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The first pitch of Game 1 will be thrown at 8:05 p.m. ET on Saturday in Texas, and will begin broadcasting at 7:30 on FOX. Detroit's Justin Verlander is set to pitch against C.J. Wilson for the Rangers. Verlander pitched nine innings split over two games in the ALDS, giving up seven hits and six earned runs. The ace fared much better than Wilson, however, who gave up the same numbers in just five innings, a bad stretch that included three home runs.
Coverage for Game 2 will begin at 7:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, with the first pitch schedule for 7:45 p.m. Starters have yet to be named, though based on the rotation Max Scherzer and Derek Holland are expected to take the mound for the Tigers and Rangers, respectively.

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NFC Combine Notes
Date: Feb 22, 2006
INDIANAPOLIS  Scout.com has arrived in Indianapolis and already things have been heating up. Here's what's going on around the NFC, including an updated evaluation on if Jamal Lewis would be a good fit for the Vikings. Plus, find out the buzz on two linebackers and another running back who might look fine in purple.
Minnesota Vikings – Don't look for the team to acquire free agent running back Jamal Lewis from the Baltimore Ravens. Those who have studied new head coach Brad Childress's offense say Lewis would be a bad fit and he doesn't offer enough versatility. In fact, on Wednesday the Ravens announced that they will not use the franchise tag on Lewis and he will be free to negotiate with other teams.
"The Ravens have decided not to franchise or transition Jamal Lewis. At the same time, we will still consider the possibility of talking with Jamal about a long-term contract with us. I've spoken with Jamal and his agent (Mitch Frankel) today to let them know," General Manager Ozzie Newsome said.
That said, if the Ravens are still interested in trading for Vikings quarterback Daunte Culpepper, they have defensive players like safety Ed Reed and linebacker Ray Lewis who are not happy with their contract situations. Lewis would like to be traded and Reed is looking for a new contract, according to what an NFL source told Viking Update.
Arizona Cardinals – According to a league source, soon-to-be free agent quarterback Josh McCown has the Detroit Lions and Miami Dolphins on his wish list to sign with, with Miami at the top of the list. He's looking for a team that will give him the best chance to start. The New York Jets are also a possibility.
Carolina Panthers – While many fans are speculating that the team would make a run at signing running back Shaun Alexander should he not re-sign with Seattle, don't look for it. The team is right against the salary cap limit and they're concentrating on re-signing their own players firstâ€â€namely running back DeShaun Foster and linebacker Will Witherspoon.
Dallas Cowboys – Head coach Bill Parcells puts a high premium on special teams so don't be surprised if he makes a run at signing veteran kicker Adam Vinatieri if the New England Patriots aren't able to re-sign him before the start of free agency or don't place the franchise tag on him by Thursday's deadline. Vinatieri played for Parcells when he was a rookie in 1996 and Parcells didn't find much success with his place kickers last season (Shaun Suisham and Bill Cundiff).
Green Bay Packers – According to a league source, the team hasn't had any contract discussions with veteran defensive tackle Grady Jackson and it's almost a certainty that the team won't re-sign him. One player who the team might look to replace him is defensive tackle Rocky Bernard, who is set to become an unrestricted free agent on March 3 should he not be able come to a contract agreement to re-sign with Seattle. Jackson is coming off of his best season in his four-year career and many around the league think he can become a star. The Packers are well under the salary cap and Executive V.P., General Manager & Director of Football Operations Ted Thompson was involved in drafting Bernard when he was with Seattle.
New Orleans Saints – Unless the team surprisingly decides to place the franchise tag on center LeCharles Bentley by Thursday's deadline, don't look for him to re-sign with the team. Bentley's representatives haven't had any meaningful contract discussions and those close to the team don't expect any before the free agency deadline of March 3. The team also decided months ago not to re-sign defensive end Darren Howard, who still should receive a lot of attention in free agency. Howard told the team back in December that he wouldn't re-sign and wasn't happy with their decision not to play him in the final month of the season. Howard said his chronic knee issue had nothing to do with their decision not to play him.
New York Giants – If linebacker Nick Greisen isn't re-signed by the free agent deadline of March 3, he should be able to find a starting job elsewhere. According to a few NFL scouts that Scout.com has talked to recently, they believe the versatile Greisen is a rising star who is in the upper half at weak side or inside of all linebackers in the league.
Philadelphia Eagles – Second-year offensive lineman Todd Herremans is progressing well coming back from the ankle injury he suffered in December. Herremans told Scout.com recently that is walking around fine and is doing water exercises to strengthen the ankle. He expects to be ready for the post-draft minicamp.
If right tackle Jon Runyan isn't re-signed, Herremans would be the favorite to replace him from the current roster. If Runyan re-signs, look for Herremans to compete for the starting left guard job against Artis Hicks who had an up and down season.
Speaking of Runyan, a league source told Scout.com recently that Runyan would be willing to accept up to 25 percent less than another team would offer because he wants to finish his career with the Eagles. The team is expected to resume contract discussions with Runyan's representative this week in Indianapolis.
San Francisco 49ers – The decision not to place the franchise tag on veteran linebacker Julian Peterson shouldn't come to that much of a surprise. A few scouts who have studied his game tape from last season say he hasn't been quite the same player since suffering a torn Achilles two years ago. While Peterson is still a good player, he's not a great one like he was before the injury. It would cost the team $8.75 million (using the 110 percent increase rule from a player who was franchised last year) to franchise him again this season.
Seattle Seahawks – The saga of running back Shaun Alexander continues. His agent Jim Steiner called Vice President/Football Administration Mike Reinfeldt early last week to resume contract discussions. Still, according to a league source, both sides remain far apart.
As noted in this space during Super Bowl week, Alexander would like to get a deal close to what San Diego Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson got two years ago. Tomlinson's eight-year, $60 million deal included close to $20 in bonus money. His signing bonus was $12.4 million and he was paid $7.56 million in two roster bonuses in the first two years of the new deal.
The problem Seattle is having is paying Alexander a big chunk of guaranteed money for a running back that turns 29 next season.
A league source told Scout.com this week that the team isn't expected to re-sign reserve running back Maurice Morris and they're looking for an upgrade over him. They may look for one with bigger size.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Those who know fullback Mike Alstott well told Scout.com recently that they expect the 10-year pro to come back for his 11th season, assuming the team can work out a restructured deal with him. Alstott felt good at the end of the season and it appears he should be ready to play in 2006.
