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A person never plans to take a wrong turn. But on this roller coaster called life, the inevitable is bound to happen. Mistakes will be made, disagreements will occur and setbacks will take place. Fortunately, with the care and assistance from others, a new path can be created.
When Theresa Keller became pregnant during a difficult time in her life, she felt that she could not turn to her parents for help. They simply didn't know what she was going through at the time. She did, however, find the assistance she needed with a Lycoming County United Way-funded program - Susquehanna Health's Nurse Family Partnership.
"I can't think of anything more worthwhile than providing the best possible circumstances for the successful arrival of a newborn baby," said Scott N. Lowery, LCUW executive director. "The Nurse Family Partnership program does just that by assisting low-income first-time mothers with both prenatal care and assistance in parenting skills up until the child is 2 years old. It is a very personal commitment between the mother and the NFP nurses that is proving to be very successful."
Keller wanted to provide her daughter with the best life she could possibly give to her. She found out about NFP at her first prenatal appointment and called within a day.
"NFP helped me out tremendously with education about what was happening to my body and what was going to come later on, with delivery, breastfeeding and such," Keller said. "My home nurse, Ali, also told me about other self-help programs such as the Pregnancy Care Center, the Salvation Army's Project Break Through, the New Choices, New Options program through (Pennsylvania College of Technology). She also was someone I could confide in, she helped me with some personal obstacles in my life by being there for me when I couldn't turn to anyone else."
There are so many instances in which the NFP program has been the impetuous that enabled a health pregnancy and increased the bond between the mother, father and baby, Lowery said.
"The unknowns that first-time mothers face can be a scary time," he said. "Participating in the NFP program provides stability, strength and guidance that otherwise might not be there."
Keller surmised that without her involvement with NFP, her life would still be headed in the wrong direction.
"I would have never changed my ways when I became pregnant," she said. "I think I would still be greatly dependent on my family for everything. I would probably be living at my parents' house, working for them at their family owned diner. I know I would have never gone back to school."
Most importantly, Keller added, she wouldn't have any self-confidence or self-esteem if it hadn't been for Ali and Nurse Family Partnership.
Keller earned a certificate in medical assisting and phlebotomy and is employed at a local doctor's office. She lives in a small apartment and is saving money to one day buy her own home. She is proud to add that she is continuing to grow as a single mom and as a young adult.
"I have seen first-hand how significant it has been to those who have experienced (Nurse Family Partnership's) benefits," Lowery said. "Lives have been literally positively changed by the hands-on help the nurses have given to the new mothers. In many cases, very powerful relationships have been established. Without the funding we are able to provide, fewer new families would be helped. That would be an unwelcomed circumstance that would have negative affects for years to come."
Keller would like to say "thank you" to Lycoming County United Way donors who make funding for the program possible.
"Even though those words don't seem enough to express how much I appreciate what they've done for me," she said. "I owe my whole life to them."
For more information or to make a contribution to Lycoming County United Way, call 323-9448 or visit lcuw.org.


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Hoard Guernsey herd classifies
Hoard Guernsey herd classifies
On October 25, the American Guernsey Association appraiser stopped by the Hoard Farm to score the Guernseys. Here are a few highlights from that day:
• Howerton Farms Reward Clove (shown above) went EX-90 with an EX-91 udder and a VG-87 foot and leg after completing a 2-year-old record of 19,955 5.2 1,039 F 3.8 766 P in 365 days. Clove had a Challenge daughter when she calved this year. For more on Clove, click here!
• Rolling Prairie Dee Pony, a Four Winds Deemand-ET daughter, went EX-90. She made a 4-5 record of 301 days 21,217 M 4.7 1,009 F 3.6 773 P.
• Dairyman Hershey Rainbow went VG-89 with a VG-88 udder and an EX-90 feet and legs. Incredibly, Raninbow's second and third dam, EX-90 and EX-91 are still in the herd. The EX-90 Goliath granddam calved for the 10th time on September 27. To learn more about Rainbow, click here.
• A second-lactation cow, Sunset Farms JB Samantha, went VG-89. She made a 2-2 record of 365 days 19,263 M 5.2 1,033 F 3.6 715 P.
Eight other cows went either VG-88 or VG-87. In that group was an eighth-lactation cow that is the second oldest homebred cow on the farm, Dairyman Luxury Dolly and a seventh-lactation cow, RF-Stockwell Farm Cammie that went VG-87.
More results from classification day will be posted in a few weeks once we get all the data entered into our computer system. Visit the Hoard's Dairyman Farm website.

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Fisting a girl on her period, thus getting a red circle around the wrist area.
John fisted Amy when she was having her period, giving him a red wrist.
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A red line that forms around the wrist when you fist a girl on her period.
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This longest run in the Lenzerheide high valley starts at the highest point in the ski area. There is a stunning panoramic view from the Rothorn at 2,861 m.a.s.l, and its 360 degree range takes in an almost unbroken chain of peaks. After a short steep slope, this intermediate downhill run takes you to Totälpli and then through a gallery to the Gredigs Fürggli . There is plenty of room for carving on the wide piste to Scharmoin, after which it is a leisurely cruise via Dieschen to the valley floor.
Starting point: Rothorn (2865 m a.s.l.)
Starting point: Rothorn (2865 m a.s.l.)
Accessibility of starting point: mountain train
Destination: Lenzerheide Dorf (1475 m a.s.l.)
Length: 9 km
Altitude difference: 1390 Meter
Level of difficulty: medium (normal slope)
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In honor of the memory of Martin Luther King, Jr. and the memory of all of our United States presidents, Crosslines will be open on Jan. 21 and Feb. 18, federal holidays named for those persons. In addition, we are calling upon all in Upshur County to set aside some time on those two days to provide service to needy individuals and the community.
Normally, the above two days are times when Crosslines is closed so that our volunteers and our staff can enjoy a day off. However, on looking at whom we are honoring on those days and why we are honoring them, our staff and volunteers decided to work those days to provide service to others. We will also have our regular "Food for Life" program at noon on those two days, so all are invited to lunch. We chose to remain open to remind all of us that we should be looking out for our brothers and sisters who are in need and that we all have an obligation to be good community members.
Martin Luther King, Jr. made an indelible mark on our country for his determination to show that we are all Americans together and that there should not be divisions among us based on race, religion, or station in life. His determination as an American changed our country for the better, and we have much to thank him for. His life was about service, and so what better way to honor him and all of those who have made civil rights an ongoing challenge. In addition, think of the work of all of our presidents since earliest times, how they have taken so much criticism, aged so much on the job and sacrificed their lives in service to our country. It is fitting that we honor them.
Crosslines and the Parish House are encouraging everyone to get involved for at least one hour on those two days. That means as individuals; as community groups like Rotary, Elks, Moose, Lions; as men's and women's groups; as City Council members, County Commissioners, Board of Education members; as churches and church groups; as CEOs; as farm groups; as book clubs; as fraternities and sororities at Wesleyan; as teachers' groups; as insurance agencies; as restaurant owners; as veterans' groups and as neighborhoods.
