); 3. Newtown; 4. West Haven; 5. Glastonbury; 6. NFA; 7. St. Joseph; 8. Southington; 9. Middletown; and, 10. Platt.
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Sorry, but no Ned Freeman computer rankings for CalPreps.com or MaxPreps.com this week. The results of the SWC championship (Newtown 28, Brookfield 14), and FCIAC championship (New Canaan 31, St. Joseph 20) haven't been inputted into the database yet. Dang.
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Behold, the ballot Polecat Worldwide submitted to Pooch Diggity Dogg, comptroller of the New Haven Register Top 10 media poll (notes added where necessary):
1. New Canaan
2. Ansonia
3. Glastonbury
4. West Haven
5. St. Joseph: Yeah, it has two losses. To NEW CANAAN.
6. Newtown
7. Fairfield Prep
8. Darien
9. Southington
10. Xavier
11. North Haven
12. Hall
14. Hand
15. Valley Regional/Old Lyme
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Ansonia defense: Hassled Woodland QB Tanner Kingsley during last Wednesday's 48-7 win in the NVL championship game. Kingsley completed just 10 of 27 passes for 76 yards with three interceptions and no touchdowns. He averaged 271 yards with 41 touchdowns prior to running into the Chargers.
Avon defense: Forced five turnovers, including Jimmy Murphy's fumble recovery in the end zone, to down Ellington/Somers last Saturday, 30-13.
Bulkeley: Beat the St. Bernard/Norwich Tech co-op last Wednesday, 34-7, and finished with more wins this season than the last four combined. The Bulldogs finished 5-6, the program's most wins in a single-season since 1994 (6-4).
Nick Cascione, New Canaan: Returned from a two-game absence (concussion) to play in last Friday's FCIAC championship. He earned MVP honors by completing 10 of 23 passes for 141 yards with a TD and INT and ran 19 times for 117 yards and two TDs to lead the top-ranked Rams to a 31-20 win over then-No. 6 St. Joseph, 31-20.
Ty Ebdon, Ledyard: Completed 8 of 12 passes for 143 yards with three touchdowns and three picks and had 14 carries for 89 yards and a score as the Colonels beat Waterford last Thursday, 41-20.
Bennie Fulse III, Capital/Classical/Achievement: Ran 16 times for 169 yards and three second-half touchdowns as the unbeaten Trailblazers blanked Prince Tech last Saturday, 27-0, and clinched their third straight Constitution State Conference title.
Jeremy Gannon, Sheehan: Ran nine times for 146 yards and three touchdowns and completed 6 of 8 passes for 151 yards and a score as the Titans thumped Branford last Friday, 49-13.
Jose Garcia, New London: Had 132 receiving yards and two touchdowns and scored on a 64-yard punt return and a 99-yard kickoff return during last Thursday's 44-24 win over East Lyme.
Cooper Gold, Newtown: Ran 27 times for 165 yards and two touchdowns to earn MVP honors in the Nighthawks' 28-7 win over Brookfield last Thursday.
Timmy Maher, Law: Quarterback ran 24 times for 142 yards and four touchdowns to pace the Lawmen past Plainfield last Thursday, 36-20.
Arkeel Newsome, Ansonia: Ran 22 times for 222 yards and four touchdowns and caught a 29-yard touchdown to earn MVP honors.
Zach Poirier, Stonington: Ran 13 times for 158 yards and three touchdowns and scored on a 72-yard kickoff return to lead the Bears to a 41-18 win over Killingly last Friday to clinch the Eastern Connecticut Conference Medium title.
Brett Sparaco, Old Saybrook/Westbrook: Ran 20 times for 160 yards and four touchdowns as the Rams beat Stafford/East Windsor last Friday, 41-22.
