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It will be the last road game for the Lady Vols in the 2011-12 season as they finish at home against Arkansas and Florida. It is also the last road game in the SEC for five seniors on Tennessee's roster.
One of those is Briana Bass, a point guard from Indianapolis, Ind., whose arrival in Knoxville coincided with what could be called the Big Experiment at Tennessee with size at all positions and a need to play a lot of zone on defense.
The 5'2 Bass saw her playing time diminish as her career unfolded, but she stuck it out and has become an integral piece of this year's team, as Bass brings energy on defense, pushes the ball in transition, spells freshman point guard Ariel Massengale and serves as a leader from the bench.
"She is playing the best basketball she's played since she's been at Tennessee, and she is playing with a lot of confidence," Assistant Coach Mickie DeMoss said.
"She is playing with a lot of energy and a lot of times that is what we need when we put her in, and the team has responded well to her."
Bass always follow the scouting report on defense – Associate Head Coach Holly Warlick has praised the point guard for this attention to detail – and has held her own when she is on the court.
"Exactly, exactly, exactly, said Bass' father, Tim Bass. "Give Ariel a break, go in and do what she needs to do. She's ready. She's prepared herself. She has worked hard in practice. She is staying ready for an opportunity.
"When I have watched her on TV or in person I am very proud whether she is in there for two minutes or 10 minutes. She goes in there and brings energy to the team."
That Briana Bass has been able to carve a spot for herself is a credit to herself, the staff and her parents, Tim and Gina Bass.
"We're looking at the big picture," Tim Bass said. "If I had to do it all over again, we would have done it the same way.
"Because Bree left Indianapolis as a young lady. Right now with this experience, going through this, she is leaving Tennessee as a young woman."
Tim Bass said the four-year journey for his daughter was beneficial for the entire family.
"I think this experience has really helped Bree and me and my wife," he said. "Bree has developed a good attitude overall. It wasn't just about basketball. Tennessee is an excellent program and Coach Summitt is an excellent coach.
"But I feel like all three of us got through this together, and I feel like it made all of us better when it's all said and done. I watched my daughter grow and develop and that is what I am most proud of."
It wasn't an easy process for Briana Bass. She would get frustrated and seek counsel from family.
"It was tough, but there were four things I always tell her," her father said. "Stay ready, stay hungry, keep working hard and keep a good attitude. Your team is going to need you."
Briana Bass has acknowledged how much she leaned on her parents. She also relies on her faith.
"My dad and my family have always been there for me and told me the right words to get me going," Briana Bass said. "Having God in my life has really helped me a lot, so I appreciate both God and my family."
Bass has also been there for her team. She is effective with her minutes and is in a teammate's ear with advice or a confidence boost, if needed.
"We've got to stay mentally and physically prepared," Bass said of the final week of the regular season. "Communication is key to everything."
His daughter's willingness to put her needs second to those of the team is what really fills Tim Bass with pride.
"Oh my goodness, my wife and I are so proud," Tim Bass said. "Bree has really put her team before herself. When they are down she is there to pick them up.
"We were always there to pick her up and get her to look at the big picture, but to watch her grow into a leader on this team, even though she doesn't get a lot of minutes, at the end of the day that is what means the most."
Briana Bass has expressed interest in becoming a coach, but she also could decide to enroll in graduate school or perhaps seek employment with the NCAA, which is headquartered in her hometown of Indianapolis.
"I thought she would be a great coach," Tim Bass said. "We'll have to wait and see."
One thing that he is certain about is that his daughter's four years at Tennessee prepared her for whatever lies ahead in her life.
"Oh my goodness, yes," Tim Bass said. "This experience truly has prepared Bree to move on to the next chapter in her life. Whenever you have dreams or you have goals, you are going to have adversity. That is part of the package.
"The adversity that she has gone through has made her the person she is today."
The fans who attend games at Thompson-Boling Arena definitely appreciate Briana Bass. They start cheering when they see her walk to the scorer's table.
"I love it," Briana Bass said. "I love the support, and I've had the support for four years. I really appreciate all that the fans do for me."
When Bass gets up in the grill of an opponent with sticky defense or swishes a three, the roar in the arena is nearly as loud as if someone in orange-and-white had just hit a buzzer-beater for the win.
"I think when they see Bree's attitude and her smile, I think it's contagious," Tim Bass said. "I think that is what people appreciate about her the most.
"So many players have come and gone for lack of playing time, but Bree was able to stick it out and it has really worked out well for her. If I had to do it all over again – and I am not saying that just to say it – this experience was the right one."
Tim and Gina Bass will be in Knoxville in a week when five seniors are honored at their final home game.
"I just can't believe four years have gone by this fast," Tim Bass said. "It is kind of emotional. What the people in Tennessee have meant to us, second to none. Everybody has been first class.
"If I could move to Knoxville, I would. That is the type of treatment that we have gotten ever since we've been coming down there. That is what we are going to miss the most – the people, the coaching staff. That is hard to replace. That is probably the biggest emotion I am going to feel that day.
"I saw my daughter be able to live her dream. That was always Bree's dream was to play at Tennessee and to see that dream fulfilled … that is what I tell any kid that is Bree's size or smaller, when you believe in a dream, anything is possible. Dream big."
Briana Bass may have been tempted to seek more playing time at another school, but Tim Bass reminded his daughter that the power of sticking with a commitment will pay dividends that may not be readily apparent at first.
"Bree has grown by staying," Tim Bass said. "I tell people all the time that is how a seed grows. It grows when you keep it in place, and it will produce. It will bring forth.
"There is something to staying. Things are not always going to go your way. Life is not like that. It is better to stay and stick it out.
"This tree has produced fruit. This experience has definitely produced fruit."
Tennessee Coach Pat Summitt is expected to start: Ariel Massengale, 5'6 freshman guard, No. 5 (7.7 points per game, 2.6 rebounds per game, 5.2 assists per game); Meighan Simmons, 5'9 sophomore guard, No. 10 (11.3 ppg, 2.2 rpg); Taber Spani, 6'1 junior guard/forward, No. 13 (8.9 ppg, 3.4 rpg); Shekinna Stricklen, 6'2 senior guard/forward, No. 40 (15.3 ppg, 6.6 rpg); and Glory Johnson, 6'3 senior forward, No. 25 (13.3 ppg, 9.4 rpg).
Ole Miss Coach Renee Ladner is expected to start: Valencia McFarland, 5'4 sophomore guard, No. 3 (13.3 ppg, 3.6 rpg, 4.9 apg), hails from Edwards, Miss., leads team with 127 assists, set the 3A state record in the high jump (5'7) in high school; Amber Singletary, 5'9 freshman guard, No. 20 (3.7 ppg, 1.1 rpg), hails from Baltimore, Md., scored 15 points in first career start against Murray State, four-year letterwinner in track and field in high school; Tia Faleru, 6'0 freshman guard/forward, No. 32 (4.7 ppg, 3.3 rpg), hails from Ozark, Ala., logged all 45 minutes in the overtime game against Mississippi State, competed in 100m and 200m in high school; Danielle McCray, 6'1 freshman forward, No. 21 (4.8 ppg, 4.5 rpg), hails from West Palm Beach, Fla., grabbed career-high 12 boards against MSU, cousin Gene Atkins played for Miami Dolphins; and Monique Jackson, 6'1 freshman forward, No. 42 (1.8 ppg, 2.2 rpg), hails from Phenix City, Ala., also tallied career-high 12 boards against MSU, four-year starter in volleyball in high school.
A key player for the Rebels is Nikki Byrd, a 6'4 senior from Brookhaven, Miss., who has started 22 games this season and could very well be on the court for the opening tip Sunday. Byrd averages 12.1 points and 9.0 rebounds per game.
Byrd, along with seniors Whitney Hamath, a 5'10 guard from Dumas, Ark., and LaTosha Laws, a 5'10 guard from Memphis, Tenn., will be recognized in a pre-game ceremony because Sunday is their last home game.
SCOUTING REPORT: Assistant Coach Mickie DeMoss handled the scouting report for the Tennessee-Ole Miss game. Here is her assessment.
Offensively, guard Valencia McFarland is the motor for the Rebels.
"They will push tempo when they can," DeMoss said. "Valencia McFarland is a lot of their offense so we've got to surely have good defense on her.
"She can create shots for herself and create shots for other people. That makes her pretty dangerous. Our one-on-one defense has got to be good."
