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TutorialsControllers Instead of Pages
25 January 2011 | | | Supports v2.4, v2.3Tweet
SilverStripe is great for working with Pages in the CMS. But what if you need functionality without the need for content or all the "data fluff," like in Aram's tutorial about user registration and profile editing. Well, believe it or not, SilverStripe is a pretty solid MVC platform, even if you're working outside of the page data objects. It took me a while to understand how to implement true-ish MVC in SilverStripe, so I thought I'd take the opportunity to share.Continue reading...
TutorialsRegistering Users and allowing them to edit their details
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These days many sites require users to register to get full functionality (SSbits included!). This is something that although not avaiable out of the box in SilverStripe is quite strait forward and a great way to gain a better understanding of both the Member and Form systems. In this tutorial we are going to create a simple registration form and a page for users to then edit their details.Continue reading...
TutorialsEmbedding a contact form in a sidebar
28 October 2010 | | | Supports v2.4Tweet
In this tutorial we are going to add a form to a sidebar that can be included on any page on a website. You will be able to set whether to show the Form on a particular page via checkbox in the CMS. The work is based on the Working with SiteConfig and Creating a Simple Contact Form tutorials.Continue reading...
TutorialsPaginating a filtered DataObjectSet
25 October 2010 | | | Supports v2.4Tweet
If you have ever tried to paginate a DataObjectSet that has been customised since fetching it from the database you will have descovered that it simply doesn't work. This short tutorial provides some great code to resolve this problem and paginate to your hearts content!Continue reading...
TutorialsDataObjects as Pages - Part 1: Keeping it Simple
4 October 2010 | | | Supports v2.4, v2.3Tweet
In this two part tutorial, I am going to show you how to display DataObjects as if they were pages. This is often very useful for times when you have lots of items that don't warrant full site tree objects, but do need to be displayed on their own on the site. In this first part displaying Staff Members we are going to keep it simple, using a Data Object Manager to manage our Staff Members and referring to their ID in the URL. Later in part 2, we will see how to use ModelAdmin to manage a Search Engine friendly product catalogue.Continue reading...
TutorialsUsing Short Codes to embed a YouTube video
28 April 2010 | | | Supports v2.4Tweet
SilverStripe 2.4 has introduced shortcodes to the CMS editor. Simply, the CMS user can now add short BBCode style code to the editor area and it can then be replaced using a predefined function. For example [link id=23] could be replaced by the link to Page with an ID of 23. In fact that is exactly how internal links created in the links sidebar work in 2.4, preventing them from breaking when URLs change.Continue reading...
TutorialsEmbed flash content using SWFObject
3 December 2009 | | | Supports v2.4, v2.3Tweet
There are numerous ways to embed flash content into your SilverStripe Website. A commonly used and very flexible method to embed flash is provided by the SWFObject script. In this snippet I'll show you how to create a custom FlashPage that will contain flash content, embedded using SWFObject.Continue reading...
TutorialsUsing jQuery for form validation
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TutorialsMaking a hierarchy aware templating system
21 September 2009 | |Tweet
Something that has been bothering me when building larger sites with SilverStripe is that I often find myself creating new classes not to add functionality, but to just get a new template.
You can set separate templates for different actions manually but that's not what I want in this case, I want different templates for the same action on the same class.
After thinking about this for awhile I came up with a two part solution and the first part is to make the template choosing aware of the Sitetree hierarchy.Continue reading...
TutorialsUsing a Thickbox Modal Window with AJAX
11 September 2009 | | | Supports v2.3Tweet
Thickbox is a great javascript plugin to jQuery that you can use to create modal windows within SilverStripe pages. You can de-clutter your interfaces and re-use small snippets of common functions when you add in AJAX. Before we begin there is a little homework:Continue reading...
TutorialsCreate a front end theme switcher
17 August 2009 | | | Supports v2.3Tweet
So you wanna make a demo site for your customers to show all your template skills in one site. A simple theme switcher can come in handy. It's quite easy to implement this.
First add two new functions to your Page_Controller class:Continue reading...
TutorialsAutofill MetaDescription and MetaKeywords on page save
28 July 2009 | | | Supports v2.4, v2.3Tweet
Most of my customers don't want to add meta info manually, so I add an onBeforeWrite() function to update the Meta Description field and count the keyword density of the content with a separate function and add these keywords to the Meta Keywords fields when a page is saved.
In my humble SEO opinion every page needs an unique Meta Description. Keywords seems to be less important for search engines, but why not add them automatically anyway! The function counts how many times each word exist in the Content, order the words by occurrence and glues the words to a comma separated string. In this function only words with more then 4 characters are counted, but you can adjust that if you like.Continue reading...
TutorialsWorking with banners
13 July 2009 | | | Supports v2.4, v2.3Tweet
Most of the sites I work on are for corporate/business clients and there is not typically a lot of fancy motion graphics going on. I do like to ensure there is some dynamic element going on, just to provide a bit of interest and one of the simplest ways to achieve this is by some variation of the random/rotating banners scenario. Of course this could equally apply to other parts of the page, not just banner graphics.Continue reading...
TutorialsCreating Previous and Next Buttons on a page
28 June 2009 | | | Supports v2.4, v2.3Tweet
When you have a number of pages which follow on from one another you may find that asking a user to return to an index or select the next item from a side menu each time they want to progress is cumbersome. In this situation having previous and next buttons at the bottom of a page becomes very useful. In this snippet we'll add these buttons and also a counter to show the current page we are on and the total number of pages.Continue reading...


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Emerald Ash Borer is Here – Now what
The meetings will be held Nov. 7 at the Ladd Library Community Room, 3750 Williams Blvd. SW, Cedar Rapids. An afternoon meeting is planned for people working in the Green Industry – arborists, urban foresters, public works and parks personnel, horticulturalists, Master Gardeners, tree trimmers, landscapers, nursery centers, commercial pesticide applicators; and an evening public meeting is scheduled for homeowners and others interested in the topic.
Todd Fagan, Cedar Rapids City Arborist ; Mark Vitosh, Iowa Department of Natural Resources District Forester; Robin Pruisner, Iowa's State Entomologist ; and Mark Shour, entomologist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, will present information at the meetings. They will share EAB and ash tree information to help participants learn
- How to identify EAB
- How to identify an ash tree
- Signs of EAB infestation
- If the tree is safe and if it is a candidate for treatment
- How spread of EAB is being restricted
- Bark peeling – how to find EAB in tree (Green Industry meeting)
- Ash tree replacement options (public meeting)
Cedar Rapids EAB meetings
The Nov. 7 EAB meetings are free and registration is not required. Meetings will be held at the Ladd Library Community Room, 3750 Williams Blvd. SW.
1:00-4:00 p.m. Green Industry EAB Meeting. A light lunch will be served at 11:45 a.m. so participants can look at the latest tree care equipment and visit with company representatives.
6:30-8:00 p.m. Public EAB Meeting - for homeowners and other concerned citizens
For more information about the meetings, call ISU Extension and Outreach – Linn County at 319-377-9839, or email email@example.com.
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Hey guys, i joined this forum a few years ago in hopes of getting my ROTJ Fett rolling..... then my wife got pregnant. So much for that idea!
Well 2.5 years later my beautyful daughter is a little more independant and i have more time for myself (on a limited basis, of course). While i was away i did keep buying Fett peices here and there in hopes of someday building my ROTJ Fett. Heres the problem.... i want to do a ESB Fett now. I think as far as the armor is concerened, the gauntlets are the only difference, right? If that is the case, then what would i have to do to convert my ROTJ gauntlets to ESB and is there anybody who can help me with any parts i my need? Any help would be greatly appreciated.


