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In the first quarter of 2013, the turnover rate at both large and small truckload carriers rose due to the improving economy and continued competition for well-trained professional drivers, reports the American Trucking Associations. "Our data shows that competition for drivers across the industry remains high," says ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello. "It is our fear that this competition for drivers may be exacerbated by losses in productivity caused by recent regulatory changes such as the new hours-of-service rules." According to ATA's Trucking Activity Report, quarterly turnover at large truckload fleets – fleets with at least $30 million annual revenue – rose in the first quarter to an annualized rate of 97% from 90% in the fourth quarter of 2012. The rate was the highest it has been since the third quarter of 2012, when it was 104%, and just below the average rate in 2012 of 98%. At smaller truckload fleets, the rate rose to 82% in the first quarter from 76% in the previous quarter. The rate matches the 2012 annual average, but is below the most recent high of 94% in the third quarter of last year. In the less-than-truckload sector, turnover jumped to 15% in the first quarter from 10% in the previous quarter. The increase pushes LTL turnover, historically much less volatile than the truckload market, to its highest level since the fourth quarter of 2005. "If the economy continues to improve as we expect it to," Costello says, "we'll see competition for drivers intensify, which will increase not just the turnover rate and exacerbate the driver shortage, but will push costs for fleets higher as well."
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Categories > Original > Romance > Torn Into Pieces (a nick, kevin, and joe jonas love story)
Chapter 341 Reviews
A Walk In The Park
I began to wake up but it was more of that in-between awake and asleep. I snuggled into what I thought was a pillow. I heard a mumble and then I opened my eyes. I was NOT snuggled into a pillow I was infact snuggled into a certain Joe Jonas. "Uh Joe what are you doing in my bed?" I asked sitting up. He groaned. "Joe! Answer me!" I said louder making him wake up. "What are you doing in my bed?" he asked me. I rolled my eyes. "Joe look who's room you're in." I hinted. He looked around, "Oh…oops." he smiled. "You better get out before the others wake up." I rushed him out of my room. He knocked. "What?" I opened the door again. "Can I have a good morning kiss?" he smiled. I kissed him quickly then shut the door.
I walked down the hall. Chelcie and Nick's date better have went well. I smirked thinking about last night. Nick's door was open so I peeked in. Well that definitely answers my question about Nick and Chelcie's date. Apparently Aubrey and I were not the only who ended up snuggling overnight. It was tempting to scare them and then make fun of them about cuddling but I decided to be nice since Nick and Chelcie had done me an unspoken favor.
Joe was such a dork, but he was my dork. I took a shower and then wrapped my hair and body in towels. I looked through my closet. "Hey I got to tell you something Nick and Chelcie-" Joe paused looking at me. "Joe get out!" I said holding the towel closer. "But I have something to tell you." he gawked at me. "Joe you can tell me later just get out!" I shoved him out. Well that was…interesting.
Joe knocked on my door while I was getting dressed. "Joe you have to wait." I said laughing. I opened the door, "What?" I said. "Nick and Chelcie are all cuddled up together in Nick's room and so that means that things went good and so that means that we can be together!" he grinned. I was happy, "That's great!" I hugged Joe. We started to walk downstairs, "You should wear a towel more often." he smirked. "Joe!" I shoved him. "What?" he just kept smirking.
I heard some laughing from the kitchen so Joe and I went in there. Brooke was fixing breakfast and Kevin was telling her some apparently funny story. "Awesome. Breakfast!" Joe sat down at the table. "Oh God Joe you scared me!" Brooke jerked. I laughed, "So do we get breakfast too or is this just for Kevin?" I asked teasing her. She gave me the death glare, "I fixed enough for everyone." she continued to cook.
We were in the middle of breakfast when Nick and Chelcie came down. We all looked at them hoping that things went well. "What?" Nick looked at us funny. We all looked away. Don't you think we hide things well? "Nothing" we all mumbled a little. Nick looked at us strangely but sat down and ate with us.
After breakfast Brooke and I stole Chelcie and made her tell us about the date. "Awe…" I said as she recalled the date. "I know it was so romantic!" Chelcie sighed. "So how was your and Kevin's date?" I asked Brooke. She told us about hers and it was just as juicy. "God you guys had like the best dates of your lives." I smiled. "So does this mean you and Nick are together?" Brooke asked. "I don't know…he didn't really like ask me to be his girlfriend so I don't know." she shrugged. Now it was only a matter of time before Nick and Chelcie were together meaning that Joe and I could be together.
We heard a knock on my door, "Are you guys having like a girl meeting or something or can we come in?" I heard Nick ask. "I guess you guys can come in." I said sarcastically. "Shabam!" Joe said pretending to kick the door open. We all laughed. "Nice ninja moves Joe." Kevin said. "Psh you haven't seen nothing!" Joe said in his cocky tone. We all rolled our eyes.
"So are we just going to sit here and do nothing or what?" Joe asked flopping onto my bed. "Well what did you guys have planned?" I asked suspiciously, those boys were always up to something. "Ok we were thinking-" Joe began. "Joe was thinking." Nick interrupted. "Ok I was thinking that we should go to the park today!" Joe finished. "The park? Ok I can deal with that." I shrugged and everyone agreed.
We walked down to the park that I had been to only once and it was for a bad thing, hopefully this experience would be better. "Let's swing!" Brooke pulled Kevin away. Brooke wasn't as mature as everyone thought!
"Oh Aubrey lets go!" Joe began to pull me. "Joe!" I said while getting pulled. He climbed up on the monkey bars. "Come on!" he said sitting on top of them. "I can't." I looked up at him. "Why?" he asked appalled. "Because with my luck I would fall and break something." I laughed. "No you won't. Here I'll help you." he held out his hand to me. I was surprised at how easy it was…then again I wasn't really doing much work I was more letting Joe pull me up.
"Walk with me?" Nick asked. "Sure." I agreed. The whole time today I had been thinking about mine and Nick's date, I just couldn't believe how perfect it had been. "So did you have a good time last night?" he asked shyly. "Ya it was wonderful." I said. I saw him smile, "Good I'm glad that you liked it." Nick was so sweet. "So I was wondering if maybe you'd like to bemygirlfriend?" he said the last part to quickly for me to quite understand. "What was that last part?" I asked. "I was wondering if maybe you'd like to be my girlfriend?" he asked a little slower. I didn't know what to say I was so happy that I felt like the wind had just been knocked out of me. "N-Nick I w-would love to be your g-girlfriend." I stumbled over words I was so happy. He smiled, "Great." he said. He kissed me softly and perfectly.
Brooke drug me over to the swings. "Push me!" she said hopping onto one of the swings. I smiled and started pushing her. "You know I was thinking…" I said. "Uh-huh" she replied. "That in two years you would be eighteen and I was just wondering if you were maybe planning on like you know getting like married?" I said throwing in a few misplaced words. "Well ya I plan on getting married, most people plan on it." she laughed. "Well I know that but I was kinda maybe talking about you know to…me." I said slightly nervous. She paused for a moment, "Are you asking me to marry you in the future?" she asked making the swing stop. "Kinda, maybe…" I was so nervous I mean I didn't want to get married right now but I just really badly wanted to know if she was serious about me because I was so serious about her.
"Kevin I would love to get married to you in the future!" she hugged me. "Wow that sounded funny." she laughed. "Ya it did but I don't care!" she jumped into my arms and kissed me. I knew from the moment I started liking Brooke that her and only her could be the one for me.
"I wonder where Nick and Chelcie got off to." I said sitting beside Joe on the monkey bars. "I don't know but Nick did say something about asking her out." he shrugged. "I hope he does. I really don't think that I can not be with you to much longer." I laughed. "Ya well its understandable I mean I'm pretty much irresistible." he grinned. "Joe you are so full of yourself!" I laughed again.
We seen Chelcie and Nick walk out of the trees holding hands. "I think he asked her." I said. "Awesome." Joe jumped down. "Uh Joe a little help here?" I said not wanting to jump down. I know it sounds like I'm being prissy but I fall and get hurt way to easily. Joe helped me down.
I mouthed 'How'd it go' to Chelcie when Nick had looked away. She gave me a thumbs up. YES! "They're dating." I said to Joe. "YES!" he smiled. "So does this mean I can kiss you whenever I want now?" he asked eagerly. I started to laugh, "Well you cant just go around kissing me 24/7 but you can start kissing me more." I spoke. "Ok if you insist I wont kiss you all the time, but this means you cant be tempting me." he warned. "How do I tempt YOU?" I asked. "See right now you're tempting me." he said as if it was obvious. "How?" I asked again. "By standing there and looking like your beautiful self." he wrapped his hands around my waist. I rolled my eyes, "Whatever Joe and you cant kiss me now there's little kids around." I whispered. "Eh they might learn something." he shrugged and leaned into me. "Joe!" I lightly pushed him away. "Ok, ok I wont." he grinned again. Joe was so silly!
"We're leaving!" I heard Brooke shout. Joe and I ran after them to catch up. Nick and Chelcie were still holding hands. Joe smiled at me and grabbed my hand. It was crazy that Joe barely had to do anything and it made my heart race.
The rest of the day was fairly boring. The only bonus was Joe kept cuddling with me so that was nice. I was super happy that now I wasn't so worried about hurting Nick's feelings. I did love Nick just not in the way I thought I did.
Soon we were all tired so we went off to bed. "I want to sleep in your room again." Joe whispered from outside my door. "Joe you have your own room." I laughed. "Ya but my room doesn't have you in it." he was so weird. "Fine Joe." I opened my door and he jumped onto my bed. I crawled in beside him and went to sleep.

