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We'd like to celebrate Spring Break with you! With special accommodation packages, discount lift ticket deals, and events & activities that are fun for all ages, Big White has a number of Spring Break vacation options to match all of your holiday needs. We love families at Big White, and were voted in the Top 5 for Family Resorts in the world! Also, don't forget that during Spring Break, KIDS SKI FOR FREE! Stay & Ski at Big White for Spring Break and your kids, 12yrs & under, can stay and ski for free!
Buy 3 Get 4 For Spring Break with Chalets at Big White
Book 4 nights and only pay for 3 now with ChaletsatBigWhite.com for stays anytime during the 2012/2013 season! *New bookings only and cannot be combined with other discounts.
Simply book 4 nights with Chalets at Big White now and you pay only for 3 (based on lowest priced night).
Must quote special code "443" at time of booking.
For online booking enter "443" in promotional code box.
For more information on booking please call or email Chalets at Big White:
Phone: 1.888.491.9496 (Toll free in Canada & USA)
1.800.286.526 (Toll free in Australia)
0.800.016.3002 (Toll free in UK)
1.250.491.9496 (Local & International)
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Buy 5 Get 7 For Spring Break with Chalets at Big White
Book 7 nights and only pay for 5 now with ChaletsatBigWhite.com for stays anytime during 2012/2013 season!
Simply book 7 nights with Chalets at Big White now and you pay only for 5 (based on lowest priced night).
*New bookings only, and cannot be combined with other discounts.
Must quote special code "745" at time of booking.
For online booking enter "745" in promotional code box.
For more information on booking please call or email Chalets at Big White:
Phone: 1.888.491.9496 (Toll free in Canada & USA)
1.800.286.526 (Toll free in Australia)
0.800.016.3002 (Toll free in UK)
1.250.491.9496 (Local & International)
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Discounted Rates on Sundance Town Homes & Cabins
New Low discounted Rate for Sundance Town homes and Cabins. Enjoy family time in luxury for less.
3 Bedroom Town house
March until the 23rd was $799 - Now $594 and until March 24th to end was $606 - Now $475
3 Bedroom plus Cabin
March until the 23rd was $1039 Now $713 and until March 24th to end was $849 - Now $571
*minimum 2 night stay
FURTHER reductions when staying 7 nights - pay 5 at the new low rate when you buy lift tickets. Or stay 4 nights and pay for 3 when you buy lift tickets.
Play Hard, Sleep Well at RentChalets.com
For more information on booking please call RentChalets at Big White:
Direct Line: 250.765.9131
Toll Free: 1.855.588.5624
Kids Centre On Mountain Shuttle Service
March & April - By Registration with Kids Centre
At the Big White Kids Centre we understand kids, and we also understand what it's like getting the whole family ready and out the door first thing in the morning - especially little Ski Cubs & Snow Riders!
If you are staying in any of Big White's major hotels we've got you covered!
For $10 for one kid, or $20 for a family, kids enrolled in group lessons can be picked up by an instructor from their doorstep, skied or walked to lessons & then dropped off afterwards without mom or dad having to worry about a thing.
The price for the shuttle service is:
Per Child: $10.00
Per Family: $20.00
To pre-register for the Kids' Shuttle Service in the Kids Centre, contact Big White Ski & Board School by phone 1.866.491.9040 or email: email@example.com.
New Flaik GPS Service
For All Kids Registered in 2 Hr Lessons at Kids Centre
New this year! The Big White Kids Centre is excited to announce that we are now using Flaik GPS tracking.
Every child who registers for group lessons gets a Flaik unit which tracks every run they do throughout their lesson, and gives their exact location at all times.
Mom and Dad can even "re-live" their child's day on the mountain, view the location of their child at any time via a smart phone app and share the experience via social networks with their friends & family.
For further information, please contact Big White Ski & Board School by phone 1.866.491.9040 or email: email@example.com.
Ladies Day
March & April - Wednesdays
10:00am - 12:00pm
Ladies, come out and join us on the slopes for our extremely popular Ladies Day Program!
For just $49 (plus tax), you can enjoy a two hour group lesson with one of our snow pros, followed by a relaxing lunch and glass of wine in the mountain's only fine dining restaurant, Kettle Valley Steakhouse!
Ski or board with ladies of a similar ability level, meet new people, and maybe even make a few new friends!
The program runs every Wednesday from 10:00am.
* 1:00pm - 3:00pm afternoon add-on available.
Don't miss out - join the Ladies on the hill for a fun-filled Wednesday morning!
To book, contact Big White Ski & Board School 1.866.491.9040 or email@example.com.
Teen Freestyle Coaching
March & April - Thursdays through Saturdays
Ages 13 - 17yrs
Join other skiers or riders aged 13 to 17yrs, in the TELUS Park for two hours of coaching in the park and pipe, as well as freestyle riding. The $45 drop in fee includes munchies afterward at The Underground Pizzeria. Be sure to register before 3pm at the Ski and Board School desk. *Minimum of 3 to run the program.
Dates: Thursdays through Saturdays
Time: 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Cost: $45 + tax
Contact Big White Ski & Board School 1.866.491.9040 or email@example.com.
First Tracks
March & April - Daily
8:30am - 10:00am
Keen to get out there and enjoy all the fresh powder to yourself? Book a First Tracks Private lesson with one of our energetic and knowledgeable ski pros!
For $125 (plus tax), you will get an hour and a half of one-on-one instruction, to perfect your technique whilst making first tracks.
The lesson runs from 8:30am until 10:00am.
*please note that lift tickets are additional.
Contact Big White Ski & Board School 1.866.491.9040 or email@example.com.
TELUS Park Flight School & Heavy Metal Shop
March 18th - March 22nd
Ages 7-17yrs
Our Ski & Board School has the kids covered during Spring Break with our Flight School & Heavy Metal Shop. Soar from the pipe and grind the rails in Big White's TELUS Park. Learn the skills to go from 'Average Joe' to 'Almost Pro', in this week long intensive park and pipe camp.
BONUS: Our Spring Break Special will include a daily FREE supervised lunch.
These 5 day programs will run Monday through Friday each week of Spring Break with each day consisting of 4 hours of coaching. This program is available for children aged 7-17 years and is not intended for beginners. Minimum of 3 to run the program.
Dates: March 18th - March 22nd, 2013.
Cost: $299 + tax.
Contact Big White Ski & Board School 1.866.491.9040 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
High Tea at Big White
March & April - Thursdays & Sundays
2:00pm - 5:00pm
Bring the family down for a delicious afternoon treat!
High Tea is served in the Kettle Valley Steakhouse in the Happy Valley Day Lodge every Thursday and Sunday from 2:00pm until 5:00pm.
A special Spring Break bonus; all kids under 12yrs old can eat FREE!
Outdoor BBQ's
March 11th - 31st*
Come soak up the vitamin D on sunny days in the Village Plaza at Big White with outdoor barbeques. Meet up with your friends to work on your goggle tan & hang out while John and his crew cook up their delicious Smokies for you.
Bring on the sun & spring skiing!
*All BBQ dates are weather permitting.
Kids Culinary Corner
March 25th - 28th
4:00pm - 6:00pm in Happy Valley Day Lodge
Bring the kids down to Happy Valley and let them unleash their artistic side with fantastic culinary creations!
Monday, March 25th - Cookie Decorating
The cookie is your canvas, and you've got a blank slate on which to work your artistic magic! It tastes pretty good, too!
Tuesday, March 26th - The Loose Moose's Dinner
Get your plastic cup and fill it with layers of all the Loose Moose's favorite food! Gummy bears, chocolate mousse, whipped cream, and more!
Wednesday, March 27th - Cupcake Decorating
Grab a chocolate or vanilla cupcake and dress it up with our treats!
Thursday, March 28th - Edible Wearables
Create magnificent jewelry from our edible goodies. From marshmallows to fruit loops, this will be the tastiest jewelry you have ever worn!
Mini Cruz the Blues!
March 25th - 29th
9:00am - 4:00pm
Get your entry form from the Activities Desk each day in the Village Center Mall and see how many of the 5 blue runs you can find each day! Anyone can participate in these free, fun week-long events, so get out there, explore the mountain, and stamp that entry form! Obtain 1 stamp each day to enter the draw to win the grand prize of a GoPro!
The winner will be drawn on March 29th.
8th Annual Photo Contest
April 2nd - 8:00pm at Happy Valley Day Lodge
This is one of our most popular events of the season! Come and check out everyone's great pictures from the 2012/2013 season! This is a free event held in the Happy Valley Day Lodge at 8:00pm, but come early because it will get busy!
Voting is now underway, choose your favorite: Vote Now!
