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An international project in the U.S.
BRATTLEBORO -- It all started innocently enough with Brattleboro Rotarian Martin Cohn asking what Brattleboro Rotary could do to help the people on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota.
It was October 2012 and Cohn had just watched a report on 20/20 by Diane Sawyer that documented conditions on the reservation, which is home to the Oglala Lakota Tribe and is considered one of the poorest communities in North America.
Cohn said it was hard to believe people in the United States were living among the conditions shown in the report, and so he decided to go to Brattleboro Rotary membership to see if they would support an effort to raise money for the members of the Oglala Lakota nation.
The group agreed to take on the project and a year-and-a-half later thousands of dollars and about 85 laptop computers have been given to the people of the Pine Ridge Reservation.
"This is an international project that we are taking on in the United States," Cohn said. "We are always looking for ways to have an impact and help people who need it and that's what this project is doing."
Rotary International is an international service organization that brings business people together through local chapters to take on local and international projects.
Brattleboro Rotary is routinely involved in projects around the Brattleboro area, and has also helped raise money, as well as provide volunteers, for international projects.
The Pine Ridge Reservation project, Cohn said, is a first for the Brattleboro group in that it is a multi-year project that is outside of Windham County, yet still within the United States.
"The show was unbelievable to watch," Cohn said about the television report he saw. "I did not know people in the United States were living like that. I knew we had to do something."
Cohn said he was surprised when he called Rotary members in South Dakota to see if their local groups were helping the people on the Pine Ridge Reservation and found out there were no local projects.
So he asked the members in Brattleboro and everyone agreed it would be a good project for the group.
The project with Brattleboro Rotary might not have gotten off to such a quick start were it not for a chance encounter Cohn had at the Brattleboro Museum & Art Center. He was at the museum when he noticed a photograph on the wall by local photographer John Willis.
Willis has been visiting the Pine Ridge Reservation for years, and traveling there with students from In-Sight Photography to document the people and landscapes in South Dakota.
Cohn was not aware of the local connection and he was shocked when just a month after the television report aired he had found someone in Vermont who had connections with the Oglala Lakota Tribe.
Cohn tracked down Willis, and Willis was able to connect Cohn with the people who run KILI radio, the community station on the reservation.
The group raised $4,500 at its 2013 International Film and Food Festival which was sent to the station and used for equipment upgrades.
Cohn also learned that students on the reservation needed computers. He put out a call for outdated laptops and received about 150 donations.
Sam Jones, who owns a computer repair shop in Burlington and is the son of Brattleboro Rotarian Marcy Jones, agreed to take the working parts from the laptops to build updated machines.
Eventually 85 refurbished laptops were sent to the South Dakota reservation.
Cohn said the Pine Ridge project has become a long-term commitment for the Brattleboro club.
Members of the Brattleboro club are trying to organize a visit to Pine Ridge and the money raised at the 2015 International Film and Food Festival will also be dedicated to the radio station.
"Rotary gets involved and helps out where it is needed," Cohn said. "So far we've had real success with this project. We've made an impact on the people who live on the Pine Ridge Reservation."
For more information about Brattleboro Rotary Club's work, or to donate a laptop for the project, go to www.brattlebororotaryclub.com.
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Panetta signs deployment order to Turkey from Afghanistan, calling for 400 U.S. soldiers to operate two Patriot batteries at undisclosed locations in Turkey.
Germany & the Netherlands have already agreed to provide 2 batteries of the U.S.-built defense systems & send up to 400 German & 360 Dutch troops
The U.S. will send two batteries of and 400 troops to Turkey as part of a NATO force meant to protect Turkish territory from potential Syrian missile attack, the Pentagon said Friday.
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta signed a deployment order en route to Turkey from Afghanistan. It calls for 400 U.S. soldiers to operate two batteries of Patriots at undisclosed locations in Turkey, Pentagon press secretary George Little told reporters flying with Panetta.
NATO foreign ministers endorsed Turkey's request for the Patriots on Nov. 30. Germany and the Netherlands have already agreed to provide two batteries of the U.S.-built defense systems and send up to 400 German and 360 Dutch troops to man them, bringing the total number of Patriot batteries to be sent to Turkey to six. The German Parliament is expected to formally agree to the deployment on Friday.
A number of Syrian shells have landed in Turkish territory since the conflict in the Arab state began in March 2011. Turkey has condemned the Syrian regime of President Bashar Assad, supported Syrian rebels and provided shelter to Syrian refugees. Ankara is particularly worried that Assad may get desperate enough to use chemical weapons.
During a brief stop at Incirlik Air Base, Panetta told U.S. troops that Turkey might need the Patriots, which are capable of shooting down shorter-range ballistic missiles as well as aircraft.
He said he approved the deployment "so that we can help Turkey have the kind of missile defense it may very well need to deal with the threats coming out of Syria," he said.
Panetta did not mention how soon the two Patriot batteries will head to Turkey or how long they might stay.
Earlier this week in Berlin, German Deputy Foreign Minister Michael Link told lawmakers that current plans call for the missile sites to be stationed at Kahramanmaras, about 60 miles north of Turkey's border with Syria. Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said Thursday that the Netherlands, Germany and the U.S. are working closely with Turkey "to ensure that the Patriots are deployed as soon as possible." Turkey is a founding member of NATO.
At Incirlik Air Force Base, about 60 miles north of Syria, an Air Force member asked Panetta what the US would do if Syria used chemical or biological weapons against the rebels. Panetta said he could not be specific in a public setting, but added, "We have drawn up plans" that give President Barack Obama a set of options in the event that U.S. intelligence shows that Syria intends to use such weapons.
Asked by another Air Force member whether he thought Syria would "react negatively" to the Patriot deployments, Panetta said, "I don't think they have the damn time to worry" about the Patriots since the regime's leaders are struggling to stay in power.
He indicated that Syria's reaction to the Patriots was not a major concern to him.
View original HAARETZ publication at: http://www.haaretz.com/news/middle-east/pentagon-to-send-patriot-missiles-400-troops-to-turkey-to-defend-against-syria-1.484901

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As I was taking a walk on a beautiful sunny day, I couldn't help noticing that some of the houses on my path could benefit from some minor renovations that would allow them to improve their curb appeal.
For instance, this small bungalow that screamed at me ... ''You know I could look much better, don't you?''
Would you leave your recycling bin in your living room? So why leave it in the front of your house at all times? If you have a garage, hide it inside close to the retractable door. If you don't have a garage, hide it behind an evergreen on the side of your house. The same would apply to your garbage bin, with maybe the exception of winter; it should be placed in the backyard on the side of your deck for easier access.
The huge black cedar with its naked trunk and neglected head does nothing for your house.
People tend to cut off the bottom branches of evergreens and the result is unflattering. Cedars planted near a foundation should be of a smaller variety that grows slower and is more tamed like the Smaragd.
The roof over the front porch is sagging to the left. Two strong wooden posts and a trellis would enhance the architecture while securing the structure. Coloured with a semi opaque stain in the same warm charcoal as the front door, decorated with a Jackmanii Clematis and - voilà! - your visual impact.
The front door and the louvres would be painted a warm charcoal but with a semi-gloss exterior acrylic paint.
The aluminum siding as well as the garage door and its frame should be lightly sanded, cleaned and painted with a matte exterior acrylic paint in a medium warm gray. The roughcast needs to be repaired keeping its natural cement colour.
The driveway and the walkway would be more defined if shaped in a clean angle. In the new reclaimed space, a handsome flower bed adorned with well chosen perennials would complement the colouring of the house. In this case, less is more so I suggest the use of white and purple flowers only.
The two medium size Thujas on each end and the two evergreens in the centre, ground and frame the house effectively.
A clean line of Physocarpus Nana shrubs under the big window elongates the facade. A yearly trim is necessary to provide a compact growth.
The landscaping is simple and can be planted in stages (see dots on the list for the plantation in the first year).
Vegetation (from left to right):
--Hydrangea "Annabella''
(shrub) ??Thuja "Smaragd'' (pyram-idal evergreen)
--Physocarpus Nana (7 shrubs)
--Taxus x Media "brownii'' (evergreen)
--Clematis ''Multiblue'' or ''Jackmanii'' (on trellis)
-- Campanula Carpatica (5 perennials)
--Salvia x Superba (7 peren-nials)
--Thuja Occidentalis ''Little Giant'' (evergreen)
--Lamium Maculatum (ground cover)
--Thuja "Smaragd'' (pyram-idal evergreen)
Most homes can use a little bit of help when it comes to warming up their curb appeal. If you would like some inexpensive ideas on how to improve the appearance of your home, send a clear photo of your house with your commentary to: Suzanne Rowe, Designer, firstname.lastname@example.com


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Medallion, Feb 2005, 6.99, 244 pp. ISBN 1932815163 Sirena ran away from home as a young teen to escape the vicious beatings inflicted on her by her father. She moved in with Joe who had her make kiddie porn movies until she told him she wasn't going to do it anymore. Now she works as a stripper at Silky Femmes in a small out of the way Florida town. Sirena also picks up men at the club and brings them to an isolated cabin. She has sex wit...


