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It would have been the surprise of the century if it had done otherwise, but the National Cotton Council said it agreed with a national commission's conclusion that Congress should leave the payment limit provisions of the 2002 farm bill alone.
The report by the congressionally-created Commission on the Application of Payment Limits to Agriculture said there should be no legislative changes in payment limits or eligibility requirements nor any significant regulatory changes during the life of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002.
In saying so, the commission apparently agreed with the position of the NCC and other commodity groups that more restrictive payment limits would have a negative impact on U.S. agriculture and cause instability in that sector's production, financing and marketing segments.
NCC President and Chief Executive Officer Mark Lange said this and other report recommendations reflect the testimony and input he and other production agriculture representatives provided to the 10-member panel during a public hearing in June.
"Based on our initial assessment of the report, we believe the commission, for the most part, agreed with the council's assessment of impacts on land values, cropping decisions, rural communities and differential impacts on Sunbelt commodities," said Lange who noted that during the public hearing every farmer and agriculture representative presenting testimony expressed opposition to payment limit changes.
Lange commended the insight of the commissioners who recognize the value of a fully-functional marketing loan that includes the use of certificates for loan redemptions. This is especially critical for producers to be competitive globally.
"The U.S. cotton industry commends the commission members for their hard work on a difficult policy issue," he said. "Their willingness to get input from the production segment prior to generating this report is appreciated. The commission recognized the crucial need for stability in the agricultural production sector in emphasizing the importance of avoiding any change in current farm legislation."
Lange also noted Congress fully debated this issue for two years in preparation of the 2002 farm law.
The commission was established by that law to conduct a study on the potential impacts of further payment limitations on direct payments, counter-cyclical payments and marketing assistance loan benefits on farm income, land values, rural communities, agribusiness infrastructure, planting decisions of producers affected, and supply and prices of covered and other agricultural commodities.
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GMC Sierra 2001-2003, PF Series Power-Flow Short Ram Air Intake System by Injen®. The PF Series Air Intake System is made for high performance cars, trucks and SUVs. It features a larger air filter and a larger diameter air intake tube to meet the airflow demands of the large engines in these vehicles.
|Series: PF Series
|Filter Color: Blue
|System Type: Short Ram Air Intakes
|Replacement Filter: X-1022
- A large air filter and large diameter air intake tube to maximize air volume
- Uses the patented MR Technology tuning process to ensure the air/fuel ratio is within optimum limits
- Custom designed and engineered to deliver maximum power for each specific vehicle
- Improves acceleration and fuel economy
- Every system includes the EA Nanofiber dry air filter
- Comes complete with all necessary mounting hardware and comprehensive installation instructions
- Backed by a Limited Lifetime Warranty
- Proudly manufactured in the USA
The big "deep breathing" engine in your high performance car, truck or SUV needs a PF Series High-Flow Air Intake System to unleash all of its power. The system starts with a large EA Nanofiber dry air filter, installed in place of the restrictive factory airbox. The large increase in filter area over the stock airbox filter results in a huge increase in airflow and a greater capacity to capture and hold dirt.
The increased airflow continues with a free-flowing mandrel-bent or cast aluminum intake tube in place of the factory air path. The use of a casting was necessitated on some applications to maximize the airflow and for fitment reasons. So, instead of power-robbing hot air squeezing through a restrictive air filter and intake duct, your engine is taking in huge quantities of air surging through free-flowing tubing. The result is increased horsepower and torque, and improved performance.
But unlike other air intake systems, Injen's patented MR (Mega Ram) Technology attains this increased intake airflow and performance while maintaining a safe air/fuel ratio. Injen steps down the diameter of the intake tube where the Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor mounts, enabling the sensor to detect airflow within established parameters. The engine control computer can then maintain the proper air/fuel ratio and optimize horsepower and torque. Simply put, MR Technology tunes the intake system to avoid the necessity of recalibrating the MAF sensor, and prevents your engine from running too lean or too rich. With MR Technology, Injen created "The World's First Tuned Intake System", delivering optimum performance with a factory safe air/fuel ratio.
The PF system is carefully engineered, with CNC machined brackets and adapters, to ensure an exact fit. Installation can be accomplished with simple hand tools and everything necessary for installation is supplied, including comprehensive instructions. The PF Series Air Intake System is backed by a Limited Lifetime Warranty.
Injen Technology Company, Ltd., based in Pomona, California, was formed as a sister company to RD Metal Works in 1998, to utilize the experience and design capabilities that RD Metal Works had gained designing and manufacturing air intake kits for leading air filter and intake manufacturers. Since that time, the company has made it a point to stay at the forefront of performance technology, continually setting new standards for quality and improving their engineering and manufacturing capabilities. This enables Injen to regularly introduce new, cutting edge products to market and has required the company to continually expand to meet the demand for those products. Today, Injen continues to set the industry benchmark for innovation, styling and technology.
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ASIO Optimization for your E-MU Digital Audio System
E-MU's Technical Support department offers some tips on how to optimize ASIO performance on your PC and reduce latency.
ASIO (Audio Stream Input/ Output) is the driver of choice for many professional desktop audio applications, sitting between your computer's audio hardware and your DAW software such as Cubase, Nuendo, or Sonar. E-MU's line of Digital Audio Systems makes excellent use of this robust multi-channel audio driver with comprehensive implementation of the latest that ASIO has to offer, with full 24-bit/192kHz support.
Although E-MU's Digital Audio Systems feature zero-latency Direct Monitoring (for those audio applications that support it), optimizing your PC ASIO setup is critical for proper recording and playback. For those audio applications that don't support ASIO Direct Monitoring, proper implementation of ASIO and a well-tuned PC allows for latency so low (2 to 5 ms) that it is hard to detect by the human ear, allowing musicians to monitor their performance in time with the backing tracks. In either case, your system will greatly benefit from the following tweaks.
BIOS level:
Set your PCI Bus latency to a minimum of 64 cycles- higher should be OK. If it's too high you may end up with graphics problems. If that's the case lower it. 64 to 128 cycles works best for most systems.
Turn off Legacy USB mode (note that this will prevent the use of USB mice and keyboards until Windows has booted)
Always make sure your BIOS is updated. Check with the BIOS and motherboard manufacturers website for the latest BIOS updates.
Turn off motherboard sound hardware. It's poor quality and will occupy PCI bus space for no good reason.
System level:
Never run instant messaging software while using your PC for audio production.
Always disable your antivirus software before using your PC for desktop audio production. Tests show that antivirus software is powerless against the types of viruses associated with musicians and vocalists. If you are concerned about this, use Lysol and wash hands frequently.
Disable your network connection. While having internet access on your audio production PC can be great for updates and registering your product, you want it disabled when making music. Go to Start/Settings/Network Connections/ find your network connection, right click on it and choose disable. To re-enable the network connection repeat the steps and choose enable.
Go to System/Properties/Advanced/Performance/Settings and set your system to "best performance".
Optimize your processor scheduling for audio. To use ASIO at lowest latencies under Windows 2000/XP single CPU systems, the 'system performance' should be optimized for background tasks. Go to Control Panel/System/Advanced/Performance Options. Change the default 'Applications' to 'Background tasks'. This can have a significant impact on ASIO latency.
Deactivate ACPI:
Note: The following tip is for advanced Windows users only. All others should consult a computer tech for assistance with this procedure!!!
Generally Win2k users should not use ACPI mode on their desktop audio production PC's. ACPI (Automatic Configuration Power Interface) was designed as a tool to prevent IRQ issues associated with PCI cards. It is generally considered very bad for robust audio applications under Win2k. It is important to know that ACPI is more of a problem in Win 2k then XP. Many XP users do not encounter ACPI related problems.
To determine if you need to deactivate ACPI do the following:
- Go to the Start menu and click on "Run".
- Now enter "msinfo32". This starts the system information program.
- On the left hand side you can see a 'tree' view, similar to those used in the Explorer. Click on the left on "Hardware Resources" and then on "IRQs".
- On the right hand side, there should appear a list of your devices with the respective IRQ to which they have been assigned. Check if devices (especially your E-MU audio card) share an IRQ with other devices. If this is the case, then you should deactivate ACPI.
How to deactivate ACPI before installing Windows (recommended method):
- Backup your system using Norton Ghost or another backup/recovery program.
- Before installing your Windows OS go into your BIOS and set Plug and Play OS to No.
- During installation hit F6 when you are asked for updated device drivers (blue screen).
- Then press F5 and choose Standard-PC.
How to deactivate ACPI after having installed Windows (not recommended- proceed at your own risk):
- Backup your system using Norton Ghost or another backup/recovery program.
- Set the Plug and Play OS option in your BIOS to No.
- Once booted go to your Device Manager, click on Computer then double click on ACPI-PC. Go to Driver/Update Driver.
- Now select 'Display a list of known drivers for this device', then select 'Show all Hardware of this device class'.
- Now select Standard PC in the right hand window. Windows will then reboot and reinstall all hardware using your BIOS's IRQ assignments.
The assignment to Standard PC bears risks and is not recommended by Microsoft. You may have to reinstall Windows and select the Standard PC mode during the installation. Further information you can find in the Microsoft knowledgebase (support.microsoft.com).
You will find many excellent tips for PC optimization for audio at the following websites:
Drive maintenance:
It is important to have your hard drives optimized for streaming audio as well. Because hard drive tweaks vary from manufacturer to manufacturer here are some basics for hard drive audio optimization in the event you suspect drive problems:
Defrag your drive. Go to Start/Programs/Accessories/System Tools/Disk Defragmenter/. Your media drive (the drive you record audio to) should be defragged regularly. Defrag even if it tells you the drive is only 1% or 2 % fragmented.