Washington Redskins – According to a league source, look for quarterback Patrick Ramsey to be moved before April's NFL Draft. Ramsey requested a trade last season after Mark Brunell was named starter and Brunell is expected to be the starter in 2006. He's on the final year of his contract and is set to be paid $1.688 million this season.
The team turned down trade offers from other teams last season, but they want to speed up the maturation process of second-year signal caller Jason Campbell and to do that, Ramsey would have to be moved.
Potential suitors of Ramsey are the Miami Dolphins and New York Jets (they called the Redskins last season inquiring about Ramsey's availability).
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Not good news for our chances of signing Runyon away from the Iggles...he would cost too much for what he is worth for us to pry him away from the Iggles (who automatically get a 25% discount...not fair)
Also, we should look at Nick Griesen if he comes available...and should still consider Peterson (although he won't be a bargain, but would still be an upgrade for our LB corps).
I still like Ramsay as a QB option if we trade Pep...and this is despite others here on the board who don't like him at all...he played in a wide-open offense at Tulane with MeMo, so I think that he would be able to fit in just fine in Childress's version of the WCO!BANNED OR DEAD...I'LL TAKE EITHER ONE
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That's a shame about Runyan, but you can understand where he's coming from. If he loves the team and the area, why not exercise some loyalty and be prepared to do anything to stay? My respect for him has just gone through the roof; it's very rarely that you see a player make that statement (ESPECIALLY in the NFL and its' "show me the guaranteed money" mentality). I'm really not sure on Ramsey.. All I can do is look at his stats sheet, and taking into account he rarely played this season he still only looked mediocre at best with some flashes of quality play.
Maybe someone can help me out here, because I'm not entirely familiar with the Cover 2 scheme. Does it allow Outside Linebackers to blitz regularly? Because if it does, I'd say we should make a speculative play for Peterson. The man knows how to hit a Quarterback, but his coverage play could be better so if all he's going to be asked to do is drop deep to cover the mid-range passes then there will probably someone better at that available in Free Agency or the Draft.
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Ha Ha, the great Grady Jackson might not be a Packer next year.
What are the Packer Fans going to talk about now, maybe Mario Williams??
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Jackyl, what about Adam V, a "Boy" next year with the big Tuna?
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Not good news for our chances of signing Runyon away from the Iggles...he would cost too much for what he is worth for us to pry him away from the Iggles (who automatically get a 25% discount...not fair)
Also, we should look at Nick Griesen if he comes available...and should still consider Peterson (although he won't be a bargain, but would still be an upgrade for our LB corps).
I still like Ramsay as a QB option if we trade Pep...and this is despite others here on the board who don't like him at all...he played in a wide-open offense at Tulane with MeMo, so I think that he would be able to fit in just fine in Childress's version of the WCO!
I'de like to see him in purple and gold, and replace Rosenthal, but I have mad respect for him wanting to finish his career an Eagle..
Makes me wonder now though, if say he did come here, would he be happy?.... Not Happy = Lower level of play..
We may have to look elsewhere...
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text: The Weekly previewed the Oct. 27 performance by the University of Maine Symphonic Band and the UMaine Jazz Ensemble at the Collins Center for the Arts. The 45-member Symphonic Band, under the direction of Christopher White, will play pieces by Gustav Theodore Holst, Toshio Iwai, John Philip Sousa, Eric Whitacre and François-Joseph Gossec. The Jazz Ensemble, which is a 20-piece big band directed by Jack Burt, will play old and new jazz standards, including works by Count Basie and Pat Metheny.


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The Jacketflap: "There are 22 very important steps you need to follow in order to sneak your Monster into school. This book will teach you how to be sneaky, how to distract, and how to show your Monster that you care. Before you begin, you will need large sunglasses, a can of worms, a bright red clown nose, peanut butter, a pink wig, and an extra-large toothbrush.


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DL Golston signs tender with Redskins
The Redskins announced Friday that they have re-signed restricted free-agent DL Kedric Golston. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Redskins sign OT Heyer, DL Montgomery
The Redskins announced Wednesday that they have re-signed OT Stephon Heyer and DL Anthony Montgomery, both restricted free agents.
Redskins QB Campbell signs tender
Redskins QB Jason Campbell signed his one-year, $3.1 million restricted free-agent tender Monday, taking him off the market but making him eligible to be traded.
Lions could be looking for other DT options
The Lions would be interested in trading for Redskins DT Albert Haynesworth, who might or might not be available, but that interest speaks volumes about the No. 2 pick in the draft.
Eagles surprisingly deal McNabb to rival Redskins
In what is the most surprising move of the entire NFL offseason, the Eagles have traded QB Donovan McNabb to the division-rival Redskins.
Buchanon sees opportunity with Redskins
It made sense for the Redskins to move on free-agent CB Phillip Buchanon, given GM Bruce Allen's familiarity with Buchanon and that the corner could play a significant role.
Report: Redskins sign RB Parker
Multiple media outlets are reporting that the Redskins have signed veteran RB Willie Parker to a one-year deal.
Bradford clears way for blockbuster trade?
Sam Bradford's pro-day workout Monday was so stellar that it may have driven up the price for an interested suitor in the trade market. Meanwhile, Northwestern DE Corey Wootton still has questions to answer after his pro-day workout.
Redskins sign CB Buchanon
The Redskins announced Monday that they have signed unrestricted free-agent CB Philip Buchanon to a one-year deal.
QB job remains open in Washington
Mike Shanahan has said that no starting quarterback will be named until training camp, leaving the team's plans very much up in the air.
Redskins re-sign LB-DE Wilson
The Redskins announced they have re-signed LB-DE Chris Wilson.
Redskins sign P Bidwell
The Redskins signed P Josh Bidwell on Tuesday.
Redskins sign QB Grossman
The Redskins announced Wednesday that they have signed free-agent QB Rex Grossman. Terms of the deal were undisclosed.
Redskins agree to deal with Larry Johnson
The Redskins and RB Larry Johnson have come to an agreement on a three-year contract, according to various published reports.
Redskins sign NT Kemoeatu
The team has signed former Panthers NT Maake Kemoeatu to a reported two-year deal worth up to $7 million, though very little of it is guaranteed.