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A Limerick man who survived a 60 foot fall in Myrtle Beach will undergo his tenth surgery this week.
The Waterford Institute of Technology student Gerard O'Sullivan sustained serious injuries on Friday July 13th as a result of a work accident. He suffered the extensive injuries when he fell 60 foot from a zipline tower in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
According to the Limerick Leader, the accident occurred at Myrtle Beach Adrenaline Adventures, where the 23-year-old was working.
The young man had travelled to the US for the summer, along with over 30 friends, for a J-1 adventure. He worked as a guide, securing harnesses on customers before directing them to the zipline.
"Ger had secured a child into their harness when he stepped back and fell 60 feet to the ground. Ger was rushed to hospital where he underwent the first of many surgeries," his sister Niamh told the newspaper.
Following the accident, Myrtle Beach Adrenaline Adventures released the following statement to WMBF News on July 15th:
"Myrtle Beach Adrenaline Adventures worker Gerald O' Sullivan who was injured on Friday is now in stable condition and recovering at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center. O'Sullivan was injured as result of what appears to be an employee error related accident. The ride was shut down and underwent a full safety inspection at the time of the accident. MBAA continues to share thoughts and prayers for Gerard's speedy recovery and has arranged for Gerard's parents to join him here in Myrtle Beach on Tuesday."
The student broke his pelvis, elbow, ribs, legs, and suffered compound breaks to his ankles. Both his heart and kidneys stopped working and his lungs collapsed as a result of the trauma. He was put in an induced coma at Grand Strand Medical Centre in Myrtle Beach, while his parents, Maureen and William, from Castleconnell in Limerick, flew to be by his side after the incident in July.
The youngest of nine children, this is the second tragedy to strike to the O'Sullivan family. Ger lost his twin brother Stephen in 2009.
In the first few days after the accident, the young man's friends also rallied around him like "guardian angels".
"They never left his side from the moment he was rushed to hospital. Sleeping on floors, in waiting rooms, getting updates from the doctors, keeping us updated and taking on the role of parents until our parents arrived in the US," said Niamh.
After the accident, O'Sullivan spent five weeks in an induced coma in ICU at Grand Strand Medical Centre in Myrtle Beach.
At the end of August he was moved out of intensive care and is now undergoing intense rehabilitation physiotherapy and occupational therapy in a North Carolina hospital.
Doctors in the US predict the young man has a long recovery ahead and expect him to remain in hospital until December.
This week he will have his tenth operation to set one of his broken legs.
If you would to help The Ger O'Sullivan Benefit Fund email email@example.com or donate to Bank of Ireland, 125 O'Connell Street, sort Code: 90-43-09 ; account number: 14909960.


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Worship Leadership
Minor in Worship Leadership
The Worship Leadership minor is a perfect fit for students who love music and feel called to use their talents in church music ministry. This program will prepare you for a music ministry position, such as choir director, orchestra director or worship music leader. It is also a helpful track for students who intend to pursue graduate studies in music.
The Evangel University Department of Music is vitally interested in the spiritual, academic, social and aesthetic development of every student. The purpose of the department is to provide an excellent musical education that is thoroughly integrated with the university's emphasis on the development of strong Christian character. Within this framework, students are required to grapple with new intellectual, musical, aesthetic, social, ethical and technological challenges. The Worship Leadership minor will sharpen the skills of students who feel a calling to music ministry.
Program Plan (pdf)
|Want to see exactly what classes you will take? The Program Plan (sometimes called a degree sheet) includes all specific requirements - including University proficiencies, Frameworks courses and degree requirements.
Each of Evangel's academic programs is made up of a set of core curriculum, program requirements and electives. The courses listed below are just a small sample of courses that might be taken as a part of this specific program.
|Worship Leadership
|Contemporary issues in Pentecostal worship in the context of biblical-theological foundations, historical development in the Christian tradition, and expression in the local church. A hands-on practical approach includes working with worship teams, instrumental accompaniments, worship literature, and multimedia. Emphasis is given to the worship leaders spiritual preparation and relationships with the pastoral and church staffs.
|Church Music Administration
|A study of the philosophy, organization, leadership and resources for using music in the ministry of the local church. Emphasis on criteria for leadership, music in ministry, congregational singing , graded choir programs, the copyright law, and service planning.
|Music Theory I-III
|The elements of music, including scales and keys, intervals and chords, and rhythmic and pitch aspects of music notation, along with introductory experiences at the keyboard and in sight singing.
|Internships in Local Churches
|Allows students to gain "hands on" experience in church music ministry with the opportunity to turn theory into practice.
|Performing Ensembles
|The Music Department offers an array of relevant and inspiring musical experiences for students. Our ensembles serve to sharpen musical skills, satisfy creative impulses, and provide valuable performing experience.
Evangel University's world-class faculty is made up of caring, Christian professionals who are distinguished in their fields and dedicated to the development of tomorrow's Christian leaders.
Jason Salazar: Assistant professor of music and Immanence director
Jason Salazar, assistant professor of music, has been a member of the music faculty at Evangel since 2007. Along with teaching a variety of music courses, he directs Evangel's touring worship band, "Immanence." Salazar graduated from Evangel in 1998. He then served as minister of music at churches in California and Texas. In 2001, he […] read more
Dr. Bonnie Jenkins: Director of HeartSong
Dr. Bonnie Jenkins has a full-circle Evangel story dating back to 1971. That's when she began studying music at EU en route to a bachelors degree in Music Education. Her first stint teaching in the music department began immediately after graduation and continued until 1987. Jenkins and her husband Doug then spent a number of years […] read more
NOTE: A minor is a secondary field of interest that is meant to complement your academic major. While your major is chosen for your intended career choice, your minor may be something you pursue for your personal interest or to augment your major.
- Music Pastor
- Worship Leader
- Graduate School
General Undergraduate Requirements
The following are general requirements for all students beginning an undergraduate program at Evangel. For more information visit Undergraduate Admissions Requirements.
|Graduation from high school, or having the equivalent of a high school diploma such as the General Education Development (GED) examination.
|Core Subjects
|A minimum of a 2.0 GPA in core college prep classes (English, math, social sciences and science with a lab) or high school final GPA if no college credits have been earned.
|Standardized Tests
|>Entering freshmen should take the ACT or SAT test. The codes for Evangel are as follows: SAT: 6198. ACT: 2296.
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The Complete Beatles Tour: Liverpool & London
The Complete Beatles Tour: Liverpool & London
Enjoy a unique and exciting tour package that brings together both sides of The Beatles' incredible story. Visit the most important Beatles sites in both Liverpool and London.
- Enjoy a 2-day tour in the name of The Beatles
- Get round-trip train tickets to Liverpool
- Enjoy the Beatles Story Exhibition
- Visit Penny Lane and Strawberry Fields
- Get a free Liverpool city map
- Enjoy a Full Day London Rock Tour
- Walk in the steps of the Beatles across Abbey Road
Day 1: Liverpool
Meet your Evan Evans representative at Euston Station and enjoy a relaxing train journey to Liverpool. Once you arrive, you'll have time your own to enjoy this historic city.
Enjoy a visit to the Beatles Story (entrance included) where you can enjoy the most sensational story the pop world has ever known.
In the afternoon, you can enjoy a Magical Mystery Tour; see where the Beatles grew up and the landmarks of their lives, Penny Lane, Strawberry Fields and much more. The tour ends at the famous Cavern Club.
Finally make you way back to Lime Street Station for the train back to London, where you'll arrive at approx. 9:15 PM.Day 2: London
London is the city that The Beatles based themselves in from 1963 – the place to go for any aspiring group that wished to become a nationwide success.
The city provides the backdrop for all the LP covers; the locations for 'Hard Day's Night', 'Help' and 'Magical Mystery Tour'.
Your insider guide will take you on a magical, musical journey putting the Beatles into their London context showing how they grew from just another four lads in a band from Merseyside to a pop phenomena!
How do I get my tickets?
Shortly after your booking is complete your e-ticket will be sent directly to your email, just print it out and bring it on your tour.
Where does the tour begin?
Day 1: Euston Station. Day 2: The Original London Visitor Centre.
The addresses will be on your e-ticket. Please be there 15 minutes before the tour starts.
How long does the tour last?
Day 1 lasts approx. 15 hours.
Day 2 lasts approx. 8 hours.
What language is the tour operated in?
The tour is operated in English.
What's included?
Round-trip train tickets to Liverpool, entry to the Beatles Story Exhibition, Liverpool Magical Mystery Tour, and a Full Day London Rock Tour is included in the price of the tour.
Are there children's tickets?
Yes, children's tickets are available for children between age 3-11. Children under age 3 are free when accompanied by a paying adult.
Important information:
- Please note the Liverpool tour is unescorted.
The Complete Beatles Tour: Liverpool & London
Meet your guide outside the main ticket office at Euston Station.
Kings Cross, London NW1 2DU
The tour departs Monday to Saturday at 6:30 AM.
Click on the map below to see where Euston Station is located.


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Gideonz Army (G.A.) (Christian Rap Group) - Amen (Response To Meek Mill's "Amen") [Unsigned Hype]
Known throughout the ATL club scene for making mainstream, hood banging "Jesus Music" with tracks like "Jesus Piece" produced by Grand Hustle, Christian Hip-Hop group Gideonz Army breaks silence and responds to the Meek Mill "AMEN" controversy. Check out their new album "Mainstream" on iTunes, and their official videos on Youtube. Follow on Twitter @GAmusic3, and facebook: facebook.com/gideonzarmyfan
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"Bleeding Kansas" was a term used by Horace Greeley of the New York Tribune to describe the violent hostilities between pro and anti-slavery forces in the Kansas territory during the mid to late 1850s. The Kansas Territory had been established by the Kansas-Nebraska Act, with the intent that Nebraska would be a free state, and Kansas would be a slave state. Northern abolitionists organized and funded several thousand settlers who, it was hoped, would vote to make Kansas a free state. The votes in 1854 and 1855 were pro-slavery, due in large part to the "border ruffians"- men who were pro-slavery and came over the border from Missouri. David Starr Hoyt, from Deerfield, Massachusetts, was an officer in the Mexican War, and in 1856, led several thousand men to the fighting in Kansas. He was killed near Lawrence, Kansas, by "border ruffians" on August 12, 1856. Lawrence had been the site of a raid by the "border ruffians" on May 21, 1856 which made national headlines and is often regarded as one of the first shots of the Civil War. The Gazette & Courier was the newspaper in Greenfield, Massachusetts, from July 20, 1841 until June 24, 1932. Before 1841 the newspaper's name changed quite frequently, with Gazette a frequent part of the title.
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LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - American heavy metal rockers Avenged Sevenfold topped the Billboard 200 album chart on Wednesday, keeping off new entries by rappers Big Sean and Juicy J.
"Hail to the King," the sixth studio record by Avenged Sevenfold, sold 159,000 copies in its first week, according to figures from Nielsen SoundScan.
It is the band's second album to notch the No. 1 position on the weekly chart, which measures sales figures for albums across all genres.
Avenged Sevenfold led four new entries in the top 10 this week. Big Sean's latest album, "Hall of Fame," landed at No. 3 with sales of 72,000, while Juicy J notched the fourth spot with "Stay Trippy," selling 64,000 copies.
Compilation album "Alabama & Friends," featuring country stars such as Luke Bryan and Jason Aldean singing cover songs as a tribute to country rock band Alabama, landed at No. 8.
Bryan's album "Crash My Party," which had topped the chart for two straight weeks, fell to second place this week.
Katy Perry's pop song "Roar" kept the top spot for the third consecutive week on the digital songs chart, which measures individual track downloads, with 448,000 in sales.
Rapper Eminem's new song "Berzerk" debuted at No. 2, while Robin Thicke's "Blurred Lines" featuring T.I. and Pharrell Williams, rounded out the top three digital songs for the week.
Overall album sales for the week ending September 1 totaled 4.92 million units, up marginally from 4.9 million sales in the comparable week from 2012, according to Billboard.
Reporting by Piya Sinha-Roy; Editing by Eric Kelsey and James Dalgleish