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The Canisius softball team scored four runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to erase a 3-0 deficit en route to a 4-3 win in the first game of a non-conference doubleheader Thursday afternoon at the Demske Sports Complex. The visiting Orange bounced back to take the nightcap by an 8-0 count. The Golden Griffins are now 14-26 on the year while Syracuse moved to 22-23 overall with the split.
Canisius trailed 3-0 heading into the home-half of the sixth inning, but scored four times on the power of six singles to post the 4-3 victory. After back-to-back base hits by junior Michelle DelPrince and freshman Sam Sharkey, junior Robin Kennery put the Griffs on the board with a base knock back up the middle that allowed DelPrince to score from second. Sharkey and Kennery scored a short time later in the frame on a fielder's choice groundout by sophomore Alexis Roman. On that play, the ball got away from Syracuse first baseman Nicole Lundstrum, which allowed Roman to move up to second base and let two runs to score to tie the game at 3-3. Senior Valorie Nappo drove in the game-winning run with a base hit to center, which allowed Roman to score from second base. In the seventh, Canisius starter Jen Consaul set the Orange down in order to secure the win, her team-leading 13th victory of the season.
Syracuse scored all three of its runs in game one in the top-half of the first on a three-run homer by Jasmine Watson, her 14th home run of the year. Consaul settled down after the first and ended up allowing just the three runs on five hits while striking out three and walking three. Sydney O'Hara took the loss for the Orange after she went six innings and gave up four runs, three earned, on seven hit to go with five strikeouts and a walk.
In the second game, Syracuse scored three times in the top of the first on a three-run home run off the bat of Corinne Ozanne and never looked back. The Orange scored single runs in the second, third and sixth innings and then added two more insurance runs in the seventh. That support was more than enough for Syracuse starter Christina Clermont, who moved to 5-5 on the year with the win in the circle. She gave up just four hits and posted three strikeouts in the win. Canisius sophomore Jenn Solis took the loss for the Blue and Gold after she allowed eight runs, seven earned, on eight hits with four strikeouts and six walks.
Valorie Nappo had two hits in the losing effort for the Blue and Gold, including her first triple of the season, which came in the game's fourth inning. Sharkey and Kennery also had hits for Canisius in game two.
Canisius will continue its eight-game homestand on Saturday when the team plays host to Rider in a MAAC doubleheader. Game one is set for 3 p.m., at the Demske Sports Complex.Game Notes: Canisius and Syracuse have now played a total of 17 times, with the Orange leading the all-time series 11-6… The win in game one was the Griffs' first win over Syracuse since May 4, 2010… The win over Syracuse also stands as the Griffs' first win over an ACC member school since March 28, 1999, when Canisius defeated Georgia Tech 2-1 in eight innings… The Griffs are 3-6 this year in one-run games… Consaul's string of 13-straight starts and 93 consecutive innings pitched came to an end when she did not start game two of the doubleheader… Kennery's RBI in game one gives her 21 this season, which ties her for the team lead with sophomore teammate Meghan Cuda.


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EN 311Z World Literature in English
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A survey of translated works of literature from one country, stressing historical development and comparative analysis.
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Troy Larson, Director of Athletics, announced today that David Peterson will become the new Head Cross Country Coach for Iowa Lakes Community College.
Peterson attended Graettinger Community High School. After graduation he took classes at Iowa Lakes toward an agriculture transfer degree before ultimately attending Iowa State University to finish his college education. Since then he has coached high school track and field and cross country for many years, most recently at East Sac Community School District.
At the end of July, Peterson and wife Peggy moved from Phoenix back to the Graettinger area where their youngest son will be a senior at Graettinger-Terril Community School this year. They also have an older son and daughter and two grandchildren.
An avid lifetime runner and coach, Peterson, feels honored to have this chance to coach at the college level.
"Being able to return home with my family and pursue my coaching passion at Iowa Lakes Community College is an opportunity I am thrilled about," he said.
Larson believes Peterson will be a great addition to the team of coaches at Iowa Lakes.
"David has a great coaching mind and is an effective communicator with our student athletes," Larson said. "We are fortunate to have someone as knowledgeable and passionate about the sport of cross country as our head coach. I am very eager to see our cross country team compete this year and have a very good feeling about the future as David starts the recruiting process."
When asked about the season, Coach Peterson stated, "I am blessed with a small but extremely hard working team this year. On our men's team we have a lot of youth and I think we have the talent to compete very well this year. Our women have some outstanding individuals who will do well but we need some added depth to compete as a team."
The Iowa Lakes Cross Country team open their season with the Regional Time Trial Meet at North Iowa Area Community College in Mason City on Saturday, Aug. 24, at 1 p.m.
"I will be working hard at recruiting and hope to increase our numbers significantly allowing us to compete at a high level for years to come," Peterson said.


