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Wednesday, February 23, 2005VALPARAISO (16-9, 10-4 Mid-Con) at ORAL ROBERTS (18-7, 9-5 Mid-Con)
WHEN: Saturday, February 26, 2005, 2:05 p.m. CST.
WHERE: Mabee Center (10,575), Tulsa, Okla.
RADIO: WVUR (95.1-FM) and on the internet at www.valpo.edu/athletics. Andy Viano and Mike Hasse will call all of the action.
TV: Tape Delay. Comcast Cablevision Local Access. Dick Harlan and Paul Curtis broadcasting. The game will air on March 2 at 7 p.m. and March 3 at 12 p.m.
THE COACHES: Valparaiso is led by Keith Freeman, who is in his 17th season of coaching, and 11th with the Crusaders. He is 320-174 overall and 191-127 at Valpo. Oral Roberts is led by Jerry Finkbeiner, who is 334-154 in his 16th season overall and 135-120 in his 9th season with the Golden Eagles.
SERIES RECORD: Valparaiso leads the all-time series with Oral Roberts 14-5. The Crusaders hold a 5-2 advantage over the Golden Eagles all-time at the Mabee Center.
LAST MEETING: Valparaiso shot 63.3% from the floor in the first half on the way to a 72-55 victory over Oral Roberts at the ARC back on January 8. Betsy Rietema led the Crusaders with 19 points while Jenna Stangler added 16 for the Brown and Gold. Elisha Turek led Oral Roberts with 16 points and 11 rebounds.
Valparaiso takes its three-game winning streak on the road for the final time during the regular season on Saturday afternoon as the Crusaders head to Oral Roberts for a key Mid-Continent Conference tilt. Valpo is coming off of a 58-38 victory over Southern Utah last Saturday at home.
PLAYING DEFENSE IN LEAGUE PLAY: Valpo is allowing just 49.6 points per game during Mid-Continent Conference play. Opponents are shooting just 35.3% from the floor against the Crusaders. Only one league foe (Oakland, 63) has scored more than 58 points against Valpo in conference action and three opponents have failed to score 40 points.
CRUSADERS AMONG NATION'S BEST: The Crusaders' 13.5 turnovers per game through February 21 ranks as the fifth fewest in the country. Valpo is also eighth in fewest personal fouls committed at 13.7 per contest. Valpo has moved up to 20th in the country in scoring defense, allowing just 54.9 points per game. Individually, Tamra Braun's 2.4 blocks per contest rank her 20th in the country in rejections.
BOONE NEARS TWO MORE MILESTONES: Katie Boone is nearing both the 500 rebound mark for her career and the 450 assist mark for her four years at Valpo. The senior point guard has grabbed 496 rebounds, and looks to become just the 12th Crusader in school history to grab 500 boards. She also has 445 assists, and would be just the second player ever to reach 450 helpers in four years.
BRAUN ON FIRE: Tamra Braun has scored in double-figures in seven straight games. During the stretch, she has had two double-doubles and has averaged 14.9 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 3.3 blocks per contest.
SHOOTING AND REBOUNDING LEAD TO WINS: Valpo is 14-1 on the season when shooting better than their opponents from the floor this season. The Crusaders are also a perfect 11-0 when outrebounding the opposition.
TOP TEN IN WINS: The Crusaders' 16 wins this season tie for the eighth most in school history.
ORAL ROBERTS NOTES: Oral Roberts enters the game having won six of its last seven games after posting a 72-68 victory at UMKC on Monday night. The Golden Eagles lone loss during the stretch came last Saturday at first place Western Illinois.
The Golden Eagles are led by the Mid-Continent Conference's leading scorer and rebounder Elisha Turek. The sophomore ranks 25th in the country averaging 19.1 points per game and is 23rd in the nation pulling down 9.8 boards per contest. She has recorded 13 double-doubles already this year.
Claudia Louis is the only other player averaging in double-figures for Oral Roberts. Her 10.7 points per game on the year have increased to 11.3 during conference play. Louis ranks second on the team in rebounding, grabbing 6.2 boards per night.
The Golden Eagles lead the Mid-Con in steals per game (11.12) and turnover margin (+4.00). Oral Roberts closes the regular season Monday at Southern Utah.
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AllianceCorp's managing director, Jason Paetow, realised while working as a Senior Buyer's Agent that although property buyers were embarking on the largest purchase of their lives, they received little independent professional support. Traditional buyer's advocates offered limited services; there were no educational platforms, finance consultations, long term planning, property management or renovation services. He created AllianceCorp to balance this inequity – to offer a full-service firm that was truly on the side of the buyer.
Jason Paetow identified a growing need in the market place, a trend where more and more buyers were turning to independent buyer's agents but wanted more than just a traditional service.
AllianceCorp Investment Property Experts was established in 2007 and has grown to be one of the largest specialised independent property investment advice firms and buyer's agencies in Melbourne with 13 staff who are dedicated to achieving great results for the clients.
To provide a comprehensive range of services that are unmatched by our competitors, therefore delivering exceptional results for our clients with absolute integrity and trust. These key principles will ensure a long term Alliance with our clients and partners.
These values guide the way that AllianceCorp's experts work with you throughout the journey of buying investment property, or providing any property purchase advice.
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A defining feature of AllianceCorp's service is the long term, prosperous relationships we build with both our clients and partners. AllianceCorp partners include mortgage brokers, financial planners and accountants.
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When life gives you lemons, move the goalpost.
Banksy is OK, but I prefer Savings and Loansy.
Graffiti in McLean.
The Three Amigos
Tron Swanson. Hollywood, CA.
I'm just going to reblog this to make you all very happy.
I think she's mad.
Signs of the Cthulhu cult in Istanbul?
Istanbul and the X
The irony is that I'm looking for the Rhyme, the Despair, and the Questions.
The work of some very short Illuminati.
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This picture, from our local bike to work day breakfast last week, shows one of the red blinkie lights on the back of my commuter bike. I have one on my rear rack trunk bag as well and when I am riding during rush hour, I always have at least one of the lights flashing. Even during the day, I think a red blinking light helps to increase the visibility of a rider in traffic. You can also see some of the reflective tape on my commuter bike in this picture. It may not be pretty, but like many other bike commuters, I have reflective tape on my frame, rims, cranks, shoes, helmet, you name it; anywhere to increase visibility.
The question this brings up is, "why don't more manufacturers in the bicycle industry design products that are already reflective?" Some clothing manufacturers do, but the majority of the of the cycling clothes, helmets, and other gear that you find on the market have minimal reflective properties or none at all. A reader, Patrick McMahon, recently sent me an email asking just that question. I won't quote his entire message, but in part he said:
"Most cyclists that I know (predominantly commuters) go through the painstaking effort of buying reflective tape and other reflective materials to make their bikes, helmets, fenders, shirts, jackets, backpacks, panniers, etc. more visible.
It seems to me as if most bike and bike accessory manufacturers design as if they're making products for Navy SEALs, without thinking about the importance of visibility to the safety of riders. I realize that some individuals may not like the look of reflective materials, but I don't understand why lines of clothing, bikes, and other things targeted towards commuters aren't generously coated with reflective material. I've resorted to buying shirts from a highway contractor company because I can't find a good, wicking t-shirt that will keep me visible while biking home at night.
I've always wondered if manufacturers were avoiding reflective materials because it made it challenging to shoot promotional photos, or because they thought it would fade and look unsightly, or if they were afraid that by putting reflective materials they thought they opened themselves to legal liability. "
Patrick also pointed out an interesting page on the Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute website. They conclude that reflective helmets are safer, but that "manufacturers will not spend the additional 25 cents for reflective trim on each helmet until consumers are willing to pay an extra dollar for a reflective helmet." A couple of my old Specialized helmets had a sizable reflective sticker on the tail, but most helmets these days do not. Is cost really the reason, even on expensive helmets, or is fashion also part of it?
I think Patrick's question is a good one, so I want to open it up to all of you; especially those of you who work in the bike industry. I know that there are some great reflective products out there, but if they really do increase visibility, why aren't there more? I think cost is part of it, but I also believe there are other factors that keep manufacturers from designing reflectivity into more products for cycling. I don't want to bias you with my theories though; let me know what you all think.


