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JR, Shump, and Kidd combined 0-17 smh and melo must still be fasting cause he's still playin like ass
STAT beasted though
well that was awful
JR, Shump, and Kidd combined 0-17 smh and melo must still be fasting cause he's still playin like ass
STAT beasted though
Oh well, it's Amare's best game of the season, that's a +
My Knicks are awesome, and this shall be the year of ultimate greatness
What a disgrace of a game the Knicks played. How does Mike Woodson allow these guys to come out with no heart or effort? Did they think that their win against the Celtics was their NBA championship and decided to take the season off?
I felt like I was watching a game from 2005, back when the Knicks didn't even try to compete. I am very disappointed in this team. They have not proved anything and they think that they could bulldoze their way against bad teams by playing halfheartedly.
Raymond Felton played like trash. JR Smith has been a no show for the past several weeks. And I congratulate Jrue Holliday for making the long list of players who mark their career high against the Knicks.
This team needs to get their heads out of the clouds because if they keep playing like the way they have been playing lately they will finish the season as a 7th or 8th seed and get bumped off in the first round of the playoffs.
Humility is a virtue and pride is a vice.
its was New York Mess while Bulls Pacers Nets all lost also
Dog days of winter.
Don't expect much from our boys, particularly away from MSG. At this point just hope we're healthy come the Spring.
Only saving grace is that other Eastern Conference rivals lost last night as well, but sucks that we lost to another Atlantic Division team, especially with Brooklyn likely to end up with a better record against teams in the Atlantic Division. We need to be taking these games just in case us and the Nets end up with the same record.
Can I get a recap? I had too much sexy time last two days, totally missed everything NBA related.


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The feistiest hummingbird in North America. The brilliant orange male and the green-and-orange female Rufous Hummingbird are relentless attackers at flowers and feeders, going after (if not always defeating) even the large hummingbirds of the Southwest, which can be double their weight. Rufous Hummingbirds are wide-ranging, and breed farther north than any other hummingbird. Look for them in spring in California, summer in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska, and fall in the Rocky Mountains as they make their annual circuit of the West.
A fairly small hummingbird with a slender, nearly straight bill, a tail that tapers to a point when folded, and fairly short wings that don't reach the end of the tail when the bird is perched.
In good light, male Rufous Hummingbirds glow like coals: bright orange on the back and belly, with a vivid iridescent-red throat. Females are green above with rufous-washed flanks, rufous patches in the green tail, and often a spot of orange in the throat.
Rufous Hummingbirds have the hummingbird gift for fast, darting flight and pinpoint maneuverability. They are pugnacious birds that tirelessly chase away other hummingbirds, even in places they're only visiting on migration. Like other hummers, they eat insects as well as nectar, taking them from spider webs or catching them in midair.
Rufous Hummingbirds breed in open areas, yards, parks, and forests up to treeline. On migration they pass through mountain meadows as high as 12,600 feet where nectar-rich, tubular flowers are blooming. Winter habitat in Mexico includes shrubby openings and oak-pine forests at middle to high elevation.
Male Allen's Hummingbirds have a green back and rump. Rarely, male Rufous Hummingbirds show a green back, so look closely. If you see any completely rufous feathers (not just rufous-edged) on the back, it is a Rufous Hummingbird. Female and juvenile Rufous and Allen's hummingbirds are nearly indistinguishable in the field - it's probably better not to try to identify them during migration, when their ranges overlap considerably. In Allen's Hummingbirds, the outermost tail feather is narrower than the other tail feathers. Among other female hummingbirds, Broad-tailed Hummingbirds have paler buffy sides, lack rufous in the rump, and have little rufous in the tail. Calliope Hummingbirds have only a little rufous in the tail, lack rufous on the rump, and are smaller than Rufous Hummingbirds. Ruby-throated Hummingbirds are grayish on the flanks rather than orange.
Rufous Hummingbirds may take up residence (at least temporarily) in your garden if you grow hummingbird flowers or put out feeders. But beware! They may make life difficult for any other hummingbird species that visit your yard. If you live on their migration route, visiting Rufous Hummingbirds are likely to move on after just a week or two.
This species often comes to hummingbird feeders. Make sugar water mixtures with about one-quarter cup of sugar per cup of water. Food coloring is unnecessary; table sugar is the best choice. Change the water before it grows cloudy or discolored and remember that during hot weather, sugar water ferments rapidly to produce toxic alcohol. Find out more about what this bird likes to eat and what feeder is best by using the Project FeederWatch Common Feeder Birds bird list.
Backyards and flower-filled parks are good places to find Rufous Hummingbirds while they're around, but these birds spend much of the year on the move. Check out the maps and charts from eBird to find out when Rufous Hummingbirds are reported in your area. You can select any location to display.
Wildflowers that Keep Out Bees: A study shows why bees can't raid some hummingbird flowers
Keep track of the Rufous Hummingbirds at your feeder with Project FeederWatch
Look for Rufous Hummingbirds nests and contribute valuable data about them through NestWatch
Western Hummingbirds in the East: How to attract, identify, and report late-season vagrants to eBird
The Flight of the Hummingbird: How hummers hover
The Hummingbird Diet: How to gain weight and keep it (Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center)
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All About Birds blog, Flyways for Flyweights: Small Birds Capitalize on Weather Patterns During Epic Migrations, May 15, 2014.
All About Birds blog, Here's What to Feed Your Summer Bird Feeder Visitors, July 11, 2014.
All About Birds blog, These 8 Unexpected Migration Routes Give You Reason to Go Birding in Summer, July 16, 2014.
All About Birds blog, Summertime in the United States of Hummingbirds, July 29, 2014.
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The annual tournament's third weekend featured the men's and women's open divisions and once again the local area was well represented in the finals. In the men's finals, the Bull on the Beach team out of Ocean City won the championship, beating the Manhattan Grille team out of Baltimore, 3-2, in overtime. In the women's finals, Chrome World from Salisbury beat All Night Long out of Baltimore, 2-1, in another tight title game.
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South Beach the Wii U. NBA 2K13 Wii U is the same great basketball game available on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Ports can sometimes have a few hiccups, though, as details get lost in translation and features get cut. Luckily, that's not the case with NBA 2K13 on the Wii U. The only difference is some GamePad features, but we'll touch on a bit of everything.
First of all, the graphics look just as good, if not better, than its 360 and PS3 counterparts. From the presentation and all its glitziness to the on-court action, everything is visually impressive. There was no slow-down or choppiness in the action while banging it out at the boards or running the fast break — unlike Madden NFL 13 Wii U. Everything ran smooth, and it was obvious why NBA 2K13 is the king of basketball. While having menus that feel blinged out as well might be a little annoying to navigate, Executive Producer Jay Z has his touch all over this game. The soundtrack is one of the best of any sports game. And as the NBA owner of the Brooklyn Nets, Jay Z knows how to make a flashy, enticing product — with or without a Russian billionaire and Dwight Howard.
