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Make a mid century retro-themed dinner party complete with molded Jello or use your imagination and re-purpose these beauties into something unique. This listing is for a set of six (6) gelatin molds. Each are made of aluminum and measure 3 3/8" (9cm) X 2 3/4" (7cm) X 1" (3cm) and feature an embossed bunch of grapes. We have several sets available.
These molds are in very good vintage condition--clean and free of dents, just a few light scratches.
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Our New Girl Crush, Sarah Ruba, Raids Our Closet
Thanks to her musical background and stylish sensibilities, we thought Ruba would be an ideal candidate to assemble a post-modern rocker look--in other words: a pared-down, less literal take on the standard uniform of leather and studs-- in today's Styled By installment. Click through our slideshow to see her outfit, and be sure to shop her must-have picks too.
Album: "Too hard to choose, but I can name a few that have changed my life, like Marvin Gaye's I Want You, Sade's Promise, and TLC's CrazySexyCool."
TV Show: "Star Trek: The Next Generation!"
Snack: "Swedish fish."
Book: "Anything by David Sedaris is a must-read."
Ruba went to work in our closet like a pro, sifting through dozens of clothes and accessories. Click to the next slide to see her final look.
Ruba punctuated a sleek, figure-hugging dress with intriguing, edgy accents. "I felt like a sexy Minnie Mouse in this dress! I loved the black and white minimalism with the ribbed texture," she says. The spotted bag was a winner, too. "An ambiguous animal print in black and white? Yes, please!" she adds.
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A.L.C. Aldridge Dress ($495) in Loden/White
Isson Australia Poul Sunglasses ($490) in Black and Bone (888.343.8746)
Jerome Dreyfuss The Bobi Bag ($960) in Black and White Watersnake
Opening Ceremony Luxor Embellished Mules ($488, 212.219.2688)
Shebee Gem You Think You're So Special Earrings ($400) in Grey
Beso Beso Iris Ring ($129)
Ruba was particularly taken with Opening Ceremony's embellished mules. "These are the kind of shoe you're not sure if you can pull off--at least that's how I felt!" she says. "Then you realize not only do they go with a lot of different outfits, they make every look way more bitchin'!"
Litke's boxy Cropped Button Down Shirt ($484, available by special order at firstname.lastname@example.com in late July) in Black Floral with White Flowers is a study in contrasts. "I love this cut with a girly print," Ruba says.
Ruba gravitates towards edgy-luxe jewelry, such as Vita Fede's Ultra Mini Double Cubo Ring ($125) in Silver ("it's graphic and a little tough"), Puro Iosselliani's Ring ($179, 713.961.7868) in Gold Plated Sterling Silver with Garnet ("dainty but modern"), Fallon's Classique Biker Chain Cuff ($115), and Celia de Flers' Large Wishbone Bangle ($110) in 18kt Yellow Gold Plated ("love the organic wishbone vibe").
You could temper Topshop's Ikat Print Shorts ($70) with a solid-hued top, but if you're game for a bolder look, opt for Ruba's suggestion: "These could be amazing with a clashing print on top and ankle-strap heels."
Cool zip detailing makes J Brand's Katrine Cropped Capris ($209) a stylish alternative to blue skinnies. "They're not your average cigarette pant," Ruba says.
A textured pair of ankle boots, like ASOS' Archer Leather Ankle Boots ($94), "go with everything," Ruba says. Plus, a stacked heel means they're comfortable for a night of dancing.
Ruba describes Alexander Wang's Crepe Cutaway Blazer ($695) as "a basic piece that is anything but basic!" We're inclined to agree, thanks to the sharply tailored blazer's cutout details.
Go for retro round shades this season, like Moscot's "playful and classic" Carrington Sunglasses ($275) in Khaki.
Ruba loved Opening Ceremony's prim yet punchy Scorpio Jacquard Polo Dress ($295, 212.219.2688). "Channeling Margot Tenenbaum is always a good look!" she says.
"Sometimes I can't resist something 100% feminine and 1000% sexy!" Ruba says, referring to Katie Gallagher's Turin Cropped Tank ($688). We suggest styling this piece with denim cutoffs and a kimono-style bed jacket at your next music festival.
"There's a cool mix of eras going on with Cole Haan's Chelsea T-Strap Sandals ($378) in Black Multi," Ruba says. "You could wear it with socks and cropped trousers, or barefoot and with a dress. Versatile, but still interesting!"
The 2Bandits' Bullet Earrings ($88) are small but statement-making, especially teamed with something unexpected, like a feminine cocktail dress.


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The start of the new year is always a great reflection period combined with aspirations for the upcoming year. You want to build on your successes from the previous year and set new goals and objectives for the next.
Advisors are very good at conducting this type of work for their clients. They build a financial plan to meet the client's financial goals, then measure on a consistent basis how the plan is doing. How well do you employ the same process for measuring the efficiency of your firm? Consider measuring the following areas to evaluate your firm's overall efficiency.
