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When golf is referred to as "The Game for a Lifetime," you've got to believe that description is definitely on target. For example, there is the Danny Williams hunt that converges on the first tee at The Landing on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings. Many players are in their 70s and retired dentist, Bill Aikin, has seen 92 birthdays.
After choosing teams, the participants play a handicap game based on points; one for a bogie, 2 for a par, 3 for a birdie, 5 for an eagle and 8 for a hole-in-one.
This in no way infers that some outstanding golf is not being played. Earlier in the season Lowell Smith owned a scorecard that included a birdie, an eagle and a hole-in-one, all accomplished during an 18 hole round.
Jim Sutch, an outstanding quarterback for Wiley High School's football team has been known to fire even par rounds of 72. Others capable of scores in the 70s include Jim Roberts, Mike Gugielmetti, Herm Rassel, Don Jennings, Dick Ballinger, Jerry Long, Dale Henderson and John Deardorff.
Other golfers are Phil Lindeman, Charles Sullivan, Vern Keller, Howard Junker, Jim Engle, Ron Snoddy, Jim Smith, and Claude Sutton.
Several years ago, Claude McCalister was called off the course only to learn he needed immediate open-heart surgery. After a stint in the hospital, he came back shooting mid 70 rounds.
This hunt will never be a hardship on anyone's billfold with one dollar going to the winning team on the front side, one dollar to the winners on the back, and one buck to the "all the way" winners. Side bets and skins are sometimes played. The contestants often complete their 18 hole rounds in less than four hours.
The Williams group often enjoys a trip to a different course in the area such as Stone Creek located in Champaign, Ill.
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RUB OF THE GREEN: Enjoying the game after all these years
When golf is referred to as "The Game for a Lifetime," you've got to believe that description is definitely on target. For example, there is the Danny Williams hunt that converges on the first tee at The Landing on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings. Many players are in their 70s and retired dentist, Bill Aikin, has seen 92 birthdays.
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RUB OF THE GREEN: Ryder Cub drama a great part of American sports scene
The recent Ryder Cup matches are over, but not done with! At the time the final match had concluded the "talking heads" had already gone to work assessing blame to those who didn't live up to their preconceived expectations.
Snedeker the big winner after FedEx Championship
The season-long FedEx Championship has finally come to an end and Brandt Snedeker may need a Brinks truck to haul his winnings to the bank.
RUB OF THE GREEN: Memories of Crooked Stick
The BMW tournament that concluded Sept. 9 at Crooked Stick in Carmel brought back a flood of memories.
RUB OF THE GREEN: "Fair Joe" known expects rules to be followed in local hunts
Fair Joe is the name and golf is the game when referring to Joe Bukovack, who has sponsored hunts in Terre Haute as well as throughout Indiana during the past 25 years.
The "Fair" in Joe's title refers to the fact that players who wish to participate in Bukovack's competition must be willing to follow the rules of golf to the letter, otherwise they will not be invited to participate.
RUB OF THE GREEN: Enjoying the game after all these years
When golf is referred to as "The Game for a Lifetime," you've got to believe that description is definitely on target. For example, there is the Danny Williams hunt that converges on the first tee at The Landing on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings. Many players are in their 70s and retired dentist, Bill Aikin, has seen 92 birthdays.
RUB OF THE GREEN: Hunts still popular on golf course
There is something about golf that lends itself to some friendly competition and in times gone by, the competitions were called "choose-ups." Somewhere along the line, choose-ups became "hunts." Regardless of what you call them, they remain a most popular mode of play for Terre Haute divot-diggers on courses throughout the Wabash Valley.
RUB OF THE GREEN: Heat doesn't deter Terre Haute golfers
"When you're hot, you're hot, and when you're not, you're not." Those are the words of country singer Jerry Reed and they apply to golfers as well.
Rub of the Green: Father's golf imprint still evident today
I was lucky and I knew it. My father, Robert Erwin Arnett, was one of the best dads any youngster could hope for.
RUB OF THE GREEN: Hogan, small of stature, left big footprints
With the Crowne Plaza Invitational being played at Colonial Country Club today, it conjures up images of the man himself, Bantam Ben Hogan, who won so often at Colonial it became known as "Hogan's Alley."
Rub of the Green: Bowling or golf? Both provide plenty of challenge
The question has been raised in the past, is it bowling or golf that is the more difficult endeavor?
RUB OF THE GREEN: Sometimes this can be a confounding game
To be sure, the great Sam Snead certainly knew what he was talking about when he delivered his favorite axiom, "The sun don't shine on the same dog every day."
RUB OF THE GREEN: Grayless takes over as golf professional at Hulman Links
Ed Grayless has assumed the "head man's" position at the Links after Ryan Klopfenstein resigned as Hulman Links golf professional in order to pursue other interests.
RUB OF THE GREEN: Young players should match course to skills
One of the biggest mistakes a beginning golfer can make is to keep playing a golf course that is far too difficult for the ability demonstrated by that player.
RUB OF THE GREEN: On the lanes or links, Davis is competitive
Darrell Davis carries a 240 bowling average which obviously puts him in some strong company on the alleys, but he feels that golf is a much more difficult sport than keggling.
RUB OF THE GREEN: Loquacious golfers can provide priceless quotes
Golfers always seem to have a great deal to say, but determining who said what and who said it first can be a problem.
RUB OF THE GREEN: Rick Fernandes can look back on a great golf career
What does an outstanding golfer have left when an accident has robbed him of the consummate skills he once possessed? The answer most assuredly would be one word, "Memories."
RUB OF THE GREEN: Feherty's humor good for golf
David Feherty is an extremely funny man. If you have read his book written a few years ago, you might have guessed what to expect from him. The book, entitled "Somewhere in Ireland a Village is Missing an Idiot," set the stage for his far out brand of humor, most of which is directed at himself.
RUB OF THE GREEN: It's all in your head
A pair of divot diggers had been discussing their favorite sport when one could be heard saying, "You know, I think this game is 90 percent mental." After a short pause his friend replied, "Well, I think you're about 10 percent short in your estimation."
Golf: 'The Game You Love to Hate'
Golf has been called "The Game You Love to Hate." In addition, love-hate relationships have been around since the beginning of time.
RUB OF THE GREEN: Golf is only sport that offers both hilarity, pathos
It's been stated more than once that "golf is a microcosm for life itself."
This writer would heartily agree. No sport or game can offer combinations of happiness and sadness, hilarity and pathos as evidenced by an activity called "cow pasture pool" by some of its practitioners.
RUB OF THE GREEN: Even golfers say there is drug problem on Tour
Are professional golfers using performance-enhancing drugs? This writer wouldn't have the foggiest, but if you asked Gary Player, one of the game's greatest, the answer would be a resounding, "Yes."
RUB OF THE GREEN: Not all golfers display their trophies
Back in the "old days," let's say the 1940s, most of the time when you won something in a golf tournament your prize came in the form of a trophy. That was it, just a dust catcher. Later, merchandise prizes were added.
RUB OF THE GREEN: Golf full of colorful characters
Every sport has its own cast of characters and golf is definitely no exception. Whether it is diving head first into a greenside bunker or tying an unreliable putter to a car's bumper and dragging it down the road, golfers can do some strange things.
RUB OF THE GREEN: Winter made golf impossible this year
Old Man Winter along with Mother Nature must have something against area golfers. They have joined forces to sabotage a sport called winter golf, an activity many Wabash Valley players have enjoyed in years gone by.
RUB OF THE GREEN: Golf instruction a strenuous art
Few who have ever tried their hands at playing the game of golf would describe the sport as "easy". In fact, just the opposite would be the case.
BOB ARNETT: No matter what your level, watch out for pressure
What is the affliction that can affect most any golfer from those who can't break an egg to skilled golfers who can break 70?
RUB OF THE GREEN: THGA tournaments include variety, long history
In days gone by, the Terre Haute Golf Association has always offered more than just a 72-hole stroke play tournament.
