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Jason Sauls, Randolph County, Ga., and Jimbo Grissom, Gaines County, Texas, 2004 winners of the Farm Press Peanut Profitability Award, outlined some of the challenges they faced to earn the honor as they fielded questions following an awards breakfast, part of the Southern Peanut Growers Conference held recently in Panama City, Fla.
North Carolina winner Joe Ward was unable to attend the meeting.
The most telling difference between the two production systems was in disease control.
"We get on a 12- to 14-day schedule for leafspot control," Sauls said. "And we also have to treat for white mold and rhizoctonia."
About 60 days after planting, Sauls looks for white mold pressure and determines if treatment is necessary.
"We probably apply fungicides seven or eight times during the season," he said.
Grissom uses much less fungicide in the more arid West Texas climate.
"We use a fungicide at planting," he said, "and we'll apply a half-rate of Abound about 60 days out. We may come back 30 days later with a foliar fungicide."
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Sauls changed his peanut production program to avoid tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV).
"I work with the TSWV Index (a numerical scale that rates the risk for infection in each field). Based on that index, I plant later and I always rotate.
"But variety selection is the No. 1 change I've made to battle tomato spotted wilt virus. I plant 100 percent Georgia Green peanuts."
Georgia Green has some resistance to the virus.
TSWV has not been a problem so far in West Texas peanuts, but growers are aware of the potential damage.
Grissom also relies on one variety, 458 (Flavor Runner). "I grow seed peanuts and 458 has been a good producer. I tried some Virginias a few years back and they did well, but I like the 458s better."
Water is always the limiting factor for Grissom, who uses a LEPA (low energy precision application) system to improve water efficiency and to make certain he loses as little moisture as possible to evaporation. LEPA systems use hoses, usually set about 80 inches apart, that dangle from the main center pivot irrigation pipe to either drag along the row or spray water just above the canopy. (True LEPA systems, irrigation experts say, employ the drag hoses that dribble water along alternate rows.)
Grissom's system uses wobbler nozzles to apply water just above the peanuts.
"Our water is declining," Grissom said, "so we have to do everything we can to conserve it."
Strip-till system
He also plants peanuts in a strip-till system to improve soil organic matter and to help hold moisture, but mainly to reduce damage form wind erosion.
About 75 percent of Sauls' peanuts are irrigated with center pivot systems. Although moisture was plentiful this past year, there's always a chance of drought in southwest Georgia, he says.
Grissom explained how he uses a sandwich digger to protect peanuts before combining.
"Normally, an inverter turns the plant upside down, leaving the peanuts turned to the sky," he explained. "This machine turns one plant with peanuts up and the next on top of it, peanut-side down. I see more pros than cons in this system," he said.
"We protect peanuts from frost. (Many West Texas peanuts are not harvested until October.) They dry slower in the hot days and cool nights and seem to cure a little better. We may get a little flavor boost as well."
He said a self-propelled combine also virtually eliminates harvest losses.
In response to a question regarding the potential for organic peanut production Grissom said he's considered the possibility and that it could work in West Texas. Sauls said he had not considered raising organic peanuts in South Georgia.
Sauls farms in the Sauls Partnership with his father, Billy, his mother, Frankie and his brother Guerry. He, Grissom and Ward represent the fifth class of Farm Press Peanut Profitability winners. The award is presented annually at the Southern Peanut Growers' Conference.
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A couple of weeks ago, I wrote that Los Angeles has had its share of so-so mayors, and it'd be nice to have a great one for a change.
Readers agreed, but said they weren't sure there was greatness in the current crop of candidates. And that was before Monday night's televised debate, which bolstered their point. For the most part, the five candidates came off as competent but not compelling. There was no presence, no magic, no star quality.
"What an uninspiring bunch," wrote Peter Weinberger, a Pico-Robertson resident. He was one of several readers I recruited to watch the debate and send along their impressions. "They offered platitudes with nothing of substance.... Their rhetoric was akin to a kid running for sixth-grade class president."
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"This is the weakest mayoral field in history," Howard Cohen of North Hills wrote.
Ouch. Weakest in history?
Among my posse of campaign-watchers, Weinberger and Cohen offered the most detailed observations after viewing the half-hearted show staged by City Council members Eric Garcetti and Jan Perry, City Controller Wendy Greuel, former prosecutor Kevin James and Emanuel Pleitez, a former aide to Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa. Weinberger and Cohen thought Garcetti was the most impressive in the debate, but that wasn't saying much.


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Thank you for all those attended my sessions during Collaborate 2010. Two of the sessions I presented were not mine; but that of Riyaj Shamsuddin. Riyaj was stuck in Denmark thanks to the ash cloud scenario in Europe and asked if I could present his. I agreed to and, with a lot of trepidation, I did. I hope I did justice to the sessions. For questions on those sessions, please reach out to Riyaj directly.
Going to my own sessions, here is where you can download the presentations. For the sessions I wanted to show live demos; but in a short span of 30 minutes for Quick Tips, it was impossible. You can download the scripts here so that you can check them out yourself. The slides show which scripts to execute.
RAC Performance Tuning, part of RAC Bootcamp (Recorded)
Stats with Intelligence (Recorded)
Publish Stats after Checking, part of Manageability Bootcamp (Recorded and shown via Webcast)
Once again, your patronage by attending is highly appreciated. A speaker is nothing without attendees. I sincerely hope that you got some value from the sessions. As always, I am looking forward to hearing from you – not just that you liked; but things you didn't.
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The Lord will guide you always. Isaiah 58:11
Trying to talk with an unresponsive older teenager is like inserting dollar bills into a broken change machine—your words go in, but nothing comes back out! Yet it's vital that you stay in touch with your sons and daughters preparing to leave the nest. At a moment when you least expect it, they may ask for your advice on life's "big questions": "I want to follow Jesus, but will He tell me what to do?" Or, "I think God is calling me to the ministry, but how can I support a family on a pastor's salary?"
These are the times to gently put your arms around your kids and remind them of God's infinite love: "As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him" (Psalm 103:13). God, the ultimate parent, will never abandon any of us or ignore a request for guidance. His Word is "a lamp to my feet and a light for my path" (Psalm 119:105). That doesn't mean He gives us a three-hundred-watt beam that reveals the entire landscape. But the Lord will illuminate our next step, and we must trust Him to lead us through the darkness beyond.
Your teen won't be ready to discuss these deep scriptural insights every day. But if you stay close to your son or daughter, you'll know just the right moment to drop in a few wise words from the Lord.
What "big questions" are on your kids' minds right now?
What advice do you want to give them? Is it based on Scripture?
Are your kids trusting God to light their paths, one step at a time?
Father, we pray right now that You would grant us divine discernment. Help us to know our children as You know us, to see beyond their resistance and facades. Give us words of love and wisdom as we respond to their greatest struggles. Amen.