Think what a difference we could make in our county if every single person devoted one hour each month in service to others in our community. Can it be done? What could we possibly do that would make a difference? Here are some suggestions:
- Donate venison and other meat to Crosslines
- Spend an hour at Hall House just visiting with members of our community
- Volunteer one hour sorting clothes at the Clothes Closet
- Volunteer one hour at the Salvation Army
- Sweep your elderly neighbor's porch and sidewalks
- Remove snow from your elderly neighbor's sidewalks
- Contact your neighborhood school and read for an hour to a class
- Help a first or second grader with math or reading in a classroom
- Scrub the tables and chairs at the Parish House
- Visit someone in jail or prison
- Take dinner to your pastor or priest
- Restock the shelves in the basement of the Parish House
- Take your elderly or infirm neighbor to the grocery store or to the doctor
- Collect canned food for the needy and drop it off at Crosslines or the Salvation Army
- Spend an hour in prayer for someone other than yourself
- Clean up broken branches/trees from your own property or help your neighbor do the same
- Contact your pastor or priest to do a small one-hour job in the parish
- Clean out your closet and take that extra jacket, coat, hat, or gloves to the Clothes Closet or to the Salvation Army
- Take a volunteer to lunch
- Thank the members of your church choir for their service to God and God's people
- Provide printer paper for service groups like Crosslines and the Salvation Army
- Send your pastor or priest a note of thanks for his/her ongoing ministry
- Take a veteran to lunch
- Surprise your elderly parents with a special phone call or visit
- Talk at the dinner table with your spouse and children about service, volunteering, and its importance in our lives
- Surprise a needy person with a food gift card from Kroger, Save-A-Lot, IGA or Walmart
The following are some quotes from presidents and others on which we can reflect:
- "Do not wait for leaders; do it alone, person to person." (Mother Teresa)
- "Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country." (John F. Kennedy)
- "He profits most who serves best." (Arthur SheldonMotto for Rotary)
- "Talk is cheap." (English proverb)
- "Whatever you sow, so shall you reap." (Galatians)
- "Let us have faith that right makes might, and in that faith let us to the end dare to do our duty as we understand it." (Abraham Lincoln)
- "An individual has not started living until he can rise above the narrow confines of his individual concerns to the broader concerns of all humanity." (Martin Luther King, Jr.)
- "Happiness and moral duty are inseparably connected." (George Washington)
Everything we do for others will be a great reward for us and for our community. Please join us on these two days of service to others. Let us know how it turns out for you by giving us a call at 304-472-0743. We hope to hear from you.
On the parish calendar: Visit to Ron Hinkle Glass, Tuesday, 12:45-2 p.m., Hall Neighbors' House
Strengthening Yoga, Tuesday, 2:303 p.m., Hall Neighbors' House
Joint planning session, all committees, Tuesday, Chapel Hill UMC; begins with covered dish meal at 6 p.m.
Strengthening Yoga, Thursday, 2:303 p.m., Hall Neighbors' House
Burlington youth visit, Saturday, Feb. 2
Wednesday service, Wednesday, Feb. 13, Tennerton UMC
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Speed is a primary factor in aggressive driving behavior – and also a factor in nearly one-third of all fatal crashes. The probability of death and debilitating injury grows with impacts at higher speeds – doubling for every 10 mph over 50 mph that a vehicle travels.
The Federal Highway Administration found that, on average, 70 percent of motorists exceed the posted speed limits.
In 2013, close to 10,000 people were killed in crashes involving speed, according to NHTSA.
- To stop aggressive drivers.
- To reduce crashes, injuries and fatalities.
- To protect everyone on our roads.
- To make living, working, and playing safer for all of us.
The Smooth Operator programs is a publicsafety initiative providing solutions forthe problem of aggresive driving.


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Visual Studio 2010 Seattle Simulcast (Part 1 of 6): Welcome & Keynote
- Posted: Jul 08, 2010 at 3:09PM
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Find out how you can ride the next wave of innovation with Microsoft Visual Studio 2010. Learn about the variety of rich application platforms that Visual Studio 2010 supports, including Windows 7, web, Microsoft SharePoint Server, Windows Azure, Microsoft SQL Server, and Windows Phone 7 Series. From tighter testing and collaboration to application development, it's a whole new world of innovation. You'll get a full day of training from Microsoft engineers and evangelists from these Seattle launch event videos.
This recording is the welcome and keynote from the event.
Event Sessions
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Part 4: Windows Development
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hey man; pass me a piece or gum or some beer, I've got some serious coke mouth
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MARTINSBURG - Standing on the Berkeley County Courthouse steps, it took Scott Summers at least 15 minutes to read the announcement of the trustee's sale of Stonebridge Golf Club as required by law Tuesday. It only took two minutes to conclude the bidding.
Summers, of the law offices of Reeder and Shuman in Morgantown, auctioned the golf course for United Bank Inc., which had foreclosed on the property, which was owned by The Wagner Links LC.
The bank's lien was for about $829,126. And the bank was the lone bidder at the auction, bidding $5,000.
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Journal photo by John McVey
A crowd of about 25 gathered in front of the historic Berkeley County Courthouse Tuesday for the trustee's sale of the Stonebridge Golf Club. United Bank, which held the lien, was the only bidder.
With a stiff breeze blowing, about 25 people gathered on the sidewalk in front of the historic courthouse. Several were homeowners from subdivisions bordering the 18-hole, public course on Golf Course Road east of Martinsburg.
"(The golf course) is closed for the season, but it had been operating as a golf course," Summers said after the auction. "The bank has no plans for it. We've been searching for buyers to operate it as a golf course. Development is an option."
In October 2010, the about-181-acre course and clubhouse was offered at auction. The owners were identified as Mary and Keith Wagner, who had owned the course for about 12 years at that time.
That auction was handled by the Joe R. Pyle company of Mt. Morris, Pa. About 65 spectators attended the auction. There were three or four active bidders.
Made by an investment group from Virginia, the high bid that day was $1.5 million, which was not accepted by the owners.
Originally called the Opequon Golf Club, the course was begun in 1921 by the Opequon Holding Company Corp., according to a publication by the Berkeley County Historical Society.
Constructed of native limestone, the Adirondack Lodge-style clubhouse was built in 1922 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, according to the publication. It was designed by Clarence L. Harding.
The golf course has gone through several hands over the years and through several name changes, the publication indicates.
- Staff writer John McVey can be reached at 304-263-3381, ext. 128, or firstname.lastname@example.com.


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on November 28, 2012 - 9:43 PM
A Niagara Street man was charged with first-degree robbery Wednesday and accused of participating in the daytime armed robbery last week of a Vandelia Street home, Buffalo police reported.
Angel Luis Penalosa-Castro, 32, was taken into custody by Officers Robert Eloff and Brian Britzzalaro on South Park Avenue about 4:35 p.m., following an investigation that continues. Police said they are looking for Penalosa-Castro's accomplice.
Meanwhile, Penalosa-Castro is accused of forcing his way into the residence during the gunpoint and knifepoint robbery with an accomplice shortly before noon Nov. 20. He is accused of robbing a $300 pistol and $5 cash, and damaging a safe while demanding property from the victims.
