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Mission is planned for December, if successful will deliver on 2006 promise four years early
While Mars remains the next major milestone in man's exploration of the final frontier, there's a brewing space race over Earth's largest satellite, the Moon. The Moon was last visited by mankind in 1972 and only one country -- the United States -- has ever succeeded in a manned Moon mission. But that could soon change.
I. Rover Program is Ahead of
In an announcement to state media Wednesday; Chinese officials revealed they hoped to land a lunar probe on the Moon by the end of the year. Named after a mythical Chinese goddess who legend had it lived on a palace on the Moon, Chang,e-3 will be China's third lunar effort. It marks the Asian nation's first major effort to make a soft landing -- a crucial precursor to manned exploration and colonization.
A Lunar rover would be another huge milestone for China's space program. Today, the "Lunar club" of those who sent a probe to the moon (a crash lander or orbiter) is relatively large and includes China, the U.S., the European Union, Japan, India, and Russia. But a soft landing is a far tougher target. Only two countries -- the U.S. and Russia -- at the height of their Cold War era prowess managed to land a Lunar rover. Russia
required 21 launches
, including 11 failed lander launches, before it accomplished a soft landing with Luna 9.
Only two countries -- Russia and the U.S. have accomplished soft Lunar landings (Lunokhod 1 rover pictured). [Image Source: Unknown]
China is trying to achieve a soft landing in only 3 launches; and its efforts may be as much as three years ahead of schedule. So how did it get here?
After early efforts in the 1960s that were ultimately mothballed, China returned to the arena of space exploration in the 90s under the leadership of Deng Xiaoping, the leader who came to define the future face of modern China. While Mr. Deng will be remembered most for the way he reintroduced capitalism to China and blended it with the country's communist traditions, his space drive holds a special legacy of its own.
Chinese space explorers are known as "Taikonauts". [Image Source: AFP]
Introduced near the end of his 14-year administration, the mission continued unheralded by the Western world after Mr. Deng's 1992 retirement and death in 1997. Two years later, China tested a space capsule designed dubbed Shenzhou 1 (shenzhou is roughly translated to "divine craft") -- launched aboard a Long March 2F heavy space rocket. Then in 2003 PLA Major General Yang Liwei became the first Taikonaut as China launched him in a 21-hour orbit in a capsule launched with a Shenzhou 5 rocket.
II. Doubters Abounded
In 2006, China boldly proclaimed that it would send a lunar rover to the Moon's surface by 2017 and send Taikonauts (Chinese astronauts)
to the Moon by 2024
. Oft underestimated by the West, many scoffed at what seemed a fantastic claim at the time; others still made derisive comments dismissing the goal as "
60 years late
After its first manned mission in 2003, China announced in 2006 that it would put men on the moon in two decades. [Image Source: NPR]
But a few, like
blogger Michael Asher, took China seriously. Michael
Honestly, I'm surprised China didn't set a sooner target, given the amount of resources they're pumping into missile and astronautical development. A moon shoot is tremendous national prestige....and, if they decide to leave a base there, a very valuable military, political, and economic asset.
The Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency
(JAXA) -- which in 1990 had crashed landed a crude probe on the Moon -- also kicked off 2006 with bold Moon mission claims of its own, saying it would
send men on the Moon by 2030
. China's critics crowed and chuckled when
JAXA pulled the plug on its troubled Moon bid
a year later. Japan has since revisited the plans, and managed to
send a successful multi-probe mission named SELENE
to the Moon in 2007.
III. China Sees Two Successful Moon Shots
Not long before China's claim
the U.S. announced
it would be
returning to the Moon with the Orion mission
, a proclamation that was much cheered. But not so long after the U.S. perhaps saw the writing on the wall as well, admitting in 2007 that
the Chinese would likely reach the Moon before NASA's return
The U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration
). Many were startled by that assessment.
That same year marked China's
first major Lunar milestone
, successfully launched
an orbiter
-- Chang'e 1 -- which
mapped out the soil
on the Lunar surface.
Chang'e 1 orbited the Moon for over a year before being directed into a controlled crash.
[Image Source: China Daily]
The success stoked other countries to kick of bold Moon shots of their own. In 2007 Russia -- the only other nation besides the U.S. to accomplish a soft-landing on the moon -- announced plans of its own to
finally send a manned mission
to the Moon. The goal of
that mission
a 2025 manned landing
. That objective may prove impossible, as the
Russian space program has suffered budget cuts
similar to those endured by NASA.
Also that year
South Korea announced plans to launch a Lunar probe by 2020
Even Iran claimed
it was headed to the Moon.
China isn't the only young tech power to see proven success. In 2008
India sent a Lunar probe
intentionally crash landed into the Lunar surface
. China in Mar. 2009 accomplished
its own successful Lunar impact
. While China may leap ahead if its Lunar rover mission succeeds later this year, India plans to catch up with a rover of its own in 2016. India is aiming to land men on the moon by 2020, however that target may be overambitious as the
Indian Space Research Organisation
(ISRO), India's space agency, has yet achieve manned spaceflight, which China has been successfully doing for a decade now.
IV. A New Space Superpower
Today China's space program is thriving. Since the 2003 first launch China has
sent seven other taikonauts
, including two women, into space aboard four Shenzhou missions, the most recent of which was launched in June. Shenzhou 6 (2005), the second manned mission introduced multiple crewmembers and an extended multi-day orbit.
Shenzhou 7 (2008) marked the first Chinese spacewalk
. Shenzhou 9 launched last year and successfully docked with China's first space station -- Tiangong-1 -- which it launched in 2011.
In short, what little doubt their might have been about China's ability to conquer any space objective that mankind has thus far achieved is today all but erased. Today when China says it will land a rover by the year's end most believe it.
China's Long March rockets have achieved increasing success rates, as manned missions have become a yearly occurence. [Image Source: AFP]
The moment of truth -- the launch and landing -- still lie ahead and undetermined. If China is successful, it will be four years ahead of its ambitious space program goals and one step closer to establishing a Moon colony. Those plans are boosted by recent discoveries affirming that
there is indeed water on the moon
, which could be used not only for drinking, but as a source for other crucial chemicals like hydrogen peroxide and rocket fuel (e.g. H2/O2 pure diatomic gases). Recent surveys also hinted at
rich deposits of mercury, gold, and silver
igniting fresh interest in Lunar mining.
The race to "conquer"
the Moon and its resources
is officially on. Despite falling behind China, the U.S. is still dreaming big and
wants a moon base of its own
in the coming decades. And it recently enlisted a bit of help. Intriguingly this help -- and much of China's Lunar competition -- comes not from a slew of space capable world powers -- India, Russia, Japan, Iran, the European Union, and the U.S. government -- but from private sector dreamers.
V. Private Sector May Rise to Compete With China
While NASA is still testing some potential tools for use in a Moon mission -- such as the "
Mighty Eagle
" autonomous lander/hovering testbed -- NASA is increasingly
leaning on the private space industry
to deliver on its own ambitions of Lunar dominance. NASA has contracted
Bigelow Aerospace
develop a potential Moon base design
NASA's budget has been on a downward tilt. [Image Source: NASA]
Meanwhile SpaceX -- the private aerospace startup founded by Tesla Motors Inc. (
CEO Elon Musk
-- is
carrying out tests
winding up to a mid-2015 manned launch of its DragonRider capsule, which is capable of carrying up to 7 astronauts into space. SpaceX -- which already upset doubters by establishing itself as a major
commercial satellite
cargo rocket
provider -- has promised a "per seat" cost of $20M USD, versus the current $63M USD per astronaut fee the U.S. is paying Russia for use of the
aging Soyuz capsules
. SpaceX is expected to unveil the second-generation Dragon capsule later this year, a design capable of
soft landings on the Moon or Mars
Among the other promising projects are the
project, which aims to use open source philosophy to design and launch lunar probes, landers, manned spaceships, and even a Moon colony. That project's first launch test will be a nano-satellite launch in 2014.
Also on the radar is the
Shackleton Energy Comp.
, a Texas startup that hopes to send a Lunar rover to the moon by 2016 and a manned mission by the next decade. CEO Bill Stone, a famous cave explorer, tried in 2011 to raise $1.2M USD in seed funding via RocketHub, but
only raised $5,517 USD
in crowdsourced funding. That's alarming given that Mr. Stone previously stated his company needed $25B USD to achieve manned missions and profitability. Of course he might have better luck getting funding from bigger crowdsourcing sites like IndieGogo or Kickstarter.
