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Pedaling along rt.2 in Montana one morning we came to a sign that said Fort Peck two miles.Having ridden 25 miles so far that morning we decided to take a break,maybe get a coffee and a doughnut.
Pulling into town our progress was haulted by one of the many freight trains that crisscross Montana daily.A beat up multi-colored pickup truck,with hay chaff and baling twine in the body was sitting at the crossing wainting for the train to go through.The driver was a women in her early seventies,her hair was in large rollers,she was tanned and weathered from years of farming.I rode my bike up along side the pickup and asked her if there was a store in town.Evidently the noise from the train had prevented her from hearing me pull up,so when I spoke it jump her into the air.Once she recovered from the scare she said"as soon as this train passes you'll see the store right in front of you."Where are you going " she asks,and I tell her Maine.When you are in the west and you tell people you are going to Maine on a bicycle,you always get that same look of awe."Did you say Maine"as thou she may have heared me wrong.
When the train passed we saw the store she was talking about,as she had said it was right in front of us.There also was a small city park next to it.The plan was to get a coffee and a snack,go sit in the park,rest a little refuel and head out for another 25 miles.Which would take us to dinner time.As we came out of the store,the woman in the pick up was waiting for us."Have you ever heard of the Fort Peck Dam " she asks.Hell we had never even heard of Fort Peck until a couple of minutes ago.She explains that the Fort Peck Dam is the largest earth filled dam in the world and that it backs up water for miles on the Missouri river."You need to see our dam before you leave town"our new friend tells us."Where is it"I inquire."Nine miles down this road over her" she points.
Well now its time for me to explain some simple facts of bicycling to her.We are headed east is the first point I make.The second point is that she is pointing west.The third point is that nine miles to the dam and nine miles back is eighteen miles.I tell her that we would like to see her dam and that I'm sure it is impessive,but we just don"t have the time to spare going nine miles out of our way.What she saids next is why I'm writing this article.
"Nine miles out of a life time is a very short distance."These words have remained with me the pass three years and I'm sure they always will.What a wise old lady she was.We didn't go see the dam that day and it bother us the rest of the trip.The fact that we were in to much of a hurry to get home that we couldn't stop to things of interest says a lot of us as a people.
The following year Cheryl and myself repeated my bike trip,only in a car this time.When we got to Fort Peck Montana,we went to see the dam and it is impressive.My lady friend was no where to be seen.I which she would have been,because I would have told her she taught me a lot that day.
So as you go through your days think about Nine miles out of a life time is a very short distance.


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24 October 2009
This weeked at the first stage in Torbole for the Melges 24, fourteen boats were entered.
The regatta serves as the second stage of the 2009 Volvo Winter Cup which will bring together the results of several different races sailed in Cattolica,Torbole and Sanremo.
More news will be coming shortly regarding the progress and results of the event.
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Forty years ago, a group of determined students founded what would become the Center for Mexican American Studies (CMAS) at the University of Houston. In that time, CMAS has fostered research on Latinos in Texas and the U.S., mentored young scholars and nurtured countless high school students toward their dream of higher education.
Now it's time to celebrate. The Annual Noche Cultural, commemorating 40 years of excellence in higher education, is planned for 6 – 8 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 8 at the Hilton University of Houston Hotel, Conrad Hilton Ballroom.
Funds raised support scholarships. The featured keynote speaker is State Rep. Joaquin Castro (District 125/San Antonio).
"The Center for Mexican American Studies has been very fortunate to have committed people working on its behalf, people who feel that they are part of a larger movement to improve the educational circumstances of our community," said Tatcho Mindiola, professor and director of CMAS. "Their dedication cannot be over estimated."
The Center for Mexican American Studies was established in 1972 as an interdisciplinary academic program focusing on the Mexican American and broader Latino experience in the United States. With an aim to advance knowledge, promote critical thinking and foster the value of service to the community, CMAS has a broad spectrum of public and scholarly programs—the Visiting Scholars Program, the Graduate Fellowship and the Academic Achievers Program. It also offers students the opportunity to minor in Mexican American Studies.
For more information on the Annual Noche Cultural, call 713-743-3139.