Valley Regional defense: Held Gilbert/Northwestern Regional to 135 yards of offense during last Friday's 35-0 win. Gilbert averaged 257 yards rushing prior playing the WARRIORCATS. David Peck returned an interception for a 48-yard touchdown while Peter Barry and Christopher Jean Pierre each recovered a fumble. Tyler Cheverier added a sack and Jack Anthony Giaconia blocked a quick kick early in the third quarter to give the Warriors the ball at the Yellowjackets' 18 to set up their fourth touchdown.
Jake Ward, Morgan: Ran for 345 yards and five touchdowns as the Huskies trounced Sports Medical/University last Friday, 40-16, and clinched a Class S playoff berth.
Windham: Scored 14 points in the first 21 seconds during last Friday's 54-15 rout of Bacon Academy.
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■ Kountry Kyle Brennan (SOLO), Waterbury Republican-American: 10 local teams with best seasons to date; Nine top games of 2013 (so far); Seven area teams with postseason chances; and, Six of the best Thanksgiving rivalries.
■ Kountry Kyle Brennan and Remmington, NVL Blog: Their Thanksgrabbing predictions.
■ Bryant Carpenter, Meriden Record-Journal: Heavy favorites stand on guard (Mssr. Carpenter is referring to Platt vs. Maloney); 'Do your best and leave no regrets' (Lyman Hall vs. Sheehan); Carini Case Study: Sheehan's Jordan Lytle; and, area notebook.
■ Rich DePreta, Hearst Inc.: Frank Robotti: The man behind the trophy.
■ Gerry deSimas Jr., Collinsville Press: Area previews (Gerry is the eyes and ears of Farmington Valley sports).
■ Mike DiMauro, TEAM DAY: Area previews.
■ Scott Ericson, Hearst Inc.: FCIAC-SCC challenge an overwhelming success. Yeah. Especially if you're the FCIAC.
■ John Holt, WFSB: Profile of Alyn Strums of Capital/Classical/Achievement. Dude wants to be a pilot. And, yes, we know this story has sound and moving pictures.
■ Mark Jaffee, Waterbury Republican-American: Holiday games mean so much more; and, area notebook.
■ Someone, Norwich Bulletin (no bylines were listed): Destiny in Pride's hands; Putnam content in Constitution State Conference; New London vs. NFA preview; area previews; and, area notebook.
■ Pooch Diggity Dog, JRC Amalgamated: Foran trying to play way into Class M field; and, Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
■ Sean Patrick Starfish, JRC Amalgamated: He goes through all the playoff possibilities and gets a migraine like the rest of us. Class LL, Class L, Class M, and Class S.
■ Tom Yantz, Hartford Courant: Undefeated Newtown High Plays For Green And White.
■ Some dude, TEAM DAY: Studying the ins and outs of high school football playoffs (intended for our eastern Connecticut viewers).
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Thanks for reading. More later.
Vaya con dios....
The Day of New London Top 10 state coaches' poll
First-place votes in parentheses, record, points tabulated on a 30-28- 26-24-22-20-18-16-14-12-11-10-9-8-7 basis, and last week's ranking:
1. New Canaan (10) 11-0 384 1
KNOW THIS: The Rams didn't play up to their standards during last Friday's FCIAC championship game. Still didn't keep them from knocking off No. 7 St. Joseph, 31-20, for the second time this season.
NEXT: vs. Darien (9-1), Thanksgiving Day, 10:30 a.m.
2. Ansonia (3) 11-0 368 2
KNOW THIS: Woodland quarterback Tanner Kingsley averaged 271 yards while throwing 41 TD passes prior to last Wednesday's NVL final against Ansonia. The Chargers hassled him all game as he completed just 10 of 27 passes for 76 yards with three interceptions and no touchdowns as they rolled to a 48-7 win.
NEXT: at Naugatuck (9-1), Thanksgiving Day, 10:30 a.m.
3. West Haven 9-1 308 3
KNOW THIS: The Blue Devils wil earn a home quarterfinal if they beat Fairfield Prep this Thanksgiving. That might also allow rival Xavier to sneak into the playoffs to defend its Class LL title. Football is wacky.
