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Streets to be shut down in one Milwaukee neighborhood for Harley parade
One of the largest events of the Harley-Davidson 110th anniversary is the parade Saturday morning.
The parade starts at Miller Park at 10 a.m., rides up to Wisconsin Avenue, east to Milwaukee Street, and then down to Maier Festival Park.
While the parade starts at 10 a.m. be prepared for streets closing down as early as 7:30 a.m. Saturday morning.
People will line the streets in the Story Hill neighborhood when thousands of riders make their way up the hill from Miller Park onto Story Parkway and Blue Mound Road to begin the parade.
Barricades are set to be put into place, but the people who live around the route will have a unique experience.
While most of the parade route travels major streets and commercial districts, a few blocks of Story Parkway will be completely shut down.
Starting at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, no one who lives here will be able to drive in or out.
Unless they park someone else in advance, they'll be blocked in by the parade of bikes for up to five hours.
It's an inconvenience for some there, but Michael Collins said he and 1-year-old Adabelle are looking forward to it.
"I actually have hearing protection for her. I don't mind it. I love it," Collins said. "I know a lot of people gripe about it, but I don't mind. This is one of the best things about being in Milwaukee is Harley-Davidson."
Some of the people along Story Parkway told WISN 12 News they're actually happy to be blocked in by the parade.
One family on this block is planning a big watch party. It just has to make sure guests get here before the streets close.


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13 Point, 22 inch wide, 175 lbs.
Killed in Weakley County, Tennessee,
November 7, 2005
50 Caliber muzzleloader
Boone & Crockett
It was a hot November day in west Tennessee, not a day that you would think much about deer hunting. The mosquitos were out and it was about 80 degrees on a bright sunny day. But I had two hours before my 13 year old daughters basketball game and I was itching to go deer hunting. Most people hunt for food here and with all the hunting pressure a deer rarely lives past his second birthday. Finding a Boone & Crockett trophy deer in Weakley county is like finding a needle in a haystack. As I waited for my daughter to get home so we could shoot some freethrows before the big game tonight I couldn't help but think about deer hunting. My daughter arrived home after what she called a hard day and said she just wanted to just rest this afternoon and for me to go on an go deer hunting.
I had joined a deer hunting club this year with some of my buddies and this would be my first time to hunt this new property. I went by and picked up my son's muzzleloader and got my mosquito spray and off I went as it was only ten minutes from the house. I thought this could be as much of a scouting trip as a hunting trip since I knew nothing about the farm I was about to hunt. I am a handicap hunter and if it wasn't for my trusty Honda 4 wheeler getting me to and from the field I would have had to give up hunting twenty five years ago when I had a massive stroke. I was very blessed that over time I have regained almost everything except the use of my legs and I can get around with the use of a cane. But through the help of my family and friends and the grace of God I havent missed a beat in my love for hunting and fishing.
As I got to the field I grabbed my muzzleloader, my fanny pack, my doe estrus scent and my grunt call. It was 4:00 pm and I had an hour and a half to hunt. I always carry a drag rag doused with doe in rut scent behind my 4 wheeler to help cover my scent and also to attract bucks. I could see a nice big tree stand of one of my friends from the road that I thought might be a good spot as it was overlooking a bean field in the river bottom.
I rode my 4 wheeler dragging my drag rag along the edge of the beanfield and parked in the bushes behind the deer stand. I tried my best to get up in the stand but it just wasnt going to happen as I almost fell out trying to get situated. So I climbed down and fixed me a comfortable spot under the deer stand and leaned my muzzleloader against the first step of the ladder. As I peered through the ladder I could see the cars and trucks going by quite often down the highway. The thought ran through my mind that I'm just wasting my time but I told myself let's just enjoy being out in the woods and sit here until dark.
I've always thought the best way to deer hunt was just to be quite and sit still and let the deer come to you. An hour went by and all I'd seen were two squirrels. With no deer activity I decided it couldn't hurt anything to try my old grunt call. I could still smell the scent of doe estrus on my fingertips from earlier while putting it on my drag rag. I'm not a professional grunter by any means but I grunted a few short grunts.
What happened next left me is disbelief as in my 40 years of hunting I've never seen anything like it. This monster buck bolted from a thicket looking for a fight or at least to protect his territory and he was heading right at me across the open bean field in full view. It happened so quick that when the buck stopped he was at 75 yards but I hadn't even had time to even get my gun ready. I have a scope on my muzzleloader but it didn't take any kind of optics to tell this boy was a shooter. I managed to get my gun up and get my sights on him but he started walking again looking for the other buck. His hair was all bristled and his ears laid back as though he was ready to fight.
When he stopped at 60 yards I pulled the trigger and I couldn't see a thing for a couple seconds. When the smoke cleared all I could see was antlers, big antlers like I've never seen before. I waited 10 minutes to be sure he wasnt going to run off and that was the longest 10 minutes of my life. At 5:10 I got on my 4 wheeler and rode up to him he had 13 points and some of the longest points that I've ever seen. He had mule deer forks on both sides and drop tines on both sides. The deer had a 22 inch spread and weighed 175 pounds. It was the nicest deer that I've ever seen in my lifetime.
I've never been a big believer in using a grunt call but after this hunt I will never be caught without it ever again. There's no doubt the combination of my deer scent and a grunt call did the trick on this old buck.
Looking back on my deer hunt now a week later I almost didn't even go deer hunting on that lucky day. Had my daughter wanted to shoot basketball then I would never have gone deer hunting. Also I had those thoughts of "its just to hot and the deer wont be moving." Then after I did go hunting I almost talked myself into leaving early. So the bottom line is if you get a chance to go deer hunting you better go, you never know what's going to happen.
I have hunted for 40 years and spent thousands of hours in the field but you just never know when its going to happen. Its kind of like that old saying "A bad day of hunting is still better than a good day at work." Just when I think life can't get any better God pours out another blessing on me.
Thank you God.
Larry Porter

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cp pwCache.py /usr/lib/python2.6/site-packages/pwytter-0.8-py2.6.egg
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Court hears appeal of conviction in coastal Georgia boy's death
Friday, January 18, 2013
Georgia Law was featured in an article by the Associated Press regarding an appeal involving the murder trial of a 6-year-old boy that was heard by the Supreme Court of Georgia in the school's Hatton Lovejoy Courtroom as part of a special session of the court during January. The article was written by Kate Brumback and appeared in outlets such as the Savannah Morning News, the San Francisco Chronicle and the Coastal Courier.
Related articles: Man convicted of killing Christopher Barrios deserves a new trial, attorney tells Georgia Supreme Court in The Florida Times-Union by Walter C. Jones on 1/16/13.


