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- Game:
- Destiny
- Genre:
- Shooter
- Sub Genre:
- First Person
- Release Date (US):
- September 9th, 2014
- Release Date (UK):
- September 9th, 2014
- Players:
- 1
- Online Players:
- Massively multiplayer
- Developers:
- Bungie
- Publisher:
- Activision
- Rating:
- RP [Rating Pending]
- PSU Rank:
- 0 of 1166 Games
- PSU Rank on PS4:
- 0 of 0 Games
- Additional Information:
- Bungie has emphasized that the universe of Destiny will be "alive". Events may happen in-game that are not necessarily controlled or planned by the developer, which will help to create a dynamic developing experience for Bungie and a dynamic playing experience for gamers.
About Destiny
Bungie's debut game on PlayStation platforms is a science-fiction epic that brings players together with innovative social features and dynamic, drop-in-drop-out multiplayer in a galaxy just waiting to be explored.
Destiny News
Destiny beta attracts over 4.6 million
Activision has announced that Destiny has smashed records for the most popular console beta for a new IP, after more than 4.6 million players across current and next-generation systems flocked to Bungie's FPS in mid-July. The science-fiction shooter, which is the brainchild of Halo creator,...
- Posted Jul 30th 2014
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Destiny dev reassures players 'it's the biggest game we've made'
The developer behind the hotly anticipated first-person shooter Destiny has moved to quell fears that the game will be lacking in content, after it emerged the title will have only one area to explore per planet. Fans have already got a taste of Destiny's locations during the recent beta s...
- Posted Jul 28th 2014
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Destiny PS4 servers down, struggling with demand for beta event
UPDATE 3 - Seems to be getting more stable as the evening progresses. UPDATE 2 - Ah, that didn't last long. Sporadic drop-outs. Played about 10 minutes of the Moon mission before getting kicked out. UPDATE - We're in! Only 20 minutes downtime for us. Coconut, Baboon and Cattle error plagues Dest...
- Posted Jul 26th 2014
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Destiny final PS4 beta event tonight unlocks Moon story mission and nameplate reward
The Destiny beta comes to an end on Sunday night and to celebrate its final days before the servers shutdown until its September 9 launch date, Bungie is inviting everyone to join them in-game at 2pm PDT (10pm BST/11pm CEST). During this period and for two hours afterwards players will be able to ...
- Posted Jul 26th 2014
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Destiny beta is now available to all PlayStation gamers
Bungie's famed beta for its upcoming super-budget shooter Destiny is now available to anyone who has a subscription to Sony's PlayStation Plus service. In a turn of events that may very well peeve gamers who thought it necessary to pre-order Bungie's upcoming sci-fi shooter in o...
- Posted Jul 24th 2014
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Destiny PS4 beta glitches show how to access King's Watch, Jovian Complex and Seraphim Vault hidden maps
If you're looking to get even more value out of your time on the PS4 Destiny beta, then you may want to check out these videos created by YouTuber Team LAG. In the first video, Team LAG shows how a tutorial of how you breach your way through a locked door and access a closed section of the be...
- Posted Jul 24th 2014
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Destiny Beta is live again following maintenance
That's right folks; the beta for Bungie's new shooter Destiny is back up-and-running following a spate of downtime for necessary maintenance. The downtime, originally scheduled as a two-day affair, was met with angst from trigger-happy gamers fully immersed in Bungie's newest sh...
- Posted Jul 22nd 2014
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Destiny won't feature PS3/PS4 cross-play, and Bungie explains why
The developer behind the hotly anticipated science-fiction shooter, Destiny, has explained the lack of cross-play functionality between the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 versions of the game. Speaking during an interview with Digital Trends, Bungie's Roger Wolfsen explained that the decis...
- Posted Jul 21st 2014
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PSN offline as Destiny beta launches, Bungie having issues too
UPDATE 8pm BST - Sony updates PSN status from offline to "intermittently available." Tweets message - "The PlayStation Network is currently experiencing high volume and users may experience issues when connecting to the service. We will update you with any changes that may occur in ...
- Posted Jul 17th 2014
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Destiny PS4 beta: everything you need to know; surprising amount of content
Sony Computer Entertainment has released a new video detailing everything that players need to know about the upcoming beta phase for Destiny which launches on PS4 on July 17 for all those who pre-ordered Bungie's shooter or managed to grab a beta code. Destiny Lead Designer Lars Bakken and ...
- Posted Jul 16th 2014
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Destiny Features
PlayStation Universe Destiny Beta Code Giveaway
Combing through the pipes of the Internet for a Destiny beta code? Look no further than PlayStation Universe! Throughout this week, we will be giving away 50 beta codes to Bungie's epic shared-world sci-fi shooter on our Twitter and Facebook pages. Follow and keep your eyes on both of them ...
- Posted Jul 15th 2014
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Destiny PS4 Alpha Video The Tower walkthrough and guide
With the Alpha phase for Bungie's Destiny just ended, we're taking you on a video tour around The Tower, the hub from where players can socialise, customise, upgrade and trade items. In the following video, you'll meet all of the traders who frequent the three areas of The Tower ...
- Posted Jun 17th 2014
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Gamescom 2013 Awards - Best Game
When the brains behind the Halo series announce a brand new sci-fi I.P. then you have to sit up and take notice. The action, role-playing game Destiny has players fighting to save humanity from an alien invasion. Press were treated to a behind-closed-doors viewing of Destiny at Gamescom which sho...
- Posted Aug 27th 2013
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E3 2013 Awards: Best Multiplayer
Not content with scooping our E3 'Best Shooter' gong, Bungie's Destiny continues to prove itself a force to be reckoned with as it wins PSU.com's attention for the Best Multiplayer game of the show. As mentioned in our previous Best Shooter article, Destiny is all a...
- Posted Jun 14th 2013
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E3 2013 Awards: Best Shooter
Amidst the testosterone-fuelled mudslinging between EA and Activision over upcoming juggernauts Battlefield 4 and Call of Duty: Ghosts, Halo studio Bungie delivered a Master Chief-sized boot print on the heads of its rivals with the impressive-looking shooter, Destiny. Yep, forget about contempora...
- Posted Jun 14th 2013
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Bungie and Sony are friends, and PlayStation gamers will soon reap the benefits
I'm proud to say my gaming allegiance has lied with PlayStation since Christmas 1998. Still, the multiplayer experience that stands above the rest, that resonates with me more than any other, is Halo 2. Bungie's now-legendary sci-fi FPS was, even more than its predecessor, the ubiquitous multiplayer...
- Posted Mar 18th 2013
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- Extra Durable Frame Design
- 12 Preset Programs
- 4 Heart Rate Control Programs
- 4 User ID Profiles
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- Toggle Wheel for Easy Scrolling/ Resistance Adjustments
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- Width: 30 inches
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Still liking it...
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Quality of unit/workout
After severly breaking my ankle 5yrs ago I'm unable to run anymore so I have resorted to elipticals for their low impact. I've spent most of the time on the big expensive elipticals in the gym and have recently decidedt opurchase my own. This unit does more more for me than any other gym models ever have. It's quiet and extremely smooth in it's operation. I love it!!!!
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Liking this machine
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Overall I'm very satisfied and would definitely recommend.
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Great for the price
This elliptical is the best I've used so far. Its affordable, small, easy to use and my two roomates and I all have our own user id's.
Its obvious why this was rated a best buy.
great elliptical
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Trainer recommended this to me.
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Gloucester Daily Times
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The election results have left me in a colored funk.
I tried listening to music to cheer myself up but all I got was bluer. First came "Blue" by LeAnn Rimes followed by "Love is Blue" (Paul Mauriat) and then "Blue on Blue" by Bobby Vinton. My hope had been to listen to Taylor Swift's new CD titled "Red," but was told by my ISP that it was not allowed in Massachusetts.
It made me think it was a good thing my house is painted blue and I replaced my red car, destroyed in an accident, with a blue one. Come to think of it, the vehicle that destroyed my red car was blue — true story.
If I ever hear a complaint from any voter about what these elected bums have done in the future, my answer is that there is a reason why other states have two-party systems.
Finally, why don't we just change the name of the state to "Smurfachusetts"? With all the little blue people running around here that we elect, we may as well be up-front as to why we are what we are. Smurfachusetts — the bluest state in the nation. May God have mercy on us for what we do!


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If it has to do with leadership, jobs, or careers, I'm on it.
What do Lance Armstrong, David Petraeus and Lindsay Lohan have in common?
All of their careers took a big hit in 2012.
With help from my Forbes colleagues, I've compiled a list of the biggest career crashes of the year. Here are the top 15.
Lance Armstrong
Who is he? Former professional road racing cyclist; winner of the Tour de France seven consecutive times between 1999 and 2005; cancer survivor; founder of the Lance Armstrong Foundation.
What happened? This summer, the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency accused Armstrong of doping and trafficking of drugs, based on testimonies from witnesses, including former teammates, and blood samples from 2009 and 2010. Armstrong responded with a lawsuit against the USADA, which was later thrown out by a federal judge. In August, Armstrong decided against fighting the case in arbitration—but maintained his innocence. He was subsequently stripped of his seven Tour de France titles, his 2000 Olympic bronze medal, and all other awards and money he won since August 1998. He was also barred for life from competing.
David Petraeus
Who is he? Former Director of the CIA; four-star general who served more than 37 years in the United States Army.
What happened? Petraeus resigned from his post as CIA director after news of an extramarital affair with his biographer, Paula Broadwell, surfaced in November. The FBI discovered the affair when they came across a slew of emails concerning the relationship during an unrelated investigation.
Kevin Clash
Who is he? Award-winning puppeteer-actor; joined cast of Sesame Street in 1984 and later invented the character of Elmo.
What happened? In November, a 24-year-old man publicly accused Clash of having a sexual relationship with him while he was underage. Clash maintained that the relationship with the accuser was between two consenting adults, and the man quickly recanted his claims. However, a second lawsuit was filed by another individual the following week, which drove Clash to formally resigned on November 20, after working with Sesame Street for 28 years. Shortly after, a third lawsuit was filed by an unidentified 29-year-old, who alleged the two met on a gay chat service and engaged in "some sexual activity" about 13 years ago. Clash maintains his innocence.
Mitt Romney
Who is he? Republican nominee for President in the 2012 election; former Governor of Massachusetts; co-founder and former CEO of Bain Capital; former CEO of Bain & Company.
What happened? Romney lost the election, with 206 electoral college votes, to President Obama's 332.
Dan Harmon
Who is he? Writer and performer; creator and former executive producer for the NBC comedy series Community.
What happened? Harmon was dumped by Sony Pictures Television, which produces the series for NBC, after the end of last season. He recently had a public feud with Community cast member and veteran comedian Chevy Chase at the season three wrap party, but Harmon claims he was "fired for money," and that "it really had nothing to do with anything else."
Greg Smith
Who is he? Former Goldman Sachs executive director and head of the firm's U.S. equity derivatives business in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
What happened? On March 14, Smith's angry resignation letter was published as an op-ed in the New York Times. He based the investment bank, and essentially told his boss to shove it. In his letter he cited a "toxic and destructive" environment, and advises clients, who he says are often "sidelined," to consider taking their business elsewhere. Some of Smith's ex-colleagues later said he left because requests for a pay raise and promotion were rebuffed.
Lindsay Lohan
Who is she? Actress and recording artist.
What happened? The actress, also known as LiLo, is no stranger to controversy. She had a few run-ins with the law in 2012—but her biggest fail was her performance as Elizabeth Taylor in Lifetime's made-for-TV movie Liz and Dick.
My opponent's huge but his brain is small
I'll bust his chin and watch him fall.
He'll greet the mat and moan and groan
As I stand in victory, he'll lie alone.
Boxing is a game of sport
Loved by all both tall and short.
Cheers and shouts shall fill the air
Far more than a circus or fair.
I'll jump the ropes and respond to the bell
Engage in combat and fight like hell.
As the punishment begins, behold the test.
Soon the fans will know, "Who's Best."
Hurricane Sandy hit like an atom bomb
Consuming the helpless in her path.
The waters of the deep surged forth
Flooding everything with its wrath.
The best of the brave was seen by man
While rescue crews were helping others.
They risked their life and laid it on the line
To save our sisters and brothers.
May heaven show mercy upon the lost
Never to love, laugh, sing or cry
God bless every man, woman and child
Who before their time had to die.
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Missing from your list is (and I hate to say it because I really have enjoyed his journalism work over the years) veteran PBS news anchor Jim Leher.
Why? He was blasted in the media after almost universally being panned as the moderator of the first presidential debate between challenger Mitt Romney and incumbent Barack Obama. It was widely regarded that he failed to control the debate that had a heavy influence on the electoral prediction trends in the following weeks.
(On that point, if you provide a counter story of those whose career took off this year, you should include Nat Silver, blogger for the NY Times who was widely applauded for his work in meta analysis of presidential pollsters to accurately predict all but two state presidential election results prior to the election.)
What about Karl Rove and Grover Norquist?
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Tears are the raindrops of the soul
And there's one for all who die.
They are the silent words of grief
As they fall free from the eye.
The shortest verse in the Bible
Is the one where Jesus wept
So, if you hold back tears, shed them
When your pains too harsh to accept.
Tears are lovelier than a smile
When they come from those you love
As they seek relief from sadness
When you're summoned from above.
Tears are a love-mates humble gift
When it's time to say goodbye
Though the eyes are wet and swollen
With time and patience they dry.
Sorrow is better than laughter
For by grieving, we're improved.
Blessed be all who morn
Till from sadness they're removed.
After death our souls shall fly
Perhaps from star to star
Reaching our destination
To find Heaven's gate ajar.
God made us able to cry
Sorrow teaches us to fear
Those days were selfish and cruel
When life is so short and dear.
Time wipes tears from all faces
Whose hearts are tuned to sorrow.
Those that cry a thousand tears
Shall be blessed by tomorrow.
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Made in Cardato. Fashion & Design Contest
Wednesday, 1 June, 2011
The Chambers of Commerce of Prato, in collaboration with Prato Textile Museum, presents a great opportunity for all NJAL designers.
Made in Cardato. Fashion & Design Contest, is an international competition for young creatives aiming to highlight the potential of the next generation of designers by supporting the use of the Cardato regenerated CO2 neutral textiles, the world's first certified 'zero-emission' textile product.
The Fashion & Design Competition will highlight the creative and productive resources of Prato's traditional textile products by offering young designers from all over the world the chance to test their own talent in creating fashion and design items using "cardato" textiles.
The event was facilitated by the support of leading companies in the Prato textile district, which joined Cardato alongside the Consortium for the Promotion and Protection of "Cardato" Textiles. A strong collaboration that drives attention to the textile companies supporting young designers, with the outlook to exchange creative ideas, know-how and productivity tools.
The competition is open to young fashion and industrial design talents, aged between 18 and 30, however still active as designers either by studying or already working as a professional in the field.
The official website has been launched in April and provides all related information and news about the event, the Competition's Facebook page will give participants a medium to virtually meet, change thoughts and ideas.


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DANVILLE – The Friends of the Colby Memorial Library will be having a book sale on Sat., November 3, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Library. So if you're cleaning up the house and you're not quite sure what to do with all of those gently used books, DVDs, and audiobooks or CD that you no longer have any need...donate them to the Friends of Colby Library! Donations to the book sale will be accepted at the Library up until Thurs., November 1. The money raised through the sale is used by the Friends to help pay for programming in the community and much more! Make sure to get here early on the day of the sale, as the most popular and rarest books are always the first to go! Please, no textbooks, encyclopedias, or anything moldy.
The Mystery & Suspense Book Club is reading Joe Lansdale's "The Bottoms". Stop in and pick up a copy to be discussed on Thurs., November 1, at 7:00 p.m.
All library materials (books, DVDs, audio books, magazines, etc.) are now available for delivery - right to your front door. To make arrangements for delivery, please call 382-6733.
WiFi is now available throughout the Library.
Stop in or call to register to use Transparent Language Online and learn any of the eighty languages available to you from your home computer, a smart phone, or a computer at the Library.
The Knitter's and Handcrafter's Group meets on Mondays from 6:30-7:45 p.m. If you don't know how to knit, help will be available.


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When is Transfer Day?
Transfer Days are unique Saturday visit days for transfer students and their families to preview the university. Prospective students and families are invited to campus for these visits to meet some of the people who make Belmont such a special place.
The next Transfer Days will take place on:
- Friday, November 1, 2013
- Friday, March 14, 2014
What happens during Transfer Day?
- Tour the campus
- Meet with faculty in your intended major
- Learn about the admissions and financial aid process
- Speak with current students
- Browse the bookstore
- Check out the residence halls
- Learn how Belmont students are involved in engaged learning outside of the classroom through study abroad, our honors program, student run businesses, and financial trading center, to name just a few.
- Learn how to be involved in student activities ranging from University Ministries to student government, and intramurals to music ensembles.
- Determine if Belmont is the place for you!
CHECK IN will begin at 8 a.m., and the day will end mid-afternoon. Lunch will be provided. Please note that Nashville is on Central Standard Time. Click here to download a copy of the Transfer Day schedule.
There is NO COST to attend, and this event is open to students and parents. If you will be staying overnight in Nashville, here are some HOTELS WE RECOMMEND.
A Transfer DAY
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100 Days until Gopher Football? 100 Reasons to be Excited!!
After 15 years on the Hawkeye staff, Eric Johnson, former recruiting coordinator and assist coach resigned this week to move to Nashville and open a Culvers Franchise. Really. This is not a joke.
Gameday Nugz. Enjoy with beer and grilled meat products.
Your daily roundup of Gopher links, more evidence that the NCAA sucks, and Georgia fans try to put Stewart Mandel in his place.
Welcome to Wednesday's roundup of all the Gopher news. Today as a special treat, the Smorgasbord is stuffed full of Gangnam Style related goodies. You can thank me later.
Ahoy! Our merry band of Gopher Pirate gnomes have returned from plundering the interwebs and we bring ye a plentiful bounty of B1G links. YARRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Our friends at BHGP took a tour of the University of Minnesota Exhibit at the State Fair and gave us their take from the eyes of the enemy.
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My Twins Mt. Rushmore
- By Tom Shide
- April 5, 2014
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Back in 2002 I traveled to Mt. Rushmore for the first time, since then I've always imagined what four faces I would put in a Twins Mt. Rushmore. So I'm going to give it a shot here. Unfortunately Minnesota does not have a suitable mountain to carve out four faces like we have in South Dakota so we'll have to use our imagination. To Twins fans I think we can refer to these four by their nicknames and you will know who I'm talking about.
You can't be a Twins fan from my era and not have fond memories of Harmon Killebrew. His career was about over when I started following the Twins, but I remember the feeling when I found out he would play his final season in Kansas City, I was not a happy 12 year old that day. But as I grew into being a baseball fan I learned about the dominating numbers in the late 50's and all through the 60's, the towering home runs, the quick swing, the raw strength, all the all-star games and the MVP in 1969. Finally there is the classic stance and swing that most people think is the inspiration for the major league baseball logo.
With all of that what puts Harmon at the top of the list for me is the kind of person he is. I learned long ago never to pretend to know what kind of person a celebrity or professional athlete is. The best I can do is enjoy what they do on the field. But I can make an exception with the "Killer". I've gotten his autograph a couple of times and he always takes his time, says a few words, shakes your hand and really tries to connect. You have to respect a guy that takes such pride in how his signature looks to the fan. No sports or entertainment star has a better autograph.
Harmon Clayton Killebrew, Hall of fame player, better person.
Harmon is the first player I think of in regards to the Twins, but when I was a kid Rod Carew was my guy. He was the player that was so much fun to imitate (or try to). We did not have many chances to watch the Twins on TV in the 70′s, but when you watched Mr. Carew, the images of his game stayed with you. There was the way he stepped into the batter's box, placed a hand on the top of his batting helmet (the one with no ear flaps) and settled in. Next was the way he put his weight on the his back foot, then slowly, deliberately extended the arms a few times before the pitch came in, all the while having that huge wad of bubble gum and chew in hes right cheek. He had that smooth classic swing slapping the ball wherever he wanted, swinging at the last instant. What other player made it so cool to bunt? I have a lifelong friend from back home named Mike, he was an even bigger fan of Rodney, he was always trying to drop that bunt down like Carew. Finally, on the bases, there was the smooth gate and the classic hook slide turning a single into a double and a double into a triple, and no one was better at stealing home.
The first Twins game I went to was in June of 1977, that was the year he batted 0.388 and won the MVP. I saw him go 4-5 with six RBI in a 19-12 win over the White Sox. You can't ask for a better game your first time at the ballpark. Seeing Rodney leave the Twins for the Angels was a blow bigger than when Harmon left for Kansas City.
Rodney Cline Carew, the classic hitter.
As much fun as it was following the Twins as I grew up, I have to admit I was getting tired of all the mediocre seasons. We all know how the Twins developed great talent only to see them leave just as they approached their prime. That meant lots of 80-85 win seasons and no playoffs. That all changed when Kirby Puckett burst onto the scene. For me Kirby was just fun to watch. You always felt like he was going to do something special and usually he did. More than any other Twin he was a winner. The Twins would not have won the series in 1987 or 1991 without Kirby. As he famously promised, if the guys jump on his back he'd bring them home. Not only could he deliver but he did in the biggest moments.
Kirby Puckett, he made it fun to be a Twins fan again.
Tony O
Tony Oliva was another player near the end of his career when I started following the Twins. As I saw Tony at Twins Fest, watched him make appearances on Twins broadcasts, heard him interviewed and listened to people talk about him, I learned that he is a special personality and a big part of Twins' history. When you study baseball you appreciate what a great talent he was. In a ten year stretch from 1964 to 1973 he batted 0.300 or better seven times and was never lower than 0.289. He also had three batting titles in that span and five seasons with 90+ RBI. A great outfielder and speed and power, it has been well documented how knee injuries shorted his career. I think he should be in the Hall of Fame, too bad we can only imagine what he might have been. However, Tony O gave the Twins great years and has stayed with the club to this day giving us the gift of his great personality and style.
Tony Pedro Oliva, put him in the Hall of Fame.
These are personal choices for me and I'm sure everyone has different opinions for their top four Twins; I'd love to hear them. I know my seven year old son would pick Joe Mauer, Joe Mauer, Joe Mauer and Joe Mauer. I thought about doing a list of honorable mentions, but I would rather hear other people's ideas.
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I would put up Joe Mauer, Kent Hrbek,Sidney Shide and Tom Shide.
Tom, thanks for starting this. I still remember that game in 1977 & we got free baseball shirts that day at the ballpark. There was a lot of scoring in that game and it was such a great atmosphere that day. Not to mention hot & humid! But a fun family memory.


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In asking a magistrate to issue the warrant, Detective P.C. McKeon said that Mikkail Jamal Shaw and two other men, armed with two pistols and an AK-47-style rifle, forced the robbery victims to get into a closet and ordered them to count to 100 before doing anything that early morning on May 5.
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Police have been looking for the other two suspects and have not said whether they know who they are.
In the warrant application May 7, McKeon said Shaw owned a 2002 black Mercedes Benz that might have his cellphone and other evidence and that Shaw had told them he "is living out of his vehicle."
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Andersen, 22 (10/2/89), appeared in 39 games for Frolunda of the Swedish Elite League last season, posting a 1.67 goals-against average (GAA) with eight shutouts and a .941 save percentage (SV%). Selected by Anaheim in the third round (87th overall) of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft, Andersens eight shutouts in 2011-12 established a franchise record, surpassing Henrik Lundqvists previous mark of seven set in 2003-04. Andersen, who was a finalist for the leagues 2011-12 Rookie of the Year award, also led the club in GAA and SV%. He appeared in six playoff games for Frolunda, recording a 2.69 GAA and .911 SV%.
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NORMAN – Every step Dominique Alexander did or did not take Monday was scrutinized. Oklahoma linebackers coach Tim Kish and recently injured linebacker Corey Nelson watched him like a hawk and quizzed him like prosecutors.
"It was like, I can't mess up," the freshman said Monday evening following the Sooners' practice. "I had to be on my stuff and know what I'm doing and they have to feel confident in playing me and putting me in there as a starter."
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Whats good everyone, I have been into heavy lifting for years, I got really into a few years ago but meal after meal protien shake after gallons of water to keep me going I always hit a wall where my bench drops off my weight levels off and I no longer see gains does anyone have some ideas how to get over that hump so when I start back up again I can keep going?
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Take a break (a week or so for rest), eat more food (if you aren't gaining weight its because you need more calories, it's that simple), get a new routine, and make sure you are sleeping enough.
Those are most important things that come to my mind at the moment.
What's your training program like? This is one of the reasons I like the Westside method. If I feel weak, sick, just did a meet, etc, then I just pick something I've never done or having done in a long time. It's hard not to set a PR. That gets you back to building momentum.
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Hang in there Jesse, I've been down that road and you WILL eventually find your way back. Took me a very long time, but that was a long time ago.
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On the flip side, women can really suck alot of times and not in the good way. All ya can do is keep moving forward.
I'm not saying she's a slut, but if her vagina had a password...it would be password.
Nonetheless I do remember my "first" loss, love. Who doesn't? And that can be quite painful. But it does pass. I hope I don't seem too cold here because that is not my intention.
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Jesse, with a couple of weeks in the rear view mirror, I hope you are feeling better.
I'm sorry I missed this thread earlier on, but like others, I can say from personal experience that time heals all. I guess it is another example of "Nature abhors a vacuum." Something or somebody will come into your life to fill the void. Just focus on the positives in your life and on your future. Warm regards and very best wishes to you.
Chin up Jesse! Take the boat back to the harbor, fix it up and get back to fishing!
Hey Troy! Thanks for the invite, you're hospitality is unparalleled. Sandy and I really enjoyed ourselves when we were there. We're going to be traveling and can't make it. Hope you all have a great time as always.
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I have felt your pain before brother. Time only heals so much, the rest is personal and of it, only you can make peace of the situation. I hope things turn for the better. Stay well and hope all's well otherwise.
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---- — FINDLAY, Ohio — Elizabeth "Fay" Alpers, 92, of Findlay, passed away at 7:20 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, at the Hospice Care Center, Findlay, Ohio. She was born on May 9, 1920, to the late William and Mabel (Bopry) Carroll in Traverse City. She married Robert J. "Bob" Alpers on June 8, 1946, and he preceded her in death on May 30, 1997.
Fay is survived by two sons, Robert "Bob" (Barbara) Alpers of Solana Beach, Calif., and Steven P. (Donna) Alpers of Findlay; three daughters. Candace (Dennis) Rupple of Berrien Springs, Sue Ann (Rick) Evans of Pensacola, Fla., and Elizabeth "Lisa" (Dennis) Naherny of Jacksonville, Fla.; 16 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one brother, Ray Carroll; and three sisters: Irene Muehling, Elsie O'Connor and Frances "Honey" McCaw.
She was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church. As a young girl, she was one of five children raised by a hard-working family, well known in the Northern Michigan community for their cherry-harvesting operation. The family's orchards overlooked beautiful Grand Traverse Bay on the Old Mission Peninsula. As a young woman, Fay worked for the telephone company, and later met and married Bob Alpers. While Bob pursued his career with Hancor, Fay raised their five children, always a loving and nurturing mother. Fay loved to read, and instilled that and her love of art in all of her children and many of her grandchildren. She had the gift of hospitality, and often opened her home to family and friends who passed through Findlay. She was an excellent cook, and is remembered for her many creative dishes. Fay pursued watercolor and oil painting for many years and was an active member of the Findlay Art League. Fay was also active in hobbies that she shared with her husband, such as golfing, traveling, and bridge. In her later years, Fay and her husband Bob traveled in their motor home, spending winters in Fort Myers, Fla. Fay spent the last several years of her life at Birchaven Care Center, and was well-loved by both residents and staff. Fay will be sadly missed by friends and family.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 18, at Coldren-Crates Funeral Home, Findlay. There will also be a scripture service on Friday at 7:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 19, at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, Bright Road. Msgr. Michael Hohenbrink will officiate. Interment will take place at a later date in Traverse City.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church. Online condolences may be made via www.coldrencrates.com.


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U.S. Congressman Paul Broun, M.D. (GA-10) officially announced Wednesday that he will be seeking a seat in the U.S. Senate in 2014. He released the following statement at a rally in Atlanta.
"I went to Congress to stand against out-of-control spending in Washington DC. Though it has often been a lonely fight, it is a necessary one.
"We must have someone to lead the fight to stop this madness, and restore fiscal restraint to our nation's capital. Georgia needs a Senator who will take a stand to stop the irresponsible spending. I'll be that leader!
"When I was sworn into the Marine Corps, and then again into the House of Representatives, I swore to defend the Constitution against all enemies both foreign and domestic. Out-of-control spending has become our nation's enemy.
"I'll be the only candidate in this race whose first priority is to stop the runaway spending in Washington D.C. I've sponsored more legislation to reduce spending than any other Member of Congress from this state.
"Georgians aren't interested in labels or affiliation, they're interested in solutions. And that begins by making Washington smaller and America bigger! That's the reason I'm running for U.S. Senate.
"I'm Paul Broun. I'm ready to lead that fight against out-of-control spending. With your help, and by God's grace, this is a campaign we're going to win."
The announcement was not unexpected after Broun's wife, Niki, let it slip last week at a meeting of Citizens Helping America Restore Government Ethics that her husband had her permission to run, and that he was announcing his candidacy.
Republican Sen. Saxby Chambliss announced recently that he would not seek a third term, opening the way for Broun and possibly others, to make a play for the U.S. Senate.
Broun, who represents southern Clarke County, all of Oconee, Barrow and Walton, and part of Gwinnett, among other regions, is known nationally for his positions on science and the age of the earth. He ran unopposed for re-election in 2012, but a write-in campaign for evolutionary scientist Charles Darwin garnered thousands of votes. It is not yet known whether the 19th Century scientist's name will appear on the ballot for the U.S. Senate in 2014.


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In the past three months, Georgias defense has parted ways with three players.
Safety Josh Harvey-Clemons was the first to go, dismissed in February for multiple violations of team rules. He promptly transferred to Louisville, reuniting with former Georgia defensive coordinator Todd Grantham. Linebacker Paris Bostick was next, announcing in April that he would depart Athens in search of more playing time. Finally, there was cornerback Shaq Wiggins earlier this month. Like Bostick, Wiggins decided to start his career anew and transfer out of the program.
None of it has fazed Jeremy Pruitt.
To him, its simply the way college football works.
Theres attrition on every team all over the country every year. It would probably be harder to find one where (theres) not attrition than one that is, the Bulldogs defensive coordinator said Wednesday, prior to taking part in a UGA Day event in Columbus. So thats common in college football. A lot of guys come in and they have high expectations, and whether its academics or something off the field or coaching changes or things like that, youve got 85 guys on a team and its hard to keep 85 guys happy. All coaches, the guys that we recruit and the guys that are on our team, we want to keep them on. We want to help them get what they want. But sometimes it dont happen that way.
Instead, Pruitt said, the Bulldogs will work with what they have. And with summer workouts on tap, he already has a vision for what his unit will look like when it reports for fall camp.
We want to be a little twitchier on the defensive front, which is maybe a little bit different than the things were in the past. We have plenty of size. We need a little more twitch, Pruitt said. We want to trim up a little bit at linebacker so we can play all three downs. And in the secondary, all those guys are built a little different, so (director of strength and conditioning) Coach T (Joe Tereshinski) sat down and hes got an individual plan for all of them. Weve got a plan. And the kids, were going to help them execute it during the summer.
And in a change from the past, Pruitt will be able to have contact with his players during the summer. Coaches can now interact with their players eight hours per week, with two of those hours spent studying film. With this being the first year of the rules implementation, Pruitt said hes talked with coaches from other schools during recruiting trips this spring, trying to figure out how to maximize this new time.
But Pruitt remained steadfast in one respect: Seniority means nothing.
We played six true freshmen in the two-deep last year (at Florida State), so were going to play the best players, he said. And what they can comprehend, what they can get to know or figure out in our system, thats what well do. We wont do something they cant do. But were going to make sure we get the best players on the field.
Many of the same players he wasnt pleased with just one month ago will be back for the fall. When the Bulldogs handed out spring awards in April, Pruitt wasnt enthused. If hed been in charge, no one would have received anything.
But thats what theyve been doing here at Georgia so thats what we did, he told the AJC at the time.
Pruitts tone was a bit softer Wednesday.
Worried? Alarmed?
Those words arent in his vocabulary.
As long as youve got effort and attitude, you can overcome a lot of things. And thats the big thing were going to focus on this summer: effort and attitude, Pruitt said. If you lack the skill set or anything like that but youve got good effort and good attitude, youve got a chance to overcome it. If you aint got that, youre in trouble.


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By BRADEN LAMMERS
Seven families have been displaced after a fire tore through their Allison Lane Townhomes Wednesday afternoon.
A call for the fire at the complex, in the 1200 block of Allison Lane in Jeffersonville, came in at 3:05 and the first crew arrived on the scene at 3:07 p.m., said Jeffersonville Fire Marshal Mike McCutcheon.
The fire is believed to have started in the center of one of the three structures in the complex — each of which houses multiple townhomes — in the upper level.
Landscapers Chris Halford and Zoltan Feher, who where working at the complex, spotted the fire and called authorities.
"I looked up ... and saw a flame shooting out [of the roof]," Halford said.
Along with Nicholas Raymore, a resident of a different building, the men rushed from door-to-door to notify the residents the structure was on fire. Everyone was able to evacuate the building safely and there were no injuries.
The cause of the fire is unknown, but Jeffersonville Fire Chief Chris Hedrick said investigation will take place.
Witnesses to the blaze offered their theory as to the place of origin for the fire.
"I think something happened in the attic, because that's where everything was coming from," Raymore said.
With the start of the fire in the center of the structure and high winds firefighters battled, by the time crews had the fire under control, it had raced through the attic and destroyed the center of the building's roof.
"The winds certainly gave us a challenge," Hedrick said after the fire had been controlled.
He added that there were also issues with the water supply the firefighters were able to access to douse the blaze.
"We didn't have a sufficient water supply to feed the gallons-per-minute that we needed," Hedrick said.
He added that it is not an uncommon occurrence and is due to the hydrant pressure and water supply in the area.
Utica Volunteer Fire Department and Charlestown Fire Department provided assistance bringing in water with their pumper trucks and Jeffersonville fire department had two truck companies and four engine companies that responded to the fire. New Albany Fire Department was on standby to help cover other runs in Jeffersonville.
The families living in the townhomes were offered access to nearby Oak Park Baptist Church and the Clark County Chapter of the American Red Cross is also providing assistance to those affected, Hedrick said.


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Crusader Women Open Horizon League Slate Friday
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Match #10: Friday, Sept. 26, 3:30 p.m. CDT
This Week in Crusader Soccer: After a successful start during non-conference play, the Valparaiso Crusaders are set to begin their nine-match Horizon League slate this Friday afternoon against Butler in Indianapolis. At 7-1-1, Valpo continues the best start in the program's history.
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You can learn much about our state by exploring the many towering whitewashed wonders that rise above the Oregon coastline.
Oregon's lonesome-looking sentinels are prized for the scenic moments that capture our hearts, plus the sheer rugged coastal drama they lend the landscape.
They also take us back to the state's early days of maritime service and duty.
Oregon's lighthouses are historic and interesting structures that provide beautiful and compelling scenery.
Heceta Head Lighthouse, near Florence, is one of Oregon's most popular coastal tourist sites – boasting more than 750,000 visitors who travel to the state park property each year.
"When this lighthouse was built in 1894 this was a pretty isolated place," said Kevin Beck, the Oregon State Park Manager who is responsible for the parkland perched on the edge of a coastal headland. "Even though Florence is only 8 miles away, a century ago it required a two day trip. So, if you worked at the lighthouse, you lived here because it was such a long journey into town. They had their own school building; they farmed here and were generally pretty ambitious people who worked hard to carve out a living."
(Photo courtesy: Oregon State Parks)
The "work" was also critical service that kept mariners safe at sea. Named for 18th century Spanish explorer, Bruno Heceta, the lighthouse was built long before there was a coastal highway, so horse and wagon were only means to move goods off ships to reach the remote outpost.
"The lighthouse bricks came from San Francisco," noted Beck – a longtime enthusiast of all things lighthouse-related. "They'd bring it in here by ship, get the material in to shore via a small boat and then with horse and wagon bring it up to this site."
Three-men crews were stationed at the remote site where their families joined them for a life of work and serious responsibility.
"Shipping was so important to a growing Pacific Northwest," said Beck. "Not only for transporting supplies, but people too. That's what made this site so important – ships needed to safely transit through this area of the ocean."
But after more than a century of service, Heceta Head Lighthouse needed help because rust and ruin had taken over the tower.
So it closed down in 2011 and went under wraps in 2012 and then crews went to work.
Trained teams removed decades of old paint, sanded and de-scaled and replaced worn out metal.
They even replaced some of the tower's basalt rock cornices.
The special work crews then re-painted and restored the tower's gleaming white stucco finish.
Heceta Head Lighthouse - closed for its first major million-dollar remodeling in more than a century is scheduled to re-open during the first week in June.
"The waiting is over," said a smiling Beck. "Now, this lighthouse is a real show-stopper."
He added that the two-year restoration effort is really appreciated inside the tower.
Visitors will appreciate how light and airy the lighthouse interior seems – that's because all of the boarded up and concreted-over windows have been opened up to the sea and sky again.
In addition, the interior brickwork has been restored to original condition and the entire make-over looks stunning.
"It is just beautiful architecture and detail work that has been hidden," said Beck. "We are very proud that a lot of this detailed work is back to how it looked in 1894."
The glass fresnel lens (it was shipped around Cape Horn in 1892,) plus a 1000 watt light bulb are in perfect condition too and will be shining when the tower re-opens to the public.
There is even more that will entice visitors for a longer stay!
Nearby, Carl Washburne State Park offers visitors plenty of elbowroom to stretch out and play in a quiet and out of the way parkland. It offers 58 sites for RV's or trailers, plus two yurts for folks who like to camp, but don't own the gear.
Heceta Head Lighthouse is one of nine lighthouses managed by Oregon Department of State Parks, but it is the only site where a keeper's cottage is still standing. The keeper's cottage is a private bed and breakfast where you can enjoy a longer stay.
"Oh, it is very isolated, but people like it that way," said Michelle Bursey.
Michelle is the co-owner of the Heceta Head Lighthouse Bed and Breakfast that offers 6 rooms – each one of the rooms offers wonderful views to the ocean, the forest or the nearby lighthouse.
"There aren't any other residences around and yet, it's on one of the most popular highways in the United States, so it's nice that it's preserved this way."
The Queen Anne styled cottage offers a wonderful escape and an amazing seven-course breakfast – in fact, they even share their remarkable recipes in a book about the place.
There are no phones or TV, but an inviting front porch with a spectacular ocean view that will keep you coming back for more visits.
"We have many guests who come to get away from it all – people who want to leave the hustle and bustle and enjoy the view – enjoy each other. It's quite special that way"
"The natural beauty is awesome," added Beck. "When you add a lighthouse and the keeper's cottage it's all in one: natural beauty and architectural beauty and it just pulls folks to it like a magnet."


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Two Irishmen walk into a pub. OK, I won't bore you with that one, but I feel compelled to proudly wear the green today.
I donned my favorite kelly green long-sleeved fleece shirt and buttoned it up to the neck for inspiration as I write this "Little" bit of blarney. Kaye quickly remarked that I had used all the wrong button holes.
Lest you think I'm claiming to have 100-percent Irish blood coursing through my veins, I desist. At the age of 4, I memorized the melting pot that is my heritage, and it goes like this: French, Irish, Scottish, English, Dutch, German and Indian. I would now refer to the latter as Native American.
French was first because my middle name is Requa. My mother's paternal roots in this country date back to 1697 when three Requa brothers came to America, and one of them settled in what is now Sleepy Hollow, near Tarrytown, N.Y. In 1997, Requas from far and wide gathered there to celebrate their tercentennial reunion. It was a fabulous weekend, as we toured the original Requa home site, walked past ancient Requa graves in the Sleepy Hollow Cemetery and participated in a wonderful Sunday service held in the charming Old Dutch Reform church. The New York Times made it a front-page spread. When we got home, I wrote my impressions of the event and recorded them with music on audio cassettes, distributed to many of the attendees.
The oldest Requa present was Aunt Eloise, my mother's sister. The youngest was a tiny baby, whom I think was from Requa, Calif. I have recently renewed correspondence with Eloise's daughter (my first cousin), Gloria. She was 92 on March 5 and still drives her car.
