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With the presidential elections right around the corner, it seems that our lives are centered around the candidates'. Have you ever thought that you and the commander in chief have nothing in common? Well think again. You may have more in common than you originally thought about, and one big thing is sleep. Many U.S. Presidents had very unique and interesting sleep habits that you may not be aware of. There is even research that suggests that liberals and conservatives sleep differently! How does your sleep on your talalay mattress compare to that of the President's? Let's find out today!
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Through the generous support of the Lilly Endowment, Inc., Hope College has provided a series of opportunities for faculty and students to explore the interrelationships among faith, career, calling, and life.
The various programs of the CrossRoads Project are designed to encourage the Hope College community to discern and learn how to live out their vocation through faithful practices in church, family, community, and workplace.
The CrossRoads Project continues to provide written materials, advice, and examples of best practices to faculty who are interested in developing new vocation-related programs for their students. Please contact the Project's Director, Dr. David Cunningham (email@example.com), for further information. Most of the initiatives originally created by the CrossRoads Project are now under the direction of other campus offices, including First-Year Seminar, Senior Seminar, and various academic departments. Most of its ministry-related initiatives, including the Studies in Ministry Minor, have been consolidated into the Center for Ministry Studies, directed by Dr. Andrew McCoy (firstname.lastname@example.com).
Through an agreement with the Council of Independent Colleges, Hope College also provides support to the Network for Vocation in Undergraduate Education (NetVUE), a nationwide network of colleges and universities formed to enrich the intellectual and theological exploration of vocation among undergraduate students. One of its initiatives, the NetVUE Scholarly Resources Project, is directed by Dr. Cunningham. This program brings together senior scholars in a series of seminars, each of which will produce a book and other scholarly materials that respond to important vocational questions and become resources for colleges and universities. For more information, please e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com or call 616-395-7320.


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Earlier this week Cecil Youngblood, the intercultural affairs director at Beloit College, was interviewed by guest-host Wade Williams on WCLO radio's "Your Talk Show" about the week-long Martin Luther King Jr. celebrations on campus.
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Carp deal creates bench competition in camp
Overbay takes news in stride, still aims to win backup first-base job
By Ian Browne / MLB.com
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- The Red Sox added some intrigue for their bench competition on Wednesday by acquiring first baseman/outfielder Mike Carp from the Mariners in exchange for a player to be named or cash considerations.
"I just got off the phone with Mike," said Carp's agent Tom O'Connell. "He just got off the phone with [Red Sox general manager] Ben [Cherington], [and he's] tremendously excited to be in Boston. We're very grateful that [Seattle general manager] Jack Zduriencik worked with Mike to put him in a good situation, and he's just looking forward to starting the next chapter of his career."
The left-handed-hitting Carp is coming off an injury-plagued season in which he hit .213 with six doubles, five homers and 20 RBIs in 59 games.
Carp will compete most directly with non-roster invitee Lyle Overbay to be Boston's backup first baseman behind Mike Napoli. Manager John Farrell has said that defensive versatility -- the ability to play first base and left field -- is preferred.
"It increases the competition, particularly at first and left field," Farrell said of the move for Carp. "We've had a chance to talk to some other guys that might be directly impacted by that. We've been able to add a talented player to camp here -- someone that we've had conversations about throughout the course of the offseason. Finally he became available. [He's] another left-handed hitter that has that versatility on the defensive side."
Overbay took the news like a professional.
"You bring guys in here to win games and to give you options, because you never know those unknowns," Overbay said. "I think that was their biggest thing, is playing outfield and first base. I think that's why [Daniel] Nava is taking ground balls at first base. I understand all that coming into it. It's not that big of a surprise. I'll just do what I can and see if I fit, and that's all I can do."
Carp showed promise as a rookie in 2011, hitting .276 with 17 doubles, 12 homers, 46 RBIs and a .791 OPS in 79 games.
"I personally have seen a very good approach at the plate -- a guy that doesn't seem to be overexposed with one certain type of pitch thrown against him," said Farrell. "That's just been the firsthand view of him. The versatility to first base and left field, and by all accounts from across the field, he's been a hard-nosed player."
To make room for Carp on the roster, Ryan Kalish, who is recovering from right shoulder surgery, was moved to the 60-day disabled list. The 26-year-old Carp is out of Minor League options.
By contrast, the Red Sox would have to create a spot on the 40-man roster for Overbay if he makes the team.
"I haven't even thought about that really," Overbay said. "I don't want to sit here and say that works out [in his favor], because he's got to come in here and prove it, too."
In the coming days, Overbay will try to regain comfort in the outfield, where he played regularly before turning pro.
"That's part of it," Overbay said. "I think the biggest thing is if that gives me a better chance of making this team, then I'm all for it."
In 608 Major League plate appearances, Carp is a .255 hitter with 18 homers, 71 RBIs and a .740 OPS.
Ian Browne is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Brownie Points, and follow him on Twitter @IanMBrowne. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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New York Knicks(8-8) vs. Portland Trailblazers(12-6) Game Thread
Al Harrington and the Knicks
leads team--->17 points per game, 7 rebounds
Brandon Roy and the Trailblazers
17th in the NBA --->21.1 points, 5.1 assists
The Knicks are coming off an impressive 13 point win against the Golden State Warriors. It was a big team effort, and everyone was hot from all parts of the floor. The Knicks look to make it two in a row, as the take on the Portland Trailblazers.
The Trailblazers have been red hot. They are currently on a 4 game winning streak and have an 12-6 record, overall. They look to stay hot, as they take on the New York Knicks
Key Matchup:
Al Harrington
Lamarcus Aldridge
Al Harrington is coming off of a 36 point, 12 rebound performance.
Lamarcus Aldridge is one of the better power forwards in the Western Conference. It will be very interesting to see who comes out on top.
Player Spotlight
David Lee
Lee recorded a career-high 37 points and 21 rebounds against the Warriors,
on Saturday. Most of the damage was done inside, as Lee posted a lot of dunks and lay ups, off of missed shots. He also picked up some key rebounds which stopped the Warrior run, down the stretch.
Prediction: Knicks 112 Trailblazers 111
Starting lineups:
PG Duhon
SG Richardson
SF Chandler
PF Harrington
C Lee
PG Blake
SG Roy
SF Batum
PF Aldridge
C Oden
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In any other prime time sport and in most other any prime time jobs, McGinley would have been a shoo-in for the role at Gleneagles in next year. That it was not – and that he was forced to face such a tense wait as the Tournament Players Committee decided – says much about the confusion which accompanies this position.
Is it a reward for a great career as a European professional golfer or is it a reward for showing great captaincy credentials? The supporters of Colin Montgomerie – whose identities were not immediately obvious – were saying it should be both. But for the players who have experienced McGinley's leadership in the team-room, the latter is quite enough.
McGinley, 46, has been nothing more than a good professional in his 21-year career. The diminutive Dubliner, who could have made it in Gaelic football had it not been for a broken kneecap, has won only four times on the European Tour. The height of his individual game came at the 2005 Volvo Masters when held off the best Europe had to offer. Otherwise, he has been consistent without troubling the historians.
Except in the Ryder Cup, that is. When McGinley secured a half point against Jim Furyk in his singles at the Belfry in 2002 he entered folklore as the man who holed the winning putt in the Ryder Cup. His immortal link with team golf was assured right there with that 10-foot putt and with the dunking in the lake he received thereafter.
Yet McGinley, the team man, does not start or end there. Five years previously he and his great friend Padraig Harrington had lifted the World Cup for Ireland. The old tournament had never before witnessed such an outbreak of national joy before or since and in those moments, as he and Harrington were hailed, McGinley experienced the golfing highs which always eluded him on his own. He learnt that glory shared can be glory multiplied.
After the Belfry, McGinley tasted the sweet taste of collective euphoria once again in Europe's Ryder Cup 18½-9½ catwalks of 2004 and 2006. Together with his Walker Cup win as a 25 year-old – when he beat a certain Phil Mickelson – it meant that McGinley had a 100 per cent record in the team environment. He continued this run when moving into management.
McGinley wisely skipped Nick Faldo's error-strewn campaign in 2008 after initially agreeing to become the Englishman's assistant. After the defeat, Europe's only one so far this century, McGinley accused Faldo of using his Ryder Cup captaincy as "some kind of tes-timonial".
Having been impressed by Sam Torrance's leadership in 2002, McGinley has always believed the role is so much more than that of ceremony. He has sought to prove so and not just when assisting Montgomerie at Celtic Manor and then José María Olazábal at Medinah last September.
It was in the Seve Trophy where he truly excelled. In 2009 he led Great Britain and Ireland to success against the Continentals and such was his attention to detail that McIlroy believes McGinley "to be the best captain I've ever played under". That is some statement seeing as the Seve Trophy is generally regarded as a beer match between the boys.
Yet when Seve Ballesteros founded the match he intended it to be a stepping-stone. McGinley has used it as a dress rehearsal, again impressing all when leading GB and Ireland to a second successive win two years ago. He learnt on the job when putting everything into the job and has been desperate to put his theories to practice in golf's most high-pressured arena. There is no justification in any belief that McGinley was seduced primarily by the endorsement money on offer to the captain, or indeed the fame.
Saying all this, McGinley is not universally popular on tour. Some feel he acts above his playing station, while others mutter about a "politician". Well, whatever the moans there can be no doubt that he played the race for Ryder Cup captaincy nigh on perfectly. He purposefully kept his profile low and allowed the likes of McIlroy and Poulter to aim their compliments high.
And now the countdown will begin for then 5ft 7incher with the big master plan as he prepares to face up to Tom Watson, a legend who has more Open titles than McGinley has regular titles. If the match is to be judged on the playing credentials of the captains then Europe do not have a prayer. But it is not. As always, it will be judged on the playing credentials of the players. And in McGinley, Europe may just have the perfect figure to inspire McIlroy and co to produce their best. After backing him so vehemently they will probably have to now.


