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Disneyland Park has attracted millions of visitors since it first opened its doors more than 50 years ago. When you enter Disneyland, the cares and worries of the day are left behind. Once you enter Disneyland Park, you're transported to a fantasy world where elephants can fly and pirates serenade.
Disneyland California is most certainly a land of enchantment where children and the young at heart find that dreams really do come true. Disneyland Park is a seamless blend of yesterday, today and tomorrow. Smiling train conductors, marching bands and the clip-clop of horse drawn carriages bring you back to carefree days. You can also rocket through the galaxy, board a runaway train or trek through the jungle. Laughter is always in the air, with friendly smiles all around. The secret to Disneyland is its ability to change yet, remain the same. As Walt Disney said "Disneyland will never be completed. It will continue to grow as long as there is imagination left in the world."
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- Which Disneyland Resort character meal is right for you? - The Disneyland Resort offers several character meals, so how do you decide which one is best for you and your family?
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- VIDEO: Alice in Wonderland POV at Disneyland - The ride has re-opened with brand new video effects, a lot of new paint, added characters throughout the attraction and the removal of safety rails from the exterior portion of the attraction.
- 2015 dates released for Disneyland's Grad Nite - Dates and pricing has been released for Grad Nite 2015 at the Disneyland Resort.
- Mickey's Halloween Party perks for Disneyland Passholders - Disneyland Annual Passholders who are attending Mickey's Halloween Party can stop by the Opera House for screenings of Halloween-themed Disney classics plus a tasty treat.
- Tips for using FastPass at Disneyland - With all the talk of Magic Bands and FastPass+ lately, I thought it might be good to remind folks that the Disneyland Resort is still using the "classic" paper FastPass system and maybe pass on a few tips.
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International Product Liability Law – A Worldwide Desk Reference, by Gregory L. Fowler, a senior product liability partner at Shook, Hardy & Bacon, provides a comprehensive, expert analysis of the risks posed by product liability litigation, specific to more than 50 countries around the globe. These 50-plus countries represent the major economies and strategically important markets across six continents. This volume offers succinct summaries of the product liability laws, modern statutes and traditional theories of recovery, insight into the legal and litigation systems within which these laws operate, and a risk analysis of product liability lawsuits by the most respected and experienced product liability lawyers living and working in each of these countries. Each chapter is written by a senior product liability partner from a law firm in that country. This desk reference is designed to serve as an essential tool for a select group of Corporate Counsel and legal specialists, including : · Corporate in-house counsel responsible for the management of product liability risks and lawsuits on a global or regional basis · International legal practitioners (solicitor, barrister, avocat, abogado, etc.) who represent product manufacturers on a regional or global basis · Miscellaneous other legal professionals including in-house counsel in the liability and casualty insurance arena, law professors specializing in product liability law, as well as a variety of other practitioners and specialists Each chapter follows a standard, straightforward format - with minor variations as dictated by the unique nature of each country's product liability law - to facilitate comparison between countries on both specific points, as well as broad areas of the law (e.g., a country-by-country survey as to whether punitive or exemplary damages are permitted). Additionally, each chapter begins with a "Country Highlights" section to help the reader quickly and easily identify the nature of, as well as the potential risk posed by, any product-based litigation as it is specific to that country.
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Michael Moore: If Only NPR Had Fired Juan Williams for the Right Reasons
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Dear Juan,
Sorry to hear you got fired by National Public Radio for saying on Fox that you get nervous when you see Muslims on a plane with you. It was dumb to say such a thing, but I don't think saying one dumb thing should be a firing offense. (I DO think an NPR journalist wanting to take money from Fox News to be a regular commentator should be a firing offense, but that's another story).
But there's more to this -- and some important things that everyone is missing.
For instance, what you said about Faisal Shazad, the Pakistani immigrant who wanted to bomb Times Square. When he was being sentenced this month, he claimed, according to you, that his attempted attack was just "the first drop of blood." We can't let political correctness blind us to this, you explained.