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Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Tattoo Tuesday V.110
Name and blog name: Izabelle and my blog is Izznit
Age: Early twenties
Occupation: I am 1/3 of Boojiboo, an apron making trio.
Age of first tattoo: 18
Favorite tattoo: The one of Lily, my French bulldog. I got her two years ago and she's been my muse ever since ;)
Featured tattoo/location: Dagger of doom on my left forearm.
Artist/shop/location of feature tattoo: Eric Jones of Palehorse Tattoo. He currently works at Torch Tattoo in Anaheim, California.
1) Tell us about your featured tattoo- is there a background story about why you chose it, or maybe a special meaning?
I don't suffer (tolerate) fools. Life is too short for that and there are so many other things I'd rather be doing. It's pretty straight forward but so am I.
Of all my tattoos this is the one that gets the most attention. After I answer the usual "what does it mean?" I either get a laugh or a puzzled look. I've actually offended someone with my explanation so now I answer in a happy voice. A smile is sometimes thrown in to mess with their mind ;).
2) Do you have any other tattoos? If so, what do you have and where?
All but two of the ones pictured are from Eric Jones. The blue owl on my right bicep was done by Lindsey Carmichael of Goldrush Tattoo in Costa Mesa, CA. The girl on my right shin was done by Valerie Vargas of Frith St. Tattoo in London.
The swallow with the scissors represents my love for sewing. I learned when I was eight and went to fashion school after uni. I don't blog about it much but sewing is a major part of my life and what I'm best at.
The ship tattoo on my right arm has a banner that reads, "all is fine". It's something my Dad likes to scream when things are NOT fine.
3) Do you plan on getting more?
Definitely! The next will probably go in my other armpit. The only parts I won't tattoo for now are my face, neck and hands, everything else is fair game. I like that I can wear a sweater with jeans and appear tattoo-less.
4) How do your family and friends feel about your tattoo(s)?
My mom wasn't happy when I surprised her with my first but now she feels badass by association (her words, not mine)! My Dad is the complete opposite. Born and raised in China he always associated tattoos with the triads, drugs, and prison. He's still not pleased with them but no longer rants when shown a new one, I get a wordless nod instead. Baby steps. My sister loves them and has a few herself. My two brothers like tattoos on other people but not on themselves (how many of you have heard that before?).
For the most part my friends are OK with my tattoos. I wouldn't say they're supportive but they're not negative.
Have you run into any adversity or negativity because of them?
I've become pretty used to the negative comments and try to not let them phase me. "They obviously don't have standards here" was one of the first said to my face and was a heck of an eye opener. I've also been ignored by sales associates at boutiques because they didn't think I'd buy anything. Looking back though, all the negative encounters left me with a greater appreciation for my tattoos. They're wonderful people filters.
The positive experiences outnumber the negative ones tenfold. One of my favorites involved an older woman at the grocery store. She followed me through the aisles for a while and when she finally caught me at the register said, "I thought why would a girl do that to her body but then I saw it said Mom and went awww! Just goes to show you can't judge a book by its cover."
5) What's the most interesting experience you've ever had in regards to your tattoos?
I was sitting outside a coffee shop when an older man approached and told me about his stint in the navy. The best part about this already awesome encounter was his outfit though—blue polo tucked into his white Bermuda shorts, aviators (the shiny reflector kind), and A CAPTAIN'S HAT.
6) Any advice for those interested in getting tattooed but haven't gotten one yet?
Fame doesn't indicate quality, be patient, and a good tattoo is always worth the wait.
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what beautiful ink! love that she has a tattoo of her pup!ReplyDelete
Tattoos of folks pets make me so happy. Lily is divine. Great tatts. :)ReplyDelete
that dog is amazing and the tattoos are gorgeous.. great post!ReplyDelete
i love izabelle and lily's blog! this is the first time i've ever gotten a good look at her beautiful work. and i like the idea of tattoos as being 'people filters.' if someone is going to judge based on the way you look, who wants to be friends with them anyway? great interview <3ReplyDelete
Thanks for having me!!! :)ReplyDelete
Beautiful girl, beautiful ink ♥ReplyDelete
Loved reading this ITW, thank you so much !!!
xoxo Moïra
Wow what beautiful tattoos! That one of her pup is fantastic. That comment about the elderly lady was so sweet. Izabelle you are a complete babe and I want to steal your dog! :)ReplyDelete
My dad is so similar in this reaction to seeing more tattoos on me.ReplyDelete
Love your tattoos - I adore the tiger. Arm pit tattoos are freaking awesome, but I don't think I can face the pain!
Love your tattoo of your dog. If I can ever afford it, my next tattoo will be of my little guy also :)ReplyDelete
Oh I love her owls!!!ReplyDelete
Such beautiful tattoos. I'm Korean and my mom never approved of my first tattoo but by now she is starting to get used to it. My younger sister wants one so bad but is scared of what my mother will think.ReplyDelete
xoxo, Jjanga
"Fame doesn't indicate quality." Best.ReplyDelete
"They're wonderful people filters."ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 21, 2012 at 8:17 AM
and i love the quote "they're wonderful people filters." YES.
"They're wonderful people filters."ReplyDelete
I don't have any tattoos but my husband does and I adore that statement. People have asked me, "Do you just make him keep his shirt on or...?" and said "You're a real saint. I just would not put up with that."
Side note, your armpit tattoo is lovely but makes me cry. I imagine that being the worst pain known to man.
"Tattoos are wonderful people filters."ReplyDelete
I love her tattoos! The crown on her chest is so unique for a chest piece, totally love it!ReplyDelete
I've loved her Etsy store forever. It's so awesome to put a face to the store. And the tattoo of her dog just rocks!ReplyDelete
Wow wow wow. Armpit tattoo. Wow.ReplyDelete
Its so true about being able to use tattoos as a people filter. I work in the service industry (coffee shop) and have all walks of life come in. I like to turn on my Southern charm and negate the stereotype that a lot of people so obviously have! : )
Thanks for featuring Izabelle (and her sweet little pooch)! She's kind of inspired me to get a portrait of my pup Maddy done!
- AnonymousFebruary 21, 2012 at 9:14 AM
Is it me or does every west coast girl have the exact same work? Is there anyone in CA that is covered in anything other than owls, ships, people w/animal heads on their heads, cupcakes, lockets, nesting dolls or something to do with sewing? Are you going to be upset in 20 years when you realize you covered yourself in ink because it's trendy?ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 21, 2012 at 9:14 AM
Beautiful tattoos! I've been tattooed by Eric Jones twice now and can't wait to go back for my next :)ReplyDelete
Lovely tattoos.ReplyDelete
Your puppy is the cutest. pup. ever.
xx. Jillian
Wow, I think this is my favorite tattoo tuesday yet. Amazing work.ReplyDelete
Another thumbs up for the people filters quote, love that.ReplyDelete
Also I may just have to buy myself an apron, so cute.ReplyDelete
Ahh, amazing tattoos! I really like the general color palette/tones when seen from a bit of a distance, if that makes any sense. I'm also gonna have to side with everyone else- I love the people filters quote, too!ReplyDelete
Good tips in the article for diet and exercise. I'm glad to see that it focused on diet and exercise as a coordinated effort. to add to the article, It would also be beneficial to determine how many calories your body burns and how many calories you should eat per day. Then you would have some accuracy in adjusting your diet for weight gain or loss. I have found an online calculator that will tell you how many calories your body is burning and how many calories you should eat per day. For anyone interested the calculators are located at How to Gain Weight. This could help you to know how to adjust your diet to either gain weight or lose weight.ReplyDelete
Leicester house sitter is available to house sit in Leicester England Uk.ReplyDelete
What a great collection! All so beautiful, bright and clean!ReplyDelete
Her tattoos are absolutely beautiful. Wow. I love all the color. And her dog is the cutest thing I have ever seen - love the photo of her in a hat, haha.ReplyDelete
Love this, Izabelle has every tattoo I would put on myself... ;) Im working on it though!ReplyDelete
Gorgeous, I love them all (owl may be my fave). It makes me so sad that people are treated badly for having tattoos!ReplyDelete
Followed Izznit over here from her blog-- love her ink & her craftiness & her photography. I looked back through your tattoo tuesday posts. I would love to see you feature someone over the age of 30 or so-- someone who still looks good in their ink & wears it with pride even though they're no longer 21. Not trying to say anything negative about the beautiful people you've featured, not at all. Just wishing to see the "grown folks" represented, too. ;)ReplyDelete


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Types of fraud
Worker fraud
This is also known as claimant fraud. Do you suspect someone who is out of work and receiving BWC disability benefits is committing fraud? Some red flags that may signal injured worker fraud include individuals who:
- Collect BWC total disability compensation benefits while working.
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In conjunction with Julien's Auctions of Beverly Hills, Cunard Line will offer guests the opportunity to view and purchase rarely before seen items of famed actress Greta Garbo during Queen Mary 2's 20 November 2012 Transatlantic Crossing.
Also, during the voyage, Garbo's great nephew, Derek Reisfield, will headline Cunard's on board enrichment program, Cunard Insights, where he will provide a personal account of her life and iconic Hollywood career.
Hailed as Hollywood's "First Modern Woman," Garbo's timeless appeal spans the eras of both silent and talking films. Regarded for her striking beauty and style, the four-time Academy Award® nominee is best known for her classic roles in "Anna Karenina," "The Temptress," "The Kiss" and "Grand Hotel."
The on board auction and display will give guests an exclusive preview of Julien's December 2012 Garbo auction event in Beverly Hills, and will feature several of her most photographed belongings, including her iconic cashmere turtleneck and vintage umbrella, used to shield herself from paparazzi. Relics from Garbo's world travels, including her vintage Louis Vuitton suitcase, travel watch and a luggage tag bearing her travel alias, will also be on display for guests' viewing pleasure.
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"As Garbo was one of the most celebrated actresses in Hollywood history, and Cunard has such a storied tradition of sailing Hollywood luminaries, it is an honour to work with both the Garbo Family and Cunard on this very special collection of notable pieces dating back to both the silent and talking film eras," said Darren Julien, president, CEO of Julien's Auctions.
For more than 170 years, Cunard Line's Transatlantic Crossing has appealed to a broad range of sophisticated travelers with a love of glamour, elegance and tradition. Each Crossing features a series of Royal Nights-themed balls held in the Queens Room – the largest dance floor at sea; and each evening, the Royal Court Theatre presents West End-style musical revues and guest performers.
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Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF), also known as blue disease, is the most lethal and most frequently reported rickettsial illness in the United States. It has been diagnosed throughout the Americas. Some synonyms for Rocky Mountain spotted fever in other countries include "tick typhus," "Tobia fever" (Colombia), "São Paulo fever" or "febre maculosa" (Brazil), and "fiebre manchada" (Mexico). It is distinct from the viral tick-borne infection, Colorado tick fever. The disease is caused by Rickettsia rickettsii, a species of bacterium that is spread to humans by Dermacentor ticks. Initial signs and symptoms of the disease include sudden onset of fever, headache, and muscle pain, followed by development of rash. The disease can be difficult to diagnose in the early stages, and without prompt and appropriate treatment it can be fatal.
Spotted fever can be very difficult to diagnose in its early stages, and even experienced physicians who are familiar with the disease find it hard to detect. People infected with R. rickettsii usually notice symptoms following an incubation period of one to two weeks after a tick bite. The early clinical presentation of Rocky Mountain spotted fever is nonspecific and may resemble a variety of other infectious and non-infectious diseases.
Rocky Mountain spotted fever can be a severe or even fatal illness if not treated in the first few days of symptoms. Doxycycline is the first line treatment for adults and children of all ages, and is most effective if started before the fifth day of symptoms. The initial diagnosis is made based on clinical signs and symptoms, and medical history, and can later be confirmed by using specialized laboratory tests. RMSF and other tickborne diseases can be prevented.
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Albrecht (Allbrecht, Albright) family
Albrecht is a family name that occurs in Anabaptist and Mennonite circles, both of Swiss-Hutterite and Dutch origin. Michael Albrecht was chosen as a deacon in the Hutterian Brethren group in 1593; Hans Albrecht, a minister of the Hutterian Brethren, died in 1688; and a Jacob Albrecht appears in the records of the Hutterian Brethren in 1763. In the records of the Mennonite Church of Danzig the name appears as early as 1666. From Danzig this family spread to Russia and America. In West Prussia, the name occurred mostly in the Frisian congregations. At Danzig the forms Albertz and Alberts also appeared in both the "Frisian" and the "Flemish" congregations in the 17th century. In West Prussia there were in 1776 (without Danzig) 14 families of this name. In 1910 there were 120 persons and in 1935 (without Elbing) there were 104 persons. Members of the family also migrated to Russia and America.
In the 18th century the name was found among the German-speaking Pennsylvanians, both within and without the Mennonite Church. A publisher named Johann Albrecht of Lancaster issued an edition of Menno Simons' Fundament Buch in 1794. Jacob Albrecht (1759-1808) of Lutheran background founded the Evangelical Association in the early years of the 19th century.
The Albrechts of Ontario have held largely to the Old Order Mennonite bodies, although Jacob Albright (1789-1879) was a deacon in the Mennonite Church (MC).
|Gustav Reimer
|John C. Wenger
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Reimer, Gustav and John C. Wenger. "Albrecht (Allbrecht, Albright) family." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. 1955. Web. 4 Aug 2020. https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Albrecht_(Allbrecht,_Albright)_family&oldid=132323.
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Reimer, Gustav and John C. Wenger. (1955). Albrecht (Allbrecht, Albright) family. Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 4 August 2020, from https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Albrecht_(Allbrecht,_Albright)_family&oldid=132323.
Adapted by permission of Herald Press, Harrisonburg, Virginia, from Mennonite Encyclopedia, Vol. 1, pp. 34-35. All rights reserved.
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After much speculation, Simon Cowell has officially announced that he'll leave the Fox juggernaut after the 2010 season.
Sad as it will be to see the razor-tongued Brit go, this makes the addition of Ellen DeGeneres to the judges' panel that much more important and exciting. She'll get to be the comic relief now that Cowell won't be groaning "That was like watching a pig mate with a baboon and they're both tone deaf and I hate your face."
Fox says they'll "take their time" to find a suitable replacement for Cowell, who'll focus on bringing his British hit "The X Factor" to America. Right now Piers Morgan, the Simon of "America's Got Talent," seems the most likely contender. Fans can be assured, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi aren't going anywhere.
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Cowell leaves behind a $36 million annual salary on "American Idol" and owns the rights to "The X Factor." That means, whether or not he appears on television ever again, he can spend the rest of his life diving into a pool of money and swimming around like Scrooge McDuck without a care in the world.


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Nixon Calls for Protections for Gay Workers
JEFFERSON CITY (AP) - Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon is asking the state's Republican-led Legislature to bar discrimination based on sexual orientation.
But the measure's chances of passing are unclear. Some Republicans expressed caution Wednesday and criticized Nixon for championing the proposal while ignoring other policy initiatives.
Current state law prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex and disability.
Many Democrats applauded Nixon for including the proposal among his priorities outlined in the State of the State address Tuesday night.
Legislation to bar discrimination based on sexual orientation passed the Senate on the last day of session last year, but never received a House vote.
At least one House member - Anne Zerr, of St. Charles - said she was glad Nixon pushed for the measure in his speech.


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Burton Snowboards and CODA's Canada Olympic Park today announced that they have decided to cancel the upcoming Canadian Open Snowboarding Championships due to recent above-freezing temperatures. After careful consideration, all parties agreed that current snow conditions prevent the construction of world-class halfpipe and slopestyle venues, which are required for a Burton Open Snowboarding Championship event.
"Our first goal with any Global Open Series event is to provide riders with the best halfpipe and slopestyle competitions possible," said Burton Events Director Liam Griffin. "Of course, we're disappointed that we can't hold the Canadian Open this year. But we're also very happy about the excitement this new edition to the Burton Global Open Series generated – both from riders and sponsors. Support from the resort, the industry, the athletes and everybody involved has been huge since we started working on the event."
The inaugural Burton Canadian Open was scheduled to take place from December 3-9, 2007 at CODA's Canada Olympic Park in Calgary. Staff there were also disappointed that this world-class event is unable to go forward this year. "Unfortunately Mother Nature has not been cooperating with us the last few weeks, to allow us the necessary seven to 10 days of freezing temperatures to ensure the best possible conditions for the athletes," said Jim Younker, acting president, CODA. "The future of this event here in Calgary is very exciting, and a great addition to our international sports calendar that we host here at Canada Olympic Park."
Top riders from over ten different countries were confirmed to compete, including current Burton Global Open Series point leaders Mason Aguirre (USA) and Elizabeth Beerman (USA) as well as four of the top five current Swatch Ticket To Ride Tour male and female current point leaders.
Seasoned pros like Louie Vito (USA), Jussi Oksanen (FIN), Andy Finch (USA), Scotty Lago (USA), Kelly Clark (USA) and Jamie Anderson (USA) all had committed to compete at the event. Canadians Leanne Pelosi, Dustin Craven, Crispin Lipscomb, TJ Schneider, Brad Martin, Sarah Conrad were also very much looking forward to the first Burton Global Open competition on their home turf.
With the cancellation of the Canadian Open, the Burton European Open (BEO) is now the next event in the Burton Global Open Series. Taking place in LAAX, Switzerland from January 11-18, the European Open offers riders a generous prize purse of US $125,000, important points towards the male and female 2008 Burton Global Open Series Championship titles and points towards the Swatch TTR (Ticket to Ride) World Tour Ranking.
For more information, head to the Burton Global Open Series website.


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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 29, 2011) – The U.S. Men's Volleyball Team fought off two match points and ended the Pan American Games on a positive note on Saturday as it defeated Canada, 22-25, 25-15, 25-19, 21-25, 19-17 for a fifth-place finish in Guadalajara, Mexico.
The five-set match was the fifth out of six that the U.S (3-3) played over the six days of the tournament. Canada finished in sixth place with a record of 2-4.
In the fifth set, Canada reached match point at 14-12. Opposite Evan Patak (Pleasanton, Calif.) scored on a kill and Canada's next hit went out to tie the score. The U.S. reached its first match point at 15-14, but then hit its next ball out of bounds. Outside hitter Tony Ciarelli (Huntington Beach, Calif.) gave the U.S. its second match point with a kill, but Canada responded with an attack. Finally, outside hitter Eric Vance (Camarillo, Calif.) struck with a kill, and then combined with middle blocker Nick Vogel (El Cajon, Calif.) for a final block to win the match for the U.S.
Vance led the U.S. Men in scoring with 21 points on 18 kills and three blocks. Patak had 20 points on 19 attacks and one block and Vogel totaled 20 points on 11 spikes and a match-high nine blocks. Ciarelli finished with 14 points on 14 attacks.
Canada's Spencer Leiske led all scorers with 24 points on a match-high 22 kills, one block and one ace.
The U.S. led Canada in attacks, 73-60, and blocks 16-9. Canada led in aces, 4-1 and also scored on 28 U.S. team errors while committing 22. Ten of the U.S. team errors came in the first set and another eight came in the fourth, both sets that the U.S. lost.
The U.S. had a kill percent of 46.8 and a hitting efficiency of 0.385. Canada had a kill percent of 38.7 and a hitting efficiency of 0.258.
Among other U.S. scorers, middle blocker Matt Rawson (Los Angeles, Calif.) scored nine points on six kills, two blocks and the only U.S. ace. Setter Kyle Caldwell (Newport Beach, Calif.) totaled six points on five kills and one ace. Caldwell was credited with 54 assists.
Libero Kirk Francis (Torrance, Calif.) led the team in digs with 14 and receptions with 24.
U.S. Head Coach John Speraw stuck with his starting lineup throughout the match with Ciarelli and Vance at outside hitter, Rawson and Vogel at middle blocker, Patak at opposite, Caldwell at setter and Francis at libero.
The bench players could be heard throughout the match cheering for their teammates.
Three of the starters and four from the team will return to their colleges on Monday: Vogel and Caldwell are seniors at UCLA, Ciarelli is a senior at the University of Southern California and outside hitter Matt Stork (Topanga, Calif.) is in his final year at Cal State Northridge.
Patak will be due back to the U.S. training headquarters at the American Sports Centers in Anaheim, Calif., around Nov. 7 to prepare for the FIVB World Cup, which is the first chance for the U.S. Men to qualify for the 2012 Olympic Games in London.
Tri Bourne (Honolulu, Hawaii) will return to his Puerto Rican league team, Plataneros de Corozal. Vance will go to his team in the French league, ACON Volley.
The U.S. Men held an 8-7 lead at the first technical timeout (TTO) of the first set, scoring on two kills from Ciarelli and a kill and two blocks from Patak along with kill from Vance. Canada scored twice coming out of the break on two straight kills to lead 9-8. Canada increased its lead to two at 12-9 and the U.S. called timeout. Vance scored on two straight attacks to pull the U.S. to within one, but Canada increased its lead to two at 14-12. The U.S. came back with four straight points on a Ciarelli kill, ace by Rawson and two blocks from Vogel to lead 16-14 at the second TTO. But Canada used two straight attacks to tie the score. The score was still tied at 22-22, when Canada scored on two attacks and a block to win the set. The U.S. was hurt by 10 team errors, including six service errors.
The U.S. looked much better to open the second set as Vogel score three straight points on two kills and a block, followed by two back-row attacks by Patak to give the U.S. a 5-1 lead. Three Canadian errors gave the U.S. an 8-3 lead at the first TTO. With the U.S. still leading by four at 15-11, the team got three straight spikes from Vance, Rawson and then Vance again to lead 18-11. The final U.S. run came with it leading 20-14 as Patak opened with an attack followed by a spike and block from Vogel and a back-row strike from Vance to reach set point. Canada scored on an attack before Patak won the set for the U.S. with a kill. The U.S. reduced its error total to four in the set while Canada had six.
The U.S. kept its momentum in the third set, taking an 8-4 lead at the first TTO, including two attacks from Vance, one from Vogel and one from Patak. Canada came back with a kill, but the U.S. went on a 4-0 run, including spikes from Ciarelli and Patak to lead 12-5. The U.S. increased the lead to eight by the second TTO, 16-8. With the U.S. leading 23-15, Canada scored twice to pull to within six. Vance gave the U.S. set point on a back-row attack. Canada scored twice more on kills by Jacob Kilpatrick before Caldwell used a setter dump to win the set.
The teams were even to open the fourth set, but with the scored tied 6-6, Canada scored on a kill and U.S. error to lead 8-6 at the first TTO. The U.S. eventually tied the score again at 11-11, but Canada came back with two straight points to lead again. Canada held a 16-13 advantage at the second TTO and scored two more points after the break to increase the lead to 18-13. The U.S. never recovered.
The score was tied 4-4 in the fifth set when Canada scored on a kill and block to take a 6-4 lead. The U.S. threatened, but could not get closer than one point. With Canada leading 13-11, Patak scored with a kill to pull within one again, but Canada reached match point with a strike off the U.S. block. Patak (Pleasanton, Calif.) scored on a kill and Canada's next hit went out to tie the score. The U.S. reached its first match point at 15-14, but then hit its next ball out of bounds. Outside hitter Tony Ciarelli (Huntington Beach, Calif.) gave the U.S. its second match point with a kill, but Canada responded with an attack. Finally, outside hitter Eric Vance (Camarillo, Calif.) struck with a kill, and then combined with middle blocker Nick Vogel (El Cajon, Calif.) for a final block to win the match for the U.S.
U.S. Men's Pan American Games Team
No Name (Position, Height, Hometown, College)
2 Tony Ciarelli (OH, 6-6, Huntington Beach, Calif., USC)
3 Evan Patak (Opp, 6-8, Pleasanton, Calif., UC Santa Barbara)
5 Eric Vance (OH, 6-4, Camarillo, Calif., Cal State Northridge)
6 Nick Vogel (MB, 6-9, El Cajon, Calif., UCLA)
8 Kyle Caldwell (S, 6-9, Newport Beach, Calif., UCLA)
9 Scott Slaughter (MB, 6-7, Newport Beach, Calif., UCSB)
10 Matt Rawson (MB, 6-7, Los Angeles, Calif., Hawaii)
11 Matt Stork (OH, 6-5, Topanga, Calif., Cal State Northridge)
12 Kirk Francis (L, 5-11, Torrance, Calif., Long Beach State)
14 Cody Loe (MB, 6-8, Chatsworth, Calif., Cal State Northridge)
15 Jordan DuFault (OH, 6-4, Lakewood, Calif., UC Irvine)
16 Tri Bourne (OH, 6-5, Honolulu, Hawai'i, USC, Aloha)
Head Coach: John Speraw (UC Irvine)
Team Manager: Chris Jackson (Phoenix, Ariz.)
Assistant Coach: Jeff Nygaard (USC)
Therapist/Trainer: Charlie Sullivan (Springfield College)
Athletic Trainer: Aimee Miyazawa
Schedule and Results (All Times PT)
Group A Standings
1 Cuba (3-0) 13 points
2 Argentina (2-1) 8 points
3 Mexico (1-2) 6 points
4 Venezuela (0-3) 3 points
Group A Results
Oct. 24: Cuba def. Argentina 25-22, 18-25, 24-26, 25-18, 15-13
Oct. 24: Mexico def. Venezuela 25-23, 25-20, 26-28, 25-21
Oct. 25: Cuba def. Venezuela 25-20, 25-21, 25-17
Oct. 25: Argentina def. Mexico 25-23, 25-23, 25-27, 21-25, 15-10
Oct. 26: Argentina def. Venezuela 25-23, 21-25, 29-27, 23-25, 18-16
Oct. 26: Cuba def. Mexico 25-18, 25-21, 25-23
Group B Standings
1 Brazil (3-0) 14 points
2 Puerto Rico (1-2) 7 points
3 USA (1-2) 6 points
4 Canada (1-2) 3 points
Group B Results
Oct. 24: USA def. Puerto Rico 22-25, 25-19, 20-25, 25-16, 15-13
Oct. 24: Brazil def. Canada 25-17, 25-13, 25-13
Oct. 25: Brazil def. Puerto Rico 25-22 25-14 25-18
Oct. 25: Canada def. USA 21-25, 25-23, 37-39, 35-33, 15-12
Oct. 26: Puerto Rico def. Canada 25-22, 25-17, 25-23
Oct. 26: Brazil def. USA 18-25, 25-17, 25-14, 25-18
Oct. 27: Argentina def. USA 25-17, 19-25, 25-18, 17-25, 15-11
Oct. 27: Mexico def. Puerto Rico, 24-26, 16-25, 28-26, 25-21, 15-9
Classification 5-8
Oct. 28: USA def. Venezuela, 21-25, 25-17, 21-25, 25-18, 15-13
Oct. 28: Canada def. Puerto Rico, 25-20, 19-25, 25-19, 25-20
Oct. 28: Cuba def. Argentina 25-21, 25-27. 28-30, 25-15, 27-15
Oct. 28: Brazil def. Mexico 26-28, 27-25, 25-22, 25-15
Oct. 29: Puerto Rico def. Venezuela 25-23, 25-19, 19-25, 21-25, 15-8
Oct. 29: USA def. Canada 22-25, 25-15, 25-19, 21-25, 19-17
Oct. 29 at 4 p.m.: Bronze medal - Mexico versus Argentina
Oct. 29 at 6 p.m.: Gold medal - Cuba versus Brazil
Past U.S. Pan American Games Men's Volleyball Finishes
1955: Gold
1959: Gold
1963: Silver (Brazil gold)
1967: Gold
1971: Silver (Cuba gold)
1975: Fourth (Cuba gold)
1979: Fourth (Cuba gold)
1983: Fourth (Brazil gold)
1987: Gold
1991: Fifth (Cuba gold
1995: Silver (Argentina gold)
1999: Seventh (Cuba gold)
2003: Fourth (Venezuela gold)
2007: Silver (Brazil gold)


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Meeting largely mixed reviews during its first run in 1971, counterculture icon Peter Fonda's directorial debut was restored and remastered for its 30-year anniversary. The film opens with three drifters greeting the morning by cavorting in a sun-dabbled mountain river.
Harry Collings (Fonda) catches a fish and gives it to Arch Harris (Warren Oates) who grills it over a low fire, while Dan (Robert Pratt) -- the youngest of the three -- bathes in the swift moving current.
Later, as they head into Del Norte, a small town in the middle of nowhere, Dan talks breathlessly about going to California while Collings suddenly decides to return home after a seven-year absence. After Dan runs afoul of a group of unsavory characters lead by McVey (Severn Darden), Collings vows vengeance for the lad's death and blows off McVey's feet.
Collings and Harris bury Dan and flee from the town riding hundreds of miles to Collings' homestead. His wife Hannah (Verna Bloom) -- now called Widow Collings by the local townsfolk -- is none too pleased to see her wayward husband at her doorstep. Taking his wife's anger in stride, he asks only to be allowed to work as a hired hand.
Just as Hannah and Collings start to move beyond the years of anger and estrangement, disaster strikes. This film was screened at the 2001 Toronto Film Festival.