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Arsène Wenger was understandably delighted when he spoke to the media after Saturday's win at Bolton. The victory represented the end of a fine week for his Arsenal side. However there were a number of issues thrown up during the 90 minutes at the Reebok Stadium. During his press conference, Wenger spoke about:
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For centuries, gleemen have told the tales of The Great Hunt of the Horn. So many tales about each of the Hunters, and so many Hunters to tell of. Now, the Horn itself is found: the Horn of Valere long thought only legend, the Horn which will raise the dead heroes of the ages.
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"Jordan creates a lush, sprawling tapestry of a novel in the tradition of Tolkien and Eddings." (Library Journal)
"Even better than the first!"
The narration was great although the two readers do pronounce something differently. The switching off between the two was annoying to me at first but I quickly saw the merits of it. After finishing this book, I wouldn't have it read any other way!
The story really kicks off here. It's not the best ending but certainly not worth less than 4 stars. A great read and a faster pace than book one.
"Long but good"
I do agree with some that this is a long drawn out series, and you have to really enjoin it to want to finish. But as I came late to it when there was already ten books out I did not have to wait as long as some for the conclusion. Even though the books are long, they are well written. Keeping your attention through out to the end. Jordan does a great job holding you in the story, if a bit long winded when sometimes describing things. After reading most of the series, I then read some of the reviews. Those that compared it to The Lord of the Rings stood out to me. I have read both series, and fine it funny that people think there wouldn't be simulates. All books have a common theme, good verse evil, but to compare the two is laughable. The stories are vastly different. The only thing similar about the two is that they are both fantasy books that are well written, and a good read.
"Great Series, Great Readers"
I am overjoyed to find audible choose to carry this Unabridged series. It is pretty much the only place anywhere you can find this extraordinary Unabridged audio series. The abridged version of this series is horrible; however this version is a true and rare audio gem. I have listened to literally a few hundred audio books in my life, most of which were either sci-fi/ fantasy and this series stands out as one of the best I've heard. It has exquisite readers both Michael Kramer and Kate Reading are among the best audio readers I've ever heard. As anyone who has heard audio can probably relate to, the quality of the reader is vital to the experience of the book and these are simple two of the best in the business. They capture the characters perfectly and draw you in like few other readers can. Another great and fairly unique thing this audio reading does is when the books comes from the perspective of a female character Kate gives you the female voice to match, where as if you are in the head of a male character Michael reads to give you that male feel. This makes a big difference in the whole experience and how much the reading brings the character to life and draws you into their books world. Speaking of which, Robert Jordan's WOT world is one of the most vivid, complex and original world I have experienced in fantasy. The world's complexity continues to grow throughout the huge epic series. It makes you want to know what is going on in different lands almost as much as what is happening with different characters. In the first half of this series each book is better then the one before as the main characters, the world and the adventure expands. If you get a chance, please request that audible carry the rest of this Unabridged series. As of now they carry book one (The Eye of the World) and two (The Great Hunt). I guess that's about it. Enjoy, I hope you have as much fun with it as I did.
"The saga continues"
Picking up where the first book in the series left off, The Great Hunt is a bit slower on the get-go than the first one was, with the pace only picking up about a third into the book.
The readers resurrect the characters from the first book seamlessly, with the same voices and characterisations used of returning characters meaning that it is easy to pick up and listen to this audio book without having to get used to all the voices all over again and find out which character each belongs to. Kate Reading in particular seems to have gotten into her stride a bit more, and her voice is less grating than it was in the first book. Her narrations of the sections of the book that deal with the Aes Sedai are now precisely how these powerful women themselves are described: calm, collected, cool, wise... She has also fleshed out the vocal characterisations she uses for each of the characters and they are more easily discernible than they were in the first book.
"Better than the first"
I just finished this one in the series and it was more exciting that the first book. I can't wait to get started on the next and the next and the next. It is a great series.
"Great continuing intro"
I'm adding my review as a pure review, and to encourage others. I've read the series four times and have just completed the first two audiobooks. Jordan has created a world that is similar to ours in many ways, in fact each 'major' nation is modeled after an actual nation, at some point in history. Jordan does borrow some ideas from other literary sources, but does a better job than other authors of actually explaining aspects of his world. The One Power, the Trollocs, Myyrdraal, Forsaken, and Aes Sedai; Jordan actually lets the reader in on how the Power works, as opposed to just saying, "These people are magicians. Deal with it."
To David in MA, who seemed a little bored with the series, I have one word of encouragement. Without going into specifics, Matt MUST be hated during the first two books, as you will find out in The Dragon Reborn. Things have happened to him, mostly self-induced, that you won't understand until Book 3, at which point he becomes one of the most interesting and likable characters in the series. If it helps, the first 3 books in the Wheel of Time are essentially foreshadowing the rest of the series. Every dream, side-remark, and ellipsis-ended comment really mean something. Having read the series as many times, I can tell you Jordan has woven so much into each book that I learn something new each time.
The Wheel of Time is long and not easy to read, but to date the most well thought-out and written series I've ever read. The Great Hunt has the best ending-sequence of any of the books, 1-10 so far. I hope this helps.
I don't mind getting stuck in traffic...as long as I have an audio book playing.
"I liked it"
The characters sometimes appear a little too dumb, argumentative and mulish - I need to know what makes them so special.
Yes - I will buy book 3 because I need to know...
I did not like Kate's voice.
"Michael Kramer!"
Best narrator(s) I've encountered, amazing story and audiobook. A great experience listening in.
"Wow! Engaging intricate world with deep characters"
Reading a novel like this I feel I should be kissing Jordan?s feet. How anyone can create such an immense intricate world filled with such deep, diverse characters is just mind blowing. I?ve listened to the first two books in this series and can?t wait for audible to come out with the rest. I was happy to find that this second book started right where the first left off with all the same characters to whom I had grown attached in the first book. Listen to The Eye of the World first.
After the incredible experience and the shattering end of the first book, Jordan expands on this world, having introduced many parts of the world in the first book which play a bigger part in this story. It makes the reader feel they have an intimate connection to the world as the stories that were introduced in the first book are explored in further detail here. New villains and old ones, betrayal and treachery, make you fear for the characters you feel close to.
Be forewarned that if you hate mental narratives, this book is probably not for you. You will spend long periods of time in minds of different characters, each giving you unique perspectives on the world and other characters. Like the first book, this book has some of the most thrilling action sequences I?ve encountered in my reading. In fact, there is a bit more action than in the first, though Jordan doesn?t neglect to continue developing the characters and world.
The readers are superb! There are two readers, a man for scenes where you?re following a male character and a woman for when you?re following a female. They capture perfectly the emotion of each character and scene. I?m relatively new to audio books, and these reader make a great case for how listening to a story is so far superior to reading one. Their voices paint the world with a clarity not possible when reading (written word is so primitive, huh?).
Great books! Can?t recommend highly enough.
"As good as the 1st!"
The Great Hunt takes up the reigns where the Eye Of The World leaves off, absorbing me into it's story and once again leaving me eager for more!
A story in it's own right, you could probably jump into this book without reading the first - but what a waste that would be!
Think 'Lord of the Rings' and you'll have an idea of the sort of book this is. Full of rich detail, complex, interesting, and exciting. The plot seems to twist and turn and unlike other books I've read the ending isn't transparent from the start.
Never a dull moment!
"Seanchan Rising"
This 2nd book is where Jordan really starts to take the reins in this series. Much like Paolini does with his sequel to Eragon. The first Paolini book was written like a 16 year old, learning the craft of writing for the first time. In Jordan's case the first book had parts that were very much written as if an exercise in fantasy writing. With Paolini, the 2nd book read like it was written by a different author! So much better! In this case, you still know it is Jordan, but the ending of the first book could easily have been turned to stand on it's own, though clearly Jordan wanted the series to continue. One might be reminded of Buffy the Vampire Slayer on TV. The first series was only half a series, designed to play out as it was, and if it did not continue, then so be it. Clearly a beautiful forray into TV story arcing resulted, and here the 2nd book in Wheel of Time is where the story really starts moving.
Rand needs to accept he is the chosen one, but really struggles with this. Forced into helping Mat save his life, bound to the fate of the Horn of Valere and the Ruby Hilted Dagger from Shadar Logoth, we see forsaken rise into the story, and visit old friends thought lost in the first book. And the battle on Almouth Plain towards the end with the Seanchan weaves the crossover to book 3 perfectly. As with all Wheel of Time books, this one can surely be listened to separately, but you should do the obligatory context thing, and not lose out on such a brilliant series. Book 14 comes out this year in April (2012), and you should either read, listen or both all of the books through 13!!
"Really enjoyable"
A fitting sequel to the Eye of the world, the Great Hunt carries the tale to new depths of imagination.
"I just don't connect with it"
I love Brandon Sanderson and song of ice and fire, and this is supposed to be somewhere in between, but I just don't connect to the characters, I lack overview of events, characters and places and I find myself listening merely with the purpose of getting to Sanderson's books at the end of the series. I think I might give up on this. The reading does not captivate me.
"An excellent performance and story."
The book is not perfect but if you know whats up it delivers exactly what you want.
Michael Kramer and Kate Reading have genuinely ruined audiobooks for me. I struggle to listen to books without their narration, their delivery, emotional expression and clarity truly brings to life the book in a way that could be argued is superior to the written word itself.
They truly elevate the experience of the storyline above simply reading in my opinion!
Loved every moment, took me a month to get through listening to about an hour in bed each night. Great value.
"The great hunt"
This was a good follow on from the first book, it was interesting to understand how the characters developed and how this will help them in the future. There seems to be twists and turns everywhere and when you think you've got a grasp something new sends you of kilter. There are parts that are long and a bit tedious but it is worth sticking with the book as it leads to a much better story. I am enjoying the audio books as having them read to me allows me more clarity and also allows me to rewind if I have forgotten what happened in my last listening. I have read these books many years ago but have forgotten them. I couldn't put them down then and I find I can't now. I am now off to start the next one.
"Great read well read"
Was a slow start felt like it was more ending to first book .the middle and end of book make up for it I will get the third book now
"wonderful listen"
A great story which captures the imagination plus it is extremly well read by narrator's.
"brilliant sequel"
The book is amazing and a great sequel. well written well performed my only problem with this book was it seemed to short it was as though everything happened at the end to quickly. This said overall simply put .....brilliant
This was my first ever audio book. And I loved it.
The performers were brilliant and the story itself is cracking. I cannot recommend it enough.
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Two Nashua men steal empty ATM
NASHUA -- Two men are under arrest, accused of stealing an automated teller machine (ATM) at a local car wash and then dumping it in the woods after finding out it was empty.
Roland Dion, 27, of 75 Kinsley St., and Lake Munday, 27, no fixed address, are facing criminal charges for the incident.
According to police, the ATM from the Shell gas station at 270 Main Dunstable Road was valued at about $15,000. At the time of the theft, there was no money inside the machine, said authorities.
Dion is charged with felony theft by unauthorized taking, while his alleged accomplice, Munday, is charged with criminal liability for the conduct of another to theft, also a felony.
The couple was scheduled to be arraigned Friday at 9th Circuit Court, Nashua District Division.


