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I recently started a new gig as an assistant scoreboard editor at the Chicago Tribune. I'm basically editing all the agate (stats, box scores, etc.) in the paper. I thought I'd post a couple examples of the stuff I'm doing. Here are two college football preview boxes I did for the Big 12 and Wisconsin Badgers.
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Boys Baseball: Burlington Central Crunches Pretzels For 1st Sectional Title
The Rockets and Pretzels face the flag for the National Anthem.
Burlington Central claimed the Class 3A Sycamore sectional championship on Saturday – the program's first sectional title – thanks in large part to its not-so-secret weapon, the electrifying base running of Ray Hunnicutt.
The senior center fielder's lead-off walk and two subsequent stolen bases sparked the Rockets' three-run rally in the sixth inning of their 4-2 victory over Freeport.
With the Rockets trailing 2-1, Hunnicutt led off the frame with a walk. He quickly stole second base, and then after Blake Alexander flew out to deep center field, the senior successfully took off for third with Michael Scott at the plate. Because of Hunnicutt's well-timed jumps, neither steal attempt drew a throw from Pretzels catcher Jack Lehnherr.
"I knew I was going the whole time. I knew we had to score one," Hunnicutt said. "I thought I might as well try, it's our last game potentially, so might as well go for it. And it worked out."
The steals put Hunnicutt in position to score the game-tying run one batter later when Riley Jensen hit a ground ball up the middle that was misplayed by Pretzels second baseman Tyler Olson.
Kevin Zasada then put the Rockets up 3-2 with an RBI single to left that drove in Scott. Reed Hunnicutt, Ray's brother, provided the Rockets' an insurance run with a sacrifice fly that drove in Jensen and put Burlington Central up 4-2.
Rockets coach Kyle Nelson said that Hunnicutt, who is now a perfect 31-for-31 in steal attempts, possesses more than just great speed.
"He's a fast kid, but there's a lot of fast kids who don't necessarily steal bases they way he does," Nelson said. "He's getting good jumps on pitchers, he's getting good reads. And he's doing a great job on the base paths."
The Rockets jumped out to a quick 1-0 lead when Tanner Scott drove in Zach Ranney with a double to left field in the first inning.
The Pretzels were able to capture the lead by taking advantage of Rockets misplays. In the second inning, an infield error allowed Evan Schrader to score and tie the game at 1-1.
Consecutive mistakes by Rockets pitcher Riley Jensen in the fourth inning allowed Adam Werntz to reach home. A balk advanced Werntz to third base, and then a wild pitch allowed the junior first baseman to score.
Other than that, Jensen was very effective in his seven innings on the mound for the Rockets. The senior picked up the victory after giving up one earned run and four hits while striking out seven and walking one.
Burlington Central was able to stop to the underdog run of Freeport (17-20), who was seeded No. 4 out of four teams in the regional it hosted.
The Pretzels pulled off three upsets to earn a chance at playing for a sectional title. Coach Roger Fegan hopes the Pretzels' first appearance in a sectional championship game in 33 years was a sign of things to come, not an aberration.
"It was a lot of fun. I told our seniors, hopefully ten years from now, you'll come back and we'll be winning regionals and sectionals all the time, and it was something you helped develop and helped start," Fegan said.
Being part of the first team in school history to win a sectional title nearly left Hunnicutt speechless.
"I don't even know how to talk about it. Nobody's ever done it, and it feels great," Hunnicutt said. "All these guys have grown up together, to win this in our last year, it's fantastic."
Burlington Central (28-10) will face LaSalle-Peru at 7 p.m. Monday in the Augustana College super-sectional.
I wrote this story for the Chicago Sun-Times, Elgin Courier and yourseason.com. It appears here.
The Pretzels walk off the field after the Rockets ended their underdog run.
Girls Softball: Naperville North Knocks Off Plainfield East To Reach First Sectional Final In School History
Naperville North softball entered uncharted territory by winning Wednesday's Class 4A East Aurora Sectional semifinal against Plainfield East.
Behind a strong outing from pitcher Kathleen Hahne and a two-run homer by Tara Degl'lnnocenti, the Huskies will make their first appearance in a sectional final after knocking off the Bengals 5-2 at Phillips Park in Aurora.
Naperville North, the No. 6 seed in the East Aurora sectional, will face No. 4 seed Plainfield Central at 11 a.m. Saturday in the sectional final.
"I don't know what Saturday will be like, it's going to be brand new for Huskies softball," Naperville North coach Jerry Kedziora said.
"We've got a good pitcher right now, we've got a team that's playing really good defense. And some timely hitting too. It's pretty exciting — our chances might not set up ever as good as they are right now," he added.
Hahne picked up the victory after giving up two runs and ten hits and striking out three batters over seven innings.
The senior showed some early-game nerves, giving up two runs on six hits during her first two innings in the circle. However, Hahne settled down from that point forward, surrendering no runs and just four singles the rest of the way.
"I always get really nervous for a game. It takes me a few batters to get into my own and work my pitches," Hahne said.
Degl'lnnocenti gave the Huskies a 2-1 lead in the bottom of the first inning with a line-drive, two-run homer to left field.
An RBI single by Bengals shortstop Nina Maggio tied the game at 2-2 in the second inning, but the Huskies retook the lead in the third. Caitlyn Warren came home on an RBI groundout by Kailee Budicin, giving Naperville North a 3-2 advantage they wouldn't relinquish.
The Huskies added two insurance runs in the fifth inning, going up 5-2 on an RBI triple by Warren and a run-scoring fielder's choice by Budicin.
"We knew that we had to come out and hit. We knew that they were going to be gunning for us, and everyone did a great job," Degl'lnnocenti said. "It took a team effort, and we got it done."
Hahne was assisted by a strong defensive performance from her teammates. The Huskies committed only one error and made a few sterling defensive plays, including a momentum-changing double play in the fourth inning.
With one out and a runner on first base, Degl'lnnocenti cleanly fielded a hard-hit ground ball off the bat of Maggio and threw to shortstop Alexis Solak for the force out. First baseman Rachel Martin barely kept her foot on the bag as she made a fantastic stretch to collect Solak's throw and complete the double play.
After that play, Hahne gave up just one more hit and the Huskies outscored the Bengals 2-0.
"To be able to turn a 4-6-3 like that, and those girls making every play possible from the third inning on, it's a tremendous confidence boost," Kedziora said. "These girls should now know that they can go out and compete against anybody."
Plainfield East (22-12) was led on offense by No. 9 hitter Jessica Rio, who went 3-for-3 with three singles. Rio attempted to score on a single by Maggio in the second inning, but was thrown out at home by Huskies left fielder Stephanie Tobin.
Naperville North (24-12) will attempt to earn its first sectional title plaque when they face Plainfield Central on Saturday. The Wildcats advanced to the finals by defeating Neuqua Valley 2-1 on Wednesday.
"We know that we're going to have our hands filled with Plainfield Central," Kedziora said. "If we just go head out and play our game, maybe we can get something."
I wrote this story for the Chicago Sun-Times, Naperville Sun and yourseason.com. It appears here.
Girls Soccer: Benet's Season Ends in PKs; St. Francis Earns 1st State Trip
Both teams line up for starting lineup introductions before Tuesday's game.
Benet held its opponents scoreless the first 285 minutes of the playoffs. 15 more minutes and the Redwings would have clinched a spot in 2A state semifinals.
The Redwings outscored their opponents 24-0 in their first three games, and held a 1-0 lead over St. Francis more than halfway through Tuesday's 2A supersectional game played at Benedictine University.
But with 15:02 left in the second half, Spartans forward Amanda Gaggioli broke through the Redwing defense, scoring a goal to tie the game at 1-1. The game went to penalty kicks after the score remained tied through the duration of regulation and four ten-minute overtime periods. There, St. Francis outscored Benet 4-2 to earn a berth in the state semifinals.
"We're not the best penalty kick team in the history of mankind," Benet coach Bob Gros said. "We've worked on it. I've tried everything under the sun. But there's so much psychology involved. There's a little bit of luck too."
Sydney Fox's successful penalty kick sent St. Francis (22-3) to its first ever appearance in the state semifinals. Taylor Bucaro, Kaitlin Bucaro and Gaggioli also made penalty kicks for the Spartans.
"It feels great, it really does. I feel like this isn't really real right now, but it's great," said Gaggioli
The Redwings dominated possession in the first half and outshot the Spartans 10-4 over the first 40 minutes. With 8:54 left in the first half, Jessica Smetana scored after receiving a great pass from Amanda Kaiser. The senior's shot went off the far post and into the back of the net, putting the Redwings up 1-0.
The momentum shifted in the second half. The Spartans started to play more aggressively and dominated possession of the ball. With just over 15 minutes left in the second half, St. Francis snapped Benet's 285 minute playoff scoreless streak when Gaggioli scored from 10 yards out after receiving a feed from Kaitlin Bucaro.
"I just saw the pass coming in, and my teammate (Fox) just let it go through her legs. I was open and just put it in," Gaggioli said.
Worn down by temperatures in the mid-80s, both teams had trouble generating anything in the four overtime periods. St. Francis outshot Benet 5-2 over the last 40 minutes, and the Redwings didn't get off a shot attempt over the last two overtimes.
Despite being outshot, Gros felt the Redwings had the better chances in overtime.
"In terms of more consistent pressure, I think in the last 40 minutes we had a little bit of an advantage there," Gros said. "We just couldn't get it in. You just have one of those days, and it doesn't pay off."
Benet finishes the season 18-5-3. The Redwings came into Tuesday's game unbeaten in their previous 17 games.
St. Francis will play St. Viator at 11 a.m. Friday in the first of two 2A semifinals at North Central College in Naperville. Glenwood will face U. High of Normal in the second semifinal.
I wrote this story for the Chicago Sun-Times, Naperville Sun and yourseason.com. It appears here.
St. Francis players celebrate with their friends and family after the game.
Minor League Baseball: Cougars Get 21 Hits But Fall To Snappers In 12 Innings
The view from the press box at Fifth Third Bank Ballpark in Geneva, IL
The Kane County Cougars got a dramatic, game-tying home run from Orlando Calixte in the ninth inning, but the Beloit Snappers outlasted the Cougars, scoring six runs in the 12th inning to clinch a 15-9 victory Monday at Fifth Third Bank Ballpark.
The Snappers' outburst in the final inning came off first baseman turned pitcher Dean Espy. The right-handed Espy (0-1) entered the game as a pinch runner in the ninth and played first base for two innings before taking the mound in the 12th. It was his first time pitching in the minor leagues.
"We needed to save some pitching for tomorrow," Cougars manager Brian Buchanan said. "When they took the lead, we took some guys out early because we needed them for tomorrow. Then we ended up tying it up in the ninth."
Matt Koch gave the Snappers a 10-9 lead in the 12th with an RBI double that drove in Jhon Goncalves. After an RBI single by Tyler Grimes and a sacrifice fly by Eddie Rosario, Miguel Sano capped off the scoring with a three-run homer that bounced off the video board in left-center field.
The Snappers (30-21) blew three leads in the first nine innings, including the 9-7 advantage they held going into the ninth.
After Michael Antonio led off the bottom of the ninth for the Cougars with a double to left center field, Calixte launched a game-tying, two-run homer to tie the game at 9-9. It was the 20-year-old shortstop's third home run in the last five games.
"He's getting good pitches to hit, and he's hitting them," Buchanan said. "We're working with him, he needs to stay under control a little bit, and he's been doing that lately."
The Cougars (27-24) had a great chance to end the game later in the ninth after an error by Sano, the Snappers' third baseman, allowed Jorge Bonifacio to bat with the bases loaded and two outs. But the 18-year-old right fielder struck out, sending the game into extra innings.
The Cougars offense took advantage of perfect hitting conditions — temperatures in the 90s and winds blowing out — by racking up 21 hits. All nine starters picked up a hit and seven had two or more. Catcher Kenny Swab had three hits, while Antonio and Calixte each had four.
"Hitting is contagious. You see some of the other guys up there swinging the bat really well and you're itching for your opportunity to get up there," Swab said. "The ball was just jumping off the bat today."
Losing two of the first three games in this series, Kane County has fallen three games behind second-place Beloit. The Cougars will try to split the four-game series tomorrow at 11 a.m with right-hander Kellen Moen (2-2) on the mound.
I wrote this story for the Aurora Beacon. It appears here.
Twins 3B Miguel Sano: 1-7, HR, 3 RBI; Crushed a three-run homer in the 12th inning off a position player posing as a pitcher. Made what could have been a devastating error in the 9th inning (19th error of season). Booted a seemingly routine grounder with two outs, extended the game for Jorge Bonifacio to bat with the bases loaded. Great swing, physically (6'3″, 240 lbs) stands out among peers.
Royals RF Jorge Bonifacio: 2-7, 2 singles, run, 4 Ks; Struck out with the bases loaded and two outs in the bottom of the 9th inning. Left seven men on base over his seven ABs. Got first hit of series in third inning (was 0-for-9 going into at-bat). Batting .312, second on team.
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Boys Track Preview: Neuqua Valley's Derrick And Bender Among Local Contenders At State Meet
Runners get ready for the 400 relay at last week's Naperville North sectional.
When Neuqua Valley seniors Mark Derrick and Jacob Bender step onto the blue track at the boys track and field state finals in Charleston this weekend, they will be looking to improve on their top-six finishes at last year's state meet.
Both have a good shot.
Derrick – who finished sixth in the 3,200 last year – comes into this year's meet with the third best 3A qualifying time (9:12.37). And Bender – last year's runner-up in the 400 – enters with the second highest qualifying time (48.94), just .04 seconds behind Stepfan Thelemaque of Plainfield East.
The North Carolina-bound Derrick could place in two individual events. He finished first in the 1,600 at the Naperville North sectional with the 11th best 3A qualifying time (4:18.30).
"Running both, it's always tiring, but it kind of depends on the day. I ran a double at DGS and felt great after both of them," Derrick said last week. "After the mile (at last Thursday's sectional), it was like 'Oh my God, this second race is going to be rough,' but I was able to pull through."
Derrick and the Nebraska-bound Bender are among the 20 individuals and 11 relays from local schools that will be competing at this weekend's 118th annual boys track and field state finals.
Neuqua Valley will have three other individuals competing in Charleston: Senior Taylor Soltys in the 3,200, senior Andrew Peterson in the pole vault and junior Carlos Varela-Hernandez in the discus.
Varela-Hernandez – who qualified for state in the discus last year but didn't place – will be a contender to place this weekend after having the 10th best 3A qualifying throw (164-1).
The Wildcats also qualified three relays for state: The 400 team of Bender, Joseph Younis, James Sampson and Eric Metoyer, the 800 team of Younis, Nick Rafacz, Dennis Thurow and Metoyer, and the 3,200 team of Andy Martinez, Kevin Skrip, Xander Jacobson and Rolan Dewgard.
Waubonsie Valley thrower Riley Kittridge has a good chance to place in both the shot put and discus. The junior placed first in both events at the Naperville North sectional with the fifth best 3A qualifying throw in the shot put (56-6) and eighth best in the discus (164-5).
"My goals down there are maybe not to win, but at least get personal records and do my best," Kittridge said.
Warriors senior Jamaal Bearden also qualified in both throwing events.
Waubonsie senior Kyle Schafer won the 300 hurdles at sectionals and is a contender to do the same at state. His sectional run of 38.20 was the third best 3A qualifying time, just .08 seconds behind Derrick Willies of Rock Island.
Schafer also qualified for state as part of the Warriors' 400 and 1,600 relay teams. He will be joined in the 400 by Austin Ameri, Tony Durns and Demitrius Gray and in the 1,600 by Ameri, Gray and John Burke.
The Warriors' 1,600 relay qualified for state with a time of 3:19.07, the third best mark in 3A.
Waubonsie triple jumper James Travis will also be competing at state after placing first at sectionals with a jump of 44-1.
Naperville Central will be led in Charleston by its three state-qualifying relay squads: The 800 team of Brandon Lau, Tyler Haines, Kevin Kulling and Sam Bransby, the 1,600 team of Haines, Bransby, Kulling and Brad Kouchoukos and the 3,200 team of Kouchoukos, Forrest Thayer, Ethan Brodeur and Christian Schafer.
The 800 and 1,600 relays qualified for state despite entering sectionals with seed times above the state standard.
"We weren't seeded at getting any qualifying state times and we weren't in good lanes, but we didn't let that discourage us," Haines said.
The Redhawks also had three individuals qualify for state – Mike Juretschke and Kevin Rzepczynski in the pole vault and David Goodalis in the discus.
Naperville North had three individuals qualify for state – senior James Kerns in the 100 and 200, senior Nick Lyon in the pole vault and senior Kareem Midani in the long jump.
Midani earned second place at sectionals by jumping 22-7.5, more than a foot farther than his previous personal best.
"I wasn't expecting to jump that far. I was expecting to get close to qualifying, but jumping that far, I honestly had no idea," said Midani, who was only jumping 19 feet indoors earlier this spring. "I didn't just make it to state, I passed that. It was awesome."
Metea Valley had four individuals and one relay qualify out of the St. Charles North sectional. Twin brothers Joe and Matt Stewart both qualified in the 3,200. Joe won the race with a time of 9:15.27, the sixth best 3A qualifying mark, while Matt came in third (9:28.16).
The Stewart twins will be joined in Charleston by junior Colin Yorke (1,600), senior Ben Hulett (300 hurdles) and 1,600 relay team of Tre'sean Mackey, Alan Williams, Aaron Laskey, and William King.
Benet junior Anton Vershay qualified for the 2A state meet by finishing second at last Friday's Lisle sectional. The Redwings' 1,600 and 3,200 relay teams also qualified for state.
I wrote this story for the Naperville Sun. It appears here.
Boys Track Feature: Oumaru Abdulahi Makes His Mark At Mooseheart
Mooseheart's Oumaru Abdulahi set a high jump record at the Mooseheart Relays on May 5, but you would never have guessed it by looking at the junior in the moments after the competition was over.
Abdulahi walked to the edge of the Mooseheart end zone where a cheering section had gathered. Visibly dejected, the junior sat down, put his back to the ground and covered his face with a shirt — and stayed that way for several minutes.
Abdulahi had won the event with a meet-record jump of 6 feet, 8 inches – a mark good enough to earn him the 1A state title last May – but he missed three attempts at clearing 6-10.
The 5-foot-8 high jumper has set lofty goals, on the track and beyond.
"This season I expected to hit that seven-foot mark. So I'm definitely disappointed, especially getting 6-8, that's something I did last year," Abdulahi said after the Mooseheart Relays. "But I know that I'm going to work hard to get my goals."
Abdulahi's journey to a state championship stretches from the west coast of Africa to eastern Iowa to Mooseheart, where he came at age 7 to start the second grade.
Abdulahi was born in Sierra Leone and lived in Liberia until he was 4. After his mother died, his family fled the war-torn country and moved to Cedar Rapids, Iowa, only to find their neighborhood riddled with violence and gangs.
His father, Gassimu, was searching for a way to protect his children when his girlfriend at the time discovered Mooseheart. Abdulahi was the third of his family to go there, following his brother Karidu and sister Manseray.
He is not sure whether he would even be attending high school, let alone excelling in track meets, if he had not been sent to Mooseheart 10 years ago.
"In my old neighborhood, I wouldn't be able to think that I could graduate. I probably would have been involved with gangs and stuff like that," Abdulahi said.
"I'm glad that I got the opportunity and I'm learning from this and taking full advantage of it."
Mooseheart coach Curt Schlinkmann remembers the meet four or five years ago when he realized Abdulahi had special talent.
Schlinkmann was talking to his long-distance runners when someone told him Abdulahi was clearing six feet in the high jump.
"I was like, 'No way,' because he was only in middle school," Schlinkmann said.
The Ramblers head coach dropped what he was doing and rushed over to the high jump mats to watch Abdulahi.
"From then on, he's just gradually gotten better and better and a lot more confident in what he can do," said Schlinkmann.
Abdulahi was successful at the high school level from the start. He finished third in the 1A state high jump finals as a freshman and then won the event as a sophomore.
He had to recover from off-season surgery before he could begin defending his state championship as a junior this spring.
A tailback on the Ramblers football team, Abdulahi suffered four dislocations of his left shoulder last fall. He decided to sit out basketball season and had shoulder surgery on Dec. 8.
His doctors said he would need at least three or four months of physical therapy but Abdulahi was back after two months and did not miss a single track competition. He set a new personal record with a jump of 6-10 at an indoor meet at Batavia earlier this spring.
"For me to bounce back like that and be able to compete at every meet without any problems with my shoulder, I think I'm really blessed for that," Abdulahi said. "That just shows that I'm meant for something."
Standing just 5-foot-8, Abdulahi succeeds in a sport most often dominated by athletes at least four or five inches taller.
"I've never seen anybody that size that high," said Schlinkmann. "I never thought I'd see that or have an athlete who would be able to do that. It's amazing."
Abdulahi is often greeted with quizzical looks from tall high jumpers who wonder what he's doing among the trees.
"It makes me want to prove that I can compete with them and even do better than them," said Abdulahi. "I love their faces when they're like, 'Oh, he can jump, wow!' "
Rather than falling back on his background as an excuse, Abdulahi says he draws inspiration from it.
"I never let my family issues, my background bring me down," said Abdulahi. "I just carry that with me, basically a chip on my shoulder, that I have to prove something."
He hopes his track success will help other Mooseheart students realize they can accomplish great things, no matter what life has dealt them.
"No matter who you are, no matter where you come from, you can still be a good person, you can still do something in life. Don't let that bring you down," Abdulahi said.
Abdulahi hopes to attend college on an athletic scholarship and study theater. He is part of the newly founded Mooseheart drama program and is interested in playwriting and acting.
"If I end up doing acting, I want to be in comedies. That's the kind of person I am," said Abdulahi, who also writes poetry in his spare time.
Abdulahi was the first Ramblers track athlete to win a state title since 1958, but the impact he's had on Mooseheart does not just come from the jumps he's cleared, the touchdowns he's scored or the baskets he's made.
He is involved with the Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps at Mooseheart and is the leader of the junior platoon. He has also taken on a leadership role on the track team. Schlinkmann describes him as a natural leader.
During the Mooseheart Relays, Abdulahi took breaks from his warm-ups to offer advice and words of encouragement to fellow Mooseheart high jumper Sam Strickland.
When he leaves Mooseheart after next year, Abdulahi hopes he is remembered as more than just a great athlete.
"I just don't want to leave with people knowing me as the highest jumper," said Abdulahi.
"I want to leave with people knowing that I want others to succeed. I want to impact the Mooseheart society as much as possible and have younger kids know what they're supposed to do."
I wrote this story for the Chicago Sun-Times, Aurora Beacon and yourseason.com. It appears here.


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Chapter 83 Bewildered
When Huiyun went back to Japanese Rose Building to report on the completion of the mission, she was a bit absent-minded. Shu Huan only took it that Zhang Hanfang made her suffer and asked about it, but she (H) said that she (ZHF) didn't. She only passed the important points of old maid Ding's speech. Then, she said that she has a headache and retreated to her room.
Shu Huan was puzzled, but she knew that Huiyun was someone who had her own thoughts. If she had something that she didn't want to talk about, even if you asked her, you wouldn't get anything out of her. Hence, she (SH) also didn't put too much attention on it. She let people go call in a tailor to make two set of new clothes for concubine Yun. Then, she let the kitchen cook birthday noodles tomorrow with a few good side dishes. As for the jewelries, forget it. Anyway, she didn't have the intention to beguile concubine Yun. She only hoped that the two of them could live peacefully and not get involved with each other.
The day went by peacefully until night. Shu Huan was sketching the sketch of the twelve hairpins of Jinling with a charcoal strip on a bamboo paper. She suddenly heard Meijing report that cousin young master Zhang had come to visit. She couldn't help but be surprised.
Nominally, Zhang Zirong came to Moon View's resort to spend the summer vacation, but in fact, he would be away every few days. They also didn't know where he went. In short, more than half the time, he was not at the resort. When he was occasionally at the resort, it was also lively at his place. If he didn't invite some friends over to eat and drink, he would invite small operas to his Luminous Magnificent Pavilion and make many noises there. He never had time to come here.
If it was said that Shu Huan was intentionally avoiding Zhang Hanfang, then tonwards this Zhang Zirong, she seemed to have no idea that he existed. Therefore, when she heard Meijing report that he came, she was a bit surprised. It was then that she remembered who this cousin young master was.
Gu Xiran who was leaning on the bed and reading a book reacted faster than her. He dropped the book in his hand and said, "I will go meet him."
Shu Huan who was about to get up sat back. Anyway, she had no interest in the members of Zhang family. It was the best if she didn't meet them. She only called for Meijing to follow him out and make tea.
The soundproofing of the ancient houses wasn't very good. The exchange of conventional greetings in the hall entered clearly to the bedroom. However, Shu Huan was too immersed in her sketches that she turned a deaf ear to those greetings. She didn't expect that in just a short while, the hall turned quiet again. Then, Meijing came in with a dejected face. She didn't say anything and just began to turn the suitcase.
Hearing the movements close to her, Shu Huan regained her senses and asked confused, "What are you searching for?"
Meijing muttered, "Looking for thicker clothes for second young master."
Shu Huan was surprised, "Does he want to go out?"
Meijing asked angrily, "Didn't second young mistress hear?"
Shu Huan shook her head.
Meijing said scornfully, "That cousin young master is not a good person!"
This maid had been indulged and became more and more daring. Really any word could come out of her mouth without taboos.
Shu Huan glanced helplessly at her and asked, "How did he offend you?"
"Second young mistress, don't make fun of me. I'm just a small maid. How could my identity be worthy for cousin young master to make an offence?" While Meijing turned over the suitcase, she said, "When this cousin young master first spoke, some decent words came out of his mouth, saying that his little sister had been spoiled at home and had a temper. He asked second young master to bear with. He also apologized for miss Zhang…"
Shu Huan was puzzled, "Wasn't it a good thing that he came to apologize for his little sister?"
Meijing suddenly blushed, "What is there good about that?! While he chatted, he mentioned about going with second young master to a drinking party with female entertainers. He also said that he had invited two sisters who knew how to sing at his place. He asked second young master to go over to drink and listen to songs."
Only now did Shu Huan understand. She raised an eyebrow and said, "So, your second young master went to Luminous Magnificent Pavilion to have a drinking party with female entertainers?"
Meijing looked at her expression and nodded.
Shu Huan lowered her eyes and was silent for a moment. Suddenly, she grabbed the charcoal strip and continued to sketch her sketches.
Meijing wondered, "Second young mistress, are you not concerned?"
"Concern about what?" Shu Huan didn't raise her head and said waning with interest, "It's very ordinary that men have drinking parties with female entertainers, visit low-grade brothels and take in concubines!"
Meijing was stumped for words. After a while she finally said, "Not all of them are like that…"
"Mm." Shu Huan nodded. "Most men from poor family are not on the list."
But that was not that they didn't want to, it was that they couldn't afford to! Those born from bureaucrats and rich families, how many of them were not married and have concubines? Master Gu took in five concubines. Even Gu Xitian had two. This didn't include the outside mistresses and maids to share a bed with. Everyone felt that it was normal. Even if Lin shi and Fang shi felt some resentment, in the presence of people, they would have to find a good explanation for their men's lust…
It was to give birth to more offspring to carry the ancestral line!
Shu Huan rubbed her nose in disapproval. This was the era where the stallion was glorified! However, she also didn't want to criticize. This kind of thing had been common since the beginning of time. Not to mention the ancient times, it was the same in the modern times. Expect that the former was doing it openly while the later needed to hide it.
It was impossible for men not to be lustful. They could have sex without emotional foundation as long as there was beauty. The only difference was that at the time when the desire and temptation was great, some people had the responsibility and self-control to control their physical impulses and, some people would succumb to the physical pleasure…
Meijing saw that she was lost in thought, she (M) thought that she (SH) took things too hard and mumbled advises, "It's my fault for talking too much…second young mistress, don't take this matter to the heart. Second young master is not such a person. He followed cousin young master to go have a drink is only to interact socially. It's no big deal…moreover…"
Moreover, there was a beautiful and gentle concubine Yun, but they haven't seen second young master spent the night with her…
It was just, it was not good for Meijing to say this because of her identity. She could only swallow back the words that were on the tip of her tongue.
Shu Huan casted her a glance and suddenly laughed, "Why are you worried for me? Don't you still have to get the clothes for him? Quickly go!"
Wasn't this to let her keep an eye on him?!
Meijing got excited, nodded immediately and said, "I will go immediately!"
While she walked, she thought that in order to not let the two masters just find any excuse to send her off, should she drag Huiyun with her? But if they were all gone and leave second young mistress alone, what about when she wanted tea or water and there was no one around…?
Shu Huan looked at her rushing figure and couldn't help but shake her head.
What was this little maid thinking about?! She just didn't want to continue on such a tangling topic and just used an excuse to send her away.
As for what kind of person Gu Xiran was, Shu Huan couldn't see through him and figure him out. She was only sure that his character was still good. He absolutely didn't hide from her that he would go have a drink with Zhang Zirong. What ulterior motive could there be? It was just like how Meijing said it. It was just a social interaction! However, what could this mean? He still had a concubine and it was still unknown how he would be in the future!
Even if he was not willing to take a concubine, it was unclear whether the household would force him to take a concubine!
And she, what right did she have to mind and restrict him?
The longer she stayed in the ancient times, the more she realized that her plan to leave Gu household was not realistic.
If the situation continued to be like this and if there was no mishap, Gu Xiran wouldn't divorce her. Could it be that she had to sneak away and get the reputation of the runaway wife? Not considering whether she could sneak away and survive without money, she didn't even know the way and have the connections to register herself into a household. Not to mention the other troubles that comes with it. There were some that she was able to think about and some that she didn't even think about…
Shu Huan sighed and was perplexed.
Should she compromise with reality or struggle with idealism for a while…?
This was a difficult question!


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Nguyen Van Thieu: The Second President of South Vietnam
It has been quite a while since I've talked about about the Vietnam War. The main focus then was on Ngo Dinh Diem, the first president of South Vietnam. Now it is time we talked a little about Nguyen Van Thieu, the man who succeeded him. After the murder of President Ngo Dinh Diem, the Republic of Vietnam fell into a period of governmental disorder. During this time, many people vied for the position of head of state. All of these people would fail, rising to the top but quickly collapsing under the pressure of leadership.
The U.S., France, and several other countries tried to re-establish order in the government, propping up many unworthy people to the top position, only to see them crumble. This chaotic situation would last for three years. Finally in 1967, Nguyen Van Thieu, who was chief of state at the time, defeated his competitors in the presidential race and became the second president of the Republic of Vietnam. Under his leadership, South Vietnam would sustain itself until the collapse of the country in 1975.
As with his predecessor, Ngo Dinh Diem, the government of Nguyen Van Thieu was faced with many obstacles. Besides the Vietcong, the Thieu government also had to deal with the United States. The Americans assassinated Diem because of his refusal to bend under U.S. pressures, his successor, President Nguyen Van Thieu, would also create obstacles for the United States. In the early phases of the war, the Diem government was faced with arrogant Americans who would force their way into Vietnam. Under Thieu's time, the U.S. had been beaten humbly and were desperately trying to pull out.
Like Ngo Dinh Diem, Nguyen Van Thieu was also a strong leader whose government was afflicted with corrupted officials. Many of the people around him, including his advisors, were puppets of foreign powers. Several of the generals of the ARVN were secretly on the payroll of the French, while some of Thieu's advisors were working for the CIA. For this reason, he was unable to fully exert his political influence. Even so, he was able to govern the country and lead it though a time of modest prosperity.
During Nguyen Van Thieu's presidency, Diem's also, Vietnam was the strongest economy in Southeast Asia, surpassing all others in agriculture, as well as heavy industry. Vietnamese farmers benefitted greatly from President Thieu's agricultural reforms. The laborers also gained immensely, since Vietnam's industrial base was steadily on the rise. It may be hard to believe now, but during the democratic era of Ngo Dinh Diem and Nguyen Van Thieu, the Republic of Vietnam had already established its very own car company, called La Dalat. Surprised? I sure was.
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It would also be nice if you didn't show so much bias against a nation that sent 60,000 boys to die in an attempt to keep your nation free. It is unfortunate that the United States overthrew Diem but your ire should be directed at the communist infiltrated Buddhist sects that encouraged their novices to light themselves on fire. If the Buddhist hadnt turned on Diem because of his support for Catholicism and northern Catholic émigrés, then Diem could have stayed.
That's leaving aside the fact that South Vietnam couldn't produce tanks and armoures troop carriers so I'm not sure how you expected the counter Soviet provides armored divisions without America "butting in."
In fact the Buddhists uprising was initiated by CIA to remove Diem, and it started in Hue.
Free and democratic South Vietnam would have been still existed if the US had supported South Vietnam with morality and material rather than American soldiers. I do not see the author's bias here; it was just his analysis to draw a history lesson.
Vietnamese people who love democracy and freedom are grateful of the sacrifice and support of US soldiers and their families for the struggle of freedom and democracy for the short-lived South Vietnam.
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I work for American Government on civilian to support the US Government fights along side with Republic of Viet Nam arms forces and USAID and military 1/11 BN US 5 TH Division APO 96477 . Viet Nam government is free Democracy Government in South East Asia. American involved in Viet Nam . But did not really want to help Viet Nam to become a strong country to defend the region. Viet Nam do not trust the USA. Because US did not have enough mean to help Viet Nam to defend the freedom in Asia during Viet Nam war 1954-1975.
The US had all the means to help VN, but they used it in a wrong way. Washington had no clue about Vietnamese people at that time.


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Delay of the arrival time of GPS microwave against arrival time in vacuum due to refraction of (neutral or no-ionizing) atmosphere is primary error source in GPS positioning. However, the delay information can be used for meteorology as measurement of integrated refraction of atmosphere if we can estimate it accurately.
The most common use of atmospheric delay estimate in GNSS processing is to convert it to moisture information. Contribution from dry atmosphere, called zenith hydrostatic delay, is subtracted from zenith tropospheric delay (ZTD) based on surface pressure observation. The resultant product is called zenith wet delay (ZWD). Then mapping factor based on mean temperature of atmosphere weighted with moisture (surface temperature can be used based on strong correlation between the mean temperature and surface temperature) is used to convert ZWD to precipitable water vapor (PWV). GNSS delivered PWV is used as input for numerical weather prediction model (NWP) operated by weather center to improve moisture field in the initial condition in NWP. The positive impacts of GNSS PWV on NWP have been observed in short-term precipitation forecast and moisture forecast.
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The illustration above shows conceptual figure of PWV retrieved in GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, and QZSS). Definition of PWV in meteorology is integrated water vapor in the pillar of 1m
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Business Law Monographs, Distribution Practices, assists counsel in determining the degree to which a manufacturer may lawfully control or influence the resale activities of its dealers and distributors.
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Chapter 1 The Distribution System
Chapter 2 Unilateral Conduct vs. Agreement
Chapter 3 Vertical Market Allocations
Chapter 4 Exclusionary Distribution Arrangements
Chapter 5 The Selection and Termination of Dealers
Chapter 6 Dual Distribution
Chapter 7 Antitrust Risks Revisited
Division II FORMS
Form A2-1 Antitrust Safe Harbor for Distribution Programs
Form A2-1A Checklist of Factors to Use in Determining Whether a Restraint Is a Vertical or Horizontal Allocation
Form A2-2 Sample Communication to Dealers Regarding Suggested Resale Prices
Form A2-3 Sample Statement of Terms Upon Which a Manufacturer Will Do Business
Form A2-4 Sample Letter of Termination for Failure to Follow Suggested Prices
Form A2-5 Sample Customer Restrictions
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Form A2-8 Sample Long-Form Distribution Agreement
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Form A2-12 Sample Termination of Distributorship Letter (II)
Form A2-13 A Three Step Process to Ascertain Whether a Dual Distribution Restraint Is an Unreasonable Restraint of Trade
Form A2-14 A Quick Guide to Classification of Restraints
Form A2-15 Sample Compliance Lecture on Distribution Practices
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Item A2-i2 The Clayton Act (Section 3)
Item A2-i3 Federal Trade Commission Act (Section 5)
Item A2-i4 U.S. DOJ and FTC Antitrust Guidelines for the Licensing of Intellectual Property
Item A2-i5 National Association of Attorneys General Vertical Restraints Guidelines
Item A2-i6 Federal Trade Commission Guides for Advertising Allowances and Other Merchandising Payments and Services
Item A2-i7 National Association of Attorneys General Horizontal Merger Guidelines
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Lack of Sounds and/or Music is the only negative point about this game.
moloko - I think I've found another bug unfortunately... I've played through the bulk of the game (near-death experience done, etc), went into the electricity room and tried to use the pliers on the switch box. It tells me "best to leave it alone while it still functions". I've looked at it, spoken to it, use the action on it, the fish, etc. All inventory items return the same msg as the pliers....I sincerely hope I'm wrong... as I know i'm near the end again and don't really fancy a third run through of the game from scratch... (got caught out the first time with the De Sade bug and had to restart).
@Uziel: When going to the elevator, does the white button show up? if so, the electricity is fixed and you need not worry. I will definitely have a look at this in the revised version.
As for Ankou, I agree, and I'm updating the new version to have another trigger, although I'm not entirely sure what yet.
move the cursor out of the inventory dialog in order to close it.
the original Nikee found out today's she's a video game character. Probably should have told her ten years ago...
Sorry this has been rather piecemeal, but I'm creating this game as a hobby, and I have a crucial lack of time lately.
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Pictured: Jason left, and deMarco right.
Tomorrow night, LOGO TV will be premiering We're All Angels, a documentary following the singers Jason & deMarco. They are a couple, out and proud, as well as men with strong spiritual beliefs. They are also cute as buttons, and much of their music pop confections that are irresistible to me. I hope Jason doesn't mind, but I have a bit of a crush on deMarco, and have for some time now. Indeed, I am a fan of the music, and have albums in my collection, including Safe, which I think is wonderful. But first, here is a peak at We're All Angels.
The 2008 album Safe was a bit of a departure for them, utilizing from different instrumentation and rhythms, venturing away from some of the classic pop stylings to a more stripped down pop feel. Their second album, Till The End Of Time, was released in 2006. It included This Is Love, a beautiful song sung so well by two men in love. It just warms my heart to even hear it, let alone see there cherubic faces.
In 2004, the duo released their first foray into secular pop music, called Spirit Pop. By this time, they had been shunned by some, but not all, of the Christian music community of which they were once a part. Their faith, which was an important part for both, was to be a part of their lives whether that worked for others or not. But another part, the strong love they felt for one another, would not be denied either. For that, I give them much credit. All I Long For is a song from that first album.
Released as part of the Safe album, It's Okay is also a theme of sorts to We're All Angels. The following is a video recorded by a fan of Jason and deMarco singing at a personal appearance.
So, tomorrow night I will be watching LOGO when this airs, just charmed by the pair of lovers. I am such a sucker like that. For more on Jason & deMarco, check out their website here. They are yet another act I would love to catch live, and hope to do so. Even if I just get the chance to stare at that cutie, deMarco.


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I Am The Blues
Michael Packer
Review by David Bowling
Michael Packer has been playing his brand of music for close to a half century. His newest album is one of the more unique releases of the year.
I Am The Blues is part spoken word autobiography and part music. He provides a number of very personal recollections of his life's journey interspersed with musical tracks from different parts of his career. His stories of addiction, various bands, incarceration, love, meeting Bob Dylan, and alcoholism are raw and powerful.
His introduction is a song about his "Uncle Al," who was a criminal, murderer, and probably a cannibal. Tracks from his early west coast band Papa Nebo are included. He was also a member of Free Beer, which was a band that almost made it. They released albums for the RCA and Buddah labels as well as opening for such acts as Quicksilver Messenger Service, Johnny Rivers, 10cc, and the Atlanta Rhythm Section among others.
The most effective tracks are the album closers "This Train" and "See That My Grave Is Kept Clean." They are a bluesy celebration of the fact that he has survived his life's journey but also the resignation of what lies ahead as the years pass.
The only problem is also the album's greatest strength. It is really a book in album form. While it is mesmerizing the first time you encounter his stories; the question remains as to how often you want to hear them.
Michael Packer has issued one of the most personal albums of the year. He has bared his soul and it is a release worth exploring at least a couple of times.
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Remember Family Movie Night and the sometimes awkward but always fun movies that Wal-Mart and Proctor and Gamble are making? Well, they've made a new one and I had a chance to preview it.
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'Game of Your Life' Synopsis
When industrious high school gamer Zach Taylor lands a prized scholarship to the prestigious Digital Institute of Game Design (DIGD), his future breaks wide open. The opportunity to study under gaming legend Marcus Bentton and alongside the country's most creative minds will certainly propel him into a successful career as a video game designer. That is, if he can pass the infamous freshman project that eliminates more than half of the class within the first three months.
Paired with brilliant yet socially awkward teammates Phillip and Donald, the trio persuades Sara Ramirez – a determined and striking team leader with whom Zach has a history (and possibly a future) – to join their team. Working off-campus in the teched-out Lincoln Alley loft, the four set out to involve the entire campus in a quirky new social interactive game. But as the group becomes entrenched in the project, Zach learns that his father Billy, a widower, is facing growing financial woes at home. To help out, Zach accepts an opportunity to work directly with Marcus Bentton on a secretive side project that seems too good to be true. The effort requires nearly all of Zach's time and energy, which he should be devoting to the project. Struggling to keep it together, Zach is torn between his responsibility to his team, his admiration for Bentton and a chance to help his father.
Everything comes to a breaking point when Zach's team threatens to remove him from the group and the deceptive truth behind Bentton's project comes to light. With the guidance of Professor Abbie Lambert, Zach must make a decision that not only affects his future, but the lives and livelihoods of the people around him as well. It's a revealing story that recognizes the magnitude behind the choices we make and the importance loyalty plays in making good decisions. (from the publisher)
My thoughts:
Being someone who doesn't like computer games, pretty much at all, I was surprised at how much I liked this movie. They really kept it on the light side of gaming with some of silly games that even I know about. This Family Night Movie was probably the funniest of the bunch so far, I found myself laughing repeatedly. I would say this movie is geared more toward the older teens as well, since the actors play college kids. We did let our 8 year old watch it with us and he liked it, but he didn't really understand the ramifications of the choices the main character was making or the funny antics of the college roomies.
There was one scene where a pool party was mentioned, as in "bring your swimsuit." I basically held my breath until the scene was revealed and I'm happy to report there wasn't a female bathing suit to be seen. I was particularly looking for bikini's. I think there was only one guy actually swimming in the pool, but nobody was walking around in their unmentionables. Thanks Wal-Mart and P& G for that, this mom REALLY appreciates it!
So after the Thanksgiving left-over are gone and you've recovered from Black Friday, you can look forward a fun Family Movie Night on December 2, 7pm on NBC. Watch for it!
Mrs. Taffy
Disclaimer-I was able to watch the preview of this movie in exchange for my honest review. I was not paid!


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Okay, now I'm happy because I suck at this game, ALOT! Okay, what I did was <drum roll> I STOPPED REVELATION!!! WHOOPEE! Well, lucky I did too, it was upto it's last infected server before mine xD
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Angina symptoms every women should know.
Myocardial ischaemia, most commonly known as angina, is a heart condition caused by reduced blood flow to the heart. Angina is typically caused by heart disease and affects more than 7 million Americans. Classic angina symptoms include chest pain, nausea, fatigue, shortness of breath, anxiety, sweating, dizziness and pain in the arms, neck, jaw, shoulder or back. However, studies have suggested that symptoms of angina may manifest themselves differently in men and women. For example, some studies have shown that women may experience a sharper form of chest pain rather than the typical pressure commonly reported by men. Women also may be more likely to experience nausea, shortness of breath and/or abdominal pain, in place of other symptoms.
Although many studies have suggested differences in angina symptoms among men and women, this subject continues to be explored. In fact, a study published in the European Heart Journal recently reported that among 305 adults, there were no significant differences between rates of chest pain and other symptoms among men and women. However, women were nearly 3 times more likely to experience throat and jaw discomfort than men.
Based on the body of research on symptoms of angina, it is clear that angina may or may not present typical symptoms in women and men. Some women may experience atypical symptoms, such as a sharp chest pain, while others may experience classic symptoms common in men. Therefore, it is important that women are educated about both classic and atypical symptoms of angina, so that they can recognize the condition in any of its forms.
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Burning Homefires
"Why?" "Why" is what gets me from "Have to" to "Want to". It is what helps me gather an emotional connection for the item, project, reminder, task. "Why" reminds me who's going to be affected. "Why" reminds me how it relates to what I'm doing, both professionally and...read more
Illuminating Disruption
OK, by now you will have observed that every single start-up, small business, and entrepreneur is claiming to be disruptive, but that claim always falls apart as soon as it's dissected in any reasonable way. Firstly, let me explain that as a small business person and...read more
The Size of the Dog
Recently, I found myself extolling the virtues of being a small business owner and operator. Eventually the all-important question was asked: "I don't see how you can compete with established, big companies in your market, though. If I'm a potential client, what's...read more
Mobility Means Profit
Higher customer expectations from increased competition demand that your service business change its offering to remain relevant. How? Well you can either shrink your service based costs (usually staff...never a great move and will take you years to recover from) or...read more
The Cost of an Hour
What does an hour of time cost your business? Well, if you have mobile employees it could be plenty! For each hour a mobile employee is at work the business needs to recover their hourly wage, all the costs associated with employing them, the cost of any tools or...read more
Right vs Wrong
What does moral compass mean to you? On a scale from 1 to 10, where 10 is the highest, how important is it for you to feel consistent moral guidance? At work? At home? What compels a company to lie to its customers? Is the short-term gain so compelling that trust...read more
Paper Workflow is Sending Your Company Broke
Drop those cost savings back to your bottom line each month. You just saved a crap load of cash, became instantly more price competitive, and now love the planet by beginning the journey to an eco-friendly, sustainable work place. Here at GammaWorks we sometimes help people hug their first tree, too.read more
Your Accountant is Wrong
I suspect you already knew that, so I won't presume that the header here is some earth-shattering news. Your accountant is giving you outdated business advice. You might already suspect that, too. Your accountant has been telling you, probably in a somewhat snobbish...read more
What the actual hell is digital workflow?
Free stock photos, content marketing strategy, social media to blog to landing pages, hashtags, keywords, Bing, Google. For fukc's sake this can not be the way forward. Warning before, I intend to use profanity liberally and I may or may not write more blog posts...read more


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Eating Gluten-Free on Florida's Space Coast
For those who have food allergies, dining on vacation can present a challenge. Thankfully, it has become a bit more common to find restaurants that feature enticing eats that cater to food allergies.Here on Florida's Space Coast, we have many restaurants that serve gluten-free options and provide a wide-variety of items to choose from. Forget the boring salads and pull up a seat to some of the best gluten-free dining the Space Coast has to offer.
Pub Americana – Cocoa
Located in the heart of Cocoa Village, Pub Americana is a casual pub with a local-focused menu that features farm-to-table or all local organic-centered ingredients. What's great about Pub Americana's menu is that it includes gluten-free eats and it's not limited to the typical salad-only option. Enjoy a burger your way and add a gluten-free bun, or enjoy the "Hangover Cure" burger that comes with Monterey jack, bacon, fried egg, avocado-relish, and tomato. Not to mention, their pizzettes (individual pizzas) can be made gluten-free, and gluten-free pasta can be substituted in their pasta dishes. 401 Delannoy Ave., Cocoa | PubAmericana.com
Café Surfinista – Cocoa Beach
Offering a fairly simplistic menu for the gluten-free eater, the menu is far from lacking flavor. Their 15+ fruit and veggie smoothies are some of the best in town. Surfinista also offers gluten-free granola in their acai bowls. Come for a refreshing, real fruit smoothie. Stay for the relaxed, surfer-centric ambiance - you'll feel at home. 86 N. Orlando Ave., Cocoa Beach | Facebook.com/TheSurfinista
Florida's Fresh Grill – Cocoa Beach
If you're looking for a place that captures the upscale vibe of Cocoa Beach, look no further than Florida's Fresh Grill. Their menu specializes in fresh seafood, steaks, award winning soups, and much more. What we especially love about their menu is the gluten-free items are clearly marked and the options seem endless. Chilean sea bass, rib eye, and lobster tail are just a few examples of gluten-free options; their fresh, gluten-free sides include vegetables, rice, and mashed potatoes. And the dessert options? Delicious! It was hard to choose between the chocolate torte, seasonal sorbet and the crème brulee. 2039 N. Atlantic Ave., Cocoa Beach | FloridasFreshGrill.com
Pizza Gallery and Grill – Viera
For some of the best gluten-free pizza on the Space Coast, get to Pizza Gallery and Grill in the Avenue Viera. This laid-back pizzeria serves pizza, pasta and other signature entrees surrounded by art by local artists in a casual space. Additional gluten-free items are marked on the menu and includes items like seared ahi tuna, the "paleo plate" and risotto. 2250 Town Center Ave., Viera | PizzaGalleryAndGrill.com
Burger 21 – Viera
Burger 21 offers a unique variety of craveable burger creations that provide burger lovers a taste experience beyond the better burger. This fast-casual franchise concept offers 21 unique burger creations with a separate menu dedicated to gluten-free options. The Black & Bleu burger features lettuce, tomato, Applewood-smoked bacon, bleu cheese spread and crumbles. Oh, and we love the fact that their fries can be ordered gluten-free too. 7171 Lake Andrew Dr. #102, Viera | Burger21.com
La Crepe de France – Melbourne
There's only one word that describes this French culinary experience – YUM! Stop in for savory crêpes, a very thin, grilled pancake, for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and top off your meal with a dessert crêpe. As a main dish, it can be filled with a variety of meats, vegetables, cheese and sauces. We recommend the "Parisian," a savory crêpe made up of smoked turkey, sliced apples, glazed walnuts, brie and honey. Crêpes at La Crepe de France are made from white flour or organic buckwheat, which is nuttier in texture but is 100 percent gluten-free. 707 E. New Haven Ave., Melbourne | LaCrepeMelbourne.com
The Bald Strawberry Cafe and Bakery – Melbourne
This restaurant is truly 100 percent gluten-free. Not to mention, they have dairy-free, egg-free and nut-free options available too. The most popular item on the menu includes the waffle pizzas, but they also have sandwiches, salads and desserts. Our favorite menu item is the V-Club with avocado, onion, spinach, and hummus. Add turkey to make it heartier. The restaurant has limited hours, 11 a.m.- 4 p.m., Tuesday – Sunday. 1280 Sarno Road, Melbourne | Facebook.com/TheBaldStrawberry
Some Additional Places to Check Out:
- Long Doggers: Cracked peppercorn seared tuna, rice bowls, and tacos served on corn tortillas to name a few gluten-free menu items. Locations include: Cocoa Beach, Viera, Melbourne, Satellite Beach, Palm Bay, and Indialantic.