WHAT: Center for Mexican American Studies "Annual Noche Cultural, Commemorating 40 years of Excellence in Higher Education"
WHO: Keynote speaker, State Rep. Joaquin Castro, District 125, San Antonio
WHEN: 6 – 8 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 8
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cross the rubicon
take an irrevocable step
The Rubicon was a small river in north-east Italy which in the first century BC marked the boundary of Italy proper with the province of Cisalpine Gaul. By taking his army across the Rubicon into Italy in 49 BC, Julius Caesar broke the law forbidding a general to lead an army out of his own province and so committed himself to war against the Senate and Pompey.
at cross purposes
misunderstanding or having different aims from one another
cross as two sticks
very annoyed or grumpy - British informal
This expression is a play on the two senses of cross, firstly 'bad-tempered' and secondly intersecting.
cross your fingers = keep your fingers crossed
hope that your plans will be successful
trust in good luck
The gesture of putting your index and middle fingers across each other as a sign of hoping for good luck is a scaled-down version of the Christian one of making the sign of the Cross with your whole hand and arm as a request for divine protection. It is also superstitiously employed when telling a deliberate lie with the idea of warding off the evil that might be expected to befall a liar.
1998 - Spectator - Since resources were limited the only hope the clients had was to hang in there, fingers crossed.
cross the floor
join the opposing side in Parliament – British
The floor of the House of Commons is the open space separating members of the Government and Opposition parties who sit on benches facing each other across it.
cross my heart
used to emphasize the truthfulness and sincerity of what you are saying or promising – informal
The full version of this expression is
cross my heart and hope to die
and is sometimes reinforced by making a sign of the Cross over your chest.
cross his palm with silver
pay someone for a favour or service – often humorous
Crossing someone's palm with silver was originally connected with the telling of fortunes when the client would literally trace out the sign of a cross on the hand of the fortune-teller with a silver coin.
cross swords
have an argument or dispute
Originally, this expression had the literal sense of fight a duel.
have your cross to bear
suffer the troubles that life brings
The reference here is to Jesus (or Simon of Cyrene) carrying the Cross to Calvary before the Crucifixion. The image is also used metaphorically in the New Testament (for example, in Matthew 10 : 38 : And he that taketh not his cross and followeth after me is not worthy of me).
get your wires crossed = get your lines crossed
have a misunderstanding.
Wires being crossed originally referred to a faulty telephone connection (a crossed line) which resulted in another call or calls being heard.
be caught in the crossfire
suffer damage or harm inadvertently as the result of the conflict between two other people or groups.
The literal sense of the phrase, in a military context, is
be trapped (and possibly killed) by being between two opposing sides who are shooting at each other
1998 - New Scientist - This suggested that the corneal cells are innocent victims caught in the crossfire as T cells fight the viral infection.
at a crossroads = at the crossroads
at a critical point when decisions with far-reaching consequences must be made
dirty work at the crossroads
illicit or underhand dealing – humorous
This expression is recorded from the early 20th century and may reflect the fact that crossroads, the traditional burial site for people who had committed suicide, were once viewed as sinister places.
1914 - P. G. Wodehouse - The Man Upstairs – A conviction began to steal over him that some game was afoot which he did not understand that - in a word - there was dirty work at the crossroads.
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This Old House "Cambridge Project, Part 1 of 15" Homeowners John Stone and Sally Peterson want to turn an 1887 Victorian-era two family house in Cambridge, Massachusetts, into a one-family home. Landscape contractor Roger Cook finds a few surprises in the yard, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey uses an eye-opening energy audit to demonstrate the need for efficiency upgrades, and general contractor Tom Silva brings in a deconstruction expert to remove all of the old and unneeded house parts. D
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Rick Steves' Europe "Helsinki and Tallinn: Baltic Sisters" Rick explores the capitals of Finland and Estonia to sample each country's history, art and distinct love of life. In Helsinki, he finds a neoclassical old town, modern flair for design and steamy saunas. Tallinn offers medieval charms and new-found prosperity.G
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173 Greene Avenue is a two minute walk from the G Brooklyn-Queens Crosstown at the Clinton - Washington Avs stop.
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Florida GOP Senator Cites Economic and Historical Arguments in 'Values' Speech at Catholic University
WASHINGTON—Republican Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida, arguing that conservative social values boost prosperity, Wednesday laid out an extended case for opposing gay marriage in a speech that cited economic and historical arguments while avoiding talk of morals and religion.