Elon Musk's SpaceX is among the private firms targeting a Moon mission.
[Image Source: Project Sword]
Another entrant is
The Golden Spike Comp.
, whose staff of former politicians and NASA scientists lends it some name credibility. The company aims to mine the Moon and is budgeting $7B to $8B USD to achieve initial launch capability, followed by $1.5B USD for a two-person Moon mission. The company has
been contracting
Northrop Grumman Corp. (
) to co-design and evaluate a potential Lunar lander design.
Then there's the $20M USD Lunar X-Prize, sponsored by Google Inc. (
). So far 26 teams are currently vying for that money (8 have dropped out). The contest launched in 2007. So far the most promising entrants have been
Asociatia Romana pentru Cosmonautica si Aeronautica
(ARCA) -- which completed a pair of successful test launches, including an atmospheric manned flight -- and
Moon Express
(MoonEx) a startup backed by Silicon Valley entrepreneurs who tested the Lunar Test Vehicle (LTV). And then there's
, another startup, who has paired with SpaceX to launch a probe to drill on the Lunar probes in Oct. 2015. A
semi-completed lander was unveiled in Oct. 2012
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text: It has been years since the series finale, and I promised myself that I will never watch TATV ever again because of how disappointed I was, but I have to say rewatching that final monologue on YT with the three Enterprises and three captains still makes me geek out. It was one of the best moments of the show for me. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6R3MiAv9ac How did you feel when you saw the scene for the first time, and do you still feel the same way?


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Google's Q1 2013 earnings beat profit estimates, but Motorola still losing money
0. phoneArena posted on 18 Apr 2013, 17:36
Google held its quarterly earnings call earlier today, and the news was something of a mixed bag for Q1 of 2013. Google's Q1 earnings surpassed the estimates for profit, but didn't quite live up to the revenue estimates, and Motorola is still losing money, which isn't much of a surprise since the division hasn't put out a quality handset since the DROID RAZR MAXX HD in October of 2012...
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1. darkkjedii (Posts: 26810; Member since: 05 Feb 2011)
Moto needs to do what Sammy learned from apple. That's market your usability, and practicality of their products. Motos market scheme is and has always been specs specs, and more specs. The mainstream consumer, the ones that actually make or break a products success don't really care about specs. They care about the end use experience. They out number "we techies" probably 100,000 to 1. Sammy has learned from apple to make their products appealing to the soccer mom, and they've unified their brand so you don't have to change carriers to get the s3 s4, or note 2. Moto is still primarily known as Verizon's stuff, they need to stop the carrier exclusives, and put the same phone on all carriers, and unify the brand like Sammy, and apple.
3. buccob (Posts: 2824; Member since: 19 Jun 2012)
Even though you are only talking on a US scale... I completely agree with you, and that goes for all other manufacturers... They should start marketing their device and features better... not just the muscles inside...
The other point that needs to be addressed by everyone but Samsung is software innovation...
I love my Xperia but I do miss the software tricks and tweaks of my Galaxy S3
5. darkkjedii (Posts: 26810; Member since: 05 Feb 2011)
I agree with you too. Samsung is killing the game rite now. Innovating like crazy, gotta give credit where credit is due.
7. Berzerk000 (Posts: 4275; Member since: 26 Jun 2011)
HTC is learning as well, I'm finally seeing more HTC ads, they got quite a few ads of the One in during the MTV awards just recently if I remember correctly. Hopefully Motorola will follow suit, in both marketing and product quality, because more competition is always welcome. I'm also hoping Apple will bring something new, because they've been slowing down to a halt in the innovation category the past couple years.
10. darkkjedii (Posts: 26810; Member since: 05 Feb 2011)
You and me both berserker. 100% agreed
14. Aeires (unregistered)
If they run ads like Google did with the Nexus 7, they'll be okay. The little girl who wants to be an astronaut is an outstanding commercial.
Totally agree with the Verizon exclusiveness needing to go. They also need to kill "Droid" once and for all. Testosterone driven commercials do nothing but isolate large target audiences.
2. bubbadoes (Posts: 1225; Member since: 03 May 2012)
Only releasing Droid and 6 variants of the Razr line up is not gonna increase profit margins
12. noim1 (Posts: 297; Member since: 15 May 2012)
agree moto needs to expand its is region and make their product available to all. ..they need to make it off contact and put more countries. ..I wanted to buy the Droid Razr MaXx HD but is only for verizon & so not available in my country. ..
4. sprockkets (Posts: 1612; Member since: 16 Jan 2012)
Better than losing $500 last quarter. And unlike Nokia they aren't paid a billion a year either.
6. Tyrexl050 (Posts: 19; Member since: 11 Nov 2011)
In other words... HURRY UP WITH THE MOTOROLA X.
8. Berzerk000 (Posts: 4275; Member since: 26 Jun 2011)
Motorola needs to ramp up development and production of the X. If they don't announce it at I/O, or at least give more details and create some more hype, things are going to get rough for them. Being at Google's side, they shouldn't have any problem providing us with the best hardware, design, and software.
Maybe they'll bring durability and beauty of design together
Maybe they'll give top notch specs, possibly even raising the bar in performance
Maybe they'll make software that gives us productive and useful features, while mostly retaining stock Android.
Or, maybe it will just be a small step up from the current Razr Maxx HD. Either way, can't wait to see what they've come up with.
9. james1 (Posts: 97; Member since: 16 Mar 2013)
Maybe Motorola wouldn't loose as much money if they released their devices on all major carriers and not just Verizon...seriously isn't this obvious...more carriers = more potential buyers!
11. xperiaDROID (banned) (Posts: 5629; Member since: 08 Mar 2013)
Don't worry, after the X phone, Motorola will rise again! :)
13. boosook (Posts: 1442; Member since: 19 Nov 2012)
Of course Moto is losing money, they're not releasing anything... they really have to release something and it must be something worth buying, because its competitors have interesting ideas, from the optical stabilizer to stereo speakers, double membrane microphones and so on.
Times when you could build a desirable flagship by simply using the latest and fastest processor are over.


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Here are five matchups to watch when Florida has the ball in Saturday's game in Jacksonville:
Florida's running game vs. Georgia's front seven: This is perhaps the most important matchup on this side of the ball. Florida's offensive identity is built around pounding the run and controlling the clock, and it made hay in that department with Mike Gillislee toting the rock an SEC-high 244 times for 1,152 yards last season. The results have been highly uneven this year with quarterback Jeff Driskel and running back Matt Jones sidelined by season-ending injuries. Georgia native Mack Brown (99-359, 3 TDs) is Florida's leading rusher, but he is not the Gators' scariest ball carrier. That honor goes to freshman Kelvin Taylor (28-172, TD), the son of Gator great Fred Taylor. Kelvin has played more recently. The problem is that, like most freshman, he is a liability in pass protection. Until he becomes a more consistent blocker, defenses know what Florida likely intends to do when he lines up in the backfield.
Georgia pass rushers vs. depleted Florida line: The Bulldogs' defense hasn't had much to brag about this season, but they have actually applied fairly consistent pressure against opposing quarterbacks. Georgia is tied for third in the SEC with 19 sacks -- many of which have come from the revitalized defensive line. Defensive end Ray Drew leads the team and is tied for fourth in the SEC with five sacks. Outside linebackers Leonard Floyd (four) and Jordan Jenkins (three) are just behind him. Florida has struggled with its pass protection this season, and it could be an even bigger issue on Saturday now that left tackle D.J. Humphries is out of the picture for the next few games. The Gators have allowed 17 sacks this season -- only Ole Miss and Vanderbilt (19 apiece) have allowed more among SEC teams -- so their injury-depleted line needs to raise its level of play or Florida's offense might have difficulty moving the ball on Saturday. Jarvis Jones, who wreaked havoc against Florida in each of the last two meetings, is no longer on the roster, but Drew, Jenkins and Floyd are good enough to give the Gators problems.
Tyler Murphy on the edge: Driskel's replacement under center, Murphy, started out well enough, leading the Gators to wins against Tennessee, Kentucky and Arkansas in his first three games. But Murphy took a pounding in the last two games, both losses, and Florida's offense was barely able to generate any scoring punch. He is most effective as a run-pass threat -- Murphy ran 10 times for 84 yards after taking over against Tennessee -- but his Total QBR numbers have fallen off a cliff since his strong start. According to ESPN Stats and Information, Murphy posted an outstanding Total QBR of 93.8 in the first three games, completing 72 percent of his passes, but he averaged an 8.9 QBR against LSU and Missouri -- including a 3.0 against Missouri, the lowest QBR by a Florida starter in the last decade. He'll have to make some things happen with his legs for Florida's offense to be effective Saturday, as he leaves a lot to be desired as a pure drop-back passer.