RUB OF THE GREEN: PGA playoff system still needs work
Is anyone fed up with the convoluted Fed Ex playoffs? The PGA has been tweaking its so-called Fed Ex playoff system for years, and they never seem to get it right.
Rub of the Green: Golf can be roller coaster for young pros
Dustin Johnson may be best remembered for his appearances in the major tournaments in 2010, but not because he won. He didn't win. But he came awfully close.
Rub of the Green: One size does NOT fit all when it comes to golfing ability
Literally hundreds of books have been written on the subject of golf instruction, and we can be certain they all agree on one fundamental, always keep your head stationary throughout the swing.
Right? Nope, wrong as it could be! How's that, you say? As examples both David Duval and Annika Sorenstam at one time were rated the world's No. 1 professional golfers, respectively, and both swiveled their heads well before their clubheads reached the impact zone. In fact, Duval is one of a select few who has a 59 to his credit on the PGA Tour.
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The truth about cats and dogs: Mascot dog chases real cat during basketball game … who ya got? (video)
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The conflict between cats and mascot dogs is as old as nature itself, and it played out once again recently during an Israeli basketball game. It happened during the game between Tel Aviv Maccabi and Bnei Hasharon, when one of Israel's notorious stray cats somehow found itself on the court, causing officials to stop play. Of course it fell to the Maccabi mascot, Donny the Dog, to capture the kitty — just what Donny was bred for! — and the chase was on.
Spoiler alert: Cat 1, Donny 0.
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Welcome to our first link party! Each Sunday I make a "sundae" scoop for the week which includes a menu plan and projects I plan to work on for the week. I also thought it would be fun to start adding a few goals to focus on each week as well. Feel free to start your own Sundae Scoop and link it up to the party. It's always nice to see what other people are making for dinner each week!
Also I'd love to see all projects you girls have been working on. Link up any project new or old. It can be a recipe, sewing project, craft, diy project…anything you'd like to share. Just make sure to link directly to the post. (From your blog click on the exact post you'd like to share, and then copy the html and post it at the bottom of this page.) Link up as many projects as you like. The more the merrier!
Can't wait to see how talented you girls are! I will feature some of my fav's later in the week.
So here is my Sundae Scoop:
Menu Plan:
Monday: Baked potato soup w/ Rolls
Tuesday: Lasagna w/ broccoli
Wednesday: Sloppy Joes and corn on the cob
Thursday: Italian Chicken over pasta w/ salad
Friday: Homeade Pizzas
Saturday: Out
Sunday: Roast, Mashed Potatos, carrots and rolls
Projects: aprons, organize recipe book, find desk to refinsh
Goals:Wake up with a smile, keep my house clutter-free, spend more quality time with my family


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True Blood Episode 7.06 – "Karma" – Series' SPOILERS Including Bill, Sookie, Lafayette and Tara's Fate – Recap Episode 7.05
True Blood Season 7: Episode #6 Preview VIDEO Screencap (CR: HBO) Shown Sookie (Anna Paquin) and Jessica (Deborah Ann Woll)
So… You think Sookie and Jessica are crying about Bill about to die a hasty death? I do!
Episode #76: "Karma"
Debut: SUNDAY, JULY 27 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT)
A shocking discovery forces Sookie (Anna Paquin) to reassess her recent involvement with Bill (Stephen Moyer). (Scroll down for full HBO Press Release for this epsiode)
Written and directed by Angela Robinson.
UPDATE: HUGE Lafayette SPOILER! I thought you might enjoy this article from Entertainment Weekly: http://insidetv.ew.com/2014/07/21/true-blood-lafayette-james/
True Blood Season 7: Episode #6 Preview VIDEO Screencap (CR: HBO)
WTF, Bill?
Geez, did Bill just kill the messenger?
True Blood Episode 7.06 – "Karma" – Series SPOILERS Including Bill, Sookie and Tara's Fate – Recap Episode 7.05
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True Blood Episode 7.06 – 'Karma' Sookie makes a shocking discovery; Eric and Pam forge an unlikely alliance.
True Blood Season 7: Episode #6 Preview VIDEO Screencap (CR: HBO)
In Dallas, Eric (Alexander Skarsgård) and Pam (Kristin Bauer van Straten) forge an unlikely alliance in their hunt for a shared nemesis.
My guess is that Eric and Pam must team up with
bitchface Sarah Newlin (Anna Camp) because the Yakuza are way more a threat than she is. Her vampy sister is gonna get staked.
Major Potential Spoiler Alert:
I predicted at the beginning of True Blood season 7 that Bill, by series end, would turn human. Though my reasoning seems like it might have been wrong, rumour has it that Bill does in fact wind up human. Much more below!
This is how the "insider" describes it: I was an extra on the show, so I can tell you (some of ) what happens in ( episodes 6-10) . SPOILER ALERT. Bill was infected with Hep V from feeding off Sookie, and Sookie was infected right before Alcide died, when she was covered in Hep V blood. This is also why the writers had Jessica specifically not want to feed off of Sookie's blood, so they had her feed from Lafayette instead, otherwise Jessica would have been infected too. However, since Sookie is part Fae, her blood interacts with the Hep V virus in a different way than regular human blood. As a result, Bill's infection progresses at a much more rapid pace than normal Hep V.True Blood Season 7: Episode #6 Preview VIDEO Screencap (CR: HBO) Shown: Stephen Moyer as Bill in Episode 7.06
After the disease runs its course, Bill turns into a human. The disease mutates from Sookie's blood and just when it looks like Bill is about to die, he becomes human. It had to be Bill. The HBO writers wanted to tie in a lot of stuff from the 1st season in order to complete the story arc for the characters. You will also see a lot of flashbacks to the first season when Sookie was young. Also, Sookie will lose her powers by the end of the show and she will become human. I don't know the storyline for how this happens though because it was still up in the air when we were filming. (Spoiler source)
True Blood Season 7: Episode #6 Preview VIDEO Screencap ( CR: HBO) Shown Lafayette, Tara and Lettie Mae in Episode 7.06
Lafayette (Nelsan Ellis) shares a vision with Lettie Mae (Adina Porter). (HBO press release)
Also, get ready for Lafayette and Tara to have some scenes together (see screencap above). It turns out that Lettie Mae's crazy talk about Tara not being able to move on is actually true. (Spoiler source)
(This had been strongly hinted at previously–plus it is the only way to explain why the actor that portrays Tara --Rutina Wesley is still in the True Blood opening credits–when other characters that have died have had the actor's names removed from the credits.)
There were two conflicting story-lines (about Eric) but I am pretty sure the producers went with the one where he dies. Expect to see more of that human girl that he sacrificed to save Pam's life when they were threatened by the Yakuza. (Spoiler source)True Blood Season 7: Episode #6 Preview VIDEO Screencap (CR: HBO) Shown: Eric and Pam in Episode 7.06
…another main character from the show will be turned into a vampire before the end of the season. (Spoiler Source)
(My guess? Ginger (Tara Buck), a featured player this season).
Bill will end up with Sookie at the end of the show. He will be human and she will no longer be Fae. (Spoiler source)
True Blood Season 7: Episode #6 Preview VIDEO Screencap (CR: HBO) Shown Sookie and Bill in Episode 7.06
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Sometimes called The Vigil or La Viglia di Natale, the Italian tradition of the Feast of the Seven Fishes involves preparing and consuming different types of fish on the eve of Christmas.
The meal is prepared and eaten in anticipation and remembrance of the midnight birth of the baby Jesus. The significance of the fish is tied to the Roman Catholic tradition of abstaining from eating meat or dairy products on Fridays and holy days. In some households, fish was prepared on Christmas Eve as a meal to pass the time while waiting to attend midnight Mass.
The actual origin of the feast is a mystery, though. It is believed that the tradition began in Southern Italy, but there are no accurate records to back this up.
