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Having to overcome the hangover from the Maui Championship, the Illini played from behind most of the game. A back-and-forth fight ensued down the stretch, as the two teams traded the lead four times in the final 57 seconds.
Senior Tyler Griffey gave Illinois the lead for good, draining a 3-point shot with 4.4 seconds on the clock to give the Illini a 63-62 win.
It was over when: The Gardner Webb players had a miscommunication on Illinois' final possession. Some players were playing defense to switch ball screens while others were trying to fight through them. Griffey was preparing to screen the ball handler, Brandon Paul, but instead slipped out to the 3-point line. Paul hit Griffey for a wide-open look, a shot that was true from the get go.
Player of the game: Griffey. The senior forward's 13 points tied for a team-high. Of course, none were more important than the final 3 Griffey notched, giving Illinois a thrilling victory in a game that could have gone either way. Griffey was assertive all game, shooting 13 times (hitting five) and logging 27 minutes.
Unsung Hero: Joseph Bertrand. The redshirt junior came off the bench early in the game with a certain confident attitude and look. With the offense struggling early, Bertrand had seven of the team's first nine points, giving the team a necessary lift. He finished with 13 points, six rebounds, three steals and three assists.
Stat of the game: Rebounding. The two teams finished with identical rebounding numbers – 29 total, 10 offensive, 19 defensive. The Illini were led by Paul and Bertrand, who each had six.
Stat of the game 2: Turnovers. Illinois had 18 turnovers to nine assists, a ratio that won't sit well coach John Groce. It was the most turnovers in a game since the USC win. The team followed that performance with 11 turnovers versus Chaminade and eight against Butler, so Sunday marked an obvious step back in that area.
The takeaway: Another day, another win. The Illini improve to 7-0 on the season and survived another 'popped in the mouth' game, as Groce called it in the post-game press conference. Illinois can't start off slowly Wednesday against Georgia Tech and can't turn the ball over like it did Sunday if a win is to be the result. Given all the travel and time zone complications, a flat effort was predictable. Fortuantely, a loss didn't accompany the lessons learned.


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Anyways. Even though I wish there was no rush on passing up autumn, I'll admit that I am getting a bit excited about Christmas. I am adding to my wish list everyday. Here are some of my favorites... last night I saw a commercial for Catch Phrase Music Edition. (You can watch the commercial on that link.) HOW FUN IS THAT? 'Cause all our friends act like that when we have a party. Yikes.
I really think I just must have the new Wilton Giant Cupcake pan. Normally giant things are creepy to me, but this would be so cool. And if these boots actually could keep the warm in and the snowy cold out, I'd totally dig them. But instead I think more practical would be these. (Size 9, Santa, but you already knew that.)
You can find me here at NaBloPoMo.

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What are shocks and struts and where are they located?
Shock absorbers (shocks for short) and struts help improve the smoothness of your ride and your vehicle's handling. They do this by acting as dampers for the springs. Actually, it's the springs, whether they're coil springs, leaf springs or torsion bars, that absorb all the shocks of the road. The purpose of automotive shocks and struts is to simply control the energy transferred from the road as you drive your car or truck, to the spring. Your vehicle may use struts for all four wheels, shocks for all four wheels, struts in the front and shocks in the rear, or struts in the rear or shocks in the front, depending on the model.
When you hit a bump in the road, the wheel gets pushed back and the spring compresses. If you've ever jumped on the bed (don't worry, we won't tell your parents) then you know that a spring that gets compressed wants to expand. If your car or truck's frame was connected to its wheels by springs alone, your automobile would hop from place to place like Tigger. The shocks keep the springs under control. They're filled with hydraulic fluid (oil) and many also contain pressurized nitrogen gas. There's a piston inside that presses against the hydraulic fluid. The fluid slows it down, restricting its movement. The gas used in gas shocks keeps air bubbles from forming in the hydraulic fluid. Air bubbles would make it too easy for the piston to push through the gas.
There are many different designs and types of shocks on the market, including monotube shocks, which have gas separated from the fluid by a divider, and twin tube shocks (as described above, used with both hydraulic and gas charged shocks) where the piston displaces hydraulic fluid into an outer, reservoir tube. In the early days of shock absorbers, direct-acting hydraulic shocks, featuring a twin-tube design, were the norm, but that is no longer the case.
Some automotive shocks are adjustable, allowing you to set them up for a stiffer or softer ride, as you see fit. The piston inside any shock absorber actually has some small holes in it, to let a little bit of hydraulic fluid to seep through. The bigger the holes, the more fluid can slip through. The more fluid that can slip through, the softer the ride will be.
Then there are electronic shocks, which are usually controlled by a button or a switch, while some are self-adjusting on the fly. One way this is achieved is with hydraulic fluid with iron in it, known as ferrofluid. The vehicle's computer sends power to an electromagnet. The magnet acts on the iron in the hydraulic fluid making it stiffer. Other electronic shock systems simply use electronically controlled solenoids to increase or decrease the flow of fluid.
Coil over shock assemblies are used in automobiles equipped with double wishbone or multilink suspension systems. These shock assemblies consist of a shock absorber with a coil spring mounted around it. Due to their appearance, they are often mistaken for strut assemblies.
Some SUVs and luxury cars use air suspension systems. Instead of normal shocks and springs, they use rubber air bags filled with air by a compressor. The coil spring is typically removed and replaced with the air bag; a shock absorber of some sort is still used in conjunction. These provide a smooth ride and ride leveling. If the rear end is loaded from cargo or towing, for example, the compressor will pump more air to the rear air springs to raise up the rear end. Air ride systems are costly to maintain however. Conversion kits like the ones we offer here at 1A Auto are meant to be a low cost solution to the high price of maintaining the air ride system. The conversion kits will typically replace the air bag with some kind of coil spring.
Automotive struts do everything mentioned above and more. Internally, they work the same as shocks, containing a piston which presses against hydraulic fluid, and, in some cases, gas. As a part of a Macpherson strut suspension, the strut assembly supports the weight of the vehicle. The Macpherson strut assembly uses an upper bearing plate, which acts as the pivot point in place of an upper ball joint. In this role, they also dampen sideways impacts. Struts and coil over shock assemblies often come in a pre-assembled unit with springs already attached, known as a loaded or complete strut assembly. These loaded struts make removal and installation much easier.
Check out our in-depth article to learn even more about the differences between shocks and shocks, the different types, and more.
How do I know if my shocks or struts need to be replaced?
Shocks and struts wear out over time. Some manufacturers recommend that you replace your automobile's shocks and struts every 50,000 to 75,000 miles. Of course, wear can happen more quickly if the shocks and struts are worked hard. If you drive a lot of bad roads, carry heavy duty loads, or go off-roading, then your vehicle's shocks and struts may need to be replaced sooner. Automotive shocks and struts can also be damaged by the elements if they get dented by road debris or corroded by moisture and salt.
If you find that your ride quality or your handling is suffering, you might want to check your shocks and struts. Check visually for dents, punctures, or leaking fluid. Cupping, or uneven wear of the tires, is also a sign of a failed shock or strut. You can also perform a jounce test. If you push down on the hood or trunk, the car or truck should rebound back to its original position. If it keeps bouncing, then your dampers aren't doing their job.
Can I replace shocks and struts myself?
Determined do-it-yourselfers can certainly replace their own shocks and struts. The powerful spring and the pressurized shock absorber do pose some danger if they expand unexpectedly, so it is important to exercise caution. For this reason, we wouldn't blame you if you left this job to the professionals. Replacing coil-over shocks and struts often calls for the use of a specialty tool called a spring compressor. In order to maintain even ride height, you should replace shocks and struts in left-right pairs.
You will have to raise and secure the car or truck, and remove the wheel where you are working. When removing struts, you may have to remove the brake caliper, and you will have to remove the sway bar link. Then you can set about removing the shock absorber or strut. Start by removing the fasteners at the bottom of the shock or strut. Then remove the ones at the top. Then, if you need to reuse a spring from the old assembly, you will need to compress the spring with a spring compressor. Remove the fasteners from the top of the assembly and slide the spring off the assembly. Then reverse the procedure on the new one. You will have to tighten the fasteners to the vehicle manufacturer's recommended torque specifications.
Once the new shock absorber or strut is installed, you can reinstall any parts you had to remove to access it, and lower the automobile to the ground. Before you drive the vehicle, check that the ride height looks even. Do the jounce test to make sure the new dampers are working. Then road test the vehicle. Check that the ride and handling feel good and listen for any squeaking or rattling sounds that might indicate loose parts. After working on the suspension, you should get a professional alignment.
