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Eric Woodyard Column: City's legacy in jeopardy
February 28, 2011
By Eric Woodyard | The Flint Journal
FLINT, Michigan — Tonight is a celebration, surely it is.
The Greater Flint Afro-American Hall of Fame will host its 27th annual induction ceremony at the Riverfront Bauquet Center with a mingle beginning at 4 p.m and the program starting at 4:30 p.m.
The hall will welcome Tracy Byrd, Warren "Teddy" Dodson, Tommy L. Hamlett, David Hollingsworth, Jacky King, Eugene Marve, Fred Toins, and Coquise Washington Brown as its newest class.
"We want to preserve our history, because if you don't know where you come from, it's going to be hard to determine where you're going," Hall founder Norm Bryant said.
While this is a great thing for the community, it got me thinking about where exactly are we going as far as sports are related. How many more top-tier athletes are we capable of producing in the city in the near future?
I have been impressed with a few athletes in the "city" schools (i.e. Thomas Rawls, Ahasuerus McDonald, Jaylen McGee), but as a unit, we have a lot of work to do. Sure, it's cool to "preserve our history," but we have to create a history to preserve.
What's going to happen 27 years from now if Norm Bryant no longer is a part of our community? We can only flip the Glen Rice and Mark Ingram stories so many times.
My whole mindset about city schools (Northwestern, Southwestern, Northern) was changed after reading Circuit Judge Duncan Beagle's presentation to the Flint Board of Education regarding high school athletics. A graduate of Southwestern High School in 1966, Beagle's studies have magnified a few problems that have to be addressed, especially in football.
In 2010, Southwestern and Northwestern did not win a single football game the entire season. The city posted a 5-22 overall record. This should not be acceptable in a city that once prided itself on athletics.
Now that I think about it, we have not won a state basketball championship since Northern did it in 1995. Powers' Class B title doesn't count, because they're not a city school. We were once the "Basketball City." I know we're still capable of producing teams like the ones of the 1980s that captured five titles in a row. Let's push our youth to work harder not only in sports but in academics as well, because many talented athletes aren't even eligible to play.
Beagle hit the nail on the head when he included this in his research: "I am deeply concerned that many of our athletic teams have accepted losing, especially in football, and there is no strategic game plan to address how we can become more competitive."
I totally agree — we need a plan (or two)!
That's if we want to celebrate the successes of future athletes like the ones who will enter the Greater Flint Afro-American Hall of Fame tonight. I challenge the parents, staff, students, coaches, and the community as a whole to get back on the right track. It shouldn't take a few stats to realize that we need to change and that we're not competitive. We should have more pride than that.
Being a "Flintstone" used to mean something. I'm not sure how much longer it will if there's no progress.
Southwestern's Justin Clarke is running for a higher cause at the University of Michigan
February 26, 2011
By Eric Woodyard | The Flint Journal
FLINT, Michigan — Running is defined in Webster's dictionary as "to go by moving the legs faster than in walking."
It also describes a runner as "one who, or that which, runs," but University of Michigan freshman Justin Clarke of Flint simply deciphers his ability as something based on the assignment of a higher being.
"When people see me run, it's not just the work of the body but it's the work of God," Clarke explained.
This may be true, but it also took long hours of hard labor, dedication, and a tremendous grind for Clarke to become one of the fastest sprinters of his class in the Big Ten Conference.
On Jan. 22, Clarke finished the 60-meter dash indoors with a time of 6.83 at the Simmons-Harvey Invitational. That mark ranks as the team's best effort in that category for the young 2011 season. That same day, he also posted a 22.46 in the 200-meter Dash, which is the Wolverines' third-best time in that department this year.
Clarke has twice been named as the "Wolverine of the Week," and the folks in Ann Arbor believe they may have something special on their hands.
"For freshmen in general the expectations usually aren't that high no matter what level guys are at but he's kind of stepped in and was very serious," UM track and field head coach Fred LaPlante. "He's worked very consistently, he's worked hard and stayed focused and been open-minded with listening, so he's about as good as it gets for his freshman year."
In Clarke's transition from Southwestern Academy to the UM, he didn't really know what to expect. In fact, he tried to stay as far away from the university as possible since most of his older siblings had already attended UM at some point.
"I was trying to avoid Michigan, I was actually fighting it and I didn't apply until like the last day," Clarke said.
In the end he figured it would be the perfect fit. He couldn't pass up the chance of being so close to home, continuing the great family tradition they'd built at the school, and having the chance to learn the ropes from his big sister. Brianna Clarke is a senior at UM.
"One of the ways I've helped him transition was to get him involved in a program called 'Leaders And Best' which also pairs him up with a upperclassmen that actually is going in the same field that he's going into," said his sister Brianna.
"I (also) usually help him in his studying skills because some of the courses are a lot of the prerequisites that I took, and (I try to) link him with different faculty members that I've made relationships with to make sure he gets the best teachers for each class."
"Every weekend we try to get together and have dinner and spend time," Justin added.
This relaxation off the track seems to be paying off considerably when it's time for Justin to compete. He also qualified for the finals of the Notre Dame Meyo Invitational on Friday, Feb. 4 by running a 6.87 in the 60-meter dash preliminaries, finishing in 10th place even though the event was non-scoring.
The frosh will have a chance to put his skills on display again this weekend when the Wolverines travel to the University of Illinois for the Big Ten Indoor Championships. Michigan has won the event 26 times and Clarke hopes he can be a factor in another Wolverine victory.
Clarke's humility is what makes him come off as an "old-soul." He seems to have been here before and his musical tastes reflect this since he finds pleasure in rocking to legends like The Temptations, Al Green, and Luther Vandross in his spare time.
The former Saginaw Valley Scholar Athlete of the Year should come up big this weekend since he's never been the one to fold under the bright lights.
"He's run his best against the best so he's got some good guys he'll be facing this weekend and hopefully he can keep his focus and give it his best shot and we'll see how it goes," LaPlante said.
Pressure? Flint Powers senior Patrick Lucas-Perry doesn't know what that word means
February 26, 2011
By Eric Woodyard | The Flint Journal
FLINT, Michigan — If pressure busts pipes than why is Patrick Lucas-Perry still standing?
Entering high school, PLP had just as much pressure to succeed on the hardwood at Powers Catholic than Tiger Woods has to return to his old form in 2011.
Yes, it was that intense.
Lucas-Perry is the youngest of five children. His dad, LaVal Perry, played under Dick Vitale at the University of Detroit. His brother, Laval, was an All-State high school player at Powers and now a member of Oakland University's hoops squad.
Patrick's sister, Victoria, was also a WNBA prospect after four stellar seasons at Michigan State, including an appearance in the 2004-2005 national championship game against Baylor.