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Why Hire a PNP?
You want to expand care, increase patient satisfaction and control costs. It sounds like mission impossible-but there is a solution: make Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (PNPs) part of your care team.
PNPs practice in a variety of settings: ambulatory, HMOs, private practices, specialty clinics, hospitals, emergency rooms, schools, home care, rural and underserved areas.
The following example of two private practice models illustrate the benefits of adding PNPs to the clinician team. They are equally compelling in most care settings. For our models, we'll assume the Pediatricians have an annual salary of $120,000, while the Pediatric Nurse Practitioners have an annual salary of $60,000. See the discussion of typical salaries below.
Practice X: Four Pediatricians, each seeing 25 patients per day. Total patients per day: 100. Total salaries: $480,000.
Practice Y: Two Pediatricians and four Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, each seeing 20 patients per day. Total patients per day: 120. Total salaries: $480,000.
You know our answer-but why not ask one of the many Pediatricians who have taken their practices to the next level by collaborating with PNPs? For example:
"Having Pediatric Nurse Practitioners is a win-win-win situation: our patients love them, they provide outstanding care and they are cost effective for our practice." -Doug Olk, MD, Department of Pediatrics, Medical Associates Clinic, Dubuque, IA.
The bottom line
According to an article in the March 20, 2000 issue of Medical Economics Magazine, hiring Nurse Practitioners often benefits physicians. Patient satisfaction increases due to extended visits and same-day appointments. And physicians are less harried when NPs help eliminate patient backlog.
The magazine reports the Medical Group Management Association claims a Nurse Practitioner can provide $30,000 in annual profits to a practice. They go on to say that NPs increase the size of patient panels, producing larger capitation payments in managed care markets, and allow doctors to concentrate on better-paying cases with fee-for-service plans.
Adding $30,000 per NP annually to the bottom line can enhance both physicians' and NPs' income, while still providing investment income to grow the organization.
PNPs are qualified to perform complete physical exams, take health histories, diagnose and treat common acute minor illnesses or injuries, order and interpret lab results and x-rays, manage stable chronic illness, counsel clients and provide health education. Many may prescribe medications according to state law.
PNPs are a cost-effective asset for your organization or practice. NAPNAP's annual survey of PNPs indicated the largest group had salaries in the $50,000 to $70,000 range, though individual salaries may vary depending on location and experience. PNPs usually rank the opportunity to practice to the fullest extent of their education and licensure, and the chance to make a real difference in children's lives, as important job benefits.
Need more reasons to hire a PNP?
Since 1965, PNPs have provided comprehensive care to children and families by focusing on health maintenance and education, illness prevention and minor and chronic illness management.
PNPs are capable of providing 60-80% of primary and preventive health care in a cost-effective manner. They are in demand due to consumer recognition, acceptance and satisfaction.
PNPs are knowledgeable about and work closely with community agencies.
PNPs are pediatric (registered) nurses with advanced education (usually a master's degree) in pediatric nursing. They meet state licensing, competency standards and continuing education requirements.
Most PNPs are certified by a national certifying agency, guaranteeing expertise and competency maintenance.
PNPs are eligible for third party reimbursement under Medicaid, in some areas Medicare and in some states, private insurers.
Many additional services available from PNPs can greatly increase patient satisfaction with your practice or organization. They include:
How to find a PNP
Planning on hiring a PNP, but don't know where to start? Here are some ideas:
Contact the National Office of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) at 856/857-9700 to advertise your job opening through:
Contact universities or colleges with PNP programs. A list of schools with PNP programs is available through the NAPNAP National Office.
Contracting considerations when hiring a PNP
As with any employee, building long-term relationships with your Pediatric Nurse Practitioner through high job satisfaction will be most beneficial and cost-effective for your organization. A formal contract will make both parties fully aware of what is expected. In negotiating the employment of a PNP, the following should be considered:
NAPNAP recommends that the above criteria be included in a formal employment contract that both parties should have reviewed by an attorney prior to signing. The contract should be reviewed on an annual basis.
NAPNAP, the professional association for PNPs, is available to answer questions regarding the PNP role, locating a PNP for employment and developing the employment contract.


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Ditch Plains, Montauk, NY. Today 011714. He had Jersey tags.
The natives are restless. Montauk 12/30/13.
Self flyer. Ditch Plains, Montauk
GPOY. Montauk, last fall. Photo Tin Ojeda
Montauk Point Lighthouse
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Today's gift guide is inspired by your bestie who is spending their first Winter on the East Coast. "Winter, what's that!?" they say. Here are some Winter essentials to keep them cozy all season.
(via Lovely At Your Side: Gift Guide: Your Newly East Coaster Friend)
DIY Fashion and Style Gift Guide Idea #3: No-Sew Jersey Knit Scarf (so very American Apparel!)
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Vintage Typewriter Silk Screened Scarf. Love this!
Silk Scarf Necklace with Silver Beads by Vivien Pollack Design. Made from a hand-painted silk scarf. Great gift idea.


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An update on a story where a worker at the Exotic Feline Rescue Center in Clay County was injured by a tiger today (Friday).
The tiger was moved to a holding cage so that the main cage could be cleaned but the door to the holding area did not get shut all the way, allowing the tiger back into the main area.
The tiger bit and held onto the head of 21-year-old Marissa Dub.
Other employees distracted the tiger and were able to coax her back to the holding area with meat.
The Dubb was flown to Wishard Hospital in Indianapolis where she is expected to make a full recovery.
An employee at Exotic Feline Rescue Center in Center Point was attacked by a tiger today.
Police say that there is a separate cage for employees to put the animals in during cleaning, but the woman forgot to close that gate, police said.
The woman's identity has not been released.
She was airlifted to Wishard Memorial Hospital in critical condition.
A witness told police the tiger had the woman's head in its mouth.
There are more than 200 felines on site at the center in Clay County.


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Slow Down to Slim Down!
Looking to drop some pounds? Read on -- our nutrition expert shares her secrets.
JJ Virgin: A recent article in the Washington Post shared seven secrets of highly obese people. What they revealed is that obese people eat from larger plates, consume greater amounts of food, eat faster than their slim counterparts, and clean their plates (oh yeah, and they skip breakfast too!). In our world of supersizing, this is not good news.
When we consume our meals too quickly, the feeling of fullness and satiety are delayed, causing us to overeat. Inhaling food makes it tough for our digestive systems to function properly, resulting in heartburn and indigestion. Frenzied feeding causes the gut to contract, sends us running to the bathroom, and prevents necessary nutrients from being absorbed by your body. Consequently, weak digestion leads to a weak immune system ... leaving you susceptible to illness. The interplay of proper nutrient ingestion, digestion, and absorption to your overall health is quite spectacular!
How do you know when you are eating too fast? Well, if you don't fully swallow each bite before taking the next one, that's a red flag! Believe it or not, the whole digestion process starts in your mouth in the chewing phase. Chewing well grinds food into small bits, allowing it to be more easily swallowed. Well-chewed bits of food are more easily coated with digestive juices once in the stomach. Chewing well also allows the molecules of nutrients from the chewed food to be more quickly released and assimilated. Keeping food in the mouth longer allows the food's flavors to be recognized by the tongue. When the tongue recognizes the flavor, it sends a message to the brain, which in turn sends messages to the digestive system, resulting in the release of the digestive juices needed for that food.
Bottom line: We should be chewing at least 20-25 times per forkful!
Follow these nine strategies to shift gears from chowing down to slowing down during mealtimes:
• Never "dashboard" dine. Like laws to prevent folks from using cell phones while driving, the nation should enact new regulations to prevent us from eating in our cars!
• Eat meals at a regularly appointed time at your designated eating area, i.e., the dining room or kitchen table. Last time I checked, beds and sofas were developed for other purposes.
• Focus on your food -- be mindful not mindless, and tasteful versus being tasteless!
• Use chopsticks -- I dare you to eat quickly with these suckers.
• Shrink your plate to shrink your belly -- remember that the average person's stomach holds about 1 quart of food. Look at your plate, and make sure the food quantity matches up.
• Load up on non-starchy veggies for volume -- your body and your health will thank you for getting in five to 10 servings a day!
• Put your fork (or chopsticks) DOWN between bites -- perhaps spend those seconds chewing per the above guidelines?
• Shrink your bites and increase your chewing.
• Remove the food triggers -- do you have a candy dish on your coffee table? Get rid of it! Don't leave candy or sweets in view; in fact get all the enemies out of the house!
|JJ Virgin, PhD, CNS is a celebrity health and nutrition expert, author, public speaker and media personality. She is internationally recognized as the creator of the Weight Loss Resistance Revolution™ and trains other health care professionals in her program. JJ is the President of the National Association of Nutrition Professionals, nanp.org.
does being obese also make you stupid?
these are SIMPLE, COMMON-SENSE tips and steps that it shouldn't take only a lean person to figure out.
Close the mouth a little more so you don't put more food in, and exercise your brain power.
Besides, it doesn't take a moron to also figure out that lean people everywhere are disgusted, and mortified by their fat brothers and sisters. It's really a disgusting epidemic that's taking over the human race.
I've never met a single lean person (who works for it with healthy diet and exercise) not cringe and be disgusted at the prospect of being fat or even overweight, which is just as unsightly and hinders movement as well.
It was definitely a interesting post. On the other hand I am having difficulty getting your web site to display properly with this firefox browser, any suggestion what might be the problem???
Keep all the posts coming. I love checking out your posts. Thank you.