If your car or truck is riding harsh, floating, or losing traction when braking then it may be time to get new shocks or struts. Replacing your shocks and struts is a great way to return the stability and comfort back to your vehicles ride. Here at 1A Auto, you will find a large selection of aftermarket shocks and struts for may makes and models, and at great prices. We carry replacement front and rear shocks and struts, and many different types, from air struts to loaded strut assemblies, to electronic, air and gas shocks, and everything in between from brands you trust like KYB, Monroe and much more. Whether its performance your after or just need a basic replacement, we have you covered.! We also carry many aftermarket shock and strut accessories for your car and truck as well, including mounts, bump stops, brackets, bearings and more. Our replacement shock absorbers, struts and accessories are just what you need to get your vehicle in good working order again.
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Businessman Thomas Bennett did not relish taking a shuttle bus from Terminal C, where he flew in from Pittsburgh, to connect to a flight in Terminal F, at the other end of Philadelphia International Airport.
Especially in the rain.
"I would put a cover where the bus drop is here," Bennett said the other day, as he waited in busy Terminal F to board a commuter jet to Manchester, N.H.
Bennett, who clocks 100 to 150 flights a year, gives the Philadelphia airport a general thumbs-up.
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Ping 121: Kinect award, Bing Halloween, Hadoop, Windows 8 changes
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Laura and Paul are at it again and this week they bring you these stories and more:
Kinect wins Gadget of the Year
Bing gets you ready for Halloween
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Did Laura suggest Paul should be "nice" for Halloween? I thought Paul was the nice one...
Pin a bunch of tiles to yourself and go as a Windows Phone.
As for the Twitter competition, make Paul do a one-man flash mob at the Pike Place Market.
Laura wins twit follower competition.
Paul works MSFT 1Q12 Server and Tools performance to a tune of $4.25 Billion, with SQL Server up 20% over last year.
Who is the real winner?
@Paul, why does Laura have a bigger laptop? It's time to stand up for your rights Paul!
Post ur pic of Halloween costume, both @lfoy and @paulmest
Two parts.
Even if part one is your sign idea follow up with part two.
The Win8 interface situation is easy to understand. On a touchscreen device Metro is great, with a mouse and keyboard and especially with 2 monitors Metro is clumsy. The Win7 style start menu and desktop is much better in that case.
If they want to make on OS for ALL devices then they need to let people choose which interface works best for them.
You probably thought this was Paul.... NOPE! Chuck Testa!
Haha, that would be hillarious! You should go check it out Laura, its awesome! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJP1DphOWPs
I do LOVE the new Windows 8 Metro UI, however, I'm a bit concerned regarding the productivity on desktop machines. I don't think I would use the new start-menu/Metro UI system designed for tablets on my desktop computer. If I had to use that, I think it would be less efficient for me to use compared to the traditional Windows UI. On the other hand, the Metro UI would be AWESOME on touch devices, far more efficient than the original Windows UI. Therefore, it would be nice if people could choose whether they wanted the new Metro UI or the old traditional one. It would be even easier if the Windows team gave the current UI a face-lift, make it more like the Zune UI (Which I LOVE) and make the Windows Installer choose what is best for your machine.
As for the Twitter competition, Paul should be Lauras servant for a day, that would be fun
i say paul should go as a sumo wrestler either to halloween or to twitter loserdom payback
You should have him run around with an IPHONE bragging about being such a huge apple fan (that could be the most embarrassing thing he's ever done)!
I do think that Windows 8 should have the "classic" desktop mode act the same as Windows 7 including the start menu for those who wish not to use the touch interface (which I do love).
For Paul, I'm thinking dressing him as Wonder Woman to run around the streets of Seattle (and MS campus) perhaps with "I want to be Laura Foy" written on a cape.
The Windows 8 Metro UI is great for the new touch screen devices and I love both change and progression, but if your like me and your happy with your current machines, which were all purchased recently and would like to upgrade to Win 8 when released, then I do think we should be given a means to choose whether or not we want to use the Metro UI. Having to scroll the Metro desktop around to find and run programs with a mouse is driving me nuts!
Laura, maybe dress Paul up as a transvestite and make him sing Queen's 'I want to break free' whilst cleaning some offices or the food hall at Microsoft.
Touch Screens: Metro all the way!
Non-Touch Devices: Windows Button / Start menu
Paul Humiliation:
Being on this show is humiliating enough. His punishment should be to stay on for another hundred episodes.
Halloween Costume:
Go as the Facebook Timeline
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Sources: Univ. of Chicago, EPIC
quote: There is enough nuclear fuel in the ground to last millions of years.
quote: While population growth is slowing, it is unlikely yo stop before we actually do stretch our resources to the limit.
quote: "China is investing heavily in this technology - these devices are 300+ more efficient than the solid fuel dinosaurs referred to by this article."
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B2B marketers from across the world gathered together for BMA14, the Business Marketing Association's annual conference in Chicago from May 28th-30th. During those 3 days, approximately 1,000 business-to-business marketers were exposed to the latest B2B marketing trends, thinking, research, technology, case studies and best practices.
Although the conference covered a wide range of topics, social media was a key theme in many presentations.
What was perhaps most interesting is how many brands were using a variety of techniques and social channels to spread and amplify their message.
Here are some interesting B2B social media insights and takeaways from #BMA14.
1. General Electric's use of Vine, Instagram and Tumblr
Linda Boff, Executive Director Global Brand Marketing at GE, mentioned that General Electric has found Instagram, Vine and Tumblr as platforms where the GE brand has found its voice by sharing groundbreaking research and simple science experiments.
Creating great content that tells a story is key to attracting an audience that consumes and shares via social networks. Some examples of GE's successful social campaigns include #6SecondScience, #SpringBreakIt and #GravityDay on Tumblr and Vine, and their 170,000 follower Instagram account.
2. Social Selling Gets Results
Could "social selling" be the next big thing in marketing? Many attendees of BMA14 believe so. Sales people need to be aware that they can be more influential and effective when using social selling techniques. Jill Rowley presented a powerful case for social selling by sharing how sales people always need to be connecting and curating quality content. 78% of sales professionals using social media outsell their peers that use traditional selling techniques.
Want a bit more info on social selling? Watch Jill's "Traditional Selling vs. Social Selling" video.
3. Make your presentations tweet-worthy
Jay Baer, author of "Youtility: Why Smart Marketing Is About Help, Not Hype" is always good for an entertaining and informative presentation, and his BMA14 keynote was no exception. Jay had perhaps the most tweet-worthy presentation at BMA14, largely because he includes tweet-worthy content.
Here are a few examples:
– Youtility is marketing so useful, people would pay for it. (View tweet)
– Youtility comes from the wizard, not the wand. (View tweet)
– Inspiration doesn't respond to meeting requests. (View tweet)
– Content that is only about your products and services isn't a Youtility, it's a brochure. (View tweet)
– We are surrounded by data but starved for insights. (View tweet)
4. WhatsApp as a business tool
Lisa Abbatiello, CEO of Leo Burnett Business, New York, mentioned that they use WhatsApp for engaging among global groups and Twitter to highlight their team's point of view on their client's industries.
5. Market like its 2014. Use the tools available.
Keynote speaker Gary Vaynerchuk roused the BMA14 attendees with his edgy presentation style. Gary urged marketers to jab first (engage customers) before using a right hook (going for a sale). He urged marketers to use the tools available to them and to stop marketing like they did years ago.
He practiced what he preached by sharing stories about how he used social media to determine a prospect's interests then used that information to start a conversation. This resulted in several big sales.
6. Use LinkedIn to make C-level connections
Scott Salkin, CEO and founder of IDS Marketing Technology, says LinkedIn is the most effective B2B social media platform. "It's become a very credible way to connect with people and reach out directly to C-level executives." Scott has achieved an impressive response rate of around 80 to 90%.
