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My husband finally got me to watch the movie "Hugo". I'd had no desire to see it when it was first out in the theaters, because it had been advertised as a 3-D film. I'd also somehow had the impression that it was about animation, which it is not, but the killer was the part about it being in 3-D. In my biased mind, 3-D means all show, no substance. Plus I don't want to have to wear cheesy glasses for two hours. And the things rushing at me in 3-D productions make me feel a little nauseous. I know: I'm old. My husband really wanted to see "Hugo", but I kept deflecting him. We finally rented the DVD last week, sans glasses, and I've been thinking about it ever since. The joke was on me, because I absolutely adored this movie, probably more than my husband did. I recommend it to everyone. "Hugo" is masterful. It is visually lovely, well written, beautifully acted, and directed by a pro (Scorsese!). It is sweet, funny, heartbreaking, suspenseful, educational, and the bearer of a fantastic message.
The movie "Hugo" is based on a book called "The Invention of Hugo Cabret". The author, Brian Selznick, wrote and illustrated such a beguiling hybrid of a novel and a storybook that it was the winner of the 2008 Caldecott Award, which is normally given to a traditional picture book. I haven't read the book, so I don't know how closely the movie follows it, but the basic plot centers on an orphan's tale. When Hugo's father dies, Hugo is taken in by a drunken uncle who makes his living by winding all the clocks in a busy train station in 1930s Paris. When the uncle disappears, Hugo continues to wind the clocks so that no one notices his uncle's absence. He lives alone in the walls of the station, steals food, stays on the margins, and breaks the viewer's heart. Hugo has inherited from his father a love and a talent for machines. With patience beyond his years, Hugo tinkers with and fixes all kinds of mechanisms. His true goal is to resurrect the strange, sad-faced automaton – a mysterious mechanical man – that he and his father had been working on together. Hugo meets Isabelle, a comparably lonely girl who loves to read, but who craves actual adventure. The rest of the movie depicts Hugo and Isabelle's adventure together, intertwined with the origin of Hugo's automaton and the history of the motion picture, and I don't want to ruin it for anyone who has not yet seen it.
But see it! It's the message of "Hugo" that has stayed in my mind and has moved my heart. Isabelle has also lost her parents, although she lives with her godparents, and Hugo explains to her, in an attempt to assuage her sense of loss, how he has found comfort in the face of his grief:
"I'd imagine the whole world was one big machine. Machines never come with extra parts, you know. They always come with the exact amount they need. So I figured, if the entire world was one big machine, I couldn't be an extra part. I had to be here for some reason. And that means you have to be here for some reason, too."
It struck me as deeply spiritual, this young boy's attempt to make sense of a seemingly nonsensical existence. I like thinking of the world as God's machine, as a wondrous invention in which every part is needed. We are metaphysical cogs, souls with different abilities and attributes and functions, but somehow we all fit together. And we are all necessary for the grand machine to work exactly as it's supposed to work.
Isabelle's godfather is an older gentleman who exemplifies one of the pitfalls of aging, in that he no longer feels he is a useful part of society. Many older people, especially upon retirement, feel a bit cast off by the lives they used to lead. My mother often speaks of feeling "like a leftover" since my dad died. It's like she has lost sight of her proper place in the world, and instead sees a future in which she is an ill fit, an extra. As Hugo tells Isabelle, "Maybe that's why a broken machine always makes me a little sad, because it isn't able to do what it was meant to do. Maybe it's the same with people. If you lose your purpose, it's like you're broken." Hugo and Isabelle are able to offer an avenue of redemption for her godfather's brokenness, which is another reason I like this movie so much. Like Hugo, I don't believe we ever become spare parts. We are not created for despair. Our function may change, but we remain essential to the whole. Not one of us, in the divine scheme of things, is extra.
And I must thank my husband, who has always managed to open new doors for me in spite of my resistance. Thank you, for "Hugo". So glad we still run smoothly.
If that doesn't put us in our infinitesimal place, then nothing will!


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HotShock 600 Energizer
For medium to long fences (up to 3 miles). A true low-impedance unit similar to the standard low-impedance units from New Zealand and US manufacturers. Recommended for sites where the grass remains green. Proven over years to be very reliable. Made by Horizont (who also make IntelliShock and Kube units for us).
Common Uses
- 6 stored joules
- 5 released joules
- 1.94 joules output in moist soils
- 0.29 joules output in dry soils
- Requires 16 feet of ground rod in the ground
- Draws 8 watts per hour
- 50 pulses per minute
- 4' cord
- 2 prong plug
Should power...
- 3 miles of 5-7 strand fence
- 28 rolls of 164' sheep/goat net
- 8-17 rolls of 164' PoultryNet. All distances are dependent on amount of grass/weed load on the fence.
- Connect insulated cable (stripped back 2-3" on ends) to the fence terminal on energizer, run the cable to the fence line and connect.
- Then run a second length of cable from the ground terminal (with ends stripped again) on the energizer to the ground rod.
- Secure to ground rod with a clamp.
- Plug into outlet and test fence.
To Reduce Risk & Liability
- Never place your head or upper spine near an electrified wire. Accidental head or neck contact can occur when pushing a voltage probe into the soil. Be careful when doing so to avoid head-to-wire contact!
- Never attempt to step over or climb through an energized fence of any kind.
- Never encourage anyone to touch an electric fence.
- Test the energizer first
- Turn off energizer.
- Disconnect ground wire and the fence wire.
- Turn energizer back on.
- With fence tester, put the ground probe (or clamp) to the ground terminal on the energizer and the metal loop (or positive clamp) at the top of the tester to the fence/positive terminal. The reading you get tells you how well the energizer is working without any other variables. If there is a very low voltage (under 1500v) or no voltage, then the energizer may have a problem. If the voltage is high (greater than 3000v) then the trouble lies with your fence. Most energizers put out between 5000v and 8000v when there is no load (i.e. no fence hooked up).
If the energizer is faulty and it's a 110 volt plug-in unit ...
- Check that the 110v outlet is "live" by using a plug-in drill or test light.
- If the test light works and the energizer does not, call Premier.
If the fence is at fault, then you must find the fault(s) and fix them. Here's how to start this process:
If you have a Fault Finder you can simply touch the fence with the Fault Finder at various points along the electric fence(s). The Fault Finder will tell you at each point which direction to go in to locate the problem. Move in that direction testing as you go and you will arrive at the problem.
If you lack a Fault Finder…
- Walk or drive along the fence looking for any point in which the energized wires touch the soil, a steel post or a steel wire. On HT wire fences, check the wires at braces to see if they are touching a hot wire. On netting, look for a hot wire touching the metal stake at the bottom of the plastic posts. Also look for damaged insulators.
- If the fence can be separated into several parts (by switches or by disconnecting parts of it), you can locate the problem by beginning at the far end and then progressively turn off or disconnect the sections of fence. When the voltage on the remaining fence rises sharply, you've located the section(s) that's causing the problems.
- The alternative to (2.) is to begin at the fencer and progressively turn on sections of the fence. When the voltage suddenly drops you can assume that the problem is in the section most recently connected.
Listed below are recommended optional components or related items. Your particular situation may require alternative recommendations. Please call and talk to our consultants if there are any questions at 800-282-6631.
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5-Light Wireless Fence TesterItem #200006 -
Low cost 5-light wireless tester to measure approximate fence voltage. Used to determine if your energizer/charger is working properly.$15.00
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Digital VoltmeterItem #132000 -
Accurately tests the voltage of an electric fence. Useful for troubleshooting energizer issues too.$35.00
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Fence Fault FinderItem #133500 -
3 in 1 tester for fence voltage, intensity of current and fault finder. Indicates which direction a fault (leak) in your fence is located.$99.00
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Live Fence IndicatorItem #133515 -
For instant reassurance that your fence is working. Place permanently on your fence line and simply look for the flash when you pass by. No batteries required.$37.00
Fence Connectors and Accessories
BlitzLight™Item #132300 -
Flashes with every pulse over 3000v (the opposite of the Volt Alarm). For energizers 0.5 joule or larger.$31.00
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Galvanized Lightning DiverterItem #156310 -
Reduces risk of lightning damaging an energizer by redirecting the energy to the ground.$8.25
Handling Equipment
Ground Rod and/or Connecting Pin, 3 ftItem #151200 -
Effectively ground energizers or firmly secure handling equipment. Galvanized pin is resilient to rust and wear.$5.80
Fence Connectors and Accessories
Ground Rod, Galvanized, 6 ftItem #151000 -
Complete the circuit of your electric fence with galvanized grounds. No corrosion unlike copper rods.$12.00
Fence Connectors and Accessories
Clamp—for Ground RodItem #151800 -
Simple hose clamp firmly holds negative leads from the energizer to the ground rod.$1.55
Fence Connectors and Accessories
Cut Out SwitchItem #333000 -
Used for stopping the flow of electricity from one fence to another.$7.80
Energizer Solar Panels and Accessories
Double Insulated Wire, 50 ft. coilItem #164104 -
If you intend to build permanent electric fences, you're going to need double insulated wire.$14.50
Energizer Solar Panels and Accessories
Double Insulated Wire, 100 ft. coilItem #164107 -
If you intend to build permanent electric fences, you're going to need double insulated wire.$29.00
Energizer Solar Panels and Accessories
MaxiShock Double Insulated Cable, 50'Item #164204 -
Premier's MaxiShock 7 strand cable covered with a double layer of pliable plastic insulation.$14.50
Fence Connectors and Accessories
MaxiShock Insulated Cable, 100 ft. coilItem #164010 -
This 7 strand cable is covered with pliable plastic insulation. Unlike Double Insulated Wire, MaxiShock insulated cable does not require special connectors.$28.00
Fence Connectors and Accessories
Warning SignItem #346000 -
Attaches to an electric fence to warn people that the fence is electrified.$0.97
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Jason A from Virginia
It is working well to keep my goats in. I bought a 3 month old buck for my herd that wasn't used to electric. After the first day he hasn't touched the fence.