Nikki Byrd came off the bench in Ole Miss' last game, so the Lady Vols are prepared for variation in the lineup.
"She is kind of starting different lineups," DeMoss said of Renee Ladner.
Defensively, the Rebels are showing more man looks than usual.
"They are playing a little bit more man this year than they've played in the past," DeMoss said. "They used to play a lot of zone, a lot of 1-2-2, matchup, but from the tapes I've seen they're playing a little bit more man than normal.
"Man and zone with a little bit of pressing."
SEC PLAY: Eight other SEC teams are in action Sunday in the following matchups: South Carolina at Alabama; Mississippi State at Arkansas; Auburn at LSU; and Georgia at Florida.
Vanderbilt plays at Kentucky on Monday at 9 p.m. (TV: ESPN2).
Tennessee leads the series with Ole Miss, 38-7. The Lady Vols' record against Ole Miss on the road is 16-3. The last time the Rebels defeated Tennessee in Oxford was a 78-72 win in 1996. … Tennessee is 10-3 in games played on February 19. The last win on this date came against LSU, 56-51, in 2007. The first win on February 19 was against Western Carolina, 48-44, in 1972. The three losses on this date were to UNC-Greensboro, 54-43, also in 1972; Georgia, 84-65, in 1984; and Kentucky, 66-56, in 2009. Several Lady Vols have hit some milestones recently. Senior Vicki Baugh grabbed six rebounds at Mississippi State and is now a member of the 500-point, 500-rebound club. Baugh has 572 points and 501 rebounds in a career truncated by injuries. Senior Glory Johnson has 1,107 career boards after tallying 15 at Mississippi State. She also is closing in on 1,500 career points with 1,479 entering Sunday's game. Meighan Simmons has nearly hit the 800-point mark for her career. The sophomore currently has 794. Senior Shekinna Stricklen eclipsed 1,700 career points versus Kentucky and tallied 22 at Mississippi State to give her 1,726 points for her career. Stricklen's 12 rebounds in Starkville also boosted her career boards to 839.
Inside Tennessee was at SEC Media Day last October and asked player representatives from the other 11 SEC schools some offbeat questions.
Here are the responses of Ole Miss' Nikki Byrd.


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When: Friday to Sunday, February 24-26, 2017
Who: 7th to 12th Grades
Topic: Be Still And Know That I Am God: Communicating with God and Others
(with special attention to the challenges of social media)
Speaker: Nick Ziegenhagen
Cost: $140/pp (-$10 before Jan. 24th)
Signup Deadline: Feb. 9
Website for signup: COYPW.org
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In Memoriam
The Most Rev. Royal U. Grote, Jr.
August 16, 1946 - November 24, 2016
Our most gracious Lord called our Presiding Bishop, The Most Rev. Royal Grote, Jr., to his eternal home in the early morning hours of Thanksgiving Day. He peacefully departed this life in his sleep. The memorial service was held on December 13th at Church of the Holy Communion (Pro-Cathedral of the Diocese of Mid-America). A video recording of the service is available on the website of Holy Communion.
The Rt. Rev. Ray R. Sutton, Vice-President of the Reformed Episcopal Church and Bishop Coadjutor of the Diocese of Mid-America, will assume responsibilities as President of the Reformed Episcopal Church and Bishop Ordinary of the Diocese of Mid-America.
60th Anniversary Spiritual Enrichment Conference
The Diamond Anniversary Spiritual Enrichment Conference was held in Williamsburg, VA. September 30 - October 2. Deaconess Teresa Johnson (pictured) of St. James Anglican Church, Memphis, TN was the keynote speaker and addressed the theme of the Conference - "Consolation and Good Hope through Grace" - which is based on the 2016-2017 Women's Devotional Book which Deaconess Teresa authored.
In addition, our Presiding Bishop, The Most Rev. Royal U. Grote, joined the conference for this very special occasion and delivered the Anniversary Celebratory Message during the Sunday closing worship service.
Visit the Women of the Church Website
The Women of the Church also held their 2016 Women's Day Project Luncheon in May. The goal for this year's project is to raise $7,500 to assist in repairing and renovating the recently acquired property to be used as Holy Trinity Anglican Church and a Retreat Center in Silver Springs, New Mexico. We solicit your generous financial and prayerful support of the project through the 2016 Women's Day Project Offering.
Offerings for the project may be mailed to Mrs. Diane Wright, 65 Harrison Drive, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922. For your convenience, you may also send your offering electronically through GoFundMe. Please be aware that electronic offerings will be assessed an 8% administrative fee, thus the Committee's preferred method of receiving offerings is via check or money order made payable to the Committee on Women's Ministry.

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- Tiffany
- Tiffany Tif"fa*ny, a. [After Louis Comfort Tiffany.]
1. made of stained glass by, or in the style of objects made
by, Louis C. Tiffany; as, a Tiffany lamp.
2. Made by or purchased from the Tiffany corporation (with headquarters in New York City); as, Tiffany jewelry. [PJC]
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Alex Kanevsky at Dolby Chadwick Gallery
Published 4:12 pm, Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Alex Kanevsky: The Fox and the Hedgehog: A Russian-born, Philadelphia painter manhandles realism to produce pictures that seem to contain folds of time and space, plus a restless surface energy that never lets the eye get too comfortable. Ends Saturday. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. Dolby Chadwick Gallery, 210 Post St., S.F. (415) 956-3560. www.dolbychadwickgallery.com.
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denatured: Photographs by Erik Auerbach: New gallery 4x5's grand opening features large prints from S.F. photographer and First Exposures director Erik Auerbach, who takes a look at everyday sights and experiences, pondering the clash between nature and the urban experience - and what gets lost in the process. Reception 3:30 p.m. Saturday. Through April 13. Noon-6 p.m. daily. 4x5 Gallery, 442 Haight St., S.F. (415) 683-0730. www.4x5gallerysf.com.
Klea McKenna: Archipelago: Photograms and other images made with light-sensitive materials by a San Francisco artist concerned with indexing the times and places in which she works. Through March 23. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, noon-5 p.m. Saturday and by appointment. Smith Andersen North, 20 Greenfield Ave., San Anselmo. (415) 455-9733. www.smithandersennorth.com.
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West Virginia
WR Lamar Parker, 5'8, 155, Miami Booker T Washington
WR Jacob McCrary, 6'1, 175, Miami Coral Reef
WVU will need to wait a year, but they may have found their replacement to Tavon Austin with Parker. The diminutive speedster is hell on wheels in the open field and can flat run past defenders with his exceptional speed. He plays mainly in the slot in an offense that is wide open (for one of the top teams in the country) so the transition will be an easy one for Parker. Despite lacking some girth, Parker is tough as nails and has no injury history. Booker T players tend to work out at the next level as well.
McCrary, a former FSU commitment, is an outside receiver with solid tools and size. He is the higher rated of the two and will join former teammate and Miami signee Vernon Davis in Morgantown. McCrary is a smooth route runner with good hands and has been a play-maker since he arrived as a freshmen. Some feel that he has first round potential as a CB and that just adds to his value for the Mountaineers who can use help there as well.
RB Brandon Powell, 5'9, 180, Deerfield Beach
Speaking of explosive, Powell may be the best combination of reasonable size and speed in the state. He has lined up all over the field in high school, but has been particularly effective as a RB. He is a big play waiting to happen. Once this young man is in space, watch out because he is likely going the distance. One thing that schools always try to do is upgrade a position and Powell is a clear upgrade to Pig Howard who signed with UT out of Edgewater a few years back. Powell has more speed and quickness and we feel like he is a player that can make an early impact......even in the SEC. He will help on special teams as well as be able to line up in the slot. Tennessee fans should keep an eye on his new QB at Deerfield Beach, Danarious Graham. Graham has 4-star tools and will be back on the field after a terrific freshmen season down the road at Ely.
Florida State
WR Ryan Sousa, 5'11, 175, Lake Nona
FSU will have one of the deepest and most talented wide receiver groups in the country this fall. The problem is that at least four will graduate and three others with NFL potential are draft eligible. Bottom line, FSU needs to land 4-5 receivers in this class and Sousa became their 4th public verbal. He had a tremendous junior season and is clearly one of the top prospects in the Central Florida area this year. He will likely battle for the no. 2 and slot jobs at FSU where his crisp route running, excellent hands, and quickness will be on display. He is definitely a player that can help early in his career. His brother, Kevin, is the heir apparent at QB for Wake Forest.