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Kellie Pickler announced at the Grand Ole Opry that she plans to release her new studio album "100 Proof" on January 24th, 2012. While she doesn't have any idea of what her next single will be from the album, she does know that one is coming soon.
Kellie's new album will showcase a different side of the former American Idol contestant after working with a whole different producer team this time around. She tells TheBoot.com that she discovered who she was as a songwriter. She wrote a song called "Mother's Day" on her new album with her husband Kyle Jacobs that she compares to her hit "I Wonder."
"That was my story from more of a younger perspective. 'Mother's Day' is the woman singing the song … I think when people hear that song, that's going to be when it clicks and people are going to go, 'Wow, she's not the little girl on 'American Idol' anymore. She's a woman now. It has been a little tricky transitioning into the adult."
I'm excited to see this new "mature" side of Kellie, are you? What do you want to hear from her this time around with her new Nashville producers?


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This Authentic Dooney & Bourke Black Monogram Briefcase is in excellent condition. Stylish, practical and functional, it makes a perfect gift for a new graduate.
Black monogram fabric is surrounded with black leather on the corners, handles and trim. Nickel push lock closure accesses the roomy beige fabric interior. Divided into three convenient sections with a central zippered compartment, multiple side wall pockets. Coordinating monogram cosmetic case is attached with a leather fob. Double rolled leather handles are carried in hand or a detachable leather shoulder strap may be used instead.
Purchase includes detachable strap, cosmetic case and generic dust bag.
Estimated current value $400.00. Save $201.00 with our price of $199.00.
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Creased denim and horsebit loafers
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Summery Ankles by Crockett & Jones
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British Safari
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Happy Socks AW12 Collection
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#16 - Corgi Thick Fair Isle Socks @ Mr. Porter - the next best thing once you see the price tag on those Junya's jackets.
Loving the details on this understated look: that tie and socks…
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Urban Menswear Myths #2
It's usually accepted that a gentleman should stick to a particular color palette, comprised of classic shades and refraining from overly bold items and accessories. Although this perception of the overall ensemble is slowly falling into oblivion, one item in particular has been breaking boundaries and rapidly assuming the spotlight when it comes to introducing color and pattern into an outfit: the sock.
As with so many other elements in menswear, it's assumed that socks should only be purchased in a variety of solid hues of black, blue, grey and brown. In strictly formal, corporate environments, any kind of subtle alteration is often looked upon sideways, making it all the more easier and somewhat safer, to stick to those basics and avoid unnecessary risks and attention. Make no mistake, even within this range there's a fiery debate on how socks should match other elements, namely the shoe or the trouser.
However, as the definition of formal is changing by the day, allowing us to present slight glimpses of personality through our attires, be it in the form of a colorful tie, pocket square, cufflink or even socks, now is the time to do so. Sporting a slightly flashier solid or patterned version, should not be faced as provocative, but rather as a strong dash of character. If done right, it's a perfect way to add visual interest and the right amount of edge to any look. Just don't go overboard and stay away from childish prints or motifs, but don't be afraid to show some color; especially with more casual outfits…roll those cuffs and show them socks! Contrasting ankles are a great way to step it up a notch.
Sock it up
As I've mentioned in previous posts, this year has seen a growing acceptance of the no socks-no break look.
Everywhere you look, people have been wearing rolled up jeans/chinos or cuffed suit pants well above the ankle line, showing off their bare skin and military shined footwear. Until a while back, when temperatures were high, it seemed like the perfect look to pull off…However, as the cold winter days are upon us, one will certainly feel the need to protect his exposed ankles from the freezing wind and rain (I for one, do).
So, if like me, you're struggling to conciliate both ensemble and comfort, you know there's no way around it: your socks will be out there for the world to see. As such, you might consider investing in a fine collection of assorted socks.
When doing so, you should keep in mind that depending on color, texture, fabric and pattern, socks may bear different levels of formality and suitability to outfits. Even in a time when the matching rules of old no longer apply, this is something than can make or break a look.
If you're going for a more formal attire, stick to thin cotton socks in classic solid colors such as charcoal, navy, black, etc. Other than that, why not have some fun? Consider them a part of your overall look, one you can tweak and incorporate accordingly, either by pairing with other items or making it pop out.
Navy heavy knit cardigan by Massimo Dutti, hunter green oxford button down by Ralph Lauren, jeans by Levi's (511 Slim), brown tasseled loafers by Lottusse, tartan scarf by Ralph Lauren, argyle socks by H&M and watch by Rolex.
Interesting alternatives are not always easy to find, but here are a few to get you going:
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Foxes swim teams crush JM in home opener
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The defending Battlefield champions are back! Both the Foxes girls' and boys' swept visiting James Monroe in their first home meet of the year, while making their program debut at the new King George branch Y.M.C.A.
The meet featured the following five double winners from King George: Tyler Grigg; Kathleen Lyon; Curt Albert; Leann Miller; Andrew Snider. King George also swept the relay events.
The final score for the meet was a clear indication of the host Foxes' dominance: Foxes girls' 195, Yellow Jacket girls' 91; Foxes boys' 207, Yellow Jacket girls' 91.
Trevor Carr was the lone double winner for James Monroe.
The Foxes will host Brentsville Chancellor and Easter View in a triad meet on Friday, at the King George Y.M.C.A.
Meet stats [Top three finishes]:
Boys 200 SC meter relay: KG – Curt Albert, Andrew Snider, Dave Boucher, Joe Gibb, 2:03.71, 1st; KG - Connor Muncie, Bradford Ballenger, Joel Morrissett, David Hunt, 2:16.08, 2nd.
Girls 200 SC meter relay: KG – Leann Miller, Heather Jones, Kathleen Lyon, Rachael Webb, 2:18.04, 1st; JM – Sarah White, Lina Zimmerman, Alison Wood, Kylie Keffer, 2:24.42, 2nd; KG – Katie Taylor, Christina Bentz, Courtney Harnett, Cheese Perry, 2:34.01, 3rd.
Boys 200 SC meter freestyle: KG -- Tyler Grigg, 2.20.48, 1st; KG Dylan Manard, 2:34.54, 2nd; KG Connor Muncie, 2:42.52.
Girls SC meter freestyle: KG – Leann Miller, 2:29.83, 1st; JM –Alexandria Bentz, 2:36.39, 2nd; JM Sarah White, 2:44.11, 3rd.
Boys 200 SC meter IM: KG – Andrew Snider, 2:43.79, 1st; KG - Bradford Ballenger, 2:54.67, 2nd; Joel Morrisesett, 3:08.17, 3rd.
Girls 200 SC meter IM: JM – Lina Zimmerman, 2:49.28, 1st; KG - Rachael Webb, 3:03.33, 2nd; KG – Katie Taylor, 3:09.97, 3rd.
Boys 50 SC meter freestyle: JM – Trevor Carr, 24.78, 1st; KG – Joe Gibbb, 26.55, 2nd; KG – David Boucher, 28.17, 3rd.
Girls 50 SC meter freestyle: JM – Alison Wood, 30.72, 1st; KG – Christiana Bentz, KG, 31.03, 2nd; KG – Cheese Perry, 32.82, 3rd.
Boys 100 SC meter butterfly: KG - Curt Albert, 1:04.97, 1st, KG – Dave Boucher, 1:09.70, 2nd; KG Joel Morrissett, 1:23.64, 3rd.
Girls 100 SC meter butterfly: KG – Kathleen Lyon, 1:08.50, 1st; JM – Alison Wood, 1:24.03; KG – Courtney Hartnett, 1:25.77, 3rd.
Boys 100 SC meter freestyle: JM – Trevor Carr, 53.74, 1st; KG – Joe Gibb, 53.74,
2nd; JM - Kyle Hayes, 59.09, 2nd.
Girls 100 SC meter freestyle: KG – Alexandra Bentz, 1:09.85, 1st; KG – Amanda Ackerman, 1:16.03, 2nd; KG – Elisa Huger, 1:20.60, 3rd.
Boys 400 SC meter freestyle: KG – Tyler Grigg, 4:53.11, 1st; KG – Paul Hutnyan, 5:11.22, 2nd; KG – Jamie Morrow, 6.28.08.
Girls 400 SC meter freestyle: KG – Kathleen Lyon, 4:45.95, 1st; KG – Christiana Bentz, 5:16.97, 2nd; KG – Katie Taylor, 5:46.78, 3rd.
Boys 200 SC meter freestyle relay: KG – Joe Gibb, Andrew Snider, Bradford Ballenger, Paul Hutnyan, 1:54.18, first: JM – Trevor Carr, Sam Glover, Kyle Hayes, Paul Williams, 2:00.14, 2nd; KG – Joel Morrissett, Dylan Manard, Bryan Cameron, David Hunt, 2:08.48, 3rd.
Girls 200 SC meter freestyle relay: KG – Alexandra Bentz, Amanda Ackerman, Rachael Webb, Leann Miller, 2:05.32,1st; KG – Emily Pelto, Courtney Hartnett, India Wright, Heather Jones, 2:17.88, 2nd; JM – Carolyn Thompson, Danielle Schuler, Caroline Morris, Audrey Dyer, 2:25.66.
Boys 100 meter SC backstroke: KG - Curt Albert, 1:06.16, 1st; KG – Dylan Manard, 1:20.27, 2nd; KG – David Hunt, 1:23.44, 3rd.
Girls 100 meter SC backstroke: KG – Leann Miller, 1:18.37, 1st; Rachael Webb, 1:24.46, 2nd; Emily Pelto, 1:25.30, 3rd.
Boys 100 meter SC breaststroke: KG – Andrew Snider, 1:22.61, 1st; KG - Bradford Ballenger, 1:24.60, 2nd; KG – Luke Jones, 1:30.10, 3rd.
Girls 100 meter SC breaststroke: JM – Lina Zimmerman, 1:25.70, 1st, KG – Adrianna Brannon, 1:39.11, 2nd; Heather Jones, 1:39.90, 3rd.
Boys 400 meter SC breaststroke relay: KG – Curt Albert, Dave Boucher, Tyler Grigg, Paul Hutnyan, 4:11.75, 1st; JM – Trevor Carr, Kyle Hayes, Dylan Schuler, Paul Williams, 4:40.79; KG – Dylan Manard, Bryan Cameron, Tyler Collins, Connor Muncie, 4:47.68.
Girls 400 meter SC breastroke: KG – Kathleen Lyon, Alexandra Bentz, Amanda Ackerman, Emily Pelto, 4:43.37; JM – Sarah White, Lina Zimmerman, Alison Wood, Kylie Keffer, 4:46.40, 2nd; KG – Cheese Perry, Katie Taylor, Christiana Bentz, Shelby Doyle, 5:35.90, 3rd.
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Foxes poised to win their second District title in row
After sweeping both girls' and boys' Battlefield Districts swim championships, the Fox swim team is back to reload for another exciting season. With a total of 68 swimmers on the current roster, featuring 34 returning veterans, the Foxes are set to compete against the best the District has to offer.
Although the following graduates of 2008 contributed to a successful 2008 swim season, thanks to travel swim team such as the Raiders, Eels and Sharks, the fountain of talent at King George High School will continue to thrive: Jackie Hynson, Emily Cooper, Emily Jones, Matt Cook, Stuart Shippee, Brian Lusher, Mike Biffel and David Morrisett.
Cook placed among the top eight swimmers in the state in his individual event.
Fox head coach Bernardes is a firm believer in off-season swim competition. "Anytime you have an athlete that has a strong cardiovascular base and great technique, their skills will always come in handy for swim meets, as well as helping others achieve more than they thought possible," Bernardes said. "These swimmers can play a vital role in leading by example."
Presently, second year coach Bernades and her staff; Elizabeth Guthrie, Jennifer Rasnake, Ken Novell [volunteer] are hard at work, Tuesday and Thursday, drilling their team into shape at the new Y.M.C.A. in King George. The new facility is a boost for the Foxes. Not only will the facility accommodate quad and tri-meets, but its close proximity to the new King George High School will encourage more aspiring Fox swimmers to try out for the team. Unfortunately the pool area is not large enough to host District meets, where host and visiting families would require seating.
All swim lanes at the Y.M.C.A. meet Virginia High School League requirements. With the full compliment of aerobics, and workout facilities available at the Y.M.C.A., all Fox sports programs will benefit in one way or another. "They have been gracious host, and its been exciting to see how many kids from the area are using the facility," Bernardes said.
The Foxes will host District rival James Monroe on December 5th, at the Y.M.C.A. in King George to kick off the 2008-2009-swim season.
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In seven months, truckers will begin operating under a new hours-of-service rule the U.S. Department of Transportation unveiled on April 24. To avoid confusion when Jan. 4, 2003 rolls around, drivers should familiarize themselves with the changes now.
The new rule allows drivers to drive up to 11 consecutive hours but will also force them to take at least 10 consecutive hours off during the shift.
The total number of hours drivers can work in a day will drop from 15 to 14, giving drivers a maximum of 11 hours of driving time and three hours of on-duty, non-driving time for loading, waiting or other activities before they must take 10 consecutive hours off for rest. Sleeper birth splits still exist but have been conformed to the new hours.
Drivers can also still drive 60 hours in seven days or 70 hours in eight days. They can also restart their week if they take 34 consecutive hours off.
According to transportation officials, the goal of the rule is to address fatigue and safety concerns, while protecting the economic interest of trucking companies.
Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta say the first major change in the HOS rule in six decades "will make our nation's highways much safer."
The original rule was enacted in the late 1930s and avoided any major changes, despite transformations in the nation's highways and trucks. Written long before air conditioning and the Interstate Highway System, the regulations were designed to prevent accidents and address labor concerns.
Acting Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration head Annette Sandberg says the agency took into account those changes when it extended the hours truckers could drive. "The (new) rule strikes a balance between uniform, consistent enforcement and the need for operational flexibility," Sandberg says.
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The current rule allows a driver to be on duty for a maximum of 15 hours, with only 10 hours of driving before an eight-hour break. A driver could technically drive up to 16 hours, minus time allowed for pretrip inspections, in a 24-hour period under the rule if he drove 10, slept eight and drove six. The new rule allows a driver to drive 11 hours, take 10 off, and squeeze in another three hours of driving in a 24-hour period.