Of the tasks that affect your firm's efficiency, some of the most challenging to measure may be the various operational requests processed by your office. This would include processing address changes, check requests, required minimum distributions and updating beneficiary information. Some of these items can be very time consuming and unfortunately might fall in the "just get it done" category without much attention to evaluating the process and identifying efficiency opportunities. Measuring the time spent on operational requests can be the first step in evaluating and identifying efficiency opportunities.
How long does it take to convert a prospect to a client? I'm not talking about the sales process, but the actual time it takes to prepare the forms and documents. This might involve a client questionnaire, account forms or statements. How is your firm leveraging technology through this process? Perhaps you use form-filling software, an imaging system for sharing and storing documents and then manage the overall workflow using your CRM system. This can be a very labor intensive process, but there are efficiency opportunities that can be realized, and the total time required to complete the task should decrease as you utilize technology to streamline the process.
How long does it take to produce your client reports? Advisors who have outsourced this task should be a little ahead of the game with meeting this requirement, but may still need to verify their quality and accuracy. Measure the time required to complete this task during each reporting period to show if you are truly realizing the benefits of a scalable process. Sometimes the reporting process can entail several distinct tasks. If this is the case with your firm, track and measure the time required for each task. Many times it becomes very clear which area is slowing up the process.
Trading and rebalancing client accounts are also critical for measuring your firm's efficiency. If your firm uses model portfolios that are applied to a large number of accounts, then you should be experiencing nice scalability benefits as you add new accounts. The time required to rebalance shouldn't dramatically increase with the addition of new accounts, but don't simply make this assumption—measure how long it takes. Furthermore, consider measuring the time it takes to handle the trades for alternative investments. Often, we focus on the time required for standard trading situations and overlook the time spent with more unique investment products.
You also should measure the time your staff spends addressing your firm's internal policies and meeting industry regulatory requirements. Tasks like continuing education, compliance training and human resource programs all fall under this category. These are very important tasks; however, the challenge is to complete them in a timely and efficient manner. It's quite possible that your staff is already saying these responsibilities take more and more of their time.
Technology can help meet these requirements. For example, make sure that your firm is taking advantage of the compliance webinars offered by your broker-dealer, custodian or directly from the regulatory organizations. Many of these webinars are pre-recorded, which allows your staff to watch them during slower periods in the office.
You might be a little surprised when you first review your firm's overall efficiency. Some areas might not take much time at all and others will stick out as taking a significant amount of time, and the principals of the firm will wonder how long it has been this way. Ultimately, regularly measuring your firm's overall efficiency will show if you are realizing continued process improvement.


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1974 Topps StampsTopps released this 240 stamp issue in 1974. These 1 by 1 1/2 stamp are unnumbered and feature a color photo with the player's name, team and position inside a colored oval at the bottom of the stamp. Very similar to their 1969 Topps Stamps issue, the 1974 Topps Stamps were issued in panels of 12 stamps. Alomg with the stamps, Topps also issued a set of 24 stamp albums, one per team, to store the stamps. Due to double prints and different combinations of stamps on panels there are actually 24 different 12-Stamp panels. The stamps were not inserts but a totally separate issue and were sold in packs containing one 12-Stamp panel along with one stamp album.
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The Fifties
The essays in this section have been written by leading scholars of American history. They provide additional depth on events and ideas referred to in the introductory essay and, in some cases, different interpretations by historians looking at the same events. These essays are particularly useful as informational texts to introduce your students to one of the most exciting aspects of studying history—understanding the past from a variety of perspectives.


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Anees AssaliAlumni, Class of 2006
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There's enough positivity to warrant faith in it.
Are Facebook postings superficial? There are big smiles amid balloons, vacation snapshots, or a dinner entrée of note. Some say it is a fake setup of life. Yet I believe Facebook often reveals the individual nature of goodness and hope, the antidote to destruction or how close we come to it through the daily news.
Frankly, positivity is not a moneymaking headline unless it's a man on the moon, the end of war, or the fall of the Berlin Wall, and big-time good news feels that sporadic. More often the media bulk-packages the suffering of strangers to maximize clicks and eyeballs on pages.
Alternatively on Facebook, individuals, not media editors, share what is pressing or important to them, and I love the momentary reveal into another life. Bob's latest book is out. Maggie posts a new trick by her dog. A family celebrates togetherness in Hawaii. Tracy is "this close" to having her kitchen renovated. Embraces declare couples still got it going on after all these years. Everywhere children are getting bigger.
It's the power of life. It moves forward in pieces easily missed.
Me? I'm drawn to serendipity. For example, while cruising down the Seine in Paris, I sat next to a group of young Muslim girls and one asked me, "Are you American?"
Tentatively, I said, "Yep."
"We're from Kuwait and we love Americans! You saved our country!"
Moi? Both moved and amused, I replied, "Well, you are so welcome!"
Now who doesn't love an unexpected boost of appreciation?
Yet Facebook is never all hearts, flowers or selfies on the Seine. Just as often the real news is about loss of loved ones, or children who have cancer, the pain of illness, fear or uncertainty. In reply, there is often a deluge of encouragement and prayers, and many strangers will throw good energy into the wishing well. Those who can turn hardship into comic relief columns are the true standard-bearers of hope, real life at its best.