South Florida
QB Chase Litton, 6'5, 190, Tampa Wharton
New head coach Wille Taggert is killing it at USF, he has deep ties to the area and perhaps nothing shows his effectiveness more locally than landing Litton. USF has struggled with QB play, but that should change with Litton who arguably has the best tools in the state. He has excellent size, good touch, and is a much better athlete than many people realize. We expect him to immediately compete for playing time. Litton does carry some risk as he has made some mistakes, but that all appears to be behind him at this point. There is no question that this will be the most talented QB that USF has EVER signed.
QB Zack Darlington, 6'1, 190, Apopka
While Litton is all about tools and upside, Darlington is all about being consistent and winning. He led Apopka to a state title as a junior with timely throws and is an excellent runner of the football. He is not the biggest QB nor does he have the rifle arm, but he is the son of a head coach, comes from a football family, and clearly is way ahead in the mental game. NU fans have watched the high's and low's of Taylor Martinez, Darlington is very different and might put a few years back on the rabid fanbase's life.......or at least make them stop losing their hair. He clearly has starter potential and that could be sooner rather than later.
His brother, Ty, plays Center for Oklahoma.
OT Derrick Kelly, 6'5, 290, East Gadsden
WR Tyre Brady, 6'3, 185, South Dade
New head coach Mark Stoops must have really taken to the state of Florida at his stops at FSU and Miami as he is absolutely hammering the state in recruiting. From the moment he was hired he has put a primary focus on the state and the results are staggering.
Kelly is well under the radar, but he has excellent feet in a prototype frame and has been a long-time starter at East Gadsden. He possesses the versatility to play either tackle spot or even to slide inside to guard. SEC body.
Brady is one of the top athletes in the state and has Sunday potential. He left Miami to go to Texas, but quickly returned last year. However that has hurt his development a little bit. Brady is a long athlete that can stretch the field, but his true value should be when he fills out and is able to work the middle of the field. He may need a year in the system before he makes an impact, but this yet another talent that will upgrade the Kentucky roster.


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Vic Mensa keeps dropping new music. Where the album at though? When is it dropping? Well this is prolly the next logical move and lets wait for Roc Nation to announce this. I bet you its coming.
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WHAT WE LEARNED THIS WEEKEND: He's changed his car and house but Rodwell is still moving backwards at Man City, Taarabt frustrates, but Noone on a high again
- Jack Rodwell struggled against Watford and was substituted at half-time
- Adel Taarabt did nothing when introduced against 10-man Sheffield United
- Craig Noone back into the Cardiff team under Solskjaer
- Chelsea reserve keeper Mark Schwarzer proves the old ones are good ones
Ralph Ellis runs you through what we learned from the weekend's football... with some star turns and a look through the leagues, too. This week includes Jack Rodwell failing to make an impact against Watford, Adel Taarabt continuing to frustrate and Craig Noone's resurrection under Solskjaer.
1) Jack Rodwell's £12million move to Manchester City has been an 18-month nightmare of niggling injuries and lack of action even when he has been fit.
The 22-year-old has changed his car and moved house to try to solve his persistent hamstring problems since leaving Everton.
Struggled: Jack Rodwell (right) did not play well against Watford and was hauled off at half-time
Any hope that getting picked against Watford in the FA Cup might turn the tide for him proved a big let down, however.
Manuel Pellegrini said he wished he could have subbed all 11 players at half time when the Championship side were leading 2-0 – but it was Rodwell and Micah Richards who were the pair that did get the hook.
Fight back: Sergio Aguero's second-half hat-trick brought City back from two goals down to win 4-2
2) Mark Schwarzer celebrated his 41st birthday back in October but continues to justify Chelsea's decision to give him a one-year contract as cover to Petr Cech.
The 1-0 win over Stoke meant the 6ft 5in goalkeeper has now kept five clean sheets in his six appearances since moving to Stamford Bridge.
That's one more than Fulham, who ditched him in the summer after signing Maarten Stekelenburg despite his 220 appearances, have managed all season.
Unbeatable: Chelsea's reserve goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer has kept five clean sheets in six matches since moving to Stamford Bridge
3) Southampton manager Mauricio Pochettino made six changes for the clash with Yeovil to give some stars a break before this week's Premier League matches with Arsenal and Fulham.
But one man who didn't get rested was newly-capped England striker Jay Rodriguez, who played all 90 minutes of the 2-0 win over Championship side Yeovil.
The 24-year-old, who won his first England cap in the November friendly against Chile, has appeared in every one of Saints' games in all competitions this season.
The hamstring injury which kept Seamus Coleman out of Everton's win at Stevenage means Rodriguez is now one of only three Premier League players who have appeared in every one of their club's first-team games. The other two are Liverpool's Jordan Henderson and Stoke skipper Ryan Shawcross – the only man to have started every match.
Key man: Jay Rodriguez is one of just three Premier League players who have appeared in every one of their club's first team games this season
4) Winger Craig Noone played a key role in Cardiff's promotion side but struggled to adapt to the demands of Premier League football – it was mid-December before he started a game.
But the 26-year-old from Kirkby, who has worked his way up from playing non-League football with Skelmersdale, looks like being a key man under Ole Gunnar Sokskjaer.
He was one of the stars of the show in the 1-0 win at Bolton, and has played in all the club's last eight matches.
Revitalised: Craig Noone (left) has been given a new lease of life under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
5) Adel Taarabt continues to be the most frustrating player in football. Sent on for the last 23 minutes by Fulham boss Rene Meulensteen following a red card for Sheffield United skipper Michael Doyle, he gave the ball away the first five times he touched it.
The Moroccan's loan move from Queens Park Rangers has brought him just one goal, right back in August against Burton Albion.
At least Fulham rescued a replay against 10-man Blades on this occasion. The other five matches when Taarabt has been brought on from the bench have all ended in defeats.
Frustrating: Adel Taarabt had no impact after being introduced against 10-man Sheffield United
6) Swansea skipper Ashley Williams has been linked with big clubs including Arsenal but looks likely to stay at the Liberty Stadium when the window shuts this week.
That's good news for Swans boss Michael Laudrup, whatever the ambitions of the 29-year-old captain of Wales. He played Birmingham almost on his own in the first half at St Andrew's – making five vital blocks including two goal-line clearances.
Top performer: Swansea skipper Ashley Williams (left) was excellent against Birmingham, making vital blocks and two goal-line clearances
7) Leicester striker David Nugent appointed himself penalty taker for this campaign after watching youngster Anthony Knockaert miss the one at Watford that cost the Foxes a place in last year's play-off final.
The 28-year-old has been deadly, with nine successful spot kicks so far – just one short of Arthur Rowley's club record for penalties in a season set way back in 1953.
He should have reached that milestone on Saturday, but are nerves setting in? His tame effort was easily saved by Middlesbrough's Shay Given.
8) Stephen Hunt's starring role in Ipswich's 2-0 win over Reading was a reward for his determination to rescue his career after it all went wrong at Wolves.
The 32-year-old Republic of Ireland midfielder signed at Portman Road in November on a short-term deal where he didn't earn a penny unless he got picked for the Championship club's team.
He's now started two games and Ipswich have won them both, and he's been given a proper contract that lasts until the end of the season.
Impact: Stephen Hunt had a starring role in Ipswich's 2-0 win over Reading
9) Crewe's tradition for open football, long established by Dario Gradi, comes with huge risks.
They defended better in the 1-0 defeat at Tranmere which left them just a point above the relegation zone in League One, having played two more games than 21st placed Sheffield United.
But their goal difference is now an astonishing minus 27 – the worst of any of the 92 clubs. Premier League Fulham are on minus 26.
10) They say teams reflect their manager, and Fleetwood are a good example given the reputation for commitment and determination their boss Graham Alexander gained in his playing days at Preston and Burnley.
They won 4-2 at Burton to go third in League Two, despite putting up with an hour's delay to kick off while torrential rain was cleared from the pitch, and then scoring two own goals.
Alexander's side will need the same character again tonight. With barely 48 hours break they travel to face leaders Scunthorpe for the benefit of the Monday night TV cameras.
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Hornets make Belinelli a restricted free agent
NEW ORLEANS Chris Paul would like to see both Marco Belinelli and Jason Smith return to the Hornets next season.
