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Shark Attack -- The PBS series "Nova" explores the danger, mystery, and science of sharks. A transcript of the television broadcast is available online. (Note: The transcript file is large, and may take a few moments to download.)
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Valpo Looks to Bounce Back Sunday Against Ball State
Thursday, December 07, 2006
Game #8: Sunday, December 10, 12 p.m. CST
Valpo (4-3, 0-0 Mid-Con) vs. Ball State (5-1, 0-0 MAC)
Hilliard Gates Sports Center (2,800) - Fort Wayne, Ind.
Coming Up in Crusader Hoops:
After an eight-day layoff, Valparaiso returns to the court on Sunday afternoon as the Crusaders face instate foe Ball State in Fort Wayne, Ind. as part of Hoopla: A Celebration of Women's Basketball. Valpo is looking to rebound from a loss to Indiana State last Saturday at the Hoosier State Classic.
On the Air:
Sunday's game against Ball State will be carried live by WVUR (95.1-FM, Valparaiso) and online at www.valpo.edu/athletics. The student-run radio station plans on carrying all Crusader women's basketball games this season live both over the air and online. Eric Brooks and Ron Castor will call all the action live from Hilliard Gates Sports Center.
Series Notes:
Valparaiso and Ball State are meeting for the 12th time in a series that dates back to January 22, 1972. The Cardinals hold a 7-4 advantage all-time, but the Crusaders have won the last four meetings between the two Indiana schools. Last year, the Crusaders posted a 61-49 victory over Ball State in Muncie, Ind. as part of the Hoosier State Classic. Each school has won one game at a neutral site.
Wrapping Up Indiana State:
Betsy Rietema posted a triple-double and Tamra Braun added her 18th career double-double for Valpo, but the Sycamores made 13 three-point field goals on the way to an 83-71 victory over the Crusaders. Rietema scored 14 points, grabbed 10 rebounds, and dished out 10 assists while Braun scored a team-high 19 points and grabbed 11 boards. A late 25-9 run by Indiana State gave the Sycamores the lead after Valpo held a 51-44 advantage early in the second half.
Scouting Ball State:
The Cardinals saw their season-opening five-game winning streak snapped on Wednesday night as Ball State dropped an 82-72 decision at Illinois State. Trailing by 21 at the break, the Cardinals rallied to within three points late in the game, but could not overcome the rest of the deficit. Julie DeMuth leads Ball State on the season, averaging 17.3 points and 9.5 rebounds per contest. The junior guard scored 28 points and had 16 boards against the Redbirds on Wednesday. Lisa Rusche has added 12.3 points and 7.3 boards, including a 36-point, 10-rebound performance last weekend at Butler.
Valpo at Hoopla:
This is the second straight season the Crusaders have been invited to take part in the Hoopla celebration in Fort Wayne. Last year, the Crusaders led #23 Purdue for most of the game before the Boilermakers finished the game on an 18-3 run to win 70-55.
Triple Double for Rietema:
Betsy Rietema turned in a rare triple-double for the Crusaders in the loss to Indiana State last Saturday. The senior forward scored 14 points, grabbed 10 rebounds, and dished out a career-best 10 assists. In addition, she committed just one turnover on the day and added three steals.
50 Doubles for Rietema:
Betsy Rietema posted her sixth double figure scoring game of the season in seven contests with 14 points against Indiana State. The senior forward now has posted double figures 50 times in 94 career games for the Brown and Gold.
Double Double Times Two:
Tamra Braun posted a season-high 19 points while grabbing a season-best 11 boards last Saturday against Indiana State for her second double-double in just three days. She previously tallied 18 points and 10 rebounds on Thursday at Loyola (Chicago). For the senior center, she now has 18 double-doubles for her career.
Ott Has Solid Four Game Stretch:
Sarah Ott had never scored in double figures in her career until the fourth game of this season. Beginning with the Akron game, the redshirt-sophomore has posted four straight double-figure efforts and has averaged 13.0 points per game over the last four contests. She also has pulled down 4.3 boards per contest while dishing out 2.2 assists during the span.
Valpo Leads the Mid-Con From Downtown:
The Crusaders' 38.5% shooting clip from beyond the arc is currently best in the Mid-Continent Conference. In addition, the Brown and Gold's 6.7 triples per game is also best in the league.
Hotel Beds Again?:
Valpo is in a stretch of games where the Crusaders will play seven out of nine contests away from the ARC. The Crusaders' next home game is December 19 against Notre Dame.
Home Sweet Home:
Valparaiso continues to have success at home in recent years. The Brown and Gold has a 177-98 (.644) record all-time at the Athletics-Recreation Center. Since the 2001-2002 season, Valpo has posted a 55-13 (.809) mark at the ARC.
Among the Nation's Best:
Valpo ranks among the top-25 in the country in three different statistical categories as a team. The Crusaders are 16th in three-point field goals per game, making 6.7 per night. In addition, Valpo's 14.6 fouls per game rank 19th while the 14.8 turnovers per contest are 25th best.
Bombs Away from Three:
Valpo's assault from three-point range against Bradley was nearly one for the record books. The 14 made triples tie for the third most by any Crusader team in a game all-time. The school record is 17, set against Central Michigan on December 8, 2004. Valpo made 15 threes last year against UMKC.
Valpo Picked Second in Mid-Con Race:
Valparaiso had been tabbed to finish in second place in the Mid-Continent Conference this season according to the preseason poll conducted of the league's head coaches, sports information directors, and selected media outlets. The Crusaders trailed only Oral Roberts in the balloting. Valpo and the Golden Eagles will open Mid-Con play against each other on January 6.
Three Crusaders Tabbed to League's Preseason Teams:
Valparaiso had three Crusaders selected to the Mid-Continent Conference's Preseason All-Conference Teams. Tamra Braun and Betsy Rietema were named to the First Team while Carrie Myers was selected to the Second Team. Braun averaged 12.0 points and a team-high 8.3 boards per game last season on her way to First Team All Mid-Con honors. Rietema, a Second Team All Mid-Con selection last year, led Valpo with 13.0 points per game while grabbing 6.0 rebounds per night. Myers earned Honorable Mention accolades last season posting 10.6 points per game while shooting 40.2% from three-point range.
Rietema Moves Into 13th in School History in Scoring:
Betsy Rietema has moved into 13th all-time in school history in scoring. The senior forward has tallied 956 points, moving past Sarah Schmoyer (1992-1996). Rietema now needs just 22 points to match Cheryl Wilbrandt (1989-1993) for 12th all-time in scoring.