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Northern Rockies Skies for May
A monthly look at the night skies of the northern Rocky Mountains, written by astronomers Ron Canterna, University of Wyoming; Jay Norris, Challis, Idaho Observatory; and Daryl Macomb, Boise State University.
To orient yourself to our May skies, the Big Dipper will be directly overhead at dusk.
The cup of the dipper is opened northward; the dipper's handle starts a great arc southward in the sky, arriving at the bright orangish star Arcturus, and then ending at the bluish gem, Spica. This process sometimes is called "arcing to Arcturus."
Arcturus, the "guardian of the bear," is the brightest star in the kite-shaped constellation Bootes, the herdsman or "bear driver." Spica is the brightest star in the constellation Virgo.
Near the western horizon, you will see the last of Regulus, the brightest star in the constellation Leo the Lion, and the Gemini twins, Castor and Pollux. Late in the early evening, rising above the eastern horizon, you will start to see the celestial beckoning of summer, the three bright stars -- Vega, Deneb and Altair -- of the "summer triangle."
In the early morning of May 4-5, the Earth passes through a stream of cometary debris believed to once be a part of Halley's cometary nucleus. Looking above the eastern horizon toward the constellation Aquarius, the Aquarid meteor showers can best be seen in the early morning of May 5.
On May 20, an annular solar eclipse will pass in the Pacific and western United States. The northern Rockies will only see a partial solar eclipse.
For you planetary viewers: Saturn is in Virgo near Spica, Mars is in Leo near Regulus, and Venus, the brightest of the planets, is in Auriga, centered between Capella, Aldeberan, and the Gemini Twins, Castor and Pollux.
Famous Astronomers: Eratosthenes of Cyrene
(Best URL: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eratosthenes)
The mathematician and astronomer Eratosthenes (circa 276 B.C. - 195 B.C.) was born in Cyrene, a Greek colony near the coast of present-day northeastern Libya. Eratosthenes came to prominence -- having been educated in Alexandria -- while working for the ruler of Egypt, Ptolemy III.
He was appointed librarian of the Great Library of Alexandria (one of the largest of the ancient world, containing several hundred thousand scrolls, which is comparable to almost 100,000 books). Thus Eratosthenes lived at a major center of culture and learning, and contributed several unique advances to science. He introduced the word "geography" - the study of the physical characteristics of the Earth's surface -- and invented the system of latitude and longitude for terrestrial measurements.
Using measurements of the angle of the sun's rays with respect to the vertical in both Alexandria and Syene (modern Aswan) and from knowledge of the distance between the two cities, Eratosthenes was the first to calculate the circumference of Earth, which he found to be 250,000 "stadia." Assuming the unit was Egyptian stadia (about 1/10 of a mile), his measurement translates to about 25,000 miles, close to the modern-day value of the polar circumference (24,860 miles).
From lunar eclipse data, he estimated the sun's distance to be 804,000,000 stadia (80.4 million miles, compared to the actual value of 92.9 million miles), and the lunar distance as 780,000 stadia (low by about a factor of three from the true value of 238,855 miles). He derived a value of about 24 degrees for the angle between the Earth's orbital plane (the ecliptic) and its rotational axis (current value, 23.44 degrees).
Eratosthenes also introduced a calendar with leap years, and purportedly compiled a star catalogue containing 675 stars. The "Sieve of Eratosthenes" is a method for separating prime and composite numbers. A prominent crater on the moon is named in his honor.
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We must, indeed, all hang together, or most assuredly we will all hang separately.
--Benjamin Franklin
WoW has a history of using organizations that welcome all races and factions to propel an overarching story to completion. In Vanilla WoW with the Qiraji, there was the Cenarion Circle. In Wrath, you have the Argent Crusade, the Ebon Blade, and the Ashen Verdict. Cataclysm has brought the Earthen Ring to the forefront, and the Burning Crusade had the Shattered Sun Offensive.
Unlike the other groups from other storylines, the NPC component of the Shattered Sun is composed solely of Draenei and Sindorei, with the Naaru as a guiding hand. The two races which drove the major storylines of Burning Crusade banded together at the Sha'tar's request to lead the assault against Kael, Kil'Jaeden, and the Burning Legion.
Oh, all was not Pollyanna in racial relations on Quel'Danas. There were the digs against each faction ("…Cryer. Oh, I'm sorry, I meant Scryer."), which provided a look behind the veneer of amicability. I found the selection of Scryers to spy on Kael's forces served a twofold purpose: while a Blood Elf could spy upon other Blood Elves more easily, at the same time those Blood Elves could also be seen to be more expendable than Draenei.
Nevertheless, the Shattered Sun could not have succeeded without significant buy-in from both races. You had to be able to trust the person next to you to do their job, whether Draenei or Sindorei, for without that trust the entire organization falls apart.
I've said before that I've wanted to see more ex-Argent Crusader involvement in a post-Wrath world, because a group that accepts everyone allows their members to see behind the faction/race to the individual. When you've fought alongside someone of a different race or faction, it is difficult to see them as an enemy. To my disappointment, the only big storyline that focused on this came out of the Ebon Blade and the Andorhal quest chains.
Then again, we didn't see anything come out of the Shattered Sun Offensive, either, but you still see Sindorei and Draenei training together and chatting around Shattrath. You can still watch Lady Liadrin come before A'dal and redeem the Blood Knights. You can watch children of both races playing together in the Lower City (the only place you'll find Draenei and Sindorei kids in Azeroth outside of Children's Week).
When I started this exploration, I figured I'd get a post or two out of it, nothing more. I sure wasn't expecting to get five, and yet here I am.
I hope these posts have given you some food for thought. If you are on a RP server, maybe this will provide some hooks for your toon's backstory. (Guilty confession: the first time I took Nevelanthana into Magister's Terrace at-level and we downed Selin Fireheart, she walked over and kicked his corpse. "You always were an arrogant ass, Selin," she said. And I don't play on an RP server, either.)
One thing I would encourage people to do is to give the other side a try with an open mind. I think that if you do, you might be surprised.


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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - Paced by senior Jason Witzberger, MIT baseball pounded out 15 hits and withstood a late rally en route to a 10-8 victory over Coast Guard, Friday afternoon at Briggs Field. Breaking a tie in the league standings, MIT (9-9, 5-5) moved into third place in the NEWMAC while the Bears (10-13, 4-6) remain in fifth as both teams cap its regular conference season on Saturday.
Sophomore Chris D'Annunzio (2-3) got the nod to start and pitched a terrific game in a tilt that played a major factor in the conference's postseason positioning. Earning their second win of the season over the Bears, the Engineers can secure a first round home game in the NEWMAC playoffs with a split against Springfield in tomorrow's doubleheader.
Witzberger gave MIT an early lead against Coast Guard after an RBI single brought home rookie Stewart Park. Park led off the game with a walk before stealing his league-leading 17th base of the campaign. Freshman Jason Rome, who was been effective in limited action this season, upped the Tech lead to 2-0 with an RBI single in the fourth.
MIT appeared to break the game open after plating three runners each in the fifth and sixth innings. Three run scoring singles supplied the Engineers with their tallies in the fifth, while sophomore Thomas Phillips lined a two-run single over the head of the Bears' shortstop to supply the fireworks in the sixth. MIT benefited from being incredibly effective on the basepaths. The Engineers finished 6-for-6 in stolen base attempts including two each by Witzberger and Steven Nunez.
D'Annunzio tired as the game progressed and as he lost control of his command, the Bears began to sense a rally. After securing two quick outs in the sixth, three walks in four batters gave Coast Guard some much-needed life. The third free pass resulted in the Bears' first run, but D'Annunzio did work out of the bases-loaded jam with a grounder to short.
Coast Guard, which scored seven runs in the final three frames, began to chip away at the MIT advantage. Christian George and Chuck Arena orchestrated back-to-back RBI singles in the seventh to slice Tech's lead to 8-3, while an RBI hit by Nunez in the bottom of the seventh was negated by three more Coast Guard runs in the eighth. Freshman Keith Laird knocked home the first score with a single, while the Bears got two more after a critical error in right field with two outs.
A sacrifice fly by Rome in the bottom of the eighth proved to be needed insurance as Coast Guard rallied with two more runs in the ninth. Brian Lisko provided an RBI hit to pull the Bears within three, while a wild pitch on a strikeout brought home the Bears' final run. With two runners on the bags, relief pitcher Rich Kosoglow thwarted the comeback bid as a chopped grounder was picked up in front of the plate by Nunez and tossed to first for the final put out of the day.
Witzberger finished 3-for-4 and was one of seven MIT players to earn an RBI. David Nole also closed with three hits (3-for-5), while Phillips and Rome each had two runs batted in. D'Annunzio worked 6.2 innings en route to his second win of the season.
Coast Guard had eight hits on the afternoon, but designated hitter Bill Birch authored the only multiple-hit performance. Sophomore Pete Schofield (2-2) started on the mound for Coast Guard and endured the loss after throwing 5.1 innings.