Mr. Rubio has consistently opposed gay marriage throughout his political career. But his comments, in what was billed as a "values'' speech at Catholic University of America, carried a soft tone that offered his party a way to talk about its opposition...


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AGS girls' pull off comeback despite poor free throw shooting
AUGRES — It's not too often a team can go 6-of-19 at the free throw line in the fourth quarter yet pull off a come-from-behind victory.
AuGres-Sims' girls' basketball team pulled off that feat Thursday, outscoring Hale 9-2 down the stretch despite a frustrating night at the line.
"The girls play hard; we've been giving some great effort," said AGS coach Gordie Ostrander. "The free throws and inside shots we miss are frustrating, but these are kids, not pros.
"We played some great defense and were unselfish."
Hale led 25-20 after three quarters, but five points by Emily Lutz drew the Wolverines into a tie midway through the quarter.
Tarra Caverly's 3-pointer with 2:20 left gave the Eagles a 31-28 lead. But a combination of the Wolverines' full court press, offensive rebounding and a few breaks that went their way more than made up from their struggles at the line.
"There were some questionable things that happened -- dribbling on the sideline and a charge that there was no way was a charge," said Hale coach Joe Kimmerer. "There were things that happened both ways through the game, but it seemed that for three or four possessions nothing went our way.
"We need to keep our focus through things like that, though. We didn't make a lot of shots we usually do, and if those go down it's a different game."
After Caverly's triple, Lutz answered with a score after Ashli Maser's offensive rebound, and Adriane Swaffield's steal and score off the full court press gave AGS a 32-31 lead.
AGS made 2-of-4 free throws after a pair of Hale turnovers, but an offensive foul called with 43 seconds left and AGS up by four was a damaging blow.
The Wolverines threw everything they could into slowing down the high-scoring Caverly, throwing fresh players at her throughout the game and denying her the ball. She still ended up with a team-high 13 points, scoring nearly every time she got an open look.
"She is so tough," Ostrander said. "I thought we did a great job on her, but you give her any kind of opening and it's all over. We hardly gave her any space, but when she got even a little it was like automatic points."
The Wolverines led 15-13 after a physical first half in which Hale was almost as effective at shutting down Lutz as the Wolverines were with Caverly.
Hale finished the third quarter on an 8-1 run as Liz Lerczak scored six points and Caverly finished the quarter with a layup.
Lutz had 17 points for the Wolverines (9-6, 5-4 NSL) while Swaffield had 12 points and 12 rebounds and Trombley had 13 rebounds.
Hale (7-5, 5-4) had Caverly with 13 points, Sara Michalski with 10 and Lerczak with eight.
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There was still so much left to be explained yet they decided to leave things open for another season by introducing new characters and elaborating on the prime ministers plot. That's the thing that I find strange though, are they really thinking about making another season of this? I give the anime adaptation a 5/10. The manga marginally beats out the anime (the pretty bad changes towards the end of the series removed character interactions/personality that made the story more enjoyable). :|
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I'll agree that the adaptation would have definitely fared much better had the series been planned/designed to be a 2 cour series. To begin with, the only reason for making changes to what many people considered to be some of the best of what the manga offered was probably only done in order to fit a 1 cour season with hinting at a chance for a second season if sales were good. The beginning part of the manga didn't really have much focus on what kind of story it wanted to tell and instead spent itself fleshing out the world and characters. That's a pretty good way of setting up a long running manga but realistically, there is no possible way to get all of that detail with a coherent plot unless you're aiming for 20+ episodes (lol @ that zetman anime adaptation).
I wouldn't place blame solely on the series being designed as 1 cour either though, the production values seemed to have been extremely budgeted and the music couldn't have sounded more cheesy and off-putting. If by some chance the BD sales turn out to be decent (or manga sales skyrocket) and we get another season, I just hope they try a different approach or change some of the staff around.
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I just started this series. Is it just only the 13 episodes?
EDIT: Just finished the series. Have to admit it was alright. The idea of Ogami becoming super powerful just by taking off a ring was a little anti-climactic for me. The characters didn't seem to develop a whole lot ether. Ogami pretty much just remained the aloof vigilante type who happened to have a girl and puppy tag along with him when he killed people. I didn't get a lot of information about any of the Code Breakers pasts except for Hitomi, too. I haven't watched the OVA, but I hope it'll shed some light on their backgrounds. I wouldn't mind a season 2 since the ending had a little cliffhanger to it.