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Arabic belongs to the Semitic family of languages. Besides Arabic, spoken languages in this family include Modern Hebrew, Amharic, Tigre, Tigrinya, Syriac, a few Aramaic dialects, and Maltese. 250 million people in the Arab world speak Arabic as their native language. Furthermore, 1.2 billion Muslims all over the world use Arabic in their prayers and religious recitations. Arabic is also the liturgical language of many Eastern Christian churches.
For practical purposes, we might divide Arabic into three varieties:
Classical Arabic is the oldest type of Arabic that is studied widely. It is the language of the Qur'an and texts from the classical age of the Islamic empire.
Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) or al-fuSHaa is a direct descendant of ClassicalArabic and is now the language of elevated discourse or correspondence, contemporary literature, and the mass media.
Colloquial Arabic, or caammiyya, refers to the regional dialects used in everyday discourse and popular culture media (music, movies, etc.).
Students choose to study Arabic for a variety of reasons. Some study it as part of their academic work, and to satisfy general interest in the people and cultures of the Arabic speaking world. Arabic can be useful to students with a background in political science or international studies who see the urgent demand for Arabic in contemporary world affairs. Some students take Arabic to help them get jobs both with the US government or non-government agencies operating in the Arab world. Students of Arab descent often take Arabic to better understand this heritage and gain familiarity with the language of a parent or grandparent. Muslim students usually take Arabic in order to read the Qur'an and other religious texts. Learning Arabic will open to you a vast body of literature and art, as well as offer opportunities for interaction with other Arabic speakers.
Interest in the Arabic language and Arab studies has risen dramatically following the attacks of September 11, 2001. Enrollment in Arabic courses at many American universities has more than doubled during the past two years; interest in Arabic focused study abroad programs has also increased.A deep and abiding interest in the Arabic language and Arab culture will be the single most useful tool in overcoming the inevitable challenges of learning a language such as Arabic. Not everyone who studies Arabic will make a career out of it. Whether you see Arabic as an intellectual challenge, a means to connect with your heritage, a door to a new and unknown world, or a key to a career path, we hope you will also see it as an invaluable tool for intercultural communication and understanding.
To say that learning Arabic is no "harder" for native English speakers than learning Spanish would probably be false advertising. In a common scale that groups languages according to the number of contact hours required to achieve advanced proficiency,Arabic falls in category 4 (together with Chinese Korean, Japanese, and Hindi), which is the highest level. This means that it takes longer to acquire the same level of proficiency in Arabic than it would in Spanish or French. Arabic is relatively difficult because it requires learning a new script, new consonant sounds, and a different syntax, as well an extensive vocabulary with few cognates. Inevitably, Arabic courses will be among the most difficult some students will ever take. This probably has as much to do with the nature of language learning as it does with Arabic—some students would likely find the study of any language challenging.
Despite its difficulty, Arabic is not the exclusive realm of "elite" students or the linguistically gifted. Arabic is absolutely "doable" and can be an enjoyable challenge for any student. Even students with average native talent can be very successful in learning Arabic; and even gifted students run into frustrations. Stubborn perseverance and dedicated study are more important than does "catching on" quickly to a new language. Do not be afraid of Arabic's reputation. Have confidence in your ability to learn Arabic and to learn it well. Many Americans have reached Superior level proficiency in Arabic and you too should expect to be one of them very soon inshaa'allah.


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Pros – Very good resouces, knowledgeable re: future directions of housing, great opportunity with potential growth, impressive employee benefits and above board standards. Motivational and direction based company and highly reccomended for beginning leadership based opportunity. Company values are excellant with high moral standards.
Cons – Management seems to get lost in it's growth and seems to get lost in basic communication with it's employees at times. Wants uniform activity across the country whether big city or small rural communities that is not realistic and sometimes sets programs up to fail because of their inability or desires to see the differences. Quick to criticize but slow to praise. Often criticism comes from their own inability to communicate what they want or expectations from individual sites . If employee is quick to realize that they will be left to figure out the expectations with no direction or direction which is dependant on whether or not they have a good manager then they will succeed, if not the road will be rough. Frequent changes from upper management are expected with reorganization so adaptation on a regular basis is to be expected. Often asked to do extra collection of information with no clear direction or indication as to why and employee is left to re figure the data on a regular basis depending on who gave the initial direction. Company seems to be lost in it's size.
Advice to Senior Management – Provide more initial training and clearer expectations in the beginning of employment. Recognize employees strengths and take advantage of employees abilities and their individualism. Communication seems lacking with basics but is great for communication as far as what will be irrelevant for most. Get to know your employees better and they will perform better. Treat employees the way that it is expected that employees treat our individuals.
Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company
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NYC: Another Cooldown to Follow Midweek Storms
July 22, 2014; 3:00 PM ET
Just when it was starting to feel like the dog days of summer again, another push of cool air is taking aim on the New York City area. more >
Thunderstorms, some strong, late this afternoon through tomorrow morning Details >
Just when it was starting to feel like the dog days of summer again, another push of cool air is taking aim on the New York City area. more >
The four EMT's who responded to the scene are now all suspended without pay by Richmond University Medical Center as the hospital conducts it's own internal investigation.
Tropical Depression Two has formed in the Atlantic and could become the next tropical storm of the season by midweek.
Short-Range Weather forecast overview for the Northeast United States
Warm and humid air in place over much of the Midwest and Northeast at midweek will contribute to the risk of drenching, gusty and locally severe thunderstorms on Wednesday.
United States travel weather forecast
After temperatures briefly climb to typical midsummer levels, another cooldown will roll into the Midwest and expand to the East for the last part of July.
Five-day Spanish Weather Forecast for New York City, NY
In an effort to cut down the time it takes to scan storms in order to alert the public of tornadoes and severe storms, the National Weather Service made small but potentially life-saving adjustments to their radar operations.Read Story >
Mapping out the journey could help scientists better understand how volcanoes work and improve early warnings of oncoming blasts, but tracking down blobs of magma deep within the Earth's crust is no easy task.Read Story >


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Free to Compete is designed to educate consumers on the invaluable role competition plays in bringing innovative technologies and services to the marketplace. This website will enable you to reach out to your representatives in Congress and voice your support for the preservation of a vibrant competitive communications marketplace.
The battle to preserve and expand competition and consumer choice is being waged on a number of fronts today – before Congress, at the FCC and in the states. Incumbent carriers are putting the pressure on at all these levels to retain their monopoly power and quash competition that is benefiting consumers.
Without a vibrant competitive market, you will have fewer options for communications and broadband services, prices will increase and innovation that has the power to improve the lives of individuals will suffer.


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OPCS-4 Classification
The clinical classification OPCS-4 is mandatory for Admitted Patient Care Commissioning Data Sets (CDS) and wherever there is a national requirement to support secondary uses. The classification may also be used locally for operational uses.
The NHS Classifications Service (NCS) supports, maintains, and develops the OPCS Classification of Interventions and Procedures (OPCS-4) which is governed by Crown Copyright.
Below the OPCS-4 versions and the financial year mandated for use is listed. The implementation date for each version will always be 1 April. The background to the classification and its history in the NHS goes back many years.
Financial Year OPCS-4 version mandated for use
- Up to 31 March 2006 OPCS-4.2
- 2011-12 OPCS-4.6 and until further notice
OPCS-4.6 release
The OPCS-4.6 change entails the addition of new codes and descriptions to OPCS-4.5. The new entries fall within existing chapters. There has been no change to the architecture of OPCS-4.
Why an annual review?
Development in healthcare, and the increasing diversity of interventions and procedures, means that any classification system can rapidly become out of date. Consequently the OPCS-4 classification is now reviewed annually and updated as deemed necessary to reflect changes to clinical care.
Typically updates are released every two years subject to business requirements and mandatory approvals.
By providing a flexible and up-to-date classification system that reflects current clinical activity performed in the NHS the benefits are:
- improve the accuracy and quality of procedure data collected by the NHS for both statistical and financial planning
- enable commissioners to review activity accurately for better health planning and improved patient care
- respond to feedback and change requests from users
- continue to support government policy to reform reimbursement in the NHS via the Payment by Results (PbR) Programme by providing an up-to-date classification to capture NHS clinical activity appropriately from which coded clinical data is grouped into Healthcare Resource Groups as part of a casemix system
More information on the OPCS-4 Requests Portal can be found on our website.


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What Makes it Mighty?
Products in category: Cookware & Bakeware
- High quality cookware made from stainless steel, glass, ceramic, and cast iron
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Silicone Pro-Logic Handle Holders by Lodge Cast Iron SKU: LSPLHH
A great piece of cast iron cookware gets hot. Everywhere. These silicone handle holders keep your hands safe when using any Lodge products with Pro-Logic style loop handles.
Works with the following Lodge model numbers: P14P3, P14W3, P12D3, P12S3, P12SGR3, and P12SG3
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About Lodge Cast Iron
Lodge Cast Iron is and always has been a family owned, family operated business producing the most extensive selection of quality cast iron goods on the market. Lodge offers an expanded line of cast iron cookware for America's kitchens—Dutch ovens, the largest selection of cast iron skillets on the market. When cooking outdoors, Lodge Cast Iron goes too.more »
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We make it easy for families to create a healthy home. Each of our 1000+ products has been thoroughly researched to be free of concerning chemicals, and hand-picked for its quality and design. With products for the whole family, ranging from kitchenware to reusable lunch gear to skincare, it is truly better living made easy.


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How Should Banks Deal With Marijuana Money?
NEW YORK ( MainStreet) On Friday afternoon, the Obama administration released a roadmap for banks doing business with marijuana sellers. These guidelines will help banks to provide services for dispensaries in states that have legalized marijuana without breaking federal law.
So far two states have approved the sale and use of recreational marijuana, Colorado and Washington, but the drug remains illegal under federal law. This has created a very real problem for banks and businesses since even though the local head shop might be legal in Boulder, in the eyes of the federal government it's a criminal enterprise along with any bank that takes its money.
This has led to a growing industry in both states that is stuck operating cash-only, a situation that creates very real regulatory, criminal and tax related issues.
"It's become apparent that as they're trying to say, 'We need these businesses to be regulated and acting correctly,' the banking issue stands out like a sore thumb," said Jeff Gard, a partner at the Gard & Bond law firm who specializes in marijuana law. "And the reason is that even though these businesses may be acting in full compliance with local laws, they can't actually bank because the banking industry has not unreasonable concerns."
Laws such as the Bank Secrecy Act and the money laundering statutes make banking for drug dealers a potentially serious felony. The purpose is to push dealers to the fringes and make it harder for them to use clean money, but these laws have also created a unique situation as more and more states pass local drug laws in conflict with federal ones. Banks want to avoid federal issues of criminal conspiracy and financial crimes, so they refuse to do business with legal, local dealers.
Friday's memo is an attempt to address that. The document sets forth the Justice Department's priorities with regards to marijuana enforcement, specifically what kinds of businesses and issues it will target moving forward. Correspondingly, everyone else will fly under the radar, and banks will know whom to do business with and whom to avoid.
Although the memo, and a partner guidance from the treasury department, go into some detail, the main thrust of both focuses on good faith. Businesses and bankers that make a good faith effort to comply with local law will be ignored, those who don't could face prosecution.
Although Treasury officials describe this as a way to move the marijuana industry out of the shadows, Gard remains skeptical.
"It [the guidance] starts off with, 'Hey businesses, here's who were going to go after.' Then it says, 'Hey banks, here are the marijuana businesses that we're going to go after, you don't want to be associated with them,'" Gard said. "But I think banks are inherently conservative institutions when it comes to these kind of issues. I don't think that they are going to change their policies based on this memorandum."


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A Los Banos police officer shot and killed a man Monday after allegedly being attacked with a pair of scissors, law enforcement officials said.
According to Cmdr. Ray Reyna Jr., police responded to a residence in the 600 Block of Vine Street regarding an assault on an 80-year-old male. Police said the victim reported being assaulted by his son, 43, at the home they share.
Police said a male officer, whose name is being withheld, was speaking to the elderly man while conducting a welfare check when the son reportedly stabbed the officer in the left arm with a pair of scissors. The officer drew his gun and struggled with the 43-year-old for control, police said.
The officer fired the weapon twice, striking the suspect in his chest and left leg.
Paramedics administered first aid to the suspect at the scene. He was airlifted to a Modesto area hospital, where he died during surgery, police said.
Police said the officer was treated for the injury to his left arm at Memorial Hospital, Los Banos, and was released.
The officer has been placed on paid administrative leave, which is a common procedure in an officer-involved shooting, pending the outcome of an investigation.


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Lockport Union-Sun & Journal Online
April 29, 2013
Lockport/Ken East strike cancer out
Rain holds off long enough to get in Monday's special game at LHS
By John D'Onofrio
Lockport Union-Sun & Journal
Niagara Frontier League varsity softball players from Lockport and Kenmore East high schools participated Monday in the second-annual Strike Cancer Out contest at LHS.
Former LHS player Amanda Plotner, who recently lost her mother to cancer, threw out the ceremonial first pitch on the Locust Street diamond, with dozens of fans in attendance from both schools. A post-game party was held in the LHS gymnasium with deserts provided by parents and pizza donated by Sunny's.
Half of proceeds generated at the Niagara Frontier League game will be donated to the American Cancer Society and half to Niagara Hospice.
Lockport players accumulated more than 400 pledges of support for the event, as did local busineses, including Molinaro's.
Megan Schneider earned the win in the circle as the Lady Lions (4-3 NFL, 6-5 overall) came from behind late to post a 4-2 victory. She scattered six hits, fanned five and allowed no walks.
Trailing 2-1 in the bottom of the sixth, singles by Allie Cavagnaro, Kelly Anderson, Shannon Krywcun and Schneider produced three runs.
For Ken East (2-5 NFL), second baseman Chelsea Masich was 2-for-3.
Starpoint 11, Will East 2
PENDLETON — Back to their familiar winning form, the Lady Spartans got a strong game from winning pitcher Ashley Owens, who hurled the complete-game victory with five strikeouts and allowing just one earned run.
At the plate, Brianna Clark led the way going 3-for-4 with a home run, triple and double. Lady Spartans head coach Joe Hill said Brianna's homer was the first ever over the Starpoint fence, traveling a distance of 225-feet plus. She finished with three RBIs on the day.
Also getting three hits for Starpoint (12-1 overall, 5-1 ECIC II) were sophomores Madison Clark and Allison Block.
Newfane 10, Barker 3
BARKER — Newfane's Katie Shaw pitched a three-hitter with six strikeouts to spark the visiting Lady Panthers on Monday. She also helped her own cause at the plate with a three-bagger.
Shannon Shaw smacked three doubles and Sam Schermerhorn also had three hits to lead Newfane at the plate. Jordan Beutel and Olivia Littman both had two hits for the winners. Littman drove in three runs and Beutel two.
Roy-Hart 10, Wilson 2
WILSON — Taylor Fry pitched a five-hitter with nine strikeouts for the visiting Lady Rams.
Roy-Hart put a lock on the win with six runs in the seventh inning, highlighted by a three-run double by Lindsay Yates.
Lockport 8, Ken East 8
TON OF TONAWANDA — Head coach Steve Styrzo's Lions maintained a share of first place in the league with a road win on Monday.
Winning pitcher junior Noah VanDenBosch hurled six frames, gave up nine hits and fanned three.
At the plate, sophomore Tyler Fraas led the Lions, going 2-for-4 with two RBIs and a stolen base.
Gr. Island 8, Lockport 6
Lockport senior RD Hillman netted a three-goal hat trick for the host Lions in Monday's narrow loss.
Senior Zach Brown scored two goals and senior Zach Dewey scored the other for LHS.
In goal, senior Sam Nowak made eight saves.


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Even during the holiday season, first impressions are important. And since the front door is usually the first thing guests will see when they enter your home, it's a place most people adorn with an elaborate wreath they probably paid an arm and a leg for.
Sure, you could spend said appendages for a wreath of your own. Craft stores and home improvement warehouses have plenty of fresh and faux pre-finished holiday wreaths for $50 or more.
Some of these projects are so easy a third-grader could do them. I know, because one of them, the plastic bag wreath, I actually made in third grade. It took my little 8-year-old hands weeks to do it, but I did it!
What's currently on my front door is a beautiful length of twisted grapevine, cut from my parents' grapevines. It's rustic, and simple enough that I can change the adornments with the season. This view is my autumn wreath, with faux acorns, leaves and pine cones. I just picked up a couple mini glitter ornaments and other things for my winter wreath, in the dollar section in the front of Target.
If you don't want to spend a lot, or if you don't have your own heirloom grapevine wreath base to start with, I have some great wreath ideas to inspire you. The great thing about all of these wreaths is that they're non-perishable, so you can tenderly pack them up in January and store them until next December!
Marshmallow wreath - A couple bags of marshmallows and a hot glue gun and you've got yourself a sweet wreath. Add a little extra dimension with full-sized marshmallows and mini ones.
Ornaments wreath - Remove the hanger piece of the ornaments. With a wreath form, hot glue ornaments all the way around, starting with the bigger ornaments and filling extra space with smaller ones. Be sure to leave the back bare so the wreath will lay flat.
White Christmas wreath - Using pins, attach white feather boas around a wreath form (they used four boas for a 16-inch form). Then add accessories of your choice, like a group of wired-together Christmas ornaments.
Plastic bag wreath - When I made this in third grade it was with deconstructed plastic sandwich bags, but this is even better because it gives new life to those pesky plastic grocery bags. Cut the handles and logos off your plastic bags, and fold them in half to form a loop. Dig a small hole into your wreath form, and insert the loose ends of your loop. Then, using pinking shears or textured scissors if you have them (regular scissors would work, too), cut the loop. Repeat, repeat, repeat, then fluff!
A wreath of a different shape - A distinctive frame with a little paint work and aging, some ribbon and a few ornaments, and you have a beautiful, personalized welcome for friends and family this holiday. You can swap out the ornaments and use this "wreath" for other seasons, too.
Tip: Wreath forms can be expensive. Make your own with a length of foam tubing or a pool noodle and some duct tape.
What's on your front door this holiday season? Inspire others with your decor!


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I love Mirai, but I think the USFS is done with her
Alissa Czisny
Rachael Flatt
Christina Gao
Courtney Hicks
Mirai Nagasu
Agnes Zawadzki
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I love Mirai, but I think the USFS is done with her
Czisny is not going to skate at her 2010-2011 level. She is old, eat up with injuries, and it is obvious that was a fluke year for her as she never came close to her consistency and form that year any other time. In her 2010-2011 level she would be a lock for the 3rd spot but she wont reach that. Even not at her 2010-2011 level she will be gifted 3rd behind locks Wagner and Gold though if she still has those amazing spins and does clean short with 4 triple long. Without those spins she is toast.
I'm leaning towards Gao and Wang...possibly Hicks.
Gao has been working hard and had a fantastic season even though they completely screwed her at nationals. I really hope she can add more fire and KABLAM!! to her skating to really grab the judges' attention and make them take notice of her.
Wang has struggled with consistency particularly in the SP but she's a jumping powerhouse. All 5 triples including a 3Lz-3T, excellent technique, lovely flow and presentation...she just needs consistency.
Hicks is still clunky to me but she's getting better. Despite how huge her jumps are she needs to work on her UR issues as well as better presentation.
I'd love to see Mirai have a breakout season of sorts but she will get no help from the USFSA (they made that clear this year) so it will have to come from her 100%.
I don't think Alissa will be in the mix. I doubt if she'd be able to survive the intense practice grind necessary to compete at the level she needs to. She's where Michelle was in 2006; she wants to keep competing but her body is throwing in the towel.
I doubt if Rachael will come back either.
I love Caroline but she doesn't have a shot either.
I can't wait to see how everyone does on the GP next season.
US judges LOVE Agnes and her solid basic skating. She has had endless flawed skates at Nationals and has been rewarded for them year after year (2 US bronze medals in a row for performances littered with major mistakes). I think the difference between her and some of the other girls is that when she falls on jumps, she still manages to get her 3 rotations in and doesn't get wrong edge entry calls unlike Czisny, Nagasu, Flatt, and Zhang. Agnes also skates faster and achieves greater amplitude on her jumps than those 4 ladies. My personal choice for the 3rd spot though would be Christina Gao because I feel she has so often gotten the short end of the stick and doesn't receive the benefit of the doubt like so many of these other ladies do. I believe it's time that Gao finally gets a fair shake! I'm so tired of seeing Agnes be held up time and time again on US ice just because of her potential. If she skates decently though, I'd be shocked if the US judges didn't select Zawadzki.
Mirai wouldn't just have to have the skate of her life at Nationals, she'll have to have the season of her life next year. I love her and want to see her get that third spot, but her constantly under-rotated jumps and negative demeanor the last few seasons are not going to put her top in the minds of judges and officials. She's not the chipper, happy-go-lucky Mirai of 2010 anymore. I think the judges WANT to score her well, she just doesn't seem to want to give them the opportunity. I say all this as one of Mirai's biggest fans, but it's time to face facts.
If they were choosing right now, I'd go with Christina Gao. Zawadski's still too much of a headcase and Hicks, while her jumps are fantastic, really, REALLY needs to work on her style and choreography. Alissa's injuries the last two years will be too much of a hurdle to overcome. I hope against hope she proves me wrong, but I don't see her making the Oly team.
I hope Rachael Flatt get her stuff together!
My Wishes for US Olympic spots are
1. Courtney Hicks
2. Rachael Flatt
3 Mirai Nagasu
I like so many US ladies it's hard for me to pick one to root for. Whoever it is, as long as the jump and spin calls are good and PCS is marked reasonably correctly at US nationals.
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I am not an American and I these are the only current US ladies I actually like to watch.
I really don't care what they place. I have favourite skaters from other countries I am rooting for more.
I would like Agnes Z and Angela Wang to get a chance to go.
If people have seen my post before they know I hate Ashley Wagner.
Regarding music and interpretation, people criticized her for skating pretty and daring to have great posture and line and would rather have her try to skate looser with more freedom with different styles of music. Yet, despite all of that, her PCS were pretty high and her jumps never seemed to be dinged as much as say Nagasu when Czisny skated decently.
The USFSA lovefest with Flatt and Czisny over the years always baffled me. I did like both for the most part, I respected Flatt's consistency and toughness, and I admired certain things about Czisny's skating. Still to be so heavy in favoring, to the point of even going out of their way to either overmark or hold up both a journeywomen type who was just steady like Flatt, and a veteran headcase who was slow and a poor jumper like Czisny....well the USFSA had alot to do with the 5 year drought of U.S ladies not having 3 spots I think. In their defense I will say Flatt definitely deserved to compete at the 2010 Olympics, and Czisny definitely deserved to go to the 2011 Worlds as U.S Champion and U.S #1. Beyond that however...
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True, hindsight is 20/20 but I can honestly say I felt and said at the time that Wagner should have been 1st or 2nd at the 08 Nationals (of course didnt mean diddley squat to who went to Worlds that year), Zhang and Flatt should have both easily beaten Czisny at the 2009 Nationals, Nagasu should have won the 2010 Nationals, Nagasu should have been 2nd and on the World team instead of Flatt in 2011, and that Zhang should have been 2nd in 2012. I felt that way directly after their National skates and not with the benefit of hindsight. I actually would have feared how Zhang would do at Worlds in 2012 even after thinking she was lowballed at Nationals, but then she was well received by 4CCs judges it turned out.
Still I see your point totally on 2012, but the judges had no reason to hold up Czisny in 2009 and to some degree Flatt in 2011. Neither had done anything that season to warrant being protected.
I would not call Czisny's 2010-2011 season a fluke. She was incredibly strong throughout the season. A fluke insinuates the skater has just one good performance at the right time. Czisny was consistent, just sadly her consistency did not last beyond one season. Every skater has a peak in their career, and 2010-2011 was hers.
I love Mirai, and would love to see her go. If she is on, and she gets her edge issues sorted out, she is one of the only ones that has a chance to medal so if she skates well next year and they are thinking medals, Mirai, on a great day, could potentially medal. I don't see Agnes or Gao or Ashley being able to medal, even if they skate great.
Mirai has the highest standing against the competitors who will be in the competition at the Olympics - 4th place in a competition with both Mao and Yuna, and she won the short program against Yuna. If she skated to 2010 levels and improves from that, she could be a real surprise. Ashely finished 4th at worlds too but it was against a Mao who just lost her mother as well as no Yuna. Ashley has not shown us she can beat the top 3 if they skate great.
I would love the 3rd spot go to one of the younger ladies like Hicks or Wang. Yes they have never been to Senior Worlds or even been on the Senior GP series but it would be great experience for them. I really don't want to see Alissa or Mirai make the team. Time to turn the page.
'08 Nationals...Wagner probably should have been 2nd. Still confused as to how she wasn't 2nd. But, as you said, it did not matter in terms of World team selection as Nagasu and Flatt were too young, and went to Jr Worlds. Wagner had a respectable 4CC but really struggled in her FS at '08 Worlds.
Czisny's win in '09 was another head scratcher, and it pretty much was a window into her performance at '09 Worlds in LA. Flatt stepped up to the plate and delivered, seemingly unfazed by the event. A good showing for a 16 yo.
In 2010-2011...Flatt had had a very good SGP season, silver medals in both events, and winning the FS portion of those events. Not such a great SGPF due to injury, but by US Nationals, looked good whereas Nagasu struggled in her 1st SGP in China (5th in the FS...87.5 pts), pulled up in her 2nd SGP in France where she got the silver medal (won the FS) , but stuggled abit again in her FS at US Championships. Mirai's only really strong FS of the season...hit it out of the park... was at 4CC that year. So, some up and down in her performances, and that probably played into the team selection process.
The monitoring issue comes up in every discussion on World Team selection. I still believe that USFS needs to rethink the process, and look at it like the US Ski team approach, where the athletes are seen competing and training by officials almost every week of the competitive season, which also has many more events that the athletes can compete it. Oh yeah, wait...there is still crowd support and $$ in that sport. :-/


