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Look at all these amazing books, audios, and ebooks! I am so excited to bless one of my readers with this amazing giveaway package. These gifts have been generously donated by a wonderful group of vendors just for one of you!
Cindy West of Shining Dawn Books creates some of my favorite nature studies. Nature Study Through the Holidays is an abbreviated nature study with a focus on the four weeks of Advent. I love the variety of ideas and these will add fresh variety to our Advent celebration this year. "We've put together four weeks of nature studies related to Advent. For each week, you'll find Bible references, several nature study ideas and at least one notebooking page. Use these ideas however you see fit. Don't feel like you have to complete every activity listed! " (retail value $5, ebook)
This fascinating book about Baktar the Incan cat will make a great gift for the young reader in your life. "Baktar is not a common cat, even though he looks like one. He is a Royal Black Tarquoia, a mythical species, who lived among the ancient Inca of Peru high in the Andes Mountains. Baktar watches over his mistress Amasuwa, an Inca princess who is struggling with her fears concerning her upcoming marriage. Her grandfather Pachacuti, ninth king of the Inca realm, has his own concerns as he ponders the question of which god really is God and might there be just one?" Written by Laurie J. White, author of King Alfred's English, Baktar is based on evidence that the king of the Incas did indeed convert to Christianity. (physical book, $10.95 retail value, 8 and up)
Christmas Coloring and Activity Book from Knowledge Box Central will make a wonderful addition to your Christmas studies and celebration. My children love having things like this available throughout the month of December and I'm happy that while they have fun they are improving fine motor skills and thinking skills! "Ready to have some fun during the Christmas holidays? Build a paper model of a Christmas Tree, create a one-of-a -kind bookmark, even learn new Christmas songs. Also includes holiday mazes, crossword puzzles word searches and more. Designed for pre-school thru about 3rd grade." (ebook, $5 retail value)
Fun Bonding Activities for Christmastime by Susan Evans is a one hour audio with an accompanying slideshow pdf. "Would you like to develop a strong sense of family identity? Draw closer to your family during the Christmas holidays." Includes three creative ways to retell the nativity story, how to choose just the right gift for each of your children, six easy Christmas crafts you can do with your kids even when you're tired… And much more! (retail value $8.95)
My boys have been having so much fun with our Farm Animal Matching Cards from Gentle Shepherd. This handy pdf collection includes 12 adorable animal cards to print and their sounds in four languages to print on the back. Not only can you make matching cards though, we've also stickers and magnets. This set can be used for gift giving over and over, just print a set any time you need a quick gift. They would also make a perfect stocking stuffer. "These animal pictures have been hand-drawn and colored, and are all ready to be made into matching cards. Just print on card stock and cut apart!" (retail value $3)
In the Hands of A Child project packs are always fun hands-on learning for our family. With The Night Before Christmas your child will fold, cut, paste and create to their heart's content. "This fun Literature Study that includes a 6-day Planning Guide, 17 Hands-On Activities PLUS 3 Fun Extension Activities, Related Reading List", and so much more! (retail value $12, K-2)
For the older children in your home, A Christmas Carol project pack is a wonderful way to study this amazing classic. "A Literature Based Study of the Novel by Charles Dickens Curriculum from In the Hands of a Child. Make your lesson planning easy with the chapter-by-chapter review complete with questions for discussion and 25 correlating Hands-On Activities" and so much more! (retail value $12, Grades 7-12)
Are you looking for some encouragement and inspiration as you head into the holidays? I know I am! I love the audios recorded by Felice Gerwitz of Ultimate Homeschool Expo and the Homeschooling and the Holidays expo set will be a perfect encouragement for you during this busy season. "Join our wonderful expo panel and listen to moms who have survived the holidays with flying colors and share their scheduling, baking, praising and joyful tips and techniques with you!" (retail value $19.95, audio set)
This book and curriculum set from New Millenium Girls rocked our socks off! My daughter is having so much fun creating beautiful paper dolls and clothing while learning to write her very own fiction novel. I can't wait to share my full review of this product later in the week and the lucky winner of this giveaway will get her very own set. Isabel's Secret is a novel, Isabel's Closet is the paper doll book, and Creative Writing Made Easy is the fantastic coordinating curriculum. Your daughter will love it! (retail value $29.95 with shipping)
Have you ever looked for a resource to teach your children about Kwanzaa? Knowledge Box Central has a Kwanzaa lapbook for your children to color, fold, cut and assemble. The Kwanzaa lapbook has 25 minibooks covering the symbols, history, traditions, recipes, gifts, principles of this holiday. If you have ever wondered about this little known holiday or wanted to learn more about your heritage, you and your children will have fun putting this together.(retail value $5, ebook)
I don't know about you, but for me 22 pages of planning help for the holidays was very welcome. Personally, I can use all of the help I can get. This sweet little file has beautiful printables designed to make your life easier as you head into the busyness of December with the Freedom and Simplicity Holiday Planner. "Do you need some help planning and organizing your Holiday activities? These festive Freedom & Simplicity™ forms will make it a snap. Whether it's your Decorations, your Gifts, your Cards, your Meals, your Calendar, your … – we've got a form for that." (retail value $4.95, ebook)
A beautiful addition to our Christmas music, Christmas Carols Sweet and Clear is the perfect match for the book a Treasury of Christmas Carols to Trace and Color. "These Christ-centered carols in a gentle style with classical style accompaniment make a restful but inspirational background for relaxation amidst the Christmas rush. Give your homeschool a holiday touch with Christmas music in the background during schooltime." (retail value $8.50)
We discovered these delightful copywork books from LightHome Publications during my very first blog hop giveaway and I have to tell you these books have completely changed the attitudes of my children in the face of handwriting practice. We can't wait to use A Treasury of Christmas Carols to Trace and Color during December. LightHome Publications has a huge selection of copywork books to choose from and something to fit every child. This particular book has both manuscript and cursive for each carol perfect for the whole family! The other thing I've noticed is that it so easy to use the copywork and pictures in a notebooking study.(retail value $7.50, ebook)
Another book from LightHome Publications, As We Gather, Songs of Thanksgiving is going to be a wonderful addition to our November homeschool studies for years to come. Again, this book has each selection in manuscript and cursive so it will work for the whole family and can easily be used in notebooking for your Thanksgiving notebook or lapbook. "This multilevel penmanship book with its gorgeous paintings by 18 master artists portraying the harvest, majestic scenery, and children delighting in God's creation, is a delightful way for kids to practice their handwriting while focusing on Thanksgiving." (retail value $8.50, ebook)
A completely different kind of book from LightHome Publications, Artful Christmas Cards to Make, Enhance and Color doesn't include any copywork. Instead it is full of beautiful cards your children can print, color and personalize for your family cards. Some of the cards are full color antique reproductions and Joy Marie gives several ideas and directions for enhancing these cards after you print them. The book also has a section of family crafts and activities to round out your activities. "This multilevel book is a smorgasbord of artistic activities revolving around Christmas." (retail value $8.50, ebook)
Hal and Melanie Young are two of my very favorite authors and their book Raising Real Men won the Christian Small Publishers Association Book of the Year in 2011. We Gather Together is about redeeming Thanksgiving. "Thanksgiving is one of the most God-centered holidays, yet it generally devolves into eating and sitting in front of the TV. You can redeem it, though! Why not invite everyone to your house? What? Getting the collywobbles? Our ultimate guide to Thanksgiving,We Gather Together, makes it worry-free and a mom-sized job!" (retail value $15, ebook)
For the budding chemist in your home, Periodic Table of the Elements Coloring Book is a fun stocking stuffer or even wrapped under the tree! Theresa Bondura writes "When our babies are born, they come into a world of sight and sound that can be overwhelming. And what do we do? We speak in a language they don't understand. We show them toys they can't use. As they grow we put maps on their wall when they can't understand the concept of Earth. And then a miracle happens. They begin to speak. They start making sentences, writing letters, learning words. We should have the periodic table of elements on the wall as well. Everything on our planet is made of the items on the periodic table. It is a very basic tool." (retail value $22.50, physical book)
"This Pilgrims Unit Study is a fun study to do during the month of November, because it ties in with the first Thanksgiving. This one-hour audio includes a 36-slide PDF showing you many different projects and activities that you can do to understand the Pilgrims and what Thanksgiving is all about. How would you like to make a Mayflower ship off your back deck, using inexpensive PVC pipe and an old sheet? Your kids will love it!" Susan Evans(retail value $8.95)
Are you struggling to keep Christ as the focus of your Christmas celebrations? Jesus, The Promised One by Katherine Loop is a fun daily devotional for the month of December and your children will create a wonderful keepsake book using the simple directions included! "Jesus–The Promised One is a Christmas Bible study designed to start December 1st and finish Christmas Eve. The Bible study traces God's plan of salvation from the very beginning of time, laying the groundwork for Jesus' birth and explaining the foundations of the Christian faith in a simple way even a child can grasp."(retail value $8.99, ebook)
Family Favorites for the Holidays by Phyllis Sather is a sweet book of recipes and menus for Christmas and Christmas Eve. Recipes include Challah Bread, Cherry Salad and Peanut Brittle to name a few. We are excited to try these holiday treats ourselves! "Every family has their favorite Christmas traditions. Those traditions include events, places, people, and food. This little book is about the food that our family associates with the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday season. Christmas is like no other season of the year. For us, who live in Minnesota, it includes cold, snowy weather, hot beverages, and gathering by the fireplace for cozy evenings together." (retail value $3.95, ebook)
Memory Making Made Easy by Phyllis Sather "Just in time for Christmas! I remember those years when our children were much younger. My sister always wanted them to make her something homemade – so this time of year we were always scrambling for a new idea. If you have family or friends who enjoy receiving homemade gifts from your children this is the book for you. We've compiled many of our best and easiest ideas. You may already have most of the materials, but if not a quick trip to the craft store will provide everything you need to make that unique gift for your child's special aunt or uncle." (retail value $2.95, ebook)
Thoughts on Being Left Behind by Phyllis Sather. At one time or another we all feel left behind – whether because of illness, loss of a loved one, or the busyness of parenting and/or homeschooling. These timeless pieces, written by someone who went from the life of an active and involved woman to a near invalid within just a few weeks, speak to the heart of anyone who feels like they've been put on the shelf and possibly forgotten. My desire for this book is that it would speak to people right where they are and will encourage them to look to the Lord. (retail value $5.95)
Knowledge Box Central is also offering this fun Thanksgiving Lapbook. My children are going to be having so much fun this month with all these projects! "Happy Thanksgiving! Why not use this hands-on tool to explore this holiday and its traditions. Create booklets to place inside the lapbook folders, and improve retention of the information. Includes a Study Guide that can be used for teaching the topic. This product can stand alone or be used as a supplement to any other curriculum. This lapbook was designed with the K-6th grade student in mind, but it could be used with higher grades with some small adjustments." (retail value $5, ebook)
Patriotic Penmanship (Grade 2) This brand new book by Mary Ellen Tedrow of Laurelwood Books is part of a series of penmanship books for every grade. I don't know if you have visited Laurelwood Books website before, but Mary Ellen has a wonderful selection of new and used curriculum at fantastic prices! I love how the Patriotic penmanship series encourages our children to be Christian statesmen. These are very timely quotes! "Using famous quotes and Bible verses, this book teaches penmanship on the second grade level." (retail value $12.95, physical book)
Isn't that a fun, amazing package of prizes? I am overwhelmed by the generosity of my vendors and I know you will love these books, ebooks, and audios. Besides the twenty-five items above I also have four exclusive gifts for everyone that will be given away throughout this week. Be sure to read the daily Christmas posts to find those gifts!