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The Bell 407 reminds me of a Mercedes Sprinter van. It's a vehicle with amazing versatility that can be used for virtually any mission: ambulance, cargo, law enforcement, firefighting, military scout and gunship, offshore oil support, utility and, of course, executive transport. And it does it all with legendary durability and good economy, characteristics generally not associated with things with rotor blades that fly.
You can obtain a very nice used one for less than $1.5 million (new and nicely equipped they still cost less than $3 million) and for that you get a lot: a service ceiling of 17,900 feet (fully loaded); the ability to carry the pilot and up to six passengers (five in executive configuration) 251 nautical miles; a cabin that is eight inches wider than that in a Bell 206; respectable 128-knot cruise speed; and better fuel economy than some smaller single-engine turbine helicopters offer. The 407 also can be equipped for foul-weather flight under instrument flight rules (IFR).
Bell introduced the 407 in 1996 and more than 1,100 are currently in service. Over the years, strikingly little has been changed on the helicopter yet it continues to sell well, mainly because of its durability and the manufacturer's excellent product support. Fleet operators such as air-ambulance provider Air Methods and offshore-oil-service company PHI routinely fly this helicopter hard and it just seems to keep coming back for more. Using a driving analogy, from a pilot's point of view, you can beat on this thing like a pickup truck but it still handles like a sports car.
The 700-horsepower Rolls-Royce 250-C47 turboshaft engine has plenty of reserve power for getting out of tight spots. The 407 not only climbs higher than most other turbine singles, it also bests some twins. "As operators of the 407 know, we are very conservative with [statements about] the power of our aircraft," said Bell program manager Steve Mildenstein. In 2010 Bell began offering 407 operators a "Plus Power" supplemental type certificate that allows them to carry up to 400 pounds of additional useful load to tap "the full capability of the engine." In addition, Rolls-Royce is offering a "VIP" engine upgrade kit that also boosts power output. While "Plus Power" is largely a paperwork exercise, the Rolls kit does require replacement of certain components, typically during an engine overhaul. Another modification is in the works that would allow operators to replace the Rolls engine with a far more powerful one from Honeywell.
The stock 407 takes the basic fuselage of a stretched Bell JetRanger called the 206L4, widens it, and mates it to an all-composite, four-bladed main rotor system similar to the one Bell developed for the Army's OH-58D Kiowa Warrior scout/attack helicopter. The rotor disc diameter is 35 feet. The 407 will fit into a standard small aircraft hangar–barely. The 407 also gets a carbon fiber tailboom that is lightweight and robust. The addition of two more rotor blades allows the 407 to climb higher and haul more than the two-bladed 206L4 and provide a smoother ride. They also add to the maintenance requirements and direct operating costs of the helicopter. In addition to the wider cabin, the passenger windows are more than one-third larger than on the standard five-seat 206.
The extra eight inches of cabin width in the 407 yield 54.8 inches across. Compared with the 206, that makes a big difference, providing enough room to enable the helicopter to be used for medevac operations and to accommodate larger pilots and passengers. Last year I had the opportunity to fly in a 407 after having had experience in a 206 and the space increase was welcome and noticeable. The 407's cabin still is not as wide as that on a Eurocopter AStar (65 inches), but for most applications it is good enough.
What still is not good enough on the 407 is the baggage space at a mere 16 cubic feet–basically a small cube suitable for computer, small duffel and rollaway bags.
Because so few changes have been made to factory 407s over the years, most of the used ships out there have been highly modified to accommodate owners' individual tastes and missions. For years, Mildenstein admits, Bell dropped the ball when it came to incremental product improvement from the factory. However, aftermarket completion centers were more than willing to take up the slack.
For used-helicopter buyers, the biggest upgrade item is modern, glass-panel avionics. A variety of companies provide and install these components. Jim Darr, operations manager of United Rotorcraft Solutions (URS) in Decatur, Texas, said that lately his customers are gravitating to the Garmin G500H system and related components such as traffic and terrain-avoidance systems, satellite weather and multifunction display. Darr noted that you can install a well-provisioned G500H in a 407 for around $83,000. URS also provides glass-panel retrofit solutions from Chelton, Sagem and other manufacturers.
Buyers of used 407s may be interested in other items as well, such as new paint and executive interior, pop-out emergency floats and air conditioning. Together these items will ring the register at around $140,000. A typical executive interior consists of four facing club seats with the usual cabinetry and cup-holder conveniences. Darr said some of his customers also are opting for in-flight entertainment systems. However, the 407 is essentially a two-hour helicopter and most flights are far shorter than that. Odds are, if you start a movie, you'll miss the ending.
But you will remember the flight. For multi-mission capability at a reasonable price, the 407 is hard to beat.