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Jincy M ? WATKINS, born abt: 1816, North Carolina.
Jincy was married to Henry WATKINS. Henry was born, abt: 1792, North Carolina.
Henry and Jincy lived in Township 10, Range 10, Neshoba, MS. Henry and Jincy had a son, Wiley WATKINS, b: 30 Apr 1850, d: 21 Aug 1925. Wiley WATKINS is my husbands ggrandfather.
I do not know Jincy's maiden name. Some family information handed down suggest she might be Cherokee.
Would love to hear from anyone with additional information.
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This is a very easy pilgrim hat project. Kids just need a little help and then they can play Pilgrim for Thanksgiving.
Items needed:
- Paper plate
- Grey or grey-blue construction paper (2)
- Black construction paper (1)
- Gold or orange construction paper - small scrap
- Tape
- Stapler
- Scissors
- Cut out center of paper plate. Brim can be painted or left as is.
- Along one of the lengthwise edges (11 in side) of each grey piece of construction paper, make 1 inch cuts (about 3/4 inches apart) along the whole edge. Cuts can be made a tiny bit shorter towards the center so that the pieces will curve inward slightly.
- Bend these tabs forward and then tape to the underside of the paper plate (brim of hat). Try to tape the outer tabs so that they are a little longer than the center tabs. This will make you hat taper in like a pilgrim's hat should.
- After adding the back section, which will overlap, staple sides together at top of hat.
- Cut two 1 1/2 inch strips of black paper. Tape or glue one piece in place, as shown, and then tape the other piece, overlapping the first.
- Cut a small buckle and then glue in place.


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Both seem to have gotten screwed up somehow.
It seems I can use clickable maps to attack a territory I have previously owned (I think just at the beginning of the game). It just won't let me. When I go to the dropdown to do it manually, the drop down shows it as my territory, with the original number of units and in my color (that's a BOB option I think).
I've tried uninstalling and installing 2 times, but nothing is working. This is really frustrating, and caused me to lose 2 fs games.


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Snow on Halloween? The Horror!
Have you decided on your Halloween costume yet? Well, hopefully you can pair it with a sensible puffy coat because winter cometh and she cometh fast. Parts of the Northeast can expect to see up to 12 inches of snow this weekend.
The leaves outside my window are still half green and now you're telling me there is a strong possibility that they'll soon be covered in snow? Winter needs to just chill out for a minute because it's October which is clearly fall's turf.
Buckle down, guys: It's going to be a long and dreary winter.


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Hamilton Defeats No. 115 Sanon
NEW HAVEN, Conn. – Sunday the No. 37 Yale women's tennis team (15-2, 4-0 Ivy League) moved to first place in the Ivy League with a 5-2 win over No. 60 Columbia (11-5, 4-1). The Bulldogs have now won 6 straight matches and 33 straight home matches.
Yale lost the doubles point but went on to dominate the singles game, sweeping the Lions at Nos. 2-6. At No. 2, freshman Madeleine Hamilton defeated the nation's No. 115 player, Bianca Sanon, 6-4, 6-3. Hamilton is 5-0 since switching into the second spot in March. Junior Annie Sullivan, who plays No. 3, kept an even more impressive streak alive today; she is undefeated through 16 matches this season.
Rounding out the bottom of the order were sophomores Hanna Yu and Amber Li and freshman Courtney Amos. Yu had an easy time at No. 4, defeating Crystal Leung 6-2, 6-2. Li saw more of a challenge at No. 5; after winning a hard first set 7-5, she eventually prevailed with a victory over Ioana Alecsiu. Finally at No. 6, Amos logged her fifth straight win, taking down Tiana Takenaga 6-4, 6-3.
The Bulldogs return to action Friday, April 19, with a home match against Dartmouth.
Report by Joe Giammittorio '15, Yale Sports Publicity


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UFC legend Anderson Silva is one of the greatest mixed martial arts competitors ever, but he could do nothing when possibly the biggest legend in Brazilian sport history slapped him.
That's correct; Anderson Silva, 38-year-old UFC middleweight champion, gets slapped across the face by Pelé, the 72-year-old football statesman, on a beach.
It is all part of a hilarious Vivo Sports viral video that depicts what life would have been like for the man who plies his trade in the Octagon if he had put his energy into a football career.
Silva's aggressive play and imposing physique eventually make him incredibly unpopular when he finally turns out for the Seleção.
Pelé is forced to step in and puts things right with a swing of his right palm – it's all very funny.
Watch Brazil legend Pelé slap UFC star Anderson Silva in the hilarious video below…


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IdeaMan needed a new web page design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 12 designs submitted by 4 freelance designers.
Here is a link to a wireframe. The site DOES NOT have to follow this format but we do need all these elements somewhere on the page. You have complete creative license to move things around on the page. Download it from here: http://yfrog.com/58wireframep
Here is a site that I like: http://www.solidworks.com/ and https://www.sugarsync.com/ and http://basecamphq.com/
We are a custom injection molding and machine shop. We design, mold and manufacture parts that get used in various applications and industries. Injection molding is just one part of our business- you can read about hit here: (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Injection_molding).
The other side of our business is our Machine Shop business. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Machine_shop
We are a small shop serving national customers in many different industries.
Our in-house tooling allows us to be a one-stop shop- design, molding and manufacturing.
We provide custom injection molding for small, medium and large businesses across the United States in nearly all industries.
Ideal customers need high quantities of small to medium sized simple products that don't require assembly.
Any company that needs parts or components in a variety of sizes and shapes. Often times we create products that are designed to replace metal alternatives.
Customers fall in to two categories: 1- customers that use us to produce a piece of their product that they then assemble themselves. 2- Customers that have us produce finished products that are then shipped in bulk to their distribution centers for fulfillment.
People chose us over competitors because of our service, competitive prices, USA made (vs imports), high quality, quick production times, flexible molding options to get finished parts to the price required.
Our in-house tooling allows us to be a one-stop shop- design, molding and manufacturing.
We will need a design that conveys a high level of professionalism.
The page should be easy to navigate.
We would expect full copyright release.
We would like layered photoshop files.
Site should be designed with SEO in mind, e.g, standard fonts, no graphical images with important text, etc.
Colors should be industrial in nature.
We do NOT want cheesy stock photography.
We expect that the winning designer will be available to create child-level pages. Please let us know the price per page.


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The last sibling standing
The Last One
My Dad's older sister passed away recently. Aunt Grace was the third oldest in a family of eight. Four boys and four girls were raised on a ND farm with eleven miles of bad roads separating them from the nearest small town. That distance was seldom commented on. What was commented on was how fortunate they were that the country school was only half a mile away.
Aunt Grace moved away first and moved the furthest away. She said someone had to leave first. The first move was east to attend nursing school at a charity medical hospital. This was before there were nursing classes in colleges. You went directly to work in a hospital with half your days on the floor and half in a lecture hall. The hospital offered charity care to the poorest of the poor and also charity to its students who worked for room, board and the instruction they received. Aunt Grace worked in the laundry. By the time she completed her studies, she said she hated the smell of laundry soap.
From there it was to the west coast, where growth after World War II was expanding exponentially and there were new shiny hospitals and the latest in medical advances to work with. The first to live in a suburb and far from rural ND. But she always came back to visit – usually in the summer – and eventually with a husband and two daughters.
Years passed and the eight brothers and sisters grew old and passed away. Some unexpectedly, some after lingering illnesses, some whose bodies simply wore out and then there was only Aunt Grace. She said she never expected to be the last one. Certainly another sister had always watched her diet better; certainly another brother had been a model for the need for physical exercise but Aunt Grace remained.
We nieces and nephews set up an unofficial rotation of visits to her trailer in California. Some who were now themselves retired spent more time; others sent cards and made calls. Who has talked to Aunt Grace recently was the question whenever the cousins spoke. She turned 90 and more.
Eventually the phone call announcing her passing came. And now she is not the last one.


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UPDATE: A Fund For Jennie
Above is just a glimpse of the nearly 150 peanut butter pie tributes that poured in to our inbox over the past 2 weeks in grief, love and support for Mikey and Jennifer Perillo (see below for the whole story). You can click on the grid above to go to a Flickr set where you can see a slideshow of all of the pies and, in many cases, click through to the blog they came from (please forgive us if we've missed any).
Thank you all for your generosity and your stories -- this has been a difficult and incredibly moving couple weeks, and we know Jennifer will be pleased to see how the community has come together.
Meanwhile, a fund has been set up for to help support Jennifer and her two girls, taking PayPal donations as well as bids on dozens of auctions (promotion for the campaign will end this Monday, August 29th at 12pm PST so hustle over, tell your friends, and tweet and Facebook it up).
Follow the latest on Twitter at #afundforjennie and Facebook at Bloggers Without Borders.
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A few days ago, longtime Food52 community member and friend Jennifer Perillo lost her husband Mikey to a sudden heart attack. Since then, our food community -- both here and all over the blog and Twitter-verse -- has rallied together in grief and support for Jennifer and her two daughters.
Yesterday in a beautiful post, Jennifer told us one way we can help: "For those asking what they can do to help my healing process, make a peanut butter pie this Friday and share it with someone you love."
If you can, please join us in celebrating Jennifer and Mikey with a pie (get her recipe here) -- bake, share, snap, post your support on Twitter, Facebook, your own blogs -- but also send your photos and links in to us at [email protected]. We'll gather them all in one post as our tribute, for Jennifer and the whole community to see.
For more ways you can help -- a care package delivery sign-up and an upcoming fund -- please see Shauna Ahern's post here.