All of the new mechanics of this year's game are present on the Wii U. The 1992 Dream Team can play against the 2012 squad to see who would win. MyCAREER Mode has been revamped and uses a virtual currency to unlock skills and animations, as well as featuring endorsements, swag and better AI. Signature Skills for some of the league's best players are present, as is the new collision physics created in real-time. But the best feature of all is the all-new Control Stick. All dribble moves are mapped to the right analog stick, as well as shooting, post moves and passing. You can still use face buttons for all of these actions, but the Control Stick makes seamless transitions from dribbling to insane shots. You have so much more control now. The great thing is, whether playing with the Wii U GamePad or the Pro Controller, the controls are just as precise.
The differences with the Wii U version of NBA 2K13 come with the GamePad-specific features. Unfortunately, these features are a bit forgettable. First off, the best GamePad feature is the ability to play NBA 2K13 Wii U on the GamePad screen without needing the TV on. The graphics don't really lose much when playing on the smaller screen, and it's great if your significant other wants to watch something while you play, or you have a long toilet session ahead of you and don't want to interrupt your game. Another feature is the Gatorade Biometric Scan, which provides an up-to-the-second look at your player's mood and fatigue, as well as how hot they are at shooting. Simply tilt the Wii U GamePad towards you so the screen is parallel to your body. You can also tap the GamePad screen to make quick coaching options — well, quicker than using the d-pad — as well as substitutions. The problem with all of these is that outside of convenience, it's kind of annoying and distracting to have to look away from the action during the play to use these features. None of these features are that amazing that it makes it worth taking your eyes off of the TV. Also, these GamePad-specific features disappear when you play the game using the GamePad screen, which is to be expected.
NBA 2K13 Wii U is everything great about 2K's basketball franchise. Nintendo console owners can finally have a basketball game that they are proud of. With sharp controls, excellent graphics and no cutting of new features, NBA 2K13 Wii U only has to improve on its GamePad features, which need to feel worthwhile. If you're going to get one sports game during the Wii U launch window, NBA 2K13 should be the one.
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By Kathryn Blumsack and Terry McCabe
Congratulations! You're now a member of the Board of Education. If you're like most new board members, you've worked hard to reach this point. You've listened to your community, and come to understand its values and concerns. Above all, you've embraced the transformative power of a great board to improve public education. Local control of education through elected school boards is a deeply held American political tradition. School boards may be small and local, but they represent perhaps the most important daily civic commitment we as citizens make to our communities, our children, and our future.
As a new board member, you bring sharp questions, innovative ideas, and fresh energy. You'll look at established routines and policies with new eyes, you'll challenge old assumptions, and you'll have the opportunity to share your perspective with your fellow board members. At the same time, you'll learn how to make a positive difference in the work of the board, and how to contribute most effectively to lasting change. We want you to be the most effective possible advocate for your community's educational vision and values. To help you succeed, we're going to share with you the seven practices of highly effective boards.
1. Going solo's a no-no
You were elected to your board as an individual. You've got issues that are priorities for you. And you'll get a lot of individual attention early on from friends, school employees, and community members who want you to tackle particular problems. The early temptation will be to say "yes' and use your power to fix things.
Except you won't have any power to use -- not as an individual, at least. As a school board member, you have no individual legal authority to fix problems or decide issues. One of the wisest things you can do is to help others understand that you can only get your work done as part of a team. We're not saying you can't try to take the lead on a particular issue, or that you have to stay silent -- not at all. In fact, the more you communicate and share with your fellow board members, the more likely you'll be able to gain support for your priorities and ideas.
Look at the long term: Your success as a board member is inextricably tied to the success of your board. You will be judged by what it accomplishes, not by what you as an individual tried to accomplish. In all the years (decades!) we've worked with school boards, we've never heard anyone say something like, "That's a bad board -- except for Mary Smith."
What do boards work on together? Everything. Consider the three main areas of board responsibility: legislative, administrative, and judicial. The first area of responsibility, legislative, refers to policy making. Effective boards adopt policies that give direction to the superintendent and staff, enabling them to manage the district. The board should seek appropriate input in the development of policy, and after adoption should hold the superintendent and staff accountable for its implementation.
Administration is the second area of responsibility. It includes approving and monitoring the budget, approving and monitoring district contracts, and hiring and evaluating the superintendent and appropriate staff. The administration should present the draft budget based on the goals and objectives outlined by the school board. It is up to the board to ensure that goals and objectives are truly aligned with the spending outlined in the budget. As for contracts, many states give final approval and responsibility for major contracts to the local board. It is important that you understand the bidding process and follow ethical guidelines in approving all contracts.
Finally, the board's judicial responsibility refers to hearing formal appeals sessions brought forward by staff, students, or parents. Naturally, these appeals require confidentiality, impartiality, and a full understanding of school law and regulations. The judicial function is sporadic, but handling appeals properly is critical to the effectiveness and fairness of a school board.
2. Respect the team
You were elected as an individual, but you'll work as part of a team. The best way to succeed as a board is to practice collaboration and respect. Because boards deal with extremely difficult and vexing issues -- from budgets to grievances and everything in between -- it's common for emotions to sometimes run high. Keep in mind that you're in this for the long haul, and the best way to succeed is to be part of a strong team. Boards whose members treat one another with respect tend to be the most effective. Those whose members give in to acrimony tend to get less done.
Collaboration and respect don't mean consensus. Boards vote, and majorities rule. (But remember: This year's majority could be next year's minority.) There is honor in casting a sincere vote, win or lose. But, after the vote, effective boards move forward together. When you're new, every challenge will be a first-time challenge. But you'll come to realize that boards confront major issues all the time, and that a long-term commitment to collegiality and respect is critical to effective board governance.
The impact of respect goes beyond the board. The board sets the tone for the entire school system. Staff, students, parents, and the community are watching carefully to see how the board functions. Effective boards don't only handle their own work well -- they establish a model of collegiality and collaboration that builds confidence across the community that everyone is working to do what's best for students.
3. Understand the difference between board and staff
Effective board members refrain from trying to perform management functions that are the responsibility of the superintendent and staff. As a board member, it is your responsibility (along with your fellow board members) to ensure that the schools operate well. But it is not your responsibility to run them. That's what the superintendent is for.
Boards do have great power, but it can seem a strange kind of power to new members because it's not the power to order individuals to "do this" or "stop doing that." It's the power to establish goals and policies, and then the power to demand accountability for reaching those goals and executing those policies.
The fundamental reason to refrain from trying to perform management functions is so you can hold the system -- and above all, its leader, the superintendent -- accountable for results. Accountability is the key, and many recent educational reforms aim to clarify and strengthen accountability.
If the superintendent understands that he or she will be held accountable by the board to reach goals and execute policies, then the board has achieved a key part of its work. If board members muddy accountability by trying to involve themselves in management functions, then any individual "win" in a particular case has the larger effect of undermining overall system effectiveness.
Here's a common situation for a new board member: You've been approached by concerned parents or community members about fixing an issue. If this happened during an election, you may have assured the concerned individuals you'd tackle this issue right away. You should listen to such concerns and questions, but rarely if ever will it be appropriate for you to directly contact a principal, a teacher, or a coach to try to solve the problem. That's one of the main ways board members unintentionally diminish their effectiveness.
