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By Jake Winfrey
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Everyone knows the expression "third time's a charm."
For coach Michael Oldacre, he hopes the upcoming season won't be an exception to the rule.
The Good Hope girls' basketball team entered Monday's first day of practice for the 2012 season coming off back-to-back record-setting campaigns.
The Raiders broke the school record for wins with 30 in 2011 and then broke it again with 33 victories this past season. They made it to the state tournament both of those years, ultimately losing their first game in each instance.
This season, however, is likely to be a bit more challenging for Good Hope.
"We lost four seniors and three starters off of last year's team," Oldacre said. "Three of those were career 1,000-point scorers for us."
Gone from last year's roster is All-State point guard Nina Mills, whose ability to create off the dribble will be sorely missed by the Raiders this season.
"Nina was able to penetrate against anybody and create our offense," Oldacre said. "This year, we will have play bigger and be stronger on the boards. I also think we will have a good defensive team as well."
Good Hope will also be without Kayla Elrod, Cierra Jenkins and Sierra Kinser, all key contributors on last year's team.
"We lost a lot, but we also have five seniors and good experience coming back," the coach said. "We are going to have to have some other players step up, and I think they can."
One of those athletes is expected to be senior Kayla Tillman, a guard who earned All-Tournament honors in Birmingham last year and has more than 1,500 career points entering her final season.
Despite what was lost, Tillman still expects to win.
"I think we are going to be good," said Tillman, an All-State Second Team selection in 2011. "Losing Nina, among others, will hurt, but I have a strong belief in this year's team, and I think we are going to be all right."
Tillman is one of five seniors returning for the Raiders. She added the experience that she and her teammates have gained over the past two seasons will be beneficial once competition begins in early November.
"We have a lot of pressure on us to do well this year," she said. "But we've been there before, and we know what to expect again, so I think we will be able to handle any situation that comes at us."
Joining Tillman will be seniors Darcy Wilson, Cara Goodwin, Savannah Fendley and Kami Calvert.
Katelyn Bishop, Kayla Scott, Kacy Thomas and Alannah Henke are also expected to play bigger roles.
"Each year brings a different set of challenges," Oldacre said. "The main thing we have to do this year is figure out how to put the current personnel we have in the right situations to succeed. We have to be able to get the most out of what we have, and I think we are going to be able to do that."
Not only will Oldacre have to deal with personnel changes, but he will also be tasked with a tougher schedule due to a reclassification of his team from Class 4A to 3A.
"I think that moving classes is going to make it a lot tougher for us this year," he said. "We already have a difficult schedule, so having to potentially play teams like Madison Academy and Lauderdale County down the road won't make it any easier."
Despite the challenges ahead of them, the Raiders remain confident and focused.
"We want to break the record again," Wilson said. "Our main goal is to make it back to state. All we have to do now is find our groove."
The leadership is there, the players are there and the desire is there. For Oldacre, he hopes this will be the year Good Hope finally breaks through for a championship.
"I think when you combine great athletes and good work ethic, you can do well and have a lot of success," he said. "The coaches and I want them to be able to accomplish all of their goals, and I think we have the potential to do it."
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'Big Brother 8': Monday evening quarterback
As I watched "Big Brother 8" last night, I realized that I didn't do a good job of reading Dustin's mind. But even having seen his nominations for eviction, I'm not sure I know what his intentions are.
Instead of nominating Zach and Nick, as I had hoped, Dustin nominated Kail and Jen. Kail had offered herself as a pawn prior to the nominations, and she took the hot seat nervously but still believing that that's why Dustin nominated her. I'm not clear on whether Kail thinks the target is Jen or Zach; there's something in the episode recap on the CBS site about the possibility of using the nominations to back-door Zach, but I must have missed that on the show.
Which brings me to my point today: griping about "BB" and the players. Kinda need to vent a little, so feel free to add your whines as well.
* I'm glad CBS is trying to provide more entertainment for the fan base of the show by adding the "After Dark" coverage on Showtime Too to the already popular live Internet feed. But it almost feels as though there are two "Big Brother" shows: the one that those of us who watch only the network episodes see and the one the truly fanatical viewers (or else the viewers with more free time) see, giving them expanded knowledge of the players' actions and personalities. I'll admit that I'm old-school and like my TV shows straight, no chaser. But for those of us who get our "BB" fix in three hour-long doses a week (more like 45 minutes, when you subtract commercials), couldn't the producers give us something that moves the "story" along instead of stupid stuff like Eric and Jessica working on their cheerleader routines or the "Dick at Night" prank segment? I occasionally glean snippets from the extras via my boss, Chuck, and it sounds as though there's a lot caught on camera that would be more exciting than some of the filler we see.
* Can we all agree that God doesn't watch "Big Brother" and doesn't give a flip whether Kail is safe or Amber is grateful to Him for keeping her in the house? I have no quarrel with Christians who believe that God is with them 24/7, but I do object to the idea that God wants one of His followers to flaunt their flaws on national television and then win $500,000 for being a back-stabbing, arrogant, intolerant narcissist (that one's for you, Kail). Or for praying in secret and using the f-bomb in public (hello Amber, from your friend the pot). I know, I know, judge not, etc., but I'm of the belief that actions speak louder than words. If I were looking to television for examples of strong Christians for my kids to emulate, I would never let them watch "Big Brother." And frankly, I think God has a lot more important things to worry about than a silly reality TV show. Maybe if so-called Christians would quit killing each other and stop destroying the beautiful planet of which God made them caretakers He would have time to sit back and chuckle at the BB houseguests, but that isn't likely to happen any time soon.
