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600 at schools gymnastics - full results
PUBLISHED: 17:37 12 March 2013 | UPDATED: 09:32 20 March 2013
Nearly 600 young gymnasts competed in the North Devon Schools' Gymnastics Competition hosted by Falcons Gymnastics Academy in partnership with Kingsley School.
Shebbear College Junior School entered for the first time and took away many medals in the junior novice events. Bude Juniors also won a host of novice titles.
In the Intermediate section Sticklepath dominated the girls' events with Newport's strengths showing in the boys and mixed groups. Kingsley School, Bradworthy and St. Margaret's each found the top of the podium at least once.
Newport's Daniel Mock took the award for Most Promising Gymnast as he won the individual U9 event and had the highest scores of the day on both the floor and the vault. Keeping it in the family, Daniel's younger brother Charlie took gold in the U7s.
The top intermediate girls were very close. Flynn Rostock (Sticklepath) just edged out Sophie Lethaby (Combe Martin), while Millie Ayres (St. Margaret's) pipped Lauren Taylor (Appledore), less than 0.1 separating these pairs.
Tace Dunford (Swimbridge) topped the rankings in the U7s.
William Bennett (Hatherleigh) and Josh Parry (Bradworthy) were the top boys in the Intermediate and Novice U11s respectively.
The East Smiley trophy was won by Kingsley School's Jessica Barker, who entertained the judges throughout.
Honours were spread between the schools in the senior events on Sunday.
Holsworthy won the first title, the U13 Girls Novice team and also took the U15 girls trophy.
St. Peter's and Ilfracombe were successful in the U13 Boys and Mixed events, with Pathfield climbing to the top in the U15 and U19 Mixed categories.
Kingsley School won two Intermediate Girls titles, retaining the U19 girls for the fifth consecutive year. Bideford and Ilfracombe were the best U15 and U13 Mixed teams. Park School won the U13 Boys and two further sections with their U19 Mixed gaining the top team score of the weekend.
Ryan Owen (Park) won the U19 Boys individual title and scored the highest mark on both the floor and vault and the highest total of the weekend - 19.60 out of a maximum of 20.
Sophie Johns (Kingsley), Adam Tobin, Katie Beagley (Park) also scored more than 19 and won individual gold medals.
Kingsley's Sarah Foxton and Bideford's Joe Taylor-Richards topped the podium in the Intermediate U13 Girls and U15 Boys respectively.
In the Novice Seniors, Ross Swailes just passed his Pilton team-mate to take the U13 Boys title. Holsworthy's Amy Wallace and Grace Mitchell won gold and Karl Dalton, Jessica Loach and Adam Manfield from Pathfield were also successful.
The Laycock Endeaour Award was jointly won by Erin McDonald (Sticklepath) and Emily Woods (Park) who have both overcome difficulties to be able to compete.
Alison Mower (Bideford) and Sophie Jeffery (Park) were recognised for their efforts over the many years both at their school clubs and what they give to the sport.
Novice U7 Girls: Gold – Shebbear College, Silver – Pyworthy, Bronze – St. George's,
Novice U7 Boys: Gold – Kingsley, Silver – Marwood,
Novice U7 Mixed: Gold – Shebbear College, Silver – Newport, Bronze – Bradworthy,
Intermediate U7 Girls: Gold – Sticklepath,
Intermediate U7 Mixed: Gold – Newport, Silver – Bradworthy,
Novice U9 Girls: Gold – Sticklepath, Silver – Bude, Bronze –Pilton Bluecoat,
Novice U9 Boys: Gold – Bude, Silver – Bude, Bronze – Shebbear,
Novice U9 Mixed: Gold – Bude, Silver – Bradworthy, Bronze – Kingsley,
Intermediate U9 Girls: Gold – Sticklepath, Silver – Pilton Bluecoat, Bronze – Newport,
Intermediate U9 Mixed: Gold – Newport,
Novice U11 Girls: Gold – Bude, Silver – Shebbear, Bronze – Sticklepath,
Novice U11 Boys: Gold – Bradworthy, Silver – Orchard Vale, Bronze – Sticklepath,
Novice U11 Mixed: Gold – Bude, Silver – Bude, Bronze – Holsworthy,
Intermediate U11 Girls: Gold – Sticklepath , Silver – Newport, Bronze – Bradworth,
Intermediate U11 Mixed: Gold – Newport, Silver – Orchard Vale, Bronze – Bradworthy
Novice U13 Girls: Gold – St. Peter's, Silver – Holsworthy, Bronze – Bideford,
Novice U13 Boys: Gold –Pilton,
Novice U13 Mixed: Gold – , Silver –, Bronze –,
Intermediate U13 Girls: Gold – Park, Silver – Kingsley, Bronze – Park,
Intermediate U13 Boys: Gold – Park,
Intermediate U13 Mixed: Gold – St. Peter's,
Novice U15 Girls: Gold – Holsworthy, Silver – Great Torrington, Bronze - Pilton
Novice U15 Mixed: Gold – Pathfield,
Intermediate U15 Girls: Gold – Kingsley, Silver – Pilton, Bronze – Bideford,
Intermediate U15 Mixed: Gold – Bideford, Silver – Pilton,
Novice U19 Mixed (The Coral Southam Shield): Gold – Pathfield,
Intermediate U19 Girls: Gold – Kingsley, Silver – St. Peter's,
Intermediate U19 Mixed: Gold – Park,
Novice U7 Girls: Gold – Annabel Warren (Holsworthy), Silver – Jesse-Mae Foster (Shebbear), Bronze – Lucy Allix (Marwood), Kirra Rowcliffe (St. George's),
Novice U7 Boys (The Gemma Braunton Shield): Gold – Ruben Stacey (Kingsley), Silver – Riley McCormach (Kingsley), Bronze – Gabriel Napier (Kingsley),
Intermediate U7 Girls: Gold – Tace Dunford (Swimbridge), Silver – Charlotte Vanstone (Kilkhampton), Bronze – Jessica Goodfellow (Georgeham),
Intermediate U7 Boys: Gold – Charlie Mock (Newport), Silver – Steven McCabery (Bradworthy),
Novice U9 Girls: Gold – Martha McDonald (Kingsley), Silver – Linzi Buze (Holsworthy), Bronze – Darcy Lewis (Orchard Vale),
Novice U9 Boys: Gold – Ryan Brownhill (Bude), Silver – Jack Farmer (Bude), Bronze – Ethan Ensor (Bradworthy), Toby Gifford (Bude),
Intermediate U9 Girls: Gold – Millie Ayres (St. Margaret's), Silver – Lauren Taylor (Appledore), Bronze – Annie Poole (Parkham),
Intermediate U9 Boys: Gold – Dan Mock (Newport), Silver – Joseph Spencer (East-the-Water), Bronze –Ben Eves (St. Margaret's),
Novice U11 Girls: Gold – Jess Wallis (Bude), Silver – Jodie Gill (Bude), Bronze – Laura Priest (Shebbear),
Novice U11 Boys: Gold – Josh Parry (Bradworthy), Silver – Nathan Taylor-Woodward (Sticklepath), Bronze – Jake Hobbs (Holsworthy),
Intermediate U11 Girls: Gold – Flynn Rostock (Sticklepath), Silver – Sophie Lethaby (Combe Martin), Bronze – Jessica Matthews (Newport),
Intermediate U11 Boys: Gold – William Bennett (Hatherleigh), Silver – Matthew Squires (Orchard Vale), Bronze – Peter McCabery (Bradworthy),
Novice U13 Girls: Gold – Grace Mitchell (Holsworthy), Silver – Julia Basinska (St. Peter's), Bronze – Chanel Ingram (Bideford), Emily Woods (Park),
Novice U13 Boys: Gold – Ross Swailes (Pilton), Silver – Tom Hawkins (Pilton), Bronze – Harry Halsey (Pilton),
Intermediate U13 Girls: Gold – Sarah Foxton (Kingsley), Silver – Olivia Sayer (Park), Bronze – Sophie Hulland (Park),
Intermediate U13 Boys: Gold – Adam Tobin (Park), Silver – Matthew Colebeck (Park), Bronze – Kai Kennerly (Park),
Novice U15 Girls: Gold – Amy Wallace (Holsworthy), Silver – Abigail Imrie (Pilton), Bronze – Erica Skinner (Holsworthy),
Novice U15 Boys: Gold – Karl Dalton (Pathfield), Silver – Aaron Yabsley (Pathfield),
Intermediate U15 Girls: Gold – Sophie Johns (Kingsley), Silver – Holly Jago (Park), Bronze – Hannah Francis (Pilton),
Intermediate U15 Boys: Gold – Joe Taylor-Richards (Bideford), Silver – Jack Burfitt (Pilton), Bronze – George Armstrong (Pilton),
Novice U19 Girls: Gold – Jessica Loach (Pathfield), Silver – Leanne Edwards (Pathfield),
Novice U19 Boys: Gold – Adam Mansfield (Pathfield), Silver – Bradley Morgan (Pathfield), Bronze – Tom Ashman (Pathfield),
Intermediate U19 Girls: Gold – Katie Beagley (Park), Silver – Mel Hide (Park), Bronze – Issy Glenny (St. Peter's),
Intermediate U19 Boys: Gold – Ryan Owen (Park), Silver – Josh Atriedees (Ilfracombe),
Laycock Award for Endeavour: Alison Mower (Bideford), Sophie Jeffery (Park), Emily Woods (Park), Erin McDonald (Sticklepath), Sue Standford (Shebbear Coach)
Katrina Venner Award for Musical Interpretation: U9 – Millie Ayres (St. Margaret's), Scarlett Rosher (Bradworthy), U11 – Flynn Rostock (Sticklepath), Sophie Lethaby (Combe Martin), O11 – Josh Atriedes (Ilfracombe), Lucy Burnett (Bideford), Sophie Johns (Kingsley)
Charlotte Shaw Memorial Award for Poise, Grace & Elegance: Pie Ferracin (Bideford), Zoe Townsend (Pilton), Ryleigh Sloman-Gray (Park)
East Smiley Cup: Jessica Barker (Kingsley)
Sophie Percival Award for Most Promising Gymnast: Daniel Mock (Newport)


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After Rand Paul dropped out, many said they wished he'd run for president more like Ron Paul: Hardnosed, unrepentant libertarianism.