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Clip-less Coupon Organization – Time to Clean Out Your Coupon Binder! {Dec 1}
Is Your Binder Feeling… UGH!!!???
Organization is KEY to couponing! If you aren't organized, couponing can get frustrating and even come to a halt! Also, if you don't clean out your binder – you'll get to the point where you can't close it (and then it's a pain to carry around)!
One of the things that I love about the clip-LESS coupon organization system is that it's easy to pull out expired coupons. Remember that you can always donate expired coupons to the Overseas Coupon Program!
Here is a list & this is how you use it…
- This is a list of some of the older inserts that still have unexpired coupons.
- The date in blue is the Sunday the insert came out
- Underneath each date are unexpired coupons (as well as their expiration date)
- Personally, if I know with out a doubt that I will NOT use that coupon, I'll pull the entire insert to make room in my binder. OR…
- You may want to just clip out the few remaining coupons and pull the rest of the insert.
- If you have any inserts older than Nov 21st 2010, you don't need them any more!
Hope this helps you keep your binders beautiful! 🙂
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As you scroll down, you'll be able to see the newer inserts still have many coupons available.
This list will be updated on the 1st of next month. Hope you find this list useful!
Please leave a comment if you are a clip-less coupon organizer and have an idea for making this easier to read!
I think it would be easier to read if you separated each insert rather than just each date. Maybe it's just my computer screen, but I have to scroll back and forth to see what insert (SS, RP, etc) and the coupon. I can't see both at the same time. Or just make the chart wider.
Also, I really appreciate when you put something like, "Get rid of xx/xx P&G – the whole insert expired."
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"Queer Events On This Day In History...
1967 The American television series N.Y.P.D. now includes gay characters.
1970 Columbia "decriminalizes" "homosexual behavior" changing it from a felony to a misdemeanor with the maximum penalty reduced to "only" three years.
1981 The 5th Gay Softball World Series closes in Toronto with teams from 11 cities participating.
1982 The first Gay Games close in San Francisco. 1350 athletes from 179 cities in 12 countries participated in 14 events.
1987 The Homomonument, a group of three pink granite triangle stones which commemorates all gay men and lesbians subjected to persecution because of their sexual orientation, opens in Amsterdam. The memorial idea dated from 1970, when Dutch gay activists were arrested for attempting to place a lavender wreath at the National War Memorial on Dam Square in the centre of Amsterdam. The wreath was removed by local police and denounced as a disgrace.
1990 Gays in London, England, hold a Kiss-In at the Eros statue, Piccadilly Circus, to demonstrate against police harassment of public displays of gay affection.
1991 US AIDS activists inflate a 35 foot condom on the roof of anti-gay US Senator Jesse Helms's house.
2001 Canada's first gay television station, PrideVision, begins broadcasting on national cable TV."
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A fantastic account and videos of the HIV/AIDS activists who covered Jesse Helms house with a condom.
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Well, you certainly can't be any more direct than this!I hope this dispells any thoughts in the minds of Catholics that we Orthodox will ever approve of "double unity" a la Archbishop Lubomyr Husar.
I don't approve of double unity, nor do I personally know a single Catholic who does.
I don't approve of double unity, nor do I personally know a single Catholic who does.Fuerza
It just makes me more confused than usual.theistgal
The Turth Shall Make you Free.
To paraphrase Pilate, "What is Turth?"
It's the planet that revolves around Tsun.
Dear Fuera,Maybe you have missed this whole discussion about Archbishop Lubomyr Husar of the Ukrainian Catholic Church's pet proposal: http://www.cwnews.com/news/viewstory.cfm?recnum=59186This was based on an article a few days before in German:http://kath.net/detail.php?id=20113The Ukrainian Catholics have been trying this propaganda since the 1980's.Dear Theistgal,Why are you confuded? Because your church is saying that the "Eastern Catholics" can be a bridge to unity with the Orthodox and then the Orthodox are saying, "No, that is not true, the Eastern catholics are the greatest barrier to unity."The Turth Shall Make you Free.Orest
Now that is funny!
And back to the topic - I know it's probably been done to death, but either here, or perhaps in another thread (let me know what would be the best forum for it?) I'd really, sincerely like to ask:Is it possible to be "Orthodox in communion with Rome"?
As Rome stands now, no, absolutely not. To be in communion with Rome requires acceptance of both dogma and practices that are contrary to Orthodoxy. You can be something that looks Orthodox and be in communion with Rome (see: Eastern Catholics) but you can't actually be Orthodox and in communion with Rome.
Just because you don't approve of it and you don't know any Roman Catholics who do doesn't mean there aren't Catholics who do approve.
Hmm ... OK. So what dogma and practices would an Eastern Rite Catholic have to reject in order to be acceptable to the Eastern Orthodox? (I mean, besides the Imperial Papacy, the Filioque and the Immaculate Conception, which some (not all) EC's already do reject.)*
I am confused. Being in communion with Rome, are you not obligated to accept these things with a Latin Catholic understanding-- under pain of excommunication?
What that is, exactly, is what I (and most ECs!) are still trying to figure out!
Hi, Mickey - - Well, since you responded to my thread in the Convert Issues forum, I know you are aware that I am still working on this!However, my understanding - what I've been told, which I realize may be different from what actually is - is that we're obligated to accept these things with an *Eastern Catholic* understanding. What that is, exactly, is what I (and most ECs!) are still trying to figure out!
Alas the crossroads question, I have an answer for you.
PRESS RELEASEWith respect to the recently published articles reporting that allegedly His AllHoliness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew believes that it is possible for theGreek Catholics (Uniates) to have a "double union", in other words, fullcommunion with Rome as well as with Constantinople, the Ecumenical Patriarchaterefutes this inaccurate statement and affirms it was never made. The EcumenicalPatriarchate repeats its position that full union in faith is a prerequisite forsacramental communion.At the Patriarchate, the 5th of July 2008From the Chief Secretariat of the Holy Synod
Here is an update to that Catholic claim that the Ecumenical Patriarch approves of "double unity" for Eastern-rite Catholics like the Ukrainian Catholics.
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The Senate has approved the nomination of Charles Conner, former White House assistant for agriculture, to be the new deputy secretary of agriculture.
The action, which was by unanimous consent, came after Sen. Larry Craig, R-Idaho, removed a hold on Conner's nomination. Craig and other senators have been unhappy with provisions of the Central American Free Trade Agreement-Dominican Republic.
Prior to serving as President Bush's top agricultural adviser, Conner was president of the Corn Refiners Association in Washington. He also served as staff director of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry.
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If my Dad were still around, today would have been his birthday. Come to think of it, around or not, it's still his birthday. Regardless, even though I am fully aware that he (likely) does not have a computer or the Internet, I'm still doing it this way.
Happy birthday, Dad.
We'll be having your usual birthday dinner tonight. No sense in missing out on that. I sure do wish you could be here for it. As far as everything else goes, since I talk to you all the time, I won't go into a ton of detail because you already know everything.
I sure do miss you and I really wish you could come back.
Happy birthday, Dad. I love you.
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Just thought I'd share this music video for "My Secret Friend" by IAMX (featuring Imogen Heap) with our readers.
All of IAMX's videos are creative, but this one is probably my favorite because of the gender play.
Monday, May 24, 2010
Music Monday
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for some reason this is covering up links and stuff on the right
- May 24, 2010 at 10:54 PM
- Amelia said...
Is it? Hmph. When I went to embed it I specifcally tried to make it small enough to fit in the post. And when I view the page it looks fine. I'll try to adjust it a little.
- May 24, 2010 at 11:30 PM
Ah I've got it! It works normally on Internet Explorer but covers things up on Firefox
- May 25, 2010 at 9:07 AM
- Amelia said...
Hmmm. That does make sense. I used to have the same trouble viewing videos on the blog when I used to use Firefox. I wonder why that is? Thanks:)
- May 25, 2010 at 11:18 AM
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Cinedigm's Docurama label and Gravitas Ventures have separately launched paid channels on YouTube, while Roger Corman and producing partner Julie Corman plan to debut Corman's Drive-In this summer.
The Docurama announcement follows the start of the inaugural series of documentary screening events currently booked in theatres across the US through Jun 16.
The Docurama YouTube paid channel opens with a curated playlist of feature-length documentaries, a quarter of which are new or recent releases. The parties have set the introductory monthly subscription price at $2.99. Content will be refreshed weekly, including films from the current Docurama theatrical series.
The YouTube channel will draw from Cinedigm's library of 1,250 titles that includes Hell And Back Again [pictured] and recent hits Happy, Transcendent Man, Woody Allen: A Documentary, Hungry For Change, King Corn, and Sing Your Song: Harry Belafonte.
The YouTube channel will provide access to bonus content such as filmmaker interviews, behind-the-scenes footage and other short-form material not offered in theatres.
"This is the start of our foray into the curated channel business," said Cinedigm chairman and CEO Chris McGurk. "Leveraging our library of independent digital rights – the largest in the world – makes this a natural evolution for us and we expect to launch additional curated channels in the near future."
Gravitas Ventures' new Gravitas Movies destination launches with a roster of 75 titles at the $4.99 monthly price point.
The initial selection includes SXSW documentary American: The Bill Hicks Story, 5 Star Day starring Cam Gigandet and Jena Malone and the Steve James documentary Head Games.
Gravitas Ventures will add 10 to 15 new titles to the platform each month.
"We're really excited about the prospect of this direct-to-consumer offering," said Gravitas Ventures president Michael Murphy. "With their global reach and ubiquitous brand, YouTube is the perfect platform for this launch."
Corman's Drive-In, meanwhile, will arrive under the umbrella of Corman's New Horizons Picture Corp. Offerings will include library titles like Deathrace 2000, Piranha and Jack Nicholson's first film The Cry Baby Killer, as well as new product.
"I have always approached filmmaking with the desire to reach a broad audience, and YouTube is clearly where the viewers are now," said Roger Corman. "In today's ever-connected marketplace, I couldn't think of a better platform on which to unveil Corman's Drive-In."
"This exciting launch on YouTube creates a myriad of opportunities for us, especially as we continue to develop and produce new titles to complement the existing film catalogue," added Julie Corman.


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NRA's Plan: If We Blame Video Games & Movies For Sandy Hook Massacre, Perhaps People Will Stop Blaming Guns
from the oh-that'll-go-over-well dept
Sources close to the issue had earlier alerted Fox News that the National Rifle Association -- which has remained silent since Newtown, chiefly to allow for a proper period for mourning -- would soon start to "push back" against the gun-control lobby.Of course, as we've been noting the past few days, this kind of thing may actually go over well with grandstanding politicians who have used the tragedy to push this line of action, despite the fact that there is no evidence whatsoever that such things have had any impact at all.
"If we're going to have a conversation, then let's have a comprehensive conversation," said one industry source. "If we're going to talk about the Second Amendment, then let's also talk about the First Amendment, and Hollywood, and the video games that teach young kids how to shoot heads.
This is basically the NRA's "hey, look over there!" strategy.
And, whatever you think of the gun control issue, I can't see that working out well for the NRA in the long run. It might get the attention of a few grandstanding politicians, but these days, a very large percentage of the population plays video games. It's not an issue that's confined to a small group of teenaged boys any more. And pissing off the large and growing group of gamers with bogus claims about how they're being brainwashed to murder people isn't going to win many fans.


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Version of the Iliad that references Grammar of the Hom. Di.
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Does anyone know of an edition of the Iliad (it would probably be relatively old) that references "A Grammar of the Homeric Dialect" by Monro in the notes. I like reference grammars and would like to familiarize my self with this one. I really like how certain books will reference well known grammars, such as Helm's edition of Plato's Apology and it's references to Smyth. If there exists an Iliad with similar Grammar notes specifically referencing Monro's texts I would be thrilled to get my hands on it. Thanks,