DMA enable your drive. For Windows XP, Direct Memory Access is not set for individual Hard Drives and CD Rom Drives. Instead, DMA is set for the Primary IDE Channel and the Secondary IDE Channel. These devices can be a combination of Hard Disk Drives, CD Rom Drives, CDRW Drives, DVD Drives and Tape Backup Drives etc. Therefore, if both channels are set for DMA access, then all the devices in your system will be set to use DMA.
Here's how to set DMA for your drives under Windows XP.
- Go into your Control Panel by first clicking on the Start Button.
- Then click on Settings, then Control Panel.
- Then double click on the System icon to open up the System Properties window.
- Now click on the Hardware tab located at the top of the screen.
- Then click on the Device Manager button in the center area of the screen.
- Now click on the plus sign [+] next to the IDE ATA/ATAPI controllers to expand that section.
- Then double click on the Primary IDE Channel to display the Primary IDE Properties window.
- Then click on the Advanced Settings Tab at the top of the screen.
- Now for Device 0, ensure that the Transfer Mode: selection is set to DMA if available.
- Then for Device 1, ensure that the Transfer Mode: selection is also set to DMA if available.
- Then click on the OK button at the bottom of the screen to save your settings.
- Then double click on the Secondary IDE Channel to display the Secondary IDE Properties window.
- Then click on the Advanced Settings Tab at the top of the screen.
- Now for Device 0, ensure that the Transfer Mode: selection is set to DMA if available.
- Then for Device 1, ensure that the Transfer Mode: selection is also set to DMA if available.
- Then click on the OK button at the bottom of the screen to save your settings.
- Then close Device Manager and the Control Panel to return back to your Windows session.


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Dude, I just saw like 3 sandbox assassins checking out a bunch of 12 year old girls coming out of the pool.
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In a move that was widely expected, seven members of the Rogue Valley Manor board of directors were dismissed Friday night.
Pacific Retirement Services had been expected to take this action against these board members ever since they filed a restraining order to separate the board from PRS.
Brian McLemore, chief executive officer of PRS, said in an email sent Friday that the PRS, which he called the sole director of the Rogue Valley Manor, "removed seven members of the Manor Board."
He wrote that two members of the board, the chair and vice chair, will remain on the board.
He also said one new member was appointed Friday night but did not name this new member. He noted that additional appointments to the Manor board are expected soon.
McLemore said that in addition to the board members, the Manor's legal counsel, Lindsey Hart, also was dismissed.
A new legal counsel also was appointed. Although not named in McLemore's email, the new counsel was ordered to dismiss legal actions againt PRS.
These developments followed the Manor board's attempts to file an order that would halt PRS's move to dismiss the dissenting members of the board.
The Manor Board also sought to stop the firing of its executive director, Kevin McLoughlin.
McLoughlin was placed on paid leave on Aug. 10 before the dispute became public. Manor residents and members of the board said PRS officials believe McLoughlin had provided the Manor board with confidential information on PRS discussions or plans. They also said that was not the case.
The seven former members of the board contacted Friday night declined to comment on their removal on advice from legal counsel.
Thomas McDermott, a Portland attorney representing the Manor board, previously said he expected PRS to fire the seven board members who authorized the suit.
The Manor board's goal was to separate the from PRS because they claimed residents were charged steep fees by PRS and would rather have more control over the facility's operations.
McDermott previously said that the $3,500 per unit management fee charged by PRS is about $2,000 more than is typically charged for such services. He said Thursday those fees bring in at least $1 million more than cost each year so they PRS could invest in other projects.
Manor board members claim that PRS was established as a non-profit and would operate "at cost" — in other words, with no profit attached.
However, Medford Circuit Court Judge Philip Arnold recently ruled against the Manor board's request, saying the Manor's own bylaws establish PRS as having full authority to remove Manor board members and that there was no basis for the court to step in to protect McLoughlin's job.
Arnold cited the Manor's own articles of incorporation and bylaws in denying the request for the temporary restraining order, noting that the wording specifically gives PRS the authority to remove any member of the board.
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PRS ousts seven members of Manor board
In a move that was widely expected, seven members of the Rogue Valley Manor board of directors were dismissed Friday night.


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This article addresses how to install Background Intelligent Transfer Service on a server running Windows Server 2012 R2 Core using Windows PowerShell
Perform the following steps to install BITS on a server running Windows Server Core.
1. Type Start PowerShell in the Command Prompt window to start Windows PowerShell.
2. Type dism /online /enable-feature /featurename:bits and press Enter to install BITS.
This information applies to Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2.
Additional information about BITS can be found on TechNet.
BITS administration Windows PowerShell Cmdlets can be found on TechNet.
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The Activity & Service Fee essentially serves to provide funding for student departments, services, resources, and events throughout the year. As students, we are the sole contributors to and receivers of the benefits of this fee. It is in the best interest of all students to be aware of them, as well.
A&S fees are authorized under Florida Statute 1009.24. Fees are collected by the University of North Florida as a component of tuition in the amount recommended annually by the Student Fee Assessment Committee and approved by the UNF Board of Trustees. Florida Statute 1009.24
For a breakdown of tuition and fees, click on the following link: http://www.unf.edu/tuition/
For information on each tuition and fee, click on the following link: http://www.unf.edu/controller/cashiers/Procedures/What_Fees_are_Assessed.aspx
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For Release: Tuesday, November 27, 2012
DEC Issues Final Water Withdrawal Regulations
New Regulations Effective April 2013 and Implement Water Withdrawal Legislation Signed by Governor Cuomo
New York's waters and the Great Lakes will be better protected by regulations requiring a state permit for the withdrawal of large volumes of the state's water. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has finalized these regulations, and they will be effective April 1, 2013, DEC announced today. The regulations limit water withdrawals greater than 100,000 gallons per day and expand the water withdrawal permitting program to include withdrawals for purposes beyond public water supply, such as those for commercial, manufacturing and industrial activities.
"Governor Cuomo signed this legislation to foster responsible conservation practices and economic growth while protecting water bodies and wildlife habitats," DEC Commissioner Joe Martens said. "The regulations will allow the state to protect the environment while promoting economic growth and addressing droughts."
The permitting process will ensure a continued water supply to existing municipal, agricultural and industrial users, and will help identify areas that could support new water-dependent businesses. Specifically, the regulations require approval before operating or proposing a system with the capacity to withdraw 100,000 gallons or more per day of surface and groundwater.
The first set of permit applications is due on June 1, 2013. The regulations are being issued now so businesses will have adequate time to comply. DEC will collaborate with stakeholders on implementation and conduct outreach to guide applicants.
Permits will not be required for new public water supply systems with the capacity to withdraw less than 100,000 gallons per day. However, all smaller withdrawals for public water supply will still need to comply with water pollution control laws, state Department of Health regulations and state environmental quality review (SEQR) requirements, as applicable.
Some withdrawals are exempt from permitting. For example, agricultural withdrawals that were properly registered or reported to DEC on or before February 15, 2012 need only to continue to annually register and report these withdrawals.
Implementing a permitting, registration and reporting program for water withdrawals of 100,000 gallons per day or larger also implements New York's commitment under the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact to create a regulatory program for water withdrawals in the Great Lakes Basin.


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Cardinal Hockey Team
Top HeadlinesDate: January 3, 2011
Website: http://www.andrews.edu/life/rec/intercollegiate/mens_hockey/
The Andrews University Cardinal Hockey Team is representing the school well this season. The Cardinals are first-place in the B Silver Division at the Ice Box Skating Rink in South Bend, Ind. The team plays in a men's recreation league against six other teams and currently holds a winning 7-4 record.
"This is the eighth year I've been involved with the Cardinals in a men's recreation league," says John Banks, team coach/sponsor and professor of physical therapy. "We've always done well. Every year, we've been one of the top three teams in divisions we've been placed in. There has been a steady improvement with many individuals as players and the team as a balanced, cohesive group."
This year, the Cardinals have played and beaten opponents such as Goshen College and University of Notre Dame faculty, winning some games by as many as 10 goals. The team currently leads the league in most goals for (59) and least goals against (30) and is the only team having won two shutout games.
The Cardinal hockey team is comprised of community members, University students and faculty. The roster includes: Ryan Agrey, Gordon Atkins, Kyle Cothran, Mat Feeley, Gary Johnson, Jeff Martins, Mike Martins, JC Neu, Andrew Pagels, Ruben Rios, Rob Ryan, Jared Slack, Nate Stafford (captain), Braden Teller, Daniel Tryon (alt. captain), and Paul Vivier.
The Cardinal's 26-game season will end in early April. The next game is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 5, at 10 p.m. at the Ice Box Skating Rink in South Bend, Ind. Students, faculty and community members are invited to attend free-of-charge.
For more information, visit www.iceboxskatingrink.org or check out www.eteamz.com/sbshl/calendar/ to view a complete hockey schedule.


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Polarizing Series Goes to Game 3 Between Sioux Falls Skyforce and Canton Charge
A couple ghosts from roundball's past were exorcised at the Sanford Pentagon Saturday night. In the process, Sioux Falls stays alive after a grinding 86-82 win over the Canton Charge.