Braun Among Top-20 in Scoring Also:
Senior Tamra Braun has also moved into the top-20 on Valpo's career scoring list. The Valpo center currently has scored 872 points over her career passing Kathryn Knoester (2000-2004) for 17th place all-time. She now needs just four more points to match Michelle Russell (1991-1994) for 16th place all-time.
Braun Continues to Move Up Rebounding Charts:
Tamra Braun is currently tied with Marlous Nieuwveen (1998-2002) for sixth all-time in school history with 657 career rebounds. The senior center is six boards shy of Cheryl Wilbrandt's fifth place total of 663 boards and 19 rebounds behind Aimee Forsman (1988-1992) for fourth place.
Rietema Finds the Rebounding Charts:
Betsy Rietema has moved into 20th place on Valparaiso's career rebounding list. The senior forward has brought down 424 rebounds to date. She trails Shari Toelke (1990-1994) by four boards for 19th spot all-time in a Crusader uniform.
Braun Also Swats Shots:
Tamra Braun also ranks second all-time with 153 career blocked shots. She trails Michelle Mader's (1988-1992) school record by 13 rejections.
Braun Among Mid-Con Best in Blocks:
Tamra Braun's 153 career blocks also are seventh best in Mid-Continent Conference history. She has moved past Lauren Powers (UMKC, 1997-2001) in the league's record book. Next up for the senior is Nicole Blakeslee (Buffalo, 1994-1998) who is sixth with 159 swats.
Dishing the Rock:
Betsy Rietema has also moved into the top-20 all-time at Valparaiso in assists. The senior moved into 19th place with her 168 career helpers, passing Paige Freeman (1985-1989). Rietema needs 26 more helpers to match Tracy Saller's (1985-1987) mark of 194 assists.
Myers Deadly from Long Range:
Carrie Myers enters play in fifth place on the career three-point list with 150 triples. Her next triple will tie her with Valpo graduate assistant Jamie Gutowski (2002-2006) for fourth place all-time. Myers trails Sarah Lenschow (1996-2000) by 21 threes for third all-time.
Rietema Likes Freebies:
Betsy Rietema's 262 career free throws are fifth most in school history. She trails Paige Freeman (1985-1989) by 10 for fourth place in the all-time record book.
Freeman Winningest Coach in Mid-Con History:
Head coach Keith Freeman's 213 victories are not only most in Valpo history, but also rank top in Mid-Continent Conference history for career wins.
Freeman Adds Five Hoosiers for 2007-2008:
Keith Freeman has signed five Indiana prep players to National Letters of Intent for the 2007-2008 season. Joining the Crusader roster next year are forward LaTice Jones (Gary, Ind./Roosevelt H.S.), guard Rashida Ray (Fort Wayne, Ind./Harding H.S.), guard Stephanie Thomas (Avon, Ind./Avon H.S.), Jasmine Ussery (Newburg, Ind./Castle H.S.), and Ashley Varner (South Bend, Ind./Washington H.S.).
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The United States Supreme Court handed down two seminal rulings on gay equality. Both revolved around gay couples forming families.
Anti-gay Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia joined the majority in finding the proponents of California's anti-gay marriage referendum lacked standing. His vote allowed same-sex marriages to return to California. Then part of the so-call Defense of Marriage Act was found unconstitutional.
Today, Americans who marry a person of the same-sex from another country are allowed to sponsor that person for a permanent residence. Same-sex spouses of military personnel are entitled to the same benefits as their heterosexual counterparts.
Congressman John Boehner disbanded his "Bipartisan Legal Advisory" group that fought bravely to preserve the federal Defense of Marriage Act. Wonder if he plans on repaying the $3 million he wasted defending this unconstitutional law.
Miley Cyrus recently told Americans to stop using the word "gay" as an insult. You hear that America, Miley said stop it.
The University of Hawaii football team has again embraced the emblematic name "Rainbow Warriors." The team dropped the "rainbow" from their name and for years were known as the "Warriors" out of respect for the delicate sensibilities of some of its coaches and players.
In Russia, glasnost is kaPut-in. President Vladmir "Macho" Putin, who divorced his wife and married the Russian Orthodox Church, signed a number of anti-gay laws making it illegal to talk gay, walk gay, or tell gay kids they are OK. Russian orphans can't even be adopted into countries that allow gay marriages. Russians can still be gay if they stay home and hide.
The backlash has begun. There are calls to boycott the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi. Gay bars everywhere are dumping Russian vodka. International men's synchronized swimming teams are threatening to paint their toenails rainbow colors.


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More than 65 bags of trash and 27 tires were collected last week as Keep Dawson County Beautiful and the Dawson County Marshal's Office teamed up to kick off the Great American Clean-up.
Ben Mathes isn't the type of journalist who confines himself to a safe, air-conditioned office.
Herbert Lawson of Dawson County was all smiles as he lounged with grandson, Neil, on Saturday following the Community Easter Egg Hunt.
Locals, young and old, ventured out to bask in the sun last week.
A Dahlonega woman was killed Saturday night when she crashed head-on into an oncoming vehicle near the intersection of Hwy. 53 and Thompson Road in Dawson County.
A local volunteer board that educates residents on the dangers of substance abuse is looking to change its name, and it's enlisting the help of creative minds.
Teams are still forming for the inaugural Georgia Jail Association's charity golf tournament at Chestatee Golf Club April 12.
There's no way to predict when a tornado might run a rampage through somebody's neighborhood.
Some may accuse Michael Reuter of living in the past.
Children and parents in search of the full Easter egg experience need look no further than Dawson County this weekend.
Margie Weaver didn't know what to expect Friday night as she stepped through the door at the American Legion.
An informational open house set for April 15 will show the public plans for improvements to Dawson County's busiest intersection.
The Corps of Engineers at Lake Lanier recently announced that day use fees will now be collected for recreational season 2010 in various parks where fees have not been charged in the past.
Dawson County resident Dell Conner is making a History Channel appearance March 22 on a television show where two hosts scour the country for antiques and collectibles.
Their jerseys say they're from Gainesville, but soon the adult full contact football team will be known as the North Georgia Gladiators.
The updated design plans for a new water feature at Rock Creek Park have been approved by county officials.
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I have always been conservative on 2nd amendment matters even though I have never had, nor did I ever desire, to own a firearm. I just relished the idea that, if I chose to, I could arm myself against zombies, tyrant government, and Bambi. I thought guns in a house with children (one with autism) was insane mind you, but I liked having my options open.
I also felt that while my German Shepherd was my personal choice for security, my neighbors might prefer a firearm to keep themselves safe. I was always OK with that.
Until now.
The tragedy in Newtown, however, has caused me to me realize that I was not so much committed to keeping wives and daughters safe as much as I had been clinging to a philosophical point all these years. I could be "right," and have far too many people able to access far too powerful weapons far too often, or I could finally concede that on a pragmatic level, our country is a disgrace for allowing so much carnage simply to preserve philosophy.
Some have said that if someone had a gun at Sandy Hook that the tragedy could have been prevented or stopped earlier. I disagree. We cannot arm teachers and call that a solution. Teachers are there to teach. We can beef up school security, but we can't arm teachers. The Law of Unintended Consequences, the liabilities, and the possibility that many good potential teachers would choose other work rather than being told they have to fend for themselves are good enough for me to oppose more guns.
It is time for us to start from scratch and do what works with regard to gun law overall than pay homage to a sentence fragment from the Constitution written in a time when duels were legal, there was no mental health crisis, automatic weapons were not invented, and reloading put you in a race with 5 o'clock shadow.
My change of heart does not mean I want anyone's wife and kids to be less safe. Nor am I calling for a UK-like weapons ban. I just think that, along with mental health reform, better security in places like schools and a more caring overall society, we have to do something on the supply side.
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What a treat!! An extra webisode. Love the ideas, since I send Halloween cards to my grandchildren. And welcome Gail!
Happy Hauntings to the Paper Wishes crew and espically to their new Webisode member, Gail! Thanks for the extra special "treat" of this Hallowen WebisodeI can't wait to try these Halloween cards.
PS. I agree with Eileen's comment about the Christmas cottage. Perhaps an entire Christmas Village. It could be a book with die cuts f the buildings and Dazzles, too (BIG hint)
Welcome Gail, hoping that you continue to give us more fantastic ideas...
Great video!
Happy Halloween Paulette and welcome Gail. Thanks PW for a special "scary" webisode. Love the spooky house.
Welcome Gail!! It was great to see the bonus webisode waiting for me this morning. Loved the projects, thanks for the reminder on the fry boxes - the perfect answer for some treats I want to have on the family Thaknsgiving table!! Also loved the little house :)
Welcome Gail, I loved your ideas. Could you please talk alittle louder. Sometimes it was hard to hear you.
Welcome Gail,I hated to see Ann leave, but now I'm looking forward to you and Paulette creating more wonderful ideas. Especially Christmas.
Welcome, Gail!!! Looking forward to seeing you and Paulette on the next webisodes!!! Missing Ann but looks like you are going to be just as wonderful as she has been.
Great Job!!!
What a WONDERFUL surprise to find another webisode this week! It was just wonderful, and Gail your ideas were just great, thank you, and welcome!! Paulette, you are just a "treat" to listen to each week! I am enjoying my Christmas card classes CD, and learning a lot from you and Theresa there as well! You do a fabulous job, THANK YOU!! You are appreciated!!
Boo! Loved the Halloween themed webisode; you will have to do more! And welcome to Gail! Looks like lots of fun ahead. Annette
Welcome Gail!I love your ideas for Halloween. Paulette, as usual another great menber of your design team. Can't wait to see more.
Welcome, Gail!! I was so excited to see an extra webisode for the week!! Of course I would be more excited to get one every day but I know you guys have to have time for family... Not into Halloween but never the less I always enjoy getting new ideas!! Thanks Guys!
welcome gail !! you are one talented lady and it's going to be nice getting to know you and learning new ideas from you.
Welcome aboard Gail. You have some big shoes to fill with Ann leaving but I know you will do a great job. I'm not into halloween at all but always enjoy the webisodes so having an extra one was a treat (no trick). Looking forward to seeing you on the next one. I loved the little house and can see great possibilities with it as a Christmas cottage. (hint hint)
great ideas
Welcome to Webisodes, Gail! Love Halloween too...thanks, Ladies, for such fabulous inspiration!
Welcome Gayle (sorry if I misspelled your name)...
WOW... lots of WONDERFUL projects.
I LOVE the Hallowe'en Themed Webisode. HOPE There WILL be more in the future. ;)
Welcome Gail! Halloween is one of my favorite holidays and this kit is really a treat.
Halloween! It's such a fun time of the year. I am very interested in your new, exciting products for this Holiday! How Inspiring!
How fun to watch this webisode! Fun and wonderful projects too. But also welcome Gail, it is a pleasure to welcome you!
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When your transmission fails, your hot water heater breaks, or water starts pouring in through your roof, it means a large expense that can put your finances in a nose-dive.
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Protection from Energy, Communal
Level cleric 4, druid 4, inquisitor 4, ranger 3, sorcerer/wizard 4, summoner 4
Target creatures touched
This spell functions like protection from energy, except you divide the duration in 10-minute intervals among the creatures touched. Once the spell absorbs 12 points of energy damage per caster level (maximum 120 points) for a subject, the spell's effects end for that subject.
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CARY — With the eyes of the nation looking to North Carolina, the polls in Tuesdays primary election opened at 6:30 a.m. and a steady trickle of voters began casting ballots in the all-important Republican race for U.S. Senate.
At mid-afternoon, state elections officials were monitoring reports of possible delays that could require voting hours be extended this evening. Also, two people were critically injured when struck by a van in a Cabarrus County polling place.
The Republican Senate contest pits three factions of the states Republican party against each other and it is being seen in political circles as a proxy for the national party.
The leading candidates all have their strengths: Thom Tillis, who is backed by establishment Washington, Greg Brannon, a Rand Paul-endorsed libertarian conservative who aligns with the tea party, and Mark Harris, a Baptist pastor who found support in the evangelical community. The polls close at 7:30 p.m.
What kind of Republican Party voters want was a factor in the voting for some. We need some change in North Carolina, said Ashley Van Wormer, a 44-year-old sales trainer from Cary, who said she voted for Tillis. We need conservative values but not too far conservative. We need to elect somebody that can win.
The overriding question in the race is whether Tillis, who leads in polling and fundraising, can win outright with more than 40 percent of the vote, or whether Brannon and Harris can force him into a July 15 runoff. Two more congressional races across the state the Democratic primary in the 12th Congressional District and the Republican primary in the 6th Congressional District are also potential contenders for campaign overtime.