I guess Shahzad made a big impression on you, because after being fired you went back on Fox and told them, "You can't ignore the fact what has recently been said in court with regard to 'this is the first drop of blood in a Muslim war against America.'"
Sadly for you (and this is also why you shouldn't be working for a real news organization like NPR), Shahzad never said that. If you were a real journalist, you would have quoted him accurately. What he actually said was that he was the "first droplet of the flood," not blood. But I know how easy it is to mishear things when scary Muslims are talking. And I guess it's not a huge difference anyway.
What really matters is that you're 100% right: We shouldn't let political correctness stop us from paying close attention to what people like Shahzad say. The problem is you just haven't taken it far enough.
So Juan, I'm asking you to join me on a crusade -- whoops! scratch that, let's call it a "mission" -- to publicize these statements by Faisal Shahzad as widely as possible. Because most of the media have not spent much time on what he had to say.
Here's what he said at his recent sentencing (after talking about being a droplet in a flood):
"[Saladin] liberated Muslim lands ... And that's what we Muslims are trying do, because you're occupying Iraq and Afghanistan...So, the past nine years the war with Muslims has achieved nothing for the U.S., except for it has waken up the Muslims for Islam. We are only Muslims trying to defend our people, honor, and land. But if you call us terrorists for doing that, then we are proud terrorists, and we will keep on terrorizing until you leave our land and people at peace."
And this is what Shahzad said when he pled guilty back in June:
"I want to plead guilty, and I'm going to plead guilty 100 times over, because until the hour the U.S. pulls its forces from Iraq and Afghanistan, and stops the drone strikes in Somalia and Yemen and in Pakistan, and stops the occupation of Muslim lands, and stops killing the Muslims, and stops reporting the Muslims to its government, we will be attacking U.S., and I plead guilty to that.''
Then there's email that Shahzad sent to a friend in 2006:
"Everyone knows the current situation of Muslim World... Friends with peaceful protest! Can you tell me a way to save the oppressed? And a way to fight back when rockets are fired at us and Muslim blood flows? In Palestine, Afghan, Iraq, Chechnya and else where."
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I have a tendency of using the word devour when it comes to books sometimes, but that is only because I can't help but do just that. From the first page of the series with Born at Midnight I have been devouring this story.
Kylie is a caring, selfless person who just wants to understand who and what she is. She's a teenager with flaws of course too and she can't help but fall for the sexy hot guys who happen to always follow her. While some girls would just do what they want and think later, Kylie doesn't want to be the one to break anyone's heart or hurt those she cares about. She seeks the truth in everything she does.
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Kylie finally knows she is supernatural, yet not what species of supernatural. She lives at Shadow Falls camp where her roommates consist of a vampire and a witch. It can make for some interesting arguments to say the least. Kylie is slowly picking up supernatural gifts like her ghost whispering that most do not find appealing, but Kylie is getting the hang of it. She also has other gifts that come and go without control, superhearing, running fast, crushing walls to save those she cares about. You know the everyday stuff a teenage girl does…
To top it all off, Kylie isn't just trying to understand her life and who she is but someone else is trying to kill her because of it. Between the supernatural, the mystery of her species, the question of who she wants or should take a chance on with her heart, and the danger, this book is impossible to put down. I could not be more excited that the next book will release in October 2012!!!
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i just bought a 2000 Ford explorer (limited) from an insurance compnay, they dont have the key for it and i am trying to find if there is a way to find the code for it any where inside the vehicle and take it to the dealer and cut a new key, i asked the ford dealer to get the code for me and they said that i have to tow the truck to their lot , which i am fine with, but the issue here is the 4X4 is locked since the transmission is on Park, how am i going to tow it?!!!:banghead: they only way is to lift it up by a crane all the way to their lot :frown: help me please if you know where to find the code for the key cutting , i am ready to look any where in the truck.. thanks
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Call a locksmith and have them come to you and have them cut a key. There are books for them to cut the keys. The code you're thinking about is the keyless entry code and that's not the same as the code for the key.