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Finished today Code:Breaker anime... and i have to say i really hope there's going to be an S2 i don't care how good or bad its just that i hated...
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The second OVA has to be the best thing of the whole anime adaptation.
Anime-only viewers may be confused, but the OVA was included with a manga volume so this is aimed at manga readers mainly since we are able to see Shibuya and his mansion plus other manga-only elements. Despite this, anime-only should watch this OVA because it's hilarious.
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It's a shame how bad they messed up the story in the anime considering the manga looks like is ending soon.
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The OVAs are better than the anime itself although they only provide comedy and fanservice
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Scenes from opening day at Fenway
BOX SET: Red Sox General Manager Ben Cherington and principal owner John Henry watch as the team wins the first home game of the season on April 8
SWEET SUNSHINE: Fans enjoy the weather on Lansdowne Street before the game.
ON THE LINE: Boston Red Sox and Baltimore Orioles players stand in front of the giant flag unfurled against the Green Monster before the game.
WHAT A RUN: Baer Tierkel of Amherst attends his 30th home opener.
IF THE HAT FITS . . . Blake Adams, 7 months, of Charlestown, in team gear for the opener.
KETCHUP CRUSADE: Michele and Rachel Gervais of Sandwich stop for a free hot dog outside St. Clement Shrine near Fenway, where seminarians and priests served hundreds of fans before the game.
SIGN HER UP: Cathy Darling of Jamaica Plain shows her colors.
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While New York is making a a late-season playoff push, the Celtics are staggering to the finish line, their latest loss 116-92 at the TD Garden Wednesday night.
BOSTON – They are two teams with different perspectives heading down the stretch of the NBA season.
The Celtics are riding out a long rebuilding year, 17 games away from the end with the draft lottery in their sights.
The New York Knicks, a major disappointment through the first three-quarters of the year, are trying to make a late push to salvage their season with a playoff berth.
One team going nowhere and another team on a winning streak got together on Wednesday night, and the results were predictable.
The Celtics, with point guard Rajon Rajon sitting out after playing the night before, were no match for the surging Knicks and Carmelo Anthony.
They lost for the ninth time in the past 12 games, 116-92, after giving up 36 first-quarter points and rarely posing a threat to the Knicks, who might have Phil Jackson running the basketball operation down the road.
While the Celtics are stumbling to the finish, the Knicks have five straight wins and have closed within three games of the Atlanta Hawks for the last Eastern Conference playoff spot.
"It's kind of what we envisioned when we came out of camp,'' said New York coach Mike Woodson, whose team routed the Celtics without Tyson Chandler and Amar'e Stoudemire. "For all the ups and downs that we've had based on injuries, we've got four bigs sitting at home that are pivotal to our ball club. So we are going to need them back to continue this run.''
For the Celtics, there is nothing remotely resembling playoff talk as they have a rotation that includes two rookies and two players signed out of the NBA Development League.
They are 22-43, the fourth-worst record in the NBA, and wins are hard to come by. There are plenty of teams chasing playoff spots remaining on the Celtics' schedule, meaning they will be challenging over the final five weeks.
The Knicks scored their highest point total at the Garden since getting 122 on April 21, 1996. The Celtics also allowed the most points at home in a first half since 2005, falling behind 68-48.
Anthony (34, tying the most points against the Celtics this season) set the tone early and often, the Knicks missed only one of 10 shots from 3-point range in the first half and had little trouble scoring against the defense-less Celtics.
"There's different ways to play the pick-and-roll. We tried just about every way,'' said Celtics coach Brad Stevens. "Because of their shooting all around, they were really in a good rhythm.
"One of the things we wanted to do was try to make it as difficult as possible (for Anthony), make him take contested jump shots. It's what you've got to do. To his credit, he's playing great and he knocked them in.''
All the Celtics had to answer was Jeff Green, who scored 17 of his 27 points in the third quarter when they got as close as nine before the Knicks took over again.
Green has been known for scoring in spurts and then lacking production, and that's what he did against the Knicks.
"Just being aggressive, shots started to fall and I just continued to go at it,'' said Green.
