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Meeting at 7 at 339 N. Williams, Moberly
Linda Tramontin will be the featured speaker at the Moberly Aglow at 7 p.m. on Thursday, February 14. The meeting, which is open to all interested women, will be held at the Destiny Resource Center, 339 N. Williams.
Linda will share events that have made her who she is today. "Jesus has our life planned from the beginning to the end; he has known us before we were ever created", she observed.
Born in a Christian family, Linda had a life-changing experience while attending church camp at age 10. She married at age 18 and had 7 children. During surgery following the seventh child, she was clinically dead for several seconds. Those were seconds that changed the rest of her life.
Active in the Moberly community through the years, Linda has served as president of Helping Hands Across Missouri assisting the homeless and of BirthRight of Moberly. She has also served on the board at the Randolph County Health Department. She has trained for CASA, Court Appointed Special Advocate for children in foster care. She has also been involved with children through Family Life Fellowship church. The past year or two, Linda and her husband Rod have served as Directors of Interns at Metro Ministries in Brooklyn, New York, a large children's ministry run by Bill Wilson. They are currently on leave from Metro and plan to return there the end of this month to begin a new semester with a new class of interns.
Aglow International is a Christian women's ministry that serves women of all denominations. Aglow has a presence in nearly every country. The Moberly Aglow Lighthouse meets each month on the second Thursday at 7 p.m.


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Heavy sleepers simply snooze or turn off their annoying alarm clocks and get back in bed. But when you keep an early-to-rise cat at home, there's no button to quickly shut it off.
Each morning, a man gets a unique wake-up call from his cat, Boo, which repeatedly pokes a doorstop to make noise.
"He doesn't do it because he's hungry; he does it because he feels lonely. When he flicks the door stop it scares the crap out of us, and we wake up right away," he explained.
From the closed door, Boo's paw can be seen suddenly popping out and grabbing the doorstop.
"Every day, at around 5 a.m., my cat alarm clock goes off just like this," the caption said.
Boo then pulled the doorstop and released it, creating a jittery bouncing sound. He repeated this morning ritual several times hoping to catch his owner's attention.
He only stopped when he saw his owner's hand moving under the bottom of the door and began to play. When his owner left, Boo continued pulling the doorstop until his owner got up and finally opened the door.
The cat's video has been viewed more than 660,000 times. After watching the video, some sleepy heads with jobs requiring them to get up early in the morning commented that they wished they had the same kind of alarm clock.

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You confirmed my payment, right? I sent the paypal payment and PM'd you that it was paid, but then never heard back.
You confirmed my payment, right? I sent the paypal payment and PM'd you that it was paid, but then never heard back.
yes. feb 4th. payment confirmed. sorry about that.Originally Posted by WarHamster
last pack going to OPBN.
Sold Out for now.
I tried to PM you, but your PM box is full.
I'm not under the alkafluence of inkahol that some thinkle peep I am. It's just the drunker I sit here the longer I get...
all packs shipped monday/tuesday with the exception f one. Im still waiting for a top from MR Renkavisky. As soon as that top shows I will install and ship.
That leaves one replacement pack left for sale.
Sound off if you would like a complete pack and are willing to pre purchase. We only need about 5 people to pre purchase so spread the word.
I need a complete pack, and would be willing to pre-purchase.
I'll take a complete pack or I can send in a top whatever works for you
I got mine and love it. The old pack I was planning to use as a backup died though, so I'll actually be looking for a second pack if you do another run (I can send the dead one along to use the top).
Originally Posted by KC
KC, as I mentioned above, I will definitely pre-purchase a full pack that is ready to drop into the shells.
Let me know what you need from me.
I will start working on quotes for complete packs monday.
eckoblazer, PMing you.
Depending on the prepayment price, I might be interested. Thanks!!
KC I am am willing to pay now for a new pack with a top, and I need it asap. So keep me posted on how this is going, since I have a new emag coming in with a bad battery pack, Thanks !!
Fishmishin,Originally Posted by fishmishin
Packs, with or without tops should be ready to ship, at the latest, by the week of the 15th. Once I have a timeline on tops/clips I will start taking pre-orders. The Pre order price will again be discounted @ 64.99.
Awesome !!
I could most likely use a new pack as well for a back-up/not sure of the condition of my new emag. I would be willing to pre-pay for it.
PMed. I'm in need of a full battery pack
Need a complete pack.
OK guys looks like everything is set here on my end, should be shipping packs out next week.
Complete packs (with top) and replacement (no top) are now available for pre purchase. As before I'm offering a pre-purchase discount.
Complete packs will be 64.99 shipped
Replacement packs will be 54.99 shipped
As usual, I will be offering free top installation if you would like to ship your used top to me for installation onto a replacement pack. (saves you a few bucks)
The following members have voiced interest in complete packs:
fishmishin (Paid in full)
If your not on the list don't worry, I should have enough for everyone who wants one. MASS pm-ing interested members now.
Awesome !!
payment sent
Thanks KC
Payment sent!
Payment sent.
Payment sent for a complete pack with top.
GVMV Payment confirmed.
kcombs9 Payment confirmed.
Abizdafuzz Payment confirmed.
fishmishin Payment confirmed.
alkafluence Payment confirmed.
DoubleDutch Payment confirmed.
Stayhuge Payment confirmed.
Mayvik Payment confirmed.
dicetomato Payment confirmed.
Thespis Payment confirmed.
Mayvik Payment confirmed.
i_love_paintbal pending for next week
WarHamster nope
SSP REAPER nope
Last edited by KC; 03-21-2010 at 06:17 AM.
WOOT !! The battery man is back in the house and top of things as usual !!
Just sent you payment for a complete pack. Thanks KC!!!
oh, and sorry for the delay, had to check my paintball funds for this month. We are good to go though!!!
I'd also like to place an order for a complete pack. Thanks!
I could use one of these as well if there are any left, thanks!
Mayvik PMed.
Packs are still available at the pre purchase prices listed above. PM or post here if you need one.


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MADISON, Wis. – Duke's 17th-ranked women's cross country team traveled to Madison, Wis., Saturday to compete in the fifth running of the Wisconsin Invitational. The Blue Devils scored 619 points en route to a 25th-place finish. The invitational showcased a highly competitive field, with over half of the nation's top-30 teams competing.
After two wins in as many races this season, graduate student Juliet Bottorff once again led the Blue Devils. Bottorff finished 11th in her first 6,000-meter competition of the season, and ran a time of 20:03, just eight seconds off her personal-best time from last year.
Sophomore Anima Banks placed second for the Blue Devils and 113th overall, running a time of 21:11. The Mamaroeneck, N.Y., native competed in a 6,000m race for the first time in her collegiate career.
The freshmen duo of Haley Meier and Hannah Meier finished 125th and 175th, respectively. The Meier twins both competed in the first 6,000m race of their collegiate careers. Haley finished in a time of 21:16 while Hannah, returning from an illness that kept her out of the Notre Dame Invitational Oct. 4, returned with a 21:42 performance.
Sophomore Madison Granger, junior Julianna Miller and senior Ashley Berry rounded out the top seven on Saturday. Granger, participating in her third meet of the season, ran a 22:05 for 232nd place. Miller followed an 18:03.5 performance at Notre Dame Oct. 4 with a time of 23:02 for 6,000m and a 276th place finish. Averaging 6:24 per mile, Berry placed 287th with a time of 23:49.
In the Wisconsin Invitational "B" race, junor Colleen Schmidt placed 20th, with a 6,000m time of 21:59. Graduate Student Sophia Ziemian also competed in the "B" race and recorded a time of 22:24, placing the Lewisburg, Pa., native 35th.
The Blue Devils concluded regular season competition in Wisconsin and rest before beginning postseason competition at the ACC Championship in Kernersville, N.C., Nov. 1.


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New members welcome
Past officers of the Saranac Community Club were recognized at an open house and ceremony that took place Tuesday.
Former president Don Benjamin, former secretary Donna Smit and former treasurer Jackie Bowen were thanked for their service and presented with a small memento.
Saranac Community Club member Ryan Hesche said the trio have been part of the group for a long time and are the reason the club still exists.
"There were times the community club would have stopped without them," said Hesche.
Benjamin, who recently stepped down as club president, said he felt honored to be recognized at the open house.
"I think it was a very nice thing for them to do," he said, adding he has cherished the opportunity to meet new people and become involved through the club.
Although he is no longer the club's president, he said he will still be involved and feels confident in the future of the club due to the newer, younger members that are bringing fresh ideas and enthusiasm to the table.
"I think the future is there to challenge, to grow," Benjamin added.
Hesche said the open house also was an opportunity for the club members to discuss what they have already done, their future goals and what projects they are working on that need extra assistance.
"We want to grow and get more people of the community involved," he added.
Through a number events, including Girl's Night Out, Saranac Bridge Festival and an expo planned for the spring season, Hesche said awareness of the club is spreading. The use of social media and a web page also helps, he added.
"We're not a chamber of commerce, but we'd like to be like one," Hesche said.
The club is always looking for new members to bring a variety of ideas and skill sets to the group, and the cost is only an annual fee of $20, he said.
For more information about the Saranac Community Club, visit www.saranacmicc.org or find them on Facebook.
Follow Karin Armbruster on Twitter @ISSKarin


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Were Cavemen bisexuals?
Archeologists have discovered 3,000-year-old rock carvings that indicate habitants during that time may have been bisexuals, Gay Star News reports.
The Kangjiashimenji Petroglyphs, the rock carvings that were discovered in a remote region in northwest China in the 80s, show that bisexuality may have been normal thousands of years ago. Archaeologist Wang Binghua found the carvings but not much has been written about them. But in a new article by Mary Mycio of Slate Magazine, the writer says the carvings show 100 figures displaying bisexuality.
"The few scholars who have studied the petroglyphs think that the larger-than-life hourglass figures that begin the tableau symbolize females," Mycio writes. "They have stylized triangular torsos, shapely hips and legs, and they wear conical headdresses with wispy decorations. Male images are smaller triangles with stick legs and bare heads. Ithyphallic is archeology-talk for 'erect penis,' and nearly all of the males have one."
She goes on to stay that there is a third set of figures, which appear to be bisexual. "Combining elements of males and females, they are ithyphallic but wear female headwear, a decoration on the chest, and sometimes a mask. They might be shamans," Mycio writes.
Mycio also describes four "scenes" where nine large women and two smaller men dance hysterically "around a large ithyphallic bisexual about to penetrate a small hourglass female with an explicit vulva." In another scene, "a second bisexual in a monkey mask is about to penetrate a small, faceless female" and another shows "a chorus line of infants emerges from a small female being penetrated simultaneously by a male and a bisexual while three more ithyphallic males await their turn."
The last scene does not show any women at all.