One of the spirits wafting through the crowd of 2,374 was the playoff basketball style once displayed by the New York Knicks and Miami Heat circa 1999. Though Jeff Van Gundy didn't rush the court to grab onto P.J. Brown's leg, defensive grit was once again king of the court. The Skyforce shot 37 percent from the floor and won. Late third quarter the score was tied at 55. Potential technical fouls outnumbered the actual number by a 3:1 ratio. Where's John Starks when you need him?
The other supernatural component appeared as a demon to Canton with DeAndre Liggins reprising his role as 3 point marksman. One year ago as a member of the Tulsa 66ers, Liggins hit 5 from downtown to send the Charge to the offseason. This time wearing a Skyforce jersey, Liggins sank 6 from deep with 21 points overall with 9 rebounds to save Sioux Falls from getting swept. Instead the series is tied at 1-1 with the deciding game set for Monday in Sioux Falls. Liggins left open is deadly as shown in the highlight package.
Skyforce Center Alex Oriakhi was part of the crew tasked to patrol the post and prevent the Charge's big man Arinze Onuaku from duplicating the 21 point 19 rebound Game 1 effort. Tale of the tape has Onuaku with 9 counters on 3-6 shooting and 12 rebounds. Give a tip of the hat to the Skyforce rookie for his contribution. "You definitely have to bring your hard hat against this team," said Oriakhi. "They're big, they're physical and they can rebound. I just tried to make it as hard for Onuaku as possible to score in the post. My teammates did a great job of doubling and making someone else beat us."
Much like Game 1 on Thursday, the home team used a 4th quarter run pushing the lead to 80-70 and breaking open close contest. Unlike Game 1, Canton turned contrarian and mounted a spirited comeback that got no closer than 2 points in the final moments. Veteran guard Antoine Agudio was high man for the Charge with 16 points. Strengths were once again on display for the two squads as Canton's rebounding prowess shined through (52-29) while the Skyforce won the turnover category (27-14).
All the marbles are up for grabs Monday night at the Sanford Pentagon and these two teams will battle once again. Let's send the invitations to Larry Johnson and Alonzo Mourning to bring the game ball to center court. They will probably like the show that follows if they can keep from throwing elbows at each other like old times.


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"Silent Hill: Shattered Memories returns to its roots in this re-imagining of the original Silent Hill with the most interactive and frightening installment of the decade-old series," said Anthony Crouts, Vice President of Marketing for Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. "With a deep storyline, eerie music and a psych profile that watches its players and evolves to expose their innermost fears throughout the game, Silent Hill: Shattered Memories is sure to evoke fear in both franchise newcomers and longtime survival horror fans."The game will remove traditional melee or ranged combat according to an article in Nintendo Power Magazine and instead, the main character Harry Mason will need to escape from dangerous encounters through a series of context-sensitive button-pressing skill routines.
In this terrifying survival horror experience with an all-new soundtrack by acclaimed series composer Akira Yamaoka, players follow Harry Mason, the maladroit protagonist who is searching for his missing daughter, Cheryl. While Harry wanders the snowy streets of Silent Hill searching for clues of her disappearance, he must face twisted creatures from the depths of his frozen nightmares.
Harry Mason: A man of action, puzzle-solving and phone conversation.
Bryn says: So it's coming to the PS2 and PSP as well, eh? Can't say that I'd want to try out this new approach to the gameplay mechanics on anything other than the Wii really, and that's not something I say a lot.
It's got great potential to capture the grim fear that the series has become well-known for, and I'm all about dodging shady combat routines if it leads to highly intense chases. Bring it on Konami. This is the first Wii game in ages that I'm really excited to play.


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Pearls in the Grid
by Henry E. Dudeney
Nine pearls are placed in the cells of a 9x9 grid
in such a way that no pearl is in the same row, column, or diagonal as
any other one.
It is known that three pearls can be moved to adjoining cells
(horizontally, vertically, or diagonally) and yet no pearl would be in
the same row, column, or diagonal.
Can you figure out these three pearls and the adjoining cells they
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The more brain cells you have, the smarter you are, as long they're connected up coherently!
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Cost: $2.99
For: Toilet-training toddlers!
Getting potty trained is always a challenging and exciting process for little ones and their parents. Some kids just seem to get it right away, while others can take longer (much longer) to grasp the concept and let go of those diapers. Sometimes a little reinforcement can help, especially if it comes in the way of a fuzzy red friend.
The Potty Time with Elmo app is a digital version of the popular book and takes kids through Elmo's process of teaching his Baby David doll to use the potty. There are fun activities, lively potty songs and realistic sound effects that kids can interact with throughout the story. There's even a rewards chart that kids can use each time they achieve any kind of success with potty training. After all, every little step towards being diaper-free should be rewarded.
While I wish the narration of the story was from Elmo himself, there's enough of his cheerful voice to motivate kids to keep on making potty progress.
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Car Review
2014 Nissan Rogue vs. 2014 Honda CR-V: Which Is Better?
The compact crossover segment isn't especially large, but it's highly competitive. It seems like every year, another model is redesigned or retooled with new styling, new features, more fuel-efficient engines and other benefits, and if you're looking for a small SUV, that means it can be hard to keep up.
To help you out, we're comparing two of today's top compact crossovers: the 2014 Nissan Rogue, which is completely redesigned this year, and the 2014 Honda CR-V, which is always a favorite among crossover shoppers. But before we get started with the comparison, let's look at changes for the 2014 model year.
2014 Nissan Rogue Changes
The 2014 Nissan Rogue is completely redesigned for the 2014 model year. While we had some issues with the old model, the 2014 Rogue addresses any problems we had and then some. It boasts new styling, a long list of new features, more passenger and cargo room and a class-exclusive optional third-row seat. The only major carryovers for 2014 are the Rogue's engine, a 170-horsepower 2.5-liter 4-cylinder, and a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT).
2014 Honda CR-V Changes
By comparison, the 2014 Honda CR-V receives only minor changes for the latest model year. Up-level CR-V EX models add automatic headlights, while Pandora Internet Radio compatibility is now standard on all trim levels.
In terms of reliability, both crossovers excel. While earlier versions of the Honda CR-V have led J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability studies for the compact-crossover segment, J.D. Power now says that the 2014 CR-V's reliability rating is equal to the 2014 Rogue's, and both are considered above average. J.D. Power rates the CR-V's overall quality slightly higher than the Rogue's, however.
In terms of warranty coverage, both the CR-V and the Rogue offer the same numbers: three years or 36,000 miles for the powertrain warranty, and five years or 60,000 miles for the bumper-to-bumper warranty. In other words, while neither model dramatically stands out in terms of reliability, both crossovers will likely offer a long period of worry-free driving.
Fuel Economy
You might expect the Rogue and CR-V to be closely matched when it comes to gas mileage. After all, their powertrains are similar: The CR-V uses a 185-hp 2.4-liter 4-cylinder mated to a 5-speed automatic transmission, while the Rogue offers a 170-hp 2.5-liter 4-cylinder mated to a CVT. And while that may sound like it puts the CR-V at a slight disadvantage, Honda's crossover is a few hundred pounds lighter than Nissan's, which should even things out.
Interestingly, the Rogue performs vastly better than the CR-V when it comes to gas mileage. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, 2014 Honda CR-V models are rated at 23 miles per gallon in the city and 31 mpg on the highway with 2-wheel drive, or 22 mpg city/30 mpg hwy with all-wheel drive. The Rogue, however, is rated at a whopping 26 mpg city/33 mpg hwy with 2-wheel drive, or 25 mpg city/32 mpg hwy with all-wheel drive. So if it's gas mileage you're after, the Nissan is your best bet.
The 2014 Nissan Rogue has not yet been crash-tested by the federal government's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The CR-V has been tested, however, and received an overall perfect 5-star rating, comprised of 5-star ratings for front and side protection and a 4-star rating in the NHTSA's rollover tests.
In tests conducted by the nonprofit Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the 2014 Nissan Rogue outperformed the 2014 Honda CR-V. While the Rogue scored a Top Safety Pick+ rating for Good performances in all five IIHS tests, the CR-V failed to earn such a designation due to its Marginal performance in the IIHS's new small front-overlap assessment (a test in which the Rogue did well).
The Rogue also trumps the CR-V in terms of safety features. While both crossovers offer much of the same standard equipment (side-curtain airbags, anti-lock brakes, stability and traction control and a rearview camera), the Rogue boasts many more safety-related options, ranging from its Around View Monitor camera system to a blind spot monitoring system, a lane-departure warning system and a forward-collision warning system.
Although we'd want to see the Rogue's NHTSA ratings before making a final decision, we're inclined to pick the Rogue over the CR-V when it comes to safety.
If technology is your thing, we strongly believe you'll prefer the Rogue to the CR-V. Part of that is simply because the Rogue is newer, and that means its gadgets are a little more cutting-edge. For instance, the Rogue's touchscreen is a little larger than the CR-V's, and we find it a little easier to use.
But the Rogue also boasts a lot of items that the CR-V just doesn't offer. We're thinking of the impressive Around View Monitor camera system, which stitches together four camera angles to provide what looks like a top-down view of your vehicle. It turns parking from a chore into a breeze. And the Rogue also offers a long list of high-tech safety equipment that the CR-V just doesn't have, including a blind spot monitoring system, a lane-departure warning system and a forward-collision warning system. The Rogue also boasts convenience features, such as a panoramic sunroof and a power lift gate, that aren't offered in the CR-V.