There are many variations of the traditional feast. The Seven Fish Feast does not always include seven fish—cooks take liberty with the number and type of fish. The importance of the number seven is often linked to the seven sacraments but in some households, only three fish are served to symbolize the Holy Trinity.
Here in South Jersey, many Italian Americans continue the Seven Fish Feast as it was passed down to them from their parents and grandparents.
Maryanne Adams, from Cinnaminson, adopted this annual tradition in honor of her parents who have both passed away.
"We did not do this growing up, but I always liked the idea," she said.
Spaghetti and clams is a mainstay on her Christmas Eve menu. She prepares this in memory of her mother who served spaghetti and clams every Christmas Eve.
They also fry up smelts in honor of her dad, "Big V."
"I'm not sure if anyone really likes it, but my dad loved it and we thought the name (smelts) was funny as kids," Adams said.
The Adams Christmas Eve feast is not a formal affair, but more of an open house gathering of close friends and family serving a buffet style dinner.
"I have a lot of people come in at different times, so I could not do a sit down meal," she said.
Jeannie Abt, a teacher at in Cinnaminson, hosts a formal sit-down Seven Fish Feast at her house each year. She used to travel to Brooklyn for dinner at her grandparents, and the feast has been elegant event for as long as she can remember.
"It has always been a fancy meal with lobster, calamari and smelts," Abt said.
The Papi home in Cinnaminson hosts a fun and festive Seven Fish Feast and Michelle Reissman, a Delran mother of two, is looking forward to the special occasion at her parents' home.
"I think this is the meal the entire family waits for all year," she said. "No one ever misses it."
Reissman's mom does most of the cooking but her dad is in charge of the bacala, which is commonly served in Italian homes on Christmas Eve. If you are of Italian descent, you may be familiar with this salt cod that needs to be soaked and prepared in a certain way.
The Papis also serve linguine with clams, shrimp, fried flounder, calamari, crab legs or cakes and salmon. They have seven fish for seven sacraments and for them, eating all seven brings luck in the New Year.
Danielle Schweid, a Cinnaminson mother of two, has historically served and eaten seven fish every year. This year she is hosting a small gathering for Christmas Eve dinner and is thinking about cutting back and serving less than seven fish dishes.
Schweid jokingly wondered about the bad luck. "Won't I get presents on Christmas?"
Another Cinnaminson mom, Toni Baumhauer, doesn't worry about the luck. "My mom just always cooked seven fish and now my sister does it, there's no good or bad luck," she said.
Fancy or formal, three or seven fish, shrimp or smelts, good luck or not, the Feast of the Seven Fishes is a time of remembrance, tradition, family and food.


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LensovetWill this bus head across the Bay Bridge, too?Complaining about Muni is more than a hobby for San Franciscans. It's a religion. But despite the system's massive budget and myriad problems, you could have it worse -- and almost always will. Take AC Transit (please). While Muni riders were ... More >>
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West Devon council cuts parking charges (From Mid Devon Star)
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West Devon council cuts parking charges
11:50am Saturday 7th April 2012 in News
Tavistock and Okehampton annual car parking season tickets are being reduced by up to 45% from April 1 - and in some cases will cost less than 70p a day - following a move by West Devon Borough Council to make parking more affordable.
Motorists will be able to park in town centre borough council car parks from as little as £1.10 per day as season tickets are reduced from £720 per year to just £400. Season tickets for parking in borough council car parks on the outskirts of town will now be £195 a year - working out at less than 70p a day. Rural car park season tickets will be £155 for the year.
West Devon Borough Councillor Robert Oxborough, Environment and Community Committee Chairman, said: "We hope that these substantial reductions will benefit those who work in the centre of Okehampton and Tavistock during the day.
"The decision to lower season ticket prices is a reflection of this Council's wider drive to offer value for money parking options, support local business, improve our town centres and aid the growth of the local economy."
To buy your season ticket or for further information about them, call West Devon Borough Council's Customer Services Team on 01822 813600 or email email@example.com.
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Walking Tour - Regeneration of the Royal Docks
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'Highly recommended. One of the most interesting walks I have done with lots of wonderful views and surprises…' Hanna – Oct 27 2011
'… I'd highly recommend this walk – the views are amazing (and that was in the rain!)' Helen – Oct 26 2011
'People – you are missing a fascinating walk if you don't take this up. The three hours I spent with Marc just flew past …' Ann Davis – Oct 14 2011
'This was a great and unexpected tour in a really neglected part of London…' Theo & Ditte – Sep 24 2011
'…some breathtaking views that I would imagine most Londoners have never seen.' Shaun – Jun 6 2011
'…Overall, the morning exceeded my expectations, recommended.' Oliver – May 30 2011
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The tour leads you around the Royal Docks, the world's largest impounded body of water and one of London's greatest regeneration opportunities.
- Enjoy breath-taking views of the water and sky, framed by some extraordinary buildings and structures.
- Hear how plans have evolved for the development of the area.
- Experience some of the success stories and understand the scale and complexity of the regeneration adventure, where some of the most ambitious plans have faltered."
Recently declared an enterprise zone and supported with a renewed energy from the public sector, this area is scheduled for dramatic change leading up to the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, where the ExCeL exhibition centre is an important venue, staging a number of events and medal ceremonies.
- Discover how the arrival of CrossRail at Custom House in 2017 will dramatically alter the perception of isolation and further advance the regeneration of this important part of London's future.
- See the cable-car, linking the Royal Docks with the O2 Arena, take shape
The tour begins at Gallions Reach DLR Station and concludes at Custom House DLR Station.
Duration: The tour is approximately 3 hours long, although a short break is available half way through the tour at Thames Barrier Park.
Your Tour Guide: Marc Clark is your guide. Marc holds a masters degree in Urban Regeneration and has worked extensively within the Royal Docks helping shape a number of the projects that you will hear about today. Marc lives locally and is passionate about the potential of the Royal Docks.
Public Transport: There can be disruption to London's public transport network and you are advised to check the Transport for London website (www.tfl.gov.uk) to ensure that there will be no delays to your planned journey.
Weather: The tour will go on irrespective of weather. Please note that the docks are very exposed and can experience strong winds and feel decidedly cooler than other parts of London. Please ensure that you have suitable clothing.
Terrain: The footpaths are mainly flat but as the area is emerging there can be uneven pavements, cobbles, puddles, mud and therefore care and suitable footwear is required.
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When: Tours must be booked in advance and can take place to suit you, or the groups', requirements. Get in touch to discuss your needs.
Where: Gallions Reach DLR Station (Docklands Light Railway, destination, Beckton)
Cost: £12 Adults, £20 Couple (this can be 2 friends), £25 Family (up to 3 children), £7 children (15 and under), students (with valid student ID Card) and seniors (over 65)
Groups: The tour group will not exceed 30 people. Discounts are available, based on the size of the group.
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Filmmaker Yash Chopra, who passed away this evening at a suburban hospital, will be cremated tomorrow.
Chopra had been in Lilavati Hospital since October 13 after he was diagnosed with dengue. The 80-year-old director died today following multi-organ failure.
"He passed away due to dengue and multiple organ failure today evening. He was in the ICU," Lilavati Hospital spokesperson Dr Sudhir told PTI.
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Lincoln and Chief Justice Taney: Slavery, Secession, and the President's War Powers by United States Supreme Court Chief Justice Roger Taney, author of the infamous Dred Scott opinion of 1857, attempted to use his position to thwart President Lincoln at every opportunity, in a concerted effort to check his broad constitutional powers to put down the southern rebellion and preserve the union. Never has a judge landed so far on the wrong side of history.
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8:16am Wednesday 29th February 2012 in National News © Press Association 2014
Britons are becoming more optimistic about the economic recovery and their own finances, an influential survey has revealed.
Market research firm GfK NOP said that even though the overall score on consumer confidence remained unchanged since last month at minus 29, there were grounds for "cautious optimism" in the detail of the index.