Have a tow truck come out and do a dolly or flatbed tow to dealership. If you're too far out for this to be affordable and want to tow it yourself and don't mind getting under the truck, you can disconnect the driveshaft from the rear axle and the back of the transfer case. Then you can tow with the rear wheels on the ground and the front wheels on the tow dolly. Let us know what happens.
Thank you so much for the info. , i have the keyless entry code for the doors, but here is what happened; i went to the dealer and i asked for a key to unlock the ignition and they cut one for me, i went to the truck and it didn't work, i went back to the dealer to double check if the cut the right one and they confirm that it's the right one,i thought that someone has change the igntion lock, i went to locksmith and they asked for $150 just to get there and get me a key that release the igntion lock( it wont start the truck though) and by chance i was holding the Ford dealer key that they cut for me earlier and the guy there asked me if i have the code for that key and he looked at the dealer reciept and found a code, he compaired the key with the code and he told me that Ford had cut a diffrent key, and he cut a new one for me for $30 and it worked. so just an advice for others DO NOT TRUST FORD DEALERS. they are privetly owned and they dont give a S*** .. excuse me for my language. thank you so much again ...
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Johnny Jewel is an unstoppable source of creative output. This last year he's been working on Chromatics' Kill For Love, the new Glass Candy record, After Dark 2 and probably more, the man has now unveiled Running From The Sun. Running From The Sun is a collection of songs recorded during the Kill For Love sessions which didn't make the final album cut. Johnny blended all tracks together in one mixtape, which is available as a free download below. Tracklisting and more info can be found over at the Italians Do It Better blog.
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LEGO The Hobbit Game ReviewApr 14, 2014
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Classic games get a new spin in NES Remix 2 coming soon for the Nintendo Wii U.
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. stock market would fare better in the first year after a victory by Republican presidential candidate John McCain than by his Democratic rival Barack Obama, according to a majority of economists at U.S. banks and research groups polled by Reuters.
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Dee Nachnani, owner of the Coastal Edge chain in Virginia, is still flying high after the East Coast Surfing Championship at the end of August.
It was the first time Coastal Edge was the main sponsor of the event, and Dee is thrilled with how the contest turned out, the vendor support, and the large crowds that attended, including a reported 120,000 on the final day of the event.
Below, Dee answers some questions for me about ECSC.
Is this the first time Coastal Edge sponsored a contest of this magnitude?
Yes, our events or the ones we participate in usually have 500 to 15,000 people in attendance.
What made you decided to sponsor the event this year?
I studied the statistics about the event that has been held for the last 47 years and found that it would be a wonderful way for our industry to stay relevant to our consumer. Any event that has the ability to draw crowds of 50,000 plus to a venue has always intrigued me personally.
The trick was to draw 100,000 or more attendees to the venue. I knew that our entire industry would be able to tell its story in such a compelling fashion that our goals for this event would be met effortlessly.
Did it meet your expectations?
Honestly, it exceeded my expectations. The one contingency I could not plan for was what Tropical Storm Danny would do off of the coast. We had picture perfect weather with waves to boot. It really shows what the power of prayer can do for you.
How will this help Coastal Edge grow?
Our whole philosophy is about giving to grow. This event gave our entire industry the opportunity to give back to the communities who have helped us grow through the past two decades. I can't explain the feelings I experienced hearing all the "thank yous" and witnessing all the smiles on customers that have supported us throughout the years. Watching kids catching their first wave, to seeing them meet the super stars of our industry. It truly was breath taking.
How did the vendors help you with the event?
First of all, Vans, Monster Energy Drink, and Surf Expo helped me financially with the event and for that I am very appreciative. It gave me the ability to truly give back to the entire industry.
With that said, I was able to invite every vendor that we work with in the surf and skate industry to pitch a tent, bring the stoke, and tell their story to the East Coast and they sure did! Every
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Will Coastal Edge sponsor the contest next year?
Absolutely. We have signed-on for a long term deal with the Virginia Beach Jaycees.