Ware R from Arkansas
A good fence charger to contain a small acreage. We probably should have bought the larger charger since we will have dry weather eventually; we shall see down the road. It works well and was easy to install.
Charles W from Kentucky
I was very impressed with the Hot Shock 600, the goats only got close to it once, the spark it left on the goats nose was enough to keep them contained from the start. A very easy product to install. Thank you for your fine products.


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On Christmas night. Right after finishing a lovely Christmas dinner with my dad and 3 of his friends, i receive the news. Reid is dead. What?!!? NO!! How on earth could this happen?
Reid and his boyfriend John Fox have been 2 of my closest and dearest friends for almost 20 years. They moved to Mexico two years ago after Reid's brother (who was living in Mexico) went missing and was later found to be murdered. In the process of looking for his brother, Reid fell in love with the community that his brother had decided to call home for 21 years. After dealing with a lot of paperwork and legal tangles here in the states, John and Reid ended up moving down to the community that his brother had made his own. They had been down there for a little over a year.
We dont know what the cause of death is (possibly a blood clot from some small surgery to his toes 2 days prior. Regardless, he passed in his sleep while staying with John at his mom's house.
When someone asks you… do you know anyone who has a perfect relationship? Most of the answers will be no. However, i did have one. One perfect pairing that lasted from start to finish for 21 years. This is John and Reid. They found each other early on in life and decided to be together then and there. Since then, they have formed a bond so tightly that they worked almost more as a single unit. They perfectly complimented each other. There was never a time where some other person put their relationship at risk. They loved being a couple. They were one.
How John will go on with the last half of his life? It is going to be tough i am sure. They planned on being together for much MUCH longer than this! John is strong though. He was the one that was more of the anchor and i am glad that it is him and not the other way around that has to pick up the pieces because i dont know if Reid could have if the tables were turned.
So on this season of thanks, i have to thank you Reid Gilbert. You brought this world so much happiness. You were one of the very best ones one could find. Even if you did not know Reid, we all have lost a giving loving soul. He was an amazing person who will be missed so much for so long.
So, for me, although the world did not stop for us all on Dec. 21, 2012, It did stop for Reid, and in turn, our lives (those who knew him) have ended an era as well.
I LOVE YOU REID GILBERT! I HOPE YOU CAN SEE FROM ABOVE, THE POSITIVE IMPACT YOUR LIFE HAS MADE ON SO MANY AND THAT YOU ARE AT PEACE. THANK YOU!! I miss you so!
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Results 4-23
Girls tennis
Bremen notches NSC shutout of Triton
Bremen earned a pair of three-set wins at 2 singles and 1 doubles, and the Lady Lions shut out host Triton 5-0 in a Northern State Conference meet in Bourbon Monday.
Alexa Harshbarger responded after a loss in the opening set to beat Carrie Slabaugh 3-6, 6-2, 6-1 on the 2 singles court, and the Lions' 1 doubles tandem of Haley Foster and Cassie Sears did the same as they defeated Marissa Ross and Savannah Baker 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 at 1 doubles.
Bremen stayed unbeaten on the young season at 2-0 both overall and in the conference.
Triton slipped to 1-3 and continues to look for its first NSC win at 0-2 in league play.
At Bourbon
SINGLES: 1. Morgan Smith beat Kaelyn Mason 6-2, 6-1; 2. Alexa Harshbarger beat Carrie Slabaugh 3-6, 6-2, 6-1; 3. Andrea Strehler beat Michal Sherer-Berry 6-2, 6-0.
DOUBLES: 1. Haley Foster-Cassie Sears beat Marissa Ross-Savannah Baker 4-6, 6-2, 6-1; 2. Heidi Prawat-Haley Moren beat Cassie Irons-Shayla May 6-2, 6-4.
Records: Bremen 2-0 (2-0 NSC), Triton 1-3 (0-2 NSC)
JV score: Bremen 2, Triton 0
Plymouth shuts out Clay
Carly Berger outlasted Bridget Bauer in three sets at 3 singles, and the Lady Pilgrims handed visiting South Bend Clay a 5-0 shutout at home in Centennial Park Monday evening.
Berger battled back from a 4-6 loss in the opening set with two 6-1 wins to complete the shutout.
Clay took only seven combined games from Plymouth on the other four courts as the home team moved to 5-1 on the year.
at Plymouth
SINGLES: 1. Allie Berger beat Sarah Kilbase 6-1, 6-0; 2. Mikayla German beat Caroline Vandish 6-0, 6-2; 3. Carly Berger beat Bridget Bauer 4-6, 6-1, 6-1.
DOUBLES: 1. Marissa German-Andria Shook beat Hannah Edwards-Sydney Ezell 6-2, 6-1; 2. Emily Blake-Ellen Smith beat Lizzie Bilbrey-Casey Colvin 6-1, 6-0.
JV Score: Plymouth 12, South Bend Clay 3
Records: Plymouth 5-1
LaVille loses at New Prairie
LaVille lost a Northern State Conference meet on the road at New Prairie Monday, 5-0.
Bailey Frick extended Rianna Sass to nine games in the second set at 1 singles, but ultimately succumbed 6-0, 6-3.
Alexis Kertai and Kelsi Watts claimed three games at 1 doubles but fell short 6-1, 6-2 against New Prairie's Alli Marley and Lisa Fischer.
LaVille slips to 1-4 while New Prairie improves to 5-1.
• NEW PRAIRIE 5, LaVILLE 0
At New Carlisle
SINGLES: 1. Rianna Sass beat Bailey Frick 6-0, 6-3; 2. Olivia Kuczmanski beat Kaitlyn Haisley 6-1, 6-1; 3. Nicole VanHeste beat Tabitha Lymdurner 6-0, 6-1.
DOUBLES: 1. Alli Marley-Lisa Fischer beat Alexis Kertai-Kelsi Watts 6-1, 6-2; 2. Brooke Kresca-Sami Vogeler beat Katie Simmons-Kayla Hoover 6-0, 6-2.
Records: LaVille 1-4, New Prairie 5-1.
JV score: New Prairie 3, LaVille 1.
Boys golf
OD tops, Culver splits 3-way
Oregon-Davis got solid rounds from Blake Hurford and Zak Johnston, and the Bobcats topped a three-way field with a 192 team score, while Culver Community split with a 206-216 win over West Central at Moss Creek Monday.
Hurford and Johnston carded scores of 42 and 47 to lead OD, while Sam Seese shot 50, and Jack Minter and Frank Turner both carded 53.
Trent Elliott led Culver with the meet-low round of 40, while Cody Peterson shot 48 for the Cavs. Kenny VanDePutte carded a 58 in the fourth flight, while Tristan Schultz shot 60 to complete the team score.
At Moss Creek (Par 35)
OD (192): Blake Hurford 42, Jack Minter 53, Sam Seese 50, Zak Johnston 47, Frank Turner 53.
CULVER (206): Trent Elliott 40, Cody Peterson 48, Tristan Schultz 60, Kenny VanDePutte 58, Austin Bailey 87.
WEST CENTRAL (216): Levi Fletcher 48, Kyle Hall 57, Jake Stevens 52, Garrett Grieger 59, Cristian Cortez 93.
Jimtown wallops Glenn
Alec Brown went 3-for-4 with a pair of doubles and three RBIs, and Jimtown simply walloped host John Glenn, 16-6, in a six-inning battle for the Northern State Conference lead in Walkerton Monday.
Jimmies starter Aubie Rubalcava threw a masterful five innings for the win, keeping Glenn batters guessing and working himself out of jams in the second and fourth innings with the Falcons threatening big run totals.
Jimtown started fast in the top of the first when Glenn third baseman Kyle Liedtky booted an Evan Oblinger grounder, Falcons starter Justin Gierlowski walked two, and Brown hit his first two-bagger of the night.
The second inning was more of the same as Gierlowski walked two more sandwiched around Liedkty's second error before a two-out base hit by Nick Floyd.