* And while I'm Amber-bashing, enough with the crying already! I know Amber has gone on record as a "crier," but she's past ridiculous. It's like the Boy Who Cried Wolf. Her tears mean nothing.
* Speaking of tears, did Dustin's seem a bit much when he was reading the letter from his brother? Dustin's barely been in the house a month; how badly can he miss people from the outside? Maybe I'm just projecting my own relationships; a month or more might pass sometimes without me contacting (or being contacted by) one of my brothers. (Please, I have four. That's a lot of sibling communication to ask from someone whose job is communications. They know my phone numbers; they know my e-mail address. They all have eight fingers and two opposable thumbs -- I think.) Of course, Dustin is a lot younger than I am, so he hasn't been out of the nest as long. His crying jag was sweet, but it was overkill for my taste.
* But wait, there's more. Oh my gosh, what was Sunday's show supposed to be -- a '50s weepie? I'd almost forgotten the Dick and Daniele drama. Daniele was sobbing to beat the band as Dick pressured her to work on mending their father-daughter relationship. I don't know all the things that led to their estrangement, but I've got to side with Daniele on this. She told Dick, "I don't want to do this here" -- which is one of the most sensible things I've ever heard anyone say on "BB." Dustin and Joe's breakup was one thing, and Jessica and Carol's long-ago tiff was another, but no one should have to confront real family pain and anger in front of the cameras of the BB house. If Dick were the loving parent he keeps claiming he is, he would respect Daniele's wishes and back off. Dick is just way too intense.
* And speaking of, man, I wanted to shake Dick when he jumped on Amber after she claimed she loved her dog as much as she loved her daughter. He took an inane, albeit innocent, comment from Jen and turned it into a marathon yelling session, trying to force his opinion on Amber. Where does this absentee father come off judging people he doesn't know about how they feel about their pets? I'm sorry, but I don't trust people who don't treat their pets like humans -- or better. And before anybody blasts me for that statement, understand that I think humans should treat other humans with the highest levels of kindness, respect and love (except if they're Dick!). But humans (except for infants and small children) have at least a chance at asking for help or seeking escape. Animals, except for a few basic defense mechanisms, are helpless and are at the mercy of humans, so they need to be given even more protection from abusers. Amber, for the record, didn't say that she loved her dog the same as she loved her daughter, but just as much. Amber's attitude is that "love is love." I might love my brothers as much as I love my parents (though probably not!), but I love them in a different way. And if Amber ever faced a "Sophie's Choice," I feel fairly confident that she would save her daughter rather than her dog. But that doesn't mean she wouldn't grieve for her dog the rest of her life. Stupid Dick.
* And finally, what was Zach talking about in the back yard when he was telling about the freaky people in Atlanta? It seemed like they came in on that conversation in the middle. Is he supposed to be into S&M or something?
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Volunteers have traveled from throughout the country to connect with the Village Lutheran Church in Forked River to assist locals with free tree services after Hurricane Sandy.
"The Lutheran Church is well known for disaster response. They're very much first responders," said Tracey Stillman, wife of Pastor Mark Stillman at the Village Lutheran Church.
The Village Lutheran Church in Lacey has been responding to natural disasters since Hurricane Katrina struck in 2005.
When Hurricane Sandy hit the region, the church called the disaster center of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and hooked up with Ed Brashier of Gardendale, Ala., a retired lineman and Director Shepherd's Heart Disaster Response Ministry.
The ministry has the purpose of: "Showing the love of Jesus after natural disasters by offering free tree and debris removal to the uninsured, under insured and low income families."
Since he arrived more than three weeks ago, the church has received thousands of calls for tree services, Stillman said.
The church is reaching out to a variety of people but mostly those who are in need such as seniors, the physically disabled, and single parents.
"We don't want to do free work for anybody. We're trying to help people who can't help themselves," Brashier said.
For an Oak tree, estimates can range from $1,500 to $15,000, he said.
One church member, who is stricken with cancer, had an estimate at $3,000. His medication costs more than $6,000.
"People are having to choose between trees and life saving medications," Stillman said.
The church has launched chainsaw training for those interested in volunteering, she said.
Although the volunteers haven't faced homes that were struck by trees, there was one yard in Lacey that was covered with fallen trees on each side, she said. Release forms are signed for each job.
Those who call for the service are put on a list and the church calls a day prior to arriving, Brashier said. Service isn't necessarily immediate since there are so many requests.
Each home has approximately one to five trees that need cutting, he said. The service only does trees that are already down due to the hurricane or nor'easter.
With the volume of requests, Shepherd's Heart could be in town for another six months, he said.
Although, the church has received calls from as far as New York and Virginia, the free tree service is being offered to the following counties: Monmouth, Ocean, Mercer, Burlington and Atlantic.
Jan Gerzevske, 67, of Wheaton, Illinois drove 14 hours to spend six days in Lacey and volunteer for the tree service. The teams bring sleeping bags and air mattresses and sleep in the church. Last week, three more teams came.
"I came as part of the chainsaw crew," she said, although she didn't actually use a chainsaw. Gerzevske mainly moved branches.
"I've done this numerous times. I'm part of part of the Lutheran Early Response Team," she said. "I put on my hardhat, work gloves, work boots and get all dressed up, go out there and pull branches, take them to street, stack wood for fireplaces and push logs around."
Gerzevske has been trained through the Missouri Synod to do such work, including how to deal with mold in homes, tarp and patch rooftops, first aid and search and rescue.
She became involved more than 10 years ago when she became a widow, she said.
"I got his entire pension from the company he worked at. I feel since I have this gift really, that it's my duty to give back and serve the Lord since he's been so good to me," she said.
Those areas where Gerzevske traveled—Lanoka Harbor, Freehold and Howell—to provide the tree service are not the worst she's seen, she said.
"I've worked where there have been tornadoes. This was not as bad as a tornado because when you have a tornado it goes through a specific area and dumps everything," she said.
But, it's just as devastating for those living along the Jersey Shore, she said. Some residents who have insurance aren't covered unless there was damage done to the dwelling, she said.
"We wanted to help people that just couldn't do it themselves," she said.
One resident just had a hip replaced and needs his second done too.
"There was no way for him to go out there and work on what came down in his yard," she said.
Another had a tree drop from his property onto a fire road, she said. The township informed him that he had to remove it but he hadn't worked in three years due to a heart condition.
"Our desire was to help people recover from this literally disaster with our way of showing our Christian love," she said.
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Thanksgiving is one of the busiest travel times for U.S. airports, according to AAA.
Lambert- St. Louis International Airport (Lambert) is no exception. In fact, Lambert expects to see a 10 to 15 percent daily increase in passengers each day through the holiday.
What will be the busiest day at the airport? Nov. 25, the Sunday after Thanksgiving. Sundays are typically the busiest travel day of the week.
Lambert, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the airlines have offered these travel tips to help make traveling easier during this busy time:
• Arrive 90 minutes to 2 hours ahead of a scheduled flight.
• Liquids must be in 3.4 ounce containers or less; put in quart size, clear, plastic zip-top bag.
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How LSU Wins
1. Win the turnover battle: Les Miles' team can put itself in position to win by taking away one of Dabo Swinney's keys to victory, and claiming one of its own.
During Miles' tenure as head coach, there's no better predictor of success than turnover margin: a 43-5 record, including a streak of 25 straight victories that ended this season in the Alabama game.
LSU ranks second in the SEC with its 1.18 turnover margin, and leads the SEC in interceptions with 17.
Turnover margin, and points off turnovers, have been a foundation of Clemson's success, as well.
Clemson has a 111-41 advantage in points off turn- overs in 2012, and Clemson is 8-0 when it wins that statistic. Since Dabo Swinney became head coach in 2008, Clemson is 26-3 when it wins the points off turnovers stat and has a 24-3 record when winning the turnover margin.
2. Run and stop the run: LSU excels at football's fundamentals. Forty nine times under Miles, LSU has rushed for more than 100 yards while holding its opponent under 100 yards rushing. The Tigers have won every game.
Both teams will come into the game wanting to run the football. Whoever wins the rushing battle will set up its offense for success throwing the football, as well, and will likely win the game.
3. Play defense with offense: A month ago, South Carolina provided a perfect model for stopping Clemson's explosive offense in their second half of the regular-season finale simply by keeping Tajh Boyd, Nuk Hopkins, Sammy Watson, Andre Ellington and Brandon Ford off the field. LSU has an offense built for ball control, and every time it extends a drive with a first down, it limits Clemson's opportunities for big plays. And the Tigers will need big plays to have a chance to crack one of the nation's premier defenses.


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When it comes to being beautiful, Hollywood cocktails bars know how to do it among the very best, according to Eater L.A.
In a list of 23 of the "best looking" cocktail bars in Los Angeles, eight Hollywood bars have a way of simply making your heart swoon. The online foodie publication selected bars not only for their aesthetics, but also their atmospheres and "respectable cocktail programs."
Coming in at No. 9 is The Spare Room found inside the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel at 7000 Hollywood Blvd. Its long lounge provides a great people watching atmosphere.
The Southern themed Hollywood lounge Sassafras at 1233 N. Vine St. grabs the No. 11 spot.
Riding on the Mad Men craze is Musso & Frank, which earns the No. 15 slot. And it doesn't hurt that their bartenders are considered "effortlessly amazing." Musso & Frank is at 6667 Hollywood Blvd.
Next on the list at No. 16 is Parisian-lounge Pour Vous at 5574 Melrose Ave. -- a spot that features burlesque dancers on the weekend.
With its dimly lit space, the Bar Covell delivers just enough to get the nod at No. 19. Check out this wine bar at 4628 Hollywood Blvd.
And rounding off Hollywood's bar beauties, is Harvard & Stone at No. 20. A spot known for its loud rock bands and risque dancers located at 5221 Hollywood Blvd.
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I made it through the first seventeen minutes of the Grammy Awards before I went upstairs to where the kids hang out and watched a couple episodes of The Wire, Season Five on DVD. My wife was doing work in front of the downstairs television so she kept the show on, and I caught or heard a few snippets like the Beach Boy's reunion, Glen Campbell's thing and Jennifer Hudson's tribute. From what I saw, it pretty much lived up to my expectations. And while you might take that as being smug or critical, this time it's not meant that way. It was what it is and we move forward.
