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ARMONK, N.Y., June 30, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- America's most technologically advanced sous chef is back. In collaboration with Bon Appetit, IBM (NYSE: IBM), today is announcing an app called "Chef Watson with Bon Appetit." Initially available via a limited beta program, the new app, powered by IBM Watson technology and Bon Appetit's culinary knowledge, allows home cooks to draw on Watson's advanced cognitive capabilities to create entirely new recipes and gastronomic combinations that have previously never been conceived.
The new app is the next step in the evolution of Chef Watson, which was introduced by IBM and the Institute of Culinary Education (ICE) earlier this year at the SXSW conference in Austin, Texas. The demonstration brought together Watson's learning and natural language capabilities with top chefs to delight the palates of local attendees. IBM is now launching a beta version of an application built around this technology, tailored to the needs of avid home cooks. Learn more about Chef Watson here.
"At Bon Appetit, we were curious to see what Watson could discover that was never previously considered, helping unlock a chef's creativity," said Adam Rapoport, editor-in-chief, Bon Appetit. "We see the intersection of technology and food sparking new thinking and creativity not only in our own test kitchen, but in our reader's homes as well."
"Chef Watson with Bon Appetit" allows an individual to go beyond the limitations of simple preparation to drive new creations and combinations of ingredients, based on scientific knowledge of cognitive technology. The original Jeopardy! winning Watson system was trained to understand large amount of information and quickly retrieve answers to all kinds of questions. Today, Watson is working to augment and scale expertise by serving as the ultimate assistant to professionals in industries including retail, healthcare and financial services. Chef Watson represents another example of the versatility of the technology and the diverse ways in which Watson will change our lives.
"We're partnering with Bon Appetit to put Watson initially into the hands of a small group of people who have a passion for cooking, a desire to experiment and who want to be a part of something ground breaking," said Mike Rhodin, Senior Vice President, IBM Watson Group. "Our goal is to help people discover the potential of cognitive computing systems. These systems can understand vast amounts of data, compounds, and formulas as well as learn from interactions with people and information, in a far more intuitive way."
Chef Watson will initially be available to a select group of Bon Appetit's readers, building on the success of Chef Watson in the Bon Appetit Test Kitchen. Bon Appetit readers can visit this site for the opportunity to become a beta-tester and read about the experiences of home cooks working with the app here.
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WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – With nine different Warriors finding the back of the net, the Lycoming College men's lacrosse team took down the Soaring Eagles of Elmira College 15-8 on Saturday, March 6. Sophomore attackman Ethan Payne led the day with four goals, three of which were assisted by senior Nate Walter.
Elmira (0-1) took an early 2-0 lead, before the Warriors' offense woke up, tallying six unanswered goals. Payne scored two of his goals during the run. Also scoring was Walter, who also handed out an assist to Payne. Freshman Pat Mahar continued to play well, assisting Payne's first goal, while also scoring one of his own at the end of the first period, and another midway through the second quarter.
Junior defensive midfielder Victor Gonzalez scored the first goal of the second period on an assist from Kevin Devenney . Senior faceoff specialist Mike Doherty went a perfect 10-for-10 in the first half.
Opening the second half, the Soaring Eagles again scored the first two goals, cutting Lycoming's lead to 6-5. And for the second time it was Payne that scored the first goal for the Warriors (2-1), picking up another assist from Walter. With 11:14 left in the third, Doherty scored the first of his two goals, with his second coming shortly after senior attackman Brad Schaeffer also found the back of the net.
Walter found Payne open on the crease for his final assist of the game. Also scoring in the fourth quarter was junior midfielder Ryan O'Connor, Justin Bartlett scored his second of the game, and senior longstick midfielder Shawn Lowman. Senior midfielder Greg Haspert assisted Bartlett's second goal.
Doherty dominated at the faceoff spot, winning 24 of his 25 draws (96.0 percent) while also picking 19 groundballs, second in the record books for a single game (24, Mark Barnes vs. Montclair State, March, 29 2000). The Warriors got back to a Lycoming style of lacrosse, picking up 37 groundballs to Elmira's 18. In the cage, junior netminder Alan Antinarelli made six saves.
Lycoming is idle until Wednesday, March 10 when they host St. John Fisher at home. The first faceoff is set for 4 p.m. at the Robert L. Shangraw Athletic Complex.


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Somerville Patch
For many people who came to the MBTA's Somerville meeting last night, the transportation discussion didn't begin at the meeting at 6 p.m., but at the pre-meeting rally organized by Occupy Somerville and Groundwork Somerville. About 70 people gathered on Somerville High's front lawn at 5:30 p.m., waving signs and shouting slogans while community members spoke through a bullhorn.
"Let the banks pay for this," said Matthew McLaughlin, a member of Occupy Somerville and Save Our Somerville, after explaining that several of the banks to which the MBTA is indebted were also the recipients of major government bailouts. This led to group cheers of "banks got bailed out, we got sold out," a slogan that resurfaced throughout the rally and meeting.
A guitarist, a banjo player, and several others holding posterboard signs with lyrics led the crowd in a sing-along of "Charlie On The MTA," a 1949 song about a man unable to leave the Boston subways because he couldn't afford his exit fare.
Representative Denise Provost also took a turn at the bullhorn, explaining that she and Somerville's congressional delegation were absolutely "in solidarity" with those that oppose the T cuts.
Also at the rally was Representative Carl Sciortino, who told Patch, "The current proposals are unacceptable. Statewide transportation finance reform is needed, not just at the MBTA, but in all of our transit sectors."
Rally attendees streamed indoors half an hour later, and those who wanted to speak at the general meeting were asked to sign up at a table outside the auditorium.
A rocky start to the public hearing
The meeting began with chaos; after a very short speech about the building's emergency exits and the translation services available, the MBTA's Assistant General Manager For Development, Mark Boyle, was speaking about the availability of assistive listening devices and an older woman in the front row yelled, "This is our time to talk!"
She continued to yell the phrase repeatedly, which resulted in a standing ovationand some boos from the crowd as MBTA employees tried to restore order and keep her an appropriate distance from the seated panel. MBTA GM Jonathan Davis then took the microphone and said that they would get started hearing from community members. The crowd soon quieted when the microphone was given to Somerville Mayor Joe Curtatone.
Mayor opposes both cuts and fare increases
Mayor Curtatone, who described himself as the "CEO Of Somerville," gave a short speech at the event, saying, "We need to have a conversation in this Commonwealth that should start right here tonight," and expressed his opposition to both MBTA proposals for fare hikes and service cuts.
The testimony was dramatic at times. A woman speaking Haitian Creole was so loud and passionate her translator could barely be heard. She began screaming in a mixture of English and her native language into the microphone, yelling "This is murder, what you're doing is murder! You are killing us!"
A speaker named Rand Wilson pointed out that the MBTA's brochure on the proposals included nothing about potential jobs lost, and waved his finger at MBTA GM Davis, yelling "Shame on you!" Davis responded immediately, explaining that about 525 jobs are expected to be cut under either proposal.