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Blue and Lavender circles are completed.
The next circle made me feel like I was baking a cake...
I told you I would show you how I made the flowers so.... I used Japanese mokuba 1/4 inch picot edge ribbon (Shown above the ruler and the gathered piece) to make the flowers. I usually cut 3 inch pieces but to make a tighter flatter flower I cut a 1 3/4 inch piece for each flower.
This is probably something you already know how to do but....
1. Cut a 1 3/4 piece of ribbon for each flower you are making.
2. Carefully singe both ends to stop from raveling. (I cut all the pieces and turn on a burner on the electric stove and very very carefully .. ever so slightly singe each end.
3. Sew the ends together, secure and run the thread through each picot to gather into the flower.
4. I cut a piece of a narrower mokuba lavender with a gold line through it about 1 inch long ... gathered it along one side and attached it in the center of the flower after it was sewn onto the fabric and put a 3mm crystal in the center.
To make them a little more sparkly!!
Before they are sewn onto the fabric
1. Add a size 15 czech bead between each picot on the ungathered side.
2. Make a small circle of sequins to sit under the flower on the fabric you are attaching them to. Experiment
On a sad note Mr Lesage passed away quite recently. For more details see the write up below.


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Eluna Auction #26288 Dinner for Two at Bread & Breakfast
for Two at Bread and Breakfast, Ra'anana
Bread and Breakfast is located in Raanana's Giron Center on Jabotinsky Street. The restaurant is large and inviting, with one hour free underground parking.
Bread and Breakfast offers breakfast all day long. There is a fine selection of foods from breakfast right through dinner. If you do not want the typical Israeli breakfast there are sandwiches, salads, quiches, or tasty, frothy fruity drinks.
Take your winning voucher, visit this restaurant and write it up for eLuna.com. If we publish your write up you will receive a prize at this restaurant.
Submit your write up to us at email@example.com.
For more on this restaurant
Bread and Breakfast
The Giron Center, Jabotinsky Street
Tel: 09-772-8340
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Another fairy necklace
A winged fairy hanging from a tree branch is one of my favourites.
Like most others, it is carved from mahogany, stained and then sanded, and finally oiled.
A winged fairy hanging from a tree branch is one of my favourites.
Like most others, it is carved from mahogany, stained and then sanded, and finally oiled.
When I'll have to be alone all night at home, I get scared.
When darkness arises, I hear things I wouldn't hear otherwise.
I don't feel like sleeping at those nights.
Another animal -themed mahogany brooch. The usual method - saw, cut, file, sand, dye, sand some more and varnish.
If you want to learn more about creation process of these pieces of work, see About wooden jewelry creation process in the Thing -neclace post.
Digging through old stuff, I found something I could use for this year's MayDay party - a mask inspired by Gary Larson's Far Side comics. A 15-year old mask that had gone through a rough party and several migrations was a bit in a bad shape, but usable anyways. But a I was hosting a party and the mask was quite clumsy (especially what come to vision), I couldn't keep the mask on for very long. It seemed to do quite an impression to the kids though, who surrounded me fast, wanting to make me reveal my face :)
I have brought here pictures and descriptions of some characters I have played. However, a great amount of pictures are quick sketches or they have disappeared somewhere with old GM's so there are only few pictures on this page.
Dania began her 'career' as an adventurer, desiring for fame, glory and experiences. Those she found unexpectedly when she revealed and nullified a plan to assasinate the king.
An experimentation on drawing snow and from high perspective.


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J.P. Morgan Posts Record Profits, and More
J.P. Morgan reports a record profit of $6.5 Billion, but revenues fell 3.4%; J.C. Penney hires the Blackstone Group to help raise around $1 Billion; New intelligence says North Korea has the potential to arm a nuclear warhead. Joanne Po reports. Photo: AP.
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Stephanie Sloop, planning coordinator for the Leavenworth County planning and zoning department, talks to the Leavenworth Times about this weekend's event designed specifically for children — the annual Mel Hedrick Fishing Derby.
Stephanie Sloop, planning coordinator for the Leavenworth County planning and zoning department, talks to the Leavenworth Times about this weekend's event designed specifically for children — the annual Mel Hedrick Fishing Derby.
The event is designed to get children to appreciate fishing and outdoor activities. Sloop has more in this Q5.
1. How did the Annual Mel Hedrick Fishing Derby get started and when and where will it be this year?
"This year's Fishing Derby is this Saturday, July 12, from 8-11 a.m. at Lamborn Farms, 25761 151st St., Leavenworth, Kan. This is a free event for children and their parents. Qualification ribbons and trophies will be given out to children ages 3-15."
"Mel Hedrick worked for Leavenworth County and was an avid fisherman. Mel Hedrick passed away in 1996 and shortly after Leavenworth County decided to host an annual fishing derby in remembrance of him and his service to the community with the idea of getting the youth of Leavenworth excited about fishing and the outdoors."
2. This year's Derby is in remembrance of Tom Olson. Can you tell us about Tom?
"Tom Olson was a Leavenworth County employee who retired in 2012. Tom was an avid fisherman and was involved in the derby by planning and organizing the event. Even after retirement, Tom was always in attendance of the fishing derby and helped barbecue and hand out trophies to the children. Tom unexpectedly passed away last year and his contributions to the event are being remembered."
3. What will be given out during the event?
"Leavenworth County is a proud sponsor of the Fishing Derby.
"There will be a free barbecue lunch of hot dogs and hamburgers along with chips and cold drinks.
"Trophies will be handed out for the First Catch of the Day, Largest Fish Caught, and first and second place for each age category."
4. What else will be provided for the young fishermen and fisherwomen? Will they keep the fish or will it be catch and release?
"This event is catch and release. Young fishermen and fisherwomen will be provided with bobbers, hooks, and bait.
"The only thing that they need to bring with them is a fishing pole."
5. What are the benefits of the annual fishing derby for youth?
"The Fishing Derby introduces kids to fishing as both an individual hobby and as a family activity.
"It is aimed at getting more kids outdoors, involved in fishing, and experiencing the environment and natural resources."


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In a recent study of the relationship between vitamin D deficiency and glucose intolerance in people with type 2 diabetes, more than 90 percent of the type 2 diabetes patients were found to be deficient in vitamin D, with their control over the disease worsening as their deficiency increased.
The study team, led by Esther Krug, MD, an endocrinologist at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore and assistant professor of medicine at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, looked at the medical charts of 124 people with type 2, tracking their numbers over a five-year span, from 2003 to 2008. In addition to such data as age, ethnicity, family history of diabetes, and A1c numbers, the charts recorded vitamin D levels.
The researchers divided the patients into four groups based on their levels of vitamin D: normal (32 nanograms of the vitamin per deciliter of blood); mildly deficient; moderately deficient; and severely deficient. They found that only 8.9 percent of the patients could be classified as normal. The remaining 91.1 percent were described as vitamin D deficient-35.5 percent severely, 38.7 percent moderately, and 16.9 percent mildly.
Krug's team found that patients with a severe deficiency had average A1c's of 8.1%, while those with normal vitamin D levels averaged 7.1% -very close to the "ideal" 7% level advocated by the American Diabetes Association. Ethnic differences also emerged: In nonwhites, vitamin D levels generally were lower than in whites. Only eight of the 124 patients tracked took vitamin D supplements.
Previous research has established a link between vitamin D and the regulation of pancreatic beta cells, which produce insulin. However, Krug's research does not establish a direct causal link between vitamin D deficiency and poor glycemic control in type 2. For one thing, a significant percentage of the U.S. population is considered to be vitamin D deficient*, but does not suffer from poor glycemic control. This means that the vitamin D deficiency in type 2s may simply correlate with patients' already poor glycemic control, brought on by lack of exercise and poor dietary choices.
Vitamin D, considered essential to the maintenance of bone strength, may also affect cardiovascular health and immune system functioning, as well as insulin production. Most people derive the vitamin from exposure to sunlight, although fish and dairy products are also good sources. Current medical guidelines call for 200 IU (international units) of vitamin D daily for people up to age 50; 400 IU for people ages 51 to 70; and 600 IU for people 71 and older.
The study does show that type 2 patients and their doctors should be aware of vitamin D deficiency and its possible effect on good glycemic control. Diet, supplements, and exposure to sunlight through outdoor exercises and activities are simple ways for people with type 2 diabetes to obtain adequate amounts of vitamin D.
Krug presented her findings recently at ENDO 2010, the annual meeting of The Endocrine Society, in San Diego, California.
*According to 2005-2006 data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 29 percent of U.S. men and 17 percent of U.S. women aged 19 and older derive sufficient vitamin D intake from food alone. Overall, only about one-third of the U.S. population derives sufficient vitamin D just from eating. However, 37 percent of the population takes vitamin supplements, which probably significantly boosts the percentage of people getting adequate vitamin D. Still, even in a best-case scenario, at least 30 percent of the population can be considered vitamin D deficient.
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Located in the heart of the Ozark Mountains, Harrison is the County Seat of Boone County, Arkansas. It is nationally recognized as one of the "Best Small Towns in America" with a downtown lake and a beautifully renovated town square complete with hanging flower baskets. Harrison was previously featured in Where to Retire Magazine as one of the best retirement towns.
Harrison's scenic canyons, hills, and rivers allow privacy and wide-open spaces, and the nearby cities of Branson and Springfield offer metropolitan amenities such as live performances and varied dining options. For outdoor lovers, canoeing and fishing amid the limestone bluffs and serene scenery on Buffalo National River are popular activities. The low cost of living, laid back lifestyle and historic downtown continue to draw retirees to Harrison.