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This And That As Training Camp Nears
Dez Bryant
It was asked on NFLN recently which rookies would have the biggest question mark going into the 2010 season. Jamie Dukes said it would be Cowboys rookie wide receiver Dez Bryant.
"When it comes to fanfare and scrutiny no one is more scrutinized than Dallas Cowboy football players. Can he handle being a Cowboy? Can he stay out of the clubs? Can he handle the fame and fortune of being a Dallas Cowboy? That's the big concern. The (No. 88 jersey) puts a target on your back as well. I question whether or not he can handle the success of being one of those Dallas Cowboys"
Warren Sapp also of the NFLN added…
"I think Dez Bryant is going to have growing pains in Dallas,"
It seems to me, and this is my opinion of course, that certain people on the NFLN love to hate the Cowboys no matter what is happening. Or maybe I'm just too sensitive to the subject. Why is Dez Bryant the biggest question mark when so many other players on other teams are getting into trouble?
Happy Birthday Miles
As reported by DallasNews.com, Kim Kardashian threw new boyfriend Miles Austin a party to celebrate his 27thbirthday. Sister Kourtney Kardashian was also in attendance.
Isn't it funny how nothing negative is reported with Miles Austin dating Kim Kardashian, but anyone that Tony Romo dates draws all kinds of negative headlines. Things should be exciting if these two are together on Thanksgiving when Reggie Bush and the Saints come to town.
Best Current Cowboys
As Kelly reported the other day, DallasNews.com has put together a bracket to see who the best current Dallas Cowboy is. They matched certain current Cowboys together and let the fans vote on a different match-up every day. The first match-up was between Marion Barber and Felix Jones.
Jones won easily over Barber 82.5% to 17.5%
I will admit I voted for Barber.
The second match-up had DeMarcus Ware beating Keith Brooking 94.09% to 5.91%
As much as fans love what Brooking brings to the team, there was no way he was beating Ware.
In today's match-up it's Jay Ratliff against Gerald Sensabaugh. As of this morning Ratliff leads Sensabaugh 96% to 4%.
No big surprise there.
Injury Update
Some injury news reported by ESPNDallas.com as we are now three weeks away from training camp opening.
Cornerback Orlando Scandrick who broke his index finger during the teams OTA's says he will wear a splint on his broken finger once the regular season starts. Scandrick says he will be ready once training camp opens even with a splint on his finger.
Linebacker Stephen Hodge who had microfracture surgery says he is hopeful he can return for training camp. Hodge did do some light training on the side during the teams OTA's.
Linebacker Keith Brooking who had off-season knee surgery will be ready for training camp. Brooking came back towards the end of the teams OTA's and said he will be ready to go when training camp opens.
Air Coryell Connection
Cowboy's offensive coordinator Jason Garrett actually uses a large portion of Don Coryell's offense in the Cowboys attack. Garrett learned from former Cowboys offensive coordinator Norv Turner who coached Garrett as a player in the early 90's. Turner learned the offense from Ernie Zampese when both were coaches with the LA Rams.
Goodbye Don Coryell
Don Coryell passed away yesterday at the age of 85. He coached the San Diego Chargers from 1978 to 1986. He brought the Chargers to the AFC Championship game in 1980 and 1981, but lost both times. He was involved in what many consider the best game ever played in 1981 when the Chargers beat the Dolphins in overtime 41-38 in the divisional round of the playoffs. The following week they would lose to the Bengals in minus 59 degree weather with the wind in Cincinnati.
"We've lost a man who has contributed to the game of pro football in a very lasting way with his innovations and with his style," Pro Football Hall of Famer Dan Fouts, the quarterback who made Air Coryell fly, said from Oregon. "They say that imitation is the highest form of flattery — look around, it's there."
Don Coryell coached some great offensive players in San Diego like Dan Fouts, Kellen Winslow, Charlie Joyner, Wes Chandler, John Jefferson and Chuck Muncie. Coryell compiled a 111-83-1 record in 14 seasons in the NFL.


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Dubai, Feb 20: Defending champion Agnieszka Radwanska advanced to the quarterfinals of the Dubai Championships by beating 18-year-old Yulia Putintseva of Kazakhstan 7-5, 6-3 Wednesday.
Radwadnska, who struggled to adjust to slower court conditions from the previous week in Doha, was down a break in both sets.
After a five-minute rain delay in the first set, the Pole broke back to make it 4-4 and then won the set when Putintseva missed several easy shots.
Putintseva broke to go up 2-1 in the second, but Radwanska broke right back and later won three straight games to finish off the match.


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Teen group shows support for Syria
Students around the country are getting involved in something global and something powerful. With a click of a mouse and a bit of green paint, teenagers across the United States are reaching out, pledging their support and making a difference. Students around the country are becoming ... Syria.
"I Am Syria is a campaign for the Syrian people, and its purpose is to let them know that we support them and that they are not alone," said Abby Cordaro, a sophomore at Immaculata Academy. "Its main goal is to spread awareness about the conflict in Syria."
The campaign, which was started in Buffalo, uses social media websites, primarily Facebook and Twitter, to build support of the people who are struggling in Syria.
The Summer Institute for Human Rights and Genocide Studies has gotten many teens in the area aware of the campaign. Already, the Facebook page has more than 800 likes. Supporters have posted pictures from all over the world, videos have been posted in many languages and the movement continues to grow.
Calvin Gath, a sophomore at Springville Griffith Institute, describes the situation in Syria: "President Bashar al-Assad has been ruling the country with an iron fist. There have been numerous human rights violations by the Assad regime, and the Syrian people are still suffering. I Am Syria supports an end to the Syrian conflict and looks to demonstrate to the Syrian people that the world cares for them."
"I really believe that teens want to make a difference in some way," said Eliza Lefebvre, a junior at Sweet Home High School.
Teens often get lost in the bigger, political battles of the conflict. I Am Syria gives teens an easy and effective way to get involved.
"It means a great deal to me to be involved in such a campaign on a personal level," said Hala El Solh, a freshman at Orchard Park High School. "My grandmother has Syrian roots. I heard a lot of stories about the human rights abuse that have been going on for 40 years in Syria and how it has affected her extended family."
"It's also important for us to realize that not only are we an interconnected planet, but also an interdependent one," Eliza said. "Knowing this, I believe what happens on the other side of the world can happen anywhere."
I Am Syria gives outsiders a direct way to show solidarity for Syria. On www.iamsyria.org, there are pictures and information about the human rights violations happening in Syria, as well as tools for educators to show students. On Facebook, the campaign encourages videos from individuals and groups saying "I am Syria!" or pictures with people holding the iconic sign with the green handprint, a Syrian symbol for resistance.
"It is especially important to the Syrian people," Abby says, "because in times like these, it is easy for them to think that the global community does not care about their struggles, but that is not the case. With this campaign, the Syrians can be constantly reminded that they are not alone and that people do care."
"It is an important reminder to the Syrian people that there is a mass number of individuals who support them," Calvin says.
I Am Syria began here in Western New York and now is stretching across the world in an effort to make a difference, one photo or video at a time. For more information, visit www.iamsyria.org.
Rainah Umlauf is a senior at Springville Griffith Institute.


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Vikings Break Camp In Mankato; Host Bills Friday
The Vikings broke camp in Mankato Wednesday and will host Buffalo Friday night in their 2nd preseason game at 7pm, pregame on AM 1390-the Fan at 5:00. The Vikings were at camp in Mankato since July 26 and will now resume training camp activities at their Winter Park facility in Eden Prairie.
Viking quarterback Christian Ponder said Wednesday that he feels this Vikings team is a playoff team and that his goal is to complete 75% of his passes on 1st and 2nd downs. Adrian Peterson continues to participate at camp for the Vikings but still isn't allowed any contact. He could be allowed to get contact as early as next week.


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Reviewed By Chad B (Mason, TN) Reviewed for a 1999 Subaru Impreza —10/10/2016 5:45 AM
My current H&R springs were rusted so bad one broke! After 8+ years on the car, no telling how many miles,track days, and a few northern winters my H&R springs called it quits. I always liked the springs, but never really liked the harshness of bumps. This new set is completely different even though its the same springs! My ride height is still as low as it should be, but higher due to the springs not sagging anymore. Bumps are absorbed nicely and cornering has greatly improved!