Conditions of entry:
• All photos must be taken during 12/13 season
• All photos must be owned by contestant
• All photos must be taken at Big White Ski Resort
Screening starts at 8:00pm at Happy Valley Day Lodge on Tuesday, April 2nd.
Grand Prize: The BUBBA is the widest ski in Armada's line designed for bottomless powder - $850
2nd Prize: GoPro HD Hero 2 Surf Edition - $300
3rd Prize: Crowbar Snow Oakley Goggles (Matte White & Emerald) - $150
4th Prize: Limited edition Big White iPod Shuffle - $50
Once all photos are submitted by March 25th, public voting will begin March 26th - 31st allowing each person one vote per day. Big White staff will then vote and announce the winner at the screening at Happy Valley Day Lodge.
Big White Ski Resort holds the rights to use, reproduce, distribute, display, in whole or in part, for any reasonable purpose including without limitation for this contest and for future advertising, marketing, promotional material, without compensation and without notice and without consideration, review or approval from the entrant.
Let Your Kids Discover Their 'Snow Skills' This Spring Break!
Thinking about what to do with the kids this Spring Break? Why not bring them up to Big White Ski Resort and take us up on our Discover Package, which is designed for completely new skiers & snowboarders? Available in half-day ($59), full-day ($99) and four-day ($219) options with all rentals & lift passes included. For everyone from the age of 4 & up, Discover will have you ready for the full mountain experience in no time! In fact, if your instructor thinks you're not stopping and turning safely by the end of your Discover Program then you can come back, free of charge, until you can.
Now come with us on a journey of discovery with the Big White Ski & Board School and Lucas!
Lucas is an exchange student from Brazil who had never seen snow before, and wanted to pursue his dream of learning to snowboard. He was enrolled in our 4-day Discover program and had his progress documented. Each day he embarked on a two-hour lesson with our friendly and professional instructor, Alyn Nash.
*Watch these 4 videos to see how you can progress from complete beginner to shredder in 8 hours!*
Day One
On the first day, you will learn all about the gear you're about to be using for the next four days. Basic mobility will be covered with a focus on how to turn and stop safely in preparation for riding the chairlift. You will be a level one skier or snowboarder.
Day Two
Your skills from day one will be consolidated and you will progress your turning skills further, getting ready for the move away from our learning slope in Happy Valley and onto the chairlift! You will be a level 2 skier or snowboarder.
Day Three
Up the mountain you go! The terrain will be a little bit steeper, but you will now have the confidence and skills to tackle it. By this stage you would have learnt how to turn and will be working on linking your turns down the run, further building your confidence. Green runs will be the flavor of the day, and you may be a level 3 skier or snowboarder by this stage.
Day Four
On the final day you will further your proficiency in linking turns, and work on things like balance and body control, stance, and edging. By the end of the lesson you will have the right skills under your belt and the confidence to head out on your own or with friends and explore the mountain.
If you are hungry for more great value lessons and have just completed a Discover Half Day or Full Day Package, you can continue onto our Next Step Program. It is designed solely for people who have just done a Discover Program and includes a two hour lesson, rentals and a lift pass for the day, all for $89.
Please contact the Big White Ski & Board School for more information – we'd love to hear from you!
Direct Line: 250.491.6101
Toll Free: 1.866.491.9040
Email: email@example.com
West Kelowna & Kelowna Bus (Fri, Sat & Sun)
|Shell Gas Station, West Kelowna (Dobbin Rd & Hwy 97)
|McDonald's, West Kelowna (Gellatly Rd & Hwy 97)
|Mac's, West Kelowna (Boucherie Rd & Hwy 97)
|Ellis & Hwy 97 (in front of Peoples Drugmart)
|Dairy Queen, Hwy 97 & Gordon
|London Drugs, Spall Plaza
|Holiday Inn Express, Hwy 97 & Banks
|McDonald's, Hwy 33 (Willow Park)
|Super Save Gas, Hwy 33 (Black Mtn)
|Joe Rich Fire Hall
Mission Bus (Fri, Sat & Sun)
|Hotel Eldorado, Lakeshore Rd
|McDonald's, Lakeshore & KLO
|Ellis & Hwy 97 (in front of Peoples Drugmart)
|McDonald's, Hwy 33
Glenmore Bus (Sat & Sun)
|McDonald's, Glenmore Rd N. & Kane Rd
|London Drugs, Spall Plaza
|McDonald's, Hwy 33 (meets the other buses)
Winfield Bus (Sat & Sun)
|Esso & 7-11, Hwy 97 & O.K. Centre Rd E.
|UBC Campus, transit bus loop
|McDonald's, Hwy 33
*All buses depart from Big White from Happy Valley parking lot at 4:00pm sharp*
Operating Schedule & Pricing:
West Kelowna, Kelowna, & Mission buses run every Friday, Saturday & Sunday.
Winfield & Glenmore buses run every Saturday & Sunday.
All buses run daily during the following holiday periods:
Spring Break: March 9th to March 24th (inclusive)
Easter Break: March 29th to April 1st (inclusive)
Round Trip: $23.00 (tax included)
One Way: $18.00 (tax included)
Payments are to be made on the bus upon arrival of Big White Ski Resort and before departure on the bus when it is returning to Kelowna.
No bookings needed, just show up at the Bus Stop. First come, first served!


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Historic Scotland is now launching the national Commemorative Plaque Scheme for 2014. This scheme will celebrate the life and achievements of significant persons, through the erection of a plaque on their home where they lived, or the building that was particularly synonymous with their achievements.
To find out more about the Commemorative Plaques scheme, follow the links 'About the Scheme' or 'How to propose a Commemorative Plaque. To find out more regarding criteria for nominations, read the 'Frequently Asked Questions' available below.
Historic Scotland
Investment & Projects Team
Longmore House (Rm 2.6)
Salisbury Place
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If you're staying for 4 or more days we can assist you by suggesting a unique tour of the Cotswolds including a number of places to visit such as Bibury, Blockley, Bourton on the Water, Broadway, Burford, Chipping Campden, Cirencester, Moreton-in-Marsh, Snowshill, Stanton, Stow-on-the-Wold and The Slaughters… to name just a few!
You might wish to visit one of the many historic places of interest or perhaps one of the famous Cotswold gardens, such as:
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The Cheltenham Race Festivals including the March Gold Cup, Tewkesbury Festival of Food & Drink, Cooper Hill Cheese Rolling, Longborough Opera, the Royal International Air Tattoo, or the Moreton Show!
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17 November 2006Coping with the storms that hit Orkney at the end of October was hard for many local people as the subsequent flooding, the worst in over 40 years, affected homes and businesses greatly. However, for the Historic Scotland stewards at Maeshowe there was a silver lining on the edge of the clouds, as they were able to gain real insight into what this Neolithic chambered tomb may have looked like some 5,000 years ago, with the flooding creating a stunning effect.
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From the 1970 NBA finals against the New York Knicks, this poster features Chamberlain at his dominating best, leaping several feet over a helpless Willis Reed to score another two points for the Lakers. While the Knicks eventually won this series in a hard-fought seven gamer, Wilt got his revenge two years later in a five-game romp over the same Knicks. Published exclusively for SportsPosterWarehouse.com, this poster is the perfect way to remember the legendary Stilt in his Lakers prime. With a slightly grainy image that gives it a spectacular retro look and feel, this is the ultimate poster for the wall of any old-school hoops fan, and anyone who fondly remembers the incredible early-1970s Lakers. Don't miss your chance to add this classic to your sports wall-of-fame! Printed from the original photographic negative, and complete with official NBA Products serialized hologram, this is both a stunning piece for any fan, and a valuable collector's item for years to come.
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The Charles H. Flowers High School offense lined up for its initial third down of the game, and several Suitland defenders shouted, "Waggle." With the play read correctly, Suitland stopped Flowers for a big loss.
"Try another play," Suitland linebacker Anthony Jackson called toward the Flowers sideline. "That play ain't going to work today."
Few plays did against Suitland's defense Saturday.
After a scoreless first half, senior Wesley Wolfolk threw for three second-half touchdowns and ran for another in No. 3 Suitland's 27-6 win over No. 4 Flowers, a matchup of two of the state's final 10 undefeated public-school teams.
Wolfolk said when he learned Monday the game had been moved from Suitland to the Prince George's Sports & Learning Complex and changed from a Saturday afternoon to night kickoff, he thought "Wow, this is a big stage, two undefeated teams, under the lights — there's nothing better than this."
But at halftime, he thought there was plenty better than how he'd been playing.
"I was beating us as a team," Wolfolk said. "The team was working their butt off, and I didn't give it my all in the first half. I just said, 'I'm going to come out and give it my all in the second half.'"