Yes, there is enough drivel to choke a brontosaurus. Sadly, haters, naysayers and alarmists abound. After all, Facebook is tied to the unique personality of the owner, so naturally the terrain stretches just as far in other directions. Hooray that democracy rules! Little cesspool cliques are free to form, but I don't have to fall in.
This is what I find to be true. We are often advised to "be present," to "be here now," to savor moments that are small but oh-so-profound. Common belief holds that mindset to be rare. Yet Facebook's newsfeed will affirm that many more are in that club than one would imagine.
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Frank McConnell and Brevard Music Center have had a long, harmonious relationship.
Frank McConnell and Brevard Music Center have had a long, harmonious relationship.
"This is my 36th season here at the center," McConnell says. "I've been around for almost half of its 77-year history."
Some things have changed, and some have not at the summer music festival and music training program.
"We're still one big family," says McConnell, director of operations. "There is a true sense of community here. Everyone lives on campus, everyone eats together in our cafeteria: students, faculty and staff. You never know who might sit down next to you."
For example, Yo-Yo Ma performed at the Brevard Music Center in 1978 as a 17-year-old cellist phenomenon; years later, he performed there again — and again.
The screened-in cafeteria is a place where one can sit and watch the ebb and flow of the campus.
"Our opening weekend is like homecoming," McConnell says. "Many of our faculty have been with us for a long time, with very little turnover. It is a working summer for the faculty members, but it's also a terrific getaway for them and their families.
"BMC's primary focus is the education of young musicians," he adds. The 80 or more annual public performances are the outcome of study of more than 400 students (this year, from 43 states and 16 countries) working with a faculty of 65 members from all over the world.
More than 2,000 applications are received each year for about 400 spots for student musicians with exceptional gifts. The Music Center has two divisions with separate curricula, one for high school students and one for college-age students up to 29 years.
"Plus, the 400 spaces must be spread among the various performance entities we have here," says McConnell. "It's like putting together one big jigsaw puzzle."
Dorothy Knowles, director of admissions, is the master puzzle-solver. She also has a long history with the center.
"She grew up here. Her grandfather was Dr. James Christian Pfohl, who founded the organization," McConnell says.
McConnell earned a B.A. in English and zoology from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill in 1975. He loved playing traditional Appalachian music and shared a small cabin on See Off Mountain overlooking Brevard with two other friends with the same interests.
"We lived in nature, grew our own food, grew our hair long and played old-time music," he recalls with a grin.
McConnell was hired at Brevard Music Center by Bill Boggs in the summer of 1978 to work in grounds maintenance.
"The next summer I started earlier and stayed later. After the third summer, I stayed on. I became head of maintenance in 1982 and then director of operations in 2008 when Bill — who lived and breathed the Music Center — passed away," he says.
"Back in the '70s, the summer music would end and the wildlife would move back in," McConnell remembers. "Our faculty and staff were mostly from Converse College in Spartanburg and would return there after the summer season."
Originally Transylvania Camp for Boys, the co-ed Transylvania Music Camp was founded by Davidson College professor James Pfohl when he purchased the property in 1942.
Renamed Brevard Music Center in 1955, its reputation has grown ever since. Henry Janiec, head of the music department at Converse College, became president and artistic director in 1965. In 1993, John Candler became president and CEO.
"John brought the center into the 21st century," McConnell says.
In 2011, Larry Fogdall became the organization's fourth president.
"Each of these leaders has brought the center into greater recognition. And with our artistic director Keith Lockhart — who also conducts the Boston Pops and other orchestras — we are gaining even greater prominence."
The Whittington-Pfohl Auditorium, an open-air amphitheater, the "Grand Old Lady" and a central landmark of the Center, was built in 1963-64.
"An early slogan for the center was 'In Harmony With Nature.' And we still hear Canada geese honking during the outdoor performances occasionally," McConnell says with a grin.
"It used to be that everyone arrived on the same day — students, faculty with their families and squadrons of production staff," McConnell says. "Now their arrival is staggered. It makes for a much calmer start to the summer."
And while the center is still a pastoral mountain setting of 180 acres and 154 buildings, "we have been able to revamp all of our student and faculty housing."
Volunteers are an important part of this nonprofit educational organization.
"John Candler's wife, Linda, started the Brevard Music Center Association, a volunteer organization to support the center," McConnell says. "We have an increased spirit of volunteerism throughout our entire community now. We have a squadron of maintenance volunteers who come here two or three days a week. And our landscaping crew, led by Allen Haas, propagates their own plants, plans and plants the landscaping and holds plant sales, which plow money back into the music center.
"Volunteers usher, sell concessions and support administration. We could not function without our volunteers. They are a very loyal group," McConnell adds.
"John Candler furthered our Variations concerts, which brought more popular performers to the Brevard Music Center, including John Denver, Victor Borge, Art Garfunkel, Mitch Miller and Tony Bennett," McConnell says.
Four years ago, the center started a "First Mondays" series offering free lunchtime performances and concerts for the Brevard community.
Three years ago, opera performances moved to the Porter Center on the nearby Brevard College campus.