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GOP leaders are softening their stance on legislation to require voters to show a photo identification card at the polls after seeing a new analysis from state election officials showing that it may hinder nearly one in 10 voters.
Gov. Pat McCrory and House Speaker Thom Tillis said they favor allowing voters to show other forms of identification that dont include a photo, such as a registration card or other government documents. I would still like a photo on it, but I would also be willing to accept other options, McCrory said. Ill let the legislature work to develop those bills. I expect a voter ID bill to be passed in the very near future.
The governors comments came as he visited the Legislative Building on the opening day of the two-year session. McCrorys two most recent Democratic predecessors rarely ventured to the legislature, but McCrory said he will become a frequent presence as he forges a closer relationship with lawmakers, who return Jan. 30 to consider legislation.
I did it for two reasons, he told reporters. One is to show respect for the legislature, and also to build a relationship with members of the legislature because this is going to have to be a team effort to fix some of the problems in the state.
The shift on a voter ID bill is a significant development on a major campaign promise Republicans made after Democratic Gov. Bev Perdue vetoed a photo ID requirement in 2011. Tillis vowed to make it one of the first bills approved this legislative session, and McCrory pledged to sign it.
Conservative activists overwhelming favor such a measure to guard against voter fraud, while Democrats warn that it would disenfranchise people, particularly minorities and the elderly, two points confirmed in the states analysis.
Tillis said the numbers released by the State Board of Elections showing that as many as 613,000 registered voters may not have valid drivers licenses or state-issued identification cards changed the game.
There are a number of people who do not appear to have IDs, Tillis said. We need a treatment for that.
Democratic House leader Larry Hall welcomed the compromising spirit from McCrory but cautioned that GOP lawmakers rejected a similar compromise bill last year.
I hope that the governor chimes in to say we need to be reasonable on this, not divisive on it, the Durham attorney said.
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The day was not without political ideology.
Both Tillis and Senate President Pro Tem Phil Berger, who retained their leadership posts by acclamation votes, took party lines in their acceptance speeches.
Tillis opened the House session by pledging to keep North Carolina the least unionized state in the country, raising the specter of enshrining in the constitution the states right to work law, which prohibits union membership as a condition of employment.
In his remarks, Berger thanked the senators and then launched a few broadsides across the aisle. Berger noted this is the first time since the 19th century that Republicans have controlled the legislative and executive branches and there was blame to place. For too many years, North Carolina tried to tax and spend its way to prosperity, Berger said. And for too many years, North Carolina lost jobs, lost businesses, failed to educate many of our children, and struggled to compete.
Our leaders had lost their way. And our state lost its place as the leader of the South and the envy of the nation.
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McCrory staked a more bipartisan position amid the party revelry, taking time to meet with Senate Democrats.
Sen. Martin Nesbitt, a Asheville Democrat, said his caucus wont always agree with McCrory but welcomed his visit. There was nothing formal about it, Nesbitt said. We just wanted to get acquainted, and say Hi to one another.
Navigating the hallways at the Legislative Building is vaguely familiar to McCrory from his days as Charlotte mayor. But in the campaign he didnt offer a specific agenda, making him a bit of a wildcard.
Just about every lobbyist in town is trying to get five minutes with the new governor. Flanked by his chief of staff and chief lobbyist, McCrory couldnt take two steps without a lobbyist or lawmaker reaching out a hand and asking for a meeting. Youve got quite an entourage. It used to be just you, Berger told McCrory as they met in the hallway amid a gaggle of governors office staffers and law enforcement agents.
How McCrory works with a Republican supermajority in each chamber, with enough votes to void any veto, and who takes the lead remains among the biggest questions facing his nascent administration. But his visit sends a message that hes going to be directly involved with the leadership of the House and Senate, compared to Perdue, who stayed over in the governors office, said David McLennan, a Peace University political expert who attended the days session.
The voter ID shift hints toward another question McCrory faces as he interacts with an increasingly conservative lawmaking body, McLennan said.
Does he move to the right or be more of a centrist, like he was as mayor? he asked. Right now, he wants the support of all North Carolinians, at least for a while.
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Arcola Broom Corn Festival
Arcola celebrates its heritage as the "Broom Corn Capital of the World" with this renowned festival held in downtown. Visitors can see broom activities, arts/crafts, great food, free entertainment, National Broom Sweeping Contest on Main Street and gigantic parade featuring the famous Lawn Rangers.
CITY: Arcola
Bluegrass in the Gardens
Rockome Gardens hosts its annual bluegrass music event with some of the Midwest's most talented bands. Featuring Bankesters, Tommy Brown & County Line Grass, Trinity River, Potters Wheel, Chris Talley Trio, Cornfields & Crossroads, Burie Family and Dog 1. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the outdoor stage shows. In case of rain, concerts will be held in the Big Red Barn. Free Camping- no services. Lodging at Best Western motel in Arcola; ask for 'Bluegrass Festival' rate.
CITY: Arcola
Bob Galloway Memorial Amish Country Bike Tour
Hosted by the Decatur Bicycle Club and the Arthur Association of Commerce, riders can choose from up to 100 miles of rides around scenic Illinois Amish Country. Well marked routes with little traffic and Amish country shops along the way and the Great Pumpkin Patch too. Rest stops with snacks, fruit, and drinks along the routes. All routes are sagged. Nearly 600 riders register, making this one of the biggest bicycle tours in Illinois. Starting point is the Arthur Community Building.
CITY: Arthur
Arthur Amish Country Cheese Festival
This 3-day outdoor family street festival features 75-80 craft and food vendors, live entertainment all three days, a ceremonial cutting of a 300 pound wheel of cheese, 700 pounds of cheese given away, a 60 foot sub sandwich given away, antique tractor show, kiddie tractor pull, camel rides, stagecoach rides, buggy rides. Also a parade on Monday, and a kid-zone with games, inflatables, pony rides, rock climbing wall, 5K/10K run, car show and much more.
CITY: Arthur
Central Illinois Braggin' Rights KCBS BBQ Competition
Some of the top KCBS and backyard BBQ teams in the Midwest compete for $14,000 in cash prizes. Featuring BBQ equipment and BBQ food vendors, kids activities, and close up looks at some of the big time BBQ teams you have seen on the Food Channel.
CITY: Arthur
Arthur Amish Country Christmas Kickoff
The Christmas lighted parade steps off at 5:30pm and will showcase Santa & Mrs. Claus through downtown Arthur. Immediately following the parade, Santa will visit with children and parents in Knights Court downtown to start collecting those early Christmas requests. Complimentary hot chocolate and cookies will be served during his visit. Throughout the day, businesses in the downtown area as well as the countryside will feature early Christmas bargains and host Open Houses.
CITY: Arthur
A Touch of Arthur
A day-long display of products and services produced and provided by many of the 400 businesses within the Arthur area. Many country businesses have special promotions during this event. You will have opportunities to interact with the business owners who actually make and sell these products and services. There plenty of activities for children such as camel rides, inflatable games and pony rides. Located in Downtown Arthur and throughout the Arthur area from 9am-4pm.
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Antique Farm Equipment Demo
One day festival to see demonstrations of antique farm equipment at The Great Pumpkin Patch, nestled in beautiful Amish country in Arthur, Illinois. You'll be amazed at how old-style farm equipment works.
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Annual Casey Popcorn Festival
Some call it an end-of-summer festival; others think of it as the beginning of the fall season. Casey residents will tell you the Casey Popcorn Festival is just good old-fashioned family fun! Located in the century-old Fairview Park, the Casey Popcorn Festival has earned its reputation as the Premier Family Festival in a two-state area. Music fills the air almost continuously as live bands offer oldies, classic rock, country, and southern Gospel. Kids entertainers such as magicians and animal shows are featured, as well as a huge carnival, more than 60 craft booths, a car show, festival food, and free popcorn, the official snack food of Illinois.
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Coles County Fair
Visit the oldest continuous fair in Illinois. Enjoy the carnival, animal shows, Little Miss and Queen pageants, harness racing, truck/tractor pull, demo derby, live music, Gospel show and more!
CITY: Charleston
Charleston Challenge 40 Mile Relay
Are you looking for a new and exciting race? Check out the 40 Relay covering the Southeast corner of Coles County! The 40 mile loop course can be run individually or with up to 4 runners.
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Wonderland in Lights
Each year, the City of Effingham and the Effingham Convention and Visitors Bureau turn Community Park into a winter wonderland! Wonderland in Lights, a drive-through light display, features a variety of lighted holiday scenes including reindeer flying, Santa coming down the chimney and a Nativity scene. We continue to add new lighting displays each year to grow the display. Santa visits the Wonderland in Lights every Saturday to bring special presents to the children. Come drive through the light display and stick around to talk to Santa and listen to your favorite Christmas carols! The Wonderland in Lights is free, but donations are welcome.
CITY: Effingham
Corvette Funfest
Join Corvette enthusiasts at one of the largest car shows in the nation! Over 14,000 Corvettes are expected to be on display at this event hosted by Mid America Motorworks. Activities include a live Corvette auction, burn-out competitions, technical seminars, live musical entertainment, celebrity autographs and much more! Saturday's concert at the Funfest Amphitheater will feature 38 Special.
CITY: Effingham
Effingham Farmer's Market
Effingham Farmer's Market provides our community with fresh, locally-grown food, art, live music and quality artisan goods, produced right here in downtown Effingham, on the Courthouse Museum lawn. Come on out and support our community and your health! The market will continue every Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. from April to October. Enjoy our beautiful downtown square with the best live entertainment, artisans and locally grown food right here in Effingham
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Ham City Jam
The Effingham skate park will be home to this year's Ham City Jam. Open skate will be from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and the competition starts at 1 p.m. $10 pays to enter all of the competitive events for the day including intermediate and advanced levels, best trick and more.The first twenty skaters to register will receive a free t-shirt. Music and food will be at this event as well as decks for sale.
CITY: Effingham
Hometown Christmas
Start the Christmas season off right, head downtown to the City of Effingham and Central Business District's Small Town Christmas and Christmas tree lighting event! Santa will arrive downtown around 4:00 p.m. to officially light the "City of Effingham" Christmas tree on the Courthouse square lawn. Be downtown to see Santa arrive with all of his elves and make sure you get in line to give him your Christmas list! There will also be Christmas Carolers serenading you with songs throughout the event, along with other goodies. Step back in time and take a ride on a horse drawn carriage through the downtown area. Bring the whole family downtown to kick off the holiday season right!
CITY: Effingham
Chili Fest
Nearly two dozen businesses will host either a complimentary chili tasting stop or other treats and refreshments throughout the evening. Festival goers will be given ballets to vote for their favorite chili. Live entertainment will be provided throughout the night.
CITY: Effingham
Effingham Farmer's Market
Effingham Farmer's Market includes tons of fresh and local foods, handmade crafts and live music each SATURDAY from 8 a.m. to noon. Buy local and help support our community!
CITY: Effingham
Old Settler's Reunion
The Old Settler's Reunion will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will include ribbons for Effingham County residents of over 30 years, awards, historic costumes and exhibits, live music, food and more. The Courthouse Museum will be open during this time.
CITY: Effingham
Fall Festival - Greenup
Shop the crafts and flea market and enjoy the entertainment and festival food. Don't miss the large car show on Sunday!
CITY: Greenup
Annual Bluegrass Jam
It's bluegrass time again at the Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site, with both fans and performers gathering on Sunday, Aug. 10, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Musicians from Illinois and Indiana will converge at the site for a day of jamming with informal groups playing along the creek throughout the day. The site's volunteers will be serving hamburgers, hotdogs and more with proceeds benefit the historical and interpretive programs at the site. Anyone with a love of this unique style of music is welcome to join one of the many the groups playing in the park.
CITY: Lerna
Harvest Frolic Fall Celebration
Celebrate the arrival of autumn with Lincoln Log Cabin's annual Harvest Frolic on Saturday and Sunday, September 27-28 from 10am to 4pm daily. Activities will take place at both the Lincoln and Sargent farms including children's games, doll making and hearth cooking. There will also be a three-legged race, a cast iron skillet toss, two-man saw contest and a "dipping cup race" and a special scavenger hunt will be open to children 12 years of age or younger. Visitors are encouraged to take part in these period games and activities. Demonstrations, food, period music and entertainment along with our featured visiting artisans will round out the weekend programing.
CITY: Lerna
Torchlight Halloween Hike and Weenie Roast
Join us for a torchlight hike around the historic site then return to the Visitor Center for a Barn Dance and weenie roast. Lincoln Log Cabin is the last home of Thomas and Sarah Lincoln, Abraham Lincoln's parents. It shares the site with the Sargent farm, an 1840's living history farm.
CITY: Lerna
6th Annual Civil War Santa's Visit
Celebrate Christmas, 1860s style, at Lincoln Log Cabin. While Christmas would not become an official holiday until 1870, during the Civil War, soldiers both north and south found ways to celebrate. Join us as we welcome our Civil War era Santa Claus, whose image once graced the front page of Harper's Weekly as he distributed gifts to Union soldiers. Let's hope they won't be any hardtack under your tree this year! 10am-4pm
CITY: Lerna
Lincoln's Trial & Tribulations
Join us for an intimate dinner theater experience in beautiful historic settings while experiencing Lincoln from a whole new perspective - event held on three dates: July 26, Aug. 16, and Sept. 19. Savor a delicious period meal. Hear and watch the story of the 1847 Matson Slave Trial unfold. It is one of the top ten trials in Lincoln's career and one of the top five in Coles County. It is an evening out of the ordinary!
CITY: Oakland
Legally Blonde: The Musical
Elle Woods appears to have it all. Her life is turned upside-down, however, when her boyfriend dumps her so he can start getting serious about his life and attending Harvard Law School. Determined to get him back, Elle, uses her charm to get into Harvard Law. At school, she struggles with peers, professors and Warner Huntington. With the help of Paulette and Emmett, though, Elle quickly realizes her potential and sets out to prove herself to the world.
CITY: Sullivan
101 Dalmatians
Disney's 101 Dalmatians adapts the familiar tale of kidnapping villains and courageous puppies! Cruella De Vil, Pongo, Perditha and the puppies sing and dance through this fun musical for children!
CITY: Sullivan
Sullivan Area Arts "Cruisin' The Cornfields" Bike Ride
Bike ride fundraiser for the Sullivan Area Arts. The route departs from Sullivan's beautiful Wyman Park with a rest stop at Okaw Valley Orchard. Great ride through the lush cornfields.
CITY: Sullivan
Take the scenic drive to visit Teutopolis during the Terquasquicentennial Celebration to celebrate 175 years of Faith, Family and Community. Enjoy the historical architecture of over 30 homes and businesses; at least 100 years old, in this quaint little town of 1,600 residents, during the Historical Homes and Businesses self guided tour. Or, gather on Main Street on August 1 for a hilariously good time at the Bed Races starting at 6:00 p.m. The Historical Play is also a must see event and will explain the unique history of Teutopolis and the heritage of its German ancestry. Traditional German music entertain the crowds of festival goers while brats, sauerkraut and beer will be some of the many food and refreshment items available during the celebration. Whether it's old fashioned youth games, the car show, a trip through the Teutopolis Monastery Museum or the Grand Finale Celebration Parade; there's something for everyone in Teutopolis during the Terquasquicentennial Celebration.
CITY: Teutopolis
Windsor Harvest Picnic
Come and enjoy this family-friendly festival which is in its 118th year. Entertainment comes to you in gospel, country and rock, with entertainers from as far away as Australia.. Fountain City Amusements provides a carnival atmosphere with plenty of food as well as the Ice Cream Social. There is also a 5K run/walk, a pedal tractor pull, parade, and a raffle drawing. This year for one show only is Country Legend Marty Stuart.
CITY: Windsor
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Interfaith service
Traverse City — An Interfaith Thanksgiving Service will be held Monday, Nov. 19, at Grace Episcopal Church, 341 Washington St.,
Led by Christian, Jewish and Muslim clergy and laypeople, the evening begins with a potluck dinner at 6:30 p.m. followed by prayer, music and words of wisdom on Thanksgiving from the various religious traditions. The community is welcome. For details, call 947-2330.
Lupus support
Traverse City — The next meeting of the Lupus Support Group will be at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 21, at Munson Healthcare, 802 Munson Ave. Spouses are welcome. For details, call 922-2992.
Urgent Care hours
Traverse City — The Munson Urgent Care Clinic will be open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thanksgiving, Nov. 22. The clinic is located at Munson Community Health Center, 550 Munson Ave. For details, call 935-8686.
Thanksgiving meal
Bear Lake — Bear Lake United Methodist Church will host a free Thanksgiving dinner on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 22, from noon to 3 p.m. Everyone is invited.
Holiday cookie walk
Traverse City — The United Methodist Women at Central United Methodist Church will hold their annual cookie walk starting at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28, at the church, 222 Cass St.
Small boxes are $6; large boxes $8. Profits support mission projects. Also planned is a Wonderful Wednesday meal followed by holiday arts and crafts, music and fellowship for all ages from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
DivorceCare series
Traverse City — A new session of DivorceCare Recovery Seminar and Support Group starts Thursday, Nov. 29, at First Congregational Church, 6105 Center Road.
The biblically-based, weekly video series and support group is for people who are separated or divorced. Sessions meet from 7 to 9 p.m. for 13 Thursdays at the church. Sessions are self-contained and participants may join anytime.
A $15 donation covers materials and child care is available when planned in advance. For details or to arrange child care, call 947-6698.
Crafters sought
Kalkaska — Applications are being accepted for the Christmas in Kalkaska Holiday Craft Show from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, at Birch Street Elementary School.
Vendor fees are $25 for an 8x10 space; $15 for a 5x8 space. Applications are available at www.christmasinkalkaska.webs.com or contact Deb Ball-Odeh, 258-9590 or firstname.lastname@example.com.