Break it down by trim level, and you'll see an even larger gap between the two crossovers. While base models (CR-V LX vs. Rogue S) offer similar content, the CR-V EX can't keep up with the mid-level Rogue SV, which boasts dual-zone automatic climate control, keyless entry and ignition and Nissan's NissanConnect infotainment technology. Step up to the higher-level (and more expensive) CR-V EX-L and you'll get several more features, but the comparable Nissan Rogue SL adds even more equipment, ranging from the Around View Monitor camera to a navigation system and a Bose audio system. There's no doubt that drivers who like toys will prefer the Rogue.
Perhaps the CR-V's only technology benefit over the Rogue is a standard sunroof on all models from the EX up. Nissan doesn't include a standard sunroof on any trim level, but drivers who opt for the feature get a panoramic roof rather than a normal-sized sunroof like in the CR-V.
When it comes down to value, we think the crossover with the edge here might be the one that boasts the best deal, and in this case, that's probably the CR-V. As of this writing, the Rogue is still a brand-new vehicle in high demand with shoppers who want the latest and greatest. Since the current CR-V came out for 2012, it's offered with a lot more incentives, and dealers will be more willing to negotiate.
So while the Rogue's base price of $23,350 (including an $860 destination charge) might look tempting compared to the CR-V's $23,775 base price, which includes an $830 destination charge, we wouldn't put too much stock in those numbers. The CR-V is likely available with far more money off, which means that the Rogue might end up becoming the more expensive of the two.
It's the same story when you look at mid-level models (a Rogue SV is $25,090 with shipping, while a CR-V EX is $25,875) and the crossovers' highest trims (where a Rogue SL starts at $28,930 and the CR-V EX-L is $28,525). While those figures are competitive, expect the CR-V to actually cost less when you visit the dealership. That's proven by manufacturer incentives on both vehicles: While Nissan isn't currently offering any incentives on the Rogue, Honda is boasting interests rates as low as 0.9 percent for up to 60 months on all CR-V trim levels.
Adding to the CR-V's value position is its depreciation rating. While the Rogue may offer more stuff and better gas mileage, Kelley Blue Book (KBB) says the CR-V will retain far more value than the Rogue over time. In three years, KBB predicts the CR-V will cost $9,566 in depreciation, while the Rogue will cost $11,332. Likewise, residual value experts at ALG give the CR-V a 5-star depreciation rating, compared to a mediocre 3-star rating for the Rogue.
So the Rogue might offer more stuff, newer technology, better gas mileage and an improved safety record, but when it comes to value, it's hard to beat the 2014 Honda CR-V.
AutoTrader's Advice
To us, this one's easy: The better crossover here is the 2014 Nissan Rogue. Yes, the CR-V may be less expensive, and it offers a straightforward experience to shoppers who are familiar with other popular Honda products, such as the Civic and Accord. But the Rogue leads the CR-V in nearly every objective category, from interior room to technology, fuel economy, safety and available equipment. We wouldn't fault you for choosing the CR-V, as it's still an excellent crossover, but our money would buy a Rogue.


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In this exercise you will write a simple Game of Life game board editor. The editor allows the user to interactively build a Game of Life game board by either: (1) clicking the mouse on individual cells to invert their current state (dead to alive or alive to dead), or (2) editing the game state as recorded in a series of text fields describing the pertinent facts about the world. A "film strip" at the bottom of the editor should display the state of game board in successive generations. An example user interface which supports these features is shown in Figure 1, "The Game Board Editor".
As you can see in the figure, the editor consists of three main components: the Pattern Panel, which displays a series of
JTextField and
JSpinner widgets; the Game Board Panel, which displays a visual representation of the pattern described in the Pattern Panel; and the Generations Panel, which should display the next twenty generations of the game board.
Your implementation of the editor should ensure that the information stored in the various fields inside the Pattern Panel is kept in strict synchrony with the information displayed in the Game Board Panel and the Generations Panel, regardless of whether the user edits the Game Board Panel, or the Pattern Panel. For example, if the user increases the value of the Width spinner in Pattern Panel by one, then the contents of the Pattern String text field should update appropriately, and the graphics in the Game Board Panel and all the Generation Panels should become one column wider; similarly, if the user clicks their mouse whilst over a dead cell in the Game Board Panel, then the cell should become a live cell and the contents of Pattern String and Rows in the Pattern Panel should be updated automatically, together with the contents of the Generation Panel. The Generation Panel itself is not editable.
The editor should not read or write to files on the hard disk. Instead, when the application is initially started, the Game Board Panel should display an 8-by-8 world with no live cells; the name of the author and the name of the pattern should be represented by the empty string. All other fields in Pattern Panel and Generation Panel should be initialised with values consistent with this configuration (for example, the Width spinner should contain the value "8").
One common usage of the editor is to allow the user to paste in a string describing an existing world into the Pattern String text field. The editor should then update the rest of the fields in the Pattern Panel, together with the contents of the Game Board Panel and the Generations Panel, using the information contained in the Pattern String.
Adding the following anonymous inner class to the constructor of
GamePanel you wrote for Tick 7 will print out the position of the mouse relative to the top left corner of the game board to the command line:
addMouseListener(new MouseAdapter(){ public void mousePressed(MouseEvent me) { java.awt.Point p = me.getPoint(); System.out.println("X="+p.x+" Y="+p.y); } });
You can create a new instance of
JSpinner which has an initial value of 8, a minimum value of 8, a maximum value of 1024, and adjusts the contents of the spinner by 1 each time the user presses an arrow button as follows:
JSpinner spin = new JSpinner(new SpinnerNumberModel(8,8,1024,1));
Given a class called
FilmStripPanel which extends
JPanel, the following method will create the Generations Panel with only a horizontal scroll bar:
private JComponent createFilmStripPanel() { JPanel holder = new JPanel(); addBorder(holder, "Future Generations"); //method as defined in tick7.GuiLife filmStripPanel = new FilmStripPanel(); //TODO: define field for filmStripPanel holder.add(filmStripPanel); JScrollPane sp = new JScrollPane(holder); sp.setVerticalScrollBarPolicy(JScrollPane.VERTICAL_SCROLLBAR_NEVER); sp.setHorizontalScrollBarPolicy(JScrollPane.HORIZONTAL_SCROLLBAR_ALWAYS); return sp; }
You will undoubtedly find it useful to reuse or modify classes you wrote for Tick 7, however please make sure that all your code is inside the package
Once you are happy your application works as requested in this exercise, please package up your program into
crsid-tick7star.jar and email it to
firstname.lastname@example.com. Your application should start with the following invocation:
crsid@machine:~> java -cp world.jar:crsid-tick7star.jar \ uk.ac.cam.your-crsid.tick7star.Editor
It is not possible to perform extensive automated testing on your submission given the scant description provided, therefore you should not rely on the automated testing framework to check your program for correctness! Please test your program thoroughly before submission and do not include the contents of
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Brown Bear - Population & Distribution
A truly international species
8,000 brown bears are thought to remain in western Europe and the Carpathians (Slovakia, Poland, Ukraine, Romania), and they are also thought to be found in Palestine, eastern Siberia and the Himalayan region, possibly the Atlas Mountains of northwest Africa, and Hokkaido (Japan).
The species is still fairly common in the mountainous regions of western Canada and Alaska, where its population may reach 30,000 individuals. In other parts of the United States, fewer than 1,000 grizzly bears remain.
Historical DistributionThe brown bear was once distributed in northern and central Europe, Asia, the Atlas mountains of Morocco and Algeria (northern Africa), and western North America as far south as Mexico.
Prior to the arrival of European settlers, it was found on the Great Plains of North America. The populations of the Sierra Nevada and southern Rockies have been extirpated, while those of Northern Mexico were lost in the 1960s. Grizzly numbers were estimated at 100,000 in the United States in the early 1900s.


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With some 1,000 competitors all over the world competing in 46 WorldSkills international trade skills areas, Team Singapore delivered its most outstanding results to date by bagging 14 WorldSkills Competition medals – 4 Golds, 1 Silver, 2 Bronzes and 7 Medallions for Excellence. Dubbed as the 'Olympics of Skills', WorldSkills is a prestigious international biennial trade skills competition with countries sending their best and brightest to compete for honour and glory.
Team Singapore, comprising a record number of 22 competitors from the 5 polytechnics and the Institute of Technical Education (ITE), participated in an unprecedented 19 skills categories, rising above 50 countries at the 41st WorldSkills Competition held in London this year, by finishing in sixth place.
Singapore maintained its unbroken run of Gold Medals at WorldSkills Competition in the nation's strong events – IT Network Systems Administration (formerly IT-PC & Network Support) and Caring skills categories. Despite being one of the youngest competitors of Team Singapore, Mr Sim Mong Khim, Jared, bagged Singapore"s sixth straight victory in the IT Network Systems Administration skills category since its debut year in 2001. Ms Li Kaiyun, Jaslyn, and Ms Rachel Chloe Chua also kept Singapore's winning streak in Caring (Team event) since its inception in 2007, with Golds in 2011, 2009 and 2007. The Best of Nation Award, an accolade for a country's best performer/s was also awarded to Jaslyn and Rachel; competitors from Nanyang Polytechnic.
Ms Chow Wai Kuan also did Singapore and her institution, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, proud by clinching a Gold Medal in the IT Software Solutions for Business skills category after the four-day competition.