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Junior Dylan Fritsch, sophomore Admir Sahbegovic, senior Russell Powell and freshman Marcellous Bell each spent Tuesday their free time reading and visiting with the kids at John Love Elementary. The Dolphins have also spent time reading at Merrill Road Elementary.
Since August, the Dolphins have donated supplies to a orphanage and sugar village during their trip to the Dominican Republic, worked on a garden at the Episcopal Children's Services in town and visited a local retirement center.
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Albert H. Schmitt Family Farms 6 Bagatelle Road, Dix Hills 631-549-1159 Pick your own pumpkins through October, 9am-6pm daily. Hayrides and haunted maze on weekends. Fall decorations for sale.
Benner's Farm 56 Gnarled Hollow Road, East Setauket 631-689-8172 Pick your own pumpkins through October, 12-4pm weekends only. Hayrides (including a haunted hayride), Big Swing, and farm animals. Saturdays feature special guests and Sundays feature live music. Admission: $7; $6 children (includes corn and hayrides). Harvest Festival: Oct. 13, 12-4pm.
Borellas Farm Stand 485 Edgewood Ave., Saint James 631-862-7330 U-pick pumpkins in October, 11am-5pm weekends only. Hayrides, snacks, corn maze, live music, and other activities. Farm stand with homegrown fruits and vegetables. Free parking. Free admission for children younger than 3.
Brightwaters Farms & Nursery 1624 Manatuck Blvd., Bay Shore 631-665-5411 U-pick pumpkins through October, 9am-5pm daily. Hayrides, inflatable rides, and a farm store with novelty decorations, apples, candy apples, and full concession stand. $5 admission on weekends and Columbus Day includes face painting, clown entertainment, animal viewing, and unlimited hay rides.
F&W Schmitt's Family Farm 26 Pinelawn Road, Melville 631-271-3276 Pick your own pumpkins through October, 9am-5pm weekends only. Free hayrides. Corn maze with admission. Weekend and Columbus Day activities include inflatable rides and food concessions.
Fairview Farm 69 Horsemill Lane, Bridgehampton (GPS: 69 Horsemill Road, Watermill) 631-537-6154 Pick your own pumpkins, gourds, and squash through the first week of November, 10am-6pm daily except Tuesdays. Eight-acre corn maze. Admission: $10; $8 children ages 4-11; free for children younger than 4.
Grammas Flower Cottage 2891 Montauk Highway, Brookhaven 631-730-6264; firstname.lastname@example.com U-pick pumpkins through October, 9am-6pm daily. Plants, perennials, shrubs, and trees for sale.
Greenland Family Farms 17155 County Road 48, Cutchogue 631-734-5791 Pumpkin picking throughout October, 9am-5pm daily. Hayrides on weekends only. Fall decorations, trees, bushes, and perennials for sale.
Harbes Family Farm's Middle Earth Pumpkin Farm 5698 Sound Ave., Riverhead 631-298-0800 U-pick pumpkins through Nov. 1, 9am-6pm weekends only. Hayrides, corn maze, pony rides, farm animals, and snacks available. Fall decorations for sale. Restrooms on site.
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Krupski's Vegetable & Pumpkin Farm 38030 Route 25, Peconic 631-734-6847 or 631-734-7841 U-pick pumpkins through October. Farm-fresh produce for sale. Open 9am-6pm Monday-Thursday and 9am-7pm Friday-Sunday.
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A press release from Canadian book retailer Indigo Books & Music Inc. has ranked Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows as the top book of the decade in their newly released Young Adult Fiction list. The list was put together by a "dedicated team of Indigo book buyers," with the titles chosen based on their "impact and their popularity". Other books on the list include Markus Zusak's The Book Thief and Philip Pullman's The Amber Spyglass. The article continues to comment on the recent success of Young Adult Fiction, saying:
Young adult fiction flourished through the past decade with Indigo and Chapters seeing 200% growth through the latter five years. As expected, J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter and Stephenie Meyer's Twilight saga top the Indigo Best of the Decade List for young readers.The Harry Potter series also gained a place in the retailer's Booklovers' Top Ten "Life-changing" Books list, alongside other highly successful titles from Yann Martel's Life of Pi to Harper Lee's 1960 To Kill a Mockingbird.
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I can probably console myself with the 70-300L being more "walkaround", which I do a lot when birdhunting. Although i would very much like a 300/2.8, and if that 300/2.8 comes in black with an extra 120-299mm as well...
You bet the 70-300L is more "walkaround". Compare the weight!
70-300L 1050g
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EF 300 f/2.8II 2400g
Only Mr Muscles would consider the Sigma as a walkaround. Wouldn't it be cool if the Sigma weighed in at a less punishing weight?


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This condo in the Hali'i Kai complex of Waikoloa Beach Resort was an ideal seaside experience. The view from the unit is the sea, the a'a lava seashore and only the sea and seashore. It is on the ground floor. We could sit in the lanai and feel that we alone lived here. The furniture and appointments complimented the setting. There are appliances and instruments to make any kind of meal or drink of which you can think. Every appliance is top quality. You just want to laugh and play a game attempting to identify a "needed" item that is not there or just does not "work." In addition, when we prepared to go to the beach or some other adventure we discovered that everything we needed was there: beach towels, coolers (three sizes), chairs, umbrellas, snorkel equipment, boogie boards. And, they were not just an assortment of old stuff left behind; rather each type of equipment was a top quality set. The attention to details and quality was wonderful and remarkable. This is the second condo we have rented from this owner. This one too did not disappoint. An important advantage of this condo was its location. We could gain access to an historic seaside trail only about 200 feet from our lanai. The excellent Hal'i Kai pool was only a three minute walk away. The pool restaurant, incidentally, served an excellent dinner. The Kings Court and Queens Court in the resort area provided great shopping opportunities and a wide assortment of restaurants. A five minute drive away, just south of the Marriot Resort and near Queens Court is a very desirable beach, 'Anaeho'omalu Bay. Only about 15 minutes away is the best beach on the island (some travel agents have declared it the best beach in America). Hapuna Beach has been our favorite for years. Realistically, because The Big Island is so large, the centrality of the condo should be assessed in terms of the West side. For the most part, every site and activity from Hawi in the north to Kealakekua Bay in the south can be visited within about one hour from the condo. We highly recommend this vacation home and when we return to the Big Island in the future will attempt to rent it again.
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This was a wonderful place to celebrate our daughter's birthday. The condo gets top marks for everything ... location, comfort, furnishings, and equipment ... it had everything we needed. Our daughter and two teen granddaughters especially liked the proximity of the A beach and Starbucks! The Smiths even supplied extra entertainment ... Hurricanes Iselle and Julio ... fortunately, Iselle brought us only high winds and spared us the rains and power/water outages ... Julio took mercy and by-passed the islands. The kids were disappointed that we didn't have more drama! The 4.5 earthquake was a nice added touch! The Smiths were very helpful and made the rental process go smoothly. We were very happy "campers." Jim and Mona Fitzsimmons, the Sea Ranch, CA