Three other congressional races from Raleigh eastward also are expected to draw a solid turnout.
• In the 2nd Congressional District, Democrats Clay Aiken, the former American Idol runner-up, and Keith Crisco, a former state commerce secretary, are in a close battle that could go either way.
• In the 3rd Congressional District, 10-term Republican incumbent Walter Jones faces a stiff challenge from Taylor Griffin, who has received more than $1 million in help from Republicans in Washington who are frustrated with Jones maverick streak.
• And in the 7th Congressional District, Republican David Rouzer and Woody White are squaring off in another nationally watched race for a seat held by outgoing Democrat Mike McIntyre.
The turnout for a mid-term primary election may exceed the 2010 election, but no major lines are anticipated at the polls.
Four years ago, 14 percent of voters cast ballots. So far this election, early voting grew 1 percent compared to 2010.
State elections officials are looking into reports that access to a polling place in Duplin County has been hampered by a blocked road. At mid-afternoon, officials were waiting to hear back from the state Department of Transportation about what was going on, spokesman Josh Lawson said.
Under the new elections law, the state board rather than county boards has the authority to extend voting times. Lawson said the state has informed county board several times to let the state know of any problems.
With 2,700-plus polling places in the state, we rely on the counties to quickly get us informed about situations going on so they can be addressed, Lawson said.
Three people were hit by a van Tuesday morning in a polling place parking lot in Concord, Lawson reported. Two of them are in critical condition.
The accident happened at Center United Methodist Church, which is a polling location in Cabarrus County.
Our thoughts are with the injured and all those affected by this tragedy, state Elections Director Kim Westbrook Strach said in a news release the board issued.
There were no reports of problems in Wake County, where a spot check of precincts showed a slow and steady trickle of voters. By noon, there were just over 125 voters at the Hilburn Drive Academy in northwest Raleigh.
The polling place at Glen Eden Pilot Park in West Raleigh was closing in on 350 voters a short time later. That location drew the relatives of several candidates on the ballot, making last-minute pitches for their loved-ones support.
Democratic Wake district attorney candidates Boz Zellinger and Lorrin Freeman had parents there, and Republican Wake clerk of court candidate Joe Teagues wife was on hand.
Voters there and at Martin Middle School, also in West Raleigh, uniformly said they werent motivated by a single candidate; rather, they always vote.
I definitely dont have a specific candidate, said Ben Worley, 38. I always try to vote.
At the top of the ticket, its the Senate race drawing the most voters.
Just after 9 a.m., Brannon and his family voted at Penny Road Elementary School in Cary. I feel very confident because I know grassroots wins campaigns, he told reporters outside the polling location.
I feel very comfortable that the grassroots can speak out and the people of North Carolina are looking for a Lee and a Paul and a Cruz and were that campaign, he said, referencing Republican U.S. Sens. Mike Lee of Utah, Paul of Kentucky and Ted Cruz of Texas, all of whom he hopes to emulate.
The obstetrician said he was tired after working through the night delivering two babies. The last 18 hours are the reason Im here, he said. The idea of our future and not passing on a true representative public is unacceptable. Thats why we are here doing this.
The other candidates on the primary ballot are likewise working for last-minute votes across the state. Tillis and Harris will each hold election night parties in Charlotte; Brannon will gather with his supporters in Raleigh. The winner will face U.S. Sen. Democrat Kay Hagan, who is easily expected to defeat her primary challengers.
Regardless of who emerges, Cary contractor Jon Rufty is looking for a different campaign for November. Like all national politics, its just way too polarized, the 59-year-old Independent said. Its frustrating that the statesmanship is no longer alive on the national level. And I think both sides fall into that category.
Rufty voted in the Republican primary but wouldnt identify his favorite. For November, he said his vote is up for grabs. I am looking for, especially at the national level, the parties to work together for whats best for the country.
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Question by Martin B: Star Wars "X-Wing Fighter" v Buck Rogers "Starfighter"?
What would win (on average) in a no-holds space dogfight in between an "X-Wing Fighter" from "The Emperor Strikes Back" and a "Starfighter" from the "Buck Rogers in the 25th Century" 1980′s series?
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Answer by Mark V
I do not feel the question here is the kill-factor of the ships rather than the skill of the pilots.
If we assume they're manned by normal pilots and NOT Luke and Buck then I would have to say that the X-Wing would take it.
The Earth Defence Force pilots were rubbish on a grand scale! They couldn't even manage Ardala's fake pirates as they had been too reliant on the computers. It took Buck releasing his ship from the computer to win that fight!
The Rebel pilots on the other hand, although maybe not so extensively trained, are extremely motivated AND have the added bonus of getting used to 'underdog' status in a fight.
The X-Wing, even though a gorgeous ship, is not exactly state-of-the-art and its upkeep is most likely grab-as-grab-can.
The Starfighter will be the pinnacle of Earths' space superiority technologies with teams of personnel to maintain it.
Now, I've flown X-Wings personally in just about every single sim ever made that attributes them so I'm familiar with the ships capabilities. I have but to find a Buck Rogers game that delivers comparable opportunities with the Starfighter, much to my dismay and chagrin!
One last point, I do not think the Starfighter has any type of shielding method, an additional main advantage to the X-Wing!
In closing, I will have to repeat that this fight, which I would PAY to see incidentally, will come down to who's really flying the ships rather than any technical excellence or lack thereof in the ships themselves.
I rest my case…….
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Date:January 30, 2013 at 12:00 - 1:00 PM ET
James Pierce, VP Account Management(PeopleFluent)
A wide range of business trends – from just-in-time manufacturing to offshore knowledge workers – means that contingent workforce management is a broader and more critical part of many organizations' success than ever before. Establishing clear, enterprise-wide management programs for this segment of the workforce can ensure consistency, flexibility and responsiveness that drive results.
Successfully implementing a Contingent Workforce Management (CWM) program requires a foundation based on standardized efficient and effective processes related to the procurement and management of an organizations contingent and services workforce.
How do you ensure vendors, who are a critical component of the supply chain, effectively work with your organization to manage the temporary, consultative and professional services workforce? Part of it is working with a vendor whose contingent workforce management philosophy aligns with your organization's goals. The other part is clearly communicating your business objectives, managing expectations for how you see the vendor interacting with your technology and operational processes and letting them know how they stack up against the competition.