Containing Florida's receivers: The Gators have pretty much stunk in the passing game over the past few seasons, and 2013 has been no different (12th in the SEC in passing at 175.4 ypg). The speedy Solomon Patton (28-426, 4 TDs) -- whom Georgia safety Shawn Williams bulldog tackled just before he reached the first-down marker on a run last season, knocking Patton out of the game -- has been one of the Gators' only consistent receiving weapons. Otherwise, Florida's receiving corps has been a train wreck this season. Andre Debose is out for the year with an injury. Trey Burton (29-336, TD) has the most catches on the team, but hasn't been particularly consistent. Quinton Dunbar (22-301) is the only other Gator with more than 46 receiving yards. Georgia's secondary has been subpar this season -- the Bulldogs rank 11th in the SEC in pass defense (253.4 ypg) -- so the matchup between its defensive backs and Florida's mediocre wideouts pits two weaknesses against one another.
Burton as wild card: Think back to Florida's 2010 win in Jacksonville. Florida utility man Burton might have been the most effective quarterback on the field that day. Operating out of Florida's Wildcat package, Burton ran for 110 yards and two touchdowns, led the team with five receptions and completed two passes for 26 yards. He still operates out of the Wildcat at times, so keep an eye on the versatile senior, who is capable of impacting the game in a variety of ways.


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Amazon Says New Loan Program Helps Small Businesses Turned Down by Banks
Credit unions may have another competitor on the commercial loan front as online retail giant Amazon.com Inc. starts to make high-stake moves within the business lending space.
The Seattle-based company said it rolled out its Amazon Lending program through Amazon Capital Services Inc.at the end of 2011 to serve sellers of all sizes, the Wall Street Journal recently reported.
According to merchants involved with the program, the loans range from $1,000 to $38,000 and have interest rates between 1% to 13.9%, the publication reported. The company is also apparently offering small business credit card interest rates that range from 13% to 19%.
Amazon has not responded to several requests for comment from Credit Union Times.
An Amazon spokesman told the Wall Street Journal that its goal is to solve a difficult problem for sellers – helping them to obtain more cash more quickly than they might from a bank or other traditional lender.
While it has been reported that Amazon's lending program is targeted at high-volume merchants, the company's spokesman told the Wall Street Journal that one of its goal is to serve sellers of all sizes. Third-party sellers located outside of the U.S. may be another consideration, he added.
Biz2Credit Co-Founder and CEO Rohit Arora said Amazon is venturing into territory where their own merchants are finding it harder to get financing from banks.
Biz2Credit in New York links small businesses with financial institutions that are in need of financing.
Meanwhile, with online-based businesses being the fastest-growing sector receiving loans these days, credit unions and micro lenders would likely be more willing to provide loans to the sector than banks would, Arora said.


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It wasn't too long ago when Mario Lavandeira was a powerless, average nobody with a college degree. According to a report in the Los Angeles Times last week, "it was only last year that this lower-middle-class, Jesuit-schooled kid from Miami was unemployed, $60,000 in debt, in bankruptcy and deeply depressed."
Today, Lavandeira reportedly earns six figures, and he earns it while depressing others — the people who've come to fear him.
"For a certain breed of celebrity, a new fear has come into being, one that can't easily be cured with a kind word or a cleansing chant," The United Kingdom's Guardian reported this month. "More than a disappointing weekend at the box office, more than being omitted from the guest list of the current hot spot, more than being punk'd or papped, young Hollywood fears Perez Hilton."
Yikes, even I'm shuddering — but not because I fear Hilton. I shudder to think that if there is a man steeped in good intentions behind the rancor of the gossip-boy who has learned to work a very, very large room, he's being suffocated.
It's hard to tell if Lavandeira created the fatuous Hilton from nothing, if his alter ego is a work of foul fiction, or if Hilton was cut from a huge chip on Mario's shoulder. They are, without a doubt, two distinct characters trying to exist as one.
In addition to writing "we" instead of "I" when posting to his blog, Hilton has revealed in at least one interview that he's at odds with his architect. When commenting on his somewhat garish attire at this year's MTV Movie Awards, he confessed to Radar that he was wearing "a very Perez outfit. Mario would never wear that."
So, did a decent, average gay Joe become a loathsome queen overnight, or has contempt always lived inside Lavandeira?
To some, especially those he insults, it hardly matters now. Hilton is on the loose, and his rewards obviously outweigh any compassion Lavandeira had or has. "I'm laughing all the way to the bank," Hilton told the Los Angeles Times.
But, I wonder, will all of Hilton's money ever account for what Lavandeira lost? And more importantly, is Hilton someone we in the gay and lesbian community should invest in?
The bitchy view from Hilton's high horse is suspect. I have to question the character of a man who attacks others on such deeply personal levels, without provocation and for self-benefit, monetary or otherwise. On some level, it's acceptable, I suppose; gossipers are notoriously bitchy, speculation is fair game, and trash talk is a tool of the trade. But Hilton's lack of boundaries exposes something closer to rage and reveals a rather unenlightened train wreck of a man.
Although Hilton talks a good game, saying that closeted Hollywood celebrities are hypocrites who, as public figures, deserve to be exposed, his delivery sucks. Why sabotage the validity of his argument by being mean and immature?
At 28, Hilton is too old to be throwing tantrums and behaving like a 10-year-old with a crayon who has only recently discovered the "c" word. He's reckless, unable or unwilling to handle the huge responsibility that's come with the power he's attained.
If he's emotionally incapable of exhibiting even the tiniest bit of compassion for closeted people, if he can't be sensitive to the fact that coming out is a very personal decision and that the process that be difficult for some — especially celebrities — I feel sorry for him. If his juvenile behavior is his shtick, I think it makes him a much more pathetic figure, and one the gay and lesbian community should not support.
Hilton's anger, despite his attempts to express it amusingly, not only reflects an afflicted soul, but — if we are to believe that he wants to change attitudes toward gays and lesbians from Alabama to Zimbabwe — it is also misplaced. To instigate real change on a level that the global gay community can benefit from, he should be targeting the hypocrites in state houses, not in movie houses.
But that wouldn't be much fun for him, would it?
It's just as well I don't take Hilton seriously. As I've written before in this column, I'd love for all the usual suspects in Hollywood to come out, but their coming-out wouldn't transform the world — not even if they all came out on the same day. It would only change Hollywood.
It's easy to get the world's attention momentarily — we see evidence of that every time a celebrity comes out. And there's no doubt that a bunch stars coming out all at once would get global attention for quite some time — a full month, maybe! But it takes a great deal of time and a lot of people making great efforts to truly effect change on a large scale.
In the past year alone, folks all around the world have been able to turn on a TV and either hear about or witness atrocities of war, devastating acts of nature, hunger and poverty on a grand scale, and even attempts to exterminate entire groups of people, but the only thing some of us change when we are reminded of these things is the channel. And Hilton thinks that by abusing Clay Aiken, the world will come to its senses?
It's not going to happen.
If gays and lesbians want to change the world, we need to start by changing the ways we act and react in it. If we support behavior like Hilton's, we applaud shallowness, arrogance, rage and invasion of privacy, and risk becoming what we despise. And if that happens, all of the semen splashed on all the faces of every closeted star in Hollywood won't distract the world from the egg on our faces.


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Criminals know when to strike. According to the Tulsa Police Department, the holidays set the perfect stage for robbery: you're busy buying gifts, distracted from everyday life by the flurry of holiday activities, and your guard may be down. After all, it's tough to consider getting robbed while Christmas music is playing in the background.
No matter where you are this holiday season, there are steps you can take to protect yourself and your assets.
Step One: Out Shopping
It is during the holiday season that shoppers may be too preoccupied to notice their surroundings, says the Baltimore Police Department.
- Park in well-lit areas as near the entrance of the store or mall as possible.
- Hang up the cell phone. A phone conversation can distract you long enough for a criminal to snatch your valuables — including your cell phone.
- Wait until your right next to your car to unlock it electronically.
- If, for any reason, you feel uneasy, ask a store employee or security guard to walk you to your car.