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New arena financing blah blah blah
Now that that is out of the way let's check out another beauty jersey in Dan's ridiculous collection, this one is a nice one!
Back in 2007 I did a little European vacation. I only brought one piece of Oilers gear with me, somehow, and I really only wanted to wear it in one country.
|I like Sykora big whup wanna fight about it?
Yeah that's right, I was a Petr Sykora fan. I was hoping many Czech people would see this shirt and think it was awesome. Unfortunately that was not the case. If you're not Jagr or Hasek in the Czech you may as well be Jani Rita.
I decided I wanted to either buy a Hemsky, Sykora, or Nedved jersey, or find myself while I was in the Czech Republic. Luckily just as I was about to start some crazy introspective thinking I stumbled across this gem in the Czech Republic version of a Sport Czech (see what I did there):
so 2000 or 4000 fake dollars later this Czech National jersey was mine and I never had to start thinking about why I'm on this earth.
Important things to notice: The Nike mark. Yep this is one of them fancy Nike Swift jersey's. I wear it in the rain and for the most part water beads off of it. It is made of a stretchy material and both the graphics and the name and number are sticky silk screen. It also looks great on me when I play, just fits great.
Got that IIHF logo and everything! The only really unfortunate thing is that it is a Czech Republic National Team jersey. When can I wear this without seeming anti-Canadian hockey and getting lynched? Most recently I wore it to a final exam while in St. Catharines, I'm fairly sure the marker who is a huge Jags fan gave me a couple extra marks because of it.
Fuck it I'm wearing it today!
Obviously I had to buy more stuff while over there:
A significantly cheaper looser fitting Jagr jersey! Because it's not as nice this is the Jagr jersey to wear while playing hockey. While in England, I wore this during my last University American Football game. I didn't start or play particularly well during that game, and I blame the jersey. The shoulders are a little worn because of the football pads, I wore big ones, I was a small linebacker.
By wearing this jersey though I was able to trick the team into thinking I had already returned my team jersey. That was until photos of me wearing it in Canada surfaced on Facebook. Ha! #94


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Kevin McHale's Daughter Sasha Died at Age 23
Longtime Timberwolves executive and former head coach Kevin McHale's 23-year old daughter Sasha died this weekend. The announcement from the Houston Rockets on Sunday. McHale had been on leave from the team since November 10. Alexandria "Sasha" had reportedly been fighting through lupus, a auto immune deficiency.
Kelvin Sampson has been the interim head coach for the Rockets with McHale away from the team. No timetable has been indicated for McHale's return. McHale is a Hibbing, Minnesota native who played college basketball at the University of Minnesota and played in the NBA for the Boston Celtics.


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Here's one group – Grandma is on the right.
And a bigger group – Grandma on the top right.
Check out these hats – aren't they great? Again, Grandma on the right.
This could be her BFF, Hallie Hitchcock.
Does it look like the same person? I know these two photos are of Hallie.
And another group shot. She's looking down but I think Grandma is on the left this time.
And here's everyone all dressed up for some special occasion. What wonderful fashions in those days. Grandma is back to the right again in the striped coat.
And one last photo, this time of at least one family member. Grandma's grandmother (my 3rd great grandmother), Fannie Goldstein Gunzendorfer, is – where else – but on the right.
I don't know who the rest of the people are but I especially like the two lovebirds on the left.
See you soon, girlfriends!


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Gansbaai (Goose Bay) [20] is a town in the Overberg region, Western Cape, South Africa. By road it is 165 km South East of Cape Town.
Gansbaai developed around a fresh water fountain frequented by wild geese. Later a harbour was built around the fountain and a (now abolished) whaling station was erected in De Kelders, just outside of town. Gansbaai is an unpretentious fishing town. The harbour, where the fishing boats come and go and the fishmeal-factory now and than creates the typical "Gansbaai-smell", is still the active centre-point of Gansbaai.
Get in
From Cape Town, follow the N2 in the direction of Hermanus then take the R43 turnoff and follow that route until you come reach Gansbaai, about two hours driving time.
Get around
The hinterland of Danger-Point-Peninsula is a mosaic of different habitats of the remarkable Cape Floral Kingdom ("fynbos"), ancient indigenous forest, agricultural lands, vineyards, flower-farms and rural communities. Many of these places can be visited. Experienced guides are available to take you to the highest mountain peaks or the deepest riverine gorges. Though there are many nature parks and reserves in the greater area, several animals, amongst which 6 antelope species, roam freely and the abundance of different bird species is due to a plethora of different landscapes.
The small seaside village of Franskraal has one of the quaintest museums in the country. An original "Strandveld-house" immediately on the sea harbors a special collection about the history of the area.
Baardskeerdersbos can easily be missed when passing this rural hamlet on the road from Gansbaai to Elim; it has only a small number of houses. It has however a magnificent position in the Boesmansriver-valley nestled in between fynbos-clad hills.
The neighboring village of Elim is an old Moravian mission station, established to function as a refuge for Khoi-people (the indigenous inhabitants of the Western Cape) in the 18th century. Visiting Elim is almost a time travel to the 19th century. There is a monumental church, a working water-mill and the only monument to celebrate the abolition of slavery in South Africa.
Gansbaai is a working fishing town and the local restaurants serve a lot of fresh fish. Gansbaai is also crayfish town, of which there is plenty to enjoy during the crayfish season. Gansbaai is also famous for its Perlemoen (Abelone). It is a threatened shellfish and locally considered as a culinary delight, though some people might argue it is an acquired taste. The neighbouring Victorian village of Stanford has a few very good restaurants.
There are various places in Main street in Gansbaai, but one could also have a sunset-drink overlooking the harbour watching the fishing boats come home or on top of the cliffs in De Kelders watching the whales prepare for the night.
The Danger Point Peninsula area has strangely enough not developed a vast tourism infrastructure. There are no hotels or resorts and - contrary to Hermanus on the other side of Walker Bay - the total amount of beds in the area is restricted. Yet there are some lodges, guesthouse and nature reserves, spread around Gansbaai, offering comfortable to luxury accommodation.
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2013 Hot New Restaurants
It's time to get out and discover all the new venues opened by impassioned chefs and owners. There are some fantastic new restaurants in the Granite State that are well worth a trip to check out, including a farm-to-table venture, a sultry jazz-era, New Orleans-inspired spot, fine dining destinations in luxurious hotels and much more. What are you waiting for? You just might find your next new favorite restaurant.
Quick links to 2013's Hot New Restaurant reviews
Mixteca in Durham | bluAqua Restaurant & Bar in Amherst | Eagle Mountain House in Jackson | N'awlins Grille in Manchester | Graze in New London | High Street Farmhouse in Goffstown | Red Sauce Ristorante in Manchester | PINE at the Hanover Inn | Moonbeam Café in Lancaster | 11Eleven in Manchester | Salt at the Wentworth by the Sea Marriott Hotel & Spa in New Castle | Vida Cantina in Portsmouth | Roam Café in Wilton | More Restaurant News
Pictured: Vegetable "noodles" with scallops from bluAqua Restaurant & Bar in Amherst.


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Bend, OR – December 8th, 2012 – It turned into a battle of the teammates. In both the Elite Women and Elite Men's races the outcome was decided in a man on man battle between members of the same team.
In the Elite Women's race LUNA teammates Georgia Gould and Katerina Nash attacked the group early and worked together to establish an insurmountable lead on the rest of the field. Behind them former teammates Caroline Mani (Raleigh Clement) and Nicole Duke (Alchemy) chased hard trying to minimize their losses. As Duke faded back, Mani surged ahead into a solo third position that she maintained for the duration of the race. Behind her Duke was joined by a group that contained both Amanda Miller (Optum p/b Kelley Benefit Strategies) and Meredith Miller (Cal. Giant Berries) who was making her return to racing after breaking her hand in October.
Once Gould and Nash opened a comfortable lead on the field their own truce was canceled and the two took turns attacking each other. Ultimately Nash struck the winning blow and rapidly opened up an 18 second lead on Gould. Mani rode 50 seconds behind the LUNA leader and behind her things were fracturing as Kaitlin Antonneau (Cannondale p/b Cyclocrossworld.com) surged out of the group to finish a strong fourth place.
In the Elite Men's race a group of four riders including teammates Ryan Trebon (Cannondale / Clement), Tim Johnson (Cannondale/ People for Bikes/ VW), Danny Summerhill (Garmin / Chipotle) and Yannick Eckmann (Cal. Giant Berries) rapidly established a break on the rest of the field. Summerhill crashed, leaving Eckmann to hold on against the two surging teammates. Ultimately Eckmann faded back to a chase group that contained Summerhill, Ben Berden (Raleigh Clement), Adam Craig (Rabobank/ Giant) and Jamey Driscoll. Zach McDonald (Rapha Focus) bridged across to the chase and U23 Series Leader Eckmann. With a lap remaining Trebon and Johnson were attacking each other and the chase was fracturing. Trebon got the front on the last half a lap and out-sprinted Johnson in a furious finish to take the win. Behind them Adam Craig attacked the group and soloed in for a strong third place finish. McDonald beat Eckmann to the line in the U23 battle. Cal. Giant Berry rider Cody Kaiser finished third in that contest.
Racing resumes Sunday at 8am with a full schedule of amateur racing. The Elite Women race at 2:15pm – where Georgia Gould will attempt the wrest the Series overall title from the shoulders of the absent Katie Compton. The men's contest begins at 3:30pm in what promises to be a thrilling rematch of today.
Viewers can tune in via a number of channels including: www.Rapha.cc; www.VeloNews.com and www.usgpcyclocross.com.
Complete results are available here: http://www.usgpcyclocross.com/site/results


