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So, Nathan has had a bunch of checkups since the last update but we'll just mention the latest one. His 15 month checkup was a while back (2 weeks ago or so) and he was 29.5 inches tall and 17 pounds. He is not on the weight charts yet but he is on the height chart. I think he's around the 10th percentile for height but it may be a little bit under that.
We will be talking to a nutritionist hopefully pretty soon to make sure he's getting everything he needs. When I asked the nurse practitioner at his last appointment how many calories he should be getting she said around 1000 a day, but give him 1200 a day to get him growing. Looking at his calories per meal they seem to hover around 225 to 250 per meal so he is getting what he needs. We have been trying to give him new foods as much as possible, like last night I gave him a whole grain waffle with Black Cherry fruit spread on it. He likes it, but he hasn't been picky about anything yet so we'll anticipate that at a later date!
Our trip to Michigan in March for his birthday was good as was the birthday party here in Texas. We're making another trip to Michigan in 2 weeks and it promises to be exciting. It's the annual cottage trip and this year Nathan is going in the water! He'll probably hate it but we have to try. Hopefully being able to splash around will entertain him. We'll coat him in sunblock to be sure and we'll buy him his own floaty that may get 30 seconds of use, but I can't wait!
Nathan isn't walking on his own yet but he is crawling REALLY quickly and he will walk around as long as he is steadying himself on something like the table or futon. He is feeding himself finger foods (has been for months) and seems to understand the concept of feeding himself with a spoon but we aren't there yet. He stopped drinking from bottles almost on his first birthday so he has transitioned to sippy cups as if there were no change at all. He likes white grape juice and orange juice quite a bit (watered down of course) but he seems to not like milk so much. He'll drink milk but mostly he fills his mouth with it and then lets it dribble down his face onto the carpet. I don't envy the people that have this apartment after us! I'm sure they'll have to replace this carpet so maybe it is good for the next people. Who knows! Since he doesn't drink milk all that often we've been giving him yogurt (he seems to love it!) I've been careful about feeding him things that only have natural ingredients, like organic yogurt or 100% juices or like the fruit spread that is sweetened with fruit juice instead of high fructose corn syrup. I know at some point he'll have to start eating some processed foods but why start now if we don't have to? I even go so far as to use real butter in his foods as opposed to the I can't believe it's not butter that we use. I just want him to eat better than I do, since both Nikki and I are really poor eaters. I'm trying to build healthy habits now and hopefully they stay with him but we shall see.
Nathan still has 8 teeth. He got 8 teeth like, 8 months ago and then stopped. However, he is now starting to pop out (or at least they are near the surface) 2 big molars but he doesn't seem to mind all that much.
So that's our update for now. I'll try to take a TON of pictures on our trip to Michigan and share them.
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This will more or less wind up as a Caterwaul, as Recap Regulars Chris and Ryan are unavailable tonight to give their own take on Thursday's event (game stats here), so we'll keep it an easy-going affair. Which actually isn't all that easy, given the Panthers were on the upswing as this game morphed into its final moments. Boston's Reilly Smith ended any hopes for a full-bore comeback with 59 seconds remaining in the game, and that's where the anger begins. Or ends. Whatever.
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The Jacksonville University men's lacrosse team continues its Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference play Saturday with a 1 p.m. game against VMI at D.B. Milne Field.
The Dolphins (3-4, 0-1) are coming off a 9-7 MAAC opening loss to Marist last week and coach Guy Van Arsdale continues to look for consistency from the Dolphins.
Against the Red Foxes, he said, the team played hard but not smart and with little poise.
"The lesson in that is it's not enough to play hard. You have to play hard and know what you're doing,'' he said. "You've got to execute, you've got to handle the ball throughout the game not just sometimes and right now we're a little streaky. We need to be more consistent in our mental game.''
The Keydets (1-7, 0-1) had Siena on the ropes last week and let one slip away.
"They've been playing really well and lost a heartbreaker to Siena this last weekend giving up two goals in the last minute of the game when they had the game in hand,'' Van Arsdale said. "I'm sure they'd like it back.''
VMI, according to Van Arsdale, is very good at playing within itself.
"They know who they are and they play to that strength,'' he said. "Offensively, they're pretty deliberate and they get the ball to the right guys, their scorers.''
The scorers include a pair of seniors and a freshman. Senior midfielder Keith Long leads the team in scoring with 20 points (10 goals, 10 assists) and classmate Drew Long has nine goals. Freshman attacker Mike Deblasio has 12 points (nine goals, three assists). Face off specialist Stephen Robarge is winning face offs at an eye-catching 61.6 percent clip.
The VMI defense will present a new look to the Dolphins.
"Defensively they play a lot of zone and slow it down,'' Van Arsdale said. "It makes it a little more difficult; we haven't seen a lot of that this year so that's new for us.''
The Dolphins will be led by junior midfield Cameron Mann who has scored at least a point in all 35 games in school history. He has 46 career goals, 52 assists for 98 points.
Mann also leads the team in scoring with 27 points (11 goals, 16 assists) followed by freshman Ari Waffle and his 18 points (11/7).
Van Arsdale says he understands what his team is in for.
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'Papo & Yo' review: love's labors lost
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Almost every task in Papo & Yo revolves around activating keys, switches, and levers drawn onto the fantasy world's walls, with very little to break up the repetition Papo & Yo begins in medias res. Quico, the solitary, cowering child protagonist, hides from the sounds of an unseen father rampaging through their house. Ideograms glow on the wall opposite the boy, and when Quico examines them from the relative safety of the shadows, they transport him to a land of make-believe where the prospect of escape and empowerment beckon. In this fantasy world, Quico has agency and doesn't need to cower. He solves environmental riddles that effect change on the world around him, though to what end is often unclear. Throughout his escapist adventures, Quico encounters a small range of puzzles...
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Games for Health Conference 2014 features Papo & Yo developer keynote this June
By Dave Tach on Apr 23, 2014 04.23.14
The 10th annual Games for Health conference will be held in Boston June 18-20 and include a keynote from a developer of Papo & Yo, organizers announced today. The conference, which is dedicated to exploring the intersection of games and health, will corral developers and health professionals and offer sessions, keynotes and more than 60 speakers. Vander Caballero, creative director at developer We Are Minority, will present a keynote to discuss creating Papo & Yo, a game about alcoholism and abuse. Caballero will also discuss Silent Enemy, the studio's upcoming iPad game about bullying. Organizers will also hold the fourth annual Games for Health Europe Conference in Utrecht, Netherlands, Oct. 27-28. You can learn more about both conferences at the official Games for Health website....
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Minority Media, the developer behind fantasy adventure title Papo & Yo, posted a personalized response to a "powerful" anonymous letter sent to its office. Community manager Rommel Romero responded on behalf of the team. According to Romero's post, the letter was a five-page, hand-written message "signed with music notes and a heart.""We called a meeting and I read them your gripping story out loud," Romero wrote. "I had to stop every other paragraph to regain my composure; your story is an overwhelming one and your courage is inspiring. "Being a small company, our path is filled with many challenges and the energy we get from our community of fans helps us push forward. When I was finished reading your letter to the team and I looked back at them, I saw in their faces that you had...