Others took a different tack.
"You cannot take transportation away from the blind until you invent a car that blind people can drive," said a man who identified himself as legally blind. "You will be leaving the blind very dependent on their family, it will be institutionalization backwards."
Laura Weiner, a planner for the town of Arlington, pointed out that under the MBTA's 2nd scenario, seven of the 10 MBTA busses that currently go to Arlington would be axed. Members of the Arlington Board of Selectmen, which recently passed a resolution opposing the MBTA's proposals, also expressed that a loss of bus service would have a major impact on Arlington.
Many speakers expressed concerns about the loss of the 95 bus route in particular, saying that it would isolate the Mystic Public Housing Development from the rest of the region. "Us Mystic project kids rely on the 95, 100 percent," one teenager said.
Community ideas for MBTA debt reduction
Many of the attendees brought ideas for bringing down the debt. Rachel Stark, an Arlington resident, said, "If the Big Dig generated debt for car infrastructure, it should be handed back to the cars."
A Tufts grad student named Rebecca said, "We demand that the richest in our state pay for the MBTA, we demand that the big banks drop the debt." An Occupy Somerville member said that there are "58,000 millionaires in Massachusetts" and suggested that a tax $2,000 levied on each of them would eliminate the T's debt. Local resident Ron Newman suggested that, "instead of cutting service back, the MBTA should default on their debt. Let the banks and the hedge funds pay for this, not us."
Others, like John Walkey, organizer of the Transportation For Massachusetts Coalition, suggested that the problem needs to be considered a statewide one.
"People who need transportation are not just in Boston," and the possible negative effects of poor MBTA service on the entire Commonwealth's economy were discussed by many, he said.
The Fast Five, a team of mock superheroes connected to the T Rider's Union, also spoke at the event. Each member of the super team was dressed to represent a particular solution to the T's deficit problem, and their presentation concluded with the appearance of a supervillian dressed as "Big Dig Debt," who the Five then chased out of the auditorium.
Wide support for alternative solutions
Even MBTA General Manager Davis is unhappy with the prospects of service cuts and fare increases. He called the service cuts in the second scenario proposed "draconian," and emphasized throughout the night that the T does not want to take either measure, that the $161 million deficit has put them in this position, and that they are holding these meetings to seek creative solutions.
Several citizens also mentioned "thinking big," and suggested the T look to public transit in European cities, not just in American cities as the T is currently doing, for inspiration. Ideas from cheaper self-propelled rail cars, skip-stop service, and "Zip Jitneys," a giant bike-like transportation contraption, were proposed.
Although the meeting was scheduled to end at 8 p.m., MBTA officials allowed everyone who had taken a number to speak. Davis offered to speak with any of the attendees directly after the meeting concluded, and, when it ended at 8:45, he began doing just that.
The future
The MBTA is holding _many public hearings and meetings throughout the Boston region over the next few months, but Davis said that "We will probably be giving to our board a proposal to close the budget deficit at the March 14th board meeting."
Those who don't attend the meetings can also voice their opinion by contacting the MBTA at firstname.lastname@example.com_ or calling 617-222-5200.
The scenarios
The T has broken their proposed changes down into two "scenarios," one that involves a larger fare increase and fewer service cuts, and the other that involves a smaller increase and greater service cuts, mostly to suburban bus routes. Both options include service reductions or eliminations to buses, the Commuter Rail, light rail, ferry and THE RIDE service area.
Under Scenario 1, a subway ride would go from the current $1.70 Charlie Card fare to $2.40 (about a 41 percent increase). A bus Charlie Card fare would increase from $1.25 to $1.75 (a 40 percent hike). Parking rates would also increase by 28 percent.
Scenario 2 would raise fares for a subway Charlie Card from $1.70 to $2.25 (about a 32 percent increase) and a bus Charlie Card from $1.25 to $1.50 (a 20 percent increase). Parking rates would also increase by 20 percent.


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She Brought Out My Inner Athlete
Gabi Rose, 45
Rachel Rosenthal, 13
Pembroke Pines, Florida
Six years ago, when Gabi Rose enrolled her 7-year-old daughter, Rachel, in tennis classes, she had no illusions about creating the next Serena Williams.
The twice-weekly lessons, which had been suggested by Rachel's school counselor as a way to help the girl focus, were more like a last-ditch effort. Rachel was having regular meltdowns in the classroom and her grades had plummeted. The unacknowledged culprit behind the behavior? Her weight, a problem she had in common with her mother. Rachel, a second-grader, was so heavy she bought her jeans in the women's department, while Gabi weighed nearly 260 pounds.
At first Rachel was the slowest player on the court and regularly broke into tears. But with her mom on the sidelines, shouting encouragement, she gradually stopped dreading her lessons. "I started to hit more and to follow what the coaches said," Rachel says. Best of all, she lost weight -- 50 pounds in all.
Most of Rachel's teammates were enrolled in the class because they had parents who were tennis fanatics. Gabi, on the other hand, had never even swung a racket. But she was soon inspired by her daughter's success. "Tennis transformed Rachel so completely that I decided I should learn," she says. "I joined a beginner class and ended up liking it." Before long her husband and another of the couple's four children took up the game, and the family began spending Saturdays on the court.
Now 130 pounds, Gabi plays tennis every week, but she's no match for Rachel. The seventh-grade honors student competes with a college-level tennis team that practices four hours a day. The upshot? Gabi can't even get to the balls Rachel slams across the net. But she still loves to try.


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Human remains found near Boston University sailing pavilion
Partial human remains were found Monday near the Boston University sailing pavilion, according to state police.
(Updated) Man allegedly carrying guns near Boston University commencement arrested
A man carrying a pair of guns near Boston University commencement exercises was arrested by police.
Boston University coach resigns amid bullying allegations
Boston University women's basketball head coach Kelly Greenberg has stepped down after allegations that she abused and bullied players.
Boston Marathon: Marathoners ready to run, honor victims
Scores of runners will cross the Boston Marathon starting line in Hopkinton Monday and embark on a 26.2-mile journey to Boston in honor of the victims.
Boston University student killed on Spring Break in Mexico
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Boston University group calls for cancellation of Robin Thicke concert
Citing the promotion of rape culture, a group of Boston University students are petitioning against performer Robin Thicke's upcoming show at the school.
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Family members and friends of a recent Boston University graduate Eric Munsell are searching for him since he went missing Saturday.
Woman grabbed, punched during attempted robbery in Brookline
Authorities from Brookline and Boston University are alerting community members after a woman was attacked during an attempted robbery Sunday night.
Boston University police seek man allegedly stealing laptops from library
Boston University police are asking for help to identify a man they believe is responsible for stealing multiple laptop computers from the school's library.
Menino wants to 'help cities thrive' through new Boston University position
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Phoenix Coyotes hold on for home win over Calgary Flames: By The Numbers
Originally published: Mar 15, 2014 - 10:25 pm
The Coyotes came out firing Saturday against the Calgary Flames, scoring the first two goals of the game before 10 minutes had even elapsed.