Was there one highlight of the entire contest that really sticks out in your mind?
The highlight of the ECSC was the look on children's faces.
The look on the child's face who got to skate for the first time with Bucky Lasek.
The super grom who surfed for the first time with the help of his parents.
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Avionics Update: Dassault selects TCAS supplier for Falcon 7X
Phoenix-based Aviation Communication & Surveillance Systems (ACSS) has been named the standard TCAS supplier for Dassault's in-development Falcon 7X, a 5,700-nm trijet, which the French firm plans to fly for the first time in 2005. Owned jointly by L-3 Communications of New York and Thales of Paris, ACSS builds a number of surveillance products that Honeywell was forced to divest after its merger with AlliedSignal. ACSS is now about to begin flight testing its first completely new product, called T2CAS, which combines TCAS with a terrain awareness and warning system (TAWS). The list of products divested to L-3 include all of the former Honeywell TCAS computers, mode-S transponder, military mode-S/IFF transponder, RCZ 852 standalone mode-S transponder, antennas, TCAS display units, mode control panel, all TCAS-related software and other associated hardware. In addition, most Honeywell employees who had been involved in the divested TCAS business have transferred to ACSS, which recently moved into its new headquarters not far from Honeywell's main Phoenix campus. Dassault's fly-by-wire 7X is expected to receive its certification in mid-2006.
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If you haven't seen this mother's pictures depicting things that are said to her about her daughters (and apparently also TO her daughters), it is worth looking through. As an adoptive parent, they definitely touch some sensitive spots for me. In my experience people said a lot more insensitive things prior to our adoptions than they did once those kids were permanent members of our family. It's been beautiful to see people move from the "But don't you want kids of your own?/Those kids have so many problems./Those kids are expensive!" camp into the "What a beautiful family you have" camp. While people often take a second (or third) look at our family when we're out in public, relatively few people have said negative or even insensitive things. For that, I'm really grateful and I also think some of it has to do with how we handle ourselves as a family.
It is a lot of pressure to be a family that was obviously created by adoption. If you're the average grumpy mom fussing at her kids in Target, maybe people will assume you've had a rough day. Be the mom of a transracial bunch of rabble-rousers and people's assumptions may not be so kind. They may think your kids are troubled or that you don't really love them the way you would your "own" children. Which is why I'm very intentional about how I handle public parenting. I want people to see our family and know my kids are loved and are lovely. We do a lot of pre teaching about behavior that is appropriate when we're out and I'm intentional about correcting my kids quietly and kindly. I'm also intentional about making eye-contact with strangers and smiling. Maybe it's not fair that in some ways we have to put on a public performance, but it's just the reality. If you're not comfortable with that level of attention or public scrutiny, you may not want to adopt transracially.
I've loved that many people want to ask me about adoption when they see our family. For the most part, these questions have been from people who are truly interested in adoption or have some experience of adoption in their life. While not every venue is the appropriate time to talk about adoption, I really don't mind answering questions. Adoption is unusual and people are naturally curious. When I see posts like the one from the mother I mentioned above, I can feel both protective of those children and also a bit defensive of the strangers who may have asked a question in innocence without realizing the impact. I don't want people to feel like they can't talk to me about adoption, although I know some families don't feel comfortable addressing it the way I do. For me, it's all about being an educator.
So if you're a person who looked at that list of inappropriate things that were said to those girls and you realize you've said some of them yourself, I want to give you a primer on how to speak adoption in ways that adoptive families will appreciate (at least I know my family would appreciate). You don't need to be afraid to ask questions, but the way you phrase them may determine what kind of response you get.