Part of your job is to help educate the school community about your responsibilities, explain the chain of command (or "chain of accountability," as some board members call it), and direct concerned individuals to the appropriate staff person.
A useful guide for new board members is your school system's policy on how to handle concerns from members of the public, to ensure that every concern gets a fair hearing and timely resolution. And if a concern merits board consideration, you should bring it up with your fellow board members.
4. Share and defend your views, but listen to the views of others
Your board sets the standard for communication within the district. Do you want your district to be open to a thorough discussion, or are you more interested in your own point of view? School board members must have the ability to compromise. You won't "win" on every issue you care about. More importantly, sometimes you'll find that the information, perspectives, and ideas others have may change your mind, or lead to a new and even better collaborative idea.
In the charged and urgent arena of public education, expect to be flexible, even as you seek to honor your deepest values and commitments. There will be times when changes must be made, when tradition cannot be honored, or when pressure must be resisted. Sometimes, you'll measure the true success of a board not by agreement, but by respectful disagreement and spirited discussion followed by a difficult vote. And after a difficult vote, effective boards embrace the decision and move forward together.
5. Do your homework and ask tough questions
Members of effective boards come to meetings prepared to engage in discussions, ask questions, and seek clarification. A lot of background information is required to make policy and assess accountability. In meetings, asking sharp questions can help clarify issues not just for yourself, but for students, families, the community, and even school system employees. Here are some good questions to keep in mind:
• What is the goal of this initiative?
• How does it align with our vision, mission, and system goals?
• How much will it cost? What data tells us it's important enough to merit the cost?
• What data supports the notion that it will achieve the desired results?
• Are staff ready to implement it? If not, what's our plan?
• How does it fit with our existing activities? Does it conflict with anything we're already doing?
• How will we evaluate the results?
Board members are not career education professionals. Sometimes this feels like a handicap because of all the jargon, technical language, and policy details that board members, especially new board members, may not know. But keep in mind that, in American public education, local board members are not expected to be experts. They are responsible for serving as a bridge between lifelong education professionals and local communities.
To build the bridge, some board members like to ask plain questions. Michael Harvey, a board member in Maryland's Kent County, likes to encourage clarity and simplicity by asking, "How would you explain this policy to a parent?"
6. Respect your oath
Local school board membership is a public office and a public trust. New members swear an oath to uphold laws pertaining to public education. An important aspect of the public trust is to maintain confidentiality when appropriate. Many issues considered by school boards must be handled in confidence, in executive or closed sessions. These commonly include personnel issues, legal matters, negotiations, land acquisition, and grievances.
Your state education laws determine which items must be considered in executive session or in appeals hearings, and specify the process for entering and exiting such a session. Everything discussed is confidential, with the exception of the summary public report the board president makes after the executive or closed session. If an individual board member divulges information from a closed or executive session, he or she may be held legally responsible. Significant costs and legal challenges may arise for the individual member, the board, and the entire school district.
Note that, while executive or closed sessions are permitted, most states require any action as a result of that executive session to be conducted in a public forum. Just as it is important to adhere to confidentiality for matters that should be confidential, it is important to ensure that no open-session topics are discussed, or actions taken, in executive or closed sessions. When in doubt, consult your board lawyer.
7. Keep learning
Effective board members participate in professional development and commit the time and energy necessary to be informed and effective leaders. You should understand your school system's vision, goals, and policies; its current successes, challenges, and opportunities; and the educational environment in your community.
Most importantly, you should know the aspirations and expectations of the students and parents. At the national level, American public education is undergoing major and rapid changes. Understanding and translating them for your community's schools will require steady, ongoing work.
Many resources are available to you in this new position. You need to know about your state statutes and the organizing documents for your district. Work closely with your board chair and your superintendent to better understand district and board responsibilities. Your state school board association is a great resource for information and professional development. There are additional resources available through NSBA (www.nsba.org) and this magazine (www.asbj.com).
OK, new board members. That's our advice. Congratulations again on your new job and new responsibilities. It'll be exhausting, challenging, and sometimes painful. But, with luck, you'll share the experience of many other school board members in the great American tradition: the most rewarding job you will ever have.
Kathryn Blumsack (firstname.lastname@example.com) is director of board development for the Maryland Association of Boards of Education. Terry McCabe (firstname.lastname@example.com) is the former associate executive director for the Maine School Boards Association. Michael Harvey, a board member in Maryland's Kent County, contributed to this article.
Veteran school board members offer advice and a heads-up
Becoming a school board member can be a daunting task. To help, we called upon the collective wisdom and experience of our Reader Panel and other subscribers to tell us what advice they found helpful when they joined their school boards. We also asked what they wish they'd known before becoming a school board member.
If you want to add your own advice, email it to us at email@example.com.
What is the best piece of advice you received as a new board member?
Get to know what your role is as a board member, develop yourself in many ways, set goals for yourself, be positive, know your limits, and above all listen. -- Jo Ann Beamer, board member, Ohio
Do not be in a hurry to do something. It takes time to develop governance skills. -- Jill Wynns, board member, California
I am only one of five voting members and not a power of one. -- Richard Asadoorian, board member, California
Read and learn your board policies and state law regarding school boards. -- Ginny Moe, board member, South Carolina
Remember, you were elected by citizens. Try to carry their voices and needs. -- Cynthia Shabb, board member, North Dakota
When people present you with a problem, make sure you ask them whether they have already discussed the issue with the building level administrator, i.e., principal, before bringing it to you. If they have not, ask them to before you begin investigating. -- David Mauffray, board member, Mississippi
Once a decision is made you should support the decision. If you disagree, try to change the decision. -- James R Dykeman, Jr., board member, Massachusetts
If it is not good enough for my child, it is not good enough for any child. -- Bill Kress, board member, New York
Read your school state laws and codes and ask questions about anything you don't understand. -- Terisa Fitzpatrick, board member, Illinois.
As long as you are working in the best interest for the students, vote your conscience. -- Mary Mathes, board member, Indiana
Read everything and to be prepared. -- Iris Lane, board member, Virginia
If you feel like you are overwhelmed, you are micromanaging. -- Jim Butt, board member, Pennsylvania
Be respectful of the opinions and positions of your fellow board members. -- Scott M. Johnson, board member, New York
Your primary constituents are the students -- who do not vote. -- Charles Wilson, board member, Virginia
Change takes time. Start slow and build to fundamental change. -- Sheldon Wigdor, retired board member, California
Don't surprise your superintendent or the staff with questions at board meetings. Give them a heads up that you will be raising an issue so that they will be prepared to speak about it. -- Jeff Phillips, board member, North Carolina
Don't take things personally. -- Vanessa hatcher, board member, Illinois
Recognize the difference between policy and procedure. -- Bill Culbertson, board member, Kentucky
Create alliances with each board member, learn what they care about and how to present ideas to each and every person to speak to their beliefs. -- Mary S. Cunningham, board member, Virginia
Vote based on facts and data, rather than getting caught up in the politics or trading votes. -- Kyle K. Walker, board member, Oregon
Be open to listen from all stakeholders before making up your mind. -- Raymond Eng, board member, New Jersey
Go to the state association certified training as soon as possible. -- Peggy Taylor, board member, Missouri
At Board meetings don't respond immediately to criticisms or complaints -- Kathleen Oxberry, board member, Pennsylvania
What do you wish you had known before becoming a school board member?