"It's a win-win for everyone. Our performers are able to sing unamplified now, and the audience is able to hear pure voices," McConnell says. "Everyone is thrilled with the collaboration."
Over the years, the center has hosted numerous luminaries of the classical music world, including "Marilyn Horne, Roberta Peters, Marian McPartland, Frederica von Stade, Isaac Stern, Robert Shaw and Andre Watts," counts McConnell.
Tyler Roe, communications manager and director of marketing for the center, adds, "We are very excited to welcome violinist Joshua Bell this year. And pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet and comedian and radio host Garrison Keillor are coming in July."
This is Roe's third festival season. A saxophonist, he served an internship at the center while earning his master's degree in arts administration. He had heard about the center from several friends, "so I applied and was excited to accept an internship here."
Orchestra concerts are open air and patrons are encouraged to come early with a picnic to enjoy the setting.
"Hikers tell us they hear Tchaikovsky drifting through the woods when they are on the nearby trails," Roe says. "It is very special to walk around the center and hear small pockets of students practicing or to see 1,000 people spellbound at a concert. I hear so many people say, 'We didn't know this was in our backyard.'
"We offer such a great variety of musicians," continues Roe. "If you think you don't like classical music, let us prove you wrong!"
Opening day at the Brevard Music Center is June 21. Visit brevardmusic.org for performance schedules and offerings.


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Mistake #1: You go to the grocery store following a workout.
It seems logical to hit the supermarket at a time when you want to restore depleted glycogen stores as fast as possible, but after a workout you're probably more hungry than usual. When you're hungry, everything is more appealing and you'll buy foods that aren't ideal for your healthy eating plan. This happens even if you know better! For years we've avoided shopping while hungry, but when we were on vacation recently, we headed to the store after a long run and we were ravenous. We left the store with all sorts of unhealthy foods, like cookies and even processed cheese (gulp!). We regretted it later.
The Fix: Either carry your post-workout snack or meal with you or head directly for that meal after your workout. Go to the grocery store another time, or at least wait until after you've eaten! And if you MUST go food shopping, plan exactly what you will buy before you enter the store.
Mistake #2: You forgot your grocery list.
This means you no longer have a game plan, which in essence means everything is "game." Yep, the Chips Ahoy, the Cheetos and the Entenmann's cake may all end up in your cart.
The Fix: If you left your list at home, sit in the car (or simply stand at the entrance of the store) and take a couple of minutes to rewrite your list before you start shopping. The time spent is well worth it! Include healthy foods like vegetables, fruits, non-fat dairy products, whole grains, eggs, legumes and lean proteins. By focusing on all of the healthy foods, you won't think about including the foods that aren't so healthy.
Mistake #3: You mosey through the store.
It's fun and relaxing to spend time in the grocery store (We love it—after all, we're in the business of food!), but the longer you stay there, the more likely you are to buy food that you will soon wish you hadn't.
The Fix: Shop quickly and as though you are on a mission (you are!). Stay focused on your list so you can get your items and move on. Be sure to shop the perimeter of the store, where you'll find produce, lean meats and the dairy case. For the remaining items, only go down the aisle of the specific item you need. Pssst… this works! Tammy was in California last week and her daughters leisurely led the way aisle by aisle and they ended up with far too much junk in the cart. This week, they were back on track, only shopping the perimeter of the store—and coming home with healthy items. Phew!
Mistake #4: You avoid frozen produce and assume it's not as nutritious as fresh.
Despite good intentions to prepare a nutrient-packed meal with plenty of vegetables, you often find rotten or wilted produce in your fridge and your plan is thwarted. In the past, this happened to us, too, and we can tell you it completely derailed our healthy eating plan.
The Fix: Stock up on frozen produce—it stays good for up to a year! Frozen is just as healthy as fresh and, in some instances, is even healthier and contains more nutrients than fresh because it's frozen immediately after being picked, meaning the nutrients are intact. Fresh produce, on the other hand, may have traveled for two weeks from the farm to the grocery store and lost nutrients over time and during exposure to heat or light. We love frozen veggies—they taste great, are always in season and accompany nearly every meal we make. And best yet, we never have to worry about them going bad!
Mistake # 5: You fall for the claim on the front of the food package.
Have you ever picked up a food because the label on the front says "healthy," "organic," "all-natural" or "low-calorie," but pay no attention to the Nutrition Facts Panel? Often we find that our clients are duped by clever marketing. For instance, a popular cereal boasts, "lightly sweetened." There's no FDA regulation for this claim. (The FDA regulates the use of "sugar-free," which means the food contains less than 0.5 grams of sugar per serving, and "no added sugars" or "without added sugars," which mean that no sugar or sugar-containing ingredient was added during processing.) You would expect a "lightly sweetened" cereal to have a few grams of sugar. Not so! Most of these cereals have upwards of 14 grams (3-1/2 teaspoons)! Compare that to 1 gram of sugar in Cheerios.
The Fix: Read the Nutrition Facts Panel. It's the only way to know what you're actually getting. And be sure to pay special attention to the serving size on the nutrition label.