NEXT: at Fairfield Prep (8-2), Thanksgiving Day, 10 a.m.
4. Newtown 11-0 284 4
KNOW THIS: Game MVP Cooper Gold ran 27 times for 165 yards and two touchdowns as the Nighthawks won their second-straight SWC championship last Thursday, 28-7.
NEXT: at Masuk (7-3), today, 7 p.m.
5. Glastonbury 10-1 266 5
KNOW THIS: Donevin O'Reilly ran 13 times for 169 yards and three TDs to pace Glastonbury to its 41-7 rout over Simsbury last Saturday. Now the Tomahawks wait around to see who they will play host to in the Class LL quarters.
NEXT: CIAC Class LL quarterfinals, Dec. 3, 6:30 p.m.
6. Platt 10-0 197 7
KNOW THIS: Running back Tyzahn Leatherwood had over a week to rest his sore ankle. Sorry, Maloney.
NEXT: vs. Maloney (1-8), Thanksgiving Day, 10:30 a.m.
T7. Darien 9-1 183 8
KNOW THIS: We forgot that the Blue Wave beat New Canaan last season (36-23). The Rams have a 9-2-1 edge since 2001.
NEXT: at New Canaan (11-0), Thanksgiving Day, 10:30 a.m.
T7. St. Joseph 9-2 183 6
KNOW THIS: The Cadets have only lost to New Canaan (62-21, and 35-21). They beat Darien in Week 4 (28-14). Yet enough voters ranked them below Darien to create a tie. Some folks take a "what-have-you-done-lately?" approach to voting.
NEXT: vs. Trumbull (7-3), Thanksgiving Day, 10:30 a.m.
9. Norwich Free Academy 8-1 167 9
KNOW THIS: A state television affiliate did a feature on Connecticut's top running backs last week. Boston College-bound Marcus Outlow was not included. We'll assume that his invitation got lost in the mail.
NEXT: vs. New London (8-2), Thanksgiving Day, 10 a.m.
10. Southington 8-1 153 10
KNOW THIS: Win-and-your-in the Class LL playoffs, Blue Knights.
NEXT: at Cheshire (4-6), Thanksgiving Day, 10 a.m.
Also receiving votes: Fairfield Prep (8-2), 146 points; Hall (9-1), 132; Middletown (9-1), 120; Capital/Classical/Achievement (11-0), 106; Naugatuck (9-1), 73; Valley Regional/Old Lyme (10-0), 51; Staples (8-2), 46; Hand (7-3), 40; Brookfield (9-1), 26; Shelton (6-4), 19; Ledyard (8-2), 16; North Haven (8-2), 14; Xavier (7-3), 9; New London (8-2), 8; Tie, Farmington (8-2) and Ridgefield (8-2), 7.
The following coaches voted: Tom Brockett, Ansonia; Jim Buonocore, Ledyard; Craig Bruno, Naugatuck; Scott Daniels, Glastonbury; Joe DellaVecchia, St. Joseph; Steve Filippone, Hand; Rob Fleeting, Windsor; Steve George, Newtown; Tanner Grove, Montville; Tim King, Valley Regional/Old Lyme; Sean Marinan, Xavier; John Murphy, New Milford; Marce Petroccio, Staples.
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Study calls for tobacco profits cap
Setting up an independent regulatory agency to cap cigarette manufacturers's profits would raise an extra £500 million a year, academics say.
The creation of an "Ofsmoke" agency to regulate the industry - similar to those in force for utility companies - would increase tax revenue and protect public health.
The University of Bath study said the agency would have the potential to increase UK annual tobacco tax revenue by approximately £500 million a year for HM Treasury.
The money would fund, twice over, UK wide anti-tobacco smuggling measures and smoking cessation services in England.
Authors of the study Dr Robert Branston and Professor Anna Gilmore said regulation would set a maximum price that cigarette companies could charge for their product.