The Falcons showed some life in the bottom of the inning when David Jaworski singled, Liedtky drew a walk, Austin Bloss followed a wild pitch with an RBI sacrifice, and Tyler Niespodziany got a hit followed by an RBI infield out from Cole Kaser that cut the Jimtown lead to 6-2.
But the Jimmies put up two more runs in the third, then scratched out six during a big fourth inning that featured Brown's second RBI double, a two-run, 380-foot shot out over left from Michael Hobbs, and a Rubalcava bases-clearing double.
Jimtown improves to an even 3-3 and 2-0 in NSC play, while Glenn slips to 8-2 and 3-1 in the league.
• JIMTOWN 16, JOHN GLENN 6 (6 inn.)
At Walkerton
Jimtown: 332 602 — 16 12 0
Glenn: 020 310 — 6 9 2
Augie Rubalcava (W, 1-2), Evan Olinger (6); Justin Gierlowski (L, 3-1), Michael Holderread (4), Ben Brzewiecki (4).
2B: Olinger (J), Rubalcava (J), Alec Brown 2 (J), Michael Hobbs (J), Kyle Liedtky (G).
HR: Hobbs (J).
Records: Jimtown 3-3 (2-0 NSC), Glenn 8-2 (3-1 NSC).
JV score: Jimtown 12, Glenn 5.
Bennitt, Bremen shut out New Prairie
Jacob Bennitt threw a four-hit shutout, and Bremen scratched out one run in four different innings for a 4-0 Northern State Conference win on the road at New Prairie Monday.
Bennitt struck out seven in the complete-game effort, while Wes Borkholder went 3-for-4 at the plate with two RBIs and a run scored, and Drew Coffel finished with two doubles, an RBI and a run.
At New Carlisle
Bremen: 001 110 1 — 4 8 0
New Prairie: 000 000 0 — 0 4 0
WP: Jacob Bennitt; LP: Chayse Davis
2B: Drew Coffel (B) 2
Knox outlasts Culver
Knox plated three runs in the top of the 10th, and the Redskins held on for the win in a 6-3 Northern State Conference endurance match Monday at Culver Community.
Eric Dan got the win on the mound relieving Sean Martin in the eighth.
Julian Williams doubled for Knox, which moved to 3-5 with an unbeaten 2-0 NSC mark.
Chris Zehner stepped in to relieve Collin Stevens in the eighth and took the pitching loss for Culver.
Brendon Pinder doubled for the Cavs, who slipped to 1-7 overall and an 0-3 conference start with the tough loss.
• KNOX 6, CULVER COMMUNITY 3 (10 inn.)
At Culver
Knox: 000 020 100 3 — 6 12 1
Culver: 000 001 200 0 — 3 7 2
Sean Martin, Eric Dan (8, W); Collin Stevens, Chris Zehner (8, L)
2B: Julian Williams (K), Brendon Pinder (C)
Records: Knox 3-5 (2-0 NSC), Culver 1-7 (0-3 NSC)
CMA earns walk-off
Culver Military snapped a tie in the bottom of the seventh, and the Eagles claimed an 8-7 walk-off victory over visiting Twin Lakes at home at the Culver Academies Monday night.
Colin Dean finished with three RBIs, Daniel Billett tripled, and Trent Kolden homered for CMA. Closer Shane Comiskey got the pitching win for the Eagles.
at Culver
Zach Diener, Tucker Reyes (L), McHale Gardiver; Drew Schroeder, Perley Provost, Shane Comiskey (W).
3B: Daniel Billett (CMA)
2B: Trent Kolden (CMA)
Triton beats LaVille in 6
Triton broke the game open with a four-run fourth followed by a pair of three-run frames, and the Trojans put visiting LaVille away in six, 14-4, in a Northern State Conference game in Bourbon Monday.
Cole Creighbaum got the win on the mound for Triton, which out-hit the Lancers 15-6.
• TRITON 14, LaVILLE 4 (6 inn.)
At Bourbon
LaVille: 100 021 — 4 6 8
Triton: 130 433 — 14 15 1
Complete results unavailable.
OD falls 17-0 at ECA
Oregon-Davis managed just two hits against Elkhart Christian's Drew Overymer and Josh Kelly, and the Eagles sent the Bobcats packing with a 17-0 loss in five innings in Elkhart.
Caleb Stayton had a three-run homer and finished with four RBIs, and Kelly ripped a two-run shot for Elkhart Christian, which racked up 16 hits against beleaguered OD starter Bryce Kessler.
• ELKHART CHRISTIAN 17, OREGON-DAVIS 0 (5 inn.)
At Elkhart
EC: 790 1x — 17 16 0
Bryce Kessler (L); Drew Overmyer (W, 1-0), Josh Kelly (5).
2B: Tanner Watson (EC).
HR: Caleb Stayton (EC), Kelly (EC).
Triton beats LaVille 9-3
Mallorie Jennings racked up 11 strikeouts going the distance inside the circle for Triton, and the Lady Trojans claimed a 9-3 Northern State Conference win on the road at LaVille Monday night.
Jennings helped her cause at the plate with three hits on the night as Triton out-hit LaVille by a slim 8-6 margin but committed only two errors compared to five by the home team.
Hannah Herbster finished with eight strikeouts in the pitching loss, and she tallied three hits at the game, while teammate Autumn Slough finished with two.
• TRITON 9, LaVILLE 3
At Lakeville
Triton: 012 113 1 — 9 8 2
LaVille: 100 002 0 — 3 6 5
WP: Mallorie Jennings (11 strikeouts); LP: Hannah Herbster (8 strikeouts).
Huppert, Lions shut out Cougars
Chelsea Huppert pitched a complete-game, two-hit shutout, and Bremen beat visiting New Prairie 6-0 in a Northern State Conference contest at home Monday.
Huppert struck eight while surrendering no walks in seven innings.
Megan Stouder went 2-for-4 with a triple, two RBIs and a run, and Taylor Lashbrook and Rachael Czarnecki both doubled for the Lady Lions.
At Bremen
New Prairie: 000 000 0 — 0 2 3
Bremen: 120 210 0 — 6 8 2
LP: Brandee Pietrzak; WP: Chelsea Huppert
2B: Taylor Lashbrook (B), Rachael Czarnecki (B)
3B: Megan Stouder (B)
JV score: Bremen 6, New Prairie 4
Knox downs Cavs in 5
Knox notched six runs in the bottom of the first and another seven in the fourth en route to a 15-2 Northern State Conference defeat of Culver Community in five innings Monday.
Complete game results were not available.
• KNOX 15, CULVER COMMUNITY 2 (5 inn.)
At Knox
Culver: 110 00 — 2 7 5
Knox: 620 70 — 15 8 2
Complete results unavailable.
CGA shells Judson in high-scoring affair
Seven players doubled and another tripled as the two teams combined for 32 runs in six innings, but in the end it was Culver Girls Academy handing visiting North Judson a 21-11 defeat at home Monday.
Trailing 11-8 headed into the bottom of the fourth, the Lady Eagles followed up a seven-run top of the inning from the Bluejays with a 10-run frame of their own. They plated another three in the sixth to put the game away early.
Jaime Madison got the pitching win replacing Abby Jeffirs in the fifth. Amanda Rose took the loss entering the game in the sixth for the Jays.
Samantha Seibel doubled twice, and Abby Van Horn and Madison also doubled for CGA, which racked up 18 hits but committed five errors at the game.
Haley Procter tripled, and Leah White, Jenna Makeckas and Kelsey Burger doubled for Judson.
NORTH JUDSON 11 (6 inn.)
at Culver
Brianna Siebenhaar, Amanda Rose (6, L), Siebenhaar (6) and Rose, Marissa Derrington; Abby Jeffirs, Jaime Madison (5, W) and Samantha Seibel.
2B: Leah White (NJ), Jenna Makeckas (NJ), Kelsey Burger (NJ), Samantha Seibel (CGA) 2, Abby Van Horn (CGA), Jaime Madison (CGA).
3B: Haley Procter (NJ).


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On November 25th, 2003 a very nervous Apocalypse embarked on his first venture to the Far East. After training hard under the watchful eye of Tokyo Joe, the man who sent Owen Hart to Japan, as well as current stars TJ Wilson and Dave Swift, he was deemed ready to head to one of the top companies in the world.
Apocalypse had a lot on his mind knowing that he would debut in a main event match at the famed Korekuen Hall, teaming with former WCW star Scott Norton (who he would team with several times on the tour) against Josh Barnett and the IWGP Champion Hiroyoshi Tenzan.
"The magnitude of being to Korekuen Hall in the main event was mind-boggling. The match started with Tenzan and Scott, and then Josh and I both tagged in, and I had my ass handed to me for five minutes," The Dungeon-trained star recalled for SLAM! Wrestling. "I turned it around when Tenzan tagged in and I did a frog splash, which I hadn't done in a long time. Scott and I clicked as a team right away. Overall I felt good about the match."