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Last November, I made my first visit to Thailand, to the beautiful northern city of Chiang Mai.
While there, I visited the remarkable Royal Agricultural Station Inthanon, some 40 kilometres from Chiang Mai, where I saw vibrant green rice paddies, great greenhouses and fields of multi-hued lettuces, vineyards of table grapes, apple orchards, sweet strawberry patches and coffee plantations. This most extraordinary destination is known not only for its stunning geography and people, but also for its remarkable food.
The cuisine varies immensely from region to region, and with influences from the Indian, Malay and Chinese peoples, it shares five fundamental tastes: sweet, spicy, sour, bitter and salty.
Although rice is everywhere in Thailand, the northern regions especially favour their popular sticky rice. Numerous fresh markets showcase the region's best produce, along with the ubiquitous tropical coconuts, bananas, and pineapples. Ingredients such as garlic, ginger, lemon grass, galangal (Siamese ginger), tamarind, pungent fish sauce and herbs are all prevalent, as they are the base of the hot soups and curry pastes that Thai cuisine is famed for.
Although these important herbs and spices are all commonly used in all Thai cooking, the Northern cuisines vary, as Northern Thai dishes have been influenced by the Burmese and Chinese and therefore use less coconut and less chili heat than those of central Thailand.
Chiang Mai also has its own style of street food, the most popular of which is khao soi, a Chinese-influenced dish made with flat egg noodles, served in a hearty broth with either chicken or beef. Somewhat like a Malaysian laksa, it's basically a suit-your-own-taste noodle soup as it's accompanied with a thick chili paste, limes, shallots, chopped chilies, bean sprouts and fresh herbs to allow you to season it yourself. You'll also find crispy pork skin (like the Mexican chicharron), served with nahm prik num, the spicy Chiang Mai chili relish.
Another local specialty is Sai ua, or Chiang Mai, sausage, which you'll find coiled and being grilled and barbecued in the markets. This slightly spicy pork sausage is made with red curry paste and spices, and is heady with finely shredded kaffir lime leaves, coriander leaves and lemon grass.
Being such a culinary destination, Chiang Mai has some wonderful cooking schools for travellers interested in Thai cuisine. Both the Four Seasons Chiang Mai as well as the Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi have excellent hands-on teaching facilities, each with individual cooking stations.
I had a chance to take a cooking lesson at the Culinary Academy at the Mandarin Oriental with chef Amara Chaiprasert. Students are taken on a market tour and shown the various Thai ingredients, then head back to the spacious school for hands-on classes. In my four-course class I made a simple spicy beef salad with grapes and mint dressing (Yam Nue Yang A-Ngun), a sublime chili-infused coconut soup with chicken and galangal (Tom Kha Khai), prawns with garlic and pepper sauce (Goong Kratiem Prik Thai) ending with luscious mango sorbet atop a crispy rice cracker (Mamuang).
There are also a number of smaller schools that offer private lessons, such as the Wanlamun Restaurant and Cooking School where they teach up to four students in an intimate setting. It's here I learned to make a miang (salad) of pomelo with dried and fresh shrimp. Shredded pomelo, the large Asian grapefruit, is tossed together with pounded dried shrimp, crisp fried garlic, shallots and fresh chopped shrimp, then tossed together with a lime and chili dressing atop betel leaves.
This was my first trip to Thailand, and what better way to be introduced to this food-obsessed country than to visit Chiang Mai. With its plethora of fresh wet markets, produce markets, street stalls and restaurants, I was like a kid in a candy store.
Khao Soi (Chiang Mai Curry Noodles)
This regional noodle soup dish is synonymous with Chiang Mai. Somewhat like Maylasia's famed laksa, this dish is typically made with chicken and tinted with turmeric and curry powder.
2 tablespoons (30 mL) canola oil
1 tablespoon (15 mL) finely chopped garlic
2 tablespoons (30 mL) red curry or panang curry paste
¾ pound (350 g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cups (500 mL) chicken broth
2 cups (500 mL) coconut milk
2 teaspoons (10 mL) ground turmeric or curry powder
2 tablespoons (30 mL) soy sauce
1 teaspoon (5 mL) sugar
2 tablespoons (30 mL) fish sauce
2 tablespoons (30 mL) lime juice
1 pound (454 g) fresh wide Chinese egg noodles
1/3 cup (80 mL) coarsely chopped shallots
1/3 cup (80 mL) coarsely chopped cilantro
1/3 cup (80 mL) chopped green onions
Fried noodles, for garnish
Heat the vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. When hot add the garlic and sauté until fragrant, about a minute. Add the red curry paste, and stir until fragrant, about another minute. Add the chicken and cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring to brown evenly and mixing it with the curry paste.
Add the coconut milk, chicken broth, turmeric, soy sauce, sugar and salt and stir well. Bring to a gentle boil and adjust heat to maintain a strong simmer. Cook about 10 minutes until meat is cooked through.
Stir in lime juice, remove from heat and cover to keep curry warm while you prepare the noodles.
Cook the noodles in a large pot of rapidly boiling salted water until tender but still firm, about 2 to 3 minutes for fresh noodles. Drain, rinse well in cold water, drain again and divide the noodles among individual serving bowls. Ladle on hot curry, and sprinkle each serving with the shallots, cilantro and green onions. Serve hot and garnish with fried noodle.
Serves 6
Yam Nue Yang A-Ngun (Spicy Beef Salad with Grapes and Mint Dressing)
I learned to make this salad at The Culinary Academy at the beautiful Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi. After a glorious morning at Thanin Market, which showcased some of the area's wonderful produce, live seafood, mountains of spices and curry pastes, we headed back to the school to learn four simple dishes. This was the first, a wonderfully refreshing blend of grilled meat tossed in a spicy dressing contrasted with the cool sweetness of fresh grapes.
6 to 8 green Thai chilies, coarsely chopped
8 to 10 mint stems, coarsely chopped
8 coriander roots, coarsely chopped
6 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
5 tablespoons (75 mL) fish sauce
¼ cup (60 mL) lime juice
2 tablespoons (30 mL) palm sugar
1 pound (454 g) beef tenderloin, or substitute chicken breast
½ pound (225 g) green or red grapes
1 large bunch fresh mint leaves
2 stalks lemon grass, trimmed and finely sliced
8 kaffir limes leaves, finely julienned
Place chilies, mint stems, coriander roots, and garlic into a mortar and pound until it becomes a paste. Alternatively, add to a small food blender and process until smooth. Add the fish sauce, lime juice, and palm sugar and process until well blended.
Heat a barbecue or gill to a high heat. Season beef or chicken with salt and pepper and grill until desired doneness. Remove and allow to rest a few minutes. Slice thinly and place into the dressing along with the grapes, mint leaves, lemon grass and kaffir lime leaves. Toss well to mix and serve over baby lettuce leaves.
Serves 4 as part of a multi dish meal
Tom Kha Khai (Coconut Soup with Chicken and Galangal)
Another Thai classic, this simple and luscious coconut milk infused broth is aromatic with lemon grass, shallots, chilies, galangal and kaffir lime leaves. Galangal is a rhizome related to the ginger family that looks like ginger but has a completely different smell and taste. More fibrous than ginger, it has almost medicinal notes to its taste. It is available at most Asian specialty markets.
2 cups (500 mL) chicken stock
1 teaspoon (5 mL) palm sugar
2 stalks lemon grass, trimmed, cut into ½-inch slices
3 shallots, peeled, thinly sliced
2 to 3 red Thai chilies, finely sliced
10 slices galangal
4 kaffir lime leaves, finely sliced
3 oz (90 g) straw (sliced) or oyster mushrooms (sliced)
3 oz (90 g) skinless chicken breast or thigh meat, sliced
2 cups (500 mL) coconut milk
2 to 3 tablespoons (30 to 45 mL) fish sauce
1 tablespoon (15 mL) lime juice
1 tablespoon (15 mL) chopped cilantro
In a saucepan combine chicken stock with palm sugar, lemon grass, shallots, chilies, galangal and lime leaves. Bring to a boil, then add mushrooms and chicken slices. Cook 1 to 3 minutes or until chicken is cooked, then add coconut milk, fish sauce, lime juice and cilantro. Simmer a couple of minutes, then ladle into warm soup bowls.
Serves 4
Goong Kra-Tiam Prik Thai (Prawns with Garlic and Pepper Sauce)
This simple dish was one of the courses I learned at The Culinary Academy at The Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi. Thai cuisine uses a lot of coriander roots, which unfortunately are usually trimmed off when they get to the produce section here. They have a unique potent flavour, more so than the rest of the cilantro plant. If you can't get them, use the stems instead.
12 garlic cloves
8 coriander roots
¼ cup (60 mL) canola oil
2 cups (500 mL) chicken stock
2 teaspoons (10 mL) ground white pepper
4 tablespoons (60 mL) mushroom soy sauce
1 tablespoon (15 mL) soy sauce
4 teaspoons (20 mL) palm sugar
4 teaspoons (20 mL) tapioca flour or corn starch
¼ cup (60 mL) water
8 to 12 large whole prawns
½ cup (125 mL) tapioca flour
½ cup (125 mL) all-purpose flour
canola oil
Place garlic cloves and coriander root into a mortar and pound until it becomes a paste or use a small food processor. Heat the oil in a wok over medium heat. When hot, add the garlic-coriander paste and fry until fragrant, about a minute. Slowly add the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add the white pepper, mushroom soy sauce, soy sauce, and palm sugar. Mix together the tapioca flour with the water and add to the mixture. Bring to a boil, stirring until thick. Remove to a small saucepan and keep warm.
Clean wok and add enough oil to a 1 ½-inch depth. Heat over medium-high heat to 350F. In a mixing bowl, mix together the tapioca flour and all-purpose flour. Dredge the prawns in the flour mixture and carefully add a few to the hot oil to deep fry. Cook, turning once, until golden brown. Transfer to a paper towel-lined baking sheet. Continue with remaining prawns. Transfer prawns to serving dish and top with warm garlic pepper sauce.
Serves 4 as part of a multi-dish meal.
Kao Pat Sapparot (Curried Fried Rice with Pineapple, Prawns and Cashews)
One of the best meals I had in Chiang Mai was at The Whole Earth Restaurant, a local fixture serving Thai and Ayurvedic Indian cuisines for the past 35 years. I'm usually somewhat cautious when I see a dish served in a somewhat kitschy pineapple shell but this curried fried dish was wonderful, slightly spiced with curry powder, with the sweetness of pineapple and a crunchy texture from the roasted cashews.
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
¼ cup (60 mL) canola
2 teaspoons (10 mL) curry powder
½ small onion, finely chopped
6 to 8 medium prawns, peeled and deveined, cut into ½-inch (13 mm) pieces
2 large eggs
½ teaspoon (3 mL) sugar
4 tablespoons (60 mL) light soy sauce
½ cup (125 mL) to 1 cup (250 mL) diced fresh pineapple
2 cups (250 mL) cooked jasmine rice
½ cup (125 mL) roasted cashew nuts
¼ cup (60 mL) finely chopped green onion
2 tablespoons (30 mL) chopped cilantro
Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add garlic and fry until fragrant and just starting to colour. Add curry powder and chopped onion, and when fragrant, the chopped prawns. When prawns are nearly cooked, add the egg and scramble for a minute. Season with sugar and soy sauce. Add pineapple and rice, turn down heat, and toss well. When hot, stir in the cashews and green onions. Garnish with cilantro.
Serves 4, as part of a multi-dish meal
Miang Som (Pomelo with Prawns)
A miang is a traditional snack from Thailand and is often sold at street stalls in plastic bags. This miang of pomelo (Asian grapefruit) was made for me by chef-owner Kanchana "Tim" Ubolsootvanich at her elegant and intimate Wanlamun Restaurant and Cooking School in the centre of Chiang Mai.
Her miang consists of pomelo with dried and fresh shrimp, which is refreshing and simple. Shredded pomelo, the large Asian grapefruit, is tossed together with pounded dried shrimp, crisp fried garlic, shallots and fresh chopped shrimp, then tossed together with a tamarind chili dressing atop betel leaves. Betel leaves aren't available here so substitute with lettuce or large spinach leaves.
6 to 8 slices galangal
½ teaspoon (3 mL) salt
4 to 5 Thai bird's eye chilies
½ teaspoon (3 mL) shrimp paste
2 tablespoons (30 mL) dried shrimp
6 tablespoons (45 mL) grated unsweetened coconut, roasted
2 tablespoons (30 mL) roasted peanuts
Pound together in a mortar until you get the consistency of a paste, or alternatively place into a small food processor and process until smooth.
1 cup (250 mL) palm sugar
¼ cup (60 mL) water
4 tablespoons (60 mL) fish sauce
3 tablespoons (45 mL) tamarind water
Heat the palm sugar with the water over medium heat until dissolved. Simmer until thick. Add the fish sauce, then stir in the paste and continue to simmer until it becomes fragrant. Stir in the tamarind water to combine. Remove and set aside to cool.
4 tablespoons (60 mL) grated unsweetened coconut, roasted
4 tablespoons (60 mL) crispy fried garlic or shallots (available at Asian supermarkets)
2 tablespoons (30 mL) finely chopped shallots
2 tablespoons (30 mL) diced young ginger (optional)
¼ cup (60 mL) chopped cilantro
2 to 3 Thai red chilies, finely chopped
8 medium prawns, blanched, peeled, deveined and sliced
2 cups pomelo flesh
large spinach leaves (optional)
Toss all ingredients except for the spinach leaves with the sauce to combine and serve on individual spinach leaves.
Serves 4