Back in the early nineties I was offered the opportunity to attend the Grammy show on a few occasions, but I always declined. I did go to one of those swank post-Grammy parties and got there a little too early along with Jason Alexander, and we both looked uncomfortable in our rented tuxedos. It was probably the second or third season of Seinfeld and was still quite not the hit show yet, and I'm sure he was there because an agent or publicist wrangled him an invite and said it would be "good for his career". Yet here we stood together in the corner of a downtown LA restaurant, waiting for the crowd to show up and holding plates of shrimp, making small talk. A few hours later as I was leaving I spotted him sitting at a table with Billy Idol and Tina Turner, talking and laughing and posing for candid photos. Jason seemed to be having a better time then I did.
Be it the Grammys or Oscars, an opening at an art gallery or SXSW, a concert or a birthday party, a funeral or wedding, the first date or birth of the second child, an election or your middle school history class...our lives are full of events marked by mile posts. In fact, if you think about it, the current Facebook and Twitter fascination takes it just one step further. We can make our mark every minute if we so choose, commenting seriously or being witty, sharing a song or a photo. Some days it seems that we swing from event to event and status update to status update like Tarzan would swing on a tree from one side of the jungle to the other. And maybe that's it. Be it a drunk or a decaffeinated Mormon, we each take it one day at a time to get through this life. Measured by mile posts.
Whats prompting this morning's ramble is a list of 25 Extremely Upsetting Tweets that women sent out last night as Chris Brown was doing one of his performances. Somebody took the time to cut and paste them for a post on another website. Brown is the singer who slugged his girlfriend Rihanna a few years ago and it made a few headlines, he went to trial, did community service and I guess its okay now, because he remains famous and successful despite it all. So floating out on the interwebs this morning is this list of 25 messages from women that pretty much say the same thing: "Chris Brown is so hot he can beat me down anytime he wants" or "You can punch me all you want as long as you kiss me after". (I paraphrase...the actual quotes are worse.) The fanaticism to this culture of celebrity that we live with and endure sometimes is so incredible and foreign to me, that I just wonder how we've all made it so far. And we consider ourselves as an advanced species, but I've never seen a Tweet from a lion or rat or bird or ant.
By the way, did you hear that Whitney Houston died in the bathtub of the Beverly Hilton? Or Levon Helm won the award for Best Americana Album? Or Adele took home six awards and said "snot" in one of her acceptance speeches? Or that Dave Grohl used to be in a band named Nirvana?
"I'll be careful not to put anyone on a pedestal and then complain about his or her clay feet."
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This one is for Whitney and all the drunks and addicts who are still out there.
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Yikes. Did you see this one? (not quite as bad, but...): http://www.buzzfeed.com/mjs538/who-is-paul-mccartney
I work as a registered nurse. I was working the night of The Grammys. One of my patients had the show on in their room. This guy had had some fairly serious trauma. I asked him if he needed any medication for his pain, and he said, "Well, I need something to save me from this weak-ass music! It's all just cookie-cutter bullshit!" Man, I was cracking up.
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Three things I can't imagine watching - Professional Wrestling , State of the Union speeches and Award shows. All three are the same kind of choreographed BS.
@Rudyjeep - Great list. I had a similar thought when I realized that the reason I don't watch the Grammys is very similar to the reason why I don't watch State of the Union speeches. I know I'll just get aggravated by the BS. I'd rather read about it the next day. I also feel somewhat the same way about presidential debates, but I force myself to watch those.
I've never seen a Tweet from a lion or rat or bird or ant.
I found it painful to watch the Grammys, yet there I sat also working on other things. Matraca Berg and Steve Earle were who all I was hoping to see and of course they were in the pretel along with the American folk. (couldn't find it on the webcast)
I suppose Whitney Houston was another addict among addicts whose relapse in the disease most likely took her away from this life. It' sad, yet predictable. It's a killing disease after all whether you have Grammys on your shelf or food stamps in your wallet. Compassion for those who suffer I have, but battering a woman, or harming young boys in a college locker room, no way whether you're a winning coach or performer. I would lose my liscence in my profession, not be celebrated on stage, what's up with that?
I love Steve Earle's season five performance on The Wire.
"I' m standing my ground on feet of clay", a lyric from Mr Earle and Ms Moorer's song Heaven or Hell. Humility and Grace Ed, thanks for your post.
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Availability: Campanile Paris Est - Bobigny
Bobigny hotel with a restaurant
Situated in Bobigny, this hotel is close to Rosny 2, Rosny-sous-Bois Golf Club, and Paris-Le-Bourget. Local attractions also include Zenith de Paris and Museum of Air and Space.
Hotel Features
In addition to a restaurant, Campanile Paris Est - Bobigny features a bar/lounge. Other amenities include complimentary wireless Internet access and free self parking.
Room Amenities
LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Guestrooms also feature complimentary wireless Internet access, air conditioning, and premium bedding.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!
Campanile Paris Est - Bobigny Amenities
- General
The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. High-speed wireless Internet access is complimentary. 3 meeting rooms are available. This Bobigny hotel also offers multilingual staff, coffee/tea in the lobby, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Complimentary self parking is available on site.
Campanile Paris Est - Bobigny is a smoke-free property.