If there has ever been an election to prove this approach is best, it's this one. Bernie Sanders is an unrepentant socialist. Donald Trump is an unrepentant Donald Trump.
Both lead this race right now.
But we're also forgetting that for many years now, a significant number of libertarians saw hope in trying a different tact (again, one that unquestionably did not pan out this year).
I cannot count how many times since Rand Paul was elected to the senate in 2010 that I've heard mainstream Republican voters say something along the lines of, "I'm not sure about Ron, but I really like Rand Paul."
Over the last five years, young liberty activists would relish how their parents, grandparents and others (usually older friends and family members) who gave them so much grief for supporting Ron Paul had a very different and more positive attitude toward Rand.
Many were evangelicals, hawkish or even establishment-leaning Republican voters not necessarily naturally inclined toward libertarian ideas.
But they did like many of Rand Paul's ideas. These mainstream Republicans were more open to liberty-favorable arguments about foreign policy, government surveillance, drug prohibition, criminal justice reform and other issues they weren't likely to hear at most Republican gatherings.
Many libertarians were amused by this Rand-love because we saw both Pauls as so similar on the issues. But we also sensed it wasn't necessarily about issues.
Pessimists say it's because Rand is less libertarian than Ron.
Not really. It had little to do with ideology.
It had everything to do with what usually wins elections.
Why wasn't Rand Paul 2016 more successful?
Those who say Rand Paul exited the election because voters rejected libertarian ideas would also have to assume this election has been driven by ideas.
I see little evidence of this. In fact, this has been the dumbest election of my lifetime.
Cults of personality have almost completely supplanted substance. Libertarians pulling their hair out over former Ron Paul supporters switching to Bernie or Trump might agree. The conservative contributors to National Review's "Against Trump" symposium might agree.
Those who say Rand Paul failed because he didn't run as a more hardcore libertarian like his dad would also have to assume that a Ron Paul-style candidacy would've attracted the same numbers it did in 2008 or 2012.
I hope it would. More than you know.
But we would have to assume that in an election currently led by two wildly popular anti-establishment, outsider choices in Trump and Sanders, that somehow advertising libertarian ideas more boldly (though they were advertised more boldly than many are recalling) would've made a difference.
No one knows that for sure. But what did unfold might be the most dismal lesson for libertarians and is certainly what has bothered me most—were the majority of Ron Paul supporters attracted to liberty or were they just anti-establishment?
The Washington Post's David Weigel writes "Yes, thousands of voters who supported a fan of Ludwig Von Mises turned around and fell for a democratic socialist." Added Weigel, "Those kinds of voters, interested in outsiders and a few hard issue stances, are not bound to libertarianism."
If Ron Paul's support was potentially more anti-establishment than libertarian in nature—and that support can potentially move to whatever outsider excites them in any election—what kind of strategy would actually move liberty forward in a more favorable election?
Standing with Rand
Why was Ronald Reagan so popular? Conservatives will tell you America fell in love with his conservatism. Not surprisingly, ideologues tend to view everything in ideological terms.
But it's probably truer that America simply loved Reagan and accepted his conservatism as part of that package.
They liked him. Americans felt like Reagan was on their side.
There's probably nothing more valuable in terms of winning elections than voters feeling like you're on their side. It trumps (pun intended) most policy stances.
Many more Republican primary voters loved Ron Paul in 2012 than they did Rand Paul in 2016. Those voters felt like Ron was on their side.
But was there always a limit to that? Was there a ceiling to Ron's support?
Was Rand wrong to want to build on his father's support and bust through that ceiling?
How many more voters who were unsure about Ron would've been fairly comfortable with Rand? How many Ron supporters, even those disenchanted with Rand in this election, would've still been excited and on board for an ascendant Rand Paul campaign?
If Donald Trump or Bernie Sanders weren't in this election we might know.
How do we win?
Jim Antle notes at Rare, "While many libertarians thought Rand's 2016 campaign was a radical (or more exactly, insufficiently radical) departure from Ron's campaigns, much of the non-libertarian world didn't make that distinction."
Liberty activists would do well to always try to see our leaders as the rest of the world sees them.
If you ever needed a reminder of just how distinguishable Rand Paul is as a libertarian Republican and how different his philosophy is from conventional GOP politics just watch any of the Rand-less primary debates.
Rand can still be successful, as a senator or a presidential candidate in the future, by continuing to do what he's always done: Explain why libertarianism as a governing philosophy makes sense.
And do it by being on voters' side.
Reagan's political enemies always tried to paint his conservatism as something scary. Still, a majority of Americans gave Reagan and his ideas their vote twice. His conservative brand became attractive to a broad coalition of voters.
Libertarianism's enemies constantly try to paint our philosophy as too extreme. They say we are inherently marginal and cannot be trusted with governance. They're saying that louder than ever with Rand's departure.
They're wrong.
Neoconservatives should not be trusted with governance, something America agreed on when they soured on the Iraq War and elected Barack Obama.
But to this day, many Republicans still like George W. Bush. They feel like he's on their side. Obviously there's an ideological disconnect there between Bush the man and his policies.
Again, this kind of visceral appeal isn't about policy.
It was never a mistake for Rand Paul to appeal to actual voters and be on their side too. He was right to make libertarian arguments to evangelical audiences. He was right to tell hawks that America would be stronger if we had a more liberty-oriented foreign policy. Paul was right to tell moderates and establishment types that libertarianism offered a path for the GOP to grow and thrive. Paul was right to appeal to progressives on issues where they agree with libertarians.
This isn't trying to be too many things to too many people. This isn't pandering.
It's selling libertarianism. To everyone.
The hard lesson learned for political pragmatists like Rand Paul (and me) in this election is that you can't simply assume your base will understand the value of what you're doing (or even see it as valuable) and you can't take it for granted. Jim Antle makes the same point, writing, "I did get some important things wrong. I thought the contrast between him and the rest of the field would be obvious enough come debate time to cure most of the libertarian discontent with his candidacy."
Rand needed to work harder to remind libertarians' he was on their side too. Pound for pound, issue-by-issue, he unquestionably was the liberty choice. Among the 2016 field it wasn't even close.
Still, perception is reality and enough libertarians to matter felt differently.