This session will provide seven tips to help your organization be successful in managing your vendors. Attendees will learn about the following and more…
Drive competitive sourcing – Each opportunity should have multiple submittals so you can use business intelligence to analyze information and make the best sourcing decision. If analyzing data reveals a single source, end users or vendors are most likely going around the defined process. Requiring multiple sources per opportunity will drive competitive sourcing and pricing.
Use bidding and reverse auction – To get the lowest possible cost, implement a reverse bid process. Increasing transparency of rates will encourage vendors to lower their price and be more competitive.
Enforce compliance – Conduct pre-engagement audits and ensure vendor compliance with drug screens, background checks and other requirements prior to the commencement of an engagement. Make sure all vendors adhere to the requirements and that conditions are consistent and fair for all vendors.
Streamline end of engagement processes – Ensure vendors are working with end users to disengage temporary workers whose assignment has ended. This provides visibility into the workforce and mitigates risk.
Increase accountability – Hold vendors accountable for prompt time and expense processing and other program metrics. Through data analytics, organizations can measure vendor compliance and how they compare to their peer groups.
Measure invoice adjustment amounts – Ask vendors to make a rate commitment and hold them accountable for it. This will help support accurate forecasting and financial capabilities. Using analytics, organizations can identify vendors who are driving up adjustments or if they are out of compliance with their contract. Organizations that conduct quarterly reviews and look at historical data can leverage those insights to optimize their contingent workforce management program going forward.
Conduct Vendor Service Reviews – Help vendors understand how they are performing in their program. When conducting baseline and benchmark analysis, make sure vendors are compared to their peer groups. In other words, don't look at an IT staffing vendor versus a finance and accounting provider. A peer evaluation can help vendors understand their strengths, the value they deliver to your business and areas they should improve.
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Bulletpoints Movie Review: Tim & Eric's Billion Dollar Movie
February 6, 2012 § Leave a comment
- Ooooh… I think you're gonna like what you see. Ooooh..
- If you don't like Tim & Eric, don't fuckin' watch it then. The rest of this is obviously not for you.
- If you do like Tim & Eric, I think you're gonna like what you see, ooohh… It's a 90 minute episode of Tim & Eric Awesome Show Great Job! That's basically as basic as I can put it, except that they are able to do some shit that you can't ever un-see. So be prepared for that.
- If you don't even know who Tim & Eric are, then I would probably watch a few episodes of Awesome Show before you watch Billion Dollar Movie. Find out first if this comedy is for you. Because it's not for everybody. It's the only kind of comedy that I love that I could understand why other people would absolutely hate it.
- This is Tim Heidecker:
- This is Eric Wareheim:
- Or this is Tim Heidecker
- And this is Eric Wareheim
- This is Tim & Eric:
- I mean, they are a couple of freaks. I don't mean that in a bad way, but the weird shit that I think about that I never tell anyone about? They not only tell other people, they re-create those fucked up ideas and now they're putting it on the big screen.
- They like to come up with weird words like Schlaaang and Dobis. They like to have celebrity cameos (Will Ferrell, Jeff Goldblum, John C. Reilly, Zach Galifinakis) and then have those celebrities do weird shit. My personal favorite being anything with Ray Wise.
- Tim has scenes with his new son Jeffrey that might be the most uncomfortable thing I have ever witnessed. It's well worth the price of seeing the movie.
- Tim and Eric take TV and turn it on it's head and that's the same thing that they do with Billion Dollar Movie, poking fun at classic movie cliches and taking it to 17 levels beyond where anyone else would. The opening sequence I'm sure will absolutely kill in a theater full of Tim & Eric fans. Or would it?
- It seems like a lot of Tim & Eric "die-hard fans" hated this movie and called it a "Slap in the Face" to Awesome Show. Ehhh.. get over yourself "Die hard fan" and stop claiming you get their humor more than they get their humor. Just enjoy that you get more of Tim & Eric. Some people are just dying for their favorite people to make a movie just so they can say "Man, I liked these guys before they were big!" Go fucking be a hipster to some shitty emo band, not to Tim & Eric.
- Just by saying that, I can guarantee that many of these reviewers indeed did not "get it."
- I give it 999,999,999 out of a billion.
- Tim & Eric's Billion Dollar Movie (of which I didn't even speak of the plot, because who cares?) is in theaters on March 2nd, but you can get it on iTunes or OnDemand right now. So stop reading this and start giving the Schlaaang Corporation your money and learn about Dobis and the Shrim health center.
- I think you're gonna like what you see. Oooohhh.


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The U.S. investment bank named Michael G. King, Jr. to the newly created role of head of healthcare. He was previously director of research at the firm. The firm also said Christopher James, formerly a senior associate analyst working for King, had rejoined the firm and will assume esearch coverage of many of King's stocks.
The Baltimore-based specialty investment banking, research and institutional brokerage firm said it has expanded its technology practice by adding Neeraj Vohra, managing director, and Henry Sage, director, to its investment banking team. Both of them will be based in the firm's Baltimore office.
The investment banking arm of Arbuthnot Banking Group, appointed Nicholas Tulloch as the new head of corporate finance. Tulloch, who will join in January 2009, joins Arbuthnot Securities from Altium, where he was managing director on the corporate finance team, specialising in the technology sector.


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Newburyport Daily News
---- — ROWLEY — Scott C. Martin, one of three elected water commissioners in Rowley, was charged Saturday with assault and battery and disorderly conduct following what police called an alcohol-fueled fist fight at the Veterans of Foreign Wars post on Bradford Street.
Also charged with assault and battery and disorderly conduct as a result of the alleged Saturday night fight was Ronald C. Nadeau, 51, of Haverhill Street, Rowley. The charges were filed at Newburyport District Court on Tuesday, according to police Chief Robert Barker.
Martin, 53, lives on Wethersfield Street and has been a member of the Board of Water Commissioners for several years. His current term is set to expire in 2013.
Barker wouldn't comment on the altercation, other than to say alcohol was involved and the two parties have had dealings in the past.
In February 2011, Rowley selectmen sent a letter of reprimand to Martin for his actions and behavior toward a town employee and two town officials when they questioned the removal of trees while they were being taken down from outside the enclosure of town well No. 12 on Haverhill Street
Selectmen Chairman Bob Snow said Martin, as well as Cicoria Tree Service of Topsfield, ignored a cease-and-desist order three times, adding that Martin was hostile to him and Conservation Commission Vice Chairman Curt Turner. The incident stemmed from a controversial decision to cut down 25 mature trees around near the town well without first seeking approval from the Conservation Commission.
