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Leaps onto railings, dog piles near the mat and arms raised toward the heavens, Saturday was a good night for Montgomery County wrestlers.
Three wrestlers from the county won state titles in the Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association wrestling state tournament at the University of Maryland's Cole Field House.
Damascus High School sophomore Mikey Macklin (106), Bethesda-Chevy Chase senior Charlie Banaszak (138) and Northwest senior Luis Beteta (220) all won 4A/3A championships in their respective weight classes. Thomas S. Wootton's Ralph Bernardo finished second, helping the Patriots lead all Montgomery County schools in team points with 54. Damascus had 51 and B-CC finished with 47.
Banaszak collapsed beside the mat and his teammates jumped on him in celebration. Beteta raised his arms triumphantly and later shared a moment with his parents, his father wearing Beteta's headgear while posing for pictures. Macklin was all smiles as the media clamored to speak with him.
In the 138-pound final, Banaszak met Centennial's star freshman Austin Kraisser. The Barons' captain took a 3-2 lead into the second period before recording an escape to extend his lead to 4-2. He then executed a reversal to make it 6-2, but fell hard and called for injury time with 14 seconds remaining in the second period.
In the third period, his margin for error decreased significantly as Banaszak yielded an escape and then was taken down with one minute remaining to make it 6-5. Kraisser then chose neutral on a restart to make it 7-5 in favor of Banaszak. Despite the freshman's best efforts with 10 seconds remaining, Banaszak held on for the victory on the verge of being taken down.
"I've been working so hard for the moment," Banaszak said. "I knew he was extremely fast and good on top. Coming down to the end, I knew I couldn't give up the takedown because I think he would have won if I did."
The senior All-American finished his wrestling tenure at B-CC with a 44-2 senior season and plans to wrestle for the University of Chicago next year.
"It keeps coming to me as time goes on [that I just won a title]," said Banaszak, who plans to wrestle in an All-Star event before taking some time off to enjoy his championship.
For Damascus, which won the 4A/3A state duals title as well as county and region crowns this year, Macklin's victory will remain the Swarmin' Hornets' enduring individual effort of the season. Macklin faced Mount Hebron's Jeff Hayden in the 106-pound finals and he started slow before coming on strong.
In the second period, the sophomore surrendered a point on an escape with 50 seconds remaining before recording a takedown with 10 seconds left to take a 2-1 lead. In the third period, Macklin was on bottom and escaped for one more point. He then scored another two on a reversal with 35 seconds remaining in the third period and yielded a late escape and takedown to hang on for a 5-4 victory.
Macklin finished the year with a 45-3 record and recorded two falls and two regular decisions en route to his title.
"It hasn't sunk in yet. To do this so young, I feel great but I'm not legendary. There's still time to make an even bigger name for myself," Macklin said. "Who knows how long it'll be before I feel this good again?"
After the match, Macklin jumped onto the banister that surrounds the turf at Cole Field House and hugged friends and family.
"We had a bit of a tough weekend," Damascus coach John Furgeson said, "but I'm extremely proud of Mikey and all the kids wrestled their hearts out."
Northwest's Beteta entered the 220-pound finals with a 39-0 record and went against another undefeated wrestler from River Hill, Logan Kirby (36-0).
The pair worked a scoreless first period before Beteta started the second period on bottom. Kirby worked Beteta for nearly two minutes before Beteta was able to hit a reversal with two seconds remaining in the second period to take a 2-0 lead. In the third, Kirby started on bottom and recorded an escape to pull within one, but Beteta held on for the remaining 50 seconds to score a dramatic 2-1 win.
"It's just a great feeling, having worked so hard to come out with a championship in my senior year is awesome," Beteta said.
Beteta, also a football player, pinned all of his opponents en route to the finals match and finished the year 40-0.
Added Northwest coach Joe Vukovich: "It never fails. The kids that work the hardest win at this level and for Luis, it's a culmination of not just this year but four years of hard work."
In a highly-anticipated 195-pound final, Wootton's Bernardo and River Hill's Cory Daniel entered the match with 41-0 records. Bernardo won his previous three matches by a combined 7-2 score against stiff competition.
The pair wrestled to a scoreless first period and in the second, Daniel started on the bottom and recorded an escape with 1:35 to go. From there, the wrestlers tried to work a variety of moves to no avail as the pair went to the third with Daniel leading, 1-0.
With Daniel riding to start the third period, Bernardo recorded an escape with 1:18 on the clock to tie it at 1-1, forcing overtime.
In overtime, Daniel took Bernardo down with 12 seconds remaining to score a 3-1 victory.
"It's hard to put a finger on it. We thought going into overtime maybe Ralph had an advantage because his biggest strength is his conditioning," Wootton coach Kevin O'Neill said.
Bernardo completed his senior season with a 41-1 record.
"You've got to give a lot of credit to Daniel, too. He didn't wear down over time," O'Neill said.
Northwest's Nick Davis finished in third place at 113 after beating North Point's Dominick Summers, 3-0. Davis reached the semifinals before losing to Hereford's Anthony Genco, 3-1.
"I felt like I had to prove myself and I really wrestled hard these last few weeks," Davis said. "It feels really good to finish like this."
Wootton's success continued beyond Bernardo as 170-pounder Stephen Potemken and 182-pounder Chen Han both captured third place. Han beat North County's Malik Smith, 4-1, while Potemken downed Linganore's Luke Britton, 7-4.