- A N.Y. Pizza House: Both gluten-free pizza and pasta are available at this pizza house. Ask for a gluten-free menu. Locations include: Cocoa Beach and Satellite Beach.
- The Cove: Many of the restaurants inside The Cove at Port Canaveral offer gluten-free, seafood options. Restaurants include: Grills Seafood and Fishlips.
- Florida Beer Company: So they don't serve gluten-free beer, but they do offer a variety of Caribe Cider. Flavors include: Pineapple, Key Lime, and Blood Orange.
- Backwater: Make your own gluten-free, pancakes over a griddle table and enjoy the dining experience together.
- Matt's Casbah: A variety of gluten-free options on an eclectic global menu await you.
This is just a taste of the gluten-free options available on Florida's Space Coast. There's a vast variety of places to choose from, so be sure to ask your server if they have a gluten-free menu. Bon appétit! To see all the dining options available on the Space Coast, click here.


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- This week's WWE NXT episode saw Danny Burch and Oney Lorcan pick up a win over Fabian Aichner and Marcel Barthel. Above is video from the match and below is video of Sarah Schreiber talking to Burch and Lorcan after the match. Burch talks about how the win is satisfying as they beat the self-proclaimed most technical & strongest tag team of NXT, and NXT UK. Lorcan says he hopes NXT General Manager William Regal was watching because they proved they are the best tag team of both NXT brands.
- Former WCW World Champion Vince Russo turns 58 years old today. Also, today would have been the 54th birthday of former ECW Champion Mike Awesome and the 77th birthday of NWA Hall of Famer Gary Hart.
- Becky Lynch and The Miz say they were snubbed. As seen below, the co-stars of WWE Studios' The Marine 6 movie reacted to the announcement on nominees for the Oscars this year. Miz wrote "No...no they are not." in response to a headline that said this year's nominees are surprisingly good.
No...no they are not.#BestActor #BestSupportingActress #Marine6 #Oscars #Snubbed pic.twitter.com/Yq9QXWNJXA— The Miz (@mikethemiz) January 23, 2019


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- "the 212se's most accomplished sonic attribute was its ability to resolve spatial information"
- If someone had told me a few months ago that I would be embracing a sigma-delta DAC I would have thrown a couple of spuds at them. But keep in mind that in my experience there's a narrow path toward optimal sound, which involves selection of the slow roll-off filter and a Qsize setting of 7. So configured, I find the DiDit 212se to be enormously compelling musically, so much so, that it is currently my favorite DAC/pre. Make no mistake about it, this is a major endorsement by a reviewer who was for years dogmatically attached to R2R DACs. I think I'll be taking my dogma out for a walk about now. Be sure to give it a listen. I think that you'll be as amazed as I was by the musical prowess of the 212se..
- "this is one of the most open, well separated, and transparent digital systems I've enjoyed in a long time"
- Continued listening had me totally hooked on the DiDiT pairing which is so open and revealing that I have rarely encountered better.
It pulls out so much vitality but no glare from Van Morrison's 'The Way Young Lovers Do' [Astral Weeks, Warner], which is still tonally thin but musically as compelling as it's ever been without vinyl as the medium.
Putting on more and more tracks convinced me that this is one of the most open, well separated, and transparent digital systems I've enjoyed in a long time.
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May 4, 2014 In Weekend Tunes
Weekend Tunes: Kelis
How have I not blogged about Kelis before?! Such a stand out track from her first album, Tasty (this and Trick Me, gold, just gold). I heard this last night at the Semi-Permanent After Party (more on that, later) and it was the track that got my friends and I up out of our seats to create a dance floor.
Happy weekend, Foxes.


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Photography Classes in Las Cruces NM
Are you looking to learn about photography in Las Cruces NM? No matter if you are a beginner, hobbyist, or professional, the best way to improve your photography abilities is through hands-on training with professional instructors.
New Mexico has numerous recognized and accredited photography schools. Subjects taught in photography classes include lighting, exposure and composition, posing and unposing, portrait capture, and other photography fundamentals. Growing into an expert photographer can lead to a prosperous professional career or lifelong hobby.
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There are schools offering audio production programs in Iowa!
Schools Offering Audio Production Programs in Iowa
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Around 0.0% of Iowa's graduates graduate from audio production degree programs every year. In other words, every year an estimated 34 audio producers graduate from Iowa's 4 audio production schools.
Top Schools
Dordt College, which was ranked 36th nationwide in 2010, is the top-ranked school in Iowa that has a audio production program. It is located in Sioux Center. no students graduated with a degree in audio production from Dordt College in 2010. Students at Dordt College paid $23,180 per year in tuition fees.
The second-ranked school in Iowa with a audio production program is Drake University, which is located in Des Moines. In 2010, it was ranked 66th nationwide. 18 students graduated with degree in audio production from Drake University in 2010. The tuition rate at Drake University was $26,960 per year.
The third-ranked school in Iowa with a audio production program is Saint Ambrose University, which is located in Davenport. In 2010, it was ranked 70th nationwide. In 2010, 5 students graduated from Saint Ambrose University audio production program. Students at Saint Ambrose University paid $23,910 per year in tuition fees.
If you are hoping to attend one of Iowa's audio production schools, you can expect to pay an average tuition of $21,804 per year, though tuition can range from $26,960 per year to $13,167 per year. In 2010, the following Iowa audio production schools had the highest tuition rates:
- Drake University - located in Des Moines, students are charged $26,960 per year
- Saint Ambrose University - located in Davenport, students are charged $23,910 per year
- Dordt College - located in Sioux Center, students are charged $23,180 per year
The audio production schools in Iowa that charged the lowest tuition rates were:
- AIB College of Business - located in Des Moines, students are charged $13,167 per year
- Dordt College - located in Sioux Center, students are charged $23,180 per year
- Saint Ambrose University - located in Davenport, students are charged $23,910 per year
An audio production degree from an Iowa school... what next?
The highest percentage of audio production graduates in Iowa pursue careers as an audio producer. Iowa had 340 audio producers in 2010. In Iowa, the largest numbers of audio producers work in the following counties:
- Dallas County - 100 audio producers
- Scott County - 50 audio producers
- Woodbury County - 40 audio producers
Projected Growth
The government projects that the number of audio producers in Iowa will grow by 12%. By 2018, there will be an estimated 340 audio producers working in Iowa.
An audio producer in Iowa makes an average of $31,390 per year. However, this number is only an average. audio producers in Iowa had varying salaries from $16,550 to $84,310 per year in 2010. The counties in Iowa with the highest average salary for an audio producer are:
- Scott County - $41,270 per year
- Dallas County - $35,130 per year
- Woodbury County - $26,070 per year
The Iowa counties with the lowest average salary for audio producers are:
- Woodbury County - $26,070 per year
- Dallas County - $35,130 per year
- Scott County - $41,270 per year
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The charts and graphs below have additional Iowa statistics regarding a career in audio production. Take a look and compare salaries with various related fields such as audio production or music production.
Here are the different levels of study available for you to explore.
- Associate's Degree in Audio Production in Iowa
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A Brief Ethnography of Alaskan Tlingits
The topic I have chosen integrates with the concepts of anthropology in a number of ways.
First and foremost, it is quite evident that by looking at Tlingits, we cannot afford to review the use of culture and how it impacted on their lives. As you would agree with me, culture is one of the central issues when it comes to anthropology and therefore it means that our topic is in line with objectives of anthropology. Anthropology being a study of humanities, you will find that ethnography of Tlingits includes the discussion of the origin of this particular group of people. It also features issues to do with spirituality and religious beliefs of the Tlingits and these aspects are very crucial in the study of anthropology. The use of art which is inseparable to the Tlingits is also a clear sign of the relevance of our topic to the objectives of anthropology since art just as the above mentioned aspects takes a central place as far as anthropology is concerned. I was guided by a number of factors when choosing the topic for the paper.