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Going out on a limb here, but I love the HP TouchPads (I have 3 of 'em). Sadly, it is a discontinued device but can still be found new for about $250 or pre-owned for less on eBay.Best thing about it is, it can dual-boot two operating systems...its native webOS, or Android. Plus on the webOS side of the device, you can load a very robust stable of homebrew apps, patches and tweaks. So although there are very few new apps coming through HP's App Catalog, you have homebrew apps on the webos side, and Android on that side of the device.Full disclosure: I volunteer as an "Expert" on HP's support forums, primarily for webOS and Palm (yeah, remember them?) devices, and soon for HP's upcoming Slate 7 Android tablet which is expected out very soon.
All you tech savvy people, I need your help. I need (want) a tablet but I really do not like Apple. I've never owned an Apple product and don't want to start now, so what's my best choice. I need it mostly for office work and wasting time on beer forums, I play no games so that doesn't matter to me.
I thought HP was getting out of the tablet biz? Slate 7?
I would take a hard look at why you need the Tablet. If it was just a want kinda thing I would look to getting an iPhone.My $0.02. Keep in mind I gravitate to my desktop computer and spend a crapload of time on my laptop for work.
Put the tablet in your hot little hand before making a decision. My wife's iPad feels like a rock. Looks like the iPad is about 1.5 lbs, you can get covers that weigh less than a half pound, but a keyboard cover is 3/4 lb plus.


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Dodgers ready for challenge of facing Wainwright
Players consider Game 3 a must-win, hope to tap Cards ace early
LOS ANGELES -- If Monday's Game 3 of the National League Championship Series were a prizefight, one corner would be occupied by Adam Wainwright, St. Louis' formidable right-hander.
In the other corner would be something intangible: the Los Angeles Dodgers' collective attitude, which must remain relentlessly positive if they're to break through against the Cardinals' ace.View Full Game Coverage
That includes Wainwright, who led the NL with 19 victories and 241 2/3 innings this year before improving his career postseason record to 4-0 with a 2.03 ERA in 15 appearances by defeating Pittsburgh twice in the Division Series.
Having endured 19 consecutive scoreless innings in this series, the Dodgers know they must scratch out a few runs against Wainwright or St. Louis' respectable bullpen to avoid the brink of postseason elimination.
"We have no way else to look at it. We have to win tomorrow," Dodgers utility man Skip Schumaker said Sunday. "You don't want to be three games out in a seven-game series. It's a must-win game against their best pitcher, which is not an easy task."
Said Punto, "He knows our backs are against the wall. We all know that. We know there's going to be a lot of pressure on us tomorrow night. But the Cardinals are going to have a lot of pressure on them, playing in front of 54,000 people. It's like a 10th man on the field for us, we know that. This place gets rocking. We're going to need that energy."
Scoring early will enable the Dodgers to engage their fans and generate that enthusiastic atmosphere. In fact, in eight of Wainwright's nine regular-season losses this year, opponents scored at least two runs by the fourth inning.
"We're going to have to get some momentum early in the game," Dodgers catcher A.J. Ellis said.
Of course, Wainwright intends to prevent that.
"He has a game plan with every hitter," Punto said. "He's very smart. He and Yadi [Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina] will study hitters, study over here. He knows exactly how to get you out. If you can find out early [how], you'll be able to attack him."
As a former Cardinal, Punto spoke from experience.
"Yadier and I will get together and come up with a master plan," Wainwright said.
Schumaker, another ex-Cardinal, recalled that on the rare occasions when Wainwright struggled, he experienced the shortcomings common to all pitchers -- elevating his deliveries and throwing pitches that caught too much of home plate. As for Wainwright's devastating curveball, Schumaker said, "Hopefully you can recognize it early."
The Dodgers can fortify themselves with the memory of Aug. 5, when they beat Wainwright in their only 2013 encounter -- though it was still a pitching-dominated 3-2 affair.
Even without this experience, feeling intimidated by Wainwright would not be an option for the Dodgers.
"It's always a good challenge," Dodgers second baseman Mark Ellis said. "It's something that you look forward to as a hitter. You look forward to moments like this, when you get to face the best guys."
Chris Haft is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Haft-Baked Ideas, and follow him on Twitter at @sfgiantsbeat.


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Some Players Are Worth The Gamble. Emmitt Sure Was.
The 52-17 drubbing of Buffalo in Super Bowl XXVII wasn't as close as the score indicated. It should have been 59-10. Buffalo's Frank Reich was beyond the line of scrimmage when he released the ball completing the pass to Don Beebe for 40 yards and a touchdown. Beebe later stripped Leon Lett of the ball at the last second on a 64 yard fumble return. The ball rolled through the end zone for a touchback. Dammit.
The offseason between '92 and '93 was pretty sweet. Cowboys fans were smiling and smiling big. Super Bowl XXVII was in the books, the Cowboys were on top again. The planets were finally aligned once again. There was no doubt this team would repeat. Who could possibly beat them?
In 1993 Free Agency was a new thing. I don't think fans had a real grasp on how it would change the game. Most players no longer spent careers with one team. But rest assured agents DID know how Free Agency would impact things, especially their own bank accounts. A bitter contract dispute between Emmitt Smith and Jerry Jones was immanent. Most headlines read things like "Trouble In Paradise" and basically predicted a team headed for self-destruction. Smith was offered $2.2 million. He wanted $4 million. He held out. There were rumblings about egos. Mainly Jerry Jones' and Jimmy Johnson's egos. Out of the gate Dallas was 0-2. How could this be happening??
January 2, 1994. Anyone remember that day? Last game of the 1993 regular season. Giants vs. Cowboys. Meadowlands. Winner is NFC East Champs. Ring a bell yet? In the second quarter Emmitt separated his shoulder after a long run. I think it was about a 40 yarder. None of us knew the severity of the injury at the time. But as the game progressed it was very obvious. He couldn't even get up after a tackle without help from his teammates. He was in tears on the sideline. His arm just hung beside his body. He never stopped running. He never stopped fighting.
At the end of that game Emmitt Smith had taken over the game offensively. My memory of that day is pretty vivid but I could be wrong about exacts. I'm sure I have it on video somewhere. Bottom line is, Emmitt was a warrior. The game went into overtime because of Emmitt. The game was won because of Emmitt. The Cowboys didn't lose another game that year(actually they didn't lose another game after Thanksgiving). They started 0-2 WITHOUT Emmitt.
I remember 3 years earlier, Emmitt Smith, the rookie, was holding out in training camp. I sent a letter to The Dallas Cowboys Weekly saying things like "Who does this guy think he is??".. "He's unproven!" You get the gist of it. At the time it felt totally justified. He WAS unproven! Sure he broke like a million records as a Florida Gator but this was the NFL baby! He was not worth the money he was asking! Obviously I didn't have a crystal ball. The letter was printed in the following week's "Letters to the Editor". Therefore I'm immortalized, IN PRINT, saying Emmitt Smith isn't worth the money.
Well, 18,355 yards and 164 touchdowns later, I'm pretty sure Emmitt Smith was worth the money.
The moral of this story is this:
We're now asking ourselves is Marion Barber worth the money. Again, I have no crystal ball. I can't compare him to Emmitt Smith. That's not fair to Marion. Smith is a once-in-a-lifetime back. But Marion Barber has earned respect of Cowboys fans across the nation. His reckless style is both scary and inspiring to watch. His desire is unquestionable. His refusal to go down without a serious fight deserves recognition.
Is Marion Barber worth more than $30 million? I don't know. But I don't think the Cowboys can win that 6th trophy without him. With him, I think the Cowboys can not only win a 6th, but probably a 7th as well. Would that be worth more than $30 million? We would all ,in unison, say "YES!!". But Jerry Jones has the bankbook. What we should do as fans is not speculate what Barber is "worth" and just hope an agreement is met and we have "The Barbarian" for many years to come.