7. Social Media is Mobile
Marketers are aware of how mobile is impacting their business, but they may not be aware how much. Mobile was still one of the big topics at BMA14, and the speakers from the social media focused sessions had a lot of eye-opening mobile takeaways. Here's a few:
"Facebook and The Move to Mobile" presented by Gary Briggs, Chief Marketing Officer, Facebook
– Facebook has 1 billion+ monthly actives on mobile, 609m+ people using Facebook on mobile every day. (View tweet)
– Every team has to be mobile. At Facebook, every team is the mobile team. (View tweet)
– 200 million people use Instagram each month. That's twice the number of books in the Library of Congress. (View tweet)
– 85% of global mobile devices have WhatsApp. (View tweet)
"Mastering the Moment: the Live Opportunity for B2B Marketers on Twitter" presented by Richard Alfonsi, VP Global Online Sales, Twitter
– 80% of Twitter users access via mobile. (View tweet)
– There are 135,000 new users on Twitter every day. Chances are your customers are among them. (View tweet)
– Wednesday is when the most B2B conversations happen on Twitter. (View tweet)
"Tell Better Stories, Build A Better Business" presented by Nick Besbeas, VP Marketing and Customer Support, LinkedIn
– Over 300M professionals are on LinkedIn. (View tweet)
– LinkedIn is no longer a jobs site, it's a content site. Users consume content 7x more than job listings. (View tweet)
8. Storytelling has an important role in Social Media Globalization
Social media took center stage during a panel discussion about the impact of social media globalization. While a brand's logo and mission statement are consistent globally, its social media has to be flexible to address the interests of individual cultures while maintaining a cohesive voice.
For example, social selling is much more popular in Asia, as personal relationships matter to the point where people won't do business with brands they don't know. Brands should consider using visual storytelling to break down language barriers.
9. Game mechanics promotes participation and engagement
The attendees at the BMA14 conference were encouraged to use an event application called LiveCube. LiveCube fuses game mechanics and audience participation to promote participation and engagement. When synced to your Twitter account, the application would allow you to tweet, retweet and follow users through their interface, as well as get session information, participate in real-time polls and surveys and much more. And when you did so, you accumulated points for the various activities. In short, it made participation fun.
And the numbers showed it worked. By the end of the conference, the 1,000 attendees had generated 17,269 Twitter mentions which had an overall reach of 63.7 million impressions.
10. Facebook is still relevant in B2B
During the "Understand the DNA of a Growth Marketer" panel session, Mark Rentschler, Head of Marketing at machine tool company Makino, mentioned his shock over the last year regarding Facebook. "Facebook folks are converting at more than double the rate of normal marketing activity, and are spending from 10 to 30 minutes on our website."
11. People love a good selfie.
When you have a conference that has as much mobile and social media content as BMA14, there's no better way to wrap it up than with an Ellen-inspired selfie.
The Business Marketing Association (BMA) is the premiere marketing organization for B2B marketers. The BMA offers unparalleled access to the knowledge and network you need to be the best B2B marketer possible. What can the BMA do for you? Watch the video and find out.


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quote: Solar panels are for the rich and or the avid environmentalist. You are the exception, not the rule.
quote: I think most homes/households in Southern California, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, and Utah (among others) could actually see a cost savings over 10-20 years with solar panels! In those areas, Solar Panels are for the smart and visionary.


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|A classic southern recipe, cornmeal hoecakes are little pan fried cornmeal medallions that are at home as breakfast, as much as they are as a side dish with a mess o' greens, and just about anything else!
Fried Cornbread - Southern Cornmeal HoecakesFried cornbread, is also known as cornmeal hoe cakes, and sometimes Johnnycakes, is a sort of fried cornmeal flatbread - kind of like if you took cornbread batter and skillet fried it like a pancake. The inside puffs up like cornbread, while the outside gets nice and crispy from frying it in the oil. It's the perfect companion to a mess o'greens, or for breakfast or as a sweet treat when drizzled with a bit of syrup.
I have read that hoecakes likely started with Native Americans who apparently cooked these on hot rocks inside an open fire. The method was later adapted by cooking the bread on the blade of a hoe, and that is how it got its name, though some folks dispute that.
This was a reader request from one of our Facebook family members Sarah, and since The Cajun brought me home a literal armload of collard greens, I thought I would bump up the request since I clearly had greens in my near future ... and everybody knows, you gotta have either cornbread or else some hoecakes to go with! Course these little hoecakes are pretty good all on their own too.
When it comes to Hoecakes, I think the Lady & Son's Restaurant - of the Miss Paula Deen the Queen of Southern cookin' in Savannah - does them up best. This is a slight adaptation of Paula Deen's Hoecake recipe, a signature feature at the restaurant that comes to your table like a bread basket elsewhere, and the one I love. I think it makes a just perfect hoecake for sopping up some pot likker from a big ole pot of greens, though they make a great bread dish for just about any meal really, especially in the heat of the summer when you want bread but don't want to turn on the oven.
{Southern Hissy Fit Warning} By the way, I got fussed at and accused of sounding like a "fake southerner" by using the term "likker" in my writing. Well, bless your heart, that's what we call it down here! It amazes me what some folks think that they can say or do to other folks, and usually strangers, via the internet just because they feel like it. Well, likker is a colloquialism and this is a blog where we are permitted to speak in our voice or anyway we like. It's a shame that person apparently doesn't understand any of that. {soapbox tucked away}
The batter can be made up and stored in the fridge for a couple of days, since we all know as those greens set up in the fridge, they don't get nothing but better. Or treat yourself and drizzle a bit of cane, sorghum or maple syrup over one. Yummy. Just look at that crispy loveliness with a drip of syrup on it, would ya?
The sugar is optional. I like it in these, but leave it out if you don't. Now, if you like and you have a well seasoned cast iron skillet, you can skip the oil or butter to brown them, but you won't get that lovely, crispy outside either, so really, why would you want to do that?
Check out more of my southern favorites on my Pinterest page!
If you make this or any of my recipes, I'd love to see your results! Just snap a photo and hashtag it #DeepSouthDish on social media or tag me @deepsouthdish on Instagram!
Adapted from a Paula Deen recipe
Recipe: Fried Cornbread - Southern Cornmeal Hoecakes©From the Kitchen of Deep South Dish
Prep time: 10 min |Cook time: 20 min | Yield: About 10 (5 servings)
- 1 cup of self rising flour
- 1 cup of all purpose cornmeal
- 2 teaspoons of baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1 tablespoon of sugar, optional
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/4 cup of canola oil
- 1 tablespoon of canola, for frying, or canola combined with a bit of butter
Line a rimmed baking sheet with paper towels and place a rack on top; set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt and sugar. Measure out the buttermilk in a liquid measuring cup, and add to that the water and oil; blend well. Add eggs and mix well; combine with dry ingredients. Heat oil and butter in a cast iron skillet over medium to medium high and drop batter by about 1/8 cup measures into the hot skillet to form small medallions.
Fry until brown and crisp, turn and brown the other side. Remove and let drain on rack. Serve immediately with warm syrup for breakfast or as a snack, or dip 'em in a mess o' greens to sop up that pot likker (juice from the greens)!
Variation: When corn is at peak and in-season, add about 1 cup of corn cut and scraped off the cob. You'll need about 1 large ear of corn. Can also make this into a pan hoecake. Add only enough buttermilk to make a stiff batter. You may not need the additional water. Pour into a screaming hot, well greased 8-inch cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Reduce heat and let brown underneath about 10 - 15 minutes. Run a metal egg turner underneath and turn to brown the other side. Can also bake in a well preheated 425 degree F oven for about 15 to 20 minutes (no turning needed).
Tip: If you spray the measuring cup with a bit of non-stick spray before scooping, the batter will slip right out. If you don't happen to have that 1/8 cup measure, just do about 2 tablespoons of batter in one pile and push it around to form a medallion.
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'Show me a hero, and I'll show you a bum'
January 23, 2013
"Show me a hero, and I'll show you a bum." So said 'Pappy' Boyington, famed commander of the renowned Flying Tigers of World War II, at the end of his biography....
I'm a Republican consevative, major a-hole and Shirley is a criminal. It wasn't a leftist conspiracy that brought Shirley to his downfall. I was Shirley's own actions.
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You just don't friggin' get it major ahole. Shirley is worse tha a bum - he's a major criminal who deserves prison and Big Bubba.
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Shirley was guilty, knew he was guilty, not only stayed in office but ran for re-election, only pleading guilty in a deal to avoid more serious charges. Now that's bad enough but the fact that he won the election is just embrassing Jefferson County.
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"...funneled through personal belief systems?"
Hit the nail on the head. If people don't believe or want to believe what's staring them in the face, they will make their reality match their beliefs, rather than the other way around.
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An industrious group of Iowa State University students, which included pep council president Chuck Duncan, brainstormed in 1954 about ways to build school spirit. The Pep Council got the go-ahead from ISU alumni director "Red" Barron, sports information director Harry Burrell and Cyclone Club director Ray Donels to pursue the creation of a mascot.