Said Stevens: "There's a lot of guys that aren't going to score 27 a night that have capability, that have that ability to do so on a given night. I think that's not unique to the league.
"I think the league is full of guys like that. I think that's really what separates the Carmelos of the world, the Durants and the LeBrons is they can do it every single night. But that's not a knock on Jeff. That's a compliment to the other guys. I think that he's been playing pretty well.''
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Yes, I meant LLL leader. I scheduled an appointment with a IBCLC at the hospital tomorrow. Hopefully she can help. Baby seems to be doing great. She is pooping more frequently and peeing. Still not exactly where she needs to be, but we are getting there.
My baby is a sleepy baby. She does not wake up on her own to feed. Is this normal? She does wake up in the middle of the night, but during the day she will go long stretches 3 hours without waking up. I'm trying to keep her on a 'schedule' somewhat so that my milk supply is plentiful. Do I wake her up every hour or let her sleep. I've noticed if I do wake her up she isn't very responsive at the breast. She doesn't suck long or hard and just falls asleep. I do all the 'tricks' to keep her awake. If I wait until she wakes up on her own she nurses very well and stays at the breast longer. I'm usually having to switch feed.
Also, my left breast seems to make less milk than my right. She seems to gulp more with the right one than the left one. Should I always start her on the left breast to encourage more supply in that breast when feeding or follow the feed one side, switch to other side and at next feed start on the side she ended on?
Thank you so much for answering my questions. This is my fourth baby, but I haven't nursed for 8 years. I feel like I'm a first time mom.


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How To Instagram on VOY
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What do I need to make an Instagram video?
Smartphone (Ideally with internet access) – you can upload it right away!
Instagram Video Mobile Application which you can download for free.
If you don't have Instagram yet, but want to download it to your smartphone:
Download for Android and Download for Apple
How do I record a video?
- Tap on the record button at the bottom of the app
- Switch from camera to video!
- Press and hold the red record button to begin shooting
- Lift your finger off the button to stop recording
- Tap NEXT to add a filter and share your video
How do I take multiple videoclips?
- Simply lift your finer off the red camera recording button to pause recording
- You can delete a previous clip in your video by tapping the "x" and then tapping the trash can to confirm
- Keep in mind, the maximum video length is 15 seconds
Need more help? Visit the Instagram Help Center
How do I produce a better video?
- Get inspired by the 7 topics on VOY
- Check out what's trending in blog post conversations
- What are we debating in the community?
- Brainstorm your story beforehand with some friends
- Keep your clips to 2 or 2.5 seconds if you can. Instagram videos are 15 seconds long
- Don't want sound? Hold your finger over your phone's microphone
- You can record voiceovers separately using your phone or computer
Tips & Tricks- Move & Record:
- Record a few reusable clips such as shots of your friend on a bike or your friend on a bike cycling away from you.
- Stop moving. Set the phone down on a steady surface or, if you have a tripod, use that.
- If you're holding the phone, lock your arms by extending them straight in front of you to minimize the movement. If you must move while shooting, walk heel to toe for a smoother shot.
- Stay in an area with stable light. Quick movements between dim and bright lights will not appear correctly- the phone doesn't have time to autocorrect. Going for a silhouette look? Try a back-light.
Any tips on editing my video?
- The easiest way to edit is to shoot the video directly within Instagram app
- Videos can be 3 – 15 seconds
- As you're shooting, you can actually delete segments of your video (You can only delete your most recent segment. You can't delete the first, otherwise you'll have to delete the whole thing)
- Think your video is complete? Hit the NEXT button. You can replay your video, apply a filter, and watch your Instagram video
How do I submit it to VOY?
- Click on the blue icon "create a post"
- Choose your type of post as a VIDEO
- Create your title, Choose your language, Tag your Post
- Once you have uploaded your Instagram to your account, COPY and PASTE the URL into the MEDIA URL
- Feel free to enter any text
- Select the appropriate related topics
- Save, Preview, Submit & wait for a small delay in approval from the VOY team. Thanks in advance for your patience!


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Does anyone have a current coupon code for Connecting Threads??? Any help greatly appreciated.
Welcome to the Quilting Board!
Does anyone have a current coupon code for Connecting Threads??? Any help greatly appreciated.
The only ones I have seen have been on their site....WHEN/IF they have coupons.