"The pressure that I've had on me has just been inspiration and a reminder of who I am and what I need to do with my life," Patrick said. "I take it as something that will always be there to keep pushing."
Although the expectations were aerial, his response was impressive.
Now in his senior year, Patrick has been somewhat of the All-American kid.
He's spent four years on varsity and will break the MHSAA record for most games played (106) if Powers makes it to regionals. He won the Class B state championship as a sophomore. He has a 3.8 grade point average. He averages 17.2 points and 6.5 assists per game. No tattoos. No girlfriend. He bakes. He's a big league "texter." He's a true momma's boy and a Christian.
"He's met and exceeded all of our expectations," Patrick's mother, Patricia said.
"I think he's had an advantage because he's had to watch us all and learn from our mistakes, from our highs and lows and kind of develop into a really well-rounded player," His older sister, Victoria said.
While it does have its perks, being the baby of the family has not been easy for PLP. Especially in a family that enforces tough love. Like the time when Patrick tore his ACL this past summer playing with the Michigan Mustangs. In the first AAU game of the season at a tournament on Oakland's campus, he thought he "tweaked" something and finished the contest scoring over 20 points.
Unaware of the severity of the injury at the time, Victoria yelled from the sidelines for him to "suck it up," which is the reason he now plays with a bulky "Stone Cold" Steve Austin knee brace attached to his leg.
An MRI after the game would later reveal the damage and he missed out on a pivotal recruiting summer. Despite the blemish, Patrick now laughs the situation off and is pleased with the college offers he currently has on the table.
"I like to think that everything happens for a reason and maybe I could have got scholarships, but I feel like the opportunities and the scholarships that I have right now are the best opportunities for me," Patrick said.
According to Patrick, schools like Harvard University, the University of Pennsylvania, Oakland University, and Boston College have all aggressively pursued him. At the moment, his top two choices are narrowed to Oakland and Penn, but all that could change. His mind can change day-by-day, but the look on his face when asked about joining his brother in Rochester next season was priceless.
"I've never done it before and it would be something that's just a insurmountable, great experience all tied into one especially with Coach (Greg) Kampe there," Patrick said while speaking of Oakland's program and potentially playing with his brother. "Being a Golden Grizzlie would just be an all-around great opportunity and something that would last for a lifetime."
Patrick will not make his official decision on his college arrangement until after the season. One which he hopes will end with another Powers celebration at the Breslin Center after a state championship.
By Eric Woodyard | The Flint Journal
FLINT, Michigan — The odds of earning a spot on a pro football roster seemed to be slim and none for JaMarko Simmons.
For four months, he worked tirelessly at the Security Packaging company on South Dort Highway trying to pay his bills as well as provide for his two-year-old son, Jaylen.
Simmons' days as a All-American wide receiver starring on Western Michigan University's football team were a distant memory. Instead of catching passes he "provided exceptional packaging products" to the company's valued customers.
"I was seeing how this 9-5 thing was and it wasn't for me," Simmons said. "It was definitely a wake up call."
Things quickly changed with one conversation in mid-October. The Jacksonville Sharks of the Arena Football League needed a physical wideout and offered Simmons a spot on the team. Without thinking, Simmons accepted.
"I was real excited about it," Simmons said. "I got a second chance at it (and) a second chance at everything as injury free and really being able to show my talents."
At WMU, Simmons was a four-year starter and became the first receiver in the program's history to catch more than 100 passes in a season. He also broke the record for career receptions (260), passing Green Bay Packers wide receiver Greg Jennings in the process.
After graduating in 2008, Simmons signed with the Packers as an undrafted free agent but was hampered by a herniated disc in his back and didn't make the final cut. The New Orleans Saints granted him another tryout but this would fall through. He then had plans on playing in the UFL but a fracture in his foot put his career at a standstill.
For a player who had never dealt with any major injuries all throughout his college tenure, Simmons often found himself frustrated and emotionally damaged. Being injured reminded him just how much he loved the game. When things seemed to be falling apart, he decided to rededicate himself to the sport.
He reached out to his former high school track coach at Flint Central, Carlos Benton, to help get back to the basics.
Simmons trained with Benton at Grand Blanc high school for close to two months before heading off to Jacksonville for the start of training camp with the Sharks last weekend. They met up for four sessions per week, which lasted nearly three hours to work on his flexibility, quickness, speed, cardio and agility. Simmons also participated in his own weight lifting regimen on top of their encounters.
Benton was highly impressed with the drive of his young protege.
"When we first started working out he wasn't in shape but had the work ethics of it but as we've been working out he's been getting very comfortable," said Benton, who is now the girls cross country coach at Grand Blanc. "I can see the maturity from high school to college and I would be very shocked if he didn't make it."
Before he can make it back to the NFL, Simmons believes he has to crawl before he walks and this opportunity may be a stepping stone for the next level.
"I'm going to give it all I got. I still got a whole lot in the tank, a whole lot to give and it's just one day at a time," Simmons said. "My ultimate goal is to make it back to the league in 2011-2012 (and) hopefully it's not a lockout and I can show what I got."
While his sights may be set on the NFL, Simmons has to emerge as a star in the AFL first.
The rookie will get his chance when the Sharks take on the Arizona Rattlers on March 12 to kick off their five-month season.
"He better be very serious because if he's not then he's not going to make it," Jacksonville Sharks head coach, Les Moss said. "These guys in this league are very good football players and he's gonna be challenged every bit as much as he's been challenged anywhere he's been."
Interview: Powers senior Patrick Lucas-Perry is ready to make one last run at the state title
February 24, 2011
By Eric Woodyard | The Flint Journal
FLINT, Michigan — Powers senior guard, Patrick Lucas-Perry is not like most high school athletes.
By Eric Woodyard | The Flint Journal
FLINT, Michigan — In 1984, Phoenix Suns power forward Larry Nance won the first ever NBA Slam Dunk competition. He did it with an array of acrobatic dunks that brilliantly utilized his length and lanky build.
At 6-foot-10, Nance went head-to-head with legendary dunkers like Julius "Dr. J" Erving and Dominique Wilkins in Denver to become one of the tallest winners in the history of the contest. But what would Washington Wizards center, JaVale McGee know about Larry Nance though? He wasn't even born yet.
McGee, 23, wasn't born until four years after Nance's feat.
This Saturday, the Flint native will look to recreate that magic and perhaps have something in common with Nance. McGee was selected to participate in this year's Slam Dunk Contest at the NBA All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles, Calif. He will battle DeMar DeRozan (Toronto Raptors), Blake Griffin (Los Angeles Clippers), and Serge Ibaka (Oklahoma City Thunder) for the title.
