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HAVILAND – With the final week of the high school football season upon us, Wayne Trace looks to take one more record-breaking step as the Raiders battle Kirtland in the Division VI state championship game Friday at Fawcett Stadium in Canton.
For the Hornets, this is a familiar place with their third straight trip to the title game. Kirtland won the 2011 state title with a 28-7 win over Coldwater before losing to the Cavaliers in last year's championship game 10-9.
However, this season Wayne Trace makes the long trip to eastern Ohio to battle the Hornets.
Kirtland head coach Tiger Laverde brings in an experienced squad that features a strong group of seniors, much like the Raiders.
Sixteen seniors will put on the Hornet uniform for the final time on Friday, many of which have seen experience in the past two state championship games.
No Hornet has more experience than senior Ryan Loncar, who will break the state record for games played when he takes the field for his 58th game in a Kirtland uniform on Friday.
"We have some kids who have been through state championship games so it may give us a little edge experience wise," commented Laverde. "But this is a very talented and athletic team that we are playing on Friday. Their quarterback is very good and he makes a lot of plays with his athleticism."
"Obviously, we are very excited to be in this position," continued the Hornet mentor. "We set a goal in the offseason to get back to this point and the kids have worked really hard and done an outstanding job of preparing each week."
Wayne Trace head coach Bill Speller feels much the same way when asked about the Raiders.
"When we missed the playoffs last year, we set a goal to get to this point," commented the Raider head coach. "It's something we have talked about with the kids a lot and maybe too much. The guys have put in a lot of time and effort in making this dream become a reality."
The Hornets, though, may present the biggest challenge of the season for Wayne Trace.
Kirtland has compiled 4,960 rushing yards on the season as a team, averaging over eight yards per attempt and 354 yards per game. The Hornets have posted 6,616 yards of total offense on the season, an average of 472 yards per contest.
What the Hornets have accomplished on the ground, the Raiders have taken to the air. Wayne Trace has put up 4,976 passing yards, completing 307 of 508 passes on the season. The red, white and blue adds 2,085 rushing yards to post 7,061 total yards this year, an average of 500 yards per game in total offense.
It will be a battle of contrasting styles in Canton on Friday.
"You know, at this point, you have to do what you have done all season and just execute it better than the other team executes," Laverde added. "You don't want to try and chance what you do but you just want to do things better than them. Some things we do really well and some things they do very well. It's so hard to gauge off of film and you just have to come out prepared on Friday."
"We want to run the ball first and that is no secret," noted the Tiger mentor. "They want to spread things out and throw it. It's a great matchup of teams with contrasting styles."
"They remind us of Tinora," commented Speller. "They want to run the ball and they want to be able to control the ball and the clock. Defensively, they have a lot of athletes and they look like they have the athletes to match up with us. We know they are a good football team but we have to come out ready to play and be able to make adjustments as needed."
Each team has been able to convert when facing third and fourth downs on the season. The Hornets have converted 46 percent (52 of 114) of their third down attempts while also making 14 of 35 (40 percent) fourth down attempts.
Meanwhile, Wayne Trace is 72 of 130 on third downs (55 percent) and 17 of 32 (53 percent) on fourth down.
Both teams also have come up with stops defensively when they have had the opportunity on third and fourth downs.
Kirtland has allowed only opponents to convert 38 of 187 attempts on third down (20 percent) and 14 of 50 (28 percent) on fourth down. The Raiders limited their opponents to making 36 of 157 third down attempts (23 percent) and 8 of 32 fourth down (25 percent) tries.
"They don't run a lot of tricky stuff," Speller added of the Hornets. "They are very quick, very athletic and they are very well coached. They don't appear to be big size wise but they are very strong."
"Our community is very excited and they have showed tremendous support," Laverde stated. "Our kids have great family support. We ask a lot of the kids and the parents are very good about allowing the kids to work very hard. We have a lot of parents who have coached in the youth football program. I believe success breeds success and we have seen our roster grow from 35-40 kids to now we are 72. We like our kids to have a lot of fun but yet we work them very hard in practice as well.
"We have to prepare harder this week than we have all season," concluded the Hornet mentor. "This is no time to be satisfied. We have to try and play our best game of the year Friday morning."
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how much hp do you need to pull a 2-3 bottom plow a 7ft cultipacker a 7ft disk and a 10ft grain drill
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From my research 4 to 5 hp per foot of equipment width. This info must be for tractors now days. Weight of the tractor has alot to do with it too. A 35 hp tractor would not have problems with a 2 bottom plow (14"), 7' cultipacker or 10' grain drill, but would have problems with a 3 bottom plow and a 7' dual disc harrow.
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thanks and what gallon sprayer would a 35hp pull
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A 35 hp tractor would pull a fairly good size sprayer, but would be limited in stopping it. I once did a holloween hay ride. The first run was over loaded with people on the hay wagon. I thought nothing of it until I tried to slow the tractor down. The second and following loads where limited to the number of people on the wagon.
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water weighs approximately 8 pounds per gallon, and the spray mixed with it will only change that a little, so take that into consideration, along with the weight of the spray rig. As has been stated, not just pulling it, but also controlling and stopping it in unexpected situations has to be taken into account. It isn't just the horsepower of the tractor, but also the weight. Our Farmall H which was only a 25 hp rated tractor (back when the ratings were real), frequently handled loads of the same size as our neighbors M, which was rated at 35 hp, because of the weights on our tractor. It had 3 sets of wheel weights, plus fluid in the tires where the M only had a single set of weights and no fluid. The H weighs 3900 pounds and had approximately 1900 pounds of weight added to the rear wheels (also had high compression kit) for a total of 5800 pounds, while the M weighs 4900 pounds plus 300 pounds of weight for a total of 5200 pounds. Our other H had a standard engine with only one set of weights.