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Constance Moore received her B.Sc (Hons). in Physics from University College Dublin in 1987, she subsequently received her Ph. D. in Physics from University College Dublin in 1994. Dr. Moore's thesis was on the application of proton Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (MRS) in schizophrenia and was one of the first applications of the technique in mental illness. Dr. Moore became a Research Fellow at McLean Hospital (Harvard Medical School) in Belmont, Massachusetts, where she became an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry. Dr. Moore's research at McLean Hospital continued her interest in the application of MRS in mental illness, in particular bipolar disorder. Over her years at McLean she utilized the applications of proton, phosphorous and lithium MRS in bipolar disorder. In addition, Dr. Moore has a special interest in children and adolescents with mood disorders. In 2010, Dr. Moore moved to the University of Massachusetts Medical School. She is currently a tenure-track Associate Professor at the Center for Comparative NeuroImaging (CCNI), and Associate Director for Translational Imaging. Dr. Moore is continuing her in vivo research on the application of MRS in mood disorders, in addition to utilizing different imaging modalities to investigate these disorders. Finally, Dr. Moore is interested in investigating animal models for brain development using these different imaging modalities.
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The two-year old payroll tax holiday is over and we found out how it will affect your bottom line.
If you make $30,000 a year, you'll pay about $50 more a month in taxes. Those making $50,000 a year will pay an additional $83 more a month.
And anyone earning $110,000 a year will now pay an extra $189 each month.
Its all part of a tax package that congress passed New Year's Day - leaving workers with a two-percent increase in Social Security payroll tax.
"Its something that's being done by the government and I have no control of," said Naples resident Debbie DeMaria.
The increase will come directly out of your paycheck. High-income families will face the biggest tax increases. But many middle and low-income families will hand over more money as well.
"Every bit is always another bite coming out of the big pie," said Frederik Overdijking, owner of the 5th Avenue Coffee Company.
The employee portion of Social Security was reduced to 4.2-percent as part of the Tax Relief Act of 2010. As part of the new fiscal cliff deal, the employee portion of Social Security will revert back to the full 6.2 percent.
"I think they understand that these things come from higher up and it's not business owners who make these decisions," said Overdijking.
It's leaving many with no choice than to take these tax increases month by month.
"We're just going to rally around, make sure they work hard and make sure business is successful, so we can all afford to pay these increases," Overdijking said.
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Brian: Meaning, Popularity, Origin of Baby Name Brian
Origin of the name Brian:
Irish name of uncertain etymology. It is generally thought to be of Celtic origin, but its meaning is disputed. Some believe it to be derived from the root bri (force, strength), brîgh (valor, strength), or bruaich (a hill, steep, high). The name was introduced to different parts of England in the Middle Ages by Scandinavians from Ireland and by Bretons from Brittany. Var: Brien, Bryan. Short: Bri.
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Brian Haner, American musician and comedian
Brian Wilson, American singer/songwriter, leader of the Beach Boys
Brian Dennehy, American actor
Brian Jordan, retired NFL/MLB player
Brian Logan Dales, singer for The Summer Set dreams of being a horse
Brian Kenny, ESPN sportscaster
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Brian Regan, stand-up comedian
Brian Austin Green, American actor
Brian Schmidt, Australian astronomer and Nobel laureate in physics.
Brian McCann, MLB catcher for the Atlanta Braves.
Brian McKnight, singer-songwriter
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Brian Johnson, contemporary worship leader
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I just learned that Bob Melusky's mom Josephine passed away yesterday. Bob has been able to spend a great deal of time helping to care for his mom in this final stage of her life.
She led a amazing life and worked a job well into her 80's for the same employer for most of her life. Please remember Bob and his family at this time.
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You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
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very sorry for your loss bob, we'll be thinking of you and your family.
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Bob, sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in our prayers.
Thanks for letting us know Joe.
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Bob sorry to hear of your loss. You are in Pris and my thoughts.
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Sorry to hear of your family's loss. I know she will be greatly missed.
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Bob, my thoughts are with you and your family.
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Bob.
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Bob
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Prayer has been lifted up.
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Bob God bless her.
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You and yours are in our prayers (+) at this your time of grief. May the Lord continue to strengthen you all.
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Bob, Condolences on the loss of your mother.
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Thoughts and prayers are with you and the family during this difficult time.
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In my thoughts and prayers, Bob. Ed
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A Very Short History of Mauritius
A potted history of Mauritius.
Leaders of Mauritius Since Independence
A list of Mauritian leaders since gaining independence on 12 March 1968.
A Brief History of Mauritius
A brief introduction to the history of Mauritius from the time of early colonization to the present day.
Background Notes: Mauritius
A useful potted history is included with these US Department of State Background Notes on Mauritius. Also included is a range of political, economic, and geographical data, as well as information on its people, defense, and relations with the US.
Mauritius - Library of Congress Country Studies
The Library of Congress Country Study for Mauritius provides an excellent and fairly detailed history of the country. This information was originally compiled for the US Department of Army in case of potential deployment -- examining the historical, social, economic, and political background the country. (The only problem with this site is the awkwardness of navigating so many pages.)
Mauritius History from Lonely Planet
A quirky, colloquial presentation of Mauritius's history presented by LonelyPlanet.com. Makes awfully good reading and may galvanize your interest in Africa's regional history. Not only suitable for travelers.
Mauritius - a Country Profile from the BBC
An extremely brief historical overview accompanies this BBC Country Profile of Mauritius. Of particular interest are the simplified regional map (see where the country is in Africa), a photograph of Mauritius's current Chief of State, and details about the countries media.
Timeline for Mauritius from the BBC
A chronology of important events in the history of Mauritius given by year (and for more recent events by month also).
CIA World Fact Book: Mauritius
A useful map and a range of geographical, political, and economic facts which are mostly up-to-date. Unfortunately this country profile lacks historical information (except for independence date), but the population statistics are probably the best available.
Mauritius's Chief of State and Cabinet Ministers
Updated weekly, this list of Mauritius's Chief of State and Cabinet Ministers is provided by the Central Intelligence Agency of the United States of America.


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Taco Bell Launches U.S. Taco Co., an Upmarket Competitor to Chipotle
"Taco Bell is Mexican-inspired. U.S. Taco is American-inspired."
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"Taco Bell is Mexican-inspired. U.S. Taco is American-inspired."
Former Peels chef Jason DeBriere's onboard.
"This is a decision that we, ultimately, had to make for ourselves."
Coming this spring.
He's making tortillas in-house.
More tamales than you can shake a stick at.
Churros would have been another story altogether.
Beef-heart ceviche, rotisserie chicken, and lots of tacos, of course.
Plus: It's marinating pork shoulder in beer broth.
Plus: Pete Wells talks tacos, and more, in this week's roundup.
La Cenita, Taquitoria, Sembrado, and more.
It was actually his pastry-chef wife, Lauren, who perfected the recipe.
We spoke to the French chef about his new Latin America-inspired restaurant.
The first brick-and-mortar in Manhattan.
The duo teamed up with Roberto Santibañez.
Like pizza, burgers, and pork buns before it, the taco is the latest lowbrow foodstuff to undergo a gourmet upgrade.
Scope out the upcoming Carroll Gardens spot.
It's set to soft-open November 1.
Tribeca gets a taco stand.
Grub Street scoured the city to find the very best tacos in town, from the standout classics in Sunset Park, all the way up to high-end riffs stuffed with lobster or sweetbreads.