McGee lists Nance's performance in the '84 contest as his favorite of all-time, but vows to come with his own creative niche.
"I'm just really excited," McGee said. "I got some things up my sleeve that people have never seen and it should be a pretty good contest."
Just like Nance, McGee is also relatively large to be fighting for the crown as the league's best dunker. He is 7-feet tall and weights 250 pounds. Since his name was officially confirmed as a member of arguably the most popular event of the entire weekend, McGee has earned a newfound fame that can sometimes become annoying.
"It's definitely fun getting the attention, it's also hectic though," McGee added. "You can't go places you went before without being heckled by everybody."
McGee lived in Flint until the age of four, but often moved from city to city. His mother, Pam McGee, was a star at Northern high school, and won back-to-back NCAA championships at USC. She also played professional basketball in several different places, including overseas and in the WNBA. Due to her career, JaVale lived in Detroit, Chicago, and even Los Angeles, but he did come back to his hometown to attend Flint Northwestern in the seventh and eighth grade.
In high school, McGee played at Detroit Country Day, Fremont's Providence Christian HS and Hales Franciscan in Chicago before completing two years of college basketball at Nevada-Reno.
In 2008, McGee was selected by the Wizards with the 18th pick of the NBA draft and he is now in his third season averaging 9.2 points and 7.6 rebounds.
Although McGee is hardly home, he's still realizes where he's from and hopes to make his community proud. He has the ink to prove it.
"I definitely rep the city of Flint. I have the Flint tattoo and everything," McGee said. "I've been there for like half my life like on and off, but I'm just trying to go out there and represent and win this dunk contest."
*Click this link to check out Eric Woodyard's complete interview with McGee.
Southwestern's Kendrick Roberts follows the footsteps of another great Flint native at WMU
February 17, 2011
By Eric Woodyard | The Flint Journal
FLINT, Michigan — One sign changed everything.
It overlooks West 12th Street, underneath the Southwestern Academy logo, and represents a historiic mark. Mark Ingram that is.
The sign reads: "Home of Mark Ingram II 2009 Heisman Trophy winner."
This set the bar for all aspiring football players attending Southwestern.
Senior wide receiver, Kendrick Roberts was no exception. When Roberts inked his name on the dotted line last week to attend Western Michigan University on a football scholarship this fall, of course Ingram came to mind.
What Roberts didn't realize is that he's also following the footsteps of another great wide receiver from Flint who had a great career sporting the Brown & Gold in Kalamazoo as well, JaMarko Simmons.
Simmons was a graduate of Central High School in 2004 and a four-year starter at WMU. Simmons left in 2008 as the university's career leader in receptions (260) and the single season record holder in receptions (104) and receiving yards (1,267).
His no. 27 jersey still hangs in the rafters of Waldo Stadium next to all of the other All-Americans that have have battled on the field for the Broncos.
"Everytime I go up there they show me all the banners with all the All-Americans up there so they always tell me I got big shoes to fill," Roberts said. "Pretty much going up there I just want to be able to fulfill their shoes, do better than they did, and break their records."
Simmons, 24, is humbled that he is now mentioned with the greats from his university.
"It's an honor and hopefully Kendrick can go down there and keep that legacy going," Simmons added.
In October, Simmons signed a contract to play for the Jacksonville Sharks of the Arena Football League (AFL). The Sharks start training camp this weekend with their first game on Feb. 28 against the Tampa Bay Storm.
If Roberts wants to replace Simmons' name in the record books it will be no easy task.
The 6-foot-2, 245-pound Simmons was twice named to the First Team All-Mid-American Conference squad and received All-American nods from both Sports Illustrated and Phil Steele's College Football. Nonetheless, the staff at WMU likes Roberts' chances of surpassing the former standout.
"He's probably a little faster than JaMarko (but) if he has the career JaMarko had we would all be happy," WMU head coach Bill Cubit said. "I thought JaMarko was a great player here and we're really excited about Kendrick here. I think he has all the attributes to be a great one."
In high school, Roberts usually dominated his peers effortlessly. As a junior, he amassed over 1,000 receiving yards and 15 touchdowns. Despite hitting the injury bug in his senior year after breaking his hand, Roberts still hauled in 736 yards while scoring eight touchdowns. As Roberts makes the transition to the next level, he will have to raise his play to meet the standards of stiffer competition. Nobody can break down the journey better than Simmons.
"It's going to be a good experience for him. I talked to coach and he was like he's a real good player," Simmons confirmed. "He said he reminded him of me coming out of Flint and we was joking along and he was like, 'You can only handle only a couple of them from Flint.' But he was saying he's a real good kid and he looks forward to putting him on the field real soon."
Roberts will have to take care of business in the classroom as well as adapt to plays rather quickly if he plans to carry on the tradition of Flint athletes succeeding at WMU. The Broncos have no doubt that Roberts will prevail.
"He's big, he's fierce, he can catch and he's a great kid. He's got all the intangibles and we love him here," Cubit said. "He's an outstanding kid with unlimited potential."
Exclusive JaVale McGee interview about Saturday's NBA Slam Dunk Contest
February 17, 2011
By Eric Woodyard | The Flint Journal
FLINT, Michigan — The Sprite NBA Slam Dunk Contest is right around the corner.
In arguably the most popular event of the NBA All-Star Weekend, four participants will fight for the crown of being honored as the league's best dunker.
DeMar Derozan (Toronto Raptors), Blake Griffin (Los Angeles Clippers), Serge Ibaka (Oklahoma City Thunder) and Flint's very own JaVale McGee of the Washington Wizards were selected to take part in the action. Taking a few minutes out of his busy schedule, McGee agreed to an over-the-phone interview with the Flint Journal.
McGee talked about growing up in the city, his favorite dunk contest of all-time, and his recent popularity.
Eric Woodyard: I know you didn't grow up your whole life here in Flint but do you still rep the city just like you've been here your whole life?
JaVale McGee: Yeah I definitely rep the city of Flint. I got the Flint tattoo and everything and I been there for like half my life like on and off but yeah I definitely rep it.
EW: How old were you when you moved out of Flint?
JM: I was like four then I left and came back when I was six and then I left again and came back in the seventh and eighth grade. I went to Northwestern.
EW: Where did you guys move to?
JM: We went to Chicago. We went to Detroit. We went overseas. We was everywhere.
EW: I know your mom was a star at Flint Northern (Pam McGee) and your dad was drafted into the NBA (George Montgomery). Do you feel like hooping was pretty much in your genes?
JM: Yeah definitely. My background as far as my mom is real good.
EW: So you got this big Slam Dunk contest coming up this Saturday. How excited are you?
JM: It feels good, I'm just really excited. I got some things up my sleeve that people have never seen and it should be a pretty good contest.