The second period belonged to Calgary, as two power play goals brought the game to a tie before the middle frame finished.
Phoenix responded with a power play goal of its own -- a Shane Doan deflection of a Keith Yandle slapshot -- about nine minutes into the third period, and the 'Yotes held on for a 3-2 win in Glendale. Calgary dropped to 27-34-7 (sixth in the Pacific Division) with the loss, while the Coyotes continued their strong run of late, improving to 32-25-11.
Here's a look at Saturday's game by the numbers:
Defenseman Chris Summers poked one in from the left side for the first goal of the game, just over four minutes into the contest. If you're not used to hearing his name much, it's because Summers has appeared in only 33 games over four years for the Coyotes, and the wrist shot turned into the 26-year-old defender's first goal of his career.
The win kept some positive momentum going for the Coyotes, marking their fifth in the last seven games since coming out of the Olympic break with three straight losses.
The win gave Phoenix a tie with the Dallas Stars -- who lost to Calgary on Friday -- for the eighth-most points (75) in the Western Conference. Dallas owns the tiebreaker and would claim the final Wild Card spot if the season ended Saturday.
The Coyotes went 0-for-5 on power plays in Thursday's loss to the Bruins, and if it weren't for Doan's deflection into the net in the third period Saturday, Phoenix might have gone scoreless in eight opportunities against the Flames.
Goaltender Mike Smith stopped 29 shots in 31 attempts by the Flames -- a .935 save percentage. Calgary's only two goals came on four power play opportunities. Joni Ortio of the Flames saved all but three of the 26 shots that came his way -- an .885 percentage. After going into the second intermission with a tie, the Coyotes only allowed five shots on Smith in the final period.
Yandle was the only Coyote to have a multi-point performance Saturday, picking up an assist in the first and third periods, giving him a team-high 40 on the season. The defenseman now leads the team in overall points with 47.
Doan's goal marked the 350th of his 18-year career. He now boasts 19 goals on the season to go with 20 assists. He only trails former Winnipeg Jets center Dale Hawerchuk for the most goals (379) in franchise history.
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One of the biggest topics in college football over the past couple of days had FSU in the mix. Texas A&M stirred up conference realignment talks yesterday morning when they expressed their desire to join the SEC, however, the SEC voted today not to invite A&M – or anyone else.
Now, if A&M had been voted in, the SEC would have looked for a 14th team and rumors swirled that Clemson, Missouri, and FSU were all in the mix. News 13's Alison Posey asked FSU players and coaches Sunday about the possibility, and here's what they had to say:
Head Coach Jimbo Fisher: As far as I know, we're staying in the ACC. We're going to try and take advantage of this year and focus on the season. It's not a distraction because we're getting prepared for ULM and going for our game. We just live in the now. We don't worry about the future, we live in the now.
Redshirt Junior Wide Receiver and Bay High Graduate Bert Reed: It's irrelevant to this year and to this team. We're in the ACC, we're going to do our best to win the ACC. It's an irrelevant question. We're in the ACC right now, and that's our goal- to win the ACC Championship.


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by ABC6 Chief Political Reporter Mark Curtis
(Boston, Massachusetts) – It has been quite a week in New England with the Boston Marathon bombings and the ensuing manhunt and violence. I spent most of the week covering various aspects of the story, including all day Thursday in Boston for the President's visit and interfaith prayer service. Only 2,000 people were allowed inside the Cathedral, and I was honored to be one of them. The role of the press at a moment like this is to help take millions of other people "inside" the service, too, so they can share. Here are my reflections on the week:
"Interfaith Service" – America is an interesting mass of contradictions at times. There continues to be adamant separation between church and state, yet when a crisis like this hits, where do we find ourselves going? I thought of this Thursday as all the politicians, preachers, the public and the press gathered inside the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Boston for the interfaith prayer service. It was an amazing event all around. As Rev. Liz Walker from the Roxbury Presbyterian Church said, "We will rise in community, resolutely as one."
"Boston Strong" – Of all the speakers on Thursday - from the political to the spiritual -Boston Mayor Tom Menino was the best. Beset by poor health, Menino recently announced he would not seek reelection, after serving as Mayor the past 20 years. On Monday, after the bombings, he immediately checked himself out of the hospital, to manage the crisis in his city. He needed a lot of help to rise from his wheelchair in church Thursday, to speak from the pulpit. "Nothing can defeat the heart of this city! Nothing!" he said defiantly. "Even with the smell of smoke in the air, blood on the streets, tears in our eyes, we triumphed over that hateful act Monday afternoon," he added. It was the most passionate of all the speeches, and I felt bad for Governor Deval Patrick and President Obama, that they had to follow the heartfelt Mayor Menino.
"Outlaws and In-Laws" – The weirdest twist in the story came late Friday afternoon, when I was dispatched to a home in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, just a few miles from my own home. The homeowners in this quiet, beautiful, suburban cul-de-sac are the mother and father-in-law of now deceased bomber Tamerlan Tsarnaev. He married their daughter, Katherine Russell, and the couple has a three year old daughter. After being besieged by news media and law enforcement on Friday, the house was already up for sale on Saturday. It remains to be seen how much light Katherine Russell can shed on this investigation, including how much her husband's radical Islamic beliefs were motivation for the attack, and if anyone else was involved.
"Candid Camera" – I often wonder about the mindset of the modern day criminal. Let's face it; there are cameras everywhere these days, rolling 24/7. The ability to capture images, share them with the press and the public instantly, and flood them worldwide through the Internet and social media just amazes me. Most older criminals aren't tech savvy, but the Tsarnaev brothers - ages 19 and 26 - grew up on in the Internet age. They should have known they had nowhere to run; nowhere to hide.
"Olympic Bombing, Atlanta 1996" – I have covered a lot of big stories in my career, but the only one that compares to the Boston Marathon bombing, was the Olympic Park bombing in Atlanta, in July 1996. I was there in that chaos, too. There were similarities – the rush to judgment, law enforcement missteps, and glaring errors by the press. But there are big differences, too. In 1996, the Internet was just in its embryonic stage. There was no Facebook or Twitter, and there weren't I-phones to instantly record and transmit photos and videos worldwide. And certainly security cameras are far more prevalent now. The downside of the high-tech age is how quickly people can spread hateful diatribes, or instructions on how to build homemade bombs, or even use their smart phone to set off an explosion.
"Best Quotes" – The interfaith service was sprinkled with powerful quotes from Scripture, passionate prayers and moving music. It also had some great political quotes: "Massachusetts invented America," said Governor Deval Patrick, to perhaps the event's most rousing applause. And President Obama, who went to law school here and clearly loves Boston said, "It should be clear by now, they (the bombers) picked the wrong city to do it. Not here in Boston!" he said defiantly, to applause that nearly drowned him out.