Got an email from them today that they are having a 30% sale on "selected tools" -- whatever that means. Go to their site and sign up for their weekly newsletter. Don't think I've ever seen a coupon for them....
They are running a free shipping till =6-15-09 code=FPSHIP.....hope this helps...any amount....
I very seldom see coupons for them. They had a 15% off your order a little while ago. That's when I ordered my camping fabric and thread.
just got an order from them this week, no coupons in it. I always use the free shipping coed above.
Shipping is always free with a $50.00 order. Regular price of fabric is $5.96 & they sale fab for as low as 3.58.
Whew, I panicked for a moment cuz I had put in a large order that arrived last week.... sigh, I got the free shipping cuz my order was so large, but I remember purposely ordering more so that I would get the shipping free.
I'll have to save the free ship coupon for future reference....I'll probably NOT be able to find it when I need it, LOL.
thanks for sharing
warm quilt hugs, sue
Seems like I have seen codes in quilting magazines.
I did go back and ordered 2 more thread sets that I wanted and used the code given here...it worked, and I'm so pleased.
Thanks for the free shipping code!
very frugal, warm quilt hugs, sue


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Has anyone used such systems as doxygen or doc++ for documentation generators, it seems such systems are based heavily on the javadoc syntax. I've looked at a coupe of examples, and though the html output is good looking, it would seem large projects would quickly become an eyesore for the developer(s), Are they all javadoc based or perhaps someone could recomend one that uses some other commenting standard?
What i mean by eyesore, is particulary when you comment methods and member data, I much rather move these comments into the cpp file, as a header above each method definition. So as not to clutter the class declaration.
All I can find is these javadoc based generators. Any ideas? or should I learn to live with it.


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A six minute hat-trick from Mario Gomez was the icing on the cake for Bayern Munich as they destroyed Wolfsburg 6-1 at the Allianz Arena, which books Jupp Heynckes' men's place in the final of the DFB-Pokal.
Mario Mandzukic, Arjen Robben and Xherdan Shaqiri were also on target for die Roten as they disposed of the visitors, who briefly threatened to get back into the contest thanks to a fantastic strike from Diego just before half-time.
With the Bundesliga title secured and a massive Champions League semi-final with Barcelona on the horizon, Bayern hosted Wolfsburg on Tuesday evening still in the hunt for an historic treble. Despite resting the likes of Franck Ribery, there was no let-up from the Bavarians as they went straight on the offensive, hungry for victory in the semi-final.
With just a handful of minutes on the clock, the home side almost opened the scoring. An intelligent pass from Arjen Robben opened the right flank for Phillipp Lahm, and the Bayern captain fired low into the box. Bastian Schweinsteiger was on hand to meet the ball, and his first-time effort slipped agonisingly past the near post. It would not be long, however, before the hosts were on target.
Despite matching the champions across the field, Wolfsburg always looked vulnerable when their rivals countered; and it was a swift break that yielded the first goal. Xherdan Shaqiri held on to the ball just long enough to release Robben on the overlap, and the Dutchman's pass was met by Mario Mandzukic, who smashed into the roof of the net to give his side the perfect start.
Shaqiri was on form and with 35 minutes gone, the Switzerland international capped another break to play in Robben, and the provider turned scorer as he deftly chipped past Diego Benaglio to double the lead.
Wolfsburg did not despair after falling two behind, and stepped up their efforts to come back into the game. Naldo saw a header fly just wide of the post, before Vierinha broke through and was only thwarted by a strong save from Manuel Neuer.
On the stroke of half-time, the visitors got what they were looking for. Taking the ball on the edge of the area, Diego chose to go alone and hit a wonderful strike that gave Neuer no chance, cutting Bayern's advantage and giving Wolfsburg a lifeline for the second 45 minutes.
Buoyed by that strike, Wolfsburg came out after the interval in an aggressive, ebullient mood and looked to level the game. Bayern's attack, however, should never be underestimated. A short corner from Thomas Muller went to Robben, and the winger reacted well to open up the game for Shaqiri on the edge of the box with a raking pass. Xherdan had time to pick his spot, and smashed his effort along the floor and into the corner of the net, adding Bayern's third and putting one foot in the final.
The home support had been in great voice all evening, but Shaqiri's goal was the cue for a party atmosphere at the Allianz Arena as they sensed that the final was within reach.