General manager Dell Demps said he feels the same way, but on Thursday was only willing to commit the $3.3 million it would take to restrict Belinelli's ability to sign with other teams, while letting Smith enter regular free agency.
Demps would have had to offer about $3.1 million to also make the 7-foot Smith a restricted free agent, but decided instead to allow the open market to decide how much New Orleans would have to pay to hold on to him.
"We were very pleased with the performances of both Marco and Jason Smith as each of them had their best professional season," Demps said in a statement released by the team. "We know both players will continue to improve and hope to have each of them back."
Belinelli's agent, Samuel Goldfeder, says he anticipated the qualifying offer his client received after showing promise in his first season as a starter. The 25-year-old, 6-foot-5 Belinelli started 69 games last season, averaging 10.4 points in 24.5 minutes.
The only way Belinelli can leave now is if another team offers him more than New Orleans' qualifying offer and the Hornets refuse to match it.
Smith's agent, Mark Bartelstein, said the Hornets have "made it clear they very much want (Smith) back and we are certainly interested, but at the same time it opens up the market for Jason."
Smith, 25, played mostly at power forward and sometimes at center. He averaged 4.3 points and 3.1 rebounds in 14.3 minutes in his first full season since a left knee injury in 2008.
"Marco was outstanding for us, starting, making shots," Paul said. "Jason was a huge energy boost coming for us off the bench, so I wish those guys the best and, you know, we'll see what happens."
Paul is back in New Orleans this week for community service and charity events with his CP3 Foundation, as well as to take in some concerts during the Essence Music Festival.
After talking to children about the importance of exercise and walking a lap with them around the track on Tulane's campus, Paul discussed the Hornets' roster with reporters, saying that, with only five players under contract, it was premature to predict how competitive the club might be next season.
"We've got to get some guys first," Paul said.
Paul can opt for free agency after next season, and has said several times that the Hornets must demonstrate a commitment to contending for a title soon to keep him around.
"Everybody knows my heart is here in New Orleans," Paul said. "I want to win. I want to win now. I'm sure we're going to continue going in that right direction."
The Hornets could trade Paul next season to avoid losing him to free agency without compensation, but so far Demps and head coach Monty Williams have not wavered from their stance of keeping Paul as the centerpiece of the franchise and trying to add productive players around him.
This week, however, the Hornets' roster took a hit when former All-Star power forward David West, who led the Hornets in scoring last season, opted out of the final year of his contract, becoming a free agent. Soon after, 7-foot reserve center Aaron Gray also opted for free agency.
Since Paul's rookie year in 2005-06, he has always had West as a teammate, and said he is trying to avoid thinking about the possibility of not being able to set up West's reliable mid-range jump shots or post moves anymore.
A few seasons ago, Paul took it hard when the Hornets traded Tyson Chandler, with whom Paul was able to set up routinely for scoring opportunities in transition or inside, often with spectacular alley-oop lobs.
"Just like when Tyson left, if I didn't play with David West, I would have to alter my game," Paul said.
Paul stopped short of demanding that the Hornets do everything in their power to keep West. However, Paul indicated that if the Hornets aggressively pursue a championship, they just might keep both him and West around for a while.
"D-West is like me," Paul said. "He wants probably what he's worth, obviously, as anybody would in every profession, and he wants to win."
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Ben via email: Is Seton Hall for real? The Pirates have some impressive wins mixed in with some perplexing showings. Both losses are fairly respectable -- Northwestern on a neutral court and at Syracuse. But needing overtime to beat Saint Francis of New York and Mercer? Are they a tournament team or an early-season mirage?
You ask if Seton Hall is for real, the same thing I asked in print recently. Judging by wins in the last week against West Virginia and No. 8 Connecticut, the answer is yes. And yes, at this point the Pirates seem tournament-bound behind Herb Pope, who averages 18.6 points and 10.9 rebounds, and Jordan Theodore, who averages 15.8 points and a Big East-leading 7 assists. Theodore started the new year ranked sixth in Division I for assists. Still, Seton Hall needs to show it can win on the road in the Big East, and its schedule the rest of the way is favorable to do so. – Marlen Garcia
@jjbecker111: what's wrong with Pitt?
You can't underestimate the toll of recent personnel losses. Freshman Khem Birch left the team for personal reasons after 10 games, six of which he started. Point guard Tray Woodall has been out for a month with a strained groin and torn abdominal muscle. Woodall averaged 12.4 and 7.5 assists. He could soon return and is questionable for Pitt's game at DePaul on Thursday. With a healthy Woodall, Pitt's close losses to Wagner and Cincinnati could have easily gone the other way.
Pitt also has struggled with its perimeter shooting. Reporter John Grupp of the Pittsburgh Tribune Review did the math: Pitt shot 16.9% on three-pointers in its last five games. – Marlen Garcia
Andrew via email: With the Hoyas predicted to finish 10th in the Big East in the preseason and now ranked 9th in the country after solid wins against Memphis (twice), Alabama and Louisville, is John Thompson III the current favorite for National Coach of the Year?
It's still early, but JT III is definitely one of the names being tossed around for National Coach of the Year. And right now, I'll say he's the favorite. Why not? I would never have predicted that Georgetown would be ranked in the top 10 at any point this season. Hollis Thompson has been great, Henry Sims has improved dramatically, and how about Otto Porter? Lots of factors to the surprising success. (Plus, I really do believe the whole China fight thing helped team chemistry). Coaching is definitely part of it.
One quick thing, though, before we get too ahead of ourselves. Tom Crean could ultimately end up winning this award. No team has wins like the Hoosiers do – over Kentucky and Ohio State both – and they've also been a surprise. Indiana was supposed to be decent, but not this good. If overachieving or at least exceeding expectations is important for a coach of the year, then Crean could take the cake. – Nicole Auerbach
Ben via email: What do you make of Rutgers? Mike Rice has enough talent and is a good enough coach that things should be getting better in Piscataway, and the win over Florida offers some evidence that the Scarlet Knights are on schedule. But decent teams find a way to win at South Florida, don't they?
Rutgers is hard to get a read on. Sure, beating Florida was great, but I'm not sure if it means the Scarlet Knights are "on schedule," as you put it. Perhaps you and I have different definitions of what that phrase means, but I'm guessing you want to see Rutgers contending for a Big East title and regularly reaching the NCAA tournament. Now, because we know this is a tough conference to play in -- and that conference season can be long and brutal -- I think we'll get a better answer to your question in the coming months. You're essentially asking about the state of the program, and I think the Florida and South Florida games show that you can't predict much about this team right now.
I'll put it this way: I wouldn't look forward to a game against Rutgers in Piscataway if I were another Big East opponent, but I wouldn't lose sleep over it, either. The Scarlet Knights need more than a double-OT home win vs. Florida to convince me that Rutgers is a force to be reckoned with. Sorry. -- Nicole Auerbach
@80rooster: why can't Barnes get over the hump at #Texas we should be way more competitive than this #hookem
Texas got over the hump once with Barnes when it reached the Final Four in 2003, the school's first trip to the national semifinals since 1947. In my opinion, Texas has struggled in part because of player turnover. It has lost its young and most talented players early to the NBA draft, including some who might have become leaders and prevented the late-season collapses of the last two seasons. Last season Jordan Hamilton left as a sophomore, along with freshmen Cory Joseph and Tristan Thompson. To Barnes' credit, he is a great recruiter who attracts high-caliber players. But he also doesn't have a win-at-all-costs mentality.
Winning games is important, he told me two years ago, but "it's not the most important thing I do." He prides himself in being a teacher and getting to know his players. I remember former center Dexter Pittman telling me that Barnes went to a yoga class with him. How many coaches do that? When former Longhorn Damion James told Barnes that cursing bothered him, Barnes stopped.
Texas fans have been patient for the most part because it is first and foremost a football school. – Marlen Garcia
@gkeating11: Do you think Rick Pitino is really going to step down when his contract runs out? Looks like he might be feeling the burnout
Whenever a big-name coach like Pitino makes a comment about a contracts or retirement, it makes news. After all the retirements and un-retirements we've seen in sports lately (cough, Urban Meyer), it's hard for me to care too much about comments like Pitino made until the time comes. We have no idea what he'll be thinking in 2017. We have no idea if he will even still be at Louisville. I think it's better to just wait and see.