Nick Moon, managing director of GfK NOP, said next month's results will determine whether this represents the "beginnings of a sustained improvement".
The consumer confidence barometer shows a boost in consumer sentiment about the state of the economy over the next 12 months, rising from minus 33 in January to minus 29 this month. There has also been a rise in people's confidence regarding their own finances, improving from minus 9 to minus 6 in the last month.
This personal finance score is four points higher than February last year, which suggests people are more upbeat and confident about their finances for 2012 than they were at this time in 2011.
People's expectations for the general economic situation are two points higher than they were in February 2011, the figures also show.
Mr Moon said: "February's figures suggest this current increase in confidence levels is built on sturdier foundations than the short-term spike we saw last year where the gain was wiped out over the following few months."
People were still less positive about making big purchases, with a decline in confidence levels following the January sales from minus 22 to minus 27 this month. Similarly, there was a decline in confidence levels regarding the general economic situation over the last 12 months, down from minus 58 in January to minus 60 this month.
Meanwhile, the "now is a good time to save" index decreased three points to minus 14, which is also three points lower than February 2011.
The survey of 2,000 people aged 16 and over was compiled between February 3 and 12 on behalf of the European Commission.


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Buffett bullish on economy
In case you missed it, the Oracle of Omaha says the economy is headed in the right direction.
"I am a huge bull on this country," Warren Buffett,CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, said Monday in remarks to the Montana Economic Development Summit. "We will not have a double-dip recession at all. I see our businesses coming back almost across the board."
Not everyone considers what Buffett says as gospel, but there's a reason he is one of the world's richest investors. Actually, there are a bunch of reasons.
Here's what some others think about Buffett's comments.
Bloomberg report: Buffett Rules Out Double-Dip Recession Amid Growth
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AP report: Buffett, Balmer predict bright economic future
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Barry Lewis
Special to the Tribune-Star
Some first half foul trouble may have actually been the catalyst to top-ranked Rockville's 55-37 win over Fountain Central Friday night.
The win allowed the Rockville to clinch at least a share of the Wabash River Conference title as the Rox are now 19-0 overall and 6-0 in the league.
Rockville had to play the final five minutes of the first half without Lane Mahurin, on the floor as he picked up his third foul with 4:56 to play. Still, the Rox managed to take a 27-20 lead into the halftime break, but because of the foul trouble Rockville changed its game plan.
"We were a little concerned about the foul situation so we decided we were going to go to the spread offense for the third quarter," Rockville coach Dave Mahurin said. "Our goal was to use it for the third quarter, but they had trouble with it so we just decided to run it the entire second half."
That strategy proved to be highly success as the seven-point halftime lead ballooned to a 14-point lead at the end of the third quarter and 19 points at the end of the game.
In the second half the Rox pretty much shot layups as was evident by its shooting percentage. Rockville hit 7 of 12 shots in the final half. It also converted on 13 of 17 free throws.
"This is a very tough place to play so we are very happy with the victory," Mahurin said. "We did a lot of things right, but we counted three things we did wrong in the second half and those will be addressed. We even scored a couple of times we did something wrong and while the guys might think hat is OK tonight, down the road that could be the difference in a game."
Despite sitting out that stretch in the first half, Mahurin led the Rox is scoring as he ended up just under his average. He tallied 19 points and entered the game averaging 20.
Joel Wittenmyer and Jordan McFall tallied 13 and 12 points to add to the cause.
Fountain Central was led by Ethan Woodrow who ended the game with 14 points. He was the only Mustangs to break into double figures.
The win was the 26th in the last 27 regular season games for the Rox. The 19-point win was also the closest any team in the WRC has come to beating Rockville his season. The previous closest game was a 21-point win against Covington.
Rockville will next play at West Vigo tonight. Fountain Central will play at Turkey Run on Thursday.
Rockville 13 14 14 14 — 55
F.Central 6 14 7 10 — 37
ROCKVILLE (19-0, 6-0) — Mahurin 6-7 7-9 19, Wilkey 1-1 0-1 2, Ulrich 3-7 0-0 9, Wittenmyer 5-8 3-4 13, McFall 3-10 6-7 12, Waltz 0-0 0-0 0, J.Brown 0-0 0-0 0, Woodard 0-0 0-0 0, R. Brown 0-0 0-0 0, Baysinger 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 18-33 16-21 55.
FOUNTAIN CENTRAL (14-3, 4-1) — Duane 1-5 3-4 5, Davenport 2-5 0-0 4, S.Woodrow 1-5 1-2 4, E.Woodrow 7-15 0-1 14, Pierce 2-5 2-2 8, Bowlus 0-2 0-0 0, Corey 0-0 0-0 , Walls 1-1 0-0 2, Simonton 0-0 0-0 0, James 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 14-36 6-9 37.
3-Point Shooting: Rockville 3-7 (Ulrich 3-4, McFall 0-3), Fountain Central 3-10 (Duane 0-1, Davenport 0-1, S.Woodrow 1-3, Pierce 2-4, E.Woodrow 0-1). Rebounds: Rockville 26 (Mahurin 6, McFall 5), Fountain Central 19 (Duane 7, E.Woodrow 3). Total Fouls: Rockville 10, Fountain Central 20. Fouled Out: Pierce, Bowlus. Turnovers: Rockville 9, Fountain Central 12.
JV — Fountain Central 37, Rockville 35.
Next — Rockville will play at West Vigo tonight. Fountain Central will play at Turkey Run on Thursday.


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Mary Meaux
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Firefighters in Groves and Nederland started off the New year fighting first an apartment fire then a house fire.
Groves Fire Chief Dale Jackson said his department received the call of a fire about 2 a.m. at Cambridge in the Groves Apartments, 5501 West Washington.
Four apartments were affected by the blaze with two receiving moderate smoke and water damage.
The fire begin in a heating unit between floors and spread laterally next door then upstairs through a utility shaft, he said.
GFD fought a similar at the same apartment complex some years ago, a fact that helped firefighters battle the Jan. 1 blaze.
"Because of that fire we were attuned to what to do with this one," Jackson said of the tactics used.
There were no injuries in Tuesday's fire. The complex found vacant apartments to house those displaced by the fire.
"They were lucky. They were alerted by the smoke and were able to get out," he said.
GFD received help through automatic aid from Nederland and Port Neches fire departments but part way through Groves' fire, Nederland was called to a fire in their city.
Nederland Fire Capt. Doug Saunders said they received a call of a fire at about 2:55 p.m. at a home in the 2800 block of Lawrence.
The fire was contained to the bedroom of the home and the house received smoke and heat damage throughout.
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This recipe is a cinch to make and it's terrific for little giftbags for parties and the holidays. For a special treat, after you've tossed the popcorn with the caramel, add in some chocolate chunks and nuts of your choice!
Makes 8 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
- For the Popcorn
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- 1/2 cup olive oil or grapeseed oil
- 4 T. dairy-free soy margarine
- 1 cup unpopped popcorn kernels
- 1 t. salt
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- For the Caramel
- 1 cup white granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 3 T. water
- 3 T. dairy-free soy margarine
- 1/2 t. vanilla
- 1/2 t. baking soda
1. Before beginning, set aside a large baking sheet lined with wax paper.
2. Prepare the popcorn. In a 4-5 quart stock pot with a lid, combine the oil, margarine and popcorn kernels over high heat, frequently shaking the pot back and forth to heat the kernels as evenly as possible. Once the first kernel has popped, place the lid on the pot and continue to shake the pot to keep the kernels from burning. Once the kernels have filled the pot, transfer the popped popcorn to a large bowl and toss with the salt. Set aside.
3. Make the caramel. In a large saucepan over medium-high heat (if using the same pot as the popcorn, be sure to wash and dry it out before using it for caramel), combine the sugars, corn syrup and water, mixing well until the sugar is dissolved. After sugar is dissolved, let the mixture boil, unstirred, until light amber in color, about 8-10 minutes, washing down the sides of the pot with a wet pastry brush from time to time to prevent crystals from forming.