The commission fined both the Water Department and the tree service $3,050 each. In addition, the commission's order called for the Water Department to replace the affected wetlands and replant trees and vegetation. The Water Department is municipally owned.


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I'm typing this through my tears after reading about poor Renee Ellmers having to live paycheck to paycheck ("Ellmers will decline paycheck," Oct. 5 news story).
After a miraculous and almost voluntary change of heart, she decided to give up her salary to be in solidarity with federal workers whom she and her Republican colleagues laid off. The hilarious reference to her as "one of the poorest members of Congress" (a wonderful double entendre) is conditioned, of course, by the fact that only her financial status is disclosed, not "the salary of her husband, a doctor."
I never thought I'd miss being represented by Howard Coble, but Ellmers – whose chief interests seem to be obstructionism and memorializing that champion of intolerance, the late Jesse Helms – has me longing for the old days. As her balance sheet would suggest, as a congresswoman, she's really not worth much.
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CarMan@Edmunds Posts: 38,515Hi nurselisa. Chase's February buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36-month lease of a 2013 Outback 3.6R Limited with moonroof and 12,000 miles per year are .00095 and 54% for consumers who qualify for its top credit tier.
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Polian: Freeney likely to play
DE Dwight Freeney is likely to play in Super Bowl XLIV, Colts president Bill Polian said a couple of hours before game time.
Colts gearing up to reward Manning
The normally close-mouthed Colts had no problem announcing at the Super Bowl that they plan to begin serious talks on a new deal for four-time MVP Peyton Manning that figures to be "the biggest in history."
Wayne, Powers practice; Freeney doesn't
DE Dwight Freeney sat out the Colts' final walk-through Saturday prior to Sunday's Super Bowl XLIV, watching from a golf cart. WR Reggie Wayne, however, returned to the field after having aggravated a season-long right knee injury during Friday ...
Kickers need focus on task at hand
It is impossible to overlook how missed field goals have marked this postseason, yet Colts 20-year veteran PK Matt Stover and Saints second-year PK Garrett Hartley have been very reliable in the playoffs.
Clark could be crucial weapon vs. Saints
PFW's Eric Edholm analyzes the expected battle between Colts TE Dallas Clark and Saints SS Roman Harper in the sixth and last of a daily series examining a matchup of the day leading up to Super Bowl XLIV.
Wayne aggravates knee injury; Freeney sits again
Colts WR Reggie Wayne aggravated a right knee injury late in practice Friday, but head coach Jim Caldwell said he believed the injury was minor, according to the Colts' media pool report.
Caldwell: Freeney 'trending in the right direction'
Colts head coach Jim Caldwell said Friday that DE Dwight Freeney is "trending in the right direction" as he tries to recover from a right ankle injury in time for Super Bowl XLIV, but in a common refrain, he noted ...
Williams hopes Manning feels 'remember-me' hits
PFW's Eric Edholm analyzes the matchup between Colts QB Peyton Manning and Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams in the fifth of a daily series examining a matchup of the day leading up to Super Bowl XLIV.
Logo for Super Bowl XLV unveiled
During an unveiling of the logo for Super Bowl XLV, the NFL announced Thursday that, going forward, the basic design of future logos will remain static.
Q&A with Colts DE Dwight Freeney
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Saints RB Reggie Bush has had an up-and-down career to date, but head coach Sean Payton believes his knowledge of the offense has improved. Read Wednesday's Super Bowl notebook.
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ESPN.com has reported that Bethea has been given a first-round tender by the Colts. He has played in two Pro Bowls, including this season when he was chosen as an alternate.||||||| Indianapolis has indicated that they would like to keep Bethea for at least one more year.
Bethea has cracked a bone in his right hand, leaving him on the sideline for both of Indianapolis' practices Wednesday.||||||| Coach Jim Caldwell did not give a timetable for Bethea's return. Caldwell said Bethea would be fitted for a cast and would return when he can play while wearing the cast.
Bethea was inactive for Sunday's game against Houston because of a knee injury.||||||| Bethea, who is tied for the team lead with four interceptions, also sat out last week against Oakland.
Bethea will not play Sunday at Oakland.||||||| Bethea sprained his left knee against Baltimore last week and it appears he will sit out as a precaution Sunday.
Bethea (sprained left knee) is not expected to play for the Colts on Sunday at Oakland.||||||| Bethea was injured during last Sunday's 44-20 rout in Baltimore. He did not finish the game, but most of the Colts starters were pulled midway through the third quarter anyway. The injury appears to be serious enough for him to miss some playing time.


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MINERAL WELLS – Judith Elaine Littlefield, 68, died early Friday morning, March 15, 2013, in Kindred Hospital, Fort Worth.
Service is 2 p.m. Monday, March 18, in the Baum-Carlock-Bumgardner Chapel with Gary Williams officiating. Burial will follow in Newberry Cemetery. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Elaine was born Sept. 11, 1944, in Poteet, Texas. She was a lifetime resident of Millsap. Elaine was a hardworking homemaker and an active community member. She was a founding member of the Millsap Heritage Society.
Elaine is survived by her husband of 49 years, Royce Littlefield; children, Chris Littlefield, Brad and Johnnie Littlefield, and Beth and Norman Adkins; grandchildren, Trey, Ashtyn and Drew Adkins, and Zeb and Raelyn Littlefield; great-grandchildren, Major and Mikayla Adkins; brothers and sisters, Jon Mark and Kelli Crosland, David Knight, Glynda and Ron Warren, and Red Thomas; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Elaine is preceded in death by her son, Paul Grant Littlefield; her parents, Grant Crosland and Lenora and Loyd Knight; her in-laws, Paul and Cleora Littlefield; and her sister-in-law, Betty Thomas.
The Littlefield family is grateful for the kindness and support received. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Millsap Heritage Society in her memory.
Condolences may be left at www.bcbfuneralhome.com.
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Pella — City Administrator Mike Nardini reported at Friday's Community Services Board meeting that negotiations with the Vision Iowa Board will begin next week, regarding funding assistance for the Fields of our Future Sports Park.
The Vision Iowa Board made the decision to enter into the negotiations at its meeting last month. This board utilizes negotiations for major gift awards. A level of funding has not been established, and will be settled during this process.
With this process taking place, Nardini hopes to have a better undertanding of how much funding is available. This will help him better prepare a budget to submit to the City Council.
Nardini said bid letting for the sports park project is expected to take place in June, with a contract being awarded in July. The current timeline for the project has the park scheduled to open in the Fall of 2014.