I just hope he doesn't waver between coaching and retiring and create unnecessary drama. Anything's better than a Brett Favre situation. -- Nicole Auerbach
Tim via email: Early January hype is hard to take (particularly while sitting in upstate NY). I am focused on the Analysts talking about "High Ceiling" and coaching development. When you consider where we are going to be, after watching lots of December ball, which programs are going to be primed for the run through March Madness? I don't see the Deep Syracuse team. (unless there is an awful lot of luck with Matchups ... which is uncontrollable). I see growth at Kentucky, North Carolina, UConn, Baylor, Ohio State ... to some elevated status. And, maybe a Missouri or surprising Indiana. I do not expect a UConn type run this year; just the Powers in 2012. Can we judge March by what we see on the floor the first of the year?
Generally speaking, yes, we're getting a preview of March. Most of the teams you mentioned (including Syracuse) are capable of deep tournament runs. North Carolina is still my favorite, in part because it blends young talent with veteran players. The pressure has been more or less off the Tar Heels since they lost twice earlier this season. That has shifted the focus to Kentucky, which is ultra-talented but will remain a work in progress because it relies on so many young players. My concern for Syracuse is that its toughest games will be played in about a three-week stretch at season's end. Syracuse would have been better served if a few those games came earlier in the schedule. – Marlen Garcia
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I did smart lipo my stomach last friday, but I still have a gut? (Photos)
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This is very normal
two facts to help you.
1) it can take up to 2 months to see the difference and you will continue to improve for 6 months!!!! you need to be much more patient. most of your improvement will come after 2 months, so it is way too early to stress out.
2) For men especially - we tend to hold a lot of our fat behind the muscle wall and this is not treatable by any kind of liposuction or a tummy tuck - only diet and exercise
Learn more: http://www.bermancosmeticsurgery.com/procedure/smart-lipo/
Smart Lipo
Thank you for your question.
It is still early in your healing process. You are still very swollen and it will take time for the swelling to subside. It can take a few months to see final results. Try to be patient and give it time. Contact your surgeon if you have any concerns, Best of luck!
Smartlipo recovery
Although it's tough, try not to judge any liposuction or Smartlipo procedure for at least 3 months. You are very swollen right now. Yes, you may have some intra-abdominal fat that will remain and give you some roundness to your lower abdomen, but what was removed from under your skin and above the abdominal wall layer will make a big difference. 600-700cc in someone active like you is a lot. Hang in there.
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SmartLipo results
Thanks for your question. A week is entirely too soon to see your best results; optimal results may take 6-9 months after SmartLipo. You should allow the swelling to go down (could last a couple of months) before beginning to see results. Should you not be satisfied with your final results, you should seek a second opinion. Hope this helps. Best, Dr. Katz
Smart Lipo
Thank you for your question.
It is important to be patient and discuss your concerns with your surgeon because they are most familiar with you anatomy and procedure. Swelling occurs in all patients after smartlipo and can take up to 3-4 months to resolve. Not every patient heals at the same rate, some heal quicker and some heal slower than others but it is important to remember that you will probably look bigger before you look smaller and that is simply due to swelling. Be sure to wear your compression garment for the period your surgeon recommends and follow a high protein, low sodium diet. Best of luck in your recovery.
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5 Days after SmartLipo of Abdomen
Five days after laser-assisted liposuction of the abdomen is much too early to make any judgments on the aesthetic outcome. You are most swollen the first week after the operation but it begins to subside over the next several weeks. You will see an improvement in about one or two months but the entire process takes up to four months to fully resolve. The good news is that the fat that is removed is gone forever and the swelling that is temporarily obscuring it will go away eventually. However, if you have significant fat internally (intra-abdominal fat) that is not addressed with this procedure. Take the opportunity to lose weight safely during your recovery period so that your cosmetic results will be that much better. In my practice, patients are encouraged to visit with a weight loss specialty physician who can assist with obtaining the best results possible.
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Smart Lipo results
Yor are worrying about your result way too soon. Reactive swelling occurs during the first 2 weeks, and then things start to improve. However, Smart Lipo on an abdomen may take up to 6 months to reach it's final result. Make sure you are wearing your compression garment as instructed, as well as your activity level. Visceral (internal) fat may also play a roll, which responds to low-carb diet.
Smartlipo Recovery
Too early! You are swollen and it will take several weeks before you can judge your Smartlipo results. Wear your compression, massage and hang in there.
Learn more: https://www.belezamedicalspa.com/liposuction-recovery-time/
Internal Fat
Thank you for posting your question. Even though it usually takes a few months before body readjusts after a procedure and settle with its final shape, I agree with the other physicians that what you have now is mostly visceral fat. As the others had said, lipo cannot take out visceral fat and the only way to get rid of it is through exercise and diet. Best of luck.
VASER Hi Definition Liposuction / Body Contouring -- MALE Liposuction
I wish your physician would have talked to you about proportion, as your sides and chest have a lot of fat now compared to your stomach. stomach results will not be seen for months, although you have visceral fat (internal fat) that makes your stomach stick out more than normal and that will not be improved with lipo. If you wanted a contouring result or more definition/six pack you may need a VASER HI DEF 4D approach. Best, Dr. Emer.
Learn more: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa6C2fuS-AgOnvBjr6_VSQg
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Is is possible to just install feautes of SpiceWorks. Not the whole package.
I was looking for a solution that just keeps an IT Inventory ; equipment assigned to users. (Ex.Desktop,Monitor,Phone,....). Where I can go in and pull information when needed.
I know it's possible to create something like this with Microsoft Access or other means, but was looking for something soon.
Thank you.
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Jan 13, 2011 at 6:48 UTC
SpiceWorks is an all in one package, you could just use the device portion to track the desktops and monitors assigned to users!
Jan 13, 2011 at 11:32 UTC
Is a network scan required to do even these tasks,
Or is the forms customizable?
Feb 9, 2011 at 10:55 UTC
You can either scan the network (recommended) to add devices to your network, or manually add them either via CSV, or through inputting them in the UI. Here is the how-to on importing CSV's: http:/
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2000 Presidential Election Florida, The 2000 United States presidential election in Florida took place on November 7, 2000 as part of the greater 2000 United States presidential election.
Florida, a swing state, had a major recount dispute that took center stage in the election. Thus, the outcome of the 2000 United States presidential election was not known for more than a month after balloting, because of the extended process of counting and then recounting of Florida presidential ballots. State results tallied on election night gave 246 electoral votes to Republican candidate George W. Bush and 255 to Democratic nominee Al Gore, with New Mexico (5), Oregon (7), and Florida (25) too close to call that evening. The arithmetic of the available electoral votes in all three states meant that at that point, the result in Florida was all that mattered, and even when both New Mexico and Oregon were declared in favor of the eventual loser Gore over the following few days, the drama in Florida uniquely dragged out for several weeks before eventually settling the election for the entire nation.
After an intense recount process and the decision of Bush v. Gore, Governor George W. Bush officially won Florida's electoral votes and as a result, the entire presidential election. The process was extremely divisive, and led to calls for electoral reform in Florida. The Florida election saga eventually made its way to Hollywood in the HBO straight-to-TV movie, Recount, 2008.
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Just so everyone is clear, "in extremis" is a Latin phrase that essentially means "to the point of death."
Our Government is growing, spending and transferring private wealth to the point at which our system is nearing its death. Just to be clear, I'm not referring directly to the tax policy debate or the so-called "class warfare" discussion. My own view is that the tax system is so irrevocably convoluted that nothing short of a full "reset" will fix that problem.
What I'm referring to is the fact that the Government is taking taxpayer money and paying many of its employees an absurdly egregious amount of compensation. Here's two examples that hit the news in the last 24 hours: " $822,000 Worker Shows California Leads U.S. Pay Giveaway" LINK Pay for State-sponsored psychologists and school Administrators seems to be leading the way. Psychologists? Give me a break. I never signed up to pay for that.
We all know that including retirement benefits, the average pay per employee for Government workers is a little over $100k/year. For now, all of that is guaranteed. Contrast this with the average private sector all-in compensation which a little over $60k/yr, with nothing guaranteed.
But here's a fact that is even more outrageous: the top 90 employees for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac get paid an average of a little over $1 million/year LINK That figure just blows my mind given that FNM/FRE exist only because of trillions in taxpayer subsidies. I can guarantee you that at least 90% of those people making an average of $1 million per year could never in their wildest dreams make even 1/3 of that amount in the private sector. No way. I would bet the life of my dog on that. ...