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Israel: Iran missile shipment in Red Sea a 'game-changer'
- Israel accuses Iran of supplying rockets to foes
- Israel says Iran rockets destined for Palestinian militants in Gaza
- Operation has been tracked for months%2C Israel says
JERUSALEM — Israeli naval forces say a ship boarded Wednesday from Iran was heading to Gaza with advanced rockets to turn the territory into a much greater terror threat to Israel and others.
Iran has already provided the anti-Israel terrorist group Hezbollah tens of thousands of missiles in southern Lebanon despite the presence of United Nations peacekeepers there, say Israeli military analysts.
This shipment intercepted by Israeli naval commandos Wednesday in the Red Sea, more than 1,000 miles from Israel, was carrying Syrian-made M-302 rockets with a range of up to 125 miles and would have significantly improved the capabilities of Gaza terrorists to put nearly all of Israel in their range.
Iran's semi-official Fars news agency called Israel's claims "mere lies."
Arieh Herzog, former director of the Israeli Ministry of Defense section responsible for the development and deployment of the country's missile-defense system, said the Syrian missiles would have been a "game-changer."
"It's a missile that's significantly longer-range than they have now in Gaza, with a bigger warhead. If you draw a circle 200 kilometers long, it could hit Haifa" in the north, "and of course Tel Aviv and Jerusalem" in the country's center, he said.
With a warhead that large, "the damage could be significant and Israel needs to do everything it can to stop it," Herzog said.
Gaza, small strip of land bordering Israel, is controlled by Hamas, a Islamist terror group whose aims has been to destroy Israel. Previously, Hamas has only been able to reach about 50 miles into Israel with their homegrown M-75 missiles.
The Red Sea operation by Israel followed months of intelligence gathering, military spokesman Lt. Col. Peter Lerner said. Lerner said the shipment originated in Syria and was flown to Iran and shipped to Iraq to "obscure their tracks."
From there the missiles were loaded inside concrete pipes aboard a Panamanian-flagged ship bound for Sudan, from where the weapons were to be driven through Egypt to Gaza, the army said. Israel stopped the ship off the Sudanese-Eritrean border.
Lerner said the 17 crewmembers of the ship were probably unaware of the cargo. The vessel was being brought to the Israeli port of Eilat where the crew would be released and the weapons unloaded.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is visiting the United States this week, said the shipment shows how worse things will become if Iran is allowed to keep developing nuclear technology.
"At a time when it talks with the world powers, at a time when Iran is smiling and saying all sorts of pleasantries, that same Iran is sending lethal weapons to terror organizations and it is doing it with an elaborate network of covert global operations with the aim of streaming rockets, missiles and other lethal weapons to harm innocent civilians," he said. "This is the real Iran and that country must not be able to have a nuclear weapon."
Ely Karmon, a senior researcher at the Institute for Counter-terrorism at the Inter- Disciplinary Center, Herzliya, says Iran and Hezbollah have been arming the Palestinians and other militant groups in the Middle East since the 1990s but that Israel has taken away traditional routes for the weapon deliveries by conducting bombing operations on convoys in Syria and Lebanon.
Recently, jihadist and Palestinian groups in the Egyptian region of Sinai have been moving weaponry to Hamas. The Sinai is a largely lawless desert that has a coast along the Red Sea and the Mediterranean, and shares borders with Israel and Gaza overland.
Had the missiles wound up in the Sinai, Karmon said, they could have been used to attack all of southern and parts of central Israel, or Egypt. Hamas is being squeezed by Egypt's anti-Islamic military government, which has shut down the majority of smuggling tunnels between Egypt and Gaza.
Herzog said he believes Iran's aim is to help launch a two-front assault on Israel, from Hezbollah to Israel's north and Hamas to its south. Hezbollah has already attacked Israel with missiles and is believed to have ones with a range of 185 miles, "enough to reach Dimona," Karmon said, referring to the site where Israel is believed to keep its nuclear arsenal.
Although Israel's Iron Dome anti-missile systems have an excellent track record, "not all of the country is covered by these batteries," Karmon noted.


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How will Mike D'Antoni mesh with Kobe Bryant, Dwight Howard, Lakers?
Mike D'Antoni is not Phil Jackson. That is to say, D'Antoni does not have 12 championship rings, five with the Los Angeles Lakers.
But D'Antoni is the new Lakers coach, replacing Mike Brown, who was fired Friday.
The 61-year-old has won 53.4% of his games as an NBA head coach, with the Denver Nuggets, Phoenix Suns and New York Knicks. And he reached the Western Conference finals in 2005 and 2006 with the Suns.
Those Suns teams were defined by D'Antoni's seven-seconds-or-less offense, reliant on quick decision-making, pick-and-rolls and the ability to drain open jump shots.
But how will the D'Antoni system translate with the Lakers? Let's break down how each key player will fit:
Steve Nash: This is the easy one. Nash won two MVPs in D'Antoni's system for the Suns. He executed the pick-and-roll better than anyone ever has, showcasing his elite shooting and passing while steering the offense. Nash is out for now, with a break in a small bone in his leg. When he returns, the Lakers must monitor the injury and his minutes. But he knows the system and can help D'Antoni teach it and execute it.
Kobe Bryant: D'Antoni routinely turned mediocre shooting guards such as Quentin Richardson, Raja Bell and Leandro Barbosa into scoring machines by opening them up for three-pointers. But Bryant is too good to turn into a spot shooter. D'Antoni knows this and wouldn't have been offered the job if his goal were to turn Bryant into Bell. Expect Bryant to key the pick-and-rolls and run the offense more often, and expect him to still be allowed his normal isolation plays even as he adapts to D'Antoni's system.
Dwight Howard: The franchise center should be smiling now. D'Antoni made Amar'e Stoudemire into one of the NBA's top scorers based mostly on his ability to attack the rim on pick-and-rolls, and Howard has even more explosive athleticism. It would help if he added a midrange jump shot to his game, to force defenders to play over the top of screens against him.
Pau Gasol: D'Antoni's offense peaked with Boris Diaw and Tim Thomas in the fold. Gasol isn't as versatile as those two, but he's much more talented. Expect the 7-foot power forward to be asked to use his jump shot more and serve as a contrast to Howard's power game in pick-and-rolls. Gasol passes well for a big man and should be able to exploit mismatches and find more open shooters in this offense than the Princeton or triangle offenses the Lakers have used.
Metta World Peace: The instructions always are simple for World Peace: Play defense, hit open shots and don't lose it. When he executes, the Lakers are very difficult to beat. Those tasks won't change under D'Antoni, but it's imperative World Peace quickly respects his new coach as he respected Jackson.
Jodie Meeks and Antawn Jamison: The Lakers' top two scoring threats off the bench will take on the burden of hitting shots. D'Antoni emphasizes spacing the floor and passing out of double teams. Meeks is one of the best streaky shooters in the NBA, and he has a handful of 20-plus-point games to prove it. Jamison is a former All-Star who has struggled all season. He's not as ideal a fit for D'Antoni's offense as Meeks.
Steve Blake: With Nash out, Blake has taken the reins as starting point guard. That didn't mean much pressure in Brown's system, but D'Antoni relies heavily on point guards. Blake can hit open shots and might be best served playing off ball often because he's not much of a threat attacking the basket. But he is a calming presence with a lot of experience, which should help if things get out of control.
Jordan Hill: The 25-year-old struggled under D'Antoni with the New York Knicks as a rookie in 2009-10 before being traded midseason. Now he's the Lakers' top big man off the bench. He is very active and athletic, so he should be an adequate replacement for Howard in his 15-20 minutes a game while he learns how to maximize pick-and-roll opportunities.


