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Boating, fishing, camping: Memorial Day weekend approaches
Memorial Day weekend is approaching, when families enjoy three days to get away, camp, fish and have fun.
Campgrounds near and far, from the refreshing salt air coastal regions up to the highest elevations of the Sierra, should be brimming.
Most campers will have boats in tow. It won't be a prime fishing weekend because of the traffic on the water.
Nearby lakes that can easily fulfill your want for waterside enjoyment include Camp Far West, Folsom, Lake Pardee, New Hogan, Camanche and Amador.
Just be aware that competition for campsites is going to be fierce. Making a reservation or arriving well before the crowd are ways you'll get a campsite.
At Lake Camanche, reservations are required for an overnight stay on major holiday weekends — Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day.
Lakes such as Folsom and New Hogan are heavily attended by water recreationists. Others, such as Hell Hole and French Meadows, are basically attended by fishermen.
With a lighter-than-normal snowfall, some areas generally still deep in snow may be clear by this time. I wouldn't expect Jackson Meadows Reservoir to be open yet, however.
One lake that never has water recreationists, at least around Memorial Day weekend, is Lassen County's Eagle Lake. I recently talked with George Walker, owner of the Eagle Lake General Store at Spaulding Tract, and they're gearing up for the opener.
While the Eagle Lake Guardians were successful forcing the Bureau of Land Management to permanently close the valve at the Bly Tunnel, they can't get any response from the BLM on what might be done about ground seepage through the tunnel.
Walker reported that the water level in the lake is low. To prove the Bly Tunnel valve closure was successful, with a recent rain, the lake rose two inches.
However, because of the low lake level, it's the third year in a row George and husband Rudy are unable to put their docks in the water.
She reported that launching at Spaulding Tract will be no problem until possibly late fall. A low water ramp was installed at the south end of the lake last year so that should make the lake fishable until its closure Dec. 31.
However, with one or more dock units not being installed, that's a considerable amount of pressure on the launch ramp, launching and re-trailering, along with the added parking lot traffic of tow vehicles with trailers.
Fishing is expected to be wide open and hot opening day — Saturday, May 26. You'll hear boats racing to their favored spots long before the first crack of light.
As a general rule, we never went down to our boat until about 7 a.m. I still don't think you have to go out long before daylight. We generally limited before 10 a.m. going out later than many others.
Many methods will get you bit at Eagle Lake, trolling and anchoring. Those at anchor, around tulles and along the rocky shoreline of the Youth Camp, do well. Suspend a night crawler under a bobber, and set the crawler about half the depth of the water.
I troll with lead core and downriggers. I use the downriggers only because I can guarantee what depth the line is set. I use 50 feet of six- to 10-pound monofilament line below the lead-core line.
Eagle Lake is shallow, so generally you only let out one or 1½ colors of lead-core line and maybe four feet down with a downrigger.
Some use meat — night crawlers — with a great deal of success. Sure Catch puts out a series of lures that work great at Eagle — Red Dog, Watermelon and Brown Trout. I've never had the success with these lures at any other lake than I've had at Eagle.
With the ability to use two rods each, we've had four Sure Catch lures on and hooked up four trout at one time.
Some top areas will be the tulles around the airport and the mouth of Pine Creek, trolling around Pelican Point and throughout the straights of the Youth Camp while dodging those at anchor, and around Bucks Point, Troxxel and Little Troxxel Points.
The limit at Eagle Lake is two fish per day, and getting your limit on opening weekend is pretty easy because the fish have received virtually no fishing pressure since its closure Dec. 31.
Current fishing
Lake Camanche: The fishery is always good this time of year with bass on their beds and usually more than willing to attack an offering near their nest. Crappie can be found in and around structure. Catfish are biting. And there is always trout to be found, either trolling or dropping anchor and soaking Power Bait.
Lake Almanor: The springtime fishery at this large lake can be phenomenal. In the spring, we generally take nothing but king salmon and German brown trout with few rainbows in the mix, whereas in the late summer, the catch is primarily rainbows. Almost all salmon and brown trout range from 3-5 pounds, and a couple of years ago I nailed a king salmon that hit seven. Look for a report coming soon.
Suisun Bay: There are bunches of small stripers at the upper end of these waters, which could bode well for river triers as they make their way up into the system. Those soaking bullheads around the Benicia Bridge are nailing great keeper stripers. There also has been a good sturgeon bite around the Mothball Fleet for those using the various shrimp baits.
Lake Amador: The pay-to-play can be somewhat softened when the fishing is hot. And it is. Bass are hard on their beds, and good numbers are the rule with bass to five pounds being hooked. With all this fair weather, however, you'll find plenty of competition back in the coves. Senkos work great. Trout catching remains good, but if this warm weather continues, the lake will warm and planting will come to a halt. Fish the top three feet of water. Crappie off the docks after the sun sets remains a good bet, too.
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So I have been berated from several friends and will endeavor to overcome my laziness, and let people know what is going on in my mind and life.
This year has been one of loss and gain. We have lost our dear son, grandson, brother, nephew, great-nephew, cousin, uncle and friend, Zachary, to a rock climbing accident. It is some small consolation that he rests near his grandad and my husband, Sam, in Grand Valley Cemetery, but his death was a great blow to this family.
We have gained two new babies – Allyssa and Nathan Keogh's daughter, Harper Quinn Keogh, and Zane and Kemry Taylor's son, Tyr Zachary Taylor. Babies add a sweetness to life, and watching their every little accomplishment reminds us to be mindful of our own lives and that we should ever be careful to set a good example and help the younger ones on their way.
This business of having new babies in the family reminded me of an old Christmas song, sung lovingly and lustily at Foote family gatherings during the Christmas season during my girlhood years. I don't have a way of giving the melody here, and it's really quite repetitive, but I haven't found anybody else hereabouts in my acquaintance yet, who knows the words.
This is my Christmas gift to you, the words to:
"Hang Up the Baby's Stocking"
Hang up the baby's stocking, be sure you don't forget,
For the dear little dimpled darling has never seen Christmas yet.
I've told (her or him, as appropriate) all about it,
And she opens her big blue eyes,
As though she understood it, she looks so funny and wise.
As for the baby's stocking, it never would do at all,
For Santa would never be looking for anything half so small.
So for the baby's Christmas. I have the very best plan:
I'll borrow a stocking from Grandma, the biggest that ever I can.
I'll write a note to Santa, and pin it on just so, saying,
This is the baby's stocking. Please fill it from top to toe.
You've never seen her Santa, for she only came this year,
But you are sure to love her, for she is such a dear.
Hang up the baby's stocking, be sure you don't forget,
For the dear little dimpled darling has never seen Christmas yet.
And a merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night.

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Habitable Planet, The "Looking Forward: Our Global Experiment" Earth's essential systems are being stressed in many ways. There are many tipping points in the environment, beyond which there could be serious consequences. Will human ingenuity, resiliency, and cooperation save us from the worst outcomes of our global experiment?. D
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Barefoot College Barefoot College examines a unique community-based education program in rural India. While seemingly far removed from the American experience, it offers telling lessons for how the current debate around educational reform might be focused and curriculum transformed in the United States. At Barefoot College, located in the Indian State of Rajasthan, education takes place off campus, in nearby impoverished villages, among all age groups, with a unique interdisciplinary curriculum.G
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Learning Math: Measurement "Video 9. Measurement Relationships" Examine the relationships between area and perimeter when one measure is fixed. Determine which shapes maximize area while minimizing perimeter, and vice versa. Explore the proportional relationship between surface area and volume. D
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Learning Math: Measurement "Video 10. Classroom Case Studies, K" Watch this program in the 10th session for K-2 teachers. Explore how the concepts developed in this course can be applied through case studies of K-2 teachers (former course participants who have adapted their new knowledge to their classrooms), as well as a set of typical measurement problems for K-2 students. D
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Engaging with Literature: A Workshop for Teachers, Grades 3-5 "Workshop 9. The Professional Teacher" In this video program, the teachers talk about the ways in which they nurture themselves as professionals: their mentors and heroes, their activities, and the ways they reach out to their peers as they all grow in their careers. Documentary-style footage showcases the myriad ways in which they maintain their professional edge. D
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Teaching Channel Presents "Bullying at School" Bullying at School: A look at three innovative approaches to tackling the serious issue of bullying. Visit three schools where parents, teachers and students are implementing bullying prevention programs that are making a big difference in students' lives. D
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Making Meaning In Literature: A Workshop for Teachers, Grades 6-8 "Workshop 4. Diversity In Texts" In this program, the teachers talk about the importance of choosing rich texts for their students as a group or individuals, enumerating various criteria that they have developed for this initial classroom decision. Supported by commentary from Dr. Judith Langer, the group looks at the part student interests play in selecting the right text, building thematic study units using a variety of texts, and helping students select texts that meet their needs or help them go further in their experiences with literature. D
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Wild Photo Adventures "Walrus and Brown Bears" Host and professional wildlife photographer Doug Gardner and bush pilot Glenn Alsworth Jr. battle bad weather and hundreds of miles by bush plane to photograph Walrus along the Alaskan coast. D
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Wild Photo Adventures "Rocky Mountain Elk" Host and professional wildlife photographer Doug Gardner and nature photographer Michael Mauro hike the breath-taking Rocky Mountains in search of rutting Elk to photograph. D
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Kevin Dundon's Modern Irish Food "Birds, Bass and Berries" Kevin prepares a woodpigeon salad; whole roasted sea bass in a sea salt crust; crushed baby potatoes; and a sea vegetable salad. Finally, a fresh and tasty elderflower and gooseberry fool. D
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Kevin Dundon's Modern Irish Food "Comfort Foods" Kevin's take on Arthurstown fish chowder; slow roasted lemon-cured pork bell; pancetta and cheese mash; braised sweet & sour cabbage; and, to finish, an indulgent Irish cream bread and butter pudding. D
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Gentleman's Rule In Concert GENTLEMAN'S RULE exudes youth, energy and incredible harmonies in a concert performance that brought down the house at Chicagoland's prestigious Star Plaza Theatre. GENTLEMAN'S RULE blends their youthful style and outstanding vocals with timeless classics and contemporary hits. Their diverse music selection includes songs by the legendary Manhattans, Bill Withers, as well as the Rollingstones, Rascal Flatts and the Spencer Davis Band, just to name a few. D
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America's Wild West This special corrals some of the best moments from the AMERICAN EXPERIENCE Wild West Collection to explore the real stories behind legendary figures whose lives and exploits take center stage in the invention of the mythic Wild West. The program includes pieces on Annie Oakley, Billy the Kid, Buffalo Bill, Butch Cassidy & the Sundance Kid, Custer's Last Stand, Jesse James, Kit Carson and Wyatt Earp.G
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America's Test Kitchen from Cook's Illustrated "Perfecting Summer Classics" Test cook Julia Collin Davison uncovers the secrets to making the best Grilled Steak with New Mexican Chile Rub. Then, tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges host Christopher Kimball to a tasting of hot sauces. Next, test cook Becky Hays shows Chris how to make perfect Raspberry Sorbet at home, and science expert Guy Crosby explains the science behind great sorbet. D
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Simply Ming "Todd English & Quick Pan Sauce" On this episode of Simply Ming, we look at the key to infusing (sometimes boring) pasta noodles with maximum flavor. Pasta master Todd English whips up a creative quick pan sauce with lobster. D
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Coastal Cooking with John Shields "Pacific Northwest" Penn Cove Mussels on the Pacific Northwest's Whidbey Island open up about their famous Marinated Mussels recipe. Other recipes include Wildwood Planked Salmon from Tillicum Village, Salmon Jerky, BBQ Oysters and oysters on the half shell. D
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Rick Steves' Europe "Paris: Regal and Intimate" Rick cruises the Seine River, visits Napoleon's tomb, and takes in the Louvre. He also shops in village-like neighborhoods, attends church in a grand pipe organ loft, and celebrates with a big, patriotic Bastille Day bang.G