I wish I had known that the board meetings are not always where the suggestions are made or where the work gets accomplished. -- Cynthia Shabb, School board member, North Dakota
How much time it would take (and how many nights I'd be away from my family). -- Stephanie Gunderson, board member, Pennsylvania
All of the acronyms. -- Steven Hermann, board member, Missouri
I didn't realize that so much was prescribed by law. -- Terry Reed, board member, Indiana
How demanding the job can be when there are "hot button" issues pending. -- Cheryl D. Mayes, board member, Tennesssee
The thing that surprised me the most was the level of respect that I received after being elected. Even people I had known for years and always on first name basis immediately started referring to me as "Mr." -- Joseph M. (Mickey) Furcron, board member, Texas
I wish I had known right from the start that I need to evaluate all requests that come my way and respond appropriately. -- Kathy Korte, board member, New Mexico
Constitutents expect you to be on call 24/7. -- Sann Knipple, board member, Illinois
Your first year is like drinking from a fire hose. The amount of reading materials and data you will be inundated with is unbelievable. -- Ronald Sommer, board member Vice-President, New York
That I would actually feel good about being a trustee. -- Michael Castellano, board member, N.Y.
The misinformation that the public and parents have about public schools and how they educate children. -- Elaine G. Davis, board member, Louisiana
I wish I would have known how best to communicate collaboratively as a board with the superintendent. -- Michelle Engel, board member, Indiana
How rewarding it feels when things are going well, and to know you have been a good shephard for the district. -- Nick Hankes, board member, Illinois
I wish I had known more about district finances. Early on, I heard someone say, "Show me where you put your money and I will show you where your priorities are." That is so true! -- Kathryn Simpson, board member, Washington state
That changing a system is hard work, even in a small district. -- Kacie Neaby, board member, Washington state
As a board member, you personally will not make any difference, but as a team, you will. -- Linda Kessler, board member, Wyoming
I did not realize how much "business" was involved. Purchases, leases, budgets,etc. I thought the work I would be doing would be closer to the children. -- Bill Bradley, board member, Mississippi
I wish I had known how easily misunderstood board decisions may be in the community and how important it is to over-communicate. -- Julia K Beckman, board member, Illinois
I wish I'd had a thorough study of Robert's Rules of Order. -- Ginny Moe, board member, South Carolina
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I just purchased a 401a for $90.00. Got home and after oiling and cleaning, it makes a clicking sound when stitching. I hope I didn't make a big mistake. I'm having some buyer's remorse. Does anyone have any idea what could be the matter?
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I just purchased a 401a for $90.00. Got home and after oiling and cleaning, it makes a clicking sound when stitching. I hope I didn't make a big mistake. I'm having some buyer's remorse. Does anyone have any idea what could be the matter?
Others will have better ideas, but first check that the plate around the feed dogs (the plate under the foot when you're sewing) is screwed down tight. You can get some wild and exciting noises when that's loose.
Are you sure you have the correct bobbin in the machine? Just because it came with a bobbin in it or in a case, doesn't mean it's the right one:> Also, change the needle to a new one straight away.
Did you take the bottom off and oil everything that moves or could move, likewise the top? New needle inserted correctly? Check the bobbin case over carefully? The 400 series are good machines. Don't give up yet.
I always have to reply when I see someone has bought a 401A. That is my first vintage machine (well, other than my 1951 Featherweight which I received as a gift in 1959.) Have been using mine regularly since my father purchased it for me in January, 2012. We were thrift store browsing, I saw it and he offered to pay. Have since purchased 8 more vintage machines and love them all. I agree with irishrose, don't give up yet. The people on here are very good at helping us find solutions to our myriad problems.
The 401s have a few areas that are oil hungry. The best rule of thumb is if it moves oil it. And once you get the bobbin, needle, and other details figured out, using it will make it quieter and smoother.
Have you cleaned and oiled the machine? Some times lint gets stuck in there. You may need to remove the bobbin race and clean that area. Check your manual.
I have one of these and it sews like a dream. I have a local singer store that will service any sewing machine but has a particular love for vilntage. So I am blessed! Also, my husband just cleaned and oiled the 401A. Sewing baby stuff yesterday on it. The store told me they should be cleaned and oiled yearly and they will last forever. Hope it works out for you!
I have had my 401A for 55 years; in hospital only once. It sews like a dream still. I own a Viking computerized machine and a featherweight but I still go to my 401A. You'll love it when you get the "bugs" out of it.
I know this is going to sound stupid but, did you make sure the screw that holds the needle is tight? For some reason my 401's screw will come loose and the needle clicks on the plate.


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At CUNA, It's Full Steam Ahead
Bill Cheney's decision to join SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union as CEO was unexpected, but understandable. He returns to California to guide the fifth largest credit union in the country (and largest in the state), doing something he relishes: Improving the financial lives of credit union members and their families.
With nearly 600,000 members to serve, he'll have a host of opportunities.
Bill will move on to SchoolsFirst with credit unions – and CUNA – in solid, strong positions:
- We are on the cusp of 100 million memberships nationwide – a number attained after surging growth over the last three years and the best in the last 12 years.
- We've left the recession in the dust – lending is back on track, savings are growing, and net worth is on a path to match pre-recession levels.
- We've had a very big win recently in the Congress: In the first major tax reform proposal unveiled by House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Dave Camp (R-Mich.), no changes were made – or even suggested – to the credit union tax exemption. That's not small potatoes, especially considering that more than 200 other groups were hit by the Camp plan, including the nation's largest banks (something they bitterly oppose).
- We've had important regulatory improvements including better exam guidance on DoRs, a revised loan participations rule, and a revamped derivatives rule, along with a more workable approach to troubled debt restructurings.
- The credit union movement is energized: Our biggest crowd ever – 4,400 strong – traveled to Washington to attend our Governmental Affairs Conference just last month. Credit union advocates fanned out over Capitol Hill ("they were everywhere" we heard from more than one source), driving home the messages of don't tax my credit union, relieve the regulatory burden, and help us enhance the credit union charter.
- CUNA is coming off one of its most successful years ever financially and operationally. We're strong as an organization, and ready to serve our members.
In short: Bill returns to California having left your national trade association in a very good position indeed.
But he's also made it clear – to myself and my CUNA Board colleagues, as well as the CUNA staff – that sitting still is not an option. He counsels full steam ahead, and we are taking his wise words to heart.
Working with the leagues, CUNA will continue on its course of action for credit unions: Protecting, reducing the regulatory burden and helping prepare for the future, all through our primary role of advocating on credit unions' behalf.