He responded with long touchdowns on Suitland's first two drives — a 79-yard pass to Tevin Singleton and an 84 run — to give Suitland a 14-0 lead. After Flowers scored on a drive filled with Suitland penalties, Wolfolk threw two more touchdown passes in the fourth quarter, a 12-yarder to Steven Rivers and a 9-yarder to Singleton.
"It's a great a feeling," Wolfolk said. "And I just feel like to get better, we have to do it in the beginning of the game. Championship teams come out and do it in the first half and the second half, so we've got to dominate the whole game."
Suitland (8-0, 97 playoff points) is certainly in line to claim at least a region championship. At minimum, the Rams, which still plays Parkdale and High Point, control their own destiny for the No. 1 seed in the 4A South.
On the other hand, Flowers (7-1, 73 playoff points) fell to third in the region behind its next opponent, DuVal (7-1, 80 playoff points).
Flowers won the first six games it played (excluding a forfeit win over Bowie) by an average score of 42-5, but those six opponents hold a combined 16-32 record, and none have winning records.
Facing its first significant test of the season, Flowers held its own in the first half. Then, injuries hit several Flowers players, including quarterback Malik White, whom Flowers coach Mike Mayo said suffered a concussion.
"People now realize that we can play with anybody we want to play with," Mayo said. "It's not like we were playing close games against those teams. … If we don't go down with the injuries that we had, we're still going toe-to-toe."
Wolfolk made it through the game, but cramps began to bother him during the second half. Afterward, as teammates mugged for cameras, Wolfolk laid on the turf behind them massaging his leg.
"Winning the game was all that I cared about," Wolfolk said. "The cramps weren't nothing, really. I just had to get up."
No. 3 Suitland 27, No. 4 Flowers 26
Flowers (7-1) 0 0 6 0 — 6
Suitland (8-0) 0 0 14 13 — 27
Third quarter
S — Tevin Singleton 79 pass from Wesley Wolfolk (Tevin Singleton kick), 11:07. 7-0.
S — Wesley Wolfolk 84 run (Tevin Singleton kick), 7:07. 14-0.
F — Jaiver Hylton 16 run (run failed), 3:07. 6-14,
Fourth quarter
S — Steven Rivers 12 pass from Wesley Wolfolk (conversion failed), 10:15. 20-6.
S — Tevin Singleton 9 pass from Wesley Wolfolk (Tevin Singleton kick), 3:20. 27-6
Flowers — Martin Kangah 3-40, Marcel Murray 6-38, Michael Shannon 4-25, Jaiver Hylton 1-16, Sorie Kargbo 2-15, Maurice Wright 5-10, Malik White 11-5, Jamal Higgs 3-3, Sodiq Akodu 1-2, Malik Murray 2-1.
Suitland — Wesley Wolfolk 7-88, Josh Burke 11-42, Robert Wigfall 7-40, Brandon Brown 2-34.
Suitland — Wesley Wolfolk 11-20-225-0.
Flowers — Malik White 4-6-38-1, Sorie Kargbo 1-5-11-1.
Suitland — Tevin Singleton 3-130, Steven Rivers 4-54, Robert Wigfall 2-21, Darryal Jasper 1-18, Josh Burke 1-2.
Flowers — Jaiver Hylton 1-19, Bentley Okonu 1-12, Devon Gaskin 1-11, Juwan McCants 1-6, Martin Kangah 1-2.


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A year ago, after being branded a traitor by his fellow "Survivor" castaways who voted him out before he could make his case for the $1 million prize, John Cochran said he was done with reality TV. But when the producers of the program, set to debut its 26th season Feb. 13, came calling again this past summer, Cochran couldn't say no.
"My mom wasn't a fan of me playing again," said Cochran, now 26 and about to graduate from Harvard Law School. "She said I lasted longer than I had any right to the first time, and claimed I'd be kicked off first if I played again because I have a bad reputation."
Cochran was ostracized by his tribemates and was inundated with hateful messages after he switched tribal allegiances in an unsuccessful bid to save his own skin on Survivor South Pacific. But he made it further in the game than a dozen other castaways, and his love-him-or-hate-him, sweater-vest wearing geek persona made him the season's most memorable character, thanks in part to a record 56 "confessional" interviews that aired during the season. The student of the game who once won a dean's scholar prize at Harvard for an essay he wrote on Survivor's jury system had a taste of the competition and wanted more.
"I'm not going to have many more opportunities like this," said Cochran, who earned a mid-five-figure payout for being on the show. "I've been a fan of Survivor for 13 years. That's half my life, and I'd be betraying myself if I didn't take another shot at it."
The upcoming season was filmed this past summer in the Caramoan Islands in The Philippines, but Cochran and the other players didn't realize the theme of the season was Fans versus Favorites until he arrived on the set.
"I thought it would be some unflattering label," Cochran admitted. "Favorites seemed like a misnomer."
When CBS released the names of the returning "favorites" in January, many fans of the show who had been expecting the network to bring back popular players such as Boston Rob, Ozzy or Rupert were outraged by the network's casting choices.
"I'm already getting nasty messages before the game's even started," he said. "No death threats yet, although I'm sure those will come eventually."
A year after appearing on the show, Cochran said people recognize him when he's in Fairfax County but not as much at Harvard, where the students are either too serious or too cool to watch reality TV. He hasn't secured a job yet and thinks the fact that he spent two summers on Survivor might have set his career back.
"The summer is when law students get summer associate positions, and that's where you end up working after you graduate," he said. "But I've spent two summers doing reality television in lieu of getting a job, so that's probably why I don't have a job yet."
He still doesn't have a girlfriend — he claims he's popular in the cougar demographic but not his own — but says he's "getting better" at chatting up women, thanks to the confidence he gained from being on Survivor.
He said he'll probably return to his parents' home in Oakton after graduation, at least for a while.
"I'll go crazy if I have to spend too much time at my parents' house," he said.
Cochran told Entertainment Weekly he "brought virtually nothing to the table" and was "bad in challenges" "annoying" and "a traitor." One of his former tribemates thinks he'll either do very well or very poorly in the upcoming season.
"I think that Cochran is going to be in trouble early," said Benjamin "Coach" Wade, who helped convince Cochran to defect to his tribe in Survivor South Pacific. "But if he can make it through the beginning, he should do really well in the game."
For his part, Cochran said he's taking a fresh approach into this season he hopes will pay dividends.
"You can't have a single strategy going into it. You have to have a willingness to adapt to the situation," he said. "I know that my reputation coming into the game wasn't especially good because I've proven that I'm disloyal. It didn't work out for me, so I'd have to be an idiot to make the same faux pas the second time around."
Cochran said viewers will see a calmer, more relaxed player this time around, but said he can't change his personality or how he looks. And like it or not, his trademark sweater vest will be back again this year.
"You aren't going to see a huge physical transformation with me," he said. "I can't take off my sweater vest and flex some rippling muscles, as much as I'd like that to be the case."


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I thought I'd write this to make you all aware that I will be attempting to clean this forum up over the next week or so when I have the free time, the following is on my to-do list:
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Martha Stewart's Cooking School
Series Description: Imagine having Martha Stewart at your side in the kitchen, teaching you how to hold a chef's knife, select the very best ingredients, truss a chicken and much more. In "Martha's Stewart's Cooking School, " you get just that.