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Skiiers Take to Trails at Cable Telemark Chase
By Rachel Buck (@GBRachel)
CABLE, Wis. (GreenBayPhoenix.com) – The Green Bay men's and women's Nordic skiing team competed at the Cable Telemark Chase over the weekend, taking part in the freestyle on Saturday and classic on Sunday.
Junior Matt Nichols (Wausau, Wis.) continued his strong start to the season, pacing the men with a 13th place finish (30:04.4) in the 15k freestyle race on Saturday and 23rd place finish (29:23.9) in the 10k classic race on Sunday.
Also competing for the men in the 15k freestyle on Saturday were senior Eddie Gurney (Brookfield, Wis./33rd), freshman Kyle Marshall (Roseville, Minn./45th), junior Chris Nichols (Wausau, Wis./50th), freshman Jake Bauer (Richfield, Minn./52nd), senior Paul Choudoir (Custer, Wis./71st), sophomore Ben Lindberg (Rochester, Minn./75th), sophomore Phil Anshutz (Sturgeon Bay, Wis./87th) and freshman Chaz Perry (Waukesha, Wis./124th).
On Sunday the entire men's team took to the trails again in the 10k classic, and behind Matt Nichols' 23rd place finish was Marshall (29th) and Gurney (38th) among the top 50 skiiers. Rounding out the competitors was Chris Nichols (78th), Anshutz (83rd), Lindberg (85th), Bauer (94th), Choudoir (101st) and Perry (104th).
The women had three top 50 finishers in Saturday's 10k freestyle race, led by junior Kailey Mucha (Soldotna, Alaska) in 19th place with a time of 32:22.9. Freshman Bree Mucha (Soldotna, Alaska) followed in 25th (32:35.0) and junior Hanne Guthrie (Chanhassen, Minn.) took 30th (33:25.8). Completing the competitors for the women on Saturday was freshman Kayla Billett (Anoka, Minn./66th), sophomore Mary Kozloski (Green Bay, Wis./67th), freshman Cassie Thobe (Forest Lake, Minn./77th) and junior Krista White (Waukesha, Wis./83rd).
The Mucha's swapped spots as the top finishers for the Phoenix in Sunday's 5k classic, as Bree placed 31st in 18:04.6 while Kailey was 38th in 18:23.0. Also racing on Sunday was Guthrie (63rd), Billett (78th), Kozloski (88th), Thobe (92nd) and White (109th).
A complete list of placings and times is below.
The Phoenix competes next weekend as it travels to the Mt. Itasca CCSA Invite and Junior Olympic Qualifier January 24-25 in Coleraine, Minnesota.
15k freestyle – Saturday
Matt Nichols 13th 40:04.4
Eddie Gurney 33rd 43:03.1
Kyle Marshall 45th 43:47.5
Chris Nichols 50th 44:05.0
Jake Bauer 52nd 44:07.2
Paul Choudoir 71st 45:31.7
Ben Lindberg 75th 45:57.1
Phil Anshutz 87th 47:28.6
Chaz Perry 124th 56:17.3
10k classic – Sunday
Matt Nichols 23rd 29:23.9
Kyle Marshall 29th 29:57.5
Eddie Gurney 38th 30:26.6
Chris Nichols 78th 32:50.3
Phil Anshutz 83rd 33:15.5
Ben Lindberg 85th 33:26.5
Jake Bauer 94th 34:01.5
Paul Choudoir 101st 34:27.7
Chaz Perry 104th 34:43.8
10k freestyle – Saturday
Kailey Mucha 19th 32:22.9
Bree Mucha 25th 32:35.0
Hanne Guthrie 30th 33:25.8
Kayla Billett 66th 36:55.2
Mary Kozloski 67th 37:15.2
Cassie Thobe 77th 38:33.6
Krista White 83rd 40:33.3
5k classic – Sunday
Bree Mucha 31st 18:04.6
Kailey Mucha 38th 18:23.0
Hanne Guthrie 63rd 19:23.8
Kayla Billett 78th 20:00.1
Mary Kozloski 88th 20:40.8
Cassie Thobe 92nd 20:52.5
Krista White 109th 21:45.8
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Davison hands out letterman jackets to DP boys soccer team
Six senior soccer players at Dos Pueblos benefit from fundraising effort
GOLETA, Calif. - You can bet the boys soccer team at Dos Pueblos High School is shouting "four more years" to school worker Lenita Davison. For the past four years she has spearheaded a fundraising effort to buy senior boys soccer players letterman jackets.
This year Davison handed out six more jackets at no cost to the players bringing the grand total to 35 jackets in four years. They retail at over three hundred dollars apiece.
She adopted the boys soccer team as she feels that they do not get the recognition that some of the other sports receive. Davison is quick to give credit to her co-workers and the community in helping to raise money for the jackets.