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War seems to have always effected American families. Several men in the Petersen family served during World War II. The five Navy men below include one son and four grandsons, plus a Marine, a grandson-in-law, of Jens and Karoline Petersen of Hardy, Nebraska.
|From the collection of Joan McAllister
From left to right: Jess Petersen, son of Jens and Karoline Petersen; Leslie Eugene (Gene) Petersen, son of Elmer Martinus Petersen and Hilda Petersen; Kenneth L. Petersen (my Dad), son of Otto and Ruby Petersen; Ralph (Lodie) Salyard, son of Ralph Salyard and Emma Petersen Salyard; Edwin C. Henry, son of Hubert and Katherine Petersen Henry; and Carl V. O'Grady, husband of Doris Salyard O'Grady, daughter of Ralph Salyard and Emma Petersen Salyard.
Our family was lucky - all of the boys came home.
|My Dad has his clipping framed and on display.
|Dad's medals and dog tags from World War II


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June 23, 2006
Lipscomb University track and cross country coach Karen Robichaud has announced the signing of Kay West from Wheaton, Ill., to be a member of the Lady Bisons track team.
West, 5-foot-7, was team captain of her track team in 2005 and 2006 at Wheaton North High School. She ran track for four years and cross country for three years. She was an All-District selection in track in 2004.
Her best marks are 15.6 seconds in the 100-meter high hurdles, 48.5 seconds in the 300-meter low hurdles, 62.5 seconds in the 400-meter run and 22:02.0 in the 5-K.
West is also a member of the National Honor Society, the German Honor Society and was a High Honor Roll member. She was also a peer mediator at her school.
West is the daughter of Kathryn and Mark West. She plans to major in dietetics.


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Fisher-Price Cradle Swing: STARLIGHT
After reading all the reviews on this site, I was a bit confused since Amazon has lumped together the reviews for several different types of swing in one area. This review is specifically for the Starlight swing.
First, Amazon gets bonus points from me for getting me the swing in three days even though I chose the free shipping option (and I live in Hawaii!). I was so glad I didn't have to wait nine days for it.
I have to say, I love this swing! It was easy to put together. It didn't take more than twenty minutes to assemble, which was fabulous since my baby was eagerly awaiting its completion so he could hop in it. He's almost four weeks old and has always been a difficult sleeper, so I was hoping this swing would be a lifesaver for me.
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AARP driver
safety course
Drivers of any age may take the Safe Driving Course from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday in the Savannah River Room at Hidden Cypress.
The course will review current information; strengthen driving awareness; talk about senior processing skills; help you become an alert, aware driver; and provide information about bicycles, golf carts, RVs and motorcycles. Discussions will include current South Carolina laws and local regulations and facing the realities of driving in Beaufort County.
Participants should bring lunch. A certificate of completion will be issued for the car insurance rate reduction. For information and registration, call Joyce Tartow at 705-5692 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Forum Club to feature casino presentation
The Sun City Forum Club will host a program at 9 a.m. Friday in Magnolia Hall on the resort-casino project in Hardeeville.
Bob Nanni, city manager for Hardeeville, will be the speaker along with other representatives. They will focus on the financial impact to Sun City and the surrounding community.
Doors open at 8:20 a.m. for refreshments and the program will start at 9 a.m. The program is open to all Sun City residents.
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There will be a meeting at 1 p.m. May 3 at the Bluffton/Okatie Outpatient Building Community Room.
The speaker will be Scottie Davis, travel consultant. For more information, call Chris Olsen at 705-5798.
Preview of the Lakehouse
Tour the state-of-the-art fitness center, indoor and outdoor pool, meeting rooms and lobby during the Lakehouse open house for residents from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. May 4. An open house for the general public will be held May 5 and 6. The Lakehouse will open for resident use May 7. The fitness facilities and indoor pool will be open from 6 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday- Friday, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, and 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. The outdoor pool will be open from dawn until dusk.
Visit the Opryland with Sun City
Lifestyle Services and My First Class Tours are planning a trip to Nashville and the Gaylord Opryland Hotel this November. Travel will be via motorcoach and include three nights at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel.
The itinerary also includes a Lorrie Morgan dinner and show, an evening at the Grand Ole Opry, a visit to RCA Studios and the Country Music Hall of Fame, and much more. If you are interested in going on this trip, make sure to attend an informational presentation at 1 p.m. Thursday in the Okatie River Room at Hidden Cypress. Sign up in the seminar binder in Lifestyle Services if you are planning to attend the presentation.
If you are unable to attend Thursday's meeting. stop by the Lifestyle Services office after Thursday to pick up informational materials.
Six Weeks to a Better Health: Knee Pain
A stiff, painful knee may have you thinking about knee replacement surgery.
Dr. George Sutherland, orthopedic surgeon, will on May 2 give information about problems that cause knee pain and the kinds of medical and surgical options available.
Light refreshments will be served at 5 p.m. and the lecture begins at 5:30 p.m. The "Six Weeks to a Better Health" seminars are presented by Coastal Carolina Hospital. The seminars are free but registration is required.
Okatie Creek Golf Course is ready for transition
The greens and fairways at the Okatie Creek Golf Course are transitioning very quickly from rye to Bermuda grass.
Golfers may notice the brown tint from the winter overseed grass during the transition. This happens as the temperatures warm up. Bermuda is a warm weather grass and rye grass is used as overseed in the fall, winter and early spring. Residents may notice that the irrigation is running regularly. This constant watering will aid with this transition to our Bermuda grass.