The Camp tax plan was the first word in tax reform, but it won't be the last. Bankers despise the fact credit unions are left out; their leading trade groups – the American Bankers Association and Independent Community Bankers of America – are already working to erode the proposal's silence on our tax exemption.
CUNA will continue to protect our tax status. Our "Don't Tax My Credit Union" campaign generated more than 1.3 million contacts since last May urging lawmakers to leave our tax status alone. And the campaign's award-winning social media outreach, touching more than 9 million social media users, helped every day to underscore our message. We will be building on both of these actions in the months to come to continue protecting our tax status, and credit unions.
The regulatory burden must be eased in order for credit unions to best serve their members, and we are working on two tracks – legislation and regulation – to give credit unions the break they deserve.
We have successfully passed out of congressional committee, for the first time in 15 years, stand-alone regulatory relief legislation for credit unions. That's a major accomplishment, when no else is getting any legislation to move in this Congress.
On the regulatory side, we have taken strong stands to limit and ease the burden. For instance, we have argued that NCUA's risk-based capital proposal is unneeded by credit unions, whose net worth system withstood the worst financial downturn in 80 years.
We support, and want, risk-based capital, but not in the way that NCUA has proposed. We were the first to call on NCUA to conduct public hearings on the proposal (which they have done), and we are marshaling our considerable grassroots resources to build a strong cache of credit union comment letters to the agency. This proposal may in fact become regulation, but not before we convince the agency to fix it.
We continue to help credit unions prepare for the future. Our "Unite for Good" initiative, which has captured the imagination of the movement at large, aims at developing a shared, strategic vision for the credit union movement: Americans choose credit unions as their best financial partner. With a shared agenda of removing barriers, increasing awareness and fostering service excellence, we have the direction to build our movement, by 2023, to a total of 55 million members who consider a credit union their primary financial institution, and return to them annually financial benefits of $20 billion or more.
And, by design, this initiative is designed to take advantage of the cultural shift in society: People – especially younger ones – who want access to values-based products and services, in order to see themselves (and to be seen by others) in a more responsible light. That's right in our wheelhouse as credit unions.
All of this was begun, and fostered, during Bill Cheney's tenure at CUNA, beginning just four years ago.
I can assure you: CUNA will continue to build on what Bill and his team at CUNA have accomplished, without skipping a beat. True, it will be a challenge to bring on new leadership that matches the knowledge, commitment and passion that Bill brought to the job. Further, the CUNA Board intends to take a long look at the system structure. We have big goals ahead, and will need to change the status quo if our future is to look bigger than our present.
Fortunately, Bill Cheney gave us a course for moving forward – full steam ahead.
Dennis Pierce is chairman of CUNA and president/CEO of CommunityAmerica Credit Union in Lenexa, Kan. He can be reached at 913-905 8100 or firstname.lastname@example.com.


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The 76th annual Reformer Christmas Stocking is heading into the final week before Christmas with $41,386.32 received toward this year's goal of $90,000. All donations go for the purchase of warm outer wear for children through age 15.
All contributions will be listed daily in the Reformer as requested by the donor. Contributions may also be read on the Reformer website at www.reformer.com. A form may be found in the paper each day or find information on how to donate on our website.
Contributions, which are tax deductible, and the form, may be sent to: Reformer Christmas Stocking, P.O. Box 703, Brattleboro, VT 05302-0703.
Donors may use their credit cards on PayPal for contributions by visiting www.reformer.com/christmasstocking. Type how you would like your donation to be listed in the Reformer in the "Purpose" line.
Contributions may also be brought to the Reformer office at 62 Black Mountain Road on Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.
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Well, with winter in full affect patterns are showing up finally. Snook are starting to hold up where they should be and reds are still prevalent in some areas. Biscayne Bay has stayed the same with over slot trout bedded up with plenty of little trout and jacks mixed in with bluefish to keep things honest. I have had the opportunity to fish several new locations in the everglades on the boat scouting new grounds in search of the next big fish. High winds have kept me at bay but has not stopped the bite.
Sight casted tarpon on fly
Snook have been very receptive on fly lately
Some flies I have been tying and testing out lately. Affective thus far...
The future of snook fishing fits in the palm of your hand
Croc putting on a show for me
Biscayne Bay trout scouting
Going out for the not so maiden voyage with Kent and Dan
Polling the flats of the keys looking for tarpon, bones and permit...
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The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) announces the 2013 SIAC Men's and Women's Track & Field All-Conference Conference team, which features the top two men's and women's performers in each event during the 2013 SIAC outdoor season based on results from the Track & Field Results Reporting System (TFRRS).
In the East Division, Benedicts Deon Clifford is the SIAC Men's Track Athlete of the Year after recording a 3:59.99 in the 1500 meters, 9:30.87 in the steeplechase ranking him first in the conference and a 15:42.61 in the 5000 meters ranking him second. His 9:30.87 ranks him in the top 30 nationally.
Isaiah Leggette, also from Albany State, is the SIAC Field Athlete. Competing in the triple jump event, Leggette recorded a 15.05 meter (49'3.75″ feet) jump at the 42nd Annual Morehouse Relays. Leggette's mark has him ranked in the top 15 nationally.
Albany State University is the East Division Champions and its head coach Kenneth Taylor was awarded East Division Coach of the Year.
Clark Atlanta junior Markeshia Woodson is the SIAC East Division Athlete of the Year after posting the top mark in three different events this season. Woodson recorded the top mark in the 5000 meter (18:47.49), 1000-meter (45:38.84), and the 3000-meter Steeple Chase (12:23.83).
SIAC Women's Field Athlete of the Year was awarded to Paine College senior Baiesha Johnson, who was the conference leader in the high jump and long jump, where she also earned NCAA qualifications in both events. Johnson's 6.28 meter jump at the 2013 Winthrop University Invitational ranks among the top three in the country, while her high jump mark of 1.70m (5'7″) earned her a provisional mark.
Women's East Division regular season champion is Benedict College and the team's head coach Frank Hyland was named East Division Coach of the Year.
Highlighting the West Division is Stillman College sprinter Jeffrey Henderson, who earned SIAC West Division Track and Field Athlete of the Year. On the track, Henderson made a name for himself after running a blazing 10.29 mark in the 100 meter event last weekend at the Ole Miss Invitational. His time, a shave off World Class standard, has him ranked second overall in Division II and 11th overall in among all NCAA 100-meter athletes. Henderson's 7.63 meter m=mark (25'0.5″) feet is also the second best mark in the Division II.
For the team category, Stillman College won the SIAC West Division Championship, while West Division Coach of the Year was given to Stillman College coach Pierre Goode for the second year in a row.
Kentucky State's Keona Jones is the SIAC West Division Track Athlete of the Year with her top performance in the 100 meter hurdles and the heptathlon events this season. Jones is also ranked in the women's 4×100 meter relays.
Stillman's Euphemia Edem, is the SIAC West Division Field Athlete of the Year. Edem qualified for nationals in the triple-jump event after
posting a 41'9.25 mark at the TSU Relays last month.