It was during the match that Apoc had a surprise. Dubbed "The Shadow" by the promotion, it took him a few minutes to realize that his name was echoing through the hallowed arena.
"I didn't realize it at first because I hadn't adjusted to the new name yet. I heard people chanting and didn't know what they were saying. When Josh put me in a submission hold it clicked. 'Oh they are cheering for me ... Why?' It was surprising that they got behind me that way. The crowd in Tokyo really took to me, I don't know why but it was a nice feeling."
It is obvious that he is humbled by the experience and floored with not only the fan reaction, but how positive the company and his fellow wrestlers were.
"I was overwhelmed by everything. After the match in the back I was close to crying, it was really emotional. To be there and the way the crowd and the rest of the wrestlers reacted to me was really positive. When you are used to wrestling in front of 50-200 people and suddenly you are in front of 1,000 people screaming your name it is a pretty big change. The size and the magnitude of the company makes it so much better. I felt so appreciated, the other wrestlers work hard to help you. Even when the office is telling you what you could do better, they are so positive about it you don't get down on yourself. It took me a long time to settle down that first night."
It wasn't the last time that Apocalypse would go toe-to-toe with champion Tenzan. The two faced off in a singles non-title match on November 30 in Fujisawa City. There was little concern on Apoc's part, as Tenzan had spent time in Calgary last summer and the two had trained together. He was thrilled with the results, and considers it one of his best matches from the tour.
"I was really happy with that. He is a tough guy, for working as long as he has and being such a great champion. To me, he is one of the best champions I have seen in a long time, anywhere. He was my definition of what a champion should be, when he lost the belt I was very sad. It was a great honor to wrestle him and give him as much as I could."
A few nights later, fans in Japan and around the world were floored when Tenzan was upset by Nakamura, a much less experienced but still very talented wrestler. Nakamura beat Tenzan by submission with a Shining triangle to an arm lock. Apocalypse watched the match on the monitor in the back. "Everyone was watching that match. A lot of us were surprised; no one thought that a young guy like Nakamura could beat a champion like Tenzan. When Nakamura came out of nowhere and pinned him, the crowd and the back were all just in shock. I was sad to see it because Tenzan had only been champion for a few months. He had helped me a lot, both when he visited Calgary and back in Japan. It makes it hard to see someone you admire so much to lose. That isn't to say anything negative about Nakamura, he is an excellent wrestler, but when you see someone like Tenzan doing so well, to see him stopped it was like 'Woah, what the heck?'"
Unfortunately, Nakamura was forced to forfeit the title due to injury, and recently Tenzan regained the belt. To Apocalypse, there is no more prestigious championship in the world then the IWGP crown. "WWE titles have been changed around so much people have lost some interest in them. With two world champions, it dilutes it. Over in Japan it is different. They have two belts but they are totally different. The IWGP Title is the most prestigious title in wrestling today, to hold that belt you have to go through a lot. It has so much history behind it that could be a book in itself. The fans appreciate that more because they don't see as much cheap wins. Even if a bad guy wins they win strong. New Japan has done a really good job keeping their belt important. Personally I would rather win that belt than any other championship in the world."
It was the first real overseas journey for the Stampede veteran. In the summer of 2003 he was scheduled to spend several months in England for All-Star Pro Wrestling, however he was stopped by Customs who refused to allow him into the country and wouldn't let him contact his promoter. With that in mind, Apoc was well prepared to ensure that he would have no difficulties, with proper passports, visas, and professional attire.
"You have to make sure you dress nice because you don't know what you are going to encounter," he said. "Getting into Japan was a little freaky. The line was huge; I had a good half an hour wait. By the time I got to the counter they had just sent a guy through so they just looked at my stuff and sent me on my way. I was running through the airport going 'Woohoo! I'm here!' I knew this time I had all the right documentation."
It was during his tour that news broke out on the death of Jerry Tuite, known to North American fans as "The Wall" in WCW and "Malice" in NWA-TNA. Tuite was working for rival promotion All Japan at the time, but his death sent shockwaves through the entire wrestling community. "One morning we were getting on the bus to head out to the next show. Norton came on and looked at me and said 'Do you know The Wall? They found him dead this morning.' The bus just went silent. A lot of the guys in the company had met him before and spoke highly of him. It is sad any time you hear of a wrestler dying, and with so many people going in 2003 it was worse. He was working for All Japan and I am sure that they took it hard. It was a sad day regardless of promotions."
On a more positive note, the tour also marked a birthday he would never forget.
"On the actual day of my birthday I did nothing. We had the day off, we were going to go out but Scott Norton wasn't feeling well. American Dragon and I did laundry and walked around. I walked around by myself exploring and then went home and contemplated throwing my PlayStation out the window because it had stopped playing DVDS," he joked. "I started to feel sick that night, I had such a bad fever that I thought I had SARS. My actual birthday pretty much sucked, but my girlfriend and my Mom called me and I had a birthday card Mom had given me before I left."
Things would look much better at the show the following night. "The wrestlers brought in a birthday cake and the guys sang Happy Birthday to me, and gave me presents. That made up for feeling low the day before. Here were all these guys I hardly knew and they had a cake for me and it was a big deal to them. I was taken aback as I wasn't expecting it. I will never forget that. I've had some bad birthdays in the past, so I don't enjoy my birthday anymore. Scott made me realize how much better things were then I thought and I shouldn't live in the past so much."
What surprised him even more was his excellent win/loss record: four wins, nine losses and two main events, rare for a foreigner on their first tour.
"I was almost surprised when I did win. I enjoyed all of the singles matches that I had, I worked a lot of talented guys. My first match was against Toru Yano. He was very impressive, and I was really nervous. I felt like I had rushed things, so I wasn't as good as I could be. But I made up for it against Nagai, he gave it to me pretty good but I still snuck out the win. What really made me feel great that the crowd was so positive. Even when I was trying to be the bad guy, they still cheered for me. All of the singles matches I felt good, sore often, but good."
Just as important as achieving his dream of competing in Japan was the friendships that he forged with both North American and Japanese talent. Having studied tapes and respected so many of Japan's top stars, it was an honor to compete against them and be accepted by them.
"Shinya Macabe was one of my better matches over there, he taught me a lot and we got along well. Jado and Gedo were both heels through and through but they are very funny. I enjoyed sitting and talking with them. It was hard to really get to know the local guys because I didn't see them much during the day. The referees Tayama and Uno were really helpful for anything. I found that Josh Barnett and I had a lot in common which was surprising. Back in my high school world, a guy who looks like him wouldn't be friends with someone who looked like me. We'd drive Scott on the bus crazy because he would be trying to watch a DVD in front of us and we would be yakking about Warhammer or music for an hour."
Overall, the Calgary athlete had nothing but praise for the company."They really are 'The King of Sports.' They don't use the pyro and effects that WWE has, so it is more real. When two guys get in the ring there, you don't just expect to be entertained, you expect a fight. I don't think there is wrestling anywhere like in New Japan," he said, before sharing his thoughts on the talent. "They really are the best, their workers are the best in the world. Guys are always improving, and I can see the young boys that they have someday being big. Scott Norton remembered watching Tenzan as a young boy, and look where he is now. You watch them because you never know who they could be. It was an experience unlike any other. I haven't worked for a lot of companies, let alone big ones, but I have no complaints. It was a dream come true to be there, now that I am home its sad. I am proud to be in Stampede, but I would like to be there as much as possible."
Reports out of Japan say it definitely will not be the last trip, as fans and the company alike were impressed with his humbleness, work ethic and talent. Apocalypse hopes that he will soon be back.
"I hope it is the first of many to come. Since I have been home every day I miss it. You can only do so much here, all I can do is train to go back so that I am better then I was the last time. I did the best I could to make everyone happy, because it made me so happy to be there, and I don't want it to be the last time."
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Over the last 40 years most baby boomers have worked hard, saved and invested for their retirement. But then in 2008 the financial crisis hit and wiped out many of their nest eggs—forcing many to reconsider their after-work plans and stay in the labor market longer.
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There is no denying that America's population is graying. Statistics show that by 2030, the number of Americans older than 65 will have expanded 75% to 69 million, making 20% of the population older than 65. With that in mind, there is growing concern on what will happen when the nearly 80 million baby boomers retire and liquidate their assets. The Federal Reserve recently cautioned that this act could sink the stock market over the next few decades. So where should boomers be putting their money right now?
I had a chance to speak with James Poe, chairman and founder of Texas Retirement Specialists to discuss the tough environment boomers are facing when it comes to saving for retirement and how to protect our nest eggs. Here is what he had to say:
Boomer: Where is the best place for baby boomers to put their money right now?
Poe: First, we would avoid the most obvious recommendations that are likely to come out of your local wire-house broker, which would be some combination of stocks and bonds, with the primary decision being what ratio to use, such as 60/40 or 50/50, or any other ratio--none of that will work for investors right now.
Bond interest rates have been depressed for several years, with the Fed promising to hold them at record lows past 2015. If you agree with the axiom that "when interest rates rise bond prices fall" be very careful with bonds. The downside space for interest rates is being squeezed to zero--rates have no where to go but up. When rates start to rise, bond prices will start to fall, with a very ugly result for bond owners. The longer the term of the bonds, the more dramatic the price drop.
Stocks are peaking at this time. We do not see the fundamental support for a stock market rally in an economy with protracted high unemployment rates and a zombie residential real estate market. We believe that our country is in a secular bear market that has 10 or more years left to run. Within past secular bear markets, there have been rallies and crashes for as long as 25 years, with the overall market going almost nowhere. These are described as "sideways" markets. But there is a lot of motion (volatility) within the market, and most individual investors do not know how to make money in such a market.
Here are Poe's five best places for boomers to invest now:
1. Business Development Companies (BDCs). BDCs make secured loans to mid-cap companies. Mid cap companies have traditionally turned to banks and the bond markets for their liquidity needs. Traditional bank lending to companies has become very difficult. Bond market rates are being artificially depressed by the Fed, making it very difficult for companies without a 'AAA' credit to successfully complete a bond offering. Enter the BDCs, who raise money from investors to lend to mid cap companies. The best BDCs make loans secured by hard assets that can be liquidated in the event of default. The best BDCs have very few defaults and when they do experience a default, they often collect 90%+ of their loan through the sale of the security. BDCs also often receive stock warrants and options and can make money from mergers and acquisitions involving their borrower companies. Dividends of 8% are available, with total returns above 10% over a five year period.
2. Covered call option writers. Closed End Funds sell call options on stocks they own, and there are several well-known names in this business. We like the model of selling the next month's call and collecting the option fee. Each month the fund sells the next month's call for 12 sales per year. Most options expire worthless, so the seller keeps the premium and sells the next call. When the buyer of the option is successful, the fund buys more shares of the company that got called away, or a different company, and sells the near month call again. If you search for these companies you will find current returns above 10% per year. Be sure to do your homework taking a keen eye at the historical performance of funds and the consistency of their distributions over time
3. Commercial, non-traded Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs). We like REITs that own offices that will remain full regardless of the direction of stock and bond markets in the near future. We see two of those categories as being medical offices and computer server centers. As the boomer generation ages their need for medical attention will increase and the health-care industry will grow and need more clinic and lab space. You can likely ride this trend for 10 years.
The second big user of space is the ever expanding "cloud" of data storage. The cloud is actually a very large warehouse with huge air conditioners and a stand-by generator, filled with row after row of computer servers. There is currently more demand for this type of space than supply and both occupancy and rents are high. We prefer the non-traded version of these REITs as there is little or no price movement over time. The typical price movement is up, as landlords are able to increase rents due to contractual rent increases. Returns of 8% annually are currently available.
4. Collateralized Mortgage Obligations. These are typically organized as a closed end fund or REIT. The firms buy pools of performing mortgages; these are long-term mortgages that were made several years ago to homeowners with good credit. The homeowners have been paying their mortgage for years, and the lender has seen their consistency of payments. The firms we like purchase these mortgages and collect the payments. The returns are not affected by short- term changes in market interest rates.
One problem that has historically plagued these types of funds has been that when interest rates were low, homeowners would refinance in droves. Interest rates are low right now, but homeowners are confronting a zombie banking system where you can't refinance because the perceived value of your home is likely to be too low. The funds who buy these mortgages use leverage to increase their returns, so be aware of that. But the returns can be above 10% and many of these funds have been in the business for many years.
5. Commercial property REITs that buy distressed properties. This REIT manager is searching for good properties in good locations that have been poorly managed. One sign of this type of property is an office building that is half full, right next to a twin that is fully occupied. The half-full property is likely being mis-managed and if that proves to be the case after extensive due diligence, this REIT will purchase the building, often from the current lender, at a deep discount to the appraised value.
The yield from operations will often approach 10%, allowing the purchaser to pay a dividend to the investor of 7% or more. The purchaser then makes any needed improvements and enters a campaign to rent the building. As the building occupancy rises, the gross rents increase and dividends to the investor can increase. At the same time, the value of the property is increasing with the increased occupancy. As a result, the REIT manager is likely to sell the building for a substantial gain, which is distributed to the investors.
All investments have some associated risk. The potential investor will want to read all of the offering documents and do their own due diligence, asking any questions they have in order to satisfy themselves that this is a good investment for them.


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TERRY COWGILL: McMahon 2012: A self-funding, crash-and-burn disaster
Every now and then an election comes along whose results are extremely gratifying. My man didn't win the White House, but thank goodness an old adage I'm fond of repeating has held true: money alone can't buy public office.
Even though she spent $50 million and lost by 11 points two years ago, the simple fact that it takes more than money to become a U.S. senator no doubt came a surprise to professional wrestling magnate Linda McMahon.


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Location: San Jose, California, United States
|Event Date/Time: Jun 21, 2011
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The JBoss Day will commence with an afternoon of sessions focussed on JBoss technologies, including JBoss AS7 and a look at the mobile web ecosystem from a Java developer perspective. Leading the charge will be Dan Allen and Jay Balunas.
We continue into the evening with JBoss Night - An evening with Drools
Afternoon sessions:
Jay Balunas - The Mobile Web Revealed For The Java Developer
Dan Allen - 7 reasons to love JBoss AS 7
Evening sessions:
Tiho (Tihomir) Surdilovic - JBoss Drools and Drools Fusion (CEP): Making Business Rules react to RTE (Real-time events)
Followed by a Bring your own laptop lab - Apply JBoss Drools and CEP to your application.
This lab will provide hands on experience with JBoss Drools and Drools Fusion (CEP). Drools core developers will be around to help you build your rules based applications.
If you are new to JBoss Drools, this is your opportunity to experience it with some of the core developers of JBoss Drools. If you are already using JBoss Drools and like to get expert advice, here is your opportunity to interact with creators of Drools project.
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I'm writing concerning the recent introduction of Pennsylvania House Bill 1125, designed to hold all Pennsylvania landowners immune from civil liability for shooting injuries or deaths caused at the hands of invited hunters on their properties. First, a little background.
I'm writing concerning the recent introduction of Pennsylvania House Bill 1125, designed to hold all Pennsylvania landowners immune from civil liability for shooting injuries or deaths caused at the hands of invited hunters on their properties. First, a little background.
Six years ago, in May of 2007, the Pennsylvania General Assembly unanimously and inexplicably passed House Bill 13, which was signed into law by the governor. H.B. 13 specifically granted blanket civil impunity to landowners if invited hunters on their property happened to injure or kill the next door neighbor, even when through acts of negligence or reckless indifference.
This legislation was the direct result of a well-publicized and near-fatal shooting in the Lehigh Valley in 2005, in which a pregnant woman — sitting behind the wheel of her car in her own driveway — was shot in the head by a reckless deer hunter on a nearby property. Since the shooter didn't own the property he was on, but had been invited to hunt there by the property owner, the victim sued the landowner for his culpability for her injuries and prevailed.
The lawsuit upset the apple cart and created a statewide firestorm of concern among farmers and others over the issue of legal liability when allowing access to private lands for hunting. Deep-pocketed and powerful special interest groups, specifically the Game Commission and the Farm Bureau, lobbied tirelessly and ultimately got the General Assembly to pass H.B. 13 without any floor debate or public foreknowledge. The general public knew nothing of the pending legislation and no one had a chance to argue against it before the vote.
Incredibly, H.B. 13 did not receive a single "no" vote. There wasn't a single member of the General Assembly who thought it might be a really bad idea to give carte blanche legal immunity to property owners when invited hunters on their lands injured or killed people on neighboring properties.
Apparently not satisfied with H.B. 13, state Reps. Neal Goodman and Doyle Heffley have collaborated on proposed legislation which will once again relieve a careless property owner of any legal liability whatsoever when an invited hunter's reckless or negligent act results in injury or death to persons on other properties.
Reps. Goodman and Heffley make no attempt to hide the fact they've been lobbied heavily by the Farm Bureau to create this bill. But not mentioned is the fact this isn't so much about good-hearted property owners opening up their lands for hunting, as it is farmers making "dollars & cents" business decisions about the control of crop-destroying wildlife. The fact the Farm Bureau is so heavily involved is prima facie evidence this is more about the business of farming than the propagation of a time honored sport.
No one wants to see a farmer lose crops and money to unchecked wildlife. And I hope we never see the day when one of our rights and national heritage, sport hunting, becomes just another thing of the past.
On the other hand, few things are as potentially dangerous as a .30 cal. center-fire deer rifle in the hands of a fool — or the foolish farmer who invites such a person to hunt his land as a means of pest control, and thus creates a hazardous environment for his neighbors.
We need look no further than the Lehigh Valley shooting incident for proof of that. H.B. 1125 flies in the face of common sense in light of today's national debate over guns and gun safety.