- Year Built 1987
- Number of meeting rooms - 3
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- 24-hour front desk
- Meeting rooms
- Smoke-free property
- Multilingual staff
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Elevator/lift
- Restaurant
- Coffee/tea in lobby
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Television in lobby
- Number of floors - 5
- Bar/lounge
- Total number of rooms - 113
- Free self parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet
Available in all rooms: Free Wi-Fi
Available in some public areas: Free Wi-Fi
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Free self parking
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- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Satellite TV service
- Desk
- Premium bedding
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Shower/tub combination
- Coffee/tea maker
- Daily housekeeping
- Phone
- Private bathroom
- Complimentary toiletries
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Free Wi-Fi
- Dining
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
Le Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in French cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
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- Accessible bathroom
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- Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2 PM
- Check-out
Check-out time is 11 AM
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Accepted at this hotel: American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard, Visa
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HOUSTON -– The Houston Cougars take on USF on national TV on Halloween night, so of course the team will wear something special come gametime.
Over the weekend head coach Tony Levine, a known prankster, revealed the Halloween-night uniforms to the team.
When he pulled the sheet off the mannequin, which then fell on its face, the Houston football team didn't appear to be too excited by the low-quality black uniforms with red lettering and the team's regular red helmet. That is, until they saw the real uniforms -- red on black with white trim around the lettering and a black facemask.
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The Cougars take on USF at Reliant at 6 p.m. It'll air nationally on ESPN 2. The special Halloween black, white, and red uniforms will be available for fans to bid on in an auction that begins Oct. 27 and runs through Nov. 10 on www.UHCougars.com.


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NORMAN — Editor, The Transcript:
The drug war (reference column Sept. 16) is largely a war on marijuana smokers.
In 2010, there were 853,839 marijuana arrests in the United States, almost 90 percent for simple possession.
At a time when state and local governments are laying off police, firefighters and teachers, this country continues to spend enormous public resources criminalizing Americans who prefer marijuana to martinis. The end result of this ongoing culture war is not necessarily lower rates of use.
The U.S. has higher rates of marijuana use than the Netherlands, where marijuana is legally available. Decriminalization is a long overdue step in the right direction. Taxing and regulating marijuana would render the drug war obsolete.
As long as organized crime controls distribution, marijuana consumers will come into contact with sellers of hard drugs like methamphetamine, cocaine and heroin. This "gateway" is a direct result of marijuana prohibition.
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BORN TO BE WILD in 3D is an inspiring story of love, dedication and the remarkable bond between humans and animals. This film, narrated by Academy-Award® winner Morgan Freeman, documents orphaned orangutans and elephants and the extraordinary people who rescue and raise them—saving endangered species one life at a time. This heartwarming adventure transports moviegoers into the lush rainforests of Borneo and across the rugged Kenyan savannah with celebrated animal experts as they and their teams rescue, rehabilitate and return these incredible animals back to the wild.
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Chattanooga, Tenn. (March 31, 2011) - There is a playful innocence within baby animals that is universally captivating. But when people see the faces of baby elephants and orangutans in "Born to be Wild 3D," they experience more than just a lighthearted mood. They feel a strong connection to these charismatic creatures. "Orangutans are mostly solitary creatures; they're thinkers and very independent," said Drew Fellman, Born to be Wild 3D writer and producer. "Elephants are emotional, highly social and family oriented. We humans have both those instincts so, in a way, elephants and orangutans represent two distinct sides of human nature."
There is of course another side to human nature - nurturing. And Born to be Wild 3D, which opens at the Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater on April 8th, takes audiences on a heart-warming adventure into the lush rainforests of Borneo and across the rugged savannah of Kenya to meet two women who have dedicated their lives to rescuing, raising and saving these endangered animals one at a time.
Dr. Birute Mary Galdikas began working with orangutans in 1971. A small research outpost evolved into Orangutan Foundation International (OFI), a rescue and conservation organization for the only great apes living in Asia. "Orangutans are on the verge of extinction as their habitat continues to be disrupted by poaching, illegal logging and palm oil plantations," said Dr. Galdikas. "They have become refugees in their own land."
In the Malay language, orangutan means person of the forest. Viewers will soon understand why. The toddler-aged orangutans in Born to be Wild 3D exhibit human-like qualities. At times they behave both unpredictably comical and mischievous. But Fellman is particularly proud of the fact that no trained animals appear in the film. "Every animal featured is either totally wild, a rehabilitant now living wild, or a young orphan being prepared for its release."
Baby orangutans cling to their mother's body for the first year of life and they will not venture away from their mothers until they are nearly eight years old. So human caretakers tasked with raising these orphans become surrogate mothers. "When you watch the keepers with these little babies and see their genuine affection for each other, then you really start to understand the extraordinary bond that's developed," said Fellman.
On another continent, half a world away, baby elephants are getting a similar head start in life.
Dr. Dame Daphne Sheldrick established an orphanage for elephants on the edge of the Nairobi National Park in Kenya. Since its inception, the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (TDSWT) has hand-reared more than 130 baby elephants and reintroduced them to their native habitat. In a land with frequent wars, many adult elephants fall victim to ivory poachers. "The pressure on the African wildlife population has been an ongoing situation for 100 years," said Dame Daphne.