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The Freedom from Religion Foundation, American Civil Liberties Union and Americans United for Separation of Church and State filed a joint federal lawsuit July 23 on behalf of FFRF member Douglas Marshall, contesting the ban of a "reason station" in a city hall atrium where the city has allowed a "prayer station."
Since 2008, the city of Warren, Mich., has allowed Tabernacle Church, a Church of God congregation, to set up the prayer station, in which volunteers distribute religious pamphlets, pray with passersby and promote their religious beliefs. The lawsuit doesn't seek to remove the prayer station but asks the court to order the city to treat believers and nonbelievers equally.
When Marshall, a Warren resident, asked to set up a reason station in April for two days a week, he was denied a permit. According to the lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, Marshall and other volunteers who operate the reason station would offer philosophical discussions with people who express an interest in secularism.
Upon receiving news of the lawsuit, Fouts told The Associated Press: "The city has certain values that I don't believe are in general agreement with having an atheist station, nor in general agreement with having a Nazi station or Ku Klux Klan station." He added that a reason station "will not contribute to community values or helping an individual out."
In his rejection letter, Mayor James Fouts wrote: "To my way of thinking, your group is strictly an anti-religion group intending to deprive all organized religions of their constitutional freedoms or at least discourage the practice of religion. The City of Warren cannot allow this."
"Our Warren member simply wants the same access to the atrium that has been granted to others, including those who operate the prayer station," said Annie Laurie Gaylor, FFRF co-president. "Regardless of one's viewpoint, there's no legally justifiable reason to deny Douglas Marshall his First Amendment rights."
Dan Korobkin, ACLU of Michigan deputy legal director, said, "Once the government opens public space for use by private groups, it cannot pick and choose who can use the space based on the content of their message or whether public officials agree with that message. The city cannot allow speech supportive of religion and reject speech supportive of atheism."
"The city has an obligation to serve all members of the community equally, regardless of their faith or their lack of faith," added Alex Luchenitser, Americans United associate legal director.
"The government can't simply silence private speakers whenever it dislikes their message," said Daniel Mach, director of the ACLU Program on Freedom of Religion and Belief. "Nobody should be excluded from their own city hall based on what they believe, or don't believe."
In addition to Korobkin, Luchenitser and Mach, Marshall is represented by Ayesha Khan of Americans United, Rebecca Markert and Patrick Elliott of FFRF and Michael Steinberg, Kary Moss and William Wertheimer of the ACLU of Michigan.
To read the legal complaint and motion for preliminary injunction:
FFRF, IRS poised to settle church politicking suit
The Freedom From Religion Foundation and the Internal Revenue Service are poised to resolve FFRF's closely watched federal lawsuit challenging the IRS's non-enforcement of anti-electioneering restrictions by tax-exempt churches. The expected settlement would be a major coup for FFRF, a state/church watchdog and the nation's largest freethought association, now topping 21,000 members.
FFRF and the IRS filed an agreement July 17 to dismiss the lawsuit voluntarily, after communications from the IRS that it no longer has a policy of non-enforcement against churches. However, the agreement is being disputed by an obscure Milwaukee-area church, Holy Cross Anglican Church, which is intervening in the case and is represented by the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty.
The settlement would allow FFRF to voluntarily dismiss its lawsuit "without prejudice," meaning FFRF can renew it if the IRS reverts to its previous inaction. As of press time, District Judge Lynn Adelman of Milwaukee, hadn't ruled on the agreement.
"We're proud that FFRF's litigation should ensure that the IRS will now resume enforcing the law, and go after churches which abuse their tax-exempt privilege by attempting to illegally influence the outcome of elections," said FFRF Co-President Dan Barker. "Otherwise, churches will become unaccountable PACs, congregations could turn into political wards, and donations to the collection box could be used for political purposes. FFRF's litigation will help safeguard our democratic election process."
FFRF sued in November 2012 based on the agency's reported moratorium on enforcing the electioneering restrictions against churches and religious organizations. No 501(c)(3) entity, including churches, may retain tax exemption if it endorses political candidates.
Yet the IRS had no procedure in place to initiate churches examinations, after a Minnesota district court invalidated the IRS' prior procedure in 2009. Church groups began to openly engage in politicking at annual organized events such as "Pulpit Freedom Sunday." An IRS official publicly reported in 2012 that the IRS had an ongoing moratorium on making church tax examinations.
On June 16, a year and a half after filing suit, FFRF received its first information from the IRS indicating it no longer has a policy of non-enforcement against churches. FFRF's counsel, Richard L. Bolton, also discussed the policy with the Department of Justice, and on June 27, FFRF was apprised that the IRS has a procedure in place for "signature authority" to initiate church tax investigations or examinations.
Complicating the practical effect for now of the settlement is the global moratorium currently in place on IRS investigations of any tax-exempt entities, church or otherwise, while Congress conducts its probe on IRS tea party policies.
The intervening church filed a motion insisting: "FFRF should not be in a position to drop this lawsuit and file an identical lawsuit (and again put the Church's interests in jeopardy) a week, a month, or a year in the future." The Becket Fund has asked the federal court to dismiss the suit "with prejudice," so that FFRF could not renew its challenge if the IRS reverts to taking no action on violative churches.
On July 29, FFRF filed a response making it clear it will only dismiss if "our agreement has teeth," said FFRF Co-President Annie Laurie Gaylor, "to ensure that we can resume the suit if anti-electioneering provisions are not enforced in the future against rogue political churches."
Alliance Defending Freedom, which has proclaimed Oct. 5 as Pulpit Freedom Sunday this year, filed a Freedom of Information Act request after learning of the July 17 agreement, insinuating that the IRS was withholding information.
Contrary to the intervenor's contention, "there is nothing strange, collusive, or concealed here," noted the IRS in a July 22 motion filed with the court.
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FAQ on FFRF's settlement with the IRS over electioneering by religious organizations
Over the last few weeks, there have been numerous media outlets and news organizations reporting misleading and factually inaccurate information about FFRF's joint dismissal of the FFRF v. Koskinen lawsuit. FFRF would like to set the record straight.
What was FFRF's lawsuit about and what happened?
FFRF sued the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in late 2012 to compel it to enforce its own regulations barring tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofits from engaging in partisan political activity. FFRF had reason to believe that the IRS was not enforcing these regulations against churches or other religious organizations.In fact, a theocratic legal society, the Alliance Defending Freedom, is the chief sponsor and promulgator of "Pulpit Freedom Sundays," in which it urges churches to openly flout the law and endorse from the pulpit. Many such churches have directly "turned themselves in" to the IRS to test the law.
In July 2014, FFRF agreed to voluntary dismissal of its case because recent clarifications by the IRS have remedied its concerns. FFRF is satisfied that the IRS does not at this time have a policy specific to churches of non-enforcement of its anti-electioneering provisions.
Doesn't this mean the IRS is targeting conservative churches?
No.There is no change in federal law or IRS regulations; rather, the tax code is being enforced evenhandedly. There will be no impact or effect on any law-abiding 501(c)(3) groups, including churches. All that the IRS intends to do now is to follow an already existing objective process for enforcing electioneering restrictions in a way that ensures no nefarious targeting of any organization occurs.
Does this settlement prevent pastors from commenting on social issues, such as same-sex marriages, abortion, contraceptive coverage, etc.?
No. FFRF specifically challenged the IRS's purported policy of "non-enforcement of the electioneering restrictions" as to churches and religious organizations. Section 501(c)(3) of the Tax Code prohibits all nonprofits — including churches and other religious organizations, and FFRF — from intervening in political campaigns as a condition of their tax-exempt status. This means these organizations are strictly prohibited from participating or intervening, directly or indirectly, in political campaigns on behalf of or in opposition to any candidate for elected public office.
Is FFRF targeting conservative churches because it disagrees with their political views on social issues?
No. Some news organizations and commentators have stated that FFRF is "targeting" conservative churches. This is simply untrue. Since 2006, FFRF has sent more than 50 letters to the IRS. asking for investigations into situations in which FFRF believes the tax code was violated. FFRF has acted on complaints from the public, who believe the law is being violated. FFRF letters to the IRS. about possible violations are made without regard to political affiliation or allegiance. For instance, in the 2012 election, FFRF sent a letter to the IRS regarding a pastor at a church in North Carolina who urged his congregation during worship services to vote for President Obama.
Furthermore, as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, FFRF cannot take any partisan action. FFRF aligns itself with no political party.
Did FFRF withdraw the case because the IRS. agreed to "monitor" specific churches?
FFRF did not withdraw its suit pursuant to any agreement to "monitor" sermons and homilies for proscribed speech with which FFRF disagrees. As the court documents state, FFRF withdrew the case because it "is satisfied that the IRS does not have a policy at this time of non-enforcement specific to churches and religious institutions."
Is FFRF "out to suppress free speech rights"?
No. As a defender of the First Amendment, FFRF respects the free speech rights of any individual or organization. Tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations are afforded a special privilege in our country. If an organization chooses to be tax-exempt under 501(c)(3), it forfeits the right to engage in political campaign intervention. Churches and other religious organizations are free to engage in electioneering if they so choose, but they cannot abuse their tax-exempt privilege and remain tax-exempt.
Doesn't a dismissal mean losing a case?
No. When parties settle a case, the case must be removed from the court's docket. The dismissal is a procedure for doing so. FFRF's case was dismissed "without prejudice" meaning FFRF can refile if the IRS fails to enforce the law.
— Written by FFRF Senior Staff Attorney Rebecca Markert
FFRF to Oklahoma AG: Stop the smears
The Freedom From Religion Foundation is asking Oklahoma Attorney General E. Scott Pruitt to stop his smear campaign against FFRF, the nation's largest association of atheists and agnostics.
As part of an Aug. 5 records request to the Internal Revenue Service and the U.S. Department of Justice related to FFRF's recently settled suit against the IRS, Pruitt said:
"At the intersection of those two fundamental rights [free speech and free exercise] lies the right of religious organizations to encourage their members to engage in the political process in a manner consistent with the core tenets of their religions. The Freedom From Religion Foundation is unabashed in its desire to destroy that right, and the fact that this organization has now entered into an agreement with the IRS — an agreement that they call 'a victory' for their cause — is alarming."
In FFRF's Aug. 7 letter to Pruitt, Co-President Annie Laurie Gaylor said: "I write to correct your disparaging and unwarranted mischaracterization of our organization, which works not to 'destroy' the First Amendment but to uphold the law and the Constitution."
"FFRF agreed to voluntary dismissal of our case because recent changes by the IRS have remedied our concerns," Gaylor added. "FFRF is satisfied that the IRS does not at this time have a policy specific to churches of non-enforcement of its anti-electioneering provisions. As you are undoubtedly aware, there is an appropriate blanket ban against any and all 501(c)(3) nonprofits from engaging in political action, specifically such as endorsing political candidates."
Since agreeing to settle the suit July 17, FFRF has encountered a lot of misconceptions about the suit, the settlement and the law, which went into effect in 1954. FFRF is not "targeting" churches, Gaylor said.
"No tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit, church or otherwise, may lawfully engage in partisan, political action. Tax exemption is a privilege, not a right, granted by the government to certain categories of nonprofits in exchange for abiding by certain reasonable rules. Entities that wish to reap that major privilege must earn it, including by a ban on electioneering. Churches of course remain free to endorse any political candidate they want — but if they choose to electioneer, they choose to lose their tax-exempt privileges, just like every other partisan, politicking organization."
Pruitt also made some wildly misleading claims on the issue Aug. 5 on Fox News' "The Kelly File" with guest host Shannon Bream.
Gaylor called Pruitt's claim that FFRF "is unabashed in its desire to destroy [a First Amendment] right" unfortunate, ignorant and possibly slanderous. "Please cease and desist making untrue statements that damage our organization's reputation and irresponsibly sensationalize and distort the simple facts of this case."
To clarify the issues, FFRF has put together an FAQ, which can be read here.
FFRF: Paying customers better for business than praying
The Freedom From Religion Foundation has taken action against a well-publicized violation of the Civil Rights Act by a restaurant in Winston–Salem, N.C., which is offering a 15% discount to customers "who pray over their meals."
Mary Haglund, owner of Mary's Gourmet Diner, has reportedly offered the "Praying in Public" discount for four years. But when a Christian radio station posted an image of a customer's receipt on its Facebook page, the story went viral.
FFRF Staff Attorney Elizabeth Cavell promptly wrote a letter yesterday (Aug. 4), informing Haglund, daughter of a missionary, that "it is illegal for Mary's Gourmet Diner to discriminate, or show favoritism, on the basis of religion."
With more than 21,000 members, including over 500 in North Carolina and an active state chapter, the Triangle Freethought Society, FFRF is the largest national association of freethinkers (atheists and agnostics), which acts as a state/church watchdog.
The federal Civil Rights Act accords all citizens "the full and equal enjoyment of the goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, and accommodations of any place of public accommodation . . . without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, or national origin." As a place of "public accommodation," Mary's Gourmet Diner may not lawfully offer a discount only to customers who pray.
Even if the practice were inclusive of customers who engaged in prayer to all types of gods (e.g., Allah, Zeus, Satan), the "promotional practice favors religious customers, and denies customers who do not pray and nonbelievers the right to 'full and equal' enjoyment of Mary's Gourmet Diner," wrote Cavell.
"Any promotions must be available to all customers regardless of religious preference or practice on a non-discriminatory basis."
FFRF member sued Warren, Mich., after censorship
Federal lawsuit challenges Warren's rejection of atheist display
To protect the First Amendment rights of all residents of Warren, Mich., regardless of religious or philosophical beliefs or non-beliefs, the Freedom from Religion Foundation, the American Civil Liberties Union and Americans United for Separation of Church and State filed a federal lawsuit this morning challenging the city's ban on an atheist booth in a city hall atrium where the city allows a prayer station.
The atrium has been set up by city officials as a public space that can be reserved by a wide variety of groups and individuals, including civic organizations and Warren residents. But the mayor is not allowing an atheist to use space in the atrium because his belief system "is not a religion."
Since 2009, the city has allowed a local church group to run a prayer station in which volunteers distribute religious pamphlets, offer to pray with passersby, and discuss their religious beliefs with people who approach the station. The lawsuit filed today does not seek to have the prayer station removed, but instead asks the court to order the city to treat believers and non-believers equally.
The lawsuit was filed on behalf of Douglas Marshall, a Warren resident whose request to install a "reason station" was rejected by the city. Marshall wishes to set up a station that is similar in size, structure and function to the prayer station – a folding table and chairs with literature on display and available to the public – except that his station will offer information and opportunities for discussion from a non-religious perspective.
"Our Warren member simply wants the same access to the atrium that has been granted to others, including those who operate the prayer station," said Annie Laurie Gaylor, FFRF co-president. "There's no legally justifiable reason to deny Mr. Marshall his First Amendment rights."
Said Dan Korobkin, ACLU of Michigan deputy legal director: "Once the government opens public space for use by private groups, it cannot pick and choose who can use the space based on the content of their message or whether public officials agree with that message. For instance, Warren officials would not be permitted to grant access to activists supportive of the mayor and reject the applications of activists who are critical of the mayor. The same logic extends to this matter: the city cannot allow speech supportive of religion and reject speech supportive of atheism."
"The city has an obligation to serve all members of the community equally, regardless of their faith or their lack of faith," said Americans United Associate Legal Director Alex J. Luchenitser. "Our laws make it clear that our government can't adopt a rule book that favors one group over another."
In April 2014, Marshall submitted an application to city officials to reserve space in the atrium for two days a week. According to the lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, Marshall and other volunteers who operate the reason station would offer to have philosophical discussions with passersby who express an interest in a secular belief system.
Less than two weeks after it was submitted, Marshall's application, although nearly identical to the application submitted by the prayer station volunteers, was rejected by Warren Mayor James Fouts. In the rejection letter, Mayor Fouts writes:
"To my way of thinking, your group is strictly an anti-religion group intending to deprive all organized religions of their constitutional freedoms or at least discourage the practice of religion. The City of Warren cannot allow this."
"The government can't simply silence private speakers whenever it dislikes their message," said Daniel Mach, director of the ACLU Program on Freedom of Religion and Belief. "Nobody should be excluded from their own city hall based on what they believe — or don't believe."
In addition to Korobkin, Luchenitser, and Mach, Marshall is represented by Ayesha N. Khan of Americans United; Rebecca Markert and Patrick Elliott of the Freedom from Religion Foundation; and Michael J. Steinberg, Kary Moss and William Wertheimer of the ACLU of Michigan.
To read the complaint, click here.
To read the motion for preliminary injunction that was filed along with the complaint, click here.
FFRF, Minn. Atheists, sponsors 'Aints' game by Eric Jayne
By Eric Jayne
There's a lot of excitement in Minneapolis about the 2014 Major League Baseball All-Star game coming to town in July, but perhaps an even better (and far more affordable) game will be played four days earlier at the other Minnesota Twin City across the river.
On Friday, July 11, the city of Saint Paul will be unofficially rebranded as "Mister Paul" as it hosts an atheist-themed minor league baseball game. The Saint Paul Saints minor league team will change its name to the secular-friendly Mister Paul Aints for the third year in a row in what is being billed as a "Night of Unbelievable Fun: The Third Strike." It's sponsored by the Minnesota Atheists and Freedom from Religion Foundation.
After losing the first two years, the Mr. Paul Aints will be going for their first win when they face the Kansas City T-Bones. There will be pregame tailgating, postgame fireworks, atheist-themed antics and even atheist-themed jerseys that will be worn by the home team players.
The specially designed jerseys (featuring a big red "A") will be auctioned off during the game. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Family Place shelter, which serves area families without permanent housing. The front office staff will also cover the "S" in the Saints signage and hang banners promoting Minnesota Atheists and FFRF throughout Midway Stadium.
Some of the atheist "antics" are still being developed for this year's game, but I know for certain that fans can expect an even louder and more skeptical "Doubting Thomas" in July. That very same character was quickly ejected last year after he demanded more evidence from the umpire after an inning-ending call.
At a time when athletes continue to publicly invoke their religious beliefs, and with the relatively recent injection of "God Bless America" replacing "buy me some peanuts and Crackerjacks" during MLB's seventh-inning stretch, a brief introduction to this baseball team boldly choosing to partner with organized atheism might be in order.
Partly owned by comedian/actor Bill Murray, the Saints have gained national attention for their promotions and for the theatrics during the game. One of my favorite promotions was the Michael Vick dog chew toy that was given away during the NFL quarterback's federal investigation for his involvement in a dog fighting ring.
Besides topical humor, there's genuine tolerance and an open attitude within the Saints organization that falls directly in line with freethinking values. Mike Veeck, another part owner of the Saints, was heavily influential in the team's signing of the first woman to play in minor league professional baseball.
In 1997, 50 years after Veeck's father (Bill Veeck) helped bring racial integration to the American League by signing Larry Doby to the Cleveland Indians, Ila Borders made her first appearance with the Saints as a relief pitcher. Although she only played a few games with the Saints, she found success with two other teams in the league before retiring.
I refuse to make up some corny baseball metaphor about atheism, but I will say that the combo will be unbelievably fun. The tailgating will start at 4 p.m. in the stadium parking lot. The first pitch will be at 7 p.m. If you're interested in winning the opportunity to toss out the first ceremonial pitch from the pitcher's mound, visit MinnesotaAtheists.org/FirstPitch/.
Game tickets are available at SaintsGroups.com/. After you get through the Captcha screen you'll need to enter the group password "Atheists" with an uppercase A. You might want to consider staying in town the next day and join other friendly heathens for a regional, one-day conference in downtown Saint Paul on Saturday, July 12.
Speakers include Susan Jacoby, Debbie Goddard, PZ Myers, Rebecca "Skepchick" Watson and others. For more details about the baseball game and conference, visit MinnesotaAtheists.org/conference/.
FFRF member Eric Jayne is president of Minnesota Atheists.