Indoor Pool Renovation
The Community Services Board was also apprised of the City's plan to renovate the indoor pool. Mallary Herring said this would include work on the outdoor walls, to have the brick match the exterior of another building.
Renovations are scheduled to begin in April 2014, with the project completed by October 2014. The pool will be closed during this time.
Staff remains concerned about a boiler, used to heat the indoor pool, surviving another winter. They are hopeful that it will last until the renovation.
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Over 30 applications were received for the vacant Community Services Director position. That number has been whittled to between 5-7, according to Nardini.
The application process is now in the essay phase. Each applicant is expected to submit an essay, which includes response to questions posed by the City, within the month.
Three members of the Community Services Board volunteered to join staff in meeting the finalists, once selected, as one of the final steps in the interview process. Nardini hopes to have someone hired in June and have the new director start working in mid-July or August.
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The outdoor pool is open, and is being staffed by 65 lifeguards, ranging in age from 15-24.
"A majority of mine is high school kids," Herring said. The pool is utilizing a new scheduling system, in which lifeguards were able to schedule themselves online.
Herring and Nardini shared the good news about the pool's international safety award. The pool received a gold award this year - the second consecutive year it received an award - for its operational safety. This places the pool in the top 10 percent of pools in the country.
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A lightning storm earlier this month affected several City facilities. Staff is still trying to collect information to provide a complete list to the insurance agency. A list is currently unavailable, though it is believed that the air conditioning unit at the community center was struck.
Monday and Tuesday, May 20-21, will be the annual Tulip dig. The public is invited to dig up Tulips in the City's beds.
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I was recently asked what I consider to be the most misunderstood aspect of great leadership; in other words, what makes great leadership great? What immediately came to mind is not only misunderstood, but it also happens to be the most often overlooked element of leadership, and the one which also affords leaders the greatest opportunity for personal, professional, and enterprise growth. If you want to become a better leader in 2013, I suggest you become comfortable with a leadership practice few are – surrender.
Surrender – not for the faint of heart
You'll rarely encounter the words leadership and surrender used together in complementary fashion. Society has labeled surrender as a sign of leadership weakness, when in fact, it can be among the greatest of leadership strengths. Let me be clear, I'm not encouraging giving in or giving up – I am suggesting you learn the ever so subtle art of letting go.
A leader simply operates at their best when they understand their ability to influence is much more fruitful than their ability to control. Here's the thing – the purpose of leadership is not to shine the spotlight on yourself, but to unlock the potential of others so they can in turn shine the spotlight on countless more. Control is about power – not leadership. Surrender allows a leader to get out of their own way and focus on adding value to those whom they serve.
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If you're still not convinced the art of leadership is learning the focus point should be on surrender not control, consider this: control restricts potential, limits initiative, and inhibits talent. Surrender fosters collaboration, encourages innovation and enables possibility. Controlling leaders create bottlenecks rather than increase throughput. They signal a lack of trust and confidence, and often come across as insensitive if not arrogant. When you experience weak teams, micro-management, frequent turf wars, high stress, operational strain, and a culture of fear, you are experiencing what control has to offer – not very attractive is it?
Surrender allows the savvy leader to serve where control demands the ego-centric leader be served. Surrender allows leadership to scale and a culture of leadership to be established. Surrender prefers loose collaborative networks over rigid hierarchical structures allowing information to be more readily shared and distributed. Leaders who understand surrender think community, ecosystem, and culture – not org chart. Surrender is what not only allows the dots to be connected, but it's what allows to dots to be multiplied. Controlling leaders operate in a world of addition and subtraction, while the calculus of a leader who understands surrender is built on exponential multiplication.
I have found those who embrace control are simply attempting to consolidate power, while those who practice surrender are facilitating the distribution of authority. When what you seek is to build into others more than glorifying self you have developed a level of leadership maturity that values surrender over control. Surrender is the mindset which creates the desire for leaders to give credit rather than take it, to prefer hearing over being heard, to dialogue instead of monologue, to have an open mind over a closed mind, to value unlearning as much as learning. Control messages selfishness, while surrender conveys selflessness – which is more important to you?
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Keep this in mind – we all surrender, but not all surrender is honorable. Some surrender to their ego, to the wrong priorities, or to other distractive habits. Others surrender to the positive realization they are not the center of the universe – they surrender to something beyond themselves in order to accomplish more for others. Bottom line – what you do or don't surrender to will define you. Assuming you surrender to the right things, surrender is not a sign of leadership weakness, but is perhaps the ultimate sign of leadership confidence. I'll leave you with this quote from William Booth: "The greatness of a mans power is the measure of his surrender."
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Mike Myatt, while reading your article, I have identified myself throughout the whole theory. I practice surrender without knowing it. It is natural for me to not operate in a fear structure with my 4 employees. You are absolutely right about your points. Indeed, by being open minded, my employees give me ideas, and often say that Im the best boss they had and even tell me to be more bossy because they are used to control freaks. But I do not see them as employees, they are as you stated, talent. Once you acknowledge the beauty of talent, that talent thanks you on it's own. It is the most organic way to grow a company.
This is a great post, Mike! The use of the word "surrender" would have caused many to stop and think. When a leader serves himself, bad things happen. When he serves others, society progresses. We need all leaders to think of others first, and "we-ism" instead of "me-ism".
I'm glad that your definition of leader you approach closer to reality. A leader should suggest, never forcing, never beat must convince. It is recommended to confirm that a leader is a good manager or not necessary? A leader needs to discover things or check only ideas and projects?. All these differences are important because they mark the results. Mike Glad
Leaders who apply the AA mantra to "accept the things I cannot change, change the things I can and have the wisdom to know the difference" will rise to the top with confidence (and peace of mind!). Terrific post, Mike, thank you!
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To know small change can make a big difference see 'can' italic is at the heart. I like what you have written. Kind regards
Christina beat me to it. As I read this article, I also thought of the Serenity Prayer, provided above. Great article, great wisdom. Thanks Mike.


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With the loss of seven seniors, Halifax County High School varsity girls basketball head coach Billy Lucas will be looking at a different rotation next season.
Lucas, in his first year as Comets varsity girls head coach, had hoped to improve upon last season's 6-16 record, and the Comets finished with one additional win, going 7-13 on the season and claiming the Halifax County High School Holiday Classic basketball tournament championship.
