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Inflation Erodes Retirement SavingsInflation does not literally reduce the number of dollars you possess, but it does reduce your purchasing power.
InflationInflation is defined as an increase in the overall cost of goods. Please note that inflation does not apply to the price level of just one good, but rather to how prices are doing overall. A consumer facing inflation that occurs at the rate of 10% per year will be able to buy 10% less goods at the end of the year if his or her income stays the same. Inflation can also be defined as a decline in the real purchasing power of the applicable currency.1
For example, if an item costs $1 today, after one year of 5% inflation it would cost $1.05. However, after ten years of 5% inflation that $1 item would cost nearly $1.63. The impact of inflation is often referred to as a decline in purchasing power, as one dollar does not buy as much in ten years as it does today.
Consumer Price Index (CPI)The CPI represents prices paid by consumers (or households). Prices for a basket of goods are compiled for a certain base period. Price data for the same basket of goods is then collected on a monthly basis. This data is used to compare the prices for a particular month with the prices from a different time period.1
$50,000 per year in 2020 is expected to buy fewer goods and services than it did in 2015. And in 2025, $50,000 will probably buy even fewer goods and services than it did in 2020. You get the picture. You can't plan to spend the exact same amount of money year after year and continue to meet your needs in exactly the same way.
Medical costs are on the rise, and they're significantly outpacing CPI inflation averages. In retirement, you're likely to need more medical care than you do at a younger age, so carefully consider medical inflation as you plan for retirement.1
Food costs can be volatile. For example, dairy, beef and grains have seen pricing spikes in recent years due to factors such as drought, livestock illnesses and changing farming practices. Expect more of the same in the future.
Fuel costs, like the price of gas, tend to affect most goods since shipping prices increase with fuel prices. As shipping costs rise, so do costs for goods that are shipped. And if you plan to travel in retirement, you'll also feel the impact of fuel inflation on how much it will cost you to fly or drive. 1
The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis tracks economic data such as CPI.The Research Division of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis monitors the economic and financial literature and produces research in the areas of money and banking, macroeconomics, and international and regional economics, including the FRED tools available on this page.
As you consider your retirement needs, you must incorporate inflation into your planning.Use the Impact Of Inflation calculator on this page to understand the impact of inflation on your retirement income needs.
Be aware of how inflation rates can vary: After World War II, the average inflation has been 3.9% through 2013. Inflation for 20-year periods ending between the years 1981 and 1994 exceeded 6%. 2
Over 30-year periods 3.9% inflation brings the purchasing power of $100 to $32, and according to IRS Publication 590 there is a 50% chance of you or your spouse at age 65 living past age 97, which is a 32 year retirement span. This is truly bad news for the elderly who may be facing high medical costs or the burden of long-term-care.2
Even when inflation is low, retirees will be hit harder than others because the costs that affect them most tend to continue to rise.Retirement is a period in which some consumer spending categories decrease, but you will always have exposure to energy costs, and your consumption of health care will increase. According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, per capita health spending for elderly Americans was three times that of a working adult and five times that of children in 2010, averaging $18,424 annually.
In 2014, the CMS estimated that healthcare expenditures increased by 5.4% overall. Over that same period, inflation averaged just 1.6%. 3
Make Sure You Adequately Estimate Your After-Inflation Retirement Savings.Inflation affects your everyday life now, it will make your first days of income independence difficult, and it will make your 25th year of retirement incredibly difficult. As you estimate the amount of money you will have set aside for retirement, make sure to include the following steps:
Decide the age at which you want to retire.
Decide the annual income you will need for your retirement years. It may be wise to estimate on the high end for this number. Generally speaking, it is reasonable to assume you will need about 80% of your current annual salary in order to maintain your standard of living.
Add the current market value of all your savings and investments.
Determine a realistic annualized real rate of return (net of inflation) on your investments.
Conservatively assume inflation will be 4% annually. A realistic rate of return would be 6% to 10%. Again, estimate on the low end to be on the safe side.
If you have a company pension plan, obtain an estimate of its value from your plan provider.
Estimate the value of your Social Security benefits using the Social Security Benefits calculator on this page.
1 - http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/the-smarter-mutual-fund-investor/2013/06/04/your-retirement-plans-cant-ignore-inflation
2 -http://www.marketwatch.com/story/how-retirement-plans-vastly-underestimate-inflation-2015-02-03
3 - http://www.investopedia.com/articles/retirement/052616/how-inflation-eats-away-your-retirement.asp


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Manor House
Nature Walk
Butterfly House
Harvey Ladew was drawn to the Maryland countryside in the 1920's because
of the beautiful open space. The Nature Walk at Ladew was opened in 1999 and
provides a contrast to the cultivated, formal gardens with pathways through
a natural landscape.
Guests can experience the various wildlife habitats of Ladew, which is located
within the Piedmont Plateau. In addition to educational stations along the 1.5 mile
trail, there is a short boardwalk through wetland forest and fresh water marsh.
Tours are self-guided, aided by a printed map and descriptions of each station.
As we prepare to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Nature Walk in 2019, we welcome Tully the turtle to Ladew's educational team! Come join Tully as your tour guide on the Nature Walk's new educational signs or catch him for 'Tully Tuesdays' on Facebook.
Because habitats change with the season, we invite you to return at other times so that you have the opportunity to encounter new plants and creatures or see familiar ones in different stages of their life cycle.
For those of you who would like to know more about the natural history of our region, there is a selection of nature guide books available in the Gift Shop.

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October 18, 2010
BATMAN ODYSSEY #4 Original Comic Book Art by Neal Adams & Scott Williams
Here are a few previews of the artwork you'll see in BATMAN ODYSSEY #4. The pencils ( on the left side ) are done by none other than the Master himself, Neal Adams! On the right, you can see the finished inks done by Scott Williams...beautiful stuff!! I think it's pretty interesting to compare the two different images because it gives you insight to how the art looks in two separate stages. The pencils done by Adams are almost so perfect that they could be printed without inking, ha! But, the inks by Williams are great too. Please be sure to click on these images for HUGE versions that are really sharp, it's the best way to enjoy them.
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- Super-Duper ToyBox said...
Cool! Neal Adams is one of my faves- love his style
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Our Mission
The Student Health Center provides high-quality, affordable health care and health education for the students of Cal State LA to preserve and enhance their potential for academic success and personal development. It also seeks to serve as the primary health resource for the University and health advocate for the campus community.
Our Services Include
- Chiropractic clinic
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- Nutrition clinic
- Optometry clinic
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Main walkway between the Career Development Center and the Wallis Annenberg Integrated Sciences Complex.
Hours of Operation
Monday - Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:45 p.m.
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- Counseling and Psychological Services and Psychiatry: 323.343.3314
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Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Your Talk Proposal Here
This is a great opportunity to practice your chops; I got my start when PyCon was 300 people and talks had a 90% acceptance rate. The last few years PyCon has had 1000+ people and even the smallest talk room gets 200 people. If you have anything interesting to say, this is your chance to say it.
NB, hopefully PyCon won't have to do what other conferences routinely do and say "we've extended the deadline, but this time we mean it!" For fuck's sake the conference is in Atlanta in February - I'll be happily golfing during the time I'm not speaking.
NB, by "golfing" I also mean "going to the shooting range" and "bowling" as weather dictates.
ENB: Anna Ravenscroft has a tidy short list of bogus reasons why you can't give a talk. The title is pointed at women but the excuses are universal.
8 comments:
- Doug Napoleone said...
I can confirm that we will NOT be extending the deadline.
- September 30, 2009 at 2:10 AM
- Jack Diederich said...