"Music is Great Medicine" – As reporters we are taught to be stoic and not show emotion, but on stories such as this it is hard. The thing that almost always gets to me is the music. The interfaith prayer service included performances by the Boston Children's Chorus and the adult Copley Chorus. Renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma also performed. It was breathtaking. But when all of them – and the audience – ended the service singing "America the Beautiful," I had to wipe away a few tears while trying photograph the moment. We indeed are blessed to live in the greatest nation on Earth!
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Three of the region's teams — the No. 8 Oakman Wildcats (7-1), Lamar County Bulldogs and Aliceville Yellow Jackets are tied for first place with equal 5-1 records — with tonight's games being critical in determining a champion and postseason fates.
For Oakman, the scenario would involve a win over the Cold Springs Eagles (5-3, 3-3) at Hosea Collins Field and a Lamar County loss to Hale County to secure the region's top spot, with the 28-27 win over Aliceville last week serving as the tie breaker. A victory from all three of the front-runners could plunge the region into further chaos and result in the tie being broken by Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) mandated guidelines.
The Eagles, a far cry from a team who entered 2012 on a 35-game losing streak, have flourished under coach Rodney Elliott and will be looking to spoil the Wildcats' chances of a second-consecutive region championship.
Oakman holds a 19-7 edge in the overall series and shutout Cold Springs last year, 28-0.
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Vinemont (3-5) at Winston County (3-5)
With both Winston County and Vinemont eliminated from playoff contention, the goal for each will be to end the year with a 5-5 season.
The Yellow Jackets are on a two-game losing streak after dropping successive contests to region front-runners Hamilton, 42-7 and Hanceville, 41-35.
Vinemont enters the matchup on a losing streak of its own after falling in the last five contests.
The Eagles were shutout by Winfield last week, 35-0.
The overall series between the teams is tied at 6-6, with Vinemont topping Winston County last year, 47-20.
Hanceville (7-1) at Cordova (2-6)
After securing their first region win of the year in a 28-22 victory over Danville, the Blue Devils fell to the Good Hope Raiders last week, 35-7 — crushing Cordova's hopes of not suffering back-to-back losing seasons.
Hanceville enters tonight's matchup in a three-way battle with Hamilton and Good Hope for the top spot in Region 7. The Bulldogs routed Danville last week, 41-7.
The series between Cordova and Hanceville is tied at 2-2, with the Bulldogs winning last year's meeting, 39-22.
Class 1A
Hubbertville (6-2) at Lynn (2-6)
In pursuit of the state's total offensive yards record, Lynn's Brody Meeks enters tonight's contest with Hubbertville needing just 512 yards to surpass the current mark held by Zach Smith of Susan Moore.
He'll have his first of two remaining opportunities tonight to break the record against the team Meeks made his varsity quarterbacking debut against in 2009, the Hubbertville Lions.
The Lions, one of three 4-2 teams in the region, are surrendering over 22 points a game on defense, but gave up a combined 110 points in contests to No. 1 Pickens County and No. 10 Marion County.
The Bears hold a 20-17 edge in the overall series, with the Lions winning last year, 33-18.
Southeastern (1-6) at Sumiton Christian (2-5)
The Eagles, who have been outscored 178-51 in their last four games, will look for their third win of the season as they host the Southeastern Mustangs tonight at Sumiton Christian.
Sumiton Christian's two wins this year came against Shades Mountain Christian, 40-13 and Meek, 25-24.
The contest was moved to Sumiton due to Southeastern not having a home field to play on.
Southeastern, in its second year of play, won its first game as a program in week five over Holy Spirit, 34-6.
The Eagles won the first meeting between the teams last season, 35-0.
Meek (2-6) at Shades Mountain Christian (1-6)
The Tigers broke a five-game losing skid last week in a 36-13 win over Southeastern — a bright spot after what has been a difficult year in Arley.
The Eagles lone win this season came against the Southeastern Mustangs, 21-14, in week six.
Meek won the only meeting between the teams last year, 24-21.
Parrish (1-7) at South Lamar (2-6)
Injuries and attrition have wracked the Tornadoes in coach Sam McCorkle's first season, with Parrish securing their only win of the year against Berry, 28-12, in week four.
South Lamar has posted two wins this season after a winless 2012, beating Lynn 42-19 and Class 3A Central Coosa, 14-0.
South Lamar leads the series, 5-4, with Parrish winning last year's meeting, 48-22.


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Power restored in Alliance
Alliance was without electricity for about an hour and 45 minutes Tuesday.
Alliance City Manager J.D. Cox says the outage occurred at 11:43 a.m., and was triggered by a problem at the WAPA -- Western Area Power Administration -- substation about a mile west of Alliance on 10th Street.
Cox says that the city received permission from WAPA to send its electric crews onto the WAPA substation site to make repairs a little before 12:30 p.m., and they identified the problem and made the repairs in less than an hour.
Cox says had the city not received permission from WAPA officials to enter their property, the outage would have lasted much longer.
Alliance's Cody Substation is in the midst of a rebuild and was off line and unable to run the generation system that would have provided electricity to portions of West Third Street and downtown Alliance.
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Buffalo Bills
Mike Caussin - #80 - TE
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|Springfield, VA
|James Madison
|Years played
Bills TE Nelson suspended for first four games
Shawn Nelson, one of the Bills' most athletic tight ends who was battling for a starting spot, was suspended for the first four games of the season by the league on Friday.
Bills FS Byrd out indefinitely after surgery
The Bills suffered another injury to one of their starters as FS Jairus Byrd is out indefinitely after having surgery for the third time in 13 months to repair a groin injury.
Schobel chooses retirement over Texans
Two-time Pro Bowler Aaron Schobel has decided to retire from the NFL instead of play for the Texans or a number of other suitors.
Bills add two rookies to injury-depleted offense
The Bills signed two undrafted rookies Monday to try to bolster an offense that has been plagued by injuries this offseason.
Bills lose RBs Jackson, Lynch to injuries
The Bills, whose rushing attack is the centerpiece of their offense, lost two of their running backs, Fred Jackson and Marshawn Lynch, Friday night in a preseason-opening 42-17 defeat at the hands of the Redskins.
DeHaven excited about Bills' returners
One of the few areas the Bills did not struggle in last season was special teams. Not only did they excel in the kicking game, but they also finished sixth in kickoff-return differential.
Report: Bills, first-round RB Spiller come to terms
The Bills on Friday agreed to terms with 2010 first-round draft pick RB C.J. Spiller on a five-year contract worth $25 million, including $20.8 million guaranteed, according to ESPN.com.
Bills release veteran Schobel
The Bills issued a statement Wednesday announcing that they have released DE-OLB Aaron Schobel, who has been contemplating retirement.
Bills moving on without Schobel
Bills GM Buddy Nix announced Monday that the team is moving forward with plans that do not include OLB Aaron Schobel.
Bills place Schobel on reserve/did-not-report list
The Bills announced Thursday that they have placed OLB Aaron Schobel on the reserve/did-not-report list.