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Maine brothers convicted on immigration charges
Brothers face 10 years in prison
The owners of a three Mexican restaurants in Maine have been convicted of hiring illegal immigrants.
Brothers Guillermo Fuentes of Westbrook and Hector Fuentes of Waterville were found guilty Monday in U.S. District Court in Portland of charges including harboring undocumented aliens for profit and aiding and abetting document fraud.
Prosecutors say the brothers employed the immigrants at their restaurants in Westbrook, Waterville and Biddeford. The legal immigrant brothers also helped the workers get fraudulent documents, including Social Security cards and green cards.
A lawyer for the Fuentes brothers said prosecution witnesses had motive to lie so they could stay in the U.S.
The brothers face 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine at sentencing at a future date.


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ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Steven Jackson has been around for enough of the bad times in St. Louis to appreciate what it means to still be in the playoff hunt at this time of year.
Slim as the Rams' hopes might be, Jackson's going to enjoy this as much - and for as long - as he can.
``At this point in December, for us to still have meaningful games, for guys to come collectively together as a team, it means a lot,'' the veteran running back said. ``This team is definitely showing growth and maturity.''
After five consecutive losing seasons, the Rams (6-6-1) took their latest step forward under first-year coach Jeff Fisher with a 15-12 win over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. A week after rallying St. Louis to a 16-13 overtime win over San Francisco, quarterback Sam Bradford produced his second consecutive fourth-quarter comeback with a 13-yard touchdown pass to Brandon Gibson with 48 seconds remaining.
They've now won three straight for the first time since closing the 2006 season with a 3-0 finish. They won on cold, wet day, with temperatures in the high 30s and a light rain falling for much of the second half. And victory came on the road, where the Rams were 1-3-1 this season, and 8-36-1 since 2007.
``I think this team grew up a little more today,'' Bradford said. ``When it mattered, the guys stepped up and made plays.''
The defense did its part by making five sacks and forcing two turnovers, including when linebacker Jo-Lonn Dunbar ended the Bills' final drive by intercepting Ryan Fitzpatrick pass.
And then there was Bradford, who directed the decisive 14-play, 84-yard drive in which he twice converted on third down, and also hit receiver Austin Pettis while facing fourth-and-1.
``Sam's not a guy who gets flustered,'' Fisher said.
No, that's the M.O. of a Bills team that at 5-8 continues to find ways to lose, and is all but mathematically certain of extending the NFL's longest active playoff drought to 13 years.
``Yeah, we have to develop a killer instinct,'' Fitzpatrick said. ``As an offense, we have to put them away, and we didn't do that today.''
The offense settled for two field goals and running back Fred Jackson's fumble in three drives inside the Rams 25 in the first half.
And the defense unraveled when it mattered by squandering a lead in the final 70 seconds for the second time at home this season. The other time that happened came in 35-34 loss to Tennessee on Oct. 21.
What's worse, safety George Wilson twice had chances to intercept Bradford on the final drive, only to drop the ball each time.
``You have to be a finisher in this league,'' Wilson said. ``Those are the plays you replay over and over in your head, wishing that the ball would've bounced your way.''
Much of the blame is starting to be directed at third-year head coach Chan Gailey, who was once again being second-guessed for his play-calling.
Despite having three timeouts, and the ball on the Rams 34 with 38 seconds left in the second quarter, the Bills mismanaged the clock by getting off only three plays for 10 yards before settling for Rian Lindell's 40-yard field goal.
And questions remained as to why Gailey was overly cautious in limiting the workload of running back C.J. Spiller, the team's most dynamic weapon. Despite leading the NFL in averaging 6.62 yards per carry, Spiller only had three carries for 27 yards in the second half, and finished with seven carries for 37 yards.
Gailey chalked it up to his two-back rotation. And when it came time to run the ball, Jackson happened to be the one on the field.
``Bottom line, we could not make plays,'' Gailey said. ``It is a bitter pill to swallow.''
NOTES: Fitzpatrick finished 25 of 33 for 247 yards with a 2-yard touchdown to Lee Smith, and an interception. ... Bradford finished 19 of 39 for 209 yards, an interception and hit Chris Givens on a 2-point conversion. ... Jackson had 64 yards rushing and scored on a 1-yard plunge, while Gibson made six catch for 100 yards. ... Bills DE Mario Williams had a sack, his sixth in four games to give him a team-leading 10 1/2. ... Bills RB Fred Jackson's status is uncertain after he was carted off from the sideline after hurting his right leg late in the fourth quarter.
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After early struggles, the Northern Illinois Huskies finally found the win column. Their reward? The defending Mid-American Conference champions.
After early struggles, the Northern Illinois Huskies finally found the win column. Their reward? The defending Mid-American Conference champions.
NIU (1-3, 0-1) snapped its season-opening three-game losing skid with a 42-35 victory at Idaho last weekend. Now, the Huskies look to notch their first conference win, but it will have to be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Central Michigan (1-3, 1-0).
"They talk about must-games; they're all must-games for us," NIU head coach Joe Novak said. "But if we're going to stay in the race, we have to win this game. If we don't, we're probably out. We've been fortunate the last nine years; this is a team that will not go down easy."
Saturday's game
Who: NIU (1-3, 0-1) at Central Michigan (1-3, 1-0)
Time: 11 a.m.
Where: Mount Pleasant, Mich.
TV/Radio: WTVO-17, ESPN-Plus; WSCR (670 AM); WRHL (1060 AM); WTJK (1380 AM)
The Huskies have a few numbers on their side, including nine straight wins over Central Michigan. NIU also has won six of its last seven road MAC games, and is 16-4 in such match-ups the past four seasons. And the Chippewas are riding a two-game losing streak.
But the Huskies squandered two late leads already this season, ending in a 34-31 loss to SIU and a 21-19 defeat to Eastern Michigan, and nearly let a 35-7 first-half lead slip away last week.
However, Novak knows that "a win's a win. We did it the hard way, but we got out of there with a win."
Helping in the cause was defensive end Larry English, who earned the last of his school-record five sacks in the waning seconds to stop Idaho inside NIU's 20 to end the game. Running back Justin Anderson, who rushed for 167 yards and scored for the third straight game, and quarterback Dan Nicholson, who was 10-for-17 for 168 yards with two TD pass and no INTs, also stepped up with their most efficient games of the season.
"Anytime you get a win, you start to feel better. We really needed that," said Nicholson, who had his first turnover-free game last week. "We know (Central Michigan is) the MAC champs, and we know everybody predicted them to do well again this year. A win in this one would be big. It would turn this all around real quick."
Nicholson expects to spend most of the day handing off to his running backs, saying "we should be able to run the ball again this week."
The Huskies are third in the MAC in rushing and 10th in passing.
As for English and the defense, they will most likely key on the Chippewas' solid QB Dan LeFevour, who put up 217 yards passing and 88 yards rushing during last year's 31-10 NIU victory.
"He can make you pay in a lot of ways," Novak said of LeFevour, who has 966 yards passing with six TDs and three INTs so far this year. "Everyone of our games in Mt. Pleasant (Mich.) have been real battles. "
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GBF tells the story of two closeted best friends, Tanner (Michael J. Willett) and Brent (Iacono). Brent longs for the spotlight and has a plan that will make him the most popular kid in school. He believes that coming out will make him instantly popular, as the newest must-have teen girl "accessory": The G.B.F. Tanner on the other hand, would rather fly under the radar and graduate from high school without ever being noticed. When things don't go according to plan and Tanner is outed instead of Brent, the two boys go from B.F.F.s to instant frenemies and the three most popular girls in school — queen-of-mean bombshell Fawcett (Sasha Pieterse), drama club diva Caprice (Xosha Roquemore) and sweet, Mormon good-girl 'Shley (Andrea Bowen) launch an all-out social war to win Tanner's status-enhancing friendship. Meanwhile, Tanner must choose between skyrocketing popularity and the friends he is leaving behind.
The film also stars Evanna Lynch, JoJo, Natasha Lyonne, and Rebecca Gayheart. It will be premiering at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 19, so make sure to check it out if you are in town!
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Limbajoe wrote: I contacted the Facebook administration and they say the only way to do this is if the police says it's serious enough, which they don't think.
I know I might potentially be asking for something illegal, but
Probably more because they don't give out information to everybody that asks... that would be way too much for them to handle. But the biggest reason is they don't keep track of every single profile page request and from what "user" may have looked at it.msbachman wrote:They said that to get you off their back, most likely.
Still, most likely Facebook doesn't have any records regarding this. And yes, the courts aren't going to be interested in someone who looks at someones Facebook page, regardless of a retraining order, etc...The police would just have ended up issuing a subpoena for records to facebook, and facebook would then be obligated to provide records they otherwise could have voluntarily. The problem is, this is too much work for cops for too little pay. Nothing would have come of it, hence, why facebook told you.
This isn't going to do much of anything. First of all, any "stalker" (should one even be checking your Facebook) will most likely not follow any links you post. Just sayin'. The only real chance you have is finding an XSS vuln in Facebook itself and posting a cookie stealer (highly unlikely). Logic wise, the refferer logger would be pointless unless you have the same script for multiple places, ie. Myspace, Facebook, Twitter, etc.Post a link on your page that's enticing, something you'd think people would click on. This would go to a page you created somewhere to log shit, i.e. referer and IP principally.