"For Stephen and Chen to come in and wrestle as hard as they did was a great thing to see," O'Neill said.
Also capturing third was Quince Orchard junior Connor Tilton, who downed Mount Hebron's Ryan Hassan, 5-0, in the 220-pound third-place match. Wrestling for six years, Tilton's only losses of the season came to Beteta (five times) and Kirby in the semifinals.
"It's the best feeling I've ever had wrestling," Tilton said of taking third. "I can't wait to celebrate on Monday and eat an ice cream cake that my mom's going to buy for me."
Bethesda-Chevy Chase senior Jesse McNeill won his 182-pound fifth-place match and said he hopes to wrestle club next year at the University of Vermont.
"When I started [as a sophomore], and this is really cheeseing it up, I dreamed about getting my name on that wall," he said with a big smile.
B-CC's Will Witkop also finished in fifth place after beating Sherwood's Chris Minor, 7-2, in a spirited match at 132.
Damascus' Owen Brooks placed fourth at 138 after losing in the third-place match to Stanley Proctor from Annapolis while Walter Johnson's Jamie FitzPatrick also finished in fourth, losing to Colton Rowe, 12-3, in the 152-pound third-place match.
Winston Churchill's Matt Schleckser took fifth by beating Parkdale's Terry Nance, 4-2, at 195.
Paint Branch's Malik Kelly finished in sixth after losing to North Harford's Logan Smith, 8-3, in the 160-pound weight class and Winston Churchill heavyweight Adrian Arevalo placed sixth after losing to DuVal's Bola Adeboyku, 11-3.
4A/3A MPSSAA State Finals
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106: Mikey Macklin (Damascus) d. Jeff Hayden (Mount Hebron), 5-4
113: Brant Leadbeter (Northern-Calvert) d. Anthony Genco (Hereford), 5-4
120: Marty Margolis (LaPlata) d. Morgan Way (Urbana), 2-1
126: Thierno Diallo (DuVal) d. Tanner Saluter (Thomas Stone), 7-1
132: Cameron Harrell (Broadneck) fall Mason Kilcarr (Reservoir), 0:54
138: Charlie Banaszak (Bethesda-Chevy Chase) d. Austin Kraisser (Centennial), 7-5
145: Larry Cannon (Chopticon) d. Ben Swanson (C. Milton Wright), 6-1
152: Sam Ziff (Severna Park) d. Joe Kendrick (Mt. Hebron), 7-2
160: Eric Hoffman (Northern-Calvert) d. Anthony Cable (LaPlata), 1-0
170: William Holder-Moore (Bel Air) d. Akintola Morakinyo (Wilde Lake), 7-5
182: Garret Lineberger (Thomas Stone) t.f. Mike Virnelson (Urbana), 16-0
195: Cory Daniel (River Hill) d. Ralph Bernardo (Thomas S. Wootton), 3-1 SV
220: Luis Beteta (Northwest) d. Logan Kirby (River Hill), 2-1
285: Matt Green (Perry Hall) fall Dalonte Holland (Huntingtown), 3:49
4A/3A Top 10 Team Scores:
1. Urbana, 97.50
2. River Hill, 89
3. Northern, 76
4. LaPlata, 54.50
Thomas Stone, 54.50
6. Thomas S. Wootton, 54
7. Mount Hebron, 51
Damascus, 51
Huntingtown, 50
10. Bethesda-Chevy Chase, 47
2A/1A MPSSAA State Finals
at Cole Field House
106: Nick Miller (Williamsport) fall Jake Rendelman (Owings Mill), 1:46
113: Tim Nordan (Catoctin) d. Naiheem Knight (Snow Hill), 9-6
120: Anthoney Savage (Oakdale) d. Chris Brown (Perryville), 7-3
126: Jaiveion Turner (Cambridge) d. Zach Smith (Kent Island), 3-2 UTB
132: Charles Perella (Catoctin) fall Adam Martz (Mountain Ridge), 4:19
138: Trayvon Wright (Pikesville) d. Matt Capobianco (Middletown), 6-5 3OT
145: Wes Cook (Winters Mill) d. Demetrius Johnson (Owings Mill), 3-1
152: Cody Sharkey (Winters Mill) m.d. Sam Willingham (South Carroll), 15-3
160: Anthony Cimorosi (Rising Sun) d. Collin Schildt (Catoctin), 8-6
170: Chase Cullison (Winters Mill) fall Eddie Merrill (North Carroll), 4:29
182: Steven Schmitz (South Carroll) d. Alex Pullen (Wicomico), 3-1
195: Matt Olauson (Queen Anne's) d. Ridge Myers (Fallston), 8-3
220: Ryan Simonica (Oakdale) d. Ryder Cavey (Century), 6-5
285: Sean Twigg (Glenelg) d. Jake Utz (Winters Mill), 1-0
2A/1A Top 10 Team Scores:
1. Winters Mill, 121
2. Owings Mill, 87.50
3. Glenelg, 87
4. Catoctin, 85
5. Oakdale, 66
6. Oakland Mills, 62
7. South Carroll, 59
8. Kent Island, 50
9. Snow Hill, 45
10. Manchester Valley, 43.50


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The Academy's Poet's Awards went to country music's "Hillbilly Shakespeare," Hank Williams, and remarkable Nashville songsmith Guy Clark. The Mavericks paid musical tribute to Williams, delivering his "Your Cheatin' Heart," and Jamey Johnson made an unannounced appearance, performing acoustic versions of "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry" and "I Saw The Light" with singer-songwriter Holly Williams, Williams' granddaughter.