No personal questions IN FRONT OF the child. You don't know this child's story and how devastating or intense it may be. You are not entitled to know. Asking a question about adoption is fine, but asking a question about a child's personal history is not. If a stranger approached you at the grocery store and asked you about your parent's history of substance abuse or how your dad abandoned your family or about your medical needs, you probably wouldn't appreciate it. Realize that each story of adoption has a sad moment of loss and it isn't your business to pry into that in front of the child. What to say instead: If you are close enough to an adoptive family that this is information you should know, make a time to get alone with the adoptive parent and let them share what they feel comfortable sharing. If you are a stranger interested in adoption, ask if you could communicate via email to ask questions that could be helpful, but might be uncomfortable. I have written my email address in crayon on many a grocery store receipt (the only writing utensil and "paper" I had shoved in my purse) because of just such a request.
Avoid the word "real." There's no good use of that word in adoption. I do not refer to my biological child as my REAL child when compared to my adopted children. I am not an imaginary parent while the birthparent is real. I also don't like this idea that as the adoptive parent I am somehow more REAL than the woman who carried my child and gave him life. We are equally real. My children are not REAL siblings if they are biologically related and pretend siblings if they aren't. What to say instead: There are a number of options if you want to ask about a family of origin. You can use words like "birthmother" or "first mother", but I find just using the word "biological" covers all the bases. My foster daughter has a biological mother, but because she isn't adopted, she doesn't have a birthmother. A birthmother is a woman who gave birth to a child and made an adoption plan. Because my foster daughter still belongs to her biological mother, it wouldn't be appropriate to call her the birthmother. You can also ask if kids are biological siblings without it feeling as offensive as implying that if they aren't, then they aren't REAL siblings.
Avoid the word "own". They are all my own children. End of story. We didn't adopt three kids and then have "one of our own." I get what you mean when you say that, but you're saying it wrong and I will correct you. Especially if you just said that in front of my kids. What to say instead: Biological. Get really comfortable with this word because it can replace a lot of the insensitive ones. Do you want to know if that baby who looks like me is one I birthed? You can ask if he is my biological child, not is he "my own." Curious about why we chose adoption? Don't ask if we couldn't have "our own" kids. Ask if we weren't able to have biological kids. Or better yet, just ask why we chose adoption and let us lead the conversation.
Don't ask what a child cost. Adoption is understandably expensive. As is giving birth, but nobody asks me how much my c-section baby cost. The adoption PROCESS is expensive- fees for filing documents, fees to the orphanage for caring for the child, travel costs, court costs, etc. Even in our expensive international adoption, at no point did I hand someone a check and then they gave me a baby. What to say instead: Was the adoption process expensive? I really don't mind this question. While it might not be any of your business, I know a lot of people who are researching adoption legitimately want to know what to plan for. I also like being able to tell people exactly how expensive our adoptions from foster care weren't! This is information that is good for the general public to know as they create a picture of adoption and adoptive families in their mind.
Our kids aren't lucky/saved/rescued. Remember when your baby was born and you took care of her? Was that because you were an amazing martyr doing a good deed or just because you were the parent? We love and care for our adopted kids because we are their parents, not because we want to rescue them or save them. And to say they are "lucky" implies that they aren't inherently deserving of love the way a biological child would be and it is only because we are nice people that we care for them. What to say instead: "It's great that you adopted." or "What a blessing to have these kids in your family." It's wonderful when people affirm the goodness of adoption, but be careful to do it in a way that also affirms the value of our children.
My child's birthmom didn't "give up" her child for adoption. The majority of the time the decision to place a child is made with much thought and care by someone who loves them greatly. While it is so very commonly said, I don't like the phrase "She gave him up for adoption." It doesn't acknowledge the ongoing love those parents have for their children or the fact that choosing a family who is ready to parent is NOT giving up on that child. What to say instead: "She made an adoption plan" or "She placed her child for adoption." This is far more accurate and honoring of the women who actively chose adoption for their child.
Many of the the comments this mom was recounting are just sad to me. They imply a really limited ability to love. Choosing to love your adopted child isn't much different from choosing to love your spouse— someone different from you, not biologically related, with needs and baggage you didn't create. When people make comments about not being able to understand why we love our kids, I honestly just feel sorry for them. And when they make those kinds of comments to me, I don't let them go without responding to them. I want everyone to know that we are blessed to parent our children and benefit from their love.