Washington Redskins coach Mike Shanahan says RGIII is "ahead of schedule" in his return from knee surgery.||||||| Shanahan, speaking at the NFL owners meeting on Wednesday, said that when Griffin comes back, he must learn how to protect himself in the face of the fierce defenses in the NFL. Once Griffin does come back, Shanahan says the young quarterback needs to learn to slide and throw the ball away to avoid the big hits that lead to injuries.
Griffin III did not show a hint of a limp while walking up and down the red carpet before accepting The Associated Press 2012 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award Saturday night.||||||| Tough to tell the Washington Redskins quarterback had surgery to repair two ligaments in his right knee less than a month ago. "It's truly a blessing ... to be able to stand, first and foremost," Griffin said. Speaking to the media for the first time since his Jan. 9 operation, the man known as RG3 said he's aiming to return to action at the start of next season.
The NFL players' union does not plan a formal investigation into how the Washington Redskins medical staff handled Robert Griffin III's knee injury. The NFL Players Association said Friday that they were satisfied with a report received from the Redskins detailing the procedures used by team physician James Andrews and other staff on the sidelines.||||||| Griffin had reconstructive ACL surgery Wednesday after reinjuring his right knee in Sunday's playoff loss to Seattle. He also strained a ligament in the knee last month against Baltimore.
Griffin underwent reconstructive knee surgery Wednesday and faces a challenging rehab if he is to return for the start of next season. The Washington Redskins quarterback had his lateral collateral ligament repaired and his ACL in his right knee reconstructed for a second time. The surgery was performed in Florida by orthopedist James Andrews, who was optimistic that Griffin would be back on the field this fall.||||||| Griffin tore the ACL in the same knee in 2009 while playing for Baylor, which could slow the recovery time from his latest injury. University of Maryland head team physician Craig Bennett said football players typically need seven to 11 months to return from a second ACL reconstruction, but that it often takes up to a year for the ligament to be fully healed.
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Sports and Recreation Leadership Studies
The sport and recreation leadership (SRL) major is a four year full-time program of study that is designed to blend the best of theory with the best of practice in the discipline. SRL students are provided with interdisciplinary and advanced study opportunities, and on-the-job educational experiences.
The Program
The sport and recreation leadership degree is designed to prepare students for employment in local, state, regional, national or international level sporting and recreation organizations. The course work includes 55 credit hours. To enhance employment prospects, candidates in this option are encouraged to consider completion of a supporting minor such as business or communication.
SRL Advisory Panel
The SRL advisory panel meets a number of times in the academic year with the purpose of providing structured opinion, advice and direction about a range of topics concerning the SRL major. The advisory panel consists of students that have a professional standing in SRS and health nutrition & exercise sciences (HNES) faculty.
Career Opportunities
NDSU SRL graduates are employed in a variety of sport management and recreation management occupations. Graduates should expect to work in (but not limited to) local, state, region, national or international level sport and recreation organizations and businesses. In light of the interdisciplinary nature of the SRL major's study options, career opportunities beyond the sport management or recreation management fields are feasible.
Pre Professional Standing and Professional Standing
The pre-professional SRL curricula in the freshman year are designed to prepare students for additional undergraduate work in the subsequent professional SRL curricula of the sophomore, junior and senior years. To achieve professional standing a student must have completed all HNES courses listed in the pre-professional year. A grade of B or better is required in HNES 110 and 190. Furthermore, students must earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 for all classes by the end of the freshman year. An application for professional standing must submitted to the SRL program coordinator as soon as requirements are met.
The SRL internship is the capstone course for all SRL majors. Students participating in an internship will undertake the 400 hour on-the-job training experience (typically the summer prior to the senior year. In consultation with the student's adviser, each student is required to secure his or her own internship. Securing a host organization outside North Dakota or the United States is not only possible but is encouraged.


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7:00am Monday 24th February 2014 in United News By David Pritchard, Chief Sports Reporter covering Oxford United. Follow us on twitter: @oxfordmailoufc. Call me on 01865 425458
The scorer of Morecambe's late equaliser against Oxford United remains a mystery after no-one in the home changing room claimed it.
Robbie Threlfall was awarded the 91st-minute equaliser from Andrew Fleming's corner in the 1-1 draw.
Morecambe boss Jim Bentley felt his side were good value for a point, but admitted the scorer's identity is unclear.
He said: "I shouted up in the dressing room and I was surprised nobody really claimed it.
"I expected everyone to jump up but nobody really came forward.
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"It didn't look intentional but it's sneaked in the bottom corner and we've got what we deserved."
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I am a big proponent of Social Media. Obviously through podcasting and twitter but how can these things help attendance. Jon Trask sent me a link to a LinkenIn conversation going on in the Event Peeps group. Greg Taylor was asking about success stories using social media. A new book has just come out called The World Wide Rave and it is full of success stories but not all are event/ meeting related. So I did a little digging. here is an example I found on David Meerman Scotts Blog. (a soon to be guest on MeetingsPodcast)
How an active Facebook group drove 15,000 people to the Singapore Tattoo Show
I speak at dozens of conferences a year all over the world. Since organizers usually book me many months in advance, I have some visibility into how they promote the events. It tends to be the same old methods: Send an email and a direct mail to everyone who attended last year, buy some email and postal mailing lists and send some more promotions. Most shows build good Web sites and most have decent SEO. But that's usually it.
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How Do I Deal with a Difficult Stepdaughter?
Q. "My 11-year-old stepdaughter recently moved in with her father and me after a custody battle. She is acting disrespectful toward me, and her father is not sure what to do. She also says she should not have to do chores, and apparently did not have chores when she lived with her mother. We've tried talking to her, and we have a punishment scale based on the severity of her actions, but now we're almost on our last punishment. What else can we do?"
A. This is a difficult time in your young stepdaughter's life, so it's not surprising that she is acting out. Perhaps most important here is that you let her father be the primary disciplinarian and parent, especially as the three of you transition into your new living arrangement. Your role is to support your husband while at the same time beginning to establish a rapport with your stepdaughter. This will require you to be gentle, yet firm, and most of all, patient.
Let's address the three aspects of your question separately. First is the issue of disrespect toward you. When your stepdaughter talks back, is sassy or rude, respond with any of the following options:
- Say, "I can't talk to you when you talk disrespectfully. The conversation is over for me." Then walk out of the room.
- Ask, "Can you say that very same thing but in a nicer way?"
- When she says something like, "Get out of my face," offer her appropriate words she can say instead, like, "Would you please say, 'I'd like a few minutes to myself.'"