Kentucky State University was crowned West Division regular season champions and its coach Von Smith was named SIAC Women's Coach of the Year.
2013 SIAC Track & Field All-Conference Teams
East Division Regular Season Honors
Track Athlete of the Year: Deon Clifford, Benedict College
Field Athlete of the Year: Isaiah Leggette, Albany State University
Regular Season Champion: Albany State University
Coach of the Year: Ken Taylor, Albany State University
Track Athlete of the Year: Markeisha Woodson, Clark Atlanta
Field Athlete of the Year: Baieshia Johnson, Paine College
Regular Season Champions: Benedict College
Coach of the Year: Frank Hyland, Benedict College
West Division Regular Season Honors
Track Athlete of the Year: Jeffrey Henderson, Stillman College
Field Athlete of the Year: Jeffrey Henderson, Stillman College
Regular Season Champions: Stillman College
Coach of the Year: Pierre Goode, Stillman College
Track Athlete of the Year: Keona Jones, Kentucky State University
Field Athlete of the Years: Euphemia Edem, Stillman College
Regular Season Champions: Kentucky State University Coach of the Year: Von Smith, Kentucky State University


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The Student Activity Server has been renamed to the Penn State Student Organizations Web Service and is under new management. These Web pages are out of date and will be removed in the near future. Please read http://www.clubs.psu.edu/info/ for information about the new service.
Student Activities website - part of the Office of Student Life
Students at University Park interested in starting a new group should visit the Supreme Court of the Undergraduate Student Government.
LISTSERV - E-Mail based mailing list and electronic conferences are available for student groups. Owners of a list may manage their list via the web at http://lists.psu.edu/cgi-bin/wa. There is also a tutorial availible.
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www.greeks.psu.edu is the Greek Web server, and alternative for Penn State Fraternities and Sororities looking for webspace.
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text: Isn't the "half volley", a stroke technique? Or is it situation based? Thats how I learned it and this technique was normally used for balls when the player needed to make the shot quickly after the bounce and sometimes on the rise further from the deck. This writer below seems to think the half volley is situation and that the name is not very descriptive of the shot. Subtle issue, but curious what some of you thought. http://www.humankinetics.com/excerpts/excerpts/the-911-shot-of-tennis-the-half-volley I disagree with most of this article, and especially since I think the name is very properly descriptive of this "stoke". Imo the Half volley is mostly a volley that has been lengthened just a bit to provide some power and control, much like you would do on a volley when the ball comes slowly to be volleyed and you want to add power to the volley since the ball was coming so slow.


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How do I use JavaScript to change the onclick value of a link?
Example link:Vote Up
Inside the function that's supposed to change the value, I've been trying to use something like:document.getElementById("voteup").onclick = "vote("+itemID+",1);";
Needless to say, it's not working.
It works fine to change the href value though...e.g.: document.getElementById("voteup").href = "vote.php?id="+itemID+"&vote=1";
Could you give us a brief example of what you are trying to do (obviously something to do with upvotes) and provide a minimum amount of code that we can run to recreate your issue?
You shouldn't be using code like that at all.
I'm not all that fluent with JavaScript, so I'm not sure how to create the event listener, but I'll look into it.
I was trying to keep it simple, but I can provide more code...

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"Adding a sport is a big deal," said Stanford head coach John Dunning, "and so this is a big day for the Stanford sand volleyball team. This is big time; this is cool . . . It's an amazing day out. It's awesome that people decided to come out for the first day."
A good crowd turned out to watch the first-ever match in the sand, featuring Stanford's 11 players from the indoor volleyball season.
Four of Stanford's five pairs earned wins in their debuts, while the fifth tandem pushed its opponents to extra points in the deciding third set.
Stanford's No. 1 doubles team of Jordan Burgess and Carly Wopat secured the first win of the afternoon defeating Santa Clara's Taylor Milton and Dani Rottman, 21-18, 21-15. Wopat finished with 12 kills and nine digs, while Burgess turned in nine kills and 24 digs.
"That was a lot of fun," said Wopat. "I can't wait to get back out there.
"Coming into the first match, we (Jordan and I) were trying to have fun, and as we kept going we started to get better and better, noticing things and getting used to the game. I think if we keep doing that, keep on improving, it'll be great. And getting the first win feels awesome, it's really exciting. Jordan and I were just super stoked and happy."
Madi Bugg and Brittany Howard followed up with a three-set win over Kat Douglas and Sarah Vocano (17-21, 21-19, 15-9) to give the Cardinal the 2-0 lead in the match. Bugg put down an ace on match point to seal the win, totaling 10 kills, 19 digs and three aces. Howard added 15 kills, 12 digs and three aces.
In arguably the most competitive match of the afternoon, Santa Clara's No. 2 team of Haley Cameron and Alyssa Anderson posted a 23-25, 21-17, 17-15 win over Stanford's Kyle Gilbert and Rachel Williams. Gilbert notched 10 kills and 14 digs, while Williams tallied 18 kills.
Morgan Boukather and Megan McGehee clinched the win for the Cardinal with a 21-15, 21-19 decision over Kim Meyers and Lacey Maas.
Inky Ajanaku and Mary Ellen Luck also picked up a win for Stanford, defeating Katy Schatzman and Chloe Sliger, 21-16, 21-13. Ajanaku tured in 19 kills, 14 digs and three aces, while Luck added nine kills, 18 digs and three aces.
Among those in attendance for the historic match were Stanford alums and Indianapolis Colts teammates Andrew Luck and Coby Fleener, former Cardinal running back Stepfan Taylor and former Stanford women's volleyball player Cynthia Barboza, who was part of the Pac-12 Networks broadcasting crew.
Dunning said 30 teams from around the country are playing this season. Sand volleyball was added to the list of NCAA emerging sports for women prior to the 2011-12 academic year. Fifteen schools competed in sand volleyball during the spring of 2012 and 15 more, including Stanford, have added the sport in 2013.
"We have some experience on our staff. Denise Corlett, our associate head coach for the indoor team, has been around (sand volleyball) a lot. Sara Dukes, our volunteer coach, played after she played here as an indoor player," Dunning told the Stanford Daily. "The main thing that I'm concerned with is what this is doing to make our indoor team do better, as well. We're competing to win here and all 11 who are playing here are on our indoor team as well, so it's going to help make our indoor team better, there's no doubt about it."
The Cardinal next will travel to the Sacramento State tournament on Sunday. Stanford will face the host Hornets at noon and St. Mary's at 3 p.m. The Cardinal will host SCU again on Tuesday at 3:30 p.m.
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You may have found my earlier video of a village in rural China a bit juddery, but that was filmed on a smooth road. The footage below was filmed in a 4x4 attempting to navigate the roughest track imaginable through the steep vineyards of Andrea Franchetti who arrived here in time to make the 2001 vintage (a past wine of the week) from bought-in grapes. Until recently this hillside was covered with thick brushwood. This had to be cleared to expose the old terraces and construct this 'road'.
Note how tiny the vines look even though they are between four and six years old. At this altitude, up to 1,000m, the climate is so cool that growth is stunted (despite the expected fertility of volcanic soils) and they look as though they are only about two years old.