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Ground cloth
Any thoughts about using ground cloth in the flower bed? Seems to be big disagreement on this. Both sides have good reasons.
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I have used it in the past, seemed to work ok with a layer of multch on top
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We used it on a large bed of perennials, and it works fine....It does remain damp but doesn't hinder the flowers...We also used it all around the outskirts of the house for the same plants...Never tried it on annuals....oh yeah we used mulch on top of it also....Dave
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Also I used it on tomato's and it Mildew set in this year....But no Mildew on the flower beds...??????
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1. Ryan Harrison is close.
Novak Djokovic is the No. 1 player in the world and the winner of four of the last six slams. Young American Ryan Harrison, whether he wants to be or not, is still in the "moral victories" stage of what could one day be an excellent career. Harrison threw some haymakers at Djokovic in Wednesday's 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 loss, but he just couldn't land the punches that counted. The two had almost the exact same winners-to-unforced-errors ratio (31 to 15 for Djokovic, 30 to 14 for Harrison), but the match swung on nine points; Harrison forced six break points on Djokovic's serve, and Djokovic forced three on Harrison's. Djokovic won all nine points. That'll do it. Djokovic needed just one break point per set to control the match.
In virtually all phases of the game, Harrison just needs to improve a little bit. He won 73 percent of his first-serve points and 48 percent of his second-serve points -- improve each of those by just 5 percent to 10 percent (that is, win one more of every 10 to 20 service points) and he's in business. Meanwhile, he won just 22 percent of the points on Djokovic's serve; that must improve. If there's a specific weakness in his game, that's it. Djokovic clearly respected Harrison's game and served quite aggressively, but Harrison needs to figure out a way to get a little bit better in that regard.
Harrison ranks 48th in the world right now, and that is only going to improve. But whether he improves to top-30 level or top-15 depends on whether he can improve by, say, 5 percent in certain aspects of his game. In tennis, there is just a minuscule difference between being very good and great. We'll see where Harrison ends up.
2. Sloane Stephens is closer.
This is not the game you used to know. There is no 17-year-old Venus Williams making the U.S. Open finals. There is no 17-year-old Maria Sharapova winning Wimbledon. There is no 17-year-old Serena Williams winning the U.S. Open. You cannot just physically blow the field away anymore. As a result, there are now only three teenagers ranked in the women's top 100. One of them, however, is Florida's Sloane Stephens. It takes a long time to establish yourself on the women's tour, but she may have found the fast track. She took out one seeded player in advancing to the third round at the 2011 U.S. Open, she advanced to the fourth round of May's French Open, and on Wednesday she took out No. 23 Petra Cetkovska in three sets.
The road doesn't get any easier -- if she knocks off No. 15 Sabine Lisicki in the third round, she probably gets No. 1 Maria Sharapova in the fourth (though Sharapova still has some work to do in her postponed second-round match versus Tsvetana Pironkova) -- but she continues to improve. On Wednesday, Stephens overcame some serious adversity, fighting off four set points in the first set, falling down 6-4 in the tie-breaker, and coming back to take the set. At 27, Cetkovska has been around for quite a while, and Stephens seemed to have the mental advantage. That is an excellent sign for the future.
3. Back-To-Wall Caroline Wozniacki is damn good.
Caroline Wozniacki, who might as well legally change her name to "Former No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki," seemed to only find fifth gear when her back was against the wall during her 5-7, 7-6, 6-4 loss to Tamira Paszek. She saved set points in the first set and fought hard on match points, as well. The problem, of course: She needs to find that fifth gear a little more often.
It has been a tough year for Wozniacki. Not only has she fallen from the No. 1 spot in the WTA rankings, and not only is she now very much in danger of falling out of the top 10 entirely, but her Grand Slam performances have been disappointing with higher regularity. She has failed to live up to her seed in a single Grand Slam event since her run to the 2009 U.S. Open finals, and her loss to Paszek was her first first-round slam exit since her very first appearance in one (the 2007 French Open). Life off the court seemingly couldn't be better -- she's got a new underwear line, she's dating Rory McIlroy -- but she just doesn't bring enough firepower to the table right now. The women's game has improved a decent amount over the last couple of years, and for now, it's left her behind.
And it was only a matter of time before somebody was going to ask about McIlroy.
Reporter: "Do you think your relationship with Rory is affecting your tennis?" Wozniacki [flatly]: "No."— Bryan Armen Graham (@BryanAGraham) June 27, 2012
It's crazy to ask about that, but ... then again ... McIlroy hasn't exactly been lighting the golf world aflame of late, either ...
4. Back-To-Wall Maria Sharapova is better.
Serving down 6-5 in the first set versus Tsvetana Pironkova, Maria Sharapova fell behind 0-40, giving Pironkova three set points after she had already faced some earlier in the set. No worries. She won 12 of the final 15 points of the set and hammered out a tie-break win. There's a reason why Sharapova almost never loses a three-set match: Her focus is not going to waver. She plays poorly sometimes, but she has regained the No. 1 ranking with the best resilience and focus on the women's tour.
5. Seriously, Prince Charles? Forty-two years?
Prince Charles made his first visit to Wimbledon today since 1970. I mean ... I know you're busy being a figurehead and all, but you only now thought it might be a good idea to come and see Roger Federer play?


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Things started well for Sir Alex Ferguson's much-changed team as Wayne Rooney met Javier Hernandez's cross to slide the ball into an open goal, before the Reds went on to dominate possession and territory during a one-sided first half at Old Trafford.
West Ham showed some fight after the break and tested Anders Lindegaard with a selection of crosses, but the Hammers ultimately lacked any real attacking menace.
Victory could and perhaps should have been wrapped up well before the final whistle after Rooney missed from the penalty spot, but in reality, progress was never really in doubt.
As always, photographers including official club snappers John and Matt Peters were in attendance to capture the action. Our gallery features some of the best images of a tense evening.
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Metered Parking
Coin-operated meters placed on the University properties are installed to provide short-term parking in high-demand locations. All motor vehicles except those that are properly marked as vehicles for the disabled must pay the meter fee.
- University decals are not valid at meters;
- loading zone passes are not valid at meters;
- vehicles may not remain parked after an expired time flag;
- vehicles may receive multiple citations at meters (one-hour intervals);
- meters are enforced one minute past midnight Sunday through 4 p.m. Friday;
- meters will accept nickels, dimes and quarters.
Reserved Parking
Reserved parking spaces are located throughout the University and identified by signs that read "Reserved/Towing Enforced 24 hours." Parking in a reserved space without permission will result in a $77 fine and immediate towing of the vehicle, regardless of time of day. Please refer to the University Web site/Parking & Transportation for additional information.
Loading Zones Parking
Special areas throughout the campus are set aside and marked as loading zones. Parking in these areas is by special pass only. Authority to exceed time restrictions printed on the pass will be granted solely by the Director of Transportation and Parking Services. Emergency flashers must be flashing on the vehicle while parked in designated loading zones. The Loading Zone Pass will be placed on the driver's side of the dashboard and must be readily and entirely visible. Loading zone passes must be accompanied by a valid parking decal.
Loading zone passes are not valid at:
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Designated accessible spaces are restricted to the exclusive use of vehicles displaying a valid ODU Parking Permit in addition to parking-for-the-disabled license plate or placard issued by the Commonwealth or another state.
Vehicles bearing a valid decal and an authorized disabled placard identification may not use any restricted parking space (such as: loading zones, reserved or service vehicle spaces).
An unauthorized vehicle in parking spaces designated for the disabled is subject to citation and immobilization or towing at the owner's expense.
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Motorcycles may not be registered as your second vehicle. Motorcycle decals are available at a reduced rate. Motorcycle spaces are available in Garage A, B, C, and E, as well as lots 6, 9, 17, 20, 33, 42, and 48th St.
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Vern Underwood, Chairman of the Board and CEO of Young's Market Company, and Mark Brown, CEO of Sazerac Company, are the winners of the 2O12 Wholesaler Lifetime Leadership and Sidney Frank Awards, respectively, given annually by the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) and the WSWA Educational Foundation. Both awards are dedicated to celebrating the accomplishments of leading figures in the beverage alcohol industry and were presented [...] Read More »
3rd ANNUAL ULTIMATE SPIRITS CHALLENGE 2O12
This year's Ultimate Spirits Challenge (USC) was held at Astor Center in New York City on March 5 to 9. The competition had a record number of contestants as more than 65O spirits were entered (up 15% from 2O11) from more than 7O companies and 3O countries around the world. Judging were Chairman F. Paul Pacult and Co-Chairman Sean Ludford joined by Jacques Bezuidenhout, Tad Carducci, James Conley, Dale DeGroff, Doug Frost, MS, MW, Jim [...] Read More »
Watch out California – Massachusetts wineries are on their way up! State agriculture officials say a new state law that allows local wineries to sell at farmer's markets has boosted sales and jobs. According to a state survey, 18 wineries sold more than 34,OOO bottles of wines at 63 farmers markets and four agricultural fairs in 2O11. The sales totaled more than $5OO,OOO and resulted in a 66 percent increase in overall sales by those [...] Read More »
George Clooney has quite the list of credits to his name: actor, philanthropist, activist . . . tequila owner. Clooney is joining the ranks of celebrities-turned-alcohol purveyors. However, Clooney isn't taking the wine route like many of his fellow famous actors. Instead, he's going for tequila. And, he's teaming up with buddy Rande Gerber, husband of Cindy Crawford, to produce it. The tequila's name, Casamigos, was inspired by their homes in Mexico, and is expected [...] Read More »