They said that under their plan the price that consumers pay in shops would not be affected.
Instead a slice cigarette manufacturers's profits would be paid to the Treasury through increased tax.
The system would be set up at no cost to the consumer or taxpayer and would be funded instead through a levy or licence fee paid by tobacco companies.
Dr Branston said: "A handful of companies dominate the market and cream off massive profits.
"With such a deadly product, competition isn't attractive, so we've identified regulation as an attractive alternative that stands to benefit government and public health.
Professor Gilmore said: "The tobacco industry is likely to argue that this type of direct economic regulation is an extreme reaction, but it's hard to argue that nothing should be done given the extent of market power that these firms are enjoying and the number of deaths the sector causes.
"If it came to a choice between increasing income tax or capping the excess profits of companies whose products kill one in two users, I could hazard a guess which one the public would prefer."
Deborah Arnott, chief executive of health charity Action on Smoking and Health, added: "Capping their profits is not extreme it's essential."
Dr Jean King, Cancer Research UK's director of tobacco control, said that the idea was "an extremely interesting proposition".
She added: "Tobacco remains a uniquely dangerous product and we must find ways to try and stop the tobacco industry from attracting new customers. Tobacco is extremely addictive and will kill half of all long term smokers, the vast majority of whom will have started smoking before turning 18.
"Putting a cap on profits from tobacco would send a strong message to an industry that makes billions of pounds every year. Its products are extremely cheap to produce but carry a huge cost to the health and lives of far too many people. Smoking rates have continued to fall over time and we should be thinking about ending industry profits based on addiction and death."
The study is published in the journal Tobacco Control.
Copyright Press Association 2013
- Branston J.R. & Gilmore A.B. The case for Ofsmoke: the potential for price cap regulation of tobacco to raise 500 million per year in the UK, Tobacco Control DOI: 10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2011-050385


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Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Halloween Windows
10 comments:
- Polly said...
Looks great Lisa! Where are you getting your energy?!?!?!
- October 19, 2011 at 6:01 PM
- Debby said...
Looks very ghostly. Hope you escaped all the exotic animals. So sad.
- October 19, 2011 at 6:16 PM
- Beatnheart said...
Just love the look of your shop..such a clever display..sell lots.
- October 19, 2011 at 8:14 PM
- Janet- OPEN MARKET STYLE said...
Very cool windows !
- October 19, 2011 at 8:19 PM
- Carol said...
Simply wonderful. I think they are fabulous. I love the crows with the dressing gowns. How clever you are. Oh, to see it in person. Thank you for sharing them with me tonight.
- October 19, 2011 at 9:53 PM
- ChiPPy!-SHaBBy! said...
BeSt-Ever!*!*! AwEsoMe creativity...
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- October 20, 2011 at 12:04 AM
- awal.ny said...
These windows are great. Very creative for sure. I am going to borrow your flying crows for my Halloween party. I wish I was closer and could do some major shopping.
- October 20, 2011 at 6:45 AM
- ThereseMarie said...
Perfection! I love your ballroom ghost and all the mirrors! I HAVE to make a trip to your shop soon! Thanks for sharing this.
- October 20, 2011 at 11:33 AM
I am so loving your incredibly talented window displays.... you rock as always. x0x0x0
- October 21, 2011 at 6:14 AM
- jaye said...
I have recently discovered your blog, and I am really impressed by your shop. I do retail merchandising for a small chain of home stores in the San Francisco Bay Area, called Harvest, and I was moved to comment by your inspiring Halloween window display. How unique and creative!! Great work! -Jaye, www.shopharvest.com
- November 10, 2011 at 4:17 PM


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The National Hockey League and NHL Players' Assn. reached tentative agreement on a new collective bargaining agreement early Sunday morning, opening the way for training camps to open later this week after both sides put on paper and ratify the terms of the complex agreement.
"The framework of a deal has been agreed upon," NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman told reporters at a news conference held shortly before 6 a.m. EST.