Mistake #6: You buy a food simply because it's organic.
This is one of the most common mistakes we see. Just because a food is "organic" doesn't mean it's healthy or that it's good for you. Organic cookies are still cookies. Organic chocolate…still chocolate. Organic ice cream, well you get it.
The Fix: Even when you buy an organic food, read the nutrition label. Make sure that food is not loaded with sugar, artery-clogging saturated fat or bloating and bad-for-your blood pressure sodium.
Mistake #7: You pay no attention to salt.
Salt makes you hungrier, thirstier and it increases cravings. Plus, when you eat a lot of salt, (think soy sauce, deli meats, canned soup, processed foods, restaurant meals, fries, chips) the body responds by holding on to water to dilute the sodium and maintain it at the proper concentration, which is why you weigh more and look bloated with a distended stomach. Plus, too much salt increases your risk of high blood pressure and stroke.
The Fix: Again, it comes down to reading labels. To help avoid the risk of high blood pressure, keep your sodium intake to 2,400 – 3,000 mg or less per day. (The American Heart Association recommends no more than 3,000 mg of sodium per day for healthy adults.
Mistake #8: You buy granola for breakfast thinking it's a healthy choice.
Although granola can be healthy, it typically is packed with sugar, calories and, in many cases, hydrogenated oils. One small bowl can set you back upwards of 600 calories and 12 teaspoons of sugar!
The Fix: Go for whole grain, unprocessed oatmeal or high-fiber, low-sugar, whole-grain cereal. Then add your own berries or fresh fruit.
Mistake #9: You purchase a food that normally wouldn't be considered healthy because the label claims it's "made with real fruit."
Unfortunately, a bottle of juice or a box of fruit snacks with photos of fruit on the label doesn't mean it contains fruit (think Pop-Tarts). Many products with this claim contain no real fruit at all and instead contain food dyes and nearly half of their weight in sugar. Eek!
The Fix: Plan on getting your fruit servings from the real deal. If you don't see actual pieces of fruit as you eat, don't count on getting fruit from the food.
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Cedar Ridge entered Friday's 2-2A Conference tilt at Tiger Arena in Pangburn with an overall record of 18-2 and unbeaten in league play (9-0).
Cedar Ridge entered Friday's 2-2A Conference tilt at Tiger Arena in Pangburn with an overall record of 18-2 and unbeaten in league play (9-0). The Lady Timberwolves left Pangburn with their first league loss as the Lady Tigers pulled out a shocking 62-61 victory behind guard Windy Watts and versatile forward Kayla Gray, whose combined 48 points helped offset a game-high 27 points from Cedar Ridge guard Liz Henderson. Tied at 58-all with Pangburn holding for the last shot, Gray was fouled near mid-court and sank two free throws. After Cedar Ridge misfired on a three-point attempt, Watts sealed the game with two more free throws. Pangburn led 14-11 after one quarter of play but the Lady Timberwolves closed the first half strong, using a 16-0 run to build a commanding 33-22 lead, which Pangburn sliced to eight when Gray drilled a deep three-pointer up top in the closing seconds of the first half. Pangburn Coach Christie Rolland said the Lady Tigers had to regroup in the locker room at halftime. "We tried to fix some things at halftime because the atmosphere was down a little bit because we had gotten down right before half when they had that big run. The kids were confident about the adjustments we made. To give Cedar Ridge their first conference loss … they were excited about it," added Rolland. The Lady Tigers began their comeback in the third quarter when post player Morgan Gregg hit a turnaround shot in the lane. Cedar Ridge point guard Haley Hix, who earned Lyon College Tournament MVP honors earlier his season after guiding the Lady 'Wolves to the title, responded with a jump shot out front. Following a pair of free throws by Watts, Hix ripped a three-pointer from right wing as Cedar Ridge pushed its lead to 39-29 before Pangburn ran off seven straight, starting when Watts bounced to Gray cutting to the hoop for a layup. Watts then made two free throws, and moments later Watts hit a baby hook shot in traffic while drawing contact. Watts completed the three-point play as the Lady Tigers suddenly pulled within a bucket, but Cedar Ridge forward Tosha Lovell countered with an old-fashioned three-point play following a short pull up jumper. Trailing 41-36, Pangburn closed the third quarter with a 9-0 run while Hix could only watch from the bench after re-aggravating a knee injury. The Lady Tigers' spurt began with a driving layup by Watts, then Gray popped a three-pointer from left elbow, causing Cedar Ridge to call for a timeout with 2:33 left in the period. Following the break in action, Pangburn continued its run as reserve post player Savanna Jacobs followed her own miss for two and Gray sank a heavily defended 18-foot jumper from right wing, giving the Lady Tigers a 45-41 lead entering the final eight minutes of play. 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Esther Irene (Hendrickson) Barrett was born to Clarence Oscar and Alberta Genevieve (Lotter) Hendrickson on Aug. 27, 1933 in Nemaha County near Auburn, Neb. She was the sixth child of 12.
Esther Irene (Hendrickson) Barrett was born to Clarence Oscar and Alberta Genevieve (Lotter) Hendrickson on Aug. 27, 1933 in Nemaha County near Auburn, Neb. She was the sixth child of 12.