EW: When was the first time you dunked a basketball?
JM: I think in like eighth grade.
EW: What type of dunk was it? Was it a weak one? (laughs)
JM: It wasn't that crazy. It was just a little weak dunk.
EW: What was your favorite NBA Dunk Contest of all-time?
JM: I think it was '86 or '84 with Larry Nance.
EW: I know you don't want to reveal none of your dunks but are you taking some things from Larry Nance?
JM: I was thinking about it but I don't think I am.
EW: Is there one particular dunk from one person that you can say is your favorite of all-time?
JM: Nah, I can't even say it. It's so many. It's too many dunks out there.
EW: How cool is it to be playing with John Wall in Washington?
JM: It's been cool, it's a lot more exposure than it was the year before. I'm just trying to get some wins though.
EW: You've been getting a lot of attention since you were selected for the contest, how crazy has that been?
JM: It's definitely fun getting the attention, it's also hectic though. You can't go places you went before without being heckled by everybody.
EW: Anything else you want to add...
JM: Just uh…I'm definitely repping Flint. I'm just trying to go out there and represent and win this dunk contest.
*Look out for Eric Woodyard's full length story on McGee in tomorrow's sports section of the Flint Journal.
Flint's Chelsey Jackson's late start at hoops is now paying off at IPFW
February 17, 2011
By Eric Woodyard | The Flint Journal
FLINT, Michigan — The typical college athlete generally begins to play his/her desired sport at a very early age. Most of the time they begin to hone their skills starting as soon as elementary school because they have a unique passion for their craft.
Chelsey Jackson was different.
"I was just playing because a couple of my other friends were playing," Jackson said.
The Flint native didn't participate in organized basketball until she was 12-years-old and didn't get serious about it until after a close relative passed away. She used the game as an outlet to release her inner frustrations.
Jackson never dreamnt that something she did to help past the time would one day earn her a full-ride athletic scholarship to Indiana-Purdue/Fort Wayne University.
Now a senior playing on IPFW's women's basketball team, Jackson is one of the school's all-time greats. On Feb. 5, she became just the 15th member of the university's 1,000-point club after scoring a game-high 19 points against Western Illinois. Last Saturday, she showcased her skills in front her of loved ones when she made her homecoming trip to Michigan as the Mastodons took on Oakland University in Rochester.
With over thirty of her close relatives in the stands sporting white t-shirts that beared her name and number on them, Jackson poured in 12 points and handed out three assists. The Mastodons defeated the Grizzlies, 70-55.
"It's always good coming here and playing in front of my family because a lot of them don't get to go to Fort Wayne to see me play," Jackson said."So it's always fun coming back here and playing."
Although they may not have the time to be present for all of her contests, her folks are appreciative of all her accomplishments.
"I've always been proud of Chelsey since she first decided that she wanted to play. It's just fantastic for me" Jackson's father, Richard Williams said."Playing Division I basketball, getting to play against some of the best talent in the country. What more can you ask?"
Jackson decided to attend IPFW after graduating from Flint Central high school in 2007. As a junior at Central, she only averaged 8.9 points but improved that production to 21.3 as a senior. She also led the city in scoring during her final year of prep basketball and was named to the First-Team All-Saginaw Valley Conference squad.
When it came time to decide on what college would be the best fit, she made her decision based solely on which program would afford her the opportunity to develop the best.
"I just felt like IPFW was a place that I could grow with because when I first came here the program wasn't really big," Jackson recalled."They were just trying to sell us a dream on the idea, and I was just trying to find a place where I could just grow with the program. I felt like IPFW was the place where I could do that."
Jackson averages 9.7 points thise season and has reached double-figures in her last four games.
On Monday, Jan. 31, she chipped in 23 points connecting on six of her nine field goal attempts against Centenary. She fired back with 19 points on Western Illinois. Against IUPUI on Feb. 7, she scored 15 points with five rebounds and added 12 more at Oakland.
"Her performances the last three weeks have been unbelievable. Chelsey's always gone through some trying to figure out what she's best at and she's just figured it out now," IPFW head coach, Chris Paul said."You can just see it on the floor now, she's calm, she's comfortable, she looks like a senior, she's shooting the ball with confidence. I just can't say enough about the progress she's made, not only this year but from her freshman year until now."
IPFW is in second place of the Summit League with a record of 11-3 in conference play.The Mastodons have a overall record of 17-6.
"I'm just trying to work hard every time, every second I am on the court and that's been paying off," Jackson added.
The love for basketball in the Thigpen family runs deep
February 15, 2011
By Eric Woodyard | The Flint Journal
FLINT, Michigan — When Justus Thigpen Sr. was called up from the Continental Basketball Association to play for the Detroit Pistons in the middle of the 1972-1973 season, he became the first basketball player from Flint to ever play in the NBA.
After he hung up his sneakers for good, he was willing to pave a similar path for his two young children, Reba and Justus Jr.
But it was up to them whether or not they wanted to follow in their father's footsteps as a professional ballplayer.
"He was the first man to put a basketball in our hands, but one thing he would always say to us (was), "I'm going to introduce you to the game but it's up to you whether or not you want to stick with it,'" Reba Thigpen remembered.
The two kept at it. Although neither of them ever cracked a NBA or WNBA roster, their success in the sport still made their dad proud. Reba left Northern High School as the school's all-time leading scorer in 1989 before heading to Lansing Community College for two years where she scored 30 points per game.
Justus Jr. was also a Northern graduate who attended Iowa State and averaged 17.6 points per game as a senior in 1993. He got passed over in the NBA draft but had a brief stint in the preseason with the Utah Jazz before playing for several teams in the CBA, including the Flint Fuze.
The trio was all back on the same court this past Saturday in a church league at Scott Elementary with Justus Sr. coaching them just like old times. There's only one difference now, Justus Jr. (40) and Reba (41) are not the same little whippersnappers that Justus Sr. used to drill in the playgrounds. He still has no problem reminding them or anyone else of his resume though.
"In this sport, if you get to that highest level, it's a certain cockiness that you gotta have and you need that if you want to be great or successful," Justus Jr. said. "So he would remind himself, 'Hey, I was that man who paved that way for a lot of cats.'"
In his prime, Justus Sr. was a handful. He was cut from virtually every basketball team he tried out for from the seventh grade all the way up until his senior year of high school at Northern in 1965.
"For a guy to never make the high school team, I'm the only one to come out of there and play professional basketball and I'm in five hall of fames," Justus Sr. boasted. "But I couldn't make a high school basketball team and they call me 'the late bloomer' but that's not true. They just didn't let me play."