Since a cyclone was difficult to depict in costume, a cardinal was selected from the cardinal and gold of the official school colors. A cardinal-like bird was introduced at the 1954 homecoming pep rally. A contest was conducted to select a name for the mascot, and the winning entry of Cy was submitted by 17 people. The first to submit the name, Mrs. Ed Ohlsen, won a cardinal and gold stadium blanket.
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COLUMBUS - For Calvert track, very little has been decided regarding finishes after the first day of the state meet.
And for the Senecas, that's a good thing.
Calvert had competitors in six events Friday, five of them preliminaries. The Senecas advanced to today's finals in all of those.
That, along with Carey's Dana Newell finishing fourth in the high jump, accounted for some of the area highlights Friday.
Calvert's 4x800 team of Morgan Smith, Danielle Kontak, Marisa Horn and Olivia Smith placed 12th in 9:55.68 in the day's first race.
If there was disappointment about that finish, the Senecas shook it off, as the same four girls qualified for the 4x400 final in 4:08.27. They go into today with the ninth-best time.
Horn said there were some tense moments at the meet early on.
"It was kind of nerve-wracking in a way," Horn said. "I've never been down here before - I mean, I came down with Olivia last year to watch her, but to actually run a race was a little nerve-wracking. I got my nerves out of the way, came back, ran the 4x4 and it went really well."
Advancing was particularly important to Horn, the lone senior on the relay.
"I'm very excited to come back [today]," Horn said. "My goal was, as a senior, was to get down here in some relays and I accomplished that goal. To come back (today), run one last race as a senior, I'm really excited."
Her cousin, junior Olivia Smith, said she shared that excitement.
"(Horn's) the lone senior girl on the team, she's been running since her freshman year. I know this is one of her goals, that she's always wanted to get to the state meet," Olivia Smith said, "and to be able to do that in her last year, and to do it - with her being my cousin and all, I really wanted to do this for her - it's great that she gets to do it, and do it one more day."
Olivia Smith said she thinks Calvert can improve it's time in the event.
"I think we'd like to see our time drop. We know what we're capable of," she said. "We ran a 4:06 at regionals. We'd like to see that drop. We're just a hair off the school record, and that's one of the goals we set at the beginning of the season to get. We'd really like to get that (today)."
Of course, the junior also will run in the 800, the race she won here last year.
"I'm just trying to be really relaxed," she said. "As the defending state champion, I guess people could say that eyes are on me, but I'm just going to go out there and have fun. I love all my races, but I'm just gonna go out there and do what I can."
For Calvert's boys, Shane Boehler had a big day. Along with his twin Ren and teammates Austin Ball and Jake Long, he made finals in the 4x100 (44.03) and 4x200 (1:31.04).
On his own, Shane Boehler made the finals in the 100 (11.13) and the 200 (22.43).
"It's been a great day. I PR'd in the 200; I was pretty close in the 100," he said. "I don't know. It's great. I was kind of worried about not making finals; a little nervous. But before the race, I kinda calmed down a little bit. I think that helped a lot."
He may have talked to his brother, who was in four events at state last year. Ren Boehler said experience at the big meet is key to handling nerves.
"Two years ago I came down as an alternate, and it really helped with last year," he said. "From experience from last year to this year, it's so much better."
Ren Boehler said the Senecas have high expectations for today.
"We've run faster times in both relays, for sure," he said. "We had a few edgy handoffs [Friday], so if we get the handoffs down, and we run as hard as we can, I think we can definitely place high up there."
Ball agreed.
"I know for sure that I can do better than what I did," she said. "We should be able to really do well (today)."
Like Ball, it was Long's first trip to the state meet. Both said they had some anxiety.
"It's just great. There's nothing like it. I'm enjoying it right now," Long said. "The nerves, like Austin said, setting in, but (today) they'll be gone. We experienced it the first day, and since we made it out I think we'll have a really good chance of doing well."
It took a few years, but Newell found herself on the podium Friday.
"Finally. It only took four years to get there, but I got there," the three-time state-qualifier said after clearing 5-3 to end fourth.
"It's exciting knowing I finally made it and all my hard work actually paid off," she said.
Newell tied for 12th as a freshman and finished 10th last year. She had hoped to match or better her personal-best of 5-5 in her final trip, but just couldn't get over the bar that high.
"Just wasn't there today. I think I tweaked my ankle on one of the jumps, so I don't think that helped, either," she said. "One of those days, I guess."
A handful of area athletes weren't as lucky, either missing a trip to the podium or not advancing to today's finals.
Lakota junior Makayla Kiser tied for 13th in the pole vault in her first trip to state, clearing 9 feet. The top eight in each event make their way to the podium.
Classmate Cariss Reese finished fourth in her heat of the 300 hurdles (47.97), but did not move to the finals. The top two in each prelim and the next five fastest times qualified for the finals.
Buckeye Central senior Austin McDonnell ended sixth in his heat of the 300 hurdles (40.53) and did not advance.
Old Fort sophomore Adam Alexander missed all three of his tries at the opening height in the pole vault.
The Division III meet resumes today at 9:30 a.m.
Along with the area athletes who advanced through Friday's prelims, today's portion of the meet will include Old Fort's Marcus Meyers in the 1,600.


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Thank you for stopping by the Weather Watch 12 Blog! In honor of 12-12-12 day at WISN 12 employees were encouraged to wear their ugliest sweaters to work. Meteorologist Sally Severson and I unveiled ours during WISN 12 News this Morning. Check out the photo below...who's sweater is uglier?
The forecast is not nearly as ugly the next several days. Another warm-up is in store for southeast Wisconsin that will push daytime highs 10 to 15 degrees above average! The warmest days will occur on Thursday and Friday with highs well into the 40s. The NAM computer model temperature map below is valid at 3pm Thursday. Notice the 40s across southeast Wisconsin, with readings around 50 in Chicago.
A locations north of Milwaukee that have a little snow on the ground will be slightly cooler both days.
The warm-up will precede another storm system poised to arrive this weekend. The HPC surface forecast map below shows the position of a low pressure area at 6pm Saturday. With the low again tracking near or west of Milwaukee, temperatures will remain above freezing. Right now it appears that most of the precipitation will fall as rain in the metro area. Possibly some snow well north and west of Milwaukee.
If we miss out on measurable snow this coming Saturday night or Sunday it appears our snowless streak which now stands at 283 consecutive days would grow to possibly 290 or higher.
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Home-based child care providers challenge forced unionization law; seek refund of illegally-seized union dues
Olympia, WA (March 27, 2015) – The day after a group of family child care providers filed a federal class-action lawsuit challenging a 2006 law that authorizes the forcible unionization of Washington State's 12,000 home-based child care providers, Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 925 officials sent a letter to providers in the state dropping their forced dues demands.
The development comes immediately in the wake of a federal lawsuit filed by Cindy Mentele and three other providers from around the state with free legal aid from National Right to Work Foundation attorneys in conjunction with the Freedom Foundation. The lawsuit, which names Governor Jay Inslee in addition to SEIU Local 925, was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington.


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The city is being asked to commit $97,900 it has received from gas impact fees to go toward completion of the Reach Road improvement projec....
reach road has needed repaired for many years,this is not something that just popped up.
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The heck with reach road how about fixing west third street up here in Newberry it is in such rotten condition that every time a truck goes by the whole house shakes.While your at it put in curbing as well so the knuckle heads up here cant park on the sidewalk.
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Arch Street and 3rd Street have been practically destroyed.
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SO TRUE rsrobbins. I don't know what the heck the water company is doing on 3rd/Arch and clear down to Trenton avenue but the street repairs are appalling.
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They should fix the roads in Newberry which have been all dug up and poorly filled. Those roads are in a terrible condition now.
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Honestly, it'd also be nice to have a more direct route to Reach Road from up near Roosevelt Middle School, but that's just a side note suggestion.
On topic, I do agree that the road needs repaved but has anybody really looked at Reach Road lately? There's been a lot of layoffs, and a lot of gas lines have taken over the empty buildings on reach road, so there's this talk about moving in new companies and jobs, but..where is the real estate for it?
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Why should my tax dollars go toward Reach Road? I don't use it. Sound familiar??
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The "S" curve in front of the post office could certainly use some improvement, but I doubt resurfacing will do the trick. There is a lot large truck traffic that ends up on the side road just past the post office that actually gets staged from the shoulder of the road in this area and it wrecks the soft shoulder. Maybe the city could work out a better business plan with these truckers to conduct their business on a parking lot rather than the side of the road.