The loaded H in Mo. clay could pull a 2 bottom 16 inch plow (3rd gear), or is the easy bottom ground along the Bourboise River could pull a 3 bottom 14 inch, or a 7 foot gang disk with weight. The standard H could barely handle a 2 bottom 14 inch plow in our clay, but could pull the 7 foot tandem disk with no weight on the disk. One thing to remember about these old tractors though was that they were geared very slow, so it took a while, but they lasted much longer than the modern ones. Thanks to members of this forum, I still have Dad' original H that he farmed with for 45 years, but the most serious work it does now is occasionally hauling a trailer load of kids to the creek.
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It's a word that was shouted over and over again Saturday night at Rowan University. The Timber Creek Regional High School entered the season with their eyes focused on repeating as South Jersey champions and their goal came to fruition in dominating fashion.
Junior quarterback Dan Williams threw for more than 250 yards and five touchdowns and Zaire Williams ran for two scores, leading Timber Creek to a 57-27 win over Kingsway in the NJSIAA South Jersey Group 4 championship game.
"Repeat, repeat, repeat, that's all that's going through my mind right now," said Zaire Williams.
Kingsway had no answer for the Chargers on the ground or through the air. Dan Williams completed 15-of-18 passes for 256 yards, while Zaire Williams and Khalil Pierce each went over 1,000 yards on the season in the game.
"I hoped that this would be the game we put it all together," said Timber Creek head coach Rob Hinson. "Offensively, we had everybody on display. I don't even know how many guys scored touchdowns, but a lot of guys touched the ball. … This is what we expected with this caliber of talent earlier in the season."
Senior receiver Kevin Casey had the night of his career, hauling in a trio of touchdown passes. He caught passes of 42, 10 and 26 yards in the second half to erase any thought the Dragons had of making it a game.
"This moment means so much to us," Casey said. "In the beginning of the season, we started off with a loss and it was devastating. From then on we came out with the mindset that we were the best team in South Jersey and we stepped on this field and decided to hit them hard. After that, our offense started flowing and defense got the job done. At the end of the night, we are champions again."
The Timber Creek defense started the game by forcing Kingsway into a three-and-out. The tone was set by defensive end Dajaun Drennon, who had his first of three sacks on the night on that opening Kingsway possession. A shanked punt gave the Chargers the ball on the Dragons' 16-yard line. Just a couple of plays later, Williams found the end zone on a 2-yard run to give Timber Creek a 6-0 lead.
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The Chargers got their passing game going in the next series, highlighted by a huge fourth-down conversion. Facing a 4th-and-8 on the Kingsway 17, Williams dropped back and found an open Adonis Jennings for a touchdown.
"I knew that coming into this game my team was ready to come out here and get the job done," Dan Williams said. "Coach put a good gameplan together and I just wanted to come out here and help my teammates. It's just a dream come true."
Lawry once again countered with a long touchdown run, this time of 71 yards, to bring Kingsway within 20-13 with 10:25 left in the half. However, any momentum was short-lived as Williams found Bryce Shade open for a 4-yard touchdown at the end of the half.
The second half was the Williams-to-Casey show as the Chargers rolled to the championship.
"I talked to my coaches before the playoffs and they told me to have a great championship game and have the best game of my life," said Casey. "I came out of the season with four touchdowns and I am leaving this game with seven."
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"I hurdled somebody earlier in the year and I knew I had to get another one," said Williams, with a wide smile. "I guess that was the perfect moment to get it."
For Dan Williams, Saturday's performance represented the culmination of a season that started with him as a No. 3 quarterback and ended with jubilation.
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Our laboratory's major interest is in understanding the mechanisms of immune tumor rejection and then developing reagents to translate this understanding into clinical trials. In the last decade, it has been established that the immune system can cause the complete and durable rejection of certain metastatic cancers in some individuals. Our understanding of this process has been greatly enhanced by the discovery of several dozen tumor-associated antigens expressed by human melanoma, which can be recognized by tumor-reactive T cells. At this point, our major new challenges include:
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Wednesday afternoon, they will hold a joint press conference to bring the public up to date on plans to strengthen America's energy security and proposals to lower gas prices.
Seven out of 10 Americans say high gas prices are creating hardship for them, though experts believe gas prices should drop at least another dime by Memorial Day.
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AuSable Valley, Moriah win nonleague matchups
CLINTONVILLE — For the AuSable Valley girls' soccer team, one goal was all it took.
After no first-half scoring, Rachel Knapp took a one-time pass from Meghan Strong and put it into the back of the net, helping the Patriots defeat Keene in a Northern Soccer League nonleague contest Tuesday, 1-0.
Bruce Bourgeois, whose team surrendered just four shots on net throughout the duration of the contest, was pleased with his team's performance defensively.
"Logan Snow, Priscilla Coats and Tiffany Evens did a great job on defense, stopping many Keene drives at midfield," Bourgeois said.
Bryce Douglass and Kendra Niemann combined for a shutout performance for AuSable Valley, accumulating three saves.
Goalkeeper Tucker Geiger kept the Beavers in the match until the midway point of the second half, but was tagged with the loss between the pipes.
"Tucker Geiger had a great night in goal, making several key saves to keep Keene in the game," Bourgeois said.
AuSable Valley 1, Keene 0
Keene 0 0 — 0
AuSable Valley 0 1 — 1
Second half- 1, AV, Knapp (Strong), 23:28.
Shots: AuSable Valley 20, Keene 4.
Saves: Geiger, K, 15. Douglass (2), Niemann (1), AV, 3.
Moriah 4, Bolton 3
PORT HENRY — Sarah Slattery scored two goals and the Vikings fended off the Eagles.
Halie Snyder gave Moriah a lead just 1:44 into the game. Then Jordan Speshock netted her first varsity goal at 13:18, and Slattery scored 1:39 later. Slattery brought the ball up and connected on a shot from midfield late in the first half.
The Vikings needed that cushion, because Bolton came on strong in the second half.
Molly Schoder tallied twice, and then Abigail Seamans pulled the Eagles within one on a direct kick with just under four minutes to go.
Lauren Cross made nine saves for Moriah. Speshock earned two assists.
Andi Pfau stopped 11 shots for Bolton.
Moriah 4, Bolton 3
Bolton 0 3 — 3
Moriah 4 0 — 4
First half- 1, Mor, Snyder (Speshock), 1:44. 2, Mor, Speshock (Burbank), 13:18. 3, Mor, Slattery (Speshock), 14:57. 4, Mor, Slattery, 26:33.
Second half- 5, B, Schoder (Seamans), 6:30. 6, B, Schoder (Courchaine), 22:26. 7, B, Seamans, 26:03.
Shots- Bolton 14, Moriah 26.
Saves- Pfau, B, 11. Cross, Mor, 9.


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Brandon Benson
August 22, 2014 – Despite the steady drum of data security by card brands, acquirers, and security professionals worldwide, compromise still happens. Regularly. Point-to-point encryption (P2PE) is the logical next step to prevention … or is it?
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ETA CEO Jason Oxman: How ETA Is Working For You
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West Nile infection is caused by a virus transmitted by mosquitoes. Most people infected with West Nile virus don't experience any signs or symptoms, or may experience only minor ones, such as fever and mild headache. However, some people who become infected with West Nile virus develop a life-threatening illness that includes inflammation of the brain.
Mild signs and symptoms of a West Nile virus infection generally go away on their own. But severe signs and symptoms — such as a severe headache, fever, disorientation or sudden weakness — require immediate attention.
Exposure to mosquitoes where West Nile virus exists increases your risk of getting West Nile virus infection. Protect yourself from mosquitoes by using mosquito repellent and wearing clothing that covers your skin to reduce your risk.
Most have no signs or symptoms
Most people infected with the West Nile virus have no signs or symptoms.
Mild infection signs and symptoms
About 20 percent of people develop a mild infection called West Nile fever. Common signs and symptoms of West Nile fever include:
Serious infection signs and symptoms
In less than 1 percent of infected people, the virus causes a serious neurological infection. Such infection may include inflammation of the brain (encephalitis) or of both the brain and surrounding membranes (meningoencephalitis). Serious infection may also include infection and inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord (meningitis), inflammation of the spinal cord (West Nile poliomyelitis) and acute flaccid paralysis — a sudden weakness in your arms, legs or breathing muscles. Signs and symptoms of these diseases include:
Signs and symptoms of West Nile fever usually last a few days, but signs and symptoms of encephalitis or meningitis can linger for weeks, and certain neurological effects, such as muscle weakness, may be permanent.
When to see a doctor
Mild symptoms of West Nile fever usually resolve on their own. If you experience signs or symptoms of serious infection, such as severe headaches, a stiff neck, disorientation or confusion, seek medical attention right away. A serious West Nile virus infection generally requires hospitalization.
Infection transmitted by mosquitoes
Typically, West Nile virus spreads to humans and animals via infected mosquitoes. Mosquitoes become infected when they feed on infected birds. You can't get infected by touching or kissing a person with the virus.
Most West Nile virus infections occur during warm weather, when mosquito populations are active. The incubation period — the period between when you're bitten by an infected mosquito and the appearance of signs and symptoms of the illness — ranges from three to 14 days.
West Nile virus is present in areas such as Africa, parts of Asia and the Middle East. It first appeared in the United States in the summer of 1999 and since then has been found in all 48 contiguous states.
Other possible routes of transmission
In a few cases, West Nile virus may have been spread through other routes, including organ transplantation and blood transfusion. However, blood donors are screened for the virus, substantially reducing the risk of infection from blood transfusions.
There have also been reports of possible transmission of the virus from mother to child during pregnancy or breast-feeding, but these have been rare and not conclusively confirmed.
Your overall risk of getting West Nile virus depends on these factors:
Risk of serious infection
Even if you're infected, your risk of developing a serious West Nile virus-related illness is extremely small — less than 1 percent of people who are infected become severely ill. And most people who do become sick recover fully. You're more likely to develop a severe or fatal infection based on:
If you experience signs and symptoms of a severe West Nile virus infection — such as a high fever, a severe headache, a stiff neck, disorientation or sudden muscle weakness — see your doctor right away or go to an urgent care center. If you're seriously ill, you may need to be hospitalized.
What you can do
Make a list to take with you that includes:
What to expect from your doctor
In addition to listening to your description of symptoms, your doctor will perform a physical exam. Your doctor will also take into account whether it's mosquito season and whether he or she has seen other cases of West Nile virus infection recently.
Your doctor may take blood samples to be analyzed for West Nile virus antibodies. If necessary, your doctor may send you to a hospital for supportive therapy.
Your doctor can confirm the presence of West Nile virus or a West Nile-related illness, such as meningitis or encephalitis, by performing one of the following tests:
Supportive therapy
Most people recover from West Nile virus without treatment. Over-the-counter pain relievers can help ease mild headaches and muscle aches.
Use caution when giving aspirin to children or teenagers. Though aspirin is approved for use in children older than age 2, children and teenagers recovering from chickenpox or flu-like symptoms should never take aspirin. This is because aspirin has been linked to Reye's syndrome, a rare but potentially life-threatening condition, in such children.