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The Krusty Krab gets a Spongetastic makeover!
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In a significant ruling handed down today, a panel of judges at the World Trade Organization (WTO) accused the United States of violating global trade rules when it imposed punitive import duties in 2012 on many Chinese products, including solar panels. After the decision was announced, Rhone Resch, president and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), issued the following statement:
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Iowa Supreme Court Hands Down Huge Win for Solar
In a setback to the regulated utility model, the Iowa Supreme Court has ruled that a power purchase agreement (PPA) between the city of Dubuque and Eagle Point Solar does not violate state law. Regulated utility companies had fought the arrangement, claiming to have exclusive rights to sell to customers in their service areas. Today, Iowa's high court disagreed.
SEIA Announces Mid-Atlantic Trade Show
Following the success of PV America last month in Boston, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) has announced a new, regional trade show. Solar Power Mid-Atlantic, co-sponsored by SEIA and the Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA) will take place in Atlantic City, New Jersey on Sept. 9 and 10, 2014 and will showcase 25 exhibitors along with a day and a half of educational programming.
New Nevada Study Shows Huge Upside to Installing Solar
A new independent study prepared for the Nevada Public Utilities Commission estimates that the grid benefits of rooftop solar systems installed in the state through 2016 will outweigh costs by more than $36 million, confirming that solar energy can provide real savings for both solar and non-solar customers alike.
SEIA Joins Women in Solar Energy as Founding Member
WASHINGTON, DC – The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) today announced it has joined Women in Solar Energy, a 501(c)3 nonprofit and membership organization dedicated to promoting the advancement of women in one of the fastest-growing industries in the country.
"SEIA takes great pride in being a founding corporate member of Women in Solar Energy," said SEIA president and CEO Rhone Resch. "We recognize the great strides the solar industry has taken in terms of reaching out to women, and we look forward to continued progress."
SEIA, NECEC Endorse Massachusetts's Precedent-setting Legislation to Eliminate Solar Net Metering Cap
Saying it reflects consensus from major clean energy, utility and environmental stakeholders while solidifying the Commonwealth's commitment to 1,600 megawatts (MW) of solar energy by 2020, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and the New England Clean Energy Council (NECEC) today announced their support for proposed legislation for a new net metering and renewable energy incentive program that will result in hundreds of millions of dollars in cost savings for ratepayers.
SEIA and NYSEIA Applaud NY Property Tax Extender
Saying it will help consumers and support continued investment in residential and commercial solar, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and the New York Solar Energy Industries Association (NYSEIA) today commended the New York State legislature for passing a property tax exemption extension. The bill, which will now be sent to Gov. Cuomo for signature, extends the property tax exemption for distributed generation systems on homes and businesses until 2025.
SEIA Elects New Board Chairman, Vice Chairman
Following a vote at its board meeting in San Francisco yesterday, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) announced that Nat Kreamer, President and CEO of Clean Power Finance, has become Chairman of the SEIA Board, effective immediately. Tom Starrs, Vice President of Market Strategy and Policy for SunPower Corp, will serve as Vice Chairman.
Commerce Solar Trade Decision Adds Urgency to Industry Discussions
Today's decision by the U.S. Department of Commerce to impose new tariffs on solar modules from China threatens to derail the rapid growth of the U.S. solar industry, according to the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA). Commerce will immediately impose countervailing duty tariffs ranging from 18.56 to 35.21 percent.
Obama: US to Help Chile Build Massive Solar Plant
The Overseas Private Investment Corp. (OPIC) approved a loan guarantee of $230 million to support construction of the 141-megawatt solar plant, which is being built by Arizona-based First Solar.
Main Street Power Company and Partners Win 2014 "Photovoltaic Project of Distinction" Award at PV America East Conference
A three-megawatt (3 MW) solar installation built on a capped landfill in the town of Scituate, Mass., received one of four 2014 "Photovoltaic Project of Distinction" awards from the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and the Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA). "Scituate Solar I" was chosen by judges from among a pool of 21 semifinalist projects. The announcement was made on June 23 at a special ceremony at the annual PV America East conference in Boston.
Will Renewable Energy Ever Meet Global Demands?
Renewable energy naysayers like Robert Bryce ("Dreaming the Impossible Green Dream," op-ed, June 12) ignore the most productive renewable technology (as does most public policy), solar thermal. This is mystifying as the majority of primary energy is used for heat, not electricity.
George Washington University, American University in DC to buy solar power from North Carolina
Two universities in the nation's capital have agreed to a major energy deal to buy more than half their power from three new solar power farms that will be built in North Carolina, the schools announced Monday night.
George Washington University, American University and the George Washington University Hospital announced the 20-year agreement with Duke Energy Renewables to reduce their carbon footprints by directly tapping solar energy.
Borrego Solar Aids Solar Power Boom in Mass.
Joe Harrison had his hands full trying to keep up with business installing solar panels last year.
"It was crazy," said Harrison, a senior project developer for Borrego Solar, a company that installs solar systems around the country. Borrego was one of the largest developers of solar power projects in Massachusetts last year.
When it comes to renewable energy, you could call it the "shot heard round the world." According to a new report by GTM Research and the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), the U.S. installed 930 megawatts (MW) of photovoltaics (PV) in Q3 2013, up 20 percent over Q2 2013 and 35 percent over Q3 2012. This represents the second largest quarter in the history of the U.S. solar market and the largest quarter ever for residential PV installations.
As the UN Climate Conference ended with a whimper last week, the U.S. continues to move forward in its attempts to curtail climate change.
According to the FERC's "Energy Infrastructure Update" report, 99.3 percent of all new electric generation placed in service during the month of October came from renewables – with solar leading the way by a country mile!
Even though they were overshadowed by the Senate's historic decision to eliminate the use of the filibuster when it comes to most Presidential nominees – the so-called "nuclear option" – there were some major developments this week at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) that are critically important to solar and renewable energy.
The rapid growth of rooftop solar has fueled an important debate about the future of our electric power system. And for good reason. Affordable, onsite solar power—aka distributed generation (DG)—offers electric customers something they've never had before: choice of where their power comes from and control over costs. The implications for the electric power system are profound and transformational as they point to a more decentralized future.
Public Service, the state's largest power utility, to reduce compensation for the energy Arizonians produce on their rooftops, and all eyes are on that sunny state. Distributed generation offers concrete benefits to all ratepayers. For the utilities, distributed generation reduces investments in transmission and distribution infrastructure – delaying or eliminating the need to build new, expensive and often polluting power plants.
Next week's global climate talks in Warsaw, Poland, need to be guided by a new sense of urgency. After more than 20 years of talking about climate change, it's time for the nations of the world to start putting a meaningful plan in place to fight it.
Ohio's renewable energy initiative, set in 2008, has been an economic and clean energy driver, lowering prices, creating local jobs and spurring investment. But the state senate is considering a bill, SB 5hat would dramatically lower the renewable energy requirements and seems to make compliance virtually optional.
As the world's largest retailer and biggest private employer, Walmart commands attention from Wall Street to Main Street. But it's not what's happening inside Walmart stores making news this week – it's what's happening on top of them.
For the second year in a row, the Solar Means Business report ranks the top brands in the U.S. based on the amount of solar power installed at their warehouses, stores and facilities.
The top twenty-five corporate users named in the Solar Means Business report reads like a 'Who's Who' of the most successful corporations in America. These 25 companies produce enough power on their own to power 73,400 American homes.