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Huskers Crowned Champions for ITA Kick Off
Lincoln, Neb. - The final day of the ITA Kick Off weekend ended with a bang for the Huskers. The Huskers (4-0, 0-0 Big Ten) defeated Notre Dame (3-1, 0-0 Big East) in the championship match 4-1. The victory awards the Huskers a bid at the National Team Indoor Championships on Feb. 8-11. Nebraska dominated the doubles matches to get a jump start in the match before closing the victory in four singles matches.
Nebraska and Notre Dame began the match with doubles. The No. 3 position saw the first victory for the Huskers with Maggy Lehmicke and Maike Zeppernick defeating Notre Dame's Julie Sabacinski and Molly O'Koniewski 8-2. The point was sealed quickly after at the No. 2 position where Huskers Stefanie Weinstein and Janine Weinreich edged past Notre Dame's Britney Sanders and Quinn Gleason 8-3. Nebraska's Mary Weatherholt and Patricia Veresova led 5-4 over Notre Dame's Jennifer Kellner and Chrissie McGaffigan when the doubles point was decided, leaving the No. 1 doubles match unfinished.
Headed into singles play with a 1-0 lead, the Huskers pushed the lead to 2-0 quickly at the No. 2 court with Patricia Veresova only dropping one game over Notre Dame's Jennifer Kellner 6-0, 6-1. The Fighting Irish made up ground at the No. 3 position where Quinn Gleason defeated Huskers' Stefanie Weinstein 6-2, 6-4.
Keeping focused, the Huskers extended their hold on the match with a victory at the No. 1 position by Mary Weatherholt who ousted Notre Dame's Britney Sanders 6-3, 6-4. Ahead of the Fighting Irish 3-1, the Huskers sealed the victory at the No. 5 position when Maggy Lehmicke rolled over Notre Dame's Julie Sabacinski 7-5, 6-4.
Victory in hand for Nebraska at 4-1, Janine Weinreich for the Huskers was leading Notre Dame's Chrissie McGaffigan 3-6, 6-3, 3-0 but the match went unfinished. The same was done at the No. 6 position where Nebraska's Maike Zeppernick was against Notre Dame's Molly O'Koniewski with a score of 7-6, 2-3 when the game stopped unfinished.
Nebraska heads to Ohio State next Saturday, Feb. 2 at 11 a.m. to face their first Big Ten opponent of the season.
No. 17 Nebraska - 4
No. 18 Notre Dame - 1
Nebraska Tennis Center
Lincoln, Neb.
1. Mary Weatherholt (NU) def. Britney Sanders (ND) 6-3, 6-4.
2. Patricia Veresova (NU) def. Jennifer Kellner (ND) 6-0, 6-1.
3. Quinn Gleason (ND) def. Stefanie Weinstein (NU) 6-2, 6-4.
4. Janine Weinreich (NU) led Chrissie McGaffigan (ND) 3-6, 6-3, 3-0 (unfinished).
5. Maggy Lehmicke (NU) def. Julie Sabacinski (ND) 7-5, 6-4.
6. Maike Zeppernick (NU) led Molly O'Koniewski (ND) 7-6, 2-3 (unfinished).
Order of finish (2, 3, 1, 5, 4, 6)
1. Patricia Veresova/Mary Weatherholt (NU) led Jennifer Kellner/Chrissie McGaffigan (ND) 5-4 (unfinished)
2. Janine Weinreich/Stefanie Weinstein (NU) def. Britney Sanders/Quinn Gleason (ND) 8-3
3. Maggy Lehmicke/Maike Zeppernick (NU) def. Julie Sabacinski/Molly O'Koniewski (ND) 8-2
Order of finish (3, 2, 1)