When he finally got his chance, he made the best of his opportunity and earned a scholarship to Flint Junior College (Mott Community College) where he dominated in two seasons, averaging 26.5 points as a sophomore. In the fall of 1967, he transferred to Weber State University where he finished out the remainder of his college eligibility. During his tenure as a Wildcat, Justus Sr. made the Big Sky Conference first team for two consecutive seasons.
In 1969, he was drafted by the San Diego Rockets of the NBA but opted to take an offer from the Carolina Cougars in the ABA. Before the season began, the Cougars shipped him over to a league in Paris for one year to develop. He did so well in France that the Pittsburgh Pipers of the ABA came calling and later the Flint Pros of the CBA.
Justus Sr. averaged over 40 points per game, with no three-point line, for the Pros in the 1972-73 season, competing against legends like George "The Iceman" Gervin, who is now in the NBA Hall of Fame, on a nightly basis. He signed with the Detroit Pistons in the middle of that season and played in 18 games while averaging 2.6 points in the Motor City. He would never get another shot at the NBA, but he still marvels at his past triumphs.
"I want people to understand that I was the first one to be in the NBA!" Justus Sr. said. "A lot of us old timers don't get a lot of recognition. We were the original 'Flintstones.'"
Although the Thigpen family reunion was a prosperous one with great tradition on the line, their Kingdom Entertainment team still fell to Great Lakes Black, 88


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The Town of Hortonia administers its own zoning ordinance.
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Hortonia's zoning maps were updated as of June 29, 2010 and subsequently adopted on July 13 by resolution R2010.7.1 by the Town Board. Prior to that, they were last updated officially in 1996. Subsequent rezonings were 'penciled-in' to the 1996 maps. In July of 2009 the Town enlisted the aid of Outagamie County to redraw the maps using the County's GIS tools and incorporate all the rezonings into a new set of maps. On May 11, 2010, the County Zoning Committee approved Hortonia's 2007 rezoning ordinance [less parcels that have been annexed subsequent to 2007]. The County Board then acted on the recommendation of the Zoning Committee on May 25. As of June 29, 2010 the Town of Hortonia has a new, complete set of zoning maps that agree with the County's GIS information. Hortonia Zoning information can be found as follows:
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• !! CLICK HERE !! for the Zoning Parcel List
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• http://www.co.outagamie.wi.us/OutagamieCoWi/default.htm
Zoning vs Land Use vs Land Class
The Town of Hortonia maintains two sets of maps governing parcels of land:
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• Land Use maps !! CLICK HERE !!
Each parcel in a zoning map is assigned a zoning district {A-1, R-1, RE, M-H, C-1, I} - Hortonia has 6 districts. "Zoning" means the regulation of the use of real property by local government. Zoning helps plan commissioners bring about orderly growth and change. It controls population density and helps create attractive, healthful residential areas. In addition, zoning helps assure property owners and residents that the characteristics of nearby areas will remain stable. A parcel's zoning district designates the type of buildings that can be constructed on that property, how many, as well as how many animals can are allowed on the property. !! CLICK HERE !! for more.
Land Use maps, and more specifically Future Land Use (FLU) maps, are used to guide zoning changes - ie. zoning change requests are approved or denied based on whether the zoning change request is consistent with the FLU map. The FLU maps are part of the Town's Comprehensive Plan. Per state statutes, every town must have a Comprehensive Plan. When you look at a FLU map you will find upwards of 15 land use designations. Some of designations correspond 1-to-1 to Hortonia's zoning districts, others are more subjective.
Land Class is what determines your property value, which is used to set your taxes. When you look at your tax bill, you will see a land class designation such as G1 (Residential) or G4 (Agricultural). Although Land Class codes resemble zoning districts, they are NOT THE SAME. For example, a person could have his/her entire 15 acre property zoned RE (Rural Estate) but find that on their tax bill, the land class codes are 2 acres of G1 (their home, yard and outbuildings are designated residential Land Class) and 13 acres of G4 (fields and pastures are designated agricultural Land Class).

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The Sandwich PMC Kids Ride is a mini-bike-a-
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Established in 2017, this will be the 3rd annual Sandwich PMC Kids Ride. In 2017, 62 riders collectively rode more than 600 miles and raised $20,193. In 2018, 101 riders together rode more than 925 miles while raising $34,598. We encourage you to join the fun and help us reach our 2019 goal of $40,000 for the Jimmy Fund.
Every family has been touched by cancer. PMC Kids provides an awesome venue for kids to honor both loved ones lost too soon and those who continue to inspire us as they live with cancer. We hope you will join us for this year's ride. Thank you,
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Riders can choose one of four routes:
Riders will set off from the Sandwich Harbormaster Office Parking Lot and ride the Cape Cod Canal Path. Riders can ride as far as they want but are encouraged to set a goal and choose 'their bridge' based on age and ability. Riders will be sent off in waves to avoid congestion on the path. There will be adult volunteers on the path to ensure the safety of all riders.
Registration is limited to 125 riders so be sure to register early so you don't miss out!
Parents will need to create an account or log in with an existing account in order to register their child or family. When creating an account, please enter the parent's information first as there will be a separate part in registration to enter the child's information. During registration there is the option to join or create a team, as well as create a family page. Parents will need to sign a waiver and commit to the $30 fundraising minimum per rider.
Once registration is complete, parents will receive an email with information on how to log into their management page to customize donation pages and to track donations.
'47 supports the 2019 PMC Kids Rides program. Riders who register for the Sandwich PMC Kids Ride and pay a $20 registration fee will receive a $20 coupon to the Jersey St. store (19 Jersey St., Boston, MA) in their registration packet. Certain restrictions apply, coupons expire December 31, 2019).
The fundraising minimum for each rider is $30 and is due day of ride.
Riders who go above and beyond with their fundraising will be recognized Heavy Hitters or Breakaway Fundraisers and will receive a special gift in recognition of their fundraising efforts.
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Donate online or by check. Checks can be made payable to the Pan-Mass Challenge or PMC. Please send all checks to:
PMC Kids Rides
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Make sure that the rider's name is listed so they can receive credit!
Each PMC Kids Ride has a licensed medical professional on site.
To ensure a safe, successful ride, we need adults and young adults (ages 15 and up) to act as volunteers. Please sign up as a volunteer to see the available positions and to register as a volunteer. All volunteers receive a PMC volunteer shirt.
We are honored to have Isaac as the Sandwich PMC Kids Ride Pedal Partner. The PMC Pedal Partner program provides a way for riders to connect with a child who has cancer and bring real meaning to their participation in the event. We invite you to read a little about Isaac and learn how his bravery inspires us to ride, volunteer and fundraise for this important cause.
