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North Carolina State wouldn�t mind a bit of history repeating, if only it could make a couple amendments.
It was about this time last season when N.C. State hit its stride and was clearly playing its best basketball of the season.
And while it�s safe to say N.C. State is aiming for that same type of finishing kick to end this season, there�s one aspect within reach that the Wolfpack is striving toward in its last game of the regular season.
N.C. State coach Mark Gottfried has made it clear how important finishing in the top four of the conference standings would be � giving the Wolfpack a bye in the first round of the ACC Tournament.
�Coach stresses how important that is to us every day,� said guard Rodney Purvis.
With Virginia�s loss to Florida State on Thursday night, the Wolfpack owns its destiny as to whether it will finish in the top four. A victory today means N.C. State would finish no worse than fourth and could finish third if Duke beats North Carolina.
N.C. State holds the tie-breaker on North Carolina by way of mutual records against Duke.
But if N.C. State loses today and Virginia beats Maryland on Sunday night, the Wolfpack would fall to fifth by way of a head-to-head tie-breaker with Virginia (N.C. State lost its only game against Virginia this season, 58-55 on Jan. 29).
So, while those scenarios will keep fans and media plenty busy in the final weekend of conference play, don�t count Gottfried or his team among those who will be tracking out-of-town scoreboards.
�Here�s what we need to do, and we all can sit around and say, �OK, if that happens and that happens and that happens �,� Gottfried said. �What we need to do is play our best basketball. That�s what we need to be worried about.�
The simplest outcome for N.C. State is to win today and plan for a Friday arrival in Greensboro for the ACC Tournament, instead of partaking in Thursday�s first-round action.
�I think it�s all about momentum and I think you see that every year in the NCAA Tournament and in league tournaments all around,� senior Scott Wood said, �the team that gets hot at the end is usually the team that does well in the tournaments.�
The Wolfpack has, in fact, been hot recently. Winners in six of its last seven games, N.C. State has seemingly put its mid-season swoon in the past.
Even in that stretch, N.C. State has put together some inconsistent performances. That isn�t a recent issue for the Wolfpack either.
�We just have to go out here and play hard from start to finish. I know we�ll come out and either start strong and not finish great or get off to a slow start,� senior Richard Howell said. �That�s something that you can�t do in the ACC Tournament.�
Who: N.C. State (22-8, 11-6) at Florida State (16-14, 8-9)
When: 2 Saturday (ESPN2)
Where: Tucker Center, Tallahassee, Fla.
Series: N.C. State leads 28-21, including an 84-66 victory Feb. 19 in Raleigh.


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On Saturday, the Mancos boys cross-country team ran to their best finish at their home meet in more than a decade.
The boys were led by a second-place finish from Justin Burton, who clocked in at 19 minutes, nine seconds, behind individual champion Collin Hatch from Monticello (Utah) in 18:40.
Mancos placed second as a team on the boys side with 33 points behind meet champion Monticello (19).
Mancos High School hosted the 15th annual Chicken Creek Challenge in the San Juan National Forest north of town.
Ten teams from Utah, New Mexico and Colorado attended the meet with almost 300 runners competing across six divisions.
Brandon McKie raced to a third-place time of 19:14, respectively. The team score was rounded out by freshmen Ro Paschal and Asa Kearns, whom finished in 13th and 15th, and times of 19:46 and 20:10.
Behind the Bluejays were the Durango JV, New Mexicos Farmington and Kirtland Central, Montezuma-Cortez High School, Bloomfield (N.M.), and Pagosa Springs, Dolores and Aztec (N.M.) did not have team scores.
For the JV boys, Nic Archuleta led the way with an 11th-place finish in 21:51. He was followed by Vincent Grego in 17th and a time of 23:34, and Zane Goodell in 23rd and a time of 24:26.
Dillon Wells led M-CHS with a seventh-place time of 19:25. Chandler Dee (22nd), Taylor Wilson (34th) and Brackin Whiteskunk (39th) rounded out the Panthers with times of 21:15, 23:08 and 28:14.
On the girls side, Kristin Adams was the lone varsity girls runner for Mancos. She finished in 13th-place in a time of 24:15. The individual champion was Emily Bryant from Pagosa Springs in a time of 21:05. The JV Lady Bluejays were led by individual champion Kia Baikie in a time of 24:45. She was followed by Maya Bonde in 15th-place and a time of 29:36, and Andie Paschal in 16th and a time of 29:56.
A number of good races were turned in today by our runners. I cannot say enough about how good they looked today in front of the home crowd. It is usually our one chance to show the community how we look as a team. Every one of the runners went out and competed very hard today, Mancos coach Brady Archer said. The varsity boys, as a team, did an outstanding job of sticking together and pushing each other. To have the individual finishes we had against some very good teams, will hopefully spark these guys to keep improving. Brandon McKie really showed today that he is healthy and ready to help this group. Our girls are starting to come together also. Kia will now run varsity for the rest of the season, and Andie was running in her first race and did a nice job after working through some injury all season. Maya and Kristin also continue to improve with each passing week. The girls are getting healthy, and I know they will be ready when the regional meet rolls around in a few weeks.
Rachel Demby continues to impress for the M-CHS Lady Panthers. She took third in 22:32. Abby Lock (18th), Julia Damore (31st) and Elana Cope (37th) raced to times of 25:04, 26:39 and 27:42. M-CHS placed sixth as a girls team with 89 points. Kirtland Central was the team champion.
The Lady Panthers JV team placed second behind Pagosa Springs. Kelly Abrams led the pack in fifth-place at 26:38. Amanda Haukeness (17th), Sage Kramer (21st) and Selena LaPaz (23rd) finished at 30:04, 31:52 and 35:35.
Kaylee Charles and Regan Umberger placed second and fifth for the Dolores Lady Bears JV team in 25:50 and 25:59. Ben Baker took 20th in 23:45.66 for the Dolores boys JV squad.
Mancos and Dolores will be at the Ancient Trails 5K Invitational, hosted by M-CHS at the Montezuma County Fairgrounds, on Saturday at 9 a.m.

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By Kevin Rutherford
Her new song "Problem" is one of the songs of the summer, and now Ariana Grande will have an entire album to go with it.
The pop singer announced via her Twitter last night (June 28) that her sophomore album finally has a title, artwork and release date. Titled My Everything, Grande's new album is scheduled for release Aug. 25.
My Everything follows Grande's first album, Yours Truly, which dropped just last year. It spawned two top 40 hits in "The Way" and "Baby I" — though none have exploded quite like "Problem," her horn-infused tune with Iggy Azalea, which has peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 behind Azalea's "Fancy."
Related: Ariana Grande to Revive MTV's TRL for One Day Only
A track list is not currently available for My Everything, but along with "Problem," there are a few songs that seem shoo-ins for inclusion, including the new song "Break Free," which she recorded with Zedd. The song will be released as the album's next single on July 2 as part of a day on which Grande revives MTV's TRL for one day only.


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St. Mary's Credit Union Hires Veteran Banker For Top Spot
The $601 million St. Mary's Credit Union in Marlborough, Mass., has hired a veteran banker as its new president/CEO.
James C. Garvey will take the top job at the 47,000-member credit union on Feb. 19. Thomas H. Wellen has been serving as interim president/CEO since last June.
Garvey had been president/CEO of Borel Private Bank in San Mateo, Calif., and Charter Private Bank in Seattle, his new employer said. Both are subsidiaries of Boston Private Financial Holdings.
He also had led Flagship Bank and Trust in his hometown of Worcester, Mass., from 2001 to 2009 when it was acquired, St. Mary's CU said in its announcement. Prior to that Garvey had been with Safety Fund National Bank in Fitchburg, Mass., and the former Shawmut Bank, the announcement said.
"St. Mary's Credit Union is extremely excited to have someone with Mr. Garvey's credentials and experience to lead our organization as we embark on our second century of service to our membership," said Gerard P. Richer, the credit union's board chairman.
"My wife and I are excited to be returning home. St. Mary's has a well-earned reputation for its commitment to the community and its members, and I am looking forward to being a member of the St. Mary's Credit Union family," said Garvey, who holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Miami and his MBA from Boston University.
St. Mary's Credit Union was founded in 1913 and has offices in Marlborough, Hudson and Northborough and said a new branch is expected to open in Westborough in July.