Wolfsburg never stopped trying to get back in the game, but could not find a way back and steadily ran out of ideas. Bayern had few problems in seeing out what remained of the match, as they continued their march towards a domestic double. Mario Gomez capped a dominant display with a late double, netting a simple tap-in at the end and then converting a Schweinsteiger pass shortly afterwards to leave the home fans ecstatic as they saluted their heroes in full voice.
Gomez still wasn't done, however, and sealed his hat-trick in just six minutes with another cool finish to complete Wolfsburg's humiliation.
The Bundesliga champions therefore book their place in the final of the DFB-Pokal, where they will face the winner of Stuttgart against Freiburg. The second semi-final will take place on Wednesday evening.


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BLACKFOOT — Ladd Carter, county commission incumbent representing District Three, understands that opposition keeps elected officials on their toes.
"Our ability to challenge our leaders makes it the best system of government on earth," Carter said. "It's good to have a test. I would be honored to serve the citizens of Bingham County if reelected.
All nine county commissioner candidates participated in the forum sponsored by the Blackfoot Chamber of Commerce Thursday evening. About 100 people attended.
Each candidate answered three question. They were allowed 1.5 minutes to answer. In conclusion, each candidate was allowed two minutes to summarize his position.
The first question was about the proposed Planning & Zoning ordinance.
Mark Bair asked, "Why is [the ordinance] so restrictive? Do we need this?
Bair specifically cited home business that is restrict to three employees.
Merril Blake was chairman of the P&Z commission through Draft 6.
"After we delivered the draft to the commissioners, we got back Draft 15," Blake said. "It needs to be revised completely."
Matt Thompson said the draft is down to 150 pages. He said the ordinance should be passed section by section.
"Use a common sense approach," he said.
Barry Johnson said you cannot have a presentation of a model ordinance. You need to craft the ordinance to meet the needs of the county.
Carter said 20 or more P&Z commissioners have worked on this ordinance for five years. There have been eight public hearings. Work needs to be done on nitrates, wind energy and radioactive material in the county.
How would you help business expand in the county?
Most candidates supported helping to bring in new business.
Grant Thorson said, "We need to create an environment where people have spending money. There needs to be some accommodations, not encroach on existing businesses and create a good infrastructure.
Steve Cederberg said, "We need business that employs a lot of people. Help business with infrastructure, like sewer and water, so it is ready when businesses want to move in here.
Mark Bair said each commissioner needs to be an ambassador to new business.
Kirk Ogden wants growth. "Whatever we can do, we should do; what is the best fit for the county."
"We should have saved Simplot in Aberdeen," Merril Blake said.
"We need to see what's happening in Aberdeen and what we can do to help," said Ogden.
"I'm pro business," said Matt Thompson, "but we must be careful not to give the farm away.
Steven Kauer said, "Taxpayers shouldn't be burdened with any tax relief for new businesses. Business needs to provide for itself."
What experience do you have in directing a multi-million dollar budget?
Barry Johnson cited his experience in a credit union and how he helped the credit union regain solvency.
"We were able to keep the regulators satisfied," Johnson said.
Merril Blake cited his business experience. "I've been in business for myself with $20 million budgets, with 250 to 400 employees in 27 states.
"I will be able to shine and be comfortable in this area," he said.
Matt Thompson works in a cattle operation. "You learn when to invest and when to cut back.
As a member of the executive board of the Idaho Cattle Association, we watch the budget closely, Thompson said.
Steven Kauer said, "I've lived within my budget most of my life. Be frugal with what we have."
Grant Thorson said, "We need to have the best services we can afford."
Mark Bair said, "We need to watch the revenue side and the expense side. The revenue comes in quarterly; the expenses are paid monthly."
Ladd Carter said, "My experience in the past will be helpful in the future."
Steve Cederberg said, "We need to be careful with what's coming in and going out and trust those who are serving."
Kirk Ogden said, "I know how to save money. I can handle this deal."
Communication skills, listening, responding to needs and staying within budget were cited as strengths for this position.
The Primary Election is May 15 across the county.


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It is also meant to inform students of all University policies and regulations. It is the responsibility of each student to be familiar with these policies, especially the Code of Student Conduct, which includes information about acts of misconduct, the conduct process and sanctions.