So much for the distaff side of the family. With the surname Little, there has to be a goodly number of genes from the old sod as well as from Scotland. Growing up, I was told very little about the Littles. You're fortunate if you knew all your grandparents. Mine all left this earth when I was very young; but I recall a giant of a red-headed Irishman visiting our house in Thornwood, N.Y., when I was about 5. He was my dad's father. I saw him only once before he died.


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Actress Charlize Theron arrives at Variety's 5th Annual Power of Women event at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013, in Beverly Hills, Calif.
Charlize Theron is recovering after undergoing surgery on her neck, E! News has learned.
The stunning 38-year-old decided to have a minor procedure on an injury that she suffered several years ago.
According to sources, the Oscar winner hurt a vertebra while on the set of the 2005 hit "Aeon Flux."
"She's fine," a source explains. "It was no big deal and a very minor prodecure."
The mother of one has opted to stay private about the ordeal but was wearing a small bandage around her neck at her most recent public appearance.
During the Variety 5th Annual Power of Women event in Beverly Hills on Oct. 4, Theron wore a white cocktail dress with a matching scarf in an effort to hide the Band-Aid.
NEWS: Charlize gets emotional at the Variety luncheon
The "Young Adult" actress was honored for her philanthropic work and made an emotional speech during the event.
"It's impossible for me to accept this award because there's someone here so much more powerful than me," Theron, a vocal advocate for HIV/AIDS research and awareness, said onstage. She gestured toward her mom, Gerda, sitting in the audience.
"I hope you're OK with me giving this award to my mom," she continued. "That bitch was building roads in Africa when no woman was doing that. I thank you, Mom, for teaching me by your actions how to be a strong woman, and for turning me into a p---y every time I talk to you."
Theron was honored alongside Amy Poehler that day. The two join fellow Lifetime Impact honorees Nicole Kidman, Elizabeth Banks, Jennifer Hudson, and Kerry Washington.
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The Meridian Star
Keely Elizabeth Phillips and James McAbee Sexton were united in marriage on the evening of April 13, 2013, at First Baptist Church in Tuscaloosa, Ala. The candlelit ceremony was officiated by Father Rick E. Byrum of Los Angeles, Calif.
The bride is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Mark Theodore Phillips of Meridian. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Ouida Joseph of Vicksburg, and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Joseph of Ridgeland, and Mrs. Florence Phillips and the late Mr. Carl Phillips, both of Brandon.
The bridegroom is the son of The Honorable and Mrs. Edmund Manges Sexton Sr. of Los Angeles, Calif., and Tuscaloosa, Ala., respectively. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Leroy McAbee Sr. of Tuscaloosa, Ala., and the late Mr. and Mrs. James Joseph Sexton Jr. of Columbus, Ohio.
Music for the ceremony was provided by organist Mrs. Jane Joseph, aunt of the bride; soloist was Elizabeth Joseph, cousin of the bride, both from Clinton. Pianist was Mrs. Barbara Smith and violinists were The Lamb Family, all from Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Escorted by her father, the bride wore a couture Lazaro gown of Ivory English tulle and silk. It featured a sculpted bodice with a sweetheart neckline, a circular chapel-length skirt, a delicate scalloped hemline embellished with elaborate silver hand beading and accented with Swarovski crystals. She wore a matching Lazaro cathedral-length veil. She carried a bouquet of white peonies and roses, hand-tied with a ribbon of rhinestones. She created and designed her second bouquet with vintage and heirloom brooches that were given to her by her grandmother and great- grandmother. This was used at the rehearsal and on display at the reception.
Attending the bride as maid of honor was her sister, Alexandra Anne Phillips of Oxford.
Bridesmaids were Renee Nicole Barone of Chicago, Ill.; Frances Elizabeth Berry of Memphis, Tenn.; Emily Mareth Jemison of Tuscaloosa, Ala.; Ashley Ann Joseph of Vicksburg; Elizabeth Sellers Landis of Greenville, S.C.; Babe Ruth Peckham, Carol Ann Peckham, Leah Ashley Peckham all from Tuscaloosa, Ala.; Rachel Elizabeth Poindexter and Melissa Billings Wood, both from Birmingham, Ala. Attendants wore a Grecian style gown with sequins and beads designed by Adrianna Papell.
Flower girls were Jordan Cate McAbee and Dakota McAbee. Ring Bearer was Leroy McAbee III. All are cousins of the bridegroom and from Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Edmund Manges Sexton Sr. of Los Angeles, Calif., stood by his side as best man.
Groomsmen were James Winchester Attridge of Washington, D.C.; Evan Austin Charnov of West Hollywood, Calif.; Matthew Edward Clinton of Tuscaloosa, Ala.; Christian Godoy of Darien, Conn.; Richard Allen Henry of Tuscaloosa, Ala.; Garrett Bentley Jemison of Tuscaloosa, Ala.; Ruben Olmos of Bellflower, Calif.; Ryan Gilbert Ortiz of La Habra, Calif.; Jason William Pearson of Long Beach, Calif.; Taylor Paul Phillips of Starkville; Edmund Manges Sexton Jr. of Tuscaloosa, Ala.; Mason Taylor of Vincennes, Ind.; and Ashley Wayne Weeks of Decatur, Ga.
Following the ceremony the bride's parents hosted a reception at Water Oaks Farm. The main foyer featured the vintage bridal gowns of both mothers and the maternal grandmother of the bridegroom. The reception area was completely draped in white fabric and featured a Southern gourmet cocktail dinner catered by Pretty Presentations of Meridian. Guests enjoyed music by Compozition and the couple left the reception in a 1959 white Jaguar.
On the eve of the wedding, the bridegroom's parents hosted a rehearsal dinner honoring the couple at the Cypress Inn Pavilion in Tuscaloosa. Friends of the bridegroom's family hosted a brunch for out-of-town guests at Indian Hills Country Club on the morning of the wedding.
The couple is at home in Los Angeles, Calif., where the bride is currently a student at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising and owner of Malick and Grace Vintage Jewelry. The bridegroom is employed by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and is currently earning his master's degree in public administration at the University of Southern California.