Other firsts in Team Singapore's results at WorldSkills London 2011: Ms Loh Yi Qi, from Nanyang Polytechnic, excelled in Visual Merchandising, a creatively demanding new skills area unveiled in this installment of WSC, by scoring a Bronze Medal as well. Republic Polytechnic's first participation in the national contingent has been rewarded with a Bronze Medal through competitor Mr Chan Jun Wei, William, in the Information Network Cabling skills category.
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Saint Barbasymas
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Bishop of Seleucia and Ctesiphon, Greece in 342. Arrested and tortured with sixteen priests in the persecutions of King Shapur II; the names of his companions have not come down to us. Barbasymas was offered a cup filled with gold coins if he would worship the Persian god; he declined. Martyred with the sixteen priests.
- Book of Saints, by the Monks of Ramsgate
- Catholic Online
- Katherine Rabenstein
- Den katolske kirke
- Lives of the Saints, by Father Alban Butler
- Our Sunday Visitor's Encyclopedia of Saints
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Randall Amplifiers will be launching a new line of signature amplifiers, cabinets, modules and combos, all of which are designed and inspired by Metallica's legendary lead guitarist, Kirk Hammett.
Kirk Hammett started playing guitar at the age of fifteen and has gone on to become one of the most recognizable names in guitar playing history. He was the first inductee into Guitar World magazine's hall of fame and was ranked 11th in the Rolling Stone's The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time in 2003. He joined Metallica in the early 80s and has recorded and toured with them for 24 years. Now, he has lent his artistic and technical knowledge to create the new Kirk Hammett signature Randall products.
Said Hammett of the project, "This is the first time I've really done any kind of amp endorsement. I knew that there's a lot of work that goes into it, and I'm really picky anyway. But things have turned out great. This is one amazing amp."
Hammett's signature amp was based on the existing Randall Modular Tube System (MTS) and was tweaked to Kirk's exacting specification. The design incorporates three separate all-tube preamp modules: one for Clean (KH1), one for crunch rhythm sounds (KH2) and one for high gain lead tones (KH3). Each tube preamp module includes two 12AX7s to suit Hammett's musical needs and tastes.
From there, each tube preamp fits into an all-tube head (RM100KH) which includes three additional 12AX7 preamps tubes and is fueled by Kirk's choice of four 6L6 power tubes. There are two straight-front 4x12 cabinet options to complement the RM100KH. The main cabinet (RS412KHX) includes two Celestion vintage 30s & two 75-watt Celestion G12T-75's configured in an X-pattern. The second cabinet option (RS412KH100) is loaded with four 100-watt speakers that Randall co-developed with Celestion for extreme low end and power handling. Each cabinet includes Randall's exclusive "Mic Eliminator" XLR direct outputs. "I'm really proud of how these modules and amps have turned out. There are a lot of great features. You can adjust the tube bias yourself, which is a cool thing. There are two effect loops – series and parallel – and it's set up for MIDI switching."
In addition, there will be a premium limited-edition ½ stack (RM100KHLTD) fully pimped using solid maple cabinetry & AAAA flame maple caps. This custom ½ stack includes chrome hardware and is painted in a black burst color complete with polyurethane finish to match Kirk's 20th Anniversary signature model ESP guitar. "It's a great look," Hammett says.
In addition, Randall will offer two other Kirk Hammett signature products. The KH120RHS is a new ½ stack package that includes the KH120RH head and a KH412 cabinet. The 2-channel KH120RH is 120 watts and includes a clean channel with boost option an Overdrive channel with dual Gains and Contour control to sweep the mid-range and Spring Reverb. The 200 watt KH412 includes 4 x Celestion Rocket 50 speakers.
The other signature product is a 15 watt practice combo (KH15) with Clean, Overdrive with boost function, 3-band EQ, phone jack and CD/tape input.


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Congress isn't as dysfunctional as everybody says. At least they seem to have lifted the derindering knife of Damocles that has been hanging over the meat industry since sequestration took over.
Nebraska's checkoff doubters
Nebraska Cattlemen continues its series of meetings aimed at gauging the interest in an added checkoff for the state. They are running into doubters.
Without knowing the particular doubters mentioned in the article, we all know people who think like that. Their "I'm selling cattle, not beef. Selling beef is the packers job" attitudes are too common.
We'll grant that the national the Beef Checkoff program has not stopped the slide in beef demand. Poultry has too much momentum. But consider the alternative. Look at your local grocers' retail beef ads. How do they sell beef? By price. "Come to my store because my beef is cheaper than the competitor's beef."
Is that the only message cattle producers, as the "manufacturers" of a product, want out there? Do you see ANY way that has a positive impact on cattle prices—to have your sales team's only sales pitch depend on how cheaply they can sell—meaning, by defninition, buy--your product?
Leave it to retailers and that's what you get.
Packers? Visit their websites. Tyson? Their beef page talks about how good Tyson is—not how good beef is. They don't have any reason to sell beef vs. the other proteins. In fact, their "5 days of recipes" includes two days each of chicken and pork and one day of beef.
Cargill? At least they don't sell chicken yet, but their pages are, again, primarily aimed at giving you the idea they're a better source of meat than the other packers.
JBS owns feedlots—and cattle—as well as a chicken outfit. You might expect their page, at least, to promote beef as a healthful choice. But again, their message is about JBS.
We shouldn't fault these guys for this. Their job—like retailers --is delivering what consumers want. If we leave the marketing to these guys, they will remain agnostic about the relative merits of beef and poultry and pork. If people want more of one, they will buy more of it. But they'd as soon sell one product as the other.
Cattle producers are to beef as General Motors is to cars. A manufacturer with tough competitors. GM doesn't leave it to their dealers to promote the Chevy brand. The dealers don't buy ads talking about how great Chevy pickups are. They compete against each other with prices and service—just like grocers and packers.
So GM and Ford and all those manufacturers spend millions telling us why we should buy the type of pickup they produce.
If you think of beef as a line of pickups competing with pickups made by poultry and pigs and shelves. The Cattlemen's Beef Board is getting better and better at doing that, even though our chincy, short-sighted selves refuse to offer them decent funding.
Sounds like a lot of investors would like to see Smithfield get out of the vertical integration business.
This fellow seems to have faith in beef. This article on his new place includes a quotable pullout:
Q:With beef prices so high, why did you open a steakhouse?
A: Steak is something that every hotel concierge I ask says [consumers are] looking for.
Indiana's proposed "ag gag" law seems to have stirred a bit of controversy.
Technomic's survey says the restaurant business—including steak houses--is picking up.
Another vegan worries about his karma.
USDA moves on downer vealers.
The drought has them burning pear in parts of Texas.
There's nothing like dry-aged beef, and here's one man's suggestion on how to do it.
Ethanol's hard times.
AMI's take on the red meat study.
The cattlemen in the Missouri's cattle theft area would like some help.
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Just came across the see NP promo video for the company replacing NPX.
I just got the Mirage Harness it an awesome kited 5 days in a row with no chafage. Had a dakine harness and I couldn't kite without a shirt or rash guard or I would be left with bleeding sides. So stoked on the new brand and Image. Cant wait to get my hand on one of these NP paddles to try and paddle it.


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Judy Gale's World
While Judy Gale has been comfirmed as not being an Erfworld native, very little is known about the world from where she came. She might be from the Real World, Stupidworld, or even some other, as yet unidentified, world. This is an attempt to codify what is known about Judy's World.
Proposed Canon
The world "Kill" is used in place of the word "Croak" and means essentially the same thing.
A "Year" is a term used to measure a 365 day/turn cycle. This may be exactly 365 days or (like the Real World) a 365 day and change period that is referred to as 365 days for convenience purposes and results in a Leap Year.
A place called "Kansas" exists, which implies the existence of the native american indian tribe for which the place in the United States of America was named, possibly implying the existence of the USA or a very similar equivalent thereof. It is flat, windy and smells like pig boop. It contains rural areas, implying the existence of other areas, such as urban sites.
Her use of the word 'Boop' indicates that, like Parson Gotti, certain aspects of her speech are censored. However, by the time of her disappearance, she had not achieved (or been granted) the ability to circumvent this limitation.
Judy Gale is the same size as Jillian, Wanda and other Erfworld Men, and thus is smaller than Parson Gotti.
If Judy is 'normal' sized for humans of her world, (and has not been changed/altered in order to make her the same size as Erfworlders) this likely means that she does not come from Stupidworld.
However, as there have been no size comparisons between Erfworlders and Real Worlders, she could come from the Real World, or from some other. If she is from the Real World, this could mean that Stupidworlders are larger than Real Worlders.
Since Dorothy Gale was a pre-teen in the original Oz stories written by L. Frank Baum, it may be an indication that she didn't grow physically taller in Erfworld, similarly to the way that Dorothy didn't grow taller when she was in Oz. Judy, however, did mature physically, which didn't seem to happen to Dorothy.


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Now I realize that it's a parody site. And I'm laughing at my own stupidity for falling for it. Oh well. I am only human after all. But this is the second time this year I've fallen for a "Po" (saterical X-tian)
I did not look at this the first time:
It is a parody site.
I'm not a big seafood eater myself, but even I think that is REALLY stupid.