She married June Jochim. He was in the Navy during the Korean War. They traveled and lived in California while he was in the Navy, but returned to live in the Hamburg and Watson area. They were married 17 years and then divorced.
She then owned and ran the Rainbow Tavern. Then she married Bill Barrett. She helped Bill farm and raise his three boys: Bill, Jeff and Phillip. They were married 15 years and then divorced.
She started working with her brother at the West Side Cafe, which later she owned and operated. After the cafe closed she met Emile (Frenchy) Babineau, her friend and last partner. She cooked at the Senior Center and the Harvest Inn. They traveled to Canada and did many things in the outdoors. Esther was with Frenchy for her last 20 years.
Esther was a member of the Eagles Auxiliary. She enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, cooking, playing cards, and telling stories. She loved little children, family and friends. She loved life. Esther will be missed, but remembered by all as a loving caring, sister, aunt and friend.
Esther is survived by sisters Clarice Lang and Gladys Martin; brothers Clarence Junior Hendrickson (Wilma), Harold "Butch" Hendrickson (Anne), Ray Hendrickson (Linda), Earl "Speck" Hendrickson (Beverly), Dennis Hendrickson (Pat); many nieces, nephews and friends.
She was preceded in death by her mother Alberta, father Clarence, brother Dale Hendrickson, sister LaVonne Lunzmann and infant sisters Delores Charlene and Cheryl Ann.
Funeral services were Friday, Feb. 1, at the United Trinity Church in Hamburg with Revs. Blaine Pritchett and Dan Voigt officiating. Burial was at Mt. Olive Cemtery in rural Hamburg.
Memorials may be given to the Colonial Theatre in Hamburg.
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After revealing that Apple tampered with evidence in the German case against the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, WebWereld.nl has now revealed that Apple has also tampered with the evidence in the Dutch court case (coverage in English). Apple has manipulated the image of a Samsung Galaxy S in a side-by-side comparison with the iPhone 3GS. The Galaxy S has been shortened and made narrower so that its dimensions match those of the 3GS. This piece of evidence is the only side-by-side comparison of these two devices, and is part of the summons, which, according to a Dutch lawyer, means that Apple considers it to be of special significance. Just goes to show, once more, how far Apple is willing to go to stifle competition through the legal system - lying, cheating, manipulating. What a classy, premium company, that Apple!


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They ended up raising more than $2,700 during the month of January.
Students at Alfred G. Waters Middle School got to fight Spinal Muscular Atrophy their own way Jan. 31.
The middle school students and their families filled the gymnasium for the dodgeball competition, the final part of a month long fundraising event.
The month long fundraising event was organized by the National Junior Honor Society in memory of their friend and classmate Brandon Stewart who passed away from SMA last summer.
They ended up raising more than $2,700 during the month of January.
Brandon, who was an 8th grader at the school, suffered from SMA, which causes the muscles to weaken and waste away.
Teams of six competed against each other Thursday night in front of a packed gymnasium in the dodgeball match, which cost $2 for parents to watch and $10 per team, all of which went towards the fundraiser.
The NJHS, with teacher Amy Brown, has planned a month of awareness-building and fundraising activities that will support research for a cure, said Appoquinimink spokeswoman Lilian Miles.
All of the proceeds from that night, including snack sales, benefited SMA.
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Charlie Casserly was on both.
He stated while on NFL network, that our corners are cheating. "BEGGED" refs on both segments to call holding/roughing on Seahawk corners Browner and Sherman. Said that would be the difference in the game whether or not the refs let the our corners do that. Said that Trufant was horrible and Atlanta should go after him. He also said that the our corners would get beat on better route running, but only IF the refs threw flags on us. WTF?
The moderator pointed out that he said this last week against the Seahawks while analyzing the Redskin game.
Solomon Wilcots (on one of the segments) said the refs should let them play rough in playoffs.
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On Dec. 8, Marcellus Outreach Butler (MOB) sponsored the Water for Woodlands fundraiser at Camp Lutherlyn in Prospect, to benefit the families in the Woodlands area of Connoquenessing Township who still don't have safe water.
MOB would like to express appreciation to all the people who made the event possible.
First and foremost, we thank Camp Lutherlyn for waiving the fee for renting its banquet hall, and the Lutherlyn staff for the great food and hospitality during the event.
We also want to thank the many people who contributed wonderful items for the Chinese auction and baked goods for the dessert table.
Grugi, InDecision (now the Highland Bros. Band) and T. Mitchell Bell donated their musical talents, entertaining the more than 150 adults and children who attended.
Pittsburgh musician Mike Stout donated CDs of his music for the auction and copies of the book "Shalefield Stories."
The children got a special treat when Santa arrived. The children also loved the crafts.
Through the event, MOB raised more than $3,800 for Water for Woodlands, the grass-roots tax-exempt organization that is supplying the impacted families with bottled water on a weekly basis. However, much more is needed.
People can visit waterforwoodlands.org and donate what they can to help.