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- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
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- In a large bowl, beat egg whites until frothy; beat in vanilla. Add almonds; stir gently to coat. Combine the sugars, salt and cinnamon; add to nut mixture and stir gently to coat.
- Spread evenly into two greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pans. Bake at 300° for 25-30 minutes or until almonds are crisp, stirring once. Cool. Store in an airtight container. Yield: about 4 cups.
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3 tablespoons
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I couldn't give it a five because I didn't follow the recipe,exactly...the avacado gave it a smooth creamy feel and taste, YUM ! I added frozen bananas to thicken and sweeten instead of honey and used almond milk in place of milk . To increase the healthyness I added powdered Barley grass and powdered Wheat grass, It was EXCELLENT, the whole family liked it , even our kids wanted more ? Will be making this again !
i thought it was ok,but there is too much yogurt. I had a stomach ache because you could taste mostly yogurt, but hardly any avocado. I would prefer a stronger taste in avocado
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I'm from Brazil and my grandpa has drank an avocado smoothie practically every morning for years. This is a pretty good one. His are more simple: Avocado, milk, sugar.
The avocado makes this simple smoothie really velvety smooth. I love it, but recommend adding a bit more honey for those who are not health nuts :)
I am always looking for ways to use avocados. We have a tree in our yard just loaded with avocados. This was incredibly delicious. I made it for breakfast, but could easily be a dessert - very rich and creamy - milkshake like. Even the kids enjoyed it. I am allergic to dairy, so I used 1 cup almond milk, no yogurt and 1/2 of a banana to sweeten instead of the honey - perfection.
My family and I love avocado smoothie. My ingredients are avocado (of course), sweetened condensed milk (1 regular can), and ice. Blend all and serve.
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God/creation vs. big bang/evolution = no conflict!?!?!
Grand Unifying Theory
By Aaron Lea
The following is not written by a scientist, but a philosopher. Many of the conclusions herein are not researched, as human technology has not reached a sufficient level to prove or disprove most of these ideas. This is a piecing together of various puzzle pieces from the scientific and religious worlds with, admittedly, a good deal of assumption on the part of the writer when it came to connecting things and filling in the blanks.
The first thing that the reader must solidify in their mind in order to grasp the concepts addressed here is that there is no such thing as "matter". The entire "Physical Universe" as you have perceived it through your 5 acknowledged senses contains absolutely NO matter. This does not mean that everything is an illusion. On the contrary- the atomic groupings we refer to as "Matter" are very real and firmly bound by many laws of physics. Not necessarily the limited and often incorrect "laws" that humans teach. Just recently, Albert Einstein's accepted "law" that the speed of light was a universal constant and that nothing can travel faster than light, which had been believed by the scientific community for about 70 years was disproven on two counts- particles faster than light have been found and inconsistencies in the speed of light have been found. As our technology increases, so will our understanding of the true laws of the universe. The span of intelligent human existence in the Universal time scale is so brief, though, that it would be absolutely arrogantly foolish to ever claim to understand all of the laws governing our perceived "matter" here, let alone those governing celestial bodies millions of light years away.
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Dec 8 2011: Hi Aaron,
You write a couple things that jump right out at me:>)
1. "The first thing that the reader must solidify in their mind in order to grasp the concepts addressed here is that there is no such thing as "matter". The entire "Physical Universe" as you have perceived it through your 5 senses contains absolutely NO matter"
2. "As our technology increases, so will our understanding of the true laws of the universe. The span of intelligent human existence in the Universal time scale is so brief, though, that it would be absolutely arrogantly foolish to ever claim to understand all of the laws governing our perceived "matter" here, let alone those governing celestial bodies millions of light years away".
When we "solidify" something in our mind, we are basically saying "I know this to be true", are we not? So, why do you say we "must" solidify this piece of information? Once we "solidify" something in the mind or think we "know", the exploration generally stops for us. For me, solidifying something in my mind is the worse thing I can do to myself because then I have stopped being open to possibilities.
You then say "as technology increases, so will our understanding... it would be absolutely arrogantly foolish to ever claim to understand all of the laws governing our perceived "matter" here, let alone those governing celestial bodies millions of light years away".
I agree with this statement...it is arrogent and foolish to claim to understand all the laws that govern us here, or govern energies that may be light years away.
So, why do we continue this debate..."God/creation vs. big bang/evolution = no conflict!?!?!"
My perception is that many people have "solidified" their answer in their minds, will not budge from what they claim to "know", and that seems foolish. I do not see a conflict with the possibility of a god AND evolution. If there is a god who created everything, it seems logical that he/she/it would have created the process of evolution as well.
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Nov 30 2011: I feel that I must comment on what I am seeing to be an increasing misunderstanding in the results reported recently by the Opera group. The Opera group is the collection of particle physicists that have reported they detected neutrinos arriving 60 nanoseconds faster than the speed of light would predict. The media, which is often woefully ignorant of the science behind a topic or what the reporting scientists are trying to communicate, latched onto the 'faster than the speed of light' portion of the scientific journal article, and neglected to mention that the scientists performing the experiment did no believe the results themselves and were asking the larger scientific world to aid them in finding the systematic error in their original experiment design. Many conjectures were put forth, one of which was easily testable at CERN, but turned out not being the source of the error in the experiment. Several other solutions exist, but it is mostly looking like error from General Relativisitic time dilation experienced by moving objects and the two location points of the particle accelerator and detector. I am not saying that this is the reason that account for the 60ns time delay, but if you plug through the equations (beyond my capability and speciality as I am not a particle physicist, but an astrophysicist), the expected correction comes out to be right around 60 ns.