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Construction of the U.S. 131 Constantine bypass is reaching the home stretch, with a late November completion date still on target.
Construction of the U.S. 131 Constantine bypass is reaching the home stretch, with a late November completion date still on target.
Drivers traveling anywhere in Constantine Township on U.S. 131 are able to clearly see where the bypass veers west away from the current route and re-attaches to the existing road at the opposite end.
The base course of the 4.9-mile bypass is in place, with the middle and top courses to be applied next, according to MDOT spokesman Nick Schirripa.
In all, the bypass will be nearly one-foot thick.
Schirripa said workers on the $18 million project seem to have a sense of the magnitude of the bypass.
"I know the engineers are working closely with the village council and the Constantine (Downtown Development Authority), and I'm pretty sure the workers understand how important this is not just to the village, but the county as well," Schirripa said.
He acknowledged that the bypass has interrupted some farmers, but MDOT laid out the footprint of the bypass to minimize disruptions.
The 870-foot-long bridge over the St. Joseph River is almost 80 percent complete and will become the centerpiece of the bypass project, Schirripa said.
"The deck is just about completed and next up will be work on the approaches," he said. "The bridge has been a major focus of the bypass and rightfully so … it is a huge part of the project."
Schirripa said some type of ceremony to mark completion of the bypass is in the planning stage. No date has been set for that event.
The bypass west of the village of Constantine is entirely within Constantine Township. The southerly end of the bypass is in the vicinity of Dickinson Road, north of White Pigeon.
Ludington-based contractor Hardman Construction is doing bridge work. Rieth-Riley and D.J. McQuestion, based in Leroy, are contractors for other components of the project.
MDOT acquired 13 full parcels and 26 partial pieces of land. Thirteen families were relocated as a result of land purchases, Schirripa said.
MDOT's 2011 vehicle count of U.S. 131 traffic in Constantine shows an average of 8,800 vehicles use the route in a 24-hour period.
About 1,100 of those are commercial vehicles, such as semi-trucks, box trucks and cargo vans, Schirripa said.
The current stretch of U.S. 131 in the village, including an aging bridge over the St. Joseph River, will remain under MDOT's jurisdiction and designated as a business route.


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Three of Whitney Houston's best-known hits are back in the UK's top 40 following the star's death.
I Will Always Love You hit number 14 in the official singles chart on Sunday, while I Wanna Dance With Somebody went in at number 20 and One Moment In Time was in the number 40 spot.
The singer, who has been buried in Newark, New Jersey, was found submerged in the bath in her hotel room on the fourth floor of the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles last Saturday.
Some 200,000 of her records were bought last week, with 127,000 singles and more than 73,000 of her albums purchased from online and in shops around the UK. There were 23 individual tracks in Sunday's top 200 and 13% of tracks in the top 100 feature the late singer.
Official Charts Company managing director, Martin Talbot, said: "The tragic death of Whitney Houston came as a shock to her friends, colleagues and music fans across the world. Again, the British public is demonstrating its love of Whitney, just as it did for Amy Winehouse last year and Michael Jackson in 2009."
Several of the star's songs which feature on The Bodyguard soundtrack have also re-entered the Official Singles Chart Top 100 this weekend. As well as the film's lead single I Will Always Love You, I Have Nothing is at 44 and Run To You is at 67.
Meanwhile DJ Fresh featuring Rita hit the top of the singles chart on Sunday with new entry Hot Right Now, knocking Somebody That I Used To Know by Belgian-Australian musician Gotye, featuring Kimbra, to the third spot.
There was also a new entry at number two with Next To Me by Emeli Sande, the winner of the 2012 Brit Awards Critics Choice gong. One Direction shot up the charts to number nine, from number 26, with their single One Thing.
In the album chart Emeli Sande went straight in at number one with Our Version Of Events, while Lana Del Rey dropped to number two with Born To Die.
Adele, who won six Grammy awards last week, moved up two places to number three with her album 21, while Whitney Houston's Greatest Hits went straight in at number seven.


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To coincide with the forthcoming exhibition 'The Land We Live In – The Land We Left Behind'we will be hosting a series of free goat milking demonstrations and cheese making talks with Roger Longman from White Lake Cheese.
Roger will be bringing his own beloved herd, a mix of Toggenburg, British Alpine and Saanen goats, to Durslade Farm. Sometimes seen grazing in the grass farmyard where artist Fernando García-Dory and Hayatsu Architects have created a wooden pavilion – a functioning artwork – for the goats to climb on and socialise; you will also have the opportunity to try your hand at milking during one of our Goat Milking Demonstrations. These sessions are suitable for both adults and children.
Learn about separating your curds from your whey in our cheese making talks, where Roger will share his expertise on the different styles, milks and techniques involved in their production. White Lake Cheese are known for their innovation and experimentation – their facilities tailored for small batch production – and following the talk, you will have the opportunity to ask questions to inform your own cheese making projects.


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Box Hill Institute: Music Application - Hip Hop
Sales Have Ended
Sales Have Ended
Have questions?
firstname.lastname@example.com or call 03 9286 9695
All applicants applying for Diploma of Music Industry (Urban Music) must complete the 2 stage application process.
Stage 1 : Complete an online application and submit links to examples of your work. Note that there is no facility for you to upload or send music directly.
Please submit links to:
- Press shots
- Bio
- Other information or assets
- Examples of your music
If you do not have these items to submit, your application will still be considered, but please make sure you answer fully the questions in the application.
Stage 2 : After your initial application is reviewed we will provide you with some feedback and confirm your interview time. The interview is to assess your ability to complete the program successfully.
Interviews will take place in January.
Applicants who are unable to meet the entry requirements can complete a 9 week intensive preparation program and then enter the Diploma.
How to make your application:
You will need to select a time for your stage 2 interview and this will be confirmed with you once your application has been reviewed.
Click on the blue "SELECT A TIME" button on the top right hand side and scroll down until you find a suitable date. Click on the date that you want, then click on the green "REGISTER" button on the top right hand side of the screen. Scroll down and select a preferred audition time.
If you experience difficulty in registering for an interview, or you can't find a suitable date/time, please contact the Box Hill Institute by either phoning (03) 9286 9695 or emailing: firstname.lastname@example.com Remember to leave your contact details, preferred date and a preferred time.
Please review the audition information on our website :
Please arrive 10-15 minutes prior to your audition time and report to the Level 1 Reception


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Cedar Summit Mountainview Resort Playset from Costco
Last week, I posted a photo and description of the Suncast Wood and Resin Playset from our local Costco in Oak Brook Illinois and commented that I was pleased that we purchased the Cedar Summit version last year because I preferred the looks of all-wood version over this year's edition that has a lot of plastic panels and elements. I was surprised that Costco eliminated the Cedar Summit folks in favor of Suncast - it seemed odd to me that they'd take out a nice (seemingly) higher-end product and replace it with something that I perceived as being lower-end with increased pricing.
A few days later, I received a nice note from the folks at Cedar Summit that set me straight and provided some good news for Costco Playset/Swingset shoppers around the country. They, indeed, are selling this year's Cedar Summit edition and it is called the "Mountainview Resort'. He also laid out the facts:
- The Suncast plastic/wood playset is ONLY available in the Midwest and Texas regions (I think those are Costco definitions).
- The majority of the Costco Clubs in the US will be featuring the Mountainview Resort by Cedar Summit.
- The Cedar Summit will be sold at $999.00 (vs. $1299.99 for the Suncast one)
- The Mountainview Resort is made of 100% FSC Cedar and has a Tube slide
If I was in the market for a swingset, I wouldn't go any further than Costco and get the Cedar Summit Mountainview Resort. I've never assembled/owned a Suncast Wood and Resin Playset from Costco, so I can't speak to it's attributes, but I've now had the Cedar Summit Panorama in our backyard for a year after assembling it myself. I couldn't be happier.
If you find yourself in a Costco market (midwest+Texas) that only carries the Suncast version, go find the manager of the store and see if they'll help you buy one from a different region. I don't believe it will be available online (and...besides....the shipping cost would kill you!)And here's a full set of photos courtesy of the Cedar Summit team:
Here's the footprint of the Cedar Summit Mountainview Resort:
Here's the footprint of the Cedar Summit Mountainview Resort: