text:
T&E Home Improvements185 Feedback reviews, 99% positive
T&E Home improvements have been trading across Central Scotland now for over 12 years. We specialise in the full supply and fit of bathroom and kitchens, delivering a show room standard finish on all our work. We have a large team of tradesmen with the skill to...
Latest Restoration & Refurbishment feedback review:
By michelle42_67 on 21st Jan, 2019
GK Builders42 Feedback reviews, 98% positive
GKBUILDERS I specialize in interior design and comprehensive repairs, renovations of flats and houses mostly offices also. Do not underestimate the smaller orders, due attention is paid equally to small and to the larger work.
Latest Restoration & Refurbishment feedback review:
By koleta on 6th Feb, 2018
scotia166 Feedback reviews, 100% positive
We are an internal/external property maintainence,refurbishment and preservation specialist , carrying out all mortgage retention works and providing genuine insurance backed guarantees. Our small team of staff and contractors will efficiently carry out any building or...
Latest Restoration & Refurbishment feedback review:
By rob91648 on 25th Nov, 2018
J&M BUILDERS102 Feedback reviews, 99% positive
We always have a good rappore with customers and will give good advice on any job required. We take pride in our work and will do the job to a very high standard , neat and tidy.
Latest Restoration & Refurbishment feedback review:
By david65145 on 13th Feb, 2019
Gazzcall Building Services48 Feedback reviews, 96% positive
Gazzcall building services is a family run local business. We pride ourselves on a high standard of workmanship. We undertake a variety of services including; kitchen renovations, bathroom renovations, tiling, electrical work, kitchen instillation, full renovation works,...
Latest Restoration & Refurbishment feedback review:
By anne_172 on 12th Oct, 2018
M.A.M Joiners/Builders Ltd37 Feedback reviews, 100% positive
We are a small family run business based in Stirling and have many years experience in the building industry. We can carry out works on an all trades basis and are an honest and reliable company .
Latest Restoration & Refurbishment feedback review:
By fergieinlewiston on 20th Jun, 2018
MCK Joinery26 Feedback reviews, 96% positive
We are a family run business with experience in all types of joinery and building work. From simply hanging doors to complete renovations we treat every customer with the same care and attention their property deserves. Have a look at our feedback it speaks for itself.
Latest Restoration & Refurbishment feedback review:
By lynne_macbeth on 21st Jan, 2017
Tomson Building Services Ltd53 Feedback reviews, 100% positive
Tomson Building Services Ltd "Our quality job gives you quality of life". I am trying to be flexible to suit all my customer's needs and I am happy to give free advice on any job you are considering. No job is too small.
Latest Restoration & Refurbishment feedback review:
By suz176 on 6th Oct, 2014
Construction4You27 Feedback reviews, 100% positive
Construction4you is a team of professional tradesmen with over 20 years of experience in building industry, simply providing all the services for your house needs both inside and outside. We are fully covered by builders insurance.
Latest Restoration & Refurbishment feedback review:
By babsphillips on 2nd May, 2018
Mr Sidney Friend10 Feedback reviews, 100% positive
I have had my building and contents restoration company for over 28 years. Working mainly in the insurance market cleaning and reinstating after water and fire damage. Qualified with British Damage Management Association to Senior technicians level.
Latest Restoration & Refurbishment feedback review:
By craig_brown_58 on 28th Jan, 2019
Perfect Home Builders68 Feedback reviews, 100% positive
I have been in the building industry for more than 15 years. By all this time I worked for big companies and I start running my own business now. I always respect the customers wishes and work with them to achieve their results. My price are reasonable and work is reliable...
Latest Restoration & Refurbishment feedback review:
By aqeel99269 on 14th Feb, 2019
McDermott Property Care34 Feedback reviews, 100% positive
Providing a consistently reliable and professional service throughout Fife and beyond. Specialising in caring for your home inside and out. All work completed with care and attention to detail. Every job is carried out with a conscientious attitude regardless of how big or...
Latest Restoration & Refurbishment feedback review:
By johnnyinternational on 25th Jul, 2016
cdm contracts166 Feedback reviews, 100% positive
I cover All aspect of joinery& building works,property & maintenance, plumbing and tiling ,no job to small, I am fully qualified and experienced and insured. I have a great team of people when required which mean I can cover vast majority of works and we are reliable hard...
Latest Restoration & Refurbishment feedback review:
By jamesfwhyte on 12th Feb, 2019
smooth finish glasgow193 Feedback reviews, 99% positive
I am a very hard working person who works well under pressure. I am a very honest person who appreciates any work undertaken and can deliver a high quality of work. I undertstand that it can be very hard to find a dedicated tradesman and pride myself on delivering a high...
Latest Restoration & Refurbishment feedback review:
By julbur on 2nd Jul, 2015
Prestige Roofing and Building35 Feedback reviews, 100% positive
This is a business with great experience in roofing and building work if u want people who u can really on to do a good job with a relaxing experience choose prestige roofers and builders, so if u have a small problem to a big one that's ok we do all aspects for a free...
Latest Restoration & Refurbishment feedback review:
By fix_me on 3rd Apr, 2017
Need a tradesman?
Post a job on MyBuilder to find a quality, local tradesperson.
How MyBuilder works
1. Post a job
First, create a job listing for your restoration & refurbishment project. It's quick, easy and free - the first step to finding recommended restoration & refurb specialists in FK19, Lochearnhead.
2. Hire a tradesman
Having met our recommended restoration & refurb specialists in FK19, Lochearnhead and read customer reviews, you're ready to decide which restoration & refurb specialists to hire.
3. Leave feedback
After your project is successfully completed, you can leave a review for your restoration & refurb specialists. This review helps you and future MyBuilder users.
What our customers say
- "We found your website very useful and easy to use. The response was good from several builders and has enabled us to start planning to do the job at a later date."
- Robin Dawson
Tradesmen in FK19, Lochearnhead
- Architectural Designers
- Bathroom Fitters
- Bricklayers
- Carpenters & Joiners
- Carpet Fitters
- Chimney & Fireplace Specialists
- Conservatory Installers
- Conversion Specialists
- Damp Proofing Specialists
- Demolition & Clearance Specialists
- Driveway Pavers
- Electricians
- Extension Builders
- Fascias, Soffits and Guttering Specialists
- Fencers
- Flooring Fitters
- Gas Engineers
- Groundworkers
- Handymen
- Heating Engineers
- Insulation Installers
- Kitchen Fitters
- Landscape Gardeners
- Locksmiths
- Loft Conversion Specialists
- New Home Builders
- Painters & Decorators
- Plasterers
- Plumbers
- Restoration & Refurb Specialists
- Roofers
- Security System Installers
- Stonemasons
- Tilers
- Tree Surgeons
- Window Fitters
- All Tradesmen


text:
Tea Chamomile Citrus
Chamomile Citrus
Chamomile Citrus herbal tea is a refreshing infusion perfected to curl up with and savor by the sip. Made with Soothing Egyptian chamomile flowers and subtle slices of citrus fruit, this vibrant blend will rejuvenate the spirit. From intoxicating aroma to sweet flavor, this signature herbal tea infusion in our silken tea pouch, our gourmet teabag twist, with chamomile, fruits and herbs reflects our vision of the artisan tea experience.
Herbs and Fruit
Dried herbs, fruits and flowers
Bright citrusy and floral notes
Reddish-orange jewel like liquor
Sweet, apple-like taste of chamomile with a citrus finish of orange and lemon
Preparing the perfect cup of tea is a process to be savored. Watch how the traditional elements harmoniously come together to make the perfect cup and enjoy the liberation of pure tea goodness.
This is what we call the Mighty Leaf signature multi-sensory ("sensory melange") tea experience. Come share with us and learn how to get infused.
The quality of tea is affected by the quality of water used to prepare it. Using filtered or bottled water is best. If possible, avoid brewing tea with tap, distilled or mineral water. Never over-boil water, as it results in flat-tasting tea.
1) Heat filtered or bottled water to a rolling boil or to 205 F. 2) While the water is heating pour hot water into your teapot and cups, let sit and then drain completely. A warm teapot will maintain the requisite temperature for superior tasting tea.
Whole Leaf Tea
Slowly open up our specially created, sensually handcrafted tea pouch and enjoy the aroma of fresh herbs and fruit. Use one Mighty Leaf tea pouch per cup.
Infusion Time
Pour water over tea pouch. Time steeping carefully and infuse for 5 - 7 minutes. Watch how the herbs and fruit within the pouch have room to gracefully expand in your cup, creating a rich and flavorful infusion and a superior tasting tea.
Savor the Leaf
Sip your cup and rediscover the pleasure of the way tea was naturally meant to be. This is the magic of Mighty Leaf.
Health Benefits
Chamomile(Chamaemelum nobilis)
A popular medicinal herb, Chamomile use as a calming and anti-inflammatory remedy dates back to ancient Greece, Rome and Egypt. With its soothing qualities, Chamomile can help calm the nerves and ease stomach pains.
Orange(Citrus aurantium amara)
Abundant in nutrients, the orange, a citrus fruit, contains high levels of Vitamin C, folic acid, beta-carotene and fiber. Rich in phytochemicals the fruit has also been shown to help prevent chronic health conditions including cancer and heart disease. Its flavonoids provide an anti-oxidant effect.
Chamomile is traditionally drunk by many to soothe the body and mind before bed time However, we recommend serving our Chamomile Citrus as a refreshing herbal infusion to calm and focus the senses before the work day begins.
In the alternative, try it on ice during the summer to refresh and revive. Also, makes an excellent after-dinner digestive. Pair the infusion with light foods and complementary flavors like cookies or fruit flavored item such as lemon or orange.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Family plans to sue in Norwich police shooting
Norwich - The family of 52-year-old Michael Dugas, who was fatally shot by police after calling them to a neighborhood park on Feb. 24, has notified the city they intend to bring a wrongful death lawsuit against the city and the seven police officers involved in the shooting.
Attorney Robert I. Reardon Jr., representing Dugas' sister, April Carfi of Waterford, and two other siblings, said there is a dispute over whether Dugas had a gun in his hand when police officers fired 41 shots, striking him six times, as he stood in the park at Laurel Hill Avenue and Center Street.
The police said they attempted to communicate with Dugas for a period of time when he suddenly drew a handgun from his pocket and pointed it at them. Reardon said he interviewed several eyewitnesses to the shooting who said they didn't see a gun in Dugas' hand.
State Police told the family after the shooting that they had recovered an inoperable pellet gun at the scene, according to Reardon.
"Even if he had the gun in his hand, there certainly is a question here of whether it was necessary to fire 41 shots at him within a matter of just a few seconds," Reardon said Monday.
Reardon said Dugas had been watching NASCAR with friends that afternoon and drinking beer. He then called police in the presence of the friends to report there was a man with a gun in the park, which was a few hundreds yards away from his home at 172 Laurel Hill Ave. He said Dugas had told people that day that he was missing his wife, who died of cancer in 2003.
He said Dugas went to the park and officers surrounded Dugas and shined spotlights on him as he stood in the middle of the park.
"It is not your typical situation where an individual is waiving a gun and threatening the police," Reardon said. "This is a man who was clearly crying out for help."
Reardon said in the notice of intent to sue that Dugas "did not pose an imminent threat of death or physical injury to the officers or anybody else" and that they "failed to secure him using nonlethal force when he was not armed with a deadly weapon."
The state police Eastern District Major Crime Squad is investigating for the New London State's Attorney's office, which eventually will rule on whether the shooting was justified.
Norwich Police officers Mark Dean, Kyle Besse, Greg McDonald, Scott Meikle, Anthony Marceau, Richard Cannata and Chase Chiangi were placed on administrative leave during the initial investigation. All returned to full duty within a few weeks at the direction of the State's Attorney's office.
Police Chief Louis J. Fusaro Sr. and the city's attorney, Michael Driscoll, both said Monday that they were aware the Dugas family had filed the notice of intent to sue the city and the police, but that they could not comment because of the pending investigation. By law, a notice of intent to sue must be filed within six months of an incident.
Reardon said despite telephone and written requests, he and Dugas' family have not received "one shred" of information since early in the investigation. He said he does not know whether Dugas left a suicide note. He said Dugas' father owned the home that Dugas lived in and that the family consented to having it searched by police following the shooting.
Norwich Police had gone several years without an officer-involved shooting but four have occurred since Feb. 7, 2012. On that day, Officer Greg McDonald shot Fernando Vasquez after several officers responded to a report of a fight outside 89 Oneco St. and a struggle with officers ensued. Fernando survived and was treated at Yale-New Haven Hospital. McDonald was cleared of excessive use of force, but Driscoll, the city attorney, said the city has been notified that a lawsuit may be filed in that case as well.
On Aug. 28, 2012, Sgt. Patrick Mickens shot Gino Jermaine Nicasia outside The William W. Backus Hospital after Nicasia, who had been brought to the hospital by his mother because he was hearing voices, nearly ran over his mother and Mickens. Nicasia was treated for a gunshot wound to the right leg and committed for psychiatric care. Regan, the state's attorney, ruled last week that Mickens was justified in using deadly force in the incident.
On Jan. 7, Officer Jonathan Ley was shot four times by Jason Razzino, 30, during a Cedar Street standoff. Razzino, whose girlfriend said he had unsuccessfully sought mental health treatment, committed suicide after the hours-long standoff with police. Ley, who suffered gunshot wounds to the neck, left shoulder, left hand and right leg, is recovering and has said he intends to return to duty.
Coincidental to the shootings, retired State Trooper John G. Patterson, who worked out of the Troop E barracks in Montville for 20 years, this past weekend celebrated the release of his book, "Traumatized," on the topic of officer-involved shootings. Patterson, who shot and killed two men in the line of duty within 27 months in 1996 and 1998 - both justified - writes about the post-traumatic stress disorder and severe depression he developed in the wake of the second shooting.
Patterson is sharply critical of the way management handled the incidents, from separating him from fellow officers after the shootings to putting him on desk duty during a lengthy investigation and failing to provide adequate counseling. The father of one of the men that Patterson shot brought a wrongful death lawsuit against him. While the state police provided him with a lawyer, Patterson said nobody from the agency supported him during the 2001 trial in federal court until his direct supervisor and two fellow troopers decided on their own to attend the trial. The jury acquitted Patterson.
Fitch's Amara Robinson: from broken back to all-state cheerleader
Why is the FEC Ignoring Hillary Clinton's $84 Million Campaign Finance Scandal?
Amazon paid no federal taxes on $11.2 billion in profits last year, according to group's analysis
A smart solution to address East Lyme's police station problem


text:
- INTERPOL Castries
Member since :
18 octobre 1983
Law enforcement services in St Lucia are provided by the Royal St Lucia Police Force (RSLPF), which was founded in 1834. The Force is headed by a Commissioner of Police who is assisted by two Deputy Commissioners and four Assistant Commissioners responsible for operations, corporate services, territorial policing and crime-fighting.
The Force has 14 police stations and 19 units nationwide serving a population of 175,000.
Mission Statement
To provide a professional policing service and, in partnership with all communities, to create a safer environment for all people in St. Lucia.
Vision Statement
A professional community policing service aimed at reducing crime, improving road safety and contributing towards a safer environment.
- Nationwide maintenance of law and order;
- Preservation of peace;
- Protection of life and property;
- Prevention, detection and investigation of crime;
- Law enforcement;
- Apprehension of offenders.
- Reduce crime, disorder and the fear of crime;
- Strengthen relationships with local, regional and international law enforcement stake holders;
- Foster a closer relationship with regional and international INTERPOL member countries;
- Enhance effectiveness and efficiency in crime reporting and investigations;
- Ensure that policing services are delivered professionally with integrity and accountability.
INTERPOL Castries
The INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB) for St Lucia is part of the RSLPF's Communication & Information Technologies (IT) Unit. It is staffed both by members of the IT unit and the RSLPF Central Intelligence Unit.
Priority areas of activity:
- Deportees and extradition;
- Counter-terrorism;
- Drugs, organized and armed crime;
- Cyber and economic crime;
- People smuggling and illegal immigration.


text:
Constantine wins fourth straight
The Constantine wrestling team took home the school's fourth straight wrestling district title Thursday night.
The Falcons defeated Mendon in the championship 66-10.
"It's important to me that as a team we never take anybody for granted team-wise or individually, ever," Falcon coach Steve Wilson said. "We're a pretty good wrestling team right now and we seem to be healthy."
In the semifinal round Constantine beat White Pigeon 69-6 and Mendon beat Colon 54-15.
In the finals the Hornets scored first with four points on a major decision by Danny Cleveland over Adam Kinser 10-2 in their 152 pound match.
The Falcons took the lead with back-to-back pins by Tommy Reed (160) and Ben Mallo (171).
"It's a real special feeling to know we've stepped it up," Mallo said. "It's nice knowing the underclassmen and everyone is working as a unit."
Dominick Rogers defeated Cole Harrison 7-2 in their 189 match.
"We needed to come out and be strong and I think we did that tonight," Rogers said. "We work hard every day in practice and a lot of times I think we beat teams based on our conditioning."
Constantine's Phil VanZile added six more with a pin of Josh Goodman in :36 seconds. At 285, Andrew Turner won with a void, as did Cameron Schuelke at 103.
Mendon's final points came on a void at 112 pounds, Colin Friel got the win.
The Falcons got another six points at 119, when Cody Scarberry won with a void.
At 125, Anthony Rudloff pinned Ty Cool in :57 seconds, followed by Will Ryan pinning Tyler Schultz in 1:13.
Cody Hartwick pinned Chance Vroman in :42 seconds of their 135 pound match. At 140 pounds, the Falcons Andres Montoya defeated Brandon Bray 17-11.
In the final match of the night, Constantine's Nick West pinned Matt Noel in :52 seconds.
"The kids are where they need to be mentally and physically right now," Wilson said. "That's important to us. If we are able to do those kinds of things we can wrestle everyone hard and do the best job we can."
In the semi final match with White Pigeon, the Chiefs lone win was at 103, when Rogelio Segundo pinned Schuelke in :51 seconds.
Picking up six points for the Falcons were Haylee Dombrowski (112), Jeremiah Schrock (119), Rudloff, Ryan, Montoya, Kinser, Reed, Mallo, VanZile and Turner.
Winning by decision were, Hartwick and Andy Waterman (145).
Mendon beat Colon 54-15 in the other semi final.
Mendon got wins from, Colin Friel (112), Caleb Henckel at 119, Tyler Schultz at 130, Chance Vroman at 135, Brandon Bray at 140, Danny Cleveland at 152, Kyle Noel at 160, Kyle Wiswell at 189, Cole Harrison at 215 and Josh Goodman at 285.
Colon got wins from David Parrish at 145, Dylan Paturalski at 103 and Darrin Abraham at 125.
Constantine will now travel to the Decatur regional and wrestling Lawton, who beat Schoolcraft 34-30.
"It's definitely going to be a challenge next week," Mallo said. "We know it's going to be the real deal next week at regionals. If everyone goes out and works their hardest, I've got faith in my guys."


text:
WRVU Nashville
Vanderbilt's independent radio station & music source, est. 1953
October 14, 2015
WRVU is not operated by Vanderbilt University. The views and opinions expressed in this publication are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the policy or position of Vanderbilt University or its official representatives. Vanderbilt® and the Vanderbilt logos are registered trademarks of The Vanderbilt University. © 2018 Vanderbilt University


text:
Davis has held a volunteer role in her community for as long as she can remember.
Volunteer Connections Montcalm-Ionia Counties has named Patricia Davis of Muir its Volunteer of the Month for March. Davis was nominated by the Community Food Network.
Davis has held a volunteer role in her community for as long as she can remember. When she and her husband, John, moved to Muir in 1992, they started volunteering. Over the next two years, they noticed an increase in people needing help in their communities and started speaking to local churches and organizations they belonged to. This included the Eastern Stars and Masons of Lyons, where they raised money and recruited volunteers for the food pantry. When the Davises learned about Feeding America, they raised more funds and began buying van-loads of food at a fraction of the cost.
In 2003, Pat Davis was asked to take over running the Muir Christian Food Pantry. With the aid of her family, she continues to serve the community by providing emergency food to families on demand and hosting a one-day-a-month food distribution to local families who are struggling to provide food on a limited monthly budget.
Davis orders food, arranges pick-up, helps unload and organize shelves, calls people to volunteer or to donate, and raises money for the pantry, putting in between 10 and 25 hours a week.
Since she began 10 years ago, Davis has easily volunteered more than 10,000 hours. Each month, food pantry volunteers serve more than 60 families, and prepare at least 100 food boxes to make a special meal for their neighbors at holiday time. As coordinator, Davis oversees an average of 22 volunteers in the pantry each month, who contribute a minimum of 146 volunteer hours stocking, cleaning and sorting food to make the pantry a vital community asset.
With the aid of her family, Davis also oversees two community gardens to grow fresh produce for the food pantry. One is beside the pantry, where those in need can pick their own produce when available straight from the garden. Another is near the North Plains Baptist Church and is cared for by Davis's family and church members.
Because there was still a need for more fresh produce to help local families, Davis reached out to local growers and farmers to request that leftover produce be donated to the pantry. Last year, when a family wanted to have their own garden but needed new top soil, Davis made the donation herself. The family showed its appreciation by making weekly donations of fresh produce from their garden back to the food pantry, helping other local families enjoy fresh produce.
As part of the Community Food Network, Davis volunteered 48 hours in 2012 attending planning meetings, trainings, and special events. Much of this time was dedicated to the County-wide Food Drive, in which 265 volunteers contributed almost 900 hours collecting more than 6,000 food items and more than $800 in donations.
"Without Pat's dedication to this project and all the work she put into planning and coordinating the project for eight food pantries throughout Ionia County, there is no way this food drive would have been this successful," said one person who nominated Davis as Volunteer of the Month.
Davis said her parents instilled in their children the importance of helping people. As a child she went along with her dad to help community members; and as a teen she volunteered for anything her school had going, including decorating for community events and dances, helping elderly neighbors, and being a part of 4-H.
As a young adult, Davis volunteered her time to the Eastern Star for its monthly dinners. When she had children, she taught them the importance of community by bringing them along to the special events she was helping with. As an adult, Davis continued to be involved as a 4-H leader to her children, nieces, nephews and neighbors, and chaperoned school outings.
A life-long member of the North Plains Baptist Church where her parents attended and her grandchildren still attend, Davis served as a Sunday school teacher for years, cleaned the church and always helped out new neighbors. She instilled in her children the value of having respect for "the Lord's House" and all that they were lucky to have. She also served as a Girl Scout leader, Boy Scout den mother, and a Republican delegate, several times representing Muir and the families who lived there.
As local business owners, the Davises remember a time when the community was busy and filled with family activities, said another supporter.
"To watch families leave the area or struggle to survive with meager resources only builds Patricia's heartfelt need to help community members where ever she can," this person said. "She has watched the community in which she lives grow and shrink countless times, but you can always count on Pat to give of herself. In fact, Pat's daughters have been forced to 'lay down the law' in order to keep Pat from giving away the clothing on her back. She has such a caring heart and desire to help her community members that Patricia has a hard time knowing her limits. Even though she has struggled with personal health issues over the last year, she continues to serve the community with every ounce of energy she has."
As a thank-you from Volunteer Connections Montcalm-Ionia Counties, Davis received a prize package including gift certificates to the Lamplight Grill, kneeling pads from the Community Food Network, 2-1-1 magnets, and United Way bracelets to share with her food pantry volunteers.
Volunteer Connections matches people and resources to address community challenges in Ionia and Montcalm counties. Learn how to nominate someone as Volunteer of the Month, visit uwmivolunteerconnections.blogspot.com/p/info.html. For more information about the Community Food Network, visit www.ioniahost.com/garden.


text:
New Castle County Police officers were sworn into the city of Wilmington's jurisdiction and Wilmington Police officers in turn were sworn into county jurisdiction during a ceremony held Friday morning in the City/County Building to bolster each agency's crime-fighting efforts.
New Castle County Police officers were sworn into the city of Wilmington's jurisdiction and Wilmington Police officers in turn were sworn into county jurisdiction during a ceremony held Friday morning in the City/County Building to bolster each agency's crime-fighting efforts.
The joint ceremony was a collaborative effort by New Castle County Executive Thomas P. Gordon and Wilmington Mayor Dennis P. Williams to recognize once and for all that criminals did not recognize jurisdictional boundaries so why should police officers be hindered by such arbitrary methods. Gordon first broke the news of the arrangement during his budget address to New Castle County Council in mid-March.
Gordon and Williams both witnessed Friday morning's ceremony within council chambers.
Gordon said Friday's action did not signal the dawning of a metropolitan police force.
"The city of Wilmington has a fine police department," he said. "This is nothing more than cooperation. Cooperation has been nil."
Going forward, safety would be improved for both city and county police officers who heretofore had not been able to call upon each other for back up even if only a city block separated the two agencies, Gordon said.
"This is the beginning of a good day," he said. "And I welcome the opportunity to have such a great relationship with the city of Wilmington."
Wilmington City Councilman Michael Brown, chairman of City Council's Public Safety Committee, said the jobs of police officers were not getting any easier during these modern times.
"Those who choose to violate our laws are bolder today than they have ever been," Brown said. "And their actions continue to threaten our peace and our way of life. Those who would harm us are being more careless.
"It is our job to become more united and better equipped so that we can counter their actions and their intent," he said.
Wilmington Police Chief Christine R. Dunning then swore in New Castle County Police officers as WPD members that would support the U.S. Constitution, the Constitution of the state of Delaware and to give allegiance to the authorities of the United States of America, state of Delaware and the city of Wilmington governments.
Next, New Castle County Police Chief Col. E.M. Setting swore in Wilmington Police officers as county police officers that gave their allegiance to the U.S.A, Delaware and New Castle County.
The police officers also swore to obey the commanding officers appointed over them as part of their oaths.
After the ceremony, Dunning said there has always been cooperation between the city and county forces, including sharing intelligence. But, this would increase cooperation and help to combat some of the court challenges made from a jurisdictional standpoint, she said.
"As the mayor had said, criminals know no jurisdictional boundaries," Dunning said. "So, if there is a county officer that's in trouble out there and we have an officer that's closer, we'll definitely cross those lines and help them out.
"There may be times when we are the closest unit that can get to a citizen that's served by New Castle County and vice versa," she added. "I think besides blurring the jurisdictional boundaries, I'm hoping we'll have less court challenges too."
Setting said policing had become complicated and expensive to the point where law enforcement agencies could not afford these jurisdictional lines between the city of Wilmington and the rest of New Castle County.
"It doesn't mean that we're coming into the city in force," he said. "It simply means that we're not going to pay so much attention to these lines. When we're going two miles over the line to back up a city police officer we now have the arrest power of a Wilmington police officer and vice versa. The criminals aren't worried about those lines and we might as well face that.
"It's probably something that should have happened before," Setting added. "Myself and Chief Dunning both believe we're all standing behind this same badge. One says Wilmington and one says county but Chief Dunning and I both have the same belief system. Policing is more complicated; it's very expensive. We can't just order up 100 more officers. You have to have greater cooperation and communication. We have to work together."
The WPD has an authorized strength of 289 officers while New Castle County has an authorized strength of 370 officers.


text:
Thome brings holiday spirit to town hit by tornadoes
CHICAGO -- A common question exists for those who occasionally watch Jim Thome in television interviews or have only heard of his personal lore.
Is the Hall of Fame worthy slugger and current special assistant to White Sox general manager Rick Hahn as nice as he appears to be? The answer by those in the know would surprise many.
CHICAGO -- A common question exists for those who occasionally watch Jim Thome in television interviews or have only heard of his personal lore.
Is the Hall of Fame worthy slugger and current special assistant to White Sox general manager Rick Hahn as nice as he appears to be? The answer by those in the know would surprise many.
Jim Thome actually is even nicer than he seems.
"There are times when he doesn't take the garbage out and gets in the doghouse," said Thome's wife, Andrea, with a laugh. "But it would be hard to find a human being with a better soul."
"It's like you wouldn't believe it unless you met him," said White Sox senior director of community relations Christine O'Reilly on her admiration for Thome. "There are no words to describe him."
"He is the type of person, one of the very few that I met, that I said, 'I want to be friends with this guy after baseball,'" said Mike Huff, a former White Sox outfielder who serves as an occasional broadcaster and also holds the position of the Bulls/Sox Academy vice president of sports. "Not just during it."
These words of praise illustrate that Thome has the holiday spirit even when the calendar doesn't read November or December. Being a good teammate, a good husband and a good father all stand out as important traits, but Thome transcends this perpetual positive vibe and uses it to help others.
Tornadoes devastated the city of Washington, Ill. on Sunday, Nov. 17, with Mayor Gary Manier stating that 1,086 homes were damaged and 532 destroyed. It's a city where Randy Thome, one of Jim's brothers, currently resides, and is also located just 15 miles from the Thomes' beloved hometown of Peoria.
Accompanied by Mayor Manier and former NBA player and Washington resident Doug Lee, Thome toured the area just three days later. His visit produced a $100,000 personal commitment to the city from the Thome family alone -- a donation that was added to by Thome's former teams, such as the White Sox, Twins, Indians and Phillies.
Andrea knew before the visit that Jim wanted the family to contribute. She understood the donation would be significant when she talked with her husband after his return from Washington.
"I could see it in his face," Andrea said. "We knew what we gave had to be substantial enough to help more than a few."
"Immediately they reached out and said, 'We are going to do something. Do you guys want to be a part of it?'" O'Reilly said. "It's like full immersion with him, and it all comes with such sincerity. That's what sets him apart. It's the right thing to do but he can't help himself from needing to do something and wanting to do something."
After serving as one of the instructors for 61 players between the ages of 7-14 Sunday morning during a clinic at the Bulls/Sox Academy, Thome addressed the shock of his Washington trip and his family's ensuing action. The eloquent and easy-going Thome actually had a tough time putting the experience into proper words.
"I've never seen damage of a tornado," Thome said. "I've never been in one but it put everything in perspective after. Obviously having it hit so close to home, then realizing what are these families going to do, 10 days or seven days away from Thanksgiving?
"You put things in perspective as easy as, 'OK, I'm going to brush my teeth at night and put my toothbrush [away].' Your toothbrush is gone. That's the little things it puts in perspective of the damage that was done. There were cars in trees. There was just debris everywhere. It looked like the whole half of the town of Washington was leveled."
Thome expressed gratitude for the teams jumping in with their help, adding the Blackhawks, Cubs and Bulls to the mix for this worthwhile and necessary aid. He also said that the allocation of the money is being currently discussed.
"All those teams stepped up, and then we'll divide the money of where it needs to go in the right way," Thome said. "As this process goes on, the White Sox talked about going down and being a part of the community efforts, beyond the money, just showing your face and being interactive with the community and letting them know truly how much we care what happened. Because that could easily have hit anywhere. Really it hit in our state, and we're all affected by it.
"Just show support and let them know we care. My brother is on the board there, so he fills me in of what's happening. They just like the fact that our area has shown the support. Anywhere I go in Peoria, people's comments are, 'We didn't realize how much Chicago really cares about us downstate.' It's great to see Chicago step up like that."
Friends of Jim and Andrea have sent checks to the Thomes wanting to pitch in, which is especially touching at this time of year when everything financially can get a little tight, as Andrea pointed out. O'Reilly describes Andrea as her husband's "guiding light," and she would probably get no argument from Jim.
They are both cut out of the same giving cloth, a spirit that emanated long ago from their respective parents, with Andrea providing an example when she started in Toledo television during her last semester of college.
"My mom said, and I remember this vividly, that the only reason ever to want the spotlight is so you can stand close to someone who needs to be in it," Andrea said.
The Thomes have two kids, Lila, 11, and Landon, 6. But as a player, Thome had the ability to make everyone feel a part of the family.
Gordon Beckham often gets asked to sign a picture of his first big league at-bat, and in the background is Thome, who made it a point to watch Beckham from the dugout railing. During a Spring Training, '09 contest, Thome stayed an extra inning after his work was done just to make sure he could catch Beckham hitting.
They only played three months together, but Beckham quickly learned what many others know to be true: Nice guys like Thome often finish first and make a sizeable difference.
"He's a guy you want to hang out with if you can: a man's man and the nicest guy in the world," Beckham said. "He's a special person that you model yourself after. Just a class act. He has an easy way about him that translates in baseball and off the field."
Scott Merkin is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Merk's Works, and follow him on Twitter @scottmerkin.


text:
Different manufacturers can have the exact same part number. Make sure to check your part links to one of our models! Please contact us if you need help.
Jenn Air: 710-0036LP 710-0037NG
This part may fit other models. Please contact us if you require additional assistance.
Control panel, main for 710-0036lp/37ng


text:
One day Kevin, my producer called and said "Better take some time out and do these HB cartoons!" I didn't even have a story for this one, so I sat down with a stack of animation paper and started laying out an argument between Jane and George about Elroy's school grades.
After I had a big pile of drawings done, but no ending, I shipped them off to LA and gave them to Gabe Swarr to direct the cartoon (and another one).
These first few poses have a crude ink finish-like they were badly optimized in Streamline or Flash, so I apologize for that.
My early idea for Flash was to combine the early Hanna Barbera limited animation style with my own specific poses and acting style. I thought that would be the perfect use of Flash and the future of it. I was wrong, so I give up making predictions.
So this experiment uses very extreme poses, mixed in some calmer ones, and re-uses them all in different orders or arrangements.
What makes it different than most Flash is that there are a lot more poses to re-use. And each pose can be separated into levels (like early HB) and new expressions can be pasted onto earlier head shapes. New arms can be added to old body poses.
Gabe and Matt took my initial stack of layouts and added their own breakdowns and lots of new poses along the way.
It's a bit hard for me to tell exactly who did what; the one above looks like I did Jane and someone else did George, but who knows?
This breakdown of George above looks like maybe Matt?
Looks like something out of a horror film. Ever witness family or office fights like this? This fight is inspired by fights I witnessed in the studio. We had one guy who had wild fits and tantrums and as I watched them, everything went into slow motion as I seared the images of every facial contortion and spit pattern into my memory.
Right here, it obviously switches away from me. It's either Gabe or Matt drawing George below.
There's that limp finger that has become a cartoon staple ever since Ren and Stimpy. (I think I stole it from Chuck Jones, but can't remember the cartoon.)
my Jane and Matt's George?
I love the Jetsons. The original cartoon is super boring but loaded with potential. It had great character designs, voices, backgrounds and a killer concept.
I love the idea that George thinks his job is hard work, even though he just has to push a button. I love the idea of crazy futuristic gadgets doing all your everyday things for you.
The only problem was that by 1962, the HB artists and writers were getting really bland and unimaginative and they didn't take advantage of the raw material.
I remember in 1985, I used to always try to add futuristic gags into the scenes. There was a dinner scene with the whole family and I didn't draw the characters using forks and knives like the storyboard suggested. Instead, I focused on Elroy being fed by automatic utensils that came down from the ceiling to scoop food into his mouth. I even had a chewing device grab his cheeks and mash them around while he was talking to Mom and and Dad. Another device came out of the table and pushed the food down his throat. The whole time this stuff was happening, they were all carrying on some vacuous writer's conversation and acted like none of this gizmo stuff was at all weird.
Well the fun police at H and B thought it was awful weird. They said I was crazy and ordered the director to change it all to make it boring. I couldn't figure it out. Weren't these the kind of gags the show was designed for?
By the way, it takes a lot of factors to make a cartoon work. It's not as simple as the loud-mouthed internet layman seems to think. You need a lot of things to come together at the same time to make something classic.
A good and lively crew, good characters, decent budget, not too much politics in the studio, an executive that is creative-friendly. Not to be spread too thin with too few talents on too many projects, etc.
The stars don't line up like that enough and the studios and networks are totally opposed to letting it happen.
More poses to come...
A good and lively crew, good characters, decent budget, not too much politics in the studio, an executive that is creative-friendly. Not to be spread too thin with too few talents on too many projects, etc.
The stars don't line up like that enough and the studios and networks are totally opposed to letting it happen.
More poses to come...


text:
Posted Mon April 29th, 2013 - 10:15 AM PDT
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner cheered on Violet and Seraphina at a track meet over the weekend. But is it just us or does Jen totally look pregnant?
©2019 X17 Inc., All Rights Reserved
Help us to improve! Send us your suggestions


text:
Choose the right size for you, from 2GB to Unlimited.
No smartphone? Connect your basic phone, tablet, hotspot or connected device to America's best network.
No annual contract. Monthly plans for your smartphone or connected device.
Find a plan for your business, no matter how big or small.
Connect from abroad or reach out to 200+ countries while in the U.S.
Connect tablets, hotspots and other devices on a shared data-only plan.
Back up your content, personalize your device and more.
Easily transfer contacts, photos and videos from one device to another.
Coverage for damage, loss, theft and Verizon Tech Coach support
Estimate your expected monthly payments in two steps.
Score awesome deals on the latest devices and accessories.
Enjoy a data gift by joining Verizon Selects. Must be 18+ to redeem.
Receive savings through your company or organization.
Save even more when you buy your accessories together.
Like-new devices at prices you'll love.
The speed of FiOS paired with America's largest, most reliable network.
If something is important, it should just work. See why Verizon is America's best network.
Verizon 4G LTE covers 98% of all Americans. See what better looks like.
From once-in-a-lifetime experiences to tons of rewards from the brands you love. Just because you're with Verizon.
It's the quickest way to get your hands on your online order.
Refer a friend to Verizon and earn up to a $100 Visa Rewards Card per month.
Easily earn points for things you already do, and spend them on things you love.
By entering your email address and submitting this form, you agree to receiving information, offers and promotions regarding Verizon Wireless products and services. You acknowledge being at least 13 years of age.
Are you still there?
Session Expired
Your shopping session has expired due to inactivity.
For your security, your shopping session has expired and youve been logged out.


text:
Kurk liseli k?zlar sikisiyor
Kaynak sale-ulysse-marine.ru
Adult blog
kurk liseli k?zlar sikisiyor
Haber kurk liseli k?zlar sikisiyor.
We open the door of our treasury of naked turkish teen girls in front of you, our beloved admirer of hot muslim woman! Get yourself comfortable and prepare to enjoy our topnotch selection of naked arab wife in which we included only the most seductive and stunning beauties. It is your chance to relish yourself with the loveliest naked turkish xxx photos that the web has to offer! Don't miss it!
18+ © 2018


text:
Man forges stolen check from Karl Malone business, police say
03/07/2013 7:34amA man who police say tried to cash a check on a bank account for Karl Malone Properties has been charged with third-degree felony forgery.
New murder charges filed against man in Cedar City double homicide
03/07/2013 1:23pmA Cedar City man is facing two counts of aggravated murder in connection with the shooting deaths of two people.
64-year-old man struck by van dies in hospital
03/07/2013 2:15pmA man died Thursday afternoon, just hours after being struck by a car on 1100 East.
Kids let loose to create 'splash art' at school
03/07/2013 2:33pmPrincipal Kevin Pullan used his talent as a garage splash artist to give students got a chance to splatter paint on Wednesday.
Internet state sales tax bill approved by Utah Senate
03/07/2013 3:23pmWednesday, the Utah Legislature approved bills that would impose a sales tax on Internet sales, prohibit some lawmakers from performing outside work and require written permission from a parent for minors to get tattoos or piercings.
First LEGO store in Utah announced
03/07/2013 5:06pmThe LEGO Group has announced plans to open Utah's first LEGO store sometime in 2013.
Man paralyzed in snowboarding accident 'hopes to hold his baby' someday
03/07/2013 5:23pmA father of two with a child on the way is improving after a snowboarding accident at Lake Tahoe last week left him paralyzed from the neck down.
FBI looking for man accused of robbing 5 banks
03/07/2013 6:40pmThe FBI was looking Thursday for a serial bank robber suspected in five robberies in Utah and Idaho.
Standoff ends in arrest; I-70 reopens
03/07/2013 6:43pmOne woman is in custody following a police chase and standoff on I-70 Thursday.
Police arrest 3 in neighborhood shooting
03/07/2013 6:52pmSalt Lake police have made three arrests in a drive-by shooting that left bullet holes in two vehicles, including a police car.
Since sequester, abuse victims turned away from shelters due to decreased funding
03/07/2013 7:02pmWith the statewide budget cuts made since the sequester, many domestic violence programs are worried about having to decrease the number of people they can help.
Tremonton leaders say no to pig-processing plant
03/07/2013 7:03pmLeaders in small Tremonton are saying no to a pig-processing plant moving into a vacant La-Z-Boy facility.
Limbless man shares anti-bullying message with Utah students
03/07/2013 7:17pmBorn without arms or legs, Nick Vujicic was often bullied while growing up. Now he travels the world with a message of hope for all those who are experiencing the same pain.
4 seriously injured in U-111 accident
03/07/2013 7:21pmA multi-car accident with injuries has been reported on U-111.
Blog helps Conn. family remember they 'will always be together'
03/07/2013 8:05pmThree months after the Newtown, Conn., shooting, many families have continued to grieve in different ways. The mother of one victim has decided to blog about her healing experience.
Thousands of refugees relocated to Utah after evacuating homelands
03/07/2013 8:30pmThe United States has received an unprecedented influx of refugees fleeing their homelands in the last five years, and hundreds of them have been recently relocated to Utah.
10 ways to save big on your grocery bill (without clipping a single coupon)
03/07/2013 8:47pmIt doesn't take a lot of sacrifice to save money on your grocery bill; a bit of strategy and a little extra legwork can go a long way toward keeping your cash in your pocket.
Statewide non-discrimination bill passes committee vote
03/07/2013 10:40pmA bill aimed at providing equal housing and employment rights to all Utahns, regardless of sexual orientation, is headed to the House floor. SB262 passed through the Economic and Workforce Services Committee Thursday with a vote of 4-3.
Legal system, insurance leave accident victim struggling to fix car
03/07/2013 10:44pmA South Salt Lake man caught in the aftermath of a triple homicide in Midvale last month said he's a victim himself, all because the main suspect in the murder crashed into his car.
Sharp, metal object found in doughnut; police investigate
03/07/2013 10:45pmPolice received a call Wednesday from someone who reportedly found a triangular piece of sharp metal in a doughnut purchased at a Smith's grocery store. They are now investigating the incident as a possible assault.
Traffic signals for cyclists go up 9 Salt Lake County intersections
03/07/2013 10:48pmMost drivers like to hit green lights when they're working their way through traffic, but that's not always so easy for bicyclists who share the road. A new system UDOT is testing in Salt Lake County aims to remedy that.
Winter blend gasoline and air quality: KSL investigates claims
03/07/2013 10:51pmHow bad or good is the gas you use during the winter? Is it dirtier? How does it impact our air? KSL was asked those questions and went in search of answers.
Citizens group asks Lt. Gov. to investigate Swallow
03/07/2013 11:22pmA citizens group says Attorney General John Swallow should be removed from office for violating state election law, and they're asking the lieutenant governor's office to start an immediate investigation.
We're sorry, currently this live video stream is only available inside of Utah or an approved RSL broadcast territory.
We base your location on your IP address. Some providers IP addresses may show your location outside of the state, even though you are physically within the state boundaries. For more information about RSL on KSL, please see our FAQ.


text:
...But first a few administrative things.
This Saturday, July 25th 2009, we'll have our monthly all-day zazen thing at Hill Street Center. Info is over there to your left in the links. I am no longer handling the administrative end of these get-togethers so I do not know if there will be an oryoki lunch or not. I'll post the info on that as soon as anyone tells me.
Also, I got a very nice write up on Belief Net! I thought those guys hated me!
OK. Now on to our topic for the day. Someone sent me this link to the funniest spiritual scam I have yet to see on the Internet. Apparently this was actually advertised in one of the Google ads that pop up on this very page!
My God is this thing hilarious! Endorsed by none other than Ken Wilber Himself, it says, "Millions have heard Eckhart Tolle's story of spontaneous awakening to a super-conscious state – a timeless, transcendental state. Mystics maintain that this 'pure now' moment is the doorway to liberation, and the mystics are right."
Oh my gosh! The mystics! They're right!!
The ad then poses the following questions:
But have you ever wondered:
• What factors cause me to fall "out of the now"?
• How can I access this state more quickly and more consistently?
• What can other world-renowned spiritual leaders offer in addition to Tolle's recommendations to accelerate my spiritual growth and stabilize my awareness in "the now?"
• Where can I turn to find that wisdom?
Oh dear! What causes me to fall out of the now??? I need to know!!! Please tell me!!! How can I access the state that the mystics have acquired right this second without having to give up my busy schedule of watching reality TV, trolling the Internet and eating junk food? I want wisdom and I want it right now!
A need is created and the fulfillment of that need is offered. Classic advertising technique. Is there really anyone left who doesn't know this?
Anyhow, it turns out that what you really need to be in the now all the time is to spend $199 (That's $50 off the regular price, they say. And just where is it selling for that price?) on a special kit containing 5 DVDs, 2 CDs, 3 booklets, a poster and some of what they call "one-minute modules." Plus, if you act now, you get 7 free gifts (that's right, 7 free gifts -- and this is exactly the way they say it in the ad. They say "7 free gifts" and right afterward in parenthesis it says "that's right, 7 free gifts.") I can just hear the voice of Casey Casem yelling all this at me from a TV left tuned on at 3 in the morning.
And you wonder why I hate the whole spiritual master business so much. If people are falling for bullshit as blatant as this... I don't know. I don't even want to know!
If you think "the now" can be yours for $199 and a few DVDs of a bunch of slime balls talking about spirituality you deserve what you get.


text:
12:00 am
BBC World News NULL
12:30 am
NHK Newsline NULL
1:00 am
SciGirls "Horsing Around" SciGirl Zoe and her friends pony up some science to select the best horse for a riding competition. D
1:30 am
SciGirls "Blowin' in the Wind" SciGirl Hannah and her friends design and build their own working miniature wind farm. D
2:00 am
SciGirls "High-Tech Fashion" With "Project Runway" fashion designer Diana Eng, SciGirl Hallie and her friends wire up an electrifying gown. D
2:30 am
SciGirls "Science Cooks!" SciGirl Claire and her friends make comfort foods more nutritious (without sacrificing the delicious). D
3:00 am
Teaching Channel Teaching Channel welcomes you to observe K-12 classrooms that will leave you motivated and inspired. Learn how parents can and should get involved in their child's education. Discover a third grade math class full of music and hard-workers, and watch classrooms that have successfully adapted to the new Common Core State Standards. D
4:00 am
Mechanical Universe And Beyond, The "Resonance" Why a swaying bridge collapses with a high wind, and why a wine glass shatters with a higher octave. D
4:30 am
Democracy In America "Political Parties: Mobilizing Agents" This program shows how political parties perform important functions that link the public to the institutions of American government. Parties create coalitions of citizens who share political goals, elect candidates to public office to achieve those goals, and organize the legislative and executive branches of government. D
5:00 am
NHK Newsline NULL
5:30 am
Destinos: An Introduction to Spanish "En El Extranjero (Abroad)" This episode introduces more words for food and briefly treats Spanish colonial history in South and Central America.G
6:00 am
Power Yoga: Mind and Body "Flow - Version Three" With Sun salutation A, Sun salutation B, Warrior I, Triangle/Trikonasana, and others. D
6:30 am
Clifford The Big Red Dog "Good-Bye T-Bone/The Truth About Dogs and Cats" "Good-Bye T-Bone"--Clifford and Cleo misunderstand a conversation they overhear and think T-Bone is moving away. They vow to make T- Bone's last day on Birdwell Island extra special. They eventually learn to listen to a whole story before jumping to conclusions -- but the good friends enjoy a truly special day nonetheless! "The Truth about Dogs and Cats"--When two cats "move in" to the tree next door to T-Bone, the dogs try everything to get rid of them, but they soon discover that they have no real reason not to like the cats. D
7:00 am
Arthur "Muffy's Art Attack/Tales from the Crib" Muffy's Art Attack - Arthur Ganson, real-life kinetic sculptor, guest stars in this episode about art appreciation. When Muffy sees Ganson' s machines, she brags that she can make even better ones . until the artist himself shows her that art is beautiful when created out of self-expression, not competition. D
7:30 am
Martha Speaks "Truman's Secret/Skits Monkeys Around" Truman's Secret - Where has Truman been and why is he acting so weird? He's hiding in the garage, lurking in the shadows. Skits Monkeys Around - Skits loves to watch Malcolm, the blue monkey on TV.G
8:00 am
Curious George "Monkey Underground/Cat Mother" Professor Wiseman entrusts George with Lucky, a tiny kitten too young to take care of herself. When George stumbles across a gopher hole in the field near the country house, he suddenly finds himself inside a secret world of underground tunnels.G
8:30 am
Cat in the Hat Knows A Lot About That! "Big Cats/Fantastic Flour" Big Cats - When Sally and Nick have difficulty sneaking up on Nick's Mom to surprise her, The Cat brings them to meet some great sneaker-uppers - cats! Three big cats in particular. The kids learn to be patient from a snow leopard, speedy from a cheetah and the trick of distraction from a lion. Back in Nick's yard they sneak up on his mom and surprise her! Then Nick and Sally are surprised when the best sneaker-upper sneaks up on them - The Cat! Fantastic Flour - Nick and Sally are making their "Best Ever Yummy For Your Tummy" muffins when they realize they don't have enough flour. D
9:00 am
Super Why! "The Story of the Tooth Fairy" Whyatt has lost his very first tooth! When his mom tells Whyatt that the Tooth Fairy will come and take his tooth, Whyatt wants to know what happens if he wants to KEEP it? Super Why and his friends decide the best person to ask is the Tooth Fairy herself, so they set off to meet her in person. With a little bit of magic (and a little bit of floss) the reading heroes are able to get all their questions answered.G
9:30 am
Dinosaur Train "Long Claws/Tank's Sleep Over" Long Claws - Buddy, Tiny, Don and Mrs. Pteranodon head to the thicket to ask a Therizinosaurus family about their colossal claws. Mr. and Mrs. T strike a pose to demonstrate how they use their claws for self-defense, while their daughter, Teri, shows the kids her favorite practice spot. Tank's Sleep Over - When Tank spends the night at Pteranodon Terrace, the last thing he wants to do is sleep. D
10:00 am
Sesame Street "A Song for the Letter G" Elmo, Rosita, and the letter "J" are singing a song about the sound that the letter "J" makes. After the "J" leaves, the letter "G" approaches Rosita and Elmo and tells them that he can make the "juh" sound, too, just like the letter "J", and he can also make the "guh" sound like in the word "gorilla." Elmo and Rosita think it is amazing that "G" can make two sounds! The "G" is upset, though, because he doesn't have a song about him like the letter "J" does. D
11:00 am
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood "Daniel's Birthday/Daniel's Picnic" Daniel's Birthday - It's Daniel's Birthday! Daniel is very excited to go to Baker Aker's Bakery with his mom to pick out a cake for his party. When they arrive home after a bumpy ride on Trolley, Daniel is disappointed to find that his cake is smushed. It turns out. D
11:30 am
Sid The Science Kid "Sid's Super Kick!" In his backyard, Sid is pretending to be "Super Sid!" To show his super strength, he kicks a soccer ball really hard and it sails across the yard. But when he tries to kick it to a nearby tree with the same might, the ball once again sails really far. On a special trip to the Science Center, Sid and his friends investigate how using lots of force makes something move really far and fast-just like kicking a soccer ball! (Educational objective - Force). D
12:00 pm
WordWorld "Princess Sheep/W Drought" Princess Sheep - Bear and Sheep want to play princess, but they only have one crown. Although Sheep promises to take turns wearing the crown and being princess, she gets royally carried away playing her role. It is only after she hurts Bear's feelings that Sheep learns that a true princess isn't selfish, but kind and generous instead. D
12:30 pm
Caillou "Friends" Caillou's Grandma is surprised when Caillou tells her he doesn't have any friends. She reminds him about Clementine, Leo, his cat Gilbert, and tells him that even his sister Rosie is his friend. Then, Caillou makes a brand-new friend. D
1:00 pm
Barney & Friends "The Blame Game and What's Your Name" The Blame Game: Marcos accidentally breaks an art show project that Melanie has made. Afraid that she will be angry, he doesn't say anything, but then feels guilty. Barney helps him see that honesty and taking responsibility for what we do is always best. D
1:30 pm
Thomas & Friends "Out and About" The engines were preparing for the Sodor Kite Gala. Thomas is very excited because he loves kites. Sir Topham Hatt's grandchildren are up on Gordon's Hill with their multi-colored kite. D
2:00 pm
Curious George "Monkey Underground/Cat Mother" Professor Wiseman entrusts George with Lucky, a tiny kitten too young to take care of herself. When George stumbles across a gopher hole in the field near the country house, he suddenly finds himself inside a secret world of underground tunnels.G
2:30 pm
Martha Speaks "Truman's Secret/Skits Monkeys Around" Truman's Secret - Where has Truman been and why is he acting so weird? He's hiding in the garage, lurking in the shadows. Skits Monkeys Around - Skits loves to watch Malcolm, the blue monkey on TV.G
3:00 pm
The Electric Company "Revenge of the Zeros" Upset about their score of zero points in the banana sculpture contest, Danny and Annie decide to ruin Paul the Gorilla's banana festival party that is being held at The Electric Diner. The Electric Company catches on, and does everything they can to stop the pranksters and save the party and preserve Paul's sanity. D
3:30 pm
WordGirl "Victoria Best/Showdown at the Secret Spaceship Hideout" Victoria Best - New student (and villain) Victoria Best wins all but one of the trophies at the school assembly. When Becky's trophy goes missing, WordGirl and Captain Huggy Face come up with a contest that will thwart Victoria's evil trophy stealing plans. Showdown at the Super Secret Spaceship Hideout - During the latest encounter between WordGirl and Dr. Two Brains, Two-Brains hits himself with his snooze-ray. D
4:00 pm
Wild Kratts "Cheetah Racer" Chris and Martin announce that no creature or vehicle can travel as fast over the rough and tumble African savannah as the cheetah. Aviva takes the challenge and declares she will build a ground racer that can run even faster than a cheetah. Of course Zach wants to prove that he is a better inventor than Aviva and joins the race. D
4:30 pm
Cyberchase "The Bluebird of Zappiness" Hacker teams with the CyberSquad to stop his nemesis Ledge from finding the cure to Motherboard's virus.G
5:00 pm
Fetch! With Ruff Ruffman "Will They Like The Show? It's A Shoe-In!" DJ and Sammy head to a sneaker company to design and build more functional footwear while Jay and Sam learn the art of street performing. D
5:30 pm
Nightly Business Report President Obama and Governor Mitt Romney are back on the campaign train but still debating taxes. NBR's Darren Gersh has more on what the candidates are saying about taxes. The feds launch one of the largest crack downs on medicare fraud which leads to arrests from coast to coast. D
5:56 pm
NewsHour Promo NULL
6:00 pm
PBS NewsHour NULL
7:00 pm
Doc Martin "Out of the Woods" Mark Mylow is bitten by an adder and suffers a potentially fatal allergic reaction while camping with Al Large. Meanwhile Al's father, Bert, attempts to spruce up his son's new living quarters and the beaches of North Cornwall are being stormed by legions of poisonous fish.G
8:00 pm
Outdoor Idaho "Horse Packers & Wagon Masters" Idahoans who bond with horses and mules to follow dusty trails view Idaho's scenery at leisure and share its past. One man sets a distance record for packing with horse and mule as he rides for charity. Teamsters explore part of the Oregon Trail with wagons and mules, and trail riders head into the Selkirk Mountains.G
8:30 pm
Undamming The Elwha The KCTS9/EarthFix documentary tells the story of the Elhwa River, once dammed, now set free, following the determination that two 100-year-old dams were failing. The film includes historical photos and footage as well as interviews with those involved in the construction, operation and removal of the lower dam, the largest dam ever to be removed in the United States. Some of the footage used in the film is supplied by IdahoPTV and EarthFix Idaho reporter Aaron Kunz.G
9:00 pm
Midsomer Murders "Death of a Stranger (Part 2)" DCI Barnaby tries to uncover the connection between the initial death and the later apparent suicide at the same spot, before there can be another murder. Part 2 of 2G
10:00 pm
POV "Give Up Tomorrow" Two sisters in the Philippines disappear after leaving work for home. A 19-year-old student is sentenced to death for their rape and murder, despite evidence of his innocence, including 35 witnesses not allowed to testify in his favor. The youth is sent to a gang-run prison where he had been for seven years when two filmmakers in the United States - one a relative by marriage - begin to document his case, exposing cronyism, corruption and class/race conflict in the island country.G
11:30 pm
Charlie Rose NULL


text:
32 x 38 = 30 x 40 + 2 x 8; 34 x 36 = 30 x 40 + 4 x 6; 56 x 54 = 50 x 60 + 6 x 4; 73 x 77 = 70 x 80 + 3 x 7 Verify and generalise if possible.
A little bit of algebra explains this 'magic'. Ask a friend to pick 3 consecutive numbers and to tell you a multiple of 3. Then ask them to add the four numbers and multiply by 67, and to tell you. . . .
Pick the number of times a week that you eat chocolate. This number must be more than one but less than ten. Multiply this number by 2. Add 5 (for Sunday). Multiply by 50... Can you explain why it. . . .
How many more miles must the car travel before the numbers on the milometer and the trip meter contain the same digits in the same order?
A job needs three men but in fact six people do it. When it is finished they are all paid the same. How much was paid in total, and much does each man get if the money is shared as Fred suggests?
A box has faces with areas 3, 12 and 25 square centimetres. What is the volume of the box?
The number 27 is special because it is three times the sum of its digits 27 = 3 (2 + 7). Find some two digit numbers that are SEVEN times the sum of their digits (seven-up numbers)?
The well known Fibonacci sequence is 1 ,1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21.... How many Fibonacci sequences can you find containing the number 196 as one of the terms?
Think of a two digit number, reverse the digits, and add the numbers together. Something special happens...
Think of a number... follow the machine's instructions. I know what your number is! Can you explain how I know?
What are the possible dimensions of a rectangular hallway if the number of tiles around the perimeter is exactly half the total number of tiles?
Think of a number and follow my instructions. Tell me your answer, and I'll tell you what you started with! Can you explain how I know?
Take any four digit number. Move the first digit to the end and move the rest along. Now add your two numbers. Did you get a multiple of 11?
Can you find rectangles where the value of the area is the same as the value of the perimeter?
Investigate how you can work out what day of the week your birthday will be on next year, and the year after...
If the sides of the triangle in the diagram are 3, 4 and 5, what is the area of the shaded square?
Crosses can be drawn on number grids of various sizes. What do you notice when you add opposite ends?
Imagine starting with one yellow cube and covering it all over with a single layer of red cubes, and then covering that cube with a layer of blue cubes. How many red and blue cubes would you need?
Jo made a cube from some smaller cubes, painted some of the faces of the large cube, and then took it apart again. 45 small cubes had no paint on them at all. How many small cubes did Jo use?
We can show that (x + 1)² = x² + 2x + 1 by considering the area of an (x + 1) by (x + 1) square. Show in a similar way that (x + 2)² = x² + 4x + 4
Arrange the numbers 1 to 16 into a 4 by 4 array. Choose a number. Cross out the numbers on the same row and column. Repeat this process. Add up you four numbers. Why do they always add up to 34?
15 = 7 + 8 and 10 = 1 + 2 + 3 + 4. Can you say which numbers can be expressed as the sum of two or more consecutive integers?
A country has decided to have just two different coins, 3z and 5z coins. Which totals can be made? Is there a largest total that cannot be made? How do you know?
Can you use the diagram to prove the AM-GM inequality?
Find some examples of pairs of numbers such that their sum is a factor of their product. eg. 4 + 12 = 16 and 4 × 12 = 48 and 16 is a factor of 48.
Choose four consecutive whole numbers. Multiply the first and last numbers together. Multiply the middle pair together. What do you notice?
Try entering different sets of numbers in the number pyramids. How does the total at the top change?
What would you get if you continued this sequence of fraction sums? 1/2 + 2/1 = 2/3 + 3/2 = 3/4 + 4/3 =
How could Penny, Tom and Matthew work out how many chocolates there are in different sized boxes?
When number pyramids have a sequence on the bottom layer, some interesting patterns emerge...
Imagine a large cube made from small red cubes being dropped into a pot of yellow paint. How many of the small cubes will have yellow paint on their faces?
Polygons drawn on square dotty paper have dots on their perimeter (p) and often internal (i) ones as well. Find a relationship between p, i and the area of the polygons.
First of all, pick the number of times a week that you would like to eat chocolate. Multiply this number by 2...
Many numbers can be expressed as the difference of two perfect squares. What do you notice about the numbers you CANNOT make?
The sum of the numbers 4 and 1 [1/3] is the same as the product of 4 and 1 [1/3]; that is to say 4 + 1 [1/3] = 4 � 1 [1/3]. What other numbers have the sum equal to the product and can this be so for. . . .
Some students have been working out the number of strands needed for different sizes of cable. Can you make sense of their solutions?
Find b where 3723(base 10) = 123(base b).
Find some triples of whole numbers a, b and c such that a^2 + b^2 + c^2 is a multiple of 4. Is it necessarily the case that a, b and c must all be even? If so, can you explain why?
The opposite vertices of a square have coordinates (a,b) and (c,d). What are the coordinates of the other vertices?
How to build your own magic squares.
Take any two numbers between 0 and 1. Prove that the sum of the numbers is always less than one plus their product?
Can you show that you can share a square pizza equally between two people by cutting it four times using vertical, horizontal and diagonal cuts through any point inside the square?
Sets of integers like 3, 4, 5 are called Pythagorean Triples, because they could be the lengths of the sides of a right-angled triangle. Can you find any more?
The diagram shows a 5 by 5 geoboard with 25 pins set out in a square array. Squares are made by stretching rubber bands round specific pins. What is the total number of squares that can be made on a. . . .
Watch these videos to see how Phoebe, Alice and Luke chose to draw 7 squares. How would they draw 100?
How many winning lines can you make in a three-dimensional version of noughts and crosses?
Take a few whole numbers away from a triangle number. If you know the mean of the remaining numbers can you find the triangle number and which numbers were removed?
Label this plum tree graph to make it totally magic!
The sums of the squares of three related numbers is also a perfect square - can you explain why?
Janine noticed, while studying some cube numbers, that if you take three consecutive whole numbers and multiply them together and then add the middle number of the three, you get the middle number. . . .


text:
Link to donate inside article.
On Feb. 23, fire fighters from Watonwan County will test their limits and they climb the Accenture Tower in downtown Minneapolis. The climb is over 660 stairs and is done to fight lung disease.
Average times for the run are about 15 minutes, but during last years event the Watonwan County fire fighters were among the top finishing participants. Tim Flaata finished tenth out of 217 fire fighters, with a time of 6 minutes 16 seconds.
"It's really a great experience and a wonderful feeling when you get to the top," said Flaata following the race. "My stair climb is no challenge greater than someone who is fighting to breathe on a daily basis. That is why we participate, to raise money for the cause."
The Watonwan County fire fighters are in the process of raising money now and are still looking for donations. To donate, type "fight for air Watonwan County fire/rescue" into your search engine, hit enter and click on the first story that shows up. From there you will be sent to the Watonwan County page where you can make a donation and support your team.
Each donation helps to support the Minnesota Chapter of the American Lung Association.


text:
Empower Your Business | Brother Dover
From a single solution to full managed services,
we empower companies to reduce risk, control costs and increase productivity.
Copier & Laser Printer Sales
JR Copier of Minnesota is an independent office equipment supplier dealer that offers state of the art copiers & printers in the Minneapolis – St. Paul metro area – Minnesota. We have been working with small and medium-sized businesses since 1989 and have a proven reputation of success.
Copier & Laser Printer Repair Service
JR Copier of Minnesota is the one stop solution to all of your copier needs. Just give us a call or send us an e-mail and we will promptly respond with a solution.
We know the value of proper maintenance and we establish a schedule of visits to fine tune your equipment to head off potential malfunctions.
We bring you the best – by working with the best. | Brother Dover
You can't be a foremost provider of place of work tools with out offering the most current technology from the most reliable providers in office products. JR Copier of Minnesota builds valued partnerships with top global makers to offer the most efficient and dependable technology in the marketplace – supporting our customers reduce downtime, manage dangers and control costs.
We have printing, scanning and copying products from companies you know and have confidence in.
Multifunction copiers
Boost business productivity and efficiency by combining high-speed copying, laser printing and scanning in one device.
Laser Printers
Having a printer on hand can save you both time and money, even if you don't print often. As we continually move toward a digital lifestyle, certain documents, especially business and legal ones, still need to be made tangible for signatures, security, and general safekeeping.
Take Control of Your Print Environment… 763.509.0054
The Best in Brother!
Proudly Serving Minnesota


text:
The Windows Phone Tango update brought a few minor improvements to our Windows Phone but it may have served up the most noticeable improvements with the Nokia Lumia 900, well specifically Nokia's firmware that came with the update. Out of the box, we weren't' overly excited about the Lumia 900's camera performance. Comparatively, the HTC Titan II's camera was a joy to use and was rather impressive.
Enter the Windows Phone Tango update. It included a Nokia firmware component for the Lumia 900 that tweaked the camera just enough to elevate the camera's performance from "lacking" to "rather nice" status. The HTC Titan II still rules but you won't be cringing every time you take a photo with your Lumia 900, hoping things come out right.
We held a photo contest the other day highlighting the improvements to the Lumia 900's camera performance. While the winners were chosen at random, there were plenty of quality images submitted, which we'd like to share with you.
We still think that Nokia should adopt the BSI backlit sensor HTC is using on the Titan II and Radar. Regardless, these images submitted by our readers are a pretty good indication that Nokia is on the right track for improving their Windows Phone photo chops.
Scipio Magnus


text:
333 College Street Condos
Sam Elgohary is a Real Estate Broker with Century 21 servicing his clients in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). He has a wide range of experience in Pre-construction Development and resale and is always looking to give his clients the most up-to-date knowledge about the market to help them in making new investments or selling their homes. His close connections with builders and a wide network of agents give him a competitive edge on everything to do with Toronto Real Estate. Connect with Sam: Cell 416-565-5925. You can find Sam Elgohary in Google +
Sam Elgohary
Real Estate Broker 416-565-5925 email@example.com Pre Construction Condo specialist Century 21 Leading Edge Realty Inc, Brokerage 18 Wynford Drive Suite #214, Toronto, Ontario, M3C 3S2
Sage Kingston Condos In KingstonJan 23, 2019
Line 5 Condos – TheJan 23, 2019
HOT DEAL Huge Incentives forJan 11, 2019
M3 Condos In Mississauga ByOct 04, 2018
Line 5 Condos at YongeOct 03, 2018
50 SCOLLARD CONDOS IN DOWNTOWNJun 27, 20182024 Views
WATER'S EDGE AT THE COVEAug 28, 20171629 Views
Transit City Condos 4 InMay 15, 20171432 Views
140 YORKVILLE AVENUE CONDOS BYDec 02, 20131272 Views
YSL RESIDENCES IN DOWNTOWN TORONTOFeb 25, 20161083 Views
Leading Edge Realty Inc., Brokerage
Office: (416) 494-5955
Fax: (416) 494-4977
Independently Owned and Operated
" Excellent service and professionalism by Sam Elgohary. Sam was sincere and helpful from beginning to end. He is just the right person who knows throughout about Toronto's condo market. He suggested the best investments possible in toronto and was flexible with timings and availability when we requested to visit the property at the weekend. He gave us his honest view and which helped us taking the right decision. Would definitely recommend. "
— David10.0 10.0
Sam Elgohary
Monica Wahba
Clark Zhao
Naz Mozaffari
Sam Elguindy
Jasmine Lau
We are independent real estate Brokers with Century21 Leading Edge Brokerage, and we do not represent the builder directly. The content of the pages of this website is for your general information, reference only. We are not liable for the use or misuse of the site's information. Prices, sizes, specifications, and promotions of the condos are subject to change by the builder without notice. E.&O.E
Address: Century 21 Leading Edge Realty Inc, Brokerage 18 Wynford Drive Suite #214, Toronto, Ontario, M3C 3S2


text:
Bhide's book presents authentic Indian flavors in refreshing, modern ways. She often blends traditional Eastern and Western flavors creating unique, contemporary Indian dishes that are sure to inspire. The recipes tend to be short and straight forward, many ideal for easy mid-week meals. There are several vegetarian options and many meat dishes could easily be made vegetarian. The 100+ recipes are divided into the following categories: chutneys and marinades; modern drinks; appetizers, snacks, and salads; vegetables, beans, and lentiles; poultry, meat, and eggs; fish and shellfsih; rice and breads; and desserts. For each recipe, Bhide gives cooking tips and/or serving suggestions, and she personalizes the book by including several engaging stories about her family life. By the book's end, Bhide feels like a friend.
Saffron-Cardamom Macaroons; I will post this recipe in the near future.
I highly recommend reading Bhide's introduction prior to starting in on the recipes. In the section "The Modern Spice Pantry, she provides an extensive list of Indian spices and ingredients, such as tandoori masala, paneer, tamarind paste, and fenugreek seeds. She defines them, explains how to store them, and where to buy them, including online sites. If you do this step first, it'll make the actually cooking a breeze. It also helps to read "Monica's Kitchen Rules," which address issues such as the best cookware for Indian cooking (nonstick) and ingredient substitutions (coriander seeds, for example, are not a good substitute for fresh coriander leaves).
As for photos, the few that are included are beautiful. My only regret is that there weren't more.
Here are the recipes I made and my thoughts about them:
Pomegranate Chutney is made from pureed pomegranate seeds seasoned simply with lemon juice, ginger, chaat masala, and light brown sugar. This colorful chutney takes minutes to make and is wonderfully versatile. The sweet-tart flavors pairs well with chicken, pork, and, my favorite, sauteed shrimp.
Green Beans Subzi consists of green beans (I used fresh) and potatoes sauteed with garlic, tomato, and spices, including cumin seeds, and turmeric. This dish is easy to prepare and makes green beans and potatoes a lot more exciting than usual. The flavors are bold without being overwhelming, which makes this an ideal side dish for chicken, fish, pork, or beef.
Monica's Tomato and Coconut Fish Curry: Bhide's recipe introduction enticed me to make this one. She writes, "I have been cooking [this] for as long as I can remember. It is a favorite with adults and kids alike. My dad once told me it was his favorite. I cannot tell you how happy I was, since he has such discerning tastes." I'm with Monica's dad on this one: this recipe was my favorite as well. Catfish stars in this dish and is elevated to something special. The fish is gently cooked in a tomato-coconut milk bath that is seasoned liberally with spices such as mustard seeds, curry leaves, ginger, and turmeric. It's a perfect mid-week meal, since it's inexpensive, fast, and easy. I served it atop brown basmati rice. Although Bhide says one pound of catfish fillets serves 4, Jeff and I nearly finished it all.
Saffron-Cardamom Macaroons: I'm a sucker for macaroons and baked goods laced with cardamom, so it didn't take me long to make these cookies. They were amazingly fragrant and very sweet. I think they'd make a lovely holiday gift since they're both unusual and travel well.
Modern Spice will definitely secure a spot on my cookbook shelf; in fact, I already have a few more recipes marked to try soon. I hope you'll be making some of Bhide's recipes as well.
Now for the exciting part! Two lucky Food Blogga readers will receive a complimentary copy of Monica Bhide's Modern Spice cookbook. Here's how to enter for your chance to win:
Monica's Tomato and Coconut Fish Curry
Recipe from Modern Spice
Serves 4
Prep/Cook Time: 40 minutes
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoons black mustard seeds
10 fresh curry leaves
1 inch piece peeled fresh ginger, grated
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 small green serrano chile, chopped
1 large tomato, chopped
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon red chile powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pound catfish fillets, cut into bite-sized pieces
1/2 of a 13.5 ounce can coconut milk (3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons)
1. In a large skillet heat the olive over medium heat. When the oil begins to shimmer, add the mustard seeds. As soon as they crackle, add the curry leaves, ginger, garlic, and green chile. Saute for a few seconds to combine.
2. Add the tomato. Cook gently for 10-12 minutes, until the tomato is soft and the oil begins to leave the side of the mixture. You can add some water if the tomatoo begins to stick. I sometimes add a quarter-cup of water and cover the pan for 5-6 minutes. This helps cook the tomatoes faster. Then I uncover it and continue to cook until all the water evaporates.
3. Stir in the turmeric, chile powder, and salt. Cook for 1 minute.
4. Stir in the fish and cook 5 minutes.
5. Add the coconut milk. Let the mixture come to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the fish is tender. Serve immediately.
Monica Bhide was born in India and moved to the U.S. in 1991. She resides in Washington D.C. She is the author of The Everything Indian Cookbook and The Spice is Right and also writes a blog called A Life of Spice. Click here to view a short trailer about Bhide and Modern Spice narrated by the author.


text:
You have no items in your shopping cart.
You have no items to compare.
Product code : ALJP310002
Product Weight :
400 Grams
(This Weight includes Courier Packaging Weight)
Be the first to review this product
Availability: In stock
Fahima Saree
Japan Metal Poonam Saree
Use spaces to separate tags. Use single quotes (') for phrases.
Shipping all over the world.Shipping Charges are based on shipping destination and product weight purchase.
Cheque Direct Bank Deposit Net Banking Direct Bank Transfer Paypal
Dubai : +971-561118170Time : 9.00am to 7.00 pmEmail : email@example.com


text:
The Weed Lady Cougars hung on for a 42-37 victory over the Etna Lady Lions in the second round of the Northern Section playoffs Friday night.
Etna was up 33-32 with 3:50 left in the game before Weed pulled away for the five-point win. Weed is the No. 2 Division 5 seed while fellow Shasta Cascade League member Etna came in as the No. 10 seed.
With the victory, Weed hosts another SCL opponent, Mount Shasta, in the semifinals Tuesday night in Weed at 7 p.m., with the winner moving on to the Division 5 championships this Saturday in Chico.
This is the first time since 1988 that the Lady Cougars have made it to the NSCIF semifinals, head coach Bob West said.
"It's new ground for us," he said. "We're trying to build something here for years to come."
The game started out with both teams trying to find a flow as the scoring did not begin until Elyssa Fisher of Weed made two free throws with 5:05 left in the quarter. Etna struggled to find an offensive rhythm and scored only a single basket in the quarter and found themselves down 11-2 after one quarter of play,
In the second quarter, the Lions slowly came back. Near the end of the quarter senior post player Sara Hoyt made a nice move inside, scored, was fouled, and made the free throw for a three-point play, as the Lions trailed 19-12 at the half.
The Lions were far from out of it and reduced the Cougar lead to 19-17 early in the second half. With a little more than two minutes left in the third quarter, the Lions Hannah Little made a basket to tie things up at 25-25. A short time later Hoyt scored to give the Lions a 27-25 advantage.
With three second left in the quarter, Fisher was fouled while attempting a three-pointer. She drained all three shotss to give the Cougars the 28-27 advantage to end the third quarter.
In the fourth, while Etna had a few leads, the Cougars regained the lead with clutch free throw shooting as the Cougars sealed the deal and came away with the five-point victory.
The Lady Cougars received a warm round of applause from the home fans as they celebrated after the win.
Fisher and Karene Marshall each had 12 points for the Cougars and Destinee Jones had 11 points. Hoyt led Lion scorers with 15, while Jessie Eiler and Hannah Little each finished with nine points.
"They battled and worked hard," West said about his squad.
He added that the way his team was able to pressure Etna, especially in the fourth quarter, and create turnovers turned out to be a key difference in the game.
Etna head coach Les Helsley commended his squad for the way they battled against the Cougars and nearly pulled off the upset against a team they had previously lost to twice this season.
A key to the loss, he said,, was the way the Lady Cougars were able to capitalize on free throw opportunities and having three Lions foul out certainly did not help, Helsley said.
Helsley said that he was very proud of the way his team played this season.
"It was a lot of fun this season," he said. "It was a great group of kids."
Weed improved to 20-8 this season, while Etna finished at 12-11.
Weed High School Lady Cougars versus the Etna Lady Lions: Cougars survive battle with Lions
The Weed Lady Cougars hung on for a 42-37 victory over the Etna Lady Lions in the second round of the Northern Section playoffs Friday night.


text:
The Brandywine Harp Orchestra will once again bring its haunting melodies—and a few spooky stories—to the Smyrna Opera House this weekend.
This Saturday, the Brandywine Harps Orchestra will be in town for what has become an annual pilgrimage for the all-girl group: "Halloween Spooktacular" at the Smyrna Opera House.
"We are thrilled to perform our Halloween show at the Smyrna Opera House," said harpist and director Janet Whitman. "We promise an evening of unique entertainment for the entire family."
Whitman and her group weaves together spooky stories, music and usually a few surprises for the audience. The harpists are known, not only for their individual and collective musical accomplishments but for putting together fun holiday shows.
"This concert is always one of the most eagerly anticipated performances of the season," said SOH Executive Director David Keller. "We are looking forward to the possibility of introducing new audience members to the wonderful sounds of the orchestra."
Whitman organized the group in 2000 and features the talents of a dozen accomplished harpists from Delaware, Pennsylvania and Maryland. Typically, their shows include more than just music. Depending on the program, there might also be choreographed dancing, solo or choral singing, poetry, percussion, storytelling, original compositions or special musical guests. The performance schedule has taken them all over world but they stay true to their roots by regularly performing throughout the area at venues like Longwood Gardens, the Everett Theatre, Mt. Gretna Tabernacle and countless churches and community events.
The have also produced two well-known and well-selling albums: "Christmas Crossings" and "Celtic Journeys." In 2009, the group was the first American Celtic harp orchestra to perform at the Edinburgh International Harp Festival in the event's 29-year history. The following year, in August, they were featured with the Kennett [Square] Symphony at Longwood Gardens for a sell-out crowd.
Tickets for the show are $18 per person. All seats are general admission. Doors will open at 6:45 p.m., with an on-site cash bar. The performance will begin promptly at 7:30 p.m. Discounts are available for children 12 years old and younger and for students with current college identification. All discounts are given through the box office, not through the website, www.smyrnaoperahouse.com. To purchase tickets for this show or any show, call (302) 653-4263, visit the SOH website or stop by in-person, Tuesdays through Fridays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.


text:
Beam me up! While most people associate the holidays with nutcrackers and carols, those of us who happily brand ourselves nerds can't imagine any gift-giving opportunity that doesn't involve Yoda paraphernalia. So if there are any Whovians, Trekkies, zombie zealots or Jedis in your circle, rest assured that the last thing they want is something mainstream and vanilla. Here's a tipsheet for the hard-core geeks in your life:
- "Doctor Who: Series 1-7 Limited Edition Blu-ray Giftset": Allons-y! For the uber-nerd in your life, this here is the holy grail. Not only can a true Whovian bask in the adventures of the ninth (Christopher Eccleston), 10th (David Tennant) and 11th doctor (Matt Smith) but this epic gift also features a sonic screwdriver (yes, really!), a comic book and three art cards, in addition to 4,815 minutes of Gallifreyian glory. Guaranteed to exterminate all ennui in any Tardis devotee on the eve of the 50th anniversary. ($349.98 for 29-disc Blu-ray set, http://shop.bbc.com)
- Zombie Apocalypse Survival Kit: Go DIY this doomsday with a handy survival kit designed to handle rampaging zombie hordes. Should the dead arise, you can fend them off with a Gator machete, a Camp II axe, a Gator Pro machete, a Parang machete, a LMF II Infantry knife and a DMF Folder knife, all in a sturdy canvas carrying case. Just because it's the end of the world doesn't mean you shouldn't be prepared. ($349, www.gerbergear.com)
- "Star Trek: Stardate Collection": If you are a hard-core Trekkie who knows your Tribbles from your Triskelion, this collection will hit the geek sweet spot. Boldly go where few geeks have gone before with a movie marathon that spans from the cheesy "Star Trek: The Motion Picture" to the final "Nemesis" (the set does not include the J.J. Abrams reboots). Conventional wisdom holds that the even numbers in this movie franchise are the best ("The Wrath of Khan," "The Voyage Home," etc.) but there will be plenty of time for debate while practicing your IDIC salute and gorging on all 12-discs in a warp-speed Enterprise marathon. ($80.98 for Blu-ray, www.amazon.com)
- "Star Wars" Cuff Links: The force is strong with anyone who sports these hand-carved, 14-karat gold beauties. These kitsch classic cuff links are available in Darth Vader or Yoda. It's the high-end equivalent of cosplay for the man who wants to get his Jedi on while striking an elegant pose. Small and sophisticated, these are for the truly discriminating dweeb. ($4,000-$4,200; neimanmarcus.com.)
- A towel: Yes, this one is a tad abstract if you are not well-versed in the lore of "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy." If you don't know your Babel Fish from your Babylon 5, you may well be perplexed. But rest assured that your friendly neighborhood nerd will be chuckling up a storm when he or she unwraps this puppy. To quote from Douglas Adam's sci-fi canon, a towel is "Just about the most massively useful thing any interstellar Hitchhiker can carry." Purists will note that Arthur Dent brandishes a fluffy number from Marks and Spencer, but the novice may well pillage any old thing from the linen closet. ($24 at www.marksandspencer.com).