There's no direct cure for encephalitis or meningitis, but you may need supportive therapy in a hospital with intravenous fluids and medicines to prevent other types of infections.
Interferon therapy
Scientists are investigating interferon therapy — a type of immune cell therapy — as a treatment for encephalitis caused by West Nile virus. Some research shows that people who receive interferon may recover better than those who don't receive the drug, but more study is needed.
Your best bet for preventing West Nile virus and other mosquito-borne illnesses is to avoid exposure to mosquitoes and eliminate mosquito-breeding sites. To help control West Nile virus:
To reduce your own exposure to mosquitoes:
A vaccine is available to protect horses from West Nile virus. No vaccine is available for humans, but work to develop a human vaccine is under way.


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2012 NCAA Division III Playoffs: By the numbers
Nov 16, 2012
By Ben Schorzman
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9: The number of undefeated teams in this year's NCAA Division III playoffs. Linfield, Concordia-Chicago, Wisconsin Oshkosh, Hobart, Coe, St. Thomas, Mary Hardin-Baylor, Widener, Mount Union.
9: The number of playoff appearances by Linfield in Division III since making the move from NAIA in 1998.
4: The number of times the Wildcats have been rematched in the playoffs with a team they have played during the regular season.
94.67: The number of yards per game Linfield has been penalized on average this season, which is fifth most in Division III.
9.67: the number of penalties per game Linfield is given on average this season, which ranks 232 of 239 in Division III.
48: The number of times the Wildcats have sacked the other team's quarterback, the most in Division III. Linfield averages 5.33 sacks a game.
11.22: The number (on average) of tackles for loss Linfield has per game, tops in Division III.
14th: Linfield's total defense rank this season. The Wildcats are seventh in rush defense, giving up 1.88 yards per attempt.
15th: Linfield's total offense rank this season. The Wildcats are seventh in scoring, averaging 44.78 points per game.
4: The Wildcats' strength of schedule this season, as computed by D3football.com. It's a big reason for Linfield earning a top seed in this year's playoffs.
3: Pacific Lutheran's strength of schedule rank this season.
65: Mount Union's strength of schedule, the No. 1-ranked team by D3football.com.
10: The number of Division III championships won by Mount Union, the most by far in the classification. The Raiders have played in 12 of the last 14 Stagg Bowls. This season, they are first in total defense and first in total offense and scoring.
7-3: Wisconsin Whitewater's record this year. The Warhawks have won four of the last five Division III championships but failed to make the playoffs this year. They were a combined 72-3 from 2007 to 2011.
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Patience thinning withtrouble-making ManzielBy KRISTIE RIEKEN
The Associated Press | August 18,2013AP FILE PHOTO
In this Aug. 5, 2013 photo, Texas A&M quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel warms up during practice in College Station, Texas.COLLEGE STATION, Texas An uncanny ability to escape trouble helped make Johnny Manziel a Heisman Trophy winner.
Whether it was an arrest that could have gotten him booted from Texas A&M before he even played a game or a swarming SEC defense trying to bury him in the backfield, Johnny Football was tough to take down.
Now another off-the-field problem is a much bigger threat to the quarterbacks future. After a whirlwind season where he came from obscurity to become the biggest star in college football and the first freshman to win the Heisman, the question is: Will there be a follow-up?
Allegations that he received payment for autographs could threaten his eligibility along with A&Ms championship hopes, and have some in College Station fed up with his antics.
Most in this town built around the university and its football program are nervously waiting for the results of an NCAA investigation that ESPN has reported is about whether Manziel was paid for signing hundreds of autographs for memorabilia brokers during the offseason.
Coach Kevin Sumlin tried not to make too much out of what could be a season-altering situation. He pointed out that last year most expected the Aggies to struggle in their first year in the Southeastern Conference.
We had a cloud over our heads last season, no one thought we could win any games, he said. Every year youve got a challenge.
Regardless of the outcome of the investigation, it has already distracted from what was expected to be a big year for the Aggies. Theyre coming off an 11-2 record, highlighted by Manziel leading Texas A&M to an upset win at No. 1 Alabama. The rematch in College Station is Sept. 14.
Manziels lawyer has said he believes Manziel will play in Texas A&Ms season opener against Rice on Aug. 31 even if the investigation is ongoing. Ultimately, though, it could be up to Texas A&M to decide whether they want to play a player who could later be ruled ineligible.
Sumlin wouldnt speculate on whether Manziel will play in the opener and said that a lot of people would be involved in that decision.
That question is certainly the hottest topic in College Station and perhaps in all of college football. The web site TexAgs.com, a site that caters to die-hard Aggie fans, has a poll on its home page asking whether Manziel will play in Week 1. Sixty-eight percent of the 4,000 people who voted think he will, but there are also plenty of Aggie fans who believe he shouldnt.
They believe that A&M should keep him out to avoid facing possible sanctions for the program down the road.
Holding this program and the schools reputation hostage to the immaturity and incredibly bad judgment of young Johnny is just stupid, a fan posted on a TexAgs.com forum about the issue. Whether he took money or not, he put A&M in a really bad situation when it had the world by the tail.
Sumlin has been cagey during camp concerning the quarterback situation. But he did say that the Aggies have to have a contingency plan for what happens at quarterback. He also said he alternates giving different quarterbacks more snaps each day at practice.
Manziel hasnt spoken to the reporters since SEC media days, but he has addressed his past mistakes, including his arrest last year, previously. Manziel was arrested last summer after a bar fight near campus and charged with disorderly conduct, possession of the fake ID and failure to identify himself to police. It was an incident that put him in danger of being suspended from school and left him having to earn the starting job in fall camp.