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Proud of our players and our coaches for the work and preparation they had last week, our players for finding a way to win on a really sloppy field, sloppy conditions and tough, but fun at the same time. I thought it was a really, really good performance.
Defensively getting the ball back for us four times. Offensively controlling the ball and running the clock in the periods where we didn't have the wind. Basically playing in a 30-mile-an-hour wind with the rain in your face, that was a huge deal.
The special teams play, to get us a touchdown on special teams with Pharaoh and Dexter. Just great to be in a game like that, find a way to win. Now to have three wins in a row, get to go play the best team in our conference right now, a team that has a tremendous coaching staff, tremendous personnel and a great environment.
Looking forward to the opportunity, a chance to go on the road here and continue to try to get our best foot forward and get better as a football team.
I know last year in the Clemson game, one of the things that kept you guys close for so long was the ability to get some explosive plays downfield. Against a defense like that, that makes life difficult for you, how crucial is it that you're able to get some of those plays against Clemson?
Well, it helped last year. I think they're a better defense this year than they were last year. They gave up a lot of big plays against a lot of people last year. So did we. I think both defenses have spent a lot of time in the off-season trying to shore those things up. I think you're playing in a game that has two explosive offenses.
For us, we'd love to score fast. The bottom line is that's not easy to do on their defense. We're going to play as hard as we can. Biggest thing is we have to take care of the football. Can't give them a short field. We have the best punter in the ACC.
When Matt went down in that game last year, how much did that change the complexion of what you wanted to do offensively?
Well, we were different offensively last year. A couple weeks before that, we separated with Shad Thornton. We're out with him, we're out with Matt, you're down to your third-string back, that changes your offense dramatically when you're a run-first team like we were last year. It hurt us quite a bit to lose both of those play-makers at that point in the season.
Y'all have had only one road game this season. I don't know if Ryan Finley has been in any big-time road environments. Maybe BYU. How challenging do you think that's going to be for him to face an atmosphere like that?
Well, I mean, it's a great environment. I don't care where you've played. Right now they're the third ranked team in the country. They're going to have great fan support. Obviously homecoming probably adds to it.
One thing I like about Ryan, he's very smart, he's very poised. He knows where to go with the football. He's a guy that can get himself into a rhythm pretty quickly.
What he has been for the entire season, except for the Notre Dame game, where nobody could throw a ball, he's been very efficient. He just needs to be himself. He doesn't need to try to do any more than that. Just manage the game and the plays will be there for him.
Have you ever been involved in a game where the weather conditions were as adverse as they were last week against Notre Dame?
One other time. Played in the national championship game when I was at Montana against Georgia Southern in a game like that. It was very sloppy, very similar. It's tough. It's really hard to run your systems. There's a lot of balls on the ground. Just got to find a way to win.
Clemson has so many weapons on offense. Is trying to take away explosive plays and making the Tigers go on 10-plus play drives the best way?
You can't give them explosive plays. Shoot, they scored five touchdowns in 12 snaps last week. You can't live that way. They're outscoring their opponents 69-6 in the first quarter. They're out of the gate fast and explosive, tremendously talented. You can have them defended. Their guys are good players.
We've got to make plays when we're there like we have, we have to tackle well, make them earn what they get. Can't give them anything.
When you watch Clemson's defense on film, what jumps out at you?
First of all, their personnel is really good. They're aggressive in what they do schematically. Coach Venables has always been that way. Gives you a lot of things from a look standpoint, coverage shell, different pressures, does a nice job of moving things. It can look like this, they'll move, you have something else. He's good with that.
There's no weak links. There's 11 guys that are really, really good players that play hard and play in a good system.
Going into this game, you're undefeated in the ACC, tied for the lead in the ACC Atlantic, is that something you use as motivation going into this game?
No, it's not. I mean, there's so much of this season left, it's not the playoffs yet. This is our next game. All we're trying to do is be better than we were last week. That's all we're talking about. I'm not going to make this into something it isn't because there's a lot of football left in this season.
What do you think are the things your team needs to do to be at its best on Saturday and have a chance?
We got to be what we are. We got to be a balanced offense. We got to be able to run the football when we want to. We have to be explosive when the plays are there. We can't have a guy open and miss him. One shot, one kill mentality. If it's there, we got to take advantage of it.
Defensively we have to leverage the ball well. We've got to get turnovers for our offense. We call them takeaways, but you got to get the ball back. When you're on the road in a hostile environment, field position is critical. Getting takeaways defensively, not turning it over offensively, winning special teams, those are the things that will keep us in this game and give us a chance to win it in the fourth.
Take a look at Matt Dayes, what he's been able to do, the conditions to throw the ball weren't great this past week. He's had over a hundred yards on the ground. Your expectations of him going into the season and then obviously seeing that he has been everything that he's supposed to be from the outside looking in?
Yeah, Matt is a special player. He's a hard worker. He's a guy that prepares the right way. His linemen and tight ends play hard for him. They deserve some credit on that, as well.
He is what we thought he would be as far as his senior year. He's kind of picked up where he left off going into halftime at the Clemson game. He's a quick, explosive guy that has good vision and a really good skill set from a receiving standpoint and route running. He can do a lot of different things.
He's so quiet, don't understand how competitive he is. He is an uber competitive guy.
Going into this game, so much focus and publicity is on Clemson, what they can do. To look to your team, have that critical eye, what are you seeing from the team at this point at 4-1 that you feel are your best points and some of those areas that you're working on?
I think we've learned how to practice and understand the value of practice. We learned a tough lesson this year. We had a bad week of practice, we had a bad game. I think our guys as a team have bought into the process of what they have to do to be the best them, be the best team, just working every week really hard on finding the little things that we can improve, put on or take off the film to be a better version of ourselves the next week.
As I told them, in college football, if you play as well as you can play, don't beat yourself, there isn't anybody on your schedule that's unbeatable. Everybody else wants to talk about who we play, but it's more about how we play.


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Hike and backpack Washington's Olympic National Park and Oregon's Cascade Mountains. Off trail, raft the Deschutes River on an overnight expedition.
We can't imagine a better way to spend two weeks than to hike, backpack and raft in an incredibly beautiful part of North America.
And what a place to explore! The Willamette and Deschutes National Forests, the Deschutes River and the Mt. Jefferson Wilderness offer endless opportunities for active exploration.
Your Overland leaders will guide you, encourage you and care for you. They offer a powerful example of what leadership should be: a selfless focus on those you lead grounded in a positive attitude and a relentless optimism. You'll learn a lot from them… and what's more, you'll have a blast with them!
At the end of your time in the Northwest, you'll have explored beautiful mountains, rafted an exciting river and developed your outdoor and leadership skills. You'll have seen and done so much, and you'll have done it all with a group of like-minded kids and two terrific Overland leaders. Now that's a great two weeks!
Questions? Contact us!
It was an amazing experience, and the leaders were spectacular!
- Alex Kirchgaessner, West Harrison, New York
Days 1-3: Trip Start & Day Hikes
After arriving in Portland, we'll spend our first day settling in and exploring the area. Then we'll drive south to Willamette National Forest. We'll take some day hikes as we get to know one another and set our goals for the trip.
Days 4-9: Backpack in Mt. Jefferson Wilderness
With day hikes under our belt, we'll begin our five-day backcountry hike in Willamette and Deschutes National Forest. We'll explore alpine meadows, clear streams and snowcapped mountains. Averaging six to eight miles per day, we'll challenge ourselves, grow as a group, and embrace life on the trail. While taking in views of Three Fingered Jack, we'll spend time learning and practicing leadership skills like Leave No Trace and compass navigation through hands-on activities. Each student will have the chance to co-lead the group for a day, practicing new skills, and learning in a fun, supportive environment.
Days 10 & 11: Raft the Deschutes River
After our backcountry hike, we'll take a break from the trail and head to the Deschutes River for our two-day rafting trip. We'll meet our professional guides and practice rafting techniques. Then, we'll wind our way through the dramatic canyons of the Deschutes River, paddling on this famous sparkling, green river while admiring wildflowers and white alder trees on the bank.
Days 12 & 13: Trip End
Returning to Portland, we'll enjoy a final dinner and reflect on two weeks of leadership and teamwork, friendship and fun.
8 nights of frontcountry camping. Campground facilities will vary and may include flush toilets, showers and/or laundry.
4 nights of backcountry camping with no facilities.