4. Turn off the heat and add the dairy-free soy margarine and vanilla, carefully stirring to distribute the margarine. (Mixture will sputter, so be very careful!) Remove the pan from heat and sprinkle the baking soda over the mixture, stirring to distribute. Immediately, pour the caramel sauce over the popcorn, stirring quickly to distribute (caramel will harden quickly). Spread the popcorn onto the prepared sheet and allow to cool completely before serving. Popcorn will keep for 2 weeks in a dry, airtight container at room temperature.


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As a UM graduate of the past ten years, you are among the newest 'Canes to be blazing trails, setting trends, and making your mark on the world—so we need you to stay engaged. Get involved as we launch the University of Miami Young Alumni Program—a plan to connect you with the many advantages of being a 'Cane for Life!
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This fall, join your favorite high school football coaches for the area's one live sports talk show, The Red Zone!
Four-time South Carolina Sportscaster of the Year, Chris Miller is joined by a host of OTS Sports broadcasters as they take you into The Red Zone each game. Find out why your favorite team won or lost last week and how the coach will prepare for the upcoming week.
This is an in-depth analysis of everything football.
The Red Zone features on-site interviews from all of the area's top high school coaches, information on USC Gamecocks, Clemson Tigers and the Carolina Panthers. Hear the show every Wednesday throughout football season.
You're invited to be part of the show at our restaurant locations which include: Moe's Southwest Grill of Rock Hill (Manchester Village), Wing-Bonz (Rock Hill, Fort Mill, and York), Groucho's Deli of Rock Hill. Plus, listen to the show on the Radio, your smartphone or on your computer. Don't miss The Red Zone every Wednesday at 7 p.m. on WRHM-FM 107.1, WVSZ-FM 107.3 or www.fm107.com.
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Reporting from Mesa, Ariz.
Would you give a green light to a guy who got caught stealing almost half the time last season?
Matt Kemp was thrown out 15 times last season. He stole 19 bases. Of the other five major leaguers thrown out at least 15 times, none stole fewer than 32 bases.


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Blizzard Beach is a highly themed water park with a wildly inventive high concept: A freak Florida snowstorm inspired Walt Disney World to build a ski resort; when the snow abruptly melted, it transformed the ski runs into water slides. Take a tour of the unique, attraction-packed park.
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- Doesn't Look Like a BlizzardThe entrance to Blizzard Beach Water Park at Walt Disney World.
- It'll Sleigh YouWhimsical touches include a snow sleigh against the backdrop of palm trees.
- Get 'em While They're HotA "used sled" lot at Blizzard Beach.
- It's I-lodge-icalThe Lottawata Lodge serves snacks and fast food.
- Icy"Icicles" drip from Lottawatta Lodge.
- Perhaps Sun Block would HelpThis snow family might want to get out of the sun.
- This Creek Don't RiseThe Cross Country Creek lazy river travels around the outside edge of Blizzard Beach.
- Well, it is a LAZY RiverLazy rivers like Cross Country Creek can be quitge relaxing.
- A Blizzard of FlowersBlizzard Beach does have some lovely landscaping.
- Snowed InThe snow-making machine dumps chilly water into the lazy river.
- A Tike Heads to Tike's PeakBlizzard Beach offers slides and attractions for younger folks in Tike's Peak.
- Snow-capped PoolsThe winter theme extends throughout the park.
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Lockport Union-Sun & Journal — Anyone who is a grandparent knows what I am talking about. Everyone takes raising their kids seriously, but it is such hard work that the years usually go whizzing by. When you become a grandparent, it suddenly hits you that time is precious and you need to make the most of it. I think it is that lethal combination of your own mortality mixed with the strong desire to leave a legacy your kids and grandkids can be proud of, and I am pretty sure everyone goes through it to some extent.
I am an egomaniac by trade, and that is a very busy full-time job. When it comes to your kids, you put the ego aside and you do what you need to do to make sure that they become healthy and well-adjusted adults. But when you are on the verge of becoming a grandparent, something clicks in you that reverts you back to those days when you didn't have a care in the world.
You become that element that shows your grandchildren what it means to get the most out of life. You have to be that element because your kids will be too busy chasing the little monsters around.
The point at which you become a grandparent is when you finally get to see if you were a good parent or not. Raising kids is hard and you don't have a lot of time to think about things, you only have time to react. It is how you react to the things your kids do which determines what kind of person you are. When you watch your kids react to their kids, then you finally get to see whether or not you created a well-adjusted adult.
These musings are just the things I have been thinking about lately as the blessed day gets closer. As I have mentioned before, going through the stages of life helps you to appreciate the sacrifices your parents made when you were younger. You never really know how truly wonderful your parents are until you become a parent yourself. I realized that a long time ago, and I have already apologized to my mom profusely.


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I won't be around for game comments tonight (5 pm, Versus), but I figured I'd update this old classic to reflect modern-day events. After all, Vancouver's never had much luck in this final round of the playoffs -- may as well poke some fun now. Go drama.
I love bad puns, and this one is the worst. Go Drama.
A Sharks fan takes a serious look at the bad mojo afflicting his team.
A look ahead to game two of the Battle of California. With the Ducks taking game one, the series now looks to be a coin flip.
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By Jim Henry
Globe Sports Editor
Without Rick Borgard's knee injury midway through his high school football season and Sharon Fees' change of mind before entering college, the Missouri Southern blood that runs predominantly through their family may have never started pumping.
They met shortly after arriving on campus in August 1979 as freshman athletes, got married two years later, and three of their five children also competed for the Lions — twin daughters Shannan and Stacy ran track and son Brian played football.
"What an honor it was to follow my parents' legacy at Southern," Shannan said. "I was proud of what they had done. I knew they handed down their athletics to me, and I wanted to be able to continue that. A love of sports, being able to compete at the college level is something I took pride in. … Missouri Southern financially was a great decision, athletically was a great decision."
"Anyone asks me where I went to school, I say where my parents went," Brian said. "We have five people who attended school there and played sports there. It's nice to have it in the family and keep talking about Missouri Southern. They always knew what was going on through one of us. It's pretty neat."
"We liked it there. It was special to us," Sharon said. "To go back and see them on the same campus and in the same sports programs … we were excited to see the new facilities and how much more had been added to the campus."
Coming to Southern
Rick Borgard, who prepped at Bishop DuBourg in south St. Louis, was headed to the University of Missouri to play football and baseball, but a knee injury in the sixth game of his senior football season altered those plans.
"I talked to seven different colleges," he said. "Missouri Southern came (on a recruiting visit) in the snow. I really thought that was nice. They said I would have a chance to play as a freshman. I went down for a visit, loved the area, loved the field. And the chance to play as a freshman, that was great."
He did play for the Lions as a freshman. In fact, he played fullback for four years, blocking for the likes of Harold Noirfalise.
"There were a lot of great athletes in the late '70s and early '80s," Rick said. "As a (blocking) fullback, Coach (Jim) Frazier would have Harold run the ball 30 to 35 times a game. From then to what the game has changed to now …"
Sharon Fees, a graduate of Republic High School, was planning to go Westark Junior College in Harrison, Ark., on a volleyball scholarship.
"My brother, Louis Fees, was at Missouri Southern," she said. "I changed plans and decided to go there and see if I could run track there.
"I went a week before (school started) to see if I could walk on the volleyball team. That's when I met Rick. He was there for two-a-days in football. He was a pretty nice guy. I'm glad it worked out. He's been a great husband and father and leader for our family."
Sharon ended up playing volleyball one year and running track two years for the Lions.
"Mom ran the 400 and the 4x400 (relay)," Shannan said. "That's definitely where I got my speed. She was also a pretty talented volleyball player from what I hear."
The children's paths
The Borgards' two older children went to other colleges. Chris played football — also a fullback — at Arkansas State, and Courtney attended Missouri State.