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Circa 1910
A primitive and charming hexagonal iron lantern from a Southern Connecticut estate. Having clear glazing and a hand-blown smoke-bell. The edges are profiled and punched, the soldered seams, expressed. All wonderful handmade work was left evident, including the rustic finish. Due to the antique nature of this fixture, there may be some nicks or imperfections in the glass.
Current height: 56"
Minimum height: 34"
Body: 15-1/2" h. x 9-1/4" w. x 8-1/4" d.
Can be UL listed for use in dry environments
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Park City's High West Celebrates Repeal Day
PARK CITY, UTAH - Two momentous events converge Saturday, Dec. 1, when High West Distillery and Saloon celebrates its third anniversary and National Repeal Day, marking the end of Prohibition in 1933. High West will celebrate with live music, the debut of a new winter menu, and the release of an experimental batch of Campfire Whiskey.
Attendees will be the first to taste High West's experimental batch of Campfire Whiskey, sample selections from the restaurant's winter menu, and enjoy the full range of High West spirits at the saloon's cash bar.
"In honoring Repeal Day, we're celebrating not the alcohol, but our freedom to enjoy life's pleasures in a responsible manner," High West proprietor David Perkins said. "This is truly an important occasion for us and I can think of no better way to celebrate than to make available a special limited edition Campfire whiskey, we call Batch XO, that debuted at a special session of the New York WhiskyFest last month."
High West's Campfire Whiskey is the world's only (and possibly first) blend of bourbon, rye and Scotch whiskeys - a unique blend that is sweet, spicy, and a little smoky. Campfire Batch XO, however, was married for an additional four months in very special French and Hungarian toasted oak barrels - hence XO, for "extra oak." The barrels are normally used for first-growth Bordeaux wines and world-famous Hungarian Tokaji dessert wines. They contribute a dose of sweet vanilla and wood-spice and add a creamy, luscious mouthfeel. Only 20 cases of Campfire Batch XO will be released, making the spirit an ever more memorable and meaningful holiday present.
High West's winter menu is no less delicious. The Dec. 1 debut will offer tastes of skillet-roasted chestnuts, creamy grits with wild mushrooms, Rocky Mountain Scottish eggs, elk pastrami Reuben sandwiches, whiskey-braised Moroccan lamb balls, wiener schnitzel with poblano chipotle sauce, whiskey barrel-smoked Loch Duart salmon, pulled pork, roasted winter vegetables, whiskey cider-braised short-ribs, red velvet OMG anniversary cake, whiskey chocolates, and whiskey cream puffs with mocha fondant.
High West Distillery and Saloon is Utah's first legal distillery since 1870. Located at exactly 7,000 feet above sea level in historic Old Town Park City, High West is the world's only ski-in gastro-distillery. High West's passion is crafting unique and exceptional whiskeys and marrying them with outstanding food. High West whiskeys have received numerous awards and accolades and in 2011 Whisky Advocate Magazine named the distillery its "Whiskey Pioneer of the Year."
The High West Saloon, located adjacent to the distillery, is a family-friendly, full-service, Zagat-rated restaurant and bar that was voted "Best Park City Restaurant" in 2011 and 2012 by readers of City Weekly. Visitors can enjoy contemporary Western comfort food next to a hand hammered copper pot still in a renovated 100-year-old livery stable and Victorian mining-era home, both listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
High West products are available in 39 states throughout the U.S., as well as in Canada, China and the United Kingdom. They are available for retail purchase in the High West General Store seven days a week and on holidays.
Tickets for the Repeal Day party cost $35 in advance , and $40 at the door.
The party kicks off at 6 p.m. Be sure to wear your finest Prohibition Era outfit, not to mention your dancing shoes; flappers are very welcome. One Ton Pig, one of Jackson Hole's favorite bands, will be taking the stage to perform its acclaimed "fun, down-and-dirty, outlaw-country-bluegrass."
For more information and to find where to buy High West products near you, visit www.highwest.com