Why in the world would we make it easier for people to be laissez-faire towards hunting safety, rather than the opposite? The short answer, in terms of H.B. 1125, is once again money.
Nevertheless, landowners and farmers who open their properties to hunting — for whatever reasons — must make every effort humanly possible to ensure the safety of those on surrounding properties. And they must remain legally liable when they fail to exercise their moral duty. To suggest otherwise is preposterous, and the General Assembly has no business lowering the bar to that end.
L. Ernie Foucault is a retired police officer, life member of the NRA and belongs to a local rod & gun club. He has hunted deer in several states. A Kresgeville resident, he has lived in Monroe County for 12 years.


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Gisele Bundchen: Bikini Pooltime with Tom Brady!
Gisele Bundchen has some fun in the sun with her husband Tom Brady on Saturday (May 21) at their hotel pool in Mexico.
The 30-year-old Brazilian supermodel and her 33-year-old hunky husband spent the day sliding down the pool slide and soaking up some rays.
Earlier this week, Gisele attended the opening of the Beauty Culture photo exhibit in Century City, Calif.
Gisele talked to Vanity Fair about how she perceives herself in photos.
"Some of the times I'll look at a photo of myself and ask 'Ugh, what's happening?'" Gisele said. "But the most important thing for me is that I'm never looking at the pictures asking, 'Do I look pretty for my eyes,' because I am my worst critic. It's more about, 'Did I capture what is trying to be captured?'"


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USDA's Commodity Credit Corp. announced new marketing assistance loan rates for 2006 crop rice that, as expected, are only a few cents above or below the CCC marketing loan rates for 2005 crop long and medium grain rice.
But the agency also took the unusual step of including a statement in a press release advising rice producers that it will announce 2007 loan rates next spring that are "more reflective" of current market relationships.
The 2006 national average marketing loan rates for farm-stored rice, rough basis, announced by CCC on March 27, are 2 cents per hundredweight lower for long grain rice and 3 cents per cwt higher for medium grain rice than in 2005. The national average loan rate for short grain rice is also 3 cents per cwt higher than in 2005.
Early last month, officials with the Farm Service Agency, which administers the CCC nonrecourse loan program, told growers and representatives of the two rice industry organizations they were considering reducing the loan rate for farm-stored long grain rice by 39 cents per cwt and raising the medium grain loan rate by $1.17 per cwt.
After the USA Rice Federation's Rice Producers Group and the U.S. Rice Producers Association complained the change would cost rice farmers, some of whom had already planted their 2006 crops, thousands of dollars, FSA officials agreed to drop the change — for 2006.
"We recognize the loan rate announcement comes at a time when some producers have already planted rice, and others are in the final stages of arranging operating loans," said Teresa Lasseter, FSA administrator, in a letter to USA Rice Federation Chairman Lee Adams.
"Adjustment in rice loan rates could affect some of those operating loans. Because of this, we will make only those adjustments in 2006 rice loans that reflect average milling quality, maintaining the $1 per cwt difference between long grain and medium/short grain whole kernel loan rates."
Lasseter also said USDA is committed to providing marketing assistance loan programs that reflect recent market relationships, which, she said, was the intent of Congress in the 2002 farm bill.
"Our goal is for producers to focus on market returns when making planting decisions, rather than loan program parameters. To that end, you can expect USDA to work with industry participants to implement 2007 rice loan rates by class and region that are more reflective of current market relationships."
The 2006 rice farm-stored loan rates by class, rough basis in dollars per cwt:
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The Farm Security and rural Investment Act of 2002 or 2002 farm bill specified the national weighted average loan rate for rough rice at $6.50 per cwt for the 2002-2007 crops. Each year, CCC determines loan rates by class of rice to reflect historical production and milling quality. CCC reviews the discount schedule relative to class, grade and smut each year.
For rice stored in commercial warehouses, the whole kernel milled rice loan rates for the 2005 crop are $10.52 per hundredweight for long grain and $9.52 per cwt for medium/short grain. The broken kernel loan rate for all classes is $5.26 per cwt. CCC computes milled rice loan rates by using average milling yields and production percentages by class, thus ensuring that the production-weighted national average rough rice loan rate equals the $6.50 per hundredweight required by statute.
Discounts for lower grade and smut content were unchanged for 2006.
In their discussions with rice farmers, Farm Service Agency representatives said they have already adjusted regional and class loan rates for a number of commodities, including wheat, feed grains, oilseeds, dry peas and lentils, to reflect market relationships.
The 2002 farm bill required USDA to establish marketing loan rates for minor oilseeds, dry peas, lentils and other non-program crops for the first time.
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La Gomera is the second smallest island of the Canary Islands.
Other destinations
Undeveloped, unspoilt, beautiful island just 40 minutes by fast ferry from Tenerife. Ideal for walkers. Contrast between lush forests around the summit and in the National Park with dry vegetation on the flanks of the island. Of real interest to botanists for its variety of plant life and number of endemic species. Good climate all year round, especially in the south. La Gomera is still one of two Canary Islands without direct tourist flights from mainland Europe, the other being El Hierro.
Spanish is the main language. English is widely understood in Valle Gran Rey, where German is easily the second language after Spanish. Most Menus are printed in three languages.
Famous for El Silbo - whistling language which was used to communicate across the deep valleys. The local council are trying to revive El Silbo; it is now a compulsory (and popular) subject in schools on the island.
Get in
By plane
The airport near Playa Santiago is served only by local planes from Tenerife Nord Airport. Most people fly to Tenerife South, then get a ferry from nearby Los Cristianos.
By boat
By ferry from Los Cristianos in Tenerife to San Sebastian de la Gomera or directly to Playa Santiago or Valle Gran Rey.
Since the smaller company Garajonay Express was forced out, Fred Olsen Fares have rocketed. During the boat-war, fares on both were around €25 return from Los Cristianos. Now, even an advance day return costs around €80 for the short 40-minute crossing. Although residents of the Canary Islands have a discount of 50%, many on La Gomera consider these fares to be destroying visitor numbers and their small economy.
A massive new trimaran has just been introduced on the Fred Olsen route. These ferries are very fast, completing the journey in 35 mins. Crossings can be rough in high seas. Most expensive option but runs up to four times a day. Bus connection to Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
The new Fred Olsen ferry named Benchi Express is a catamaran of 40 meters in length and can carry more than 300 people with a speed of greater than 30 knots. The Benchi Express route is between Los Cristianos in Tenerife and San Sebastian de la Gomera, Playa Santiago to Valle Gran Rey.
Naviera Armas Large, fast ferry taking around an hour to San Sebastian. Very nice ship with a big terrace on the upper deck and a lot of bars and salons inside.
Please notice, La Gomera is situated in the Atlantic. This means that even in moderate windy weather the waves may become pretty big. In that case the catamarans may not sail. Particularly, the small Benchiexpress is vulnerable. In case, the Benchiexpress cannot sail, Fred. Olsen drive you to or from Gran Val Rey with bus. But, you need to be at the harbours 30 min. earlier, and you sail with Fred Olsen's big catemaran. Check this out so you don't miss the boat due to poor weather!
Get around
By bus
Public transport has improved in recent years with regular bus services (4 or 5 per day Mon - Sat; fewer on Sundays) to the main centres (Valle Gran Rey, Vallehermoso, Santiago) from the capital San Sebastian. Note that departures don't usually coincide with the ferry arrival times.
Journey time to Valle Gran Rey is around one and three quarter hours. These buses are popular and it isn't always possible to get on especially at the port when boats come in. Buses returning to the tourist centres late in the afternoon tend to get full of walkers and likewise the ones heading into the mountains early in the mornings. Fares are very reasonable. Drivers do not like to pick up or set down between stops for tourists even though you may see them do it for elderly locals. The public buses are a blue/turquoise colour and are run by Servicio Regular Gomera S.L. Tickets are purchased from the driver. There are many other private coaches darting about the island which will not stop for you. The timetables do change and tourist offices will have up-to-date versions. Plenty of websites reproduce these but they may not be up-to-date.
By car
Reputable car hire companies include CICAR or gomerarentacar.com. If you book beforehand, the car hire companies can meet you with a car at the San Sebastian ferry terminal when you arrive. Petrol is very cheap - about half the price of mainland Europe. However, bear in mind that the roads are very winding indeed, so driving is slow. For example, as the crow flies, it is only about 22km across the island from San Sebastian to Valle Gran Rey, but the distance by road is over twice that, and it will take you an hour and a half to drive it. Many people combine walking with hitchhiking. Taxis are not prohibitively expensive especially if there are several of you sharing.
Most visitors come for the top class walking. There are many paths all over the island, from gentle strolls through the rainforest to all day treks. Signage has improved dramatically over recent years, making self-guided walks much simpler.
Several firms offer guided walks, which can be useful if you don't have transport or want to do a point to point walk. One of these companies is Timah. They offer guided walks at around 30 EUR each (including the transportation to the starting point of the walk as well as the trip back) with English and German speaking guides.