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Our heroic M4 players are finally home and enjoying a much-needed vacation after this summer's three-week "Murphy's Law" tour. It won't be long until we're on the road again though!
Magnificent Beast review (Spring 2012) Marching bands aren't just about blaring horns and boosterism anymore. If, at their core, they might bring out the regimental soldier in all of us, then it's the rhythm that speaks the loudest–whether you're talking about the New Orleans-style second line or the latest hip-hop hybrid from Young Buck, Outkast […]
Just two weeks until we go wild in Walla Walla~
How many of you were this cool when you turned three?! Happy Birthday Jack, we love you lil' buddy!!!
The symphony of our music community is quieter today, with the loss of our brother Derek. May he rest in peace.
In case you missed M4′s big TV debut, check out the 2-minute segment on the band's tour bus HERE!
Wow, $700/year to be in high school marching band? No wonder this Florida mom needs a little help with the fees for her daughter to participate…


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Eagles Set to Host FGCU Spring Break Invitational
FORT MYERS, Fla. – The FGCU softball team will host the annual FGCU Spring Break Invitational this weekend, with games beginning on Thursday (Feb. 25) and running through Sunday (Feb. 28). This year's tournament field includes Minnesota, Connecticut, Villanova, Georgia Southern, Eastern Michigan, St. Francis (PA), and FGCU. The first game features the Eagles against Minnesota on Thursday night at 6 p.m.
FGCU (2-6) comes into the tournament having lost all four games at the Blue and Gold Felsburg Memorial Tournament at FIU last weekend. Two of the games went to extra innings, with the Eagles falling to Wisconsin 5-4 in eight innings, and losing to the host Golden Panthers 6-5 in eight innings. The Blue and Green also lost to Bethune-Cookman, 3-1, and Long Island, 4-1.
Courtney Platt (Greenville, Ohio) leads the Eagles with a .450 batting average, in addition to a home run and four RBIs. Jessica Gary (Naples, Fla.) has been FGCU's biggest power threat, with three home runs and an .880 slugging percentage. Gary also leads the team with seven RBIs and is hitting .400 on the season.
The Georgia Southern Eagles come in to the tournament with a 2-3 record, picking up victories over Oakland and Binghamton in the Georgia Southern Eagle Classic last weekend. Minnesota comes in at 4-7, after losing four of five games at the Florida Atlantic Kick-Off Classic last weekend. Villanova owns a record of 2-3 after defeating South Carolina and UNF at last weekend's UCF Invitational.
St. Francis (PA) enters the tournament with a 1-4 record, defeating Toledo in eight innings before losing four straight at the First Pitch Classic hosted by UNC Charlotte. The Connecticut Huskies and Eastern Michigan Eagles will be playing their first games of the 2010 season this weekend.
The Eagles will be playing one game each day during the four-day, 17-game tournament. FGCU takes on Minnesota at 6 p.m. on Thursday to kick off the tournament and will battle St. Francis (PA) on Sunday at 3 p.m. in the tournament finale. Friday the Eagles play Connecticut at 6 p.m. and Saturday the Blue and Green clash with Villanova at 6 p.m. All tournament games will be held at the FGCU Softball Complex.
All-Tournament Passes and Single Day Passes are available by contacting the FGCU Ticket Office at 239-590-7145.
FGCU Spring Break Invitational schedule
Thursday, Feb. 25
FGCU vs. Minnesota – 6 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 26
Georgia Southern vs. St. Francis (PA) – 9 a.m.
Connecticut vs. Minnesota – 11:15 a.m.
Villanova vs. St. Francis (PA) – 1:30 p.m.
Georgia Southern vs. Minnesota – 3:45 p.m.
FGCU vs. Connecticut – 6 p.m.
Villanova vs. Eastern Michigan – 8:15 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 27
Connecticut vs. Georgia Southern – 9 a.m.
Eastern Michigan vs. Minnesota – 11:15 a.m.
Georgia Southern vs. Villanova – 1:30 p.m.
Connecticut vs. Minnesota – 3:45 p.m.
FGCU vs. Villanova – 6 p.m.
Eastern Michigan vs. St. Francis (PA) – 8:15 p.m.
Sunday, Feb 28
Villanova vs. Minnesota – 9 a.m.
Eastern Michigan vs. Connecticut – 11 a.m.
Eastern Michigan vs. Georgia Southern – 1 p.m.
FGCU vs. St. Francis (PA) – 3 p.m.


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Broke my ankle about a 8 weeks ago (being lowered off a climb by a guide, fell about six feet) and had it repaired. Now the question is, do I undergo surgery to remove syndesmotic screws? My doctor says he usually doesn't remove the screws unless they are causing pain or impede range of motion. I'm thinking this may be fine for people who aren't going to really stress their ankle, but not for someone who wants to continue climbing/skiing/kiteboarding etc. Medical articles I've read says that the screws frequently loosen or break. (olc.metrohealth.org/SubSpecialties/Trauma/Media/Other/Manjoo>>> )The most recent metastudy (www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3117259/pdf/402_2010_Ar>>> looks at outcomes from 7 other recent studies) says that removal of screws results in outcomes that are similar to results if the screws become loose or break. Results for the intact screws were the worst. While it would be great to avoid surgery and the additional time I would have to spend on crutches after screw removal, I'd rather not have to deal with it later. Anyone have to make this decision that has an opinion, or a bad experience with leaving the hardware in place?
My non-medical opinion is get it removed if you can. It's the trade off between the immediate risk of surgery, or the life long risk of your body having complications with the hardware. In my case, the screws were too long (sticking out the far side) and gouging cartilage in my ankle joint. Try and ask the surgeon if you can keep the screws. Mine wouldn't let me have them because they are supposedly a bio hazard.
Looks a lot like my x-ray. I broke mine summer of '09 and still have all the hardware with no complications. I'd say unless it's bothering you or preventing you from performing certain activities then leave it be. That stuff is meant to stay for life. I have one screw head on my outside ankle bone that I can feel thru my skin and it chafes a little with my mountaineering boots and ski boots but I've learned to deal with it. Most people I know with hardware have accepted to live with it forever. If you don't notice it then there's really no point in going thru another surgery in my opinion.
I like to feel mine through the skin.... lets me know just whats holding me together. :>) I noticed that your injury was when a GUIDE lowered - dropped - you. Were they using some sort of "funky guide style belay devise?" Just looking for info.
My wife had a bimalleoral (if I remember correctly) ankle fracture - tib/fib break during a roller derby practice. She has one plate and a bunch of screws. Her injury was early September 2012. Her orthopedic surgeon told her what you're hearing in this forum - no need to remove the hardware unless it becomes painful or annoying. So far it is not bothering her, and she has returned to her favorite activity of roller skating - not near full strength or range of motion yet but getting out there. One of her teammates had an exact fracture maybe six months earlier. She was annoyed by the hardware but left it in, and about 9 months after surgery it stopped being a nuisance to her anymore, so she left the hardware in and it doesn't seem to hinder her.
My hardware looks similar to the photos above and it has caused me no problems yet. It's been over a year since it was installed and I would never think about another surgery unless it was really causing a problem for me.
I had two screws put in when I broke my tib/fib in 2005. The screws were getting irritated when wearing boots and in general were causing pain so I had them removed ~9 months after the initial surgery. While recovery from the injury and the first surgery was long (and painful), the recovery from having the screws removed was very quick.
Hate to think of it, but what would happen if you break your leg again? Would it be better or worse to have the screws in place? Would they hold your tibia together or make whatever breaks worse? I imagine this is a pretty complex question ...
Looks alot like mine from 5 years ago....but I only had 4 shorter screws put in. they stay in place. no problem with them so far, but as the swelling went down over 3 years, the screw heads did become noticable against my skin. As long as nothing rough grinds against the bone, it's OK for me.
Paul... thanks for the answer... ouch! Agree with the lowering.
Question: What does it feel like when your screws break? How do I know? I had a spiral fracture of my fibula, tibia in 7-8 chunks, and talus "crumbled" (apparently that is a technical term) in 10/12. Got 2 plates and 15 screws. Had 2 syndesmosis screws removed in 1/13 as planned from beginning. Dorsiflexion continued to be severely limited so had bone chips removed from joint in 4/13. Freakish swelling problems started, so had all hardware removed in 11/13 HOWEVER this surgery was with a different doctor (I live in rural upper MI, traveled to Minneapolis for surgery #4) and he put the syndesmosis screws back in. He said they would probably be fine long term. Well, about a month ago I started to develop severe pain with bearing weight AFTER resting. So, particularly bad in the morning. Feels like there are sharp rocks inside my joint. Oddly, the pain eventually goes away with continued weight bearing...then comes back after I've rested for any length of time. I carry crutches around with me and use them any time I get up for the first 1-30 minutes of walking, depending how long I've been resting. Has anybody ever experienced pain that appears to be CAUSED by rest??? Any words of wisdom would be appreciated...I'm getting tired of this. Thanks!
I have the same problem with pain after rest or even driving for a while. Spiral fracture of big bone at ankle on rt. leg with an external fixator for three months is what is the cause of my problem. Very limited mobility is what causes most of the pain. This happened 11 years ago and I just deal with it. Pain goes away with a couple minutes of weight on it. Sorry no words of advice. High possibility of arthritis with these types of breaks, lot's to look forward to.
I had broken my ankle, as my doctor would describe it, as having the ankle slide clean of my foot. After four years of keeping it in the hardware began to cause issue where my ankle would lock up if it got too cold. They removed my pin February of this year and did an anthroscopy to remove as much inflamed cartilage as possible. All went well until two weeks ago where it appeared my ankle was starting to cave from the outside in toward my old injury. Personally, Im concerned for the structure of my ankle and if it was a wise choice to take it out at all. I'm most likely going to see my doc about getting x rays done once again. Its always good to consider the wellbeing of ones bones because you cannot guarantee how they will mend especially since my work has always consisted of long periods of time standing and manual labor.