But other than perhaps trying too hard sometimes, I don't know that Paul should've tried to appeal to voters differently in this election. He certainly shouldn't have tried to appeal to just libertarians and every other Republican voter less.
Ron Paul is my hero because he first inspired a movement a decade ago that continues to revolutionize Republican and American politics.
Rand Paul is my hero because he's always tried to take his father's revolution to the next level.
In 2016, he tried and it failed.
That doesn't mean he shouldn't try again.
Disclosure: I co-authored Senator Rand Paul's 2011 book The Tea Party Goes to Washington.

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Last week, I went on a bit of a holiday. But there's no rest for the wicked, nor for those attempting to have a crack at every single Olympic sport, so I return with more tales of my sporty exploits, for which I know you will be grateful now that the actual real Olympics are over and we have to go back to talking about the economy, winter and all other things depressing.
Meanwhile on the campaign trail for squash's inclusion in the Olympics, Ben Dirs, a BBC blogger, wrote a chirpy little article on synchronised swimming and how he feels sorry for squash players. He had an interesting point. These swimmers undoubtedly work so hard, but how accessible a sport is it? Is synchronised swimming a sport even?
Apparently some badminton doubles players have been throwing matches so that they could finish in their desired place within the chosen group. Two pairs played against each other trying to lose with no subtlety whatsoever, taking it in turns to serve in to the net several times. The Badminton Federation consequently disqualified offending teams and players.


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|10 Oct 2012
Monitor audio desperation thread
Hey everyone,
I made an account here especially to be able to post this thread, which makes me feel like a bit of a leech, but perhaps some of you will be kind enough to help.
I've purchased a new desktop computer and a new monitor but I can't get the integrated audio on my monitor to work. I've read many a thread which seems similar but in the end my situation seems to be different each time and none of the suggestions elsewhere have worked for me. Let me start of by giving the specs, and then some details on what I've tried so far.
Desktop specs:
Intel Core i5-3450 3.10 GHz
"7.1 soundcard"
8GB DDR3 Corsair
AMD Radeon 7770 1GB
Windows 7 Home Premium 64Bit
Philips brilliance 228C3LH
So the desktop and monitor are connected through an HDMI cable. The monitor is set as my standard audio device and you can even see the soundbars go up and down when I play something in media player (see first screenshot). The monitor's audio is enabled and the audio level is set to 80/100 so it's not that. In the catalyst control center you can also see that it's set as the standard audio device (second screenshot). I've tried updating my AMD drivers, plugging the HDMI in and out, shutting down the audio device and turning it back on in the windows audio menu but nothing works. So I'm hoping someone here has a brilliant idea.
My version of windows is in Dutch, so I think the screenshots are self-explanatory but if anything is unclear please ask. Also, I'm not a complete layman but I'm not an expert either, so please keep that in mind when answering. '
I'd appreciate any suggestions because I haven't even been able to enjoy my awesome new pc because of this stuff giving me headaches :P.
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|10 Oct 2012
It does not look like the Phillips monitor is being properly detected. It looks like its just a standard monitor as its not identified. Do you have drivers for the Phillips monitor? and have they been installed or can you get drivers from Phillips?
I did a google search and could not find the technical specifications for this monitor.
|My System Specs
|10 Oct 2012
Thanks for the response,
So the fact that it lists the correct productnumber '228C3LH' doesn't mean it's being properly detected?
I've tried finding the drivers myself (there was no cd with the monitor) and came up with this 228C3LHSB/00 Philips Brilliance LCD monitor with LED 228C3LHSB Moda 21.5" / 54.6 cm with SmartImage - Philips Support
However, that folder only contains an .inf, .cat. and a .icm file... However that page does list the manual (which doens't help me in this, I've looked) and other stuff so if you still want further specifications they should be on there
|My System Specs
|10 Oct 2012
It is detected in the sound panel but not in the Video panel and why I asked. Phillips says it is plug and play and in that case you should not need drivers.
However, there is nothing in any Phillips document that I've found that says there are speakers in this monitor. It has a volume control (in the monitor setup) but only refers to connecting external speakers.
|My System Specs
|10 Oct 2012
You don't state whether you have speakers connected to the 7:1 Soundcard fitted to your PC.
Take a look at the rear of the monitor: does it have an Audio socket, to accept a cable? Sometimes, if the monitor has speakers, an audio cable comes supplied, in the box with the monitor. It's normally just a single jack at each end, connects to the PC soundcard.
Monitor speakers are garbage anyway, usually only 1 or 2 Watts. If you don't have a speaker set up on your PC, I advise you to get one, even if you did have speakers on the monitor. If you don't want "Surround Sound" a simple 2 speaker setup would give you stereo, some have a bass woofer (2:1 setup)
Such as THIS:
TinyURL.com - shorten that long URL into a tiny URL
Hope that helps.
|My System Specs
|10 Oct 2012
In that case this would be a wild goose chase if there ever was one... The grating definitely looks like it should have speakers behind it, but you're right, it isn't mentioned anywhere. I've posted a question to the Philips customer service so I'll soon find out. If you're right then I'm very sorry to have wasted your time!
I was referring to fireberds post of course ^^
Marked it as solved, if it turns out I wasn't in fact missing the obvious all along I'll repost
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|10 Oct 2012
You are wasting no one's time my friend.
I am happy to help someone from the Netherlands. As an ex-Para, I had a terrific welcome in your country, when taking part in the Nijmegen marches. (Remembering Arnhem)
And my mates and I toured the Amstel brewery once. I think we had a good time, details are quite hazy!
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|10 Oct 2012
Glad to hear it . I'll put up the reply from Philips asa I get one.
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I have a question for all you mommies... what would cause ear and headache, an obvious infection i know. My son, 4 years old; has been running fever all day. It was 100.1 earlier, so I give him Tylenol (bc his head was hurting...) checked it again, it was 99.7... well, just about 45 minutes ago, I gave him another dose of Tylenol... just checked it again, its 101.7... what kind of infections could be causing this?? And yes, I already have a doctor's appointment set for him for tomorrow... that's the earliest they could get him in. He says he feels bad, but here and there he's up and playing, but otherwise, he won't really eat. (I fixed him some sausage for breakfast and he wouldn't eat it... he loves sausage!!)
my DD had a fever and headache yesterday (I felt the same way) and then today nothing. I still have a lingering headache but I think it's a weird virus
Ear infection? Hope he feels better soon.
sinus infections give me earaches even when my ears are not infected.
I sure hope its something he can kick soon, I don't like my baby being so whiny and (while I love this part, yeah...) clingy. He refused to sleep alone last night, and we don't have the room in our bed to let him sleep with us comfortably... but this morning when I went to the store, he climbed up in the bed with his daddy and passed right out lol. He's asleep now, or at least was when I left my mom's. They are takin him to the doc in the AM bc I can't miss my appointment with my OB. (I made the appointment without even thinking of the time lol) but I'll keep y'all updated.


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A group of international scientists say the sediment holds clues to how the Earth has adapted since the last ice-age.
Josh Bavas reports from Townsville.
JOSH BAVAS: Buried deep under layers of coral reef lies a time-capsule of chemicals and sediment, what scientists have called the clues to how the Pacific Ocean looked several thousand years ago.
NEVILLE EXON: To build up a good idea of the future you have to understand the past, you have to understand what's happened in recorded history and you've got to have good modellers who understand how all these things interplay.
JOSH BAVAS: Professor Neville Exon from the Australian National University is one of the masterminds behind the project. He says the coral samples will tell researchers how the sea levels and water temperatures have changed in the past.
NEVILLE EXON: The real proof of a lot of scientific theories developed in other ways is to drill a hole and actually see what's there. You often have a pretty good idea of what you'll get but you don't have any detail and this gives you the detail.
JOSH BAVAS: Dr Jody Webster is one of the scientists in charge of the drilling expedition. He says the coral samples will provide concrete evidence of climate change since the last ice-age.
JODY WEBSTER: From other work that we've done in different parts of the world there's evidence, still quite controversial evidence that sea level rise following the end of the last ice-age was not smooth and continuous. There's these periods of accelerated sea-level rise.
JOSH BAVAS: What does this do for the argument for or against climate change?