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Okay, so the Loverman's DAF fixation is righteously awesome (although some of us are secretly wondering if dude fell in love with a Dutch prostitute/coke mule). Regardless, the rest of us shall not front. But all DAFs aside for the moment, often overlooked in the scheme of wacky shit Citro n has pulled over the years is the FAF, which stands for Facile Fabriquer and Facile Finance. Which means it should probably have been called the FAF et FAF. Do not ask us, as we are only slightly French, and Alsatian French at that, so we might be German. Europe was a messy place in the 19th century.
Regardless, the thing was based on the goddamn Deux-Mofuggin'-Chevaux and featured a boxy steel body that sort of made it resemble a non-plastic Mehari drawn up by whatever's the Gallic equivalent of a third-grader somewhere in a two-room schoolhouse's detention room on the outskirts of Marsailles. Resultantly, miraculously and thusly, said design was rather immediately constructed of surplus building materials. We have never, ever seen one in person. But we hope to. We really, really hope to.
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There is little doubt about which high school volleyball team stood tallest in Lenawee County this season.
Madison finished with a county-best 49 wins, just missing 50 wins for the third time in the past four seasons. The Trojans captured their first county championship and were the last team standing in the area after knocking out No. 10-ranked Galesburg-Augusta to advance to the regional finals.
The Trojans lead the way on the Daily Telegram's 2013 All-County volleyball team with a county-high three selections. Madison coach Dawn Opsal repeated as Coach of the Year.
Blissfield senior hitter Claire Denecker was named county Player of the Year. The All-County first team also included: Madison senior hitter Shayla Villarreal and senior libero Haley Mellon; Clinton senior hitter Rachel Cornish; Onsted senior setter Ashlin Aiken; Tecumseh senior hitter Hannah Galloway; and Lenawee Christian senior setter Bentley Rupp.
The second team selections: Madison junior hitter Ashley Morris; Tecumseh sophomore hitter Morgan Skelton; Adrian senior hitter Brenna Slovak; Addison senior hitter/setter Korinna Corbin; Clinton junior libero Payton Hoelzer; Lenawee Christian senior hitter Ellen Lark and Blissfield freshman hitter Kelsey Wyman.
Aiken and Galloway each earned their third All-County honor. Denecker, Villarreal, Rupp and Mellon were also repeat selections.
Denecker led Blissfield to the second-best record in the county. She ranked second in the county in both kills (4.43 per set) and attack percentage (.352), while averaging 4.69 digs and serving 101 aces. Denecker was a unanimous All-Lenawee County Athletic Association performer.
Villarreal served 95.9 percent with 50 aces, hit .185 and averaged 3.87 kills, 3.69 digs and 2.87 service points for the Trojans. Mellon served 95.2 with 64 aces, while averaging 5.20 digs and 2.14 service points. Both players were named to the All-Tri-County Conference first team.
Cornish helped Clinton win its third district title in the past five years. She led the county in both kills (5.05) and attack percentage (.368), served 93.8 percent with 55 aces and averaged 3.95 digs and 2.23 service points. The Siena Heights University recruit earned All-TCC first team honors.
Aiken did it all for Onsted. The All-LCAA first team performer led the county at .232 aces per serve attempt and averaged 3.16 kills, 4.25 digs, 3.82 assists and 2.31 service points. She posted a quintuple-double in Onsted's district semifinal win over Cascades Conference champion Napoleon.
Galloway recorded 3.83 kills and 1.69 service points, hit .348, made 55 blocks and served 51 aces for Tecumseh. She earned All-Southeastern Conference White Division distinction.
Rupp was an all-around standout for LCS. She served 93.6 percent with 48 aces, hit .181 and averaged 2.46 kills, 4.56 digs, 6.59 assists and 2.16 service points while helping the Cougars win a district championship.
Morris served 94.9 percent with 38 aces, hit .176 and averaged 2.83 kills, 3.63 digs and 1.90 service points for Madison. She received All-TCC second team honors.
Skelton served 95.2 percent with 67 aces, hit .295 and averaged 2.91 kills, 3.43 digs and 2.82 service points for Tecumseh. Skelton received All-SEC White honorable mention.
Slovak helped Adrian compile 32 victories – second in the county. She served 27 aces, made 132 blocks, hit .288 and averaged 2.09 kills. Slovak garnered All-SEC White honors.
Corbin moved from hitter to setter after an injury to Addison's starting setter. The All-Cascades Conference standout served 66 aces, made 36 blocks, hit .166 and averaged 1.98 kills, 2.69 digs, 2.89 assists and 2.02 service points.
Hoelzer tied for the county lead at 6.14 digs, served 94.3 percent with 36 aces and averaged 2.31 service points for the Redskins. She was named to the All-TCC second team.
Lark hit .194, made 45 blocks and averaged 3.24 kills for Lenawee Christian.
Wyman earned All-LCAA second team honors after averaging 2.5 kills, hitting .283 and serving 89 aces for the Royals.
Addison: Kassidy Thomsen
Adrian: Haley Smith, Dakota Francoeur, Ashley Hofflander
Blissfield: Brooke Henning
Britton Deerfield: Cambria Handy
Clinton: MaryAnna Burnham
Hudson: Kelly Wohlgemuth
Lenawee Christian: Laurel Schaaf
Madison: Haley Hudson, Michelle Hague
Morenci: Sydney Weeks
Onsted: Sidney Ing
Sand Creek: Joslyn Evans
Tecumseh: Karmyn Wilford, Sam Root
ALL-COUNTY VOLLEYBALL: Madison leads the way on honor squads
There is little doubt about which high school volleyball team stood tallest in Lenawee County this season.


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Successful Telephone Interviews (Video)
Want the keys to successful telephone interviews?
Many employers interview over the telephone. However, even if not used to make a final decision on appointing to the role, telephone interviews are often used to separate the "maybe's" from the "definitely-not's"! Graduate Coach TV shares some tips on how not to get caught out and to do well at your next telephone interview


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Gastrological Forecast
Look, I wish just as much as you do that Albuquerque were overrun with fabulous Jewish delis where you could pick up a quart of whitefish salad for Sunday brunch. I'd love to have a neighborhood full of Italian restaurants that made their own pasta and fought with each other over which served the best cannoli. Who wouldn't love to wander around Albuquerque's version of Chinatown and wander from storefront to storefront nibbling on egg rolls, buns and things we couldn't pronounce? But this is New Mexico, not New York, Chicago or San Francisco. You people who harass me about the lack of lox at your corner coffee cart seem to forget that you moved away from the big city to get away from it all, and sadly, "it all" includes blue crabs and cheese curds. If every city had every other city's culinary treasures then no place would be very special, would it? If Boston had green chile, then our friends who moved there wouldn't come back as often, would they? No and no. So when you go to New Orleans you should eat all the étouffée you can. Hopefully you'll enjoy every minute of it. And when you get back you'll really appreciate your stacked blue corn and beef enchiladas with an over easy egg, red chile and extra onions.
The Dish
All the News That's Fit to Eat
La Montañita Coop will proceed with plans to take over Santa Fe's Marketplace Natural Grocery. My previous story on the subject incorrectly stated that the proposed deal would be subject to a vote by the membership. In fact, the decision on whether or not to bring the Marketplace under La Montañita's wing was made by the coop's board of directors. According to the Coop's Michelle Franklin, three community meetings the Coop hosted in Albuquerque and Santa Fe during October garnered enough positive feedback for the board to give the project the green light. Franklin says the deal is moving ahead slowly but that papers should be signed by January 2005. The Marketplace is now privately owned by Jill Markstein; by joining with La Montañita, it would become, like the coop, community-owned.
Know Your Ingredients
Oatmeal: From Gummy Goop to Mmm Mmm Good
Instant, quick or old-fashioned, the words on the label make a big difference
Organic instant oatmeal. Here is one instance in which doing what I thought was the right thing was a terrible, terrible mistake. Now I've got a pound of the stuff and I'll use it to spackle the holes in my kitchen walls before I eat another bowl of that gummy goop. Where did I go wrong? Well, it wasn't the organic part, I'm fairly sure, so it must have been the instant part.
Dining In
A Profusion of Pumpkin
What to do with all those extra pumpkins after Halloween
You buy one, your roommate buys one, then your mom brings one over ... next thing you know you've got three pumpkins on the stoop and not one of them's been carved. You can't just let them rot. Cook with them! Here are a handful of recipes culled from new cookbooks that won't make you think of pumpkin pie and won't ruin Thanksgiving a month early.


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I don't totally understand what is going on here. Is Clytemnestra really attempting to distance herself from the deed she has just committed after recently proclaiming how pleasurable she found killing her husband? Clytemnestra's opening question: αὐχεῖς εἶναι τόδε τοὔργον ἐμόν; Do you affirm this deed is mine? draws attention to the fact that she is not explicitly referenced in the preceding Χορός, <δάμαρτος> being a conjectural emendation.A.Ag 1497-1504 Clytemnestra
αὐχεῖς εἶναι τόδε τοὔργον ἐμόν;
μηδ' ἐπιλεχθῇς
Ἀγαμεμνονίαν εἶναί μ' ἄλοχον.
φανταζόμενος δὲ γυναικὶ νεκροῦ
τοῦδ' ὁ παλαιὸς δριμὺς ἀλάστωρ
Ἀτρέως χαλεποῦ θοινατῆρος
τόνδ' ἀπέτεισεν,
τέλεον νεαροῖς ἐπιθύσας.
Do you affirm this deed is mine?
Do not imagine
that I am Agamemnon's spouse.
A phantom resembling that corpse's wife,
the ancient bitter evil spirit
of Atreus, that grim banqueter,
has offered him in payment,
sacrificing a full-grown victim
in vengeance for those slain babes.
— H.W. Smyth
Is the phantom l. 1500 φανταζόμενος perhaps co-referential (pointing to the same entity) with the δαίμων of 1468, 1477, 1482? The actions of humans are often depicted as being influenced by what a modernist might call invisible forces but apparently conceptualized by the Ancient Greeks as quasi-personal agents. I use the term quasi-personal because a modernist might quibble over the word personal since the δαίμων typically remains unnamed. The δαίμων was an agent of different order than strictly human agents but responsible for human actions.ὤμοι μοι κοίταν τάνδ' ἀνελεύθερον
δολίῳ μόρῳ δαμεὶς <δάμαρτος>
ἐκ χερὸς ἀμφιτόμῳ βελέμνῳ.
Ah me, to lie on this ignoble bed,
struck down in treacherous death
wrought by a weapon of double edge
wielded by [the] hand [of your own wife]!
— H.W. Smyth
The ultimate agent in this passage is Zeus who is a much higher power than a δαίμων.
I am not a philosopher so perhaps the word agent isn't really appropriate in reference to Zeus. Perhaps someone will expound on the implications of παναιτίου author of all πανεργέτα worker of all.1481
ἦ μέγαν οἰκονόμον
δαίμονα καὶ βαρύμηνιν αἰνεῖς,
φεῦ φεῦ, κακὸν αἶνον ἀτη-
ρᾶς τύχας ἀκορέστου·
ἰὴ ἰή, διαὶ Διὸς
παναιτίου πανεργέτα·
τί γὰρ βροτοῖς ἄνευ Διὸς τελεῖται;
τί τῶνδ' οὐ θεόκραντόν ἐστιν;
Truly you speak of a mighty Fiend,
haunting the house, and heavy in his wrath
(alas, alas!)—an evil tale
of catastrophic fate insatiate;
woe, woe, done by will of Zeus,
author of all, worker of all!
For what is brought to pass for mortal men save by will of Zeus?
What herein is not wrought of god?
— H.W. Smyth
Elizabeth Vandiver in her excellent lecture series on Attic Tragedy discusses the different levels of agency and the role of Fate in the actions of Tragic Heroes. If my memory is reliable, Vandiver said the Attic Tragedians were not obsessed with the question of human free will. The fact that human actions were determined by divine agents and Fate didn't reduce the human responsibility for these actions. Listening to Vandiver discuss this reminded me of The Freedom of the Will[1] by Jonathan Edwards.
[1]full title
A Careful And Strict Inquiry
Into The Modern Prevailing Notions Of That
Freedom Of Will
Which Is Supposed To Be Essential To
Moral Agency, Virtue And Vice, Reward And Punishment, Praise And Blame