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A segment of downtown Boulder turned green for all of 28 minutes Sunday at the 35th annual World's Shortest St. Patrick's Day Parade.
The procession kicked off at noon and spanned just two blocks between Walnut and Spruce streets before turning around for a second pass.
It was held the week before St. Patrick's Day as not to interfere with Denver's much larger, longer parade next weekend.
"The Denver parade goes on for hours, but I think they do this parade early to get everyone in the mood for St. Patrick's Day," said Elizabeth Van Noy, 28, of the Irish dancing team Celtic Steps. "I think it's brilliant. We should celebrate all month."
Conor O'Neill's Traditional Irish Pub, 1922 13th St., hosted the brief spectacle for the 13th straight year. The parade attracted hundreds of onlookers, and managed to squeeze in a variety of acts, from the traditional to the downright bizarre.
The Patty O'Furniture Drill Team, a crowd favorite and parade staple, performed a dance routine using lawn chairs as props, while belting out "We Will Shamrock You," an Irish-tinged rendition of Queen's "We Will Rock You."
"We pulled out a lot of classics this year," said team leader Mike Cutter, 43. "We're all about camaraderie and drilling, and doing whatever we can to make lawn chairs look good."
Many Americans associate the holiday with nothing more than alcohol and green attire, but parade announcer Buz Dabkowski said Sunday's parade was about more than drinking.
"It's a wonderful celebration of Irish heritage," said Dabkowski, 61, who has announced the event for more than 20 years. "It's fun, it's exciting, and it gives you a good idea of what St. Patrick's Day is all about."
While the parade's step-dancing troops and bagpipe bands provided the day's authentic Irish flavor, they were joined by decidedly untraditional performers, including green-clad unicyclists and tandem bikers towing boom boxes that blared Irish punk rock.
After the parade, Conor O'Neill's kept the parade spirit going with Irish dancing and bagpipers.
Event coordinator Mary Rios was pleased with the turnout.
"It's great that everybody wants to be a part of it. The kids that used to come two decades ago are now adults that bring their kids," she said. "But we have to keep the parade short, because we've got to get in and start drinking some Guinness."


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The Arkansas Dream Center – Heber Springs reaches out to individuals and families in the community by giving them help and hope.
The Arkansas Dream Center – Heber Springs reaches out to individuals and families in the community by giving them help and hope. A faith-based outreach program, ARDC serves those in the community based on the community's needs.
Currently, the Dream Center has a building at the Town and Country Mobile Home Park in Heber Springs where they offer free lunches to their Adopt A Block children, offer an after school program that helps children with their homework, a food pantry for families with emergency food needs, resources such as clothes and household items for families in need, and spiritual guidance.
Though born from New Life Church, The Arkansas Dream Center is its own entity and not just a part of the church. "Many businesses, other churches, and the school system have stepped in and helped the center," Donna Baugh said. "Our purpose is to demonstrate the love of God to the most needy."
According to Baugh, the Dream Center got a trailer where they felt they could make the most difference. "We see miracles out there," she said. "There wasn't a lot of trust in the beginning; the parents were fearful at first."
But no one with the Dream Center gave up. They continued to be a presence in their adopted neighborhood, ministering to the needs of the people. "We made over 1200 lunches through the summer for the children of the trailer park," Pastor James Dearmond said. "We found that all that was necessary was to take care of their needs. However, it wasn't just the food we shared, but our lives as well. It's all about sharing our lives. There is no difference between our own children and the children of the neighborhood."
According to Arkansas Dream Center Director Drew Davis, the Dream Center reaches out to the hurting, sees their needs and helps them. "We give them the opportunity to dream," he said. "Twenty-two percent of Cleburne County residents live below the poverty line. Nearly 50 percent of all boys under five live in poverty. Sixty-four percent of families in poverty are single mom households. It's time we step out of our comfort zone and go out, identify needs, and serve those needs." And the Heber Springs Dream Center is taking the serve those in need to heart. They recently held a coat drive for kids in need, are working on their Christmas mall project that allows parents who might not be able to give their children Christmas presents the opportunity to get gifts for their children, and just finished their Thanksgiving outreach program where they provided hams for families that may not have had much of a Thanksgiving meal.
The Dream Center not only operates an emergency food pantry that serves all of Heber Springs and Cleburne County, volunteers also give their time by reading stories, playing games, and hanging out with the children of their adopted neighborhood. They also provide a Saturday outreach each month for the children of their adopted neighborhood. The Dream Center also teaches community adult improvement classes each month ranging from budgeting to interview skills.
"We are empowering people to have a dream and when they see someone helped them, they go forward and help someone else," Davis said.
For more information about Arkansas Dream Center – Heber Springs, contact Donna Baugh or Traci Tutor at 501-691-4937 or through email at firstname.lastname@example.com or firstname.lastname@example.com. The Dream Center is always in need of volunteers to help the serve the needs of the community.


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A look at Moberly's history
Thursday, January 3, 1963
•R.D. Belenski, who came to Moberly as trainmaster succeeding C.B. Leu, who retired May 1, has been transferred to the Montpelier division of the Wabash as trainmaster, according to announcement made today by H.M. Burton, division superintendent. Also new to the Moberly facility are H.E. Scott, transferred from Chicago, new trainmaster here and T.E. Golian, from Decatur who will fill a newly created position of assistant trainmaster.
Monday, January 3, 1988
•Bristye Incorporated, builders of Wick Homes of Missouri, has announced the relocation of their production facilities from Moberly to Mexico, Mo. Gary A. Decker, President of Bristye said. "We are most pleased to announce that we are moving to a 38,000 square foot plant site located on Highway 22 just west of Mexico."
Thursday, January 3, 2003
•The children living at 327 South Fifth Street in Moberly were ready to protect their neighborhood against war with a snow tank they made with neighborhood friends. Involved in the project were Joshua and Isaac Wilson, Dannia Lampkin, Michael Glasgow, Adam and Alex Wegs and Erika Torez.
•Michael Glasgow was featured in a photo practicing his snowboarding moves in Moberly Thursday.
Thursday, January 3, 2008
•A bus was featured in a photo on today's front page depositing children at South Park Elementary School Thursday morning. Parents and students are glad to be back into their normal routine following the holiday vacation.


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TENS machine – works for me!February 7, 2009 at 10:34 pm | Posted in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) | 4 Comments
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My physio suggested recently that I try a TENS machine – and handily enough I'd sort of inherited one and had it sitting in a cupboard at home, but hadn't thought to use it for ages. TENS is transcutanious electronic nerve stimulation, delivering very mild electronic stimulae through the skin. It works, to put it simply because I don't actually understand the non-simple explanations, by blocking the pain receptors somehow, so presumably the brain doesn't know you're hurting. Like aspirin, it's blocking the pain but not curing it. However, unlike aspirin it's actually causing the body (somehow – something else I don't understand) to create endorphins, which are the body's natural pain relievers (among other things). Apparently, according to some, several sessions can relieve chronic pain altogether … according to other studies (which I'm not referencing because I'm tired and I've had a long day, but if anyone asks I'll find 'em!) it doesn't work at all. I suppose it depends on the individual – from my point of view, what matters right now is that it works for me, and it's working right now!
I've used it both on my shoulders/neck and my elbows, and I have seen an improvement over the last couple of weeks in both. Mind you, since my flare there's been a general improvement anyway, and of course I'm also having neck manipulation and ultrasound through physio, but I DO notice almost immediate relief when I start using the TENS now, so I reckon something's going on, and it's a good something.
It's important to remember, as a scientist, that it's blocking the pain but NOT relieving the underlying condition i.e. it's not doing anything to stop my immune system from attacking itself. Important to remember as a scientist – perhaps important to try and forget as a patient!
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Early I wrote a post about the Washington High DC School Cadet Corps.
A few months ago while performing research at the Martin Luther King Library in downtown Washington DC, I came across several photos of Washington High DC School Cadet Corps. I was surprise to find a photo of a female cadet corps since everything I read about the cadet corps indicated it was for males only.
I decided to post them here to compliment my earlier post.
December 9, 2012 at 2:51 pm
What was the purpose of the cadet corps? I have found some photos of my father in his cadet uniform. He graduated from Central High School in 1927. It was listed as a "social club" in his yearbook entry.