Filming at the elephant nursery focused not only on the babies but on their male keepers who, like the orangutan caregivers, serve as their surrogate family. Audiences witness the great lengths the keepers go through such as tucking the elephants in at night and sleeping beside them. They will also see elephant enrichment activities that were fun for animals, keepers and the film crew. "We were able to film this crazy soccer game with three balls bouncing around, elephants trumpeting, people hooting and hollering, and dust flying up," said David Lickley, director of Born to be Wild 3D. "There are obviously no rules, but everyone was having a great time."
Academy-Award® winning actor Morgan Freeman narrates the film and was amazed by the heroic stories of both women. "They have well-run organizations set up to do this work and the totality of the investment they've made grabbed me," said Freeman. "When one out of a million people steps up and says, 'I'll take responsibility, I'll do this,' it shows an enormous amount of courage and a real dedication to life."
Born to be Wild 3D turns movie-goers into virtual caretakers of these amazing animals, placing viewers in the middle of this fun-filled adventure. "There is an immediacy to IMAX 3D, said Lickley. "You're engulfed. If you can't be in the wild, this is the next best thing."
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Even though Markus Pommer did not score any points in one of the races this weekend the driver from Neckarsulm, who contests for Team Lotus, secured the half-time title. The 23-year old claimed the victory again in today's race. Motopark driver Nabil Jeffri grabbed second place in an exciting race. Third on the podium is Nicolai Sylvest. The Dane, who contests for Team JBR Motorsport & Engineering, started from seventh place and finished third. The racing weekend at the 4.574-km Hockenheim in the support programme of the "Stuttgarter Rössle" was the fourth of eight rounds in the 2014 season.
Neckarsulm-based driver Markus Pommer (Lotus) started into the race from pole position and remained in the lead. Nabil Jeffri from Kuala Lumpur (Motopark) stayed on his tail, driving into the first turn just about a second behind. Dutchman Indy Dontje (Lotus) did not manage to defend his third position. The 21-year old from Schoorl, Malaysian Weiron Tan (Van Amersfoort Racing / all in Dallara F311 ...
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SOUTHEND United manager Paul Sturrock has made three changes to his starting line-up for this afternoon's FA Cup clash against Brentford at Roots Hall.
Centre-back Mark Phillips has been handed a recall at the heart of the defence against his former side and will also captain the team after replacing Chris Barker.
He drops to the bench and that means Luke Prosser has been pushed out to left-back.
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New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg is no stranger to controversy or backlash toward his campaign to improve the health of his city's residents.
While his efforts no doubt are well-intentioned, Bloomberg has earned the reputation of an overbearing scold because of policies that require responsible behavior instead of simply encouraging it. Such was the case with Bloomberg's proposed ban on selling sugary drinks larger than 16 ounces at restaurants, food stands, theaters and stadiums.
It's undeniably true that New York City residents could stand to cut down on sugary drinks; according to the state Department of Health, New York City's obesity rate rose to 22 percent in 2007.
But most of those who objected to the rule aren't suggesting that obesity isn't a problem. The objection is that the responsibility for making good decisions shouldn't be taken away from consumers.
In fact, some so-called "nanny state" initiatives have proven to be helpful — and popular. When the city's restaurants were required in 2008 to post calorie counts of menu items, 84 percent of the city's residents approved, according to a 2010 Quinnipiac poll. Better yet, a study by the British medical journal BMJ indicated those who saw calorie counts ordered 100 fewer calories on average than those who didn't see them.
The point here is that consumers don't want public officials forcing their hand — but they like being informed. Unfortunately, sometimes the truth hurts. Such is the case with Bloomberg's recent campaign to reduce teen pregnancy by posting blunt, provocative advertisements warning of the pitfalls of having unintended children.
The ads, which contrast bold quotations with adorable babies staring pensively, have stark messages such as "I'm twice as likely to drop out of high school because you had me as a teen." Planned Parenthood of New York City was outraged, calling the ads "stigmatizing, fear-based messages," and arguing teen pregnancy is not a "disastrous and life-compromising event."


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Becoming a journalist seemed like the logical thing to do in college, since words have always been my thing. I wrote award winning poems in elementary school and short stories in high school sappy enough to make your mother cry. Professors in college began to ask me to stay after class so that they could talk about how well I wrote my assignments, and to try out a journalism degree if I was undecided on my major of study.
As a senior, I had my sights set on Nashville, Tenn. or Seattle, Wash. somewhere artsy that would fit my personality, but I never imaged that I'd end up landing a job 43 miles from home. As a reporter for The Sentinel-Echo, I arrived to my first day on the job only to be asked by Denis House, the sports editor, "What do you have for the front page?" I immediately felt like I was in a canoe without a paddle, and frantically began wading through papers and phone calls to come up with something worthy of the devoted Sentinel readership. With success, I continued to generate front page news content, relevant to the locals and interesting enough for the retirees reading at home to learn a new thing or two. I've traveled to practically every border, holler or "tater knob" of Laurel County, with no story left abandoned. I can also tell you places you should never venture to, compliments of riding shotgun with the Laurel County Sheriff's Department.