Manziel admitted this June that he failed to identify himself to police following the altercation. As part of a plea deal, other charges against the 20-year-old, including disorderly conduct, were dismissed, and it looked like Manziels trouble was behind him.
A truly critical error in judgment on my part, its something that I look back on as one of the biggest mistakes of my life, Manziel said last year of the arrest. From there, Ive had to make a lot of changes in my life. Im really more aware of my surroundings and what goes on in my life. Ive had to surround myself with a great group of people. I have a great family, a great group of coaches here that really care about my well-being and me moving forward as a person.
It had already been an eventful offseason, filled with road trips to Las Vegas, celebrity mingling with LeBron James and rapper Drake, and early exits from the Manning Passing Academy and a University of Texas frat party. His tweets made news.
His latest trouble has many wondering if he has moved forward. But Sumlin and his teammates are standing behind Manziel, with the coach saying that the recent allegations come with the territory of a high-profile player.
Ricky Williams, who won the Heisman Trophy in 1998 at A&M rival Texas, had some harsh words for Manziel.
If the media did their research on who this kid was, no one would be surprised, Williams said. Its unfortunate, its not his fault. Its who hes always been. Just because you won a trophy doesnt mean youre going to change your behavior. But he should have known that, that once youre a big name youre not going to be able to get away with all the stuff you got away with before.
Williams did empathize with Manziel concerning the difficulties of being constantly hounded for pictures and autographs, but said his situation was different because he won the award when he was a senior. He did note that even before he won the Heisman hed walk into class at Texas to find a table in the back covered with items people wanted him to sign.
Its different when he potentially has three years ahead of him, Williams said. I can imagine how difficult it would be with all the hoopla and the Heisman Trophy and still being a college student.
Manziel hasnt tweeted since Aug. 1, but his last post quoted lines from Drakes new song All me, that said I aint perfect and asks people to stop hatin.
Considering the summer hes had, his affinity for that song might be seen as odd.
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Banbury United manager Edwin Stein says his team have the chance to put matters right when they host Chesham United tomorrow – two weeks after an 8-0 crushing at the Calor League Premier Division's second-placed side.
Stein said it was an ideal opportunity to right some wrongs.
"It's the chance for us to show people we are not as bad as that result suggests," said Stein.
"But in terms of preparation, it's just a another game and I'm not too concerned after seeing our display at Cambridge (Banbury lost 3-1) on Wednesday.
"After conceding an own goal, we responded in a positive way and got a deserved equaliser.
"We dominated the second half, but we didn't capitalise on it which was a bit disappointing.
"But take nothing away from the boys, it was a massive improvement.
Banbury will be without Kynan Isa-ac (suspended), while striker Leon Simpson (shin) faces a late test.
Didcot Town joint boss Ian Concannon praised the application of the players in the 2-1 midweek win at Evesham United and said the work done in training by coach Andy Sinnott had been rewarded.
And he wants it to continue at home to Taunton in Division 1 South & West.
"Evesham equalised in the last minute, but full credit to the lads they went up the other end and scored with the last kick of the game," said Concannon."It was three huge points. "Although we hadn't played for two weeks, we had three good training sessions on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday when the game was off.
"Andy worked on shape and how we go about our business when we don't have the ball."
Didcot are without Kameron Abbassi (calf) and Lance Williams (ankle).
North Leigh will be at full strength for the trip to Bridgwater Town, should the Somerset club's pitch pass tomorrow's 10am inspection.
Officials said the prospects for the game going ahead were 50-50, though more rain is expected overnight.
Tomorrow's squads
Banbury Utd (v Chesham Utd, home): from Fordah, Cray, Abrahams, Bridges, Blossom, Ryan, McNulty, Pinto, Lawless, Morgan, Talabi, Green, Collins, Mbamarah, Barker, Simpson.
Didcot Tn (v Taunton Tn, home): from Foster, S Parish, M Woodley, Heapy, Carnell, Franklin, Dutton-Black, Haysham, Mills, Ofori, Whitehead, Elkins, Baines, Longford, Thorne, McKirnan.
North Leigh (v Bridgwater Tn, away): from McHugh, Hole, Hopkins, Osborne-Ricketts, Gunn, Westlake, Else, Bowles, McDonagh, Woodley, Williams, Dobson, Turk, Organ, Caton.