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Also, it is important to point out that if the speed of light were not absolute, then the entire GPS network would have rapidly fallen apart as it relies upon principles of general and special relativity, which would not hold if the speed of light were not an upper limit. As GPS has been in operation for quite some time, I am suspect of any claims of particles (with mass at that) traveling at the speed of light.
As another example, the speed of neutrinos has been measured to much, much higher accuracy by timing the arrival of neutrinos from Supernova 1987A, and they were not faster than c.Dec 11 2011: explain trapDec 10 2011: This was a 4 part post, and as newer comments push down older ones, I fear many of you are only reading the first 1/4. http://www.facebook.com/notes/aaron-lea/grand-unifying-theory/294366060582302 you can read the whole thing on my facebook page, and leave comments here or there. PLEASE read the whole thing before commenting! To read the rest on here, go to the 3 oldest comments after reading the first part above! It was too long to post as one piece. Thanks! - AaronDec 9 2011: Hello! I have a sense that Humanity will never be able to answer whether or not there is a God...because Infinity is infinite. The only things we can investigate are the 4 Forces.(I think they are all the same force) If we find God, who is God's God?
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Dec 9 2011: After Death, Time exist, how you ownDec 5 2011: when you mention that matter does not exist, does this have to do with thoeories relating to quantum mechanics? if so, then I think you may be on to something..
anyhow I am interested as to why you do not think there is no conflict between in this case, scientific claims and religious claims?Nov 29 2011: Words are expression of thoughts.
How old are thoughts? How old is a word? How old is that emotion which has been expressed by that word?
Point 1.Words can't express the truth that we are looking for
Point2.Every listeners carry his/her perception and his own idea of whatever around his head. The word that some one triggered has been perceived by the other differently. So truth can't be communicated
Point3. Our senses give as information that they are limited. So we experience something and think according to it and get into false conclusions and make terminologies on truth.
Point4.focussing and concentrating the mind on an unknown idea won't do much, it's just
Becomes the exercise of brain.
Point5.Can trick the brain and mind by meditation and reaches a silence; this also won't give the ultimate truth
Point6.All human anxiousness are not meant for finding an answer which will be logically correct by the limited senses
Point7.fruits and roots: do like a fruit if we are fruit or do like a root if we are root
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explain 0Dec 7 2011: OK , now go back to my posting again to understand what you askedNov 29 2011: (part 2)
What we perceive as "matter" is, as science and religion agree, made of atoms. These atoms orbit each other, creating a type of magnetic field which keeps the neighboring atoms from invading their space, giving them a perceived "size". Therefore, there is no contending the fact that there is no matter bigger than an atom. Atoms are made up of swirling (and sometimes dimension-jumping) electrons, neutrons, and protons. Many other types of "sub-atomic" particles are also known to science. That's as small as our science currently allows us to see. Does that mean that electrons, neutrons, and protons are matter? Absolutely not! As we develop better microscopes, we will discover what these sub-atomic particles are made of. And then what those particles are made of. And so on and so forth with every significant technological step in that direction.
Dec 7 2011: "...Does that mean that electrons, neutrons, and protons are matter? Absolutely not! As we develop better microscopes, we will discover what these sub-atomic particles are made of."
First of all, it has been known for a long time that neutrons and protons are not elementary particles (elementary particle = particle not made of anyting else). This does not mean that they are not sub atomic or that they are not matter. A particle does not need to be elementary in order to be considerd a matter particle. And by the way, the experiments "disproving" the speed of light barrier are not definite. There are several theoretical, mathematical, and most importantly, experimental/observable reasons to believe that the relativity theories are at least a very close approximation to reality and therfore cannot be completley wrong.Nov 29 2011: (part 3)
If you look at the evident patterns of the Universe, a galaxy is, in essence, the shape and function of a solar system but on a grander scale. This shape and function are also the attributes of an atom: "specks" of "matter" swirling around a gravitational (or magnetic) center, thus reserving for themselves an area far greater than what their perceived "matter" would need if it ceased to maintain orbital momentum and collapsed upon itself. The fact remains, and will one day be further proven by the scientific community, that the smallest sub-atomic building blocks we know of would, theoretically, also collapse upon themselves if their internal momentum ceased. And so on and so forth all the way down to absolute nothing. What keeps everything the way it is is only energy, causing sub-sub-atomic perpetual motion, which governs all atomic, planetary, and celestial movement. It has been long questioned in the religious and scientific worlds how a universe that contains more "matter" than humans can even estimate with our largest increments of measurement could be created from nothing. Whether you believe in a random, chance "Big Bang" or creation upon vocal command by an omnipotent creator, this would be impossible if there were "matter". But since all that exists is shaped and governed energy, a universe could, given a sufficient energy source, theoretically be formed (or at least implemented) instantly.Nov 29 2011: (part 4)
There was a scientist named Benoit Mandelbrot who is known as the father of "fractal geometry". The technology to explore his formulas as geometric patterns didn't come until decades after his discovery of fractal equations. You've probably seen the blacklight posters in the specialty shops with the intricate patterns and tye-dye coloration that seem chaotic and random, but are based on repeating resized variations of a common pattern. These variations are infinite, yet the same basic forms appear again and again as you increase or decrease magnification, much like the repeating patterns of solar systems and atoms. Mandelbrot's infinite formulas (i.e.: x=x(2)+z) can be plotted as points on a 2 dimensional graph (or computer screen) and used to create an infinite (or as far as your technology allows you to calculate it) amount of varied yet visually similar complex forms. Any form seen in one of these fractal images, if calculated far enough, would be repeated infinitely, and while the basic form will remain recognizable, upon close examination, it will be found that no two instances of the patters are exactly the same.Nov 29 2011: (part 5)