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Team and Employee Development
- Adapting to a Changing Workplace
- Applications of Industrial Training
- Basic Accounting for Non–Accountants
- Defining Team Roles and Responsibilities
- Developing Functional Roles in a Group
- Developing a Winning Team
- Effective Employees
- Effective Team Meetings
- Employee Retention
- Fact–Based Decision Making
- Giving and Receiving Feedback
- Group Think — The Abilene Paradox
- Industrial Math
- Industrial Training Fundamentals
- Inventories (PSI)
- Maintaining Motivated Employees
- Managing Teams
- Math and Metrics
- Meetings Review
- Peer Appraisal
- Preparing to Deliver Industrial Training
- Resolving Team Conflicts
- Team Applications
- Team Building
- Team Concepts
- Team Consensus Building
- Team Decision Making
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- Team Goals and Objectives
- Team Leadership
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- Work Ethic — Performing Beyond Mediocrity
Team Consensus Building
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Consensus is an effective decision–making process that produces high quality decisions, a high degree of member satisfaction, and group synergy. Groups using consensus take advantage of all resources, experience improved communication, and develop higher levels of commitment to decisions. Training and practice in consensus decision–making increases both group productivity and group cohesiveness.
The participant will understand: (1) the relationship between decision–making strategies and strength of decision, (2) the concepts of synergy and vigilance, and (3) the process of reaching consensus.
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- Reaching decisions in groups — the six methods
- Guidelines and tips for consensus–building
- Trying out the process — a group exercise
- Review of the exercise
- Incorporating consensus–building procedures and attitudes into the group
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---- — DETROIT (AP) — If there's one thing you can count on, it's your car.
Vehicles are more dependable than ever, says J.D. Power and Associates. The consulting company's latest study, which measures problems experienced in the last year by owners of 3-year-old vehicles, found that reported problems fell 5 percent to the lowest level since J.D. Power began collecting this data in 1989.
Lexus, Porsche, Lincoln and Toyota owners reported the fewest problems, while Jeep, Mitsubishi, Dodge and Land Rover owners had the most. Owners reported an average of 126 problems per 100 vehicles from the 2010 model year, down from 132 in last year's survey. Problems can be anything from engine failure to dashboard electronic glitches to excessive wind noise.
For the first time, cars and trucks that were new or redesigned for 2010 performed better than those that were unchanged from the 2009 model year. Owners of new models experienced 116 problems per 100 vehicles compared with 133 for models that weren't new in 2010. That result challenges the conventional wisdom that it takes carmakers one or two model years to work out all the glitches in new cars.
"The rapid improvement in fundamental vehicle dependability each year is more than offsetting any initial glitches that all-new or redesigned models may have," said David Sargent, who leads J.D. Power's global automotive operations.
Among the models that were new or redesigned in 2010 were the Ford Mustang, Buick LaCrosse, Lexus ES350 and Toyota Camry.
Chrysler's Ram brand — which introduced a new heavy-duty pickup in 2010 — saw one of the biggest leaps in the rankings.