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Face of cancer campaign dies
A patient who was the face of a controversial cancer campaign has died.
Kerry Harvey who fronted Pancreatic Cancer Action's "I wish I had..." adverts died on Saturday after a ten-month battle with the disease, the charity announced.
The campaign was launched to highlight the extremely low survival rates of those diagnosed with the disease.
Some 3% of people survive pancreatic cancer for five years after diagnosis and the average patient lives four to six months after they find out they have the disease, a spokeswoman said.
The ad campaign, which featured real patients including Ms Harvey, drew criticism after featuring the words: "I wish I had breast cancer" and "I wish I had testicular cancer" - comparing the survival rates of pancreatic patients compared to those who are diagnosed with testicular or breast cancer.
The Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) has received more than 100 complaints about the ad, a spokeswoman said.
ASA officials are still deciding whether or not to investigate, she added.
Ms Harvey, from Chichester, West Sussex, was diagnosed with a pancreatic neuroendocrine tumour in April 2013.
Her husband Matthew Biggin told ITV News Central: "Myself and her family are devastated by the loss, but it is also important to us that Kerry's legacy lives on.
"She did so much to raise awareness for this terrible illness and has brought global attention to a cancer that receives just 1% of national funding."
Pancreatic Cancer Action described t he 24-year-old who worked as a hospital administrator at St Richard's Hospital in Chichester, as a "beautiful and inspiring" woman.
Ali Stunt, charity chief executive, said: " We were deeply saddened to hear the news that the beautiful and inspiring Kerry Harvey passed away, aged 24, on the morning of Saturday February 22.
" She was a brave and courageous young woman who touched so many hearts with her determination to raise awareness of pancreatic cancer despite being very ill herself.
"Since her diagnosis in April 2013, she devoted a significant amount of her own time trying to raise the profile of the disease that she, like many other pancreatic cancer patients, had not heard of before her diagnosis.
" Kerry campaigned with selfless vigour and, despite facing criticism, wanted to help others by encouraging earlier diagnosis and attract more funds for research.
"She said herself, 'Some people have to shout louder and I'm on my rooftop with a megaphone'.
"We are so grateful to her contribution to our awareness campaign.
"Her strength and fortitude, we and other pancreatic cancer sufferers, their families and friends are very grateful for.
"Our thoughts are now with her husband Matt and all of her family and friends at this difficult time.
"We will never forget Kerry who will be dearly missed, and remain in the hearts and thoughts of all of us at Pancreatic Cancer Action."
Pancreatic Cancer Action said the 3% five year survival rate had not improved in 40 years.
In 2010, 8,455 people were diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and in the same year 7,921 died as a result of the disease, a spokeswoman said.
She said that while pancreatic cancer was the fifth leading cause of cancer death in the UK, it only received 1% of overall research funding.


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Today's Things Hollywood Is Bringing Back: Woody Woodpecker, The Munsters
Because the entertainment industry is completely out of new ideas, here are the two newest old things that they're trying to make popular again: Woody Woodpecker and The Munsters. Get ready to fall into the nostalgia trap.
Universal has tapped the writers behind the Will Farrell skating comedy Blades of Glory to write a comeback for Woody Woodpecker, who your grandmother just loved to see before the talkies. Thankfully it sounds to be an entirely animated adventure and not one of those gold awful half-cartoon Frankenmovies like The Smurfs or The Chipmunks that keep making so much damn money that the studios keep churning them out.
NBC, in a desperate attempt to get anything on the air that someone might be interested in, has ordered a pilot for The Munsters. Just like the Playboy Club, they were huge in the '60s. Right? Right?! Instead of a sitcom the show will be a "visually spectacular" hour-long program by Bryan Fuller, who did the wonderful Pushing Daisies that was sadly nudged off the air for being far too wacky for its own good. Actually I can't wait to see what he does with this one.
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If you have a baby on the way, you'll want to provide your child with as many comforts as you can. Your new child's bedroom is one place to do this.
A nursery is a big part of a baby's world. Make it a nurturing environment for your newborn with careful indoor design choices.
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The last thing you want is for your baby to get chilly. One way to prevent this is by installing a radiant heat fixture in the nursery. Lava heating involves glass panels that sustainably warm up a room.
By putting one of these panels in the corner of your baby's room, you can maintain the ideal temperature to keep him or her perfectly warm. Also, because these panels are put right on the wall, they won't take up too much space. This leaves you with plenty of room to fill up with delights for your child.
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There are few basics that your baby's room should have. First and foremost, your child needs a crib. Make his or her first bed a comfortable one, but also ensure its safety. The crib's bars should be vertical and close together, so there is no way that the child can climb out.
Aside from the bed, also put a chair for yourself in the room. When your baby wakes you up in the wee hours of the morning, you'll want a comfortable spot to sit and get him or her back to sleep. If you choose a white crib, maybe get a chair in a pastel hue to go next to it.
The color choices you go with are totally up to your preference, but for an infant's room, softer shades are often best. If you know what sex your child is, choose those pinks and blues accordingly. However, when you don't know if it's a boy or a girl, try yellows, greens and more neutral tones.
You'll also want a dresser for the baby's room. To go along with the lighter colors of the nursery, try a light-shaded wood for the piece. Perhaps match the color of this surface with that of the crib. A changing table is another nice amenity for the room, and you can match it with these items as well.
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The bride is the daughter of Marie James of Russellville and John Ekeanyanwu of Little Rock. The groom is the son of Edward Oats of Illinois and Brenda Oats-Williams of Memphis, Tenn.
The bride wore a sweetheart satin fit and flare gown with crystal accents that flowed into a ballon hemmed chapel train. Her bouquet contained white and orange roses.
Karla Ford of Tulsa, Okla. served as matron of honor and Brittany Culberson of Dallas, Texas, as maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Morgan Dickerson, and Kimberly Sims both of Conway, Shakayla Rowser of Russellville, and Mia Phillps of Little Rock.
T.J. Parker of Houston, Texas, served as best man. Groomsmen were Chris Morris of St. Louis, Mo., and the groom's brothers, Edward, Rod, Jonathan, and Jordan Oats, all of Memphis, Tenn. Gianna James and Jillian Phillips served as flower girls and Caleb Parker as ringbearer.
After a honeymoon at Sandals in Exuma, Bahamas, the couple now resides in Newport News, Va. Both are employed at Langley Air Force Base, the bride as a Registered Nurse in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and the groom is serving active duty as a Contract Specialist.


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Lynn Tilton's press conference at every Heli-Expo is always one keenly anticipated by the media, as Tilton herself freely admitted, "They come more to see what I am wearing than what I am saying."
But MD Helicopters is now less in need of her flamboyance than at any time since Patriarch Partners (her investment company) took over control in 2005. The clincher to this change has been that MD Helicopters has now tasted the so long-forbidden fruit of U.S. Army purchasing and the revenue it generates.