Two dimensional fractal geometry is a relatively new technological concept to humanity, and our best computers are still limited in their ability to graph them. Now, imagine with me, if you will, that there is an entity (be it physical, spiritual, or a collective) far more technologically advanced than humans. Suppose this entity developed a way to implement a form of 3 dimensional (4 if you accurately consider the fourth dimension to be time) fractal equations, plotted in energy fields rather than paper or display screens. You would end up with an "infinite" universe, where the largest cosmic formations and the smallest sub-atomic formations share a common basic structure and form. In this universe, there would exist a vast array of seemingly random and unrelated items. Each of these items (planets, stars, life forms, etc…) would, if explored, be found to have infinite variations among like items as well as some strikingly similar characteristics to many items we consider to be entirely different.Nov 29 2011: (part 6)
These signs would lead some to believe that these items were derived from each other, when in reality, they merely were created by the same formula. This being the case, it would be scientifically absurd to believe that a major component of the fractal universe (such as life) would exist in one tiny place and not exist in every other part of the larger pattern. These life forms would vary from place to place and have infinite variations within their own place and species. They would, however, be governed by the same formula that created and sustains all other comparable life forms, regardless of where in the universe they were found.
Whatever entity calculated and enacted this formula would then be considered "God", and as an earthly human limited by the technology of my time, I will not speculate further in this writing as to what or whom "God" could be. Suffice to say that "God" would be an entity beyond my limited understanding. However, understanding a minute amount about the complexity of 2 dimensional fractal formulas, there can be no doubt that the enacting of a self-sustaining 4 dimensional fractal formula was not coincidental or accidental. Something with a much higher grasp on physics than humans are capable of would have had to intelligently and deliberately set things in motion.Nov 29 2011: (part 7)
With these points established, a clearer picture of our Universe of 4-dimensional fractal energy forms can be seen. Religion and science do not need to be viewed as separate fields. Yes, there would have had to be a seemingly omnipotent creator; science is merely mankind's way of attempting to understand what this creator did, and what possibilities are within our reach based upon our grossly inadequate understanding of the true laws of Universal Physics. Yes, with all life forms being generated by a common formula, thus being simply variations of each other, it would be easy to think (despite what Charles Darwin referred to as an "astounding lack of evidence") that these beings "evolved" from each other. Yes, there would undoubtedly be life on other planets. Yes, all of this could have been enacted instantly from nothing but an energy source and the "go" command from the creator. And, yes, when enacted, had anyone been there to hear it, it could have sounded like a big "bang".
Nov 29 2011: Aaron?
What do you think is nothing?
It is what is undetectable by our senses.
Are dreams nothing though our senses play no part?
If matter is energy like we know it to be and energy exist as waves; different forms of energy differ in wave patterns.
If wave patterns can be flattened by the opposite or complementing wave that we suspect to exist also every wave would collapse into nothing if they all meet at once.
If consciousness makes a snapshot from the pattern of interference within all waves it would look as particles. If consciousness makes continuous snapshots it would look like time.
The only thing that is nothing is consciousness and it creates the universe out of nothing.


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These two values were mentioned in a previous thread. For detail they can be found in the owners manual on Page 37 in Section 5-17.
So the question is what is a lot of hours and what is not?
How would one use those values from a specific used machine to determine price/reliability/etc.?
- I can get a new Miller Stock package # 951139 for $5000.
- I can get that same Miller Stock package # 951139 used for $3500.
- What would that used Dynasty be worth if it had Arc Timer = 100?
- What would that used Dynasty be worth if it had Arc Timer = 500?
I know the answers will be subjective but an average should be able to be drawn from the responses.
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Arc Timer/Counter, Dynasty, Acceptable Hours vs Value?
The difrence between 100 hours and 500 hours is to close and I would say be worth about the same. At that point I would look more at what year it was manufactured. They have a 3 year warranty, so I would pay a little more for a welder with warranty remaining


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Beige Equals Boring!
Photo: Joshua McHugh
First Impressions Count
Photo: David A. Land
Make It Glow
Photo: Mary S. Watkins
Pick a Scent
Photos (from left): Courtesy of Ralph Lauren Home; CN Digital Studio; courtesy of Rigaud
Bring On the Cocktails
A signature cocktail is a creative way to emphasize the theme of your party and a low-maintenance way to tend bar. Keep the party flowing by preparing pitchers of the libation ahead of time and storing them in the refrigerator. A simple, refreshing favorite of mine is the strawberry basil margarita, ideal for sipping and filled with flavors of herbs and fruit. Here's to spring!
Strawberry Basil Margaritas – makes one pitcher, or about eight servings
1 can (12 oz.) frozen limeade concentrate
2 ½ cans of water
10 strawberries (12 if you're using smaller ones from the farmers market or your backyard)
8 basil leaves
18 oz. tequila (gold or silver)
Empty the limeade concentrate into a pitcher. Add 2.5 cans of water and 18 oz. of tequila (or a bit less, if you don't want your drinks to be quite as strong).