Bills sign second-round NT Troup
The Bills announced that they have signed second-round draft selection Torell Troup, a nose tackle from Central Florida.
Increased role coming for Bills TE Nelson
Bills TE Shawn Nelson wasn't exactly a major contributor after being taken in the fourth round last season, catching just 17 passes and one touchdown in 12 games (all starts). But with the team's lack of receiving weapons ...
Bills sign third-round DE Carrington
The Bills announced Monday that they have agreed to terms with 2010 third-round draft pick DE Alex Carrington. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
AFC East training-camp reports
In the first installment in our series of training-camp reports, we look at the AFC East teams, including offensive and defensive overviews, a battle to watch and an injury update for each club.
Bills' LB corps filled with questions
For the Bills' defense to transition into the 3-4 scheme successfully, they'll need an improved showing by their linebacking corps, a group riddled with injuries last season. Entering training camp, however, this unit is filled with more questions than ...
Caussin remains under contract with the Bills for next season.||||||| The Bills said Thursday they've retained Caussin by rolling over the final year of his contract. He missed last season while recovering from right knee surgery. Buffalo acquired Caussin in December 2010 by signing him off Jacksonville's practice squad. He has five catches for 41 yards in six games with Buffalo.
Caussin was moved to the reserve physically unable to perform list.||||||| He is out for at least the first six games. He is eligible to begin practicing between the end of Week Six and the end of Week Nine of the regular season. At that point the Bills would have to decide whether to activate him or put him on the injured reserve list.
Caussin (right knee) was hurt in a 40-14 win over Denver on Saturday. He is done for the season and will probably need surgery.||||||| Caussin was hurt covering a kickoff in the second half Saturday, and was getting additional playing time at tight end in place of starter Scott Chandler, who has been bothered by a sore left ankle.


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Last Update: Wednesday, August 27, 2014
|Potting Benches Can Make Gardening More Efficient
|Written by San Fernando Valley Sun
|Thursday, 19 May 2011 02:36
(AP) Gardeners use potting benches primarily for potting flowers and small seedlings.
They can help you become more efficient, said Robin Pokorski, secretary for the National Garden Clubs. "I wouldn't do without it," said Pokorski, who lives in Los Angeles.
Here are some things to consider before buying or building a potting bench:
• LOCATION: Put the bench in a shady spot so you're not working in direct sun. Consider whether to incorporate the bench into the landscape or hide it behind a garage or shed. Remember that a potting bench can get messy and cluttered.
• SIZE: Think about what size plants and pots you will be using, and how much workspace you will need.
• HEIGHT: Make sure the work area is at a comfortable level. You don't want to have to bend down or reach up.
• STORAGE: Some benches come with shelves, drawers, or utensil hooks for storing or displaying gardening tools. Consider hanging tools on hooks so they aren't sitting in wet drawers after it rains.
• MATERIAL: Pick a material suited to your climate. Many benches are made from cedar or redwood, which can withstand the elements well. Plastic and recycled materials also hold up well in sun, rain and snow.
• WHEELS: Some benches have wheels so they can be moved around the yard. If you intend to roll yours around the lawn, make sure it isn't too heavy to push.
• COST: A do-it-yourself bench could be constructed for as little as $30. A number of gardening websites offer plans for building potting benches. Storebought benches start at around $100.


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Thursday, February 10, 2011
© Copyright 2014 Gwinnett Daily Post
Chocolates are a lovely gift to bestow upon your sweetheart this Valentine's Day, but if you want to be original, how about choosing a "Musical Valentine" instead? Whether your taste is in classical music, barbershop or rock and roll, you'll have fun surprising your honey with something more than candy this year.Three Gwinnett musical organizations are offering audiences a bountiful choice of styles and events within the next 10 days. The "Singing Valentines" from the Stone Mountain Chorus are available for home or office delivery on Valentine's Day from 9 a.m. through 9 p.m. The Gwinnett Symphony Orchestra has a concert titled "A Valentine's Date Night" on Monday at the Gwinnett Performing Arts Center. On Feb. 20, the Gwinnett School of Rock will present 10 bands made up mostly of young student rockers in a family friendly (no alcohol) event at Wild Bill's from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. The Stone Mountain Chorus offers to "say I love you with a singing Valentine." A quartet from this award-winning chorus will travel to a home, office, or anywhere you choose in metro Atlanta for as little as $50. The recipient receives a "serenade," a red rose and a personalized card. To order this very unique gift, visit the website at www.stonemountainchorus.org. Online ordering is available. The Gwinnett Symphony Orchestra's concert promises to be a romantic event. Beginning at 7:30 p.m., the orchestra will perform Humperdink's Hansel und Gretel, Overture; Saint-Saens' Tarentelle for Flute, Clarinet and Orchestra; Dvorak's Symphony No. 8 in G, Op.88; and Dragan's America the Beautiful. Tickets are $25 for a box seat, $15 or $13 for reserved seating, and tickets are available through Ticketmaster or through the Gwinnett Center Box Office. For more information about the Gwinnett Symphony Orchestra, visit the website at www.gwinnettsymphony.org. The Gwinnett School of Rock's event at Wild Bill's is an opportunity for these young musicians to put into practice the materials they have learned in their lessons at the Gwinnett School of Music. Spokesman Kelly Bowlin said, "The school provides everything needed for a unique rock and roll experience: rehearsal space, band gear, a P.A. system, and most importantly, experienced pros coaching every band. The School of Rocks runs seasonally with four sessions per year. At the end of each ten week session, the bands put on a concert that is both audio and video recorded." Wild Bill's, which touts itself as America's largest dance club and concert hall, has hosted some of the biggest names in the music industry. Now, the Gwinnett School of Rock's 10 bands will grace the stage that has seen Styx, Kansas, Mother's Finest, Gretchen Wilson and Sugarland, to name just a few. "The concert will showcase several preteen and teen bands, a jazz/rock band featuring a horn section, and an adult band," Bowlin said. Tickets are $5. Wild Bill's is located at 2075 Market St. in Duluth. The Feb. 20, School of Rock concert is an alcohol-free event. For more information about the Gwinnett School of Music and the Gwinnett School of Rock, visit their website at www.gwinnettmusic.com. This organization has three locations, in Sugar Hill, Lilburn and Suwanee. E-mail Holley Calmes at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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- ART BEAT: Gwinnett Symphony Orchestra invites local musicians to perform ( January 9, 2014 )


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Sales Assistant, Field & International Sales
Reports to: Director of Field & International Sales, America
About Bloomsbury Academic:
Bloomsbury Academic publishes a portfolio of print titles and digital platforms from the world's most-recognized experts in our areas of expertise: reference, classics, drama, Shakespeare, literature, politics, philosophy, religion, and the visual arts. Our audience ranges from academics to librarians to professionals to readers who are ardent enthusiasts across a wide range of interests. We are part of the Bloomsbury Publishing Group.