In addition to first-degree robbery, he is charged with grand larceny, criminal possession of a weapon and criminal mischief, police said.


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The result will be remembered for a long time – partly because no one can remember exactly the last time it happened.
In a matchup of the two best girls basketball teams in Western New York, Cardinal O'Hara beat Sacred Heart, 57-55, Tuesday evening before a near-capacity crowd of about 750 at Villa Maria College.
Keyonte Edwards scored nine of her 17 points in the fourth quarter to help lead Cardinal O'Hara (19-0, 10-0), ranked first in The News small school poll, to a thrilling victory over previously unbeaten and No. 1 large school Sacred Heart (17-1, 11-1).
O'Hara coach Dan McDermott, in his 15th season as head coach and who has roots with the program back to 1990, said he believes it is the first victory for O'Hara over Sacred Heart since the 1990-91 season.
"Now we know we're capable of doing it," said McDermott. "We have to keep working hard and try to keep getting better. This is huge, but we have to keep wanting it more. More and more every day."
Edwards, a 5-foot-8 junior, provided two pivotal baskets in the fourth, stealing the ball and scoring in transition, then driving down the gut of the lane for a score.
"This feels amazing, we wanted this game so bad," said Edwards. "We had a lead, and the next thing you know it was a tie game. My teammates started to panic and I realized someone had to take over this game. I had to do it for my team."
Edwards also hit 5 of 6 free throws, including a two-for-two trip with 2:40 to go to give the Hawks a 56-48 lead.
"I can't say enough about Keyonte, the way she's come on," said McDermott. "It's been every game. Just from the start of the season, how she's become that complete player, and being a leader out there, and setting the tone for the rest of the team. It's just a joy to watch because she's such a good kid. The whole group, what a pleasure they are to work with every day."
O'Hara survived an up-and-down final minute-and-a-half in which cheers and screams for both team bounced off the walls of the gym with each momentum swing. O'Hara had a 56-52 lead with the ball with 1:26 left, but Sacred Heart managed a steal and sophomore Julia Blujus swished a three-pointer from the right side to make it 56-55.
The Sharks stole the ball again, but a Blujus shot would not go down. A miss by the Hawks was followed by a foul, but the front-end of one-and-one was missed.
After Edwards hit 1 of 2 free throws for the 57-55 lead, Sacred Heart had possession in the O'Hara end with nine seconds to play. The inbounds pass was stolen by 6-foot senior Sara DiPasquale and she was fouled. Her free throw missed, and senior La'Trice Hall (21 points) came down the court for a final shot, but her runner at the buzzer bounced off the rim.
"We've got to make foul shots – you can't win games if you don't make foul shots," said Sacred Heart coach Sister Maria Pares. whose team went 4 for 10 at the foul line in the fourth quarter and was 7 for 14 for the game. "That was the story of the game."
O'Hara jumped to a lead early and maintained it most of the game thanks to its defensive pressure, the quickness of 5-4 senior Kayla Brown (three points), 5-7 junior Jailyn Dickson (10), 5-6 junior Aisha Shabazz (two) and 5-5 senior Leah McDonell (eight) along with the excellent two-way play under the basket by DiPasquale (eight) and 6-1 junior Kelsey McCarthy (13).
The Hawks were up, 17-11, after one quarter and took a 29-22 lead at halftime.
Sacred Heart surged back to take a 42-40 lead in the third, but O'Hara came back, with Brown's off-the-glass three-pointer giving the Hawks a 45-42 lead heading to the fourth.
The teams could meet again in the Monsignor Martin Association playoffs, which begin Feb. 23.
On the web
At BuffaloNews.com, review the live blog from the game, highlights and watch postgame interviews.
O'Hara's girls basketball team will be the guest tonight on PrepTalkTV at 9 with hosts Keith McShea and Lauren Mariacher.
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Motorola has made quite the comeback in the last
couple of years after slipping significantly with handsets and smartphones that
consumers just didn't buy. The comeback made by Motorola is thanks in large
part to the Android operating system.
The latest launches from Motorola including the Xoom
Android tablet and Atrix Android smartphone have turned out to not be
as popular as Motorola hoped according to some reports. The revelation that the
two products just aren't
doing well on the market comes from analyst James Faucette from
Pacific Crest. Faucette cites a channel check he performed that shows the
sell-through for both the Atrix and the Xoom "have been
Faucette reports that the Atrix in
particular is being hurt by the low $49 price tag Apple has on the iPhone 3GS
and the same $49 price for the HTC Inspire. Those low prices are conspiring to
limit the demand for the Atrix. Because of the poor demand and sales of the
Motorola devices, Faucette is cutting the 2011 revenue forecast for Motorola to
$12.2 billion from its previous estimate of $13.7 billion.
Faucette also dropped his outlook for Motorola in
2012 as well cutting the projection to $13.6 billion from $15.3 billion before.
He also notes that further reductions could be made to his projections if
Motorola is unable to adjust and refresh its product portfolio. Undoubtedly,
the lower price of the iPad 2 is hurting sales of the Xoom tablet as many tablet
shoppers aren't willing to give Android a shot.
Faucette does note that Wall Street is confident
in Motorola management and that the company has good cash reserves. However, he
notes that if Motorola isn't able to launch products that stand out in a crowded
market shareholders may start calling for new management.
quote: Ipad/Iphone = A wife who tells you when where and how to have sex. You know what to expect, it gets the job done and some people prefer it. It's not very exciting, but its reliable "It just works"Xoom/Droid phones = A wife who is wild and up for anything, you can get your freak on whenever or whereever you want, problem is you might throw out your back, get arrested, or catch her cheating on you but it is a lot more entertaining.


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Minor league players come and go, come and go, and the very nature of the sport is so transient that it's tough for them to ever feel much at home in a given city. It's tough, too, for the fans to really get to know the players in the limited time they're here.
For many players, Altoona is just another city, just another step on the ladder as they chase major league dreams. When they leave here, they may never give our little corner of the world a second thought.
That's what makes it so refreshing to catch up with some former Curve players who cherished their time in Altoona so much that they jump at the chance to come back years later.
"It's home to me," former Curve third baseman Rico Washington said. "I call it my home.
"I lived here for eight years. I enjoy the people here. I've experienced everything Altoona has to offer as far as being employed here by the Altoona Curve for three years, living here and enjoying the community and enjoying the natural resources with what the wildlife has to offer."
Washington met his wife here while playing for the Curve, and his family now lives in Arizona. He's just eight months shy of earning a bachelor's degree in business management.
"I left behind a lot of memories here," he said with his ever-present smile. "This is a great place to be, and it's good to be back."
Washington was one of four former Curve players who returned Saturday to take part in the 15th season celebrity softball game. Pitchers Mike Johnston and Dave Daniels and catcher Chris Snusz also made the trip back for the event. Former major league pitcher Mike Holtz also played in the game.
Adam Hyzdu will always be Mr. Curve, while Josh Bonifay is Mr. Altoona. Washington doesn't have one of those nifty nicknames, but the friendly infielder with the memorable first name was so well-liked during his time here (2000-02) that many fans still pick him as one of their all-time favorite Curve players.