JODY WEBSTER: It will provide, hopefully will provide better constraints on past sea level rise and a better understanding of past dynamic ice-sheet behaviour so the way in which some of these perhaps catastrophic ice-sheet collapses occurred.
JOSH BAVAS: This year's dig is one of just many since the project began seven years ago.
JODY WEBSTER: It is very expensive. I don't know the exact dollar value but in the order of you know $5-10 million is being spent.
JOSH BAVAS: The scientists are hoping to release the findings to the public after documenting their deep sea treasure.
SHANE MCLEOD: Josh Bavas reporting there from Townsville.
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While I generally agree, I dont think it is that black and white.
Your CU representative has the approval authority. Credit decisions are not made simply in terms of your paper FICO score.
If you have something personal to add positively to your approval process, then talk to them face to face. Put humanity into it.
You have a much better chance with a CU that with a major bank..
I say, do it personally.
I'm old school, I say do all business face to face whenever possible. It can't hurt. I believe it gives you an edge. Good luck to you.
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I'm old school, I say do all business face to face whenever possible. It can't hurt. I believe it gives you an edge. Good luck to you.
I agree. Face to face is the best way if possible.
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There are certain factors that most basic CU loan applications dont cover, and surely FICO does not cover, that you can talk to them about.
What is your total income? How long employed? Stability of income? Total assets in your bank/investment accounts? Total debt? Lots of stuff.
FICO covers % util of current credit balance against total credit limits. It does not in any way meaure debt/income ratio.
I dont know how much you are seeking in your loan, but maybe they would be willing to attach some of your assets and make it a secured loan?
Maybe a HELOC as an alternative, if you have sufficient equity in current real property? All things to talk about with them. No mortgage lendor, for example, would ever extend a substantial mortgage loan without looking first into these additional items.
To use an extreme example, if you applied to a CU with a credit score of 580, and laid out for them a Donald Trump level income/asset portfolio, I certainly dont think your low FICO score would be the determining factor.
I agree w/ the above mentioned advise. Definitely apply in person, it works! A couple years ago, my scores were in the 485-495 range. I was trying to get a new vehicle and finance companies through car dealerships wouldn't touch me w/ a 10 ft. pole. After applying in person....and speaking directly w/ the LO....I was approved. Subsequently, from this one act of kindness, I have been able to overhaul my credit profile. After six months, I was able to approach the same LO for a unsecured CC. Then, after several more months I was able to get another small signature loan. All of this was based on the relationship we established in person.
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The Green-Wood Historic Fund will host a tribute to Isadora Duncan, one of the most innovative and exciting figures of 20th-century dance, as Catherine Gallant and her dance company (Catherine Gallant/DANCE) perform some of Duncan's most memorable works. Performed against Green-Wood's serene landscape will be Duncan's mournful "Grande Marche" (1914) set to the music of Schubert, as well as late-period dances evoking sorrow, hope, and rebirth set to Chopin. The performance will conclude with dances of exuberance and light.
After enduring the tragic accidental deaths of her two young children, Duncan's choreographic works echoed mournful yearning, spiritual redemption and powerful images of rebirth. For over thirty years, dancer and choreographer Catherine Gallant has choreographed modern dance and has made it her goal to preserve and enliven the dances of Isadora Duncan.
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Just bought a 2012 s4 avant, traded my 2.0l tfsi quattro a5 and i'm well impressed
Pics or it didnt happen lol
I knew a Stu Scott in East Sussex, is that the very same?
Oop's sorry never thought about that ,Ill take some later then post them up.
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Buster Olney is on vacation this week, so he enlisted a group of players to write the lead of his column. Leading off the week is catcher A.J. Ellis from the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Ballplayers like to pretend we are unaffected by the media and their reporting, and few of us would admit to religiously checking websites like MLBTradeRumors and Twitter feeds looking for rumors, but we do. Thanks to the ability to obtain up-to-the-minute speculation via our smartphones, gossip flows throughout the clubhouse in July leading to the trade deadline. We are control freaks. We like to know what's going on, what possible moves will be made and how it will affect our team.
For us in Los Angeles, it wasn't a matter of if, but when and who. While the team was forced to be creative and financially flexible in the past, it was no secret that the Dodgers, near the top of the standings and under new ownership, were looking to make moves and go after the best players available. The team already had superstar talent Matt Kemp and the consistent gap-to-gap swing of Andre Ethier, but we needed another bat in our lineup to complement our All-Star outfielders.
On the morning of July 25, I woke up at our hotel in St. Louis and had a pair of new teammates; Hanley Ramirez, a three-time All-Star and former batting champ, and Randy Choate, a left-handed specialist who has dominated left-handed hitters for years, were now Dodgers. Here was our first move, and we get a middle-of-the-order bat and added bullpen depth to strengthen our roster. More important, this let the rest of baseball know that the Dodgers' ownership meant business. Anything was possible.
Immediately, text messages and phone calls flowed between teammates. Clayton Kershaw texted me with only the word "Hanley," followed by five exclamation points. Mark Ellis called me to break down what it meant and if we thought Hanley would stay at third or move back to his natural position of shortstop. The initial excitement of the trade and the fulfilled promise from our new ownership group sent energy throughout our team.
Even after we reloaded with Hanley and Choate, the rumor mill continued to swirl. The team returned home after a 7-3 trip and took the field July 30 with less than 24 hours to go before the trade deadline. That night, relief pitcher Josh Lindblom entered the game in the sixth and had a quick inning. He was scheduled to head back out for a second inning of work until the home dugout got a firsthand look at how the trade machine works.
Clubhouse manager Mitch Poole quickly paced across the dugout and tapped manager Don Mattingly on the shoulder, summoning him to the tunnel below our dugout. Mattingly emerged and immediately went to pitching coach Rick Honeycutt, who hurried to the bullpen phone to have another pitcher warm up. On the bench, we all knew this could mean only one thing: Josh had been traded. The game ended and we entered the clubhouse to learn about the trade, but it wasn't the one we were anticipating. The Dodgers had acquired reliever Brandon League from the Seattle Mariners for a couple of minor leaguers at the lower levels. But what about Josh -- was his removal a false alarm or was his trade still imminent?
I found out when I woke up the next morning. This time it was the one we had come to expect from all the speculation. Lindblom and minor league pitcher Ethan Martin were headed to the Philadelphia Phillies for outfielder and leadoff hitter Shane Victorino. Victorino had been a thorn in our side during our playoff defeats in the 2008 and '09 NLCS. His fearless defense, relentless baserunning and clutch hitting -- along with his confident attitude -- made Victorino the kind of player you hated to play against but secretly wanted on your team.
We gained a new spark and leader in Shane. A battle-tested veteran who has played year in and year out in the biggest games on the biggest stages, his addition changed our team dynamic from the outset. Shane stepped in the first day and added a strong voice to keep the team moving in the right direction and remind us that winning that day's game was all that mattered. The trade was another sign from our front office and ownership that they had our backs and that they want to win right now. In less than a week, ownership had fulfilled its promise to upgrade the roster and give us the pieces to contend for a championship, but at what cost?
To get something, you have to give up something, and for us, Nathan Eovaldi (traded for Ramirez and Choate) and Lindblom were the high costs to supplement our roster. We were able to catch up with Nate last week when we visited Miami, and it was odd, to say the least. Nate told us about his transition and the whirlwind of being traded across the country, from being met at the airport by a reality-show camera crew to walking into a clubhouse where he didn't know a single teammate. Fortunately for Nate, a player who had worn only Dodger blue, the fraternity of ballplayers is strong enough to help players, especially the younger ones, make the transition as he experienced the fears and anxiety of facing the unknown.
It was great to hear how Marlins veterans like Mark Buehrle, John Buck and Josh Johnson welcomed him to the Marlins and helped acclimate him to Miami.
As great as it was to gain Victorino, losing Josh, our most consistent reliever who filled multiple roles and delivered in them all, was tough. Losing him as a pitcher was a challenge to replace, but losing Josh the person was a kick in the gut. No player was more encouraging and cared more about us as individuals off the field than Josh did. This would be a huge loss for us and a huge gain for Philly.
The more you go through this time of year, the more used to it you get as a player. But for the players traded, the overnight changes to your life are immediate. The stress it can cause you and your loved ones is dramatic and can be a struggle -- and that's coming from a player who has never been through it. Fans see players moving across the bottom line of their television screen, but in reality we are packing up immediately and moving 3,000 miles across country, and doing it on a moment's notice while leaving our families behind to clean up the pieces.
That's where the community and common life experiences of this crazy baseball life step up. It is not up to the traded player to instantly become part of the team, but for the team receiving the player to make its new teammates and families feel comfortable and welcome in their new environment. The way the Marlins vets did for Nate. The way Juan Pierre and Kyle Kendrick did for Josh in Philadelphia. The way we've tried to do with all our new Dodgers. Even with the support, I've been told it's a tough transition. But at least with our iPhones and BlackBerrys constantly refreshing Twitter, it's not always a complete shock.
Note: The news and notes you see below come from Buster.
It's the prerogative of the Astros' new regime to hire the manager they want, of course, and the full expectation since Jim Crane bought the franchise was that the team would replace Brad Mills sometime this year.
But the timing and manner in which Mills and some of his coaches were fired, in a Saturday night massacre, generated a lot of disgust in the sport.
The Houston Astros began this year with arguably the worst team in the majors, and over the course of the summer, the front office traded almost all of the veteran players with the plan of restocking the farm system.
But in doing this, what has been created is one of the worst teams in the history of major league baseball. The Astros have gone 17-60 since the middle of May. Since June 27 -- about the time the player flea market started -- they are 7-40. In those 47 games, they have been outscored by a combined 128 runs, or 2.7 runs per game. To put that into perspective, the '62 Mets lost by an average of two runs per game. "They turned a team that had a lot of Triple-A players," said one longtime evaluator, "into a Double-A team trying to compete at the major league level."
Staff changes were inevitable, as Mills and his coaches knew. But at 5 p.m. Saturday, before Houston's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, none of them had any idea that firings were imminent. And given the situation, there were a number of different ways that Mills and any unwanted coaches could have been fired, including:
1) Mills could've been told Sunday morning, before the final game of the homestand, that he was being let go.
2) The Astros could have theoretically waited until the end of the season because, after all, nothing is really going to change for Houston between now and then. The Astros are destined to be terrible for a while.
3) The front office could have met with Mills and informed him that a change was imminent and discussed a plan for the turnover. Mills is a very well-respected and respectful baseball person who has been a good soldier through the first stages of this rebuilding job, and he would have undoubtedly served as long as asked, whether it be to the final week of the season or to next week. Chicago Cubs GM Jim Hendry did this last year: He was told he was being fired but agreed to stay on a little longer for the sake of club business.
Instead, Mills' Saturday played out this way: The Astros were blown out again, 12-4, and almost immediately after the game, he, first base coach Bobby Meacham and hitting coach Mike Barnett were fired.
The way it was done suggested a reactionary decision -- right after a game, with no advance warning, in the middle of a series -- as if that latest blowout loss was just too much for the new regime to take, as if Mills was the reason the Astros have been so awful. In fact, it's the decision of the new regime to completely strip down the roster, which has turned Houston from a bad team into a historic embarrassment.
Crane reinforced the implication that Mills had contributed to the disastrous play with his statement Sunday.
"We need fans in the building, and we want to win more ballgames," Crane said following Houston's fourth consecutive loss. "We think this is a process that will help us win more ballgames. The team was really struggling, and the demeanor in the clubhouse wasn't what you want it to be. If there's a message to the fans, it's that we're going to make good decisions and we want to win."
It's Crane's team. He paid a lot of money for it, and he can hire and fire whom he wants. But firing Mills and the coaches the way Houston did was completely and unnecessarily disrespectful. Mills was not any more responsible for the decrepit state of the franchise than ownership is. And Mills is even less responsible for what a shockingly bad team the Astros have become in the last two months.
From Elias Sports Bureau
* What an incredible and important win for the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday.
According to Elias, the 19 innings played Sunday are the most innings in a game in the 2,306-game history of the Pirates-Cardinals rivalry, which dates to 1892. It's also the longest game by innings this season for any team. And 6 hours, 7 minutes is tied for the longest game by time this season.
Longest games since 2000 (by innings):
22: April 17, 2008 -- COL 2, SD 1
20: April 17, 2010 -- NYM 2, STL 1
20: April 27, 2003 -- STL 7, NYM 6
19: Aug. 19, 2012 -- PIT 6, STL 3
19: July 26, 2011 -- ATL 4, PIT 3
19: May 25, 2011 -- PHI 5, CIN 4
19: July 9, 2006 -- CHW 6, BOS 5
19: Aug. 1, 2000 -- SEA 5, BOS 4
The Pirates became the first team to score three-plus runs in the 19th inning or later since the Expos at Astros on July 7, 1985 (three in 19th). The last time the Pirates did it was July 31, 1912, at Boston Braves (three in 19th).
Pedro Alvarez got the scoring started in the 19th on Sunday with a home run. He's the first Pirates player ever to homer in 19th inning or later and the first on any team since Mike Cameron did it for the Mariners against the Red Sox on Aug. 1, 2000.
The Pirates are now 4-0 in extra innings, the only undefeated team this season.
The Cardinals fall to 3-9 in extra innings, which is tied with the Red Sox for the second-worst record this season.
Here's a look inside the 19-inning game:
Players used: 44 (22 each)
Pitchers used: 16 (8 each)
Plate appearances: 149
Pitches thrown: 574
Game time: 6:07 (tied for longest this season)
Strikeouts: 34
Runners stranded: 26 (13 each)
By the way: Thanks to old friend Peter King for the inspiration of having players fill in on the column this week.
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An upper endoscopy is the examination of the lining of the esophagus, stomach and duodenum (doo-AW-duh-num), the first part of the small intestines.
A flexible fiberoptic tube (endoscope) is passed though the mouth, into the stomach and then into the duodenum.
The doctor will be looking for signs of inflammation or the presence of irritation or ulcers. Many times, biopsies are taken. Biopsies are small pieces of tissue that are taken at the time of the procedure.
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There are pre-operative education classes available from Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center that help prepare your child for his/her surgery day. These classes are offered several times a week and last about two hours. We have found that these classes can lessen a child's fears and make the hospital experience much more positive.
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The World Is Round
Friedman argues that the collapse of communism and the rise of the Internet have broken down the barriers to global competition -- or, as an IT outsourcer from India told him, "The playing field is being leveled." I guess Friedman didn't like the sound of "The World Is Level." This explosion of economic growth in China and India, with a combined population of more than 2 billion, is already affecting U.S. jobs, business and politics.
That's why Clinton mentioned accountants in India who did hundreds of thousands of Americans' tax returns this year -- all with people's names and Social Security numbers stripped off before they're sent to avoid any data security issues. That's why Powell said all concepts of time and space have changed, as well as political boundaries. If any unit of work can be reduced, it will go to the cheapest place.
Since I don't like feeling left out, I ran to the bookstore (yes, one of the real ones) and bought a copy. On the bookshelf next to it was that other book of the moment, "Blink," which is about how the first two seconds of looking - just go with your gut - is all you need to make a decision. I guess they finally moved "Who Moved My Cheese" to the bargain bins.
I have not read the entire book yet, but what have I deduced so far besides that Friedman likes to use the word "flat" a lot? Just that I want to write a book and call it "The World Is Round." In it, I will discuss how the prosperity that the United States has experienced has traveled around (not flatly) the world, how we have competition from other countries because we have adopted a sense of entitlement about the way we live and act.
Sounds like I may be better off reading Powell's book.
Tad Clarke is editor in chief of DM News. His editorial appears Mondays on www.dmnews.com and in our e-mail newsletter. You can subscribe to our e-mail newsletters by visiting www.dmnews.com/newsletters


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Annandale is a census-designated place and unincorporated area located within Clinton Township, in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. As of the United States 2000 Census, the CDP population was 1,276. Annandale is the location of North Hunterdon High School.
Annandale is located at 40°38′32″N 74°53′05″W / 40.642346°N 74.884623°W / 40.642346; -74.884623 (40.642346, -74.884623).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 3.8 km2 (1.5 mi2), all land.