I didn't expect that would happen, just that the the acceptance rate would go up (I'd love to be wrong about that too, more proposals are better).
- September 30, 2009 at 2:16 AM
- Doug Napoleone said...
Well.. we don't hide the stats...
They are public.
But I will with hold the link (smart people should be able to find it quickly enough).
We need Advanced talk material. BADLY.
- September 30, 2009 at 3:04 AM
- Doug Napoleone said...
Figures. After I made this statement I was just begging for it.
Today the PC head sent an e-mail to the list asking if we should extend the deadline my 4-5 days.
Thankfully saner heads prevailed and the deadline is still fixed. It is Oct 1st, and in keeping with tradition that means the end of the day, Oct 1st (we allow for a little sluff). So if it is still Oct. 1st where you are, we are still accepting proposals.
As long as you get SOMETHING, ANYTHING in before that deadline, you can edit it later.
Your proposal could be the letter 'Q' or the number 3. It would still meet the requirements for an initial submission.
Right now, every time I reload the stats page, there is another submission.... We always get 50 proposals in in the last 24 hours it seems.
- September 30, 2009 at 8:09 PM
- Jack Diederich said...
I'm ritually a member of the group that submits a proposal in the last 24 hours. I know myself and like deadlines for that reason: an idea can always be polished a little more and the deadline puts a cap on that.
Which reminds me that I need to email the committee my talk subject instead of just blogging about it...
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Chris Wells (RB)
Round: 1
Pick (Overall): 31 (31)
Regarded by many as the most powerful tailback in college football, that title came with a hefty price for Wells during his three years at Ohio State. Even though he suffered from a rash of injuries - a left ankle sprain, a right wrist sprain and a thumb fracture in 2007; a right foot sprain, turf toe, a hamstring strain and a concussion in 2008 - he only missed three games while compiling enough rushing yardage to rank fourth on the school career record list.
Following in the footsteps of Archie Griffin, Keith Byars and Eddie George, Wells had big shoes to fill and lots of veteran depth to move past on the roster before he was given his opportunity. Being one of 11 children, he was used to being patient waiting for his time to come.
Wells was just the seventh player in school history to rush for more than 3,000 yards in a career (3,382). His average of 93.94 yards per game rushing was the third-best mark in Buckeyes annals. He tied Keith Byars (1982-85) for third on OSU's all-time record chart with 17 100-yard rushing performances. In his first season as a starter, he amassed 1,609 yards on the ground in 2007, the fourth-best season total by an Ohio State running back.
At Garfield High School, Wells was a Parade All-American and named the nation's top running back as a senior, rushing for 2,134 yards and 27 touchdowns on 223 carries (9.6 avg) in 2005. As a junior, he rushed for 1,939 yards and scored 20 touchdowns. The 2005 National Player of the Year scored three touchdowns on his way to being selected Most Valuable Player of the U.S. Army All-America Bowl.
Wells was Ohio State's first commitment to its 2006 recruiting class, enrolling at the university in time to compete in 2006 spring practice. He rushed for game-high 48 yards on 11 carries in the spring game, but found himself listed behind Maurice Wells and Antonio Pittman on the depth chart entering the season.
Despite playing as a reserve in all 13 games, Wells finished second on the team with 576 yards on 104 carries (5.5 avg) and seven touchdowns. Fumble issues saw his playing time decrease as the season progressed.
As a sophomore, Wells took over the tailback position, starting all 13 games despite battling a nagging ankle sprain all campaign. He was also hampered by a late-season fractured bone near his thumb that would require surgery after the season. The second-team All-American still produced the fourth-best season in school history, as he amassed 1,609 yards on 274 attempts (5.9 avg), finding the end zone 15 times.
Hoping to become more mobile, Wells shed more than 10 pounds from his frame before the 2008 season opener, but was limited in his off-season training program and missed the bulk of spring drills while recovering from thumb surgery. In the season opener vs. Youngstown State, he was carted off the field with a right foot sprain (also suffered from turf toe) and would miss OSU's next three contests. Upon his return, he was forced to wear an offensive lineman's high-top cleats, but called them "cement shoes," as they hampered his cutting ability.
Later in the season, Wells had a hamstring issue to deal with and later missed a portion of the Fiesta Bowl with a concussion. He still led the team in rushing with 207 attempts for 1,197 yards (5.8 avg) and eight touchdowns, as his average of 119.7 yards per game ranked sixth among the nation's running backs. He also more than doubled his receiving output, catching eight passes for 47 yards (5.9 avg).
High School
Attended Garfield (Akron, Ohio) High School, earning Parade All-American honors...
Named the nation's top running back as a senior, rushing for 2,134 yards and 27 touchdowns on 223 carries (9.6 avg) in 2005...As a junior, Wells rushed for 1,939 yards and scored 20 touchdowns as a junior...The 2005 National Player of the Year scored three touchdowns on his way to being selected Most Valuable Player of the U.S. Army All-America Bowl.
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Positives: Extraordinary combination of size and natural running ability. Downhill runner who attacks the line of scrimmage when running inside. Shows the patience to pick and slide laterally. Good burst to and through the hole. Despite his height, generally runs with good pad level, giving defenders little to target other than his knees and shoulder pads. Rare size and leg drive to move the pile. Rare vision and lateral quickness for a back of his size. Anticipates the cutback lanes before they appear and capitalizes on them. Surprising acceleration to break through the first wave of the defense and get to the second level. Brutal stiff-arm when in the open field to bat away defenders attempting to drag him down. Despite his size, shows good breakaway speed. Final nine touchdowns against BCS opponents traveled an average of 32 yards. Good size and strength as a pass blocker. Despite his struggles with durability, some close to the program characterize him as being a tough player willing to play through pain.
Negatives: Primary concern - and the only one that will keep him from being a top 10 pick - is Wells' struggles with durability. Fought nagging injuries throughout much of his career at Ohio State and some have questioned whether he knows the difference between pain and injury. Sat out three full games and parts of several others (including the 2009 Fiesta Bowl -- his final game in a Buckeye uniform) with foot, hamstring and head (concussion) injuries. May lack natural hands for the reception. Has only caught 15 passes for 84 career yards and too often double-clutches. Inconsistent effort as a blocker.
Compares To: LARRY JOHNSON, Kansas City -- Like Johnson, Wells is a power-oriented runner with a great stiff-arm, but all that pounding does come with a price - serious concerns about his durability. He has the hard-driving running style of Minnesota's Adrian Peterson, but is not as well-rounded and doesn't play with that steady fire in the belly that the best NFL backs displays. There are a lot of holes in Wells' game, but for a team needing someone to punch the ball up the gut, he is the best option in this draft.
Injury Report
2007: Missed most of spring camp (5/07) with a left ankle sprain...Left the Penn State game (9/23) when he re-injured his ankle, doing that again after just four carries in the Kent clash (10/13)...Suffered what later was diagnosed as a right wrist sprain and a broken bone above his thumb vs. Illinois (11/10) and was forced to wear a brace the following game vs. Michigan (11/17).
2008: Sat out spring drills after having surgery to repair his right thumb fracture (5/22)... Was carted off the field with a right foot sprain in the third quarter of the season opener vs. Youngstown State (8/30), missing the next three games vs. Ohio University (9/06), Southern California (9/13) and Troy (9/20). Upon his return, he was forced to wear an oversized offense lineman's high-top cleats to protect his foot...Suffered a hamstring pull vs. Michigan (11/22)...Sat out most of the second half of the Fiesta Bowl vs. Texas with a mild concussion.
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A police dog searching for a handgun in a Massachusetts snowbank early Saturday accidentally pulled the trigger with his paw, discharging the weapon into a nearby house, authorities said.
Fortunately, no one was injured.
"I've been policing for 43 years and I've never seen or heard anything like this," Lawrence Police Chief John Romero told NBC News. "It's amazing."
Romero said Jeffrey Hart, a Lawrence police officer on patrol, heard three loud gunshots shortly after 2 a.m. Saturday. When Hart went to investigate, he saw a sedan barreling down the road at a high speed.
As he followed the car, he saw one of the passengers get out of the car and a bury a pistol in a mound of snow on the road's shoulder, Romero said.
Hart eventually pulled over the grey Honda Accord and found a 9mm shell casing inside -- and that's when officers from the Essex County Sheriff's Office were brought in to help locate the missing weapon. Officials with the sheriff's K-9 unit arrived at the scene with their 3-year-old black German Shepherd, Ivan, in tow.
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As Ivan started digging in the snowbank for the buried pistol, he accidentally pulled the weapon's trigger, firing one shot into a nearby residence, Romero said.
"The officers were sure the dog was hit," Romero said. "But luckily, he wasn't. He was just startled."
Police were unable to locate the bullet, but they woke up the residents of the house to confirm no one was wounded.
The three men Hart found in the vehicle — Jose Calderon, 28; Alexander Gonzalez, 21; and Jorge Henriquez, 26 — were taken into police custody and charged with unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition, receiving a firearm with a defaced serial number, and receiving stolen property, according to authorities.


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Motorola DEFY+ ReviewMotorola DEFY+
Volume rocker on the right
microUSB port on the left
3.5mm headset jack and power key on the top
The bottom side
The back cover release
Drag the picture or use the keyboard arrows to rotate the phone.
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1. RORYREVOLUTION (Posts: 3131; Member since: 12 Jan 2010)
With the Atrix 2 only at 99 on contract, it's the obvious device to go with.
2. ardent1 (Posts: 2000; Member since: 16 Apr 2011)
But with the Defy, you can use it as a weapon to fend off your attacker. Try that with the Atrix 2.
I have my iPod Touch 4G encased with an Otterbox Reflex and I am willing to surrender my iPod Touch if need be.
3. Sniggly (Posts: 7305; Member since: 05 Dec 2009)
Finally! Finally someone recognizes how much better redesigned Blur is! All I've heard up until now is "new Blur is okay, but we're still not happy about it." No one mentions the added functionality or benefits or straight out bashes it. Thank you for acknowledging that the new Blur is actually pretty good!
6. ledbetterp3 (Posts: 467; Member since: 31 Aug 2011)
Sniggly, I'm with you all the way, new blur isn't called blur anymore for a reason, I have the ATRIX 2 and I love the new motor experience, its much better than touchwiz.
4. handicrapguy (Posts: 30; Member since: 29 Oct 2011)
Disappointed it only does vga video recording. With the upgraded cpu it should be able to handle 720p easily enough.
7. jakson0100 (Posts: 27; Member since: 19 Oct 2011)
I use the Moto Defy and the hardware device from Motorola is superb. However, most of my problems are with Android OS - Froyo. All things phone like call quality, speakerphone, screen are very satisfactory. BUT I do face issues with WiFi at times. Overall, I would give it a 3.5/5 = good . if you guys want some more info about motorola defy then you can approachhttp://www.motoask.com/motorol
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Motonation is proud to announce a whole new boot series from Sidi for 2011. The Cobra series of sport boots will encompass standard, Air and Rain versions at a price point between Sidi's premier Vertebra boot and its entry level Fusion boot. Available in the USA between mid November and mid December depending on the model and color Motonation expects the Cobra series to further drive Sidi's USA competition to drink.
-The patented and trademarked Vertebra System protects the rider's Achilles tendon.
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ECHL Game Night: 11-2-13
Florida Everblades 2 @ Orlando Solar Bears 1
FW Danick Gauthier, FLA: Did not play
Season totals: 6 GP, 3-3-6, +3, 15 SOG, 17 PIM
G Kristers Gudlevskis, FLA: Did not play
Season totals: 2 GP, 2-0-0, 1.50 GAA, 32 S / 35 SA (.914 SV%)
D Charles Landry, FLA: Did not play
Season totals: 6 GP, 0-1-1, +8, 5 SOG, 9 PIM
FW Maxime Langelier-Parent, FLA (AHL Contract): Did not play
Season totals: 2 GP, 1-0-1, +1, 5 SOG, 2 PIM
D Dan Milan, FLA: 0-0-0, E, 1 SOG, 4 PIM (unsportsmanlike conduct, roughing)
Season totals: 3 GP, 0-0-0, +1, 4 SOG, 6 PIM
FW Carl Nielsen, FLA (AHL Contract): 0-0-0, E, 0 SOG, 15 PIM (kneeing, game misconduct)
Season totals: 7 GP, 0-2-2, +2, 6 SOG, 24 PIM
Florida erased and overcame a one-goal deficit to split this weekend's series with divisional rival Orlando. The Everblades enjoyed a substantial 39-24 shot advantage, aided by eight power play opportunities, although all were fruitless while the game-winner would come during one of the six times the visitors were shorthanded. The lone goal Everblades netminder Jesse Deckert surrendered came with the Solar Bears down a man. Charles Landry joined Danick Gauthier and Kristers Gudlevskis in AHL Syracuse prior to the match, leaving Dan Milan as the only farmhand present with an NHL contract to appear in the match. Carl Nielsen, who has an AHL contract the Lightning's affiliate, was ejected from the game as a result of a kneeing infraction. Florida (7-0-1, 15 PTS) now returns home for some rest and recuperation before taking on visiting Elmira (2-3-0, 6 PTS) on Wednesday.
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Children need to learn much more than numbers and letters to achieve their full potential. They need to develop healthy eating habits. They need to respect and understand children who are different than they are. And they need to be resilient enough to handle the challenges, emotional and otherwise, that life throws at them.
Many people think that resilience is an innate part of a child's personality, but by helping children cope with the challenges that come their way, children can actually learn the skills they need to build resilience. That's why Sesame Workshop is expanding its Little Children, Big Challenges initiative to include tips and strategies for everyday challenges. Read More


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Music to Your Ears
Music on the Strip—Further cementing the sacred bond between musicians and strip clubs (as the memoirs of any aging buttrocker with teased hair will attest), you can get live music at the Spearmint Rhino Gentleman's Club (1645 University NE) every week now. The California-based strip club started booking Albuquerque bands back in April of this year, and the music has held up every Monday night since. British punkers The Geezers even popped in for a May 7 show. What the hell?
James Bays, general manager of the Albuquerque club, says this is the only Spearmint Rhino he's aware of that hosts local music. Bays explains he used to book entertainment at other night clubs in Arizona. After moving to Albuquerque, he found there was a painful lack of things to do on Monday nights, so he pitched his idea to corporate headquarters and bada bing—Spearmint Rhino is another viable place to see local bands play.
Now, don't get the wrong idea. You won't see topless dancers grinding to The Dirty Novels (they've played there three times already, sly dogs). The concerts are held upstairs in an area that's separated from the dancing. Then again, the girls are "welcome to come up and watch," explains another club employee. Who knows? Strippers might start throwing all their money away on musicians, for a change. Here's a list of the summer's upcoming shows:
Monday, July 9—Haddonfield
Monday, July 16—Deceitful Wishes
Monday, July 23—Lucid Illusion
Monday, July 30—Requiem Mass
Monday, Aug. 6—RoughHouse
Monday, Aug. 13—3 Hole Punch
Monday, Aug. 20—Obscene Jesters
Monday, Aug. 27—Perverted Virtue
Monday, Sept. 3—Meat The Vegans
Shows start around 9 p.m. and are, of course, 21+. Monday night is also the club's Service Industry/Auto Dealership Night, which bestows some kind of discount or free admission on working stiffs. If your band is interested in playing the Spearmint Rhino, call James Bays at 243-3199 for details.


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MAMARONECK, N.Y. -- Forget the traditional corned beef and cabbage on St. Patty's Day, pizza lover's can still get their fill with a slice of Frankie & Fanucci's Wood Oven Pizzeria's special Irish pizza.
To help celebrate the day, the pizzeria will pair Irish food with their authentic, thin-crust pizza from Monday, March 13 to Friday, March 19, at both of the restaurants' two locations in Mamaroneck at 301 Mamaroneck Ave., and Hartsdale 202 E. Hartsdale Ave.
The pizza is made with traditional St. Patrick's Day favorites, braised corned beef and cabbage, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, caramelized onions, roasted carrots, swiss cheese and whole grain mustard.
Restaurant goers can complement their pizza with a variety of 30+ craft beer and wine selections from Frankie & Fanucci's taproom, now available at both locations.
Brad Nagy, co-owner of Frankie & Fanucci's, recommends pairing a tangy slice with Thirsty Dog Irish Setter Red from the restaurant's taproom. The new state-of-the-art taproom lets you pour your own drink and pay by the ounce as you go.
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Jefferson or Not?
I recently came across the Is This Jefferson? website, devoted to making the case that a portrait apparently painted by Nicholas Benjamin Delapierre in 1785 shows Thomas Jefferson, then ambassador to France.
As this press release acknowledges, no one is on record as thinking this is a painting of Jefferson until its current owner.
Delapierre painted an early printing of De la Caisse d'Escompte on the desk of the man in the portrait. That book was authored principally by Mirabeau, but the man obviously isn't that jowly count. The book's other authors included Jacques-Pierre Brissot de Warville, Pierre Samuel du Pont de Nemours (who later settled in Delaware), and Étienne Clavière.
Jefferson knew all four men and admired their book. However, his own book, Notes on the State of Virginia, was published in Paris at the same time, and normally a painter would portray an author with his own work.
The website argues that letters from John Adams's family hint at an early, previously unidentified Jefferson portrait. I think we can read those letters to indicate that the Adams family picked up Jefferson's portrait from Boston native Mather Brown in 1786, liked it so much they wanted a copy, and therefore returned it to Brown's studio for duplication before the end of the year.
Furthermore, I think the portrait looks a lot like Brissot, one of the authors of that book on the desk. The website compares this painting to later portraits of Jefferson, but doesn't line both up against later portraits of Brissot. What do you think?


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Angelina Jolie's Surgery and Options for Young Women
Dr. Joseph Dayan, Beth Israel director of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Research, joins Lunch Break to discuss how Angelina Jolie's announcement that she had a preventative double mastectomy could change the conversation about options for young women facing the same risks. Photo: Getty Images.
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I think mostly sings are really shouldn't see in conclusion don't proceeding with a double mastectomy ... because the ISM data loss loss of family members such as the mother ... or sister and his ... it's really been related comes the decision was sitting position ... um we use medical professionals is to find ... what that means that a double mastectomy on ... loss of sensation ... aam was that feeling of ... having your ... all of these deeply but also the new reconstructive procedures that ... have led to higher ... and higher rates in the blackness that is because results ... it's much much better ... the stock a little bit about the surgery big chill the underwent initiated noted that her own mother died ... at fifty six to six children she said she wanted people to assure them ... as best she claimed that she would be there for them ... her surgery I started with something called a nipple delay even she had the breast tissue renewed ... and then later she had implants put in can you walk us a little bit about how the procedures for ... us chew on when she had is really the way is in breast reconstruction ... and Larry austerity mastectomy ... which ... allows one to preserve the nipple are really complex that really makes the rest of their Ipreo due to an inner reconstruction ... amenable to leave procedures severance some of the blood supply before ... the news that an interesting losses sampling and tissue ... underneath the Rio up ... because if there were any cancer cells that were founded it did not deserve to know who to look on sites ... but this basically turbocharge is the blood supply and Apple ... spent estimates that the ... cuts ... will likely be enough to ... survive ... an ... industry least he she had in ... the street construction ... which is typically a stage procedure meaning there ... to rate increases ... procedures ... were temporary and plan is placed ... on the part of the Tea plated top it issued standard ... this allows the skin to heal without tension ... on on the blood supply that King Banking husband breakdown ... in several months later that's true but it's often times but silicone gel implants ... and this can be said ... this and that the that injections of the use of the journal nature season all kinds of new technologies ... teenagers so very natural ... and the other alternatives using your own tissue often with Micra surgical transfer ... it's funny I've been using that skin fastening her breasts instead of throwing away ... 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April 19, 2009
Box Score - Game 1
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - Seniors Steven Nunez and Matt Loper authored a pair of complete-game victories on Sunday as MIT rolled past Newbury College in its final test before the NEWMAC Championship Tournament behind scores of 6-0 and 19-1, respectively. The Engineers enter postseason play having won eight of their last nine and will host Babson College in the opening round on Wednesday.
Nunez was sensational in leading MIT (19-9) to a shutout win in game one. In his first start of the year, Nunez (2-2) went the distance, scattering six hits, while striking out seven. The senior righty also finished the opener 3-for-3 at the plate.
The Engineers scored two runs in the first inning of play on Sunday as Thomas Phillips picked up an RBI following the Nighthawks' third walk of the inning, while Nunez drove home a run with a sacrifice fly to deep center. MIT doubled its lead in the third as rookie Kenneth Lin plated a pair of runs with a single to left center. David Nole and Nunez, who each singled during the frame, scored on the play.
The Cardinal and Gray capped the scoring by adding two more runs in the fourth. With one out, Stewart Park doubled down the right-field line. Dan Hyatt tripled to right in the ensuing at bat, while Phillips picked up a sac fly after driving a pitch to the fence in left center.
Newbury (3-22) posted six hits during the game, including four lead-off hits, but didn't advance a runner past second base. Matthew Hrasky worked all six innings for the Nighthawks, while falling to 1-1 on the season.
The Engineers took quick control of the second game by scoring 14 runs in the first inning. Working through the order twice during the opening frame, Nole and Phillips each delivered two run-scoring knocks, Nunez brought home a pair with a double to center, and rookie Bryan Macomber belted a three-run triple to highlight the assault. Park added an RBI double as MIT tied a season game-high with six stolen bases during the inning.
Stephen Toth had an RBI single to center to push the lead to 15 in the third, while the Engineers closed out the scoring with four runs on five hits in the sixth. Cameron Brown, Doyle, Nole, and Toth earned RBI's during the frame.
While MIT established a single-game season high for runs scored, Matt Loper (1-1) was terrific on the hill. Loper yielded no earned runs and didn't allow a player to reach third until the final inning of the game. His counterpart, Michael Gulla, worked 0.1 innings, as did reliever Alex Chetelat. Curran Shane pitched the final five innings for the Nighthawks.
In two games, neither Phillips nor Nunez recorded an out. Phillips finished 5-for-5 with two runs and four RBI on the day, while adding two stolen bases. Nunez was 4-for-4 with three runs batted in. Nole also enjoyed a strong afternoon, closing 5-for-8 with three runs scored and four RBI.


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MIDDLEBURY — Health Commissioner Harry Chen, MD, is encouraging Addison County residents to watch and discuss a free screening of the HBO documentary film "Challenges" to better understand the nation's obesity epidemic and inspire Vermonters to take action.