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Aug. 31 – Theresa Batten of Glenwood reported a theft.
Sept. 2 – Thomas Mooney of Glenwood reported a theft.
Sept. 2 – David Neppl of Glenwood reported a burglary and theft to his vehicle.
Sept. 4 – Donna Weak of Glenwood reported a theft from her camper.
Sept. 5 – John Page of Glenwood reported a theft.
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We love to SDK. It's the 5th stroke. It takes skill, strength, flexibility, conditioning & mental toughness.
For many it's the 2nd fastest stroke, but it's not a legal stroke.
We wish it was legal. We wish there weren't 15 m restrictions in races.
We count our kicks because kicks count.
We train to SDK faster. Some call SDKs underwaters or dolphins.
What are you doing to improve your SDK?
How many do you take in each race?
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Here's a [ame="http://www.usms.org/forums/showpost.php?p=205738&postcount=134"]helpful post[/ame] in it.
What are your SDK times?
15, 25, 50, 75, 100, 150 & 200?
Spend some time in the SDK lane & you'll be kicking faster before you know it.
[ame="http://www.usms.org/forums/showthread.php?t=16584"]the breastroke lane[/ame]
[ame="http://www.usms.org/forums/showthread.php?t=16601"]The Middle Distance Lane[/ame]
[ame="http://www.usms.org/forums/showthread.php?t=16587"]The Backstroke Lane[/ame]
[ame="http://www.usms.org/forums/showthread.php?t=16588"]The Butterfly Lane[/ame]
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[ame="http://www.usms.org/forums/showthread.php?t=16586"]The Distance Lane[/ame]
[ame="http://www.usms.org/forums/showthread.php?t=16589"]The IM Lane[/ame]
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NEW YORK – Columbia field hockey head coach Marybeth Freeman has unveiled the recruiting class of 2017 this afternoon. The Lions will welcome Rebecca Bard, Meredith Kalberer, Claire Kneizys, Kendall Kuntz, Taylor Mills, Katherine Ruesterholz and Caroline Trimble to Morningside Heights this coming fall.
Rebecca Bard - Back | Mohegan Lake, N.Y. | Lakeland High School
Why Bard Chose Columbia: "Columbia was the best place for me academically and athletically. It is the perfect opportunity to challenge myself in both areas. Once I stepped on campus for junior day, I was sold. There was no other university that could possibly fulfill all of the things I wanted out of the next four years of my life."
Bard completed a successful career at Lakeland High School under the direction of Sharon Sarsen, who also coached her Hudson Valley Club team. While at Lakeland, she helped her team win four state, league, section and region championships. Following her senior year, she was named a Regional All-American in addition to earning all-elite, all-state and all-conference honors.
Bard was a three-time participant at Futures Elite.
A member of the National Honor Society, four year honor roll student and three-time student of the month at Lakeland, Bard intends on going pre-med at Columbia. She is the daughter of Michael and Audrey Bard and has one sister, Sarah.
Freeman on Bard: "Rebecca is a communicative backfield player and her strength on the ball will be valuable for our combination style hockey. Not only does she have balance in her defensive footwork, but she understands the tactics of the game. She epitomizes what we want our Columbia student-athletes to represent."
Meredith Kalberer – Forward | New Berlin, N.J. | Eastern High School
Why Kalberer Chose Columbia: "I chose Columbia because of its perfect mix of academics and athletics. I get to be surrounded by the best city in the world and a wonderful coaching staff and team. As soon as I stepped onto campus I knew, without a doubt, I had found where I wanted to spend my next four years."
Kalberer is a standout offensive player that comes from another winning program at Eastern High School, where she was coached by Danyle Heilig. Eastern has been the No. 1 team in the nation the last two seasons and has racked up four state titles in Kalberer's career. In addition to earning numerous honors at Eastern, she has played at the 2010 Junior Olympics and the 2012 Futures Elite Championship. Kalberer continued to have a winning touch with her club team, Spirit of USA (coached by Lori Boyle) where she picked up 10 major medals in the past four seasons.
In the classroom, Kalberer has been on the honor roll the past four years, is a board member of Eastern's Chapter of the National Honor Society, and an Academic All-American. Her parents are Tracy and Timothy Kalberer and she has a sister, Megan.
Freeman on Kalberer: "Meredith is explosive, crafty and efficient with the ball," said Freeman. "Capable to play anywhere in the front field, Meredith's game sense and running lines put her in position to be successful across the field. Having played at the Futures Elite Championships, Meredith's ability to be effective against the top athletes in her age group makes her a standout player."
Claire Kneizys – Back | Newtown Square, Pa. | Episcopal Academy
Why Kneizys Chose Columbia: "I love the opportunities provided by Columbia with its strong academics, diverse student body, and city environment. I wanted a college experience that would engage me internationally and enable me to grow as a student, an athlete and as a person. Columbia is the perfect fit for me because of its endless choices in concentrations and emphasis on a global understanding."
Kneizys was a First Team All-Inter-ac and All-Main-Line selection while being named Second Team All-Delco at Episcopal Academy, where she won a conference crown in 2012 with Gina Buggy at the helm. Her team also took PAISA first place honors the past two seasons.
Her club team, WC Eagles coached by Richard and Jun Kentwell, claimed first place at the Disney Showcase the last three years.
Academically, Kneizys is an AP Scholar with Honor and has earned National Merit Commended and Academic High Honors. Her parents are Marie and Christopher Kneizys and she has two sisters, Kathleen and Corinne.
Freeman on Kneizys: "Claire has been incredibly consistent with her play since the recruitment of her began. She is a wonderful fit for the personality of this team; she is eager about using the resources of the city and with her reliable play in the backfield, will bring a lot of success to the program. We're lucky to have her!"
Kendall Kuntz – Goalkeeper | Baltimore, Md. | Garrison Forest School
Why Kuntz Chose Columbia: "I chose Columbia because of the team, coaches and academics. Its location is unbeatable, and I am very excited to have the opportunity to play with such talented players. From the first time I came to campus, I knew this was the school for me."
Kuntz was an NFHCA Mid-Atlantic Region First Team selection and named Baltimore Sun Player of the Year following a brilliant high school career with head coach Traci Davis at Garrison Forest School where she complied a 70-2-3 record from 2010-12 on the varsity squad. She was also picked first team all-state and second team all-metro in 2012.
While Kuntz was on the varsity, Garrison claimed three IAAM Conference and Tournament Championships with Kuntz in net.
She played with fellow incoming first-year Claire Kneizys with the WC Eagles, who won the National Futures Championships from 2009-12.
Kneizys, a member of the NFHCA High School All-Academic squad, has been in the Cum Laude Society the last two academic years and won the Classical Etymology Exam Bronze Medal in 2011 and 2012. She has been named a Top Scholor Honorable Mention and to the High Effort and High Honor Roll. Her parents are Debra and Michael Kuntz, and has one brother, Taylor.
Freeman on Kuntz: "Technical skills, work ethic and athleticism are just a few things I really like about Kendall. As a goalkeeper, she organizes well, she is agile and controls her circle with confidence. I'm looking forward to working with Kendall and to build on her already strong goalkeeping foundation."
Taylor Mills – Forward | Sayville, N.Y. | Sayville High School
Why Mills Chose Columbia: "I chose Columbia based upon its uniqueness. Columbia offers the promise of an outstanding education accompanied by a standout field hockey program, all located in the best city in the world. Most importantly, what drew me to Columbia the most was the extraordinary coaching staff, truly unlike any other. The opportunities at Columbia are endless, and I cannot wait to become a member of the community."
Mills will trade in her Long Island digs for Manhattan this fall after a earning a plethora of honors at the high school and club levels. At Sayville High School, Mills played for Patti Fedele where she was a four-year starter and was named to the all-state and All-Long Island teams in 2011 and 2012. Mills had a breakout junior season where she was Long Island's high scorer. In total she was named all-conference in 2009, all-county from 2010-12, and earned all-state and all-Long Island team honors in 2011 and 2012.
Mills competed at the Junior Olympics and the AAU Junior Olympics with her club team, Strong Island Field Hockey, coached by Tina Moon. She was also a Futures Level 1 participant in 2012 and 2013.
She is a member of the National Honor Society and National Art Honor Society. Also, Mills is an AP Scholar with Honors and has received the Suffolk County Field Hockey Association Exceptional Senior Award and the 2012 Nancy Cole Award. The daughter of Susan and James Mills, she two siblings, her brother Griffin and sister Madison.
Freeman on Mills: "Taylor has an excellent balance of fundamental skills and knowledge of the game. She is a fierce and smart competitor who reads the game and developing play nicely. She has an excellent touch on the ball and a skill set I know will benefit the team."
Katie Ruesterholz – Forward | Basking Ridge, N.J. | The Pingry School
Why Ruesterholz Chose Columbia: "I chose Columbia because it not only offers an unparalleled education in an unbeatable location, but also because its field hockey team is a united group determined to work hard in order to win!"
Ruesterholz will cross the Hudson River to attend Columbia after tallying 48 goals and 37 assists in three years on the varsity squad at the Pingry School, coached by Judy Lee. She earned first team all-conference and all-county, while securing a spot on the All-State Second Team. In 2010, she was garned with third team all-state, second team all-conference and second team all-county accolades.
She also played club hockey with Bobby Issar and Marc Waldron of the Spirit Eagles.
Ruesterholz is a four-year honor roll student and an AP Scholar with Honors. Her parents are Virginia and Kevin Ruesterolz and has one brother, Scott Patrick.
Freeman on Ruesterholz: "Katie is Columbia Hockey! With the combination of speed and athleticism, Katie's knack for finding the goal is at top-caliber level. Her coach-ability, drive for on and off field success and passion for Columbia field hockey is exactly what we want to help elevate our program."
Caroline Trimble – Forward | Saucon, Pa. | Saucon Valley High School
Why Trimble Chose Columbia: "Going to Columbia will provide me with an opportunity to get an amazing engineering education at the Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science, while also taking liberal arts classes at Columbia College. Plus, I can spend four years doing two my favorite things: playing field hockey and being in New York City!"
Trimble came into her own in her senior season at Saucon Valley under the guidance of Phil Danaher, who also coached her Mystic Hockey Club team. She picked up first team all-league and area selections. She was a two-time captain and MVP at her high school and earned varsity letters on the swimming and track teams.
Trimble has also achieved at an extremely high level in the classroom. She is a part of the Lehigh University High School Scholars Program and has been awarded the Cohen and Feely Best of the Best Scholarship. Her parents are Kathleen and David Trimble and has one sister, Elizabeth.
Freeman on Trimble: "Caroline is creative and productive when she has the ball and puts herself in good support lanes when she doesn't. Her explosiveness and general on field speed plays well when building the attack and when in transition on defense. Her energy is what we are looking for in our front-field players."