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BBL with Dr. Carvalho
I love Dr.Carvalho very professional can't wait for my tummy tuck I did a bbl and I couldn't be anymore happier he has amazing hands and god bless your work I can't stop telling everyone about my results he gave me just what I asked him. READ MORE
Don't Let Me Down Liposonix - Coralville, IA
Tomorrow at 9am , I will be taking Valium, Percocet. I will also have 16 squares at the highest I can handle. Does anyone weigh around 150 pounds and a height about 5'7? I'm just wondering if that's enough squares and how much are additional squares? I really haven't found as many reviews as... READ MORE
I seen instant results but I got burned
It's only been 3 days since my procedure i had my back and stomach done and overall I have seen the difference the same day..the only thing my skin did get burned I was told it don't burn In just happy it was a little spot.. READ MORE
34yrs Old, 4 Kids, Pouch After Triplets, Can't Wait 4 Results - Raleigh, NC
Just had it done. Took 30 minutes for 6 locations, pain was very tolerable. They iced it first before laser and provided me with valium and pain meds. Hoping to finally get rid of pouch after triplets and botched abdominoplasty. Might do more (sides by hips) depending on outcome results. Also,... READ MORE
31 Years Old, 1 Seven Year Old Daughter, Height 5'2, Weight 108 Lbs - Ridgeland, MS
I heard about Liposonix through a co-worker, she didn't actually have the procedure done but she was thinking about it. When she told me it was like Liposuction but without surgery, it caught my attention so I immediately started researching what is Liposonix, reviews, before & after pictures &... READ MORE
37, Quite Thin and Tones 5'7" 123lbs. but Just Cannot Get Rid of Saddle Bags!!! New York, NY
I'm tired of the saddle bags, but not willing to go under the knife. since it was just saddle bags it was 3 spots on each thigh, 4 passes on each. some pain for sure (intense burning, like being branded), but it was short lived. am anxious to see if it works over the next 3 months! will upload... READ MORE
56 Yr Old with 15 Lb Menopausal Weight Gain All in my Midsection - Tucson, AZ
I've never been overweight, never had to diet. I've got 2 kids who are young adults now and never had trouble keeping my 5'3" frame anywhere between 120 and 125 lbs. over this past year I had bunion surgery which certainly reduced my activity level, but I also went through menopause. My... READ MORE
Still Waiting for Best Result, but I Think It's Working - Richardson, TX
I am 5' 104 lbs. I have this big round protruding fat in my abdomen along with a few love handles. I decided to try Liposonix. There was pain, but they are manageable, I did not bruise much like the other ladies, and was never in pain afterwards. I did detox with tea, lemon, water 7 days... READ MORE
Procedure on Inner and Outer Thighs - Totally Not Worth It
I am a highly active sports person looking to lose a few in stubborn areas. i did the liposonix procedure on my inner and outer thighs (20+ squares altogether, 3 passes for each square). the first shocker was that it was not the doctor who identified and marked out the treatment areas or... READ MORE
23 Years Old and Already in Need of Surgery :( DR bound!
I want to get full body lipo and sculpture with a slight bbl. Thankfully I'm already very curvy but I'm looking to get rid of some FAT on my body. Just too much. I can just work out too. But I want to get it in the shape I need it to then work out to maintain it. By doing that I can give my body... READ MORE
Tried Coolsculpting with No Luck, This Time Tried Liposonix....minimal Results and VERY Painful! - Las Vegas, NV
I'm 33 years old, 4'11'' about 100 lbs, and athletic with a small but obvious belly pooch in my lower abdomen that I can't seem to get rid of. I tried Coolsculting last year and saw zero results. Thought I'd give Liposonix a try since it would work better for my specific issue. I am now over 12... READ MORE
No Results Yet Except Bruising and Pain - New York, NY
My motivation was that I am fat and thought this would do something to help with the areas I store fat in most. So far, about 3+ weeks later! the bruising has faded but the pain is still there as if the bruises were fresh. I probably should have left when the doctor (Decotiis, in nyc) never... READ MORE
39 Years Old, 5'4" 120lbs. Just Did Liposonix on my Belly Area :) - Cooper City, FL
I'm 39 years old and a mother of one 13 year old boy. I exercise intensely 5 times a week, eat clean and healthy, and I have still never been able to get rid of the excess fat in my belly-button area. One day I was reading about Liposonix and I thought it fits who I was and my lifestyle. I did... READ MORE
32 Year Old with Stubborn Pooch and Love Handles - Toronto, ON
I'm 32, 5'7" weighing 118lbs. I noticed about 3 years ago I developed a stubborn stomach pooch and love handles on my fairly thin frame. I assume it was from eating junk food and turning 30. I'm on my feet for my work moving around a lot and consistently work out 2-3 times a week. Since I was... READ MORE
Just Did Liposonix And not worth it no results, scam!..- Baumann research Institute Miami, FL
I just did Liposonix 2 days ago on my stomach area. I am not over weight just had one inch of fat that wanted to smooth out. Ok so the procedure is extremely painful! I don't cry often but Liposonix had me crying of pain. It was like laser hair removal multiplied 10 times worse. They do give you... READ MORE
Wow, Never Realized It Was Going to Hurt So Bad! - Mechanicsburg, PA
I decided to have this procedure done after a lifetime of struggling with my belly and muffin tops. I exercise regularly and eat fairly well. I am 42 years old and weigh around 146 pounds. At one point in my college years, I tipped the scale at 174! As a result, I have some loose skin around... READ MORE
Liposonix - I Think It Works! - Tustin, CA
I decided to do Liposonix 3 weeks ago. I'm about 5'2, 115 lbs. I work out an average of 3-4x a week for about an hour. But no matter how much I work out, that belly pooch never goes away!! I had 12 squares done (my front abdomen & flanks). The doctor did 3 passes at 50 jules each. I abs... READ MORE
Is This Much Bruising After Liposonix Normal? - New York, NY
I have liposonix done on my upper arms around three days ago (5 squares on each arm). There was some tenderness and soreness on the day of the procedure but no bruising at all. Then I woke up the next day and there are huge, deep purple bruises on each side of my arms. I then started taking... READ MORE
Pain Pain Pain - New Jersey, NJ
I had 20 squares done about a week ago. Do not believe anyone that says the pain is mild. It was the worst pain I have ever experienced....I'm not sure of the results yet....this procedure is not for wimps or anyone looking for immediate results. From the start I wanted to jump out of the... READ MORE
Liposonix - Hopeful in Plano, TX :)
Ok, so i had 15 squares yesterday (my entire front abdomen), I must agree with most the procedure was excrutiating! Thats with 2 Vicoprofen 7.5/200mg. I am completely bruised and sore today, although I tend to bruise easy. I am so excited to see my results. I'm very swollen right now, but... READ MORE


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Ah, the way they were. Nathan Sykes and Ariana Grande -- a.k.a. Nariana -- may have ended their teen-dream romance, but they'll always have the memory of their romantic first date. Appearing on the cover of Cosmopolitan's February issue, the 20-year-old "Baby I" singer dishes about how the Wanted boy bander wooed her with flowers and pastries.
"We were going back to his hotel to watch a movie, and he had Laduree macarons and sunflowers waiting -- I love Parisian baked goods, and sunflowers are my favorite flower," Grande tells the mag. "He had taken the DVD player out of the bedroom and into the living room, because he said he didn't want to take me into the bedroom on the first date."
Us Weekly first broke the news that the two were dating back in August, after they released their duet, "Almost Is Never Enough," for the movie The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones. However, sources confirmed to Us shortly before Christmas that they had split.
Don't expect Grande to go wild now that she's single, though. "I think I'm an old soul," she tells Cosmo. "What excites younger people doesn't excite me...I'm kind of a boring, normal girl who likes Harry Potter and to sit in her pajamas and sing."
"A lot of my friends are partiers," she adds, "but I've never really clicked with that. I like Barbra Streisand, and when was the last time you saw Babs getting, like, turnt up? That's kind of the road that I, as a lady, would like to go down."
The iCarly actress is certainly off to a promising start. Grande is one of the biggest breakout stars of 2013 -- much to her apparent surprise.
"I never really expected to be taken seriously as an artist, and it's just been the ultimate, proudest achievement," she confesses. "I've dealt with a lot of people not knowing what to expect from me because of my age and my personality. People often mistake my kindness for weakness, and they didn't expect much from me, because at the end of the day, I'm just a nice Italian girl from Boca."