The film is part of the HBO series "Weight of the Nation" and highlights barriers to accessing healthy food and physical fitness. The movie will be screened and discussed on Tuesday, March 19, at 5:30 p.m. at the Middlebury Volunteer Ambulance Association Conference Room.


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Today we bid farewell to Dick Clark, Rush drops their new single, Soundgarden offers a freebie and Eddie Van Halen's pants are on fire.
Plus, Dire Straits and Paul McCartney get comfortable in our Top 100 Classic Rock Songs countdown, Robert Plant will (quietly) show off his new band, and Robbie Robertson comments on Levon Helm's sad cancer fight.
Today's Stories from Ultimate Classic Rock:
Robbie Robertson Releases Statement on Levon Helm's Cancer Battle
Dick Clark Dead at 82 of Heart Attack
No. 38: Paul McCartney, 'Live and Let Die' – Top 100 Classic Rock Songs
Rush Unleash New Single 'Headlong Flight'
Soundgarden Offer Up Free Download of New Track 'Live to Rise'
Robert Plant to Debut New Band at Intimate Show
Rush 2012 Tour Dates Leaked?
Ted Nugent Doesn't Back Down as the Secret Service Investigates Anti-Obama Comments
Camel Gets All-Access Pass to the Eagles – Pic of the Week
Eddie Van Halen Reveals His Biggest Lie
No. 39: Dire Straits, 'Sultans Of Swing'– Top 100 Classic Rock Songs
Ted Nugent To Meet With Secret Service On Thursday
Dick Clark Dies: Kiss, Heart + Others React on Twitter
Paul McCartney Announces Tracklisting For 'Ram' Reissues
No. 37: Elton John, 'Rocket Man' – Top 100 Classic Rock Songs
How The Small Faces Became The Faces
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Matt Sorum Aims to Bring Guns N' Roses Biopic to Big Screen
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Hey! So, I'm not sure if anyone is interested in all of this but we moved into a 4 bedroom house a few weeks back and it was a shit hole. Sorry to be blunt but it just WAS. Holy moly! My uncle rented it out to 5 different people who NEVER paid the rent so he had to evict them. He didn't think it was THAT bad and told me he'd hire people to clean it. Well the people he hired were scum...like begging him to help them out because they were broke yadda yadda. And he just can't say no...and he can't, he's literally too nice.
Anyway...we moved in and I cried. But then I got into whip this place into shape mode and started hacking away. We didn't have to pay a security deposit so I decided I would purchase new carpet for a few of the rooms. There was a vanity that was tore up, so I found some wallpaper and make-shifted a whole new desk. I needed to use the one coat closet for a catbox, since we're sharing a house with my best friend and her two kids so we made a coat rack and got some shelves for SEVEN dollars. Home Depot had them all and they're discontinued so they were 7 bucks. Yep!
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upstairs bedroom, you can see a bit on the left where it was YELLOW from all the cigarette smoke. UGH...you can see the floor too.
upstairs bedroom floor close up
living room #1<---this was the worst. It was a carpet that had been there since 1994. Never cleaned...rarely vacuumed and then the dog started dying and throwing up everywhere...but the tenants never cleaned it up. Nope. When they lifted this carpet it up I nearly died...black underneath.
the level of dirt we had to deal with was unbelievable.
Upstairs hallway
living room--need to get rid of the ugly fake wood paneling. I can't stand this look personally.
Upstairs bedroom! Before putting all his toys in AND before the stars. WE asked him what he wanted "lightish darkish blue with a yellow star" LOL...so we did this and then we got a ton of the glow stars so it looks awesome.
upstairs bedroom
We used a few heavy duty cleaning solutions and a special smoke smell removing primer before doing the final paint in color.
So then I did some little things after that and I wish I had a before picture but I don't. The before was just a blank wall.
I LOOOVE this. AHH. I've always wanted something like this so my husband made me one. :) We bought the seven dollar cubbies unit and the buckets that go inside were 5 dollars each. I love it. :) Sorry, I said that already. I just need to paint the wood and it's done!
I love my living room in the background(will clean up and post pictures later). There are two living rooms in this house. Though I guess it should be one living and one family but we've made two family rooms. Nothing like a little paint and some carpet!
Then I did this last night, was a little frustrating but overall it worked out. If I was not a renter I would have torn this entire thing out. Since I am...I'm covering it in wallpaper. hahahahaha. <--evil laugh.
previous tenant...wtf...like he took a razor blade to the entire thing. The entire thing looked like this and it was dirty as hell. I scrubbed real well and then...
ahhh! I actually can TOUCH it now. I'm a bit OCD...but this was beyond the level I could handle. Now I love it!! <3
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Will probably be back here soon with suggestions for some of the other plain rooms in the house and definitely open to any suggestions from ya'll as well! :)


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Poor kitty! I don't think there are any garages in Middle Earth.
Excellent video!
Thanks Steph. I thought LOTR and Lux Aeterna make for a great combination.
Indeed. ☺
I don't know why the costume dept. stuck that false nose on Ian McKellen. He already looked enough like Gandalf without it.
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Congressman Chris Collins honored the late John Chase, a WWII veteran from Batavia, by presenting his family members with the medals he earned in service.
"Today, I am proud to pay tribute to John Chase, a man who fought for and defended the freedom of our county so bravely during World War II," Collins said Saturday. "I am humbled to present his family with the medals he earned during his time in the Army and want to thank him posthumously for his distinguished service."
Alongside members of the late Chase's family and Chairwoman of the Genesee County Legislature Mary Pat Hancock, Collins shared how Chase was drafted into the Army, fought in the battle of Rhineland in 1945, and received a Silver Star for his actions.
As Chase grew increasingly ill, his family reached out to Collins' office and asked for help in securing a new medal. In the process, Collins' office discovered Chase also qualified for a Bronze Star, which he had never received.
"I am very proud of the sacrifice my father made to fight for his country. Replacing my father's Silver Star and finding out that he qualified for a Bronze Star has meant a great deal to our family," said Chase's son, David. "I thank Congressman Collins for helping secure the medals my father earned and for giving us the opportunity to honor his service."
Collins honored Chase on Wednesday by sharing his story on the floor of the House of Representatives, and thanked all of this nation's veterans for their service.
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Nov. 13: Veterans Day
PFC Richard Effler with the GROTC program at Carver Votech salutes as he walks into the War Memorial in Baltimore. He and hundreds of others were there to celebrate Veterans Day. Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake will lead a march of Dignitaries, Veterans, and Military personnel down Charles Street from the Washington Monument.
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by Sue Ann Rybak
Hundreds of residents, businesses and local organizations took the words of Sir Winston Churchill to heart: "You make a living by what you get – you make a life by what you give." Thanks to the generosity of 550 donors, the Chestnut Hill Community Fund was able to award grants to 20 local organizations, such as Chestnut Hill Center for Enrichment, Children's Park in Chestnut Hill, Teens Inc. and Chestnut Hill Meals on Wheels.
"Every year the residents of Chestnut Hill and Mt. Airy answer the call to the Chestnut Hill Community Fund," said Tolis Vardakis, Community Fund treasurer.
This year the Community Fund exceeded its goal of raising $100,000. Vardakis said the money raised "supports charitable organizations as well as programs that benefit Chestnut Hill and the surrounding communities."
Vardakis noted that Chestnut Hill Hospital has been "a great booster of the community." Every year the hospital donates $20,000, of which $10,000 is allocated to Pastorius Park Concerts.
Brien Tilley, president of theChestnut Hill Community Association, said "it's an honor for our board and our fund to be able to give back" to organizations those programs benefit Chestnut Hill and the surrounding community.
Norman Matlock, a representative from Weavers Way Community Programs, said the $1,000 grant would benefit the Weavers Way Co-op marketplace program at J.S. Jenks Elementary School and Our Mother of Consolation Parish School by teaching students financial responsibility and how to sell food.
Matlock said that at the end of the year whatever profits students make will be donated to the charity of their choice.
"This money is going to go in a nice circle," Matlock said. "From start to finish, this money will benefit the community."
Gabriella Ibieta, a representative from Chestnut Hill Meals on Wheels, said the organization is always in need of money.
"Chestnut Hill Meals on Wheels serves the elderly and the ill, who often cannot cook their own meals," Ibieta said.
Maura McCarthy, executive director at Friends of the Wissahickon (FOW), said the $8,000 grant would benefit the FOW watershed restoration project. FOW, in collaboration with Philadelphia Water Department and Fairmount Park, are in the process of fixing erosion near a stream bank on Valley Green Road.
"We are fixing that stream bank, not just to protect visitors to park. but because the erosion in that stream channel is contributing to the sedimentation load in the whole Wissahickon Valley," McCarthy said.
She said the project is one of many to remove sedimentation from the Wissahickon Creek, adding
that The Watershed Restoration project "will have twofold benefits – public health in terms of our drinking water quality and a public access benefit, which will help make the area where people park safer and more accessible."
Steven Gearhart, a representative from The Crossing, which hosts a series of concerts at Chestnut Hill Presbyterian Church, said the organization is always working to "promote new music that's being written in the 21st Century.
"We are happy to call Chestnut Hill our home," Gearhart said.
Jonna Naylor, executive director of the Mt. Airy Learning Tree, said her organization was "pleased as punch" to be part of the community, providing one of the many services that are here in the old German Township of Chestnut Hill, Mt. Airy and Germantown.
"We appreciate the vision that the Chestnut Hill Community Association shows in recognizing that and counting us a part of the family," Naylor said.
John Fowler, Buxtehude Consort, president and founder, said they were very grateful to the Chestnut Hill Community Association for the grant. He said the Buxtehude Consort tries to perform with "historically correct instruments to the extent that it's possible."
"It is really neat to have a community that so interested in preserving and participating in the arts," Fowler said.
Meg Mitchell, clerk of the Chestnut Hill Friends Meetinghouse, said the Friends were grateful and honored that the Chestnut Hill Community Association gave the meetinghouse a grant to help build a "sky space" into the meetinghouse.
"We are especially excited because it's the only one in the northeast of the United States that is going to be accessible at sunrise and sunset," Mitchell said.
Gail Inderwies, president of Keystone Care, said that without the ongoing support of the Community Fund, her organization would not be able to continue.
"It is really a honor and a privilege to be supported and acknowledged by the community we serve," Inderwies said.
She added that it was a "trying time" for all nonprofits, but said that thanks to the generous support of community businesses and organizations "we have never turned anyone down regardless of their ability to pay."
"It is a mission we have been able to maintain because of your foundation and the many other foundations that have created this beautiful quilt," she said.
Mary Zell, executive director of the Chestnut Hill Center for Enrichment, said that without the financial support from Community Fund her organization "could not have made it to the next year.
Zell said the grants allowed her group "to continue to make classes and fellowship available to a wide spectrum of people from Chestnut Hill to East Germantown."
"We just can't ever say 'thank you' enough for allowing us to be a program which is so important to so many people, ' she said. "Thank you, and as everyone else has said, 'we all love you.'"
The Chestnut Hill Community Association encourages residents to join and volunteer. Tilley said joining a committee is a great way to give back to the community without making a huge commitment. For more information about CHCA, call Noreen Spota at 215-248-8810 or firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Light Winds Elevate Ryan DeVos' Volpe To Lead Gold Cup Regatta
4 December 2010
Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. - The second day of racing at the 2010 Melges 32 Gold Cup Regatta, hosted by the Lauderdale Yacht Club (LYC) was limited to two races due to ultra-light breezes. "Mentally, I was so frustrated today, but what I found to be key was staying focused. The light air was shifty and the little changes make such a big difference. I thought the breeze in race one was actually quite nice." said new overnight leader Ryan DeVos on Volpe. "The second race was far more difficult than the first. Just staying focused and realizing that if you make a mistake, you'll have the chance to potentially make up for it is important."
Moving up the leader board from fourth to second overall is Steve Howe on Warpath. "The forecast is supposed to be good tomorrow. Second race was the big challenge for us today. We had a little altercation with Dawn Raid at the start, but in the end we got really lucky." commented Morgan Larson, Warpath tactician. "We caught a nice shift right at the finish which helped balance in our favor." Rod Jabin's Ramrod slipped slightly from the top spot to third overall.
Race one got underway on time with the very young DeVos leading from the get-go, holding on until the finish. Lanfranco Cirillo's Fantastica came closest to catching DeVos finishing second. Bob Hughes, serving as a replacement helm for the absent Dalton DeVos, drove Delta to a satisfying third place finish.
Two immediate attempts were made to get race two started, but the wind failed to cooperate. Almost an hour-and-a-half later, the race committee put the fleet into sequence. It was another great showcase of speed and careful attention to the shifts by Alex Jackson's Leenabarca and strong opposition from Geoff Pierini on Shakedown. The two traded places, Jackson taking the first mark, Pierini overtaking the lead by a hair through the gate, then Jackson reclaiming the top position and extending for the win. Jeff Ecklund on STAR, Joe Woods on Red, Kip Meadows on roXanne, Warpathand Devos' Volpe all shuffled top positions throughout the race with Pierini claiming second, Meadows in third, Howe finishing fourth and DeVos closing out in fifth.
Saturday was a special day for youth sailors participating in the Lauderdale Yacht Club's Junior Sailing Program. Take A Junior Sailing Day has become a high-profile, signature feature of the Melges 32 Gold Cup. "These kids are on top of the world right now and so excited to be able to be a part of something so professional." said Brad Funk, one of several LYC Sailing Program coaches. "I think you will find that many of them are anything but relaxed. They truly realize that being on one of these boats is a great opportunity. They see how attentive the rest of team is and what they could be when sailing their own boat whether it be an Opti, 420 or a Laser." View the Take A Junior Sailing Day Crew Assignments
"This type of youth involvement is exactly what makes the sport of sailing so exciting. These kids come along and think they are doing a great job in what boat they're sailing, or class they are learning to race, winning whatever they are winning. Then, they come here and see the levels that they can get to. It's a real eye opener." said former America's Cup helmsman Ed Baird, tactician aboard DeVos' Volpe. "They suddenly realize there is so much more they need to learn and experience. At the same time, it is really fun for all the Melges 32 teams."
"I remember when I was a kid, we raced big boats at our clubs that needed crew and learned a tremendous amount from that." continued Baird. "It's harder to make that happen these days, at least in my part of the world. So, this is a very valuable experience for these kids. To learn about preparation, planning ahead, working with a team, it's really a different thing from sailing your boat by yourself, or even a 420 with another person."
To further prove what a big deal youth sailing is and has become in South Florida, the Lauderdale Yacht Club Sailing Foundation has recently been established. The foundation is dedicated to favorably impacting the lives of young people, primarily between the ages of eight and eighteen. They educate young sailors about sailing and boating, weather, marine safety, sea conditions, maritime 'rules of the road', racing, tactics, first aid and improve spatial and mathematical skills. Most importantly, they aim to provide them with tools to build character and support in the areas of education while advocating leadership.
The Lauderdale Yacht Club Sailing Foundation's 'coming out' benefit takes place this Monday, December 6th and some of yachting's biggest names will be there to support the event including of Russell Coutts, James Spithill, Buddy Melges, Bill Koch and Anna Tunnicliffe, just to name a few.