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Sony Computer Entertainment's reputation for publishing acclaimed indie games is well-earned, and the PlayStation Store will now highlight those titles in their own category, the company announced today. "This category builds on the support that PlayStation has offered independent developers in the effort to highlight some of the most unique gaming experiences on PlayStation platforms," said Pierre Gravereau, senior manager for digital distribution at Sony Network Entertainment America, on the PlayStation Blog. The new category will feature indie games past, present and future, and Sony is marking the category's arrival with discounts on three titles from the past year. Vblank Entertaiment's Retro City Rampage, regularly $14.99, will be available at half price for all PlayStation...
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Exclusivity can be 'the only way to get something out,' Papo & Yo dev says
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For cash-strapped independent studios, platform exclusives can be the only way to get a game released, developer Minority Media's founder Vander Caballero told Kotaku. Caballero said that the "amazing relationship" Minority had with Sony not only brought Papo & Yo to the PlayStation 3 as a timed exclusive but also offered the indie developer benefits. "If you are an independent, you have zero marketing money," Caballero said. "You have nothing. Then you need someone to support your project. So, if someone asks you for exclusivity and it's going to help you to bring out your product into the market, I think that can be good. Sometimes, I think it's the only way to get something out." Papo & Yo was released last year through PlayStation Network and this week for Windows PC on Steam, A...
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Papo & Yo Windows PC pre-orders discounted 10 percent for a limited time
By Megan Farokhmanesh on Apr 05, 2013 04.05.13
Those who pre-order Papo & Yo for Windows PC through April 17 will receive a 10 percent discount and a copy of the game's original soundtrack, developer Minority announced via its website. Pre-orders are currently available through Steam, Amazon, GamersGate, Greenman Gaming and Desura. According to Minority, the PC version will include better graphics and new visual effects, improved controls, full controller support for Steam's Big Picture mode and more. Papo & Yo is based off creator Vander Caballero's experiences with an alcoholic father. The game stars Quico and his friend Monster, who has a poisonous frog-eating addiction. Monster's frog ingestion, however, transforms him into a raging beast. To calm him down, Quico can feed him fruit. First released for PlayStation Network, P...
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Papo & Yo coming to Steam on April 18
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Minority Media's puzzle platformer Papo & Yo is coming to Steam this April 18, the game's creator Vander Caballero told Game Informer at the Game Developers Conference. Papa & Yo revolves around Quico and his companion, Monster, who is addicted to eating poisonous frogs. Unfortunately, Monster flies into a violent rage whenever he ingests these frogs. The game is based off Caballero's experiences growing up with an alcoholic father. The game was initially released Aug. 14, 2012 on the PlayStation Network. For more information about Papo & Yo, please read Polygon's interview with Caballero here.
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Papo & Yo soundtrack on sale tomorrow
By Tracey Lien on Dec 17, 2012 12.17.12
The soundtrack to Minority Media's Papo & Yo will be available tomorrow on the North American PlayStation Network. A price was not given in the announcement on the PlayStation Blog, but the soundtrack will be discounted by 15 percent off the regular price (30 percent off for PlayStation Plus subscribers) until Jan. 4, 2013. The Papo & Yo soundtrack was composed by Brian D'Oliveira, who learned 15 new instruments in order to create the sounds required for the game. D'Oliveira also learned to play a few unconventional instruments, like a refrigerator. "When Monster runs, the sound effect actually comes from hitting a fridge," he says. In addition to the soundtrack sale, buyers will be able to pick up a copy of Papo & Yo as part of the PlayStation Essentials deal and save 30 percent off...
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The organizers of Indie Speed Run, a global online game jam, announced today a judging panel featuring such well-known game industry figures as Minecraft creator Markus "Notch" Persson, thatgamecompany co-founder Kellee Santiago and famed adventure game designer Ron Gilbert. Here are the five other judges, all of whom are similarly renowned: Trent Oster, co-founder of BioWare and creative director of Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition at Beamdog Dino Patti, CEO of Limbo developer Playdead Vander Caballero, co-founder and creative director of Papo & Yo studio Minority Media Ben "Yahtzee" Croshaw, game critic and creator of Zero Punctuation Jason Rohrer, indie developer of games including Passage, Gravitation and Sleep Is Death Entry to Indie Speed Run, which requires a $25 fee,...
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Papo & Yo's launch trailer, released today by developer Minority Media, mixes live-action sequences with gameplay footage, just as the game itself relies on metaphors and fantastical elements to tell its story. Director Alfonso Maiorana and Montreal-based Rezolution Pictures created the four-minute trailer, which illustrates the driving concept behind Papo & Yo: a boy's relationship with his alcoholic father. The boy, Quico, escapes into his imagination to flee from his drunk dad, who becomes a stumbling monster when he's had too much to drink. Papo & Yo launches exclusively on the PlayStation Network for $14.99 on August 14th, but as a PSN Play title, it's available for pre-order starting today. PlayStation Plus subscribers enjoy a 20 percent discount to $11.99. For more on Papo & Yo,...


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I had indentity theft committed against me last year by a black woman who lives in L.A. She and her companion, a black man also from L.A. were arrested at the Seattle airport when TSA became suspicious realizing that both had multiple indentities. They were carrying identities on at least 10 people, "each"....I was told by an FBI agent. The woman was incarcerated for "one year" and the man for two years! I say we should punish these people, who commit identity theft, to the fullest degree because they are destroying people's lives! With their light sentences these criminals will return to the same crime, which has become a very big problem in our country.
My husband also had identity theft committed against him several years ago and I can tell you it makes you feel violated and forces you to spend days, sometimes "weeks" cleaning up the mess that these criminals create for you.
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I'm curious as to why you felt it important to say that the woman and man were "black"???? What's your point?
Sorry about what happened to you- but it sounds like you need to get out if your own way.
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Identity theft is a violation that takes months and sometimes years to straighten out if it happens to you. There is no profile for the kind of criminal who commits this crime.
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What spark plugs with 234k look like! (Photos)
Today I replaced the spark plugs on my 2005 Saturn Ion. They are original to the car with 234,000 miles on them. Well, they definitely look like they needed to be changed. The electrodes on 1 and 3 are worn down to the porcelain. The OEM plugs were double platinum AC Delco but Autozone only had the iridiums, so I now have AC Delco iridium plugs. Here's some pictures of them:
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How is the gas mileage before/after? I need to replace the plugs on my wife's Vue.
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Before I was making 31-33 mpg easily. I'm hoping I can now make 35, but that was a struggle even when the car was new. The only reason I decided to give changing the plugs a try was because on light to medium acceleration the engine would seem like it was missing or bucking. It wouldn't do it all the time, but some of the time. I haven't changed the plugs because I was dreading them being seized in the head and either breaking off or stripping the threads in the head, so I kept putting it off. I think it was either the plugs or low transmission fluid. Changed the plugs, and checked the level of the transmission fluid (which seemed fine). I changed them yesterday afternoon so in a day or two I'll report back new mpg numbers.