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Kids' Rain Boots Tested
The Good Housekeeping Research Institute tested and evaluated 13 pairs of kids' rain boots. See which ones fared best.
Rainy weather means wet feet for kids, who typically don't watch where they step. Should you surrender yourself now to a hamper full of soggy socks? Hardly.
Many kids' rain boots are built to weather a storm and keep your little ones comfortable and dry at the same time. Common features include cozy fabric liners, non-slip soles for extra traction, and pull-on handles to make slipping in and out of a pair easier. A few models have taller leg shafts that provide extra coverage, and others are extra-lightweight for younger children.
As for finding a style they'll actually want to wear, designs run the gamut from cute cartoon characters to vibrant prints to tried-and-true solids. In other words, there's something for most every child. So now they'll have no excuse not to put on a pair before playing in the puddles.
How We Tested
Each boot was subjected to five minutes in our rain tester (which simulates a pounding rain). We then checked to see if any water came through.
A measured amount of water was poured into each boot and allowed to soak, then poured out. By comparing the boot's presoaked weight to its weight at different timed intervals (up to 24 hours) we determined how quickly a boot would dry out after a deluge.
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Millennials in Adulthood — Detached from Institutions, Networked with Friends — Overview — The Millennial generation is forging a distinctive path into adulthood. Now ranging in age from 18 to 331, they are relatively unattached to organized politics and religion, linked by social media …
Discussion: Washington Monthly, Politico, Hit & Run, Firedoglake, Poynter, Wonkblog, Outside the Beltway and Wall Street Journal
Ed Kilgore / Washington Monthly: Millennial Paradoxes — There's a great big new survey-based study …
Natalie Villacorta / Politico: Poll: Half of millennials independent
Elizabeth Nolan Brown / Hit & Run: The Millennial Generation Is Proving to Be the Most Politically Independent Yet
Jon Walker / Firedoglake: Millennials Are Liberal but Not Democrats
Andrew Beaujon / Poynter: Millennials: Have more Facebook friends, share more selfies
Christopher Ingraham / Wonkblog: The green movement has a Millennial problem
Doug Mataconis / Outside the Beltway: Millennials Lean Left, But Reject Political Parties
Laura Meckler / Wall Street Journal: Survey: Millennials Lean Left but Reject Party Labels
Katie Glueck / Politico:
Rick Perry brings CPAC crowd to its feet — NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — Texas Gov. Rick Perry delivered one of the best-received speeches so far at the Conservative Political Action Conference, bringing the audience to its feet and eliciting loud cheers Friday morning as he outlined …
Discussion: CNN, Washington Monthly and Mediaite
Peter Hamby / CNN: Perry hoping for 'a second chance' from voters
Ed Kilgore / Washington Monthly: Rick Perry Wows 'Em at CPAC
Mike Huckabee / CNN:
Perry: 'Time for a little rebellion'
Perry: 'Time for a little rebellion'
Mark Price / Eschaton: Fort Lee also never had a problem with traffic
Maggie Haberman / Politico: CPAC 2014: Chris Christie jabs Barack Obama, media
Jonathan Easley / The Hill:
Study: ObamaCare not reaching uninsured — ObamaCare isn't achieving its primary goal of extending coverage to the uninsured, according to a new study. — The survey released Thursday by the McKinsey & Co. consulting firm found that only 27 percent of people who have selected a plan …
Discussion: MichelleMalkin.com, VodkaPundit, Fox News and The Daily Caller
Doug Powers / MichelleMalkin.com: Of course: CMS official says number of previously uninsured enrolling in O-care 'not a data point we're collecting'
Stephen Green / VodkaPundit: Your bamaCare!!! Fail of the Day
Patrick Howley / The Daily Caller: Obama administration not keeping track of how many uninsured people are signing up for Obamacare
McKinsey on Healthcare:
Individual market enrollment: Updated view
Individual market enrollment: Updated view
Discussion: Democracy in America
Sam Baker / NationalJournal.com:
HHS Doesn't Know How Many Uninsured Are Signing Up for Obamacare
HHS Doesn't Know How Many Uninsured Are Signing Up for Obamacare
Discussion: The Lonely Conservative, Washington Post, Sister Toldjah, Fox News, The Heritage Foundation and Hot Air
Amy Goldstein / Washington Post: New health insurance marketplaces signing up few uninsured Americans, two surveys find
Mary Katharine Ham / Hot Air: HHS: Why, no, we are not measuring the very metric ObamaCare was passed to improve
Glenn Kessler / The Fact Checker:
A story too good to check: Paul Ryan and the tale of the brown paper bag — "The left is making a big mistake here. What they're offering people is a full stomach and an empty soul. The American people want more than that. This reminds me of a story I heard from Eloise Anderson.
Matt DeLong / The Fix: The best — and weirdest — moments from CPAC (so far)
Justin Baragona / PoliticusUSA: Paul Ryan Gets Caught Telling A Huge Whopper Of A Lie About School Lunches At CPAC
Adam Weinstein / Gawker: Paul Ryan Lied About a Hungry Kid To Justify Killing School Lunch
Matt Wilstein / Mediaite: Paul Ryan's 'Free Lunch' CPAC Story Never Happened
Greg Sargent / The Plum Line: Morning Plum: There's a hole in Paul Ryan's hammock
Catherine Thompson / Talking Points Memo: Paul Ryan's Free School Lunch Story Never Actually Happened
Digby / Hullabaloo: They just lie, Part XXIV
David Edwards / The Raw Story: Paul Ryan at CPAC: Free school lunches mean poor parents don't care about kids
Joe Gandelman / The Moderate Voice: Paul Ryan takes aim at free school lunches — using story that never happened
Patrick Brennan / National Review: Paul Ryan's Moving Story That Explains the Difference Between Hard Work and Dependency
Rebecca Schoenkopf / Wonkette:
Discussion: The Raw Story, Daily Kos, New York Times, Hinterland Gazette and Talking Points Memo
Arturo Garcia / The Raw Story: Report: Paul Ryan's 'brown bag' CPAC story stolen from a book about a homeless child
Laura Clawson / Daily Kos: Paul Ryan's brown bag lunch story wasn't entirely untrue. Just the part that mattered.
Janet Shan / Hinterland Gazette: GOP Presidential Hopeful Paul Ryan: Poor, Hungry Kids Don't Want Free Meals
Catherine Thompson / Talking Points Memo: Paul Ryan: Free School Lunch Means Poor Parents Don't Care About Kids
Charles Krauthammer / Washington Post:
The wages of weakness — Vladimir Putin is a lucky man. And he's got three more years of luck to come. — He takes Crimea, and President Obama says it's not in Russia's interest, not even strategically clever. Indeed, it's a sign of weakness. — Really? Crimea belonged to Moscow for 200 years.
Discussion: Post Politics and The Monkey Cage
Yahoo! News:
Putin rebuffs Obama as Ukraine crisis escalates
Putin rebuffs Obama as Ukraine crisis escalates
Discussion: TheBlaze.com and The Gateway Pundit
Benjamin Weingarten / TheBlaze.com: Sun Tzu explains Vladimir Putin's foreign policy in 16 quotes
Walter Russell Mead:
Russia Blows Past Obama's "Off Ramp"
Russia Blows Past Obama's "Off Ramp"
Discussion: VodkaPundit, Wall Street Journal and Forbes
Dylan Scott / Talking Points Memo:
CPAC Panelist: It Is 'A Liberal Lie' That States Ban Gay Marriage — Conservative radio host Michael Medved said Friday at the Conservative Political Action Conference that no state has ever banned gay marriage and any claim to the contrary is "a liberal lie."
Discussion: The Raw Story
Laura Vozzella / Washington Post:
Gay rights activists oppose Va. Democrats' party leadership pick
Gay rights activists oppose Va. Democrats' party leadership pick
Discussion: NewsBusters, ThinkProgress and LGBT Democrats of Virginia
Ken Shepherd / NewsBusters: Gay Groups Oppose Black Mayor Nominated to Head Va. Dem Party; Will MSNBC Cover Spat?
Juan Williams / Fox News:
Rutgers rage against Rice — why do liberals have so much hate for black conservatives? — Have you heard the news? — Condoleezza Rice lacks "moral authority." She fails to meet the standards of "exemplary citizenship" and she does not have what it takes to "inspire" graduating college seniors.
Discussion: Hot Air
James Taranto / Wall Street Journal:
Democrats filibuster an Obama nominee. — Yesterday marked a first for President Obama, as one of his nominees was deprived of Senate confirmation by a Democratic filibuster. The 47-52 procedural vote that blocked the nomination of Debo Adegbile as assistant attorney general for civil rights …
Discussion: GOP.com and National Review
Ashton Davis / GOP.com: DSCC Teaches Candidates How To Run, Duck & Cover
Ed Whelan / National Review: AAG Nominee Debo Adegbile's Defeat—Part 2
Adam Serwer / msnbc.com:
The Republican war on civil rights laws
The Republican war on civil rights laws
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Scott Lemieux / American Prospect: The Disgraceful Rejection of Debo Adegbile
Ed Whelan / National Review: AAG Nominee Debo Adegbile's Defeat—Part 1
Jessica Mason Pieklo / RH Reality Check: Racism at Play in Blocked Obama Nomination
The religious right's 5 most demented persecution fantasies — Anti-Christian oppression takes many forms, apparently: Hipsters. Paperwork. Johnny Weir's wardrobe. — AMANDA MARCOTTE, ALTERNET — You could call it chutzpah, except they'd probably claim that word oppresses them …
Discussion: Balloon Juice and Talking Points Memo
DougJ / Balloon Juice: Fear of a twee planet
Josh Marshall / Talking Points Memo: Conservatives Rise to the Hipster Menace
Mike Allen / Politico:
POLITICO Playbook, presented by Chevron — DEMS TO DEPLOY DOZENS OF TRACKERS ON STRIP if GOP picks Vegas for convention — PFEIFFER: 'The press fires now burn hotter and faster than they did before' — EXCLUSIVE: Las Vegas is one of the RNC's finalists for the 2016 convention …
Discussion: Talking Points Memo
Igor Bobic / Talking Points Memo:
McCain: Obama Is 'Near Delusional In Thinking The Cold War Was Over' — What détente? — Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) ratcheted up his rhetoric against President Barack Obama on Friday, accusing his administration of being "near delusional" in their assessment of Russian President Vladimir Putin …
McClatchy Washington Bureau:
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Massimo Calabresi / TIME:
Justice Considers Probe of Senate Staffers in Dispute Over Torture Report
Justice Considers Probe of Senate Staffers in Dispute Over Torture Report
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Kevin Gosztola / Firedoglake: Justice Department Has FBI Investigate Senate Staffers for 'Unauthorized Removal' of CIA Torture Documents
Andrew Sullivan / The Dish: The Best Of The Dish Today
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Larry King's Russian TV Dilemma: "It Would Be Bad if They Tried to Edit Out Things. I Wouldn't Put Up With It." — Larry King is under pressure to withdraw his show from broadcast on RT America. He tells The Daily Beast exclusively that as long as criticism of Putin is aired unedited in his shows he has "no problem."
Discussion: Politico, Yahoo! News, Mediaite, TVNewser, The Huffington Post, RT and BuzzFeed
Hadas Gold / Politico: Larry King: I don't work for RT
Josh Feldman / Mediaite: Larry King Addresses Criticism over His Association with RT
Jordan Chariton / TVNewser: Larry King: 'I Don't Work for RT'
Catherine Taibi / The Huffington Post: Larry King Won't Be Parting Ways With RT
Dorsey Shaw / BuzzFeed: What About Larry King?
Michael R. Crittenden / Wall Street Journal:
U.S. Senators Push FIFA to Ban Russia From World Cup — WASHINGTON- U.S. officials have embraced sanctions and visa restrictions to punish Russia over the crisis in Ukraine. Now, two U.S. senators want to hurt Russian President Vladimir Putin where it could really sting: on the soccer pitch.
Discussion: Talking Points Memo and Guardian
Issa apologizes, skirts censure — Vista rep says he has personally apologized for cutting off Rep. Elijah Cummings during hearing — A chastened Rep. Darrell Issa says he has apologized to a fellow senior lawmaker for abruptly cutting off his microphone during a hearing Wednesday …
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Gregory Korte / USA Today: House won't censure Issa for shutting off microphones
Josh Feldman / Mediaite: Issa to Megyn Kelly: Cummings Threw a 'Hissy Fit,' Racist Accusation Beneath Response
Catherine Thompson / Talking Points Memo: Issa Apologizes To Cummings But Still Thinks He Threw A 'Hissy Fit'
Tom Tillison / BizPac Review: Amid failed resolution condemning his actions, Issa apologizes to Cummings
Jason Easley / PoliticusUSA: Darrell Issa Slithers Out Of Punishment By Apologizing For Cutting Off Democrat's Mic
Aaron Blake / Post Politics: Issa apologizes to Cummings
Janet Shan / Hinterland Gazette: Rep. Darrell Issa Apologizes to Rep. Elijah Cummings for Cutting His Mic
Wesley Lowery / The Fix: Black caucus wants Issa stripped of committee chairmanship
Richard K. Barry / The Reaction: A.M. Headlines — (New York Times): "Moscow signals …
Paul Krugman / New York Times:
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Ana Marie Cox / Guardian: CPAC 2014: maybe the Republicans aren't so insane after all
Georgia Logothetis / Daily Kos: Abbreviated pundit roundup: GOP's poor approach to poverty, Ukraine, and more
Kimberley A. Strassel / Wall Street Journal:
The Really Big Money? Not the Kochs — Harry Reid surely must have meant the unions when he complained about buying elections. — Harry Reid is under a lot of job-retention stress these days, so Americans might forgive him the occasional word fumble. When he recently took to the Senate floor …
Paul Glastris / Washington Monthly:
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For this fourth iteration of the Institute of Cultural Inqui ry's ambitious project 100/10 (100 days/10 visions)\, curator-artist Karen Frimkess Wolff and artist Paul W. Evans invite us to "Consider A Path (pass ing fragments\, as much as human understanding may grasp)." Enriched by th e ICI's extensive collection of books and ephemera for the blind and inflec ted by Frimkess Wolff's experience teaching art and art history at the Los Angeles Braille Institute\, the pair presents a protean\, phantasmic landsc ape of sight\, touch\, and sound that traverses personal intention and publ ic participations\, knowing and acting\, thinking and willing. How do we a pprehend and convey ourselves through worlds\, real and imagined?\n
F rom a single sheet of iron-on eyes once destined for foster-child dolls\, E vans has multiplied the eye images\, lifting them onto structures that evok e seeing and seers\, scenarios of watchers and watching. Multiple calls to myriad visions—a dense tangle of potential sight lines—confound the classic white gallery space's imperative of legible display. A laboratory space pr obes visitors' sense of touch against the resonant backdrop of Frimkess Wol ff's interactive bell lines. A reception and curator's talk will be held on Sat.\, April 16\, 2011\, 4-6 p.m.\n
Beginning January 31\, 2011 and running for 100 consecutive business days\, the ICI site and its archives w ill undergo a multitude of interpretations. ICI has invited ten researchers —artists\, writers\, and visual thinkers—to set into play ideas that blend contemporary visual practices with aspects of the ICI Earth Cabinet\, Ephem era Kabinett\, and a 2\,500+ volume library along with the nooks and cranni es of the eclectic\, historically layered ICI space. With just two weeks to conceive of their vision\, curators will work in a designated laboratory m odeled upon the transparent workspaces of 19th-century natural history muse ums. Each curator will conceptualize a new trajectory through ICI's body\, transforming the ICI display by the end of their residency. 100/10 project participants to date have included ∆1: Alex Harvey with Anna Ayeroff\, ∆2: Antoinette LaFarge with Ruth Coppens as well as ∆3: Norway Nori.\n
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It becomes necessary from time to time to take a step back and reflect on yourself and how your business is going. With this in mind, I'd like to share a few thoughts on an advisor's most important asset, your reputation, and how it sometimes plays out in the minds of clients.
Reputation Is King
Although 2012 was a pretty good year over all, I didn't gain a lot of new planning clients. However, it seems that has changed with the New Year as I've had two new planning clients already this month. Although preparing comprehensive financial plans does not carry the same profit margin as asset management, I believe it is a crucial part of the relationship and provides a tremendous benefit to clients. Hence, I could never give it up.
I also believe planning provides an opportunity to differentiate myself from the competition. You see, when it comes down to it, my agenda is simple. It is to be the very best at what I do, not in a competitive sense, but in the sense of being the best version of me. The goal is to be honest and act with integrity at all times toward my fellow man. The result is a good reputation and a stable business future. Our reputation is king and it stems from our actions which spring from our thoughts. Therefore, a good reputation is priceless.
Market Share and the Mindset
Every human being has a different skill set, level of intelligence, base of knowledge, motivation, etc. Moreover, all advisors will strive to improve themselves to some degree and each will plateau at a different level. I've heard this better explained by using a mountain climbing analogy.
Some people will make it to the top, some will make it three-quarters up the mountain, and some settle at a lower level. It's not that one is right and one is wrong. It's just the way it is. This is part of the reason why advisors have the market share they have. It's also a fact that clients have different needs (some are more complex than others) and expectations (partly based on past experiences). As long as the client has an advisor who meets their needs and expectations, everyone wins. However, if this client were to meet another advisor who offers something they've never seen, some analysis or service that's beneficial, but foreign to them, they may be motivated to change.
Hence, my philosophy has always been to try and think out of the box, continue to improve and set my sights on the mountain top. Because if you're not continuing to improve, you're losing ground.
The Value of You
It's important to be able to summarize your core beliefs in a sentence or two. I don't believe, however, that it should be a well-rehearsed, elevator-type commercial. Rather, it should be a reflection of what already lies beneath, an outflow of the inner you.
For instance, in my heart of hearts, I truly want to do the right thing for clients. I want them to see me as someone they can trust. That's the goal of every advisor, but if you have to fabricate it out of thin air, if you have to make something up, it probably won't last. It's all about character.
It's as I've said before, you've got to be the right type of person. I want each client to walk away thinking how glad they are to have found me. That's it. I want them to sit up and take notice.........oh..........and tell their friends about me.
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CARSON, Calif. – AEG and StubHub unveiled the new StubHub Center at a ceremony prior to the LA Galaxy's scoreless draw with the Portland Timbers on Wednesday.
Below are excerpts from of the comments made by AEG President and CEO Dan Beckerman and StubHub President Chris Tsakalakis.
BECKERMAN: "It's been a great 10 years and this project has a special place in the hearts of everyone at AEG who worked on this project. I can't believe that it's been 10 years already. When we originally came up with the idea for the venue, it was very special. There was a vision of creating an environment for kids, Olympians, and professional athletes to all train with each other side by side in a world class facility. It's also a part of the new vision of Major League Soccer as well. One of the first modern new era soccer specific stadiums that really has become the model for a lot of teams throughout North America. We're proud to be partners with StubHub. What I can say is that at our first meeting, we hit it off immediately and we're really like minded. We share a common vision and from those initial meetings grew a broad and comprehensive partnership between AEG, StubHub and their parent company eBay."
TSAKALAKIS: "It's hard for me to explain just how important this is for our company. There are lots of companies that put their names on the side of a building and call it a sponsorship and they end there. But that's not our vision. Our vision and our core purpose as a business is to serve fans. Together with AEG, we have that same philosophy. We want everyone who comes to StubHub Center to have a fantastic experience—from the time that they drive in to the time that they leave and even before hand when they buy their tickets. We share that same vision and over the last few months as we've worked with AEG, it's been very clear that we are very like minded. The fantastic team at AEG has been able to turn things around and change all the branding here at StubHub Center in 19 days. It's a fantastic accomplishment and I hope that you all appreciate it because I certainly do."
AEG President and CEO Dan Beckerman
Video of LA Galaxy President Chris Klein's comments and the official unveiling of the signage on the front of the stadium are below.