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Eggs (#101)
Martha shows how to prepare eggs properly every time, with easy-to-master techniques and tips. [26 minutes]
Sauces (#102)
Martha teaches how to make hollandaise, bechamel, beurre blanc and marinara sauce. [26 minutes]
Vegetables (#103)
Learn how to make simple vegetable side dishes, including steamed spinach and sauteed broccoli rabe. [26 minutes]
Stocks (#104)
Martha shares recipes and techniques for the three most common stocks - chicken, beef and vegetable. [26 minutes]
Butchering (#105)
Cutting up a whole chicken, butchering a beef tenderloin and more useful techniques are shared. [26 minutes]
Rice (#106)
Martha shares her techniques for fluffy white rice, flavorful pilaf, risotto and Thai fried rice. [26 minutes]
Dressing and Emulsions (#107)
Martha prepares a delicious shallot vinaigrette, a creamy blue cheese dressing and mayonnaise. [26 minutes]
Steaming (#108)
Martha demonstrates a variety of steaming techniques allowing you to complete meals in minutes. [26 minutes]
Roasting (#109)
Martha's roasts chicken and prepares a green peppercorn-crusted roast tenderloin of beef. [26 minutes]
Braising (#110)
Martha shares recipes for classic pot roast, braised cabbage with apples and pulled pork sandwiches. [26 minutes]
Poaching (#111)
Chicken salad sandwiches, a Cobb salad, poached salmon steaks and poached eggs are highlighted. [26 minutes]
Frying (#112)
French fries, pan-fried chicken and Japanese tempura vegetables with dipping sauces are prepared. [26 minutes]
Pan Searing (#113)
Crisp-skinned salmon filet, pan-seared steak with mustard-cream sauce and Muscovy duck breasts. [26 minutes]
Perfect Roast (#201)
Roasting techniques are showcased with a rib roast, crown roast of pork and stuffed turkey breast. [26 minutes]
Stewing (#202)
Martha shares recipes for beef stew, veal stew and coq au vin, a famously rich bistro favorite. [26 minutes]
Soups (#203)
Martha makes a nourishing chicken soup, minestrone and veloute for a creamy spinach soup. [26 minutes]
Vegetables (#204)
Martha shows the simple methods of blanching, steaming and roasting to prepare perfect vegetables. [26 minutes]
Pasta (#205)
Martha and chef and restaurateur Michael White explore the art of making fresh pasta from scratch. [26 minutes]
Pasta Sauces (#206)
Martha creates homemade pasta sauces including traditional, slow-cooked Bolognese and Puttanesca. [26 minutes]
Fish Monger (#207)
Seafood chef Dave Pasternack provides a beginner's class on buying, butchering and storing fish. [26 minutes]
Sauteing (#208)
Martha shows how to dredge meat or fish in flour and the importance of cooking over high heat. [26 minutes]
Dumplings (#209)
Martha makes two Italian dumplings, gnocchi and gnudi, and shares a Polish pierogi recipe [26 minutes]
Grains (#210)
Martha showcases popular grains, including quinoa and bulgur wheat, and prepares quick recipes. [26 minutes]
Preserving (#211)
Martha demonstrates confit and salting and makes duck confit, lemon and tomato confits and gravlax. [26 minutes]
Legumes (#212)
Stovetop, oven and pressure cooker methods are used to cook chickpeas, calypso beans and more. [26 minutes]
Shrimp (#213)
Martha shares delicious recipes for shrimp cocktail, scampi, a shrimp boil and grilled shrimp. [26 minutes]
Chicken (#301)
Martha shows how to prepare Chicken Paillard, Chicken Pot Pie and Spatchcocked Chicken. [26 minutes]
- Sat, September 26, 12:00 PM on IPTV
Onions (#302)
Onion dishes include French Onion Soup, Balsamic-glazed Pearl Onions and Fried Onion Rings. [26 minutes]
Roasting (#303)
Martha prepares Roast Rack of Lamb, Salt-roasted Sea Bass and Saffron-roasted Chicken Wings. [26 minutes]
Noodles (#304)
Pad Thai, delicious Pho and a one-pan Pasta that calls for just a few fresh ingredients are served. [26 minutes]
Braising (#305)
Martha prepares the Italian specialty Osso buco, homemade Corned Beef and Lamb Shanks. [26 minutes]
Rice (#306)
Martha creates a fabulous Paella that's brimming with tender Chicken, Pork, Seafood and Vegetables. [26 minutes]
Know Your Vegetables (#307)
Tasty dishes include Steamed Artichokes with Tarragon Butter, Braised Leeks and Fried Okra. [26 minutes]
Grains (#308)
Mushroom Barley Soup, Couscous Royale and Grits with Broiled Tomatoes and Cheddar Cheese are made. [26 minutes]
Sauces (#309)
Martha creates a Bearnaise Sauce, Kansas City Barbecue Sauce, Tartar Sauce and Salsa Verde. [26 minutes]
Pork (#310)
Martha makes Porchetta, Glazed Ham and Pork and Plums using quick-cooking Pork Tenderloin. [26 minutes]
Potatoes (#311)
Martha prepares Scalloped Potatoes, Potato Salad, perfect Pureed Potatoes and Smashed Potatoes. [26 minutes]
Salads (#312)
Martha serves Frisee Aux Lardons, Chopped Salad, Caesar Salad and Stacked Butter Lettuce. [26 minutes]
Corn (#313)
Martha creates Corn Fritters, Corn Stock, a tasty Summer Corn Chowder and homemade Creamed Corn. [26 minutes]
Eat Your Greens (#401)
Delicate Sorrel Soup, a Pasta with Grilled Sardines and Bitter Greens and Swiss-chard Frittata. [26 minutes]
One-Pot Meals (#402)
A Stove-top Clambake, Risotto with Shrimp and Herbs and Poached Cod with Tomatoes are prepared. [26 minutes]
Steakhouse (#403)
Martha prepares Baked Stuffed Clams and teaches a technique for searing a Porterhouse Steak. [26 minutes]
Mushrooms (#404)
Martha fills Buckwheat Crepes with a creamy Mushroom mixture and makes French Mushroom Soup. [26 minutes]
Sandwiches (#405)
A juicy Roasted Chicken Club and an iconic New Orleans Po'boy piled high with Oysters are prepared. [26 minutes]
Turkey (#406)
Martha shows how to braise Turkey Legs and prepares Roasted Rolled Turkey Breast with herbs. [26 minutes]
French Bistro Classics (#407)
A robust Stew with seasonal Vegetables called Lamb Navarin and Nicoise Salad are prepared. [26 minutes]
The Grind (#408)
Sweet and tangy glazed Meatloaf and sweet and hot Italian-style Pork Sausage are served. [26 minutes]
Cooking with Wine (#409)
Richly flavored Beef Bourguignon, a Tomato-and-Wine-based Fish Stew and Chicken Marsala are served. [26 minutes]
Italian Favorites (#410)
A decadent eight-layer Pork Ragu and Bechamel-filled Lasagna and Chicken Parmesan are prepared. [26 minutes]
On the Bone (#411)
Sumptuous Oxtail, slow-roasted Beef Ribs, Cowboy Steak and Korean Short-Rib Kebabs are served. [26 minutes]
- Sat, September 5, 12:00 PM on IPTV
Cheese (#412)
Martha prepares fluffy, homemade Ricotta, heavenly Cheese Fondue and Fettuccine Alfredo. [26 minutes]
- Sat, September 12, 12:00 PM on IPTV
Lamb (#413)
Martha prepares butterflied, rolled and roasted Leg of Lamb and Yogurt-marinated Lamb-Kebab. [26 minutes]
- Sat, September 19, 12:00 PM on IPTV


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A warm welcome awaits guests at the delightful comfortable Piccolo San Bernardo, an old house which has been carefully restored. Located in the centre of the old town and close to the resort amenities, this family-run hotel offers excellent home-cooked cuisine.
12 Bedrooms: Rooms for 2 people sharing a room with twin beds, private shower and WC. Triple rooms located in a separate building, 5m from the main building are also available. Rooms for sole use are available at a supplement on request. All bedrooms have satellite TV and telephone. Hairdryers available from reception.
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Step By Step: How To Start PinstripingWritten on September 6, 2013
The Start to It All Dennis Jones started pinstriping in high school in the mid-'50s but did not feel proficient enough to charge for his work until 1959. Jones attended L.A. Trade Tech out of high school to learn how to custom letter, but pinstriping was not taught, so he picked it up as he practiced his lettering.
01] You'll need a few things before you start slinging paint. Paint thinner or mineral spirits are used for cleaning the brushes and thinning the 1Shot (1Shot.com) striping paint, which is always a little thick out of the can. Never use lacquer thinner for anything involved with striping.
02] Striping brushes come in different sizes, which are marked on the handle. On the left is a Mack No. 1—what veteran striper Dennis Jones says is the standard size. On the right is a No. 2, and in the middle is the Mack Kelly–series No. 1. This is a special brush developed by Mack and striper Tom Kelly, with the main difference being it features longer hairs. It is Jones' preferred brush.
03] 1Shot has been the industry leader forever. Unless it's an extremely hot day, plan on thinning, which we show next.
04] Here's the open 1Shot paint, an already loaded brush, and a small can of thinner to dip the brush into for thinning the paint as you go. This whole mess is sitting on an old phone book. Once it gets glopped up, the top page is removed and a new, clean surface appears. Repeat as needed.
05] The brush is first rinsed out in thinner to remove the motor oil Jones dips the brushes into after a job is done, which helps them maintain their point and straightness. He dips the brush into thinner, then the 1Shot, and starts working the two into the brush in a back and forth motion. Only thin the paint enough to keep from dripping. This can take a few minutes, as the perfect consistency is what allows the striper the ability to pull a long line of paint.
06] Whatever surface you're striping, you have to wipe it with surface cleaner to remove grease, dirt, and other contaminants. It will usually dry soon after contact.
07] Come back with a little glass cleaner to remove the film left from wiping the surface in the previous step. Once you've done this, you're ready to start striping.
08] First, let's remember that those things that look the easiest usually are not. Now, since this Deuce hood has a bottom lip, Jones hooks his middle and fourth fingers on it as a guide and to help steady his hand. He positions the tip of the brush and starts pulling back, always maintaining the same distance between the brush and the guide fingers, so the stripe stays in the same place on the hood reveal.