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("Year Zero" by Nine Inch Nails)
I'm sure that by now you've been reading about the elaborate "viral marketing" scheme Trent Reznor has concocted for his new concept album, "Year Zero." Numerous mysterious web sites with names like IAmTryingToBelieve and AnotherVersionOfTheTruth help tell the hyperlinked story of a future America (2022, now reset to just 0000) in which a Christian theocracy has seized power, setup a Draconian Department of Morality, keeping the nation in a perpetual state of war and fear, and is dumping mind control drugs into the water, etc. etc. ad nauseum. This is all very appealing if, say, you're still crushed by "The X-Files" no longer being in production or obsessively haunt "Lost" related sites searching for clues. However, if you're just a plain old music fan, you'll tend to ignore the crypto-hype and just ask if this is an actual album worth losing part of your hearing to. Well, friends and neighbors, I'm happy to report that not only is this a great album, but it's also NIN's best music since The Downward Spiral way back in 1994.
Don't get me wrong, I liked The Fragile and With Teeth, but "Year Zero" returns Reznor's work to the more experimental edginesss that gave "Spiral" such a spark of brilliance. Ignoring current trends in music, YZ often goes full throttle into left-field electronica. After an opening salvo of noisy rock (and BTW, most of the album is pretty noisy) with a heavy but raw drum sound, songs like "Vessel" and "Me, I'm Not" are a successful mashup of punk and Autechre-style glitch, while "Capital G" seems to be Reznor's angry version of the U.K. grime scene. "Survivalism," the first single, is in many ways classic NIN: gritty electro/metal/punk along the lines of older songs like "Mr. Self Destruct," only with a more dingy, lo-fi element that makes it hurt that much better. The closing track, "zero-Sum," is particularly amazing, a subdued anthem cut through with all manner of clicks, hiss and pops–think maybe of Tom Waits gone digital and you're halfway there. The overall effect of the album is often jarring, but if you're into the noisy likes of, say, Chrome, "Year Zero" is like taking a comforting acid bath.
Oh yeah, and that whole concept album thing. The "story," such as it is, never intrudes upon the music like rock operas of the past. There are no overtures or between-song skits. While there are definitely some moments of piano-laced beauty, the album is mostly straight ahead (but bleeding edge) electro rock. Reznor's lyrical inspiration isn't hard to decipher, even if he never utters the word "Bush." Actually, it's amazing that for such a horrible president, Dubya has inspired any number of strong political statements, bot direct (Green Day's American Idiot) and indirect (My Chemical Romance's The Black Parade). Trent Reznor in particular might want to thank the man perssonally for inspiring the most vital and relevant album of his career. And they say irony is dead.


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Authorities say 8-year-old David William Young wandered out in front of a firing line at Black Hawk Park, where another family member was participating in target practice.
Young suffered a gunshot wound to the head last week. A source close to the investigation says the gun was in the hands of Young's 5-year-old sister.
Young was transferred to the Brain Trauma Center at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. According to Black Hawk County Capt. Rick Abben, Young's breathing tube has been removed and the boy is doing better.
According to the Black Hawk County Sheriff's Office, the initial investigation shows that Young was shot by a .22 caliber rifle at short range.
The Black Hawk County Attorney says no charges will be filed.


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Super Fun Night
She was the host of the MTV Movie Awards. You may know her as "Fat Amy" Form the up and coming cult film Pitch Perfect. Now she has her own show on ABC called Super Fun Night. There are right now five episodes on Hulu, and they all are quite a laugh as they say! It will defiantly have you on The Binge.
The show follows Kimmie Boubier (Rebel Willson) who with her two friends Helen-Alice and Maria (Liza Lapira, Lauren Ash) decide that every Friday night is going to be their Super Fun Night. The show also flashes back to the week as Boubier talks to her computer diary about working as a lawyer with her crush Richard Royce (Kevin Bishop) head of her law firm and dealing with her rude devilish coworker Kendal Quinn (Kate Jenkinson).
There are moments of pure hilarity mixed with real lessons. One of my favorite lines in the show was along the lines of winners don't go to consolation parties there for losers. Basically saying that it's not always fun to be a winner, especially when you're Kendall who is an awful winner.
There are laughs real issues and crazy characters that make this show one worth watching. Check it out Super Fun Night and don't forget your popcorn, this show will have you blurry eyed and satisfied up on The Binge.


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Title: More Than Skin Deep!
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|Jennifer Josef, ILGA-ASIA
|Jennifer Josef, ILGA-ASIA
First, what Filipinos think of "same-sex" acts: "... 82 percent of respondents across the Philippines said sexual relations between two adults of the same sex was "always wrong" in a separate 1991 survey ... In the same survey 16 years later, the number had hardly changed, with 79 percent agreeing that same-sex acts were wrong all the time. . ."
It would be appropriate to start this missive by noting the year of our recorded civilization: 2013; and by including a recent headline reflecting our current state of affairs: "Obama urges U.S. high court to allow gay marriage in California." In other parts of the world, at least the more progressive parts, the public discourse has since advanced from individual gay rights to gay marriage. However, after reading the following widely-circulated articles online about you, my dear Philippines, I realized that you are still stuck in the dark ages.
Uganda and the Philippines have a common source when it comes to what influences public attitude towards homosexuality: Christianity. I would hope that in 2013, Filipinos had already unshackled themselves from the oppressive nature of organized religion, or at the very least, questioned its overarching purpose in contemporary life and national progress. But who am I kidding? Filipinos dream of a Filipino Pope despite how that might curtail the burgeoning women's rights movement. Have we already forgotten that Jose Rizal's fictional heroine Maria Clara was fathered by a powerful parish priest, an all too familiar reality from our raucous colonial history under Spain? In fact, my late godfather, another parish priest, had children. We are used to controversy, but when it comes to anything remotely biblical or anyone who propagates the "word of god," Filipinos are mum.
Sometimes I wonder if we are a damaged people. Colonized twice, occupied once. Christianized forever. Catastrophes, natural and human, alight with the closing and opening of our eyes. My late father and his friends who survived the Japanese concentration camps during the second World War used to tell me that along the route of the Death March, many Filipinos just watched and did nothing and how very few risked their lives to give the marching soldiers food and water. It is very disturbing to me how fear takes root in the heart of the Filipino people, and how it lingers and becomes the language of hate and indifference. But I also know this is not always the case. In New York City, I am surrounded by very intelligent, open-minded and outspoken Filipinos who contribute to America's intellectual and cultural mosaic. They are critical thinkers, not prone to group-think and submission. Some of them continue to practice Catholicism, notwithstanding obvious polemics.
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It has been only one week, but Marcell Dareus is sick of the comparisons.
"I'm not Bruce Smith. I never will be Bruce Smith. I'm Marcell Dareus and I'm going to be the best player that I can be," he told PFW.
Comparisons to the Hall of Fame defensive end were easy to come by for Buffalo fans, as Dareus was the highest-drafted Bill since the team took Smith first overall in 1985. But Dareus is ready to make his own mark on a Bills team that hasn't reached the playoffs since 1999 and had the league's worst run defense last season.
"What (Smith) has done is great, but we're two types of players with different styles," Dareus said. "Me, I'm a power D-lineman. I'm quick off the ball, I stop the run and put pressure on the quarterback."
Dareus had time to meet head coach Chan Gailey, GM Buddy Nix, owner Ralph Wilson and defensive coordinator George Edwards last Friday, but because of the lockout he wasn't able to get a playbook. He is training in Atlanta with his agent, Todd France, until the lockout ends.
The Bills' brass told Dareus that he would play right away at left defensive end. At Alabama, Dareus proved his versatility along the D-line and said he loves playing the three-technique as well.
"They are going to let me have a little fun," he said. As for stopping the run, the Bills hope that Dareus' size and power on the edge can improve a defense that allowed almost 170 yards per game on the ground.
"At Alabama, we stop the run first and then we defend the pass," Dareus said. "I live for 4th-and-inches, I live for it."
Dareus has had to deal with plenty of tragedy in his life, losing his father when he was eight years old and his mother to congestive heart failure less than a year ago. Dareus has six brothers and sisters, who he said will help him settle into Buffalo.
"I was like 'shoot, Marcell, you have made it. Lord have mercy, you made it,' " he said about his emotions on draft night. "People said I couldn't read. People said a lot of things. None of that matters when you're doing what you love and having fun with it. I've learned so many lessons through my struggles."
Dareus said motivation is no problem for him and when asked to scout himself, he focused on his character, not his run-stopping abilities.
"I'm accountable for myself. I'm accountable for others. I'm a great listener and coachable. I'm not the type of player that thinks I know everything. If anyone is willing to help me, I'm wide open to listen. I'm like a sponge," he said. "I'm ready to go out there and help the team."