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"Callista Gingrich. Karen Santorum. Ann Romney. Now do you really think our country is ready for a white First Lady?" actor Robert De Niro deadpanned during introductory remarks for First Lady Michelle Obama at a New York fundraiser Monday night.
"Too soon, right?"
De Niro and his wife Grace Hightower (below) hosted the event at Locanda Verde, the restaurant the actor owns in TriBeCa.
In her remarks, Hightower said the First Lady had been subjected to "dissenting voices, and I'd like to say, vampire energies." She went on to call Mrs. Obama "a stunner … even Republicans can agree with that."
Harvey Weinstein was in attendance, along and Beyoncé, Star Jones, Whoopi Goldberg, Gayle King, Angela Bassett and Ben Stiller.
Tickets began at $5,000 a piece.
The First Lady expounded on her husband's accomplishments in his first term, and the crowd applauded when she pointed to importance of Supreme Court appointments, which could affect, "whether we can speak freely and yes, love whomever we choose."
De Niro's quip did not sit well with at least one Republican challenger to Obama.
"What De Niro said last night was inexcusable and the president should apologize for him," former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich said at a campaign stop in Louisiana. "It was at an Obama fundraiser, it is exactly wrong, it divides the country."
Alluding to the the recent Rush Limbaugh imbroglio, Gingrich continued, "If people on the left want to talk about talk-show hosts, then everybody in the country should hold the president accountable when someone at his event says something that is utterly and terrible unacceptable as what Robert De Niro said."
According to CNN, the Obama campaign agrees with Gingrich. "We believe the joke was inappropriate," Olivia Alair, campaign press secretary to the First Lady, said in a statement Tuesday.