09] Here's a different shot of the same operation. The brush is loaded with paint, so it has weight to it. Where it falls naturally is the position Jones keeps to maintain the spacing of the stripe on the reveal.
10] When he doesn't have a convenient body line, gap, or visual guide like a tape line, Jones helps support his striping hand with two fingers from his free hand. Let's just say it takes a fair amount of practice for this operation.
11] The same situation was encountered here, so a similar two-finger support helps keep the flowing lines looking effortlessly curved. Jones is also resting the side of his support hand on the hood, as is the pinky finger of his striping hand. This all helps to give his hand a solid foundation.
12] If you look back at step 11, notice the position of the handle corresponding to the direction of the arc. As the direction changes, here Jones leads the brush into the turn by slightly twirling the handle as he pulls the line. So, not only is the direction changing, but so is the orientation of the brush to the surface.
13] Notice how Jones does the two-finger support with the pinky finger of his striping hand planted on the surface and how the brush is twirled to help lead it into the curve.
14] When coming up with a design in the middle of a large panel, there are no grids, centerlines, or other marked guides. Jones might place a centerline if a long design is desired. To start one of these freehand designs in the middle of a panel, he creates the center or middle element and builds from that point out.
15] The pressure Jones puts on the brush determines line thickness, as does the size of the brush. Here he's putting down more pressure to get a wider line that will thin out as he moves farther into the design.
16] The finished line varies at a controlled thickness, all based on the pressure Jones applied to the brush.
17] This hood tapers as it goes forward, so the design isn't perfectly symmetrical as it tapers in from right to left. The middle element was the beginning of the design, and Dennis built it out from there. The thicker element is a way to hide mistakes when a jag occurs or lines don't exactly meet in the middle.
18] When there is not a body line or other means of guiding your hand, a tape line is put down to guide your hand, but also to guide your eye--just make sure your line doesn't touch the tape, or capillary action will pull the paint under the tape.
19] The element in the center was the start of this design. Jones suggests not trying to use a grease pencil or otherwise predetermine your design but allow it to develop and come from your eyes and mind.
20] We're not done—there's still cleanup and brush prep. Here, Jones has scraped the brush on the side of the can to get rid of the excess paint before rinsing in thinner. He proceeds with rinsing in the first can of thinner and will follow with a dip in the cleaner thinner.
21] After the paint is completely removed from the bristles, he dries it out with a rag. From here, he'll dip in some 10W motor oil to maintain the brush's point and straightness. He says there should always be something in the brush—it should never be left dry.
22] The ferrule of the brush should not have any paint left in it. Here, the brush has been thoroughly cleaned and dipped in motor oil. If a brush is prepped and cleaned diligently, it will last for years.
23] The same techniques apply to lettering. This is Jones' '55 Gasser he originally striped for his brother in 1964, proving a good striping/lettering job can last almost forever if done correctly.
More Talent There are a lot of pinstripers plying their trade throughout the world. A great place to find some of Jones' work, as well as many others is at PinHeadLounge.com. Find the Stripe-O-Dex and an alphabetical listing of thousands of stripers should give you plenty of inspiration.


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Offering great value and world-class skiing and boarding, these apartments in Tignes offer basic but comfortable accommodation in a convenient location. Guests are within easy reach of the resort centre, with its range of activities, bars, restaurants,shops and the ski hire shop is opposite.
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Sunday, March 3rd , 2013
Warrant Arrest
Location: 1031 El Camino Real
A man with arrest warrants was stopped by Officer P. Estes. He was arrested and taken to the county jail.
Time: 1152
Case Number: 13-2208
Monday, March 4th, 2013
Drug Arrest
Location: 2222 The Alameda
A man and woman possessed methamphetamine inside their motel room. They were arrested and taken to the county jail by Officer P. Estes.
Time: 0933
Case Number: 13-2231
Warrant Arrest
Location: Scott Blvd. & El Camino Real
A man was stopped in his vehicle by Officer Garces and had $100,000 arrest warrant for burglary and auto theft. He was arrested and taken to the county jail.
Time: 0845
Case Number: 13-2227
Tuesday, March 5th, 2013
Missing Person
Location: 1700 Lawrence Rd.
An 80 year-old female was reported missing after an argument with her husband. Investigators were assigned to ascertain her whereabouts. Flyers and electronic billboards were utilized to publicize the female missing. A few days later the female returned to her residence unharmed.
Time: 1214
Case Number: 13-2270
Drunk in Public
Location: 2000 Avenida De Las Flores
Officers were sent to a family dispute. On arrival, the officers found a female outside a residence and she was intoxicated with alcohol. Officers determined the female was unable to take care for herself and she was arrested.
Time: 1806
Case Number: 13-2280
Hit & Run Collision
Location: Kiely Blvd. & Benton St.
Officers were sent to a collision and found the involved vehicle had fled. A sign and pedestrian walk pole were damaged as a result of the collision. The vehicle that fled is described as a blue and tan truck.
Time: 0023
Case Number: 13-2292
Wednesday, March 6th, 2013
Weapons Arrest
Location: Andrea PL & Warburton Ave.
A suspicious man was spotted by Officer Henderson inside his vehicle. The man possessed a throwing star that is illegal and was arrested. He was taken to the county jail.
Time: 0952
Case Number: 13-2302
Location: Homestead Blvd. & Kiely Blvd.
A man was blocking the roadway with his vehicle. On arrival, the officers found the man not coherent and he showed signs of alcohol intoxication. The man was arrested for driving under the influence of an alcoholic beverage and taken to jail.
Time: 2230
Case Number: 13-2331
Thursday, March 7th, 2013
Residential Burglary
Location: 900 Camino Drive
A neighbor spotted a suspicious person in front of a residence and a black Mitsubishi backed into the driveway with the trunk open. When officers arrived they found the front door unlocked and property from inside the residence was missing. No arrests were made.
Time: 1050
Case Number: 13-2346
Warrant Arrest
Location: 1620 Morse Lane
A suspicious female with an arrest warrant was stopped in the parking lot of the Granada Inn. She was released by the officer with a notice to appear in court.
Time: 0211
Case Number: 13-2370
Friday, March 8th, 2013
Drug Arrest
Location: 2250 El Camino Real
A man and woman was stopped by Officer P. Estes at the Western Motel. They were each under the influence of a controlled substance and possessed methamphetamine. They were taken to the county jail.
Time: 1051
Case Number: 13-2378
Location: Loch Lomond & Leith
A person flagged down Officer Terry and pointed out a possible drunk driver. Officer Terry stopped the vehicle and found the driver was highly intoxicated. The driver was arrested and taken to the county jail.
Time: 1442
Case Number: 13-2384
Saturday, March 9th, 2013
Bomb Threat
Location: 4600 Patrick Henry Dr.
Officers were sent to a possible explosive device near a foot bridge. The officers located a steel tube with a cap. The Santa Clara County Bomb Unit was called and determined the device was not an explosive device.
Time: 1336
Case Number:13-2412
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text: News from the Heights If you need more information, call Le Moyne's Office of Communications at 315-445-4555 or contact via email Joe Della Posta or Molly McCarthy. Read past issues of the magazine Le Moyne College Holds Day-Long Symposium on "Thinking About 9/11 Ten Years Later"SYRACUSE, N.Y. (For Immediate Release) … Le Moyne College will host "Thinking about 9/11 Ten Years After: First Annual Middle East and Beyond Symposium" on Thursday, Sept. 22. The symposium brings together scholars from Syracuse University, Colgate, Wayne State, Brooklyn College and Loyola Chicago to discuss three important themes: Islamaphobia and 9/11, U.S. and Middle East relations, and Contemporary Uprisings in the Middle East. The program of events includes the following panel discussions in the Reilley Room, located in Reilly Hall: Panel 1: 10 - 11:15 a.m. "Islamophobia, Surveillance and 911" Saher Selod (Loyola Chicago), Neelika Jayawardane (SUNY Oswego), Carol Fadda-Conrey (Syracuse University) Panel 2: 11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. "Changes in International Policies since 9/11" Lisa Bhungalia (Syracuse University) and Dana Olwan (Simon Fraser University) Panel 3: 2:30 - 3:45 p.m. "Social Movements and Uprisings in the Middle East" Abdullah Al-arian (Wayne State), Bruce Rutherford (Colgate University) and Robert Zens (Le Moyne College) At 4 p.m. in Grewen Auditorium, Moustafa Bayoumi delivers the keynote address, based on his book by the same title, "How Does It Feel To be a Problem? Young Arab and Muslim Americans 10 years after 9/11." Moustafa Bayoumi's writings have appeared in The New York Times Magazine, New York Magazine, The National, The Guardian, CNN.com, The London Review of Books, The Nation, The Chronicle of Higher Education, and other places. Bayoumi is also the co-editor of "The Edward Said Reader" (Vintage) and editor of "Midnight on Mavi Marmara: the Attack on the Gaza Freedom Flotilla and How It Changed the Course of the Israel/Palestine Conflict" (O/R Books). He has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The Chicago Sun-Times, and on CNN, FOX News, Book TV, National Public Radio, and many other media outlets from around the world. Panel discussions on "How Does It Feel To be Problem?" have been convened at The Museum of the City of New York, PEN American Center, Drexel Law School, and the Lower East Side Tenement Museum. Bayoumi is also an occasional columnist for The Progressive Media Project, through which his op-eds appear throughout the United States. He is a professor of English at Brooklyn College, City University of New York and lives in Brooklyn, New York. The symposium is free and open to the public. It is sponsored by the Center for Peace and Global Studies. For more information, call (315) 445-4294. #####posted on: 8/30/2011


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yes but only in certain areas of the field and down and distance is at the minimal
yes but only in certain areas of the field and down and distance is at the minimal
Oh for God's sake. Tannehill is what 6'4" and 220lbs. He's a former WR - you think he hasn't taken a few hits before?