Hull the strawberries, slice lengthwise, and add to the pitcher. Crumple the basil a bit in your hands (this will help the basil flavor release into the drink) and add it to the pitcher, too. Place the pitcher, covered, in the fridge overnight, or for at least four hours.
When you remove the pitcher from the fridge, your margaritas will be a lovely pink color.


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This event has been 4 years in the making, i have had many many requests to play all three courses in a one day tournament. Initially I decided that I would not sanction this event, but alas decided that I should for insurance reasons. I am working on a cool player's pack item and lunch for all participants. In order to finish in daylight and start a bit later so you Atlanta folks can get here in the morning we will try to have shorter breaks than normal.
Tentative event schedule:
8:00am Check in/Late Registration
9:00am WR Jackson Memorial
1:00pm Jim Warner Memorial
4:30pm Steady Ed Headrick Memorial
Lunch will be provided, but be sure to pack snacks and drinks to keep you replenished for this challenging day.
Divisions and Pricing:
Open: $40
Pro Women: $40
Advanced/Adv. Women: $30
Advanced Masters: $30
Intermediate: $25
Recreational: $25
You can register in person at the IDGC or by calling 706-261-6342
All 3 courses, one day!


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Han Dynasty
Amazing Chowhound dinner this evening at Center City Han Dynasty!!!
Following our host's (Delucacheesemonger's) suggestion, we put ourselves in the chef's hands. We were then delighted by a host of dishes with a variety of spice levels including tripe, lamb, pork belly, eggplant, chicken, fish, two kinds of noodles, cucumber, tofu, and beef.
As an adventurous eater who is nonetheless timid about heat, I was pleasantly surprised that these Szechuan dishes came at a variety of heat levels. I was able to eat even the hottest by avoiding the quite visible peppers.
To add to it all, the feast came at a very reasonable price with attentive service.
It was great meeting Delucacheesemonger, Seeker19104, InSearchOfTacos and six other Chowhound padawans for a BYOB chowdown Friday night at Han Dynasty (Old City location)!
Since this was the first visit to Han for nine of us, we put ourselves in owner Han Chiang's capable hands (an interesting and informative host, he visited our table several times to chat), with only a few specific requests for highly recommended dishes and Sichuan classics. Interestingly, Han is originally from Mainland China, but grew in Taiwan. His father also works in the restaurant. But the chefs are apparently Sichuan.
Menu (in order of service and photos):
Beef and tripe in chili oil (fuqui feipian)
Quick stir-fried cucumbers
Pork belly with fresh garlic sauce
Dan Dan noodles
Sesame cold noodles
Lamb in cumin
Dried chicken in chili sauce (not sure what it is called on the menu)
Some sort of leafy green vegetable with garlic
Twice-fried fish
Eggplant in Garlic Sae
Some sort of beef stew
IMO, the standout dish was the amazing dried chicken in chili sauce (a dry dish, so I presume the "sauce" is coating the crispy fried meat). I've had this very spicy dish 100s of times elsewhere, and this was the most tender, succulent, and yet still very crispy version that I've ever had. It was so tender; at first I thought it was fish.
The rustically sliced version of cold fuqui feipian (my all time favorite Sichuan dish) was rated a screaming 9/10 on the spiciness scale, but really only deserved a 6/10. On the one hand, I am impressed with the Old City crowds flocking to Han, given the serious spiciness of most dishes. If you don't like spicy food, this is not the place for you. But on the other hand, if you are a real spice-nick like me, Han doesn't remotely push your limits (Lai Lai Brothers in North Wales is much hotter). However, this judiciousness (and I thought unusually modest use of Sichuan peppercorns) has the advantage of letting the unique flavors of each dish come through better without being pummeled to submission by overpowering heat. But it may also be recognition that you are not going to get a mostly native Chinese clientele in Old City, unlike most of the truly authentic Sichuan restaurants I've been too.
Other dishes of note were the Dan Dan noodles and twice-fried fish. But I expected something more interesting from the cumin lamb, given how many reviews mention it.
I've had a fair bit of authentic Sichuan in my life, and I think Han is very, very good. Not remotely as hot or as mala as it could be, but their strength is in well-balanced flavors. And the ringer was the remarkable price: $15/person + tip. Add in that it is BYOB, and what is not to like? I anticipate many repeat visits…
Speaking of the wines, not surprisingly the most successful pairings were on the spicy, sweeter side. The standout of the night was the Barmes-Buecher (which is $26 at Moore Brothers), which was an excellent wine by itself, and a good pairing for the food. This isn't a place or cuisine for something rare and expensive, but a well-matched wine definitely enhances the overall experience.