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Sequoia/Kings Canyon NP > Mount Lamarck > Climber's Log
Mount Lamarck Climber's Log
[ Sign the Climber's Log ]
|From Lamarck Col
|I think I stepped on the high point...
|Posted Dec 18, 2010 9:28 pm
Date Climbed: Oct 28, 1998
|2/5 stars. Consolation in place of Mendel Left Couloir.
|Posted Oct 14, 2010 5:07 pm
|From Lamarck Col
Date Climbed: Jul 10, 2003
|Hiked over to check out views on way to climb Darwin and Mendel the following day.
|Posted Oct 4, 2010 2:35 pm
|Lamarck Col
Date Climbed: Aug 22, 2010
|Up from the saddle on the way out from Darwin. Easy route with great views to the south.
|Posted Aug 30, 2010 1:12 pm
|From Lamarck Col
Date Climbed: Sep 1, 2000
|Climbed from Lamarck Col on the last day of a South Lake to North Lake loop.
|Posted Jul 27, 2010 6:20 pm
|via Lamarch Col
Date Climbed: Aug 6, 2007
|Day 4 of 2007 Sierra Challenge. I would have saved time approaching from SE slope instead of going to Lamarck Col first and then to summit. Met up with Mike Schasch and Elena Sherman on the summit.
|Posted May 23, 2010 12:07 pm
|Princess Buttercup
|Cold and windy
Date Climbed: Mar 29, 2008
|Camped at Lower Lemarck Lake vicinity (it was dark) and bagged it the next day and out.
|Posted Nov 30, 2009 11:15 pm
|From Lamarck Col
|Climbed this thing super quick. This is a great afternoon or morning hike with no technical anything to worry about. Perfect if you're not comfortable with exposure. Later went up with my dad and girlfriend....so good! This peak has a great view of darwin and mendel!
|Posted Nov 24, 2009 12:36 pm
|From the Col
Date Climbed: Sep 19, 2009
|Climbed with Derek, David, Nolan, and Gordon via Lamarck Col. Couldn't help but notice that Mt. Darwin is a beast...definitely on my list of peak to climb.
|Posted Oct 12, 2009 2:15 am
Date Climbed: Sep 10, 2009
|Solo from North Lake. Trails around Lamarck Lakes can be confusing.
|Posted Sep 11, 2009 12:26 pm
|On the way to Evolution Basin
Date Climbed: Aug 9, 2009
|Very worthy side trip from when crossing crossing Lamarck Col
|Posted Aug 15, 2009 12:42 pm
|Up SE slope, down NW chutes
Date Climbed: Jul 11, 2009
|From North Lake to Lamarck Lakes trail, up Class 2 SE slope, down Class 3 NW chutes to Darwin Bench... to Alpine Col, Piute Pass, North Lake... only patchy snow left.. lots of boulder/talus fields
|Posted Jul 14, 2009 12:11 am
|East Ridge
Date Climbed: Jun 27, 2009
|Spectacular views of Darwin and Mendel still drapped in white.
|Posted Jun 29, 2009 10:55 am
|Day Hike
Date Climbed: Sep 6, 2008
|Hiked with two friends from North Lake up to the Lamarck Lakes and a crest high above upper Lamarck Lake. Decided to go on to Lamarck Col and the ridge up to Mount Lamarck. Wondered wether this was the summit but found the register and signed it. Perfect sunny day, great views of the Evolution range.
|Posted Dec 11, 2008 6:44 am
|Frozen Lakes
|Posted Nov 24, 2008 12:52 pm
|North Lake via Lamarck Col
Date Climbed: Aug 20, 1997
|A threatening sky made for good shots.
|Posted Nov 7, 2008 11:50 pm
|north lake express
|lamarck col is good to know about... a real quick easy route up to the evolutions, I had no idea - I climbed up to the right side of the col (no snow) and then found some class 3/4 scrambling along the ridge, followed by an easy finish - cody stayed by the col
|Posted Oct 21, 2008 11:53 am
|kevin trieu
|in winter
|Posted Aug 26, 2008 5:10 pm
|Vertigo soul
|Lamarck Col and East Face
Date Climbed: Aug 22, 2008
|Beautiful weather and views! Hiked up from Upper Lamarck Lake, where me and my gf camped the night before, and scrambled up and over the Col to outstanding views of Darwin and Mendel. Descent via East Face (class 2-3). Like to come back and climb North Couloir some day!
|Posted Aug 23, 2008 12:39 pm
|Lamarck Col
|Beautiful autumn dayhike out of North Lake.
|Posted Aug 22, 2008 6:30 am