- Lastly, "That's disrespectful language; it's not allowed in this house. I don't speak rudely to you and I don't expect you to speak rudely to me."
Second is the issue of chores. You and your husband should start with one chore, such as cleaning her bedroom. Set specific guidelines on when and how her bedroom should be cleaned -- for example, it should be cleaned by 10 a.m. on Saturdays. Dirty clothes in the hamper, books on the shelves, bed made, and the room vacuumed. It's important that your husband be the arbiter of this rule, and for the first week he should tidy the room with her. The following week he needs to watch her while coaching her along. After the second week, she's on her own. Your job as the stepmother is to not get involved. This task and the enforcement of it are between daughter and daddy alone. If she doesn't complete the task, he can withdraw privileges: no allowance for the week, no TV for the day, or no shopping trips to the mall.
Third is the relationship between you and your stepdaughter. And this is perhaps the toughest challenge of all. Your main task is to build rapport with your stepdaughter, to develop a loving and respectful relationship with her. Below are five ideas:
- Spend time with her in a mutually agreeable activity of particular interest to your stepdaughter.
- Consider her feelings, desires, and needs. You need not indulge her in every whim and fancy; just consider her opinions and points of view.
- Offer empathy when she faces adverse situations. This child has just been ousted from her mother's house into her father's. She is going through a difficult time in her young life. From you she needs understanding.
- Show interest in her daily activities. Listen to her practice the piano, go to her soccer matches, ask questions about her hobbies, friends, and teachers.
- Notice and talk about what she does that's right. By doing so you not only reinforce that behavior but miraculously, you'll see more of it.
These five rapport-building activities build up a relationship reservoir that gives you credibility that will sustain the two of you through the tough moments now and into the future.


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Spring 2011 Spanish Film FestivalPosted Feb. 9, 2011
March 4-6, 2011
Michael Schwartz Auditorium
- Friday, March 4 at 7:30 pm: Volver (Volver)
- Saturday, March 5 at 2:00 pm: El Bola (Pellet)
- Saturday, March 5 at 7:30 pm: Celda 211 (Cell 211)
- Sunday, March 6 at 2:00 pm: Un Novio Para Yasmina (A Fiancé for Yasmina)
All films are in Spanish with English subtitles and are FREE and open to the public.
Volver In acclaimed filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar's comedy drama, Abuela Irene (Carmen Maura) returns -- in ghostly form -- to her hometown to resolve problems she could not settle during her lifetime. The film focuses on the interactions between three generations of women in a Spanish family. Raimunda (Penélope Cruz) was born and raised in the village of Alcanfor de las Infantas, in La Mancha, Spain. She now resides in Madrid, where she works as a janitor. She is married to Paco (Antonio de la Torre), an unemployed worker, and looks after her daughter, Paula (Yohana Cobo). Raimunda's younger sister, Sole (Lola Dueñas), also lives in Madrid and works as a hair stylist, while their aunt Paula (Chus Lampreave) still makes her home in La Mancha, with occasional help from neighbor Agustina (Blanca Portillo). The story takes an unusual and mystical twist when Agustina mentions that Irene has begun reappearing in ghostly form. The New York Times called Volver" "the work of a master and a testament to the filmmaker's generosity of spirit."
El Bola (Pellet). Winner of the Best Film Goya Award, the Spanish Oscars, in 2001, this film by director Achero Mañas follows twelve year old Pablo, nicknamed "El Bola" ("The Pellet"), growing up in a rough neighborhood of Madrid. Suffering from abuse by his father, Pablo isolates himself from other children at school, at least until the arrival of a new boy, Alfredo. Pablo and Alfredo immediately become friends, and Pablo is drawn out by the warm, nurturing atmosphere in Alfredo's family, which contrasts so sharply with that of his own. When Alfredo finds out about Pablo's situation, he tells his parents, and his father José, together with a social worker, Laura, sets out to arrange a safer environment for Pablo. While bluntly portraying parental child abuse, this film explores two polar opposite examples of fatherhood and parental authority, and starkly examines the wrenching choices faced by José, the main adult character. "Director Achero Mañas's work is clearly derived from Loach, but with a fierce and concerted sincerity of its own." Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian.
Celda 211(Cell 211 ). Winner of eight Goya Awards in 2010, this prison thriller by director Daniel Monzón also won prizes at the Seattle International Film festival. This surprising and dark movie follows new guard Juan in a high security prison. The day he arrives, he finds himself in the middle of a violent riot. Juan quickly realizes what he must do in order to survive: as no one knows him yet, he pretends to be a prisoner. "In addition to its effectiveness as a thriller, it is also a film showing a man in the agonizing process of changing his values. And it is a critique of a cruel penal system. It doesn't preach, it doesn't end with a message, but it makes us think." Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun Times.
Un Novio Para Yasmina( A Fiancé for Yasmina). Yasmina is a cultured and attractive young Moroccan woman who has moved to Spain to pursue her studies. She lives in a small agricultural town with her brother Abdel and a number of other Moroccans. She doesn't quite fit in with the other Moroccans, or indeed with the Spanish, but she feels more at ease with the members of a local support organization for immigrants. Yasmina is engaged and passionately in love with Javi, a young local police officer, but the relationship suffers when she brings up the question of marriage, a topic on which he is extremely evasive. A tenderhearted romantic story, "Un Novio" charts the tangled imbroglio that arises when Yasmina and her group of friends face the unpredictable dilemmas brought on by love. A rare treat that has hardly been screened in the United States, this film by director Irene Cardona was nominated for the Goya Awards in 2009 and won three awards at the Málaga Spanish Film Festival in 2008.
This festival is made possible with the support of the Spanish Ministry of Culture and of the College of Arts and Sciences at Kent State University.
Picture for Volver provided by Sony Picture Classics. Picture for Cell 211 by IFC Films. Picture for Un Novio Para Yasmina courtesy of the Spanish Ministry of Culture.
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Shanghai, China, November 2012 – Banyan Tree Spa brings its award-winning blend of Asian therapies to greater heights with the launch of the Spa at Banyan Tree Shanghai On The Bund, Shanghai's first all river view hotel. This marks the second outlet in Shanghai following Banyan Tree Spa's debut in the city in 2003and the group's seventh spa in Greater China.