For more from Ariana Grande, pick up the new issue of Cosmopolitan, on stands Jan. 7.


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"The Federated Republic of Europe — the United States of Europe — that is what must be. National autonomy no longer suffices. Economic evolution demands the abolition of national frontiers. If Europe is to remain split into national groups, then Imperialism will recommence its work. Only a Federated Republic of Europe can give peace to the world."And no, it wasn't Churchill.
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"The depth and strength of a human character are defined by its moral reserves. People reveal themselves completely only when they are thrown out of the customary conditions of their life, for only then do they have to fall back on their reserves."This could have been a Churchill quote but it wasn't. Any guesses?
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A family are amazed by the work a charity has done to their garden.
Brian and Lynne Ollett's daughter, Ceri Williams, 32, of Speedwell Close, arranged for the chairty Forces Support to redesign her parent's garden with a plaque remembering one of their sons, Corporal Lloyd Newell, who was killed in Helman in June 2011.
He was 32 at the time and had a nine-week-old daughter.
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Complimenting the 'World Cup' Gel-Lyte V is this version of the Gel-Epirus, also in a Brazilian theme in honor of the host country for this summer's World Cup. The shoe receives a rich blue upper constructed in premium suede and nylon with accents in green, yellow and white. A starry tongue tag completes the Brazilian theme.
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C&J Energy Services, a Houston-based oilfield equipment supplier, plans to lay off about 78 workers at its facility in Pleasanton, Texas.
In a notice to the Texas Workforce Commission dated Feb. 2, the company stated it anticipated laying off 78 of its full-time employees by April 4, 2016. The layoffs would extend 14 days. According to the notice, though the layoffs are expected to be permanent, the company "hopes to rebuild its work crews whenever orders for services warrant additional staffing."
C&J Energy Services provides well construction, well completions and well services to the oil and gas industry. The Pleasanton facility, located at 586 County Road 429, offers fracturing and cased-hole solutions, according to the company's website.
Oil and gas companies have been laying off workers for several months since the price of oil began its sharp decline in late 2014. The downturn is expected to continue through 2016.
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WSU Basketball: Trojans Look to Defend Homecourt Against CougarsJanuary 20, 2010
Los Angeles, CA –The Washington State (13-5, 3-3) men's basketball squad will travel south to Los Angeles this week for a pair of Pac-10 road games. First up for the Cougs will be the USC Trojans on (11-6, 3-2) Thursday night at 7:30pm PST at the Galen Center.
Trojans' first year coach Kevin O'Neill is no stranger to the Pac-10. He is a coach who puts defense first and the style of play he prefers has become the standard of the conference.
Though the Trojans have won nine of their last 11 games, USC put up more than 70 points in just one of them.The men of Troy are playing smothering defense this season and it's translating into wins.
A look at what USC has done in conference play is impressive. They have held Arizona, ASU, Stanford, UCLA, and high-powered Cal to just 50, 37, 54, 46, and 67 points respectively. Their two losses came at the hands of Stanford and Cal on the road and could have easily been logged in the win column with just a break or two.
Coach O'Neill is doing a brilliant job leading USC, especially taking into consideration that the school voluntarily imposed sanctions on themselves, including no postseason play.
As much as the sanctions may have hurt his ability to motivate the team, O'Neill has benefited from the play of senior transfer Mike Gerrity. The senior point guard wasn't eligible at the beginning of the season, but Gerrity has been a steadying force in the backcourt and plays with confidence and is under control.
The only hint of pressure on the Trojans on Thursday night will be defending their home court. It's simply a matter of pride, something USC has an abundance of.
USC will start a lineup similar to WSU, as neither team plays a conventional center. Comparing their front lines, the Trojans may have an edge with size and experience. Coach O'Neill will start 6'10" sophomore Nikola Vucevic, 6'9" junior Alex Stephenson, and 6'6" senior Marcus Johnson at forwards, with Gerrity and senior Dwight Lewis at guard positions. Other than Stephenson, the starters will be on the court most of the game unless they get into foul trouble.
WSU coach Ken Bone suggested that there might be a change in his starting lineup, but even if that's the case he probably won't change the amount of time players spend on the court.
There are a couple of keys to Washington State earning a victory over USC.
First, it will be important for the Cougs to handle the ball well. The Trojans will pressure the ball constantly trying to create turnovers. Since USC will try to keep the pace of the game slow and deliberate, every possession will be valuable. Sound familiar? It should. WSU played that style under both coach Dick and Tony Bennett with success.
The other key for WSU will be the play of Klay Thompson and Reggie Moore. Both are very capable scorers as they drive to the basket to create opportunities for either themselves or a teammate. They can put pressure on the Trojans by either getting layups or picking up fouls on USC defenders. The most effective group for coach O'Neill is his starting five. If the Cougs can cause the Trojan starters to watch from the bench then they will be in a great position to pick up a conference win on the road.
The game Thursday night will not be televised. As usual, you can listen in at 7:00pm on the Cougar Basketball Radio Network with Bud Nameck calling the game. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30pm PST.
Originally published in Lew Wright's WSU Sports column on Examiner.com


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Quite a nice hostel, and having the free tour to Kilkenny and Glendalough made it even nicer. The room was average, but the bathrooms were a bit of a disappointment. In order to take a shower you had to press a button every 10 seconds which made it a bit tricky. Free breakfast of toast and cereal was nice, and security there is very good. It is in a good location, close to the main area with plenty to do. Would definitely go back.
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While we were there, there was construction going on which we were not notified about. This meant that the free breakfast would not be supplied and the kitchen was not available for use, which made eating more expensive. The room was fine, the beds were nice however the pillow was essentially as flat as a piece of paper. The bathrooms were a bit dirty, and there was nowhere to put your clothes while showering except on a red stool. Wifi was free and available. Fine for a quick stay.
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Dominated by the incredible volcanic formation that is the Pitons, the south-western region of St. Lucia that plays host to these brand new villas remains one of the Caribbean's hidden gems. It's the untouched beauty of the surroundings on this UNESCO heritage site that is likely to play a huge part in the popularity of this unique resort once it is completed.
Being operated by the award-winning Six Senses Resorts and Spas Group, the hotel's guests will all stay in one of 45 unique detached villas. These four-person or six-person villas can either be located within beach, garden or cliff surroundings; each offering incredible views of the mighty Piton mountains and the awe-inspiring Caribbean Sea.
The resort's location amongst these famous mountains and the glorious 11km long sandy strip populated by beautiful corals creates a beautiful sense of detachment from the rest of the world. With many nature reserves and well-maintained vegetation dotted around the region, it really is an enchanting natural habitat like no other.
Arrive in style
Guests are made to feel like royalty as soon as they touch down at the airport. A concierge will be waiting for guests in the arrivals lounge so they can whisk them away to Freedom Bay either by road or by sea. Would you a prefer a chauffeur-driven ride along the winding coastal roads or a power yacht journey bursting through the ocean? The choice is yours. Either way, the journey is likely to set the tone for the class that awaits.
The villas
Each of the villas incorporates the natural elements of the region, be it a glistening waterfall, palm trees, streams or stunning foliage. Whether you opt for beach, garden or cliff surroundings, the interior living areas are all masterpieces in designed superbly complimented by private pools and generous outdoor decking areas that redefine luxury. Each villa will allow easy access to the beach and the natural beauty that surrounds it, as well as private outdoor showers and dining areas.
The hotel
The main hotel area might doesn't feature any guest rooms, but there is still room for an incredible selection of five-star facilities. Dine at a choice of three restaurants, relax by the cocktail bar, wine cellar, chocolatier or the ice-cream parlour. Whilst you're doing so, perhaps book a diving lesson, a game of tennis or a trip out to the private marine jetty.
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The glorious surroundings could arguably be the world's most perfect location for a spa. The freedom bay spa is integrated into nature, so you could enjoy a massage by the cliffs, aerobics on the jetty or body treatments using the surrounding foliage. The treetop treatment suites appear to blur the boundaries between inside and outside. With aroma rooms, saunas and a fully-equipped fitness centre to experience as well, it could be impossible not to relax.