Another company offering walks is Viajes Temocoda. Temocoda's walks are a little bit more expensive but lunch is included in the price.
Visit the tourist office in Valle Gran Rey (Calle Lepanto, s/n. La Playa) or the various travel agencies in Valle Gran Rey for information about other providers of walks. Agencies can usually make the booking for you, but at least Timah has an office in Valle Gran Rey (La Puntilla) and you can book your walk there as well.
Guided walks can be recommended not only because they include transportation and free you from the infrequent bus service, but the guides will tell you all sorts of interesting tidbits about the island.
A good map is vital, recommended ones are by - DWG [2], Kompass and Freydag & Berndt. Each shows slightly different information, so consider buying two different ones. Maps and guide books are readily available in San Sebastian and Valle Gran Rey.
Several books offer detailed descriptions of available routes such as The Landscapes of Southern Tenerife and La Gomera by Sunflower Books and Walk! La Gomera by DWG [3].
Normal precautions regarding walking on your own apply on La Gomera, too. Always make sure that somebody knows where you are headed and when you can be expected to return. Pack rain and windproof warm clothing in your daypack even it it's nice and sunny when you leave. Also, don't forget to take a cellphone and a torch with you, drinking water and something to eat. However, there are also many shorter walks (such as up one side of Valle Gran Rey and down the other) that need no more than sandals.
Walking in heavy rain might be dangerous (as well as unpleasant) due to rockfalls and landslides.
Mountain biking
La Gomera is a good biking destination as it offers mountaineous paved roads as well as single trails and dirt roads for the mountain bikers. In Valle Gran Rey there are three mountain bike tour operators and bike rentals available in the villages of La Playa, La Puntilla and Vueltas.
Be careful when riding down as the roads are steep and have tight bends. There are also two tunnels when coming down to Valle Gran Rey. The second and longer one can be circumvented by using the old road instead which goes by the mountain side. It starts on the right hand side of the tunnel entrance. However, extreme care is required as the railings on the old road are not in good condition (or missing altogether in places) and there are also big rocks and other debris on the road. When you drive in the tunnels make sure you have a headlight and a backlight (or at least a red reflector) so that cars can see you well ahead. Never ride without a well-fitting helmet.
The slow pace of life is contagious, the perfect antidote to stress. If you lack transport to Garojonay, walking in Valle Gran Rey (playa Del Ingles to bevond Vueltas) is easy and relaxing.
There are beaches at the end of most valleys, of varying quality. Valle Gran Rey has safe sandy beaches at Vueltas and El Charco (literally 'The Puddle'). Swimming can be challenging and even dangerous on the open beaches around the island. Playa la Caleta, near Hermigua, has a bar/restaurant on the beach. There is a semi-nude beach (clothing is optional) called Playa del Ingles behind La Playa in Valle Gran Rey. However, it's rocky and very dangerous for swimming especially when the sea is rough. There is a warning sign on the beach saying that the latest (fatal?) accident happened in the end of 2005, so keep this in mind if you think about taking a dip there.
San Sebastian has two good beaches, Playa Santiago (as the name suggests) also has a beach. There is a public pool at Playa de Vallehermoso (near El Castillo) and there is a swimming tank-thing by the remains of the embarcadero in Hermigua.
If you don't mind the long, steep, winding drive, there is a lovely little beach at Alojera.
Fascinating sub-tropical vegetation abounds with the unique Laurisilva rainforest in the national park, Garajonay, which is situated on the highest part of La Gomera. Laurisilva has a very special property in that it makes clouds into rain: Due to the pressing upwards of the trade winds, there are often clouds on the top of La Gomera; but the leaves of the trees of Laurisilva have pores that catches the small drops from the clouds. The surplus water absorbed is secreted so that the trees are raining, which increases precipitation from 50-100%. Of the remaining Laurisilva is 50% growing on La Gomera, which makes Garajonay unique from a nature conservation point of view. Laurisilva has in earlier periods covered large areas surrounding the Middle Sea, but disappeared due to climate changes. The National Visitor Centre at Juego de Bolas, above Las Rosas, has a selection of native and endemic plants, as well as various artesanal artefacts. There are plenty fine walking paths in Garajonay and the surrounding landscape.
There is also a Botanic Garden of sorts near Vallehermoso. This could be excellent if better maintained, but has the air of somewhere abandoned.
La Gomera is so beautiful that photo opportunities are everywhere.
There are a couple of diving schools on La Gomera, one in Valle Gran Rey [4] and one in Playa Santiago [5].
Whale watching
Boat trips run from Valle Gran Rey with Excursiones Tina or Oceano Gomera.
Excellent freshly prepared fruit juices and milkshakes are widely available. If you are feeling brave, try parra, the local firewater (similar to Italian grappa) or a Gomeron, which is parra mixed with palm honey.
Local wine has recently been awarded DOC status. Try Garajonay white wine.
Great coffee, but remember that many locals take it with condensed milk (leche condensado). Try a 'leche y leche' - an expresso with a squirt of condensed milk and a splash of hot milk - much better than it sounds!
Most tourists head for Valle Gran Rey, with its stunning terraces and selection of bars and restaurants. These give a good balance between facilities and getting away from the stresses of western life. But the upper parts of this valley and all the beautiful rest of La Gomera remain unspoilt. There is also a push for more rural tourism, if you want to get completely away from things. However, it's worth remembering that the higher villages can be much cooler than the coast.
There are several hotels in San Sebastian, including the Parador. Playa Santiago has the Jardin Tecina complex, run by Fred Olsen - expensive, but worth a visit to see the impressive flora and the 'James Bond' lift down to the beach! While Valle Gran Rey has the Hotel Gran Rey on the seafront and the Hotel Playa Calera in La Playa. The three villages, of which " Valle Gran rey" is comprised , offer man private rooms to rent. Walk around !


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Federal Circuit: 8th Circuit
Speech Code Rating
University of Central Arkansas has been given the speech code rating Yellow. Yellow light colleges and universities are those institutions with at least one ambiguous policy that too easily encourages administrative abuse and arbitrary application. Read more here.
Student Handbook: Housing Facilities & Policies- Community Standards
Speech Code Category: Other Speech Codes
Last updated: November 29, 2018
Choosing to join the community obligates each resident to make positive contributions to the community and abide by a code of behavior. Actions that negatively impact the residence hall/apartment community are subject to disciplinary action.
Board Policy 406: Free Speech
Speech Code Category: Protest and Demonstration Policies
Last updated: November 29, 2018
The area adjacent to the southwest corner of Ferguson Chapel, not to exceed 50 feet in any direction, is hereby designated as a limited public forum. On a first-come, first-served basis, individuals or organizations may utilize this designated forum for free speech purposes, without registration, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. However, no amplification equipment may be used and no structure(s) may be erected. All other areas of the campus must be scheduled for such use and approved by the university.
Student Handbook: Offenses Subject to Disciplinary Action
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Last updated: November 29, 2018
Any student, non-student or student group found to have committed any of the following is subject to university disciplinary action: … Disorderly conduct including, but not limited to, violent, noisy, or drunken behavior, and the use of abusive or obscene language on university controlled property or while representing the University, or attending a university function. … Showing disrespect to university officials while carrying out their assigned duties.
Student Handbook: Offenses Subject to Disciplinary Action
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Harassing or alarming another person. This includes, but is not limited to, racial and sexual harassment, attempting or threatening to strike, kick or otherwise subject another person to physical contact; making an offensive coarse utterance, gesture, or display; addressing abusive language to any person; following a person in or about a public place or places; making threatening, obscene, or harassing remarks directed at another individual in person or on social media; or engaging in a course of conduct or repeatedly committing acts that alarm another person.
Board Policy 511: Sexual Misconduct Policy
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Last updated: November 29, 2018
Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when: … such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual's right to achieve an educational objective or to work in an environment free of intimidation, hostility or threats stemming from acts or language of a sexual nature.
Examples of sexual harassment may include, but are not limited to, the following:
• non-sexual slurs about one's gender;
• contrived work or study assignments and assigning more onerous or unpleasant tasks
predominately to employees or students of one gender;
• repeated unwanted touching, patting or pinching;
• repeated inappropriate social invitations or requests for sexual favors;
• repeated unwanted discussions of sexual matters;
• use of sexual jokes, stories, analogies or images which are not related to the subject of the class or work situation;
• touching, fondling or deliberate brushing against another person;
• ogling, leering or prolonged stares at another's body;
• display or use of sexual graffiti or sexually-explicit pictures or objects; and
• sexually suggestive jokes, comments, e-mails, or other written or oral communications.
NOTE: Other forms of harassment based upon race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or age may have the same impact as sexual harassment. In the absence of other policies addressing these specific issues, the university encourages the use of the steps and procedures in this policy in reporting other types of harassment and will generally conduct investigations of those complaints in the same manner.