- Carry your purse near your body, not dangling by its strap. Put your wallet in a front pants pocket or the inside pocket of your coat.
- Have your car keys out and ready before you walk out of the store.
- If you have the sense that you're being followed, switch directions and walk into a restaurant or store. If all else fails, yell at the top of your lungs.
Step Two: Shopping Online
Before you even consider surfing the Internet for holiday gifts, make sure to secure your personal computers by updating your security software, warns the National Crime Prevention Council. At a minimum, everyone's computer should have anti-spyware software, anti-spam software, a good firewall and anti-virus software.
- Keep your passwords secure. Do not respond to a request to verify your password or credit card information unless you initiated contact with the business.
- Never give your social security number to an online business.
- Remember that your identity is your greatest asset. Consider an identity protection program such as LifeLock to make sure that no one steals yours.
- Before you make an online purchase, look for the icon of a locked padlock at the bottom of the screen. That icon will tell you that the site is secure.
- If possible, stick with online companies you know and trust.
Step Three: Using Your Vehicle as Santa's Delivery Truck
The Broward County Sheriff's Office warns shoppers that vehicles are big targets to criminals.
- Make a note of where you parked. Walking around a parking lot with your arms full of newly purchased gifts makes you an easy target.
- Park only in well-lit areas.
- Before you get into your car, scan the interior to make sure no one else is there.
- If you must store gifts you have already purchased, scan the area to make sure no one is looking and place the items out of sight.
- Always take your purse, wallet and cell phone into the store with you.
- If someone does try to take your belongings, let them. It's not worth being injured by fighting or chasing them. Simply call 911.
- Drive defensively as traffic is bound to be heavier during the holidays and holiday parties can lead to over-drinking.
Step Four: Giving to Charity
According to the Lincoln, Nebraska Police Department, some scammers have been known to pose as charity volunteers collecting donations.
- The holidays are a great time to give, but make sure you're giving to a charity that you know and trust.
- If someone claims to be giving you a receipt for taxes, they do not need any identifying information like your social security number. Don't give it to them.
The author, Karen Holly, has been an insurance agent for more than 10 years and shares her auto, life, and home insurance expertise on her company's blog.
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9 points, 8 Rebounds and 13 Assist. A walking triple double every night.
Who cares if it didn't matter. WICTORY!!!!
Also loved the back to back perimeter shots from Amir!
JV was the best big on the floor tonight for both teams. He outplayed a young frontcourt from the Pistons, and a veteran frontcourt tonight. He was being pushed hard by Nene, and he pushed back, and Nene lost the battle.
It was also finally nice to see Trevor Booker put in his goddamn place. This guy has always killed us. I could never stand it.
I like what Lowry said at the end of the game. " This is our core. We're going to be back next. We need these games to get better."
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- Valanciunas, what to say? he's unbelievable. Will be a 20/10 guy in a couple of years no doubt.
- Lowry played one of his best game as a Rap.
- DeRozan was terrific offensively because his jump shot was falling in. BUT 1rb and 1ast in 37mins is NOT acceptable.
- Gay took a lot of bad shots tonight and turned the ball over 4 times. Not his best game.
- More Landry Fields please.
- Acy, as i've been saying for a long time in this forum is an NBA rotational player. He can play.
gotta agree with the JV praise... finally decided to reclaim my seats from whichever douche bag moves into them when they realize they're empty at half time... and couldn't help but notice how consistently "ON" he was
i think i've gotten used to raptors players always being lackadaisical... playing well in spurts... getting into lazy ruts..
seeing a player hustle every second he was on the floor was a joy
im not sure what his stat line was... haven't checked, and too lazy to scroll up to see if anybody posted it.... but dude was everywhere he was supposed to be all night
he's going to be something special
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It's the difference I've been trying to articulate (unsuccessfully) between a guy like Derozan and Val. Val already has pretty much everything he needs. He just needs to improve. A guy like Derozan is missing a bunch of skills he needs. You can't improve on skills you don't have.
As for the second, I've also been trying to find ways to say that kind of thing. JV has shown everything you could possibly want from a C. There is no part of his game where you can say he doesn't have a good base of skill/instincts. He also has all the intangibles you want in a player, including the making of what looks to be a very positive leader. He is the complete package, and at the hardest position to fill.
I think the important this is that everyone can learn including Casey nobody is perfect. Its a shame about Ross right now though maybe he should of went to the D-League for a little bit, I mean Acy looks more comfortable than Ross but thats just his nature I guess.
Scary thing is JV is playing like a #1 overall which is a toss up between he and Kyrie he would ave been without the buyout. You cant teach that motor he has.
He's also probably looking at Val and putting more pressure on himself. He also has to contend with Gay, Derozan, Fields and Anderson for minutes. It's a tough situation for him. He needs to make a big jump in year 2. We'll see.
He didnt hit the rookie wall he slammed into it. Poor kid. When his shot isnt falling he has to slash or do that pretty one dribble pull up he has, hes been playing so clumsy since the dunk competition. Does anyone think Raps should have sent him the the D-League beside Acy after the dunk contest?
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The first half of the 2012-13 season couldn't have gone much better for the Spurs.
Sure, there were speed bumps. The wrath of David J. Stern. Tim Duncan's injury scare. The perpetual bumps and bruises of Manu Ginobili. The lengthy absence of Kawhi Leonard. Home-and-home losses to the Clippers and Knicks. That ill-advised Halloween photo.
Through all that and the road-heaviest schedule in the NBA, the Spurs persevered to register the league's best record at 42-12. They're in prime position to stay there with 17 of their final 28 games at home, compared to 14 of 29 for Oklahoma City and 15 of 32 for Miami — both of whom remain favored by Vegas to reach the Finals.
While the Spurs have flamed out with homecourt advantage in each of the past two seasons, there's plenty of reasons to think this year will be different. And there's still a few nagging doubts why it won't. With the start of the second leg of the Rodeo Road Trip looming tomorrow night in Sacramento, let's run through a few on either side of the ledger.
Having seen his team become increasingly lax since their championship seasons, Gregg Popovich has demanded renewed vigor on the defensive end from the opening day of training camp.
The Spurs have responded so far, climbing from 10th to 3rd in points allowed per 100 possessions. In doing so, they've shaved their defensive field-goal percentages from 12th to 5th at the rim, 27th to 8th from 5-9 feet, and 19th to 2nd on 3-pointers. Overall, their effective field-goal defense has improved from 15th to 4th.
Last but not least, the starting lineup of Duncan, Parker, Leonard, Danny Green and Tiago Splitter has the best defensive rating (86.4 points allowed per 100 possessions, according to NBA.com) of any unit in the NBA with at least 199 minutes played.
Tony Parker's greatness
Parker appeared to peak last season, when he carried the Spurs for long stretches en route to a top five finish in the MVP voting. Coming off a summer in which he nearly lost his eye in a club brawl before participating in the Olympics for France, even a slight letdown seemed inevitable.
But Parker has come back even stronger and better, overcoming a slow start in the opening weeks to fashion what has been perhaps the finest campaign of his career. To watch him this season is to behold a veteran at the peak of his powers — still athletic enough to get into the lane virtually at will, yet experienced enough where the vast majority of his decisions are on point.
In addition to his career-high 59.7 true shooting percentage, Parker leads all players with 132 assists on 3-pointers. The most encouraging part for the Spurs: He seems to be getting better as the season wears on.
Tim Duncan's resurgence
Popovich is loath to call it a comeback, but the details are indisputable. Reduced almost to the status of role player in recent years, Duncan has stormed back to serve as the Spurs' backbone once more at 36.
While his raw numbers (17.2 points, 9.6 rebounds) aren't what they used to be, Duncan's overall production is about as good as ever when adjusted for the fact he's only playing 29.7 minutes per night. Indeed, his raw shot-blocking average of 2.8 per game is the second-best of his career even without such an accommodation.
As such, Duncan deserves serious consideration for Defensive Player of the Year — an award that, shockingly, he's never won despite making 13 All-Defense teams.
As usual, no factor will have a greater bearing on the Spurs' success than their physical well-being.
On the bright side, the Spurs have registered the league's best record despite lengthy absences by Ginobili (13 games), Duncan (10) and Leonard (19). It could have been much worse, too. Duncan has already returned from the scary incident against Washington when Martell Webster rolled into the side of his knee — an injury he said probably would have resulted in a torn ACL if not for the brace he's taken to wearing in recent seasons.