The new rule, considering the 14-hour on-duty period followed by a 10-hour rest, comes closer to achieving a 24-hour clock. FMCSA says that a work-and-rest cycle, which is consistent with fatigue science, is still a goal of the agency. Future rulemakings will move drivers further toward a normal circadian rhythm, Sandberg says.
The federal government has been planning new HOS rules since 1978 under the old Federal Highway Administration and the Interstate Commerce Commission, but it has been plagued by delays. The most recent revision was announced three years ago and also required 10 consecutive hours off each day. But the rule included longer rest periods, or "weekends" of 36 to 52 hours and electronic onboard recorders. The proposal also delineated between five kinds of local, regional and over-the-road applications.
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I once again joined up with Andrew Kamenetzky of ESPNLA's Land O' Lakers blog to chat about Game 4 and what we might see in Game 5. Here is the transcript.
There was nothing more surprising in Game 4 than how easily the Lakers won. Not easy as in, playing the Charlotte Bobcats easy… but rather, easy as in… they played slow, uninspired basketball for about 46 minutes and still ended up winning without doing anything special. Some may say the Nuggets handed the victory to the Lakers, but I see it differently. Usually when a team hands over the game to its opponent, there is visible frustration or a dazed glare in the player's eyes as if they're in disbelief of what's happening. On Sunday, the Nuggets didn't show any of these signs. It was as if they didn't even realize what was actually going on until the game had finally concluded — something eerily similar to what we've seen all season long.
|Kenneth Faried, F 32 MIN | 3-8 FG | 0-2 FT | 7 REB | 1 AST | 6 PTS | -1
You have two options with Faried: either look at his stat line and excuse it as inexperience and being outmatched, or argue that it's simply not good enough regardless of whether he's a rookie or 10-year pro. I chose the latter. Faried showed in Game 3 that he's more than capable of hitting the glass hard in a playoff game against much taller opponents. In Game 4 he was nowhere to be found. Seven boards are routine; six points is even worse. Faried did play good defense on Gasol but this was largely overshadowed by the fact that he was in terrible position to rebound the entire night. Faried must prove himself again in Game 5.
|Danilo Gallinari, SF 35 MIN | 9-16 FG | 2-2 FT | 6 REB | 2 AST | 20 PTS | -11
If not for the flop that essentially ended the game, Gallinari likely would have received an A-plus. For the most part Gallinari was spectacular. He hit one jump shot after another and outside of Andre Miller was the only guy looking to score in an aggressive manner. His defense on Kobe should not be overlooked either. He played a large role in limiting Kobe down the stretch and keeping the game close as a result.
|Timofey Mozgov, C 13 MIN | 3-5 FG | 0-0 FT | 2 REB | 1 AST | 6 PTS | -7
How are you supposed to grade Mozgov? Somebody inform me. He played solid post defense — like always — but was pretty unstable in every other aspect of the game. When he remained in for about five minutes to start the second half the Lakers immediately climbed their way back into the game which ended up being a huge momentum swing. While Mozgov does play better against the Lakers, I still think Koufos is a more reliable option, all things considered.
|Arron Afflalo, SG 32 MIN | 3-7 FG | 0-0 FT | 3 REB | 3 AST | 6 PTS | +1
After scoring over 15 points in all but one game during the month of April, Afflalo has now failed to score over 11 this entire series. It's clear that guarding Kobe is taking a toll on him. His legs are probably tired, and as a result, prevent him from knocking down shots or being aggressive the way he usually is. He is 2-11 from downtown this series which is keeping the Nuggets from hitting momentum-changing 3-pointers like the Lakers — who aren't a good outside shooting team — have in several games already. The bottom line is that Afflalo is an essential part of the Nuggets core, and without his given 15-plus points per game, the Nuggets are a different, much worse team.
|Ty Lawson, PG 34 MIN | 5-13 FG | 0-0 FT | 0 REB | 6 AST | 11 PTS | +1
While he's still averaging 17 points per game in the series as a whole, Lawson's inconsistency is bothersome. Even if he had scored five more points this game, it would have been exactly what the doctor ordered for the Nuggets. Though he wasn't exactly timid, he also wasn't the definition of "threatening" either. If Lawson can bounce back in Game 5 and somehow lead the Nuggets to victory, his weaker performances can be overlooked — after all, inconsistency is a part of basketball. But if he has yet another sub-par outing, it will likely be back to the Trading Machine for Nuggets fans across the globe.
|Al Harrington, PF 24 MIN | 4-11 FG | 0-0 FT | 6 REB | 1 AST | 9 PTS | -4
Harrington hit one big 3-pointer but otherwise spent most of his time being abuse by Bynum or Gasol in the post. That's not really his fault however. Even against the most talented power forward-center duo in the league Karl continues to play Harrington out of position. There's just not much he can do against Gasol and Bynum defensively. He tries, but he just isn't effective. On offense, he couldn't get his shot to fall either. It would have been nice to see him take a few less shots but none were atrocious in terms of location or selection. In the end, Big Al still deserves a round of applause for fighting through a broken nose and still giving it his all for Nuggets Nation.
|Andre Miller, PG 31 MIN | 7-13 FG | 1-2 FT | 7 REB | 3 AST | 15 PTS | -1
We've been critical of Miller for his selfish style of play, but in games like these it can really pay off. While most of his teammates stood around kicking the dirt with their hands in their pockets, Miller got to work from the start and never let up. Not once did he hesitate to take advantage of a smaller defender in the post and was quick to get any sort of offense going once the Nuggets made it past halfcourt. Had he waited just a fraction of a second longer for the tip-in that was called a goaltend, the outcome of this game could have been different.
|Corey Brewer, SF 13 MIN | 3-8 FG | 0-0 FT | 3 REB | 0 AST | 7 PTS | -3
Brewer was energetic, hit some unbelievable shots and played stingy defense on whoever he was guarding. His hands, especially, were like little mini tornadoes. They were constantly moving in a flurry, and whenever the ball came near, it seemed to get deflected out of his opponent's hands in some way or another. Brewer should have received more than 13 minutes as he was playing extremely well and just seemed to be having "one of those nights."
|JaVale McGee, C 27 MIN | 2-5 FG | 4-6 FT | 4 REB | 0 AST | 8 PTS | +5
McGee is another tough grade to dish out. On one hand, his paint presence alone means so much the Nuggets. He's young, still maturing and learning every step of the way. At the same time, four rebounds in 27 minutes of action is extremely weak for a center as tall and athletic as McGee. The Lakers killed the Nuggets on the glass in Game 4, creating 10 extra possessions as a result. Had the Nuggets cut that number in half, this game would have been a different story. His paint presence — as evident by the four blocks — is a fantastic asset to have, but without rebounding it's never going to be utilized the way it should be.
Yesterday I caught up with ESPNLA's Andy Kamenetzky to talk Nuggets-Lakers and how JaVale McGee is surprisingly similar to Wilt Chamberlain. Yes, you heard that correctly. Weird. Follow the link for further details.
|Kenneth Faried, F 36 MIN | 6-16 FG | 0-0 FT | 15 REB | 2 AST | 12 PTS | +5
What Faried has managed to accomplish as a rookie is incredible. He couldn't sniff garbage minutes at the beginning of the season and is now being marketed as the face of the team. While Faried is still physically overmatched, he's made strides on the defensive end and established himself as a rebounding force. When the game got close and the Nuggets found themselves struggling to execute, the Nuggets relied on Faried's energy to pull out a gritty win.
|Danilo Gallinari, SF 33 MIN | 3-11 FG | 7-8 FT | 6 REB | 2 AST | 13 PTS | -1
Another mediocre offensive performance from Gallo, who still has not been able to leave his mark on the series. While Gallo didn't make plays or shoot well, he started to find his game in the fourth quarter and managed to end his night on a high note. Gallo made several big free throws and grabbed some crucial rebounds late, all while having to guard Kobe Bryant for a majority of his time on the floor. Gallo was solid on Kobe, but is still a non-factor offensively.
|Timofey Mozgov, C 14 MIN | 0-3 FG | 0-0 FT | 5 REB | 0 AST | 0 PTS | -8
Karl's decision to start Mozgov paid off as the Lakers were not able to establish their paint defense as easily as they were in L.A. Unfortunately, Mozgov wasn't able to contain Bynum into the second half and unraveled. His presence was an effective deterrent for Bynum early, but he was awful with the ball in his hands and completely overshadowed by McGee and Faried in a rough second half.
|Arron Afflalo, SG 25 MIN | 3-9 FG | 2-2 FT | 1 REB | 1 AST | 10 PTS | +4
Afflalo's play continues to decline. His ineffectiveness has reached a point where George Karl decided to bench him for the entirety of the pivotal fourth quarter. There's no nice way to put it — Afflalo, who was a premier player for the Nuggets heading into the series, has been reduced to a barely visible role player. His defense is unremarkable and he continues to force offense with poor results. Afflalo appears to have lost some confidence and is no longer playing his game.
|Ty Lawson, PG 38 MIN | 9-19 FG | 6-7 FT | 4 REB | 7 AST | 25 PTS | +23
Lawson proved he can carry the Nuggets for stretches and a game like this proves just how important he is in this series. Denver's offense was unstoppable when Lawson was at his best and the Lakers quickly got right back in the game when his aggressiveness tapered off. Lawson was amazing, but too unselfish in the second half, where he scored only 7 points and deferred to Andre Miller. Even with all his faults, Lawson produced at a superstar level throughout the first half and the Lakers had no answer.
|Al Harrington, PF 17 MIN | 2-4 FG | 2-2 FT | 2 REB | 2 AST | 7 PTS | +1
Harrington was off to a decent start before catching a vicious elbow from Andrew Bynum in the third quarter. Harrington appeared dizzy and unable to get up and down the floor for a good two possessions before play was finally stopped and he was able to be examined. Harrington broke his nose and will have to wear a mask if he's able to go in game four.
|Andre Miller, PG 32 MIN | 5-12 FG | 2-2 FT | 5 REB | 6 AST | 13 PTS | +17
Miller's offense certainly wasn't pretty, but he continues to be very effective off the bench. Andre has played with a lot of confidence in this series and seems to know he can generate good looks against the Lakers reserves. Andre made a huge three-pointer to seal the win and was distributing effectively despite the fact he took some ill-advised shots. The Nuggets need confident decision makers on offense and right now Miller is one of the few consistent options.
|Corey Brewer, SF 16 MIN | 1-7 FG | 0-0 FT | 1 REB | 1 AST | 3 PTS | +4
Brewer had a very sub-par night in terms of production, but I feel he was a positive on defense and a better offensive player than his awful shooting performance indicates. This was Brewer's worst game of the series, but his hands were all over the place defensively and his trademark energy was a key ingredient in the Nuggets eventually gutting out a win.
|JaVale McGee, C 28 MIN | 8-12 FG | 0-2 FT | 15 REB | 2 AST | 16 PTS | +30
Wow. While I'm still in awe of how thoroughly McGee dominated inside, I can't say it was totally unexpected. The Nuggets have nothing to lose by throwing McGee out there over Koufos and Mozgov just to see what the kid is made of. McGee played over 25 minutes for the first time in ten games and responded with a Bynum-like performance of 16 points, 15 rebounds and four blocks. It was a resounding statement game for McGee, who became the first big off the bench and proved he needs a significant role for Denver to have any chance of getting back in this series.
With the Denver Nuggets trailing the Los Angeles Lakers 2-0 in their best of seven first round matchup there have been a lot of questions regarding what the Nuggets need to do in order to get back into the series.
One of the most consistent points of contention between Nuggets fans all season long has been regarding the lineups and rotations. That debate has only intensified over the previous two games. Do the Nuggets need to go small and try to run the Lakers off the court? Do they need to go big to try to match LA's size? Should Miller and Lawson play together? Some think Koufos should be benched, others think he is doing fine and Mozgov should be left to rot on the pine.
The truth is there simply is not enough information to make an informed decision meaning no one can honestly say he has the answer to any of these questions.
A very disappointing night for the Denver Nuggets. The boys in blue played much better, but it still was not enough as another second half rally fell short.
There was quite a bit to see in Game 1 of the Nuggets first-rounds series against the Lakers. Though we covered most of it in the Rapid Reaction recap, there were still a few notes that went unpublished… until now. Here is some additional food for thought before the Nuggets tee off against the Lakers in Game 2, tonight at 10:30 p.m. EST.
The Denver Nuggets live on points in the paint. In game 1 of their playoff series with the Los Angeles Lakers, they had no problem getting into the paint, what they had a problem with was scoring once they got there. The story of the game was the triple double by Andrew Bynum who completely controlled the lane defensively for the Lakers.
All hope is not lost; the Nuggets need to simply do a better job of taking advantage of the times they get in the lane. Denver finished with 44 points in the paint, a respectable total, but when you consider how many more points they could have had if they did not offer up so many meek attempts that were thrown back, there is hope Denver can get their offense back on track. In the Film Room session below, we take a look at what Denver must do to improve their offense in the paint.