It's all about how you use the read option. If you manage it carefully and don't overexpose your QB or turn it into a gimmick in your offense, there is NO reason on this earth why you couldn't have Tanny run some.
The RG3 situation was excessive. The Redskins couldn't resist the temptation to keep RG3 going further and more often, rather than use it when it was needed. Even then, his latest injury was sustained while throwing a pass, not while getting smashed by a linebacker (that happened already earlier in the season). It was then aggravated by him playing on. Stupidity all round. RG3 is a good enough passer not to be running half the time he actually does.
Tannehill's a big, solidly built kid, bigger than a lot of guys who would take much more abuse in a single game than Tannehill could take in a season, if the read option was properly managed. After the physical abuse he probably took in college as a wideout (and not a very fast/elusive one), a few read option plays would seem like a ballet lesson.
Players can get injured at any time doing anything - just ask David Garrard!
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. - S. Beckett
rg3's injury wasn't about one particular hit really...it was about a accumulation of hard impacts and given that it was bound to happen...we used the read option a lot in one of the buffalo games and tannehill took more hard contact than i ever want my qb too...yeah he's a big kid but all it takes is a few head shots and he's scrambled eggs...or a lot of off balance awkward falls type stuff and it starts catching up with you...
use the read option some...sure...but do it responsibly and don't fall for the short term fad shelf life killer that is the read option in large doses...
hoops scoops 2012 season ..."in 2014 ryan tannehill etches his name in stone amongst the games elite qbs"..."ryan tannehill and andrew luck will carry the afc for the next decade plus the way peyton manning and tom brady have this last decade plus"
for the love of god get a real freaking mike already!!!
I would say, NO.
His strength is that he has a strong arm and that he played WR in college so he is very familiar with the routes and the passing game from both ends.
I would build the O and game plan to cater to his strengths. Designed runs are one thing, but involving him in steady contact by running him consistantly is a bad idea. Just look at how his rookie year went.
He was injured for over a third of the year after taking a glancing blow and falling awkwardly. It was a serious injury. If the opposing team knows that the QB will run consistantly they start to change their mindset from just tackling to putting serious hurt on the QB.
If he bulked up a little I would be ok with it but, he's a skinny guy. Of course you should definitely use it from time to time to keep the defense honest but tannehill is a pocket qb. He has a good feel for pressure as is and will only get better. Remember tannehill is still relatively new to qb position. He already has a quick, Marino like, release. Not to mention he loves to throw deep and with a fast receiver it will definitely open the field up more. From what I see, though, is qb that keeps his eyes downfield. He does a good job reading defenses and as season went on he looked off his primary receiver quite often. As long as Sherman doesn't handcuff him, I expect tannehill to join the likes of Wilson, rg3, and luck as more of an equal this coming season. As LOng as Miami doesn't mess up this offseason!
Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth
I would have to say no as well. Tannehill is fast but he is not quick. I doubt it would work. Also if Delvin is going to be the #2 QB I would prefer to keep the hits on Tannehill to a minimum.
Once or twice a game is fine. It keeps the defense guessing. In no way should we use it the way the Skins have.
However, if we don't get some playmakers it might be our only option.


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Several Poteau Youth Wrestling Club members either won or placed in their respective divisions at Saturday's Poteau Tournament at Sherman Floyd Fieldhouse.
In fact, one weight class was a clean sweep for Poteau as at 100 pounds in Division IV, Ross Johnson was the champion, Rae Hendrix was runner-up, Hannah Million was third and Timothy Rankins was fourth.
One more weight class was a LeFlore County sweep. At heavyweight in Division IV, Poteau's Drake Barbee took first place, followed by teammates Jarrod Vineyard in second and Wyatt Sharp in third. Talihina Wrestling Club's Parker Judkins was fourth.
Besides Johnson and Barbee, several other Poteau Youth Wrestling Club athletes took home championships. In Division I, Gavin Morgan (46 pounds), Blake Dedmon (52), Dax Collins (55) and Luke Brooks (heavyweight) won their respective weight class titles.
Landon Thornburg (55 pounds), Zane Hendrix (61) and Grant Ford (heavyweight) won championships in Division II.
In Division III, Landon Thornburg (55 pounds), Zane Hendrix (61) and Justin Neff (120) came out on top in their respective weight classes.
Bryson Terry (76 pounds), Race Williams (84) and Jarrett Lilley (92) brought home titles in Division IV.
In Division V, Doncurian Jones (78 pounds) and Tanner Sanders (152) won titles.
Talihina Wrestling Club's Roderick Hornbuckle won the 118-pound title in Division V, followed by Poteau's Elias Cloud in second and Talihina's Marty Carter was third.
Besides Rae Hendrix, Vineyard and Cloud, several other Poteau Wrestling Club members were second. In Division I, Mason Francis (49 pounds) and Remington Reed (52) were second.
Colby Thornburg (52 pounds), Brooks (67) and James Moss (heavyweight) took second place in Division II.
In Division III, Ethan Carey (61 pounds), Dauntay Warren (76), Alex Ellis (90), Seth Ford (120) and Creed Smith (heavyweight) all had second-place finishes.
Allison Hartley (92 pounds) in Division IV and Brandon Hartley (110 pounds) in Division V were second.
Besides Million and Sharp, there were other third-place finishers for the Poteau Youth Wrestling Club. In Division I, Kason Terry (46 pounds) and David Stoughton (49) were third, while Ashley Broom (52), Zachary Dotson (67) and Blaze Rodriguez (83) were third in Division II competition.
Kadin Repass (76 pounds) and Ty Hickman (100) were third in Division III.
Talihina Wrestling Club's Derek Lester (110 pounds) and Zach Himes (152) were third in Division V.
Several Poteau members joined Rankins with fourth-place medals. In Division I, Ethan Thornburg (40 pounds), Colby Thornburg (49) and Calloway Warren (52) were fourth.
In Division II, Caden Warren (61 pounds) and Zachery Broom (67) were fourth, while Riley Rosenberg (85) and Parker Killion (heavyweight) came in fourth in Division III competition.
In Division IV, Tyler Broom (76 pounds) was fourth for Poteau, while Talihina Wrestling Club's Ryan Lester (92) was also fourth in the same division.
All total, there were eight organizations represented in Saturday's event. Joining the Poteau Youth Wrestling Club and the Talihina Wrestling Club were the Vian Wolverine Wrestling Club, the Sallisaw Takedown Club, the Morris Eagles Wrestling Club, the Springdale (Ark.) Wrestling Club, the Fayetteville (Ark.) Youth Wrestling Club and the Warthawg Wrestling Club from Fort Smith, Ark.


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We are pleased to present 'Polka Dots and Moon Beams' the first collection by much loved Melbourne designer Emily Green for Edition X!
Edition X brings you exclusive commissioned works from a variety of artists and makers from around the globe. Everything is unique and all collections are made in very limited set editions.
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Patricia A. Green, 55, of 691 Pontzer Ave., St. Marys, died unexpectedly on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh.
She was born March 15, 1957 in DuBois, a daughter of the late Gustie Anderson and Agnes Thielges Anderson Grier.
On July 8, 2002 in Johnsonburg, she married Clifford Green, who survives.