Isaac is 5 years old and lives on Cape Cod with his parents and little brother. Isaac loves playing with his 4-year-old brother and hopes to grow up to be fireman. Isaac was diagnosed with ALL (acute lymphoblastic leukemia) on March 3, 2017, at just 3 years old. Since diagnosis, he has had to spend 75 days in the hospital. Over the past 2 years, he has bravely made regular trips to the Jimmy Fund Clinic to receive chemo, blood transfusions, and other procedures. He completed a 2 year treatment plan on April 17th and is now considered in remission.
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Make sure that you visit our stall at the Village Hall field as part of this year's carnival on Saturday, 9th June from 12-00 noon.
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The resource-based view (RBV) has been one of the most successful home-grown streams of research in the field of strategic management. Since the initial pioneering research in the mid-1980s through the early 1990s, the study of resources—tangible and intangible assets as well as capabilities—has produced a large body of theoretical and empirical work. The scope of the research is deep and wide. It involves the resources and capabilities of organizations (and their subunits) and managers (and other key individuals). It involves knowledge and routines, as well as supporting features of organizations such as incentives and structure. A general resource-based theory (RBT), together with more specific theoretical analyses of value creation, value capture, competition, resource development, and other topics, has furthered the development of the resource-based view in important ways. Researchers have also conducted resource-based empirical analyses of diversification, vertical integration, mergers and acquisitions, alliances, market entry, innovation, knowledge, top management, strategic renewal, entrepreneurship, internationalization, and more. Today the world presents new and challenging strategic issues for organizations on which the resource-based view can shed light. In addition, advances in theoretical and empirical methods, and the availability of new data sources, have opened up new avenues for research. This is an opportune time to set the stage for the next 30 years of the RBV.
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DC is on the verge of a cupcake bubble. The appetite for the sweets is at an all time high and competition is fierce.
The Washington Post reports that a dozen cupcake shops have opened in the past 20 months, with more on the way.
The craze for the mini treat might be a sign of the times. They are mostly inexpensive ($2.75 at Georgetown Cupcake), offer a quick fix, a bit decadent and can be indulged in solo.
"We are coming close to a bubble now," cupcake shop owner Aaron Gordon told the Washington Post. "One or two more shops is about as much as the public can support. After that, the folks with the highest-quality cupcakes and best locations will be the ones who survive.
We're tempted to predict the imminent bursting of the bloated cupcake bubble. Surely some of these shops will be out of business within the next couple of years. But cupcakes may be more than a passing trend. You see, cupcake sales profit from a deeply anti-social tendency in America. While normal size cakes are made to be shared, cupcakes can be eaten alone. They are the dessert version of the "Bowling Alone" phenomenon. Even when shared with friends, cupcakes are less socially taxing than ordinary cakes. A full sized cake must be cut up and placed on plates, served individually. With cupcakes, you just plop down a tray and walk away.
Might be time for a cupcake index.
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TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - March 4, 2016) - Tuckamore Capital Management Inc. (TSX:TX)(TSX:TX.DB.B) ("Tuckamore") announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Tuckamore Holdings LP, has agreed to dispose of, in two unrelated transactions, its interests in Quantum Murray, Titan Supply and Gusgo Transportation as well as certain other related subsidiaries. The total consideration for the transactions is up to approximately $30 million in the aggregate, including assumption of debt of approximately $3 million, with approximately $15 million in the aggregate payable upon completion of the transactions with an additional $2 million to be received in the second quarter of 2016. An additional $2 million will be held back pending confirmation that certain events do not occur and earn outs of up to $8.2 million will be paid based on the renewal of certain contracts and the future income and cash flow of businesses being sold. The sale of Gusgo Transportation is expected to close on March 7, 2016 and the sale of Quantum Murray and Titan Supply is expected to close on or about March 21, 2016. The net aggregate proceeds from the sale will be used by Tuckamore to reduce outstanding senior indebtedness.
About Tuckamore
Following the transactions, Tuckamore (http://tuckamore.ca) will have one investment in an oil and gas services business.
Forward-looking information
This press release contains forward-looking statements based on current expectations, including but not limited to Tuckamore's expectations and assumption in connection with the closing of the transactions described herein, the use of proceeds and the amount and timing of future payments to Tuckamore from the sale of the Quantum Murray, Titan Supply and Gusgo Transportation. These forward-looking statements entail various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in these forward-looking statements. Risks and uncertainties about Tuckamore's business, including of Quantum Murray, Titan Supply and Gusgo Transportation, are more fully discussed in Tuckamore's disclosure materials, including its annual information form and MD&A, filed with the securities regulatory authorities in Canada and available at www.sedar.com. Additional important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, capital markets, economic conditions, dependence on key personnel, regulatory change, changes to interest rates as well as the management and operations of the purchasers' business. Readers are cautioned that the foregoing is not exhaustive. Although the forward-looking statements are based on what management considers to be reasonable assumptions based on information currently available to it, there can be no assurance that actual events or results will be consistent with these statements, and management's assumptions may prove to be incorrect. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. In light of the significant uncertainties inherent in the forward-looking information included herein, any such forward-looking information should not be regarded as representations by Tuckamore that its objectives or plans will be achieved. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking information contained herein. Forward-looking statements are provided for the purpose of providing information about management's current expectations and plans relating to the future. Readers are cautioned that such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. In addition, these forward-looking statements relate to the date on which they are made. Tuckamore disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements or the foregoing list of factors, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except to the extent required by law.
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- NCAA D-III National Champions (2009)
- Three NCAA "Final Four" appearances (2009, 2012, 2015)
- Six NCAA "Elite 8" appearances (2005, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015)
- Nine NCAA "Sweet 16" appearances (2000, 2005, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2016)
- 14 NCAA National Tournament appearances in 18 years (2000, 2001, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018)
- 12 Northwest Conference Championships (2000, 2001, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2016, 2018)
- 25 straight winning seasons (1994-2018)
- 14 Top 25 national rankings (2000, 2001, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018)
- Three NCAA Division III National Coaches of the Year
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- 20 All-Americans
- One Academic All-American
- Three Ad Rutschman Small College Athlete of the Year Finalists (Justine Benner - 2015, Keisha Gordon - 2012, Katy Campbell - 2008)
- One Ad Rutschman Small College Athlete of the Year Winner (Kristen Shielee - 2009)
- One George Fox Pasero Team of the Year (2009)
- One Slats Gill Sportsperson of the Year Award (Scott Rueck - 2009 finalist)
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A Winning Tradition
|Puget Sound (3-2, 1-1 NWC)
|George Fox (5-1, 2-0 NWC)
By: Jake Bienvenue
NEWBERG --- The No. 10-ranked George Fox women's basketball team hosted Puget Sound in its second conference game of the weekend, earning a narrow victory in front of the home fans, 63-62.