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Here is a shocker: The federal government encourages wasteful spending.
We know you know this, but the number of ways in which it does so is never-ending.
Hurricane Sandy wreaked havoc along coastal areas, but states will use federal disaster funds to rebuild in the same areas, and the taxpayer will again subsidize homeowners through cheap federal flood insurance that encourages them to rebuild in the same flood-prone areas.
None of this makes sense, especially with our current federal debt. Besides the flood insurance program, which Congress is finally looking at, the federal government pays 75 percent of the cost of storm-damaged infrastructure to states and localities.
And the states and localities keep right on rebuilding infrastructure in questionable areas.
New Hampshire shouldn't just tsk, tsk, however. The Granite State bellies up to the federal bar and requests disaster relief for everything from high winds to snowstorms.
This has got to stop. It will, of course, when we are all bankrupt.
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Inspiration in Sri Lanka
Robert Swan was recently in Sri Lanka where he had a productive time in spreading the message towards positive change. While there, he visted a SABCO plant, where he inspired the employees and in turn, they gave him an very warm welcome. Following, he visited the Yabaraluwa school where 102 very deserving primary school students got a pair of school shoes each. For some, this was the first time these children had received shoes in their life. One coordinator stated that what was "even greater was to see the students enthusiastically give Rob a two thumbs up after his visit." He also had an opportunity to spend the day with an amazing 160 school children (ages 14-16) who joined together to collect 488.5KG of PET rubbish! Robert also had the opportunity to connect with 2010 Alumni Member Imalka.