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Be A Criminal
A Mile In Cold Water
The Bend Before The Break
The time has come to add a new subsection to the alternative music scene. "Heavy melodic" is the best way to describe Garrison, the newest rock sensation out of Boston, Mass. Although their music could be described as emotional, it would be unfair to describe these guys as just an "emo" band. Skillfully combining equal parts post-hardcore, sentimental pop, rock and lots of melody, Garrison are a band who write timeless songs that anyone can appreciate.
Composed of four gentlemen in their mid-twenties, Garrison was born in the spring of 1998 by Joseph Grillo and Ed McNamara as a side project since each was already involved with other musical endeavors, Stricken for Catherine and Iris, respectively (incidentally, McNamara also founded The Space in Worcester -also known as the Artists Alliance of Worcester). With the addition of their childhood friends and fellow rockers Andrew White and Guy D'Annolfo, it wasn't long before the quartet decided to devote their energy into Garrison exclusively. "We just wanted to make music that was intense and fun, and could be enjoyed by people who were not necessarily musicians," recounts singer/ guitarist Grillo. "Lyrically, I tend to write a lot about getting over the past. Music seems to be the easiest way to express certain things."
Joseph Grillo - Voice, Guitar
Ed McNamara - Voice, Guitar
J. Morrissette - Drum Kit
Jason Carlin - Bass
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In 2001 Garrison released their third record, Be a Criminal, and nowhere near enough people noticed. On this record the Boston quartet fuse inspiring melodic themes, crushing guitar riffs, and dynamic drumming with thought-provoking lyrics. J. Robbins (of Jawbox/Burning Airlines) ably mans the 24-track, and the group has never sounded better. Guitars roar, cymbals splash. Intricate bass lines rest comfortably in the mix.
Lyrically, Be a Criminal explores the darker side of human behavior. Titles like "Recognize an Opportunity," "Cover the Tracks With Cash," and "Catch Your Breath and Have a Cigarette" mask lyrical content. They strengthen lyrical threads that pop up throughout the album. When read in consecutive order, they serve as a checklist for prospective criminals... a terse reminder of the ease with which crimes can be committed.
The group tends to offset catchy melodies and sugary harmonies with jarringly dark lyrical imagery. As cliched as it may seem, these guys actually pull it off. Garrison let their dark lines resonate in a societal context. "Dump the Body," for example, is full of menacing urban mantras. Simple phrases like "I'm going to get some blood on my hands" and "I could point a finger but I'd rather point a gun" cynically symbolize the prevalent mindset of post-modern Americans.
The album's closer, "Accept What You've Done, Accept Who You Are" addresses the fine lines that divide stagnant monocultures. It is a poetic call to action, and arguably the lyrical apex of the record. The record's opener, "Recognize an Opportunity," begins with the repeated phrase "weigh anchor, draw the lines" set to an infectiously rocking musical backdrop. The listener gets the impression that said lines are drawn carelessly... and forcefully. This last track, however, is a final condemnation of the mental and legal injustices that are addressed throughout the record, as well as a rejection of those lines that were so quickly drawn at the beginning of the album.
The music emphasizes this progression. The last track is the record's slowest number, with lots of ringing arpeggios and droning open strings. The lyrics of its second verse are particularly solid, so I'll include them here.
"The lines they fit us in are criminal, Restrictive, bored and without grace A passed on culture less than livable With all the sights but not the taste. Nowadays seems only surgery can make you come out clean."
Musically, these guys are just unbelievable... Each track is a subtle reinvention of the group's sound. They are definitely influenced by Dag Nasty, Farside, Quicksand, and The Pixies, but they still manage to maintain a very unique musical identity. Their music is marginally similar to Rival Schools, but the songwriting is more developed, and the music has more drive. The complexity of the lyrics and the intensity of the music make this record a gem even after repeat listens.
It is difficult to select the finest moments on this record. The album's opener is a scorcher. "Know the Locale" is infused with a thick blues riff, cascading modal harmonies, and excellent drumming. "Focus, Focus, Focus" is a complicated, upbeat number, with some great lyrics. Each song is composed of several very different parts. Each part still manages to fit perfectly into the rest of the song. Every note seems to strengthen the album as a whole.
When the group slows down for "Commit, Commit, Commit," they remind me of their former label-mates, Elliott. The vocals sound a bit like Walter Schreifels crossed with that guy from The Get Up Kids. The whiny guy. I'm still deciding if that's a good thing... This track may very well be the album's weakest moment, but it is still not a poor song. The record definitely needs the break in pace this track provides, but their execution isn't quite what I'd hoped for. There are some great harmonies, and some well-phrased lyrics, but the track seems to drag on for a bit too long. Like this review, I guess.
I would wholeheartedly recommend this to anyone who is into complex, melodic punk rock with strong lyrics and excellent musicianship. I bought this record on a whim the day it came out, and I was very pleasantly surprised. Plus, the second song on the record has a very, very badass whistling solo. Anyways, check them out. It may be in your best interests to pick this record up.
PUNKNEWS.org, December 16th, 2003 by "funkisdead"


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text: I am disabled with the early stages of MS. I decided to learn to sew and quilt to kill the hours I spend at home. Im trying to gather the tools and supplies to begin learning the craft. My first project will be a wolf pillow and wall hanging. I have a brother model 2350 sewing machine but I don't have an owners manual or know how to thread it. I am also a severe dyslexic so I need advice on measuring and cutting fabric straight. Thank you for any advice you can give me.


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Previously reports stated the Quattro Coupe concept may see production in 2013 to honor 35 years of Quattro. That concept featured a sub 3000 pound car with a 380 horsepower inline-5 TFSI motor borrowed from the TT-RS. Now it is rumored Audi is still aiming for the same curb weight but with the 4.0 TFSI from the RS7/RS6 tweaked to 650 horsepower. Seriously Audi? When did you get balls this big?
Imagine this. An all wheel drive 650 horsepower V8 car with a 2866 pound curb weight and a dual clutch transmission. Carbon ceramic brakes, magnetic dampeners. You want to honor a legend? That's how you do it.
The expected price is $150k which is absolutely fine for the specs. More than fine. The question is, will Audi build it? Will they really do this? And if they do, will they bring it to the USA? Audi, please, build this car. Show the world what you can do just like you did in 1984. Create another legend.