A Sensory Experience at Banyan Tree Spa
Located in Shanghai's iconic Bund district, the Spa is close to both historic landmarks and the new cultural and commercial centres of the cosmopolitan city. Spanning over 1,300 square metres over three floors within the urban resort, the award-winning spa features 11 exquisitely appointed treatment rooms including two Imperial Rooms with a Rainmist facility or Thai Massage area, four Double Deluxe Rooms and five Single Rooms. The name of each room is inspired by the 24 Chinese solar terms. For a rejuvenating wellness experience, the spa is complemented by a beauty salon, nail bar and Banyan Tree Gallery.
Embracing the local culture and traditional Chinese healing philosophy, Banyan Tree Spa Shanghai On the Bund's design concept is themed on the Five Elements, which are translated into unique colours and inspirations.
The Spa showcases a contemporary design combining sleek lines with traditional materials. Warm lighting, an inviting reception area which exudes elegance with a clear glass panel embedded with grey criss-cross textured patterns, a beige sofa and silk floral-motif throw cushions are just a few of the comforting touches.
A Spa stairway leads down to treatment rooms with sunlight streaming in from a skylight overhead. The walkway of treatment rooms is framed on one side by a two-storey wall of vivid green plants which embraces nature, with a contrasting dark wooden wall opposite which features symmetrical vertical metallic strips.
Treatment rooms draw reference from the Five Elements of gold, wood, water, fire and earth in their design. The Water-themed rooms feature clean horizontal lines across the ceiling and crystal-blue lighting; Gold-themed rooms include classic matte gold accents; Fire-themed rooms showcase vibrant red hues; and Wood and Earth rooms feature soothing neutral tones.
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Rejuvenating Asian-inspired wellness therapies are delivered by professional therapists trained in the intuitive art of touch by Banyan Tree's proprietary Spa Academy.
The destination-inspired Banyan Indulgences features holistic signature treatments for total renewal. The 150-minute signature package, Banyan Hot Stones, is a harmonising treatment where heated stones are soothingly massaged over the body along with the use of warm Clarity Oil to exert warmth and pressure on energy points for smoother flow of "qi" and the discharge of toxins. The treatment concludes with a Rose Body Scrub, Chrysanthemum Body Conditioner and Rose Bath to leave the skin nourished and soft.
Inspired by the ancient Yin and Yang concept, the 120-minute Chinese Traditions features a selection of classic Chinese therapies. The Yin For Her - Sweet Serenade package reveals glowing skin with a unique blend in the Soya Mint Body Scrub which works to deeply cleanse and moisturise while the Oriental Massage and Oriental Head Massage improve blood circulation. The Yang For Him - Renewed Vigour package highlights a Tropical Lush Body Scrub which exfoliates dead skin cells, an Herbal Mud Body Wrap to moisturise and a choice of Body Massages to alleviate sore muscles.
A signature Banyan Tree Spa innovation, the Yin Yang Rainmist experience, is an indulging combination of Rain Shower, Steam Bath and invigorating body treatments. The highlight of Yin Rainmist is a combination of cold therapies to awaken the senses by applying Longjing Tea and Ice Compression. The natural warm power of a Creamy Spice Body Conditioner and Herbal Pouch are harnessed in the Yang Rainmist to uplift the senses and nourish the skin.
The Spa also presents a selection of popular therapies reflecting the Five Elements – Gold for Purifying, Wood for Renewal, Water for Relaxing, Fire for Revitaliser and Earth for Balance. Five Elements oils are created for each specific treatment. Guests may discover the healing powers of Chinese herbs and indigenous ingredients in body scrubs which harness the benefits of Pu'er tea leaves, Pearl, Chrysanthemum and Ginseng.
For spa enthusiasts who are looking for a complete top to toe renewal, Banyan Day is a full day of pampering and indulgence. On top of a luxurious spa treatment which includes a massage, body scrub, bath, facial, and a hand and foot treatment, a healthy spa lunch with a choice of Chinese, Japanese and Western menus is also offered.
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The professional spa therapists of Banyan Tree Spa Shanghai On The Bund are formally trained according to stringent curriculum at Banyan Tree Spa Academies located in Phuket, Thailand; Bintan, Indonesia and Lijiang, China. The Acacemy's rigorous theoretical and practical training ensures therapists deliver consistently high levels of service that guests have come to expect from the ever-innovating and evolving brand.


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Carriage Towne News
---- — Preserve Kingston's Heritage
We are all fortunate to live in a beautiful town with a history that spans almost 320 years. Many of the historic buildings and sites that were created during those years are now long gone. But there are still many wonderful historic buildings and sites that remain today, in a variety of conditions. Now is the time to focus on preserving these treasured remnants of our town's history.
On voting day, Kingston residents will be asked to authorize the Town to establish a Heritage Commission and a Heritage Fund.
Under state guidelines, Heritage Commissions are designed to give local governments a valuable tool for the proper recognition, use and protection of the town's historic and cultural heritage. Right now we have several groups doing good and necessary work to preserve some aspects of our town's heritage. As important as these individual efforts are, we need a group to help protect all of the town's historic resources.
Unlike a number of other Boards or Commissions in a Town that have regulatory responsibilities, a Heritage Commission functions solely in an advisory or review capacity. Among its advisory functions are things like providing advice and assistance to other town boards and committees, coordinating activities with service organizations, non-profit groups and other historic preservation organizations and assisting individual owners seeking to obtain information on how to preserve and protect their historic properties. One thing Historic Commissions do not do, is regulate what individual citizens do to their own property.
State guidelines also allow municipalities to establish a Heritage Fund. This is a non-lapsing fund, similar to funds in place for other town departments to allow money to be carried over from year to year until spent. Money appropriated by the town, or received through grants, donations, fund raisers or other sources are placed in this fund.
I urge you to vote yes on Articles 20 and 21 and help preserve the historical and cultural resources that define Kingston's character.
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The Carolina Panthers have received a scare during the third quarter of their game against the New Orleans Saints as star wide receiver Steve Smith had to leave the game after his leg cramped up due to dehydration.
Smith had to be carted to the locker room where the training staff went to work getting him fluids. Shortly after, he returned to the sideline to rejoin the team.
Smith was suffering from a sore knee during the week leading up to the game, which caused many to believe that it was the culprit in him leaving the game today. It has been fine, however, and he is hoping to get back in the game soon.
During today's game, Smith has two receptions for 38 yards on the afternoon.
For more on the Carolina Panthers, make sure to check out Cat Scratch Reader. For more around the NFL, head to the SB Nation NFL Hub Page.