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August 28th editon of Birdwatch with Roger TaylorSaturday, August 28, 2010
Roger talks birds and answers your questions pertaining to our feathered friends. Congratulations to Luke from Scotts for being the 7th caller to recieve his gift certificate to the Riverlake Inn located in Colon, MI. http://www.riverlakeinnrestaurant.com/ Roger speaks with Ben Scholnik, Conservation Projects Specialist and AZE Coordniator International Division, American Bird Conservancy. For more inforamtion, www.abcbirds.org.


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Saints Row IV Guide & Walkthrough
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The Collectible Finder
Note that you'll unlock the "Collectible Finder" as a reward when you complete the side mission "The Pledge". This side mission is unlocked after you save Matt Miller from his captivity under the Zin as a part of the main mission "Zero Cool", which is the 13th main mission of the game.
With the collectible finder, all locations of collectibles will be pin-pointed on your map - you can then just use the GPS to get to each of them. Till you unlock the collectible finder though, it's best if you invest your time to complete other activites and challenges.
The collectibles in the game are of four kinds -
Audio Logs - 39
Clusters - 1255
Zinyak Statues - 36
Text Adventure Pieces - 8
The best way to collect them (apart from clsuters which are 1255 in total) are to open the map after you have unlocked the collectible finder and mark them with the GPS with a right click -
Then it takes you to fly there and get the item.
Audio Logs
The Audio Logs reveal important thoughts of your Homies, these thoughts are not only relevant to the present game but also the history of the characters. The Audio Logs are not exclusive to your homies, but also their greatest enemies like Cyrus.
The Audio Logs look like audio waves in the air -
Now you definitely need these to power-up your super powers and you need all 1255 to fully power-up to the level of Super-Saint.
To collect clusters, just go to a neighbour hood with a lot of clusters and start jumping and collecting them. If you don't want to get bored then just collect 50 clusters every time before a main mission.
Zinyak Statues
Now, you need to destroy these...
They can be anywhere from inside a Zin Planet to the very top of a skyscraper.
Text Adventure Pieces
They look like small computers from 20 years past. Collecting all of them is supposed to reveal the history of the Zin.
Great to do, fantastic to complete, the challenges give you 1500 Cache and 500 XP mostly. Some are easy, some are not, some take a long time to collect.
Some of the most difficult challanges are -
Complete All Challenges
On-Foot Mayhem Gold Medals
Apart from these some others which will never be completed unless you specifically do them are -
TK Catches
Enemies Mind-Controlled
Most of the others will be done as you play the game.


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Solar Thermal Water Heating
How do Solar Thermal Water Heating Systems Work?
A solar thermal water heating system uses specialised solar panels known as collectors which collect the heat from the sun and use that to heat the water. The panels are generally fitted to the roof of a building to collect the maximum amount of heat from the sun.
There are two main types of collectors; flat plate collectors or evacuated tubes. These panels heat the water and this is then stored in the home's hot water cylinder.
Most homes in the UK continue to have a boiler or immersion heater as a back up to provide extra hot water if required. To fit a system, you will need to have around five metres square of roof which is sunlit for most of the day and space for an extra, or larger, hot water cylinder.
Flat Plate or Evacuated Tubes?
A flat plate collector is an absorber plate housed behind a glass cover with insulation underneath. It is designed to trap as much heat as possible to prevent losses through convection. Flat plates can either be mounted on top of the roof or integrated into a roof covering. Evacuated tube collectors also have an absorber strip but this is inside a glass tube and surrounded by a heat transfer fluid. They work by using a vaporising process to carry the heat and to ensure the vaporisation occurred they need to be placed at a certain angle.
Evacuated tube collector systems are the more expensive option, however they are generally considered to be more effective in heat transfer and they have a greater surface area to collect the sun's rays. This greater surface area means they can be used on a smaller roof area than a flat plate system.
Benefits of Solar Thermal Heating
Solar thermal heating systems can be used all year round, even in sub zero temperatures, though using these systems in the winter months will probably require the topping up with hot water from conventional systems.
Using these systems should result in a cut in your gas or electricity bills. Savings vary between users but research suggests that typical savings are in the region of fifty five pounds a year for a gas system and eighty pounds a year for an electric water heating system. In addition, householders will also be reducing their carbon footprint. Again reductions vary but are typically between two hundred and five hundred kilograms of carbon dioxide a year.
Installing a thermal water heating system usually costs a little less than five thousand pounds. This figure includes VAT at the five per cent rate. Most systems come with guarantees for between five and ten years and maintenance costs are low.
You may be eligible to earn income from the government's Renewable Heat Incentive scheme if you install one of these systems, full details of which can be found on the energy savings trust website. This scheme allows people to claim retrospectively for installation made from July 2009. Payments to help with installation costs can also be earned from the Renewable Heat Premium Payment Scheme.


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RIFFING ON THE TRADITION #02: THE STATE OF THE MUSIC (Part 2)
In "Riffing on the Tradition," I try to use the past to inform the present and imagine the future of our music scene. You see, I moved to New Orleans in 1994 just a few months after the last of the great Creole clarinetists, Willie Humphrey, passed.
Consequently, my clarinet lessons in the New Orleans style could only consist of learning the history, collecting recordings, listening to interviews of the early musicians and getting to know local players and aficionados connected to the earlier generations of musicians. It's exciting to work the same gigs that have gone on here for decades and walk in the footsteps of the jazz pioneers I admire, but the tradition's history also reveals that some things have not changed enough.
Last week, I found some troubling findings in the 2010 State of the Music report by Sweet Home New Orleans and compared and contrasted them to our jazz heritage in its formative years. Immediately, many supporters of the scene told me that conditions can't possibly be that dire. One person said that she receives several invitations each week from multiple mailings and social networks and goes to live music shows almost nightly, another local observed that Frenchmen Street is thriving with many venues hosting two or three bands each night.
Sure it's true, there's great live music virtually all the time in New Orleans. Listings on WWOZ and in publications such as Offbeat and Gambit Weekly often boast more activity on any given Monday night than most cities have in a week.
Sweet Home New Orleans explains why, despite all that activity, many musicians here struggle. "The reduced size of audiences paying for live music in New Orleans is one of the largest challenges of our cultural economy."
And there's the rub. When the music is free, regardless of how well it is attended or how encouraging the audience, not only is it difficult to be paid sufficiently, but the most meaningful way for the community to show their support is bypassed. In this climate, without a real contract between artists and their audiences, the best one can hope for, be it from work in high-profile hotel lobby bars like Irvin Mayfield's Jazz Playhouse, or endearing dives such as the Spotted Cat, is that profits from the sale of alcohol will dribble into our cups. (I'm intentionally leaving the subject of the "Tip Bucket" for later. Tips, by definition, should supplement a paid fee for a service, not be a substitute for compensation.)
In a town that welcomes visitors with banners saying, "We're Jazzed You're Here," our historically diverse musical culture should flourish, artists should have sustainable careers, and fans should be able to find the music they are looking for. Those sound like ideal rallying points, right? Well, guess what? There's a national non-profit organization called "Future of Music Coalition" and that's essentially their mission. Furthermore, until the 28th of this month, they are inviting musicians to participate in an important survey as part of a study about how we earn our livings.
To better understand just how musicians do what we do, take a look in this three-minute introductory video on YouTube, and while there's still a few days left, help the FMC help our music scene by forwarding it to musicians you know. Our culture-bearers need to be represented in this critical dialogue about creating a sustainable future for our traditions.
"Riffing on the Tradition" is written each week for NolaVie.com
Click here for E.C.'s interview on NolaVie.
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SODIUM, SODIUM, SODIUM – It's Everywhere!
Day 1 on The Biggest Loser Ranch – NO SALT! Shocker right? It was to this body! No Salt. No Sugar. We had the most wonderful foods, fresh, organic, and low or no salt added. (Some foods naturally have salt.) Imagine 18 people living in one house with no salt and no sugar! I would describe that as: WELCOME to week 1 and 2 with some detoxing, kinda cranky, extremely tired BL contestants! One thing I was shocked to realize was just how much sodium I was taking in on a daily basis. I never thought about it. Have you? We hear much talk about fat and sugars but not so much about sodium! Don't get me wrong, we NEED sodium in our bodies and it is an essential mineral but at the rate I was going, I had double or even triple the amount of sodium each day than I need.
The picture says Americans eat an average of 3,300 mg of sodium per day and if you were like me pre-BL, I guarantee that number was higher on most days especially days I ate out or is "drive-thru" a different category? On the Ranch 1,500mg was my number to stay under. You know everything has some sodium in it, breads, eggs even fresh vegetables. I heard all these numbers but what does 1,500 mg of sodium look like. One teaspoon of salt has about 2,325 mg of sodium according to the Mayo Clinic website* so I need to have less than that!
I went to the grocery store this week to check out some of the items I used to eat before Biggest Loser just to see the sodium content in them. Yes, I went because they have not found their way back to my house. Here are a few of the things commonly used by me & others:
- Seasoning sauce 1220mg 1 TBSP (yes my favorite one!)
- Soy Sauce 920mg 1 TBSP
- Lite Soy Sauce 530 mg 1 TBSP
- Seasoning salt 380 mg ¼ tsp (I never measured but I KNOW I used a lot!)
- Pasta sauce 360-440 mg ½ cup
- Mac & cheese 580mg 1 cup
- Ketchup 160-180 1 TBSP
- Honey Mustard 440 mg 2 TBSP
- Hot Sauce 490mg 2 tsp
- Hot Sauce (different brand) 190 mg 1 tsp
- Sliced Sandwich meats 430-790 mg 3-4 pieces (my palm size & paper thin)
These companies really make us work for our nutrition facts don't they. The "serving size" in these few things were so varied, I needed a calculator to compare. Then there are those labels like the "lite" soy sauce! I found something that I thought helped a little to "explain" what some of those labels really are supposed to mean.
Know your labels*. Many food packages include sodium-related terms. Here's what they mean:
- Sodium-free or salt-free. Each serving in this product contains less than 5 mg of sodium.
- Very low sodium. Each serving contains 35 mg of sodium or less.
- Low sodium. Each serving contains 140 mg of sodium or less. • Reduced or less sodium. The product contains at least 25 percent less sodium than the regular version. You should check the label to see how much sodium is in a serving.
- Lite or light in sodium. The sodium content has been reduced by at least 50 percent from the regular version. You should check the label to see how much sodium is in a serving.
- Unsalted or no salt added. No salt is added during processing of a food that normally contains salt. However, some foods with these labels may still be high in sodium because some of the ingredients may be high in sodium.
A lower sodium diet matters so much in weight loss and perhaps if your "stuck" in a place and just can't seem to get that number to fall, start tracking your sodium intake. Lowering your sodium matters to your overall health and affects other conditions. My Mother had some heart problems and she had to watch everything with any sodium as it retained water in her body and added pressure on her heart and raised her already high blood pressure. I became known as the kidney stone "queen" because I had so many due to too much sodium and too little water. It also affected my untreated sleep apnea as I retained and gained, I struggled more to breathe when I slept….
NOT to be discouraged! YOU CAN conquere your salt intake and cravings. Now when I eat something that has too much sodium, it's all I taste and it seems to stick in the back of my throat for a long time. Here are some tips to help.
- Be aware of sodium in everything you eat. This is where I like Body Bugg or My Fitness Pal or some programs like those help me track it.
- Remove the salt shaker from the table.
- Don't add salt to recipes unless necessary. There are many good salt-free options to choose. Opt for garlic powder rather than garlic salt…
- Cut back or cut out as many "processed" foods as possible. This includes those luncheon meats as well as boxed or frozen, 50 ingredient meals with more things in them than you can even pronounce!
- Go for fresh foods as often as possible.
- Cut back on eating out at restaurants, drive thru, or order in's. When you prepare your food, you can have more control over your sodium intake.
- Rinse can vegetables before cooking. Also, there are frozen foods with low sodium.
- Soups – BEWARE, most are a full day's limit or more in one can! Make them yourself and freeze for that cold day that we might have this winter!
There is so much more to that little white stuff than I realized! We need it but for the majority, we have too much and it affects so many other things. As always, check with your doctor to help you know what the right amount is for you.
Tell me if you watch your sodium and why. What tips do you have to share????
- http://www.mayoclinic.org/news2009-mchi/5494.html
- http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/food-and-nutrition/AN00350
- http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/sodium/NU00284