That's insane that you didn't get misfires before. Only thing I can figure is that you had a strong electrical current. Hopefully, you changed out your plug wires, too. Those will degrade with time as well.
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I'm not calling you a liar, but that is hard to believe!!! I don't think I've ever gotten over 50,000 on a set of AC Delco plugs EVER. Your engine must be just perfect, you are very lucky they actually came out. What type of engine, and was it aluminum head??2004 Chevy Colorado
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I did change the "plug wires" if you want to call them that when I did the plugs. It's coil-on-plug, so the wires looked just like 4 inch extensions and nothing more. Next I may run a bottle of injector cleaner through since I've never done that yet. The suspension definitely needs some love, but with struts being $133 each, that's going to have to wait a while longer.
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I'm actually surprised that they look as good as they do for that many miles. Are you sure they're factory original, maybe someone replaced them with OEM plugs before you bought it (unless you're the first owner)?
In any case, I'm looking forward to hearing your report on MPG, engine performance, etc. That's a big change for that engine to get some more life into it. That's the 2.2 L4 engine in that thing or is it something different?
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I purchased the car new from Saturn, so they're definitely the original plugs it rolled off the factory production line with. I have noticed that the engine seems to not have as rough of an idle as it has had for a long time, even as old as when it had 20k on it. The bucking issue also seems to have gone away, though I am giving it another few days to officially declare the issue gone. By the end of the week I will also have some pretty good MPG numbers.
The engine is the 2.2L Ecotec motor, though I am not 100% sure what transmission I have. I think it's the 4T45E, though Saturn used 3 or 4 different automatic transmissions in the ION over the lifetime of the line.
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that's a win! that's a saturn ion spark plug win! I'm guessing that you'll have to clean out some carbon from that thing, get some seaform or something like RXP and run it through there to burn that carbon up and you might get another 5% of your hp and maybe that much more mpg back out of it.Clint
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The Washington State Department of Transportation extended the studded-tire season through the end of April 16, as forecasts call for possible winter driving conditions through the heavily traveled Easter weekend. WSDOT officials don't anticipate any further extensions beyond April 16.
A memorial service will held at 10 a.m. on March 17 at Thornhill Valley Funeral Chapel for former Elk resident Joe "Crazy Joe" Begovich, 84, who passed away on March 13, 2012.
Born on Sept. 24, 1927, in Rock Springs, Wy., to Marko and Evanka Begovich, the family moved to Elk when he was 6 years old. He attended school at Elk Grade School and Riverside High School. He joined the Navy after high school for two years of active duty and continued as a Naval Reservist for another 18 years.
Mr. Begovich was employed as a truck driver for P.I.E for 40 years.
Almost 25 years after her disappearance, Bonneville Power Administration and local law enforcement officials continue to search for clues in an effort to discover what happened to Deer Park's Julie Weflen.
In an attempt to generate leads in the case, BPA is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone involved in Weflen's disappearance.
Riverside's Derrick "Dewey" Bender, who finished his prep wrestling career with a Class 1A state championship in the 220-pound classification, scored a few more wins at the ORCA Duals last weekend in Ashland, Ore.
The duals featured some of the top senior wrestlers from Washington, Oregon and California.
Among Bender's wins on Sunday was a 5-3 decision over Mick Dougherty of Barlow (Ore.) High School.
A funeral service will be 11 a.m. on March 14 at the Peaceful Valley Church on Allen Road in Elk, with the Rev. Jim Trull officiating, for former Elk resident Phyllis L. Fetcho, 83, who passed away on March 3.
Born in 1928 in Colfax, she attended Colfax Grade School and graduated from Riverside High School in 1946. She worked briefly as a telephone operator.
A former president of the Elk Grade School PTA, she was a member of the Congregational Church and founder and member of the Elk Homemakers.
A graveside service will be 11 a.m. on March 13 at the Wild Rose Prairie Cemetery, with the Rev. Gene Gentry officiating, for longtime Denison area resident Margaret L. Barnett, 93, who passed away on March 7, 2012.
Born on Nov. 17, 1918, to the late Guy and Frances Underwood at Port Orchard, Wash., her family moved to the Okanogan area when she was a child. She graduated from Okanogan High School in 1936. She served as Okanogan's royal representative to the Wenatchee Apple Blossom Festival in 1936.
The Loon Lake School District will join the Deer Park and Riverside School districts in running a maintenance and operations levy election on April 17.
Unlike the other two levy measures, the Loon Lake four-year $226,000 request was not run earlier this year.
If approved, the Loon Lake request will cost property owners 63 cents per $1,000 of assessed valuation. The generated funds will be used for various educational programs — such as music and physical education — the food service department, technology, grounds improvement and non-high payments.
Alarmed by the growing number of burglaries and vehicle prowlings in the rural areas of Spokane County, the sheriff's department asks residents to take additional precautions.
Burglaries and vehicle prowlings have increased 53 percent for the months of January and February 2012 as compared to 2011.
King County Councilman and attorney Bob Ferguson, who is running for state attorney general, made a campaign stop on March 3 at the Deer Park Pizza Factory to meet with 7th Legislative District Democrats.
Judge Bruce Hilyer, who is running for Washington State Supreme Court, attended the meeting.
"As a fourth generation Washingtonian, my roots run deep in our state," said Ferguson, who has campaigned in 31 Washington State counties. "In the 19th century, my great-grandparents homesteaded along the Skagit River. I have lived and worked on both sides of the mountains."
Area football teams have released their 2012 football schedules to reflect the new look Great Northern and Northeast A leagues.
The Deer Park Stags, the defending GNL champions, will open their season at Chewelah on Aug. 31. It will be the fifth straight year the Stags have opened the season against the Cougars in a non-league game.
Riverside will open its season on Aug. 31 at Timberlake, The Tigers defeated the Rams 17-6 in last year's season opener.
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The Gilbert House was a house in Mystic Falls. It was an important location until it was burned down by Elena, after the death of Jeremy, during Season Four.
Grayson Gilbert and Miranda Sommers-Gilbert were the original owners until their death. Miranda's sister Jenna Sommers moved in to take care of Elena and Jeremy, only to later die herself. Alaric Saltzman moved in to be the two's guardian since they had no other family. Unfortunately, he later became a vampire, then has to be killed putting everyone in danger. leaving Elena and Jeremy alone without a guardian. The next day, Jeremy and Elena repaint his room.
In Season Four, Elena briefly moved out the house when Jeremy became a vampire hunter; she had been turned, making it unsafe to stay. Eventually, Jeremy managed to control himself and she moved back in. When Jeremy died, Elena became so distraught she decided to burn down the house with his body in it as a cover and did so after she turned off her humanity.
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- The Gilbert House has been the place where a lot of incidents happen such as when Katherine is introduced in the present, and where Jeremy sees the ghosts after his resurrection.
- Season One: Katherine entered the house and attacked John Gilbert. Elena came and discovered what happened.