Both sides said work remained to be done on many issues but they were able to compromise on their key differences. The term of the deal will be 10 years, with a mutual opt-out clause after eight years; the maximum length of player contracts will be seven years with an exception permitting teams to re-sign their own free agents for eight years, and the salary cap for the 2013-14 season was set at $64.3 million with a floor (minimum) of $44 million.
Other provisions, such as a 50-50 split of hockey-related revenues, had been previously agreed upon.
"Hopefully in a few days people can start watching people who are skating and not us," NHLPA Executive Director Donald Fehr told reporters in New York.


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HILLSBORO, Ore., Dec. 19, 2011 – A new documentary video fleshes out the impact of SolarWorld's donation of 100 kilowatts of its high-performance solar panels to power several rural community hospitals in Haiti in systems installed this year. The video, as well as stunning photography, are key features of pages that the company has added to its website. The new pages present a Latin American version of its long-running Solar2World program to donate its solar technology to electrify rural civic projects in communities of the region's developing economies.
The video traces Solar2World donations in Haiti, both before and after the devastating earthquake of Jan. 12, 2010, though the Latin American arm of the program also will focus on Mexico, Chile, Brazil and Peru. The U.S. lineage of SolarWorld, the largest U.S. solar producer, has grown roots in Latin American for more than three decades. Now, its websites and pages feature its involvement in the region, both in commercial and charitable operations. From other markets, Solar2World has benefited communities on other continents, especially Africa. "The sun knows no borders," a narrator says in opening the video set in Haiti. "It plays no favorites. It shines on everyone – sometimes where and when it's needed most. Which brings us – indeed, brought us – to Haiti."
The video then showcases the projects to install solar systems atop hospitals in three locations of Haiti in partnership with Solar Electric Light Fund (SELF), a U.S. nonprofit that uses sustainable energy to aid development communities, and Partners in Health (PIH), an world medical relief organization. Using donated SolarWorld solar panels, SELF staged a PIH hospital project at Boucain-Carré, Haiti, in 2009. After the earthquake nearly two years ago, SolarWorld provided solar panels to nonprofit Water Missions International for water-pumping stations. It then followed with the 100-kilowatt donation. The video features projects of both types, including PIH hospital projects at Lascahobas, Thomonde and La Colline. Further hospital uses of remaining panels are still pending.
Separately, SolarWorld's new Latin America website provides information about the company's on-grid and off-grid products to new customers and directs them to its local distributors there. The website is initially available in English, but will be localized into Spanish and Portuguese by early January.
"Our relationships in Latin America have developed organically over many years, based on relationships founded on enduring trust," said Kevin Kilkelly, president of SolarWorld Americas. "From time to time, we gather to celebrate our shared vision for generating electricity by tapping the rich sunlight constantly washing over the region. It's a traditional way of doing business. But while holding onto these traditions, we also now are using the power of the Internet to spell out both the possibilities and availability of our renewable-energy offerings."
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Gov. Shumlin Signs Pension Reform Bill Into Law
MONTPELIER -- Gov. Peter Shumlin, surrounded by a broad coalition of legislative, state, municipal and labor representatives, today signed into law changes to the pension system allowing judges to order that any public employee forfeit some or all of their pension if they are convicted of certain financial crimes related to their employment. The law applies to felonies like embezzlement, theft, bribery and other crimes that involve an abuse of public office for financial gain.
The Governor said the new law will help protect taxpayers when an employee is convicted of fraud or other financial crimes linked to their public office. The measure will not be applied to cases already prosecuted or being prosecuted; the changes will apply to new convictions. Gov. Shumlin proposed this legislation in response to criminal conduct by a Department of Public Safety employee involving false time sheet and wage reporting that came to light last summer.
"I believe that this pension forfeiture law gives us an important tool going forward to protect taxpayers and keep the public trust in those rare instances where a public employee engages in a crime for financial gain," the Governor said. "Our public employees are hardworking, honest Vermonters who also wanted to see this protection in place, and I appreciate the support we received from the public labor organizations in helping to pass this bill."
"This new law represents a collaborative effort between employees, employers, the administration, and the legislature," said Treasurer Beth Pearce. "While the vast majority of state employees are honest and dedicated, financial crimes have occurred and are a violation of public trust. I commend the work of the legislature and all of the groups involved. The number one priority is protecting taxpayer dollars and I believe this law does just that."
Under the new law, judges may order that some or all of an employee's pension be forfeited. The judge is directed to consider a number of factors, including the severity of the crime, the amount of money the state or town has lost, the degree of public trust placed in the individual, and whether innocent family members depend on the pension.
Roughly half of states have some type of law on the books dealing with pension issues linked to criminal cases.
Attending the bill signing were representatives of the Treasurer's and Attorney General's office, Senate President Pro Tem John Campbell, House Speaker Shap Smith, the Vermont League of Cities and Towns, and representatives from various labor groups, including the Vermont Troopers Association, Vermont Firefighters Association, Vermont State Employees Association, the Vermont NEA, and others.


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Autumn Winds tour well attended
Vivian Larson has a lifetime of experience in the arts, but she is still open to learning.
"I work in water colors because it provides a challenge," said Larson. "With each painting I get something a little different."
Larson is one of eight local artists opening her studio to visitors in this year's Autumn Winds Art Studio Tour. Her fellow artists in the tour are Walt Anderson, Tanya Bäck, Bruce Nielsen, Patrick Ring, Roger Sargent, Jennifer Szczyrbak and Marguerite Walz.
Participants in the tour open their studios to the public the weekends of September 6-8 and 13-15. Items on display include paintings, pottery, woodwork, furniture, stained glass, photography, sculpture and more.
The Autumn Winds tour is bringing tourists and locals to the studios.
"It's been going very well," said Tanya Bäck, whose medium is painting, photography and graphic arts. "We have people from the cities who have cabins up here or vacation here. We have people from Duluth who come down. We have a lot of locals. It's a really good mix of people."
Even as Bäck spoke, John Hemak from Chaska, Mary Erickson from Victoria, and Jim and Karen Burak from St. Paul breezed through her door.
"We're up here to see the art world in Moose Lake," said Hemak. "We just think it's wonderful! We do this every year."
"We have a cabin in Willow," said Karen Burak. "We invited our friends for the art crawl so we're doing that together. It's wonderful!"
According to artist Roger Sargent whose medium is wood, the art community adds value to the community at large.
"I think the arts community is something very positive," said Sargent. "None of us are looking to get rich. We just want to be able to maintain doing what we're doing and hopefully get other people to appreciate the fact that arts people volunteer more, they give more time and effort to the community. We'd like to be considered a positive aspect of what's going on in this world."
As the economy has gone through disastrous times, each artist has felt its effects.
"I talked to a number of artists throughout the country about that because when we travel we always stop at the art galleries," said Bäck of herself and her husband who is also an artist. "They tell me business has been down for the last three or four years. This year they're actually seeing kind of an increase in business and in art sales. Even so, I think it's going to take some time to get where it was several years ago."
Still, there has always been a quest for the arts.
"If I were in a different place, the economy would be different," said Walt Anderson, potter. "If I lived where there were more people, I would charge accordingly. I think you have to charge for your area, so that's what I do.
"This year I'm doing about the same as I did last year. I've found that the people who come back come back to buy pottery."
Proving Anderson's words to be true, Dan and Joanne Johnson from Eagan arrived to make a purchase.
"We have a lake home up here in Moose Lake," said Joanne Johnson. "Every year we come here (to Anderson's studio). I think we've bought something that last two or three years."
Each artist has his or her own motivation to expend energy to create.
"I've been doing this for something like 10 or 12 years," said Anderson. "I started by going into a pottery shop in town here, the Lundberg's, because I wanted some tile to go around my fireplace.