Position Profile:
Supports sales activities across the Americas for US field sales and International sales in Canada, Latin America, the Caribbean & Mexico.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Maintain databases by inputting sales and promotional materials for sales reps and customers.
• Create presentations and sales materials for field reps and conferences.
• Work closely with distributor to resolve customer queries.
• Create and maintain sales reports utilizing internal systems for the Senior Sales Managers.
• Contact customers and follow up on potential sales leads.
• Assist with and enable communication flow between sales teams, distributors and Bloomsbury UK export sales team.
• Support Sales Directors and Senior Managers with daily administrative tasks.
• Work with editorial and marketing departments as directed to provide necessary sales reports.
• Keen interest in sales as well as two to three years of related experience in a support role. Bachelor degree strongly preferred as is experience in publishing.
• Professional demeanor—Customer service is a must.
• Must have excellent speaking and written skills.
• Must be able to adapt quickly and accordingly to various situations.
• Must know Microsoft Office. Clear understanding of Excel is essential. Some HTML skills preferred but not required.
• Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills
Please submit cover letter, resume and salary requirements as an MS Word document to email@example.com. Indicate "International & Field Sales Assistant" in your subject line. Resumes without cover letters will not be considered. No phone calls please. Bloomsbury is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Editorial Assistant, Children's Editorial
Reports to: Editorial Director
Position Profile:
We are looking for a bright, hard-working person to join the Bloomsbury USA Children's Editorial team. The Children's Editorial Assistant supports the Children's editorial department—most particularly the publisher—in a wide range of administrative and editorial tasks.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Reading and evaluating submissions and manuscripts.
• Generating tipsheets.
• Writing flap/cover copy and advanced reader and catalog copy.
• Title acquisition support (running P&Ls, contract requests, acquisition memos, check requests, title management systems work, etc.), corresponding with authors and agents.
• Trafficking book materials at all stages both in house and out.
• Preparing editorial and marketing materials.
• Performing market research, keeping schedules and general department. organization, liaising with various departments, as well as paperwork and other systems duties.
Qualifications/Skills Required:
• Four year undergraduate degree in a related field.
• Internship experience preferred
• Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing
• Highly motived and detail-oriented; strong organizational skills.
• Ability to juggle many tasks under pressure.
• Strong writing skills
• Creative thinker and problem solver.
• Solid understanding of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Basic understanding of how to operate electronic reading devices (Kindle, Nook, iPad)
• Enthusiasm for and knowledge of children's books
Please submit cover letter, resume and salary requirements as an MS Word document to firstname.lastname@example.com. Indicate "Children's Editorial Assistant" in your subject line. Resumes without cover letters will not be considered. No phone calls please. Bloomsbury is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Senior Manager, Business Development
Bloomsbury USA
Join our global team in this newly-created business development role in our Bloomsbury Information division. Bloomsbury Information creates knowledge solutions with external partners through IP-rich digital platforms, custom publishing, and other management and publishing services.
The role is the first in the division to be based in New York and is focused purely on new business. The role will suit entrepreneurial and creative people who will use exceptional sales and business development skills to deliver outstanding revenue growth for this new initiative. The successful candidate will be a consummate and credible professional with at least 8 years' experience selling to senior-level decision-makers at major brands, foundations, or blue chip companies.
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Bloomsbury is leading independent publishing house known for its highly valuable portfolio of intellectual properties across a wide range of subjects. The company has a track record of developing new business relationships and innovative digital projects. Global partners include Microsoft, The Economist, PwC, the Qatar Financial Centre, Institute for the Future of Labor, Ernst & Young, Roland Berger, Churchill Archive, and the Qatar Foundation.
Bloomsbury Publishing Inc. is looking to fill several intern positions. These positions are in the editorial, publicity, marketing, production, contracts and finance departments, and are available in both the Adult, Children's, and Academic divisions. Time worked is flexible, and may be two to five days per week. Candidates are also encouraged to work in several departments to gain experience in all facets of trade book publishing.
The ideal candidate should be a junior or senior in college. Must be self motivated, have excellent communication and organizational skills. Multitasking capability is a must as well as strong prioritizing skills. Candidates should have a strong interest in book publishing. The internship is unpaid but students will receive a daily stipend. Students should be receiving college credit.
Bloomsbury USA is a general interest publisher of adult and children's books. Established in 1998 as an American subsidiary of Bloomsbury Publishing PLC (British publisher of, among others, J.K. Rowling) we publish bestselling books The Finkler Question, Logicomix, Pearl of China, Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell, Rats, Schott's Original Miscellany, My Horizontal Life, and Kitchen Confidential. In addition, Bloomsbury Academic & Professional publishes a portfolio of titles and journals from the world's most recognized authorities in our areas of expertise: reference, visual arts textbooks, drama, Shakespeare, literature, visual arts, and sports and nautical titles. Our audience ranges from academics to librarians to professionals to readers who are ardent enthusiasts in a wide variety of areas of interest.
Bloomsbury Publishing provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national, origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
Please submit resumes in MS Word format to firstname.lastname@example.com. Please indicate which department you would be interested in interning in.
This position is an unpaid position, but interns will receive a daily stipend to help offset commutation expenses.
Freelance Academic Book Cover Designers
Bloomsbury is always interested to hear from talented freelance book cover designers. Please feel free to send examples of your work or a link to your online portfolio to email@example.com.


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Electronics Report
Bringing Features to Light
Ultrabright LEDs are designed to provide appliance engineers with a variety of color selections, a vibrant and compact package, low power consumption, and longevity.
In addition to consumer electronic devices , the new LEDs can be used in major kitchen appliances such as refrigerators and freezers, dishwashers, vacuum cleaners, washers, dryers, and microwave ovens.
The new 0.5-W SMD LEDs from Kingbright Corp. (City of Industry, CA, U.S.; www.kingbrightusa.com) are said to bring high quality and reliability to consumer electronics and kitchen appliances. Operating at a forward current up to 150 mA, the package design comprises a low thermal resistance, providing great heat-dissipating capability and low power consumption.
According to Man Yu, engineering manager, a built-in zener diode ensures reliability. The device allows the LEDs to withstand electrostatic discharge (ESD) voltage up to 8000 V to protect against ESD damages at the production line. "In other words, during high ESD, the overcurrent going through the zener diode instead of the LED chip can protect the LED from high transient voltage," he says. "This distinctive feature further prolongs the longevity and efficiency of the LEDs."
While the company admits that 95% of its LED manufacturing process uses conventional techniques, a unique proprietary technique is used to construct the LEDs' heat management capabilities. The LEDs meet industrial temperature ratings of –40° to 85°C and also feature a built-in heat sink. "The performance failure of LEDs is mostly caused by heat-related issues," Yu says. "With the built-in heat sink feature, it helps to dissipate the heat generated by the LEDs to further reduce heat damage by external factors."