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Uribe to get most playing time at second
Uribe to get most playing time at second
Manager Ozzie Guillen wouldn't exactly name Uribe as shortstop Orlando Cabrera's double-play partner, still sticking with Pablo Ozuna in the season opener against C.C. Sabathia. But Uribe will get the first shot to make the position his own, holding an edge over Alexei Ramirez and Ozuna.
"Uribe earned it, with the way he played in Spring Training and the way he went about his business," said Guillen, following the White Sox 5-2 victory over Colorado on Tuesday. "We're going to give him the most playing time at second base until he can't do it any more."
Guillen pointed out how Uribe has people behind him who can play the position if he doesn't succeed with his first move to second since playing 77 games there in 2004. If Uribe goes into a prolonged hitting funk, Ramirez or Ozuna could grab the reins.
But the gregarious Uribe can carry a team when he gets his stroke right. Uribe ranks third among American League shortstops with 57 home runs over the past three years and sits at sixth with 210 RBIs.
Ozuna, meanwhile, will be playing the same super-sub role he filled during the team's 2005 World Series title run -- without the outfield duties.
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"Ozzie likes to put him in here and there just to give the club some energy," said White Sox general manager Ken Williams of Ozuna. "We missed that last year. Every time he gets out there, he does something good for us."
Just because Ramirez won't be at second on Opening Day doesn't mean he won't be in the starting lineup. Guillen could choose to put Ramirez in center, giving him the inaugural Major League challenge of facing C.C. Sabathia.
Ramirez has been impressive enough this spring to not only make the roster but earn significant playing time.
"I guess the ability to play every position, and play it with the skill that he can play it," said Williams, when asked what impressed him most about Ramirez.
"He'll probably catch if we wanted him to, if the wind wasn't too strong and blows him over in his crouch," added Williams.
Scott Merkin is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Phoenix Falls to Flames 6-1 in Final Home Match
GREEN BAY, Wis. (GreenBayPhoenix.com) – Playing in its 2014 home finale, the Green Bay women's tennis team fell 6-1 to perennial Horizon League power UIC on Sunday afternoon at Western Racquet and Fitness Club.
The Flames scored wins at No. 2 and No. 3 doubles to claim the match's opening point, and then earned straight-set victories at the No. 1 through No. 5 singles spots to improve to 6-10 overall and 3-1 in league play. The Phoenix dropped to 1-11 (0-5 HL) with the loss.
Sophomore Stephanie Londre (Burlington, Wis.), who had won five of her previous six singles contests entering Sunday's match, put forth a strong effort at the No. 1 spot, but ultimately fell to UIC's Natalia Kuvakina 6-3, 6-4. Green Bay's lone point of the match came from the No. 6 singles spot, which the Phoenix won by default.
Green Bay will play its final five regular season contests away from home, beginning with treks to Cleveland State next Saturday and Youngstown State on Sunday.
UIC 6, Green Bay 1
No. 1 – Mariana Palacious/Natalia Kuvakina (UIC) vs. Stephanie Londre/Claudia Negron (GB) 4-3 unfinished
No. 2 – Jana Knoppe/Keti Mebuke (UIC) def. Rachael Menos/Lauren Miketinac (GB) 8-1
No. 3 – Veronica Lacerda/Ann-Sophie Hahn (UIC) def. Carly Van Nuland/Noel Peck (GB) 8-0
No. 1 – Natalia Kuvakina (UIC) def. Stephanie Londre (GB) 6-3, 6-4
No. 2 – Mariana Palacious (UIC) def. Claudia Negron (GB) 6-2, 6-3
No. 3 – Jana Knoppe (UIC) def. Rachael Menos (GB) 6-0, 6-0
No. 4 – Keti Mebuke (UIC) def. Lauren Miketinac (GB) 6-0, 6-1
No. 5 – Veronica Lacerda (UIC) def. Noel Peck (GB) 6-0, 6-0
No. 6 – Carly Van Nuland (GB) def. Ann-Sophie Hahn (UIC) default
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Has anyone here ever done this? I have a pretty nice EE-3 that I am using now but have a Stormrider kit that I'm about to start putting together and have been in touch with him for the few remaining greeblies I need to complete the kit. Here are some pics of what I have for the Stormrider kit and what my current EE-3 looks like
Basically I still need, the two scope rings, rails, mounts and top of scope mounts along with the v8 arm circular bases.
Here are pics of what I have for Stormrider kit/EE-3 build (greeblies and blaster parts):
*I have a scope that is super close but it's on the blaster I'm currently using. Below are pics of it still on the blaster I use now but you'll notice how it has the wrong scope rings...
And here are pics of the blaster I use currently.
Full view both sides
What I am wondering, is for the build of my new EE-3/Stormrider kit, do any of you have recommendations for adding something like a Luxeon light and sound to it? I have a buddy that is down to help me work on this as well. I also saw this link and thought it was similar to what I'd like to do with this...
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'When Martin Biron joined the Rochester Americans yesterday for a one-game conditioning assignment, goaltending consultant Jim Corsi passed along one word of advice: spot. And no, he wasn't talking about a dog. It's a reminder of how to approach the game. Square up to the shooter, position yourself, and be on time.'
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Nicki Minaj Addresses Remy Ma Drama in New Song 'No Frauds'Nicki Minaj has responded to Remy Ma's harsh diss track in a new song featuring her label mates Drake and Lil Wayne.
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I have experience of working at Xinyang Normal University and feel that I should share some. As a location I like the city, and the students are great too. However, there the positive facts end. I found that at Xinyang Normal University 2/3 of the office staff who should be taking care of the Foreign Experts/Foreign teachers are more interested in taking care of themselves. Thus at any opportunity they use the foreign teachers for their own financial gain. Some of the issues are as follows:
1. When I arrived at Xinyang Normal University I was promised to be given a summer salary according to the contract. However the woman in charge objected, and it wasn't until foreign teachers objected and threatened a lawyer that we finally got what we promised. However, that was the last time they paid the summer salary. Also, we no longer receive an allowance for utility bills because the woman in the office keeps this money for herself.
2. During one year a new teacher asked for a wardrobe to be given to him in his appartment, because it should be supplied. The office woman replied he must buy it himself. Why should he buy it himself?? Because she could claim the money for the wardrobe herself, by claiming she paid for it herself. The woman is so connected with local workers that when equipment needs repair e.g. the AC unit, she will ask him to write a receipt saying it cost more money (maybe double) than what she pays so she can claim back more money from the university.
3. The staff from the IEC office seem to want to make money from the foreign teachers. One teacher wanted to travel home and see a sick relative for the holiday period. He booked his flight and moved his classes forward and taught all the normal required classes before leaving. He made up all the classes and taught the normal amount. However, when the woman from the IEC office heard he had done this she said his pay must be deducted.
4. Foreign teachers are told that they can strictly have no other job outside Xinyang Normal University. However, sometimes the teachers are asked to go and give a class to local primary school students. In this case the staff from the IEC office will be paid for the work of the foreign teachers!! One teacher felt tricked by the staff because they would say something like please can you help our university students on the weekend, whereas, in truth he finds on Saturday he has to work in a school which is nothing to do with the university.
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Supermarket wine sales bill headed to governor
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) _ Legislation allowing wine to be sold in Tennessee grocery stores is headed to the governor for his consideration.
The Senate on Monday approved minor changes made by the House when the lower chamber passed its version of the bill 71-15 last month.
The proposal would grant authority to cities and counties that have package stores or liquor-by-the-drink sales to hold referendums on whether to allow wine to be sold in supermarkets and convenience stores.
It also allows local votes to take place as early as this fall but would not allow supermarket wine sales until July 2016 at the earliest.
Republican Gov. Bill Haslam has said he will sign the bill if it comes to his desk.
Under current law, supermarkets and convenience stores can sell beer containing up to 6.5 percent alcohol by volume. Anything stronger can be sold only in package stores, which can't sell anything beyond booze and lottery tickets.


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Therefore every scribe who has been trained for the kingdom of heaven is like a householder who brings out of his treasure what is new and what is old.
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Christ the embryo recognised
Youth Defence, the upbeat Irish pro-life group, produced this video to help promote the pro-life message for Christmas. In recent years we have come to know more than our forbears about the process of life in the womb; it is right that we apply this to the growth of Jesus Christ from a single-celled embryo.
Remember that after Our Lady conceived Our Lord in her womb, she went with haste to the hill country of Judea to visit St Elizabeth who asked why she should be honoured with a visit from the mother of her Lord. The twenty-four week foetus, St John the Baptist leapt in the womb in recognition of Christ. Both of them recognised their Saviour when he was perhaps a five day old embryo.


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Cesc Fabregas helped Arsenal to a crucial three points against Chelsea in his first Premier League game as Arsenal captain at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.
After the game, the midfielder spoke to Arsenal TV Online about the victory. He discussed:
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Discussion in 'Fan Zone' started by Cbz40, Dec 31, 2006.
He has played 11 games. Lol!!
2:58 remaining kickoff coming! Please kick it to Austin this time and not Nate Jones..
Can't believe I've spent an afternoon watching this pathetic play.
It's an 8 point game
I bet we score and miss the 2 with little time.
I swear that Zimmer needs to be fired after this season is over. This defense is pathetic and it isn't simply because of the loss of Ellis.
Seems like every time someone makes a great play, they follow it up with a TERRIBLE one.
Turns out Roy Williams prediction was right... the Lions could score 40 points every week.... that they played the Cowboys
39 points..........are you kidding?
How bout we stop making our 1st year starting, undrafted FA QB win games for us.
Romo has helped this team score 31 points. That should be plenty to win most games if we had some sort of defense.
I guess Brady Quinn better start buying some black shirts.
they havent won on the road in a year :laugh2:
But why is our personnel limited?
We have 1st round pick after 1st round pick, tons of FA money.....I mean why is our personnel on D so limited?
Pathetic Defense
Austin at the 5, Austin out to the 35. Nice return
Solid return Miles
Did his job today.
I believe Seattle gives the Cowboys their best chance to advance in the playoffs.
Any home for Dallas will be disastrous, they just play with more emotion on the road.
FOX just took the game off....*sigh*...