The bigger concern is Ginobili, who has already suffered suffered three separate injuries this season. None are serious, but they indicate the point Ginobili — frail even in his prime — is at in his career where even a minor bump is cause for alarm. The Spurs have become expert at playing and succeeding without him, particularly with Leonard's addition. To beat the likes of Miami and Oklahoma City, however, they'll almost certainly need him to contribute something.
On the macro level, this would seem to be the least of the Spurs' concerns. Picking up where they left off from last year, they've won 66 of their past 81 regular-season games.
It's hard to detect much even on an individual basis. Take Danny Green, who is shooting a robust 42.4 percent on 3s in his designated role as floor spacer. But that total masks the huge swings Green is wont to suffer, not unlike a bad run at the poker table. No wonder he's been dubbed "Icy/Hot" in the blogosphere.
In one form or another, key role players Boris Diaw, Gary Neal and Stephen Jackson have all suffered from similar peaks and valleys. On a team that relies so heavily on the 3-point shot and ball movement, all it takes is a couple of players to slump at the wrong time to knock the Spurs' finely-tuned offense out of rhythm.
Turnovers and rebounding
Every team is going to struggle at various points here and there throughout the season. In the case of the Spurs, there's nothing significant you can harp on as a glaring weakness. They have, however, had periodic issues with ball protection and rebounding, issues that could be magnified against particular playoff matchups.
The Clippers, for example, rate high in both forcing turnovers and offensive rebounds, strengths they used to crush the Spurs at Staples Center before grinding out a win at the AT&T Center. Then there are the Heat, who force mistakes at a higher rate than any other team in the league.
All of this rates in the category of "might" and "could" considering the Spurs still rank well enough in both categories (13th in turnover percent, 5th in defensive rebounding percent.) But when you're picking nits at a point where the Spurs are again looking like prime contenders, you've got to come up with something.


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Sooo, I am going to accept 2, maybe 3 members if I will have good mood. So now for requirments
One must be a member of Kirigakure to be a member of the Bartholomew clan, though they can leave Kirigakure and retain their clan membership, though he will be banished from the clan and will receive no further training in the ways of the Bartholomew, as well as having their Bartholomew bio hunted down by other Bartholomew clan members. (this doesn't apply to the ninja world it means in their history they must have been a part of kiri
same as rain techniques; WHICH MEANS BIOS, NOT PEOPLE, BIOS)
Obviously, the Bartholomew powers are a KG, so no canon-bios are allowed.
One can also be banished from the clan by killing another member of the clan in an act of cold blood.
There are no ranks but we have Levels of abilities, EVERYONE will start at level one, after you pass mission/test given to you by me, if i believe you are worthy, your level increases, these are the levels:
Level one- unlocking the paws abilities
Level two- more advanced jutsu
Level 3- the ability to repel anything
Bartholomew legend- ability to repel exhaustion and pain
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JewellPotterFan: Those are little...things...that gather information for search engines. So when someone Googles or uses Yahoo search those little spiders have gathered information for what is being searched.
JewellPotterFan: Those are little...things...that gather information for search engines. So when someone Googles or uses Yahoo search those little spiders have gathered information for what is being searched.
Hi. I sincerely hope this hasn't been asked - I skimmed the threads and didn't see it, so...
I have written a fic for MNFF, yet I am wondering if it is too violent/profane. I don't think it is that bad, but I want to be sure. I was wondering how I should contact a mod about this? I don't, obviously, want to post it here. Should I PM them? Email them? And it is a D/A story - who should I contact?
I don't know if this is a dumb question, but when does a story become a crossover? I know that you're allowed to take inspiration from something, but aren't allowed to have a crossover. When does a story become officially become a crossover though?
Kate-- Thanks for asking. It means a lot that you're invested enough to go out of your way to ensure a story's appropriate for MNFF. Our motto has always been, "when in doubt, ask a mod," so I think that's what we'll do. PM your story to me (whichever part[s] you're worried about) and I'll look it over myself.
christinem-- Good question. Yes, drawing inspiration from other works of art is perfectly natural. However, I would venture to say that a story becomes a crossover when the inspiration becomes overt. For example: using specific characters, names, locations, or otherwise peculiar terms and concepts particular to another fandom. For instance, if you're a Lord of the Rings fan, you might have an affinity for Legolas. It would be fine to use some of Legolas' personality traits in one of your OCs (afterall, personality traits can't be trademarked), but it would not be fine to use the name/character of Legolas in your story. Also, using locations in LOTR would be out of line too; for instance, Mordor, the Misty Mountains, Shire, etc. Non-HP fandom-specific characters and places are a "no." Generally speaking, a story becomes a crossover when it mixes two or more fandoms. The idea is to stick to HP.
(Note: Sometimes, very rare exceptions will be made, such as in the case of a Humor story that will cite something from an outside fandom as a punchline. Do not bank on being granted this exception, however. They're one in a million.)
About the crossover question, though...
What if we are retelling a story, but having it take place in the Harry Potter universe? I've done it with Greek Mythology and fairytales, can it be done with other things (EX novels)?
Madame Marauder, as long as no characters or specific places from the other book are being used, then you are okay using the book for inspiration.
Greek Mythology and fairy tales are a bit different than other books since there are various versions of almost all greek myths and fairy tales. Also, with both of those, there was a lot of supernatural activity going on that can be worked into the history of the Harry Potter universe if done so carefully.
Is the graveyard section still open for public viewing? I remember the old forum having it. I am in need of looking at an 8 page thread that use to be in the Gryffindor common room. It is for a story that I was personally challenged to write by Bethany. Thanks.
blackfoot, after some consideration, The Graveyard is going to remain closed to users. If you need to have a thread retried from it, you will need to contact a moderator with the thread title to see if it is still in The Graveyard. If it is something you need from a thread in your Common Room, you might want to try your Head of House or Prefect first to see if they can move the thread back to your common room.
Okay. I know you guys are going to say, "I've been asked this question before" whatever, but something odd has happened to my *gasp* post count.
It went from 184 to 0 in an afternoon. But, it still says "Swallowing the Golden Snitch". Is that natural that, like, all of the 184 posts I've written were suddenly deleted? Or is it a glitch?
Winged Artemis-- I searched for your posts, and it appears they haven't been deleted. At least, not all of them, so you're right-- the post count shouldn't be reading 0. I'd venture to say it's a glitch. I fixed it, though. Sorry about that, love! Those post counts are tricky buggers.
A quick note to all users (and this is not directed to Winged Artemis, but rather to the forums as a whole, as countless users have asked about this): please do not fuss over your post counts, folks. It exists at all just as a fun little addition, nothing more. If your count goes up by 150, down by 150, or disappears completely, or even if it does cartwheels across your monitor, it really doesn't matter. It carries no weight whatsoever, and is utterly insignificant to both fan fiction and the Harry Potter fandom at large, which is what we'd hoped this thread would be for. I speak for all the mods when I say we would rather limit our time and energy to answering relevant questions. So please refrain from becoming emotionally attached to your post counts. And only ask us about them if the feeling you get upon discovering its inaccurate is like that of the feeling you'd get if you were receiving a dementor's kiss. Maybe then the situation will be serious enough for us to consider it a priority. *wink*
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Garden Talk: October 23, 2008
From NGA Editors
New Tri-Colored Japanese Maple
Fall is for tree planting. The warm soils and cool, rainy days create perfect conditions for tree roots to grow before the cold days of winter. Japanese maple is a favorite specimen tree of many gardeners, and now comes a new selection that features tri-colored leaves.
'Gwen's Rose Delight' Japanese maple (Acer palmatum 'Shirazz') grows 15 to 20 feet tall and 10 feet wide at maturity with a weeping habit. The heat-resistant, deeply cut foliage unfurls in spring, featuring crimson-pink leaves and white margins. The color holds well in summer. In fall the leaves turn a brilliant crimson. 'Gwen's Rose Delight' grows best in full sun on well drained soil and is hardy in USDA zones 5 to 9.
For more information on this new Japanese maple variety, go to: Willoway Nursery.
Instant Compost Tea
Gardeners know the benefits compost tea can have on their gardens. Not only is it a quick and efficient way to deliver nutrients to plants, compost tea also feeds the microbial life in the soil. It also has been touted as a way to prevent diseases when used as a foliar spray. Although making your own compost tea is easy, sometimes it's simpler to reach for a bottle.