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Although Laurel County doesn't completely constitute as a part of our nation's southern region, southern hospitality prevails. It's a rare occasion that I've ever felt out of place or lost, despite my Michigander origins. In my time at The Sentinel-Echo I believe I've met at least 5,000 people, I may not remember names too well, but I always remember faces. As an outsider studying this community like it was my job (because it was), I've made quite a few pleasant discoveries. First and foremost, you have, in my opinion, the finest law enforcement, EMS, fire fighters and emergency responders that exists in the state of Kentucky. From the crack of dawn to midnight, they are always ready to respond to your unpredictable and life altering emergencies. Second of all, the Laurel County school system is a respectable institution to be proud of, and as I've walked through the halls of every elementary, middle and high school, I've often found myself to be envious of the opportunities they have that I did not at their age. Third, you have a beautiful downtown that is only eye-catching but is also progressing, and is beginning to make a grand name for itself. I'm excited to see the direction in which our local leaders will take the community next. Over two and a half years following my first day at the newspaper, I can truly say that I haven't regretted a minute of it. But there comes a time for everything, and for now, it's time for me to take on a new challenge. Words have always been my thing but I also have quite a few other skills up my sleeve that need the chance to be perfected. No worries though, you still may catch sight of me while I'm out and about in town, I'm not about to leave this exceptionally pleasant dwelling of southern hospitality just yet. The Lord has much more in store for me here.
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Here's an elegant squash soup recipe from "Home Made Winter" by Yvette van Boven (Stewart, Tabori & Chang, 253 pages, $35), featured in today's Buffalo News.
Butternut crème with goat cheese cream & sage
For 20 small glasses. It's quite a lot, I know. But it's really nice for a small party. The soup freezes well, but the goat cheese cream doesn't. If you serve the soup warm in regular bowls, it's enough to serve 6 people.
for the butternut crème
1 butternut squash
2 tbsp olive oil
1 small (6-oz / 170 g) can tomato paste
splash of white wine
3 cups (750 ml) vegetable broth
a few sprigs of fresh sage
salt and freshly ground black pepper
for the goat cheese cream
8 oz (200 g) cream cheese
2/3 cup (150 ml) soft, spreadable goat cheese (I use 1 small container of Cavour, but any soft goat cheese will do)
for garnish
5 tbsp (75 g) butter
a few nice sage leaves
Make the butternut crème: Peel the squash, cut it in half and remove the seeds, then dice it. Heat the oil in a heavy saucepan over high heat. Fry the squash briefly, then add the tomato paste and stir well, sauteing until it exudes a sweet aroma. Douse with the wine, stir for a few seconds, then add the broth. Add the sage sprigs and lower the heat to low just as the broth begins to boil. Let simmer for about 35 minutes with the lid askew.
Make the goat cheese cream: Blend the cheeses in a food processor to make a smooth sauce. Fill a pastry bag (if you have one) with the cream or cover the processor bowl. Refrigerate until use.
Puree the soup with an immersion blender until completely smooth (or let it cool a bit, then transfer it in batches to a standing blender to puree). Continue longer than you think is necessary, so it becomes a soft and silky crème.
Let the crème cool to room temperature.
Make the garnish: Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat. Carefully pour the clear part of the melted butter into a clean pan and discard the white solids at the bottom. Heat the clarified butter over medium-high heat and fry the sage leaves in it for a few seconds. Let them drain on a paper towel.
(Keep the clarified sage butter. You can use it to fry just about anything. Very good!)
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Agelenopsis aperta
Both the female and male Grass Spiders measure 10-19mm in length, and have similar color patterns. The carapace has a central light medial stripe that is bordered by a pair of dark stripes. The abdomen is gray on the sides with a darker median stripe; this stripe is bordered by thin white stripes that may be broken posteriorly. Spinnerets are long, and the terminal segment is much longer than basal segment.
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Grass Spiders occur from Texas to California and Baja California. In San Diego County it occurs in many habitats west of the mountains. It is common in overgrown open areas, gardens, and woodlands.
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This is our largest agelenid, producing large funnel webs with outer sheet as wide as half a meter.
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There are species with similar color pattern but the size and spinneret morphology are distinctive.
Chamberlin, R.V., and W. Ivie. 1941. North American Agelenidae of the genera Agelenopsis, Calilena, Ritalena and Tortolena. Ann. Ent. Soc. Am. 34(2):585-628.
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On select Saturdays from October through March, qualified high school juniors from Western Pennsylvania and the surrounding communities participate in lectures while attending the Westinghouse Science Honors Institute. Lectures will be held at the Gateway Middle School in Monroeville, Pennsylvania. A wide variety of topics are presented in the lecture portion of each session, with subjects such as:
Students are encouraged to ask questions and interact with the lecturers during or after the presentation. The lecturers are at the top of their fields, and most have demonstrations to heighten subject interest.
Accepted students will also have the opportunity to take an optional trip to tour Penn State University's Breazeale nuclear reactor located at University Park, PA.
Each Saturday begins with a light breakfast starting at 9:00 a.m. Lectures start at 10:00 a.m. and finish at approximately 11:30 a.m. Students who attend at least seven lectures OR six lectures and one trip to Penn State will receive a WSHI Certificate of Completion.
Students may also opt to take a voluntary exam to compete for awards. The exam is held immediately following the final session, and consists of eleven modules - one for each of the lecture topics. Students may use their lecture notes during the exam but no electronic devices (laptops, cell phones, etc.) will be permitted. Students are allowed 90 minutes to complete all the modules.
Typically, approximately 200 students accept the challenge and sign up for the exam. For 2013-2014, following is the list of awards which will be given to the top exam finishers who are eligible for Certificates of Completion:
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On behalf of all Niagara students, thank you for your support!