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The parade starts at 2 p.m. along Main Street.
Fireworks begin at dusk at the Lake County Fairgrounds. The fairground's south entrance at Buck Hill Road will be closed due to construction.
There will be two entrances. The main entrance at Greenwood and Court streets will be open and the entrance at Lake Street also will be open. There will be another pedestrian-only entrance on Court Street next to the 4-H building as well.


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Error Analysis-Have students understand common error patterns!
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Runde's Room: Five For Friday - Test Prep and Angry Birds
Quiz, Quiz, Trade: learn how to play this great review game that you can use with the whole class!
Quiz, Quiz, Trade | Minds in Bloom
LOVE this! Hide Common Core questions under their seat and announce 'hot seat' sometime during the day. Whoever has a question under their seat has to answer it :) Perfect way to review/have fun!
Kindergarten Smiles: Common Core
My blog post about reading test prep--teach your students to think through the process of reading tests using what you have tuaght them all year. (Includes a bulletin board, 3rd-8th question sorts--freebie, and 2 questioning strategies) common core ELA
Thinking through Reading Tests~FINALLY! | Life, Love, Literacy
Treats & Sayings to Motivate Test Takers. A perfect way to break the ice for those with test anxiety!! I was one of those and something to nibble on always helped!
Tales of the 4th Grade Teacher
Use this cute printable to motivate your students when the school year begins, before a big test, or after an accomplishment.
Too Cute: Good Luck Poster for State Testing!
Me And MY Third Grade Gang: Testing Note Freebie
The Little Things: Testing Motivational Treats. I like that these are small and easy! You could do one little goodie for each testing session.
The Little Things: Testing Motivational Treats
Zap Review Game...great because the "smartest" team may not win :) IDK about the intentions of this game, b/c I haven't read the original link yet, but how cool/easy would it be to use this board for various reviews through out the year. Create questions on index cards to fit each topic and when you need to review a certain topic pull out the board with the corresponding topics and play.
Made 4 Math Monday #4
generalization {anchor chart}
Testing Strategies Bookmarks
Room Moms Rock: CRCT Snacks & Treats
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Established first as a national monument in 1978 and then as a national park and preserve in 1980, Lake Clark is one of the nation's 401 National Park Service units. The staff take pride in their role in managing this legacy and protecting your cultural and natural resources.
The overall management of Lake Clark National Park and Preserve emanates from the 1916 Organic Act that created the National Park Service to:
Park managers work with local communities, state and federal agencies, the general public, and numerous other partners to ensure that actual and armchair visitors can experience Lake Clark National Park and Preserve's incredibly diverse and dynamic ecosystems and cultural landscapes in meaningful ways while keeping the promise of preservation for future generations.
Learn more about the management of Lake Clark by exploring the links below.
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A supernova is defined as such: "A supernova is a stellar explosion that is more energetic than a nova. Supernovas are extremely luminous and cause a burst of radiation that often briefly outshines an entire galaxy."
There is no question LaMarcus Aldridge is our supernova.
In a time of uncertainty and inconsistency, the Blazers and the city of Portland have always had one 6-11 240 pound man to fall back on. And finally, after being named "The biggest snub in the history of the all-star game" by Lebron James last year, LMA has been a mission to claim an all-star roster spot.
And boy did he claim it.
Last year I was the one of the few people that was actually happy that LaMarcus didn't make the all-star game. While I believed 100% that he deserved the honor over the likes of Tim Duncan, I felt that the rest would do him some good. What happened that next February was something nobody could have predicted. Going on an offensive tear throughout February, LaMarcus became only the third Trail Blazer ever to be named Western Conference player of the month, and when you're in the same conversation as Clyde the glide and Kelvin Ransey you must be doing something right. It was during that month that a star was born and every power forward in the NBA was put on notice. There's a new kid in town and he's not stopping for anyone.
LaMarcus has made huge strides in his development since coming to the NBA from the University of Texas. Instead of a jump shot first mentality he is now looking to pound the ball down low with a variety of post-up moves. However, the moment I knew the Blazers organization had someone special was during a post-game interview. The first two years of LaMarcus's career whenever he would do post-game interviews he would say "You know?" after every sentence, it just sounded as if he wasn't comfortable doing interviews or being in front of the camera. Then, last year, everything changed. I listened to him in a post-game interview and it was as if I was listening to an entirely different person. There was so much confidence in his voice, he looked comfortable, like a leader.
This video sums up his transformation from his rookie year to where he is now. There is no way young LaMarcus Aldridge would get in the face of someone like that. He is showing the passion and heart our team needs to win a championship.
We are extremely lucky as an organization and as a city to have someone as classy and unselfish as LaMarcus. He embodies the true meaning of a professional athlete. He provides us hope in the mix of the tragedies our city as suffered with the untimely retirement of Brandon Roy and the injury woes of Greg Oden. Portland needed someone to stand up to the darkness, to be a hero, that man was and is LaMarcus Aldridge. He is our supernova, who's going to shine brighter than anyone else in Orlando.
Thank you LMA for giving us something to believe when we needed it most, thank you for being the player I knew you were going to be, and thank you for loving our fans as much as we love you. I hope you stay a Blazer for the rest of your career and bring those 20 straight championships I keep telling everyone we're going to win. I'll always be in the 300 level going crazy when you're on the court.
P.S. You without a doubt have my vote for best dressed, forget D-Wade...
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S Boulder Hwy has a Walk Score of 22 out of 100. This location is a Car-Dependent neighborhood so almost all errands require a car.
This location is in the Mission Hills neighborhood in Henderson. Nearby parks include River Mountain Park and Mission Hills Park.
Nearby schools include Nevada State High School, Nevada State High School and John Dooley Elementary School.
The closest coffee shop is Cafe 3 Ya. Nearby restaurants include Remedy's and El Torito Cafe.
S Boulder Hwy is near Nevada State College.
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BBlessing NYC brings forth their first menswear collection this Fall of 2008. "BBlessinng brings its unique vision and perspective to bear on the men's ready-to-wear for the first time." The Fall/Winter 2008 Collection takes inspiration from "the hushed forest tectures and crisp breaks of the Pacific Northwest region of the United States." Follow the American way with BBlessing this Fall.
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Scientists Made a Soft Exoskeleton That You Put on Like Trousers
They might not look particularly fashionable, but you can wear them under a regular pair of trousers.
They might not look particularly fashionable, but you can wear them under a regular pair of trousers.
Acer's taking on selfies and wearables with the glittery 'selfie sombrero.' We can laugh, but someone at LG's cloning it right now in case it actually takes off.
"I would go out tonight, but I haven't got that thing to fix my hair."
"Coupe" being posh for "glass" and glass being posh for "cup" and cup being posh for glugging it straight from the bottle on the bus home.
Rather than plastic, the sunglasses' frames are made from flax and hemp.
Generic handbags and purses are old news, now you need something a bit fancier, and most customisable.
What can we do with the literal tonnes of plastic rubbish in our ocean? One company is using it to make shoes.
Check out the hydraulics on these babies!
The DVF collection comprises five new frames and eight new shades with which to customise Glass.