Winning the holiday classic tournament marked the high water mark of the Comets' season, with Halifax subsequently losing its final nine games, eight of them against district teams.
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"Winning the classic was a great thing to do, especially with us not making it to the championship game last year," commented Lucas.
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Lucas had hoped the momentum created by that win would carry over into the second half of the season, but injuries and illness disrupted his rotation.
Two concussions, a shoulder injury and a knee injury at one point affected his team, Lucas noted.
"It makes it tough on a young team, but regardless of what was going on the girls still fought night in and night out," he said.
"Even when the score got lop-sided against us, they still fought hard the entire time.
"They kept playing basketball, and I thought that was a real big step."
Rebounding and ball security are two issues Lucas aims to address in the off-season.
"Rebounding on the defensive end is something we have to do better, giving up second and third chance points," he explained.
"We have to get that desire in us to want every rebound, and turnovers, we've just got to slow down and times and not press ourselves as much.
"Sometimes we were trying too hard to get back into games, and we have to realize when teams get on top of you, you're not going to hit that home run.
"You chip away, and sometimes we did that, and we made games competitive whenever we did."
The Western Valley District is tough with a lot of good athletes, and the Comets found the going tough offensively on many occasions, Lucas pointed out.
"We weren't able to go as deep into our bench as I would have liked, and as far as scoring, that's something else we will be working on in the off-season," explained Lucas.
"We have to figure out a system that best fits the girls, and the spring and summer is a great time to work on an offense and get it down pat."
Lucas also is looking at summer tournaments, camps and informal scrimmages against other high school teams as a way to sharpen his team's skills.
"The big thing is off-season commitment from all of them," he emphasized.
"We need that commitment and desire to want to do it, and I think with these girls we'll get some of that out of them."
Lucas and jayvee Head Coach David Graham, also finishing his first year, have been working toward implementing the same system, and Lucas wants to extend that to the middle school as well to get everyone on the same page.
"David did a real good job, and if he had a question he came to me. I thought he did a real good job with the jayvees, and one goal for next year is getting the same system in place," said Lucas.
"I'd love to get the middle school to work with us and put in our system, that way you'd have girls in the sixth grade running the same offense and defense they would as seniors.
"That's a huge thing if we're able to do that, and it builds the program all the way around."
Year-round commitment is the key, Lucas noted.
"Right now, we have a lot of good girls who have bought into the program, and I believe we will see more of an off-season commitment to the program as a whole," he said.
"For some of these girls it's the only sport they play, and they can be more committed.
"That includes varsity, jayvee and middle school girls, if the middle school girls want to come over and work out they can."
"Anything I can teach them now will be great for later," Lucas added.
"The biggest thing in the off-season is building your program and getting your system in place.
"Going into the season we were a little bit behind, and that's something we should be able to remedy."
Lucas thinks he has some pieces in place to build the program moving forward.
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WAKE FOREST — Senior Katie McDonald looked over her shoulder after the first game in the championship match of the Heritage Volleyball Invitational and had direct, but motivating words for her class.
Two more games, McDonald said. Two more games and we get those shirts. She pointed to the back wall of the gym where dark blue shirts with pink letters that said Champions on them.
True to her wishes, McDonald and Middle Creek could call themselves champions just two games later, as the Mustangs defeated Person 25-18, 26-24, 25-23 in the championship game of the Heritage Volleyball Invitational.
The Mustangs went 1-2 in the tournaments pool play competition on Friday, but bounced back to defeat Triton, and then avenge pool-play losses to Leesville Road and then Person in Saturdays bracket play.
I made some team changes and then we changed up the defense a bit and we tried to run a quicker offense, said first-year Middle Creek coach Danielle Martzolf.
Martzolf credited setter Isabelle Miller as helping run the offense and libero Lauren Durham as helping the defense stay in top form on the second day.
Middle Creeks Katie McCullough was named MVP of the tournament. She had 14 kills against Person in the championship game.
The Mustangs were 9-14 last year and have made the postseason just once in its history 2009 but this years team is off to a promising start. Four teams from this years Heritage Invitational field ended last season in the News & Observers top 15 area rankings.
After everything we went through last year, it feels really good to come out this year and start off our season with a win like this, McCullough said. This year, we have a lot more compatibility on our team.
Person coach Hope Heverly said she wasnt sure what her team would bring to the tournament after having to replace six seniors from last years group.
Im excited that they were able to come out here today and take second place, Heverly said. Were still making young mistakes, but I see us continuing to grow this entire season.
Leesville, last years state runners-up, were in a unique position in third place. The Pride had already defeated both Person and Middle Creek while going 3-0 in pool play, but were sent to the third-place match after falling in the rematch to Middle Creek in the bracket.
That last game (against Heritage) was kind of a get-our-respect-back match, Leesville coach Taine Mergenthaler said.
Heritage went 4-2 on the weekend to finish fourth. With just one senior, the Huskies amassed more wins in the tournaments two days than it had in any previous season. The Huskies four wins came consecutively.
We had a great day yesterday, we went undefeated and won our pool, said Heritage coach Branden Green. We try to be better at the end of the year than we are and grow every day... Theyve really bought into what we try to do and its starting to turn around.
The all-tournament team included Leesvilles Samara Brown and Laura Stammen, Jordans Margaret Gunn, Persons Hannah Blaylock, Tritons Cassidy Hayes and Heritages Sydney Hinds and Hannah Midles.
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Welcome to the restaurant review round-up, where every week Ballwin-Ellisville Patch will bring you a sampling of reviews from around the Internet on a local restaurant.
Leading off is Massa's Restaurant, an Italian place that specializes in traditional favorites like linguine tamara and cannelloni while also offering burgers, steaks and seafood. They also aim to create some ambiance with low lighting and chandeliers if you are aiming for a romantic evening.
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Jane Herich gave it 5/5 stars and said: "Wonderful food and very friendly waiters/waitresses. Some of the best food I've ever eaten."
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Andrea F. gave it 4/5 stars and said: "This cute little Italian place has that great family-owned vibe. It is one of three locations (the others are in Bridgeton and Kirkwood). The food is your standard classic casual Italian fare, nothing super fancy. It's reasonably priced with easy-to-please dishes. The food tastes homemade. In other words, it's rich, thick and creamy...it's pretty darn good."
Dan M. gave it 5/5 stars and said: "One of my favorite Italian restaurants in West County. I love the tortellini. Decor is tacky Italian. Service is excellent. It's a favorite of local, regular diners. The pizza is excellent as well. Italian beer is available."
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