Each semester, a team of students call alumni, parents and friends of Niagara University during our annual Phonation appeal to give updates about current campus events and ask for continued support. This appeal raises more than $300,000 in pledges, cash and matching gifts for the university each year. Callers are ready and willing to talk about all of the great things happening on campus, their experiences as students and all of the ways your support benefits the 4,000 students currently on campus, so please answer when the phone rings!
It's a little known fact that tuition only covers 75 percent of the true cost of a Niagara education each year. Your generosity to the Niagara Fund provides essential support for student-faculty research ventures, library resources, computer labs, guest lecturers, funding for student clubs and activities, academic conferences, even desks in the classroom, bathroom essentials, and light bulbs in the dorms!
What should I say when a student calls me?
This is an excellent opportunity to receive updates on what is happening at Niagara while making your annual pledge to support the Niagara Fund. The student callers are ready to share their stories, information, and love to hear your stories too!
Not able to get to the phone in time?
No need to worry, you can still support the Niagara Fund now - Give Today!
Want to be a student caller?
Please visit our application page: Apply Today
Local Businesses Support Niagara Student Callers
During our Spring 2013 Phonathon, more than 40 students worked hard to call Niagara's alumni, families and friends. These student callers helped to raise about $100,000 over three weeks! These gifts help to support the Niagara Fund, scholarships and financial aid, faculty and curriculum development, technology advancement, and campus improvements.
The Office of Alumni Engagement would also like to thank some of our local businesses who donated gift certificates to motivate students during the Spring Phonathon: Wegmans, Wendy's, Niagara Landing Wine Cellars, Delta Sonic, Stuart Sports, Ashker's, Smith Brothers Pizza (the student callers love your pizza!), and a very special thank you to Brickhaus Inn for the wonderful accommodations for our phonathon director. Their support has truly gone a long way and means so much to our students at Niagara University. Remember, the phonathon will be back this fall!


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Salsalito® Turkey Tapas Melt
Peppered with jalapeno, and rubbed with sun-dried tomatoes, cilantro, and other spices, the Salsalito Turkey Breast inspired this Mediterranean appetizer, great to serve friends with a glass of fruity wine.
- In a medium ovenproof skillet, heat the oil over medium-high.
- Add the peppers and onions and sauté, turning often until lightly browned. Remove from heat.
- Fold in the turkey.
- Layer the cheese overtop and place the skillet under the broiler a few minutes, just to melt the cheese.
- Cut the tortillas into bite-size wedges.
- Transfer the tapas mixture to a serving platter, keeping the cheese on top and leaving room for the tortilla wedges. Garnish with sliced tomatillo and cilantro; serve warm.


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Human-Powered Fun
"Cyclovia" is a Spanish word that translates as "bike path;" anything from oily asphalt bike lanes or a pounding traverse through the mountains.
But in Boone on Sunday, June 24, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., all of Rivers Street and parts of Depot and Howard Street will be roped off for the second annual Cyclo.Via. Put bells on your bike, excavate your old inline skates, leash your pets, shoulder your boom box for improv hip-hop, or put a drum under your arm.
The free Cyclo.Via, organized by Boone Area Cyclists and sponsored by ExploreBooneArea.com and Take Step Two, waves in anyone with any interest that can be done outdoors.
Cyclo.Via began in the 1970s in Bogota, Colombia, because of a lack of free green space. Instead of investing in a park or reservoir, the town roped off 70 miles of road for six hours every Sunday so people could make use of the pavement without fear of cars.
"Last year, we had a ballpark of 500 people come out," event promoter Bing Oliver said. "That was with little promotion. We've promoted it 10 times as much this year, and would like to see the streets full with 3,000 or so."
He said organizers have sent out 100 mailers to clubs and cycle shops within a 100-mile radius – to Virginia, Tennessee, North and South Carolina.
"We feel like Boone needs this," he said. "And we are hoping to see this weekend become a huge extended outdoor fest."
Boone Area Cyclists invited Freestyle Connection Professional BMX team, a belly dancing group and an African drum team to keep the day's pulse up.
"A friend of mine likes to wear a goat costume and go to hospitals cheering up kids," Oliver said. "He's also a part of Freestyle Connection. They always couple their shows with a positive message for kids."
He said that a safe, clean environment is paramount and asked that all exercise the same standards as vehicular travel – keep traffic to the right and look out for others.
"We want parents to understand that this is a really safe place for your kids to be out riding their bicycles on the road," he said. "And seeing kids last year ride in the wide open space without worrying about cars was just so great."
Most people cruised on bikes last year, upgrading them to pass out flowers, pull logs, power blenders for smoothies, or pull wheelchairs. But jugglers, scooters, and skateboarders also came. The creative outlets span from miming to parkour to Frisbee to busking to "the crazier and more inventive – the better," as Oliver said. Yoga and Zumba workshops will be on site, as well as a variety of healthy vendors.
"We want people to take three things from this," Oliver said. "One – 'I had a good time and I want to do this next year.' Two – 'No matter where I am, I want to be more active with my friends and my family.' And three – 'What could Boone be if there was more of this?'"
He mentions that the Blood, Sweat and Gears' 100-mile bike loop is the day before on Saturday, June 23. "There's a lot of opportunity for our town to grow as a world-known, world-class outdoors city."
For more information, a map, or to submit a vendor application, visit http://www.boonecyclovia.com.


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