"That definitely means a lot to me," said Washington, who made it to the majors with the Cardinals in 2008, "and I appreciate that a lot of fans here appreciate my talent and how I played the game and they just appreciate me as a guy. That right there says a lot and makes me happy that they think of me as a role model."
All of the returning players had great things to say about Altoona and the Curve franchise. Daniels, a relief pitcher on the inaugural 1999 team, eloquently spoke about how special it was to be part of that historic season.
"What I remember about that summer was the excitement that the town showed for that first game against Bowie, and that excitement sustained for the entire summer," Daniels said. "This was a very supportive crowd that recognized hard work."
Daniels, now an orthodontist in Connecticut, didn't hesitate when Curve general manager Rob Egan called him to come back for Saturday's event. Daniels thinks so highly of Altoona that he made it a special destination for his wife, Pam, and 17-month-old son, Henry.
"This is the first ballpark that Pam and Henry have seen, and I could not have picked a better place to show them what I used to do," Daniels said.
One of the fascinating things about the 1999 Curve team is that only one member of that club is still playing organized baseball - Reds pitcher Bronson Arroyo, who won 15 games for Altoona. Daniels saw first hand how good Arroyo was then and isn't surprised that he has had such a successful carer.
"Impressed but not surprised," Daniels said. "He was probably one of the best overall athletes I ever played with."
Like Washington, Johnston met his wife locally and lived and worked in the region for several years. He pitched for the Curve in 2003 and for the Pirates in 2004-05 and now lives in Philadelphia working in the mortgage industry.
Johnston has a high level of appreciation for Altoona and the fans because he got to know so many people here, a benefit most minor leaguers don't get in a given city.
"I called the place home for a long time, and outside of the field I was always at different places, going bowling or things," Johnston said. "You get to meet a big variety of people, they come to know you, you come to know them and become friends. It's special.
"People are more personable here, and the [Curve] organization puts us out for the people so much more than other places I've been, so you build a bond with the fans. It's like a more family atmosphere here."
Snusz played catcher for the Curve from 2003-05, giving him an opportunity to get to know the city and fans much more than players who spend only a short amount of time here.
"The relationships that we built with the people that I got to be close with when I was here, we still stay in touch today," Snusz said. "We drive by this place on vacations and everything, and we always just seem to pop in.
"Altoona's a place that you can always just swing by and say hello to everybody, and it's like turning back the page to yesterday when you were playing here."
Snusz lives in Buffalo and works as a retirement planner, plus he's a scout for the Cubs and coaches a national traveling team that has had numerous players drafted. He was terrific in the softball game with two triples and a double, and he had such a good time that he plans to convince other former players to come back if the Curve make the event an annual affair.
There have been more than 450 players suit up for the Curve in 15 seasons, and while not all have as fond of memories as others, it's good to know that some truly loved playing here and truly look forward to coming back.
We have a great little minor league city, a great ballpark and terrific franchise in the Curve, and it would be easy for some players to get so caught up in their careers that they don't realize all that.
It's terrific, then, catching up with the guys who do realize it and hearing their favorite memories and stories.
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SCHLADMING, Austria � Lindsey Vonn will head home for surgery in Colorado next week after tearing two ligaments in her right knee and breaking a bone in her lower leg in a crash at the World Championships.
Vonn said Wednesday she plans to compete in the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, which start in 12 months. She was released from the hospital late Tuesday and returned to the team hotel.
�I am grateful to my fans for the outpouring of support, which has really helped me stay positive,� Vonn said in a statement. �I can assure you that I will work as hard as humanly possible to be ready to represent my country next year in Sochi.�
The Olympic downhill champion will have surgery next week in Vail. Because of intense media attention, neither she nor the U.S. Ski Team would say when she�s leaving Austria.
�She�ll be heading back to Vail, and I will be doing surgery on her knee early next week,� team physician William Sterett said Wednesday. �Lindsey is doing well. She�s in good spirits.�
Sterett would not set a return date to skiing for Vonn until after the surgery, but other doctors believe she will be sidelined for up to eight months.
Vonn wants to be back for the World Cup speed races in Lake Louise, Alberta, in late November or early December, a course she has won 14 times on.
�She�s got her mind set; she�s going to come back stronger than she was,� Alpine director Patrick Riml said. �She�s got her goal � �I�ll be back in Lake Louise� � and Lindsey will do whatever it takes to be back.�
Vonn tore her anterior cruciate ligament and medial collateral ligament in her right knee. The broken bone was described as a lateral tibial plateau fracture.
�The fracture is called an impaction fracture,� Sterett said. �It should not require any surgery. It just needs to be nonweight on crutches.�
The accident happened after Vonn landed a jump in the opening super-G race at the championships. As she hit the ground, her right leg gave way and she spun forward, throwing an arm out to protect herself. She ended up on her back as she smashed through a gate.
�The hospital staff did an excellent job with X-rays, (magnetic resonance imaging),� Sterett said. �She had very good care, and they were very, very helpful.�
Sterett said Vonn was �a little banged up and sore everywhere� the day after the crash.
�She�s intently focusing on the next step, and the next step now is getting from Point A to Point B, with Point B being next season,� he said. �She�s determined and upbeat.�
U.S. speed coach Chip White also found Vonn motivated by her injury.
�Last night she was (angry), but she was also positive that she�s coming back, and she�s going to come back strong,� he said. �We�re looking forward to her return. She�s a great competitor and always will be.
�She has that determination. If she wants to be (as strong as before), she will be.�
Sterett left open the possibility of Vonn requiring more than one surgery, saying that with these types of injuries �that�s always a possibility.�
However, the plan now only was one operation.
�I want to say thank you to the amazing medical staff that cared for me,� Vonn said. �I plan on returning to Vail as soon as I can to have the necessary surgeries.�


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Sunday, August 25, 7 – 8:20 a.m.
If you are attending the APWA Congress for the first time, please join us at the First-Timers Meeting. You'll hear greetings from the APWA President and the Executive Director; learn how to get the most out of your dollar and time investment in Congress; learn all about the educational sessions and tracks that APWA offers; learn how to use the exhibits to your advantage; understand how to scan the Congress program to find what you need; and in the process, make some lifelong acquaintances of public works people from around the world.
Sunday, August 25
APWA's Chicago Metro Chapter invites you to an unforgettable kick-off celebration at Soldier Field, home of the Chicago Bears! Thrilled to host Congress in their beautiful city, our host chapter is treating you to a Taste of Chicago Blast. Chicago is known for great food, and you'll get to sample tastes from the many neighborhoods that make up this diverse city. And you'll enjoy a taste of Chicago entertainment too, including street performers and Chicago Blues. No Chicago party is complete without the Blues Brothers and their cast of characters. Stop by for a drink and stay for the party of a lifetime with non-stop entertainment, great hospitality, and breathtaking views of the Chicago skyline and lakefront. Follow the lakefront path south from McCormick Place for a short walk to Soldier Field, enjoying the Museum Campus and a spectacular view of Burnham Harbor. Experience what summer in Chicago is all about and just what kind of town "Sweet Home Chicago" is!