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"First one to $30,000 wins it."
That was the quote this afternoon from the auctioneer with Schrader Real Estate and Auction Company selling the 1972 JD 4020 diesel, side console tractor (pictured above) with 4,180 original "1 owner" hours on a Columbia City, IN auction. He was right....it did sell for $30,000.
Bidders were salivating for this beautiful, original, low hour 1972 4020. The online pre-bid was already up to $14,950. When the live auction chant started the first bid came in at $20,000. Within 45 seconds the bidding was up to $25,000. "First one to $30,000 wins it."
$30,000 is the higheset auction sale price I've seen on a JD 4020 that wasn't a super rare Hi Crop or front-wheel assist model since a November 21, 2007 farm auction in northwest Ohio where I saw this 1972 JD 4020 diesel with only 2,499 actual "1 owner" hours sell for $31,000:
Here are a few more pics of the 1972 JD 4020 sold on the Indiana auction today for $30,000:
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text: I stated that IPv6 would soon be manditory. Here we are rapidly approaching world wide use of IPv6 and ZA is still blocking IPv6 and disabling the windows Toredo tunneling with the free version of Zone alarm. I am asking now, when do you intend to add control to the free version for this protocol given it's approaching mandatory use.


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The Russellville Junior High football teams get their season underway tonight with a pair of games against the two junior highs from Van Buren. Russellville East will host Van Buren Butterfield, while West hits the road to take on Van Buren Coleman.
In other games involving area teams: Clinton travels to Dardanelle, Bigelow pays a visit to Danville, Ola travels to Perryville and Dover hosts Waldron.
Kickoff for all games is 7 p.m.
RJHS East
It will be hard to tell who is more excited about getting the season started - the coaching staff or the players.
"We're ready. Every coach in America is saying it this time of year, but it is going to be nice to hit somebody else," East coach Jeff Terry said. "I think we are physcially ready. Now it's up to (the players) to be mentally ready."
The Whirlwinds will rely on their big offensive line, which averages 300 pounds across, to move Van Buren Butterfield out of the way for running back Drew Harris and to give quarterback Brandon Keaton enough time to find receivers.
"Execution, execution, execution," Terry said of what his team needs to do. "We don't have a lot of plays, we only have four or five, but we need to run the plays that we got in well."
Last year, East won 28-0, but don't read anything into that warns the coach.
"In junior high, you graduate your players every year with only one or two coming back," Terry said. "Last year, this game was the only one our eighth-grade team won, but you never compare to what you did last year."
Even though this will be the first game of the season, he does know a little about Van Buren.
"They have a really good quarterback," Terry said. "They run the wishbone and run the ball straight up. I'm looking for a big game out of our defensive linemen and linebackers to shut their running game down. We're expecting them to be physical."
Only one starter will miss the game due to injury. Left guard Jacob Edwards separated his shoulder in practice, but should be back for next week's game.
RJHS West
Joey Jones will be calling the shots for the first time as the West head coach when the Whirlwinds take on Van Buren Coleman.He admits he doesn't know much about what to expect from his opponent.
"That's the thing about the first game of the season. You don't have any film to watch, and that is a concern," Jones said.
Still, the coach feels his team is prepared to meet the challenge.
"We had the best practice we've ever had (Wednesday)," Jones said. "We are getting a little better every day. I felt better (Wednesday) than I have all year."
Some players are banged up, but all will be playing.
"That is good considering we've been working them hard," Jones said. "(Tuesday) we practiced until 6:30."
The key for the Whirlwinds will be the running game tonight.
"We've got to establish the running game," Jones said. "We have to be able to run the ball between the two tackles. We have a good running back, but we have to get him past the line of scrimmage, so he can break out."
Like East, they are ready to get going.
"We're very excited - the players, all the way down to the assistant coaches," Jones joked. "The coaches are anxious to get them out there and see how they are going to react."


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Seattle, Washington - The King County Sheriff's Office (WA) was the first to adopt the new web based background investigation system, better known as "eSOPH", or "electronic Statement of Personal History". Since KCSO's adoption in 2010, agencies on the west and east coast have transitioned to the new paperless background system.
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text: I find it hard not to like Merle. I don't know if anyone has addressed this, but it seems to me Rick has pretty much disqualified himself from leadership this entire season. Achilles may have sulked in his tent, but this guy is basically awol indulging his fantasies when his team needs him most, and then he goes and has a rolling-on-the-floor meltdown in front of everyone (after his son had to do the real dirty work). Command 101: don't let your troops perceive you as compromised. This guy has been nothing but. He should learn a lesson from his son and man up.


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I need somebody with a great voice to say a few words for an Intro I'm working on. It has to be a male voice pretending as if he is talking to God - Calm with Confidence. Anyone who can take on this challenge and pull it off---- I would be greatful. Thx in advance
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"You know, the greatest thing about this arrangement is [PAUSE] I'm doing it for fun. [SLIGHT PAUSE] ...I don't even want to rap anymore, but I pray to the heavens to find peace, my Lord. My beats are the future. Let me take them there. [PAUSE]...and oh yeah, tell Jesus that he spelled my name wrong"
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The Russellville Library is starting a new book club, which will meet from 6-7 p.m. Monday in Heritage Hall. It will meet on the third Monday of each month. Call Tammie or Sherry for more information at (479) 968-4368.
Dardanelle annual clean-up coming
The city of Dardanelle will conduct its annual clean-up during the week of March 24-28. This service is free to all residential customers that are currently receiving trash service.
Residences that are vacant and not currently paying for trash service are not eligible. Discarded furniture, mattresses, appliances, toys, tools and other comparable items will be picked up. Items such as lumber, tires, batteries, paint and liquid waste will not be picked up. Items will need to be placed near the street prior to the days they are to be picked up. No items are to be put out for pick-up prior to March 22. Any items left by the curb or in yards after March 28 will be in violation of City Ordinance 2008-12 and may be subject to a fine.
Association meeting date changed
Due to spring break for schools, the Yell County Cattlemen's Association will meet Thursday instead of its normal fourth Thursday of the month. Arkansas Valley Farmers Association will be the meeting sponsor and Dr. John Boyd, Herbicide Specialist with the University of Arkansas Extension Service, will bring the program on weed and brush control in pastures. The meeting will start with a meal at 6:30 p.m. at the Havana School Cafeteria. For more information, call Jamie Daugherty at (479) 970-1163.
Customer service workshop Tuesday
The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center will present "Exceptional Customer Service" from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday at Arkansas Tech University in Russellville. In this workshop, business owners and their employees will learn how to remove barriers to customer service, handle difficult customer situations and work as a team to deliver service that will keep customers coming back again and again.
Cost to attend is $30 per person. Seating is limited and registration is required by phone at (479) 356-2067 or online at asbtdc.org/training/russellville-events.