That's about the best you can hope for in terms of what I know of.

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Then unfriend everyone and remove all useless information.
If you please add you best friends(Who you know physically and already have all the info you could provide to them)
fabianhjr wrote:maybe you could shorten links with your own server which logs Refferer, X_FORWARDED_FOR RMT_SERV, etc. then redirects to a Youtube video or something.
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Author: Julie Kagawa.
Pages: 72.
Published: June 1st 2011.
Publisher: Harlequin Teen
Sort: Part 3.5 from 'The iron fey.'
A Midsummer's Nightmare? Robin Goodfellow. Puck. Summer Court prankster, King Oberon's right hand, bane of many a faery queen's existence—and secret friend to Prince Ash of the Winter Court. Until one girl's death came between them, and another girl stole both their hearts. Now Ash has granted one favor too many and someone's come to collect, forcing the prince to a place he cannot go without Puck's help—into the heart of the Summer Court. And Puck faces the ultimate choice—betray Ash and possibly win the girl they both love, or help his former friend turned bitter enemy pull off a deception that no true faery prankster could possibly resist.
That's line describes Puck perfectly. He is humorous, a prankster and he always tries to annoy Ash. He is also very loyal and he manages to find a way out of every impossible situation. Ash made a deal with the exiled Queen Leanansidhe in order to help Meghan in part 3 – The iron Queen. She is ready to claim her price; Ash must bring her violin back. Queen Titiana has stolen the violin from her. Luckily for Ash, Puck is ready to help him out.
Together they find a way to slip into the castle. When they discover that the violin is actually a living young girl, they must change their plan. Are they able to bring the girl to Leanansidhe? They better be, because a broken promise isn't something you want in the faery world.
Like I said. This story is told from Puck's point of view and I adore him! There is something about his humor and easy manners. He made me laugh a couple of times and he felt very natural and real. Julie did a great job in writing from his POV. I believed every word of it and I can imagine that this is how he thinks; I loved to be inside his brain. Just a funny, little story between book three and four.