- Season Two: After Jeremy was revived by Bonnie's magic, Alaric stayed at the house. Overnight, Jeremy heard noises and went to investigate, discovering that Vicki and Anna, his dead girlfriends, were in the house.
- In real life, this house and Forbes House are next to each other.
- The real address is 2104 Floyd Street NE, Covington, Georgia, USA.
- The Gilbert House in Pilot was a different house because Pilot was the only episode filmed in Vancouver.
- In Stand By Me, Elena Gilbert burns the Gilbert House down in order to be used as a cover story for Jeremy's death. Previously, Klaus threatened to burn down the house.
- In real life, few months earlier the house was put up for sale.
- Apparently, Elena was going to ask Bonnie Bennett to use her powers to burn down the house; she inquired where Bonnie was when she came downstairs, and, upon finding she had already left, stated, "I guess I'll have to do this the old-fashioned way."
- Elena mentioned burning it down with Jeremy's dead body inside to Elijah in American Gothic.
- The Gibert House didn't make any appearances in Season Five, but it was mentioned in I Know What You Did Last Summer and 500 Years of Solitude.
- Rebekah Mikaelson is the only Original Vampire to never set foot inside the Gilbert House.
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I got a glimpse of what only a percentage of us get to see. After my first cataract surgery, I looked at my watercolors, my newly painted walls, nature and more to see the difference between vision through a cataract and vision without cataracts. It was just a matter of closing first one eye and then the other.The new paint on my walls was a lighter shade with less yellow than I thought.
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The cost of sending most letters and packages will jump slightly Jan. 27 when the U.S. Postal Service ups its rates to help cover the costs of delivering the mail.
Forever Stamps, the ones that remain good despite future postal rate increases, will increase to 46 cents. (Penny-pinching hint: Purchase a bunch of 45-cent Forever Stamps now.)
Here's a rundown of price increases:
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- Letters additional ounces — unchanged at 20 cents
- Letters to all international destinations (1 oz.) — $1.10
- Postcards — 1-cent increase to 33 cents
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The penalty for defrauding the Food Stamps program is 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. Shirakawa should face similar penalties.
on Dec 5, 2012 at 3:50 pm
The sad part of this is that this is just the tip of the iceburg. All government officials should be scrutinized more. Especially the workers in education.
It just goes to show, that in the coming years, there will be the ultra rich and the poor. The middle class will only be government workers.
One of my last paychecks, the government took out 39% income Tax on the following.
Social Security (FICA)
Federal Medicare
California Income Tax
California Vol. Disability
That is directly out of my paycheck.
Additional taxes:
Sales tax on the rest if i buy anything, except for food. That is a nice 8%
If you own a home, there is a yearly house tax, mine is 330/ month
If you live in a community setting like me, my dues are 375/month
If you own a car, you have insurance, which is like 100/month
Oh, i forgot the other bills, pg&e, Att, Comcast, etc.......
Not much left by the time everyone has taken there cut. 3/4 of the year i'm working for the government.
You don't have to be a republican to understand that taxes are way out of control.
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Can you even imagine? A government official placing his own interests ahead of the people he represents? I'm glad nothing like that happens here.


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IOW Christmas Toy Appeal is a massive success
"Wow – the Isle of Wight smashed it yet again and really showed us the true meaning of Christmas! Massive thanks from the da Banks & the whole Bestival crew to all you lovely generous Islanders." Rob da Bank
Generous Islanders have this year helped to seriously brighten up Christmas for hundreds of less fortunate children living locally on the Isle of Wight.
2012's first IOW Christmas Toy Appeal (powered by Bestival, supported by IOW Radio & IOW County Press) set an initial target of 500 donated gifts, which soon rose to a slightly daunting 1,200 gifts as more and more local charities and good causes heard about the Appeal. Incredibly, on the final day of the Appeal (14th December), the running total smashed the 2,000 barrier, finally ending up at an incredible 2,233 donated gifts once the final toy was collected!
The race was then on to get every single gift wrapped, sorted into appropriate age & gender brackets and distributed to all those worthy causes right across the Isle of Wight. A team of fifty willing elves (including Rob & Josie da Bank, fellow Bestival promoter John Hughes plus members of the Bestival HQ team, Isle of Wight Radio, Isle of Wight County Press, Tesco, Sainsbury's and many more worked for almost ten hours on Friday 14th December at a secret Island location amidst a veritable blur of Sellotape and brightly-coloured wrapping paper, finally wrapping the last toy (a fantastic Panini football game) late on Friday evening.
Christmas Toy Appeal organisers Daniel & Deborah Rooke and their trusty team of Santas then spent the next four days distributing the gifts to every Island agency that had registered an interest – and we can now very proudly report that every single Island child that we hoped to surprise with a donated gift was very well looked after… And that is all thanks to the generosity of thousands of you lovely Islanders!
Local charities that received gifts from the first IOW Christmas Toy Appeal:
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"We would like to thank everybody who has donated a gift to the Appeal, the volunteer wrappers and all those individuals and businesses who have helped make the first IOW Christmas Toy Appeal such a success. Deborah and I would particularly like to thank IOW Radio, the County Press and The Bestival Foundation for their dedication and commitment to this Appeal. We want to say a special thankyou to Josie da Bank, without whom the Appeal would not have happened." Organiser Daniel Rooke
The Isle of Wight Christmas Toy Appeal will return in December 2013! Find the appeal on Facebook and follow on Twitter.
Stay in The Wild Copse our premium campsite
After last year's massive success, The Wild Copse, our new premium camping area nestled amongst a beautiful wooded area near to our healing area The Soul Park, is back for 2013! We know that sometimes festival camping can get busy and maybe a little rambunctious and so we thought some of you would like the opportunity to enjoy a little more space, and some top-notch facilities and so The Wild Copse was born.
The Wild Copse has its own car park (included in your ticket price) and then it's just a short walk to where you can pitch your tent in an area that will be limited to a set number of ticket-holders to ensure there is plenty of space for everyone (& then some).
Included in The Wild Copse area will be posh toilets and showers (which will really come into their own when you want to refresh yourself in the morning having danced your socks off at Bollywood) as well as a great food and seating area and more.
Tickets for The Wild Copse Premium Campsite cost £316 for adults and £158 for age 13 – 17 (free for age 12 and under) and include entry to the festival and car parking.
For those of you that have already purchased a Bestival ticket we're giving you the opportunity to pay the difference and upgrade to The Wild Copse. You can do this very simply by contacting your existing ticket agent and requesting the upgrade (you pay the difference between a standard ticket and a premium camping ticket, plus any difference in booking fees but no additional postage fees). If you are on an existing weekly payment plan, Ticketline will be able to help transfer you onto a new payment plan when you upgrade.
Bestival Benefit: Saturday 30th March at Nation, Liverpool
In September 2012, Bestival promoters and the entire festival team were utterly devastated to learn of the fatal coach crash involving Bestival-goers following our 2012 event. After extensive consultation with those affected and as a tribute to everyone involved, we would like to announce a very special charity night 'Bestival Benefit' on Saturday 30th March 2013.