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QBs: (1 pt per 25 yds passing;
6 pts for all TDs, -2 pts/INT or fumble)
RBs/WRs/TEs: (1 point per 10
yards rushing/receiving, 6 points per TD)
Note: Teams that have a fantasy
relevant TE will be included.
Redskins @ Seahawks
Todd Collins/Santana Moss/Antwaan Randle
El/Chris Cooley
Clinton Portis (vs. SEA)
Similar passing attacks that have faced the Seahawks this season:
Similar rushing attacks that have faced the Seahawks this season:
FF Points Allowed vs. similar QBs: N/A
FF Points Allowed vs. similar WRs: N/A
FF Points Allowed vs. similar TEs: N/A
FF Points Allowed vs. similar RBs: N/A
FF Points Allowed vs. QBs/WRs/TEs over the last 3 weeks: 19/19/10.1
FF Points Allowed vs. RBs over the last 3 weeks: 16.9
Game Thoughts: It has to be a bit disconcerting to a pass
defense like Seattle's to be beaten for three or more TDs in a
game twice in the final four weeks of the regular season. That
knowledge is even worse considering that the seven scores they
allowed vs. Arizona in Week 14 (three) and Atlanta in Week 17
(four) is just one less than half of the TD passes they surrendered
to the QB position all season long (15). Fortunately for the Seahawks,
the Redskins don't figure to attack them in that fashion, especially
with Collins under center. Sure, he has been solid since taking
over for Jason Campbell, but let's not confuse any of the teams
Washington faced in December with an elite pass defense. Through
the air, the only advantage the Redskins enjoy is Cooley, who
is likely a pretty good play in what may be a one-and-done situation
for him and his team. The Seahawks are one of the better teams
vs. the TE statistically, but have had problems guarding any of
the more elite TEs they have faced, with Heath Miller, Kellen
Winslow and Alge Crumpler each posting more than 10 fantasy points.
Cooley, as he has been for most of the season, is the only smart
play from this passing game this week.
Running Game Thoughts: Washington has seemingly heeded the notion
that when an important front-line player goes down (Jason Campbell),
the rest of the team must pick it up. Since Campbell was lost
for the remainder of the regular season in Week 14, Portis and
the running game has carried this offense. He has totaled well
over 100 yards and scored in each of the three games since - all
wins - and the offense will once again lean on him to make 25-30
touches turn into 120-130 yards, especially if they hope to keep
Seattle's offense off the field. And if the Seahawks have done
anything consistently against the run this season, it is giving
up plenty of fantasy points to power-running teams like Washington.
However, if they have one saving grace, it might be the fact that
they held five (of eight) lead RBs under 10 points whereas they
permitted every lead RB to score at least that many points on
the road.
Todd Collins: 210 pass/1 TD/1 INT
Santana Moss: 45 rec
Antwaan Randle El: 40 rec
Chris Cooley: 70 rec/1 TD
Clinton Portis: 80 rush/1 TD/35 rec
Matt Hasselbeck/Deion Branch/Bobby Engram/Nate
Burleson/DJ Hackett
Shaun Alexander/Maurice Morris (vs. WAS)
Similar passing attacks that have faced the Redskins this season:
Similar rushing attacks that have faced the Redskins this season:
FF Points Allowed vs. similar QBs: 10.2
FF Points Allowed vs. similar WRs: 7.6
FF Points Allowed vs. similar TEs: N/A
FF Points Allowed vs. similar RBs: N/A
FF Points Allowed vs. QBs/WRs/TEs over the last 3 weeks: 17.7/10.9
FF Points Allowed vs. RBs over the last 3 weeks: 10.4
Passing Game Thoughts: For a defense that has been riddled with
unexpected losses in what had to be considered a strength entering
the season (CB Carlos Rogers, S Sean Taylor), this unit has really
come together over the last month of the season. That trend will
need to continue against an offense that has really found its
stride in Seattle, once HC Mike Holmgren decided to lean even
more heavily on Hasselbeck midway through the season. So, this
game will likely come down to which unit has improved more over
the last month - the smart money says the healthy offense that
will be playing at home. Assuming Branch is good to go, the Seahawks
have four WRs capable of exploiting a Redskins' secondary that
has been playing over their heads for the most part in December.
Burleson has really come on in recent weeks and could very well
be one of the X-factors in this game too - as with a healthy Branch
and Engram - he and Hackett could draw Leigh Torrence and David
Macklin, mismatches for sure in favor of Seattle. In all honesty,
the Seahawks was very likely one of the few teams that Washington
would have preferred to avoid as Seattle's depth at WR far surpasses
the Redskins' rotation at CB and the home field advantage the
Seahawks enjoy figures to make it very hard for Washington to
maintain enough continuity on offense to gain substantial momentum
and thus, make the Seattle offense work for every point.
Running Game Thoughts: The Redskins have stayed healthy upfront
for most of the season and, as a result, have been able to stop
the run pretty effectively, giving up just the fifth-fewest points/game
to the RB position. Only Brian Westbrook and Brandon Jacobs have
even eclipsed the 100-yard rushing mark individually, so don't
look for a surprisingly high output for Seattle in this game,
as the carries seem to be split fairly evenly between Alexander
and Morris. Neither player with a split workload figures to be
that great of a play against an average run defense, so one can
imagine they are poor plays against one of the better run-stopping
units. Outside of Westbrook's 16.2- and 36-point explosions in
his two meetings against the Redskins, no RB has surpassed 16
points and three of the last four teams to face Washington have
failed to put a runner over 5.6 points.
Matt Hasselbeck: 250 pass/2 TD/1 INT
Deion Branch: 50rec
Bobby Engram: 65 rec
Nate Burleson: 60 rec/1 TD
DJ Hackett: 40 rec/1 TD
Shaun Alexander: 40 rush
Maurice Morris: 45 rush/1 TD/25 rec
Jaguars @
David Garrard/Dennis Northcutt/Reggie Williams/Ernest
Fred Taylor/Maurice Jones-Drew (vs. PIT)
Similar passing attacks that have faced the Steelers this season:
Similar rushing attacks that have faced the Steelers this season:
FF Points Allowed vs. similar QBs: 22.7
FF Points Allowed vs. similar WRs: 31.1
FF Points Allowed vs. similar TEs: N/A
FF Points Allowed vs. similar RBs: 30.4
FF Points Allowed vs. QBs/WRs/TEs over the last 3 weeks: 20.4/26.7
FF Points Allowed vs. RBs over the last 3 weeks: 21.5
Game Thoughts: Garrard did a fine job spreading the wealth
amongst his WRs last week and has done so for most of the season.
In fact, he has pretty much produced regardless of the competition
and without a standout WR in his midst, meaning he should warrant
a mid-round selection in fantasy drafts next summer as he produced
16.6 points or more in every game he started and finished. For
the here and now, Garrard makes for as good of a play as any QB
on this weekend simply because he has done something most of them
have not - stayed consistent. And despite the recent slippage
of the Steelers run defense, the easiest way to score on Pittsburgh
is still by throwing the ball. Williams has seemingly emerged
as the big-play threat waiting to happen on every play but is
still too much of an all-or-nothing fantasy WR. Northcutt is the
Derrick Mason-type of wideout who will get looks and catches,
but rarely ever score. Wilford helps bridge the gaps the other
two leave but no WR on this team should really be counted on for
substantial numbers in playoff fantasy leagues because of the
"spread-it-out" philosophy and for the likely field
conditions that will favor the running game for both teams.
Running Game Thoughts: Even though this running game is smoking,
I can't imagine a repeat of the 140 yards rushing the Steelers
allowed to Taylor or the 200-plus yards rushing allowed to the
Jacksonville running game as a whole in the first meeting. But
then again, Pittsburgh has really struggled to stop the run since
its meeting with the Jags in Week 15, surrendering 15.1 or more
points to a rusher in each of its last three games. So while it
is too early to predict the demise of the Steelers' rush defense,
I can't seem to remember a recent stretch in which three successive
backs have compiled #1 RB numbers against this defense. It's a
pretty fair bet Heinz Field will either been slippery or cold
this weekend, so while it will help to have S Troy Polamalu back
from his one-game absence, he will not necessarily provide the
band-aid this rush defense needs as he was present when Jacksonville
gashed Pittsburgh three weeks ago.
David Garrard: 225 pass/2 TD/0 INT/10 rush
Dennis Northcutt: 45 rec
Reggie Williams: 50 rec/1 TD
Ernest Wilford: 50 rec
Fred Taylor: 75 rush/20 rec
Maurice Jones-Drew: 30 rush/1 TD/25 rec
Ben Roethlisberger/Hines Ward/Santonio
Holmes/Heath Miller
Najeh Davenport (vs. JAX)
Similar passing attacks that have faced the Jaguars this season:
Similar rushing attacks that have faced the Jaguars this season:
FF Points Allowed vs. similar QBs: 20.8
FF Points Allowed vs. similar WRs: 22.7
FF Points Allowed vs. similar TEs: 8.4
FF Points Allowed vs. similar RBs: 11.1
FF Points Allowed vs. QBs/WRs/TEs over the last 3 weeks: 13.8/13.4/7.8
FF Points Allowed vs. RBs over the last 3 weeks: 20.5
Game Thoughts: I firmly believe playoff league fantasy
owners will want to look to this game to find their QB for the
opening week of the postseason. If not Garrard, Big Ben makes
a lot of sense. Roethlisberger scored less than 10 points in a
game just once this season - the awful 3-0 MNF game vs. Miami.
It goes without saying that he finally showed he can be a QB that
fantasy owners can build their team around going forward. For
this game (and with Willie Parker out), Big Ben should at least
match his 20.8-point performance from the Week 15 meeting. Jacksonville
has given up more points more consistently through the air this
season than it has in some time, with the biggest beneficiaries
being the QB and the split end, which is usually Holmes in this
offense. If you are looking for a strong #3 WR option this week
could do much worse than the former Buckeye, who will likely be
matched up against CB Brian Williams most of the contest. Miller,
if recent history is any indication, should be a solid, low-risk
play and the Jags have permitted the fourth-most points to the
TE position. Ward, as always, will put some yards against the
toughest competition, but should not be counted on to have a stellar
performance against CB Rashean Mathis.
Running Game Thoughts: There are a whole host of teams that the
Steelers face that Davenport would serve as an adequate fill-in
against, but Jacksonville - with its powerful front four (especially
their defensive tackles) - is not one of them. Davenport carried
just once against the Jags in Week 15. Just two years ago, I stated
that Davenport was likely the best backup RB in the league. In
the time since, I have yet to see him show the same explosion
I remember him having in Green Bay. Jacksonville has surrendered
over 100 yards rushing in three straight games, including an embarrassing
174 yards rushing in Week 17 to Houston. Granted, that game mattered
little to the Jags, but it is still a high number to be allowing
to a team that is an average running unit at best. That said,
Pittsburgh has seemingly spent the second half of the season (instead
of the first, like one would expect) transitioning itself from
a team that wants to score with the running game to an offense
that wants to put up points via the air. For as much as I stated
that Parker seemed to lack explosion this season, Davenport isn't
any quicker through the hole. All this is to say that Davenport
isn't very likely to repeat Parker's 100-yard rushing effort when
these teams first met a few weeks back.
Ben Roethlisberger: 230 rush/2 TD/1 INT
Hines Ward: 60 rec
Santonio Holmes: 90 rec/1 TD
Heath Miller: 45 rec/1 TD
Najeh Davenport: 70 rush/1 TD/20 rec
Giants @ Bucs
Eli Manning/Plaxico Burress/Amani Toomer/Kevin
Brandon Jacobs (vs. TB)
Similar passing attacks that have faced the Bucs this season:
Similar rushing attacks that have faced the Bucs this season:
FF Points Allowed vs. similar QBs: N/A
FF Points Allowed vs. similar WRs: N/A
FF Points Allowed vs. similar TEs: N/A
FF Points Allowed vs. similar RBs: N/A
FF Points Allowed vs. QBs/WRs/TEs over the last 3 weeks: 12.2/5.7/9.2
FF Points Allowed vs. RBs over the last 3 weeks: 20.6
Game Thoughts: How many Giants fans would like the option
of bottling up the offense that stuck it to the Patriots in the
first half of Week 17? Manning and Burress appeared to go into
a time warp back to Week 1 and New England had few answers in
stopping the running and passing games of the G-men. On the other
hand, the Bucs would just as soon erase their play on defense
over the last four games, contests in which they have surrendered
16 or more points to Shaun Hill, Sage Rosenfels and Matt Moore
- all losses. All three QBs have thrown for at least two scores
in that time, something Manning should be able to do as well.
(Since their bye week, the Bucs have allowed double-digit points
to the QB position in six of seven games, something they only
did four times in the first nine contests.) If I knew for sure
that I was getting the Week 17 version of Burress, I would be
tempted to call him one of the best plays of the week at his position.
However, even with the Bucs struggling (relatively speaking) against
the pass, this game's outcome should be determined on the ground.
As such, I don't foresee an overwhelming amount of production
coming out of this passing game. One area where Tampa Bay could
be susceptible though is against the TE, something four of the
last six Bucs' opponents have exposed. Boss may be a great low-budget
or late-round pick at the TE position this week. Three of the
TDs Tampa Bay has yielded to opposing TEs have come in the last
three weeks and four of the six scores it has allowed all season
have come in the last five games.
Running Game Thoughts: When healthy, there aren't too many better
options at the RB position than Jacobs. Behind a powerful run-blocking
offensive line, Jacobs should have a great deal of success against
Tampa Bay's middle-of-the-road run defense (fantasy-wise). Look
for a solid, all-around good total yardage game from Jacobs as
he should hoard most of the touches in the running game and should
pick up a fair amount of receiving yards against the Bucs, who
allowed the eighth-most receiving yards to the RB position. If
New York is to defeat Tampa Bay this weekend, it will be due in
large part the Giants' ability to control the clock and run the
ball effectively.
Eli Manning: 200 pass/2 TD/2 INT
Plaxico Burress: 65 rec/1 TD
Amani Toomer: 50 rec
Kevin Boss: 35 rec/1 TD
Brandon Jacobs: 100 rush/1 TD/35 rec
Jeff Garcia/Joey Galloway/Ike Hilliard
Earnest Graham (vs. NYG)
Similar passing attacks that have faced the Giants this season:
Similar rushing attacks that have faced the Giants this season:
FF Points Allowed vs. similar QBs: N/A
FF Points Allowed vs. similar WRs: N/A
FF Points Allowed vs. similar TEs: N/A
FF Points Allowed vs. similar RBs: N/A
FF Points Allowed vs. QBs/WRs/TEs over the last 3 weeks: 16.8/20.2/6.2
FF Points Allowed vs. RBs over the last 3 weeks: 24.9
Passing Game Thoughts: As long as Galloway is able to go this
weekend, he faces a pass defense that has had issues in stopping
the opponent's deep threat all season long. While the Bucs will
run the ball plenty, they will need the game-breaking ability
of Galloway in this contest if they want to take advantage of
the matchup presented before them and move onto the next round.
Without him, it is unlikely Michael Clayton and Hilliard have
enough speed to threaten the Giants' secondary, making the chances
the running game will power them to victory even smaller. Garcia
has definitely proven that he will take care of the ball - just
four INTs this season - so owners looking for a cheap or low-budget
QB play this weekend should be able to avoid negative points with
him (and once again, with Galloway) that has potential to have
a two-TD day with a decent amount of yards.
Running Game Thoughts: The Giants have been very kind lately
to opposing feature backs, surrendering 14.9 points/game to a
RB in each of the last six contests. The Bucs will be all too
content doing what they can to extend that misery after their
running game was stuffed in each of the last three games to close
the regular season, although Graham saw significant action in
just one of those contests. While New York has struggled to slow
down opposing running games lately, it has kept the other team's
RB from putting up ridiculous numbers as well, as Brian Westbrook
is the only back to top 20 points against this defense this season.
However, if one figures that this matchup will be a low-scoring
contest, it is safe to say that Graham should have all the opportunities
he needs to find the end zone once in this game - the Giants have
allowed 12 RB scores this season.
Jeff Garcia: 190 pass/2 TD/0 INT/10 rush
Joey Galloway: 90 rec/1 TD
Ike Hilliard: 45 rec
Earnest Graham: 85 rush/1 TD/20 rec
Titans @ Chargers
Vince Young/Justin Gage/Eric Moulds
LenDale White/Chris Brown (vs. SD)
Similar passing attacks that have faced the Chargers this season:
Similar rushing attacks that have faced the Chargers this season:
FF Points Allowed vs. similar QBs: 6.2
FF Points Allowed vs. similar WRs: 5.7
FF Points Allowed vs. similar TEs: N/A
FF Points Allowed vs. similar RBs: 29.1
FF Points Allowed vs. QBs/WRs/TEs over the last 3 weeks: 16.8/19.7
FF Points Allowed vs. RBs over the last 3 weeks: 11.9
Game Thoughts: Roydell Williams broke his ankle in practice
earlier this week, further depleting a WR corps that did not need
to be thinned any further. What little choice Young already had
in going to Gage has likely now made the former Missouri standout
a sneaky low-budget play this week as he figures to collect well
over half the targets of the passes Young will throw, which may
not be all that many. Once again, this brings us back to Young
as the only likely play from this group, but considering his passing
game has been essentially limited to Gage and a few possession-type
TEs, his biggest contribution may be running the ball. However,
seeing how VY gained only two yards on two carries in the first
game between these two teams, it may not be the best idea to rely
on him for fantasy greatness this weekend either.
Running Game Thoughts: The Titans' ability to reverse the fortunes
of their Week 14 loss to the Bolts will have a lot to do with
White. He collected 30 carries in that meeting and with Tennessee's
defense just about as healthy as it is going to be all season,
he's a fairly good bet for roughly that many touches in this contest
as well. One big change for San Diego is that DE Luis Castillo
will be in the lineup again - he missed the first contest between
these teams - and his presence should certainly help the Chargers
avoid giving up another 100-yard rushing performance. In the end,
White - assuming he sees a similar workload - should be a solid
lower-budget bet as a #2 RB in fantasy lineups this week.
Vince Young: 150 pass/1 TD/1 INT/15 rush
Justin Gage: 80 rec/1 TD
Eric Moulds: 35 rec
LenDale White: 90 rush/1 TD/10 rec
Chris Brown: 30 rush/20 rec
Philip Rivers/Vincent Jackson/Chris Chambers/Antonio
LaDainian Tomlinson (vs. TEN)
Similar passing attacks that have faced the Titans this season:
Similar rushing attacks that have faced the Titans this season:
FF Points Allowed vs. similar QBs: 19.5
FF Points Allowed vs. similar WRs: 13.9
FF Points Allowed vs. similar TEs: 11.7
FF Points Allowed vs. similar RBs: 29.9
FF Points Allowed vs. QBs/WRs/TEs over the last 3 weeks: 16.4/21.6/5.2
FF Points Allowed vs. RBs over the last 3 weeks: 8.9
Passing Game Thoughts: Despite some terribly rough games this
season, Rivers narrowly missed matching last season's fantasy
point total. Granted, he looked awful at times much more often
than he did in 2006, but it is interesting to note he registered
fairly similar stat lines even though he tossed six more INTs
than he did a season ago. That aside, he let the running game
and the defense carry him down the tail end of the regular season
while he recorded meager yardage totals but passed for at least
one score in each of his last seven contests. And with his sprained
knee likely to be a concern for the rest of the postseason, expect
the Chargers to go only as far as LT and the defense will take
them. DT Albert Haynesworth and DE Kyle VandenBosch absolutely
toyed with the left side of the offensive line in the first meeting,
making pass protection the most likely concern for San Diego this
week. Jackson does not figure to be of much use this week, leaving
owners with Chambers and Gates to consider. Gates' back issue
may be in the rear view mirror if his numbers against the Raiders
in Week 17 are any indication. Prior to the Oakland game, Gates'
last solid fantasy day came against the Titans, who have allowed
only Gates and Dallas Clark to do much numbers-wise vs. them this
season. Continue to monitor Gates' health into the weekend though,
as a less-than-100% Charger TE will struggle to break away from
LB Keith Bulluck in coverage. Chambers continues to be the best
play at WR for San Diego and fared well against Tennessee the
first time around. Considering Rivers has found him for scores
in consecutive weeks and the Titans' likely strategy to focus
on Gates first in the passing game, Chambers could make for a
sneaky play against a defense that has uncharacteristically surrendered
at least 8.7 points to a WR in each of the past seven games.
Running Game Thoughts: If playoff owners had any hopes that LT
would repeat his standout performance from Week 14, they need
to find some other #1 RB to attach their hopes to, at least for
this week. That is not to say that he won't still register top-notch
numbers, but two TDs and 100-plus rushing yards against a defense
led by what looks like a healthy Haynesworth figures to be a lot
more stout than the same unit he (LT) faced just a few games ago.
What is interesting is that since HC Norv Turner opted to call
more running plays with a pulling guard a few games back, Tomlinson
has went from ho-hum LT to the kind of back that topped the charts
to end 2006. I don't necessarily like him as a lock for 100 rushing
yards this week, but he is also a pretty good bet for 100-125
total yards and has been a solid bet over the last half of the
season to visit the end zone. The peace of mind he brings to a
fantasy squad - regular season or playoffs - is invaluable and
he will produce regardless of the competition.
Philip Rivers: 200 pass/2 TD/1 INT
Vincent Jackson: 40 rec
Chris Chambers: 65 rec/1 TD
Antonio Gates: 50 rec/1 TD
LaDainian Tomlinson: 90 rush/1 TD/35 rec
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Hey Sector heads,
was hoping for a big favor on a build project this winter..
I know this should be in the builders forum, but not a lot o viewers over there.
I'm building a sector type board and would love some measurements that i cant seem to find online, and there are no sectors in my area to take them off of.
My project will most resemble a 60, a little narrower, so if you have any version of the S60 that would work great. even off the 53 would work as well.
Here are the measurements im looking for, inches or cm's are fine, I can deal with both.
- Board Thickness - ideally, mid board, 1/4 up from tail, 1/4 back from nose.
- Rocker- (laying flat on a table/floor) distance from flat surface up to nose/ up to tail,
- Fins, Distance from tail to back of rear finbox, to back of forward finbox.
- front foot straps, distance from tail to back of forward footstrap.
if you're really into it,
- concave length & depth.
first, take a straight edge, and find where the concave starts by sliding it back from the nose of the board, held perpendicular to center line, and watching for a gap to open between the straight edge and the board around the center line. Measure distance from the tail to that point.
Next, slide the straight edge back the board and try to pick the spot where the concave is the deepest, should be just behind the forward straps. My understanding is the board has a double concave, so your straight edge will be touching a ridge running down the centerline and the outside rail. Hold a ruler perpendicular to your straight edge and measure the gap (concave) at its deepest point.
That should do it.
Thanks very much in advance to anyone who wants to help me out.
smooth kiting everyone!