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this was a competitive game we showed resiliance and wouldnt back down, Chandler came to play and played some good d on Peirce down the stretch...we needed defense and a low post thread Perkins whos offensive game is no better then Rose's(not really)..looked like Shaq he had his way and so did the rest of the celtics as they cruised in the paint and got everything they needed and wanted down low we had no answer(they killed us lik 50-20 in poits in the paint...something like that)...and when we needed stops we couldnt get em...and we blew another lead...we played good though we came a long way from the 59 point preformance last year...we'll come back strong on Friday vs the Bucks...
DaTPRiNCE...That EGYPTiAN Fella, #MeloMafia
Man Crawford was horrific. I didn't actually see the game but the #s spell it out clearly enough. I think the focal point for us tonight was the performance of Chandler. I was waiting to see how he went, and he went very well indeed! he matched Pierce's #s although he shot the ball a lot more. He needs to take a page out of Pierce's book re getting to the line. 5 more trips and it would have been 30+ assuming he shot them well.
I would love to watch the game regardless of a loss.
I only know of bt.davka.info as a download site for NBA games and it's practically void of Knicks games.
Does anyone know of any other sites worth having a peak at?
Thank you
The best Jefferies can be is a Man to Man defender and the 4th man in a 3-guard rotation.... he is not the 5th man.... which is the rebounder and the finisher around the basket (Bellineli).
Dantoni comment on using Jefferies at Center....shocked everyone of Jefferies previous NBA coaches as if it was a joke comment.
The Knicks always played a better-game without Jefferies in the rotation (Q.Richardson too.).
Certain Knick players decision making on (offense & defense) both sides of the court are not dependable in the 2nd half of a game.
DNP Jefferies was more important than the DNP of any other Knick player.
Sign of the Apocalypse:
Mardy Collins outscores Jamal Crawford
Hopefully Jamal's awful play the past few games has shown D that unless he learns to be more selective with his shots he needs to be sitting the pine like he did tonight.
true Collins was pretty good today and Crawford is doing what i knew he would he saw his shot was good and now he pops some retarded shots his selection is still horrible we need to get rid of him...and we trade our 2nd round pick for a late 1st and draft Wayne Ellington dude is nice...ima update the draft thread soon so keep your heads up
DaTPRiNCE...That EGYPTiAN Fella, #MeloMafia
I don't know which aggrivated me the most!! Watching the Knicks lose, or having to listen to the horrible Boston announcers.I also thought the refs was terrible letting Boston grab,push,shove,hold our players exspecially on randoph.
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i missed the game tonight cause of work, but a loss is a loss. i cant judge the game tonight but from what i heard Chandler had a great game, so thats a good sign. We could have used jeffries' defense from what i saw in the ost game highlights. I really really REALLY hate Scalabrine now, that guy has done nothing but insult the Knicks. we need that win against milwaukee coming up, they beat us this season already so its our turn.
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Crawford was **** today and Richardson was decent....the reason Rich gets more crap then Crawford is cause Crawford scores more while Rich does the little things required like he acutally makes effort on defense...and he will get down even if he knows he'll lose while Crawford shys away...all he is is a scorer and he's decent at that....this game showed positive signs we lost but we lost fighting we never let in even after we were down by 15, i say wahat hurt us was our size and our defense but the fight is a good sign...i give props to the knicks they lost but we fought as harsd as we could've on this night
DaTPRiNCE...That EGYPTiAN Fella, #MeloMafia
That game was a disappointment. I know, we made up ground in the 4th quarter and the play was certainly better than last year's debacle, but for a good part of the game Boston's front line was Scalabrine, Powe and Glenn Davis. We were getting killed inside. D'Antoni apparently saw some positives. I certainly did not. But he is the expert, not me
Chandler made some really tough shots. Powe and Perkins kept putting in chippies. We have no inside presence at all. Zach and Lee were getting pushed around. The points in the paint spread was horrific.
Chandler was good, particularly on defense, but he needs a cross-over to complement his spin move. He had only one foul shot and missed it. He is definitely a keeper. I am not sure about any one else.


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It's really not a joke. The Seahawks aren't pulling the wool over the eyes of everyone who seems to miss their games (i.e. everyone who lives outside of the great state of Washington.) Yes, Buffalo is a bad team, and Arizona was/is too, but you can't ignore 50-plus points in consecutive games.
- The Record Book just won't go away. Russell Wilson continues to take records and break them as if he was eating a sandwich for lunch. After strong play last week, Wilson now holds the record for most rushing touchdowns in a game for the Seahawks. Something he did in the first half with three rushing scores. No Seahawks QB has ever rushed for that many touchdowns in an entire game.
- Read Option. The Seahawks continually used the "Read Option" to their advantage on Sunday. On the play, Wilson receives the snap with Marshawn Lynch to his right in the backfield. If it looks better for Wilson to run it himself, then he fakes the handoff to Lynch and goes behind Lynch with the ball. If the play looks like the team would get more out of it if Lynch ran it, then Wilson simply hands off the ball. The point of the play is that the QB makes the split-second decision on what would work best. Hence it being called the "Read Option." The Seahawks used this play to continually rip off huge gains versus a porous Bills' defense.
- Passing Dan Marino. Last week I told you with one more touchdown Russell Wilson would pass Dan Marino in terms of number of passing touchdowns in a rookie season. With his TD pass to Zach Miller, Wilson moved his total to 21, passing Marino's 20.
- Win and You're In. The Seahawks can clinch at least a wild card berth with a win on Sunday against San Francisco. The Seahawks would clinch the number two seed in the playoffs, and receive the first round bye that comes with it, if they beat the Niners and Rams to close out the year. And, if the 49ers lose both of their remaining games, and if Green Bay loses one of its last two games. Plus, they would get home field advantage at home in the divisional round (they're 6-0 at the Clink this year.)
- 50-50. The Seahawks are now one of three teams in NFL history to score at least 50 points in two straight games. This feat hasn't been accomplished since the 50's. This is fantastic for a team who was 28th in the league in total offense last year. Other quarterbacks who have yet to accomplish this or haven't: Tom Brady (very surprising,) Peyton Manning (equally surprising,) Dan Marino, Brett Favre, Steve Young, Joe Montana, John Elway ( I think you see my point.)
- Winning. The Seahawks now have tied their highest win total since 2006, the year before they went to the Super Bowl. That team was 9-7.
Super Bowl Worthy? I posed this question last week, and now it should be a given. The Seahawks are Super Bowl worthy. Finally.


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I started cosplaying in early 2006, with Sac-Anime being my first convention. I enjoy cosplaying not only because I get to take on a different persoanlity, but because of the amazing friends I've met through it. Without cosplay, I would still be in my little shell, too shy to introduce myself. At conventions... good luck getting me to shut up. xD I both make and buy my costumes, and at this point I've got 27 cosplays completed, some of which I've retired. I'm always working on more cosplays, and I love cosplaying with others! Feel free to message me any time, I'd love to make a new friend. ^^ I promise, I don't bite.... much.
Convention/Gathering Plans 2011:
4th of July Hetalia Cosplay Picnic - July 4th
GilmanCon - July 10th
BAC @ Golden Gate Park - July 16th
All-Day Massive Cosplay Photoshoot Marathon - July 23rd (host)
HyperCon - August 6th-7th (Cosplay Coordinator)
Okage Sama De Cosplay Tea - August 13th
Sac-Anime - September 2nd-4th
Otaku Bowl (NorCal) September 10th
Yaoi-Con - October 21st-23rd
Cons for 2012 (Confirmed):
-Sac-Anime Winter/Summer
Current Cosplays:
Ashura - Tsubasa
Bardroy - Kuroshitsuji
France - Hetalia
Hotaru (School, Canon Street, Musical) - Sailor Moon
Luka (Punk, Valentines, Matryoshka, Formal, Band)- Vocaloids
Luxembourg - Hetalia
Maria - Vampire Knight
Black Mokona - Tsubasa
Orochimaru - Naruto
Russia (Mafia, Official, Winter, Black&White)
Sailor Saturn - Sailor Moon
Steampunk - Original
Kyo - Fruits Basket
Nina - Chrome shelled Regios
Manager K - Gravitation
Vampire Ichigo - Bleach
Retired Cosplays: (Some can be brought back if requested)
Deidara - Naruto
Kurama - Yu Yu Hakusho
Inuyasha - Inuyasha
Marluxia - Kingdom Hearts
Orihime - Bleach
Rin - Vocaloids
Sasori - Naruto
Nurse Stein
Tezuka - Prince Of Tennis
Iceland - Hetalia
Marik - YuGiOh
Cosplays Planned 2011:
Mytho - Princess Tutu
Brooklyn - Beyblade
Azazel - X-Men: First Class
Adiane - Gurren Lagann
Twilight Sparkle - My Little Pony
Luka (Magnet Kimono) - Vocaloids
Karasu - Yu Yu Hakusho
Abel - StarFighter
Venasur - Pokemon
Kau - Togainu No Chi
- cherryteagirl says, "your sailor outfit is so nice! Saturn is one of my favorites."
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Yesterday my PC started to run VERY slow. I discovered that Zone Alarm Internet Security Suite (v.12) was running a full scan. That's a good thing, but by the time it finished, 11 hours had elapsed!
I cannot find a setting to ensure that the next scan (in 6 months time?) will begin one night I'm not working and run through the night. Can anyone help with this configuration, please, if it is available. Thanks!