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Last updated: November 29, 2018Inappropriate UsesFaculty, staff, and students must use good judgment in the use of all computing resources, including but not limited to Internet access and e-mail use. Computing and telecommunications may be used only for legal purposes and may not be used for any purpose that is illegal, unethical, dishonest, or likely to subject the university to liability.Inappropriate uses of computing resources at the university include, but are not limited to, the following:…● No one shall use the University's computing resources to transmit fraudulent, defamatory, or obscene
messages, or any material prohibited by law;● No one shall use the University's computing and network resources to: (a) harass or threaten another person, including but not limited to, by conveying obscene language or images or threats of bodily harm; (b) repeatedly contact another person to harass, whether or not any actual message is communicated, and the recipient has expressed a desire for the contact to cease; (C) repeatedly contact another person regarding a matter for which one does not have a legal right to communicate (such as debt collection), once the recipient has provided reasonable notice that he or she desires such contact to cease; (d) disrupt or damage the academic, research, administrative, or related pursuits of another person, or (e) invade the privacy, academic or otherwise, of another person or threaten such an invasion.
Board Policy 406: Free Speech
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Last updated: November 29, 2018
The university believes that the right of expression is as necessary as the right of inquiry and both must be preserved as essential to the pursuit and dissemination of knowledge and truth.
Fight for Free Speech at UCA
November 27, 2015
By Natalie Frye at Young Americans for Liberty Today at UCA we set up a Free Speech Wall on campus to spread awareness on campus rights and individual rights. According to FIRE, the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education, UCA has been given a red speech code rating. A red light university has at least one policy that both clearly and substantially restricts freedom of speech. For UCA, that policy is our Free Speech Zone. In our handbook it states that "the free expression of views and opinions either by individuals or groups must not violate any rights of others […]» Read More
University of Central Arkansas 'Annoying' Speech Policy Axed
July 6, 2013
by Russell Westerholm at University Herald Prompted by an academic watchdog group, the University of Central Arkansas (UCA) rewrote part of speech policy, CampusReform.org reported. The Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE) called "unconstitutional" the section in UCA's student handbook that stated disciplinary action could be taken on a student for "annoying" another person. "Students have no way to know what might be punishable since the policy conditions the permissibility of speech entirely upon the subjective reaction of the listener," FIRE wrote in a blog post announcing the issue. "What might seem like a lively debate to one person could […]» Read More
Free speech has its limits at universities
July 13, 2003
By Tracie Dungan at Arkansas Democrat Gazette The outside ministers would come to campus, stand in front of the student center and do more than just preach. Jack Gillean recalls the visitors making appearances at the University of Central Arkansas at Conway for years until the campus created a designated free speech area last November. "Usually it was during finals week," said Gillean, UCA's vice president for administration. During their visits, the ministers "would stand in front of the university and proselytize," he said. Sometimes, students who happened by would find themselves on the receiving end of insults. The preachers […]» Read More
OK to be 'annoyed' in Arkansas: University backtracks on free speech restrictions
July 19, 2013
by Bob Kellogg OneNewsNow The University of Central Arkansas did a quick about face on its speech code after an academic watchdog group pointed out it was unconstitutional. The Foundation for Individual Rights in Education, or FIRE, contacted the University of Central Arkansas about its policy which stated students could be punished for "annoying" speech. "Whenever policy prohibits annoying another person and actually uses the word 'annoying,' that is unbelievably subjective," explains Azhar Majeed, director of Legal and Public Advocacy at FIRE. Such policies put "protected speech at risk of punishment," he adds. He says the UCA policy even tried […]» Read More
University of Central Arkansas Reviews 'Speech Code of the Month,' Promises to Revise Policy
July 9, 2013
In a victory for free speech on campus, the University of Central Arkansas (UCA) has promised to eliminate a speech code that FIRE identified as our "Speech Code of the Month" for July 2013. The promise comes just days after FIRE Director of Speech Code Research Samantha Harris challenged the policy on FIRE's website, writing that the code is overly broad and violates the First Amendment, which UCA—as a public university—must uphold. FIRE defines a "speech code" as any university regulation or policy that prohibits expression that would be protected by the First Amendment in society at large. Each month, FIRE features […]» Read More
University reverses speech code following report from watchdog group calling it unconstitutional
July 5, 2013
by Oliver Darcy Campus Reform The University of Central Arkansas (UCA) reversed part of its speech code on Wednesday after an academic watchdog group said a portion of it was unconstitutional earlier that day. The Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE) took issue with the part of UCA's list of "offenses subject to disciplinary action" which said students could face punishment for "annoying" another person on campus. In a blog post, FIRE contended such speech is constitutionally protected by the First Amendment. Katie Henry, interim general counsel at UCA, agreed and said the school will remove the language. "[T]he […]» Read More
Speech Code of the Month: University of Central Arkansas
July 3, 2013
FIRE announces its Speech Code of the Month for July 2013: the University of Central Arkansas (UCA). If you are applying to UCA, you had better make sure to brush up on your social skills, because UCA's list of "Offenses Subject to Disciplinary Action" (PDF) includes "annoying" another person. This policy is overly broad because nearly all "annoying" speech is fully protected by the First Amendment. Indeed, at the risk of sounding like a broken record, the U.S. Supreme Court explicitly said as much in Terminiello v. Chicago, 337 U.S. 1, 4 (1949), when it held that "freedom of speech, […]» Read More


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|2011-05-23, 09:22
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Hanasaku Iroha - Character Discussion - Tanemura Kouichi
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|2011-05-23, 09:40
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Join Date: Dec 2005
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I think the misunderstanding for episode 9 has been totally telegraphed - hype up the Ohana/Tohru speculation, Kou sees them and misunderstands, Minchi gets jealous. I just hope Kou doesn't go back to Tokyo, devastated, and we start the whole tease all over again. I'll be pleasantly surprised if it turns out differently.
I'm a bit bothered that Ohana couldn't even take 30 seconds to text Kou and let him know she was in the middle of a crisis, but she'd see him as soon as she could - just one of many credulity-stretching manipulations in episode 8. His decision to come to town without telling her might be impulsive, but he deserves better from her than he's getting. Thing is, though, that I don't necessarily see this as meaning she isn't interested - just that Kou is the one thing in her life that she feels unsure enough about that she's unwilling to charge ahead like a raging bull and confront impulsively. That indicates a seriousness of feeling, not a lack of it.
|2011-05-27, 07:30
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My usual alone-time at work led me to a different conclusion. I don't think that Ko is going to be all that affected when he sees Ohana and Tooru get off the bike or return together.
Think about it, Ko probably knows more about Ohana than Ohana herself. Take the latest ep 8 for example. By just hearing her voice, he was able to discern something was wrong with her, despite her saying 'yeah' to Ko's 'Are you doing well' question. Now if Ohana and Tooru were seen by Ko and they were laughing, [Ko]thinking they were having fun, then I can see his mind floating into emo territory. However, I think that whenever he sees Ohana and Tooru together, just by looking at her face, he will be able to discern that something is wrong and goes to investigate. Even in the event that the writers manage to make Ohana say something to intentionally cause a misunderstanding, I feel that his desire and love will provoke him for answers, or he will be more diligent in trying to pursue Ohana's feelings under the pretext of that misunderstanding.
If he starts getting emo/mopey, despite having already displayed how much he cares about Ohana, that will be totally out of his character, not to mention stupid and unrealistic. I would be very disappointed.
|2011-05-27, 10:20
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|2011-05-27, 11:28
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|2011-05-29, 21:28
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As a pro-Kou partisan, I prefer the interpretation that this episode was good for Ohana/Kou. It was him she thought of when she smelled Tohru's hair, and that bit with his co-worker in the end might be setting up a parallel with her and Tohru - an older co-worker to test their relationship and remind them of how much they love each other.
But really, I just want to be a contrarian in the avalanche of Ohana/Tohru shipping. Personally, I think that's a misdirection.
|2011-05-29, 22:10
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Fight the good fight I guess
|2011-05-29, 23:48
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I would like to see Ohana and Kou get together as well since I like the guy a lot, though I wouldn't be surprised if they don't. This series is largely supposed to be about Ohana's maturation (Or that's what the trailers suggested, anyway), and my random speculation based off nothing is that part of this maturation's going to come from making tough decisions; decisions like rejecting her best friend and going with someone else instead. That probably won't be until towards the end, though. In the meantime Ohana will probably just continue dragging things out and trying to set a world record for 'Longest time avoiding giving a response to a confession.'
|2011-05-30, 00:53
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|2011-05-30, 12:45
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although i prefer Tohru (based on my personal preference...ahehe), i also don't mind Kou for Ohana...
with the efforts he did in the last episode just to see ohana, i do hope that they will not go unrewarded in the end...Kou already confessed to Ohana and he is still her best friend...he already has an edge compared with Tohru...
i agree with Chaos2Frozen, Kou should fight the good fight...
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|2011-05-31, 13:05
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Gotta feel sorry for the poor slump.
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