2007 Domaine Barmes-Buecher Gewurztraminer Herrenweg de Turckheim
2009 Familie Bauer "Grun" Gruner/Malvasier
2009 Domaine des Aubuisières Vouvray Cuvée de Silex
1999 Herbert Messmer Gewürztraminer Spätlese Pfalz Burrweiler Altenforst
2009 Château de Manissy Tavel Cuvée des Lys
2009 Beni di Batasiolo Moscato d'Asti Bosc dla Rei
2009 Weingut Hirsch Grüner Veltliner Kammern / Kamptal Zöbinger Heiligenstein
2001 Domaine Guindon Muscadet des Coteaux de la Loire
2007 Château Bélingard Monbazillac
re: Tir_na_nOg
the green leafy vegetable was pea shoots w garlic- i quite like this dish, esp with all the spicy food
and the spice levels were not out of control by any means. i know a lot of ppl who are scared to come here because they "dont like spicy food" but really- the food is great and very flavorful. if you order carefully and eat around the chilis, you can avoid the spice
re: InSearchOfTacos
And I think they have an Americanized menu too? At least it sound like they do at the other locations. So maybe I shouldn't be scaring off his non-spice-loving customers. I'm sure Han will guide diners to whatever will please them most.
Great meeting you, and looking forward to that Matyson chowdown (hint!)...
Great review Seeker and Tir na nog. I'm sad that I couldn't make it, it sounds like a great time. I'll make sure to try the Dynasty soon.


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SARAH BAXTER SIMI VALLEY 1,600, 3,200 Baxter defended her state championship at Clovis in the 3,200, winning in 10 minutes, 12.00 seconds. She also won the CIF-Southern Section Division 2 title (10:27.90), the Marmonte League crown (10:28.27) and the Ventura County Championship (10:21.61). Her best time in that event was 10:08.11, No. 1 in the nation. Baxter's time of 4:49.33 in the 1,600 was the best in the county, ninth in the state and 23rd in the U.S. Her second-place finish in the 1,600 at the CIF-SS finals helped give Simi Valley the Division 2 crown. The 5-foot-5, 105-pounder enjoys reading, watching "Bones" and eating chocolate cake. Her favorite singer is Katy Perry and her favorite athlete is Billy Mills.
Sarah Baxter finished her sophomore season by adding more individual league, CIF and state titles to her remarkable resume, but playing a role in Simi Valley's CIF title was most rewarding.
DANNI ALAKIJA OAKS CHRISTIAN 400 Alakija's time of 55.00 seconds in the 400 at the CIF-Southern Section Division 4 Championships gave her the No. 4 time in the state this season and No. 33 in the nation. It also made her No. 4 all time in Ventura County. Alakija finished second in the CIF-SS Division 4 final and was sixth at the state meet. She's also competed in the 200, where her best time is 24.32, good for second in the CIF-SS Division 4 final. The 6-foot-1, 145-pound junior was also a key part of the Oaks Christian's 4x100 and 4x400 relay teams. The 4x400 took fourth place in the state meet. Alakija was named a Latin scholar and her hobbies include swimming and reading. Her favorite TV show is "Friends" and her favorite movie is "Transformers." She likes eating seafood and listening to One Direction. Her favorite athlete is Maurice Greene and her favorite team is the New Zealand All Blacks rugby team.
JAZZELENA BLACK PACIFICA TRIPLE JUMP Black broke the 25-year-old county record in the triple jump with a leap of 39 feet, 5 inches at the Arcadia Invitational in April. The previous record was held by Sharon Manship of Thousand Oaks (39-0, 1987). The 5-foot-11, 136-pound senior has a track scholarship to the University of Sioux Falls. Black was second in the triple jump (37-9½) and second in the long jump (18-0) at the Ventura County Championships, second in the triple jump (38-2½) and sixth in the long jump (17-10½) at the CIF-Southern Section Division 1 finals. Black enjoys dancing, swimming and playing Wii. She likes watching "Teen Wolf" and "The Lion King," eating seafood and listening to Beyonce. Usain Bolt is her favorite athlete and the Orlando Magic her favorite team.
AMANDA HAMILTON SIMI VALLEY 300 HURDLES Hamilton's time of 44.08 seconds at the CIF-Southern Section Masters Meet was the ninth fastest in Ventura County history. Her time of 44.21 in the CIF-SS Division 2 Championships the week before placed her second. Hamilton also set a school record in the triple jump (39 feet), and was part of record-setting 4x100 and 4x400 relay teams. The 5-foot-6, 125-pound senior plans to go to Cal Lutheran. Academically, she was named to the National Honor Society, named a scholar-athlete and received an academic letter. Hamilton likes being with family and friends, watching "Gossip Girl" and "Modern Family," listening to Eminem and The Summer Set. Her favorite movie is "Stick It" and her favorite food is sushi.
GERALDYNN LEAUPEPE CAMARILLO SHOT PUT Leaupepe's best mark in the shot put — 40 feet, 7 inches — was set in a meet against Channel Islands in March. She took third in the Ventura County Championships with a throw of 38-11. The 5-foot-8, 175-pound sophomore also set a school record in the discus at 129-10, the mark giving her the CIF-Southern Section Division 2 championship. Leaupepe also won the discus at the Pacific View League meet. She enjoys watching ESPN and "Make It or Break It" on TV and the "Grown Ups" and "The Hunger Games" movies. Her favorite musical acts are Beyonce, the Black Eyed Peas, B.o.B. and J-Boog. She also likes the NBA, including the Lakers, Derrick Rose, Kobe Bryant and Kevin Durant.
SYDNEY LEWIS OAK PARK 100 Lewis' time of 11.63 seconds in the 100 in the Ventura County Championships gave her the third best time in the state, ninth best in the nation and the fifth best in county history. Lewis won the 100 at the Arcadia Invitational. She won the Division 3 title at the CIF-Southern Section Championships in 11.70 and was fourth at the state meet in 11.73. Her best time in the 200 was 24.25. The 5-foot-4, 115-pound senior is set to compete for UCLA next year. Lewis' hobbies include cooking, exercising and skiing. Allyson Felix is her favorite athlete and Elena Goulding is her favorite singer. She enjoys watching "Modern Family" and "The Breakfast Club" and eating Italian food.