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Boulder's Open Space and Mountain Parks Department announced Thursday that, despite the fact that it expects to reopen 80 percent of the city's trail system by year's end, several areas will remain closed into 2014 so that significant repairs can be made.
Open Space and Mountain Parks identified the following areas as those that will be closed into next year:
The Fourmile Creek Trailhead. Officials say that floodwaters forced the creek to expand to 10 times its normal width, creating the need for a new bridge and the clearing of extensive debris before the area can open again.
Chapman Drive/Tenderfoot. The road was severely damaged, and the city must create a walkable trail in the area.
The access road to Green Mountain Lodge. The flood created a flowing creek in the roadway, preventing access to the Ranger Trail and Gregory Canyon. Reopening it too soon would "damage environmental resources," according to a city news release.
East Boulder Trail at Boulder Creek (White Rocks). Large gullies and debris have severely damaged the trail, according to the city.
A photo gallery documenting the state of the city trails that will remain closed until next year is available at http://bit.ly/16RxFAt.
Open Space and Mountain Parks officials noted that 77 miles of Boulder trails suffered significant to severe flood damage, and dozens of additional miles suffered lesser damage.
Since the flood, the department has worked with volunteers to reopen 70 miles of trails and 20 trailheads, as well as climbing areas on the First and Third Flatirons, according to the news release.
Following volunteer projects this weekend, 50 percent of the city's trail system is expected to be reopened, with many more trails expected to reopen in the coming months.
For an up-to-date list of reopened trails, visit http://bit.ly/15msF85.


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DEAR CAROLYN: My husband's family likes to play games, like pingpong, bean-bag toss or cards. I am not a real fan of games, I get incredibly self-conscious and I am not very good at most of them. Several of his family members are very competitive and the pressure to play well doesn't help.
My husband is pretty good at playing when he feels like it and saying no when he doesn't feel like it. But whenever I try to bow out, his aunts or others family members will convince me to play. I just don't like games, but I do like chatting with people while they play.
We are all getting together soon, and I would appreciate some guidance on how to either get the game-players off my back or learn to relax and just play. - NON-GAME-PLAYER
ANSWER: The answer is embedded in your husband's ease: He knows he belongs, so he feels free to respond based only on what he wants.
You're not confident that you belong, so you're responding from an insecure mix of what you want and what you think his family wants of you.
No means no, of course, even with pingpong among the aunties. However, people who are as boundary-challenged as this family appears to be will press harder, not back off, when there's insecurity in the water.
So the secret to resisting this pressure is to remind yourself that you're "in." You're family, whether they like you or not, and if they don't it's their problem. That's the platform on which you can say "no" like you mean it - or "yes" like you don't care if you launch pingpong balls into the hedge. It takes time, but it'll come if you embrace it.
At its heart it's a defiant position to take, which seems right here, but angry defiance would be tone-deaf. You want light, family-friendly defiance, where you label your absentee self a Confirmed Spectator or Sideline Specialist or Conscientious Rejector - or you join in by asking, "OK, which team wants to lose?" Own it, own it, and smile.
DEAR CAROLYN: Years ago I had a close friend in college. We were both devout in our religion. Since then we have had little contact, but enough to allow me to tell him that I am no longer of that religious mindset. I saw no purpose in telling him I have actually grown quite hostile to institutional religion in general and specifically to his (and my former) church.
Now he is about to be ordained and wants me to attend this ceremony. I want to support my friend, but it would make me extremely uncomfortable and be the height of hypocrisy to attend. Should I just politely beg off and risk his thinking I do not care, or tell him the truth and cause him a different kind of distress? - BETWEEN A ROCK AND A CHURCH
ANSWER: In your place, I'd try to see attending as support not for a church, but for a friend - and for tolerance.
If your conscience won't buy that: Presumably you'd miss it without any qualms if you had a prior commitment for ordination day. So, decline on the grounds of a prior commitment. That it's a commitment to both your integrity and friendship needn't be said out loud.
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text: Agricultural students competed this morning in a relay of farm-related courses in the annual Ag Olympics at the Litton Ag Center. Teams rode in tractor tires, tossed hay bales, drove in nails, and pushed a teammate in a wheelbarrow. The last stop, pictured at left, includes the entire team, which must get on "skis" and make it across the finish line. Today, members were to dress in chore clothes.


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Recycling the trees helps save space at the landfill and provides mulch for landscaping at city parks and other facilities throughout the city.
The city is accepting Christmas trees for recycling at the lot west of the Animal Shelter at 900 E. Railroad Ave. Trees will be accepted from now through Jan. 31, 2013.
All tinsel, decorations, wire and stands must be removed from the trees. Artificial trees will not be accepted.


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Yes, I'm back with another idea to chuck out into the ether.
I was playing with my Z-Framed Mag on Sunday when it occurred to me that my trigger frame played a large role in my style of play. When playing with the Z I am very comfortable shooting from cover but feel rather wonky when shooting on the run. With an Inteli, or any other standard frame, it's just the opposite.
So I'm thinking wouldn't it be great if someone made a frame that offered everything from the tight comfort of the Z, to the on the move utility of a standard frame, to the lay down ease of a rifle. So I drew something up. It should be self explanatory.
Would you buy it? Would you build it?


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Cook: Pettit Name Helps Huskers Honor Past
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Everyone who knows John Cook understands why he's consumed with strategic details. He didn't become Nebraska's third head volleyball coach by accident. There's a profound purpose that permeates every decision he makes for Nebraska volleyball, and the latest is no exception. As the Huskers continue their transition to the Devaney Center after 37 remarkable years in the NU Coliseum, they will bring a huge chunk of history with them … Terry Pettit's name on the new volleyball court that will be surrounded by sold-out suites and nearly 3,000 new seats.
"As we prepare to move into the Devaney Center for the 2013 season, our theme is to 'Honor the past and invent the future,'" Cook said while acknowledging that Nebraska's program always has embraced its history, honored its tradition and felt compelled to establish the bar for what college volleyball could be. "While the Devaney Center represents the future," Cook said, "it is only fitting that we celebrate the past by naming the court in honor of Coach Pettit. His unique vision for what Nebraska volleyball could be, along with the generous support of the Scott family (Bill and wife Ruth), makes it possible to celebrate both our storied past and our promising future."
Most Nebraska volleyball fans know that Pettit was a true trailblazer whose era ended after the 1999 season when he decided to open his book on winning and share it with coaches/leaders across the country – a decision that came four years after guiding the Huskers to their first national volleyball championship in 1995. In 23 seasons at the helm of the program he built, the Huskers won 21 conference titles, earned 18 straight NCAA Tournament bids and had 649 wins, 44 of which came in the NCAA Tournament.
When Pettit passed the torch to Cook, the winning, believe it or not, went up a notch. Cook's 83 winning percentage is fifth best in NCAA history. Pettit's 82 winning percentage ranks seventh. The Terry Pettit/John Cook combination became volleyball's version of Bob Devaney/Tom Osborne. Their respective legends are inextricably linked to each other and equally iconic. They are both the essence of championship legacies. Pettit and Cook lost a grand total of 38 matches in 37 home seasons in the NU Coliseum. Just like Osborne elevated Devaney's two national championships with three more, Cook's teams won two national titles to Pettit's one, so you could argue that he perfected what his predecessor built. He not only accelerated the program in terms of winning, but also produced the longest home sellout streak in college volleyball history. That streak is also the longest sellout streak in any NCAA women's sport.
Like Osborne likes to honor Devaney, Cook wants to honor Pettit, a true icon. "Naming the court in honor of Coach Pettit in the Devaney is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity," Cook said. "His legacy deserves a place inside the Devaney and thanks to the Scott family's generous support, we will be able to honor the past in a meaningful and memorable way."
Paul Meyers, Nebraska's associate athletic director for the Husker Athletic Fund, said Terry Pettit Court inside the Bob Devaney Sports Center is just the latest example of Bill and Ruth Scott enabling Nebraska to do the right thing in the right way. "They've always been able to help us whenever there's been a need, and this was the perfect opportunity for them because they're such great volleyball fans. They absolutely love the sport of volleyball and wanted to do something to help us honor the past."
Meyers remembers when his staff wanted to find a way to honor Nebraska's commitment to athletic compliance. "Through the generosity of the Scott family, we were able to name our new Compliance Center after Al Papik because of the trail he left behind in that area. That worked out really well. We continue to have one of the best compliance programs in college athletics and every time someone walks into that area, they know who started us on that path to excellence.
"The Scotts are doing for volleyball what they helped us do for compliance," Meyers added. "They're making it possible for every fan that comes to a Nebraska volleyball match to know who started us on our continuous path to excellence … Terry Pettit. His name should be on that court, and it will be, thanks to Bill and Ruth. They're good friends of our family, good friends of the Nebraska family and good friends of Husker volleyball. We're all honored by their generosity."
Earlier this week, Cook said he has great respect for moving into a building named after Devaney, the man who put Nebraska football on the map and created a brand for Nebraska Athletics at the same time. "Just like Bob Devaney built up Memorial Stadium and more than doubled the capacity, we feel like Terry Pettit laid the groundwork for us to do something similar with volleyball," Cook said. "We've been selling out for years, and as great as that is, it hasn't helped us attract younger people who want to experience what everyone who has tickets is already enjoying."
Cook said Pettit built up Nebraska's program so well that the people who came to watch never gave up their seats. "They haven't left us," Cook said. "Playing at the Devaney, we can come close to doubling our capacity and create new memories for a new base that will include younger fans that, in turn, will pass that on to the next generation."
Terry Pettit was a pathfinder that made volleyball exciting, relevant and popular, and it's only appropriate that his name honor the new court in a world-class facility. The goal, as always, will be to fill the stands to the brim. That is, after all, the ultimate salute to incredible history.
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