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MILROY - The Juniata Valley Boy Scouts of America have been awarded a $250,000 state grant to make improvements to the Seven Mountains Scout Camp in Peters Township.
The grant was provided through the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources' Community Conservation Partnership Program, according to a news release from Sen. Jake Corman, R-Bellefonte and Rep. Kerry Benninghoff, R-Bellefonte.
The CCPP program is administered by DCNR's Bureau of Recreation and Conservation to provide financial and technical assistance to local governments, river and trail organizations, land trusts and other non-profits for the planning, acquisition and development of park, recreation, conservation and greenway projects.
Corman said the funds will be used for the construction of a comfort station/shower house building, installation of utilities, landscaping and other related site improvements. The facility will also be made handicapped-accessible.
"These improvements will help to modernize the camp, which is used by so many young people, community groups and volunteers and is such a great resource for this area," Corman said.
"This grant will help to improve the quality of life for those who use and enjoy this facility year-round," he added.
"We are so pleased to receive this funding for the Seven Mountains Camp because it serves so many area residents who will benefit from the much needed upgrades," Benninghoff said.
Jim Kennedy, scout executive, thanked area legislators for their support of the project.
"The Juniata Valley Boy Scouts of America is extremely grateful to Sen. Corman, Rep. Benninghoff, and other legislators in securing this funding, which will enable us to build a new shower house and rest room facility at Seven Mountains Scout Camp," Kennedy said.
"Through this project we will be better able to meet the needs of all scouts, volunteers and community groups who use this camp, including those in need of family-assist handicapped accessible facilities," Kennedy said.


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Classic�Italian Easter bread is one of our favorite�braided breads, thanks to�its creative use of colorful�Easter eggs between woven layers of dough. The design is�a nod to the early Catholic tradition of forbidding eggs until the close of Lent, and Italian Easter bread can be enjoyed in both sweet and savory form.�Elaine McCardel, the voice behind�The Italian Dish, knows how to bring new life to all aspects of classic Italian fare�so naturally, her take on�Italian Easter�Bread is no exception. Italian Easter Bread Recipe Ingredients ? 1 package Rapid Rise (instant) yeast, about 2-1/4 teaspoons ? 1 1/4 cups milk ? pinch of salt ? 1/3 cup butter ? 2 eggs, beaten ? 1/2 cup sugar ? 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (approximate) ? 1 egg, beaten with 1 teaspoon of water ? 6 dyed Easter eggs ? sprinkles or pearl sugar 1. In a small saucepan, warm the milk and butter together, until the butter melts. 2. In a large mixer bowl, combine yeast, salt, eggs and sugar. Add the warm (not hot - it will kill the yeast) milk and butter. Add about half the flour and beat until smooth with dough hook. Slowly add the remaining flour to form a stiff dough. Add flour until the dough is no longer sticky. For more bread recipes that are fantastic for Easter, see below. This article originally appeared as on Relish
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I'm not familiar with the North Country National Scenic Trail, although I may have unknowingly walked portions of its route through Ohio. I'm more acquainted with its better-known relative, the Appalachian Trail, having hiked about 175 miles of it in Virginia and West Virginia.
The introduction came in June 2011, while backpacking the stretch from Rockfish Gap northward into Shenandoah National Park, stopping days later at Skyland Ranch. This year, the journey resumed at Skyland and continued in a northerly direction to Harper's Ferry, W.Va. (and across a bridge into Maryland).
The initial stint resulted in the impression that hiking the trail end-to-end, between Springer Mountain in Georgia and Mount Katahdin in Maine - usually a 4-6 month undertaking - is rather self-indulgent. An ordeal, to be sure, but not a self-sacrifice; the person enduring the hardships of the trail also is the person enjoying the rewards.
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This 2003 AP photo shows a suspension bridge over the Manistee River southeast of Mesick, Mich., where the North Country Scenic Trail follows the river for miles.
The return visit this year brought a revised view.
For some trekkers, such as those with children, spouses, jobs or other responsibilities, a thru-hike may be an indulgence (despite carrying a 30- to 50-pound pack up and down mountains and foregoing showers for days on end). But the majority of thru-hikers, as those who trek the entire trail in one season are called, are college-aged, typically recent graduates on hiatus before beginning grad school or a career. For them, the trek is highly recommended.
Valuable life lessons are distilled, refined, focused and concentrated on those who endure the 2,100-mile hike that traverses 14 states and often encompasses four seasons. Life on the trail can reset a backpacker's comfort zone. A long-distance hike can cause a person to rethink what is necessary in terms of food, shelter and entertainment, and the journey can bring a new appreciation for fellow hikers, regardless of their political beliefs and socio-economic background.
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That recent college grad can discover how little is necessary to survive, that life can be enjoyed without the appurtenances deemed essential by consumerism. A backpacker has to carry everything needed to live - food, shelter, clothing, stove, fuel - which results in a different sort of economy, one not governed by money.
When weight and bulk are key concerns, any item carted 2,100 miles is pondered carefully.
In a world were portability is essential, less, quite often, is more.
These young adults on the trail also learn perseverance and the importance of long-term planning. A 2,100-mile hike beginning in April and ending in September of October is a daunting goal, and it is accomplished daily, step by step.
It also requires careful budgeting and planning for resupplying along the way. Water faucets are a rarity on the trail. Spring water often must be purified; some sources require water to be filtered. This can be a concern several times a day. Food must be light, calorie-dense and easy to prepare. Proper nutrition can be a challenge on a long-distance trek.
And, while such a long-distance trek provides a hiker with abundant solitude, time spent enjoying the scenery or in contemplation, those partaking of the journey share more than the experience. Advice, encouragement, gear, food, supplies, water - all and more are given, and accepted, freely along the way.
This is not to discourage those who have commitments from hitting the trail. The experience can be uplifting, the privations can recalibrate anyone's views of luxury, and everyone could benefit from learning the principles of Leave No Trace and attempting to apply them to life off the trail.
But for young folks, the experience of a long-distance hike can have a lasting, and positive, impact on the subsequent journey through life.


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Statesmen and scholars. Entrepreneurs and visionaries. Writers and artists. More than 50 buildings on campus serve as lasting tributes to individuals who shaped not only Hamilton's history, but in many cases the history of our nation.
With the opening this fall of the Charlean and Wayland Blood Fitness and Dance Center and the Little Squash Center, we thought we'd take this opportunity to offer a glimpse into the lives of a few of our buildings' namesakes.
Click on either an image below or a link on the right for more information.
Information for this article was drawn primarily from previous volumes of the catalogues of Hamilton and Kirkland colleges and the Hamilton Alumni Review; Hamilton College: A History by Walter Pilkington (Hamilton College, 1962); Hamilton College and Her Family Lines by William DeLoss Love II '45; and documents from the College Archives.
Other sources include: The Soper-Wheeler Co. (www.soperwheeler.com); "A Brief History of Bristol-Myers Squibb History" (www.bms.com); "In Search of the Heroes" series on Henry Harper Benedict (www.graceproducts.com); "History of Ilion Industry, Village of Ilion, Herkimer County, N.Y." (http://www.herkimer.nygenweb.net/ilion/ilionindustry.html); Elihu Root Biography (www.nobelprize.org); Barnard College Campus News, Jan. 4, 2001; History of the Mohawk Valley: Gateway to the West, 1614-1925 (S.J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1925); Limited Engagement – Kirkland College 1965-78: An Intimate History of the Rise and Fall of a Coordinate College for Women by Samuel Fisher Babbitt (Xlibris, 2006).


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Life is too frustrating and difficult to be taken seriously every minute of the day, so sometimes a little break can be just what's needed. And gospel singing legend Ivan Parker knows that all too well.
His latest CD, "Joyride," spreads the message of taking some time to enjoy life in the moment rather than worrying and being too busy all the time.
He will bring that message to the Blair County Convention Center at 7 p.m. Oct. 26.
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(Courtesy photo) Gospel artist Ivan Parker will stage a concert Oct. 26 at Blair County Convention Center. Parker previously sang with The Gold City Quartet and the Gaither Trio.
"There are really a lot of people out there who are feeling helpless and hopeless," said Parker, 54, during a telephone interview from his home in Nashville. He wants to encourage others on their journey so they don't give up on life and stumble across the finish life.