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"`Then you should say what you mean,' the March Hare went on. `I do,' Alice hastily replied; `at least - at least I mean what I say - that's the same thing, you know.'"
"It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade."
"He who joyfully marches to music in rank and file has already earned my contempt. He has been given a large brain by mistake, since for him the spinal cord would surely suffice."
"With vision there is no room to be frightened., No reason for intimidation. It's time to march forward! Let's be confident and positive!"
"The recession started upon my arrival. It could have been—some say February, some say March, some speculate maybe earlier it started—but nevertheless, it happened as we showed up here. The attacks on our country affected our economy. Corporate scandals affected the confidence of people and therefore affected the economy. My decision on Iraq, this kind of march to war, affected the economy."
"One swallow does not make a summer, but one skein of geese, cleaving the murk of March thaw, is the Spring."
"The stormy March has come at last,
With wind, and cloud, and changing skies;
I hear the rushing of the blast,
That through the snowy valley flies."


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Any good stories?
I was fired once from a band I was playing with for 6-7 months because I refused to drive an hour each way two times a week for practice after we were playing the SAME songs for 6-7 months because the band leader could not keep guys around for more than 2-3 gigs and because I refused to show up 5 hours early to help set up and come back the following day to break down the PA.
This particular band leader liked to set up hours early and drive home to shower and relax before a gig and come back the next day to break down the PA even if he had to drive an hour each way. He would also want you to drive to his house, which was an hour away, to listen to the songs together. He was rather hard to get along with (his way or highway), which resulted in an incredibly large turnover. On the plus side, he did book a ton of gigs... they just became more trouble than they were worth.
When I told him my availibility he told me "nobody issues me ultimatums!" and sent me packing. It worked out pretty well... I hooked up with another band within a month that turned into one of the most satisfying musical experiences I have had thus far.


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The past four years have been interesting for an architect who never thought he would become involved in town politics.
Longboat Key Mayor Jim Brown calls it all a "blur."
The former Planning and Zoning Board chairman still marvels at how it all came to pass and how it still, to this day, revolves around a community center he covets for the Key.
A longtime tennis player, Brown says he got to know the political players who urged him to join the planning board while playing at the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center.
Former Mayor Joan Webster approached Brown about becoming the chairman of the Community Center Advisory Committee in the late 1990s. The committee expressed its belief that the town should build a new $6 million recreational building at Bayfront Park Recreation Center.
Brown, though, was on the losing side of the battle after voters turned the center down in a local election.
More than two decades later, talk of a community center on the expanded park site that he can view from his front yard in Longboat Key Estates continues.
"The community center is still a goal that I have for this town," Brown said. "I recognize it's a bit controversial but, done properly, it would take this Key to another level."
Today, Brown is working with others to develop a local community foundation that could help generate funds for a project that will cost millions.
"I think it has to be a great source of private funding," Brown said. "In turn, a center would create a great source of community pride."
Brown maintains his greatest strength as a commissioner is analyzing problems.
"As an architect, you're an orchestra leader because you don't play all the instruments, but you keep them all together as a project comes together," Brown said.
During the past four years what Brown has enjoyed the most is what he perceives as a changing Key attitude.
"We just wanted everyone to leave us alone," Brown said. "Now, we realize the Key needs to evolve and grow to survive."
Brown said a voluntary rebuild ordinance and a method to distribute 250 lost tourism units, both measures he worked with as a commissioner and a planning board member, show how the Key's line of thinking has shifted.
Brown is also proud of a three-year contract with the Longboat Key Fire Rescue that he'd like to see the union ratify soon.
"This group of commissioners was hell-bent on doing this," Brown said. "We didn't want to kick the pension debt down the road any longer."
So, what's next for Brown if he's elected for a third consecutive two-year term in March over challenger Larry Grossman?
Updating the town's codes and Comprehensive Plan, for one.
Other top issues Brown wants to tackle include "solving the Colony mess," reviewing a Longboat Key Hilton Beachfront Resort application, overseeing the 2013 beach project and working with the Police Department union on a new contract.
"We've accomplished a lot as a commission that's willing to do things differently," Brown said. "I'm hopeful I can continue that work."
Jim Brown
Age: 67
Occupation: Architect. Brown currently has two homes under construction on the Key.
Family: Wife, Joan
Hometown: Huntsville, Ala.
Hobbies: Sailing, fishing, hunting and golf
Passion: Traveling the world; Brown has visited more than 45 countries.
Interesting fact: Brown has designed homes, shopping plazas, commercial buildings, restaurants and hotels all over the country. He also designed a military base in Saudi Arabia and homes in Japan. Brown still designs homes on the Key for friends and neighbors.


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Remarks on China's Growth Threshold Stir Asian Markets
Differing Interpretations About What Was Said Shows Difficulty of Gleaning Insight About Policy
BEIJING—A media report suggesting China's leaders would stimulate the Chinese economy if growth slowed too much bolstered stocks in Shanghai and Hong Kong on Tuesday.
Differing interpretations about the reported remarks, including a take on them by an analyst, underscore the difficulty of determining how Chinese officials read and plan the economy. Economists and investors have been watching closely to see whether Chinese leaders...


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Fred Mullen and Josh Johnston, the emergency management coordinators for Franklin and Johnson counties respectively, told the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette that disaster assistance for individuals has allowed people to start making repairs and to recover.
"Each disaster like this has its own special sadness that sticks with you," Mullen said.
"We had some fatalities," he said. "We had a church that was a little over 100 years old that was destroyed. Everybody seemed to have a favorite tree that was destroyed. You don't get those things back.
"But kids are back in school, fences are being repaired, cattlemen are putting up hay. It didn't beat us."
Johnston said the federal government's denial of individual assistance in June slowed the help that Johnson County residents needed, but the state's successful appeal has led to the recovery that is under way.
"That was the frustrating thing in this, the time it took to get assistance to the people," Johnston said. "Once that door opened up, the money began rolling in."
In all, 410 households in Franklin and Johnson counties that sustained property damage from tornadoes and severe storms through May 26 registered for federal assistance by a Sept. 6 deadline, said Cam Rossie, external affairs officer for the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
"We've already provided nearly $1.3 million in housing assistance in just those two counties," Rossie said. And, she said, FEMA provided "nearly $311,000 in what we call 'other needs assistance.'"
The assistance includes funds for home repairs, temporary housing, replacement of essential personal items such as clothing, disaster-related medical and dental care, and burial expenses for relatives whose deaths were disaster-related.


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Your Simple Plan for Paying Off Credit Card Debt
Take a peek in your kitchen junk drawer. Mixed in with the old rubber bands and dried-out ballpoint pens, you'll likely find outmoded devices, like that 1999 PalmPilot, or useless ink cartridges for a printer that broke during the Bush administration. But simply tossing everything feels wasteful and the landfills are plenty full already.
Luckily, there are online and in-store programs that allow you to recycle your stuff so it's put to good use—and often offer payment or credit in return. Get ready to beef up your bank account and feel virtuous, to boot.
Gazelle.com and YouRenew.com are just two of the sites that will pay for your old phones, laptop and desktop computers, tablets, digital cameras and other devices. You typically type in information about your item, hit return and see what it's worth. A nearly 10-year-old Dell laptop can earn you $69 from YouRenew.com; on Gazelle.com, a Nokia flip phone may be worth as much as $20.
USell.com works much like travel sites: You punch in your data and get a range of offers from several buy-back sites. A still-chugging four-year-old MacBook Pro garnered an offer of $300 from AbundaTrade.com and $160 from BuyMyTronics.com (which will even pay for broken gadgets). Shipping at these sites is usually free.
If you prefer face-to-face interaction, BESTBUY, APPLE and RADIOSHACK have buy-back or recycling programs. At all Best Buy stores, you can trade in your old iPhone, cameras, video games and other items for a store gift card equal to its value. (Go to BestBuy.com/TradeIn for an estimate of what your stuff is worth.) At Apple stores you can bring in your old iPod or iPhone and get 10% off the purchase of a new one. (Online, you can swap other items for gift cards. Go to Apple.com/Recycling/Gift-Card for the how-tos. An iPhone 3G in good condition, for instance, can earn you $50.) And RadioShack gives you store credit for the value of your electronics if you bring them to the store.
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DENVER Senators appeared to reach a breakthrough Tuesday about whether the states office for clean energy should also promote natural gas and oil.
The Governors Energy Office grew rapidly under former Gov. Bill Ritter, thanks to his support for renewable power and $80 million in funding from the federal stimulus bill.
But now the stimulus funding has almost run out, and a new governor, John Hickenlooper, is cultivating closer ties to the natural-gas and oil industry.
The compromise bill allows the office to promote natural gas and oil, but retains its mission of promoting energy efficiency. The GOP-led House had stripped it out.
Hickenloopers plan to rebuild the office as an agency that promotes all forms of energy ran into resistance from environmental groups and their Democratic allies in the Senate.
The office cant keep operating unless the Legislature passes House Bill 1315, which provides funding and sets new priorities for the staff members.
This bill is needed to keep this office performing the work that it does in advancing Colorados energy industry, said the bills sponsor, Sen. Pat Steadman, D-Denver.
But other Senate Democrats did not like the version that passed the House in April. Steadman made changes Tuesday that helped the bill pass the Senate State Affairs Committee on a 5-0 vote.
Im infinitely more comfortable with the bill as youve amended it, Sen. Rollie Heath, D-Boulder, told Steadman.
Steadman also redesigned two funds one for clean and renewable energy, and one for traditional sources such as natural gas and coal.
Environmentalists have been staunch defenders of the clean-energy fund, and they are happier with the latest changes.
Our frame of reference is the Governors Energy Office has helped hang out that sign that were open for business in clean energy here in Colorado, said Pete Maysmith, executive director of Colorado Conservation Voters.
The bill still has to pass two more Senate committees and the full Senate.