Friends, family and fans of the Melges 32 are able to tune-in and enjoy the racing action and developments from a distance, special thanks to Sail 22's all new Sailing Updates. They will bring as-it-happens coverage from the water as well as after racing sailor interviews.
Photo galleries are now online:
View JOY | International Melges 32 Class Association Gallery
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Daily race reports, press releases and photos will be available at the official website of theInternational Melges 32 Class Association. If you are unable to attend the 2010 Melges 32 Gold Cup, stay in touch by subscribing to the IM32CA RSS Feed or visiting the Official Melges 32 Blog. The Melges 32 can also be found on Facebook and Twitter.
TOP TEN RESULTS (After five races)
1.) Ryan DeVos | Ed Baird, Volpe; 3-2-3-1-5 = 14
2.) Steve Howe | Morgan Larson, Warpath; 8-8-1-5-4 = 26
3.) Rod Jabin | Chris Larson, Ramrod; 4-2-1-12-8 = 27
4.) Alex Jackson | Rob Greenhalgh, Leenabarca; 1-7-7-15-1 = 31
5.) Joe Woods | Paul Goodison, Red; 6-11-5-9-6 = 37
6.) Jason Carroll | Dave Ullman, ARGO; 10-10-6-7-9 = 42
7.) Jeff Ecklund | Harry Melges, III, STAR; 15-6-8-8-7 = 44
8.) Lanfranco Cirillo | Michele Paoletti, Fantastica; 7-19-4-2-14 = 46
9.) Phil Lotz | Dalton Bergan; Arethusa; 2-4-11-14-16 = 47
10.) Dalton DeVos| Chris Rast, Delta; 11-9-12-3-12 = 47
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Scolari lightens mood for Selecao
BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil -- In the English edition of the World Cup dictionary, the word "talisman" refers to those who function as both the key to their team and the planet-facing logo of their homeland. Think Leo Messi and Argentina. Or Arjen Robben and the Netherlands. Or -- until recent events, obviously -- Neymar and Brazil. ("Watch Brazilian team hug wheelchair-bound talisman Neymar," a headline on The Telegraph's website read this weekend.)
But since that shootout with Chile roughly two rounds and a million years ago -- just one in a sequence of futebol-related torments for the Seleção -- the most appropriate avatar for the host nation has not even worn a jersey, No. 10 or otherwise. Heading into Tuesday's semifinal against Germany, Brazil's international symbol had mostly been their psychotherapist, Regina Brandão, who was summoned back into service by manager Luiz Felipe Scolari after the team's tearful, near-death experience against La Roja.
"The team is crying when they're singing the anthem, when they get hurt, when they shoot penalties," Carlos Alberto Torres, who captained Brazil's 1970 championship side, said on Sport TV. "Come on. Stop crying. Enough."
Brazil, as you may be aware, is famed for its anti-Victorian embrace of feelings, a certain elasticity of the upper lip. (See the concept of the homem cordial posited by anthropologist Sergio Buarque de Holanda; see, also, the jovial chest taps that keep blindsiding me after handshakes.) But given the win-or-die stakes unique to a favorite playing at home -- "If we lose, then we all go to hell," the president of the Brazilian Football Federation, José Maria Marin, actually said this spring -- the country's run through the knockout rounds has been generally traumatic for everyone involved.
So it was, before those penalties with Chile even began, that Neymar, David Luiz and Thiago Silva, the captain, had already started weeping. Silva, who'd walked away and sat on a soccer ball by himself, later admitted that he was so nervous that he'd asked Scolari not to assign him one of the first kicks. Meanwhile, in celebration, goalkeeper Julio Cesar joined in the squad-wide cry and bawled during his televised, postgame interview. "There are players who get emotional and forget the game," proclaimed Zico, the retired Seleção legend. "They need to have more control."
Brandão is a longtime adviser to Scolari, professor at São Paulo's Universidade São Judas Tadeu, and the current president of the Brazilian Society of Sport Psychology. She showed up to help as the criticism mounted, and swiftly became an object of fascination for the press. "I had never done anything like it before and I am quite enjoying it," Neymar said of her counseling last week. "I am learning a lot and I hope to continuing doing it."
Subsequently, against Colombia in the quarterfinals, Brazil managed to keep itself together throughout a 2-1 slugfest -- even after watching a pained Neymar get carted off, screaming, in the 88th minute. But that night, once the superstar was ruled out for the tournament with a fractured vertebra, the hospital vigils began, and Brandão returned again. She had typically been checking in on the players via phone, often using the messaging program WhatsApp, and email. This was another emergency, in-person session. "We talked with Regina about Neymar and about staying cool," Silva said during the team's news conference Monday. "Regina said to everyone to be relaxed because Neymar already did his part and the other 22 players must do theirs."
Neymar out of the World Cup
- Ex-ref blames FIFA for Neymar injury
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- Referee Carballo faces criticism
- Jones: The morning after the night before
- Duarte: The World Cup's crushing loss
- World Cup Tonight: How will Brazil cope?
- Young: Brazilian media reacts
- Uersfeld: German media reaction
- Lang: Five players who must step up
- Neymar injury dampens celebration
During the team's first presser after Neymar's injury, memorably, literally every question asked had related to his absence. On Monday night, with less than 24 hours before the semifinal here, the focus had at least shifted. Now that was true of only half of the questions posed by the international press.
But an even more noticeable change occurred within the man at the helm. Sitting to the left of Silva, whom Scolari had given another chance to address the world, tear-free, the manager proceeded to go out of his way to crack jokes, chortle and be almost suspiciously buoyant.
When a reporter asked about Scolari's oft-sullen body language by the bench, he smiled and quipped, "You're looking at me too much, eh?" When journalist after journalist had declined to directly question Silva -- who'll be sidelined for the semifinal against Germany thanks to a yellow card picked up against Colombia, his second of the tournament -- the manager slapped his captain on the back and began discussing how the defender was "a good assistant," a future coach-in-waiting. When someone mentioned their helicopter ride here from Teresopolis, Scolari leaned back, pointed at the team's media officer, Victor Rios, and kept making fun of how comically nervous that guy had been.
It was, in short, a master class in not merely deflection and image control but positive psychology. Brazil's last presser -- their past two weeks running, really -- had felt like a waking nightmare, even a wake. Now, with a possible trip to hell waiting for them, the manager took the mike on behalf of his nervous players, who remained out of sight, back at camp, and instead gave the room the improbable flavor of a roast.
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- Torre: Scolari lightens the mood
- Brewin: Battered Brazil vs. vulnerable Germany
- Smith: Jogo bonito the exception, not the rule
- 50-50 Challenge: Brazil vs. Germany
- Duarte: Brazil move past star absences
- Cox: Brazil and Germany's role reversal
At one point, however, Scolari did grow serious. Someone had asked how he felt setting up his first lineup without Neymar in 27 matches with the Seleção. In reply, the manager went so far as to explicitly address the abundant worries of the republic -- the very anxieties mirrored in his overwhelmed team, requiring him to call in Brandão in the first place.
"I know the starting lineup, and you'll see why those choices are made," he said. "The easiest thing for me to do is put my head down and sleep. And once again, I'll tell the Brazilian people" -- and here he began to enunciate, in Portuguese -- "we're doing what we think we must do. And we're doing our best."
Not too long after that, time was called. The news conference was over. Further preparation for Germany awaited; further counseling for Brazil with Brandão, too, but only privately.
Scolari got up, grinned, held both hands in the air and said "Thank you" to the legion of cameras and critics, in perfect English. The performance, beamed across the planet, felt talismanic, if willfully so.
For now, there was nothing but dry eyes in the house.