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My name is Megan and I am from a small town in Kansas. I truly appreciate beauty in all forms. In my spare time, I dabble in art, especially pyrography (http://nauticalowl.blogspot.com/). Vintage treasures hold my heart. But, my favorite hobby is writing and it is something I would like to professionally pursue. Thank you for reading!Read More »
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Beauty Guru: Fall Beauty MistakesFall brings about unique hardships, but nothing we can't handle.
Beauty Guru: My Beautiful IconsTake a look at my Pinterest board and you will see my onslaught of lady crushes. But there are definitely a few I favor.
Beauty Guru: The Easiest Summer Hair Updo!This braided updo requires no bobby pins, hair spray or experience. In 5 minutes and 4 steps you have yourself a boho 'do that even the sweetest of hippies will swoon over.
Beauty Guru: What Beauty Means to MeNo one looks vogue-cover good in real life. Beneath it all, there is real beauty. There was beauty that launched 1,000 ships well before Photoshop.
Beauty Guru: My Daily Skin Routine for Hormonal AcneMy daily skin routine has been uplifted by my recent discovery that I have hormonal acne.
Beauty Guru: Style Advice to My Teenage SelfMy poor, poor teenage years. Heavy black eyeliner, non-existent eyebrows and pink hair. If only I could talk to that girl now.
Beauty Guru: Pretty Braided Updo Tutorial for Date NightDo you need an easy, quick hairstyle for your date night? Look no further! Also this hair style is great for those "bad hair days"!
Preventing Nail BreakageOK, so you finally stopped biting your nails. Great! But the darn things keeps breaking off! Check out these tips for stronger, thicker nails.
Attack "Winter Face" with These Hydrating TipsThe winter months can do a lot of damage to our skin. So combat dry and dull skin with these sure-fire winners!
2013 Golden Globes Fashion TrendsThe 2013 was a menagerie of wonderful fashion.
Beauty Guru: My 2013 Beauty Resolutions2013 will be my year of health AND beauty.
My Goals for 2013Trying to give myself some accountability for the upcoming year.
Breaking the Habit: Nail BitingI have been a habitual nail biter since before I can remember. Now at age 24, I can happily announce that I've kicked the habit. And you can, too!
Beauty Guru: 2012's Best and WorstThis year's fashion and beauty trends were both exciting and questionable. From neon fabrics to wonderfully-detailed braiding, it's easy to see the roller coaster that was 2012.
Beauty Guru: My holiday beauty wish listI have been dying to try these new products. I hope Santa thinks I've been good enough to get them!
Adult Acne Product WinnersSay bye-bye adult acneAlso published on:
Waxing Your Legs at HomeTo save some money, I explored waxing my legs at home.
Lip Balms to Help You Through the ColdI am prone to extra chapped lips every fall and winter. Here are some lip balms that I think really work.
Wedding Day Make-Up TipsI recently got hitched this past September. I decided to do my own wedding make-up, and I learned a few things along the way.
Beauty Guru: Braided headband how-toA great hair how-to for when you're having a bad hair day. All is takes in 5 easy steps!
Beauty Guru: A nail art experienceRe-live my first manicure session!
DIY Hair TreatmentsSpend less than $5 and try these amazing hair conditioning treatments with products you might have in your cabinet already.
Fashion Trends to Avoid: My Anti-Look BookNot all fashion is fun and games. These trends I think you should try to avoid.
Beauty Guru: 2012 fall trendsCheck out a couple of trends I think will be big this fall!
Hats: My Summer ObessionI take a look at three decades of hats that are great for 2012 summer fashion.
Beauty Guru: My favorite beauty secrets revealedI guess the secret's out! Check out my personal beauty secrets.
It's Hormonal Acne - Get Rid of it NowDo you have cystic, painful acne? No, it's not puberty, we're way past that. But, it might be a hormone imbalance.
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Amazing Swimsuits for Curvy Ladies!Throw away your tankinis and swimdresses, gals. Check out these flattering poolside options. You'll feel thin, confident and stylish!
Beauty Guru: Summer beauty mishapsSummertime can be full of beauty struggles. Through trial and embarrassing errors, I've learned how to cope with these challenges. You can, too!Also published on:
Grow out your bangs without frustration!Growing your fringe can be such an annoying hassle. Here are 6 tips to keep your growing tresses in style and out of your eyes!Also published on:
Summer Lip Bliss!Do your kissers need a summertime pick-me-up? Mine did! Here are some easy and cost-effective tips to give your lips a fiesty make-over.
May Morning EpiphanyNature will tell you what you you need to hear; Listen.
4 Tips to Maintain an Exercise RoutineYou don't need an expensive gym membership or equipment to stay fit. Focus on staying active at home.
Let's Make Your Skin Glow This Summer!Feel free to ditch those pore-clogging products and replace them with products that will make your skin glow naturally.
Beauty Guru: A peek inside my 5 makeup essentialsI realized that I needed to cut back my makeup routine. I have stripped my essentials down to 5, non-clogging items. These are the basics for any woman's on-the-go bag!
Make-Up on the Go-Go-GoIsn't it crazy how hectic our lives get? I barely have time anymore to brush my teeth let alone put on my make-up. But now that I have my morning make-up routine down to a science, I find myself missing the "good ol' days".
Ion Technology - In a Brush!I recently had the pleasure of reviewing the Braun Satin Hairbrush.It claims to make your hair shiny and frizz-free!And does it?YES!
The Need to Be Hairless in the SummertimeI'd like to start off by saying that I hate shaving. Ever since I hit puberty, I have been the hariest girl on the block (gross, I know). But I also have a mild metal allergy that makes me super itchy when I shave.So I was reluctant to try my new Guru assignment - The Venus ProSkin Moisture Rich Raz
User Post: Blue Hair Shall Set You FreeOr any obscure color hair, for that matter.In my younger teen years, I found comfort and freedom in being different. Which is probably why I found myself in the "punk" or "alternative" group. But, when I transferred to a new school my sophomore year, losing my support group and confidence, I stopped
Strawberry Body Wash - PERFECT for spring!Why waste your money on Bath and Body Works? When for a third of the cost you can "splurge" on Exfoliating strawberry body wash from Soft Soap!I was skeptical to try this one at first because for some reason when I think of the Soft Soap brand, I think cheap...? Boy, was I pleasantly surprised! It s
User post: I quit my job and now I have great skinLast Thursday, I quit my job. It's not something that I'm proud of. But when you are unhappy, 8 hours a day, every day, you must make a change.
Mascara Guru for YouIn this month's lovely Shine surprise, I was mailed some Estee Lauder Volumizer mascara. My fingers were trembling with excitment as I received my new found "toy". Yay!
Pimple + Scab = ScimpleI promise I wait as long as humanly possible. I feel it coming days in advance -- the biggest, most painfully disgusting pimple ever.
User post: So, I bleached my hair.I'm prepared for the comment slaughter I'm about to endure. Anyway, here goes...
Morning ProcrastinatorIt's that annoying buzzing again. I take a moment to glance away from my almost make-out session with Gerard Butler to investigate. -There is it again! And louder!When I open my eyes, everything's foggy and crusty. It's 5:35 a.m. I hit snooze.I allow myself 6 snooze button hits. This is my morning p
Just don't be lazyThey say that beauty comes from within. It's only skin deep.I was really excited to receive this months Shine Guru's product, until I found out it was a toothbrush. However, it is a fancy toothbrush...Colgate 360° ActiFlex SonicPower ToothbrushI've used this toothbrush every day, morning and night
Bad Mood LipstickWhenever I'm feeling a bit sultry, I put on red lipstick.If I'm in a sweet mood, light pink.Casual, chapstick and liner.Now, you don't have to keep changing your lipstick! Urban Outfitters Make-Up collection has come up with a lipstick set that changes colors as you change your mood!
"Nasty, Nasty Fat People""Nasty, Nasty Fat People." That was a comment on a recent blog here on Shine.And I am appalled. Not only by the cold comments, but by reports of obesity growing in America and World Wide. And I'm here to say, that my BMI says I'm obese at 5'5", 204 pounds. But I don't look like it. I don't consider
User post: Jumping on the Grapefruit Band WagonOk, so I'm finally jumping on this wave of grapefruit-infused products. I've said before that I've tried almost all of the AFFORDABLE acne products on the market today. I have seen this product on the shelf for a couple of months now. And I was like, eh...
Greatest Beauty Advice I've Ever GottenIt has taken me so long to think of a great subject for this topic. It's so difficult because I get so much great advice every day from reading blogs and websites.So, I would think the best advice I've ever have gotten is -drum roll, please-Be true to yourself.
User post: Really Knowing Your Body ShapeI was recently wondering, what is my body shape? Do I really know what it is?
User post: Why I'm Never Happy With My Hair StyleI went through a year bout where I didn't cut my hair. At all. I didn't dye it. I didn't trim it. Hell, half of the time, I don't think I even brushed it. I was done trying to.And once I started getting into the blogging community, I started seeing all of these women with lovely hair. Even my ride i
A TRUE, healthy guide to Long HairI recently read an article on Shine with numerous, false claims on how to grow hair long and fast. You CAN grow long hair. But fast should never be associated with it. Long, beautiful hair takes time, patience and most of all a good diet.1) Wash your hair every other day: If you can stand it! The ha
Break-Outs No More!I've been battling oily acne breakouts for almost a decade. Growing up, people would tell me that I would grow out of it. But, unfortunately, that wasn't the case! It was never such a huge problem that I need to go to a dermatologist. But it was annoying enough to go through bottles of concealer, fo
A Summer Product that I can't Live WithoutThe summers in the Midwest, I would argue, are the worst in the country! One day it can be a crazy-black thunderstorm complete with hail and tornado warnings, followed by days of high humidity, 110 heat indexes, and not even a slight breeze. Curling your hair is not an option. Keeping your hair stra
Vintage VenturesIt's no secret that I love vintage clothes, shoes and jewelry. And there are SO many stores out there that hardly anyone knows about. And because I love vintage clothes, but rarely find exactly what I'm looking for at actual thrift stores, I'd thought I'd share some of my favorite sites: http://www
User post: Is Black & Brown a No-No?I was told numerous times growing up that wearing black and brown together just doesn't work. But as my fashion tastes mature, I'm finding that I like the neutral combination. It's almost fresh.But I'm hesitant to actually do it. Seems like it's a really good winter combo, but too dark and plain for
User post: Should you Wear Accessories in Proportion to your Body Size?Currently in a style conundrum (such a good word, ha).I am wondering if it's just a style assumption that a person should wear prints, accessories, ect that are in proportion to their body size. Above, is a recent picture of me in one of the current favorite thrifted finds -- a stamped leather belt.
User post: Thank God - Buns are Back!You know, I always thought buns were sort of matronly. Until I started seeing them come back in so many fashion blogs! You can sort of poof it up in the front and it looks that much more stylish. I even used a bump-it in my hair once and it was cute!I am SO excited that BUNS are back in style. One b
Sweat Spot Woes No More!Usually in the summer, I have a bar of deodorant in the car, in my office desk, in my purse and of course, in my medicine cabinet. That way I'm readily prepared when I'm caught in a heat wave.I figure I spend about $4 per bar. And with having 4 bars around, that's $16 worth of deodorant at any one t
User post: Herbashine: Finally a GOOD At-Home Dye Kit!I usually re-fresh my dye every two-three months. And I stick with the Garnier line mostly because it's the easiest and, well, I'm just used to it.But I got the Sunday paper a couple months back and found a coupon for this hair dye that claims the take 10 minutes and have no ammonia.
User post: I'm a hot mess - How do I stay stylish with 90 degree humidity?After going through my wardrobe, I realized, I have little to no options for summer. No shorts. No Bermudas. Little to no well-fitting tank tops. Although, I do have an over abundance of jeans and winter cardigans.I need clothing options that are both work appropriate and cool. The owner of the comp
Sweetly Vintage DressesI am in LOVE with modcloth.com! They have such sweetly vintage items for less than $100/dress. A lot of times their dresses go on sale and you can get them for under $50!
Whoa, Booty Pop!While watching an incredibly addicting late nite episode of Cheaters, I saw this Commercial: Booty Pop! The lightweight underwear that makes your booty look luscious and round....Ok.
Frame Your Face RightAfter a recent, almost devastating trip to the eye doctor, I found out that I have to wear glasses for the next year. This is something I'm having a hard time coming to grips with because as a kid, I was made fun of on a daily basis four-eyes, dork-face, geek. And now at age 21, I'm going to have to
User post: What should my Boyfriend wear?My boyfriend of six years is in a style rut. He really enjoys and feels good wearing clothes that fit him well and make him look good. He's 5'11", kind of a bigger belly, lean legs.On a recent trip to Payless Shoes, he noticed that 95% of the store was women's shoes and not even a whole aisle is men
G-Shot for your G-SpotI know I have one I know what it can do. And yet, I have no idea how to find it or how to use it.The G-Spot has been a long-time mystery of men and women alike.But I ran across this amazing article (http://www.abc26.com/news/local/wgno-beauty-breakthroughs-g-shot,0,2355202.story) which describes a n
Is Toe Cleavage a Fashion Faux Pas?Recently, I bought these new shoes (on clearance for $12.50 at Target). Awesome right? I wear them out on our movie date last night to be asked by my boyfriend, "Are you supposed to have toe cleavage?"Well, am I? I've seen it before. Even heard a comment about it on What Not To Wear. I'm guessing if
Mini Make-Overs: Successes and FailuresI'm always looking to update myself; my hair, my make-up, my clothes Running themes in my blog are AFFORDABILITY and EASE of use. I'm a young college student. So budget is tight for me, and since most of America is in the same economical boat as I am, let's do this:I went thru a major phase where I
User post: Summer Dresses For Us Curvy GirlsSo I walked into Forever 21 about a month ago looking for some cute additions to my wardrobe. I hadn't been in there for, say, 5 months. I search around the store 1, 2, 3 times. Couldn't find my usual size - XL. I confront one of the help ladies about it, only to be looked up and down with disgust -
User post: Self-Tanning Lotions That Don't SuckI've been on an endless quest to find tanning lotions that are easy to apply, without looking orange, blotchy, or streaky. I'm a girl that on the go; the kind of girl that literally gives herself 10 minutes in the morning to wake up and get out the door. So, with time being of the essence, this is w