The scoring was slow on both sides to start out, as the teams were still tied at 2-2 after five minutes of play.
Tavin Headings got it going for the Bruins toward the end of the quarter, scoring five points to help kick-start the offense. George Fox and Puget Sound went into the second quarter tied at 17 apiece.
The game went back-and-forth through the second period, with neither team managing to pull off any big runs to secure a lead. The Bruins played tough defense while managing to hit threes and get to the line, but ultimately it was the Loggers who held the lead going into the break, 34-33.
After trading buckets through the beginning of the second half, Puget Sound was able to rattle off a 9-2 run to take a 48-40 lead toward the end of the third quarter.
Emily Holder sparked the Bruins at the beginning of the fourth, pouring in five quick points to cut the deficit to just three.
The Bruins kept the momentum going and took off on a run of their own, outscoring Puget Sound 9-2 in a three-minute stretch to storm back and take a 56-54 lead in the final minutes of play.
George Fox was able to execute down the stretch on the back of solid plays from Kylin Collman and Madison Hull. Collman scored seven in the fourth quarter while Hull scored five, all of which came with around three minutes left to play.
Down 63-59, the Loggers had a last ditch effort to try to steal the game on the road, but even a buzzer-beater three was not enough as the Bruins came out on top in nail-biting fashion, 63-62.
Hull closed out the game on the free throw line, sinking both to give the Bruins the four-point lead with seconds on the clock.
Top Performers:
Collman paced the Bruins in scoring with 11 points, seven of which came in the fourth quarter. Emily Spencer had sticky hands on the defensive end, coming up with an impressive six steals to go along with eight points.
What It Means:
The Bruins open up Northwest Conference play with a perfect 2-0 record while moving to 5-1 overall.
What Comes Next:
The Bruins take on Multnomah University in a road nonconference game on Saturday, Dec. 8, at 4:00 pm.


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Beverly Hills Upper Lip Lift
Upper Lip Lift Surgery Overview
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Glenn Vallecillos, routinely performs upper lip lifts to complement complex facial rejuvenation procedures including face lift surgery. Upper lip lift surgery is designed to reduce the the upper lip length, which naturally elongates with the aging process. The procedure itself takes 40 minute and may be performed under a general anesthetic or local anesthesia, depending on patient preference and other factors. Dr. Vallecillos will strategically remove the excess skin beneath the nose to make the upper lip area look less elongated, resembling a youthful state. The lips will appear lifted and the smile will be more proportioned. Scarring will be minimal to none since the incisions are close to the base the nose.
Procedure Walk-Through
- Preparation: To prepare for a upper lip lift surgery, you should discontinue the use of blood-thinning vitamins, herbs, and medications for two weeks before the surgery. If you smoke cigarettes, you should quit for at least two weeks before and after surgery. If you are over the age of 45, medical clearance by an independent physician may be required before undergoing surgery with a general anesthetic..
- Anesthesia: Depending on the individual patient and circumstances, a sedative with a local anesthetic or general anesthesia may be used.
- Preoperative Consult: Arrive at your preoperative consult prepared to discuss your desired results. Dr. Vallecillos asks a number of questions, including those relating to your current and prior medical and surgical history as well as your motivation in seeking lip augmentation. Pictures are taken and likely outcomes discussed. This is also when Dr. Vallecillos will discuss details regarding your pre- and post-operative instructions. Additionally, you should prepare your own list of questions for the doctor.
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You should consider a upper lip lift if you suffer from an elongated or sagging upper lip.
What is the recovery time for upper lip lift surgery?
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Are there risks or side effects with upper lip lift surgery?
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How long do the results last?
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The Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical College has now opened the admissions for the best known students. That previously in ownership of FCPS / MD/ MS / MRCP / American Boards (Medicine or Surgery) can moreover apply for sub subject guidance programs. Admissions 2019 details are given below.
They will be accepted for upbeat to three years training and will have to undertake an auxiliary 2-3 years education simply. Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University Admission 2016 has been updated here. Medley of candidate will be made severely on unbolt merit foundation. Candidates who are Government Servant / Serving in self-governing Bodies should submit an application throughout appropriate conduit.
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- Candidate ought to have acquire MBBS /BDS or correspondent degree registered by PMDC
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- Conceded GAT (General) for M. Phil programs
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- Applicants who are Government Servants/Serving in Autonomous bodies should apply through proper channel. Advance applications will not be considered in case their applications through proper channel are not received before interview. NOC required at the time of joining.
- An Applicant may apply for admission for more than one Specialty
- Application processing fee is Rs. 2000 for each Specialty
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Editorial Board Member - JIID
Janet LiversidgeProfessor
School of Medicine and Dentistry
University of Aberdeen Institute of Medical Sciences
United Kingdom
Prof.Janet Liversidge graduated in Zoology from Aberdeen University in 1971 and then took up a post at the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries for Scotland Marine Laboratory to train as a microbiologist. Specializing in infectious diseases affecting farmed and wild salmonids, she ran the Fish Virology diagnostic service until 1978. Then, to further her interest in the emerging discipline of immunology, she joined the Salmonid Immunology Team that was formed to develop vaccines for use in the rapidly developing aquaculture industry. She then returned to Aberdeen University in 1985 to complete formal postgraduate training as an Immunologist in the Departments of Pathology and Ophthalmology. Research Fellowships followed, including a Wellcome University Award Lectureship in 1993. Awarded a Personal Chair in Immunology in 2006, she had established a successful research team specializing in the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying mononuclear cell pathogenesis in autoimmune disease and was awarded a DSc in 2008.
Prof. Janet Liversidge's research interests has been focused in two main areas:
(i) Blood retina barrier (BRB) function and
(ii) Regulatory mechanisms controlling mononuclear myeloid cell activity in inflammation.
Recent results from both lines of research indicate that circulating monocytes are central to breakdown of the BRB and development of inflammation and that both macrophage and dendritic cell activity can be modulated through receptors such as CD200R to reduce retinal damage and restore immunological non-responsiveness. More recently we have developed phos-flow specific assays for the analysis of activated signalling pathways in leukocytes for identification of biomarkers linked to disease and potential response to different theraputic drugs.
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Laboratory Medicine & Pathobiology
University of Toronto
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Department of Medicine
Indiana University
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Department of Microbiology and Immunology
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Department of Biology
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J. Craig Venter Institute
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With all things spooky being in the stores and media for the last weeks, we seem to forget where the word 'Halloween' actually comes from.
It comes from 'All-Hallows-Even' meaning the evening before the 'more important' festival day of All Saints – celebrated in the Protestant Church on the 1st November (followed by All Souls Day on the 2nd). All Saints has been celebrated in the UK from the 8th century – whereas the earliest records of 'Samhain' (the Celtic Harvest festival and celebration of the shortening of the days) are from the 10th century!