Things to know
- We travel light on Overland trips; please only bring items on your packing list.
- Your group will have access to laundry periodically.
- Please do not bring any electronics (including your cell phone). See FAQs for more information on our cell phone and electronics policy.
- Do not bring any type of knife or multi-tool (such as a Swiss Army knife or Leatherman tool).
- If you are flying to your trip start, wear your hiking boots and carry your sleeping bag and sleeping pad on the plane in case your checked luggage fails to arrive on time.
- Pack everything in your backpack or day pack. Do not bring additional luggage.
- There are no reimbursements for lost, damaged or stolen items.
- Please wear the navy Overland shirt that you will receive from the Overland office to your trip start location.
- Navy Overland Shirt (1)
We will send students an Overland shirt prior to their trip, and we encourage students to wear their Overland shirt to trip start. We highly recommend this for students flying to their trip start location.
- Fleece Pants (1)
Please do not bring cotton sweatpants (they are heavy and bulky and will not keep you warm if wet).
- Synthetic Hiking Pants (optional)
Lightweight and quick dry material. Non-cotton warmup style pants are acceptable.
- Synthetic Long Underwear Top & Bottom (1)
- Synthetic Shorts (3)
- Synthetic T-Shirt (3)
Short-sleeve T-shirt or tank top.
- Underwear (5)
- Wool and/or Synthetic Socks (4)
- Hat with Visor
For protection from the sun. Baseball hats are acceptable.
- Winter Hat
- Gloves or Mittens (pair)
To stay warm in camp on cool nights.
- Swimsuit
- Pajamas (optional)
Students sometimes prefer to sleep in shorts and a T-shirt instead of bringing pajamas.
Outer Layers
- Fleece Jacket or Pullover
Medium to heavyweight and reasonably compact.
- Insulated Vest
Insulated fleece, Thinsulate or down vest to wear on cold days and evenings.
- Waterproof Raincoat
Waterproof material required (not just water resistant). Rain coats provide protection from wind and rain and serve as an extra warm layer. Your jacket should be large enough to allow layers underneath. We recommend hoods and breathable materials. Gore-Tex is a well-known waterproof and breathable fabric but there are many other quality fabrics. Ponchos are not acceptable.
- Waterproof Rain Pants (1)
Waterproof material required (not just water resistant). Rain pants provide protection from wind and rain and serve as an extra warm layer.
General Gear
- Internal Frame Backpack
65-85 liters or 4,000-5,100 cubic inches. Before purchasing a backpack, find your backpack size by measuring your torso length and your hips (instructions are available here). We recommend getting fitted at a store and trying on multiple packs.
- Waterproof Pack Cover
If your backpack does not come with a cover, we recommend buying a cover one size larger than your pack.
- Day Pack
Basic two-shoulder backpack large enough to hold your lunch, two water bottles, snacks, extra layers and rain jacket. Use your day pack as a carry-on for your flight and for daily activities or hikes. A standard school backpack is usually fine (no satchels or shoulder bags).
- Sleeping Bag
A lightweight, compact sleeping bag rated to 20 degrees Fahrenheit or less. We recommend either synthetic or treated down material. Your sleeping bag should compress into a stuff sack no larger than 20" in length.
- Sleeping Pad
Full- or ¾-length compact sleeping pad. We recommend closed cell foam that is thin and firm (e.g., RidgeRest) or self-inflating (e.g., Therm-a-Rest).
- Bowl, Mug & Utensils
6" to 8" plastic dish or bowl with top, insulated plastic mug, spoon, fork and knife. These don't need to be special camping utensils (a Tupperware dish and regular utensils are fine).
- Water Bottle
One 1-liter bottle. A Camelbak or similar water carrier is acceptable.
- Headlamp & Extra Batteries
- Mosquito Head Net
- Gaiters (optional)
Calf-height, waterproof gaiters to protect your legs and feet when hiking through brush, across snow fields or streams.
- Adjustable Trekking Poles (optional)
To add stability, reduce strain on the knees and improve balance while crossing unstable surfaces.
- Waterproof Hiking Boots
Choose comfortable boots designed for hiking with a pack (i.e., mid to high cut for ankle support). Boots should be waterproof. Break them in before the start of your trip.
- Water Shoes
Closed-toed sport sandals, water shoes or old sneakers to wear on the water. Sandals must have a heel strap for activities such as kayaking, rafting or canoeing (flip flops and Crocs are not acceptable).
- Camp Shoes
Closed-toe shoes to wear around camp. Crocs or lightweight tennis shoes are ideal.
Travel Documents
- Photo Identification
A current school or other kind of photo identification (if you have one).
- Unaccompanied Minor Fee Receipt (if applicable)
For students travelling as Unaccompanied Minors, please print a copy of the UAM fee receipt for your child's leaders to keep on file.
- Baggage Fee Receipt (if applicable)
Some airlines allow passengers to input credit card information to cover checked bag service charges when checking in online prior to the trip. To reduce hassle at the airport, we encourage you to pay for checked baggage beforehand and supply your child with a copy of the receipt for his or her leaders to keep on file.
- Synthetic Camping Towel
A medium-size synthetic camping towel (synthetic camping towels dry much faster than regular towels).
- Toiletries
All items should be travel size (if necessary, you will be able to restock during the trip).
- Sunscreen (SPF 15+) & Chapstick (with SPF protection)
- Insect Repellent
- Package of Moleskin or Molefoam
To protect your feet from blisters.
- Gallon Sized Ziploc Bags (10)
To organize and waterproof your gear and small items.
- Large Trash Bags (4)
To waterproof your gear.
- Sunglasses
Polarized sunglasses that wrap around to protect from glare are ideal.
- Spending Money
$30 per week in cash or a debit/ATM card.
- Camera, Charger & Extra Batteries (optional)
A digital or disposable camera and, if necessary, a charger and large enough memory card to accommodate your pictures (4 to 8 GB).
- Personal Journal or Book (optional)
- Health Insurance Card
Please bring an original or copy of your health insurance card.
- What is the weather and climate like on Northwest Explorer?
The weather on Northwest Explorer varies. Sometimes it is sunny and warm, other times it is rainy and cold; typical summer temperatures in Oregon range from the 50s to 70s during the day and cooler at night. Our packing list takes these variables into consideration. Layering is the best strategy. Please follow the packing list, paying close attention to rain gear specifications.
Your child should come prepared for some mosquitoes and black flies. The number of bugs varies from year to year with weather conditions. Using bug spray, head nets and wearing long sleeve shirts and pants alleviates most problems.
- What are the arrival and departure airports for my child's trip?
You will need to arrange transportation for your child to and from Portland International Airport (PDX) at trip start and trip end. We will provide more specific travel information once we have placed your child on a program.
- How often will my child have access to showers and laundry?
Groups typically shower and do laundry once a week.
- What do you do about bears?
Traveling as a large group goes a long way in preventing unwanted attention from wildlife. In addition, we hike in well-traveled areas and train all of our staff in backcountry skills and awareness. We instruct our leaders how to set up camp and store food in ways that reduce the chances of attracting wildlife, including bears. We'll brief students on these routines at the start of the trip. Both of our leaders also carry bear spray in case of a bear encounter.
- Please tell me about safety at Overland.
Safety and risk management are at the forefront of our decision-making–from trip planning to leader training to supporting our groups in the field. We cannot guarantee absolute safety–no program can. All recreational activities include inherent and other risks. Therefore, we strive to manage the risks that we can, knowing we cannot eliminate them. We work hard to recruit, train and support our trip leaders so they can create the kind of trips that have made us successful for over 30 years. Please click here to read more about our approach to risk management and our accreditation by the American Camp Association.
- Does my child need to have previous experience?
While no previous experience is required, we have high expectations of our students. We expect your child–with your help–to select a trip that is appropriate for his or her interests and abilities. You should spend some time familiarizing yourself with the details of the specific program and help your child understand what to expect. We also expect our students to prepare ahead of time: to review the packing list, gather clothing and gear and complete whatever training the trip requires (for recommended training please see the Before You Go tab). Once the trip begins, your child should be ready–and excited–to contribute to a wholesome and enthusiastic group where each group member feels welcomed and valued.
- Please tell me about Overland's admissions process.
For more information, and to access our application, please visit our Apply page.