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(WAOW) - Whether it was residual magic from a trip to the actual site of the Field of Dreams movie, or the five hits combined from the one and two hitters, the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters beat the Waterloo Bucks 7-4 Saturday night to even their second half record at 1-1.
Two and three hitters Evan Laude and Michael Smith had a monster combined game for the Rafters. Smith drove home four of the Rafters seven runs, the most RBI in one game by a single Rafter in franchise history. "Really I had that success because Laude did such a great job setting the table all night," Smith said. "With him on base four times it just came down to executing everything the coaches have told us all season." Laude singled twice, walked, doubled and scored three times, another first for one Rafter in a single game.
A Bucks error in the first inning, on a Laude single, helped the Rafters to a 1-0 lead. Then, trailing 3-2 headed into the fifth, Brad Hallberg reached on an error to start the inning. Laude's second single of the night put runners on the corners and Smith delivered an RBI base hit. A third Bucks miscue brought Laude in to score and the Rafters took the lead for good at 4-2.
Chris Green started and allowed three runs through four innings. After Green left, Jesse Arreolla threw three scoreless innings and racked up five strike-outs, while the Rafters worked away offensively. Steve Godawa allowed a run in the eighth but pitched a perfect ninth to nail down the 7-4 final.
Aside from the heroics of Laude and Smith back to back in the line-up, Ryan Palermo and Brian Embery provided some clutch two out production for the Rafters. Hitting sixth and seventh in the line-up, Palermo doubled then Embery singled in the fourth to push across a key second run for the Rafters.
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Alabama State University held a citywide memorial service Thursday for the late Nelson Mandela. The former president of South Africa died Dec. 7 at age 95.
The event, held in ASU's Levi Watkins Learning Center, was to honor the Nobel Peace Prize and citizen of the world, through prayer, commentary and a historical account of his life and works.
A memorial book was opened to the public for signing. It will be given by ASU to the South African ambassador for the people of Mandela's country.
The book will ultimately be presented to the South African National Archives Museum in Johannesburg where it will become part of the nation's permanent collection of items related to Mandela's life.
The event and memorial book were sponsored by ASU's National Center for the Study of Civil Rights and African-American Culture.
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