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First and foremost, I was looking for a topic which demonstrates the objectives of anthropology (Laguna, 1990, p. 45). Another factor that made me to choose this topic is the fact I wanted to do research on a topic which is of historical importance to many. The fact that the Tlingitis has become an endangered species in the recent past definitely attracts the attention of many people and there is no doubt that my research will be of significance contribution as far as looking for intervention measures to protect the endangered human species. One thing that is crucial when conducting a research is the ability to collect as much information to back up your findings and conclusions. One of the methods that I have used for collecting my data is interview.
It calls for high levels of corporation between the interviewer and interviewee in order to facilitate good and accurate flow of information. From the information that I was able to gather before embarking on the research, Tlingits people are very social and therefore getting people to interview would not be a big problem. This particular study is aimed at looking at what extend the Tlingits are aligned culturally (Hammersley, 2005, p. 26).To be specific, we will be seeking to establish the role that family ties plays in the culture of the Tlingitis. Methods of Data Collection One of the methods that I used to collect the data for this research is interview.
In this case, I had to conduct interviews with ten members of this community. Important to mention is that the ten people that I have used in this study act as a representative of the whole population. . People comprising the sample are randomly chosen so as to eliminate any chances of biasness in the study. Different age groups were represented in the sample size and this is important in eliminating findings hat are leaning towards one age group. Before going to the main point of the interview, I ensured that I have interacted with the people forming my audience so that they can get well acquainted with me.
This helped a lot in eliminating any forms of tensions that can make them uneasy to provide the equired information (Terry, 1999, p. 76). The interview sought to find out how each one of them viewed the issue of family and establish how much they could trace their kinship back. The interview was in form of closed ended questions which called for the interviewee to provide answers in form of short sentences. Their response was very crucial in forming the findings of our research.
Observations I also employed the use of observation to establish the issue of family ties among the Tlingits. In order to collect information using this method I had to visit some families of Tlingits. One thing that I was able to observe is that most of them were actually extended families. This clearly shows how strong the bond is tying together people of the same family. Another thing that was very evident when I visited the homestead in that the relationship amongst members of the family was one of the best with the prevalence of an atmosphere of care and concern for one another.
This to some extend was a clear depiction of strong family ties (Hammersley, 2005, p. 26) Questionnaires Questionnaires were another method that I used to collect information for the study. I distributed 20 questionnaires requiring open ended questions. Out of the 100 questionnaires that I was able to distribute among members of Tlingitis, I was able to collect 95 of them. This shows that there was 95 % response.
This to me was a very good turnout and proved that the respondents exhibited high level of corporation. Below is an example of some of the questions After analyzing the data which I had collected from the questionnaires, it was quite evident that 99% of Tlingitis from whom I was able to collect the questionnaires noted that family ties were very important to them. One percent of the people that returned their questionnaires appeared to have mixed reactions on the importance of families. Therefore going my majority's rulings, it would be right to conclude that family ties are very strong amongst the Tingistis going by the information from the questionnaires. (Hammersley, 2005, p. 28) Another method that I used in our research to collect information is the peer reviewed articles.
Many of the article stat we have used reveals that Tlingitis put a lot of value in family ties. Family is very crucial in the culture of this community as it forms a basic unit of the society. As we have established in the research, significance of family cuts across all the tribes of Tlingitis. Kinship also features very clearly in the culture of the community in that most people are able to track down their ancestral lineage easily. In the research, I also used internet to gather information about family structures of Tlingitis. Through Google, I was able to establish various views concerning the importance of family structures to this particular group of people. In the process of my interaction with community, I was able to take a few photographs which I later used to analyze the topic. Some of the photographs I took were clearly depicting the relationship between various members of Tlingits family. Analysis In order to ensure that the results I obtained were as accurate as possible, I combined different research methods to this study. I also ensured that the methods that I used were very relevant to simple to administer to avoid any instances of ambiguity in their administration an analysis of results.
The study acknowledged the importance of factoring the relevance of each and very age group towards contributing to the findings of the study. For instance, in the case of interview and questionnaires, I ensured that all the age groups relevant to the study were well represented in the sample (Hammersley, 2005, p. 26).Results and Conclusion By analyzing the results obtained from each of the methods used, it is quite clear that there is high degree of similarity in the findings. Just as it was the case of interview, use of questionnaires revealed that family ties held a lot of significance to the Tingtis. For instance in the case of questionnaire, 99% of the responded said that they family ties were very strong.
Peer viewed articles that I used also appeared to give similar information. On top of the above mentioned methods, I also used observation which again proved the same point; that family or kinship ties were very strong (Gay 2002, p. 45). Therefore based on the results from the various methods used in the research, it is worth to conclude that unlike many communities which have lost family ties, the Tlingits community exhibit high levels of adherence to both familial and kinship ties. As we had stated in the earlier, the total population of Tlingits is very small as compared to other communities.
Therefore it means that the community may be ended up for extinction through being absorbed into mainstream tribes. The fact that the community is small can be seen as one of the reasons why there are strong familial ties amongst the members of the community. Strong familial and kinship ties may be a strategy that the community itself has devised in order to maintain its identity and reduce changes of being lured into the mainstream communities. This conclusion can be reached at by doing a comparative with other communities. For instance; studies have established that large communities do not maintain strong kinship ties, a situation which is very evident in medium and small communities (Laguna, 1990, p. 56).


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Librarian offers Genealogy 101 on Feb. 5
Learn how to trace your family's history during a one-hour presentation at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, at the Daytona Beach Regional Library at City Island, 105 E. Magnolia Ave.
Genealogy Librarian Kim Dolce will introduce you to online and print sources that can help you get started on your search for your roots.
Cultural Council to meet Jan. 24
The Cultural Council of Volusia County will meet at 9 a.m. Friday, Jan. 24, at the West Volusia Historical Society's Conrad Center, 137 W. Michigan Ave., DeLand.
Members will elect a chair and vice chair for 2014 and discuss the council's ongoing programs and upcoming activities. The public is invited to attend and participate in the meeting.
The Cultural Council advises the Volusia County Council on matters relating to cultural arts and is the state-designated local arts agency for the county.
For more information, contact Cultural Coordinator Mike Fincher at 386-736-5963, ext. 15872, or firstname.lastname@example.com.
Palm Coast center to launch academy
The Palm Coast Business Assistance Center (BAC) announces its new Small Business Development Center Business Academy, to start in early 2014.
"We're excited to launch this program," said Joe Roy, BAC area manager. "It will provide solid training and education in a variety of areas. The idea is to boost the performance and competitiveness of our Flagler County companies."
The 2014 Business Academy will be comprised of three segments:
• Business management series will begin in March and include two-hour sessions taking place over five weeks. Topics to be covered include business planning, sales, marketing, lean operations and finance. This course is designed for existing businesses, and the cost per attendee will be $50 to cover materials.
• Evening workshops will begin in April and be scheduled for two hours in the evenings and cover topics such as marketing, social media, business planning and finance. These workshops are provided at no cost through the sponsorship of SCORE, SBDC and the Flagler County Chamber of Commerce and Affiliates.
• Special programs. Examples include Franklin Covey's "4 Imperatives of Great Leaders" and "4 Disciplines of Execution," Growth Wheel's "Designing Your Business with a 360 View" and BAC's "Lean Leadership Tools for Service Industries."
Throughout 2014, the BAC will continue to hold other events including:
• Women in Business "Fearless & Focus" in February
• Home-Based Business in May
• Business Outreach in July
• Annual BAC Expo held in November
The Palm Coast Business Assistance Center is a partnership between the City of Palm Coast and the Florida Small Business Development Center hosted by the University of Central Florida. The BAC provides assistance in starting and growing businesses in Flagler County, at no cost to businesses.
The BAC is located at Palm Coast's City Offices at City Marketplace, 160 Cypress Point Parkway, Suite B-105.
For more information and to register, contact the Palm Coast Business Assistance Center at 386-986-2499.
Job fair registration In DeLand
Registration is now open for the upcoming job fair to be held at the Chisholm Center on February 20 from noon to 4 p.m., 520 S. Clara Ave. Deland. There will be a fun zone for job seeker's children and several community service informational tables at the event. Attendees are required to register with Employ Florida (EFM) www.employflorida.com as well as complete an assessment at www.cbevirtual247.com before the event. More information: 386-740-0808.
Prayer day at Choice church
The first Missionary Prayer Day will be held at the Choice Christian Worship Center, Jan. 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 327 S. MLK Blvd. Area churches are invited to partake in this event. Free refreshments. More information: 386-258-4673.