Tailored to enhance aesthetic benefits and design versatility for engineers, the LEDs are available in various color selections such as blue, white, warm white, green, yellow, and red, as well as an RGB full-color option at 120 mA per channel. Yu says this can allow designers to enhance display lighting in refrigerators, microwaves, dishwashers, and vacuum cleaners.
Another key aesthetic feature is the wide 120° viewing angle. Yu says this is achieved by placement of chips with a proprietary reflector and lens technology. "The proprietary reflector and lens technology refers to how the lens is incorporated into the base material and lead frame," he explains. "Special optical lenses are utilized in certain product packages, including SMD and through-hole designs."
Yu adds that the LEDs' compact package is due to the company's proprietary PCB design, materials, and state-of-the-art encapsulation process. "As more innovative appliances are invented, the small and compact concept becomes an essence," he notes. "This benefit allows appliance engineers to design with ease and versatility on various high-technology appliance applications."
The new series is also IR reflow solderable and designed for an automatic pick-and-place mounting process to increase productivity and reduce assembly cost.
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By Greg Smith
Publication: theday.com
Norwich — A crew from AT&T was working to replace a utility pole late Friday following a motor vehicle crash in the area of 275 Washington St.
The crash was reported shortly after 8 p.m. with reports of wires down. Norwich police provided no further details about the accident.
A Norwich Public Utilities spokesman said two customers, including Lee Memorial Church, were without power as of 10 p.m. Power was expected to be restored as soon as the pole was replaced.
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Bridgwater College rows for hearts (From Bridgwater Mercury)
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Bridgwater College rows for hearts
8:30pm Tuesday 23rd October 2012 in News
Bridgwater College rows for hearts
A FOUR-MINUTE rowing challenge by Bridgwater College staff and students raised £186 for the British Heart Foundation's World Heart Day.
The BHF thanked Kelly Palmer, Laura Fraser and Colin Smith, for organising the event, and staff and students for taking part.
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Friends: The history of politics is replete with candidates (even potential candidates) saying one thing, then doing another. Also with the political establishment's ability (near infinite, it some times seems) to discover and/or to create candidates willing to perform in this role.–Please keep this in mind while reading Senator Barack Obama's November 20 speech before an outfit called the Chicago Council on Global Affairs.
Among the questions worth asking would be where this particular speaker really truly comes down on questions concerning war, concerning peace, and concerning American Power, above all else?
Is Barack Obama pro-peace? Is he a strict constitutionalist and advocate for international law? Is he anti-war? Or maybe (like roughly 99 percent of the rest of them) just unhappy with the course of the Americans' war over Iraq?
For example, does Obama believe the war has grown "too costly"? And to whom, exactly? To the Americans? To the Treasury? To those who want only to regroup and to fight another war one day again? Or to the Iraqis? To the international order? To the world as a whole?
Or does Obama believe the war to be "unwinable" (let us say) in Henry Kissinger's sense of complete military and political domination of the whole of Iraqi national territory? Or that maybe the current regime in the White House devoted "insufficient" resources to doing the job right? Was the war in Obama's judgment a "mistake"? Indeed. A "tragic mistake"?
Above all: Does the Junior Democratic Senator from the State of Illinois strike you as a bait-and-switcher? (Woodrow Wilson and the 1917 entry into Europe's war perhaps having been the classic example of the bait-and-switch in American history. (Always see "The War and the Intellectuals," Randolph Bourne, 1917.) Though we might also recall the Democrats ahead of the national elections of November, 1964. And what they did to Vietnam as soon as Lyndon Johnson won re-election.)
"A Way Forward in Iraq," Barack Obama, Chicago Council on Global Affairs, November 20, 2006
Barack Obama at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs (CCGA Webpage with videolinks)
Barack Obama On The Issues – Defense (Obama's website)
"Obama Urges Gradual Withdrawal from Iraq," Deanna Bellandi, Associated Press, November 20, 2006
"'No good options left': Obama unveils plan to cut U.S troops in Iraq," Scott Fornek, Chicago Sun-Times, November 21, 2006
"Obama helps U.S. focus on constructive Iraq policy," Editorial, Chicago Sun-Times, November 21, 2006
"Obama: Time to stop `coddling' Iraq," Christi Parsons and David Mendell, Chicago Tribune, November 21, 2006
"Obama calls for pullout in Iraq," P.J. Huffstutter, Los Angeles Times, November 21, 2006
"Obama calls for phased pullout," Philip Dine, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, November 21, 2006
"Great White Hope," ZNet. August 16, 2004
"Barack Obama and the Clash of Civilizations," ZNet, September 27, 2004


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What Am I Doing in London?
|I've moved from Montreal, Canada to London, England. Initially I was working in a department store bookshop, grudgingly selling copies of 50 Shades, but I am now working in a university library and feeling better about my life. I enjoy: sarcasm, reading, old movies, coffee and dancing with both myself and other people.
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On a rainy Thursday night in Chicago, Mexico and Bosnia-Herzegovina played to an entertaining 2-1 win for Mexico after a goal in second-half injury time by Javier Hernandez. Unlike many matches for Mexico in the United States, this friendly featured a significant number of Bosnian fans, which certainly helped the atmosphere. Likewise, both teams showed good play and seemed eager to get a result.
Mexico began the match well as forward Aldo de Nigris beat defender Sanel Jahic just inside the box with a mix of luck and skill when Jahic slipped a bit on the slick field. De Nigris tried a speculative shot from an unfavorable angle at Bosnian goalkeeper Asmir Begovic, and the resulting save produced a rebound. Giovani dos Santos was in perfect position for the ball and tapped it in the net to put Mexico up 1-0 in the sixth minute.
In both halves, Mexico started very strong, but Bosnia took over as each half wore on. The breakthrough for them came in the 29th minute, as Edin Dzeko made a great run after a throughball that came via the midfield. What allowed for the jailbreak by Dzeko was a momentary dummy by Zvjezdan Misimovic on the through ball that froze the Mexican defense. After Misimovic faked a play on the ball to spring Dzeko, the Manchester City player had the ball alone on goal and was able to round Mexican goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa and score easily to even the score at 1-1.
Mexico started the second half very well with Pablo Barrera sending several good crosses into the box in the early minutes, but once again, Bosnia was able to control the middle 20 minutes of the half. Mexico coach Luis Fernando Tena used the second half to test new players and formations, bringing Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez on for dos Santos and playing two forwards up top for a stretch, an unusual formation for Mexico of late. He also brought on midfielder Andres Guardado, who predictably slowed the pace of the game down from the left side of midfield. Chicharito was very well-marked, and while he wasn't able to get the same space and chances he showed for club and country in 2011, he had three key chances on the night, the last of which resulted in the winning strike.
In the 80th minute, he forced a quick double save after he made two shots in the box. His first shot was saved by Begovic, and he tried again on the rebound, which was saved by an outfield player at the goalmouth. He found little space until his winner, when he again made a quick shot, which was stopped by Begovic, before poking a toe on the rebound that squirted into the goal. It was not the prettiest goal, but it could prove useful for the Manchester United striker's confidence as Mexico moves into World Cup qualifying.