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Delightfully dreadful Disney Halloween costumes and décor.
Vampire Mickey is here to raise your spirits!
In just a few easy steps, you can turn these shrink charms into cute accessories. Add them to bracelets or attach them to zipper pulls.
Hold on to your heads! This is one Haunted Mansion ghost that you don't need to ride a doom buggy to visit.
Spend some quality time with Disney's dastardly villains! Kids can put these bowling pins together and then knock 'em down with a rubber ball.
Throw a magical masquerade this Halloween and have guests wear masks inspired by their favorite Disney princesses!
The Evil Queen may not be the fairest in the land, but she's certain to become one of the scariest decorations in your home this Halloween.
This 3D papercraft is fun to put together, and it's only a tentacle's reach away!
Try an experiment in Halloween fun with the Phineas pumpkin carving template.
Jack Skellington is here to add some eerie excitement to your annual fright-fest.
Quickly turn three little kids into three hitchhiking ghosts!
Join Mickey and Friends as you count down the 13 thrilling days to October 31st!
This three-eyed alien pumpkin will look great on your porch on Halloween night.
There's only one Captain Jack Sparrow. Or is there? Get up to some high seas hijinks with help from this printable Jack Sparrow dress-up kit.
Mickey Mouse takes a turn for the Transylvanian with this fun pumpkin carving template.
While you're green and powerful, your friends will be green with envy.
Perry the Platypus loves to lounge around. Use this template and put him on your porch!
Color it in, follow the maze, and find the spooks lurking in the trees before they find you!
Carve your own Ferb pumpkin with our totally cool template.
Gus, Phineas, and Ezra always seem to find a way to the party...
It's not easy being - orange?!? Add Kermit to your Halloween display using our handy template.
Choose your favorite Disney-designed mouse-tache or color one yourself!
You won't want to lock this pumpkin away in a tower. Create a Rapunzel carving and show it off to your friends.
Kids will have a scary good time building this evil sorceress.
Wazowski has his eye on trick-or-treaters this year.
Create your own nightmarish adventures with Jack and the rest of the gang.
Your guests will be eager to reserve their plots when they see this ghoulish, yet delicious, cupcake cemetery.
Use this printable template to carve the face of Mickey Mouse onto a pumpkin -- and watch his smile light up your doorstep!
Let Disney's evil-doers welcome your guests to your Halloween party.
Present Rapunzel's crown to your little princess-in-training -- it's sure to inspire her to seek adventure and live her dreams!
Use this template to add Ralph to your Halloween display.
Put on this suit of powered armor and you can help make the world a better place.
Jack is here to add a little Halloween cheer!
These tiny tiaras are perfect for your little princess-in-training!
Carve a scary pumpkin with this Cruella De Vil template.
Invite your friends to your soiree, and scare them silly on that day!
Is this bookmark stretching? Or is it your imagination?
Create a pixie-perfect pumpkin with our Tinker Bell template.
Invite your friends to a villainous soiree with a little help from the Evil Queen, Maleficent, and Dr. Facilier.
The two-faced Mayor is great for parents and kids to build together. Assemble him and then decide which face to show — smiley or twisted!
Become one of your favorite characters from the town of New Holland with these Frankenweenie masks.
Agent P has a mission for you – carve an awesome pumpkin that will keep Dr. Doofenshmirtz away!
Keep your Trick-or-Treat sweets in this creepy tomb from the Haunted Mansion.
Put a truly wicked pumpkin on your porch this Halloween.
Send out these creepy invitations and watch your Halloween party come to life.
Who says all the monsters on Halloween need to be scary?
Even the creepiest ghouls will think twice about Halloween tricks when under the devious gaze of Jack Skellington.
Add a little Disney magic to your Halloween with this Disney character printable!
Add a little Disney magic to your Halloween with these Disney character printables!
These vile Disney Villain cupcake toppers keep your Halloween party from being too sweet.
Madame Leota predicts you will have a great turn out for your Halloween party if you use her invitations!
Add a little Disney magic to your Halloween party with this beautiful Snow White pumpkin template.
Even an alien can get in on the Halloween fun! Create this spooky Stitch Witch with our pumpkin-carving template.
It's frightfully hard not to smile back at this monster's cyclopean grin.
Let Minnie add Halloween magic to your pumpkin with this printable template.
Add a little Disney magic to your Halloween with these Disney character printables!
Let Mickey's familiar silhouette light your way on Halloween night.
Donald dons a devious costume in this pumpkin-carving printable. Use our template to add him to your Halloween display.
This 18" printable Jack Skellington may look a little daunting, but don't let him scare you. He is easier to put together than he looks and when you are finished you will love him so much you will want to display him in a glass case.
Vampire Mickey Candy Box
Icky Mickey and Minnie Halloween Charms
Haunted Mansion Hatbox Ghost Papercraft
Disney Villains Bowling Pins
Princess Masquerade Masks
Evil Queen Papercraft
3D Ursula Papercraft
Phineas Pumpkin Carving Template
Jack Skellington Door Hanger
Haunted Mansion Ghost Masks
Disney Halloween Countdown Calendar
Toy Story Alien Pumpkin-Carving Template
Jack Sparrow Dress-Up Kit
Vampire Mickey Pumpkin Carving Template
Hulk Mask
Perry Pumpkin Carving Template
Disney Halloween Activity Page
Ferb Pumpkin Carving Template
The Hitchhiking Ghosts
Kermit the Frog Pumpkin Carving Template
Disney Mouse-taches
Rapunzel Pumpkin Carving Template
Maleficent 3D Papercraft
Mike Wazowski Pumpkin Carving Template
The Nightmare Before Christmas Playset
Haunted Mansion Cupcake Tombstones
Mickey Mouse Pumpkin
Disney Villains Halloween Banner
Rapunzel's Printable Crown
Wreck-It Ralph Pumpkin-Carving Template
Iron Man's Mask
Jack Skellington Pumpkin Carving Template
Mini Princess Tiaras
Cruella De Vil Pumpkin-Carving Template
Disney Halloween Party Invitations
Haunted Mansion Bookmark
Tinker Bell Pumpkin Carving Template
Disney Villains Halloween Party Invitations
Mayor of Halloween Town 3D Papercraft
Frankenweenie Character Masks
Agent P Pumpkin-Carving Template
Haunted Mansion "Tomb Sweet Tomb" Candy Box
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Frankenweenie Party Invitations
Sulley Pumpkin-Carving Template
Jack Skellington Flashlight Cover
Goofy Pumpkin-Carving Template
Disney Pumpkin-Carving Template - Winnie the Pooh
Disney Villain Halloween Cupcake Toppers
Madame Leota Party Invitation
Snow White Pumpkin-Carving Template
Stitch Witch Pumpkin-Carving Template
Mike Wazowski Flashlight Cover
Minnie Mouse Pumpkin-Carving Template
Tigger Pumpkin-Carving Template
Mickey Mouse Flashlight Cover
Donald Duck Pumpkin-Carving Template
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FLOWER POWER: This clutch looks like it came straight from the garden; lush petals decorate a boxy clutch and is topped with a jeweled clasp. Bright poppy colors like pink, shown here, are fun and fitting for summer nights out. GET IT: $98; Online at Nordstrom.


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Molonty is a small Czech village, after Rudíkov it's the second smallest village with only 1 300 inhabitants that sent a team to Prague Games. Coach Jaroslava Malá talks about her team. "In the school we have 136 children, I took 11 girls, one has injured few days before the tournament." It's not easy to find so much good players between so low numbers of school children. "That's why we are so proud of them," she said.
Jaroslava is a teacher of physical education and German language, she never played floorball but it fascinated her so she started to coach a team. Floorball is number one in this village, sports like basketball, handball or volleyball have no chance there.
In 2010, Malonty team finished on the fifth place in all country tournament for basic schools. This team is at Prague Games for the fourth time. "And we like it here so much," she relishes.
They managed to build great team in these modest conditions that lost with Chodov tightly 0:1 and with Swedish team Leksand F 97 closely 0:2. Just Huddinge won with a big difference 0:12. "It was not good performance from our side. We played two matches in quick session with just one girl for substitution. Girls were tired, 2 hours between the matches is too little for such a small group," she thinks. Tomorrow morning, Molonty will end its Swedish "triathlon" in the first round of play-off with Lindås Waves.
Moreover, this story will continue for sure. "Our boys are really smart. They are too young right now, but when they will be older, I will take them to Prague Games too." Well, we are looking forward!
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