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GALT - A small, quiet community was rocked by tragedy again Tuesday when a law enforcement officer was killed in the line of duty for the second time in less than two months.
GALT - A small, quiet community was rocked by tragedy again Tuesday when a law enforcement officer was killed in the line of duty for the second time in less than two months.
Officer Kevin Tonn, a 35-year-old Galt resident and a three-year veteran of the Galt Police Department, was gunned down by a man who then used the same weapon to take his own life, authorities said. The name of the alleged shooter was not released pending notification of family, police said.
This is believed to be the first time a member of the Galt Police Department has been shot to death while on duty since the department was founded in 1946, said Sgt. Jason Ramos, a spokesman for the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department.
Tonn's death shocked and saddened many in Galt, a city of 25,000, including the 35 remaining members of the city's police force.
"In smaller agencies, everybody knows everybody, so this is a huge blow to them," said Ramos, one of many law enforcement officials from outside agencies who came to the scene to offer support for the Galt Police Department. "It's a big blow to everybody in the community."
Police responded to a report of a residential burglary in the 200 block of F Street at 11:22 a.m., authorities said. About 10 minutes later, as officers were interviewing witnesses, they spotted a man walking along the railroad tracks between 3rd and 4th streets, just north of their location, police said.
Tonn approached the man, and a physical struggle ensued, officers said. During that confrontation, the man pulled out a handgun and fired one shot, striking Tonn, authorities said. The man then turned and fired several more shots at another officer before shooting himself, police said.
Tonn was unconscious but breathing when an ambulance arrived to rush him to a hospital, said Lt. Jim Uptegrove, a spokesman for the Galt Police Department. Less than an hour later, officers learned Tonn had succumbed to his injuries, Uptegrove said.
"I think everybody felt (Tonn) was probably going to be OK," Uptegrove said. "Everybody realized it wasn't good, but he had (vital signs) when they transported him. When we received word from the hospital that he didn't survive, at that point it was extremely emotional."
Tonn graduated from the Sacramento Sheriff's Academy in January 2009 and was hired by the Galt Police Department later that year, authorities said. He previously worked as a medic and firefighter in New York, authorities said. He was not married and had no children, police said. A trust fund has been set up in his name at Premier West Bank on East Stockton Boulevard in Elk Grove.
"He was very hardworking and a very personable guy," Uptegrove said. "If you ever needed anything, he was always there."
Many residents stood along nearby streets gawking at the heavy police presence and the alleged gunman's lifeless body, which remained in a field along the railroad tracks for hours after the shooting. Many expressed sadness for the fallen officer and his family.
"I've seen (Tonn) around," said Sara Dechert, a 29-year-old Galt resident. "I've been pulled over by him. He was nice."
Randy Kirchhof, 34, described Galt's police officers as friendly and likable.
"The cops are really good around here," Kirchhof said. "They give stickers to my kids and stuff. They're all good people."
Stephanie Moe, 33, grew up in Galt and knows a number of the city's police officers.
"This town has always been so small and so close-knit," Moe said. "To know an officer was shot, everybody's going to be completely overwhelmed. You don't ever think this is going to happen in a small town like this. A lot of the officers have grown up here their whole lives, and that's why they come back here - to protect their community."
Conflicting stories circulated throughout the afternoon as onlookers passed information along to each other. Moe and another woman, 22-year-old Kristin Letawsky, said they witnessed the alleged shooter's death from the window of Moe's 4th Street photo studio less than 100 yards away. Both said officers were firing at the gunman, and neither believed he shot himself.
"We saw the whole thing," Letawsky said. "His hands were to his side, and we never saw his hands go up like he was putting a gun to his head. He was trying to get away, and then we heard a few more shots, and then we saw him go down."
Ramos disputed that account, saying the alleged gunman suffered one gunshot wound and was found with a handgun next to his body. "I've heard that story, but there's nothing to substantiate that," Ramos said. "The suspect is on the ground with a handgun in very close proximity to his body. He has what we believe to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound, and our preliminary investigation shows that neither of the officers fired their weapons."
Tonn was killed seven weeks after Roy Marcum, a 45-year-old Sacramento County animal control officer, was slain while trying to remove pets from a foreclosed home on 1st street, about a half-mile from Tuesday's shooting.
"It's scary," said Steve Langley, a 50-year-old Galt resident. "We had the animal control officer killed around the corner, and now this. You always see it happen in other areas, but to see it happen here? My gosh."
Contact reporter Jason Anderson at (209) 546-8279 or email@example.com. Visit his blog at recordnet.com/crimeblog.


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Reports published Jan. 18, 2013 in The Mexico Ledger
BASKETBALL: The Mexico Lady Bulldogs started off the game Thursday night against the Harrisburg Lady Bulldogs by going through the motions and not really focused in areas especially on defense but went on to win 64-33.
"Changing defenses helped with the tempo and forced them to take some bad shots," stated MHS coach Ed Costley.
Remington Greenwell had a well balanced game and found the range from outside. Brooke Costley did a good job of creating plays in the lane. The Lady Dawgs shot 54 percent from the field and 91 percent from the free throw line, making 11 of 12 at the line.