Now there is a pre-made compost tea available in bottles. Bio-Balance is made from a variety of manure sources. It's organically produced, loaded with microorganisms to stimulate biological soil life, and contains no human pathogens. It's claimed to also be odor-free, making it useful indoors in greenhouses and on houseplants, without causing an offensive odor.
For more information on this instant compost tea, go to: The Compost Tea Company .
Trials of the Best Organic Weed Killers
Organic gardeners often struggle to control annual weeds in their gardens. While there are many organic products on the market touted as helpful in controlling weeds, there has been little research testing them against each other.
Researchers at the Organic Farming Research Foundation and Purdue University tested four different organic weed control sprays, plus flaming with a hand-held flamer, on seedbeds to be planted in greens. Weeding greens and lettuce beds can be very time consuming, especially for organic growers, so finding an effective alternative to reduce weeds will save growers time and money. Researchers tested Burnout II (contains acetic acid), Matran 5 (contains clove and other essential oils), 10% vinegar solution, 13% vinegar solution, and an LP gas hand-held flamer. They were particularly focused on controlling chickweed, purslane, galinsoga, and grasses. Seedbeds were tilled and allowed to sit for 2 weeks so the weeds could germinate. Three applications of each treatment were made on the 3' by 5' test beds in May, June, and August.
It turns out organic sprays weren't the best solution. Although Burnout II reduced the weeding time the most overall, the hand-held flamer was more convenient to use and more effective in controlling tougher weeds, such as grasses and purslane. Matran 5 was the next most effective weed killer. All treatments worked best if the weeds were treated when less than 4 inches tall.
For more information on this research, go to: Organic Farming Research Foundation.
Blue Flag Iris Filters Pesticides
Our native blue flag iris (Iris versicolor) is a beautiful perennial that grows well on lakeshores, swamps, wet meadows and along stream beds. Now it appears this iris can be effective in controlling pollution as well. Researchers at the USDA and University of Massachusetts grew 10 different water-loving plants in a greenhouse setting. Over a three-month period, they measured how much of four common pesticides were absorbed by each.
The top performers were blue flag iris, eastern gamma grass, and big blue stem. Blue flag iris also had the added benefit of being an attractive ornamental. If you are concerned about pesticides running into your property from your neighbor's yard, local farm, or golf course, consider planting a vegetative filter strip of this iris to help keep your groundwater clean.
For more information on this research, go to: Journal of Environmental Quality. Photo courtesy of the USDA.


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Betty White's Top 12 TV Moments
With her upcoming appearance hosting SNL, Betty White will assume her rightful crown to reign supreme as comedy's queen for the night. Here, we take a look back at the highlights of her six triumphant decades onscreen.
1. Life With Elizabeth, 1953-1955
White's first sitcom role came after various earlier radio shows and variety hour appearances. In 1952 she co-produced and starred in the title role in the incidental comedy of Eisenhower-era domesticity, Life With Elizabeth, for which she won her first Emmy.
2. The Betty White Show, 1954
Though only on-air for a single season in 1954, The Betty White Show boosted its host's recognizability, cementing her household name status. The friendly talk show format easily conveyed Ms. White's natural charisma, wit, and humor—and she sang!
3. Date with the Angels, 1957-1958
White returned to the sound stage as Vicki Angel in the newlyweds and neighbors comedy, Date with the Angels. More polite than The Honeymooners, more subdued than I Love Lucy, the lesser-known sitcom is just as entertaining as its contemporaries, and Betty stole the show, literally: it was canceled after a year and replaced with its obvious star's own eponymous variety show.
4. Advise and Consent, 1962
A brief cameo in the Otto Preminger sex scandal/senate procedural drama, Advise and Consent marks White's first foray in film. As Senator Bessie Adams of Kansas, she addresses Congress to admonish Senator Fred Van Ackerman of Wyoming (George Grizzard) with her characteristic subtly sassy sweetness.
5. Password, 1961-1975
From the 1950s through the 1980s, White guested on numerous game shows while simultaneously working in sitcoms. The original Password is probably dearest in the star's memory—she married host Allen Ludden in 1963. This clip, filmed shortly after their nuptials, evidences the couple's adorable affection on-air.
6. The Mary Tyler Moore Show, 1973-1977
Sue Ann Nivens, the saccharine and snide "Happy Homemaker" of Mary Tyler Moore's show-within-a-show, is White's most remembered role of her early career. Winning two Emmys during her time on the cast, White was the original model for the hugely popular character when Mary Tyler Moore herself first envisioned the addition.
7. Match Game, 1963-1990
A staple of the game show circuit, Betty White was at the core of Match Game in its many manifestations. Foretelling her career within the genre (she would go on to host Just Men! in 1983), she takes the mic and the helm of Match Game 73 in 1982.
8. Mama's Family, 1983-1985
Originating as a sketch on the Carol Burnett Show, Mama's Family featured Betty White in a recurring role as the uppity daughter to Vicki Lawrence's titular Mama. White first worked with her future Golden Girls costar Rue McClanahan on the show.
9. The Golden Girls, 1985-1992
White's now most recognizable role is that of the stupid, overwhelmingly sympathetic storyteller Rose Nylund on The Golden Girls. White's genius shone alongside her castmates'; the honed comedic craft of four senior actresses did what is almost impossible, making a sitcom concerning the post-menopausal one of the most popular of its time and a modern classic within a culture obsessed with youth.
10. The Bold and the Beautiful, 2006-2009
Mysteriously materializing after an inexplicable absence (soap operas keep it real), Ann Douglas was the long lost mother of The Bold and the Beautiful's head bitch in charge, Stephanie Forrester. Secretive despite her sweetness, Ann inexplicably appeared and disappeared again and again, her presence periodically paining her family with the memory of her absence—even though she never existed if she wasn't in that week's script.
11. Boston Legal, 2005-2008
Catherine Piper is a brash old broad who has appeared in many incarnations throughout White's tenure on the Boston Legal. Secretary, sandwich lady, criminal, and witness, Catherine has been featured the most frequently of any recurring character on the show. Entering into memedom with image of her gun-wielding stick-up, Betty's Catherine was a bitch from the start on the series, straight-talking James Spader's Alan Shore upon her debut.
12. Snickers Superbowl Commercial, 2010
It is fitting that elements culminating in the wave of White's recent recognition should echo some of her earliest work as a model and commercial actress. In the 2010 Superbowl ad for Snickers, White played tough on the football field in a bit that mentions her as a sort of omni-grandmother figure, casually cementing her as a truly archetypal actress: the hip and hysterical whip-tongued lady we all grew up with.


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Hi everyone. Complete fashion novice here, and reluctant along with it. Apparently I need to dress well to succeed though, so here I am :-)
In a fit of enthusiasm I bought myself some green Levi 501 jeans, which I really like the look and fit of. However, I'm struggling to find items to pair them with. So far I've tried a brown polo shirt and maroon Vans, which work OK to my untrained eye, but I'm not completely happy.
Levi's 501 coloured denim Green - House of Fraser
Any advice on potential combinations using the jeans would be very much appreciated!


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The West defeated the East 23-25, 25-21, 25-23 and improved to 33-4 overall, 11-0 in conference play. Ashton Sitkowski had her first double-double (11 kills and 14 digs) and led the team in passing with a 2.09. Shameka Ealy had seven kills and four blocks. Kyrston Rice had seven digs and passed a 2.0. Taylor Hathcote passed a 2.08, had four aces and six kills. Tori Underhill had six kills and a team-high six aces. Shannon Perkins had eight digs. Leah Biggers had six digs. Sarah Hale had two timely kills that helped keep the momentum. Anna Claire Pilkington also had a double-double with 28 assists, 11 digs and two aces.
"The coaches are proud of the way the girls played," West coach Jonny Neeley said. "East played well and had a lot of energy. Our girls did a fine job of staying mentally tough at the end of game 3. This weekend, we're going to face tough teams in our conference tournament, but we hope to play well and finish the season with a victory."
Katie Hefley had six points, one ace and one block for the Eastside Lady Whirlwinds. Madison McKinley had five points, two aces, six blocks and nine kills. Shelbi Thompson had four kills, two blocks and two dinks. Emily Posey had one point and two aces. Bailey Wilbers had three points and two aces. Victoria Teague had three points.
"Anybody who was here got to see one heckuva junior high volleyball game," East head coach Cindy Wiliams said. Our passes and our setters did a great job. It was a great volleyball game."