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PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Tim Hudson was pleased with his performance – when he was pitching out of jams.
With the bases empty, that's another story.
Hudson allowed six hits and a run while throwing 80 pitches over four innings Monday, leading the Atlanta Braves to a 4-2 win over the New York Mets.
"About 75 of those 80 were stressful pitches," Hudson said.
Justin Upton and Chris Johnson each hit solo home runs for the Braves. Marlon Byrd drove in both runs for the Mets.
Hudson gave up a hit to the first or second batter in each inning and often found himself in tough spots.
"It was good work for me," he said. "I was able to pretty much have big situation pitches a lot – every inning. I was able to work out of most of them and make a good pitch here
and there. It was a great work day.
"I just wouldn't be happy with it at all if it was June," he said. "That's what spring training's for, I guess."
Hudson got some help from catching prospect Christian Bethancourt, who threw out two base runners. Bethancourt nearly hit Hudson while throwing out Mets outfielder Collin Cowgill in the first inning.
"He's really good back there," Hudson said. "He threw out a couple guys, he almost threw me out once. He pulled a Benito Santiago on me from his knees. I thought I was low enough, but I wasn't. He's only going to get better."
Mets starter Jeremy Hefner, who could be in the mix for a rotation spot if Johan Santana starts the season on the disabled list, went three innings, allowing three hits – including Upton's homer – and struck out two.
The Braves took a 1-0 lead in the top of the first when Upton hit a high fastball well over the left field fence. Johnson, who went 3 for 3, connected in the seventh.
Byrd, a non-roster invitee, had a hit to continue his strong spring He is batting .400 in six Grapefruit League games.
"He's done a great job," Mets manager Terry Collins said. "He did play winter ball until a week before spring training. That helps him coming in here, but I like a lot of the things I see."


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Q I own a second house where my son lives while he attends college during the school year. During summer school breaks, he usually goes to live someplace else for an internship or he travels, so I like to rent out rooms in the house to teachers who are in town for continuing education classes. Generally the teachers stay anywhere from a week to the whole summer. I don't know much about being a landlord. Would any fair-housing laws apply to these summer "rental" arrangements?
A Fair-housing protections exist under both federal and state law. The scope of protection differs between the two. Both statutes cover "dwellings," but under the federal statute, a dwelling is exempted from the fair-housing laws if a homeowner-landlord is renting a single-family house and owns three or fewer single-family houses, or if a homeowner is renting out a dwelling room or unit that contains living quarters, and if he/she lives at the site and shares these living quarters with the tenant(s).
Based on your description, these exemptions would exclude your summer rental home, since you own fewer than three rental homes, and you would not be living in the second house and sharing living quarters with the summer tenants. However, the only exemption under the California statute applies to the rental of a single-family dwelling where the owner of the dwelling lives there and rents a portion of the house to no more than one person. Your second house would not qualify for the exemption under state law, so the only question left would be whether the temporary rental arrangements you describe qualify as rental of a "dwelling." For purposes of fair-housing laws, a "dwelling" can be a temporary or seasonal rental, as well as a timeshare, cooperative, shelter and other non-traditional housing. Any structure can be a "dwelling," in fact, if the occupants intend to remain for a "significant period" of time, and they view the structure as a "place to return to."
For example, a person living in a motel for three months while his house is being renovated is protected under the fair-housing laws, but another person staying in the same motel for a week while they attend a conference is not. In your case, a teacher renting a room for only a week to attend a short course is probably not protected under the fair-housing laws, but a teacher renting a room for the entire summer may well be.
Your question presents another potential issue. If you meant to tell us that you follow a practice of renting only to teachers, or having a preference for teachers, that practice might constitute a form of arbitrary discrimination in housing that runs afoul of California's Unruh Civil Rights Act. This law prohibits discrimination in housing based on personal traits or characteristics, such as refusing to rent to students, or people with long hair. Discriminating in favor of teachers is, in effect, discriminating against anyone who isn't a teacher. A much better approach is to choose tenants based on ability to pay and rental history.
Q I signed a one-year lease a month ago at the community's rental office. At the time, the local property manager took the lease agreement with him, saying he would put a copy in the mail to me right away. I still haven't seen that copy. I have called him and emailed him to ask for a copy, but he just dodges me. The lease was many pages long and had a great many clauses. A friend told me I need to have a copy to make sure both of us live up to its terms. What can I do?
A California law specifically guarantees your right to a copy of the lease agreement you signed. Specifically, California Civil Code Sections 1961 through 1962.7 place several important responsibilities on any agent negotiating rental agreements on behalf of a landlord. These mandatory requirements include the name, address and telephone number of the person or entity to whom rent must be paid, or details describing the name and location of a financial institution where rent is to be electronically deposited.
Section 1962(4) specifically states that the agent must provide a copy of the written rental agreement or lease to the tenant within 15 days of its execution by the tenant. Once each calendar year thereafter, upon request by the tenant, the owner or owner's agent shall provide an additional copy to the tenant within 15 days of the request. Your property manager's failure to comply with this requirement does not relieve you of your obligation to pay rent, but that failure is a defense in an eviction action filed by the landlord. The statute does not require that you request the initial rental agreement in order to be protected, but you definitely want to continue to document, through emails or letters, that you have not received a copy of the agreement.
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NASA's Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution (MAVEN) mission began with a smooth countdown and flawless launch from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Space Launch Complex 41. The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket carrying the 5,400-pound spacecraft lifted off at 1:28 p.m. EST, the mission's first opportunity. MAVEN's solar arrays deployed and are producing power.
"We're currently about 14,000 miles away from Earth and heading out to the Red Planet right now," said MAVEN Project Manager David Mitchell of NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center.
MAVEN Principal Investigator Bruce Jakosky joined Mitchell in praising the mission team for its drive and commitment. NASA Goddard in Greenbelt, Md., manages the project and provided two of the science instruments for the mission. Lockheed Martin built the spacecraft and is responsible for mission operations. The University of California at Berkeley's Space Sciences Laboratory provided science instruments for the mission. NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif., provides navigation support, Deep Space Network support, and Electra telecommunications relay hardware and operations. Jakosky is with the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics at the University of Colorado at Boulder.
"We've managed to work together as a team in a way I never would have imagined possible," Jakosky said.
Jakosky added that while the launch is a big milestone, MAVEN must get to Mars and complete a check-out period before it can finally begin collecting science data. It will take the spacecraft 10 months to reach the Red Planet, with arrival scheduled for Sept. 22, 2014.
"Safe travels, MAVEN," Mitchell said. "We're with you all the way."


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I had the same problems like other users working with HP notebooks after updating Zone Alarm.
Yes, the messages are related to the HP Quick Launch Buttons tool.
If you do not use those predefined finctions or hotkeys you should inactivate the eabconf.cpl file by the help of "startup organizer" of "Metaproducts" (www.metaproducts.com) or "Autoruns" of Sysinternals (www.sysinternal.com). This stops the ZoneAlarm messages.
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Ahead of tomorrow's London Pride, London 2012 organisers have launched a pin badge to celebrate diversity and inclusion at the Olympic Games.
Former Welsh rugby captain, Gareth Thomas – who recently announced that he was gay – was given the first badge Pride Pin Badge at the unveiling ceremony this week.
Thomas said: "It's great to see LOCOG reaching out to all communities and making sure that London 2012 is a Games for everyone, in which every community feels included.
"I hope that everyone buys and wears their pin badge with pride and helps us achieve greater inclusion in sport.â€
Paul Deighton, Chief Executive of LOCOG added:
"Our vision is as bold as it is simple – to use the power of the Games to inspire change. We want to reach out to all parts of the community and connect them with London 2012."
The summer of 2012 is set to be one big celebration with WorldPride 2012 also taking place in the city.
Further badges celebrating different sections of the community will be launched within the next 12 months celebrating London's diversity – a major part of the successful Olympic bid.
The pride pin badges will be on sale tomorrow at London Pride and also from the London 2012 online shop.