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From the "things you knew were going to happen department" comes word that Texas A&M athletic director Eric Hyman sat down and had a little chat with Aggie starting quarterback Johnny Manziel's parents. The subject of the conversation: How Johnny needs to learn how to handle his new fame and responsibility as a Heisman Trophy-winner.
Heyman told the Manziels that their son is no longer a freshman, and he's no longer a sophomore, junior or senior," Hyman said Sunday. "He is a 'Heisman.'"
"It's (about) education, and we've got to help the family and Johnny with the transition into being a Heisman award winner," Hyman said. "There are things you have to learn, and we have to help him with that."
Obviously after Manziel's latest forays into controversy with a trip to a casino and pictures of him partying after the Cotton Bowl, Texas A&M wants to make sure that Manziel checks himself before he wrecks himself (to paraphrase Ice Cube). This is all pretty much new territory for all parties concerned (Texas A&M's last Heisman winner, John David Crow, was back in 1957). With the force of nature that is Johnny Football, it's not going to be an easy experience for them either.
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Lindenwood University's Recreation Administration Department recently hosted a 5K/1-Mile Fun Run fundraiser to benefit Chris Lister, an alumnus of the school who was injured in January when he was hit by a moving vehicle while participating in a 10K race.
Students in the Recreation Leadership program organized and orchestrated the Kilometers for Chris fundraiser to promote safety and provide financial relief for the Lister family. The event, held on the Lindenwood campus, had over 200 participants and raised over $5,000 for the Chris Lister Recovery Fund.
"We were overwhelmed and humbled that Lindenwood University would reach out to Chris in this way and are deeply grateful for all of the efforts in both the planning and hosting of the event," said Joan Lister, Chris Lister's mother.
Mike Aitken was the first runner to cross the finish line with a time of 16 minutes and 14 seconds. He was followed by Martin Doren (17:52) and Shane Watts (20:46). Liane Levy was the first female to cross the finish line with a time of 21 minutes and 49 seconds. She was followed by Mary Brosamer (21:59) and Caitlin Howe (22:17).
Sponsors for the event included members of Solutia Inc., Jones Grading and Excavating Inc., Dan's Foreign Auto Repair LCC, Crowley Exteriors, Precision Engine Rebuilders, and Deaver's Restaurant and Sports Grill. Donations were also given by Dierbergs and Show-Me's. Volunteers included family and friends of the Lister family, Lindenwood students, members of Lindenwood Greek system, and the Lindenwood Athletic Trainers student organization.
For photos of the race and the complete list of results, visit the Lindenwood Recreation Department's Facebook page at www.facebook.com/lindenwoodrecreation. Lister, who continues his therapy at a local care facility, graduated from Lindenwood with his undergraduate and graduate degrees in business administration.
The Recreation Administration Department at Lindenwood University strives to prepare students to work in the leisure field and bring a professional and beneficial skill set to the industry from firsthand experience with programs and projects like the Kilometers for Chris event.
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I love all fantasy sports. Baseball might be my favorite, just because it's so long and hard and there's so many guys to choose from…
But there are moments, fleeting highlights and moments, that I think make Fantasy Basketball special. Like yesterday, with DeAndre Jordan absolutely murdah-ing Brandon Knight on the alley. If you're on your computer, just go to ESPN or NBA. I mean Daaaaahhhhuuuummmm. Lots of twitters about it, but my favorite might have been from Knight himself: "It wasn't in the scouting reports that the clippers threw lobs lol". Hah! Glad to see he isn't in a deep depression. Makes it more fun that everyone can smile about it. ESPN then had a top ten of posterized moments. All the others looked like the posterizee was about to kill the posterizer. I'm 6'7 and I got posterized once by a guy the same height, but I didn't know he had hops. I just smiled and went my way, and luckily everyone didn't go nuts/it wasn't in front of 15,000 people. Or else I'd be more Patrick Ewing than Brandon Knight.
Fantasy-wise, Jordan is still the barely-ownable center he has been all year. You should get a bonus for posterized dunks. Had one of his best games of late going 5-5 13 Pts 7 Rebs 1 Ast and 2 Blks. Been at least 7 and 5 with a block the last five. If you need blocks plus want to be on the edge of your seat if you only watch highlights of players on your team, give Jordan a look if he's available.
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OK, so nobody needs Crabmommy to wax long about stupid baby names. Everyone's nattered on about this abundantly of late, including NPR and the NYTimes, who reported on babies called 4Real and the @ sign and so forth.
But just a few cents. Maybe not two cents. Just one cent, then.
In briefly perusing a piece about Jerry Seinfeld's wife making healthy tot snacks or some drivel (like she doesn't have a chef! [and if she doesn't she's an IDIOT]), I noticed something that had passed me by:
The Seinfelds have a child named Shepherd. No, not a dog, a child.
There's also been some chitchattery about how weird African names can be, and I'm sure you've all heard by now about how black Zimbabweans, for example, take names like Smile and Godknows. But as someone born and raised in South Africa, these names somewhat sound normal. I had a nanny as a kid and her name was Princess. When we moved, Princess was replaced by Baby. My grandparents had a dude who mowed the lawn called Attention. Someone had a childhood friend called Paraffin. The real joke, though, is on us whites who with all of our skewered education and riches, couldn't quite manage to say any African names, necessitating this "white" name nonsense.
Anyhoo. I'm sure Brad and Angelina will put us all straight by naming their next kid Harare or Nxobololo, but in the meantime, I'm just glad Jessica Seinfeld is making sure that Shepherd eats his veggies! What a good boy Shepherd!
Here, Shepherd.
Down, Shepherd.
Honestly. Just. Too. Ridiculous.
Sorry to plug again, but in order to keep my job, I plug the Cookiemag bloglet: this week's post is Can Everybody Please Stop Swimming? Part 2. (Again, a "bugger off with your infant swimming lessons" piece from Crabmommy.)
For an extra-big laugh: Suburban Turmoil is having a Worst Baby Name Ever contest and boy are there some kickers out there. Manhattyn is my absolute favorite worst name ever. I mean, the Y" in the last syllable—TOO. MUCH. It gives me joy.
Friday, October 12, 2007
You Named Your Baby....WHAT?
OK, so nobody needs Crabmommy to wax long about stupid baby names. Everyone's nattered on about this abundantly of late, including NPR and the NYTimes, who reported on babies called 4Real and the @ sign and so forth.
Posted by Crabmommy at 10:49 AM
Labels: Media, Random Silliness
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There was a whole Seinfeld episode on terrible baby names. A and I were rolling with laughter at the list of truly awful names until, you guessed it...
Our child's carefully, lovingly chosen name was on the list.
Never watched Seinfeld again.
- October 12, 2007 at 8:30 PM
- Inky Ink Inc. said...
I had a friend named Shepherd as a kid. We called him Shep, or alternatively, Schlep. His brother's name was Daniel. I thought Shep was kind of a cool name since I didn't know anybody else named Shep and I've know several Daniels. But that was back in the '70s, maan.
- October 12, 2007 at 11:27 PM
- Amy's Blah, Blah, Blogging said...
I was thinking the same thing as ink up there, I think that's where they get the nickname Shep. Which, is actually cute. Sheperd, not so much.
- October 13, 2007 at 5:55 AM
my MIL and I were just talking about African names and giggleing. It isn't so bad when people choose real actual words to use for names. It is when they start inventng names, strining letters together and calling them names. That just gets me every time.
- October 13, 2007 at 7:43 AM
- Crabmommy said...
I guess I never thought about Shep, which come to think of it doesn't sound so completely off. It sounds like a character in a Salinger story, or something. Still "Shepherd" sounds like a dog to me. A of a&a, I think it's quite unusual to say one has the last laugh on Jerry Seinfeld but since I know your kids' names (which I'm not about to reveal for all to consider), I can say that you do have the last laugh. Because your kids have unusual but classy names, whereas Shepherd is just, well I'm sorry, it's silly. I guess the real point though is that Jerry is the pot calling the kettle here, having a funny episode about names but then...he has his own little Sheppie.
I heart JS and think Seinfeld was brilliant. But I feel sorry for Shepherd. Also I think his sibs have normal names. Luckily he'll likely be at school with Gwyneth Paltrow's Moses and then the two of them can form a sort of Biblical alliance.
Here's a new name via a friend: a neighbor's kid: Dijonaise. After the mustard-mayo.
- October 13, 2007 at 8:30 AM
- Inky Ink Inc. said...
Dijonaise?!?! Now THAT is a truly ridiculous name. If one is going to go that route, why not Kraft Individually Wrapped Single Slices while we're at it?? Rolls off the tongue rather nicely, just like the real thing!!
- October 13, 2007 at 10:18 AM
- LizLSB said...
My brother graduated with twins named Lemonjello (leh-MON-jeh-low) and Orangello (Oh-RON-jeh-low. Weirdest names ever.
- October 13, 2007 at 1:31 PM
When I moved to Utah a few months ago, a Mormon friend told me about this gem: http://wesclark.com/ubn/
- October 13, 2007 at 2:51 PM
- Amanda said...
lizb, seriously? Orangello?
Char that site is too too much! My favorite girls' name on there: Apathy
- October 13, 2007 at 3:54 PM
Glad you enjoyed it, Crabmommy. Be sure to check out the "cream of the crop" section, everyone!
- October 13, 2007 at 4:15 PM
- LizLSB said...
Seriously, Lemonjello and Orangello.
As a teacher though, I'd love to have a Shepherd in my class, even though it would remind me of a dog or sheep. It would be so nice to have plain, easy to pronounce names, or kids who aren't mortally wounded when you have no clue how to pronounce their names.
- October 14, 2007 at 8:08 AM
- Leann I Am said...
If Jason Lee can name his kid 'Pilot Inspektor'...I guess anything goes!
I like unique names, but not so unique to make someone STARE when you're calling your kid in the grocery store!
- October 14, 2007 at 12:15 PM
- dawn said...
The latest one that had my jaw dropping was "Gilligan". Yes, as in Gilligan's Island. For a girl. In the immortal words of my father, "Give the kid a chance!"
- October 14, 2007 at 8:13 PM
- Brandi said...
AMEN! I kinda agree that I like Shep, but let's talk about "Apple" as a name??? What do you call her, "ap"? Not quite so cute!!
Too funny!
- October 15, 2007 at 5:02 AM
- Brandi said...
Ok, one more thing. Now that people are using dog names. . .My mom once ran into a lady who had named her dog, "dammit". So she would say, "stop that, Dammit".
What if that were a child's name? hmmmm. . .kinda makes me laugh to think about shouting that as your child destroys the grocery store!
- October 15, 2007 at 5:04 AM
Too funny! I only tortured my daughter with an odd spelling of a common name. She loves it now,though. In school it was always pronounced wrong, but so was mine. Thanks for the post! Have a great day!
- October 15, 2007 at 5:33 AM
- Matter Of Fact Mommy said...
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- October 15, 2007 at 5:16 PM
- Matter Of Fact Mommy said...
oh man. are you kidding me?! i watched mrs. seinfeld the other day on the today show with her f-ing NUTRITIONIST. who has $ for a nutritionist?! let alone, the TIME for one?! is she so jaded that she thinks that we have the time OR A CHEF OF OUR OWN to put pureed f-ing sweet potatoes into our chlild's HOMEMADE PANCACKES?! unbe-f-ing-lievable.
- October 15, 2007 at 5:18 PM
- NH Yocal said...
I love to hear about weird baby names. Nowadays you almost get crucified if you name them something basic like, John or Jen. I think Shepherd is okay, but if you named your kid Rover...you might as well just have them walk around with a bone in their mouth. Speaking of nutrition...
- October 16, 2007 at 1:31 PM
- firstname.lastname@example.com said...
Weird names don't bug me as much as weird spellings. Why, why, why? What is the point?
I'd be pissed if my mother had called me Kim with a y ... Kym. You know so I could spend my life spelling it out for people. Never finding my name on the little license plates for your bike.
Sheesh people ...
- October 16, 2007 at 9:27 PM
- Jege (Jen) said...
You all MUST visit this site:
The BEST collection of effed-up names EV-AR. Crabmom, I can't believe I havent sent this to you before; it is soooo something you will totally dig.
- October 17, 2007 at 6:07 AM
- Daisy said...
Worse than the funky names (Shepherd? Try Apple on for size) are the "creative" misspellings. Jakeb? Jaksyn? Give me a break, parental units.
- October 17, 2007 at 10:46 AM
- Crabmommy said...
Gilligan. Now we're talking! And brandi, indeed, Rover's one healthy pup. :)
Daisy and MK, I'm on the same page s you: the weirdo names are one thing, but the weirdo spellings are somehow worse. Soon we will all of us know our own personal Soosyn, Cathroinne, or Jaksyn (actually, i know of a Jaxon...and he's not the child of Mr. Spock)!
jege, I just laughed so much I wept in reading that website. It is utterly priceless. The best part is the author's comments next to the name suggestions. See this page, for example, everyone and prepare to laugh until it hurts:
- October 17, 2007 at 12:08 PM
- Crabmommy said...
ok, so the link wouldn't post. it's called Bad Baby Names Part 1: (brought to you by the letter "Y")
- October 17, 2007 at 12:09 PM
Remember Dweezle and Moon Unit? I think I could actually live with Shep. I just heard something the other day about Bruce Willis's kid, Scout (female). I guess being rich and famous grants them some sort of leeway in the end.
I went to school with two brothers names Paradox and Jackrabbit. Even still, those names beat Orangello and Lemonjello. That is just downright creul!
I will have to check out the contest and that other link, I could use a good laugh or two today.
- October 18, 2007 at 5:46 AM
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- October 26, 2007 at 1:06 AM
TqI2sI Thanks to author.
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- October 26, 2007 at 12:15 PM
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- October 26, 2007 at 12:35 PM
Wonderful blog.
- October 27, 2007 at 12:14 PM
Good job!
- October 27, 2007 at 1:03 PM
Nice Article.
- October 28, 2007 at 7:41 AM
- Unknown said...
Who knows what people are thinking when they name their babies? But whatever they choose, I think they should seriously consider securing their kid's name on the Web.
I did - and I'm glad! I used these guys who specialize in that - it was cheap and easy:
Baby Domain Names
In a way, this kinda makes one think they should choose a more out of the ordinary name. I guess the thing to think about is avoiding something that can too easily be the brunt of excessive teasing. But if someone wants to tease, they can usually twist up just about anything!
For exampple, I work with a guy whose last name is Vestal. He got ribbed pretty bad growing up (if its not obvious - think '-stical'). Just glad his parents didn't name him Richard.
- November 4, 2007 at 3:20 AM