Kelli Ingrum led the Bulldogs in scoring with 16 points. She also led in rebounds with 10. Kelli Ingrum's inside presence to some good outside shooting in second half helped extend the lead said MHS coach. "It was a good win for this young team on the road," added Costley. The Lady Dawgs, 9-5 overall and 2-1 in conference, will play in the Gary Filbert Classic at 6:15 p.m. Saturday. "We have a tough challenge Saturday against state ranked Helias," stated Costley.
Brooke Costley: 12P, 5 assists; 4RB, 2 steals.
Remi Greenwell: 15P, 1 assist, 3RB, 3 steals.
Ashlie Woodruff: 3P, 1 assist, 1 steal.
Kaitlin ingrum: 4 assists.
Karen Baker: 3P, 1 assist.
Kelli Ingrum: 16P, 10RB, 1 steal.
Alison Mudd: 5P, 1RB.
Anne Baker: 8P, 2 assists, 2 steals.
Tori Shaw, 2 P, 1 assist, 2RB.
JUNIOR VARSITY: Harrisburg prevailed in the JV game 36-27. Kaitlin Ingrum led Mexico with 8 points, 2 assists, 2 rebounds and 4 steals. Laura Fischer scored 6 points and had 3 rebounds; Rachel Owings and Riley Greenwell scored 4 points each. Greenwell also had 6 steals. Victoria Shaw scored 3 points, had 2 rebounds and 3 steals; while Carly Abbott scored 2 points and brought down 3 rebounds.
WRESTLING: The Mexcio Bulldogs wrestling team pulled out a close match Thursday night in a dual match against the Fulton Hornets by a score of 39-37. Five of Mexico wrestlers pinned their opponent during the match. The Bulldogs return to action tonight in a dual match against the Centralia Panthers in Centralia.
106: Josh McClure, FULTON, forf.
113: Jadin Taylor, MEXICO, pinned Michael Carlin, FULTON, 1:13. 120: Hunter Smith, MEXICO, pinned Jason Pae, FULTON, 5:12. 126: Jordan Jones, MEXICO, pinned Jared Kaiser, FULTON, 1:27. 132: Cody Pae, FULTON, pinned Scott Speaks, MEXICO, 2:25. 138: Jayde Moran, MEXICO, dec. Trenton Clines, FULTON, 6-5. 145: Jake Vitale, MEXICO, pinned Trey Hudson, FULTON, 1:56. 152: Samuel Fayad, MEXICO, maj. dec. Noah Braun, FULTON, 10-2. 160: Drew Benner, FULTON, pinned Thomas Koppinger, MEXICO, 1:03.
170: Zach Benner, FULTON, dec. Anthony Brower, MEXICO, 11-5. 182: Payton Turner, MEXICO, pinned Kobe Kaminski, FULTON, 4:41.
195: Paul Brooks, FULTON, pinned Thorne Cheney, MEXICO, 3:34. 220: John Kingsley, FULTON, pinned John Lummis, MEXICO, 2:58. 285: Clayton Bristol, FULTON, pinned Zach Manns, MEXICO, 1:42.
NORTH CALLAWAY BOYS: Outscoring the Missouri Military Academy Colonels 26-3 in the first quarter, the North Callaway Thunderbirds went on to a 60-21 victory against MMA Thursday night at home.
For North Callaway, Justin Murphy scored 18 points; Jacob Haubner scored 15 points and brought down 9 rebounds. For MMA D.T. Owens scored 13 points with 3 baskets from the 3-point range.
The Thunderbirds increase their record to 10-4.
MMA is 0-3 for the season.
In the junior varsity game North Callaway won 25-11 in two quarters. Brandon Shramek scored 9 points for North Callaway; and Steven Prinster scored 5 for MMA.
NORTH CALLAWAY GIRLS: North Callaway Ladybirds scored their season high Thursday night with 68, but it was not enough points to beat the Elsberry Indians. The final score was 73-68. With 2:15 left in the game, the score was tied at 66 when the Ladybirds came into foul trouble. Another factor in the game was the 3-point basket. The Indians hit 11 3-pointers. Brittany King for Elsberry scored 23 points including 7 in 3-point range.
For North Callaway Elaine Brinker scored 23 points with 5 baskets from 3-point range; Jaida Gray scored 16, while Maddie Sorrell and Tara Oberlag scored 13 each.
North Callaway is 10-4 overall and 2-2 in conference.
North Callaway won the junior varsity game by a score of 34-21.


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Wooden stand, part of stereograph, French, 1840-1880
A stereograph creates a three-dimensional view of its subject. In this case it traced the profiles of skulls. This wooden stand is part of the instrument and was probably made in France. It was used by French surgeon, anthropologist and pioneering craniologist Paul Broca (1824-80). Craniology studied the bones of the skull. Anthropological theories used craniology to explain human evolution and racial differences.
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Surgical removal of a portion of the skull in order to access the brain. The procedure is also done to a dead foetus in order to ease delivery.
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Instrument for measuring the external dimensions of the skulls of deceased beings; for device to measure the skull of living being, use "cephalometer."