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TriB needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 65 designs submitted by 19 freelance designers.
Tribundant Group
Tribundant Group will start as a financial investments company but will most likely expand to several sub companies.
Tribundant real estate, Tribundant oil investments, XYZ IT company, ABC Widgets, etc...
Initially the target audience will be Banks and investors but it will change.
We'd like the logo to appeal to several target groups.
I just added another logo I really like. I like the colors and desigh...
I attached a logo that could serve as a starting point. Tri stands for 3 hence the 3 drop-like graphics in the logo.
I attached a few logos that we like (Examplexxx files)
The logo has to look good in black and white so that can be used on B/W printed materials. invoices, reports, etc...
Logo has to include a graphic that can be reconizable w/o the name of the company (McDonald's, joomla as an example)
The logo needs to communicate a high level of professionalism - nothing childish. (Zoho as an example)
We are open to font and color options - just must be very easy to read, even from a distance
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Dogs wear festive collars outside Sandringham Church before the traditional Christmas Day service at Sandringham in King's Lynn, England. The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh traditionally lead the royals in attending a church service at Sandringham Church on Christmas Day. It is the Duchess of Cambridge's first Christmas at Sandringham after her marriage to Prince William, Duke of Cambridge in April of this year. This year the Duke of Edinburgh missed the service as he is in Papworth Hospital after having cardiac surgery to fit a stent in his coronary artery.
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A runner makes the last turn toward the finnish of the Rocky Mountain Half Marathon on Saturday. Two-hundred, ten runners registered for the very first running of the race, due in part to the scenery.
Runners crest the first climb of Saturday's half marathon.
Professional pacers attract attention before the start of Saturday's race.
Several women crest a climb before sunrise on Saturday. Two-thirds of the registered racers for the Rocky Mountain Half Marathon were women.
Runners line up to take care of last-minute details.
Tanja Cutting slogs up Dry Gulch Road during the first Rocky Mountain Half Marathon on Saturdsay. Cutting was the first woman and third overall during Saturday's 13.1-mile race.
Runners of the first Rocky Mountain Half Marathon get an early start on Saturday's race. Runners started at 6 a.m.
A runner still smiles early on Saturday as she runs past the Lake Estes Marina during the Rocky Mountain Half Marathon. The race started at 6 a.m., affording runners a race without the heat of the day, and a front-row seat to the sunrise.
Local athlete Bill Ruth warms up before the start of the Rocky Mountain Half Marathon on Saturday. Ruth ran the race in preparation for September's 70.1 triathlon world championship in Las Vegas.
Ron Thomasson runs away with the Rocky Mountain Half Marathon on Saturday. Thomasson finished almost nine minutes ahead of the second finisher in this first edition of the race


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The Saudi Honeynet (SAHNET) Chapter joined the Honeynet Project on July 26th, 2010.
The SAHNET chapter members are:
The activities of the chapter include the following:
1. We have deployed multiple Dionaea honeypots across the KFUPM campus. We have seen many malware downloads.
2. We have collected many local traces, containing suspected malicious activities, which were also used for analysis.
1. Muhammad Shoieb Arshad defended his MS thesis titled "Identifying Malicious Activities in Honeynets using Clustering" on May 15th, 2012 (Supervisor: Mohammed H. Sqalli)
2. We have used different anomaly detection techniques for analyzing Honeynet traffic. This included identifying malicious activities in Honeynet traffic based on the entropy and volume-based classification.
3. We have used data mining techniques to identify malicious activities in Honeynet traffic. This included the following:
4. We are mainly interested in working with other chapters on Honeynet traffic analysis and sharing the findings.
We were able to classify different types of malicious activities in Honeynet traffic based on our developed techniques that use entropy analysis and volume-based thresholds. We have also improved some of these techniques by using data mining techniques and have improved the results obtained.
List of Publications:
We have achieved our main goals for the last year which were to deploy honeypots on the KFUPM campus, collect traces, and improve the techniques developed last year for analyzing Honeynet traffic.
For the next year, our goal is to improve the techniques developed for analyzing Honeynet traffic.
We have achieved the first position of the "academic track" in the national completion for Open Source (Motah), which was held at King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on February 27th, 2012. Motah is a national contest and award organized by KACST and offered to national organizations with the highest adoption of Open Source Software (OSS). Raed Al-Shaikh presented a project titled "Towards Simulating a Virtual Distributed Honeynet", which was completed jointly with Azzat Al-Sadi, and which was supervised by Mohammed H. Sqalli. The aim of the project is to build an IT surveillance network in the KFUPM Campus at minimal cost.
The Saudi Honeynet (SAHNET) research project was sponsored by King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) under the First Five Year National Science, Technology, & Innovation Plan (NSTIP).


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Seventeen Little Devils participated in the event. Four wrestlers took first place. They were: Austin Paris, Lane Peterson, Ean Ellis and Jaxon Carroll.
Placing second were Breckin Shepherd, Rowen Phillips and Jason McKinney. Caden Swasey, Kristopher Harrison and Landon Moralez took third place. Ayden Ceniceros and Connor Swasey took fifth place.
Wrestlers who took sixth place were Trace York, Aaron Stewart, Brayden Althoff and Cooper Swasey. Ryker Ault took eighth place.
"They wrestled very strong and performed well against some very good wrestlers, said head coack Ed Guerrero. "For some of them this was the first time they wrestled in a tournament. Even with the losses they never quit and they showed excellent sportsmanship. I am very proud of these kids and look forward to the next tournament."
The team will next host the Little Devil Classic Invitational on Feb. 22 in Moab.


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The tragic tale of the Titanic was recruited by the Nazis as a propaganda vehicle. That's the claim made by the author of the new book The Third Reich's Celluloid War.
'It's actually hard to see how anyone could make what happened to the Titanic any more tragic, but the Nazis did,' Edinburgh-based author and film historian Ian Garden told The Scotsman this week.
Garden's new book describes how the Hitler henchmen portrayed their enemies in big budget wartime propaganda films.
'What's interesting is how they actually turned what happened to the Titanic into an anti-British film,' Garden says. 'The film's storyline went that the White Star Line's share price had been falling and the only way to get it back up was to go to New York ahead of schedule, regardless of the safety of passengers or icebergs. None of that mattered, according to the film.'
'Then they introduced five German characters who had never existed in real life. One said things like 'Watch out!' and 'What about the icebergs?' and so on. Of course, the fictional Germans survived the sinking and went on to give evidence at a trial afterwards – all fiction,' Garden added.
The Nazis' Titanic film is the chief subject of Garden's new book, which looks at how the film was by Reich propaganda minister Joseph Goebbels' machine.
The Third Reich crafted this fictional narrative to encourage German movie fans to be believe that Hitler was doing the world a favour by attempting to crush imperialistic and brutal Britain, according to the 55 year old retired bank executive turned author.
'The British were bringing out their own movies, of course, which were also fiction, set in the war, and all very effective,' Ian adds.
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The English were consistently singled out by Nazi filmmakers as Europe's biggest oppressors and some of the films of the period portray Scots and Irish people as their victims.
Garden adds: 'There were pro-Irish films, too, which worked very well in Germany in that people identified England as a common enemy, but when they were shown in German-occupied countries like Czechoslovakia and Poland, the movie-goers there all still saw the Nazis as being their enemy.'