KENDALL MADER NEWBURY PARK DISCUS Only a freshman, Mader was a double winner in the Ventura County Championships, taking first in the discus (129 feet) and the shot put (40-10). Mader took fifth place in the discus at the CIF-Southern Section Division 2 Championships and was sixth in the shot put. Her best mark of the season came at the CIF-SS Masters Meet (137-10), finishing third. She was seventh at the state meet (134-11). Mader's first high school season ended with a seventh-place showing at the state meet (134-11). The 5-foot-7, 130-pounder was recognized for a 3.5 or better GPA during track season. She enjoys playing soccer, going to the beach, watching "That '70s Show" and "Titanic," eating pizza, listening to Drake and cheering for the Boston Red Sox.
RAEGAN NIZDIL RIO MESA HIGH JUMP Nizdil was the winner of the high jump at the Ventura County Championships at 5 feet, 7 inches. She took third place at the CIF-Southern Section Division 3 Championships at Mount San Antonio College with a jump of 5-5 and had the best mark at the CIF-SS Masters Meet at Cerritos College in 5-7. Nizdil had an eighth-place showing at the CIF state meet in 5-5. Her best mark for the season was 5-8 at the Mount Carmel Invitational. The junior has a 4.3 GPA. Her hobbies include going to the beach, adventuring/exploring and reading. She likes watching TV shows like "NCIS" and "Law and Order: SVU" and her favorite movie is "Ferris Bueller's Day Off." Her favorite food is sushi, her favorite team is the Oregon Ducks and she likes listening to Maroon 5.
MADISON RICHARDS SIMI VALLEY LONG JUMP Richards was a versatile athlete for the Pioneers, competing in the 100, 200 and 4x100 relay in addition to the long jump. The 5-foot-4, 90-pound sophomore placed third in the long jump at the CIF-Southern Section Division 2 Championships in 18 feet, 5¾ inches, helping Simi Valley clinch the team title. She won the long jump at the Ventura County Championships in 18-9, which made her 17th in the state and 50th in the nation. Richards' 4.16 GPA helped her to be placed in the National Honor Society and receive other academic awards. Her favorite athletes are Usain Bolt, Allyson Felix and Carmelita Jeter, and her favorite teams are the Lakers and UCLA track. She enjoys watching "America's Got Talent," eating sushi and listening to One Direction and Fun. Her favorite movie is "Up."
ABIGAIL SMITH WESTLAKE 200 As a freshman, Smith went a long way in making a name for herself. She was second at the CIF-Southern Section Division 2 championships in 24.71 seconds. She took third in the Ventura County Championships in the 200 with a time of 24.49. Her best time of the season was 24.41 at the CIF-SS prelims. Although recognized here for her work in the 200, Smith also shined in the 100, winning the CIF-SS Division 2 title in 11.63, and was part of the Division 2 champion 4x100 relay team (47.32). Smith lists photography as among her hobbies. Her favorite athlete is Allyson Felix and her favorite team is the Oregon Ducks. Her top movies are "Dirty Dancing," "Bring It On" and "Beauty and the Beast." She likes eating pasta and chocolate and her favorite TV show is "Pretty Little Liars."
KARSEN SPER THOUSAND OAKS 100 HURDLES Sper, a 5-foot-7, 125-pound senior headed to San Diego State, set school, league meet and home stadium records in her event. Her best time of the season was 14.45 seconds in the CIF-Southern Section Division 2 finals, where she placed second. Showing her versatility, Sper also competed in the 100, 200, high jump, long jump, triple jump and 4x100 relay and was named the Lancers' MVP. Sper's hobbies are "anything outdoors," including swimming, hiking, wakeboarding and surfing. She likes watching "Modern Family" and listening to Coldplay. Her top movies are "The Notebook" and any other Nicholas Sparks movie. Her favorite foods are fruits and salads.
HOLLY TOKAR VENTURA POLE VAULT Tokar placed second in the CIF-Southern Section Division 2 pole vault at Mount San Antonio College in 11 feet and vaulted 11-2 at the CIF-SS Masters Meet. She is the holder of the Cougars school record of 11-6, set as a sophomore. Now a junior, she won the Ventura Invitational in 11-3. Academically, Tokar holds a 4.67 GPA, is a California Scholarship Federation lifetime member and holds platinum renaissance status at Foothill Technology High. She lists her coach, Victor Berezovskiy, as her favorite athlete. She likes listening to Taylor Swift and watching "Remember the Titans." Favorite foods include pasta, blueberry muffins and mint ice cream.
CAITLIN TURNER THOUSAND OAKS 800 Turner capped her high school career by placing third at the CIF state meet in 2 minutes, 9.75 seconds. That came after winning the CIF-Southern Section Division 2 title in a season-best 2:10.81, making her seventh in the state and 26th in the nation. Her time at the CIF-SS Masters Meet was 2:11.95. The 5-foot-7, 123-pounder is headed to Long Beach State. Turner enjoys hiking, surfing, going to the beach with friends, snowboarding and reading. She enjoys watching "Modern Family," "New Girl" and Harry Potter movies. Her favorite band is Young the Giant and she likes eating cheeseburgers and fries.