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Known as the consummate "players" manager, Bobby Cox treated everyone with respect and dignity. He spent 29 seasons as a Major League skipper, including 25 seasons in two stints at the helm of the Braves. His 2,504 wins rank fourth all-time and include a franchise-best 2,149 victories with the Braves and 355 with the Toronto Blue Jays. Cox posted an overall career record of 2,504-2001-3 (.556). The 2010 campaign marked his final season on the bench, as Atlanta went 91-71 and claimed the National League's Wild Card Championship. Cox won his 2,500th game on September 25, 2010, at Washington. The 2010 campaign was Cox's 15th with 90 or more wins, tying him for second all-time in 90-win seasons with Hall of Fame skipper Joe McCarthy (15) and putting him one behind the legendary John McGraw (16). Cox and McCarthy are the only managers in Major League history to compile six 100-win seasons. On June 8, 2009, Cox posted his 2,000th Braves victory, making him just the fourth skipper in big-league history to claim 2,000 wins with one team, joining Connie Mack (Athletics), John McGraw (Giants) and Walter Alston (Dodgers). On September 29, 2004, in the season's final home game, Cox earned his 2,000th career victory with a 6-4 decision over the New York Mets. He became just the ninth skipper in big-league history to reach that lofty milestone. Cox won 15 division crowns in his career, including 14 straight in Atlanta that led to five pennants (1991, 1992, 1995, 1996 and 1999) and one World Championship (1995). He had a string of 15 consecutive winning seasons from 1991 to 2005, tying him with Al Lopez and Earl Weaver for third place all-time behind Joe McCarthy (20) and Sparky Anderson (17) for consecutive winning campaigns. Cox was voted the Manager of the Year by the Baseball Writers Association of America four times (1985 with Toronto and 1991, 2004 and 2005 with Atlanta). The Sporting News, in a poll of his peers, honored Cox as the league's top skipper seven times with the Braves and eight times overall. No other manager has won the Sporting News award more than three times since the magazine started the balloting in 1936. In 1991 the Associated Press named him Major League Manager of the Year, as he became the first manager to earn that honor in both leagues, having also won it while with the Blue Jays in 1985. Cox brought the city of Atlanta its first major professional sports championship in 1995 when the Braves defeated the Cleveland Indians, four games to two, in the World Series. The victory also marked the first time a franchise had won a World Series in three different cities. Cox managed the Braves from 1978 to '81, compiling a 266-323 record and laying the groundwork for the club's National League West title in 1982. He began a four-year tenure as Toronto's manager in 1982, lifting a habitual last-place team to within one game of attaining a World Series berth in 1985. Cox returned to the Braves as general manager in October 1985 and oversaw a farm system which set the foundation for great success. He added the field managing responsibilities on June 22, 1990, then devoted all his time to those duties when the Braves named John Schuerholz as General Manager in October of that year. When Braves owner Ted Turner fired Cox in 1981, Turner was asked at the press conference who was likely to be the next manager. "It would be Bobby Cox if I hadn't just fired him," Turner said. "We need someone like him around here." Cox was inducted into the Braves Hall of Fame in August 2011.
Murphy was the Braves' No. 1 (and fifth overall) draft pick in 1974. Originally signed as a catcher, Murphy was moved to the outfield by Bobby Cox in 1980. The move helped as Murphy averaged just under 30 HRs and just under 90 RBIs from 1980 to 1990. During those 11 years, Murphy won back-to-back league MVP awards in 1982 & 1983, appeared in seven All-Star games, leading all players in votes in 1985, won five Gold Gloves, and appeared in 740 consecutive games from September 26, 1981 through July 8, 1986. Murphy's 15 -year career with the Braves came to an end on August 4, 1990, when he was traded to Philadelphia. The Braves received Jeff Parrett, Jim Vatcher, and Victor Rosario for Murphy and Tommy Greene. Murphy played in only 18 games with Philadelphia in 1992 due to knee problems and appeared in 26 games for the Colorado Rockies in 1993 before retiring. Murphy holds 13 Atlanta franchise records including most home runs (371), RBIs (1,143), hits (1,901), runs (1,103), and games (1,926). Inducted into the Braves Hall of Fame in August of 2000.
Spahn, inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1973, signed his first contract out of high school with the Braves for $150. He debuted for the Braves in 1942 and after ending the season in the minors, he enlisted in the Army. Spahn returned to the Braves in 1946 and began to pitch his way into the record books, becoming the winningest left-hander in baseball and fifth all-time with 363 total victories. He is also sixth all-time in shutouts and eighth all-time in innings pitched. Spahn won the Cy Young in 1957 while leading the league in victories and complete games. He was runner-up three times: in 1958, 1960, and 1961. Spahn won 20 or more games 13 times, a National League record, eight of those years he led the league in wins. He was an N.L. All-Star 14 times, led the league three times in ERA, nine times in complete games, four times in innings pitched, four times in strikeouts, and four times in shutouts. Spahn's eight seasons leading the league in wins and nine seasons leading in complete games are both major league records. His streaks of five consecutive seasons (1957- 1961) leading the league in wins along with seven consecutive years (1957-1963) leading in complete games are both major league records. Spahn threw two no-hitters in his career. His first was on September 16, 1960, at the age of 39 against Philadelphia. He allowed only two base runners in the 4-0 victory. The second no-hitter was a 1-0 victory over San Francisco on April 28, 1961. Spahn holds or shares nine franchise records including: most games started (635), complete games (374), innings pitched (5,046), games won (356), 20-win seasons, and shutouts (63). Inducted into the Braves Hall of Fame in August of 1999.
Greg Maddux became the most dominant pitcher in baseball during his 11 seasons with the Braves from 1993 to 2003. On the heels of winning his first Cy Young Award in 1992 with the Chicago Cubs, Maddux signed with the Braves as a free agent and proceeded to win three more Cy Young awards in a row. With Atlanta, Maddux led the National League in ERA four times (1993, 1994, 1995 and 1998) and in wins twice (1994 and 1995). His franchise-record 1.56 ERA during the 1994 season was the second-lowest in the Major Leagues since Bob Gibson's 1.12 mark in 1968, the last year of the elevated pitcher's mound. Maddux had arguably his finest season in 1995, posting a 19-2 record with a 1.63 ERA while leading the league with 209.2 innings pitched, 10 complete games and three shutouts and helping the Braves win the World Series. Maddux finished fifth, second and fourth in Cy Young Award voting in 1996, 1997 and 1998. On the Braves' career lists, Maddux ranks second in ERA (2.63), fifth in strikeouts (1,828), sixth in wins (194) and 10th in shutouts (21). The diminutive right-hander known as "Mad Dog" featured pinpoint control and uncanny late movement on his fastball. After leaving Atlanta, Maddux had a second stint with the Cubs and subsequently played for the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres. He won 15 or more games for 17 consecutive seasons (1988-2004) -- the only pitcher in Major League history to do so. Upon his retirement, Maddux ranked eighth all-time with 355 wins and 10th with 3,371 strikeouts. He won arecord 18 Gold Gloves, including 10 with the Braves. He was an eight-time All-Star and the NL starting pitcher in 1994, 1997 and 1998. Maddux was inducted into the Braves Hall of Fame in July 2009. At the induction ceremony, manager Bobby Cox remarked: "I get asked all the time was he the best pitcher I ever saw? Was he the smartest pitcher I ever saw? The most competitive I ever saw? The best teammate I ever saw? The answer is yes to all of those."
Phil Niekro, inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in the summer of 1997, was signed as a free agent in 1958, but didn't see his first major league action until 1964 in Milwaukee, starting out as a reliever. He saw limited playing time until 1967 when he became a permanent fixture on the roster through 1983. Niekro had 14 straight years with 10 or more wins until the strike shortened year of '81. He posted three 20 plus win seasons with the Braves, with a career high of 23 in 1969, and logged over 300 innings four times, with a career high of 342 innings in 1979. From 1974- 80, he led the league in innings four times and was never out of the top five. In '73 he pitched a no-hitter to beat San Diego, 9-0, on August 5th at Atlanta Stadium. He became the oldest pitcher to record a shutout (46) with a four-hit , 8-0 victory on October 6, 1985, against Toronto as a Yankee. During his 24-year career, Niekro made five All-Star appearances, four as a Brave, won five Gold Gloves, and won 318 games, ranking him 14th all-time. He is fifth all-time in innings pitched and eigth all-time in strikeouts. Niekro holds or shares 14 Atlanta career pitching records including: most games (689), complete games (226), innings pitched (4,533), games won (266), most strikeouts (2,855), most shutouts (43), and most hits (4,136). Inducted into the Braves Hall of Fame in August of 1999.
Mathews, inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1978, was the only Brave in franchise history to play for the team on the major league level in Boston, Milwaukee, and Atlanta. He was signed in 1949 by Johnny Moore at the age of 17 and by the age of 20 became the Braves' regular third baseman. During his Hall of Fame career spanning 17 years, Mathews appeared in three World Series, was a nine-time National League All- Star, and led the majors in home runs in '53 with 47 and '59 with 46. He twice finished second in the National League MVP voting, in 1953 to Roy Campanella and in 1959 to Ernie Banks. Mathews averaged slightly over 30 home runs per season during his career, 14 times he hit 20 home runs or more, 10 times he hit 30 or more, and four times he hit 40 or more. His franchise records include: most RBIs in a season since 1900 (135 in 1953), tied for most consecutive games with an RBI ( 8 in 1954), most career walks (1,444), most home runs on the road ( 30 in 1953), and tied with Hank Aaron for most home runs in a season with 47. The Braves' traded Mathews to Houston in 1967 where he reached the 500 home run level. He was subsequently traded to the Detroit Tigers late in the year to help with the pennant chase and appeared in his third World Series. Eddie finished his playing career with Detroit in 1968. Mathews returned to Atlanta in 1971 as a coach under Luman Harris and replaced him as manager in 1972. He managed into the 1974 season accumulating a record of 149-161-1 in 311 games for a .481 winning percentage. In his only full season as manager in 1973, the Braves placed fifth with a record of 76-85-1. Inducted into the Braves Hall of Fame in August of 1999. He passed away February 18, 2001.