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Share your most awesome, bizarre or lifelike dreams of the non-lucid variety. Tell us about your weirdest nightmares and false awakenings.
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Even though i havent had any lucid dreams yet in my preparation of lucid dreaming when i'm imaging in my mind's eye i tend to go way off the charts of reality when it comes too my daydreams.
"Keep Dreaming"
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Re: Daydreams
That happens to me sometimes too. Whenever I am wide awake I can hear and almost see everything that goes on in my lucid.
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Re: Daydreams
If you can start daydreaming, its a good thing as you may be able to do a WILD fairly easily from there.
The only thing to fear is the fear itself
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Re: Daydreams
Daydreams are really useful for figuring out what you want to do the next time you're lucid.
Am I dreaming? Is this a dream?
The next time I am dreaming, I will realise that I am dreaming.
The next time I am dreaming, I will realise that I am dreaming.
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Re: Daydreams
Does anyone have any ideas as to how I can induce daydreams? I haven't daydreampt in quite a while...
Well said.
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(Adapted from the recipe Noodles in hot ginger broth from the cook book: Allergy-Free Cooking)
Noodles in hot ginger and garlic broth
5 cups of gluten free chicken stock
large chunk of fresh ginger (about 1/2 ounce) peeled and fine julienne strips
3 tablespoons gluten free soy sauce
2 garlic cloves finely chopped
7 0z of rice noodles (thin or medium)
8 baby corn, halved lengthwise
4 scallions sliced diagonally
1 packet of shitake mushrooms sliced (there are usually about 8-10 mushrooms in a pack)
(The originally recipe calls for 2 bok choy roughly chopped, and 1/2 cup of bean sprouts…I didn't have any so I made it with out)
Simmer broth, ginger, garlic and soy sauce for 3 minutes.
Bring to a light boil and add noodles. Cook as directed on package.
In a sautéed pan add one tablespoon of oil, and sauté baby corn to give a bit of color, then add the mushrooms. Cook for 1-2 additional minutes
Carefully add the baby corn and mushrooms to the pan of broth and noodles.
(If following the original recipe, add the bok choy, simmer until tender. Add bean sprouts at the very end
Simmer for an additional two minutes.
Garnish with scallions.
Serves 4.


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In the Diocese of Des Moines, Iowa, Catholic Charities is raising awareness of the plight of the homeless this holiday season. The agency's strategy includes drawing on a longtime Iowa State Fair tradition, writes Anne Marie Cox, editor of The Catholic Mirror, the diocesan newspaper. The agency asked state fair butter sculptor Sarah Pratt to create a sculture of the Holy Family — out of butter.
It was the featured Nativity at the agency's annual fundraising event, No Room at the Inn, Dec. 3-5. More than 300 creches from around the world were on display. The butter from Pratt's sculpture will be recycled for next year's state fair sculpture. Catholic Charities spokeswoman Trish Radke told the Mirror: "By depicting the Holy Family in a time-honored Iowa tradition of butter sculpture, we hope to remind people that Joseph and Mary had no place to stay when Jesus was born."
"We hope people will be moved to action and support programs and services that provide men, women and children with life's basic necessities. We offer dignity and hope to families who are struggling," she added. One facility operated by Catholic Charities is St. Joseph Emergency Family Shelter.
On the East Coast, the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington has been rendered in gingerbread by a pastry chef at a top-notch hotel, according to the website Georgetown Patch. The national shrine's spokeswoman told CNS in an e-mail that Msgr. Walter Rossi, the rector, has talked with Charles Froke, executive pastry chef at the Four Seasons in Georgetown, who told the priest that after Christmas he'll be giving his creation to the shrine, which plans to put it on display.


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Our intergeneration playgroups bring together young and old and create something truly special. It's a morning filled with fun, games, morning tea, mingling and lots of smiles and laughter. It's a fun and interactive session for bubs, that will leave you feeling very humble and happy watching your little ones develop new friendships, and leave the residents talking about it for the week to come!
Cost: Free
When: Two Fridays per month - 9:30am – 11:00am
Location: Donwood Community Aged Care Services - 11 Diana Street, Croydon VIC
What to bring: Just yourself and your child/children and anything you may need for the morning.
- Unfortunately, if you and/or any family members have experienced gastro within 2 weeks of the session date you will not be able to attend, as this is extremely detrimental to the residents health.
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Coming from Montrose/Kilsyth/Croydon area, on Mt Dandenong road, go past the group of shops on your left (Nicos Greek Tavern), then on your right there is a service lane, go down there and do a u-turn and head back towards Croydon, Diana Street will be 100m on your left.
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by Punchy » Wed Aug 07, 2013 1:16 pmWow, I was impressed by #1 of this title, but this issue I liked even more. This really is the new Hawkeye, and that is high praise indeed. In this issue, we are treated to more of Boomerang's depressing life as a small-time criminal trying to step up, all tied together with the idea of what the worst thing about being a supervillain is.
Is it The Punisher? Maybe, especially since he doesn't play by the rules and just kills you? Is it the meetings? I'd say so, as Spencer has the characters address the fact that their team is one man (or woman) short of being the Sinister Six. I loved this scene, the dialogue was really funny, and it really showed the unique perspective this book has on the Marvel Universe. The call back to the 'Sinister Syndicate' was great, and I loved Boomerang's idea that people would think there was some secret mystery member, maybe even Dormammu backing them up, which is hilarious, and makes me want to see these losers get wrapped up in some kind of magical adventure.
Or maybe the worst thing about being a supervillain is the lawyers, as we are introduced to Boomerang's lawyer, a shyster by the name of Partridge. I like this new character already, he's a different kind of lawyer in the Marvel Universe. Most of the time we see heroic lawyers like Daredevil or She-Hulk, but now we're seeing a corrupt asshole of a lawyer, which should be fun, I'd certainly like to see him go up against Matt Murdock or Jen Walters in court.
The main crime the Sinister Five commit in this issue is to rob a high-class restaurant, but uh-oh, they are interrupted by The Punisher. Only it's not Frank Castle, it's actually the Chameleon, come to put Boomerang back on track. I'm really enjoying the way this book is using Chameleon. The main Spider-Man series kind of turned him into a joke, but here, he's dangerous. The task he's set Boomerang? To nab the head of Silvio Silvermane. Not only does this call to mind the classic Peckinpah movie, but it's just such a cool idea.
But of course, with this title, it's not just insane heists Boomerang has to deal with, but more realistic stuff, like his new parole officer, who is none other than his old pal, Abner Jenkins, who is now Mach VII. Being a big Thunderbolts fan, it's always great to see these characters show up, and in a book like this, I think Spencer can have a lot of fun with the former Beetle. Oh yeah, and Shocker knows that Boomerang is lying to the team, that should be an interesting plotline, already, this title has some gripping subplots.
Steve Lieber's art is once again perfect for this title, it's realistic and low-key, which really works for what is essentially a crime book, I also like the way he experiments with cartoony daydreams and the like. Much like with Hawkeye, half the fun of this title is seeing superhero characters drawn in a new and different way. But of course, the story is also great, Spencer has really drawn me into this lowlife world, Boomerang is already better-realised than most superheroes, and the rest of the characters are getting there. And also, this issue had no Spider-Man in it at all, I know this book probably needs his name on it to sell, but it does seem kind of out of place.
by Zechs » Wed Aug 07, 2013 1:30 pmI love this book and it is only getting better.
I only wish Rhino was alive to be in this book too.
by Punchy » Wed Aug 07, 2013 5:15 pm
Nah man, Rhino is way too legit to be in this book.
The most powerful character in this team is The Shocker. The fucking Shocker.
by Zechs » Wed Aug 07, 2013 8:29 pm
He along with Abe once hung out with the crowd as the Sinister Syndicate.
by Notauser » Wed Aug 07, 2013 10:20 pmWith the Elmore Leonard vibe this book gives off, the only thing the first issue was missing was the Raylan Givens character. For those of you who haven't seen Justified, well, what are you doing here? Fire up Netflix and check it out. It's one of the best shows on TV. Go ahead, I'll wait.
Okay, you're back. Good. Now that we all know that Raylan is a less than completely noble lawman whose personal ties to the underworld run deeper than his connections to law enforcement, we all agree that Abe is perfect for the role, right?
by Draco x » Wed Aug 07, 2013 10:47 pmIt would be interesting to see the other Thunderbolts, Jack O Lantern, Hobgoblin and Hydro Man show up in this book at some point as well.
by Notauser » Wed Aug 07, 2013 11:25 pm
Blizzard would make a nice addition to the cast as a kid who wants to get out of the life, but just can't seem to pull away.
by Zechs » Thu Aug 08, 2013 12:22 am
Um it's only available to stream on Amazon, not Netflix.
by Punchy » Thu Aug 08, 2013 4:38 amJustified is on UK Netflix, and I recently made my way through all 4 seasons.
It is indeed amazing.
by Zechs » Thu Aug 08, 2013 11:08 am
You lucky bastards!!!
by Punchy » Thu Aug 08, 2013 11:13 am
Meh, the amount of stuff that isn't on UK Netflix is huge, having Justified doesn't really make up for it.
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Susan Sarandon Had An Affair With David Bowie
After nearly four decades as a movie star, one would think that we've learned all there is to know about actress Susan Sarandon. However, in a new interview, she reveals that she once had an affair with David Bowie.
The relationship took place while the two of them were making the 1983 film, 'The Hunger,' a film in which Bowie and Catherine Deneuve portrayed a vampire couple. Sarandon, then in her mid-30s. had gotten divorced a few years earlier when they met.
"He's worth idolizing," she told the Daily Beast. "He's extraordinary. That was a really interesting period. I wasn't supposed to have kids, and I'm the oldest of nine and had mothered all of them, so I wasn't ever in a mode to where I was looking to settle down and raise a family, so that definitely changes the gene pool you're dipping into. But Bowie's just a really interesting person, and so bright. He's a talent, and a painter, and...he's great." [emphasis hers]
Sarandon didn't give any other details about Bowie, but did give some other surprising news about her indulgences. At an age (67) when most people have long-stopped their partygoing ways, she said she still takes drugs, but only under the right circumstances.
"My attitude about marijuana or anything is, 'Don't be stoned if you have to pretend you're not,'" she continued. "So I'd never do drugs if I was taking care of my kids. I like doing it in the Grand Canyon, or in the woods. You want to be prepared and not have responsibilities. It does remind you of your space in the universe -- your place in the universe -- and reframe things for you. I think you can have some very profound experiences."