Mrs. Green was a lifelong resident of the area. She worked at Eastern Sintered Metals for more than 20 years. She also enjoyed knitting, gardening and flowers, as well as swimming and backyard cookouts with her family. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
In addition to her husband Clifford Green, she is survived by two daughters, Bonnie Anderson of St. Marys and Christine Green of St. Marys; three grandchildren, Clifford Green II, Brittany Lynn and Jessica Green; three brothers, Charles Anderson and his wife Jacqueline of Ridgway, George Anderson of Ridgway and Michael Anderson and wife Mary Ellen of Corry; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Gustie Anderson, and two sisters, Eleanor Schmoke and Kathryn Cornell.
Funeral services for Patricia A. Green will be held at the Lynch-Green Funeral Home, 151 North Michael St., St. Marys, on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012Â at 11 a.m.
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Recently, a team of volunteer sailors from Patuxent River Naval Air Station embarked on an Atlantic voyage, and they often spoke to one another in a language shared by generations of seafarers.
They yelled out terms like "jib and jigger," a way to use sails to travel. Or "starboard," which some historians say was coined by Vikings. Those ancient sailors called the sides of their ships "boards." The oar was the "star" and they put it on the right side of the ship.
"It goes back to our old days of sail," said Tim Holland, commodore of the Navy Patuxent Sailing Club. Order had to be followed correctly because lives hung in the balance, he said. Captains barked short, clear commands so that sailors "would respond instinctively."
Today, sailors and landlubbers alike might recognize these nautical terms that have made their way into everyday conversations.
ź Above board: Pirates, pretending to be merchants, hid their crew below boards of ships before an attack. Today, it essentially means honest.
ź Ahoy: Originally a Viking battle cry, the phrase became tradition for greeting other vessels.
ź Fathom: Derived from the Anglo-Saxon word meaning "to embrace." A man often stretches his arms to embrace his lover. The English often used body parts (such as feet) to make measurements. In this case, a fathom was the average distance from fingertip to fingertip of men's outstretched arms, as if ready to embrace. It equaled 6 feet. The word also has come to mean evaluating, or taking measure of, one's thoughts.
ź Feeling blue: This modern term for sadness apparently spawned from a tradition where crew members flew blue flags and painted a blue band along the entire hull if a ship lost its captain or any officers during a voyage.
ź Head: The sailors' word for bathroom comes from days when the place to relieve oneself was typically located near the front — or more specifically, over the sides of the front — of the ship, near the bowsprit, where the figurehead was attached.
ź He knows the ropes: Referred to a sailor so new, he only knew names and uses of critical ropes on a boat. Today, someone who knows the ropes knows a job well.
ź Hunky-Dory: Legend says this phrase, which means things are going well, derives from a street or district in Japan that catered to the pleasures of sailors.
ź Knots: About 200 years ago, sailors would throw a floating "log line," marked by knots tied into it at 47.33-foot intervals, over the side of the boat. It was allowed to remain in the water 28 seconds. Sailors counted the knots that passed over the side to measure the boat's speed.
ź Log book: Ship records used to be written on shingles that had been cut from logs, hinged and made into books. Modern versions are paper or electronic but share the same name.
ź Long shot: In olden times, ship guns were largely inaccurate at long distances and, as a result, were used mostly at close range. It was considered lucky if a long shot hit its target. Today, the term is synonymous with "unlikely."
ź Mind your P's and Q's: This phrase suggests one should pay careful attention to their behavior. Long ago, sailors purchased pints or quarts of drinks on credit and settled the debt on paydays.
These nautical terms were compiled from www.navy.mil, and at goatlocker.org, a site for Navy chiefs.


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The Maxxis British Championship roared into life with a thrill-a-minute opening round at a perfect Little Silver today, where Bike-It Cosworth Yamaha new signing Arnuad Tonus and LS Honda's MX1 rookie Shaun Simpson took the all important wins on a day marked by the misfortune of major championship contenders as much as the success of others.
Pristine track conditions made for a fast and frantic series opener, but the Bike-It partnership of Tonus and reigning MX2 champ Zach Osborne were on another level to the MX2 competition. They set the pace in qualifying, with Osborne dropping a scorcher in Superpole just over a second faster than Tonus, but Osborne had to contend with Samsung Yamaha's Ray Rowson – celebrating his return to racing after two years on the injured list – by nailing the holeshot.
Rowson would eventually drop back to fourth at the flag, his best ride of the day, whilst Osborne cruised to an unchallenged win by 12-seconds as Tonus came through the pack to pass Jake Nicholls for second late in the race. Osborne and Tonus romped away from the rest of the field in moto two in a race long battle that Osborne again triumphed in, but such was the pace of the Bike-It duo that they'd gapped third place Nicholls by 35-seconds at the flag. Nicholls himself was 15-seconds clear of Mattis Karro on the MVR-D Honda.
Osborne looked like he was on for a perfect start to his championship defence as he stalked Tonus during the early stages of the final moto, but disaster struck for the American as hi bike came to halt just as he made his move for the lead, robbing him of the overall and team owner Steve Dixon of a 1-2. This gifted the grateful Tonus with the win and the overall, as Mattis Karro put in his best ride of the day to grab second in the moto and on the day from Nicholls who could manage only a fifth in the heat behind Elliott Banks-Browne and Bryan MacKenzie.
So it was Tonus, Karro and Nicholls who stood atop the podium to kick-start their seasons in style, but Osborne still banked enough points to claim fourth overall ahead of EBB, PAR's impressive young gun Luke Hawkins in sixth, crash-happy but fast Mel Pocock, MacKenzie and Rowson whilst Lanes Kawasaki's Scott Elderfield rounded out the top ten.
Shaun Simpson made the first of his two Maxxis appearances a winning one with the first overall victory of his 450 career, but he did it without winning a moto as Jason Dougan, Tom Church and Steven Sword took the individual race wins. The Scot looked smooth, fast and most importantly consistent however as his trio of second places netted him the win whilst none of the other big players could string three top-three rides together.
While Simpson took the win, much of the talk at Little Silver was of how mechanical misfortune robbed CCM's Steven Sword of the potential win. Not once, but twice, Sword's rear tyre rolled off the rim as the Scot was in positions to win, resulting in two heartbreaking DNFs and putting him very much on the back foot in the championship chase already.
Swordy rebounded with a superb final moto win, but the damage was already done and allowed CCM team-mate and second moto victor Church in to claim a strong second overall and Dougan to round off an almost perfect day for the Bike-It team with third. PAR Honda's Brad Anderson was a fighting fourth but looked a little race rusty, Samsung Yamaha's MX1 new by Kristian Whatley was a very impressive fifth from fellow class new boy Graeme Irwin, evergreen Gordy Crockard and LPE's Estonian charger Gert Krestinov, whilst fastest qualifying but crash-happy Martin Barr and Lanes Kawasaki local boy Alex Snow rounded out the top ten.
The Vets championship kicked off at Little Silver too and as expected it was a battle for honours between Greg Hanson, Terry House and Brian Wheeler. Wheeler took the opening moto honours from Hanson and House, but as Wheeler came home fourth in moto two Hanson was romping away at the front from House to bag the win and the overall. Wheeler hung on to take the second step on the podium by a point from House.
Words Ben Johnson
Images Ray Chuss
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1 24 Shaun Simpson 66 22 22 22
2 4 Tom Church 63 18 25 20
3 21 Jason Dougan 57 25 16 16
4 60 Brad Anderson 52 20 18 14
5 227 Kristian Whatley 46 11 20 15
6 555 Graeme Irwin 41 15 15 11
7 7 Gordon Crockard 40 16 12 12
8 37 Gert Krestinov 39 12 14 13
9 50 Martin Barr 36 8 10 18
10 31 Alex Snow 33 14 11 8
1 7 Arnaud Tonus 69 22 22 25
2 91 Mattis Karro 56 16 18 22
3 45 Jake Nicholls 56 20 20 16
4 338 Zachary Osborne 50 25 25 —
5 44 Elliott Banks Browne 48 12 16 20
6 12 Luke Hawkins 39 14 15 10
7 119 Mel Pocock 37 15 7 15
8 121 Bryan Mackenzie 32 — 14 18
9 111 Ray Rowson 31 18 13 —
10 60 Scott Elderfield 29 13 5 11
1 8 Greg Hanson 47 22 25
2 2 Brian Wheeler 43 25 18
3 1 Terry House 42 20 22
4 22 Jason Morris 38 18 20
5 25 Ricky Hanson 32 16 16
6 28 Phil Lewis 28 13 15
7 17 Adrian Bradley 27 15 12
8 48 David Dunn 25 11 14
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Dig These Discs :: Ke$ha, Icona Pop, Morgan James, Bruno Mars, Alicia Keys
Electro-pop rules the roost with new collections by the brash rocker Ke$ha, and Swedish synthpop duo Icona Pop. Alicia Keys is on fire, and Bruno Mars continues dropping his smooth R&B-influenced rock. And Morgan James tackles Nina Simone's songbook with élan.