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Opinion: Hagel the Hapless
Assistant books editor Sohrab Ahmari on why Chuck Hagel performed so terribly at his Senate confirmation hearings. Photo: Getty Images
This transcript has been automatically generated and may not be 100% accurate.
... I ... to stay in Washington our politicians in what goes alike ... are still puzzling over defense secretary nominee Chuck Cable's ... bumbling performance yesterday ... here's an excerpt ... the example of where we've been intimidated by the Israeli Jewish lobby ... to do something down ... regarding the Mideast is rolling were no smell I can get in DC thank you get cremation said some like that has to do more to that ... why would my Wall Street Journal editorial page colleagues saw the marae is here ... to give us his take on Sen Hagel sorrow ... I can be just like any good night's sleep was not prepped for this so what happens ... when the chair ... whether or not the U N did indeed return to his preparation but ... aam my sense was that this was the guy who has this long ... record of statements and positions he's taken ... better far outside the mainstream and and frankly don't even ... quite comport with his own ... future boxes of them you know the Obama ministrations positions ... and he's trying very hard there too had to sell a different chock a goal ... and the frankly the the the ... the real old Chuck Hagel syrups he keeps seeping through his in his speech and therefore you get the sort of ... bumbling you know ... in articulate ... voice said that he presented an and I think he did not help and so they're still in use in the real chock a goal on a on white on Iran on Israel ... and throughout everything on the onthe on the ... role of the U S in terms of ... keeping the world it is ... safe and secure or on on Israel he has views ... better very conspiratorial he's talked about ... the Jewish lobby intimidating people up here meaning in Washington ... he has views on Iran better ... the freaky for sample he uses a video of him saying Iranian demand that women got the flow ... after American women did ... and even at that that the testimony he said that Iran government is elected and legitimate ... extraordinary stay really bizarre and and really disappointing ... aam and then on ... on on on on the issues of Hezbollah he he had refused to sign a letter to the tothe European Union asked him to ... designate as well as a terrorist group ... on the is um promotion dark or he voted against designating that group ... as a as a as a terrorist organization so ... you just have this long record of ... of statements on his car and that are pretty hard to ... to deal with forehand and so he's trying to walk and every single one of them back and present an entirely new Nagel an interest in work ... he's a politician we've seen people try to flip flop before on both sides of politics ... and it was really all about me the confidence that he has for this job is to forget the spin ... morning to do the job ... the Indiana on that count it's pretty terrifying to me what it did the Republican senators and Democratic Senator Tom Enders ... rightly praised use his courageous service in Vietnam ... but we have to thank if ... I'm having a distinguished record of military service isn't necessarily ... going to mean the year as an effective secretaries ... of defense and and I think of the will was problematic about him what he considered closing the ... that the session by saying well just read up on the town of just do my homework before I went to the U ... S it say about President Obama that this is the candy he would choose to be depending on at this particularly perilous moment to buy at abroad ... my sense is that the ... present Obama ... um you know feels like he has a very strong mandate and it's it's just a spiteful move to another was I'm going to find ... the Republican who holds these fringe positions ... and who isn't that competent in them and them and in you know ... put in before you in either way he's going to get come from anyway ... and it it is that they've surely spiteful an heiress possible two stories a K responsible particularly irresponsible given ... Iran given China ... given ... given North Korea the bomb the the the the suicide bombing in five that the US embassy in Turkey today and this is the world that we live and ... unit to Addis a takeover ... of the country Molly and in Northern ... Africa and and they had to be pushed out with a primarily of French action ... this is the very chaotic world and in this context you have someone who believes in global retrenchment he wants to bring ... us back home and that it doesn't feel like the U S has a ... responsibility as a superpower to to create a safe and secure world for ... trial eyes and parts of Switzerland presidents usually get the cabinet they watch you think he's going to get through yesterday ... I think so ... okay ... I Wall Street Journal editorial page telling sober Marty ... thank so much for being with us