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Newport has a long and storied history that includes hosting the America's Cup sailing races, Gilded Age mansions and believe it or not, in 1663 Benedict Arnold was elected the first governor of the colony in Newport. The city by the sea, like much of the small state, is a tale of two cultures and visitors can savor both during a weekend excursion this fall.
The Mansions
The Preservation Society of Newport County meticulously maintains 11 historic properties, seven of which are recognized as National Historic Landmarks. The architecture traces an expression of America history from the Colonial era through the Gilded Age. The granddaddy of all these masterpieces is The Breakers.
The Breakers is the most magnificent of all the mansions, or what Newporters once called the summer "cottages." It stands an enduring testament to the Vanderbilt family's wealth and social supremacy.
Rum Runners
The smallest state in the union also has a reputation for a colorful underbelly, which is why locals have referred to it as "Rogue Island" from time to time. The Newport Rum Runners tour takes thrill seekers on a jaunt around Newport Harbor on a wonderfully restored 1929 motor yacht once used to evade the Coast Guard and smuggle "hooch" during Prohibition. It's just one of many classic cruises you can enjoy in Newport.
If you'd like the socialite experience while staying in Newport, then The Chanler at Cliff Walk will not disappoint. This 19-century mansion has been converted into a boutique hotel and is literally a three-minute walk from the beach, 12 minutes from the International Tennis Hall of Fame and the breath-taking rooms range from Colonial to Victorian style. The ocean view from high ground is second to none.
If you want to a more quaint experience during your visit, Architects Inn-George Champlin Mason House is a wonderfully intimate Bed & Breakfast just around the corner from the Newport Art Museum. It's a cozy 19th Century Victorian mansion converted to an inn and is both child and pet friendly.
Dining Locals Style
The seaside city harbors some tremendous restaurants and eateries. It's difficult to find a bad meal in Newport. Locals, however, tend to frequent the row of restaurants and pubs on Broadway, just outside of the downtown area. Two very special local hot spots are Salvation Café and Pour Judgement.
Salvation Café has a quirky, perhaps even kitschy dining room and a post and beam back area with an outdoor patio. The menu includes local fare and a terrific atmosphere with great energy. Pour Judgement, as the name implies, is a local watering hole with a wide range of excellent craft beer and tasty, inexpensive pub food. Pour Judgement is like the "Cheers" of Newport.
Things Of Interest
- Ghost Tours of Newport
- National Museum of American Illustration
- Cliff Walk
- America's Cup Charters
- The Newport Playhouse & Cabaret
- Audrain Automobile Museum
When taking a much deserved respite in Newport, be sure to explore. This small village has a wealth of history and admirable quirkiness.


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[Jerusalem, November 16. Image via Getty]
An Ethiopian Jewish women prays during the Sigd festival in Jerusalem on November 16, 2009. Sigd, the holiday of return and longing, is held fifty days after Yom Kippur. Prior to their immigration to Israel, the Jewish community in Ethiopia observed Sigd in their villages, praying to return to Jerusalem. Today, Sigd is celebrated in the holy city with thousands of Ethiopians from all over Israel gathering to pray together. AFP PHOTO/MENAHEM KAHANA (Photo credit should read MENAHEM KAHANA/AFP/Getty Images)


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BROOKLINE, Mass. – Thanks in part to some strong, second-half three-point shooting from sophomores Justin Pedley (Kennewick, Wash.) and Ryan Frankel (New York, N.Y.), MIT broke open a close game and went on to take a 71-53 win over Newbury College in a non-conference men's basketball game. Pedley finished with 20 points while Frankel tossed in a career-high 17 to lead the Engineers to the victory.
Junior Andrew Acker (Merion Station, Pa.) scored the first points of the game for MIT (7-2), but it was Newbury (0-9) that had the upper hand early on. After Acker's basket the Nighthawks got back-to-back three pointers from Christian Sheridan to take a 6-2 lead. Junior Dennis Levene (Weston, Conn.) put MIT back on top, 8-6, with a layup at 13:21, but Ceejae Carter answered with another three for Newbury.
Carter ended up scoring seven consecutive points for the Nighthawks, igniting an 8-2 run that saw Newbury pull out to a 17-10 advantage after a layup by Eric Watson midway through the half. MIT answered with a run of its own and regained the lead on another Acker bucket with 6:53 left. Acker and Levene accounted for nine points of an 11-0 run that put the Engineers up by four with 5:48 left.
Newbury saw Devin Johnson hit a trey to halt the run and cut the deficit down to a point, but the Nighthawks could not get closer than that the rest of the half. Pedley answered with a trey of his own to push the lead back to four and a three by Levene as the period ended gave the Engineers their biggest lead of the night at 34-26.
After the two teams traded baskets in the opening minutes of the second half, MIT got consecutive three-pointers from Frankel, Pedley, and Frankel again in a minute and a half span that gave the Engineers a 17-point bulge with 16 minutes to play.
Newbury could not recover from the three-point barrage and the Engineers built their lead to 23 points at 63-37 after Pedley hit on a layup with 6:48 left. The closest the Nighthawks could get after that was 16 points after a Carter layup, but with just a minute left it was too little, too late as MIT cruised to its fourth straight victory.
Frankel also added a career best five assists for the Engineers, who shot 52 percent from the field, including 50 percent from behind the arc. Levene also set career-highs for MIT with his 13 points and five assists, completing a double-double with a game-high 11 rebounds. Acker also posted a double-double for the Engineers with 14 points and 10 boards. Sheridan was the only Nighthawk to reach double figures, finishing with 12 points.
MIT will host Wheelock College on Saturday, December 14 at 7:00 p.m. in its final game prior to the break for finals and the holidays. Newbury will not play again until after the first of the year when it will host Tufts University at 1:00 p.m. on January 4.


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The pinnacle of Ducati's Superbike offering for 2012 is the Ducati 1199 Panigale S Tricolore. Incorporating the key features from the Ducati 1199 Panigale S, like its traction control (DTC), electronic quick-shifter (DQS), forged Marchesini wheels, and Öhlins-made Ducati Electronic Suspension (DES) front forks and rear TTX shock, the Tricolore package adds anti-locking brakes and the GPS-assisted DDA+ Ducati Data Acquisition system as standard items to Tricolore's technical list.
Add in bounty of carbon fiber, and a stunning three-color paint scheme (hence the name), and you've got a stellar motorcycle that should please all of a rider's senses. Helping celebrate Italy's 150 year anniversary of unification, the Tricolore is Ducati's ultimate expression of Italian design and engineering. Up-close the Ducati 1199 Panigale S Tricolore instantly makes the plain Rosso Corsa-clad Panigale look pedestrian and commonplace, which is a shame. However, if this is the new Corse paint scheme for future bikes, we could get used to that.


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Speakers Tor Crockatt, Ulf Sjöstöm and Thomas Svensson. They talked about the importancy of competitive intelligence and monitoring competitors. Question from the audience was about gaming keyword research and which tools to use, the answers where not so direct but that the competitors where doing everything that you should be doing so learn from them and try to do it better. But what are the tools to use and where do you find them? Keyword analysis, do Google and Yahoo give a way data? Is WordTracker the tool to use or is it a mix of tools? Then there is also brainstorming!
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the keyword research is really important to improve a website rank.
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UH Manoa Student Employment & Coop Education Director Receives Double National HonorsUniversity of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
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The NSEA President's Award is presented at the discretion of the NSEA President to an individual who has shown exceptional dedication and made significant contributions to the association through leadership, commitment, and accomplishment on special projects and committee assignments. The John R. Griffin Service Award is given in recognition of distinguished service and contributions to NSEA.
"It is unusual for an NSEA member to receive more than one award in a year," said Jim DeWilde, NSEA Vice-President for Member Services. "That Myrtle Ching-Rappa received two awards is indicative of her success in the student employment profession."
Ching-Rappa has been part of the UH team for 36 years, serving students with SECE for almost 25 years. She has been an active participant of NSEA for 21 years, holding leadership positions as national treasurer for five years and as national board member for six years (one year as VP for administration, two years as president, and three years as national conference chairperson).
"Myrtle's selection for both awards is very well deserved," said Dr. Alan Yang, UH Mānoa Dean of Students. "Given our geographic isolation, it's especially important for university staff to remain actively involved with professional organizations. The recognition of Myrtle's exceptional contributions to her profession is an outstanding example of this."
A pacesetter for the University of Hawaiʻi, many regard Ching-Rappa as an innovative and dynamic leader. She has earned the respect of her colleagues as an expert in the field of student employment, as well as student affairs and continues to be an irreplaceable resource for the university.