"Warrior" (Ke$ha)
Singer/rapper Ke$ha burst on to the music scene in 2009, when she teamed up with Flo Rida for his number-one single "Right Round." The following year, her debut album "Animal" hit number one, with her top singles, the ridiculously catchy "Tik Tok" and "We R Who We R." Her talk-driven rap style and love of auto tune and yodeling mesh well with her electro-pop tunes on the themes of partying, heavy drinking and, occasionally, an odd sense of female empowerment. This collection of 12 tracks is reportedly inspired by '70s rock with more guitars in the mix, but the difference is hard to see. She kicks things off with the title song, "Warrior," a rock tune, with her singing, "We are the misfits, we are the bad kids...we ain't perfect but that's alright!" Although the chorus of "warri-orri-orri-er" is odd, it may prove catchy in radio play, as it pairs with her odd rap break. "Let's make the most of the night like we're gonna die young," she sings in "Die Young," exercising the strong vibrato sounds for which she is known. In "C'Mon" she sips on a warm wine cooler and reminisces about those high school days and in "Wonderland" she sings fine and unfettered as she reminisces about her youth. Critics call Ke$ha frivolous and crass, and though I wouldn't want to bring her home to meet mother, her brash style is perfect in the way she turns the idea of the womanizing, boozing male rock star on its head and makes it her own. It is feminism, of a sort. For example, in the track "Thinking of You" she tells an unfaithful ex to "suck my dick." Whistling intros the clean track "Crazy Kids," which delves into dubstep, but avoids auto tune, proves that Ke$ha actually does have a decent singing voice. "Wherever You Are" is an undying love song with a strong electro beat, She teams up with Iggy Pop for "Dirty Love," singing, "all I need is to get in between your sheets." The song is the most rocking of all the tracks, although "Only Wanna Dance With You" does have the girl-power vibe of '80s-era Go-Go's songs. "Supernatural" is a much more au courant song, meshing choral breaks with electro-pop verses. Ke$ha gives herself a shout-out in "All That Matters (The Beautiful Life)," a strong dance track, and finishes with "Love Into the Light," which is very reminiscent of an old Phil Collins' tune, with its moody drum line and the lyrics, "I'm sorry but I am just not sorry/ because I swear and cause I drink." In a world full of candy-coated pop stars, Ke$ha's grit and dirt provide a nice balance. SONY
"Iconic EP" (Icona Pop)
The Swedish duo of Aino Jawo and Caroline Hjelt rock their electro-pop, house music, punk and indie vibe on their six-track sophomore EP, "Iconic EP." Their single "I Love It" was unveiled at the electro music festival in Summerburst in Gothenburg, and became a hit, already charting on the official Swedish singles chart, Sverigetopplistan. The song is freeing, as they sing together, "I got this feeling on a summer day when you were gone, I crashed my car into a bridge I watched, I let it burn, I threw your shit into a bag and pushed it down the stairs." The two young girls are crazy, professing, "You're from the '70s, but I'm a '90s bitch!" The vibe is very Modern English from the "Valley Girls" era, and at less than three minutes long, it's the best ride since the Matterhorn. In "Manners," they sing, "You better reconsider, 'cause you will never do better." Their second single, "Ready for the Weekend," was released on Sept. 11, and is already creating a buzz. After a chanted intro, the girls seize on a very synthpop sound, and it is infectious and fun, and just a little bit exotic for their foreign-ness. But the track "Good for You" sticks with you, with its precise pop beat and the lyrics, "You love my love you know you'll never find better love/ you hate my love, you couldn't live without it." The cool, halting synthpop instrumental beats of "Top Rated" meshes nice with the Katy Perry-pop style lyrics, "You aim too low and I've had enough. I've always been top rated, you think that you can change it?" The EP finishes up with "Sun Goes Down," with male distorted vocals singing, "Now my only hope is this message in a bottle." Icona Pop recently relocated to New York City, and will tour with Marina and the Diamonds "Lonely Hearts Club Tour" this December. For now, you will have to be satisfied with one of their EP's, personally signed and complete with handmade covers, created by Jaw and Hjelt. But they are recording their official studio debut album, due in early 2013. Take a listen now, so you can say you knew them back when. BIG BEAT RECORDS
"Morgan James Live" (Morgan James)
Singer/songwriter Morgan James tackles the standards of Nina Simone's repertoire in her debut release, "Morgan James Live," recorded at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola in New York City, with the help of music director and pianist David Cook. The Juilliard-trained opera singer has amazingly refined vocal skills and a remarkable range, but she left it all behind to pursue musical theater. That she should tackle the work of the High Priestess of Soul is testament to her skill. "For a long time I wasn't sure what to do with the fact that I've got this gigantic voice that doesn't quite match how I look, so I ended up trying out lots of different things to find my way," said James. "Nina refused to be pigeon-holed into any one genre, and she wasn't setting out to impress anyone," she said. "That sort of purity and lack of showboating means so much to me as a musician." In this collection of a dozen classic tunes, James simultaneously pays homage to Simone while also establishing herself as a force to be reckoned with. She kicks things off with a sultry rendition of "I Put A Spell On You," that doles out intrigue and heartbreak by equal turns, helped along by a stellar horn section and ripping sax solo by Ron Blake. She continues with Simone's title track from Bethlehem Records, "Little Girl Blue," which has been covered by the top female singers of our time since, and has a touching bass solo. James' range is amazing, as she moves from deep baritone notes to high soprano's. Her phrasing is much like Billy Holiday's halting patter in her "Don't Explain," which Simone covered. It is alluring and discomfiting at once. Simone's then-husband Andy Stroud wrote, "Be My Husband," which James imbues with life, aided by some warm bongo drums. She slows down the classic, "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood," to a relaxed patter, singing, "I'm just a soul whose intentions are good, oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood." The song was originally written for her Broadway Blues show, and as Morgan tells, it fits well with Simone's songbook of blue tunes. She goes deep into those blues in "My Man's Gone Now," and gets funky in "Funkier Than a Mosquita's Tweeter." A fast-moving scat beat rocks, "My Baby Just Cares for Me," with a swinging stand-up bass accompaniment and an expansive drum break. And the nails-scratching-up-the-back naughty comes out in "Tell Me More And More and Then Some," singing, "whisper from now until Doomsday, but never will I get enough." "Promised myself after the first romance, I wouldn't give you a second chance, they said to seek sure to find, but the closer I get to you, you drive me out of my mind," Morgan sings in Aretha Franklin's "Save Me," giving this old chestnut a spin that makes it sound like momma's got a whole new bag. She rocks the blues standard "Trouble in Mind" as if Janis Joplin never had a crack at it, and finishes things up with "Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out." Morgan will take the stage in April 2013 for "Motown: The musical." Until then, this new album should help to scratch that itch. EPIC RECORDS


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Perkins Schools officials suspended an athletic coach this week while police investigate allegations she provided prescription medication to students.
Tracey Hiss, varsity girls track coach for 25 years, received a written notice of the investigation Tuesday from district superintendent Jim Gunner. The Register obtained a copy of the letter through a public records request.
Hiss is also a health teacher at Briar Middle School for sixth-graders and junior high students.
"I am relieving you of your duties as a teacher and a coach, with pay, pending the outcome of an investigation into allegations that you have engaged in conduct unbecoming of a teacher in the Perkins Local School District by providing students with prescription medication without any authorization to do so," Gunner stated in the letter.
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Hiss is prohibited from district property and should not discuss the matter with any students or employees, the letter stated. A substitute teacher is filling in for her at Briar Middle School.
Amy Didion, teacher and middle school boys track coach, is currently coaching the varsity girls track team, athletic director Mike Strohl said.
When contacted Friday, Gunner said he couldn't provide any details other than what he included in the Tuesday letter. Perkins police are currently investigating the allegations, and until the investigation is complete, Hiss is presumed innocent, he said.
Hiss did not return a phone message seeking comment.
The Register has submitted a public records request for the coach's personnel file, as well as a request for any document detailing recent administrative actions involving her. School officials said Thursday they could not provide the personnel file until early next week.
A similar incident occurred at Perkins Schools in October, when school officials suspended wrestling coach and physical education teacher Travis Crabtree for providing a wrestler with a prescription painkiller. Strohl suspended Crabtree for three matches but did not take the incident to the superintendent or school board members.
Gunner explained at the time that it was Strohl's responsibility, but Crabtree could appeal the matter to Gunner. The coach opted not to do so.
Late Thursday, district treasurer Lisa Crescimano emailed a news release stating board members will meet in a closed-door session at 7 a.m. Saturday to discuss employment of personnel. The meeting is at the district's administrative service center, 3714 Campbell St.
Perkins police did not return phone messages seeking comment.