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Location has been determined! Old Spaghetti Factory. Friday, 10/5, at 5pm.
It's about an 8 block walk, so not too terrible. They do have a parking lot for those who would prefer to drive. It's a straight shot down Broad street, down on the water front.
So please, sign up here. I need to have a final number by 9/15, please and thanks! I will update this post whenever I figure out the actual restaurant. You're more than welcome to PM me suggestions; however, please bear in mind it's got to be Gluten-Free friendly and some of those attending are not adventurous eaters.


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OSWEGO — Following the trail blazed by 2012 alumnus Earl Bellinger, three more SUNY Oswego students will rocket into internships this summer at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory at Caltech, the California Institute of Technology.
JPL selected SUNY Oswego seniors Samantha Bielli, Delvison Castillo and Andrew Darwin to work for 10 weeks on the Cassini satellite mission at the renowned research complex in Pasadena starting June 18.
Bellinger, a graduate in computer science and applied mathematics now in a Ph.D. program at Indiana University's School of Informatics and Computing, burned so brightly during his time at JPL in 2012 that a supervisor there asked Oswego physics professor Shashi Kanbur to "send us more" for summer 2013, Kanbur said.
Kanbur spoke with Oswego computer science faculty members James Early, Doug Lea and Alex Pantaleev — and consulted Bellinger — before recommending senior computer science majors Bielli of Gloversville and Castillo of New York City and senior software engineering major Darwin of Ferrisburgh, Vt.
"It will be a fantastic experience for these students to put on their resumes," Kanbur said. "I think it's a great thing for the college. Think about their orientation at JPL: 'Where are you from?' 'SUNY Oswego.' 'OK, where are you from?' 'SUNY Oswego.' 'And where are you from?' 'SUNY Oswego.' Where you are from creates an impression."
'Amazingly happy'
Castillo, who also minors in anthropology and cognitive science, said it took a long time to hear from JPL after he applied, but the waiting paid off.
"I was thinking I was not going to get it, so it was twice as good when I heard," he said. "I was amazingly happy."
Darwin, a mathematics minor, awaits more specifics on the interns' assignments this summer.
"I understand we will be working on Web-based architecture on existing and legacy code, and creating new functionality, all part of the Cassini satellite orbiting Saturn," he said.
Bielli, with a second major in applied mathematical economics, is eager to work outside the classroom.
"Working in a real-world situation rather than in class — a lot of good opportunities can come out of this," she said.
Blazing the trail
Last summer, Bellinger, winner of a 2012 SUNY Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence, wrote computer code for the Cassini mission that NASA continues to use every day.
"He did an exceptional job," Kanbur said. "His program optimizes the way the (mission's computer) control sends commands to the spacecraft, and vice versa. … His supervisor there was very impressed."
Kanbur noted that Bellinger, in Brazil, and Castillo, in Taiwan, both had Global Laboratory experiences through the college. SUNY Oswego offers hands-on, immersive problem-solving opportunities to undergraduates each summer at research sites around the world in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The experience helped create the initial opportunity for Bellinger at JPL, Kanbur said.
"The three of us had a Skype call with Earl so he could tell us what his time was like at JPL and how they are using his research," Darwin said of the Oswego interns. "Earl said he would be happy to help us between now and this summer."