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The Seven Year Itch
Friday Sep 6, 2013
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George Axelrod's lighthearted look at marital infidelity, viewed through the lens of 1950s morality.
"The Seven Year Itch" phrase became popular among psychologists in mid-20th century, referring to the urge to stray after seven years of marriage.As the play opens, Richard Sherman is alone in his apartment, with his wife and child away for the summer. When a tomato plant crashes onto his terrace from the apartment above, the jarring experience has a strange effect: He begins to see his seven-year marriage as unexciting and suddenly itches to exercise his libido. Inviting the attractive upstairs neighbor down for a drink, Sherman undergoes a soul struggle of hilarious proportions as he contemplates seduction.


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Pets, Pets, Pets
"Old dogs, like old shoes, are comfortable. They might be a little out of shape and a little worn around the edges, but they fitwell." …Bonnie Wilcox DVMIf you've ever had the privilege of living with a senior dog, you know how true these words are. Yet, unfortunately many old dogs do not get to spend their golden years with doting families. Instead they are discarded like the same old shoes mentioned above. Due to various circumstances, even the illness or death of a caretaker, plenty wind up wandering the streets or bewildered in shelters, abandoned at a time when they need us the most. A new national group, The Grey Muzzle Organization (www.greymuzzle.org) is dedicated to improving the lives of at-risk senior dogs. Grey Muzzle, a non-profit with no paid staff, is not a shelter or a rescue group. It is so much more.
Founded in 2008, Grey Muzzle is the brainstorm of Julie Nowicki on "sabbatical" from Microsoft where she created a learning framework for Windows Vista. Nowicki spent several years fostering elderly dogs for a Washington State network called Old Dog Haven. She saw how love and proper care worked minor miracles, how "Nelly" a 10 year old Whippet mix, a final refuge foster, weakened by kidney disease leapt with joy for the few months she had left; how resilient "Sassy", an ancient Cattle Dog, whose x-rays revealed imbedded BBs next to her arthritis, transformed during her remaining two years after her food allergies were managed. All Julie's vintage fosters reciprocated her devotion, becoming her inspiration for The Grey Muzzle Organization where assistance would reach far beyond local senior dogs. "The old timers really tugged at me," says Julie who has transferred her vast entrepreneurial experience in software design, program management, and customer research to the benefit of senior dogs throughout the United States. She uses her business skills to market older dogs, even promoting some as therapy dogs, and to fulfillGrey Muzzle's vision of a world where no old dog dies alone and afraid. Besides giving grants to agencies that care for geriatric dogs, Grey Muzzle is both a think tank and an advocacy group. Older dogs find it particularly hard to survive in shelters, and are usually overlooked because they compete for limited homes and kennel space with puppies and younger dogs. Grey Muzzle helps by purchasing cushioned beds that raise sore limbs off cement floors and by paying for medical procedures, like dentals and blood work, often too expensive for shelters and prospective owners. The oldsters get necessary veterinary care along with "cage" appeal which makes them more adoptable. After only a year of operation, Grey Muzzle, has given grants to 19 organizations in 12 states. In fact Last Hope Animal Rescue on LI will be receiving a generous "Dogs At Home" grant from Grey Muzzle, helping us to take mature dogs out of town shelters, address medical concerns and then place them in foster, ultimately permanent homes. Few rescues specialize in helping re-homing senior pets, although the problems of homeless older pets are pervasive in shelters and humane societies. Grey Muzzle advises groups and individuals about old dog issues, end of life canine care, and pet grief counseling, in addition to funding other carefully screened and monitored 501(c) 3 welfare groups that provide hospice services for senior dogs. Presently Grey Muzzle is considering a German Shepherd Rescue in California that wants to open a hospice. Grey Muzzle, proactive on the community level, is trying to prevent senior dogs from being abandoned or brought to shelters. The economic downturn has made affording veterinary care and pet food particularly difficult for many. Nowicki stresses, "One of the most important goals this year is to help low-income owners, especially senior citizens, keep their old dogs. Research shows that pets enrich our quality of life, physically and emotionally." Recently Grey Muzzle pet-partnered with three Meals On Wheels programs in the Virginia/North Carolina area. The group supports Senior for Senior adoption initiatives too. Of course, donations are appreciated to help continue the good work, but besides monetary gifts, Grey Muzzle has teamed with Harold Creel. Proceeds from the sale of his moving book of poetry- Do Old Dogs Dream? - about the affection of senior pups benefits Grey Muzzle. With a small band of volunteers, Grey Muzzle has accomplished so much the first year but strives to expand awareness about the organization and the mutual rewards of adopting an older dog. Grey Muzzle ambassadors are educating both the public and shelters about treasuring our senior dogs. So far there are about 21 ambassadors. More are needed, especially in the NYC area. Dog lovers can also help spread the word by telling friends and by joining the email list at the Grey Muzzle website.
Joanne Lombardi, ambassador for Long Island, felt drawn to Grey Muzzle because she adopted 9 and 10 year old Sharpei mixes turned into Hempstead Shelter, victims of a divorce. Four years later, Monkey and Frieda are still her beloved pets. Lombardi, a business analyst, reaches out to shelters and rescues, and promotes Grey Muzzle's mission at various doggy events. It is difficultto recruit volunteers for this crucial cause because Grey Muzzle is more cerebral than hands on. There are no foster dogs to pet or walk. Therefore, to volunteer, please contact email@example.com. All dogs deserve to end their lives with devotion and dignity. Those forgotten welcome our intervention. I didn't know about Grey Muzzle a month ago when we picked up a surrendered 10 year old female in Staten Island for Afghan Hound Rescue. This grande dame, left alone up to 15 hours a day, had been an only dog her whole life but embraced the pups in her foster family. If all goes as planned, she will become the new sister of an elderly male Afghan in New Hampshire who mourns for his late brother. Grey Muzzle repays neglected old dogs for a lifetime of loyalty. No one knows how long each will be able to stay before being called to the Rainbow Bridge. As Julie Nowicki says, a senior placement is a "moment in time". Yes, a moment to be cherished.
For Adoption at Oyster Bay Shelter (677-5784): Happiness is choosing a pet from the gang at the Miller Place Syosset shelter. "Linus" # 484 is an outgoing stray Beagle about 5 years old while "Schroeder" #423 is a handsome longhaired tuxedo cat. More Dogs: "Ripley" #473- 4 yr. Puggle; "Rosie" #454- Boxer mix; "Gypsy" #367-Cattle Dog mix; "Rusty"- #322- lively yellow Lab. More Cats: "Doc"-# 452- tabby, owner died; "Josie" #462- declaw- needs to be an only feline; "Pepper" in showcase- 11 yr. old declawed Bengal mix.


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Liverpool goalkeeper target Jack Butland will be sold in January if a new takeover of the club does not take place, according to reports.
The Daily Mail claims Birmingham City will be forced to sacrifice the England international stopper amidst financial struggles at St Andrew's, with Gianni Paladini's potential takeover the only way to keep the teenager on the books.
Southampton made a £6 million move for the player in the summer, but the Blues swiftly rejected the advances of the Premier League Saints.
However, things have not gone according to plan under manager Lee Clark this season in the Midlands, and with 'cash reserves dwindling', Butland could make the club good money given the reported interest of Liverpool.
Brad Jones is currently enjoying his longest spell between the sticks at Anfield in the absence of Pepe Reina, with the injured Spanish international missing the last month of action on Merseyside.
However, Jones is out of contract with Liverpool at the end of the season, and reports in The Daily Mirror at the start of the week claimed discussions were yet to begin over a new deal as manager Brendan Rodgers considers his options.
Butland would be a younger alternative as back-up to Reina – if the Reds decide to ditch the Australian international – although competition for his signature could be fierce if Birmingham's need to sell is public knowledge, a point proved by Manchester City's recent £6 million link to the player in The Sunday People.