Lynn Tilton at Heli-Expo. Photo by Editor-in-Chief Andrew Parker
In March 2011, MD Helicopters won the contract to supply six MD530F helicopters through the Department of the Army to be used in Shindand, Afghanistan to train Afghan Air Force pilots. There are a further 54 options outstanding. The contract is categorized as Non-Standard Rotary Wing Aircraft (NSRWA).
"That brought us together as a company," said Tilton, adding that she has never been prouder of her employees' reaction when given "the opportunity to perform."
"We proved ourselves to be more than valid. We delivered six helicopters in six months to Afghanistan and we are now assisting in the training Afghanistan pilots... We took a group of people [her employees] and pushed them hard so that they could taste success."
This resulted in 2011 being a year of "stability and finding our balance to move forward," something she has demonstrably longed for during the hard times of working to return the 'lame duck' company back to respectability and credibility. For the Army to partner with her again, after the dark days early on of bad feelings when they selected Bell's ARH-70A Arapaho (later canceled) armed reconnaissance helicopter instead of her Little Birds, represents a great achievement. It is not something that would have happened even two years ago. In fact this one event was "the highlight of her year."
Tilton can also see further military riches on the horizon as Boeing pushes the AH-6i into the world market as a mini-Apache "with attitude." There is a first order of 24 aircraft with more to follow. She has had setbacks too. When the helicopter EMS contract for the Saudi Red Crescent and its potential to rapidly widen into a Gulf Cooperation Council project fell through, she personally lost millions of dollars over the deal.
"Next year we will be talking about our new aircraft," she concluded. "I am excited about the future—more excited today than I have felt in a long time." She is still backing America and the rise of China and its strategic inroads into American business and way of life fires the "just bubbling below the surface" patriotism that she is (in)famous for. Perhaps an example of this new confidence is the fact that she was talking about a NOTAR roadshow to educate "the masses" about the benefits that technology brings over the standard tail rotor. "We need to start marketing that with great force," she said. If Tilton has moved to addressing such issues, the days of merely fighting for survival look to be in the rear view mirror.
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The roots of this largely forgotten story lie not solely in the founding of Carleton College in 1866, but also in the organization of the Cincinnati Astronomical Society in 1842. The society, founded by Ormsby MacKnight Mitchel, was composed of townspeople from all walks of life, who subscribed and solicited money to erect an observatory. It was the first serious attempt to combine leading scientific work with a program of public outreach and education.
In 1846, Mitchel went a step farther and published "the first popular Astronomical periodical ever attempted...in any language," in order to inform the intelligent and interested layperson "with regard to the primary and fundamental truths of Astronomy." The publication was named The Sidereal [i.e., Star] Messenger - a literal translation of the title of the first work based on telescopic observations, Galileo's Nuncius Sidereus. Mitchel's journal lasted only two years, abandoned so that he could devote more time to his other duties. In 1882, however, a new version of The Sidereal Messenger appeared, at Carleton College, where it was published privately by the director of the Carleton College Observatory.
Like its predecessor, this second Messenger proclaimed that "There are other public interests to serve besides those that are mainly theoretical, or professional; for there are persons, not a few, in every vocation of life, that have a love for the elements of this great science...." It was, as its predecessor had been, the only popular journal of astronomy in the world; for three years it was the only, and for its entire run was the most influential and successful, astronomical journal in the United States. And like its predecessor, the new Messenger was published at an observatory which was committed both to serious scientific research and to the introduction of the elements of astronomy to a broad range of people.
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Angels' 50th year to start same way as first
Original starter Grba to throw out first
By Lyle Spencer / MLB.com
For the Angels, Opening Day 2011 at Angel Stadium on April 8 against the Toronto Blue Jays will highlight a season-long return to the franchise's rich past. Amid the customary pomp and circumstance and fireworks that accompany the festive occasion, the club will begin its 50th anniversary by having its original starting pitcher, Eli Grba, throw out the ceremonial first pitch. It will be the start of a season-long parade of opening deliveries by names from the franchise's colorful past, with the likes of Nolan Ryan, Jim Fregosi, Frank Tanana, Rod Carew, Reggie Jackson, Mark Langston, Jim Abbott, Tim Salmon, Bobby Grich and Chuck Finley joining the fun. "We're real excited about everything we have lined up for our home opener and beyond," said Tim Mead, the Angels' public relations maven for 32 seasons. "After we open the season at Kansas City and also go to Tampa Bay, we'll come home to open against the Blue Jays and have Eli Grba throwing out the ceremonial first pitch. He'll be the first of 81 former players to have that honor. "It's fitting for Eli to get the call for the opener. He threw the first pitch in franchise history in 1961 in Baltimore. We'll also have Albie Pearson and Bob Lee representing that first team, throwing out first pitches in that opening series." Langston, Fregosi and Roger Repoz, respectively, will toss out the first pitches for the series with the Indians from April 11-13.
"All the players we talked to about doing this were excited," Mead said. "What was great to hear was how they're still so connected to the team."They talked about Spring Training and what we look like for the coming season, how the bullpen shapes up, that kind of thing." The club is planning "to do something different" for its Sunday, Sept. 11, home date against the Yankees to observe the 10th anniversary of the destruction of the World Trade Center towers. "We're having discussions about different things we might do," Mead said. "We want this to be something special." Under owner Arte Moreno, chairman Dennis Kuhl and president John Carpino, the Angels are making a concerted effort to honor the organization's history. "It was always important to Mr. [Gene] Autry," Mead said of the franchise's original owner, the celebrated "Singing Cowboy" of stage, screen and television. "Under Arte Moreno's leadership, we've really had a renewed interest in our alumni and kind of reconnecting with everybody. "I think Halo fans who follow us on a regular basis are familiar with the presence of Finley, Salmon, Grich, guys like that. We're trying to extend that to include a lot more players from our team's past." There also will be uniforms from past eras worn by the current club in a promotion known as Flashback Friday. Four styles will be worn during Friday home games. Jerseys and caps from Flashback Fridays will be available for purchase in the Angel Stadium Team Store. Game-worn uniform items from each Flashback Friday will be auctioned off following the completion of each era. Ballpark renovations made in anticipation of last July's Major League All-Star Game will add to the glow of the anniversary season. "As exciting as it's going to be for our fans, starting with Opening Day," Mead said, "it's also going to be a great opportunity for our players to see the past in the present. Everyone is really looking forward to this anniversary season."
Lyle Spencer is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Tin holy medallion used as an amulet, England, 1900-1916
St Anthony, who is shown on this medallion, is the patron saint of travellers. Christians believe that saints can help protect them from danger and illness and this medallion is inscribed with the words "St Anthony, Pray for Us". The medallion was sent by a Roman Catholic nun to one of her brothers in France during the First World War to protect him on his travels and keep him from danger. In effect, it was intended as a lucky charm or amulet. The use of such amulets has been commonplace – particularly in times of conflict. For example, there are stories of similar religious amulets being sewn into household curtains to protect homes from German Zeppelin air raids during the same war.
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……..If you missed Gymkhana 3 part 1, here it is below. It is more of a rap video than a driving video, but…..meh…. it is what it is.