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Treat Yourself at AACC's College-4-A Day Seminars
Dive into the history, heritage and legacy of the Chesapeake Bay through the first of three spring College 4-A Day seminars offered at Anne Arundel Community College.
Spend a Saturday with other lifelong learners and enjoy a fun, stressfree and testfree atmosphere. Participants get lunch and a T-shirt, too.
Bay lovers can immerse themselves in their favorite topic on Jan. 30 by joining "Chesapeake Bay 101: History, Heritage and Legacy" (CFD 308), which is offered in partnership with the Annapolis Maritime Museum. Hear from a bevy of outstanding presenters. Learn about the Chesapeake's maritime heritage from the colonial era to the Civil War period from maritime historian William "Bill" Dudley, Ph.D., who is chairman emeritus of the Navy Historical Foundation. Ken Upton of Ken's Creative Kitchen in Annapolis will heat up the morning with a Chesapeake culinary demonstration followed by lunch. The deadline to register is Jan. 25.
Spend the afternoon with two speakers: Allison Blake, author of "The Chesapeake Bay Book," will captivate you with "Chesapeake Curiousities and Lore" followed by an eye-opening talk from Jeff Popp of Terrapins on the Rise. Popp will wrap up the day with a discussion on "The Diamondback Terrapin in Maryland: The Truth Behind our Mascot."
Two other spring College 4-A Day sessions are:
- Feb. 20 – Namaste India (CFD 307) – Explore the fun facts and history of the world's most populated democracy. Enjoy presentations on Indian history, art, architecture, education, lifestyle, clothing, religion and savor Indian fare for lunch.
- March 6 – Forever Young: Secrets to a Long and Vital Life (COA 350) – Discover the secrets of long life from the world's healthiest humans, find out how to create happiness and purpose in your life, explore and sample foods that fight aging and focus on stress management to stop the acceleration of the aging process.
Each seminar costs $79 and meets from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on AACC's Arnold campus, 101 College Parkway. Advance registration is required. For information and to register, visit www.aacc.edu/weekend/college4aday or call 410-777-2325.


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It has been nice to read the comments and reaction For Love of Zombies has received since we released it free to the public on this blog and on YouTube. While I enjoy the emails I would prefer if you left a comment so everyone can read your opinion. I post all comments, positive and negative. We really worked hard on For Love of Zombies and we want as many people as possible to see the movie. I realize not everyone is going to love it but at the same time I want people to take in to consideration how hard it is to complete an independent movie even one that is only 17 minutes long. I have learned so much from all the short movies I have worked on since I debuted my first movie making effort, Sorrow Hill. Sorrow Hill was a huge undertaking, one I should have never done as my first project. But the things I learned from it are more valuable than anything I could learn in a film school. I guess what I am trying to say is that I am getting better as a movie maker. It is starting to show in my latest work, The Playground.
The Playground is easily the best "looking" product LRWF has produced. There are several things that I need to continue to approve upon but I finally feel as if my abilities and equipment are starting to catch up to my vision. This is why I am so excited about our current project a web series titled VIOLET. I have a lot of incredible people on board working on the crew. People who are going to make this our most successful project. The scripts are completed for the first two episodes and I have the entire first season outlined. It is the most fun I have had writing since For Love of Zombies. I can not wait to start sharing more information about Violet. I believe that if I can capture on camera what I envision in my head and what I have written on paper I will have something very special on my hands.
Well, unfortunately there isn't a future. The Random Ass Podcast is dead. However, Little Red Wagon Radio is going to launch after the first of the year and it is going to bring you the very best in independent film talk. I will host a one hour show that will highlight all the great things happening in independent film. I have a ton of great guests lined up and if you are a film maker, writer, or even someone who is interested in jumping in to the wonderful world of independent film making this show is for you. I am going to make this show one that film makers can look to for sound advice, tutorials, and tips on how to run a low budget film company.
We will be holding auditions for Violet. We need to fill a lot of roles. Experience levels range from Very Experienced to Novice so if you ever wanted to give acting a shot or if you are an experienced actor looking to be a part of an exciting new project email firstname.lastname@example.com and we will be in touch.
As always thanks for reading and if you haven't done so watch For Love of Zombies and be sure to leave a comment.