Aaron, the greatest home run hitter of all time, was elected to Baseball's Hall of Fame in January of 1982. He missed by nine votes being the first unanimous choice ever in the voting by the Baseball Writers' Association of America. Aaron received 406 of a possible 415 votes for a percentage of .978. Aaron and Frank Robinson were inducted into the Hall of Fame at Cooperstown, N.Y., on August 1, 1982. In February of 2000, Aaron replaced the late Pee Wee Reese on the Hall of Fame Veterans Committee.
In his 23-year Major League career, Aaron rewrote baseball's hitting record book. He holds more Major League batting records than any other player in the game's history. Among his records are some truly amazing ones, including Most Runs Batted In, Lifetime, 2,297; Most Extra-Base Hits, Lifetime, 1,477; Most Total Bases, Lifetime, 6,856; and, of course, Most Home Runs, Lifetime, 755. Aaron also ranks second on the all-time list in at-bats (12,364) and runs (2,174, tied with Babe Ruth), third in games (3,298) and hits (3,771), ninth in doubles (624), 11th in singles (2,294) and tied for 14th in years of service (23). His most famous home run came in Atlanta on April 8, 1974, when he hit his 715th, breaking Babe Ruth's seemingly untouchable record. He did it before a sellout crowd of 53,775 at Atlanta Stadium. The pitch came in the bottom of the fourth inning, the Los Angeles Dodgers leading 3-1, with a 1-0 count and Darrell Evans waiting on first. Al Downing threw a fastball at 9:07 p.m. that Hank sent over the left field fence. Reliever Tom House caught the ball in the Braves' bullpen and brought it to Aaron in the home plate celebration.
On May 17, 1970, Hank singled at Cincinnati to become the first player to compile both 3,000 career hits and more than 500 homers. He joined the 30-30 club (30 HRs and 30 SBs in the same season) in 1963. Aaron played in the Major League All-Star Game 24 times, including the years 1959-61 when two games were played. He was honored as the National League's Most Valuable Player in 1957 and named Player of the Year by Sporting News in 1956 and 1963. He played 21 seasons with the Braves before being traded to Milwaukee for outfielder Dave May and minor leaguer Roger Alexander at the end of 1974. Aaron retired as a player two years later. Aaron was first scouted by Dewey Griggs of the Milwaukee Braves during an Indianapolis Clowns tryout. The Braves eventually were able to strike a deal and beat out the Giants for Aaron's services. In 1952 he was assigned to the Eau Claire, Wisconsin, team of the Northern League. He was the unanimous choice for the Northern League's Rookie of the Year while only playing in 87 games (.336, 9 HR, 61 RBI, 116 hits and 89 runs). In 1953 he was promoted to the Jacksonville Tars, where he became the first African-American player in the South Atlantic League. Aaron won the batting title (.362) and led the league in RBI (125), runs (115), hits (208) and finished second in home runs (22) and earned the league's MVP award.
He began his Major League career in 1954 when a spring training injury forced Bobby Thompson out of the Braves' lineup. In his debut he struck out twice, grounded out, hit into a double play and fouled out. Aaron hit his first home run off Vic Raschi on April 23, 1954. He became the second youngest player to win a batting title (.328) in 1956 and the second youngest to collect his 1,000th hit, off Sandy Koufax in 1959. On June 12, 1967, Aaron recorded his 2,500th hit and achieved his 3,000th hit on May 17, 1970. His 2,000th RBI came on July 3, 1972.
During his career, Aaron had a 20-year string of 20 or more home runs. After turning 35, he hit 245 home runs and from the ages 35 to 39 he hit at least 34 home runs a year. Over his 23-year Major League career, he averaged just 63 strikeouts a year, with his highest strikeout total being 97 in 1967. He hit .300 or better in 14 seasons, won the NL home run crown three times and tied for a fourth, led the league in RBI four times and won three Gold Gloves.
Aaron hit his 755 home runs off 310 different pitchers, including 12 Hall of Famers. He hit the most off of Hall of Famer Don Drysdale (17), the most in the month of July (152), the most against the Cincinnati Reds (97) and the most in the first inning (124). Aaron hit 400 solo home runs and hit seven of his 755 as a second baseman and had three pinch-hit home runs. He had only one three home run game, at San Francisco on June 21, 1959.
Tom Glavine won 305 regular-season games in his 22-year Major League career. But it was his eight innings of one-hit, shutout baseball in Game 6 of the 1995 World Series that accounted for his most-significant victory. The Braves won 1-0 to capture the first championship in Atlanta history, and Glavine was named the series Most Valuable Player. The left-hander arrived in Atlanta in 1987 and, after four years of growing pains, became a consistent big-time winner. Glavine won 20 or more games each year from 1991 to 1993 and earned the first of his two Cy Young awards in 1991, going 20-11 with a 2.55 ERA. His second Cy Young came in 1998 on the strength of a 20-6 record and a 2.47 ERA. He finished second for the award in 1992 and 2000 and third in 1993 and 1995. From 1993 to 1999, the Braves featured arguably the game's top starting rotation - led by Glavine, Greg Maddux and John Smoltz. Over that seven-year stretch, Atlanta won six division titles and the National League Championship Series in 1995, 1996 and 1999 in addition to the 1995 World Series. Glavine also pitched in two other Fall Classics - in 1991 and 1992. Following the 2002 season, Glavine signed as a free agent with the New York Mets. He won his 300th game on August 5, 2007, with an 8-3 verdict over the Chicago Cubs, becoming the 23rd pitcher and just the sixth left-hander to reach that plateau. Glavine returned to Atlanta in 2008 before ultimately retiring after the 2009 season. On the Braves' career lists, Glavine ranks fourth in strikeouts (2,091), fourth in wins (244) and tied for eighth in shutouts (22). He had five 20-win seasons, leading the NL or tying for the lead each time. Glavine's lifetime ledger was 305-203 with a 3.54 ERA, and his 682 games started ranked 12th on baseball's all-time list when he retired. Possessing excellent control, the 10-time All-Star was a master at mixing up the speed of his pitches and locating them on - or just off - the corners of the strike zone. Glavine was a career .186 batter and won four Silver Slugger Awards.
- In 1947, Jackie Robinson became the first African American man to play in the Major Leagues.
- Number retired throughout baseball in 1997.
- Played for Brooklyn Dodgers from 1947-56.
From his Baseball Hall of Fame Plaque:
"Leading NL batter in 1949. Holds fielding mark for second baseman playing in 150 or more games with .992. Led NL in stolen bases in 1947 and 1949. Most Valuable Player in 1949. Lifetime batting average .311. Joint record holder for most double plays by second baseman, 137 in 1951. Led second baseman in double plays 1949-50-51-52."


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VANCOUVER — Attention Bruins: When on the ice for Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final at Rogers Arena Saturday, mind your fingers.
You never know how far some of the Canucks — or at least one in particular — will go to gain an edge.
Alex Burrows showed he wasn't afraid to put his teeth to work tonight in Game 1 of the Cup Final — which Vancouver won, 1-0 — as he bit Patrice Bergeron during a scrum at the end of the first period. While Burrows claimed that Bergeron put his finger in Burrows' mouth, the video tells a different story.
"He did. Obviously, he cut me a little bit on my finger," said Bergeron after the game. "But I'm not going to be here complaining about it, but I'll let the league do the job. But he sure did."
Head coach Claude Julien said he hadn't seen the video yet. But obviously he trusts his star center and perennial candidate for team Lady Byng consideration.
"If that's the case, it's a classless move. That's not something people should be doing," Julien said.
Burrows was issued a double-minor for roughing. But had the linesman seen the bite, Burrows would've been ejected. Luckily, Burrows didn't factor in the game's lone goal.
Whether the bite will have an effect on future post-whistle scrums in this series remains to be seen.
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The Atlanta Falcons seem to be set at the tight end position with Tony Gonzalez for at least a couple more seasons. He hasn't lost a step from his days with the Kansas City Chiefs and has been one of the most consistent offensive weapons for over 10 years now. I feel that he doesn't get the recognition he deserves, so I've put together a quick list of why Tony Gonzalez is amazing.
Tony Gonzalez is the best tight end ever
Look at his stats. He is incredibly consistent. Gonzalez has only one fumble since 1999. That's over 10 seasons of nearly error-free catching. Gonzalez has also shattered records for tight ends, and receivers too. He caught the most passes for a tight end in a single season with 102 in 2004. Gonzalez has the third-most receiving yards of active players with 12,692. He leads all active players for most receptions with 1090. Gonzalez is not human. He is the definition of consistency.
Tony Gonzalez has saved two lives
In 2008, Gonzalez gave a man the Heimlich maneuver in a restaurant after he began to choke on a piece of meat. Gonzalez was still on the Chiefs and the man, named Ken Hunter, is a longtime San Diego Chargers fan. Hunter decided to start cheering for his rival team's Gonzalez though, once he, you know, saved Hunter's life.