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Horizons Restaurant
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100 Centenial Way
Burnaby, BC V5A 2X9Neighborhood:
- Cuisine:
SeafoodPrice: CAN$30 and under
Horizons Restaurant
- Dining Style: Fine Dining
- Website: http://www.horizonsrestaurant.com/
- Phone: 6042991155x
- Hours of Operation:
Lunch: Monday - Saturday: 11:30am - 2:00pm
Sunday Brunch: 11:00am - 2:00pm
Dinner: Sunday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Winter Lunch: Closed Monday & Tuesday
- Payment Options: AMEX,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Seafood, Northwest, International
- Executive Chef: John Garrett
- Dress Code: Business Casual
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Full Bar, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access
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A window-wrapped dining room offers a commanding view of the surrounding park-like setting; Burnaby and Vancouver below, as well as views of Burrard Inlet and Indian Arm. A popular tourist attraction - Horizons is best known for its fantastic menu, spectacular views and its comfortable, cozy accents.Continued
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Horizons Restaurant reviews from OpenTable diners
213 reviews since April 25, 2014
- Food4Service4
- Ambiance4.1Noise LevelModerate
scenic view (195)special occasion (154)romantic (100)good for groups (61)great for brunch (57)neighborhood gem (53)great for lunch (51)fit for foodies (49)great for outdoor dining (48)notable wine list (25)kid-friendly (20)hot spot (10)late-night find (6)vibrant bar scene (1)Show More
- Memorable birthday mealOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/19/2014Once again Horizon's did not disappoint us with their food and service. We went there for my wife's birthday and had a window seat overlooking the beautiful city of Vancouver on a summer evening. The service was impeccable, the food cooked to perfection, and overall a very enjoyable meal.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- FabulousOpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 8/18/2014This is not the first time that we have been to Horizons. We always pick it for family events and Monday was our Persian New Year. The food was delicious and the service friendly, efficient and excellent. Have had this waitress many times and she always lives up to her reputation. We were lucky and the view was fantastic. Informed all friends of the August special and to make sure to come over to bring back so many good memories. The desert was out of this worldSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- good this this time roundOpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 8/18/2014Service and food were great this time round. Previous visit a hit and miss with regards to service and food.Special Features:
- Nice LocationOpenTable Diner Since 2007Dined on 8/17/2014It's a beautiful spot, and a well decorated space. The service was good but a little slow, it took a very long time to get our entree, but it was a very nice place to celebrate a special occasion with my family.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Birthday dinner... MehDarrenDined on 8/14/2014I always enjoyed going to Horizons and have been there half a dozen times already. I wanted to take my father there as it was his birthday. Overall, We didn't really have a good experience. First off, the waiter took too long to come over to place our order (15-20 minutes). The food took a while to come and the "3 course meal" wasn't a 3 course meal, it was a 2 course meal because we had to share the dessert! Secondly, I expected to have a complimentary birthday dessert for my father but that didn't happen as well.. We all had to share the so called dessert that was on the 3 corse menu. When I went to Horizons before, my cousin had a complimentary birthday dessert, what happened this time?Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great Service at HorizonsMAGMDined on 8/13/2014This restaurant has a good selection of sea food, liquors and desserts. A bit pricey compared to other restaurants in town but in a great spot with scenic view and well trained, very pleasant service that makes huge difference to any other dinning place around.Special Features:
- best of bc menuclipperDined on 8/13/2014this menu is really good. it is only on for the month of august. i had the panfried oysters and the steak (which was covered with chanterelle mushrooms I believe). The steak was so tender and full of flavour.Special Features:
- Great ExperienceGreatFood2Dined on 8/9/2014Besides the smaller portions of food which was expected, the ambiance and the view was amazing.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Unhappy AnniversaryburnabyproudDined on 8/9/2014We hadn't been to Horizons in more than ten years, so thought we'd give it a try for our anniversary. Though we had a reservation for a window seat, we were offered a patio table which we gladly accepted. The house martini was delicious, it was a beautiful warm night and the scenery and views were amazing. My Husband had a shrimp appetizer and Cioppino and loved them both. My Barnston Island salad was delicious, but I can't say the same for my rare New York Steak, twice it came out well done on a screaming hot plate! I ate it anyway and the flavour was ok, but I was so disappointed. We were comp'd our martinis, but that didn't save the night. I'm willing to give them another chance, but right now Hubby says we'll wait another ten years.Special Features:
- Great but standardSabineDined on 8/8/2014You usually can't go wrong at horizons but the menu still totally lacks innovation. The shrimp cocktail was small but the lamb was excellent. The homemade ice cream is also excellent.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Lumcheon at HorizonsCharlieDined on 8/8/2014The food was good, though not extraordinary. The tagliatelle with clams was fine, with plenty of clams. A few more non-sea-food choices would be appreciated by those who do not like seafood. The service was outstanding - attentive without being fussy.Special Features:
- RickDined on 8/7/2014Service was excellent as was the food...the views of Vancouver were outstanding.Special Features:
- Best View! Amazing Food!2foodiesDined on 8/5/2014We go here every year for our anniversary and Horizons never disappoints. The food is always amazing and you just can't beat the grounds surrounding the restaurant, with the beautiful rose garden and the Japanese totem poles. And the view is stunning!Special Features:
- !8th Wedding Anniversary...PoetrySallyDined on 8/4/2014It was a wonderful way to spend our 18th Wedding Anniversary... I mentioned it when I made the reservation and they brought us a celebratory glass of champagne at the end of our meal! It was truly delightful!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Beautiful view and really good foodbubsDined on 8/3/2014Portions were a bit small, but the food was very fresh.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- excellent locationSeanDined on 8/3/2014Great food, great view. Just a great place to eat. The patio is spectacular and the view of the city is amazingSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Oh yes!JustPeakingDined on 8/2/2014Once again, our favourite restaurant did not disappoint. We chose a late seating so we could see the fireworks. Our food (oysters and cioppino) was exquisite, the wine, delicious and the dessert "Sampler" - out of this world. Our waiter was attentive but not intrusive. Another stellar evening at Horizons!Special Features:
- On Top of the MountainkhenzDined on 8/2/2014A perfect place to enjoy the delights of BC Seafood and other delectable entrees. The view of the city was fantastic to say the least, even got to see some of the Celebration of Lights Fireworks display.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/1/2014some of the old-timers have forgotten about this lovely spot so I have reminded them and told them about the good food. I do hope they get there.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- FabulousDined on 7/27/2014the food was over the top fantastic. Our waiter was abit odd. leaned right into the middle of the table and almost whispered asking us how our meal was....he was nice....but odd. older gentleman.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Beautiful view.sarlalaeatsDined on 7/26/2014A nice place to spend the afternoon having lunch and taking a walk with family or friends of all ages. Beautiful views.Special Features:
- Good Food - be prepared to waitJannyMaxDined on 7/23/2014Our experience food-wise was almost perfect - stay away from the lamb shank, tho'. Service overall was extremely slow. If it had been a nice evening that would have made it better, but the clouds hid the city and that was too bad. Go on a nice day.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- ServiceWebster4848Dined on 7/23/2014Respectful and courteous service. They took the time to recognize our celebration and made it very special with wonderful service and delicious food.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Love the locationeatoutDined on 7/23/2014The view from the restaurant was icing on the cake; the service and food matched the setting and view.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great place to celebrateOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 7/22/2014Had a lovely dinner here for a special occasion. Service was extremely attentive. Loved the seafood selection.Special Features:
- Lunch get togetherluv2eatDined on 7/22/2014We dined at Horizon's on July 22/14. We were seated promptly and had a table with a very good view. Since salmon is in season now, I had the Alder BBQ salmon. The salmon was tasty ( slightly overcooked, should be medium ) The Mango sauce was a bit bland, it should have had a mustard sauce. My husband had the Maple salmon because he had it before and was very impressed, only this time it was not as good as it was then. My brother-in-law had the Coconut prawns and seemed to really enjoy them. Overall the meal was good, not exceptional. The view from this restaurant is great. They have nice rose gardens and play areas for kids, all-in-all a very nice spot to have lunch on a sunny day.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- DeweyDined on 7/20/2014My wife and I had dinner at Horizons for our wedding anniversary. It was our first time going there, and we both agreed we would return. The food was very nicely prepared, a lot of care went into sourcing locally and organically, presentation was well done. Service was unobtrusive but friendly. The weather was not conducive to sitting outside, but the windows afforded a lovely view of the park and the city beyond. Overall, a lovely evening out. We also received a coupon for a discount next time, which we weren't expecting. Nice surprise.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- View excellent, food disappointingDissappointedDined on 7/19/2014Saturday evening chef special "lamb shank was like a piece of dried beef jerky. It came with risotto but I requested mash potatoes. When served in a bowl it was appropriate, as I could almost drink the potatoes, there was too much liquid addedSpecial Features:
- Wonderful EveningOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 7/18/2014We picked Horizons because it was close to home and offers a great view of Vancouver for our visiting family from Australia. The service was excellent and the food was outstanding. Our party of 8 thoroughly enjoyed a variety of appetizers including the Tuna Tataki (delicious!), fresh mozzarella and tomato and pulled pork belly spring rolls. The main course meals were excellent and according to our guests "Some of the best food they've had while visiting Vancouver".Special Features:
- PRETTY BIRDSPrettyBirdsDined on 7/16/2014Our birthday dinner was very good -- and close attention was paid to our daughter's allergies.Special Features:
- MISSDVDDined on 7/15/2014Everything about our experience at Horizon's was amazing. It was our 25th Wedding Anniversary and we decided to try Horizon's and we were not disappointed. Both the food and service were top notch. We will definitely be back.Special Features:
- the view was nicesalmonphileDined on 7/14/2014We went to Horizons for our anniversary when a local friend suggested we go there rather than drive over to North Vancouver to its sister restaurant, the Salmon House. I wish we hadn't changed our reservation to Horizons: It was priced as though it should have been amazing, but sadly the view and the clean bathroom were the highlights of the evening. The service was fair/poor, the salmon was less exciting than I expected. The apetizer was tasteless, my husband had the maple salmon which was very good, I got the sockeye and it was dry and flavorless. We had better food at the Cool Cactus chain for half the price and twice the service. We won't go back.Special Features:
- MiltDined on 7/14/2014Wi be there this Friday with 10 people again. Getting a great view is the icing on the cakeSpecial Features:
- Perfect dayHurk61Dined on 7/12/2014Great food, beautiful view and great service! I can't say anything bad about this restaurant. My water glass was never empty all night and I had a great time with my girlfriend. I couldn't ask for a perfect date night!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Wonderful settingTheWineTeacherDined on 7/12/2014Horizon's Restaurant Perched atop Burnaby Mountain is Horizon's restaurant surrounded by scenic gardens and stunning views of Vancouver, the inlet and the North Shore mountains. I was there recently to celebrate my son and daughter-in-law's seventh anniversary. It was a beautiful warm summer evening and as we arrived a half hour early, we spent some time wandering around and enjoying the sights. The totem poles and the rose gardens were particularly impressive. For a lovely night out, especially if you have guests new to Vancouver, give Horizon's on Burnaby Mountain a try and allow time before or after dinner for a stroll around the grounds.Special Features:
- Anniversary LunchFreddyDined on 7/11/2014It was our 34th Wedding Anniversary and we went for lunch. Very pleasant. It was a beautiful day which amplified the magnificence of the location. The waitress was excellent. The food was good, the portions a little small maybe! Enough for me but for a big person maybe not. Overall an excellent lunch experience. I would definately recommend it to friends.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- JIMCDined on 7/10/2014Our server was very professional & helpful. The food was quite good & our salad was really exceptional. We often come here for special occasions & to entertain out of town guests. They always like the experience & so we continue do do this. The surrounding pak is also a nice part of the visit.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Extremely worthwhile65thDined on 7/10/2014Immediately on arriving our waiter was very attentive to our table. Food was beautifully prepared, delicious. Charging for table buns should be eliminated.Menu could have a couple of less attractive items for folks who are not so high end. Say simple pasta or even a burger??we had the dessert sampler it was amazing.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Dining At HorizonsluvtoeatoutDined on 7/9/2014We had a wonderful experience at Horizons! Loved everything. The food was fabulous, service was good, view spectacular! Thank you.luvSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Outstanding Food - Unpleasant StaffAloyAndSaphiDined on 7/2/2014I choose this place for its menu, good view and location which is easily approachable from all sides of greater Vancouver. I sensed the low energy in front of the house. None of the staffs smiles or greets the customers. I felt like I'm not welcomed even though I had a reservation. We were seated in table for more than 10 minutes and none of the staff attended us. I saw servers moving around looking at us and ignoring us completely. I left my table to alert the management to send someone to my table. 5 STAR - FOOD. RICH IN FLAVOR. COOKED TO PERFECTION. I recommend this place for its excellent food.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.


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This book is a great historical novel for teens, although Terry Pratchett calls it historical fantasy. Set in Dickens' London, it has all the humor we've come to expect from Pratchett, wonderful characterization and the fllth and poverty that was Victorian England. Dickens is actually a character in the novel along with Sweeney Todd, Disraeli, Queen Victoria and many others. This book is my favorite of the 2013 Printz honorees.
Quirky, adventurous, and wonderfully fun, Dodger, is a great book for anyone who enjoys historical reads. Readers get to follow Dodger into the sewers of London, and watch his quest for revenge, knowledge, and quite possibly- love.
The thing I find particularly hard about reviewing Terry Pratchett is trying to come up with anything I might say that would capture the deft, clever, articulate writing that characterizes his books. Nothing seems to do it justice and I end up feeling he's best left representing himself. He simply has a magical way with words.
This story he calls a "historical fantasy," although the only fantastical elements are the way he's slightly fictionalized some of the characters and their interactions in early Victorian London. The protagonist is a young man named Dodger who has encounters with a journalist named Charlie Dickens, a barber named Sweeney Todd, politicians Robert Peel and Benjamin Disraeli, and many others names familiar from history. It's a nice blending of fact and story that captures the atmosphere of a time and era.
I'm waffling between four and five stars on this one. It's not as overtly humorous as much of Pratchett's other fare, with a little more emphasis on the adventure and suspense and a little less commentary on the foibles of the human creature. But I tipped the scales up because I sense he wrote this with a bit of a mission in mind; when I read this and similar stories set in that era (even the recent movie adaptation of Les Miserables), I see ominous similarities to some current political trends, and I think he meant this book as a beneficial reminder and lesson. That earns a bonus from me.
A good example that Terry Pratchett does not need Discworld to tell an exciting and humorous book. Also a Michael L. Printz 2013 Honor Book. If you like this, you might also want to try the classic The Adventures of Tom Sawyer or Bloody Jack.
"Late one rainy night in Victorian-era London, 17-year-old Dodger (a street urchin who makes his living scavenging in the city's sewers) witnesses a young lady being held against her will. A noble sort, Dodger rescues the girl - and from there, his story takes many unexpected turns, including some that involve famous historical figures and fictional characters from the period (such as Charles Dickens and Sweeney Todd). A ripping good tale filled with dry humour, unusual characters, and great descriptions of Victorian London, Dodger is a bit different from Terry Pratchett's other novels but no less enjoyable - especially for readers who enjoy a clever turn of phrase." Teen Scene January 2013 Newsletter http://www.nextreads.com/Display2.aspx?SID=5acc8fc1-4e91-4ebe-906d-f8fc5e82a8e0&N=586158
Ankh Morpork meets Victorian London - but without the wizards of Unseen U. I rousing good time with Pratchett's usual quirky (and outstanding) sense of humor.
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"As the bells tolled five o'clock, Mrs. Sharples woke up, making a noise that could best be expressed as blort!"
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Just as Charlie had surmised, Dodger hadn't had a day's proper schooling. Instead, his life had mostly been spent learning things, which is surprisingly rather different.
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Ocean front 2 bedroom condo in the Ocean Dunes Resort in Kure Beach
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Stunning panoramic ocean views await you in the popular Ocean Dunes community of Kure Beach. This 2-bedroom 2-bath oceanfront condo is perfect for families of 6 or less. It is a second floor unit with one street-side bedroom and an oceanfront master bedroom. It also features an oceanfront deck, perfect for sunbathing and outdoor dining. Ocean Dunes is an ideal year-round vacation spot for families. Amenities include: indoor and outdoor pools, hot tub, a tennis court, basketball court, club house, fitness room with new equipment, sauna, picnic grounds and a playground. Whether soaking up the rays on the beach, lounging on the deck or taking the family to the nearby aquarium, you are sure to enjoy your stay at Ocean Dunes in picturesque Coastal Carolina. Property also features a private walkover to the ocean. This is a non-smoking unit. No pets.
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Compared to some of today's ultra-intensive hitting books — some of which break down batting mechanics to specific timings, angles, and checkpoints — this thin paperback may seem vague and unscientific. At the time it was written, however, it was considered state-of-the-art, and provided the basis for nearly all other hitting theories that followed.
One of the main philosophies that Williams brings forth in this book is the strategy of understanding what areas of the strike zone you can handle, and waiting for pitches in those zones. In other words, he found a correlation between the best hitters and their focus on pitch selection. Although many coaches think Williams' theories cause a batter to be less aggressive, there are just as many who think patience is key to a batter's success. One needs to look no further than Billy Beane and the Oakland A's organizational hitting philosophy to see that the preachings of Ted Williams are still followed today.
Personally, I've read this book from cover to cover dozens of times, and pick up something new every time. It's not often that one of the greatest athletes — in any sport — gives away all of his secrets, and this book holds back nothing. Though some of the ideas in this book might not apply today, the majority of the teachings are timeless, and presented in an easy-to-understand format. I recommend it fully as a necessity on the shelf of baseball players of all ages. Click on the image and you can get it for about ten bucks — a marginal investment that will provide a return over and over for years to come.


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