I think we're missing a trick (and a real treat!) by not celebrating All Saints properly. In many Catholic countries it's still traditional to light candles and take flowers (or even a picnic!) to the graves of relatives – not to be morbid – but to remember them and celebrate their lives.
But as Christians we have some even better to celebrate!
Hebrews 11 (God's Hall of Fame!) reminds us of many of the the 'saints' and witnesses who's stories are told in the Bible and Hebrews 12:1 encourages us to carry on our journey of faith
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us.
Hebrews 12:1 (NLT)
So on this All Saints day, let's remember those 'saints' in the Bible, and also from our own lives, who have gone before us and been examples of how to live our lives for God.
Do you have a favourite 'Saint' from the Bible?
Have you had a 'Saint' you've known in your life who's helped with your Christian journey?
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Dr. Debashish Goswami is very well known as one of the tantrik astrologer in Kolkata. Dr. Debashish Goswami, have come up with the best advises on Rudraksha, gemstones, astrology, Horary and also Medical-Astro as the famous astrologer in Kolkata. In solving Love and Marriage problem he is especially famous for his different and modern ways to solve the problem.
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is an ancient mystical teaching. Tantra sadhana ensures that sadhaka can obtain moksha (spiritual liberation) and get siddhis (supernormal powers). The roots of tantra can be traced back to the pre-vedic dravidian civilization. There are several areas in Tantra, for example, the Indian Tantra, Buddhist Tantra, Jain Tantra, Muslim Tantra, as well as tantra of various countries in Southeast Asia and Oceania.
Indian Tantra is divided into the following major areas Tantra of Natha, Sri Vidya Tantra, Trika or Kashmir Shaivism, Kali-vidya, Kula, Vaishnava-tantra, Saura-tantra, Ganapatya-tantra. Generally all these different directions with their branches are divided into dakshinachara and vamachara.
In dakshinachara a deity is worshipped and realization of siddhis comes through pujas (worship in the form of rituals) with Murti (a face of the god) or yantra (a graphic image of mystical energies of divinities). Diksha (initiation) can be given by the Guru and the technique of sadhana for realization of siddhis; then the disciple must practice in accordance with Guru's upadeshas.
Another well-known tantra is called vamachara, or Left-hand path. It is so named because it uses that kind of elements of deity worship which are not used in the orthodox religion. This known as panchamakara (5 "M"s) five species of pleasure, namely: meat (mamsa), cereal (mudra), fish (matsya or machli), wine (madya or madira) and ritual sexual intercourse (maythuna). Sometimes vamachara is called kulachara. Such practices can be both simple in appearance and difficult in technical implementation. But these rituals can practice only people with certain knowledge and character qualities,
Whether it is a tantric sadhana, dakshinachara or vamachara, it is considered to be introductory stage to divyachara (adherence to the divine path). This third method refers to the practice of yoga of Nathas or siddha-yoga and can be used only by spiritually grown people, who are established in devotion to Guru and yogic path. At our Institue (Astrological Research & Welfare Centre) are conducted tantric teachings lectures, and Guru gives suitable initiations to a persons, who are interested in tantra yoga and are already ready for practice. Sadhana is selected according to astrological calculations and personal qualities of a disciple.
This shat-karma (six magic rituals): shanti-karma which forming of peace and tranquility in the social environment, stambhana is the power of stopping or paralyzing others negative actions, uchchatana is the power of conjuring away lower spirits, vidveshana is the power of stirring up the hostility between two personalities and marana is the power of killing an enemy. However, a practitioner of tantra will never use such karma as marana or vidveshana, except as his relatives are threatened by violence and there is no alternative to stop asuric person.
True practitioner of tantra knows the nature of these phenomena, but did not use them, because he has bhakti (devotion to divinities) and so is under the patronage of Ishtadeva. Therefore, the correct goal in tantra is, first of all, bhakti and God-realization. Divya-marga means purity of motivation, which is important both in yogic and tantric sadhanas.


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Birthday Blogger
When is your birthday?
What are you most looking forward to about being one year older?
I am one year closer to fishing in Lake Michigan and the ocean.
What is your birthday wish?
My birthday wish is for people that don't have a job to be able to get one.
What is your favorite birthday meal including dessert?
pepperoni pizza and pie
What did Maeby do with you?
We went to bass pro shops and saw some epic fish. We also did some birthday shopping.


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Ever sent a video game character a birthday card? Well today is a good time to start. Pac-Man is turning 30. And if any video game character deserves a birthday card, it's definitely gold wonder.
Pac-Man was released in Japan on May of 1980 with birth name Puckman, describing his round body, and then later in US with his more popular name. Pac-Man was tremendously popular in arcades in the 1980's and was hard to get away from. Not only did Pac-Man create the maze genre, making ways for "clones" like Lady Bug, Thief, and Mouse Trap, he inspired a hit song, cartoons, toys, cereals, and other countless pieces of merchandise. A huge number sequels and spin-offs cashed in on the craze. The most notable follow-up by far was American-born Ms. Pac-Man, which even outsold her better half.
Pac-Man's birthday does not come without presents. Google honored the video game phenom by putting up an interactive version of their homepage where you can chase Blinky, Pinky, Inky, and Clyde through a maze in the shape of a the search engine's name. And to top it all off the International Video Game Hall of Fame announced it Pac-Man as their first video game inductee.
Here's how the birthday cards comes into play. Walter Day took it upon himself to start a Facebook page encouraging everyone to send off birthday cards for Pac-Man so they can be presented as part of the induction ceremony.
So If you are interested in sending Pac-Man a card, go to http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=123718307651762 and send them to the posted address. Edible gifts not recommended.


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One lane of the A22 is likely to remain shut until tomorrow (17 August) between Polegate and Hailsham following last night's fire at PJ Skips.
The northbound carriageway has been closed at Cophall Roundabout to allow East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service to make the site safe.
Two crews and an officer are still at the scene, which at its height had eight pumping appliances, along with two water bowsers from Uckfield and Burgess Hill and the aerial ladder platform from Hastings.
Incident Commander Andy Gausden said, "We are working hard to ensure that this fire is completely out. This is going to take some time due to the nature and size of the site. We are making good progress and would like to thank the public for their patience.
"An investigation will take place to find out how the fire started. At the moment, we do not believe it is suspicious."
One of the owners of PJ Skips, Nick Ellwood, has told Eastbourne Buzz he hopes to reopen for business tomorrow, whilst one of his workers told us they are all behind Nick and aim to do all they can to help ensure they are back open as soon as possible.