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¾ cup sweetened, flaked coconut
3 tablespoons butter, at room temperature
2 tablespoons buttermilk
1 tablespoon lime juice
zest of one lime
In a small bowl, combine butter,zest and sugar throughly. Add buttermilk and lime juice. Mix on high 1 minute until well mixed Spread over cooled cupcakes. Sprinkle each cake with coconut.


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Creative seed companies offer growers new programs or alliances that cover yield loss and reduce grain-selling risks - all for buying more seed.
A unique program from Agricultural Revenue Management (ARM), a wholly owned subsidiary of The J.C. Robinson Seed Company, guarantees a 90% corn yield so producers can aggressively market their crop early in the growing season. The company also gives advice about raising hybrids for the best yields.
"We're trying to give producers the methods and tools to capture an end use value so they can confidently market their crop," reports ARM CEO David Bracht. "Then we provide them with agronomic practices to maximize that yield."
Coverage expanded. The program, called DollarGard, grew out of pilot projects the company tested this past summer on 40,000 acres in Kansas and Nebraska. Now corn growers in the central section of J.C. Robinson's trade area in the western Corn Belt may sign up for DollarGard. Because J.C. Robinson Seed is a member company of Golden Harvest, growers must plant Golden Harvest seed on about 10% more of their total acres than they did last year to be eligible for the program.
DollarGard is a production agreement, Bracht says. The producer agrees to grow and deliver 100% of production from the program-covered acres to an agreed-upon participating elevator. The producer pays a service fee and in turn receives protection for 90% of the crop, based upon his farm's actual production history (APH). APH is figured on a 4- to 10-year field average, depending on what is available.
If production on any field enrolled in DollarGard falls below the 90% APH average, the program provides a bushel adjustment payment for the yield loss down to the federal crop insurance coverage level. The price paid per bushel is based on the December futures price.
"We cover the area between 90% of yield and where federal crop insurance starts," Bracht says. "Our program is designed to add to the grower's protection he receives from his federal insurance program."
Complements crop insurance. Producers must purchase federal crop insurance to participate. Bracht says that, in the pilot programs, most producers bought federal crop insurance for 65 to 75% of APH yield.
Growers interested in joining DollarGard provide yield history and agronomic information for each field they want enrolled. ARM then calculates a service fee, taking into account farm location, yield history, hybrids and crop insurance coverage. The fees run from $12 to $20/acre. High and inconsistent yields result in higher service fees, Bracht adds. Most fees average $15 to $16/acre.
ARM uses the service fee to manage the DollarGard program. The company covers its commitment by hedging the yield risk through a commodity contract.
Agronomic recipe. "Once enrolled, the producer agrees to grow a crop and follow an agronomic recipe that is not restrictive, but contains guidelines to optimize yields," Bracht explains. For example, Golden Harvest will provide information about the best chemicals for different hybrids at various stages of growth.
Other Golden Harvest programs such as Agronomy Up Front that emphasize optimum agronomic practices will be employed. Plus, seed dealers will help growers select the best hybrids for field conditions.
Throughout the growing season, the farmer provides three reports to ARM. The first report details how many acres of what hybrids were planted in the DollarGard program. If the grower plants fewer acres than originally planned, ARM returns that portion of the service fee. The other two reports come at the pollination and dent stages. "We need to have an estimate of yield," Bracht says.
When growers enroll in the program, they agree to deliver 100% of what is produced on the covered acres, even if it is 125% of yield or 20% of yield.
"We notify the elevator of the delivery obligation," Bracht says. "So the elevator expects the grain and will contact the producer to ask about marketing.
"The producer knows he will either grow the corn or receive a bushel adjustment payment that allows him to buy corn to substitute for any shortfall. So he's not concerned about not producing a crop and can go out and take advantage of the opportunities the marketplace offers him."
Bolsters early marketing. "The year 2000 will be a poster child for having a marketing plan and marketing some of the crop early," Bracht adds. This year's peak corn prices came from March to May. Unfortunately, many growers didn't take advantage of the prices because early drought concerns had them worried they would not get the yield needed to fulfill forward contracts.
"In talking with elevators, about 25 to 35% of the new crop usually is forward contracted by June 1," Bracht says. This summer, Nebraska elevators reported only 5% was contracted.
"More times than not, emotions will pull you the wrong way," Bracht says. He hopes growers won't make this mistake next year and will begin marketing the crop early with help from the elevator if needed.
"Admittedly, not every farmer will market ahead," he adds. "But we've had positive reactions from bankers, elevators and producers."
Pushes top performance. Although DollarGard covers yield loss and promotes smart marketing, Bracht also emphasizes the program pushes for top crop performance.
"This program goes beyond looking at yield risk," he says. "Most farmers say they need more than a 90% yield on a year-in, year-out basis. So our program is focused on helping the grower produce as much and as efficiently as he can while getting more value for the crop."
For more information, contact your Golden Harvest dealer or ARM, Dept. FIN, Box 908, Elkhorn, NE 68022, toll-free 877/218-4289 or circle 210.
Corn growers in Iowa, Indiana, Minnesota and Nebraska last winter participated in a pilot project offering a grain contract with revenue protection. Cargill AgHorizons offered the Performance 90 corn contract to cover potential crop yield losses and low market prices.
Cargill expects to offer the program again for 2001 and expand it to more locations. The company is still working on details for next year's program.
In its pilot offering, Performance 90 paid growers a bushel adjustment if revenue per acre fell below a target amount. The target revenue was determined by multiplying 90% of the historic yield per acre by the average December 2000 futures prices as reported in October 2000. So Cargill paid a per-bushel premium for grain delivered to the company if a grower's actual yield multiplied by the December futures price reported in October was less than the target amount.
Growers who signed on to Performance 90 agreed to purchase Cargill Hybrid Seed and commit at least 200 acres of corn or 50% of total corn acreage to the program. They needed to purchase catastrophic federal crop insurance to participate. They also agreed to work with local ag retailers to put together an agronomic program for the contract acres.
Cargill assessed a service fee ranging from $0.15 to $0.20/bu., depending on location, for the first 100 bu./acre delivered under the contract.
During harvest, growers delivered the grain from committed acres to a Cargill facility or other designated location.
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Another Trip Down Memory Lane...
Back in the fifties and sixties when I grew up, we were still living in the Age of Dress Gloves -- but it was the closing years of that long era.
In those days, when women (and even young girls) seriously dressed up, gloves were usually part of the costume. The length of the glove was inversely related to the length of the sleeve, but it also depended on the season of the year.
Gloves weren't an edgy fashion statement. They were expected. People would have felt a bit sorry for you if you didn't have gloves for an important social event.
I remember that I wore a pair of wrist-length pink stretch lace gloves to my 8th grade graduation ceremonies (and some funny little 1-inch heels.) When I wore a long formal dress to my Junior and Senior Banquets, I wore white opera gloves. I had one pair with buttons and one without.
My mom and other hard-working ranch and farm wives wore gloves to church -- gloves that covered their workworn hands and helped them feel feminine and dressed up (like Grace Kelly who wore little white cotton gloves to all her interviews.)
In the early 1960's, Jacqueline Kennedy wore all sorts of dressy gloves and looked elegant in them, but sometimes went out with bare arms too.
Lady Bird Johnson and her daughters were photographed much more often without gloves than with them. I don't remember if Pat Nixon wore gloves or not, but by the 1970's, the Age of Dress Gloves for the general public was definitely drawing to a close.
Do you remember this scene from Little Women? Jo and Meg were deciding what to wear to the party.
`If I only had a silk!' sighed Meg. `Mother says I may when I'm eighteen, perhaps; but two years is an everlasting time to wait.'
`I'm sure our pops look like silk, and they are nice enough for us. Yours is as good as new, but I forgot the burn and the tear in mine. Whatever shall I do? the burn shows badly and I can't take any out.'
`You must sit still all you can, and keep your back out of sight; the front is all right. I shall have a new ribbon for my hair, and Marmee will lend me her little pearl pin, and my new slippers are lovely, and my gloves will do, though they aren't as nice as I'd like.'
`Mine are spoilt with lemonade, and I can't get any new ones, so I shall have to go without,' said Jo, who never troubled herself much about dress.
`You must have gloves, or I won't go,' cried Meg decidedly, `gloves are more important than anything else. I should be so mortified if you didn't have them.'
`Then I'll stay where I am.'
`You can't ask Mother for new ones, they are so expensive, and you are so careless. She said, when you spoilt the others, that she shouldn't get you any more this winter. Can't you make them do?' asked Meg anxiously.
`I can hold them crumpled up in my hand, so no one will know how stained they are; that's all I can do. No, I'll tell you how we can manage-each wear one good one and carry a bad one; don't you see?'
`Your hands are bigger than mine, and you will stretch my glove dreadfully,' began Meg, whose gloves were a tender point with her.
`Then I'll go without. I don't care what people say!' cried Jo, taking up her book.
`You may have it, you may! only don't stain it, and do behave nicely. Don't put your hands behind you, or stare, "Christopher Columbus!" will you?'
`Don't worry about me; I'll be as prim as I can, and not get into any scrapes, if I can help it. Now go and answer your note; and let me finish this splendid story.'
So Meg went away to `accept with thanks', look over her dress, and sing blithely as she did up her one real lace frill; while Jo finished her story, her four apples, and had a game of romps with Scrabble.
Itching for a pair of elegant gloves? Make your own with directions from medieval reenactor, Franchesca Harvas, a member of the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA). She has some lovely examples of medieval gloves on her site.
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