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Nathan's tenure with Twins officially ends
Franchise's all-time saves leader signs with Rangers
By Rhett Bollinger / MLB.com
The Twins declined Nathan's $12.5 million club option for 2012 on Oct. 25, instead deciding to exercise a $2 million buyout. They remained interested in bringing Nathan back, but he opted to sign with the Rangers.
Nathan, who turns 37 on Tuesday, is scheduled to be introduced by Texas during a news conference at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington at 9 a.m. CT the same day.
Nathan posted a 4.84 ERA with 13 saves in 48 appearances over 44 2/3 innings in 2011. He pitched much better after a stint on the disabled list that began in late May after experiencing a setback related to the Tommy John surgery that kept him out of action in 2010.
MLB.com takes a glance at each position entering the Hot Stove season.
• SP: Plenty of mid-tier arms
• RP: Closers flood market
• 1B: Pujols, Prince elite
• 2B: Thin but reliable
• 3B: Aramis the lone big bat
• SS: Attention on Reyes
• OF: Bargains available
• DH: Ortiz the top target
Hot Stove Tracker
After returning from the DL on June 25, Nathan had a 3.38 ERA with 28 strikeouts and 11 walks in 31 appearances over 29 1/3 innings while converting 11 of 12 save opportunities.
The 11-year veteran (seven in Minnesota) holds the Twins' record for saves, with 260. He picked up No. 255 on Aug. 10 to become the all-time leader, passing Rick Aguilera, who set the previous record, with 254 saves from 1989 to 1998.
Nathan was acquired by the Twins in 2003 -- along with pitchers Francisco Liriano and Boof Bonser -- in a trade that sent catcher A.J. Pierzynski to the Giants. In his seven years with the Twins, Nathan posted a 2.16 ERA and was named to four All-Star teams.
Nathan indicated at the end of the 2011 season that his preference was to sign with a winning team, and the Rangers certainly fit the bill, having represented the American League in the last two World Series.
"If a club is interested in me and is interested in signing me back, they have to have the intention that the team is going to win and they are going to put a team out there that is going to be competitive," Nathan said on the final day of the season. "I feel like I'm in kind of a good position with that."
With Nathan headed to the Rangers, the Twins could be looking for a closer through free agency or trade. They remain interested in re-signing Matt Capps, who lost his job as closer to Nathan in mid-July and is currently a free agent.
The Twins could also turn to left-hander Glen Perkins -- who excelled with a 2.48 ERA in 2011 -- to be the closer next season, but he has just two career saves and could remain in a setup role.
Rhett Bollinger is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Bollinger Beat, and follow him on Twitter @RhettBollinger. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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The Future 150 Camp began its 2nd year on tour and the first stop in the series was Birmingham on August 14 and 15. A lot of young talent was on display headlined by the number 15 player in the country Tymond Howard out of Pearl, MS. The top 20 All-Star game was extremely competitive with new young faces proving they can play.
Here are the top performers from the camp.
Tymond Howard-(2012-MBA Hoops) the 6-foot 6 inch SG showed good range on his jumper to go along with his solid frame. He finished well with contact and played with a high motor. Howard was one of the few high major prospects in the camp and showed that characteristic throughout. Howard has offers from Tennessee, Mississippi State and Baylor among others.
James Sinclair-(2011-South GA Kings) 6-foot-3 inch WG scored in a variety of ways throughout the camp. He showed long range abilities, a solid mid-range game and the ability to finish at the rim. The long, athletic wing should be a hot target this fall from mid-major programs throughout the Southeast.
Jacorey Williams-(2012-Birmingham Storm) the 6-foot-7 inch SF is a long rangy prospect showed improved ball handling skills. He has increased his range to the three point line. Williams proved he has gotten quicker on the defense and showed the ability to attack the rim off the dribble. He has received offers from East Carolina and Jacksonville while receiving a ton of interest from Alabama, Auburn, Arkansas and Georgia among others.
Devin McNeil-(2011-Team Alabama) the 6-foot PG has added 10 pounds of muscle to go along with his increase in quickness and athleticism. He was definitely one of the most consistent players at the camp. He can knock down the three point shot with regularity and finish as the rim with contact. McNeil currently has offers from Samford, Nebraska, High Point, and South Alabama and receiving interest from Auburn, Western Kentucky, Minnesota and Middle Tenn State.
Louis Dabney-(2012-Louisiana Select) the 6-foot-3 inch SG showed the ability to score in bunches and from all 3 levels on the court. He possesses a great frame and showed great strength when finishing at the rim. He rebounded the ball well from the guard position. Dabney showed a strong mid range game.
DeOntaye Curtis-(2013-Birmingham Stars) the 6-foot-7 inch combo forward is very skilled. He is blessed with good hands and feet. He sees the floor well in transition and the half court. Curtis rebounds the ball well on both ends of the floor. Curtis is receiving early interest from UAB and Auburn.
Malik Ruffin-(2012-Alabama Lightning) the 6-foot-2 inch PG showed good strength when guarding both guard position on the floor. He sees the entire floor as he made some elite full court passes in transition. His mid range game was on display as made shots consistently and continued to show off the floater. Ruffin is good looking prospect.
Jobe Dillard-(2013-Arkansas Stars) the 6-foot-3 inch SG proved he could attack the rim on the break and in the half court with the best of them. His overall strength and size for a young player clearly set him apart from the competition. He finished at the rim with his left hand better than his strong hand which was very impressive. Dillard was a tenacious defender and showed the speed to guard his man the full length of the floor. Look for big things from him in the coming years.
Robert Watson-(2011-) the 6-foot-3 inch CG was extremely quick and had a high end motor which made it difficult for the man he was guarding. He has a long wings span and was really active rebounding the ball on both ends of the floor. He showed a nice mid range game which he made consistently. Watson is hearing from UTA and Houston.
Hunter Leveau-(2012-Tennessee Ice) the 6-foot-5 inch SF is a long rangy player who showed good athleticism in the open floor. He proved he was a deadly three point shooter and shot it with the most consistency than anyone in the camp.
DeMarc Richardson-(2012-Memphis Select) the 6-foot-2 inch SG might have been the most athletic player in the camp. His overall strength and quickness clearly showed that he might be top defenders in the 2012 class. He showed he can get to the rim and finish with either hand while taking contact. His improved ball handling allowed him to play both guard positions on the floor. Richardson is hearing from Belmont, Auburn, Florida State, Wake Forest and Memphis.
Loren Hall-(2012-Hoop Planet) the 6-foot PG is a well built player who has added ten pounds muscle to his frame since last year's camp. He showed a good burst when attacking the rim of the dribble and proved that he sees the floor when he breaks down defenses. His improved three point shot making to go along with a nice mid range game has him setting up to be a nice mid major prospect.
Seab Webster-(2013-Southeast Elite) the 6-foot-6 inch SF is a cerebral player who has great size and the ablility to play multiple position based upon who's guarding him. He showed much improvement in his mid range shot making ability while knocking down the 3 pt shot with regularity. He can also take you in the post where he showed multiple moves around the basket while finishing with contact. Webster is hearing from Alabama, Auburn, and Georgia among others.
JJ Frasier-(2013-South Ga. Kings) the 5-foot-7 inch PG showed really good ball handling skills. He has a good tempo to his game and is more of a floor general. Fraiser also made the 3pt shot in bunches. As he gets stronger and quicker look for Fraiser to become more of a dominate scorer. He is definitely a DI prospect.
JaQuez Motley-(2011-Atlanta Celtics) the 6-foot-1 inch PG showed good athleticism and improved strength which allowed him to finish with more regularity at the rim. A great first step allows him to create for others while also knocking down the mid range jumper. Motely has great court vision both in transition and as the game slows down. He has a top two of College of Charleston and Georgia.
Tyler Gamble-(2011-Gainesville Wildcats) the 6-foot PG showed great court vision in transition and in the half court. He has good quickness which allowed him to create for his teammates. Gamble showed a nice mid range jumper and was able to finish with regularity on the break.
Cody Farley-(2012-Birmingham Storm) the 6-foot-7 inch PF proved he can play both inside and out. He shot the ball really well from the three point line. If he adds muscle to his already nice frame he could develop into a nice face up power forward. Farley rebounded the ball on both ends of the floor and handled it well enough to start the break.
Carson Brooks-(2012-Tennessee Ice) the 6-foot-5 inch PF was a beast around the basket. His big body allowed him to take contact and still finish at the rim. He handled the ball well for a man his size. His athleticism allowed him to have some of the best dunks in the camp.
Jacob Lloyd-(2011-Mid State Ballers) the 6-foot PG showed great quickness and lateral movement when guarding the ball. He was probably the best on ball defender in the camp as he guarded both guard positions. His ability to score on all three levels makes him a solid prospect.
Aaron Scott-(2013-South Ga. Kings) the 6-foot-3 inch SG was one of the best overall scorers in the camp. His athleticism and quickness allowed him get by defenders and score from mid range and at the rim. Scott was one of top three point shooters in the camp as well. With added strength, it looks like he can develop into a high major prospect.
Calvin Walker-(2012-Tennessee Ice) the 6-foot PG is a hard nose kid who played extremely well both days. He shot the ball well from all three levels. Walker was one of the best on ball defenders in the camp.
Justin McCleary-(2013-Arkansas Stars) the 6-foot-2 inch CG is a good looking young prospect who shoots the ball well. He showed he can play both guard positions on the floor. He shot the ball all weekend. One of the best prospects at the camp. McCleary has a chance to develop into a high major prospect.


text: After lengthy and EXPENSIVE house restoration work, never buy a house older than your grandparents, I am happy to have got the ball rolling with the guzzi this week. I have posted some of these early pics before in discussions, but, I shall begin with the starting components. I have built a few outfits, some I have been proud of, but some not. I have owned bikes of all shapes and sizes, however, I have discovered I am a 'Guzzi man', so, a Guzzi rig is the future for my family and I. Here we have a 94/95 cally 1100i, I picked this up locally with 21k on the clock for sensible money. And bought this a few months back, a hedingham XL with towbar and as it was originally fitted to a 95 cally, it has all the brackets and clamps to suit. bit of a squeeze A chap who has returned his cally outfit to a solo due to his arms not having adequate strength, what nonsense, but hios loss I suppose, paid a third of what they cost new


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Did you know that companies love to get reviews on their products, and that in return they tend to send their thanks in the form of much-loved-pieces-of-money-saving-paper called coupons? I have found that by telling them my opinion of their product, in a few weeks I will receive a coupon(s) in the mail. I rarely ask outright for a coupon, they just send them!
Here's what we do:
Coupon Plan Ahead is where we take a few minutes each week to email two or three companies about their product in hopes of being rewarded with coupons for upcoming sales at various stores! It only takes a minute to fill out the contact information, but the savings is so worth it!
If it's a large company with numerous brands, be sure to let them know which brand you are referring to. You can typically request coupons once every six months from each company.
Colgin Liquid Smoke – recent sale price $1
Guerrero Tortillas – recent sale price $2
Trappey's Sweet Jalapenos – recent sale price $1.19
Is there a product you would like to receive coupons for? If so, please leave a comment so I can feature it next time.