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I studied architectural drafting in college, so I took on the challenge of drawing up a lot of the blueprints for my house. I thought it would be more meaningful if I designed the house myself. So my wife, Nicole, and I came up with a plan and we took it from there.
It's a ranch style farmhouse. It's got a giant front porch with a swing outside. Inside it's pretty traditional with hardwood floors. We actually added an upstairs later on. I'm not a big fan of stairs, so I initially designed the house as a single story. There's nothing like going home to a place that truly belongs to us.
I've always been good with my hands. So has my family. My dad went to Vietnam when he was 19 and returned home when he was 21. When he got back, he got into logging, something my grandfather had been doing. My grandpa logged until he was 78 years old. When he retired, my dad took over the business and continued until he was 60 years old. I'm glad I was able to convince him to retire at that point, though, and now he lives on my ranch.
For those who don't know, logging involves getting up before dawn and working until the sun goes down. We didn't have a tree cutter until later on, so we did everything with a chainsaw at the beginning. We cut them down and used a machine to pull the logs onto a ramp. You have a load there that cuts the branches off and loads them onto a truck. You then haul it to a lumberyard where they process it from there.
Sports was also something my family has always enjoyed. I've grown up around baseball all my life. My dad loved baseball. He played softball on the weekends for as long as I can remember. I used to follow him when he would go around and play in tournaments.
I remember those days well. He would work until 5 p.m. and rush home so he could take me to practice or a game. He spent a lot of time working and spending time with me. He coached me until I was 13 years of age and was at pretty much every game until I hit the Minor Leagues.
He's been there the whole time, and I am very appreciate of that.
Roy Oswalt, from the small town of Weir, Miss., has been one of the National League's top pitchers in his nine years with the Astros, posting a 137-70 record and a 3.23 ERA.
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Girl Skateboards premiered their much anticipate video entitled Yeah Right last night in Los Angeles. If you were one of the lucky few who had a ticket, you are probably still trying to take it all in.
To keep us all entertained before the video they had a slide show playing with pictures from all trips that the guys had been on. I took a few pictures so you could maybe get a feel for how the night went. The music they had playing was just as entertaining. The song "Murder on the Dance Floor" is still stuck in my head.
The video started with a tribute to Keenan Milton. It truly showcased how amazing of a person he was and how talented he was with a skateboard. I never knew Keen but after watching this section I wish that I had.
Some of the funniest parts of the video were the little skits they had. The first had each guy doing a trick and afterwards throwing the board to someone else. Lance Mountain and a few others even had a cameo in this part. Another was a special effects section where they photoshopped out the boards. When you see this you'll be in awe of how it looks. I can't even think of how to describe it.
To our delight, all the Chocolate riders had video parts as well. If I tried to mention everything you would be reading a novel, so I'll just leave to the names of Kenny Anderson and Marc Johnson. That alone should make you want to get the video. Mark and Kenny both have mad manual skills, which will keep you hitting the rewind time and time again. I think Kenny had the longest switch backtail slide that I've seen.
If you are a fan of Mike Carroll then you knew he would have one of the smoothest parts. I'll just mention the feeble to backtail and the best nose manual nollie flips around. Thanks Mike, I just wish you had a 30 minute part though. You can never see enough from this guy.
So who had the last part you ask? Not Koston -- Yeah right! Eric is probably the number one reason why this video will outsell all others. Eric has it all: money, girls, Lakers season tickets, and the ability to do whatever he wants to do on a skateboard. His part will not disappoint you either. Eric does everything you dream about doing, but it's not a dream.
After the video ended everyone wanted to go to the afterparty? After watching the video all I wanted to do was go skate, and I'm sure you will have similar feelings after you watch it too. They definitely bring some fun with skateboarding. There is no valid excuse of why you shouldn't have this video in your collection. Work overtime, sell your old baseball card collection, don't eat for a week, just do whatever it takes!


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The fate of the Phoenix Coyotes could be decided within the next two weeks. NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly mentioned yesterday that it is possible that Phoenix could relocate. "It certainly means that it's possible that the team won't play there next year. We're in the short strokes in Phoenix now," said Daly.
The Coyotes saga has gone on way too long, but yesterday Daly and Gary Bettman spoke openly about relocation, something they've been loathe to do. Many feel Seattle would be the obvious destination, but what if Seattle or Quebec aren't viable, could we see a dispersal draft?
It is unlikely, but if it happens some teams would get some pretty good players.
If they had a dispersal draft, they would most likely do a reverse draft based on last year's standings, so Florida would get the first pick. For fun here is what I think the first round would look like.
1. Florida: OIiver Ekman-Larsson. His new six-year, $27.5 million deal starts next season. He'd be a huge boost to the Panthers backend.
2. Colorado: Keith Yandle. The Avs need help on their blueline. Yandle has three years left at $5.25 million. He, along with Seth Jones, could quickly change the outlook for the Avalanche.
3. Tampa Bay: They need help on the blueline, and would want to trade down, but that makes a mock draft way too hard to predict, so I'll say they keep their pick and take Zbynek Michalek.
4. Nashville: The desperately need offence and take Shane Doan. He's got a farm/cowboy background so he'll love NashVegas.
5. Carolina: They like Hanzal, but need help on their blueline and take Brandon Gormley (13th pick in 2010 draft), and hope they can develop him.
6. Calgary: The Flames gladly snatch up Martin Hanzal, and Jay Feaster immediately claims the Flames will make the playoffs.
7. Edmonton: The Oilers debate over Mike Smith, but since he's a UFA they take Henrik Samuelsson instead. Some will quesiton the pick because he's not in the NHL, and he plays for the Oil Kings, but he's the exact type of forward they need in the organization.
8. Buffalo: The Sabres take Mike Smith and within hours of making the pick, they annonce they've traded Ryan Miller.
9. New Jersey: The Devils need more offence and they grab Radim Vrbata. He puts up some solid PP numbers in NJ.
10. Dallas: Jim Nill loves veterans and chooses centre Antoine Vermette.
11. Philadelphia: The Flyers try desperately to make a trade, just because they like to make a lot of trades, but they don't find a partner and since they can't afford any big salary they choose Connor Murphy (20th pick, 2011 draft).
12. Winnipeg: Initially the Jets asked for a special exemption to pick first since Phoenix stole their team two decades ago, but Bettman said no. The Jets need offence and take RFA forward Mikkel Boedker, and they sign him for six million over three years.
13. Columbus: The Jackets want young offence, and they go off the board and select Chris Brown (36th pick, 2009 draft). Brown had 29 goals and 47 points in his first AHL campaign in 2012/2013 and the Jackets believe he can help them.
14. Islanders: They lost Mark Streit so they grab David Schlemko. The Edmonton resident won't replace Streit's offence but they feel he can be a regular.
15. Minnesota: The Wild take Derek Morris. They want depth on their backend.
16. Ottawa: They want to upgrade their 4th line and take UFA Boyd Gordon, and sign him to a two-year deal.
17. Detroit: The Wings grab David Rundblad (17th pick, 2009). They are confident they can turn him into a solid NHL D-man.
18. Rangers: Slats loves wildcards so they take Rostislav Klesla.
19. San Jose: The Sharks take Michael Stone, and many wonder why the Rangers didn't take him instead.
20. Washington: They choose David Moss.
21. Toronto: The Leafs take goalie Mark Visentin. The Leafs haven't drafted a goalie in the first four rounds, since they took James Reimer (4th round, 99th overall) in 2006.
22. Vancouver: They choose veteran Kyle Chipchura. They need more centre depth.
23. Los Angeles: They take goalie Chad Johnson. They want depth in the organization and they plan to trade Jonathon Bernier.
24. St.Louis: They want to engage with their fans more so they choose Paul Bissonnette.
25. Boston: They select Lauri Korpikoski. Claude Julien likes to roll four lines and likes Korpikoski's speed.
26. Montreal: They grab journeyman Andre Bolduc.
27. Anaheim: Takes Rob Klinkhammer. They like his name and he's cost effective at $600,000 for the next two years.
28. Pittsburgh: The Penguins take Jordan Martinook (58th pick, 2012). He's already played one year in the AHL and they hope he can be a call up next season.
29. Chicago: They grab Lucas Lessio (56th pick, 2011 draft) and he becomes a solid performer within two seasons.
I know it is unlikely that the NHL would have a dispersal draft, but considering we will see compliance buyouts this summer and a reduced salary cap next season, a dispersal draft would just add to the intrigue.
- What an excellent game one for the Cup final. If Nathan Horton is out, I don't see the Bruins being able to bounce back. The Hawks won and none of their gunners, only Hossa had one point, really made an impression.
- Does any player get less respect than Corey Crawford? He's been very solid in the playoffs, yet few seem to think he's capable of winning the Cup.
- I sense that Hockey Canada influenced the CHL into banning European goalies. It looks like a knee jerk reaction. Banning Euro goalies won't make the US/CDN kids who replace them better. The Canadian goalie class coming out in this year's draft looks strong. You can expect that four of the first five goalies chosen will be Canadian.
- Is the CHL going to ban all European players next?
This "workout" craze gave us a fun contest idea. We asked people to submit their best mock/spoof videos. The winner will receive a total of $1,300 in gift certificates from The Pint, Rona, United Cycle, Palisades DQ, eBus on Red Arrow, Safeway and vivo ristorante.
We have decided on these four finalists. You can vote on our Nation Poll page we will announce the winner on Monday.
Enjoy, they are all very different in their approach to Prancercize.