The twins played basketball on Ozark's state championship team in 2005 but they chose track over basketball for college. Stacy, a sprinter, and Shannan, a middle distance runner, both looked at Emporia State, and Shannon also looked at Kansas.
"She was going to Emporia, I was planning to go to Missouri Southern," Stacy said. "The last couple of months, she decided she was going to Southern. It surprised us both.
"It (family legacy) didn't really settle in until we walked on campus. Dad was walking across the football field, reminiscing. Mom was reminiscing on the track. It was a special moment for us all. Hey, let's carry on this tradition."
The twins' coach at Missouri Southern was Patty Vavra, who was Sharon's teammate two decades earlier.
"A fun thing was Patty Vavra ran with my wife, so they were friends," Rick said. "Sallie Beard was Sharon's coach. It's fortunate for our girls to be able to have that bond with the same two coaches that we hung around with."
Brian Borgard also decided to go to Missouri State before choosing the Lions. He arrived on the MSSU campus in 2009 — his sisters' senior year — and was the Lions' long snapper for four years. He also played fullback — obviously also in the family bloodlines — in goal-line and short-yardage situations.
"I wanted to play where Dad played football and Mom ran track here as well," Brian said. "My sisters were running track here as well. I thought it would be a good fit … not too far from home but not too close at the same time.
"I'm glad I came and followed his footsteps. You always wish for a couple more wins, but I would not change it if I had the opportunity."
No pressure
While the parents were thrilled when their children chose Missouri Southern, they did not apply any recruiting pressure.
"They didn't push us to go, but when we did, they were pretty excited about it," Stacy said. "One thing I appreciate is they never pushed us into anything."
"They wanted to be more local. I really think that's the main thing," Sharon said. "We are a close-knit family, and they knew if they went to Emporia, we wouldn't see much of them and it would be harder for them to get home. I'm glad it worked out this way.
"I want to give credit to the Lord. He's really the one who brought us through. It hasn't been trouble-free, but He has cared for us and helped the kids through college. The talent came from Him to do anything that was accomplished."


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The last trusses from the Aud roof, raised in 1971 and brought down in 2009, hit the ground Saturday morning and all that's left of the old barn is the south wall. It's expected to come down later this week. Go over to the site any day as I did this morning (right-click for bigger view) and there's still plenty of curiosity seekers and shutterbugs chronicling the last days.
Be sure to check out the latest Buffalo News video on the demolition with views from both the front of the demolition zone and inside One News Plaza next door. Even a little Mellancamp ditty thrown in at the end for good measure.
And for more Aud memories, make sure to check out Jerry Sullivan's fabulous retrospective today on the late Randy Smith, through the words of friends and former teammates who once roamed the Aud hardwood with No. 9.
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17 Designer's Logo Making Processes
November 11th, 2008
A Making Logo from scratch is very hard and time consuming task for designers.
Usually the first step for making logo is sketch. It's very important. Sketching from company name, information and business outlines etc…
Let's look at how designers create a logo.
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Lazarus remains to lead growing Maimonides Society for third year
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After two years of leading the relaunched Maimonides Society to steadily increasing participation, Dr. Howard Lazarus thought it was time to step back and enjoy the group as a participant while learning about his new role as a first-time father.
The nascent group of the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland for health care professionals has grown steadily since Lazarus took the reins. Designed to offer social, networking and educational opportunities for health care professionals, the group had previously failed to take off on two earlier start-up attempts. Now the Maimonides Society has nearly 700 health care professionals on its mailing list and is approaching 100 participants at each of its four annual dinners.
Lazarus said two women convinced him to continue leading the group for a third year. His wife Lee, who is expecting their first child soon, told him that he enjoys the group so much and he is so clearly making a difference that he should remain chair of the event. And with Jen Feldman as the Federation staff liaison for the group, Lazarus said he is more of a figurehead with her doing most of the groundwork.
For her part, Feldman credited Lazarus with the success of the Maimonides Society.
"He is a true leader," said Feldman. "In everything he does, he is a mensch."
For his third year leading Maimonides, Lazarus said he expects to follow the same format of a campaign kickoff event for physicians and other health care professionals followed by three or four dinners for fun, socializing and learning. The only change he expects to make is to further encourage outreach to other health care professionals.
Lazarus said he initially agreed to chair the Maimonides Society because he wanted to get involved in the Jewish community he had just joined and as a physician, the health care group made sense. Lazarus moved to Portland in September 2002 from the Bay area where he had moved from Montreal, Canada, in 1991. He is part of Oregon Pulmonary Associates, a practice specializing in pulmonary (lung) issues, critical care and sleep issues such as sleep apnea and narcolepsy. Lazarus said his personal interest is in critical care, and he feels most challenged and most stimulated in the ICU (Intensive Care Unit).
Lazarus is also a musician. He plays the bass, guitar, oboe and English horn, with which he performs in the Lewis and Clark College Double Reed Ensemble.
Once his child arrives, Lazarus said he and his wife probably will get more serious about shul shopping. So far he said he has attended services at just about every synagogue in town. Having grown up in an Orthodox home, he said he feels comfortable at Kesser Israel and Chabad of Oregon. Though not shomer Shabbat, he said "when I go to shul, what rings true is what I grew up with."
Lazarus said he believes the Maimonides Society "fosters connections between health care professionals and with the Jewish community worldwide, which is what federation is all about."
"It helps build community and professional relationships," he said. "I feel closer to some colleagues since meeting them in a social connection."
Lazarus emphasized that Maimonides is foremost a social, networking and educational group.
"These are not campaign events," he said. "They are for socializing, networking, building community with the exception of the first event each year. Even at the first event, there is no obligation to give."
Lazarus said he wanted to begin each year with a campaign event because, "I believe that physicians have a history of being involved in philanthropy. And Maimonides is nice because aside from writing a check, you also get to see what the dollars are used for and you get to meet colleagues who care about the same things you do."
This year's final Maimonides event is a 7 p.m., April 26 dinner at the Multnomah Athletic Club featuring Dr. Robert Jay Lifton, a world-class authority on evil in society who has published numerous books and is a sought after speaker on radio and television. Cost is $40 in advance, $50 after April 21, which includes dinner, wine/beer and 3 percent for Mazon: A Jewish Response to Hunger.
For more information on Lifton's appearance or the Maimonides Society, call Jen Feldman at 503-245-6449.


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Internet Explorer 7, along with most browsers, work with other software programs that provide features in the browser like video viewing, photo editing, etc. These programs, called add-ons, are very small and work very closely with IE.
Sometimes add-ons can cause problems that prevent Internet Explorer from displaying web pages properly and may even prevent it from starting up correctly.
Since it's often difficult to tell which add-on is causing a problem, you need to disable each add-on, one by one, until the problem goes away. This is a very useful troubleshooting step when solving a wide variety of issues.
Difficulty: Easy
Time Required: Disabling IE7 add-ons as a troubleshooting step usually takes less than 5 minutes per add-on
Here's How:
Open Internet Explorer 7.
Choose Tools from the menu.
From the resulting drop-down menu, choose Manage Add-ons, followed by Enable or Disable Add-ons....
In the Manage Add-ons window, choose Add-ons that have been used by Internet Explorer from the Show: drop-down box.
The resulting list will show every add-on that Internet Explorer 7 has ever used. If an add-on is causing the problem you're troubleshooting, it will be one of the add-ons listed here.
Select the first add-on listed, then select the Disabled radio button in the Settings area at the bottom of the window, and click OK.
Click OK if prompted with a "For changes to take effect, you might need to restart Internet Explorer" message.
Close and then reopen Internet Explorer 7.
Test whatever activities in Internet Explorer were causing the problem you're troubleshooting here.
If the problem is not resolved, repeat Steps 1 through 7, disabling one more add-on at a time until your problem is resolved.