"Bestival HQ and everyone connected to Bestival 2012 were devastated by what happened after our festival on the A3. We've been working to get an event set up to show some love and hopefully raise lots of money for those affected and their families and we're pleased it's in the home town of many of those involved; Liverpool. Thanks to everyone who has rallied round and contributed to making this event happen – everyone from the DJs and live bands to the venue Nation are donating their time and services for free so please get the date in your diary and prepare to party for a very good cause. See you on the dancefloor." Rob da Bank
Michael Molloy, Kerry Ogden and coach driver Colin Daulby died in the tragic accident, Zach Washington-Young suffered life-changing injuries and many others involved were also affected. We knew that we had to do everything we could to show that they are in our hearts and minds so we'd be honoured if you would join us in paying tribute to them, helping us to raise as much money for charity as possible.
Iconic Liverpool landmark Nation, the home of Cream, has kindly provided us with the venue for a fundraising show hosted by Rob da Bank and The Cuban Brothers that will feature some of Liverpool's finest and guests doing what they do best with proceeds from the night donated to charity.
Tickets priced £16.25 including booking fee are available now from Ticketline. Please save the date and put Saturday 30th March in your diary now. Full line-up details for this one-off event will be released very soon, so please watch this space.
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Tickets: £16.50 + booking fee – available via Ticketline: www.ticketline.co.uk/bestival-at-nation or by calling 0844 888 4410.
Bestival is the Best!
The festive season is well and truly under way and we've just had the best Christmas present ever! Last night saw the great and the good from the world of festivals gathered in London for the annual UK Festival Awards and we are very pleased to announce that Bestival was a winner!
With headline sets from Stevie Wonder, Florence + the Machine and New Order, in the most beautiful site known to man our glorious celebration of summer bagged us the BEST MAJOR FESTIVAL and we are completely over the moon and so very honoured! Congratulations also to New Order who picked up Best Headliner, and declared how much they enjoyed Bestival in their speech.
"What can I say? 7 out of 9 wins for Bestival in our class over the last few years so thanks so much for voting. We don't really care about awards unless they're voted for by you guys which this one was, so thanks for pressing the right button. Very exciting plans and acts up our sleeves for 2013 so watch this space." Rob da Bank
We couldn't have done any of it without your continued support. It's always the amazing crowds – that's you lot – that make Bestival as special as it is, so we'd like to say a huge and heartfelt thank you to you all.
Jump aboard HMS Bestival now and get your tickets for the UK's Official Best Major Festival without delay! Don't forget our Festive Early Bird tickets for Bestival 2013 are on sale and available on our weekly payment plans but you have to hurry to get your 2013 tickets held at this year's prices.
All Aboard HMS Bestival! Our 2013 theme revealed
Can you believe that 2013 will see Bestival hitting those magic double figures? That's right, Bestival is ten and we're really pushing the boat out for what promises to be our biggest and best year ever.
To celebrate we're beating the drum for a whole decade of dancing on the Isle of Wight, by revealing our 2013 theme and inviting you to jump aboard HMS Bestival! Yes indeed, we're manning the rails, splicing the main brace and rocking the sailor's hornpipe – it's all hands on deck, so best make sure we like the cut of your jib!
"All the nice girls love a sailor and all the boys love a mermaid. Think deckhands, anchors, beach parties, Moby Dick, tattooed ladies, Titanic, shipwrecks, Hawaii, Treasure Island, rum bars in scuzzy ports, message in a bottle, the crow's nest, sea legends, monster breakers and tall tales of life on the ocean waves. Nautical but nice! There's no better time to join the good ship HMS Bestival and our trusty crew of merrimakers than now, so get your 2013 tickets and prepare to set sail me hearties!" HMS Bestival skipper Rob da Bank
10th Birthday 'Bestival Classics' Opening Night Party
Marking our mighty 10th anniversary we'll be throwing an epic Bestival Classics opening night birthday party on Thursday 5th September. Celebrating 10 years of decadence, our fine hosts Rob da Bank and The Cuban Brothers will take the helm for a night of merry mayhem, featuring some extra special guests who will be spanning a decade of killer lines ups with some truly banging Bestival anthems for all you salty seadogs. Keep an eye on our Twitter and Facebook because we'll be asking all you Bestivalites who you think should be dropping the classics. The party starts here, so don't miss out on our four day spectacular!
Early Bird Christmas Promotion - buy now and get an Exclusive Golden Ticket
Yes folks, with the festive season upon us we have news of our last chance Early Bird Christmas Promotion to thank all our extra special loyal shipmates for an amazing ten years. Buy Early Bird tickets to Bestival 2013 NOW and you'll get them fixed at 2012 prices. And, because it's Christmas, we can help you make a real gift of it with an exclusive memento golden souvenir ticket* to put under the tree and light up someone's face on Christmas day. You've got to hurry though as numbers are limited, so take advantage of the offer before it's too late! Early Bird tickets are on sale until January 1st 2013.
Don't forget, you can buy your Early Bird tickets through our weekly payment plan too, so there's no excuse not to join us for the party of the year!
*this is a Christmas promotional item, your actual festival entry ticket will be sent out to you nearer to the event.
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Woodstock Farms - All-Natural Sesame Tahini Unsalted - 16 oz (1 lb) 454g
Woodstock Farms All-Natural Sesame Tahini Unsalted is delicious for your favorite hummus recipe and a fabulous substitute for peanut butter. Tahini is the paste made from hulled sesame seeds and is a key ingredient in Middle Eastern cooking. Woodstock Farms All-Natural Tahini has no added salt.
Woodstock Sesame Tahini is hulled to preserve the sweet, nutty flavor of the sesame seed. Its creamy texture makes it perfect for a dip, in hummus or even as a salad dressing. It's made from a tiny seed with big flavor!
Frequently Asked Questions
What do I do if my Woodstock Foods nut butter has oil on the top?
Separation in natural and organic nut butters is normal. Simply mix the oil back into the nut butter prior to first use. Separation will not occur after that.
Do Woodstock nut butters need to be refrigerated after opening?
No, Woodstock Farms nut butters do not need to be refrigerated after opening. Refrigeration will help reduce the amount of natural separation of oil and nut butter. You can refrigerate prior to first use to assist in blending the oil into the nut butter.
Are all Woodstock nut butters gluten free?
Woodstock Farms recognizes people have sensitivities to wheat and gluten. Their nut butters are produced in multiple facilities, therefore it is important to check the labels, but they also offer a simple guide to help you, below:
- Woodstock Organic & Natural Nut Butters packed in glass jars are produced in a gluten-free facility.
- Woodstock Organic Easy Spread Nut Butters packed in PET jars are not produced in a gluten-free facility.
Twenty-five years ago, they began selling natural and organic foods with the belief that good food came from simple ingredients farmed from sources you could trust. Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs), because of their threat to human, animal, and environmental health, pose a threat to Woodstock's core belief of keeping it simple and eating because it's good.
What are Genetically Modified Organisms?
Woodstock adheres to the definition according to the 1996 Organic Trade Association definition of Genetically Modified Organisms as those "… made with techniques that alter the molecular or cell biology of an organism by means that are not possible under natural conditions or processes." As such, GMOs may contain substances that have never been part of the human food supply.
Consider this… The governments of at least 30 countries around the world, including Australia, Japan and all the countries of the European Union, do not consider GMOs to be safe and are, therefore, significantly restricted or banned outright. Contrary to that widespread opinion, the US and Canadian governments have approved GMO crops for commercial use based on safety studies conducted by the same companies who developed the organisms.
There are concerns regarding the impact of GM foods including:
What steps will Woodstock take?
American Farmland Trust
Woodstock is an official sponsor and will be raising awareness and funds on behalf of the non-profit organization, American Farmland Trust. Through their "No Farms, No Food" message, American Farmland Trust (AFT) has been raising awareness on the importance of "Saving the Land" for sustainable farming.
AFT promotes local farming efforts in all 50 states, which is to say they are a national organization comprised of hundreds of local initiatives. What this all adds up to is an organization dedicated to preserving our domestic farmland for sustainable use. Over 70% of Woodstock products are domestically sourced. So, supporting domestic farming efforts is not just something Woodstock believes in, it is a way they do business.
Founded in 1980, American Farmland Trust has hundreds of success stories to their credit. Like every non-profit, they are dedicated to the cause. But, they need our help to continue to make an impact.
Woodstock Story
It all started for Woodstock over 25 years ago, when they began selling natural and organic foods with belief that good food came from simple ingredients farmed from sources you could trust. Over the years, they've all seen a lot of food trends come and go with plenty of experts telling them what, and what not, to eat. All along, their belief has remained the same. Keep it simple and eat because it's good!
They've grown a lot since they launched their first nut butter. Today, they're 250+ products strong in over ten categories. Over 70% of their products are domestically sourced and 75% are USDA Organic. They have almost 200 products currently enrolled and 68 verified with the Non-GMO Project.
Recently, they teamed up with non-profit American Farmland Trust to raise awareness about the importance of preserving land for sustainable farming.
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FGCU Hosts UNF on Senior Day
FORT MYERS, Fla. - The FGCU women's basketball team will host A-Sun foe North Florida in the first game of a double-header Saturday evening. Saturday's game will be the final home game for FGCU's four seniors. The game can be seen live on A-Sun.TV and tip-off is set for 5 p.m.
Date: Mar. 1
Time: 5 p.m. ET
Arena: Alico Arena
Location: Fort Myers, Fla.
Internet: Livestats are available at FGCUAthletics.com
Video Streaming: Watch the game LIVE at A-Sun.tv
Records: FGCU (17-8, 12-3 A-Sun), UNF (21-6, 11-3 A-Sun)
Series: This is the 2nd meeting between the teams
Web Sites: FGCU - FGCUAthletics.com ; UNF - UNFOspreys.com
Last Time vs. UNF - Jan. 7, 2007 (L, 63-47)
Kristine Herman led the Eagles with a career-high 12 points as the FGCU women's basketball team dropped their second consecutive Atlantic Sun Conference game after falling 63-47 to the North Florida Ospreys Monday night at UNF Arena.
The Eagles (5-7, 0-2 A-Sun) finished 17-of-53 (32.1 percent) from the floor and 8-of-35 (22.9 percent) from behind the three-point line. The Lady Ospreys shot 51 percent (25-of-49) from the field and 57.1 percent (4-of-7) from behind the arc.
UNF (7-7, 2-0 A-Sun) jumped on the Eagles early, as they started the game on 7-0 run over the first and kept the Eagles scoreless until Bri Zabel (Northfield, Minn.) scored on a breakaway layup at the 12:47 mark. UNF would the knock in two field goals to push their lead to 11-2. FGCU responded by going on a 11-2 run, which included a jumper by Kristine Herman (San Ramon, Calif.), a three-pointer by Amanda Pierce (Altoona, Pa.) and back-to-back three's by Ashley Haegele (Imperial, Mo.), to tie the ballgame at 13-13 with 8:21 left in the half.
North Florida responded with a run of their own and outscored the Eagles 17-5 over the final 7:08 of the half and took a 30-18 lead going into the locker room at halftime.
The Lady Ospreys shot 13-of-25 (52 percent) in the first half and held the Eagles to only 26.9 percent (7-of-26) from the field and 22.2 percent (4-of-18) from behind the three point line. UNF also forced FGCU into 12 first half turnovers.
The second half was played fairly even and the Eagles were only able to cut the UNF lead down to 10 points and UNF outscored FGCU 33-29 and won by the final score.
Kristine Herman shot 5-of-11 (45.5 percent) from the field and 2-of-7 (28.6 percent) from three-point range. Herman also added one rebound, one assist and one steal. Amanda Pierce scored 10 points and joined Herman as the only Eagles to score double-digits. Pierce shot 4-of-7 (57.1 percent) from the field and added three boards and two steals.
UNF was led by Shennette Sheffield's double-double. Sheffield scored 21 points and grabbed 11 rebounds.
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Ride Across Indiana
Every year, thousands of bicyclists gather for Ride Across Indiana (RAIN), a one-day, 160-mile-long trek over the gentle rolling hills of southern Indiana, spanning the entire width of the state. A team of eight from Fleetwood RV and supplier Freightliner Custom Chassis participated in this year's event, including Fleetwood RV President and CEO, John Draheim.
From Terre Haute to Richmond, the route mostly follows Historic National Route 40, passing through the heart of Indiana. Sponsored by the Bloomington Bicycle Club, RAIN has been held every year for the last 27 years. All events by the Bloomington organization benefit various cycling education and community programs in Indiana.
The weather cooperated and made for a great day for a long bike ride. Significant headwinds the majority of the day did make for a more challenging experience for all. A Fleetwood Excursion acted as the team's support vehicle and the long day was wrapped up with the entire team camping in several motorhomes near end-point of the ride.


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More hunting in the Big Cypress?Monday, August 29th, 2011
The National Park Service is seeking comment on a proposed Hunting Management Plan for the Addition Lands of the Big Cypress National Preserve. The Service has proposed three alternatives hunting management plans.
The first meeting is at Edison State College in Naples on Aug 30. The second meeting is at the Hyatt Regency Bonaventure in Weston on Aug. 31. Both meetings begin at 5 pm and end at 7:30 pm. Interested parties who cannot attend the meeting may submit comments on the National Park Service web site until Sept. 16.


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All Systems Goverson: Featuring Erik & Jon Overson
Watch Flow Snowboarding Global Ambassadors Jon and Erik Overson riding last season at Brighton and Park City, Utah in their edit series. These videos were filmed and edited by Seamus Foster. Click below for edit 2:
Are all these videos torturing you like they are me? Winter is on its way, but not soon enough. In the meantime check out our website for the new 2014-15 gear to get even more stoked for the upcoming winter season. Let us know what you think of the new line. Connect with us at Flow Snowboarding via Social Media and hashtag #FlowSnowboarding.