"Sometimes we need to spend a day just enjoying life. I think God intends for us to enjoy the journey," he said. "Put all that stuff down and take a joyride today. Take some time away from all these issues and take a joyride."
Parker believes that gospel music is the perfect way to share his ministry which focuses on his No. 1 passion - his love for God - and combine it with music that will touch listeners.
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"To me, the mission is that this is the greatest music in the world," he said. "Gospel music is the most positive message for the world. It lets people know there is hope for tomorrow and no matter what you are going through, there is always a song to encourage you and let you know that God has everyone and everything under his control."
That became a little clearer, he said, when he was listening to demo tracks while planning his latest CD project in 2010. One of the songs "Joyride" really made him stop and think about what it was saying.
"Almost instantly it put in my spirit, this is something I need to share," he said. "It was talking about laying these troubles aside for a little while and enjoying the journey God has prepared for us."
Sitting on his couch that day, Parker looked at his own life and decided to give it a try.
"You realize how busy you get. We're living in such a busy world, every second of our day is structured," he said.
Sometimes, he needs to take a moment to look at the great day God has given him.
"You can't always be making decisions and be concerned about everything. Sometimes that has to stop," Parker said.
One thing that hasn't stopped is Parker's singing career. He joined The Singing Americans in 1982 then joined The Gold City Quartet as lead vocalist in 1983 and went on to win numerous awards and top ten hits. He has garnered many honors and awards as a vocalist including Soloist of the Year in 1998 from the Southern Gospel Music Association.
He joined the Gaither Trio in 1996 and has sung in hundreds of Gaither concerts and been a part of most of the Gaither Homecoming videos. Although he tries not to schedule extended tours so he can spend time at home with his family, he manages to perform about 200 concerts each year.
"It just keeps me on the road every weekend," he said.
It was at one of his shows this spring in Ohio where he met Bruce Cornelius, a concert organizer from DuBois. Cornelius also sings in The Master's Plan quartet, which will be opening for Parker.
Cornelius said he enjoyed Parker's performance so much, he asked about scheduling him to come to central Pennsylvania. They were able to arrange for Parker to perform at Lakeside Methodist Church in DuBois Oct. 25 and in Altoona Oct. 26.
The Master's Plan consists of Cornelius, his wife Allison, their long-time friend Ray Alexander and newcomer Jean Anthony. Bruce Cornelius and Alexander met in the 1980s in a barbershop quartet, and they formed The Master's Plan in 2006. The group is currently in the process of getting songs to record their first CD, Cornelius said.
"We do a wide variety of music. There's a lot for everybody," Cornelius said. The group's music ranges from old-time gospel to hymns and spirituals as well as songs from modern gospel songwriter Jim Brady.
Cornelius said he was happy to arrange the concert with Parker because he believes in Parker's ministry.
"He sings from the heart, every word that's sung," Cornelius said of Parker. "It draws you in a closeness to the singer and the words he's singing. God gives the words; man just sings them."
Parker said it is a challenge to plan what songs he will perform any night because he has so many old favorites that fans love to hear as well as all his recent songs.
"God has been good to me," he said of his number of hits including "The Midnight Cry" which he calls his signature song.
"I originally recorded it in 1987, but the song just took off on its own life. It seems almost the longer it's out, the more popular it gets," he said.
He was asked to sing "The Midnight Cry" during the Gaither Homecoming Tour in 2007 when they filmed a video in South Africa. Again, the song took off and landed the No. 1 spot on the charts of the Gospel Music Association Network in Europe, 20 years after it was released.
"People just fell in love with it and expect it every night," he said.
No matter what songs he performs, Parker said he wants the audience to have a good time.
"Every night that I perform, I always want to keep it where they not only receive a blessing, but that they get some encouragement from it," he said. "Maybe they'll hear a song that touches them and helps get them through a situation."
He also makes sure to put some of that joy back into the concert, as well.
"I want them to laugh and have fun," he said. "Everything can't be serious all the time. We have to take the time to laugh and have a great time."
Just as parents love to hear their kids laughing and having fun, Parker said the heavenly Father loves to see his children having a good time, too.
"If we take these things too seriously, we can't enjoy the moment," he said. That's why he plans for two hours of singing and laughter at his concerts.
"People are so ecstatic, they don't want to leave," he said. "People have not laughed and let go in so long, they can enjoy this place . . . and just forget whatever is around them."


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Andrea Petkovic looked across the tennis court Monday night and loved what she saw: a 16-year-old girl, her ear buds in, bouncing around to music.
Never mind that Petkovic, an eighth-year professional from Germany, was getting ready to give that girl, Taylor Townsend, another unforgiving lesson about the grinding life of making a living in this sport. Petkovic, 25, just found Townsend's energy so endearing.
Monday's Family Circle Cup first round was Townsend's sixth professional match, in her fourth event. Last year, she became the first American to finish No. 1 in the world junior girls rankings since 1982. She turned pro this year surrounded by anticipation that players like her and Sloane Stephens, a more advanced 20-year-old, could be the future of United States women's tennis, as Venus and Serena Williams enter the latter stages of their careers.
But on Monday, Townsend never came close to her third victory, falling 6-3, 6-0 in a 1-hour, 16-minute match. Her 105-mph left-handed serve looked overpowering in some moments, but she showed the emotional inconsistencies of a teenage player in others, as she hit return shots well long and, after one error, swatted a ball into the green clay out of frustration.
Petkovic, who two years ago was ranked 10th in the world, fell behind 2-0 in the first set, knotted the set at three games apiece, and then won nine straight games to close. After falling behind 2-0 in the first set, Petkovic thought, "OK, that was a little bit more than I expected. I figure with (Townsend being) 16, you're not going to hold this level."
Townsend couldn't. But this is where all tennis prodigies begin as pros, with glimpses of greatness, but inevitably, many humbling early-round exits in front of few fans. Serena Williams remembers her first match, in 1995, lasting less than an hour. She earned $240 for it. Samantha Stosur recalls "a very daunting process, but obviously one that you've got to go through."
Townsend already endured an ordeal last year, when the United States Tennis Association refused to pay her travel expenses to tournaments, including the U.S. Open, until she got in better physical condition. Townsend's mother paid her way to the Open, and she made the junior quarterfinals. The USTA later apologized and reimbursed Townsend's Open expenses.
The association's decision angered full-figured players like Lindsay Davenport and Serena Williams, who excelled while bucking the notion that only svelte women can win. Like Townsend and Stephens, Williams is black. She and Venus helped open the sporting world's eyes to diverse-looking tennis players. Davenport wrote on Twitter that USTA's ultimatum "disheartened" her. Williams on Monday said it "was just shocking and unnecessary."
Though the decision stung Townsend, she said it also "really showed me, yeah, you weren't in the best shape." She prepared for this season by working out with a trainer, Danny McNair, whose methods baffled her at first. For one exercise, he had her backpedal on an inclined treadmill while jumping and hitting serves.
"I was scared for my life," Townsend said, laughing about it now.
Townsend also improved her diet. She avoided chocolate and no longer put cookie dough on frozen yogurt — a tough change because she loves sweets. Now, she consults a nutritionist.
"When I feel like, 'Oh my God, I want something sweet, I call her and she talks me out of it," Townsend said.
At the Family Circle Cup players' party Sunday, Townsend's newfound professional discipline intersected with her natural teenage exuberance. She arrived at the event wearing a fancy green dress — and pink rabbit ears on her head. The party included a table of candy, but Townsend didn't partake because of her diet, and also because she didn't want anything to get stuck in her braces.
The hard choices are paying off. She feels like she is moving better on the court. She wants to be a role model for teenagers who struggle to get fit. But her coach, Juan Todero, said he wants to see a more mature playing style, too, because "she has to control the moments of the match much better."
Monday was another difficult step from potential to results, the same one all the greats had to make. But Petkovic felt enough power in Townsend's shots that when she met Townsend at the net after the match, she told her, "Girl, you're going to be big later on. But please wait until I'm done."


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There's apparently light at the end of the tunnel for Adrienne Maloof and Dr. Paul Nassif.
What started out as one of the nastier Hollywood divorces has ended fairly peacefully.
"We're happy to announce we have reached agreement on a settlement that we are both very pleased with," the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills stars both tell PEOPLE in a statement.
"Divorce is a painful process under any circumstance and certainly more painful under the constant glare of the media spotlight. There has been so much untrue negative innuendo and destructive rumors beyond our control the past few months."