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Review Group #361 - Avengers Arena #3
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Hey you! Reader! Want to be a part of the GREATEST COMIC BOOK AND GEEK COMMUNITY on the web?! Well, they're not accepting new members, but we'll take anyone here, so why not sign up for a free acount? It's fast and it's easy, like your mom! Sign up today! Membership spots are limited!*
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by GLX » Wed Jan 09, 2013 4:46 pmThe review thread for Avengers Arena #1 was one of the most popular in recent memory. Can this week's thread come close to matching it?
Avengers Arena #3
If you can't make it to your local comic shop, a digital copy can be found here.
Ze rules:
Review as often or as little as you like. Once you've posted 5 reviews, you will be awarded 1 pick. You can post 5 reviews, right? That's a totally achievable goal and with day and date digital releases becoming the standard, it shouldn't matter if your shop ordered enough copies of this weeks comic or not.
When multiple Review Groupers have posted 5 (or more) qualifying reviews, they will be awarded their pick in the order that they qualified. What constitutes a qualifying review? Any review posted (with a score on a scale from 0-10, that's right 0!) within 1 calendar month of the thread going live. Reviews are to be at least 5 sentences long. It shows that a) you have at least read this week's pick and b) you have some unique insight into the comic.
Reviews posted while waiting in line for your pick will be applied to your next pick.
I'll be keeping track of everyone's progress with the newly christened Spreadsheet of Fantastic (RIP, Spreadsheet of Doom) and reporting the results in the Current Members list in the weekly OP. When it's your turn to make a pick, I will PM you. If you do not respond to me by Midnight EST the following Sunday, you will lose your pick and I will start a poll to determine that week's selection.
Any week in which we do not have a Review Grouper with 5 qualifying picks, we will determine the week's comic via poll.
If it's your week to pick, remember to keep it under $3.99.
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No one is slated to make a pick for next week, so a poll will go up to determine it.
Suggestions welcome.
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by GLX » Thu Jan 10, 2013 6:48 pmHighly unlikely that I'll be able to get a copy, this week.
by Amoebas » Fri Jan 11, 2013 10:28 am
Don't bother. I flipped through it in the store and...
Why does this fucking book exist?
Spotlight is on Cammi (from Giffen's excellent Annihilation). By spotlight all I mean is they cover a bit of her back story by revealing that SHIELD's counterpart SWORD not only has cameras throughout the universe but that this Earthbound agency has extradition treaties with the Badoon, Shi'ar & the Kree. Earth has always been a target, not a player (at this level) in inter-galactic politics hasn't it?
Darkhawk reveals why he's there (not being a teen anymore) and it's laugh out loud silly. It's because he's always been considered a teen super-hero. If this were the case, why weren't any other New Warriors brought there? Why no Young Avengers, Runaways, Hellians, New Mutants, Power Pack, or any number of teen X-Men? Why no Rick Jones?
Anyway, the point is moot because Darkhawk dies, and probably that Sentinel Kid from Avengers Academy who I had started to like when that book was cancelled to make way for this blood/crapfest.
Art wise, it's okay, but the Darkhawk death scene is confusing. At first glance you have no idea what/who is attacking him, then it looks like his own suit attacked himself. Either way it's sad Chris Powell had to go. (Spoiler - a new Darkhawk will appear next issue... Hoorah! ).
I have no interest in finding out who the mystery killer, and I beg Review Group to never pick this book again.
Story -5
Art 5
Overall 0
by GLX » Sat Jan 12, 2013 3:10 pmNext week's pick is...
Todd, The Ugliest Kid on Earth #1
by GLX » Mon Jan 14, 2013 9:48 pmAnyone else want to give their take on this issue?
by GLX » Thu Jan 24, 2013 10:20 pmFinally got my copy. Will write a review, later.
by GLX » Fri Jan 25, 2013 2:51 pmThree issues in, Avengers Arena has turned out to be an entertaining series that needs a little bit more push to reach being great comic. What keeps it from being that series, this time? The mystery attacker that's going after the kids on the battlefield. The plot thread could be something cool in the long run, but for now it's just lukewarm material. Outside of that, the spotlight on Cammi was cool to read. Love the colors in the flashback sequence. Not sure how long I'll keep up with it, but I like the characters and there's still plenty of potential to become a badass. Dennis Hopeless and company need to capitalize on it.
(Oh and keep an eye for a recurring panda image that's been in every issue so far).
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Can We Just Admit That The Idea Of A 'Privacy Policy' Is A Failed Idea?
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So forgive me for not being at all impressed with the Future of Privacy Forum complaining that so many mobile apps have no privacy policy. And things like the following statement don't do the FPF many favors:
FPF believes that a fundamental element of protecting the privacy of consumers using Apps is the availability of a readily-accessible, written privacy policy.Honestly, this feels like the requirement for a talisman, rather than a deeper look at the actual privacy issues (of which there are many) in the world today. Calling for more privacy policies doesn't really do anything to keep people's data more private. It's just something that can be done in the belief that it must help, even if there's scant evidence to support it.


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Dora the Explorer features the adventures of Dora, her monkey Boots, her Backpack and many other animated characters. In each episode, viewers help her to go an adventure in an animated world set inside a computer.
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Andray Blatche Pants - Brooklyn Nets 2013-2014 Season Game Used #0 White Warmup Pants ()
Andray Blatche wore these warmup pants for the Brooklyn Nets during the 2013-2014 season. This Game-Used/Issued Item is guaranteed by a Brooklyn Nets-Steiner of Authenticity. Steiner Sports is the Official Game-Used Memorabilia Partner of the Brooklyn Nets.


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Community spirit grows at gardens
Jim Brewer is giving up on eggplant.
"Everything eats eggplant," Brewer said. "I have a terrible problem with flea beetles."
It's his second year trying to grow the purple fruit and he'd found that the effort needed to keep the bugs at bay outweighs his desire to eat it.
"I don't really like eggplant," Brewer said. "My family doesn't really like eggplant."
The plant also takes up precious space in Brewer's plot at the Cherry Lawn Community Gardens, where each of the 60 plots is unique.
For more than 40 years, the community gardens on Brookside Road have offered Darien residents the chance to grow and tend to their own plot of growing space.
"You get to meet people from all over town that aren't your neighbors," Dorothy Shergalis, the community gardens director, said. "You get a chance to get acquainted with someone with a common interest."
Shergalis has had a plot for 20 years full of all kinds of vegetables. In her spot, which she opts to not fence off like some of the other gardeners, are five tea rose bushes -- one for each grandchild. Her husband is allergic to roses, though, so she cannot grow them at home or bring them into the house.
"But I cut them and leave them on my deck or my screened porch or I bring them to my kids," Shergalis, who spends several hours during the week at her garden, said.
During the summer, Shergalis, a retired school teacher, will bring her grandchildren to the plot to pick the fresh strawberries she grows.
Shergalis stood at the edge of her plot, which is along the front fence, and described the scene in front of her as being similar to a Norman Rockwell painting. To her right are the baseball fields and directly ahead of her is the Darien Nature Center. Off to her left, children use the town playground while their parents watch them from the perimeter of the playscape.
"It's like an oasis," Shergalis said.
The gardens were created after the Cherry Lawn School that once occupied the space was torn down in 1972 and the Darien Community Association garden club expressed interest in preserving the space, Shergalis said.
"Over time, things have been improved," Shergalis said. Deer fencing and water lines with hoses were installed, and the plots were established.
One common plant among the majority of gardeners is tomato.
"Every plot has tomatoes because you cannot buy tomatoes in the grocery store that taste like this," Brewer said. "There's nothing like a perfectly ripened, fresh tomato that has flavor. One of the motivating factors for this garden was because my wife wanted fresh tomatoes. We've grown tomatoes at our house but had limited space."
Brewer has three Labradors that make maintaining the garden difficult, and his wife tends to her own flower garden at their home, which is a 10-minute walk from the community gardens.
Though this is Brewer's second year with his particular plot, he is no stranger to the community gardens. He had a plot 10 years prior but was unable to maintain the space and gave it up. But in order to get back in, he had to wait five years. The wait list for a plot is currently two to three years, according to Shergalis.
Each plot at the gardens is unique.
"Every one has a different personality and that really shines through with what they planted and how they planned (their gardens)," Shergalis said.
Rosie Trompeter, who spent time Saturday pruning, has a plot because she knows that chemicals aren't sprayed and for the most part, the gardens are organic.
"You can't really control what runs off the neighbors' yards," Trompeter said.
Trompeter's mother was a gardener.
"I've been doing it my whole life. I just like eating healthy stuff," Trompeter said. In her garden, she grows a variety -- tomatoes, lettuce, squash, kale and arugula, among other vegetables.
For Shergalis, the desire to have a vegetable garden, but being unable to do so at her house was a driving factor for her
"All my inspiration comes from my garden," Shergalis said. "It's very relaxing. Even though it looks tedious to weed, it's a very rewarding and relaxing thing because you see the results immediately."
None of the gardeners grows the vegetables and fruits to sell, Shergalis said. Most will take their produce home to share with neighbors and family. However, one gardener, John Crowley, the chairman of the coordinating committee, has a large plot in the back corner and gives a lot of what he grows to St. Luke's Church for its Thursday night dinners, Shergalis said.
"It's very rewarding to see something you planted has grown," Shergalis said.
But the process to reaping those rewards can come at a price.
"I tell everyone, you want to have fresh vegetables join a (community-supported agriculture program), it's cheaper," Brewer said. "But gardening gives you emotional satisfaction."
Brewer uses raised beds for his garden to avoid soil compaction, which can make gardening difficult. His garden is full of peppers, cucumbers, tomatoes, Brussel sprouts, string beans and cauliflower.
"You put a lot of your time and energy and soul into this," Brewer said.
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Creating vs. Running A Business
from the a-good-discussion dept
JLJ points out that a similar debate appears to be happening in the webcomics community, with Scott Kurtz, the author of PvP discussing the swinging pendulum between handing over nearly all control to a syndicate or marketing partner to a completely DIY model, and then hopefully back to some happy medium.
I think that's definitely what's happening in the music space -- but the nice thing is that it's not just a pendulum, but a spectrum, so that different artists can pick and choose what makes the most sense for them. Sometimes you come across artists who really want to be involved in the marketing and connecting and the selling. And sometimes, they don't. But the point is now they have the choice. And, even beyond that choice, within each aspect of the spectrum, there are many more options in terms of who to partner with and how to structure the deal. In the old system, you had a very small number of record labels or comic syndicates -- and, as such, they held all the power and could structure deals that were bordering on indentured servitude. But, with so many more options these days, the creators are actually taking back control. There's competition in the marketplace, and even if a creator wants nothing to do with the business and marketing side at all, it doesn't mean they have to sign a life sentence over to a business manager. And that's a very good thing for content creators.