The West defeated the East 25-22, 25-17 in the ninth-grade B match. Hannah Harness had two aces, three digs, four kills and hit for .800. Josie Dixon had three kills, five aces and five digs. Leah Biggers had four digs. Alex Adkins and Baylee Knight both passed at 2.0 in serve receive.
Kaitlin McConnell had three points, and Katina Prancer Curtis had six points for the East.
The West (16-2) won the eighth-grade A match 25-20, 25-9. Ariston Gray had five points for the East. Kaitlyn Womack had two points, one ace, one kill and one block.
For the West, Hannah Marasco played the game of her life, her coach said. She recorded seven aces and 17 assists. Alex Adkins had six kills and four digs. Baylee Knight had four kills, three aces and seven digs. Maebre Hale had three kills and hit at a .400 percentage. Rachel Prochazka played lights out with 16 digs. "She has improved dramatically and is turning into a very solid back row defender," Neely added.
The West won the B match 25-16. Bheyleigh Nufer had three kills on three attempts. Mackenzi Akin and Lexi Harris each had two aces. Cecilly Kidd had two kills. Christa Porier recorded a 2.0 passing percentage in serve receive, according to Neely.
RJHS West-LRCA
RJHS West secured its first regular-season conference volleyball championship Tuesday when it defeated Little Rock Christian Academy at home.
The eighth grade West Lady Whirlwinds (15-2) won 25-17, 25-17. Baylee Knight had a team-high five kills and four aces. She also passed the best, averaging a 2.09 in serve receive. Sydney Young had three kills and no errors. Annabelle McNeil added two kills. Onna Collins tied for a team-high four aces. Rachel Prochazka recorded 12 digs and a 1.9 passing percentage.
The Westside ninth-grade (32-4, 10-0) won 25-9, 25-5. Kyrston Rice took care of business on the serving line and served 17 straight in game two. She finished with seven aces on 25 attempts and four digs. Ashton Sitkowski had six kills. Taylor Hathcote and Shameka Ealy each had four kills. Sarah Hale and Tori Underhill each had three kills.
The Lady Whirlwinds had a balanced offensive attack with just two hitting errors. Anna Claire Pilkington had 14 assists and two aces.
The conference tournament is Saturday at Greenbrier.
RHS falls at home
Russellville High School's Hunter Eshnaur had 14 kills and 12 digs, and Meredith Smith added 13 kills and four blocks, but the Lady Cyclones still suffered a 20-25, 20-25, 25-15, 18-25 loss to Mount Saint Mary's on Tuesday at Cyclone Gym.
"MSM is a great defensive team," RHS (17-7, 7-5 7A/6A-Central Conference) head coach Cindy Jones said. "We played well in spurts tonight. We have got to put three games together against those good teams. We are getting there."
Ashtin Kindrick had eight blocks. Shannon Hocker had 15 digs and nine kills. The Lady Cyclones will host Fort Smith Southside during their annual Dig Pink Night on Tuesday.


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OVIEDO, Fla. - The Clickorlando.com game of the week saw yours truly head to a 7A Regional Final game between the Oviedo Lions and the Tallahassee Lincoln Trojans.
Oviedo is coming off of two playoff overtime victories and were more than confident heading into tonight's match-up against perennial powerhouse Lincoln.
Lincoln came into tonight having beaten Fleming Island and Gainesville's Buchholz high in the first and second rounds of the playoffs, respectively.
As soon as I arrived on the Oviedo High School grounds, I could just feel the electricity! It was flowing throughout the whole city of Oviedo, throughout all of Central Florida!
You literally could not find a parking spot, it was such a great sight to see.
The National anthem played, and kickoff was here for this 7A regional final match-up.
Wes Allen's Oviedo squad seemed to have the upper hand emotionally and physically in the beginning of the game. Lincoln had 3 offensive plays in the first quarter.
Early in the first, Oviedo forced Lincoln into a safety to lead 2-0 lead. Oviedo then capitalized on a Lincoln turnover and junior QB Chris Davis took a QB keeper in for the score.
The Lions would be up 9-0 halfway through the first.
However, Lincoln would not stay down. On its third play from scrimmage, RB Ben Robinson took the handoff and scooted down the field for the TD. The first quarter would see Oviedo up 9-7.
Think of the second quarter as a battle of two titans and neither one would give an inch. Offensively, two scores came in this quarter, one by each team.
Lincoln went up 14-9 after an early TD from QB Cameron Joseph when he hit Taj Williams with a beautiful lob corner pass that made everyone appreciate just how talented Williams is.
Oviedo, with about a minute left to go in the second quarter, would get another spectacular TD run from QB Chris Davis to put his Lions out in front at the break, 16-14.
Lincoln received the opening second half kickoff and put together a nice drive capping of the five minute or so drive with another TD run by Robinson.
Now the Trojans were out in front early in the third, 21-16.
But those pesky Lions would not stay down. QB Chris Davis once again faked the hand-off to his running back and ba-rumbled and stumbled all the way into the Lions end zone for the touchdown.
Another score, meant another lead change.
Oviedo was now out in front 23-21 with roughly five minutes left to go in the third quarter.
A couple of strong Trojan defensive plays led to Lincoln to getting the ball back with about two minutes left to go in the third quarter.
I could come up with a cheesy cliche, but I think you already know what is around the corner, a touchdown and... a lead change.
Lincoln's QB Cameron Joseph ran a dazzling play action pass and found a wide open Myles Gaines for the touchdown.
Lincoln led 28-23 going into the fourth quarter.
Hold on to your hats, folks. Here we go.
The fourth quarter saw back and forth possessions until of course with surprisingly zero offense, that is of course until the last minute of the game.
Oviedo would punch in the pigskin for the touchdown from about the one yard line to take the lead 29-28.
Lion's head coach Wes Allen then made the decision to have his Lions go for a 2-point conversion to be up by a field goal over the visiting Trojans.
The Lions were not successful on its attempt.
But here is what the game will be remembered for. Take away the 47 minutes before because the last minute is all that both teams will remember of this game.
With roughly a minute on the clock, there is no way the Oviedo Lions could pull out another heart stopper again like they have been doing in this years playoffs, could they?
Down 29-28, Lincoln had to go to the air, which they did.
With about 50 seconds left, QB Cameron Joseph hooks up Reggie Davis for a remarkable TD! About the time Davis crossed the goaline, you could hear the air being sucked out of the Oviedo crowd.
The end result would be Lincoln winning the game 35-29 and advancing to the state semi's and breaking the hearts of Lion nation in Oviedo.
This was an instant classic, no doubt about it. Keep your heads up Oviedo fans, you have a great team coming back next year and you have so much to proud of this year!
Congratulations to the Tallahassee Trojans, who will make their way back to Central Florida next week for a chance to play in the FHSAA 7A championship. But first they must go through Osceola Kissimmee. Osceola will be hosting that game next Friday and kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.
Oviedo finishes its season with a record of 11-2.
What a night of high school football, what a game.
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Pyogenic liver abscess is a pus-filled area in the liver.
Liver abscess; Bacterial liver abscess
There are many potential causes of liver abscesses, including:
The most common bacteria that cause liver abscesses are:
In most cases, more than one type of bacteria is found.
Tests may include:
Treatment usually consists of placing a tube through the skin to drain the abscess. Less often, surgery is required. You will also receive antibiotics for about 4 - 6 weeks. Sometimes, antibiotics alone can cure the infection.
This condition can be life threatening some patients. The risk for death is higher in people who have many liver abscesses.
Life-threatening sepsis can develop.
Call your health care provider if you have:
Prompt treatment of abdominal and other infections may reduce the risk of developing a liver abscess. Many cases are not preventable.
Reddy KR. Bacterial, parasitic, fungal and granulomatous liver diseases. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Cecil Medicine. 24th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2011:chap 360.
Sifri CD, Madoff LC. Infections of the liver and biliary system. In: Mandell GL, Bennett JE, Dolin R, eds. Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases. 7th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Elsevier Churchill Livingstone;2009:chap 72.
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Transverse Ranges > San Gabriel Mountains > Waterman Mountain > Climber's Log
Waterman Mountain Climber's Log
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|Route: Fire Road Date Climbed: 03/04/07
Date Climbed: Mar 4, 2007
|Hiked this with my 5 month old Husky/Shepherd pup Kodi, and his 2.5 month old friend Akita/Shepherd pup Shasta. All did a great job and had a fun time with the little snow on top. No peak register to be found.
|Posted Mar 8, 2007 5:35 pm
|From Buckhorn
Date Climbed: May 20, 2006
|One of the more recent times I was up there. This is my favorite short trail. If you want a quick getaway and have less than 3 hours of time, this is it!