Maloof, 51, and Nassif, 50, who at one point accused each other of physical and verbal abuse, now say, "We want the best for each other and we're confident we can help each other make a continuing positive impact with our children. We're happy to be moving forward with our lives in a positive way, not only individually but as co-parents."
In the future, the pair says their goal is "for our children to have stable and nurturing relationships with both of us so we can all find as much happiness as possible."
Maloof, who originally told PEOPLE she hoped the two would "work things out," has called the divorce "very difficult."
Nassif's lawyer has said in the past, "Paul's priority is to protect his children."
Adrienne Maloof and Paul Nassif Reach a Divorce Settlement
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FORT COLLINS � Colorado State will not be listed among the nation�s elite recruiting classes announced Wednesday.
However, coach Jim McElwain hopes the 24-member class will get its proper accreditation in time. The Rams signed 24 players in McElwain�s second class since leaving his position as Alabama�s offensive coordinator.
�I will not anoint anybody in this class as the next great superstar,� McElwain said of the class. �That�s something they have to prove, but each and every one of them we expect them to be �impact� some time in their career.�
McElwain, who ended a string of three consecutive 3-9 seasons with a four-win season in 2012, said this class filled some needs, as evidenced by the signing of five defensive linemen and four wide receivers.
A year ago, the Rams were razor-thin along the defensive front. McElwain will bring in LaRyan King and Terry Jackson from the junior-college ranks along with incoming freshmen Austin Berk, Josh Lovingood and Adrian Johnson.
Quality of individual is another characteristic of the class, McElwain said. In that department, look no further than offensive linemen Zack Golditch, who played a huge role in high school after being shot in the neck during last year�s mass shooting in an Aurora theater.
�And look at what he did to elevate that program after that horrific event,� McElwain said.
�I think we answered our needs in our receiving corps. We needed to because we lost a lot of good receivers from this last year and needed to replenish that area,� McElwain said. �I think you can see from a size standpoint what we were trying to accomplish at those spots.�
The receiving recruits � Rashad Higgins, Sammie Long, Elroy Masters and Xavier Williams � are dynamic playmakers who have proven themselves in high school. Sometime in their careers, they�ll catch passes from quarterback Nick Stevens, a 6-3, 190-pounder from Murrieta, Calif. � a capable runner and passer.
�Stevens was 27-1 as a starter at a high level of football in California,� McElwain said. �He did a lot to make his program successful.�
As did the whole class. Four of the signees won a total of six state championships.
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When you have diabetes, your diet is a vital part of your treatment plan. Of course you know what you're eating — a turkey sandwich, a glass of skim milk, a sugar-free fudge pop. But do you pay attention to the details, such as calories, total carbohydrates, fiber, fat, salt and sugar? Reading food labels can help you make the best choices.
When you're looking at food labels, start with the list of ingredients.
Keep in mind that ingredients are listed in descending order by weight. The main (heaviest) ingredient is listed first, followed by other ingredients used in decreasing amounts.
If your meal plan is based on carbohydrate counting, food labels become an essential tool.
Per gram, fat has more than twice the calories of carbohydrate or protein. If you're trying to lose weight, fat-free foods might sound like just the ticket. But don't be fooled by "fat-free" food labels.
And remember that the amount of total fat listed on a food label doesn't tell the whole story. Look for a breakdown of types of fat.
Just as food labels can help you rule out certain foods, food labels can also serve as your guide to free foods. A free food is one with:
You can include some free foods in your diet as often as you'd like. Examples include:
What you eat is up to you. Whether you're trying to reduce the amount of fat, cholesterol and sodium in your diet or boost the amount of fiber, whole grains and other healthy nutrients, use food labels to help meet your healthy-eating goals.
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Alternative fuel bus marks new transit era
January 1, 2013
Those who depend on bus transit to get around Williamsport and Lycoming County can now ride on a bus that is powered by compressed natural gas....
I agree on the idea of the natural gas cars, I disagree with everything else you said Pishaw. As far as the buses, yes, this is long overdue, I'm glad to see there is some good coming out of this 'gas line' ordeal, assuming it had anything to do with it. It's great not only for the economy to make this conversion but for the environment.
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I would hope that our government would push auto makers to make CNG cars, and develop infrastructure to deliver it. Wait, what's that?
Obama is a terrorist! Gay people are getting married! Save the babies!
That's right, I forgot. We are stupid. Never mind.
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They're in use in little old State College...
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I'm happy to see this bus in service. A smaller one would be nice for routes with less passengers. Get rid of those dirty old diesels! I'm sure there will be the usual nay-sayers...but this is a GOOD thing...
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I'm glad to see that we as a city are finally there. City's like San Diego have had "natural gas" powered public transportation for over a decade.
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Freshman Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) rattled Wall Street Thursday when she made her debut on the Senate Banking Committee.
In a cool, professorial tone, she asked what many Americans have been wondering since the 2007 mortgage market meltdown that set off the worst recession in more than 70 years. "I want to ask a question about supervising big banks when they break the law," Warren said.
The phrasing was gentle, but the implication was piercing. Had Warren gone straight for the jugular, she might have said, how could federal banking regulators have stood by and done nothing while banks illegally gambled with the financial future of the country?
Challenging the federal oversight of US banks deemed "too big to fail," or "too big to jail" is part of a much deeper problem in the relationship between Washington and Wall Street.
As Warren aptly pointed out during the hearing, Wall Street bankers were allowed to commit crimes that others would have been punished for, but not one of the bankers has been prosecuted in a court of law.
Government favoritism for corporate criminals has integrated itself into the ever-widening income inequality gap that, if not checked, has the potential to propagate the self-destruction of capitalism itself.
In the New York Times, journalist and author Chrystia Freeland said, "Elites that have prospered from inclusive systems can be tempted to pull up the ladder they climbed to the top. Eventually, their societies become extractive and their economies languish."
For all the talk from right-wing conservatives about the evils of socialism, few dare to speak of the self-destructive forces of capitalism.
Among all the abuses of profit-driven capitalism, none is more obvious than the transformation that overtook the American landscape after the 2008 coup d'état of the US government by Wall Street. Since then, the country has not been the same, and it may never be again.
Everywhere you look in American society, there are signs of corporate greed. Sick people are bankrupt when they need medical care, not only because of the astronomical costs, but because the motivation for massive profits often exceeds moral codes of conscience. Hungry children are demonized by right-wing ideologues when their minimum wage-working parents need government programs like food stamps.
There are many examples of American hypocrisy fueling inequality, not the least of which includes the nature of governing from a perch of plutocracy. Just about every decision made by lawmakers is driven by its benefit for a CEO's bottom line, instead of its value for the common good of American society.
As it has been demonstrate by the wave of Tea Party conservatives swept into control of congress in 2010, voters can indeed be persuaded to vote against their own interests. Perhaps because "common good" is being turned into yet another a fear-based sound bite for politicians with ulterior motives.
The political machine driving America's financial markets and income inequality is steamrolling over the perceived freedom of millions of people all over the world, because what happens in America is not contained by its borders.
Pollution from environmental deregulation travels by air, water, and into the global food supply. A financially starved education system cheats American children out of opportunities in the global workplace. And the bankers controlling who gets financing concentrates an enormous amount of power in the hands of very few individuals, who have demonstrated virtually no interest in the "common good."
A simple question reveals the truth behind the rhetoric of lawmakers. Who will benefit most from the policy or concept being sold to the public? More often than not, the answer is a corporate interest with well-groomed lobbyists and deep pockets for political campaigns.
Karl Marx said that capitalism contains the seeds of its own destruction. He was right. If not for a second vote on a backroom deal between Congress and big bankers for a taxpayer bailout of Wall Street, capitalism as we know it would have ended in 2008.
Warren knows this, and might be the only person in Washington bold enough to use her power for the "common good," by deflecting the self-destructive nature of capitalism with tough questions and even tougher regulations for America's bankers.
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on September 13, 2012 - 12:01 AM
If you're a member of the general populace, chances are you spent a decent portion of your summer at the movie theater. While we haven't seen a summer film break the $1 billion mark thus far (as was achieved by the latest installments of "Transformers," "Pirates of the Caribbean" and "Harry Potter" in 2011), I don't doubt the potential of any of the following films to do so. Between Marvel and DC Studios, summer 2012 proved to be the summer of superheroes. Both of Marvel's most recent films earned spots on this blockbuster list, alongside the more-than-satisfying conclusion of what is arguably DC's most successful and beloved franchise. With another home run for Pixar and a fun-filled sequel from DreamWorks thrown into the mix, we're left with a series of A-list films that delight ages 1-100.