One life is amazing, but did you know that due to chance and momentum, Gonzalez saved another man's life? In 2000, Gonzalez literally ran into a photographer named Mickey Pfleger. The tight end had been run out of bounds after a play and knocked Pfleger unconscious. While in the hospital, doctors took a CT scan of Pfleger's head and found a brain tumor that no one had known about. Doctors were able to operate and remove most of the tumor. Without that collision, Pfleger might have not known about this. You can read the full account by Pfleger here.
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In its eighth season of bringing world-class entertainment to East Texas, LeTourneau University's Belcher Center announces its 2014-2015 season featuring a diverse lineup of shows, including a special season event: Blue Man Group.
This year's Performance Series features
• Oct. 4-5—National Acrobats of the People's Republic of China
• Oct. 23— "Anything Goes"
• Nov. 24— "Elf: The Broadway Musical"
• Jan. 17, 2015—"Seven Brides for Seven Brothers"
• Feb. 7, 2015—Elvis Lives
• March 28, 2015—Masters of the Fiddle: A Celtic Family Celebration, featuring Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy
• April 24, 2015—Centennial Sinatra, featuring Steve Lippia and His Big Band
This year also marks the fifth year of the Family and School Series, featuring programs for all ages, including "ArcAttack" and "ERTH Dinosaur Zoo Live!"
The entire 2014-2015 Belcher Center season is underwritten by Martin Midstream Partners. Marquee sponsors include Transet Company and Joy Global, with each show sponsored by other generous donors.
Season tickets go on sale Monday, June 30. Current season ticket holders have until July 21 to renew their seats, before new season ticket holders can purchase.
Back by popular demand is the "Build Your Own Season" option of getting discounts on ticket packages for four, five, six or seven shows. Purchasing all seven shows in the Performance Series provides a 15% discount. Discounts are not available online, so event package purchases must be made at the box office or by phone at 903-233-3080 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Single tickets will go on sale for all shows Aug. 4.
National Acrobats of the People's Republic of China
7:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 4
3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5
Direct from Beijing, The National Circus and Acrobats of the People's Republic of China was founded in 1953, making it one of the longest running and most distinguished circus troupes in China. The National Acrobats and Circus of the People's Republic of China is especially acclaimed in China because of the unique acts in their program such as Great Teeterboard, Grand Flying Trapeze, Group Contortion, Straw Hats Juggling, Girls' Balance With Bowls and many other outstanding acts. The show is sponsored by Marge and Tom Dome, and Spencer Orthodontics.
Anything Goes
7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 23
Featuring some of Cole Porter's best songs, including "I Get a Kick Out of You," "You're the Top," "It's De-lovely," and "Anything Goes," this new production of the popular musical is coming direct from Broadway, where it has received critical acclaim. When the S.S. American heads out to sea, etiquette and convention get tossed out the portholes as two unlikely pairs set off on the course to true love, proving that sometimes destiny needs a little help from a crew of singing sailors, an exotic disguise and some good old-fashioned blackmail. The show is sponsored by Southside Bank.
Elf: The Broadway Musical
7 p.m., Monday, Nov. 24
Elf: The Broadway Musical is the hilarious tale of Buddy, a young orphan child who mistakenly crawls into Santa's bag of gifts and is transported back to the North Pole. Unaware that he is actually human, Buddy's enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa's permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father, discover his true identity and help New York remember the true spirit of Christmas. This modern day Christmas classic is sure to make everyone embrace their own inner elf. Based on the beloved 2003 New Line Cinema hit, ELF features songs by Tony Award®-nominees Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin (The Wedding Singer), with a book by Tony Award®-winners Thomas Meehan (Annie, The Producers, Hairspray) and Bob Martin (The Drowsy Chaperone). The show is sponsored by Longview News-Journal.
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015
The musical "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers" tells the story of Millie, a young bride living in the 1850′s Oregon wilderness. Her plan to civilize and marry off her six rowdy brothers-in-law to ensure the success of her own marriage backfires when the brothers, in their enthusiasm, kidnap six women from a neighboring town to be their brides. Bursting with the rambunctious energy of the original MGM movie, "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers" is all boisterous fun and romance that harkens back to the glory days of the movie musical. The show is sponsored by Carol and Richard Manley.
Elvis Lives
7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015
Elvis Lives! Is a multi-media musical journey across four memorable eras of the life of Elvis Presley, the "King of Rock and Roll," Featuring four Elvis finalists from Elvis Presley Enterprises' Worldwide Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest, this theatrical concert experience will share his music to a new generation. The show is sponsored by Sidney and Anna Lee Allen.
Masters of the Fiddle: A Celtic Family Celebration featuring Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy
7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 28, 2015
Two of the world's most celebrated fiddlers are husband and wife, Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy. They meld their virtuosities into a whirlwind of fiddle-driven music, dance, and song, combining the best of French, Celtic and American Bluegrass and even Cajun styles. Joined by two highly-acclaimed pianists in their own right, Mac Morin and Erin Leahy, they will present foot-tapping rave-ups, heart-wrenching ballads, and world-class step dancing that have brought audiences to their feet on three (and counting) continents The music, stories and warmth of the Cape Breton lifestyle and hospitality draws visitors from around the world. The show is sponsored by Neiman Marcus and Pelaia Law Center.
Centennial Sinatra, featuring Steve Lippia and His Big Band
7:30 p.m. Friday, April 24, 2015
Frank Sinatra would have been 100 years old in December of 2015. Reminiscent of the young Sinatra, Bobby Darin, and Harry Connick, Jr., Steve Lippia moves from crisp, popping swing tunes to lush, poignant ballads with ease. With his natural sound and style, the great composers of the time, Cole Porter, Harold Arlen, Sammy Cahn, Jimmy Van Heusen, Rogers and Hart: all are honored flawlessly. With great stage presence, charm and ease, a hot, driving band, and a brilliant multi-media tribute to Old Blue Eyes, Lippia pulls his audience back in time to a comfort zone where he delivers his music in a deeply personal way and includes standards permanently engraved in the American History of Music, such as "I've Got You Under My Skin," "The Lady is a Tramp," "Mack the Knife," "Just the Way You Are," and "That's Life." The show is sponsored by Texas Bank and Trust.
Blue Man Group
7 p.m. Thursday, March 26, 2015
Blue Man Group is best known for wildly popular theatrical shows and concerts which combine music, comedy and multimedia theatrics to produce a totally unique form of entertainment. Although it is impossible to describe, people of all ages agree that Blue Man Group's show is an intensely exciting and wildly outrageous experience that leaves the entire audience in a blissful, euphoric state. With no spoken language, Blue Man Group is perfect for people of all ages, languages, and cultures. This unique theatrical experience is a form of entertainment like nothing else, guaranteed to be an unforgettable event. The show is sponsored by Longview Regional Medical Center and Eastman.
7 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2014
*(School shows at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30, and 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1)
As seen on "America's Got Talent," the creators of the original Singing Tesla Coils, the crew of ArcAttack uses high-tech wizardry to generate a truly 'electrifying' performance. What starts out as a lesson about electricity ends with a musical demonstration of two custom engineered hand-built Tesla Coils that throw out electrical arcs up to 12 feet long, each one acting as an instrument with a sound reminiscent of the early days of the synthesizer. One member of ArcAttack engages both the crowd and the Tesla Coils by walking through ½ Million Volt sparks wearing the relatively thin layer of his chain mail Faraday suit. This high power performance is unique in its elements and energy, being at the same time mesmerizing, energetically thrilling and educational. The show is sponsored by Subway Sandwiches of East Texas.
ERTH Dinosaur Zoo Live!
6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, 2015
*(School shows at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, and 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 20)
After 65 million years in the making, ERTH Dinosaur Zoo Live provides a breathtaking tour through pre-historic Australia, where audiences meet and interact with an eye-popping collection of amazingly life-like dinosaurs and other creatures presented in a theatrical performance designed to thrill and entertain kids while stimulating their imaginations. A talented team of performers and puppeteers, with the help of professional paleontologists, bring this show to life. This entertaining and educational live show is created by ERTH Visual & Physical of Sydney, Australia. The show is sponsored by Subway Sandwiches of East Texas.


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21 August 2011
Bangladesh ended the 5-match UCB ODI series with a convincing 93 run victory over host Zimbabwe at Queens Sports Club in Bullawayo today. Batting first on a batting friendly surface, Bangladesh were reduced to 127-5 inside 30 overs, but a commanding 107 run partnership between skipper Shakib Al Hasan and all-rounder Mahmudullah Riyad ensured a competitive 253 for 6 in 50 overs.
Zimbabwe started the chase positively through in-form Vusi Sibanda and Hamilton Masakadza, but were undone by the spin of Shakib Al Hasan and Mahmudullah Riyad as they lost regular wickets after the departure of Sibanda. Forster Muzitwa and Malcolm Waller tried to rebuild the innings but a typical late order collapse handed a big win to Bangladesh. Mahmudullah bagged 3 wickets for 13 runs while Shakib secured 2 wickets for 26 runs. Despite the loss, Zimbabwe have won the ODI series 3-2, courtesy of winning the first three ODIs of the series.
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Bigmamma.in is the online grocery startup present in greater noida, noida and parts of delhi with over 5000+ products and wide range varieties in the catalogue. Get everything you are looking for, starting from Vegetables & Fruits, Grocery & Staples, Dairy Products & Bread, Beverages, Package Foods, Ramdev Patanjali and Personal and Household needs and much more at one place.
Also enjoy our on time delivery every time, best quality of products, cash on delivery option and an unmatchable service.
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