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LAS VEGAS -- When Frankie Edgar makes the long, lonely walk to the octagon at the Mandalay Bay Events Center for the biggest fight of his career on Saturday night, he might experience a flashback to the other time he made the long, lonely walk to the octagon at the Mandalay Bay Events Center for the biggest fight of his career.
It was six years ago almost to the day, at the traditional Super Bowl Weekend fight card on Feb. 3, 2007. Edgar was 6-0 at the time, but he'd fought outside his native New Jersey only once, in his first professional bout on an unsanctioned card in a dingy gym in the Bronx. Now he was under the sparkling lights of Vegas for UFC 67, making his debut with the sport's behemoth fight promotion.
So while the then-25-year-old's fight with Tyson Griffin was one of the early prelims -- not the main event, as will be the case this weekend when Edgar (15-3-1) tries to dethrone featherweight king Jose Aldo -- it sure was a big deal to Frankie. Griffin was also unbeaten, with wins over Duane Ludwig and Urijah Faber. Edgar, meanwhile, took the fight on four weeks' notice and had his training interrupted by "the worst sinus infection of my life."
"I remember just coming here and that week I felt like I still had to get in shape to fight on Saturday," he recalled in a conversation with reporters on Thursday. "It was wild, man."
Edgar was referring to his experience, but that last part might have been him talking about the ferocious fight with Griffin. After three back-and-forth rounds, Frankie walked away with a unanimous-decision victory. But both fighters were recognized with Fight of the Night bonuses on a card that featured middleweight champion Anderson Silva and also the UFC debuts of Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic as well as future champions Quinton "Rampage" Jackson and Lyoto Machida. Edgar and Griffin put on such a show that their fight ended up being shown on the pay-per-view following the Silva vs. Travis Lutter main event.
Considering that his fight was televised after the evening's final live bout, it was suggested to Edgar, that would make his fight the main event, no? He smiled and said, "Main event, baby!"
That's what it was for him, anyway. "It felt just a big as this does now," said Edgar. "It was my first fight, so to me it was everything. Everything was on the line. Was I good enough to be a UFC fighter? Now I want to know if I'm good enough to be featherweight champion."
Edgar should feel fortunate to be in position to ask and answer that question. The former lightweight champion has lost his last two fights, though both of the decisions he dropped to the man who dethroned him, Benson Henderson, were closer than close. Still, even the most disputed loss still is an "L" on the resume, and when you tie those two in with Frankie's previous two fights -- a draw with and then a win over Gray Maynard -- it adds up to a meager one victory in four fights. So why is he here?
"They were questionable [decisions], whether people felt I won or lost," said Edgar. "And Dana [White] has been talking about this fight for a long time, me versus José. Plus, I'm an exciting fighter: five Fight of the Nights, a Knockout of the Night." He paused, done with his uncharacteristic spree of selling himself, and his scarred brow furrowed as he continued: "And I get beat up a little, too. Maybe people like to see that."
Edgar will leave it to others to assess his qualifications as a challenger. He's putting his energy into preparation ... and gratitude. "It's a great opportunity," said Frankie. And then, without a trace of irony in his voice, this man whose last six bouts have been for a championship belt added, "You're not going to have too many of these opportunities in a career, so I've got to make the best of them."
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IN THE CIRCUIT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR SAINT JOHNS COUNTY Case #: 2008-CA-001881 Division#: 55 HSBC BANK USA, N.A., as Indenture Trustee for the registered Noteholders of Renaissance Home Equity Loan Trust 2005-4, Renaissance Home Equity Loan Asset-Backed Notes, Series 2005-4, Plaintiff, vs. Estate of Susanna D. Kenney, Deceased and Unknown Heirs of Susanna D. Kenney, Deceased and Unknown Heirs, Devisees, Grantees, Assignees, Creditors, Lienors and Trustees of Susanna D. Kenney, Deceased, and all other Persons Claiming by, Through, Under and Against the Named Defendant(s); Peter Lawrence Kenney; April Jeanne Strider; Unknown Parties in Possession #1; Unknown Parties in Possession #2; If living, and all Unknown Parties claiming by, through, under and against the above named Defendant(s) who are not known to be dead or alive, whether said Unknown Parties may claim an interest as Spouse, Heirs, Devisees, Grantees, or Other Claimants Defendant(s). NOTICE OF ACTION FORECLOSURE PROCEEDINGS- PROPERTY TO: Estate of Susanna D. Kenney, Deceased; ADDRESS UNKNOWN BUT WHOSE LAST KNOWN ADDRESS IS: N/A and Unknown Heirs of Susanna D. Kenney, Deceased; ADDRESS UNKNOWN BUT WHOSE LAST KNOWN ADDRESS IS: N/A. Residence unknown, if living, including any unknown spouse of the said Defendants, if either has remarried and if either or both of said Defendants are dead, their respective unknown heirs, devisees, grantees, assignees, creditors, lienors, and trustees, and all other persons claiming by, through, under or against the named Defendant(s); and the aforementioned named Defendant(s) and such of the aforementioned unknown Defendants and such of the aforementioned unknown Defendants as may be infants, incompetents or otherwise not sui juris. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action has been commenced to foreclose a mortgage on the following real property, lying and being and situated in Saint Johns County, Florida, more particularly described as follows: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SOUTH HALF OF GOVERNMENT LOT 8, SECTION 27, TOWNSHIP 8 SOUTH, RANGE 28 EAST, SAINT JOHNS COUNTY, FLORIDA AND BEING MORE FULLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID GOVERNMENT LOT 8, THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 55 MINUTES 30 SECONDS WEST, ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID GOVERNMENT LOT 8, A DISTANCE OF 816.02 FEET; THENCE NORTH 5 DEGREES 57 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST, ON THE CENTERLINE OF A COUNTY ROAD KNOWN AS SOLANA ROAD, 259.53 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE HEREIN DESCRIBED PARCEL OF LAND; THENCE CONTINUING NORTH 5 DEGREES 57 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST, ON SAID CENTERLINE OF ROAD, 157.83 FEET, THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 55 MINUTES 30 SECONDS EAST 416.16 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 04 MINUTES 30 SECONDS EAST 157.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 55 MINUTES 30 SECONDS WEST 400.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, SAINT JOHNS COUNTY, FLORIDA more commonly known as 6320 Solano Creek Road, Elkton, FL 32033. This action has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defense, if any, upon SHAPIRO & FISHMAN, LLP, Attorneys for Plaintiff, whose address is 10004 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Suite 112, Tampa, FL 33618, within thirty (30) days after the first publication of this notice and file the original with the clerk of this Court either before service on Plaintiff's attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. WITNESS my hand and seal of this Court on the 20th day of October, 2008. Cheryl Strickland Circuit and County Courts By Linda G. Barton Deputy Clerk L3142-8 Oct. 24, 31, 2008
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The attack occurred on Sunday and the company posted a notice on its site about the incident, but many users posting on the company's forums complained that they were never notified about the attack by InMotion. Some of them said that they only learned that their sites had been defaced when a customer or other third party informed them about it.
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Let's pretend Utah's football season started today and Jordan Wynn's shoulder was too sore for him to play.Who would take the field and quarterback the Utes?Your guy would be Jon Hays. Love him, hate him or be bored with him, the steady-playing senior maintained his slight edge over freshman Travis Wilson as the Utes concluded their fall camp with a scrimmage Saturday.Since it was mainly the backups who saw the live work, the Utes didn't keep stats, but coach Kyle Whittingham said Hays is ahead of Wilson, the 6-foot-6, 220-pound freshman out of San Clemente, Calif.The nimble-footed Wilson has a flashier game than Hays that Utah fans are probably eager to see, but Hays has the experience. Right now, that is enough to keep him ahead of the youngster."All last season he played for us, and that is the major component," Whittingham said of Hays' advantage.Hays started the final nine games of the 2011 season, going 6-3 as a starter and completing 120 of 214 passes for 1,459 yards and 12 touchdowns. However, he also threw eight interceptions and wasn't as efficient at moving Utah's offense in the passing game as Wynn was.The Utes had to rely on running back John White to carry the offense as a result, and became bogged down at times.But fall camp has been a different story for Hays, whose passes have been sharper, and his decision making has improved."He is much more confident in his game, you can see that," said offensive coordinator Brian Johnson.Wilson, meanwhile, said he'll continue to push for playing time. He admitted being disappointed in his production since he'd hoped to give Wynn a run for the starting role."I could have a chance to play this year, and I need to be ready for that and keep on studying and working hard," he said.Chances are he will play, since the Utes have no plans to redshirt him, Whittingham said. The coach also emphasized that the depth chart, as always, can change at any point."It's not absolute," he said.As for Saturday's effort, Whittingham wasn't thrilled with any of the quarterbacks' production in the two-minute drill.That area has been troublesome for the Utes during camp and needs to be improved, said Wynn, who rested his shoulder for the third straight day."We have to get better on offense," he said. "No one thinks we have arrived by any means."Wynn is expected back on the field on Monday along with several other Utes who have minor injuries.Whittingham reiterated that Wynn's sore shoulder isn't a major concern."According to the trainers, there is nothing to be concerned about," he said. "There is nothing wrong structurally, it's just a tired arm. He has been trying to throw fastballs all fall camp, trying to put more zip on the ball, and it just got worn out."email@example.com: @lyawodraska


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(NNPA)—The Obama administration deserves to be richly criticized for surreptitiously obtaining the telephone records of reporters for the Associated Press, especially for bypassing court proceedings that would have allowed executives of the news organizations an opportunity to at least argue against releasing the documents.
It was also wrong to single out conservative organizations for special IRS scrutiny. In case you haven't noticed, the names of practically all Black professional organizations begin with the word "National." That's because most organizations bearing the name "American"—such as the American Bar Association and the American Dental Association—are professional groups that once barred Blacks from membership. That's why we had to start our "National" organizations. If it's okay to target conservative groups today, there is nothing to prevent a future president or IRS commissioner from targeting organizations with the word "National" in their name.
Still, the actions of some Obama administration officials should not be compared to Watergate, as was the case on last Sunday's talk shows.
To refresh your recollection, as many of the Watergate witnesses would say, Watergate is a reference to a series of scandals that began with the June 17, 1972 break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate office complex in Washington, D.C. and ended with President Richard M. Nixon resigning on August 9, 1974 rather than face certain impeachment.
The five men arrested in connection with the Watergate burglary were linked to Nixon's Committee for the Re-Election of the President. It was later revealed that Nixon had recorded many conversations in the Oval Office that showed that he had knowledge about what his Press Secretary Ron Ziegler labeled "a third-rate burglary" and had attempted to cover-up his involvement. Nixon fought to keep the tapes private, but the Supreme Court unanimously ruled that he had to turn them over to government investigators.
Nixon resigned in disgrace and 43 people, including his top White House aides, were sent to prison. Nixon's successor, Gerald R. Ford, pardoned Nixon, the only U.S. president to resign from office.
Unlike Nixon, President Obama said—and there's been no evidence presented to contradict him—that he didn't know about the IRS impropriety until after it had been disclosed in a report by the Treasury Department's inspector general.