The following is a list of the top five highest-grossing films so far for the summer of 2012, according to boxofficemojo.com:
1. Marvel's ?"The Avengers" ?(Marvel Studios)
In addition to the top spot on this list, "The Avengers" managed to break the all-time opening weekend record previously held by "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2," grossing $200.3 million in three days. "The Avengers" is the amalgamation of Marvel's cinematic escapades since the release of "Iron Man" in 2008. It weaves the polar stories of Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Hulk, Black Widow and Hawkeye together in a movie both action-packed and comically entertaining. Where it lacks in certain elements of realism, it makes up for in laughs and adherence to the original written characters. Sequels to "Iron Man," "Thor" and "Captain America" are already in the works, along with serious discussion of a second "Avengers," "ANT MAN" and "Guardians of the Galaxy" films.
2. "The Dark Knight Rises" ?(DC Comics)
After Heath Ledger's personification of the Chaos Theory, fans of Batman were eager for the third and final installment of Christopher Nolan's "Dark Knight" franchise. It was hard to narrow down the list of the most successful elements of the film; between the expertly choreographed fights, the abundance of familiar, reliable actors, and one of my favorite Hans Zimmer scores to date, it was clear that the Batman series was going to go out with a bang. Above all, "The Dark Knight Rises" is a high-octane thrill ride that is not to be missed.
3. "The Amazing Spider-Man" (Marvel Studios)
This remake of a franchise only a decade old left viewers scratching their heads. However, once the nostalgia for Tobey Maguire's Spidey wore off, audiences realized that a new age production quality could compensate for a new face for the hero. Not that there's much compensating to do, really; Andrew Garfield is capable enough. Could this be Spider-Man's invitation to join the Avengers? Stay tuned, Marvel fans.
4. "Brave" ?(Disney/Pixar)
With the film release of "The Hunger Games" in March, the world was introduced to a new realm of female protagonists. However, unlike "The Hunger Games," Disney's latest hit, "Brave," features TWO female protagonists: Merida, the rebellious princess of Scotland, and her mother, Queen Elinor. The plot is completely unexpected, as the trailers did a fantastic job of not ruining the movie (unlike many films in this day and age). The unconventional direction Disney took in developing Merida's fairy tale ending is a breath of fresh air, not to mention enough to produce a domestic gross that surpassed that of "Wall-E."
5. "Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted" (DreamWorks)
The world may never know when the Madagascar series will end. However, if the films continue on the route they've been on for their first three stories, they shouldn't have a problem holding the attention of audiences. The latest adventures of the Central Park Zoo crew land them on the run from Europe's most efficient animal control agent, and in the company of a traveling circus. The film provides us with the characters we know and love, and makes sure to elicit laughs all around.


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Hi All,
I have few question like below,please help me provide some inputs.
1) In cproject i am able to see the only released project in the dashboard, i want see all the status recording to the project in dashboard like completed,locked and released.
2) when changed my project status released to locked still in dashboard view it is showing released status.why is like this.
3) once i see the all the status ( completed,locked and released) i want filter the project like locked project.
can any one help me on this.
Edited by: kumar reddy on Feb 10, 2012 7:56 AM
Project dashboard is updated when the project is re-evaluated accordingly.
At first please check the project type customizing: under evaluation & dashboard, especially the "use dashboard" checkbox, as well as "check for threshold value". If the property is not set to "save", it means you have to run manually the evaluation (or through a job).
You can use report: DPR_EVE_BATCH_DPO.
Then, for filtering the dashboard, you can implement BADI: DPR_EVE_DASHBOARD
i Matthias,
you answer is really helped me.
I have done the check mark for "use dashboard" I can see the status on the tab.
instead of running the report the manually DPR_EVE_BATCH_DPO to status.I need to do it automated.
can you please help where i will get this option "check for threshold value". If the property is not set to "save".
Thanks and Regards,
By scheduling report DPR_EVE_BATCH_DPO, you can also flag the option "check for threshold values" in the selection screen.
So this job can make the trick instead of manually update.
Hi Matthias,
Thanks for your responds on weekends also.
i don't find the flag the option "check for threshold values" in the selection screen in DPR_EVE_BATCH_DPO report.
can you please help me the provide any other way solution.
My bad, I mixed up with severities.
For threshold values, as they are assigned to an extract layout, by setting this layout in the selection screen (extract layout), the evaluation/extraction should be done accordingly.
Hi Matthias,
I need to get the all pervious and current project type sys.status (locked,completed and released) need to update one time.
can you please give me step by step information.you have given the information above but i am not clear.
need above information
To get project statuses, 2 options:
- from database table CRM_JEST
- or call method cl_dpr_project_o--><IF_DPR_STATUS_ELEMENT>~get_status( ).
Hi Matthias,
you mean to say can not updated the project sys-status in portal dashboard for all old order by using DPR_EVE_BATCH_DPO this program or any other standard customization.
please correct if i wrong.
Hi Kumar,
I'm sorry but I'm not sure to understand correctly your requirement.
By launching report "DPR_EVE_BATCH_DPO", you can re-evaluate your projects, as well as running dashbord extraction. You just need to launch it. This is the standard (and correct!) behavior.
Hi Matthias,
let me explain in detail for example i have 500 project in cProject, but all these project under dashboard sys-status is not update.
1) To update the sys-status i have did the customization under evaluation & dashboard use dashboard" checkbox and check for Threshold Value Violations i selected Background processing; user; save.
2) The second step i have Updated to Assign Extract Layouts to Project Types all project type to 0_DASHBOARD.
3) The 3rd step i have run the program DPR_EVE_BATCH_DPO for 10 projects by Use Customizing , once this program is run successfully i check the dashboard in portal all the 10 order sys-status updated successfully.
Now my problem is.
Now user is doing the UAT he has 10, 00,000 project in portal all these order sys-status is not there in dashboard. to update all the order status user need to run the program DPR_EVE_BATCH_DPO , but user is saying does want to run the Program for these many order he want update status by using any standard.
how to update these many project sys-status.
I would recommend to schedule a daily (nightly?) job to run report DPR_EVE_BATCH_DPO.
Then, you can also tick in the selection screen the checkbox "Check Last Change Date" so that only modified projects are run.
This will secure that all updated projects are updated on a daily basis.
Thanks for your responds.
when i run the program DPR_EVE_BATCH_DPO and select the use customizing and when i run the program the out put is
showing 2 extract layout 0_DASHBOARD and 0_PROJECT_RES3_C.
can i know what is use of layout 0_PROJECT_RES3_C and is there any effect if i run layout runs in production.


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Comedian Stephen Colbert briefly dropped his conservative persona Saturday to campaign for his big sister in Charleston.
Elizabeth Colbert Busch, a Democratic candidate running for South Carolina's 1st Congressional District, arrived with her brother for a reception Saturday afternoon at The Alley on Columbus Street.
The Comedy Central star, who grew up in Charleston, said he "couldn't be happier" to stump for his sister.
Colbert Busch previously said she has no plans to appear on his show, "The Colbert Report."
Additional events were planned later Saturday, including a dinner at Mark Tanenbaum's home on Sullivan's Island. Entrance into the fund- raisers ranged from $250 to $5,200. Media representatives were not allowed into the events.
Colbert Busch is one of 18 candidates running for the congressional seat, which was left empty after Gov. Nikki Haley appointed Sen. Tim Scott to the Senate following former Sen. Jim DeMint's resignation in December.
Colbert Busch will face off against Ben Frasier in the Democratic primary on March 19. A special election for the seat is scheduled for May 7.
Comedian and talk show host Stephen Colbert arrives at The Alley to attend a fundraiser for his sister, Elizabeth Colbert Busch, who is running for Congress.×


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quote: Why did they do it? Oh, now when sound drivers crash, there are no blue screens, they just get reloaded like an app... hm, great, so now I will stop having all those blue screens from audio drivers.. wait, you never got one of those? Oh yea.. now that I think of it, I never got one of those either. GG microsoft.
quote: ...the fact of the matter is, creative is doing a favor to people by even bothering to write a translation software for their old audio cards, and it makes sense to charge a little for it, because, realisticly, they could be writing better stuff for X-fi (which you can get for cheap anyway), or working on something new, for they future that will make them money. Given how X-Fi is their current product, it makes sense to spend engineering hours on creating the wrapper for it for free, though they still could charge for it if they wanted to be asses about it.