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Control in this game falls squarely in the arcade genre, with speed and quick turns being emphasized over precision driving. The game never punishes you for going off-road or damaging your vehicle (after smashing an ATV right into a tree at 50 MPH I was able to just reverse and drive away), and if you get too far off course or have a colossal wreck, the game will just reset you back on the track. The game even forgives you for being lost, and you have your own reset button you can use to right yourself if you have gotten too far away from the action.
Fuel is definitely not a bad game. In fact, I liked it a lot. However, it is not the standout title that I was expecting it to be. Last year's GRID was such a memorable racing game, and I was really expecting Fuel to be another standout title in the same vein. Despite being a very competent racer, and one fans of arcade-style racing will enjoy, Fuel just doesn't ever cross the line into amazing territory. If you were expecting lightning in a bottle, Fuel keeps the electricity in the environmental elements and out of the gameplay.
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BALTIMORE, Md. – After winning their first two games at the Division III Eastern championships, the MIT men's water polo team fell to host Johns Hopkins University, 20-15, in the tournament final. The Engineers have now finished second to the Blue Jays at the championship four times in the past five years.
As the tournament's number-two seed, Tech opened up play in bracket B against Washington & Jefferson on Saturday afternoon. The Cardinal and Gray opened up a 7-3 halftime advantage, before outscoring the President's, 10-3, in the second half on their way to the opening round win. John Preis led the MIT attack with six goals and Mike Smith-Bronstein added four markers. Columbus Leonard had nine saves while surrendering just four goals.
The Engineers returned to the pool later that night to take on Penn State Behrend, outlasting the Lions in a high-scoring affair, 21-15, to earn a berth in Sunday's championship game. Mark Artz's four goals led a balanced scoring attack for Tech while five other players, Smith-Bronstein, Preis, Rob Kalwarowsky, Palmer Rosemond and Devin Lewis, tallied three scores. The win ensured that MIT and Johns Hopkins would meet for the tournament championship for the 13th time.
Sunday's final was a high-scoring, physical tilt that saw the teams combine for 29 ejections. MIT jumped out to an early 3-1 lead in the first period but it would not last long as Hopkins rallied for a 9-6 halftime advantage. Despite drawing a pair of penalty throws, converting one, the Engineers could not close the gap, dropping a 20-15 decision to take second place in the tournament.
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Today's readings begin with God speaking to an ancient king of dubious faith and conclude with a humble craftsman obeying God's words with silent, steady faith. Centered between the two are several declarations about the baby, man and the Messiah, Jesus of Nazareth.
Ahaz, the king of Judah (and thus of the Davidic line), who reigned in the late eighth-century B.C., was a leader in a tight spot. Threatened by an alliance of Syrians and Israelites, he looked to the Assyrians for support. The prophet Isaiah had already approached Ahaz, telling him that he must place full trust in God, not in convenient but ruinous political alliances. "Unless your faith is firm," Isaiah told the wavering ruler, " you shall not be firm!" (Is 7:1-9). Ahaz was even offered a sign, a remarkable concession to his weak faith. His rejection of the offer was not based in humility, but reflected his decision to side with the Assyrians. Yet a sign was still given, one much discussed over the many centuries. The essential point is that God is true to his covenant, and he does fulfill the promises made to King David — fully and completely in Jesus Christ.
The reading from Matthew's Gospel focuses on Joseph, yet Mary's betrothed is completely silent throughout. Joseph was also in a tight spot. The young Mary, to whom he was engaged but not yet married, was pregnant. Following the usual practice, Joseph had been covenanted to Mary and their engagement was as legally binding as marriage. Joseph, "a righteous man," decided he would quietly divorce Mary. This would keep her from widespread shame but would leave her a single mother, which probably meant a life of poverty and struggle. Joseph, then, sought to follow the Law closely while being as merciful as possible to Mary.
Joseph, like King Ahaz, received the word of God, spoken by an angel of the Lord in a dream. Like the prophet Isaiah, the angel addresses the key problem: fear. Yet Joseph, unlike Ahaz, didn't respond cynically or disingenuously. On the contrary, when he awoke, "he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him." Joseph, in other words, responded with a humble and open heart to the Gospel. For surely the angel's words were indeed a declaration of the Good News: "She will bear a son and you are to name him Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins." The reference to the prophecy by Isaiah indicates that Joseph was versed in the Law and the Prophets. He recognized, to some degree, the Messianic quality of that statement.
What of the name "Emmanuel"? St. John Chrysostom remarked that the statement, "they shall name him Emmanuel," refers to the entirety of Christ's person, deeds and actions. "... This is customary in Scripture, to substitute names for the actual events. Therefore to say 'they shall call him 'Emmanuel' means nothing else than they shall see God among us."
God was in the Garden of Eden, with Abraham and Moses, and with the many prophets and holy people of Israel. But when Mary conceived a son through the power of the Holy Spirit, God's presence among men was revealed beyond comprehension. And this presence among all people was manifest in the womb of a specific virgin. And she, while pregnant, was taken into the home of Joseph, sheltered by his obedience and love. "She does not move, she says not a word, she adores," wrote the poet Paul Claudel. "She is interior to the world, for her God is no longer outside."
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The senior class' artwork encompasses a variety of media and themes that have been refined through numerous class critiques, explained Alma Haertlein, TAMIU associate professor of art.
"Several artists are dealing with interesting concepts -- exploring process and asking questions about art such as what makes a painting a painting. Other students' artwork investigates personal and social issues, both humorous and serious. There will be ceramics, cast sculptures, paintings, photography, watercolors and drawings, multi-media sculptures, extreme fashion creations, and performance art.," Haertlein said.
Artists are: Ricardo Agredano, Eduardo Canales, Elizabeth Cardenas, Miriam V. Castro, Daniela Cavazos, Emily de los Cabos, Alejandra Garza, Angelica M. Gutíerrez, Perla Gutíerrez, Rebecca D. Leza, Jenesis K. Medina, Margaret A. Moncivais, Hugo L. Partida, Sonya M. San Miguel and Rebecca Swanson.
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April 11, 2005
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - Quality and depth helped lead MIT to a solid win at the annual Engineers Cup held this past Saturday at Steinbrenner Stadium. MIT finished with a total of 205 points while RPI tallied 115 and WPI had 67. The final score was a significant turnaround from last year, when RPI took top honors with a 34-point margin.
MIT swept the first four places in the steeplechase and 5000 meter individual races, while the field events supplemented the score with significant point contributions in the throws.
Aline Thomas and Leanne Veldhuis each set a freshman record for MIT. Thomas upped the six-year old mark in the hammer to 133'10. The previous record was held by former All-American Princess Imoukhuede '02. Veldhuis re-set the mark in the 400 hurdles to 69.15, resulting in the second fastest time in the program's history.
Co-captains led by example, as Julia Espel was the decisive winner in the steeplechase and placed second in the 5000. Meri Silberstein placed second in the long jump and 100 meters. Silberstein's time of 12.73 in the 100 was just .04 seconds off the varsity record.
This weekend, MIT will travel to Waterville, Maine to compete in the State of Maine Invitational.


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penny lane wrote:http://www.beatlesbible.com/1967/06/04/mccartney-harrison-watch-jimi-hendrix-london/
Woodstock performance was amazing.
I loved the clothes from the 60's.
the wicked child wrote:
I'm all about this. Any cover that can move the original artist to re-record the song themselves is impressive indeed.
Sarcastic wrote:12 unreleased Jimi Hendrix songs to debut March 5
Gaucho wrote:Sarcastic wrote:12 unreleased Jimi Hendrix songs to debut March 5
Where the hell are these coming from 40 years after his death?
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