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And Brooke's songwriting inspirations are diverse and intriguing. One might be about a dream that the Devil lives in her pots and pans. Others might be about animals or flowers, and still more might involve melodic homicidal speculation. But they always result in astonishing tunes that take sparse country-blues in a decidedly fun but dark direction.
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Western Boone Jr.-Sr. High School has been recognized as one of the best high schools in the state in a new assessment by U.S. News & World Report.
The publication's best high school rankings placed WeBo as the 35th best high school in Indiana, giving it a silver medal. Its rank in the country is 1,960.
"I think this just validates all the hard work the staff and kids have put in, getting everyone to reach their fullest potential," said WeBo Principal Rob Ramey. "And obviously we have great parents and a great community that supports us."
These ratings are based on overall performance of students on state tests, weighted for disadvantaged students like special ed and free and reduced, and participation and performance on Advanced Placement exams.
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on Nov 14, 2007 at 7:10 pm
I find it difficult to believe that the Stanford faculty protest is based solely on the view that Rumsfeld was an incompetent Secretary of Defense. Many people in the United States and around the world consider him a war criminal for his role in an illegal war and torture. It follows that it would be more appropriate for him to be in jail than a "distinquished visiting fellow" at the Hoover Institute. The same could be said for the tenured Condoleeza Rice should she decide she would like to return to Stanford. It may be some time before their crimes catch up with them, but until they do, should Stanford turn a blind eye for fear of the appearance of suppressing free speech?
on Nov 14, 2007 at 7:34 pm
The Stanford faculty protest is based on the assurance that, given an opportunity to defend his actions in open debate, Rumsfeld will expose the fatuity of the faculty.
on Nov 14, 2007 at 7:39 pm
yup, I agree with you Walter. If they didn't fear the inevitable public "discussions", they wouldn't keep trying to shut him out.
ha-ha. Can't wait. I will be there, front row, the first time Rumsfeld speaks.


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The Ashton pipe company was born in 1983 when Bill Ashton Taylor decided to take his knowledge from working at the Dunhill factory to start his own brand. Producing classic English shapes, and a few unique freehands in the mix, Bill really raised the bar in sandblasting, though many pipes were also smooth or heavily rusticated. His pipes were all oil-cured, and blasted with extreme force that really allowed the craggy elements of each block to come forth in extreme detail. While some of the stems were made from pre-form vulcanite and acrylic, most are made from solid vulcanite or brindle rods, and some of them hand-cut acrylic called "Ashtonite".
Bill Taylor sadly passed away in September 2009, but Jimmy Craig has since taken over the production of the Ashton brand (and often stamps JC on the pipe in addition to the standard stampings). Staying true to the classic brand, Jimmy hand-cuts all of his stems and tenons from solid vulcanite stock and does the same sandblasting technique that Ashtons have become famous for. Once in a while, silver will be a regal accent on the pipes, but most are classic shapes with no adornment.
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DaVinci Fusion demonstrated its production expertise and quick-change artistry when it produced the gala sit-down dinner for 680 VIPs, participants and judges the night before the 54th Annual Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, a worldclass celebration of automotive design, craftsmanship and history.
DaVinci Fusion provided full turnkey event production to include the decor, linens, table decorations, lighting, sound, and entertainment for the pre-Concours dinner catered by the Pebble Beach Company. Just 24 hours before transforming a huge tent on the grounds of The Lodge at Pebble Beach Equestrian Center into the elegant, atmospheric Smokey Joe's Blue Note Cafe, the company had produced the Concours d'Elegance' fashion show, a marriage of high fashion and luxury automotive styling sponsored jointly by Hearst Magazines and Lexus USA, in the same venue.
"The dinner was the last opportunity for guests, sponsors and benefactors to mix and mingle before the 5 am start of the Concours d'Elegance when the serious business of judging more than 200 cars got underway," says DaVinci Fusion president Solomon Rosenzweig who served as show director of the premier Concours event, dubbed The Kentucky Derby of classic car shows.
DaVinci Fusion evoked a sultry supper club in the tent where it had created a fashion show just hours before by altering the layout of the space, creating an elegant new decor and devising a lighting scheme that enhanced the cachet of the exclusive cafe.
"After the fashion show Friday evening we removed the stage and turntable and added buffet tables and the sound system for Sista Monica, Artist of the Year winner from the Monterey Bay Blues Festival," Rosenzweig says. "We changed the stage appointments to shimmery draperies to create an evocative background for the singer, washed the ceiling with blue musical notes in a play upon the name of the cafe, and gave the dance floor a full stage-lighting treatment."
2004 marks the 15th year of DaVinci Fusion's participation in the Concours d'Elegance. The company provided sound and coordinated AV activities for Concours day which drew thousands to the 18th Fairway of the Pebble Beach Golf Links where actor Edward Herrmann served as MC and auto aficionado Jay Leno announced raffle winners. In addition, DaVinci Fusion provided lighting for the week-long 50th Anniversary of Ferrari display on the 3rd Fairway at Pebble Beach.


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The Houston Texans are excited about our avid fan section, the Bull Pen. The Bull Pen is located in the north end zone of Reliant Stadium where our most staunch supporters gather on game day to cheer on their favorite team – the Houston Texans!
The fans in the Bull Pen interact directly with the action on the field. Bull Pen members have helped create and implement fan traditions, songs, chants and other elements of the game day experience that will one day foster the best atmosphere and the most daunting homefield advantage in the National Football League. The Bull Pen is also the home of the Texans Bull Pen Pep Band, which adds to the atmosphere, excitement and energy of the game.
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After the game is over, the band has started performing what we call the 5th Quarter where they march through the Main Concourse playing songs with a huge group of fans that march and dance along with them. Occasionally, the Pep Band will perform during the pregame or halftime entertainment of the game.


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Umar Lee, a convert to Islam from St. Louis, was once enough of an Islamic supremacist to write to a rival: "i could cut your neck with the sword of islam and watch you squeal like a bitch like daniel pearl." In an email exchange with me, heendorsed the death penalty for apostasy.
But now he has left Islam and returned to Christianity. Watch the video; in it he makes many, many important points about how converts to Islam are lied to, and how Islam establishes an empire of fear.
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"We can talk about the grievance industry, CAIR, etc., trying to hype up the threat of Islamophobia. Islamophobia is very minor. You want to talk about religious bias? You convert to Christianity in Saudi Arabia, you're murdered. You convert from Islam in so many Muslim countries, it's the death penalty. Why are Muslim societies so afraid of missionaries? Why are Muslim societies so afraid of freedom of speech? Why are Muslim societies so afraid of the Gospel? Why are Muslim societies so afraid of the message of Jesus Christ? If you believe Islam is the truth, why don't you believe Islam can compete in the marketplace of ideas? Obviously you don't, or you wouldn't kill people that convert to Christianity and put missionaries in jail."