"She asked me what design I wanted. I drew it out for her. She said, 'I can't do that. You better do that.' So she gave me the clay and … well, here I am."
"I've been working with wood since I was about 10 years old," said Sargent. "When I moved up here I saw an opportunity do some stuff with some natural things and I've gone from there.
"It's become my life. Going out and harvesting material and processing it keeps my body active and my mind trying to figure out how to put it together. So, I guess for me, that's a good thing."
Over time, the quest for creating art changes in intensity within the artist.
"I keep going because I can't stop," said Larson. "There's just this nagging thing in me if I don't do it."
Larson's drive deepened with the recent loss of her husband of over 60 years.
"Sometimes the urge to paint is what gets me out of bed in the morning," said Larson. "It gives me a reason to go on."
Where do the artists see themselves in the future?
"I'd just like to get through this next couple weeks!" said Bäck. "Then come back and ask me that again.
"I do know that I still want to be doing art and working in my business and hopefully growing that."
It is that same drive that keeps the Autumn Winds Art Studio Tour an annual event bringing artists, tourists, and locals together for several days of conversation, visiting and appreciation of the arts.
For more information on the Autumn Winds Art Studio Tour, including directions to the artists' studios, visit autumnwindsstudiotour.com.


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Naturally Smart Unique Sandscape Carpet FlooringNATUNIQUE43
Make the most of 100% natural loop pile woollen carpets from the Naturally Smart Unique collection. These Berber designed high performance carpets have a 15-year wear and stain resistance warranty to give you peace of mind while their texture is soft and gentle to touch.
Naturally Designed
The Naturally Smart wool collection of carpet features contemporary Berber style loop pile construction to give it an attractively flecked appearance with a texture that is both pleasant and comfortable underfoot and to the touch.
Naturally Eco-friendly
When it comes to an eco-friendly flooring solution, the Naturally Smart wool collection of carpets is the premium choice and is sourced from 100% naturally sustainable resources - pure, natural wool. Your home will not only look and feel fantastic but the environment will love you all the more for it as well.
Naturally Durable
When it comes to superior long term appearance retention, it's difficult to top the Naturally Smart range of woollen carpets. Wool is naturally strong and durable as each fibre is made up of millions of 'coiled' springs that stretch and give rather than break. Enjoy the benefits of wool today!
Naturally Hypo-allergenic
The Naturally Smart range of woollen carpets is the ideal flooring solution for families with Asthma and allergy suffers. Made from 100% natural woollen fibres, which are much too long and too coarse to be inhaled, they'll be able to breathe easy whilst enjoying the benefits of a beautiful carpeted floor.
Naturally Safe
When it comes to peace of mind, you can't go past the Naturally Smart range of woollen carpets which is made from naturally flame retardant wool that won't melt when exposed to fire. Protect your family with a flooring solution that not only looks and feels good but is safe as well.
|Product Type
|Naturally Smart
|Range Name
|Naturally Smart
|Exclusive to Harvey Norman
|Carpet Type
|Fibre Type
|Carpet Rating
|Extra Heavy Duty
|Product Width (cm)
|Additional Cleaning Instructions
|Harvey Norman recommends vacuuming your carpet on a regular basis. A clean, well maintained and ventilated carpet creates a healthier environment for your family. Vacuum high traffic areas daily, medium-to-high traffic areas twice weekly, and the entire house at least once a week. A professional steam clean every 12 - 18 months is also recommended to revitalise your carpet.
|Manufacturers Express Warranty (months)
|Wear Warranty (months)
|Stain Resistance Warranty (months)
If you feel your product has failed a Consumer Guarantee (as defined by Australian Consumer Law) then don't worry, you can:
- Easily return it to your local Harvey Norman store
- Contact Us at Harvey Norman Online
- If it is a downloadable product (software or e-Gift Card) please contact Harvey Norman Online
Either complete the details below or chat to a staff member online.
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