A couple years ago our family was out doing some shopping at a home improvement store. We kept walking past an older couple that was staring at us and our kids. I was tempted to feel self-conscious, especially because the boys were being pretty loud and were starting to lose patience with this whole trip. As we were nearing the checkout line, the older couple came up to our cart and started talking to the boys. After a little strained conversation, the wife leaned over to me and said, "We adopted our son forty-eight years ago. I feel so sorry for people who never get to experience that kind of joy." We had such a wonderful conversation with them and felt like we shared a special secret— a secret about how other people think you're doing something wonderful to help these poor, needy children, but really you are the one who is blessed. I'm thankful I didn't assume their staring was out of a disapproval of our family and I'm thankful for their affirmation that this IS a special kind of joy. More than being angry, I feel sad when people don't seem to understand that.
I feel sympathy for people who ask questions because I have been that person. During our waiting years I asked plenty of nosey questions and I'm sure some of them were phrased in less than sensitive ways. I was desperate for information and I didn't always know the appropriate words to use. I still ask those questions (although phrased correctly now) when I run into other families that look like ours. I have been the weirdo stranger who is waving and smiling like a moron at the little adopted toddler shopping with her mom. I ask if siblings are biologically related because I know the difficulties of taking two kids at once or dealing with a family in crisis over the course of years to take multiple placements. I know it isn't an irrelevant question, but gives clues to the journey a family has been through. I want to know what country, what agency, what contact agreement, how long was the process, etc. because this is my story, too. And when people know we share this road in common, they are often very open and gracious about sharing their story. I'm especially thankful for the adult adoptees and birthmothers who have opened their hearts and stories to me so I can learn from their experience. But when I don't have my kids with me, I forget that people don't automatically know that my attention is because I'm supportive. I hate thinking that our assumption as adoptive parents is to think people are going to be insensitive or are unsupportive.
So as an adoption community, let's be gracious and see ourselves as educators as we answer questions. And those who are curious about adoption, be thoughtful in how you ask them.


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Katy Perry prayed for what now, will Kim and Kanye ever get married, and Justin Bieber is in the news yet again.
This week on Hollywood Hot Talk:
- In a recent interview with GQ Katy Perry let is slip what she prayed for, and God answered.
- Where are Kim and Kanyegoing to get married now that Versailles turned them down.
- Since the filming of this episode Justin Bieber went and got himself arrested. Get all the details HERE.
I, Frankenstein is apparently so bad that Julie Fisk didn't even see it or do a review on it (Way to go Julie!). You can see the trailer for yourself below though:


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I've recently taken on premises in Mossley in Tameside, Greater Manchesrter, for myself as a professional photographer. It is, in essence, a studio - albeit a basic studio. I use it to meet with clients and as a basic ( although to be upgraded v. soon) studio for portraits. I've recently been approached by a couple of photographers interested in hiring the unit.
I'd not intended to hire out but was hoping some advice could be gleened from you lot as to what you would expect from a studio hire and whether it is something that other photographers would be interested in. I really have no idea as to the needs of local amateur photographers. Many thanks for any gems.
Thanks Matt.
I take it there's not much interest then! If anyone is interested then just drop me a line - although availability is limited. Image of the studio on my website ; href="http://email@example.com" rel="nofollow" >email@example.com
Thanks Derek. I've actually had a chance to do a quick scan. One thing I've found is that a lot of studios seem to involve models as well. Now at a risk of sounding prudish, I'm not into taking photographs of young ladies - more children, families and couples. The studio has quite a few attractive toys ( teddy bears, picnic hampers etc). Unfortunately becos of the high of the ceiling hanging lights isn't really an option, so I can't say it's truly child friendly.
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10 tips for traveling with your camera equipment
by Jen Cooke
Whether you're traveling for a family vacation or a business trip (Click Away anyone?), if you decide to bring your camera equipment with you here are a few helpful tips.