If you've disabled all Internet Explorer 7 add-ons and your problem continues, you may need to Delete Internet Explorer 7 ActiveX Controls as an additional troubleshooting step.


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Admissions Home
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When can I see the school?
All interested eighth grade students are welcome to spend a day at Saint Ignatius
as an "Ignatian for a Day" with our Campus Visit Program. The Campus Visit Program
runs from September 10 - December 13. Registration for campus
visits begins in early August and must be completed
online. Call Mrs. Karen Coleman at 312-432-8409 or Ms. Elizabeth Carney
at 312-432-8411 with any questions. Students should get permission from their grade
Everyone is welcome to attend the Saint Ignatius Open House in December 7, 2014,
12PM to 3PM. Information regarding athletic games, theater productions, and other school
events can be found on the School Calendar
What do I need to do to apply?
All interested eighth grade students must take our entrance exam on Saturday, January
10, 2015. Students may only take one Catholic High School entrance exam. Students
must test at Saint Ignatius to be considered in our admission process. There is
no registration or application required in advance of the entrance exam. Following the entrance
exam, all applicants must complete an online application, due Wednesday, January 22, 2015.
Students can prepare to complete the online application by having scanned copies of 7th/8th
grade report cards and standardized test scores ready for submission.
How can I prepare for the entrance exam?
The best preparation is working hard and keeping up in grade school. Students should
get a good night's sleep before the test and eat breakfast. Students must bring
#2 pencils and $25 test fee. Petersons, Barrons and Princeton Review all publish study guides for
the HSPT. Local bookstores and public libraries carry them. There is
NO registration prior to the test.
What entrance exam does Saint Ignatius offer?
Saint Ignatius offers the STS High School Placement Test (HSPT).
What criteria are used to select Saint Ignatius students?
The entrance exam score is very important because our applicant pool is always a
very large, diverse group of students from all over the Chicago land area. Following the entrance exam,
a student's grammar school will send us his/her 7th and 8th
grade grades, attendance, previous standardized testing, and discipline records. Other considerations
in the admission process include but are not limited to: Catholic heritage/school,
family legacy/tradition with the school (sibling/parent), and adherence to policies
of the school. Saint Ignatius strives to promote a 50/50 male/female population.
Saint Ignatius admits students without regard to race, color, and/or country of
national origin.
When are notification letters mailed?
Notification letters (acceptance, non-acceptance, waitlist (if applicable)) will
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When is the registration deadline?
All registration documents and a $500 fee must be in the office by March 10, 2015.
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By Warren Center
The Norman Transcript
NORMAN — If you search the news archives, you'll find a story about a man who was killed by a train at about 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 1, where the train crosses Boyd Street in Norman.
I was coming from the University of Oklahoma that morning about 11 a.m. traveling north on Jenkins Avenue when I noticed that, just east of me, a train had stalled on the tracks and that the Norman Police Department were blocking the intersections to divert traffic. My heart sank because I knew that someone had just been killed. I wondered if it was anyone I knew.
I was heading toward Food and Shelter, a charity organization located just west of the train station, where I sometimes volunteer and where I once was employed for about a year and a half. It wasn't until 12:30 p.m. the following day at the First Baptist Church that my friend B told me he had heard it was Mike who had been killed by the train. I couldn't believe it. I resolved to look into it and see for sure.
That Monday morning, I talked to April, the director of Food and Shelter, and Amy, an employee, and they both confirmed that it was Mike and that April had given the police a list of Mike's relatives for notification.
I first met Mike in fall 2010 when he suddenly showed up at Food and Shelter, where I was then employed, and he would sit every day after lunch near the telephone staring into space for extensive periods of time. I didn't know what his situation was, but it was plain he had a mental illness.
Later, I learned his grandmother had died and there was no one to take care of him, as the rest of his family had abandoned him. He had been dumped on the steps of Food and Shelter like a dog mourning the passing of his master. So Mike became a fixture at Food and Shelter, as he would rarely venture more than a few blocks away.
In winter 2010, there came a terrible snowstorm that closed businesses and slowed traffic for several days. Other employees at Food and Shelter were having difficulties getting to work, and since I lived closer than most of them, I decided to walk to Food and Shelter and open up the dining room and kitchen even before my scheduled shift, as I knew the homeless would have nowhere else to go and this would be the time of their direst need.
I arrived at Food and Shelter at about 7:30 a.m., and along the way, I met G stumbling across the railroad tracks at Eufaula Street and I helped him into the building. He was shivering, on the verge of hypothermia, with red swollen hands and feet and a splint in his leg that exasperated the situation by becoming a superconductor of the cold.
I searched through the clothes closet and gave him some dry clothes to wear. I entertained the idea of calling the paramedics, but decided to wait and see how he thawed out. I had to open the business for other clients, so I shoveled snow from the doors and pried them open to allow access. I phoned my supervisor, Kacey, to let her know I was on the job, and she arranged for the Food and Shelter residents to help me with other tasks that would need to be done throughout the course of the day. A couple of hours into the morning, D reminded me, "Where's Mike?"
Horrified, I realized he had been out all night in the snowstorm and had not come in like he usually did. I told my volunteers to mind the store while I went out to look for him, hoping I would not find him as a discarded lump in the snow. I had an idea where he might be, since he seldom traveled very far, and it was with relief I found him in an alcove of a building he was using as a windbreak while he was smoking a cigarette.
I asked him, "What are you doing here?"
"I'm freezing!" he replied.
"I'll bet ... Let's go to Food and Shelter," I suggested, and he immediately followed me back.
Mike was in the same shape as G when I brought him in to Food and Shelter, shivering with red swollen hands and feet, but Mike was a little more robust. I gave him a change of clothes and a blanket that he wore the rest of the day.
Many of the homeless in Norman are like Mike in that they often will "camp out" around Food and Shelter, as they have nowhere else to go. Some stay at "Tent City" along the Canadian River, just west of Interstate 35. Unfortunately, Food and Shelter is not equipped to handle 24-hour care, although an attempt was made for a couple of months early this year when "Tent City" burned down.
The businesses in the vicinity of Food and Shelter are very tolerant and understanding of the homeless situation and support the homeless as best they can. The police do not disturb the homeless in the vicinity of Food and Shelter and only come by when necessary to offer medical assistance, keep the peace or serve bench warrants.
Something must have happened in the period of time before Mike's death, as I heard the city of Norman was threatening to levy fines on the businesses surrounding Food and Shelter if they didn't get rid of signs of the homeless situation. As a result of this, the homeless were removed and their possessions discarded. Mike was one of those removed. He would normally hang out at Food and Shelter's kitchen dock, but as a result of his removal, he took his meager possessions to "camp out" below the James Garner statue, located where the train tracks cross Main Street in Norman.
I don't know where Mike was going the moment he was killed. He might have been going back to "base camp" or he might have been going to Food and Shelter for lunch, served at 11 a.m. Word has it that he was walking along the tracks heading north when a northbound train came up behind him and side-swiped him. The locomotive missed him, but he was pulled under the second car. I feel he was so preoccupied with battling the inner voices he would verbally argue with that he disregarded the reality of the situation he was in.
The memorial service for Mike was at 3 p.m. Sept. 5 at 324 W. Main St. in Norman in an alternate chapel owned or rented by the First Baptist Church, with Joey, a community minister, officiating the services.
If one looked around the room, one would notice the audience was sitting according to their respective clicks or peer groups. Mike's relatives manned the front row, while almost all of Food and Shelter's employees formed a cluster at the center of the west section. To everyone's surprise, two police officers showed up at the end of Mike's service.
Rumor has it that these were the officers who were instrumental in Mike's removal from Food and Shelter. All potential remedies to Mike's situation were there, and all had failed. The relatives who had abandoned him, Food and Shelter who had failed to find a permanent place for him after two years and the police who had removed him from Food and Shelter. Probably because of the nature of his injuries, I heard Mike was cremated like a dog that was put to sleep.