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Not sure how to explain but here we go. Over the weekend my water heater blew up and leaked everywhere, leaking water in where the blower pulls it air. Now anytime the A/C runs it seems to vibrate and create pressure in our laundry room and near the inside intake area. Kinda like when someone has a window slightly open in a car - if that makes sense. It blows cold air out but i am a little worried that the more we run it the worst things are going to get. We live in Arizona so it is essential. I did notice some of the silver tape is leaking cold air but i do not know if it was doing that before the water heater problem or not. Thanks for any and all help or suggestions!
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sound like you have water in the ducts.
was the air intake or ducts below the water level of your flood?
rick.phoebe it is
Most air ducts are not air tight much less water tight so any that did get blown up there will drip out and evaporate. The blower itself may be water tight and it may have sucked a bunch up into the impeller. Open it up (kill the furnace power first) and pull the blower, check for water and drain if necessary. If things got really wet you may need to grease fittings / bearings depending on damage and type of blower
is it metal duct or fiberglass duct board .if it is duct board or metal with fiberglass on the in side make sure you get it dried out soon so you do not get mold in the duct .Charlie
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shut off power to fan and look into the blower wheel and make sure nothing got suck into the fan causing it to go out of balance like pc of foil tape insulation or just a lint ball that got wet and balled up and or the air filter can come apart when wet jeff
Sounds to me like you got water in your blower housing and the blower blade is hitting it. This will cause the blower wheel to vibrate. We go throe this every thim we wash out a coil. We now pull the blower out>Wash>Drill a 1/4" drain hole in the bottom. Hope this helps, Bob
We go throe this every thim we wash out a coil
A little hard on direct drive electric motors if you have water on the blower wheel when you clean the evap coil?
A good idea to drill a hole in the blower scroll but your second idea is better to remove and clean the whole housing to protect the motor and clean out the wheel. A better quality service call, explain to the customer why the extra time/costs as it is better for them and their equipment.
If the coil is dirty, the dirt goes through the blower wheel. While you are there oil the motor. Sometimes the blower assy can be awkward to remove due to the wiring, I used to carry male and female insulated spade terminals and just cut and reconnect the wires to make it easier. Still looks like original somewhat but much easier and you don't have to look up or remember where the wires went.Last edited by thorn; 08-30-2006, 07:17 AM.


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In addition to supporting individual student entrepreneurs, this award is also aimed at fostering a vibrant, multi-disciplined community of entrepreneurs on campus. Wittenberg's motto, "Having light, we pass it on to others" is central to Wittenberg's approach in educating the next generation of entrepreneurs and change-makers in all aspects of life.
Criteria: Scholarships will be awarded to up to 10 incoming students who have maintained a cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 or higher and exhibit a strong interest in entrepreneurship and a willingness to engage with Wittenberg's community of student entrepreneurs. Students with prior entrepreneurial experience and a desire to take that experience to the next level in college are especially encouraged to apply.
Amount: $2,500 per year for a total of $10,000 over four years.
Guidelines: Students must submit the Special Interest Award in Entrepreneurship application by January 15 and write a personal essay explaining how you demonstrate the qualities of entrepreneurial thinking and practice. Your essay should emphasize why you are the best candidate for this award and how you plan to incorporate entrepreneurial study and practice into your college experience. Where appropriate, this essay should align with your planned field of study at Wittenberg. Upon acceptance to Wittenberg University, finalists will be selected for an interview with faculty and current entrepreneurship students.
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Expectations: Special Interest Awards in Entrepreneurship are renewable annually to students who actively participate in the WittEntrepreneurs Program. This may include working in the operations/management of ventures run by the program, contributing to the ventures owned and managed by other students and perhaps even launching ventures of their own. The Program Director will validate the efforts and participation of all students in the program to determine eligibility for renewal of the award beyond the freshman year. Award winners will be expected to participate in the Emerging Leaders Program during their freshman year. While award winners will undoubtedly pursue a wide variety of fields of study, it is expected that all will successfully complete BUSN 200, Entrepreneurship, prior to the end of the sophomore year.
Mentoring: Entrepreneurial Scholars, regardless of the major being pursued, will have an opportunity to participate in the Business Department's student mentoring program in which students have an opportunity to select a mentor from participating Wittenberg alumni, many of whom are successful entrepreneurs.


text: MTA educators step out to help alleviate local hunger Nicole Prevost Public school educators from all over Massachusetts laced up their running shoes and stepped out on Sunday, May 5 to do their part to alleviate local hunger. For the first time, the MTA had a presence in the 20-mile Walk for Hunger, organized annually by Project Bread. "As teachers, we are always striving to make a positive difference in the lives of our students and this is one way that we can help." said Nicole Prevost, a Quincy teacher who organized Team MTA. "We know children cannot perform at their best when they are hungry -- we want to do all we can to put an end to childhood hunger." "Sadly, we know all too well that hunger is a problem – because so many of us see the effects firsthand," Prevost added. Nook Middle School teachers Wendy Philips, Sally Leety and Jen Groskin.Team MTA was not the only group where one could find teachers in this year's Walk for Hunger. There were student and faculty representatives from schools all over Massachusetts. Sarah "Sally" Leety, a middle school teacher at the Rupert A. Nock Middle School in Newburyport, participated with two of her teaching colleagues and 27 students to raise more than $5,000 for the charity event. "Hunger isn't just a Third World problem, it's an issue right here," said Leety, who walked with fellow Nock teachers Jen Groskin and Wendy Phillips. "It's nice to support a charity that helps people right here at home and does incredibly important work – filling food pantries, running nutrition programs and so much more."Educators Step It Up Learn more about their community efforts.A delegation from the Nock School, organized by Groskin, has raised thousands of dollars for the Walk for Hunger over the last eight years. This year, the entire team wore "We Are Newtown" T-shirts in a show of support for the Connecticut community where a tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School occurred last December. The tragedy in Newtown hit home especially for Leety, who is a proud graduate of Newtown High School's Class of 1977."The support the community has received is a wonderful thing to come out of a really sad situation," said Leety, whose parents live a mile from Sandy Hook.It's not too late to donate to Project Bread. There's still time to show your support for Team MTA or the delegation from the Nook Middle School in Newburyport.


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(Cleveland) - Cleveland City Councilman Zack Reed has reported to the Solon city jail.
Reed was sentenced September 5 to 180 days in jail, 90 of which are suspended. 70 of those are being deferred.
Reed is to serve 10 days in jail with another 60 days spent under electronic alcohol monitoring.
In 60 days, Reed must return for a follow-up hearing to determine if he's been compliant with the court's orders. If he has complied, the remaining deferred jail time will likely be suspended.
Reed also lost his drivers license for two years and was fined $1,500.
After his sentencing, Reed thanked visiting Judge Larry Allen and the jury and said he was treated fairly. He said God has out all the sides in the courtroom together.
Reed says he allowed the disease of alcoholism to get ahold of him. He says he cannot even have one drink and must remain sober the rest of his life.
Reed also spoke about achieving his dream of having a positive influence on the city he grew up in. Reed says he wants kids to remember the good things he's done, and not his drunk driving convictions.
Reed says he's been sober since his arrest March 5 and holds himself fully accountable. He thanked Cleveland Clinic and Dr. Toby Cosgrove for allowing him to begin treatment.
Judge Allen told Reed he was being sentenced solely on his OVI conviction and it would not be based on his service to the community. Judge Allen says his job is to keep the streets safe
Judge Allen says it was fortunate no one was hurt during any of Reed drunk driving incidents.
A jury of four men and four women found Reed guilty in August of his third OVI. The panel deliberated about six hours.
Reed was arrested at the intersection of East 9th Street and Rockwell Avenue after he failed to stop at a red light and made an improper turn. He refused to take a breath test.
Reed said his mouthwash was what officers smelled.
After the verdict, Reed admitted to WTAM 1100 that he has an alcohol problem and was seek help. His attorney says Reed is already under treatment.
Despite the conviction, Reed easily won the primary race in his effort to be re-elected.
But the sentence could affect Reed's status on city council. If Reed cannot attend council meetings, he could be removed from that seat.
This is the third time reed has been convicted of driving under the influence. The other cases were in 2005 and 2008.
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Last of six suspects arrested in Redmond theft case
Police: Fraudulent ATM deposits led to $7K in spending
REDMOND, Ore. - The last of six people facing charges in a Redmond ATM fraud and theft case was arrested Friday night at a southwest Redmond apartment, police said Saturday.
A tip led police to an apartment at 2445 SW Canal Blvd. where Mitchell Bruce Ballard Jr., 25, was taken into custody without incident, said Sgt. Brad McMurrian.
"A Redmond police K-9 was deployed, but he came out after the dog barked," McMurrian said Saturday night.
Ballard was taken to the Deschutes County Jail in Bend, where he was held on charges of first-, second- and third-degree theft, first-degree computer crime and a probation violation.
A fifth suspect surrendered to his probation officer Wednesday evening.
Redmond police received a report Dec. 19 from Home Federal Bank of first- and second-degree theft and computer crime, said Lt. Nathan Garibay.
Officers and detectives determined that Jess Larsen, 23, Michael Finley Jr., 23, and Ballard made fraudulent deposits into Larsen's bank account, Garibay said, and between Dec. 14 and 16 spent nearly $7,000 at several local businesses. The cooperation of the businesses led police to identify the three suspects.
"They bought a bunch of clothing, household supplies and a whole bunch of gift cards," said McMurrian.
On Saturday, Dec. 22, officers and detectives contacted Larsen and Lily Santulli on a traffic stop, also serving a search warrant at the home of Larsen and Finley Jr. at 1849 SW 31st St. in Redmond, Garibay said.
During that raid, officers recovered stolen property, including a firearm, as well as more than 10 ounces of marijuana, methamphetamine paraphernalia and other evidence, the lieutenant said.
Larsen was arrested on charges of first- and second-degree theft, computer crimes, drug possession and probation violation, Garibay said. He was booked into the Deschutes County Jail and released after posting $500 bail on Monday, a jail officer said.
Three women arrested during the traffic stop and raid remained in jail Wednesday, records showed. Santulli (who also goes by Lily Santulli-Mathews) faces drug possession and probation violation charges. Terena Davis, 26, and Tieanti Garza, 20, are charged with probation or parole violation and frequenting a place where drugs are used or sold.
Finley turned himself in to his probation officer around 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, just hours after police publicly identified him as a suspect, McMurrian said.


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What does performance mean today, in an era when only marginal improvements or "advances in performance" can be attained? Where everyone can already do everything. And where everything is already so high-tech, fast and excellent. So isn't it more a question of just being that little bit better? Or what is the point then? Fronius sees the key to real performance in its uniqueness.
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|He is acting exactly as how he has been trained to thus far, that every dog = a potential playmate and he must do whatever he can to get to them and play. If you don't want him to play with every dog he comes across and you want his focus on you and to be obedient, you need to up the handler engagement and obedience and lessen the time he has off leash with other dogs. Don't stop socializing of course, but be smarter about it. Right now other dogs are more fun and interesting to him than you are. When you have focus you have control.
I just went through this and have worked relentlessly and at 5.5 months, it has improved significantly. Basically, at four months old, their eyesight improves and they start realizing things outside of you and the immediate pack exist. Do a search in this forum for reactivity and LAT training and you will find tons of information.
Our dog gets better everyday at it. Start working your pup at a distance from those distractions and slowly work up to getting closer to other dogs keeping your dog focused on you. Always be aware of what your surroundings are and at first just calmly turn around and go the other way if another dog is headed your way. Don't let your dog get to the "end of the leash" in a full lunge to where he starts pulling. Look at him and when you see the head and ears perk up, move away or give the "come" or "leave it" command. What has worked for us recently as we have gotten closer is I just say in a calm voice "oh look at that! A puppy! Leave it" and I just keep moving...no stopping and chatting or sniffing the other dog. As soon as you get past the other dog with no reaction, praise and treat like crazy. If trained correctly, the dog will look at you for a response when you say "look at that".
We found a park with very wide trails and I can see another dog way ahead and there is plenty of room to pass other dogs without getting too close and to give the leave it and look at me command. (You need both of those to commands to be solid before doing this)Our next step is find a more narrow walking path, then Petsmart, then a dog cafe...but that may be months away. Don't push your dog too quickly and definitely no Petsmart right now.
The idea is here is telling the dog, "yeah it's a dog (or a bike, or skateboard or whatever), but were going to keep moving. No big deal!"
So... Teach LAT (look at that), leave it, and always work below threshold slowly getting closer as dog is comfortable and not barking! I hope that helps! I am no expert, but I have seen drastic improvement over the lasts 6 weeks doing these steps! Good luck
Yes a trainer worth anything should be able to fix. Of course it depends on the source of reactivity. Some dogs are just so fearful that you can't really fix but only manage.
But if your dog isn't reacting to other things then I'd say he's a good dog that's just being a brat. The ultimate goal is to have your dog view other dogs like they do a tree or a light pole. Other dogs aren't fun but they also aren't threats. Reactivity is common. Find a trainer who is knowledgeable with Shepherds.
Yes it's correctable. Lots of GSD go through this at this age. Consistent training, redirection and obedience and most do fine.
But remember lots of GSD outgrow the desire to play with other dogs. But theu should be able to be around them without being stupid.
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Things don't just pass. A year or two?! You're gonna wait for your dog to bark it's head off for a year or two?! Now that's some patience.
Get a trainer. German Shepherds are known for reactivity. Evaluate WHY the dog is reactive and then fix accordingly.
So..my question is. Is this behavior treatable with correct training and quantity of time? Or will this behavior stick with him forever even when given the appropriate training.
Things don't just pass. A year or two?! You're gonna wait for your dog to bark it's head off for a year or two?! Now that's some patience.
Get a trainer. German Shepherds are known for reactivity. Evaluate WHY the dog is reactive and then fix accordingly.
barking at other dogs
I have a 4 month old male gsd. I've attended puppy classes with him where he hung out with 5 other dogs every week, I have a beagle at home that he plays with, he plays with my girlfriends labrador and my neighbors Australian cattle dog on a regular basis. I took him to nature parks and shopping malls so he'd get used to seeing people and dogs. He doesn't bark at people, bikes, or cars, but they do get his attention and sometimes he stares them down. He hates when another dog gets close to him at nature parks. I'd say if the dog breaks my dogs 30 foot bubble then he'll start barking like a mad man.
Will this pass? Should I just get him around more dogs and hopefully it'll pass within a year or two?
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Germany's history in the 20th century was impacted by the presence of racial thinking that eventually led to its defeat in WWII as well as the murder of millions of innocent people. Since the conclusion of the war, Germany experienced an economic boom that increasingly used the talents of immigrants. It is not surprising some German politicians still play the race card in campaigning in order to draw upon latent hatred towards the foreigner. Roland Koch, the conservative Cristian Democrat governor off Hesse, told a newpaper reporter this week, "I am very much a supporter of integration." However, during the past two weeks he has been telling audiences, that Germany has "too many criminal young foreigners" and it is "not a couontry of immigration."
Prior to WWII, German had never experienced the immigration patterns so common in America. Today, its immigrant population is fast approaching 20% of the population and due to higher birth rates among new arrivals that figure will dramatically increase in the coming years. It is common among German political leaders to focus on the concept of "leitkultur" which conveys a sense there is a dominant German culture which all must accept.
The original post WWII immigrants were termed "guest workers" but they have remained and their children were born in Germany even though most frequently they could were not considered German citizens. This recently underwent changes. Most reports indicate children of immigrants do not become as successful as other Germans. They have lower successful education attainment and work in lower pay jobs. Unfortunately, Germany lacks a political leader who will take a stand in favor of immigration and affirmative action programs to help poor people. The rhetoric of hate and divison is most often used in the political arena than one of integration and acceptance of cultural differences.


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June 28, 2017,
Hyperventilation is rapid or deep breathing that can occur with anxiety or panic. It is also called overbreathing, and it may leave you feeling breathless.
Rapid deep breathing; Breathing - rapid and deep; Overbreathing; Fast deep breathing; Respiratory rate - rapid and deep
You breathe in oxygen and breathe out carbon dioxide. Excessive breathing creates low levels of carbon dioxide in your blood. This causes many of the symptoms of hyperventilation.
Feeling very anxious or having a panic attack are the usual reasons that you may hyperventilate. But rapid breathing can be a symptom of a disease, such as:
Your health care provider will determine the cause of your hyperventilation. Rapid breathing may be a medical emergency you need to get treated, unless you have had this before and your provider has told you that you can treat it on your own.
Often, panic and hyperventilation become a vicious cycle. Panic leads to rapid breathing, and breathing rapidly can make you feel panicked.
If you frequently overbreathe, you may have hyperventilation syndrome that is triggered by emotions of stress, anxiety, depression, or anger. Hyperventilation from panic may be related to a specific fear or phobia, such as a fear of heights, dying, or closed-in spaces (claustrophobia).
If you have hyperventilation syndrome, you might not be aware you are breathing fast. But you will be aware of having many of the other symptoms, including:
Your doctor will examine you and see if there are other causes of your overbreathing.
If your doctor has said your hyperventilation is due to anxiety, stress, or panic, there are steps you can take at home. You, your friends, and family can learn techniques to stop it from happening and prevent future attacks.
If you start hyperventilating, the goal is to raise the carbon dioxide level in your blood. This will end most of your symptoms. Ways to do this include:
Over the long term, measures to help you stop overbreathing include:
If these methods alone do not prevent your overbreathing, your doctor may recommend a beta-blocker medication.
Buttaravoli P, Leffler SM. Minor Emergencies . 3rd ed. Philadelphia, PA: Saunders Elsevier; 2012:chap 3.
Duffin J, Phillipson EA. Hypoventilation and hyperventilation syndromes. In: Mason RJ, Broaddus CV, Martin TR, et al. Murray & Nadel's Textbook of Respiratory Medicine . 5th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Saunders Elsevier; 2010:chap 78.


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Distraction Abroad
10 comments:
- simmone said...
congratulations!I will look - though I have to say I love the oz cover. Just looking at it gives me that darting feeling...
- January 21, 2010 at 7:55 AM
- Rachel Power said...
Bravo! That's really big news. On your way to worldwide distraction...
- January 21, 2010 at 6:22 PM
- andres-kabel said...
Fantastic news! Hope it sells a squillion . . . or at least that every one who does buy it learns as much as I did.
- January 21, 2010 at 9:03 PM
- Elisabeth said...
Gone international, Damon. That's wonderful. Bravo.
- January 21, 2010 at 10:06 PM
- Damon Young said...
Thank you, all. Yes, it's good news, and I'm looking forward to seeing the new cover - on far-away shelves.
- January 22, 2010 at 6:37 AM
- Rachel Fenton said...
I'm with Simmone re the cover - if it ain't broke... - congratulations though, it's a really great achievement and I hope it brings you much success and recognition, as well as giving lots to the readers!
- January 23, 2010 at 6:46 PM
- Damon Young said...
Thanks, Rachel.
It's standard practice to give each new foreign edition a new cover. Sometimes they get it wrong, I'm sure. But on the whole, local designers know the local 'eye'.
As it happens, I love the new cover: smart, simple and playful.
- January 23, 2010 at 7:10 PM
- Liosis said...
This sounded so appealing I decided to order it via Amazon. I love getting boxes delivered to my door. It makes the world more exciting.
- January 27, 2010 at 4:52 AM
- Damon Young said...
Liosis - thank you.
But, but, but: you might want to wait until March! The US/UK/Canada Distraction is not on Amazon yet. (Wait until you can see the new cover.)
I hope they ship you the new one...
- January 27, 2010 at 6:03 AM
- Liosis said...
Yes. I realized that as soon as I ordered and went 'drat!' But then I found out that Amazon is very nice indeed and let me cancel my order in exchange for advertising at me a bit more, which is nice. I guess I'll have to wait for march -sigh-
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text: The latest trend emerging in the App Store seems to be offering the 'glow' effect in games and apps. Hockey Glow and Glow Doodle are two very simple apps that are currently in the Top 25 paid apps category. Glow Hockey developed by Natenai Ariyatrakool is a simple air hockey game which offers a colorful game design by adding the … Read More


text: I don't know if I'm biased here or what, but I thought there were some horrendous calls in this game. The very first play, Ben cleanly blocks Shaq's dunk and gets the foul. A couple phantom fouls in Wade's favor. A flagrant foul call that wasn't even a foul, and Posey gets the call of all people (I'm not sure if I've ever seen a phantom flagrant... but it happened tonight). Going after a loose ball, Antione Walker just sort of barrels over Hinrich and ends up falling on top of him... which they call on Kirk, his 5th, taking him out of the game down the stretch. This is exactly why I have to root against the Heat. I'm afraid to play them because the calls will send Sheed over the edge. All in all, I think the shady calls were about 15-2 in favor of the Heat.


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The book wars continue unabated in the United States of America when once again a teacher who inspired her students, and go them reading, was suspended because students were reading materials that related to their lives instead of being spoon-fed books that had no relevancy to contemporary existence. Connie Heermann, who has taught for 27 years, had her students read the Freedom Writers Diary, which depicts how an inner city teacher turned her students on to reading and writing and was subsequently made into a film with Hillary Swank.
Ms. Heermann, obtained consent forms from about 150 parents and found her students were excited about the book which they found connected to their own lives. After, she handed out the book, the school board sent her an email ordering her not to have students read the material. "That was the pivotal moment of m y life when I saw how my students were taken with the book, how they loved it, and then I am told not to let them read it? I said no."
I have been in education for over 50 years and personally encountered a similar situation and know of dozens of wonderful teachers who faced suspension or firing because they turned their students on to thinking and reading. Fortunately, the school board provided students with a wonderful lesson in freedom of speech and reading.


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will some1 make 1 for me??!!
Why not make your own its free and FYI this is the wrong section
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View of Arles
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View of Arles, 1888
Reed pen and ink and wash over graphite on paper
43.2 x 54.6 cm (17 x 21 1/2 inches)
Gift of Mrs. Murray S. Danforth 42.212A
Executed with his distinctive reed pen, this drawing is one of the first in which van Gogh used an overall dot pattern. This technique, like the expressive brushwork of his painted compositions, creates visual vibrations. The drawing functioned both as a preparatory study and a finished composition for the market. After first drafting a perspective box in graphite, van Gogh drew the central composition on site and later used it as the basis for an oil study, now at the van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam. He then finished the View of Arles for sale in Paris by adding irises with an ink-laden pen in the foreground, as well as a title and signature. He mentioned the drawing in a letter to his brother and art dealer, Theo, on May 7, 1888.