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Encourage your child's nurturing capabilities with this bright, fun Toy Nursery Center. The sturdy plastic center has everything children need to take good care of their baby dolls — a baby doll changing table and care center complete with a hanging mobile, a feeding area with bottle warmer, a bathtub/bathing area, and a closet with shelves to store doll clothes.
Doll Nursery Center Includes: 21 accessories to use with baby dolls: fork, spoon, plate, cup, toothbrush, toothpaste, cream, soap, soap case, liquid soap, shampoo, baby oil, two milk bottles, milk powder, baby juice, baby food, powder, lotion, baby wipes, and pacifier. Ages 3+.
Baby Doll Nursery Center Dimensions: 17.5" x 32" x 36.75". Some assembly required. Doll not included.


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What are the job responsibilities of a Car Hopper ? What does an individual in this position get paid in Ohio?
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Operate railroad track switches. Couple or uncouple rolling stock to make up or break up trains. Signal engineers by hand or flagging. May inspect couplings, air hoses, journal boxes, and hand brakes.
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Discussion in '2 smokers' started by AJxr, Feb 10, 2012.
show off your awesome woods racing bike!
my beloved ktm before its winter redo.
heres one of me eating shit on my ktm 380...that bike was a handful in the woods...even with a flywheel weight and a slow throttle.......glad its gone...if we had desert here it would have been an awesome bike....that thing hit damn near as hard at a cr500 imho...

you sound comfortable after you land
I am really happy with it.
I also have a 98 Cr500.
The KTM has plenty of power and a bit more forgiving than the thrill ride of the Honda.
Both are keepers for me.
This thing is bloody brilliant once I put a decent pipe on it.
Let's go Old School here. This is a bike My Dad and I built this winter. He did most of the work and it turned out great. These were great woods weapons back in their day. I can remember a local pro winning the overall several times at the harescrambles near us when these were new. I have always wanted one . The frame is yellow due to it being powder coated before we got it.

My 96 360 EXC, too big and fast for this old man, I want a 200

In its old livery (and natural habitat)
09 ktm 250 xcw. A great do anything bike.
Seeing this post is in the Old's Cool section, I gotta post this pic.
1976 Penton Cross Country 250.
And here is a bit more old school. I have several more to post...but first have to get the pics on photobucket.
This one is a 1972 Penton Berkshire 100 that belongs to a friend of mine. His dad was the original owner - bought it new in 1972 - still has the original sales receipt! This is the very bike my buddy learned to ride on when he was a kid. Full restoration was done in 2011.
close up of engine:
And here is another one of a great friend of mine, known around the Michigan D14 Enduro series as Young Ted. Here he is at age 83, aboard his 1977 Penton GS6 250. He was the prior owner of my 76 Penton (which he bought used in 1977). Ted still competes in various D14 Enduros - did the Jackpine in 2011 in fact. He and I are planning on riding the Michigan Cross Country Cycle trail next year, on our Pentons. A couple years ago he and I rode the entire trail (652 miles in 5 days), him on his Penton the entire time. I had planned on doing the same on my Penton, but a boned head move on my part resulted in me having to use my modern bike the first 3 days of the ride.
And this one is of another friend on his 1978 Yamaha IT175 doing what it was built for:
here's a couple.
07 gg 300 with 2011 plastics.
74 puch 175 - this will most likely be my main ahrma cc bike (i have 4 of them now, but this one seems to run the best..)
too much snow here to take pics of any others... ain't none of them pretty though - the woods takes it's toll.
here's a couple more.
this one is retired :)
1974 puch 125.
bultaco model 67 sherpa s. took some liberties with it. it currently has street tires on it :)
model 134 (200 pursang with husky front end) and another shot of sherpa s, with different junk on it.
and a frontera i traded away last summer. duh.
Subscribed, just love the rejigged Old's Cool format !
Don't fret parting with the Frontera, the new owner includes you in positive thoughts everyday, good karma...
@stainlesscycle, your Bul's are great, very cool bikes!
Something different, here a KTM 500cc Sixdays, not an MX model!
The bike is street legal and has a road registration, there are some differences to the MX model,
first it has "only" 50 hp which is more than enough for me!
Differences are:
- exhaust system, (sixdays type),
- the cylinder with an iron sleeve and the piston with a non standard diameter, (90mm instead of 89mm),
actually 90,17mm as the sleeve needed a rebore.
- different airbox and airbox cover,
- five speed gear box,
another addition:
- extra rotor weight fittet to SEM rotor, with additional 16 Oz,
The rebuild isn't finished yet, as expecially the contemporary electrical parts are difficult to get, (instead of the crappy bicycle speedo I will mount a trail tech unit). The decals for the 1989 are not avaialble more, (after I found some original ones, (many thank's to Helmut Clasen in Ontario), I redrew them and redraw the missing ones with CAD and these where custom printed).
This project is now going on 2 years, may be I will have the bike finished end of this year, may be first next year, ... it's a passion.
nice one. speedy clasen has (or had - he's sold a bunch off) all kindsa neato 80's KTM stuff..
My oldie/goodie. 1974 Benelli Enduro.
My trusty KDX200 and the Shutter Monkey's Gas-Gas 320 Pampera!