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Celebrate Fall in Oregon Wine Country
If you're interested in sampling some of the country's finest Pinor Noir wines, then fall is a wonderful time to plan a trip to Oregon Wine Country. Throughout the fall months, the hillsides across the Willamette Valley are radiant with the colors of fall. Deep purple grapes are set against a backdrop of the brilliant oranges, bright yellows, and deep reds associated with the harvest season. Driving through the valley is stunning, only made better when you stop in our amazing tasting room to sample the wines produced here.
As we head into the fall months, Willamette Valley Wineries are busy getting ready for the harvest season. If you're looking for some harvest-related fun, then head to the 23rd annual Grape Stomp and Harvest Celebration at Willamette Valley Vineyards on September 21st and 22nd. Visitors from all over the country compete in teams for the title, as well as to earn a trip to Santa Rosa, California for the World Grape Stomp Championships. Come dressed in costumes, enjoy the live music, and get ready for some great family fun in Oregon Wine Country. On Saturday, October 5th, spend the day with the North Willamette Vintners as they prepare for the 2013 Oregon wine harvest during the North Willamette Harvest Trail and Grand Tasting. Here, you'll learn all about the wine harvest, and enjoy a guided bus tour to three different Willamette Valley wineries for tastings and other harvest-related activities. At Youngberg Hill Vineyards, we're always looking for volunteers to help us with sorting during the fall harvest. If you're interested, please email us for more information. Continue reading


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Jobs & Opportunities: Oct. 8, 2012
Published: Oct 8th, 2012
Enrollment deadline for Environmental & Land Use Law Certificate Program
Students interested in enrolling in the Environmental & Land Use Law Certificate Program for this semester are encouraged to do so before Monday, Oct. 15, 2012.
Spring Supreme Court Externships Program
Two positions are now available for Spring 2012 semester at the Florida Supreme Court. They are each a five-credit externship, running Jan. 14 – April 26, 2013, and require 20 hours per week.
Applications open for 2013 Evan Yegelwel Summer Fellowship
The Evan Yegelwel Summer Fellowship award permits one UF Law student to participate in a paid Summer Fellowship Program at the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), Florida Regional Office in Boca Raton.


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Scabies is an infestation of the skin. It is caused by a tiny mite.
An infestation results when the female mite burrows into the skin and lays its eggs. The scabies mite does not suck blood. It does not transmit any disease other than scabies between people.
Scabies is highly contagious. Most often, it is passed from person to person through:
Scabies can also spread from person to person by sharing:
Scabies can occasionally also be acquired from certain mammals. It is most common from dogs with sarcoptic mange. Scabies from dogs differs somewhat from human scabies. It rarely passes from person to person.
Children younger than 15 years of age and adults older than 65 years are at greater risk for this condition.
Factors that increase your chance of scabies include:
Symptoms of scabies include:
In more severe cases, the infested area may:
Scabies rarely affects the face or head. While any other body area, or even the whole body, may be involved, areas most often affected include:
You will be asked about your about symptoms and medical history. A
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will be done. While scabies can often be diagnosed based on these steps, a skin sample may be taken. The sample is examined under a microscope to confirm the diagnosis.
It is essential to remove scabies from the living environment to avoid re-infestation after treatment. All bedding and clothing must be thoroughly washed. Other members of the household or facility should be treated.
Scabies is usually treated by applying permethrin cream 5%. It is applied to the skin from the neck down. The cream is left on for 8-12 hours, usually overnight. Excessive use of this medication can be harmful, especially in infants. Carefully read and follow the directions. It is best not to repeat treatments unless told to do so by a doctor.
It may take several weeks for itching to disappear following successful treatment. Itching can be temporarily relieved with:
Some severe cases may respond poorly to treatments. In this case, an oral medicine, called ivermectin, is sometimes prescribed. It is given as a single dose that must be repeated after 1 week.
Alternative topical creams include crotamiton 10% and lindane 1%.
Lindane should only be used when other medications have not been effective. Lindane can be toxic. It should not be overused. Follow the directions as given.
To reduce your risk of getting scabies, avoid close physical contact with anyone who has either had scabies or has had an undiagnosed itchy rash. Do not share their:
To prevent the spread of scabies from one person to another:
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The Sweetest Thing Giveaway #5 – 6×6 pads v.2August 17th, 2012
Today is my last day of The Sweetest Thing Giveaways. I am giving away the Bluebell & Honey 6×6 Paper Pads:
You'll get the above two 6×6 pads (a retail value of $12.00).
All you have to do is leave a comment here (only one per person please) before noon (PST) on Monday August 20th, 2012. I'll pick one random winner from the comments and ship these lovelies out to you!
Enter Monday's giveaway – The Sweetest Thing Dots
Enter Tuesday's giveaway – The Sweetest Thing Stamps
Enter Wednesday's giveaway – The Sweetest Thing Washi Tape


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The aim of the course is to provide students with a wide understanding of Computer Science. The course is sufficiently general to give you an excellent background for a professional career in industrial or commercial organisations, and the required background in computer science to enable you to undertake further study leading to the specialisations needed for a research career. This MSc course is suitable for students with a wide range of previous experience. The aims are to:
At the end of this course you should be able to:
The introductory units are studied in the first semester. At the end of this part of the course, you will be able to approach large-scale software engineering design in a professional manner. Emphasis is placed on formal design and management. An important integrating factor will be the use of case studies that draw on facets of the syllabus. The main thread is the design of large software systems, starting from the initial problem and proceeding through formal specification to a finished product. The main programming language used in the course is C.
The advanced units are studied in the second semester. In this part of the course, you study, in depth, a selection of key topics in Computer Science. Having studied these topics, you will have the necessary background to begin work on your dissertations. Furthermore, you must be capable of managing all levels of computer systems in your future careers. These topics address the academic and professional requirements to meet these needs.All Introductory and Advanced units are compulsory.


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July 30, 2013 - submitted by Eliza, United States of America
Q. Okay this question probably has a real obvious answer but where can I view the art that was in the Exhibition Room? I thought it would be on the hypnofeed. How do I find all the other awesome stuff? Mahalo!
The Oracle replies:
It's in the ARCHIVE section of the site here.


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In this corner, the amorphous blob of Wikileaks-loving nerds: Anonymous! And in this corner, the sometimes-relevant intergovernmental military alliance NATO! NATO wants to kill Anonymous, but Anonymous says back off.
Some day we may get to a point where cyberattacks are as exciting and dangerous as real-life actions. Currently, the most dramatic act of "cyberwarfare" is a chat room full of 15-year-olds clicking a button at the same time to make Paypal stop working for three minutes, as Anonymous did that one time. (To be fair, that was the closest thing Etsy has come to having a 9/11.)
But that hasn't stopped NATO from calling them out in a big important report as something we might want to blow up, virtually at least. In the report, they wrote that groups like Anonymous "will be infiltrated and perpetrators persecuted." Oh no you did not.
Anonymous has now replied in typically overblown fashion: "Do not make the mistake of challenging Anonymous," Anonymous wrote in a statement. "Do not make the mistake of believing you can behead a headless snake. If you slice off one head of Hydra, ten more heads will grow in its place. If you cut down one Anon, ten more will join us purely out of anger at your trampling of dissent."
Yeah, yeah. Clearly NATO and Anonymous were made for each other. They should make up and go shit on Iran together or something.


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