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Once I get all of the "journaling" in one spot I will work through my THOUSANDS of pictures try to match them up to stories…and if that doesn't go well I will break the pictures into the months they were taken. WHEW! It's going to take a long time:)
On top of all of that, I am in the midst of making a quilt with my daughter (see the photo above!) and managing the day to day things like trying to keep the house clean and getting my baby to nap:)
We have a big night ahead of us, two of the elementary schools near our home have open houses so it's time to check out pre-k programs. I can't believe my baby girl is going to be going to school next year. (She's been in preschool since she was 2, but this feels different somehow.) I will be sure, of course, to take pictures!


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- Full Name: Mauro Alexis Gomez
- Age: 29 (September 7, 1984)
- Birthplace: Bani, Dominican Republic
- Bats/Throws: R/R Ht: 6' 2" Wt: 230
- MLB Debut: 05/13/2012
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Mauro Gomez 18 1B
- Full Name: Mauro Alexis Gomez
- Born: September 7, 1984
- Age: 29
- Birthplace: Bani, Dominican Republic
- Bats: R
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- Height: 6' 2"
- Weight: 230
- MLB Debut: 05/13/2012
Signed by the Boston Red Sox as a Minor League free agent on Feb. 2, 2012. ... Led the International League in total bases in 2011, his first Triple-A season. Also tied for first in the IL in intentional walks, finished second in extra-base hits and hits, fourth in RBIs, runs scored and slugging percentage and fifth in doubles. ... Drove in a career-high eight runs in a July 25 game that was suspended and completed on Aug. 31. ... Signed by the Atlanta Braves as a Minor League free agent on Dec. 4, 2009. ... Tied for 13th in the Minor Leagues in homers and extra-base hits in 2009. ... Was hit by pitches 18 times in 2007 to lead the Midwest League. Also ranked third in homers and fifth in total bases.


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Eagles lose for first time in Class B volleyball
CLINTONVILLE — Beekmantown played one of its best games of the season Tuesday, but that wasn't enough.
Johnstown held off the Eagles for a 3-1 victory in an NYSPHSAA volleyball subregional game at AuSable Valley Central School.
"We had our moments. We had some ups and downs," Beekmantown coach Shana Hileman said. "I think overall it was obviously one of the best games that we've ever played.
"At key times we struggled on first contact. If you can't serve receive, it's going to catch up with you. And a team like this, you can't even give them a 2-point lead. They play volleyball all year round. They're used to seeing competition like us all the time."
The Eagles (16-1) fell in the first game 25-20, and Hileman said they executed a little better in the second game, which they dropped 25-22.
They opened a 7-1 lead in the third game, fell behind 16-11 and clawed back to win 25-22 on a kill by Grace Kelly on the outside.
"In the third game, we didn't make key errors and give them those points," Hileman said. "Emily Anderson had some key service aces throughout the game, and Jordynne Ales. So that helped us get a lead at key times …"
Johnstown clinched the match with a 25-18 victory in Game 4.
Annie Stock was strong at the net for the Sir Bills, putting down 18 kills. She also had 16 digs. Hannah Breda added 11 kills and nine digs, and Zara Hyde had 12 kills and 19 assists.
While Beekmantown had trouble with its passing at times, Hileman said Johnstown's ball control was excellent.
"Basically they do not make errors," she said. "That first contact they get is always going somewhere where the setter is, which is the quarterback of the team.
"That's the strength of Johnstown. We have to put the ball down; we have to find a hole on the court. We can't just be satisfied with putting the ball over the net, because if you just put the ball over the net, that's a guaranteed most likely kill for a team like that."
Shannon Ryan slammed 19 kills for Beekmantown and added four points and two blocks. Anderson finished with a team-high 12 points, including five aces, as well as four blocks and six digs. Michaela Lafountain served nine points and delivered 27 assists, and Kelly had six kills, eight points and eight digs. Ales chipped in seven points and eight digs.
The Eagles hadn't lost a game before Tuesday.
"We had a very good record. But it's always hard to end on a loss," Hileman said. "Overall, I think our season did well. We have a lot of girls that are coming back next year, and hopefully we can get more athletes to play in the offseason to compete with Section II next year."
Johnstown 3, Beekmantown 1
25-20, 25-22, 22-25, 25-18
Johns- Hayward, 14 digs; Holland, 18 assists; Hyde, 19 assists, 12 kills, 12 digs; Breda, 11 kills, 1 block, 9 digs; Stock, 18 kills, 16 digs; Nellis, 5 blocks, 5 digs.
Beek- K. Lafountain, 1 kill, 14 digs; M. Lafountain, 9 points, 1 block, 27 assists, 1 kill; Gates, 2 points, 1 ace; Kelly, 8 points, 3 aces, 1 block, 6 kills, 8 digs; Ales, 7 points, 2 aces, 8 digs; Frechette, 3 kills, 6 digs; Vicencio, 1 dig; Ryan, 4 points, 1 ace, 2 blocks, 19 kills, 1 dig; Anderson, 12 points, 5 aces, 4 blocks, 1 assist, 6 digs.
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Credit Information Bureau (India) Ltd is expanding its portfolio of services by introducing a Risk Index for corporates and business houses.
This will help Indian banks and non-banking finance companies, most of which are shareholders in the company, to take quicker decisions on extending loans to these business entities. The lower a company figures in the Risk Index, the more confidence banks will have in its ability to service the loan.
The credit information company (CIBIL) currently has the TransUnion Score for individual borrowers that are being used by banks and financial institutions for credit decisions. The score assigned to a borrower ranges from 300 to 900.
CIBIL Managing Director Arun Thukral was not willing to give a time frame for the introduction of the Risk Index scheme, stating that the company was working on it.
He said while the credit rating agencies give a broader picture of the risk profile of a company, CIBIL's index will be a quick "snapshot" for lenders.


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Godless, Secular Values: Which Godless, Secular Values are Most Impor…
Religious theists may claim that their religious morality is superior to secular, atheistic, and godless morality, but there are plenty of secular, godless values that require neither theism nor religion. In fact, there are values which are contrary to many fundamental religious perspectives. Some atheists focus on intellectual values like skepticism and critical thinking while others focus on po…
God, Morality, & Principled Choices: Is Divine Command Morality Even Moral?
The divine command theory of ethics is the idea that nothing is right or wrong outside of God's will. If God wills something, then it's good. If God wills that something not be done, then it's wrong. Good and evil are not independent of God and God's will. Can we really say that this is a genuine theory of morality, though? If not, then divine...
Godless Ethics, Morality, and Values: Do Godless Morals & Values Exist?
It's common for religious theists to claim that their religious morality is far superior to secular, atheistic, and godless morality. Of course everyone prefers their own religious morality and the commands of their own god, but when push comes to shove the general attitude is that any religious morality based upon the commands of any god is...
Going Easy on White Collar Crime
The Christian Right gets a lot of political milage out of portraying itself as standing up for moral values and standing firm against immoral behavior. They benefit from an image of being tough on crime, but not all crimes are created equal: for some strange reason, crimes committed by poor minorities are the ones that receive "toughness" while white-collar crimes are given a much lighter touch.
Godless Moral Values: Can Godless Atheists Have Moral Values?
A popular claim among religious theists is that atheists have no basis for morality - that religion and gods are needed for moral values. Usually they mean their religion and god, but sometimes they seem willing to accept any religion and any god. The truth is that neither religions nor gods are necessary for morality, ethics, or values. They...
Morality & Religion
Most religious believers tend to connect religion and morality in such a way that one becomes unthinkable without the other. Thus true, genuine religion necessarily makes one a more moral person while being a moral person signifies that one has and requires true religion. None of this is true, though - the connection between religion and morality is at best incidental.
Religious Morality: Poison that Destroys our Internal, Natural Morals
It's common for religious believers to insist that religion generally, or their religion in particular, is necessary for moral behavior. They also insist that their god is responsible for the existence of morality, such that morality and moral behavior aren't possible absence worship of their god. It's possible, though, that religious and theistic belief may be dangerous for moral behavior.
Evil vs. Virtue: Which Should We Focus On?
The major Western religions - Judaism, Christianity, and Islam - are often noted for their emphasis on defining bad behavior and explaining in great detail all of the things a person shouldn't do. Some in the West have developed the impression that this is inherent in the nature of religion, but that's not correct. Other religions focus less on condemning sin than on encouraging virtues.
Conservative Morality is Not Moral or Ethical
Conservatives, and especially conservative Christians, tend to argue that everything which is wrong with America today can be traced to the predominance of "liberal" morality. According to such conservatives, we'd all be better off if we would focus more on restricting sexual, private behavior. Is there any evidence that the people who do this are, in fact, better and more moral than others?
Social vs. Private Masks: Is it Wrong to Act Differently in Public?
Everyone acts differently around different people: they behave one way with their spouse, another with strangers, another with parents, and still another with employers. Is this appropriate? Some have argued that such 'social masks' are a form of dishonesty, a way to conceal our true selves from others.
Is There No Limit to Markets and Capitalism?
Some believe that free market capitalism is the moral and practical basis for all social relationships and all types of freedom. Real freedom requires the unfettered ability to exchange goods and services, so people should be permitted to sell and trade anything. Is this right, though? Is there really nothing that shouldn't be up for sale?
Morality of Rich vs. Poor in America
In America, it almost doesn't seem to matter what you do to succeed: as long as you do succeed, people will praise you and, if necessary, make excuses for you. Failure, on the other hand, causes you to be condemned - even if your failure is arguably due to factors outside your control. Why is this?
Robin Hood: Stealing from the Rich
If you were able to steal from money from rich people without hurting anyone in the process and without being detected, and then were to give the money to very poor people so that they could avoid starving, being sick, etc., would you do it? Which is the most ethical choice: to leave the money with the rich people who own it or give the money to the poor people who need it to survive?
Morality and Impartiality: Must Moral Actions Be Impartial?
If you are trying to arrive at the most moral decision, should you seek to reason as impartially and objectively as possible, or should you allow your biases and personal, subjective preferences to play a role? Most people would probably go with the first option, but there are good reasons to reject it, at least when it comes to some types of choices.
Vegetarianism and Philosophy: Who Thinks About Animal Welfare?
Does studying philosophy influence what you conclude about moral dilemmas? Absolutely, there is no disputing this - an education in philosophy has important consequences for how a person reasons. Does it improve how one reasons? One would hope so. Does it improve the quality of one's conclusions on moral dilemmas? That's an interesting question.
Language, Experience, and Animal Rights
What role does language play in the development of our cognitive abilities? Some might think that language is simply an expression of our abilities, but there are good reasons to think that the development of language ability is, itself, the way we develop our cognitive abilities in general. This has implications for who we are as individuals and as social beings.
Internet Communities and Reinforcing One's Assumptions
Many people think that one of the best things about the internet is how it can bring together people with similar interests from all over the world - people who can relate to one another but who would never be able to interact in real life. At the same time, though, this allows people to avoid interacting with those who are different - and that can be dangerous in the long run.
Empathy and the Uniqueness of Human Beings
Most people would probably agree that empathy not only exists, but is in fact an important and fundamental aspect of being human. Anyone not capable of empathy is regarded as a sociopath, someone not to be trusted. Empathy is thought of as a basis for morality and social organization. But is it, really? Is real empathy even possible?
Morality, Law, and the Powerful
All human cultures have a morality of some sort, but do they all have the same morality? No, and this has led some to argue that there is no universal morality - that all morality is simply relative to time, place, and culture. Extreme versions of this practically deny morality entirely, which has led to extreme reactions from the other side.
What are Ethics and Morality?
The terms ethics and morality are often used interchangeably - indeed, they usually can mean the same thing, and in casual conversation there isn't a problem with switching between one and the other. However, there is a distinction between them in philosophy which will be maintained throughout this FAQ.
Ethics and Morality: Who Cares?
Why be concerned with moral theories and distinctions between different types of moral theories? Why bother with some of the difficult questions which are raised in metaethics? Everyone is brought up with some sort of moral system, and it usually works out fairly well - isn't that enough? What's the point of bothering further?
Ethics, Morals, and Values: How do they relate?
One of the most important characteristics of moral judgments is that they express our values. Not all expressions of values are also moral judgments, but all moral judgments do express something about what we value. Thus, understanding morality requires investigating what people value and why.
Ethics: Descriptive, Normative and Analytic
The field of ethics is usually broken down into three different ways of thinking about ethics: descriptive, normative and analytic. It isn't unusual for disagreements in debates over ethics to arise because people are approaching the topic from a different one of these three categories. Thus, learning what they are and how to recognize them might save you some grief later.