When we receive child's application, if the first choice is available, you will receive a phone call and an email containing a link to our Overland Portal where you will find our Admissions Review Forms. We will accept your deposit to hold your child's place in the program pending a favorable Admissions Review. If the first choice is not available, we will call you to confirm that the second choice is acceptable. If neither the first choice nor second choice are available, we will call you to discuss options. For those students placed on our waitlist, we will notify you as soon as a spot becomes available.
We seek to admit students who have demonstrated that they possess the personal qualities and experience necessary to succeed on an Overland trip. While Overland is always supportive and nurturing, an Overland program is unlike a traditional camp in that our small groups–12 students and 2 leaders–travel, live and work as a group, making all of their own meals, helping each other and cooperating in ways big and small, and they do all of this far from home. As a result, every student must be able to thrive in an environment that places equal emphasis on:
1. Teamwork and Shared Responsibilities.
2. Independence and Self-Reliance.
3. Support of Others and Consideration for Others.
- What are Overland's policies on phones, electronics and communication?
To maximize independence and self-reliance, we do not permit phone calls, emails or text messages to or from our campers (the exceptions to this are: your child will call home on arrival and departure with our phones and assistance, and in the case of an emergency). If your child brings a phone for use while en route to Overland, please do not send him or her with an expensive smartphone; instead bring an inexpensive prepaid cell phone. All phones will be collected on arrival and returned at departure. While we will take reasonable steps to prevent damage, theft or loss to phones, we take no responsibility for phones and we will not make any reimbursements for lost, damaged or stolen phones.
Cameras are welcome but please do not bring any other electronics (e.g., iPods, iPads, Kindles or other readers, GPS or similar devices). All electronics (except cameras) will be mailed home on arrival (at your risk and expense).
We are committed to providing extraordinary support to you and your child; to that end, the Overland office is staffed from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. seven days a week during the summer (outside of office hours our answering service provides emergency coverage). Our leaders in the field are in touch with our office regularly; they carry cell phones (and in some cases satellite phones). Anytime a camper is treated for an injury or illness by a doctor or medical personnel, parents are notified by our office. A director will call the parents to explain the nature of the injury or illness, the sequence of events leading up to the injury and/or the steps leading to the treatment. Parents are typically able to speak with the medical personnel, with the leaders and with their child.
Hike, backpack and raft the rivers and mountains of the Pacific Northwest.
Students going on Northwest Explorer should prepare for:
- 8 days of hiking with an average of 8 miles per day
- Travel to and from the trip
- An Overland experience
We expect you to arrive to your trip fully prepared for all activities.
Preparing for Hiking
On Northwest Explorer, you will go on three day hikes and spend a total of five days backpacking. You will hike on a mix of well-established trails and backcountry routes through a variety of landscapes, including rock fields and alpine environments. The terrain is rolling and can be challenging at times.
Backpacking is a strenuous physical activity and requires proper training. While backpacking, our groups are fully self-supported—you will carry all of your belongings (clothes, sleeping bag and pad), some group gear, food and water. Your leaders will distribute group gear and food among all members of the group. Pack weights will vary trip by trip, depending on the location, weather, student and the distance covered. Typically when backpacking, pack weights average about 30% of a hiker's weight.
Before your trip, we strongly advise you spend time breaking-in and adjusting to your hiking boots. We expect you to prepare adequately so you can keep up physically and participate in all of your group's activities. Please follow our guidelines as you prepare for your program.
Pre-trip training:
- 5 weeks before your trip: wear your boots for 15-30 minutes a day. Walk around your house or neighborhood so your boots begin to conform to your feet.
- 4 weeks before your trip: take three 30-minute hikes or walks in your boots.
- 3 weeks before your trip: take three 1-hour hikes or walks in your boots.
- 2 weeks before your trip: take three 1.5-hour hikes or walks in your boots with a backpack loaded with 10-15% of your body weight.
- 1 week before your trip: take two 2-hour hikes or walks in your boots with a backpack loaded with 20-25% of your body weight.
Groups typically average between 1½ and 3 miles per hour (although pace varies by group). You will take multiple breaks in the morning and afternoon—for water, snacks, lunch, to adjust packs, etc.
Preparing for Travel to and from the Trip
Families are responsible for arranging flights to and from the designated airport during a specified window (please do not purchase flights until you have received an email confirming our review of your health forms and school reference). Overland staff will be at the airport to welcome you at the start of your trip and to assist with your departure. You may also be dropped off and picked up at the airport. If you are flying to and from your trip, we will have you call home upon arrival and before departure. We will provide more specific travel information once we have placed you on a program.
Preparing for an Overland Experience
Overland programs are wholesome, structured experiences with high expectations of each student's behavior. You are expected to be supportive of your trip mates and your leaders, enthusiastic, positive and helpful. We ask that you leave your cell phone and electronics at home (cameras are always welcome), so you can fully engage with your group and your trip. You will have the opportunity to send letters and receive mail at designated mail stops, which are shared in the spring.
All trips have a range of challenges. You should come prepared and recognize that some days will be more difficult, more challenging and longer—both in terms of miles and hours on the trail—than others. Delays occur due to a wide range of variables beyond the control of you, your group or your leaders. Weather patterns change and trail and route conditions vary. You, or someone in your group, might develop a blister or encounter another issue that could delay your group. On some days your group will arrive in to camp in the early afternoon, with plenty of time to explore the area or go swimming, while on other days your group will spend more time on the trail.
Arriving ready for a challenge—and prepared to contribute to an enthusiastic group—will go a long way toward creating a successful trip. Please contact us if you'd like to discuss preparing for your Overland program.


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The hotel is located in a quiet location, and it's close to other restaurants, there's a Metro nearby.
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Author | Source: Business Standard | Monday, Jan 02,2006 7:30 AM
Advertising agencies were among the first services to be targeted when the service tax was introduced in 1994. After initial hiccups, such as questioning the constitutional validity of the levy, this service turned out to be a cash cow for the government.
The levy was believed to be restricted to advertisement agencies which did all the hard work of making out a draft of an advertisement, artwork and design to enable an advertisement to come out in the media. In a sense, a physical activity had to be involved to attract the tax.
Judicial decisions, like the one in Commissioner versus Team UPD Ltd 2005 (179) ELT 469, where it was held that mere selling of space could not be tantamount to providing a service only reinforced the above thinking.
Circular No F.No.341/43/2005-TRU, however, changed this. It ruled that the service of obtaining space and time in getting an advertisement published in any sort of media will be a taxable service. It was argued that the services provided by the media is actually received by the advertising agency and used as an input service for providing the taxable service to the client.
An advertising agency negotiates the rate and other terms and conditions with the media for obtaining the space for advertisement. Advertising agency and the media are the two parties involved in the transaction and the contractual obligations exist only between the said two parties.
The advertising agency, as per the contract, is responsible for paying the amount to the media for getting the advertisement published. The client is not party to the transaction or contract with the media and, hence, does not have any legal obligation towards the media in relation to the said transaction.
The transaction between the advertising agency and the media is on principal-to-principal basis. An advertising agency is not acting as an agent of the client in such transactions.
The service provided by the advertising agency to its client is a composite and single service and use of advertisement space as an input service cannot be treated independently as a service separately provided on client's own account. There is no legal requirement for the advertising agency to mention the actual payment made to the media in the invoice issued to the client.
Whether or not the amount paid or payable to the media by an advertising agent is separately mentioned in the invoice is not relevant. The advertising agency does not necessarily receive the exact amount paid or payable to the media from the client.
In other words, an advertising agency does not act as an agent of the customer when he pays the amount to the media. Inputs or input services are integral part of the taxable service provided and the value of all such inputs and input services are liable to be included in determining the consideration for the purpose of levy of service tax.
While this circular appeared to concentrate on advertisement space in the print and electronic media, the online media thought that they too could come under the levy. Google sought an opinion from the Authority for Advance Rulings on whether selling advertisement space on its search site to Indian entities would attract service tax.
The search engine company took a familiar tack—it was not in the business of making or displaying advertisements but in space-selling activity. The service tax Department countered by saying that the definition of advertising service was wide enough to include providing advertisement space on the Internet. The AAR ruled in favour of the department saying that the company should be classified as an advertising agency.
This decision is bound to alter the finances of many an advertising agency. The lack of a comprehensive definition of service leaves the definition in the hands of the Cestat or the courts. The next Budget should attempt to ease the pain for service providers by spelling out taxable and non-taxable services in a clear-cut manner.