1. Use a well padded camera bag.
I use a bag that is sturdy and well padded for my camera equipment. I don't like to draw attention to the fact that I'm carrying camera equipment with me because I don't want to attract any unwanted attention from potential thieves. I(…)


text: Posted Online: Oct. 19, 2009, 8:46 pm Former Moline duo netting success at Northern Illinois Comment on this story Daniel Makarewicz, firstname.lastname@example.com Photo: Northern Illinois University Former Moline tennis standout Brooke Forsberg again is teamed up with former Maroon teammate Sara McLaughlin, this time at Northern Illinois University. Photo: Northern Illinois University Former Moline tennis standout Sara McLaughlin has joined former Maroon teammate Brooke Forsberg on the Northern Illinois University tennis team. When contacted to do an interview with tennis players Brooke Forsberg and Sara McLaughlin, the Northern Illinois media relations department suggested the two be questioned together.Sessions like that can be rather challenging, but it wasn't an issue for the former Moline standouts, considering Forsberg and McLaughlin have been friends for some time."I've known her since diaper days," McLaughlin said.The friendship has been tight the whole time. So strong, in fact, that when it was time to choose a college, McLaughlin figured it would be somewhat wise to join her friend and former high-school teammate at NIU."It had a lot to do with it," said McLaughlin, a sophomore and current team captain. "Iwas looking at some different schools, but the fact that I knew someone on the team was really comforting."Teammates for two seasons at Moline, Forsberg and McLauglin were doubles partners and also competed for the top singles spot. The competition between the two was sometimes fierce, but that all has changed the last two years."In high school, we were friends and we were competing against each other,"said Forsberg, a senior. "It was more of a competing factor. Now, we're not competing against each other and it can be a friendship."While they are on the same team, Forsberg and McLaughlin haven't competed against each other for playing time."We still have a really good bond," Forsberg said. "I think bonds grow a lot more once you hit the college level because you're living on your own and your friends in college become like your family. I think it takes the friendship to a whole new level."When she first stepped on campus two years ago, McLauglin turned to Forsberg, then a junior, to get through the initial transition phase."It seemed really comforting to have her here,"McLaughlin said. "I felt really comfortable coming to her with certain things. She's an extremely approachable person."Even though the two only have played one doubles match together in college -- an 8-5 loss to DePaul in April -- everything really has worked out for the best."It wasn't planned,"Forsberg said. "I don't know if I can say it was a perfect fit, but it worked out well for both of us. ... I guess it was a perfect fit."Sanchez helps get Leathernecks win: Western Illinois senior midfielder Nathan Sanchez (Moline) scored the game-winning goal in its 2-1soccer win over Centenary on Saturday. Sanchez scored in the 84th minute, his first of the season, to put the Leathernecks up 2-0 before Centenary countered six minutes later.Ulrey fourth in Chile Pepper Festival: Dorian Ulrey (Riverdale)had one of his best cross-country showings of the season Saturday. The Arkansas junior finished fourth individually at the Chile Pepper Festival in Fayetteville, Ark. Ulrey completed the race in 29:37.5, helping the Razorbacks to a third-place finish in the 29-team meet.Busch strong in collegiate debut: Oakland freshman swimmer Alyssa Busch (United Township) had a nice debut last weekend. On Friday, she was on the 400-yard medley relay team that finished first at the Tom Stubbs Relays in Bowling Green, Ohio.In a triangular with Illinois and Toledo on Saturday, Busch was fifth in the 100 backstroke (59.15) and seventh in the 200 backstroke (2:09.87).Q-C pair helping Loras to hot start: The Loras men's soccer team is 13-1-1 this season with the help of senior forward Tyler Loucks (Geneseo) and junior midfielder Thomas Jennings (Alleman). Loucks is fourth on the team with four goals. Jennings has started all 15 matches, recording one assist. The Duhawks have won nine consecutive matches. Know a student-athlete who should be mentioned in the Q-C College Connection? Please send them to sportswriter Daniel Makarewicz at email@example.com


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