Josh Schrader: Outdoor Adventure Research
Joshua Schrader was only 16 when he rode his first pair of Flow Snowboarding bindings, a pair he still rocks on the hill today from time to time. Eventually he took that passion he found snowboarding and applied that towards starting his own product review company in the action sports industry with Outdoor Adventure Research. OAR takes their passion for the outdoors and makes an effort to find the best gear, location, resorts and trails to enjoy. OAR then places their reviews online and pumps them through their social media channels. Flow Snowboarding caught up Schrader to talk about how he got started snowboarding, his first pair of Flows and how he 'found his flow' with OAR.
Where was the first place you went snowboarding? How old were you?
What do you consider your home mountain to be?
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Flow Tailgate Alaska 2013 Edit
To get you through these summer months, lets have a throwback to Flow Tailgate Alaska 2013. Watch Flow's Mike Basich, Tim Humphreys, Shin Biyajima, and Jason Gretzinger they make the Mission up to the 49th State for Flow Tailgate Alaska. This video was filmed & edited by Wojtek Targosz of Grow Up Productions.
FLOW TAILGATE ALASKA 2013 EDIT from FLOW SNOWBOARDING on Vimeo.
Flow Tailgate AK is a World Freeride Festival that takes place deep in the Chugach Mountains of Alaska. It consists of Snow Science Classes, Man Games, Parties, Snowmobiling, Heli Boarding, Backcountry Lines for days and not to mention THE best Powder and Mountains in the world.
Have any of you had the dream fulfilled of riding in Alaska? We'd love to hear about it, or better yet… post your pictures. Connect with us at Flow Snowboarding via Social Media and hashtag #FlowSnowboarding.
Mike Basich
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Julianne O'Neill: Born in CA, Living the Dream in CO
Many of you knew her as Julianne Brackett, but now she is Mrs. O'Neill (Sorry gentlemen… haha). She was born and raised in South Lake Tahoe, California but now resides with her husband in Frisco, Colorado in the middle of Summit County. Flow Snowboarding had a chance to catch up with Julianne O'Neill and talk about her roots riding in California, to her new life with Kevin in Colorado.
What was your first introduction to the mountains?
My family and I have always been interested in board sports, so snowboarding was automatically more attractive then skiing. I started snowboarding when I was 9 years old. My Dad and older brother convinced me to go snowboarding with them. I thought it was a ridiculous idea and a waste of my time when I first went out, but then I ended up not wanting to go home.
Where was the first place you went snowboarding?
The first place I went snowboarding was Sierra-At-Tahoe. That mountain turned into my home away from home. Sierra-At-Tahoe will always be my home mountain. That resort is like family. No matter where I am, I always have to make time to visit.
What's your current board, boots and bindings preference?
The Flow 146 Jewel is what I prefer to ride. It is a playful board with just the right amount of pop. I like snug boots that are a little stiffer than most. I ride so much that most boots break down faster than I'd like if they are too soft. I only ride with Flow bindings. All of them are great so you can't go wrong. Each one is comfortable and snug. However, I usually choose to ride with the ISIS binding.
What was your favorite memory from last winter?
Well, after a successful snowboard season I married my best friend, Kevin O'Neill. That is hands down my favorite memory.
Congratulations! Where did you go on your honeymoon?
Thanks! Married life has been a dream! Kev and I snuck away to the hot springs at Strawberry Park in Steamboat. It was perfect.
Any plans for little groms of your own down the road?
You have no idea how many people have asked me that question. Being that my parents popped us kids out right away and that I'm from a large family myself, most people ask if we're having kiddos right away too. It makes me smile. I think 4 or 5 would be the perfect number, but only God knows if Kev and I will have kiddos of our own. I sure hope so! I truly look forward to that season of my life! How great will that be!
Other than snowboarding, what other kind of sports or hobbies do you participate in?
I have been slacklining a lot lately. It is great balance training and I love the creativity it offers. I like to skate and stand up paddleboard as well.
You were recently at the Race the Lake of the Sky SUP event in Tahoe, and took 1st. What was that event like?
Race the Lake is by far my favorite Stand Up Paddleboard event. Everyone is able to participate in something. You are either racing, being a cheerleader from the beach or volunteering to help the event run smoothly. Every morning begins with the National Anthem sung by Sammi Bender. There is great camaraderie along with the excitement of winning the races you are in. Everyone is out on the water at some point, whether you are 60 or just a little guy, you are having fun. There are super competitive people, people who are in it for the fun of it, amateurs, and elite athletes. There is a beach filled with lots of smiles and happy people working hard at what they do. At the end of the day the sky catches fire with an amazing sunset. I try my best to go to the event every year. I wouldn't want to miss out!
Anything else you've been up to this summer?
I have been up to many other things, but my favorite is just being with my husband and going on adventures with him. Kev is a photographer, so he always ends up taking me to the most beautiful places. I love it.
Anywhere you are looking forward to riding next year?
Honestly, I am looking forward to riding Park Lane at Breck most. The jumps are perfect. The only down side is that you get spoiled on such well made features.
Where was the furthest you've ever traveled in order to snowboard?
The furthest I have traveled for snowboarding was to the Czech Republic. I went with a team from ASC (Auburn Ski Club) for an FIS event. I was able to get my top 24 for the Olympic Qualifying events, so I was pretty content with having gone.
Where was your favorite place to travel to not related to snowboarding?
My favorite place to travel unrelated to snowboarding is… THE BEACH. I couldn't live without water.
What kind of music do you prefer riding to?
I prefer listening to innocent girly music when I ride. If I ride with what I normally listen to (Pop or Country), I end up becoming too into the music and then I forget what I'm doing. I know that sounds funny, but its true.
Anything else you'd like to say to the Flow support or customers?
I mostly just want to say "thank you" to all of you who support Flow and my riding. It means a lot! Everyone, find your flow and stick with it! XOXO!
From South Lake Tahoe, California to the peaks of Summit County, Colorado, O'Neill is living the dream. With all the slacklining, SUPing and skating, O'Neill is keeping her shape on point for the upcoming winter season. What are you all doing to strengthen your balance and core over the summer? Let us know. Connect with us at Flow Snowboarding via Social Media and hashtag #FlowSnowboarding.
Flow Snowboarding 2014-2015 Website Launched
Are you ready for some new Flow Snowboarding hard and soft goods? Our new website has just launched. Our 2014-15 gear is on the shelves, waiting for a new home. Stop by our website and you can see what's in store for you this winter.
What do you think of the 2014-2015 Flow line? Connect with us at Flow Snowboarding via Social Media and hashtag #FlowSnowboarding to let us know.


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Local news for Newburg, MO continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.
Nov 20, 2013 | Pulaski County Daily
Pulaski County Circuit Court Reports, 8/17/2010
Shannon Renee Vanderhoof, 22, of Laquey, waived an Aug. 17 preliminary hearing before Associate Circuit Judge Colin Long on a May 23 Class C felony charge of second-degree burglary, accusing her of entering a residence on the 13000 grid of Halt Drive on May 22 for the purpose of stealing.