It is planed for the resort could open its doors in 2015, but the excitement surrounding it is building already. Earlier on this month, St Lucia was recognised as the 'Best Island in the Caribbean' by Global Traveler Magazine. With a resort like this a couple of years around the corner, the island's reputation as a world-class simply beautiful location looks only set to expand.


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This is a heads up for people whose jobs and livelihoods were affected by Hurricane Sandy. If you lost your job due to the Hurricane Sandy disaster, the State of New York is offering emergency unemployment assistance to those who qualify.
According to the press release from Governor Cuomo,
This assistance will supplement New York's existing unemployment insurance system and will expand eligibility to include individuals who might otherwise not be covered. The United States Department of Labor has committed to providing additional assistance if needed. "The physical destruction caused by Hurricane Sandy has been terrible, and the resulting job losses can be even more painful for New Yorkers," Governor Cuomo said. "These federal funds will quickly provide financial assistance to those whose livelihoods have been upended. I urge impacted New Yorkers to apply as soon as possible." Department of Labor staff will be deployed to hard-hit communities to help register impacted New Yorkers for Disaster Unemployment Assistance in person. Anyone unemployed due to Hurricane Sandy is immediately eligible and can submit a claim to the Department of Labor. The criterion for collecting disaster assistance is broader than for collecting regular unemployment benefits. Specifically, an individual can collect disaster assistance in any of the following cases:
- Injured in the disaster and unable to work, whether the person is an employee or self-employed.
- Workplace is damaged, or destroyed, or the person cannot work because of the disaster.
- Transportation to work is not available because of the disaster.
- Cannot get to work because must travel through the affected area, which is impossible due to disaster.
- Planned to begin working, but cannot because of the disaster.
- Derived most of income from areas affected by the disaster, and business is closed or inoperable because of the disaster.
For more information, you can check out Governor Cuomo's full press release announcement, and the Department of Labor's special page with information on how to apply and start collecting unemployment assistance for those who qualify.


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AH40 - Program Coordinator II
State Specifications:
General Nature of Work:
Provides technical and professional services in a program area of a state agency; may manage the service delivery process associated with programs administered by an agency.
Guidelines for Class Use/Distinguishing Characteristics:
This class is typically used for employees who function as experts, policy developers, team leaders or first-line supervisors.
Examples of Work:
(Note: The examples of work listed in this class specification are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position. The intent of the listed examples is to give a general indication of the levels of difficulty and responsibility common to all positions in this class.)
Coordinates program design, implementation and daily administrative activities.
Coordinates service delivery processes for programs administered by an agency.
Conducts special projects at management's request; prepares and presents reports.
Provides direction and guidance to staff concerning program issues.
Attends legislative, public and advocacy group hearings; presents information for discussion and/or decision-making purposes; responds to requests for information.
Reviews program objectives to determine compatibility with agency's mission; assesses programs and implements policy, procedure or rule changes.
Participates in the management of the agency; attends agency planning sessions, recommends allocation of resources, provides feedback to employees and agency head and encourages employee growth and development.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
(Note: The knowledge, skills and abilities listed are not necessarily inclusive of the requirements for every position in the class.)
Knowledge of laws, regulations, policies and procedures relevant to the area of employment.
Ability to exercise judgment and discretion.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
Ability to communicate effectively.
State Minimum Training and Experience
State Necessary Special Requirements:
Minimum Requirements:
(Note: Additional requirements may be applicable for individual positions in the employing agency.)
A bachelor's degree and relevant program experience.
MUSC Minimum Training and Experience Requirements:
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Rd. 3 Notes: Mississippi Gulf Resort ClassicMarch 25, 2012
Phil Stambaugh, PGA TOUR Staff
Weather: Sunny with high temperatures in the upper-70s and winds from the NW swirling at 5-15 mph.
Fred Couples 63-70-69--202 (-14) Michael Allen 68-69-66--203 (-13) Tom Pernice Jr. 64-73-69--206 (-10) Jeff Sluman 69-64-73--206 (-10) Bobby Clampett 67-69-71--207 (-9) Bill Glasson 68-70-69--207 (-9) Jim Thorpe 70-65-72--207 (-9)
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• Couples sank a 15-foot birdie putt on the final hole to break out of a tie with Michael Allen and win his first Champions Tour event of the 2012 season. Couples' seventh career victory, and first since last year's AT&T Championship, did not come without a struggle. Up by two strokes with four holes to play, Couples uncharacteristically bogeyed the par-5 15th hole and then temporarily fell into a tie with Allen after bunkering his 5-iron shot on the par-3 17th hole. With Allen in the clubhouse at 13-under-par, Couples laced a booming drive at the par-4 18th and his second shot with a sand wedge set up the winning putt.
Fred Couples
• He wins his first event of the 2012 season and becomes the fifth different winner on the Champions Tour this year. Victory today was his first title on the Champions Tour since the AT&T Championship in San Antonio last fall.
• He now has claimed at least one tournament in each of his first three years on the Champions Tour.
• He wins his seventh career title on the Champions Tour.
• He now claims a TOUR event in 11th states in the U.S.
• He earns 240 Charles Schwab Cup points and moves into fourth place in the season-long standings with 288 total points on the season.
• He has now been in the final grouping 10 times on the Champions Tour, winning from this position seven times.
• He becomes the third straight player to win the Mississippi Gulf Resort Classic in his first appearance in the event.
• His 63 in the opening round was the lowest start by a winner on the 2012 Champions Tour.
Miscellaneous Notes
• For the 15th consecutive time on the Champions Tour, the tournament winner has come from Sunday's final grouping. The last time the winner did not come out of the last grouping was at the 2011 Nature Valley First Tee Open at Pebble Beach in July when Jeff Sluman was in the third-to-last grouping.
• Gary Hallberg and Michael Allen both posted 66s, the low Sunday scores, and Hallberg's round vaulted him up 36 spots into 11th place, the biggest final-round move of any player in the field. The 6-under scores by Hallberg and Allen were also the lowest Sunday scores in tournament history.
• Allen's runner-up finish today is his fifth second-place effort since winning the 2009 Senior PGA Championship in his debut on the Champions Tour. It was Allen's first runner-up finish since he was T2 at the season-ending 2011 Charles Schwab Cup Championship.
• Tom Pernice Jr.'s first start on the 2012 Champions Tour was a successful one. Pernice finished T3 at the Mississippi Gulf Resort Classic and now has two consecutive top-5 finishes in TOUR-sponsored events in Mississippi. Last summer on the PGA TOUR, Pernice finished T2 at the Viking Classic near Jackson. Today's performance by Pernice was also his best in a Champions Tour event since finishing second at the 2010 SAS Championship.
• 63-year-old Jim Thorpe managed a T5 finish this week in Mississippi. It was his 100th career top-10 finish as a member of the Champions Tour and his best effort in a Champions Tour event since he was T4 at the 2009 Regions Charity Classic near Birmingham, Ala. Before today, Thorpe's last top-10 effort was a T10 at the 2009 AT&T Championship.
• Couples made the most birdies in the event, totaling 21 over 54 holes. Steve Lowery (T26) was next closest to Couples with 17 birdies. Michael Allen made only one bogey this week (1st hole/Rd 2).
• Bill Glasson earned a spot in the upcoming Insperity Championship by virtue of his T5 finish this week. Glasson and Bobby Clampett, another non-exempt player, both were T5 but Glasson won the tie-breaker by virtue of his 69 in the final round vs. Clampett's 71.
• The hardest hole at Fallen Oak this year was the par-4 9th, yielding just 16 birdies for the week (4.346). Last year, No. 9 ranked as the third most difficult (4.226). Once again, the par-5 6th hole was the easiest for the field (4.675). This year, the hole gave up two eagles and 86 birdies. In 2011, No. 6 (4.466) yielded nine eagles and 120 birdies.
• Bogey-free Rounds:
R1 (3): Tom Pernice, Jr. (64), Michael Allen (68), Brad Bryant (68) R2 (2): Jeff Sluman (64), Larry Nelson (69) R3 (2): Michael Allen (66), Bernhard Langer (71)
Round Front 9 Back 9 Total Cumulative 2011 Cumulative Friday 35.864 35.642 71.506 --- 72.456 Saturday 36.062 36.333 72.395 71.951 71.221 Sunday 36.802 36.654 73.457 72.453 71.482
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