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Do you have 45 minutes to spare to save the life of another person? Did you know that every three seconds someone needs blood? One single donation can save as many as three lives—and there is NO substitute for human blood. Anyone age 17 years or older, who weighs at least 110 pounds and is in good general health may donate. Photo identification is required before beginning the donation process. (Some health conditions or medications may temporarily or permanently prevent persons from donating blood.) Prospective donors must first complete a health history questionnaire and go through a screening process. During the screening process, a technician will take important vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, and an iron check. If all the requirements are met, a unit of blood is drawn from the donor. The actual blood collection takes approximately 15–20 minutes. The entire process, from when you sign in to the time you leave, takes between 45–60 minutes. Please join APWA—proud partners with the American Red Cross—in this vital effort. Roll up your sleeve and save a life!
The Chicago Metro Chapter challenges every chapter member to take 45 minutes and donate blood. Can your chapter donate more units of blood than the Chicago Metro Chapter? Help your chapter win the challenge! Stop by the Red Cross Donation Station in the Lakeside Lobby on Monday and Tuesday. The winning chapter will be announced in the October issue of the APWA Reporter Magazine.
Monday, August 26, Noon – 1:30 p.m.
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Speaker: Mary Lou O'Reilly, Senior Vice-President, Issues Management and Communications, Insurance Bureau Canada
It is no secret that the frequency and severity of natural disasters is on the rise in Canada and worldwide. Hurricanes, tornadoes, forest fires and severe rainstorms are happening more often than ever before and costing us dearly. In fact, water damage is now the leading cause of property damage in Canada, costing insurers approximately $1.7 billion per year. And, infrastructure failure is to blame for most of the damage caused by severe weather events in recent decades.
IBC is leading the charge to encourage individuals, households, and communities to adapt the way they live and build to minimize the impact of natural disasters associated with our changing climate. This includes the development of a municipal risk assessment tool that will help municipalities identify infrastructure vulnerabilities and allocate their improvement funds strategically.
CPWA welcomes Mary Lou O'Reilly, SVP, Senior Vice-President, Issues Management and Communications, IBC as our Keynote Speaker. Ms. O'Reilly leads the development of IBC's strategic planning, the process that ensures that IBC addresses the priority issues of its members. In this role, she is also advancing the industry's leadership in adaptation to severe weather. CPWA encourages you to join us for this important discussion.
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INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - Some two hundred years ago farmers and artisans who were the bulk of America's population laid their picks, sickles and tools, picked their old rifles and guns and went to war against the most powerful nation on earth to claim their liberty. To honor their valor and to acknowledge their way of life, the founding fathers so fit to amend the constitution (second amendment) in 1791 which reads in part, " ... the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed." For these pioneers needed their guns to protect themselves in an untamed land and to hunt, not for fun, but to provide for their subsistence.
This pioneer way of life is extant: During my college days in Nebraska, a friend of mine and I went on a Sunday drive on a country road. As we turned around to head back we barely encroached on a farmhouse driveway, nevertheless, a woman appeared at the door, her cocked rifle pointing directly at us and ordered us to leave. A close friend in Cook, Minnesota, which is at the edge of the vast Boundary Waters is the embodiment of pioneers life: she home schools her 13 year old son and takes him with her to hunt with his own rifle for their annual supply of venison.
This affinity for guns is concomitant with the history and folklore of this country. No wonder then that many of us are fascinated by all these new and powerful guns that one sees in the market place and can acquire as easily as buying a pack of cigarettes; a state of affairs that puts too many guns in the hands of too many bad people. In his documentary film about the massacre of school children in Columbine High School, "Bowling for Columbine", Michael Moore points out that gun violence is the cause of death of only a few hundred people per year in the United Kingdom and in several other countries in Europe, while over 11,000 are killed and tens of thousands are injured by guns every year in this country; including scores of school children, to the horror of those who witnessed their massacre.
President Obama's agenda for gun control is specious; for he knows that the National Rifle Association (NRA) and their proteges in congress will see to it that it does not pass or that it would be watered down to an extent to render it a euphemistic exercise in gamesmanship. In any event, previous attempts to legislate in this regard proved to be ludicrous: the prohibition of alcohol succeeded only in creating a prosperous but illegal industry that made bad whiskey. Similarly, in spite of prohibition of drugs, peddlers are readily available at the doorsteps of elementary schools. Then there are the offenses that are not amenable to legislation, a myriad of offenses are committed under the influence of liquor, but we are not about to prohibit the drinking of liquor.
So here we are in a quandary. Should we put this issue in the hands of the National Rifle Association (NRA) to resolve? I'm afraid not. They are powerful and big - over three million members strong - but not big enough to speak for over 300 million Americans. Should we then ask Congress to decide? After all, Congress members are the individuals we elect to represent us? Certainly not, for most of them are the stooges of the NRA and various lobbies and are consumed by partisan politics to be fair arbiters.
In searching for an answer we need to keep in mind that this country, in terms of history, is in it's infancy; a mere 200 some years old while many other countries are thousands of years old, and have evolved with the passage of time. And so it will be with America; a country that is in the process of defining its identity. One does not need to look far to become cognizant of the issues at hand: abortion, birth control, gay marriage, capital punishment, distribution of wealth, immigration, gun control and so on.
So should we let history take its course with regard to gun control and wait for many more to be killed for us to be jolted into action? Or should we act now to stop these senseless killings? Coming to a decision on this issue would inherently violate the Second Amendment. But then one may argue that this amendment has outlived its purpose and should be abrogated or at least modified to become consistent with the world we live in.
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5Pointz Graffiti is Painted White Overnight
Nearly all of the graffiti at 5Pointz, the Long Island City aerosol artwork Mecca that is known around the world, was painted white last night in preparation for its demolition, said Jerry Wolkoff, who owns the 200,000 square feet of warehouses.
Mr. Wolkoff, who plans to turn the site into luxury housing, said he hired more than a dozen men and began whitewashing the factory's walls around 3 a.m. The work was finished by 7 a.m.
While the demolition of the buildings that make up 5Pointz won't begin until early 2014, Mr. Wolkoff said he painted over the graffiti because he did not want the artists to see their work ripped down piece-by-piece and because he wanted to stave off any altercations that may have happened during the demolition.
"This is why I did it: it was torture for them and for me. They couldn't paint anymore and they loved to paint. Let me just get it over with and as I knock it down they're not watching their piece of art going down," Mr. Wolkoff said. "The milk spilled. It's over. They don't have to cry."
The roof will start to come down in mid-December, he said, and the demolition of the buildings will take about two to three months.
"It's like giving yourself medicine. It's over now. It's not like watching the art come down piece by piece over a three month period," he said.
He said he notified the New York Police Department about his plans in case there were any problems, he said.
"Who needed a confrontation? The last thing I need is for these young people is to have a confrontation and get arrested. I own the property and I have the right to paint over it," Mr. Wolkoff said.
To get the job done, Mr. Wolkoff employed two lifts that reach up to 65-feet, along with men using rollers and paint sprayers. Most, but not all, of the art has been painted over and some is still visible beneath the white paint.
The Wall Street Journal wrote about the development plans in October:
The development consists of a 47-story tower and a 41-story tower, which together will hold 1,000 apartments and 50,000 square feet of retail space. In addition, 12,000 square feet of studio space will be rented first to artists who previously occupied space at 5Pointz.
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A name that will live in infamy, when on 9/9/09, this man (Republican Congressman at the time) decided to put down Barack Obama during his publicized speech to congress, using the now all to famous term You lie!
Barack Obama: The reforms I'm proposing would not apply to those who are here illegally.
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Agricultural advocacy at its finest
Agricultural advocacy at its finest
Every October, Shamrock Farms, located in Stanfield, Ariz., opens up its modern 10,000-cow dairy to the public, taking advantage of the growing agricultural disconnect as a way to market its brand and teach Arizona's children about large-scale dairying.
"After arriving at Shamrock Farms, children are "tagged" with a bracelet and become part of the herd," noted Frank Boyce, Shamrock Farms' manager. Children then pile on the black and white cow spotted tram to begin the interactive tour of the dairy.
The first stop is the feeding area where the food pyramids for the cow and the human are side by side. Tour guides enhance the experience by comparing the requirements in the human and dairy cow diets. They also explain the importance of a well-balanced diet to ensuring cow health and quality milk production.
They spend 10 to 15 minutes on a playground made of a giant milk bottle and cottage cheese container before going into the milk barn where they can watch 200 cows being milked at once. They are also shown an eight-minute video about how Shamrock Farms milk is processed.
Kids are then taken to the calf zone. According to Romy Boyce, a Shamrock Farms' tour guide, this area is a favorite for the children. In the calf zone, students have the chance to pet calves and pick out their favorite. Once their calf is chosen they can name and "adopt" her.
Students then go to the Desert Oasis-The Home of the Stars Saudi-style shade pens where the milk cows live. Here the students are taught about how cows like Roxie, the Shamrock Farms' spokescow, are pampered and cared for.
The tour concludes with the interactive session in the welcome center where students view a detailed event timeline of the world, U.S., and Shamrock's dairy history. They are also given some past and present facts, comparing Shamrock Farms in 1922 to 2010.
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Stephen Harold Kleffman died in a Motorcycle Accident on Nov. 22, 2012, in Sierra Valley. He was born June 19, 1951, in Portsmouth, Iowa, to Helen and Ralph Kleffman.
Steve was a long time local General Contractor in the Truckee North Lake Tahoe area.
Steve was an outdoorsman enjoying fishing, hunting, hiking, and camping. Steve was a great supporter of youth sports, coaching little league baseball, AYSO soccer and club soccer.
Steve was well known for his great sense of humor and he was a good friend to all who had the pleasure of his friendship.
Steve was a hard working man who provided for his family.
His kindness and love was felt by all the lives that he touched. His smile and bright blue eyes shined with joy and love of life.
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You're ready to say your "I do's" in front of your family and friends. Planning a memorable celebration of your commitment to each other, however, doesn't mean you have to compromise on your commitment to the environment. It's possible to create the wedding of your dreams and stay "green," even in the cold, white months of winter.
Environmentally correct weddings are a hot trend, according to TheKnot.com, a leading wedding-planning website. If your vision of the perfect wedding marries eco-friendly green with winter white, here are some tips and ideas to help you turn your vision into reality...
Friendly feasting: Great food is an essential part of any wedding, whether you're serving a sit-down dinner or just hors d'oeuvres and cocktails. When you're planning your menu, however, keep in mind how the foods you choose may impact the environment. For example, is that fish entree net caught, line caught or farmed?
A dish's environmental impact depends on several factors, including how the product was raised and harvested, how it was transported and how far it had to travel from point of origin to plate. By choosing locally grown products or those grown and harvested using sustainable practices, you can reduce your wedding feast's impact on the environment.
Reuse, recycle and revel: Brides in bygone generations once gladly wore their mother's wedding dress, but the practice fell out of vogue as more brides wanted their own unique look for their wedding day. But the green movement has breathed new life into the practice, since reusing and recycling eliminates the need to consume materials and energy making something new. More brides are finding that recycling a wedding dress has other advantages too. It's possible to achieve a great vintage look with a used wedding dress - whether it's one handed down from your mother or one you found in a second-hand store. A new gown can cost thousands of dollars, while a repurposed dress can be had much more cheaply.
Wedding favor wonders: Sure it's a cool idea and the groomsmen will likely use theirs often, but just how environmentally correct is that custom-imprinted beer cozy? Wedding favors are a way of thanking guests for sharing in your special day, but many popular items are made from less-than-eco-friendly materials.
To green your wedding, consider favors that are useful and organic, such as organic baking mixes or spice mixes. You can find a plethora of these great-tasting, green-minded options from purveyors like Simply Organic. They even have holiday-appropriate varieties like Cranberry Bread and Pumpkin Cake at www.simplyorganic.com. Dress up favors with decorative netting and ribbons.
Greener invitations: The invitation is often the first impression guests will have of your wedding. While every bride wants invitations that will wow guests, keep in mind the costs --both monetary and environmental - of all that paper. Many eco-minded brides are switching to invitations made with recycled paper or, better yet, electronic invitations. No raw materials are consumed to create e-vites, and what's more, you can find online services that not only help you create an e-vite, but send it and monitor responses all online. Using such a service can help you keep better track of RSVPs.


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Video competition to accept submissions
MARTINSBURG -The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is sponsoring a video contest that challenges filmmakers to produce short, creative videos that highlight the "Three Rs" of individual consumption: reduce, reuse and recycle. The agency is accepting submissions for the contest, called "Our Planet, Our Stuff, Our Choice," through Tuesday. Entries should be either 30 or 60 seconds in length. The video should creatively promote steps individuals and organizations can take to minimize negative environmental impacts within their communities on the following topics:
Reducing and reusing;
Composting; and
Consumption and its effect on environmental footprint. The winning submissions will be announced in April in time for the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. Awards will be given to the top three videos, as well as a special "student winner" category exclusively for submissions by persons 13 to 18 years old at the time of entry.
First place receives $2,500; second place, $1,500; and third place, $1,000. Two student winners (ages 13 to 18) will receive $500 each.
More information on the contest can be found at www.epa.gov/recycle.
'Audition Day' to be held
GLENVILLE - The annual Glenville State College Department of Fine Arts music audition day will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday in the Fine Arts Center.
This is the main day that students audition for part of the Glenville State College music programs. The students will meet the entire music faculty, as well as talk to select members of the college's administration, see performances by all the major ensembles, eat lunch with current GSC music program students and then begin auditions. Decisions are made that day, including whom will receive scholarships to attend Glenville State College.
For more information or to reserve an audition time, call (304) 462-4130.


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Did anyone watch afro samurai,that was a good movie.
I watched some of it but I wasn't too into it. I guess some of the characters turned me off on it and I can't stand afros but I guess I am a minority since a lot of people seem to like Afro Samurai.
i've never seen it. apparently kelly hu is one of the voice actors. she was the sorceress from the scorpion king and she was also in the game star wars kotor2. i think she also dated the singer from sr-71.
but i did sit and watch the series
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i see both dem. 1. was the best one ever 2. didn't like it
i thought afro samurai was kinda weird lol especially the title
I wasn't really going to get it but I was in the store one day just looking around and I saw it there so I figured 'why not?' so I own both but I've only watched the first one, I have yet to watch the second one. I thought it wasn't bad but it was hard to see at times and I thought it sucked that there were no subtitles, because half of the time I couldn't understand what the characters were saying lol. Anyway I would say that it wasn't bad but it takes a little getting used to. The style was a little rough and the scenes overall very dark and hard to see at times, plus there was little story. Very samuri type stuff, I guess. Fight, fight,little flash back here, fight, little flash back there more fighting, blood, gore, yea oh and revenge, and some sex etc. lol that doesn't sound very nice does it?? Anyway worth a watch I guess but not... repeatable, in my opinion anyway. I'll stick with Hellsing, Vampire Knight, Bleach, etc sorry Afro fans.(Shit this is long...sorry lol)Love... is just a different kind of pain.
No offense but I can't stand Afro Samuri I watched it once and only once its hard to believe you like anything about it Darkenedlight1. Oh well. I'm surprised you bought it... But I agree with you on Bleach!


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A New Video Intro to Our Doctor Who: Podshock Second Life Meet Up
Once again, Victor1st put together a new video introducing people to our Gallifreyan Embassy / Doctor Who: Podshock Second Life Meet Up coming up on the 20th of February.
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Work to repave the Youngmann Highway in Amherst and the Town of Tonawanda is scheduled to begin today, resulting in nightly lane closures in the eastbound and westbound directions, according to the state Department of Transportation.
The work on I-290 between the Niagara Thruway and Interstate 90 continues from 9 p.m. until 6 a.m. until May 22 but is weather dependent and will be delayed in the event of inclement weather.
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The Biomass Suppliers List (BSL) was launched 30th April 2014. This is the list of suppliers of woodfuel who have been accredited as demonstrating that their fuel meets the sustainability criteria required under the RHI. Recipients of the new Domestic RHI will be obliged to source their fuel from suppliers on the BSL unless they are supplying themself. Recipients of the non-domestic RHI may also use the BSL as the easiest way to demonstrate compliance, but may also demonstrate the sustainability of their fuel in other ways. For more information, and a link to the BSL, visit our RHI page.
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The Old West code is long gone; $5,000 fines are the new law.
by Dennis Halladay, Hoard's Dairyman Western Editor
The Old West of cowboy lore is a distant thing of the past, yet plenty of critters are still being rustled on dairies, farms and ranches across the country.
California passed a new $5,000 fine law on Tuesday to address the problem, but its effectiveness to slow things down seems questionable. The scope of the problem is also bigger than you may think. Estimates are that more than 1,000 head of cattle alone were stolen in California in 2012 and police in Louisiana are still trying to solve multiple beef cattle thefts that were committed this summer.
Once upon a time, hanging was a major deterrent to livestock theft. Fines today are nice, but they may prove to be little more than an annoyance by comparison. Jail time was originally proposed in the bill, but was deleted by lawmakers during negotiations.
The new law was signed by Governor Jerry Brown on Tuesday and takes effect next year. Its author is Assemblyman Frank Bigelow (R-O'Neals), a lifelong rancher who represents voters in heavily rural northern California.
"In California there has been a rise in livestock theft, resulting in significant costs to California's ranchers," he said. "[This law] is intended to discourage criminals from these costly crimes and it ensures that criminals will be prosecuted."
Need for the bill was reinforced by two separate thefts of Jersey calves from a dairy in Hilmar in July, totaling 26 head. Another farm nearby also had approximately 20 bales of hay stolen around the same time as the second theft.
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5 Tips to Avoid Getting Screwed by Your Next Online Purchase
According to this pretty nifty infographic, it would be easier to take a head count of the people who haven't shopped online than to ask who has. And according to that same infographic, computers and electronics are the third-highest-grossing products in the online market today (although I suspect that porn and black market babies aren't far behind).
With numbers that high (about $10 billion a year), it stands to reason that a flowing, glacial shitload of people excitedly opened their deliveries, plugged those beasts in, and then immediately punched the organic being closest to them out of sheer frustration. Yes, finding out you got sucked into an overpriced piece of lifeless shit sucks, and we can blame the company all we want. But the truth is, we could have avoided the headache if we had just taken the time to keep these simple tips in mind ...
#5. Know the Numbers
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Not long ago, I had to replace my five-year-old computer because it was no longer doing the job, and it would occasionally spit on me and call me racist names. My wife has since tried to convince me that it was actually one of my children doing that, but I suspect that's only because she's stupid. Regardless, I found myself shopping for a computer for the first time in half a decade, and some of the new specs seemed like magic to me.
Back in "the old days," it was a bit simpler: Bigger numbers meant more power. So when I saw that my potential tower had two graphics card options, I couldn't understand why the "bigger" 1.5GB video card cost less money than the 1GB version they had checked as the standard option. For a few moments, I had that slight panic attack that you get in school when you realize that the teacher has just asked you a trick question, and if you answer it wrong, you'll be punched in the face and called a piece of shit. Man, I don't miss school at all.
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"That's it -- one hour in the feces room."
The answer is that the number the companies advertise is only one small part of what makes a component fast. Now, I won't be getting all tech-y and flooding you with math, but the short of it is this: Graphics cards have more parts than just RAM, which is basically what those "GB" numbers represent. And in my case, those other parts in the "smaller" card were better. Of course, I didn't know that at the time, and I chose the cheaper, less powerful option, because "big number mean card go big fast."
But you can apply this to pretty much any piece of electronics. Here is a pretty good guide to buying TVs that demonstrates the many factors a person forgets to consider beyond "a 52-inch screen will make average boobs look like towering monsters in a German horror movie."
No one expects you to take a college course in computer engineering before buying a new gadget, but having at least a basic knowledge of what most of the numbers mean can make a huge difference in what you get versus what you pictured in your head when you hit the "buy" button. Even if those numbers are beyond you, everyone has a "friend who is good with computers" who would more than likely jump at the chance to geek out and vomit her knowledge at you without the risk of getting a wedgie. And if you don't own your own pet geek, you'd be surprised what a few minutes of Googling can turn up. It's saved me from a shitty purchase more than a few times.
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I ... sort of missed the "do not eat" warnings the first time around.
#4. Look for the Terms "Refurbished" and "Open Box"
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"Refurbished" can be a naughty word to electronics geeks, and if you bring it up in any social setting, you'll get conflicting viewpoints pretty much every time in the form of sarcastic exchanges with comet tails of Cheetos fumes. Basically, a refurbished item is one that had flaws, was returned by the original buyer, got fixed by the company, and was resold at a discount. I have had both good and bad experiences with them, but when they work, you can save a fuck-ton of money. But therein lies the problem: "when they work."
Recently, I took a chance on a refurbished laptop for my mother-in-law because she can't go more than a few days without surfing hardcore furry porn, and we got fucked the non-fun way. Within a few days, her screen started shutting down randomly, and it wasn't a software or "sleep" issue. The laptop was just bad. So now we're in the process of shipping it back to them under a somewhat tight return window so we can get it replaced, which means finding the time to get to the post office, dodging the mafia who constantly try to take her out every time she leaves the house, putting together all the correct RMA paperwork, and going however long it takes for the replacement to arrive before she gets a working computer again.
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And you do not want to catch my mother-in-law bored. She starts daydreaming about biting things.
"When it works."
"Open box" discounts are a little different. They were returned by another customer, just like refurbished equipment ... but in this case, there were no faults with the product. Maybe it was a birthday gift that needed to be exchanged because the recipient is an ungrateful, spoiled piece of shit, or maybe the company just got an order mixed up because they're a bunch of dumb fuckheads. Whatever the reason, it was sent back, unused, and the company just makes sure that it's in working order before putting it back up for sale with a few percent knocked off of the price.
There isn't as much risk in open-box purchases, but that's not to say there's no risk. You never know if someone is gaming the system or if someone opened the box just to rub their balls on the keyboard before sending it back. I'm not saying to definitely buy or definitely avoid refurbished and open-box products, but just know that there is risk involved, and if you buy one from the wrong company, you could end up butt-fucked out of a couple hundred dollars.
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"But will it play StarCraft II?"
That's exactly why you have to ...
#3. Know the Return Policy
Here's where things can get sticky. One of the larger online electronics stores is BuyDig.com, and they do have some pretty awesome deals. But they also have one of the shittiest return policies known to man:
"To help maintain our 100 percent customer satisfaction guarantee, most merchandise purchased from BuyDig.com may be returned within 45 days for a full refund or a replacement with no restocking fee. All product returns require a RA (return authorization) number. An RA number must be issued within 45 calendar days after the date of purchase. The RA number will be valid for 14 calendar days after it is issued."
Oh, wait, that's not too bad. You have a two-week window to return the product from the time you make the exchange request, which is pretty standard for online shopping.
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"OK, I guess that settles it. I'll just order this thing, and ..."
Oh. Never mind. It turns out you can't return the following under any circumstances:
A/V Furniture
Apple iPods
Consumables, including but not limited to, recordable media, film, tapes, batteries, paper, and ink
Mobile Phones
Opened Software
BBQ Grills
Special Order Items
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"... puppies."
NBC News claims that once you open the box from BuyDig.com, you cannot return "any DVD player, recorder, scanner, cellphone, fax machine, printer, receiver, or TV. Some video products cannot be returned even if they are defective." Now, don't misunderstand me -- BuyDig.com is still a pretty good store (it appears they've softened up on TV returns), but electronics aren't exactly cheap, and they are fragile. If I opened a box to find a $400 paperweight instead of a camera, I'd be pissed off enough to shave all of my kids bald and throw their hairless bodies at the customer service rep.
I'm only using this site as an example, though. Every online store has its loopholes, and it's important that you understand what they are before giving them your money. Don't even consider a store whose policy is "Keepsies! No take backs!" It means they don't trust what they're selling, and neither should you.
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"All set. Just sign this document saying you won't sue us, and don't open it until I get past the stop sign."


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The SBA released feedback from a 1000+ entrepreneurs in the Startup America: Reducing Barriers report to highlight ways we can make government work better, such as making federal programs and processes more entrepreneur-friendly. Karen Mills, the SBA Administrator, commented on its release on the SBA blog and a fact sheet has also been posted.
Senior Obama administration officials visited eight cities as part of the administration's Startup America initiative, to meet with entrepreneurs and hear directly from them about what processes and regulations we need to change and improve to build a more supportive environment for entrepreneurship and innovation. As President Obama has made clear, support for startups and entrepreneurs will be part what it takes to grow America's economy and win the future.
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The picture quality isn't normally great, so if that is what is more important to you, you'll be better sticking with TVTeka.
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About Black Hills Equestrian Center
Black Hills Equestrian Center is owned and operated by Sarina Jensen, and her two little helpers: Preston who is 6, and Bella Rae who is 5...a real family operation.
Sarina grew up on a farm and ranch in Bridgeport, Nebraska. She attended college in Powell, Wyoming where she completed a degree in Equine Science and Training. She also holds a degree in Equine Business, and is certified in Deep Tissue Equine Massage Therapy. After college she gave up her rodeo life for one in the AQHA show ring where she showed her mare, Mo Bettah Blaze, in: Western Pleasure, Western Horsemanship, Showmanship, English Equitation, Hunter Under Saddle, and Trail.
While continuing to show, she worked for a large scale cutting horse operation in Crawford, Nebraska and then worked for World Champion Trainer Sue Sultze in Bow, Washington; riding all-around horses and working cow horses.
She then moved back to Nebraska to start her own training facility. After a couple of years she made the decision to move her operation to Spearfish, South Dakota, where she has been for the past 5 years. Black Hills Equestrian Center is now going full speed, giving horseback riding lessons, horsemanship clinics, horse training, women's retreats, and putting on kid's horse camps for people in the northern Black Hills and throughout South Dakota.
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Prep Time 10 minutes |
Cook Time 10 minutes
12 ounces Eden Spelt & Buckwheat Gemellior any Eden Gemelli Pasta
1/2 cup onion, sliced and blanched 1 minute
1 cup broccoli florets, blanched 2 minutes
1/2 cup cauliflower florets, blanched 2 minutes
1/2 cup carrots, julienned, blanched 2 minutes
Pumpkin Seed Pesto
1 cup Eden Pumpkin Seeds, 2 packages
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 Tbsp onion, finely grated
2 Tbsp Eden Ume Plum Vinegar, or to taste
3/4 cup cold water
Cook the pasta as package directs. Place the blanched vegetables in a mixing bowl. While the pasta is cooking blend the pesto ingredients in a blender until creamy. Add more ume plum vinegar, if needed. Pour into a bowl. When the pasta is done, rinse and drain. Toss in with the vegetables. Mix the pesto sauce in thoroughly and serve.
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Career Pathways
What Are Career Pathways?
Career Pathways is series of programs and services designed to prepare high school students and adults for employment and advancement in targeted occupations.
Career Pathway programs may include:
- Certificates of completion that help students qualify for entry-level jobs while they continue to work on their degree.
- Visual road maps, which include entry points, coursework, competencies, credentials, and labor market information, that help students plan their pathways to employment and job advancement. Career Pathways road maps are denoted by the logo on a number of Career & Technical program pages.
A Career Pathway is a series of education and training programs and support services that enable individuals to secure a job or advance in a specific industry or career.
Career Pathways eases the transition from high school to community college; from pre-college courses to credit post-secondary programs; and from community college to university or employment.
The Career Pathways initiative is transforming Oregon's community colleges to help Oregonians earn certificates and degrees that lead to high-demand occupations and higher wages. Oregon's community colleges are changing curriculum and providing alternative delivery methods and greater flexibility to address employer and student needs.
Oregonians can get on the fast track to higher learning and earning with Career Pathways.
- Faster attainment of skills and pay in high-demand occupations
- Expedited professional and technical certificates and degrees
The goal is to increase the number of students earning certificates and credentials by providing flexible schedules and student support to increase access, persistence, and success.