Yet, in contrast to all this, someone took the pillow Mike slept on below the James Garner statue and placed it on the long wooden bench on the north side of Food and Shelter.
I don't know the solution to the problem, but there was a time when "Christian" charity meant something. Now Christianity has become a dirty word because of bad misrepresentation Christianity has had for the past several decades, spearheaded by greedy, manipulative ministers and evangelists.
Christianity is not so hard to understand. At the heart of it all is the Golden Rule. Treat others the way you want to be treated. This is a lesson that people who manage institutions have failed to learn ... and teach. As Joey, the community minister, said at the end of Mike's memorial service, "Let Mike's memory inspire us all to become better and more loving people."
This is just a small part of the story behind the story of the man killed by the train at about 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 1, where the tracks cross Boyd Street in Norman.
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Questions I would askSeptember 20th, 2007 by infomancy
If I had to join an e-mail list and ask a question for class, here are some I might toss out…
- How are you marketing and branding your library to maintain visibility in your school?
- What are your primary tools for continued professional development, and how do you squeeze those activities in to an otherwise overwhelming schedule?
- What will be my biggest challenge as a first year librarian, and what can I do now in library school to better prepare myself?
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Many of the stores had closed for the day, the street had been abandoned, for the people knew of the ghosts and ghouls that would soon be invading.
Thousands of ghosts, goblins and a few superheroes turned out for the city of Jeffersonville's annual Halloween trick-or-treat event on Spring Street in downtown Monday night.
Sara Schutz, director of special events and RiverStage for the Jeffersonville Parks Department, said she expected 7,000 to trick-or-treat on Spring Street, close to the same amount that turned out for the event last year.
"The crowds are definitely growing," Schutz said. And the parks department added to the amount of street entertainment this year, which has been a hit for the people waiting in line for candy.
Before trick-or-treating even started thousands waited in line for the annual event that has been held downtown for more than two decades.
Jeffersonville resident Melissa Overton, along with her three kids, were the first people in line that started at Spring Street and Court Avenue. The line stretched for a block down Court Avenue, to Wall Street, and then for another block back up Wall Street. It was still 30 minutes before the event started. And on the other side of Spring Street, at Market Street, several hundred eager people waited for the gates to be opened so the zombies and skeletons could invade the merchant booths lining the street.
Overton she had been waiting since 4 p.m. to claim the first spot in line.
"I do it every year," she said. "They say they have fun, so we come," she said of her kids.
Overton added with the rain forecast for Thursday — on Halloween night for the city's official trick-or-treat — there was extra incentive to attend trick-or-treat in downtown this year.
For many families in Jeffersonville, and outside Jeffersonville, trick-or-treating the Monday before Halloween has become just as much as a tradition as going out on Halloween night.
That's why Nicole Edmonson, who lives in Charlestown, said her family comes to trick-or-treat every year.
"It's a family tradition pretty much," she said.
Jeffersonville resident Leandra Rosado was also waiting in line, with her group of 10, something she has been doing for years. Rosado said her family has been coming to the event every year since moving to Jeffersonville in 2005.
"They have fun and it's also safe," Rosado said. "It's better than going door-to-door in the neighborhoods."
She said she doesn't worry with her kids trick-or-treating downtown because the merchants lining Spring Street are handing out the candy and the kids are in a somewhat controlled environment on one street that is blocked off.
Many of the merchants lining historic downtown have been participating in the event since it began and hand out gobs of candy each year.
Warren Schimpff, owner of Schimpff's Confectionery, said he will likely go through the six, five-gallon buckets full of suckers and peanut butter kisses during the two-hour event.
Schutz said the merchants provide a portion of their own candy and the city supplements what the merchants and others lining the street purchased with $5,000 worth of sweet treats.
City Pride helped to provide one of the spookiest venues of the night as Glossbrenner Garden was decked out in cobwebs, spiders and skeletons. Peggy Duffy, co-chair of City Pride, said the beautification group has been decorating the small garden for about eight years. But with new entrance to Spring Street, the crowds were flowing through the public garden.
"This is fantastic," Duffy said of the turnout Monday.
She estimated the group was running through the more than 2,000 pieces of candy it provided before dipping into the city's stash of goodies.
"It is a tradition," said Jeffersonville Parks Director Paul Northam. "It's been a success every year and it keeps growing every year."


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Prior to the 1860's, Jerusalem only consisted of the Old City. The city's walls were built in 1538 by Suleiman the Magnificent. From the 1860's, the city began to expand into what today is a major metropolitan city, complete with residential areas, businesses, and a number of five-star Jerusalem hotels. In fact, you can view the stunning ancient walls from most Jerusalem hotel balconies. The view is especially magnificent during sunrise and sunset, as the rays illuminate against the ancient walls.
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On Saturday, almuni are invited to attend an open house and tour of CHS at 10 a.m. Reservations can be directed to Petersen at 249-5861.
The all-class reunion will take place on Sunday, Sept. 1, with a lunch at Vista Grande from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets are $12 and each person will receive a button at the event. The deadline to reserve a spot at the reunion is this Saturday. Reservations can be sent to All Class Reunion, Box 2002, Clinton, IA 52733.
"I think it will be a good event," said Petersen, who is a 1953 graduate.
So far, Petersen said there is plenty of room left for reservations as the facility can hold up to 600 people. Of the reservations she has received so far, it is a 50/50 split between in-town CHS graduates and out-of-town ones.
Reservations have come in from as far as California, Washington and North Carolina.
Petersen would like the all-class reunion to become an annual tradition that takes place when each new class is inducted into the CHS Hall of Fame. While many classes get together every five years, the all-class reunion creates a time when people who might not have received diplomas together can trade stories and revel in nostalgia over their days as CHS students.


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The ranking by U.S. News and World Report placed Orono ranked 11th of 786 high schools in Minnesota and 587th of 21,776 high schools nationwide.
Data from 49 states and the District of Columbia was examined.
Newsweek ranked OHS ranked 14th of 20 Minnesota schools and 486th of the nation's top 1,000 high schools.
"This kind of validation on a national level is extremely rewarding and supports the compliments we continuously receive from families about Orono High School," said Orono Superintendent Dr. Karen Orcutt. "Our graduates are accepted into the nation's top colleges and universities and, even better, tell us how well prepared they were for a rigorous college experience."
For the U.S. News and World Report ranking, a three-step process was used to determine the schools to be distinguished. It was developed by Washington, D.C.-based American Institutes for Research, one of the largest behavioral and social science research organizations in the world.
The first two steps ensured that schools serve all of their students well, using performance on state proficiency tests as the benchmarks.
For schools that qualified, the third step assessed the degree to which schools are preparing students for college-level work through analysis of Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate programs. AP is a College Board program that offers college-level courses at high schools.
The analysis used 2009-10 data to determine both the number of AP courses available and the success rate of students taking AP tests.
Newsweek looked at more than 2,300 to produce its final list.
To determine the rankings, data in six areas was assessed: the school's four-year graduation rate, college-acceptance rate, number of AP and other high-level exams given per student, average SAT/ACT scores, average AP/college-level test scores and the number of AP courses offered per student.
"These awards are a testament to the dedication of our teachers and guidance staff at the high school, the work ethic of our students and the support from our families and the entire community," Superintendent Orcutt said. "Every district resident should take great pride in this distinguished award."
Orcutt added that from "Academic Planning" in eighth grade on, students in Orono focus on achieving their post-high school educational and career goals. For those planning to further their education, the high school has increased the number of AP courses and reorganized its guidance office to better assist students and their families.
"Dissecting test data, conducting focus groups with OHS graduates and training teachers in best instructional practices are a few of the activities that fuel our quest for continuous improvement," Orcutt said. "When we're named one of the best high schools by two national publications, we know all of our efforts are paying off.
Orono Public Schools serves 2,750 students in grades K-12 from the communities of Independence, Long Lake, Maple Plain, Medina, Minnetonka Beach and Orono.


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