Go up sometime in winter and wait till the sunset; you get the most amazing alpine glow on Baldy!
|Posted Oct 30, 2006 4:37 am
|From Buckhorn on the Way to Twin Peaks
Date Climbed: Oct 28, 2006
|Stopped up at the top on my way back to Twin Peaks. It was a gorgeous day without another soul in sight on the way up or at the top.
|Posted Oct 30, 2006 12:28 am
|Augie Medina
|Route: From Buckhorn Date Climbed: Oct. 22, 2006
|Did Waterman on the return from climbing Twin Peaks. My first time for either mountain. Nicely maintained trail all the way. Even though there was the typical Southern California haze in the direction of the L.A. Basin, you could still make out Catalina Island from Waterman's summit.
|Posted Oct 23, 2006 9:18 pm
|A favorite
|Hiked to the summit many times. Not the greatest view from the summit, but the rocks to the south and below provide an excellent vantage point. Nice views and a great area.
|Posted Aug 9, 2006 1:34 am
|From Buckhorn
Date Climbed: Apr 30, 2006
|This was my first trip up Waterman. A very nice day with perfect weather. Patches of snow remain on the trail, but are only a few inches deep, and easily crossed in the footsteps of others who came before.
|Posted May 4, 2006 6:27 pm
|Route Climbed: Bighorn Trail
Date Climbed: Apr 23, 2006
|Slightly overcast day with light snowfall the prior night at the higher elevations on top of an exisitng base of one foot or less. Took the Buckhorn Trail up to the Twin Peaks junction and then on up to the summit. At the saddle the wind picked up slightly and the new snow and ice began to fall from the trees. Had the sound of falling ice the entire last hour until the summit. Very eerie! Hiked over to the rocks at the summit and found the survey mark. Got a bit off trail on the descent following the wrong tracks. Followed an Easterly ridgeline and then eventually crossed over into the trailhead canyon. Only one on the mountain for the day
|Posted May 4, 2006 5:38 am
|From Hwy 2
Date Climbed: Feb 15, 2004
|Nice winter hike with kdonaldson. We tagged Waterman in our way to Twin Peak East.
|Posted Apr 19, 2006 11:33 pm
|from hwy 2
Date Climbed: Feb 15, 2004
|Hit this peak on our way to Twin Peaks.
|Posted Mar 30, 2006 3:49 am
|CNC Dave
|Route Climbed: 3 Pts. and Buckhorn
Date Climbed: Jun 15, 2005
|This is a beautiful hike from any trailhead. Lots of big trees and
and some good boulders on the summit. Early summer has great wildflowers.
|Posted Feb 28, 2006 4:48 am
|Date Climbed: fall 2005
|A very nice peak, great views on the San Gabriel Wilderness.
|Posted Jan 20, 2006 12:07 am
|Scott M.
|Route Climbed: From 3 Points or Buckhorn Date Climbed: Many times
|Done this several times as part of a run from 3 Points or even on skis from Buckhorn. Keep an eye open for bighorn sheep south of the summit.
|Posted Jan 8, 2006 10:28 pm
|Route Climbed: various Date Climbed: Many
|Many times.
|Posted Dec 26, 2005 8:24 pm
|Tom Kenney
|Route Climbed: Many Date Climbed: Often
|Been to the summit perhaps 30 or 40 times in the past 20 years. Favorite route is the northwest ridge, starting at Cloudburst Summit. The Waterman Mountain Trail, starting across the highway from Buckhorn Picnic Area, is an excellent bike ride. Have done ski descents down various ridges and slopes. Spent many nights on the summit, where camping is excellent! There are some nice granite outcrops on the southeast side, with good bouldering and 40' to 60' top-rope climbs.
|Posted Dec 26, 2005 1:12 am
|Steve Larson
|Route Climbed: Ski slopes Date Climbed: May 21, 2005
|Who would believe there would be snow blanketing Mt. Waterman in late May? And yet there was. A clear sky, still air, and temperatures in the 60s made for perhaps the best day of skiing I've ever had in southern California. Skinned up the lower ski slopes, walked along the bare summit ridge for a quarter mile, and then skinned the rest of the way to the summit. Glorious sun and near-perfect snow on the way down. I drew a few stares sitting by the road with my skis afterward, but those folks don't know what they're missing!
|Posted Dec 25, 2005 10:13 pm


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12 challenges for your summer bucket list
When I was in college, I spent my summers visiting family and friends, journeying on cross-country road trips, catching up on extracurricular reading, or traveling internationally (if I could afford it). I always started off my summer vacation with a desire to make my summer really count -- to do something purposeful and intentional to help other people. But after a few weeks in the sun, I often resorted to all my summer norms.
College students aren't getting away with that mentality so easily anymore -- not with resources like our World Vision ACT:S Summer Adventure Bucket List. It's 12 challenges meant to get you out of the house and experience the world around you.
So if you're looking for something different for your summer -- something unique, a little daring, a little crazy, and a lot of fun -- you can join others from the ACT:S network on an adventure to make your summer count. And each week, World Vision ACT:S is highlighting stories and ideas of how others are acting on each challenge. Check them all out at WorldVisionACTS.org.
The ACT:S Summer Adventure Bucket List
1. Immerse yourself in a different culture. Your community or city may be a mix of many cultures. Find one that is different from your own, and learn about it. Check out cultural festivals happening in your area. Visit a family-owned restaurant of a different ethnic group, and talk with the people who work there. Visit organizations dedicated to specific cultural groups. Don't be afraid to ask questions.
2. Explore a new church denomination or faith. Step out of your comfort zone and try visiting a church of a different denomination, or of a completely different faith. Notice the differences and similarities with the way you normally worship at your church. Find out what issues they care about and how they act on them. Allow this experience to help you think about your faith in a larger context.
3. Escape to the outdoors. Take yourself away from your typical routine and the noise of daily life. Hike, swim, kayak, go rock climbing, take a nature walk, or camp for a day or two. During your time outside, spend time reflecting on God's creation and listening for His voice.
4. Map a local issue. Research your city or region. Find a specific issue (unemployment or poverty rate, commercial sex trafficking, poor school systems, etc.) that seems to be prevalent there, and seek to understand how and why it affects the community. Talk to people about the issue, and get their perspective. Look up organizations in the area addressing the issue. Take what you find, and make a physical map, web, chart, report, etc.
5. Challenge yourself to read a book on a justice issue you know little about. Approaching an issue from someone else's perspective can be eye-opening. Consider getting a group of friends to read the book with you -- and don't limit yourself! Reading books that make you uncomfortable or present views different from your own can help you gain a more holistic understanding of an issue.
6. Screen a film. Documentaries are a powerful way to learn about a specific issue. Invite a few friends over to watch a documentary, and take time to discuss the film afterward.
7. Document your environment. Grab your camera and a few friends, and head out into your community or nearby city. Find a way to capture the diversity in it through photos or video documentary. Discover something new, show contrasts between the different neighborhoods of your area, talk with people, and be observant and open-minded. You never know what you might find out, or what issues you might uncover along the way.
8. Create something that brings the urgency of a justice issue to life. Paint, draw, take photographs, write a song or poem, make a collage, or pull together a video. Explore why this issue matters to you and weighs on your heart.
9. Write. If there is a specific issue you are passionate about, write about it. Think about what faith and justice means to you. If you've traveled, or if you've studied an issue locally or internationally, write about your experiences, and share them with your friends on Facebook and through email.
10. Spend time volunteering with a local non-profit. Find a local organization or ministry focused on issues of poverty, homelessness, or care for creation, or find a group that helps orphans, the elderly, the mentally disabled, troubled youth, etc. Take time to get to know the people who work there or who are benefiting from the organization. Go and be willing to serve.
11. Meet your congressional representative or senator. Find a day to meet with your local Congress member and discuss a current bill or issue you find important. Use it as a time to advocate and learn more about a specific cause. If you aren't able to meet in person, write a letter or try meeting with another leader in your community.
12. Create a bucket list for your own life! Here's your chance to think about faith and justice in the context of your entire life -- your career, your calling, your passions. How can you use your talents and skills to make a difference? What goals do you want to accomplish? Whether you want to spend a month serving overseas, learn another language, write a book or publish an article, record a CD, start an organization, or simply impact someone's life -- make your own bucket list. The journey starts now!