Meth lab busted in Phelps County
Information from the scene lead them to a home on West 3rd Street in Newburg. That is where they found Michael Henderson, James Inman, many of the stolen items and a working meth lab.
Firefighters out of a job in one Ozarks city
NEWBURG, Mo. All the firefighters in one Ozarks town are out of a job tonight and they were all volunteer.
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Updated: Wed Nov 20, 2013 02:55 pm
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Incredible 7Br Soundfront Home with Dock in Wrightsville Beach
- bedrooms 7
- baths 5½
- sleeps 21
- pool no
- hot tub no
- pets considered no
- type House
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$ 4,860 - $ 6,480 / week
vacation rental description
Bring your kids and grandchildren for a week (or more) to stay in this beautiful sound front 7 bedroom, 5 full baths plus 2 (1/2) baths single family home. No detail has been omitted to make your vacation the best ever! Don't forget jet skis, kayaks, canoes, or small motor boat to moor on the private pier (a floating dock that holds 2 jet skis, 2 boat slips) with both covered and uncovered areas for sunning or relaxing. The little ones will have a great time on the sandy beach and in the calm sound waters. (Please bring water shoes.) There is even outside play equipment to keep them entertained. The main level features an open living/dining/kitchen area opening to front and sound side covered porches complete with chairs/tables and plenty of rockers, ceiling fans and child-proof gate. Perfect for outside dining or watching sunrises and sunsets. Four bedrooms are on this level, including the master with private bath with Jacuzzi and separate shower; 3 guest bedrooms plus 2 additional full baths. The upper level has a small office/bedroom that opens onto an uncovered deck with spiral stairs leading to the widow's walk for stunning ocean views. (No children please.) There is 1/2 bath on this floor. An added bonus is the private ground floor apartment complete with kitchen, living area, small dining table, pyramid bed, 2 bedrooms, and full bath. The living area opens to a sound side patio with easy access to outside play area. There is an enclosed outside shower and 1/2 bath near the carport/breezeway area. Just a short walk to the beach access. The owners have provided a sturdy cart to carry all your gear. Don't miss the opportunity to experience a special vacation in Woody's Cottage on "The Lollipop!" Garage is not included in rental. Ample parking. Occupancy: 21. No Smoking. No Pets. Prime season rates in effect Memorial Week - Labor Day week. 4 PM CHECK-IN ONLY!
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- ocean view
- iron & board
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- refrigerator
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- 5 bathrooms 1 half Bath
- Bedrooms
- 7 bedrooms, sleeps 21
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- lanai / gazebo
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- non smoking only
- pets not allowed
activities and attractions in Wrightsville Beach Atlantic Coast
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- snorkeling/diving
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- parasailing
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- tennis
- sailing
- cycling
- fishing
- golf
- wind-surfing
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- surfing
- jet skiing
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NFL teams made a round of roster cuts on Monday, going from 90 to 75 players. The most notable moves were players going on the injured reserve or physically unable to perform lists. Players released by teams consisted mostly of undrafted rookies or second- and third-chance veterans. General managers looking for that one player who puts a team over the top will be disappointed, but there were a few potential contributors on the street.
The Oakland Raiders moved fast to grab return specialist Roscoe Parrish, mostly an insurance move. New England gave Jabar Gaffney his pink slip, and he is easily the most useful player among Monday's cut lists. Washington swapped out kickers, dumping Graham Gano and grabbing Billy Cundiff.
Here are a handful of names that could be of help or at least novelty value.
Jabar Gaffney, WR - New England surprised everyone in the midst of Monday's storm of roster cuts when it parted ways with wide receiver Jabar Gaffney. He played for Josh McDaniels in Denver. He had the best season of his career with the Redskins in 2011 with 68 receptions for 947 yards and five touchdowns. The Patriots signed him to a two-year deal in May.
Gaffney should land on his feet pretty quickly, as there are no shortage of teams needing receiver help. The catch here will be his health. He sat last week with a thigh injury of some sort. Might Bill Belichick's medical staff know something the rest of the world does not?
A few other names to know, listed alphabetically:
Danario Alexander, WR - The talent is here, if only he could actually get onto the field. The former Mizzou product practiced just enough to prevent the Rams from stashing him on the PUP list. A hamstring issue kept him out of all the Rams' preseason games. He should still be good for a few games this season, so teams will be interested.
Remi Ayodele, DT - You can always go home, until you can't. The Saints let Ayodele walk after two seasons, and the Vikings took a flyer on him in 2011. He ended up back in New Orleans in May, albeit with a new defensive coordinator. Teams thin at the position should certainly give him a call.
Dominique Curry, WR - The Lions released the special teams player on Monday. It was a bit of surprise as he had been spending time with the top special teams unit. For specialists like Julius Pruitt or Curry, a new gig depends on simple factors like availability and teams' preferences in what kind of player they want.
Deuce Lutui, OG - Seattle found a younger, cheaper option in J.R. Sweezy. He is not going to be a standout, but some team in need of a league average guard can find a place for him.
Terrell Owens, WR - Yeah, Terrell Owens was released. Huge shock. He was released by the Allen Rangers of the Indoor Football League. What else do you need to know?
Julius Pruitt, WR - A lesser known reality television character, Pruitt could help out a team in need of a special teams hand.
Vince Young, QB - It seems like the end of the line for third overall pick in the 2006 NFL Draft. Even in the age of Tebow, Young can't stick on a roster, not a good sign.
General managers in need of a kicker will find plenty to choose from in this round of cuts, with some big names hitting the street. These two veteran kickers might not catch on right away, but one or two of them will more than likely get a call as the season moves on and injuries take their toll or kickers currently on the roster fail to inspire confidence.
Listed in order of effectiveness:
Neil Rackers - You probably had Rackers on a fantasy team at one point in the last two years, for good reason. He was successful on 86.9 percent of all his field goal attempts in two seasons with the Texans. On attempts of 50 yards or more, he was 7-for-9.
Josh Brown - The former Seahawk and Ram was pretty reliable for three points until last season, doing his part to struggle along with a 2-14 team. He missed both attempts of 50 yards or more, and connected on just 75 percent of his kicks.
Teams make their final round of cuts on Friday, going down to 53 players. That promises to be a far more interesting day for free agency.


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BeschreibungThis is the most complete guide to Call of Duty Black Ops Zombies. For the maps:-
-Kino der Toten
-Call of the Dead
-Nacht der Untoten
-Shi No Numa
-Der Riese
The content includes:
-Layout overview of each map
-Weapons with detailed stats, recommendations and locations. This also includes all the Pack a Punched weapons
-Perks with details and locations
-Equipment with locations and uses (including all the hacker uses)
-Drops with details
-All the different types of zombies (including George A Romero) with tactics to kill them
-Traps with locations
-How to get the Pack a Punch
-Achievements/Trophies with tips
-Large easter egg guides (e.g Eclipse easter egg)
-Musical easter egg guides
-General tips and tactics for each map
*Use the back button to move back pages in the app*