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June 6, 2014
Here is the latest edition of Week In Review - a series of weekly messages from the Mayor and City Council to help Richardson residents and businesses keep up to date on events at City Hall.
City Celebrates Opening of Central Trail
A major transportation and recreation link, the southern Central Trail extension, opened with a ribbon cutting Monday, and plans call for the northern extension to be complete in summer 2015. The new segments mean that the central spine to Richardson's trail network will run from city limit to city limit, eventually connecting to trails throughout the region.
The $4.5 million southern segment was funded with $1.4 million from the City of Richardson's 2010 Bond Program, as well as contributions from Dallas County and Regional Tollway Revenue funds. The northern extension will tie into the CityLine development and eventually connect to the Plano trail system. The $1.8 million project is funded through Regional Tollway Revenue and the City's Tax Increment Finance Zone #2.
Eventually, Central Trail will connect to trails in Dallas, including the Cottonwood Trail and the White Rock Creek Trail. This interconnectivity for both transportation and recreation is a priority for cities including Richardson, as well as Dallas County, Collin County and the North Central Texas Council of Governments.
Lake Texoma Back Online, but Water Restrictions Remain
For the first time in about five years, the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) has begun pumping water from Lake Texoma. The reservoir, which provides 28 percent of the District's supply, had been unavailable since 2009 because of a zebra mussel infestation, an invasive species.
NTMWD recently finished construction on a 46-mile pipeline and blending facilities that carry water from Lake Texoma without diverting it into any other water sources, thereby stopping the spread of zebra mussels. The salty water from Lake Texoma must be blended with water from other sources to achieve the right quality. Two water treatment plants came online in late May, and two more will be ready sometime this month. The District expects to pump about 75 million gallons of water a day from Lake Texoma once the entire system is operational.
Even though water from Lake Texoma is now available, the City of Richardson will remain in Stage 3 water restrictions throughout the summer because of the ongoing drought. The restrictions limit lawn irrigation to twice per month and prohibit watering between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. any day.
The schedule below is based on guidelines approved by the NTMWD:
1st and 3rd Sunday
(irrigation prohibited between 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
Learn more about the City's water restrictions and how to save water at cor.net/waterconservation. Report a violation through the MyRichardson mobile app or by calling 972-744-4111.
Council Reviews Feedback from Main Street/Central Community Meeting
The City Council on Monday reviewed feedback received at last month's community open house on the Main Street/Central Expressway Enhancement/Redevelopment – Rezoning Initiative. More than 100 residents, business owners and property owners from within and around the project study area shared their opinions on building heights, street configurations and other proposed improvements for four sub-districts within the study area.
At the work session, City planners also presented several potential options for parking, medians, turn lanes and amenities in the redevelopment area. Based on Council feedback, they will prepare Main Street cross sections to be presented at a future meeting.
The project team will use feedback from the City Council and community to begin preparing draft zoning regulations for the four sub-districts. They plan to meet with property owners and hold a community-wide meeting in late July to present the preliminary code.
Watch Monday's work session presentation at bit.ly/1l3sXpQ. Learn more about the project at cor.net/index.aspx?page=1438.
City Begins Planning for Next Budget
The City Council took its first look at likely elements of the 2014-2015 budget at its Monday work session. Budget discussions in the coming months are expected to focus on maintenance strategies, increasing the senior tax exemption from $55,000 to $60,000, creating economic development funding to attract new development, meeting the challenge of providing quality City services to keep up with growth and continuing major reinvestment projects.
The City Council will discuss the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 budget in depth at its annual budget retreat, scheduled for July 15 and 16. Public hearings are scheduled for Aug. 18 and 25, and the budget is expected to be adopted on Sept. 8. The budget retreat and all City Council work sessions and discussions related to the budget are open to the public. In addition, the meetings will be broadcast live on CITV (Channel 16 on Time Warner and Channel 99 on AT&T U-Verse) and on cor.net.
Watch the work session discussion at bit.ly/1jP9y7q.
City Seeking Input on Public Art Master Plan at Workshop
The City of Richardson is seeking community input to help develop a Public Art Master Plan at the "Imagine Art Here!" workshop from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Huffhines Recreation Center. Participants will learn about public art in Richardson and other communities and help establish a vision for public art in the city. Dinner will be provided.
Space is limited. RSVP by e-mailing Kimberly Sheldon at firstname.lastname@example.com by noon Monday. Learn more about the Public Art Master Plan at cor.net/CAMP.
CityLine Construction to Close Lanes of Plano Road
Aesthetic improvements to street intersections as part of CityLine construction will require crews to close lanes in each direction of Plano Road between Renner Road and President George Bush Turnpike. Weather permitting, two lanes will be closed in each direction between 7 p.m. Friday and 6 a.m. Monday. Drivers are encouraged to use alternate routes.
The construction is to add decorative paving at intersections of Plano Road with newly built streets within CityLine. The first phase of the mixed-use development will begin opening later this year, with completion scheduled for 2015. It includes four office buildings that will house State Farm Insurance, as well as a corporate campus to be built for Raytheon. CityLine will include a mix of office space; hotels; residential; grocery, restaurant, entertainment and retail space; and parks and trails.
June Edition of Richardson Today Mailed
The June edition of Richardson Today has been mailed. It focuses on the Eisemann Center and includes stories on the shows in the 2014-2015 Eisemann Center Presents season, water restrictions and the opening of the Central Trail extension.
Richardson Today is mailed to every residence in the city and is also available at Heights and Huffhines recreation centers, the Senior Center, City Hall and the Richardson Public Library. A Richardson Today interactive edition, which includes links to CITV videos, is also accessible at cor.net/richardsontoday. Ask your local mail carrier if you live in the city and do not receive your copy of Richardson Today.
Friends of the Library Presents Scholarship to RHS Graduate
The Friends of the Richardson Library this week presented a $2,000 scholarship to Christine Kim, who will soon graduate from Richardson High School. She plans to attend Baylor University in the fall.
The Dorothy E. "Dot" McCalpin Memorial Scholarship was created in honor of McCalpin, who passed away in 2011. It is awarded to a college-bound teenager who has served as a volunteer at the Library.
McCalpin was well known in the Richardson community as a professional photographer and a longtime volunteer who led numerous civic organizations including the Friends of the Richardson Library. She was named Citizen of the Year by the Chamber of Commerce in 1990, and her 80th birthday, Dec. 20, 2004, was proclaimed by the Mayor as "Dot McCalpin Day" in Richardson.
Summer Campers Invited to Meet the Counselors
Children participating in the City's Summer Camp Program are invited to "Meet the Counselors" from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 12, at Heights Recreation Center, 711 W. Arapaho Rd. The informal event will provide an opportunity for parents and campers to get to know the staff members before camp begins. Attendees are encouraged to come and go at any time during the event.
Summer camps begin June 16. The City offers a Kinder Camp for children age 5 and 6, a Playground Camp and Elementary Camp for ages 7 to 11, and a Teen Camp for ages 12 to 15. All camps have weekly themes, and the Playground, Elementary and Teen camps include field trips. Weekly rates range from $85 to $130.
For more information about summer camps, visit cor.net/CORCAMPS. Register for camps at cor.net/parksonline.
Dance Groups to Perform at Eisemann Center
Several dance groups will perform at the Eisemann Center this week. Dance Industry Performing Arts Center will present "Soul de Ballet" at 7:30 p.m. Friday and 6:30 p.m. Saturday and "Just One Night" at 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Saturday. Tickets cost $5 to $15.
KJ Dance will perform "Spoonful of Sugar" at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Tickets cost $7 to $25. For more information, visit kjdance.com.
Royale Ballet Dance Academy will present a Senior Showcase at 7 p.m. Sunday. Tickets cost $15 to $20. Learn more at royaleballet.com.
Tuzer Dance School will perform "Rodeo Lights" at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Tickets cost $10 to $20. For more information, visit tuzerdance.com.
Tickets for all shows are available at eisemanncenter.com or by calling 972-744-4650.
Richardson Community Band to Perform Free Concert This Weekend
The Richardson Community Band will present "Just for Fun" at a free concert beginning at 7 p.m. Sunday on the lawn of the Civic Center, 411 W. Arapaho Rd. Selections include "Pie in the Face Polka," "The Wrong Note Rag" and "The Toy Parade."
Families are invited to bring lawn chairs or blankets and a picnic supper and to enjoy an evening of music. Learn more and see a full schedule of free summer concerts at richardsoncommunityband.org.
At the Library
The Richardson Public Library will kick off its summer reading program with a show by Spy Magician James Ward from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday in the Youth Services Department. Attendees will help decipher secret codes and study clues in this interactive program. Learn more by calling 972-744-4358.
The Explorers Club for Richardson residents in third through fifth grade will meet from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Thursday to learn about Raptors of Texas. The presentation will include live hawks, owls and falcons. Registration is required by calling 972-744-4358 or in person at the Youth Services Department. Additional programs are Thursdays through July 25 with no meeting on July 3.
The Library's Summer Storytimes begin on Monday. The eight-week programs are available for children age 12 to 36 months, 3 to 6 years old and students entering first and second grade. Learn more and see a complete schedule at cor.net/library. Registration is required. Call 972-744-4358.
Richardson Animal Shelter Pet of the Week
Meet Sammy! He is a big lovable guy, 22 pounds to be exact! He is a neutered male, about 5 years old with his basic vaccinations. He does well with older children and cats. His favorite things to do: sleep, eat and cuddle. Maybe not in that particular order, but we know he would make a great snuggle buddy.
June is Adopt-a-Cat Month! Visit bit.ly/1i62G6a for more information.
For information about other animals available for adoption, visit the Animal Shelter's Facebook page at facebook.com/RichardsonAnimalShelter.
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He was born Dec. 4, 1973, in Booneville, the son of Pauline Scantling. He was preceded in death by his grandparents.
He is survived by his wife, Shelly Scantling of Booneville; two stepsons, David and Kevin Long of Booneville; mother, Pauline Scantling of Dover; dad, Doyle Rich of Dover; three sisters, Becky Branch and her husband Paul of Crabtree, Sherrie Skinner of Dover, Linda West and her husband James of Dover; numerous nieces and nephews and friends; three sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Carey and Scott Mooney, Melissa and Ernie Jones and Stephanie and Jeff Knox all of Russellville; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Mike and Peggy Flud of Mount George.
Graveside services and burial will begin at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16 at Solo Cemetery north of Hector with Rev. Arnold Humphrey officiating. Visitation is from 1-3 p.m. Monday at Lemley Funeral Service.
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Girl Land
In Girl Land, essayist and magazine writer, Caitlin Flanagan writes about the period she considers "the most psychologically intense period" of a girl's life--adolescence. Her focus is on how it feels and what mores and culture govern the lives of young women in the 21st century in the age of Facebook, 24 hour Internet and cell phones, etc.
Her premise is that each generation pushes the envelope for sexual and other freedoms more, and that activities that the last generation might have found shocking often become commonplace. If you're a parent of a female teen, or just want to compare your own youth to what it's like now, you'll enjoy this book. In a chapter on dating, Flanagan covers the interesting history of dating. It didn't become very popular until the roaring 20s and the advent of cars--roadsters--in those days. Sex became easier to do away from homes and watchful parents. Flanagan also postulates that the expectations that the female would apply the brakes to sexual activity also become prominent then.
Other chapters cover diaries, proms, menstruation, and sexual initiation. The one on proms is both scary and revealing. Scary because post-prom events have become occasions with lots of alcohol, drugs, and sex. Flanagan also describes upper and middle class girls dressing like streetwalkers and some schools hosting Pimps and Hos parties. She describes young people using these events as "an aggressive assertion of maturity." They get away with this because the parents have some decades-old image of proms as romantic, flower- and gown-filled events.
Flanagan warns parents sharply that in this age of social media, girls in particular, need quiet "alone" time to discover who they really are, the adult women they are becoming. She strongly advises against having Internet availability in girls' bedrooms. As to social media, she believes that it pushes girls to present themselves in a very sexual way when they aren't at all ready.
My favorite sections occur when Flanagan writes more personally, for instance, she records the time her mother (shortly before dying) took off two gold bracelets and gave them to the author. Her Mom wore them--they had belonged to her mother--all through Flanagan's childhood.
If you're at all curious about the state of girlhood in America now, this is the book for you. For a more personal take, try Esmeralda Santiago's coming of age story, Almost a Woman. It's about a young Puerto Rican teenager describing her growing-up years in the new culture of New York City.