Nietzsche Genetic Fallacy Morality
Friedrich Nietzsche argued that Christian morality is based on the "slave morality" of the slaves in ancient Rome. Is this an example of the Genetic Fallacy or a legitimate critique?
Morality, Law, and Power: Does Might Make Right?
All human cultures have a morality of some sort, but do they all have the same morality? No, and this has led some to argue that there is no such thing as a universal morality. Instead, all morality is simply relative to time, place, and/or culture.
Private vs. Public Morality
According to many conservatives, what matters most is how people behavior privately. According to many liberals, what matters most is how people behave publicly. What's particularly interesting, though, is the way religion intersects with this issue.


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Nomination: "I would like my teacher Miss Ford to be the teacher of the month. She plays games in Math to help me learn easier. In Reading, I got to show the class first, middle and end by eating a twinkie. She has a Star Student every week and I was the second one. Also Miss Ford is very pretty."


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LinuxFest Northwest 2011 Prepares Program That Promotes Participation
The organizers of LinuxFest Northwest 2011 (LFNW) are busy making arrangements for attendees to experience outstanding open source presentations, exhibits, and fun with something for everyone on April 30 and May 1 at the Bellingham (WA) Technical College.
Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in sessions such as the comprehensive telephony/VoIP track with top Asterisk developers and users as well as enjoy the opportunity gain a greater knowledge of cloud, security; Android; multimedia; and sysadmin and dev tools. In addition the ACLU and EFF will be on hand to champion your digital rights in Bellingham during LFNW. Other sessions include Free (as in speech) brewing (as in beer), Alpha Geek: Lather, Rinse, Repeat..., Honey, I deleted the kids: preserving your digital legacy for decades and more.
In addition to the main session presentations, this year LFNW 2011 is set to include Lightning Talks, Lean startup series, Big Job Fair and Gathering (Friday prior to the event) and much more.
Registration is currently open, and more information on attending and participating in LinuxFest Northwest 2011 can be found its website.
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Lewis Powell (conspirator)
|Lewis Powell
Powell in wrist irons aboard the monitor USS Saugus, photographed by Alexander Gardner, 1865
|Lewis Thornton Powell
April 22, 1844
Randolph County, Alabama, U.S.
|July 7, 1865
(aged 21)
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Cause of death
|Execution by hanging
Resting place
|Geneva Cemetery
|Other names
|Lewis Paine
|Known for
|Conspirator in the assassination of Abraham Lincoln
Criminal penalty
|Criminal status
|April 14, 1865
10:15 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time)
|United States
|Washington, D.C.
|Abraham Lincoln
Date apprehended
|April 17, 1865
Lewis Thornton Powell (April 22, 1844 – July 7, 1865),[1] also known as Lewis Paine or Payne, was a Confederate States Army soldier who attempted to assassinate United States Secretary of State William H. Seward. He was one of four people hanged for the Lincoln assassination conspiracy, and given his home state, Alabama, was the only assassination conspirator executed who had been from the Deep South.
Early life[edit]
Lewis Powell was born in Randolph County, Alabama on April 22, 1844 to a Baptist minister, George Cader, and his young wife Patience Caroline Powell.[2] The youngest of eight children, he spent the first three years of his life in Randolph County before his father was ordained and the family moved to Stewart County, Georgia. Powell and his siblings were all educated by their father who was the local schoolmaster. In his early years, Lewis was described as quiet and introverted, and well liked among others.[2] He enjoyed fishing, reading, and studying. An animal lover who took the liberty to nurse and care for sick and stray animals, he earned the nickname "Doc" from his sisters for his hospitality. When Lewis was 13, he was violently kicked in the face by the family's donkey, breaking his jaw. The break healed in a manner making his jaw more prominent on the left side of his face. After some years in Stewart County, the family moved to Worth County, then finally moving to Live Oak, Florida in 1859, when Lewis was 15.
Civil War service[edit]
On May 30, 1861 at age 17, Lewis left home and enlisted in the 2nd Florida Infantry, Company I in Jasper, Florida.[1] Sometime in November, 1862, he was hospitalized for "sickness" at General Hospital No. 11 in Richmond, Virginia.[1] He went on to fight at numerous battles unscathed before being wounded in the wrist on the second day of fighting at the Battle of Gettysburg, July 2, 1863, from where he was captured and sent to a POW hospital at Pennsylvania College.[1] Powell stayed at Pennsylvania College until September, when he was transferred to West Buildings Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. It was at West Buildings where Powell met and developed a relationship with a volunteer nurse named Margaret "Maggie" Branson. It was believed that it was with the help of Branson that Lewis was able to escape from the hospital within a week of his arrival, fleeing to Alexandria, Virginia.
Back in Virginia, he located Colonel John Singleton Mosby and his cavalry in late fall 1863 and rode with the 43rd Battalion Virginia Cavalry. After leaving the company, he returned to Baltimore on January 13, 1865, crossing the lines at Alexandria. Powell returned to the boarding house of Maggie Branson. During his time with the Rangers, in 1864, Powell became involved in the Confederate Secret Service. It was in Baltimore that he was arrested for severely beating a black servant at the Branson house. He was arrested and held in jail two days on charges of being a "spy". Required to sign an Oath of Allegiance, he did so, under the name Lewis Paine.[1] It was also in Baltimore that he met fellow CSS operative John Surratt through a man named David Preston Parr, also with the CSS.
Lincoln assassination plot[edit]
On April 13, John Wilkes Booth, George Atzerodt and David Herold all met at Powell's room at the Kirkwood Hotel, where Booth assigned roles. On April 14, Powell was to go to the home of Secretary of State William H. Seward and kill him, accompanied by Herold. Atzerodt was to assassinate Vice President Andrew Johnson; he would fail because he lost his nerve and got drunk.[3] Booth was to assassinate President Abraham Lincoln, a task he completed.
On April 14, 1865, Powell, armed with a knife and a Whitney Revolver was escorted to the Seward residence by David Herold. Powell gained entry into the house by claiming that he had medicine for Seward from Dr. Verdi. (Earlier in the month, on April 5, 1865, Seward had been injured in a carriage accident, and suffered a concussion, a broken jaw, a broken right arm, and many serious bruises. He was at home convalescing.) Powell then attempted to kill William Seward by breaking into his bedroom and stabbing him repeatedly. A jaw splint worn by Seward helped to save his life by deflecting the knife away from his jugular vein. Powell also injured Seward's two eldest sons, Augustus and Frederick, his assigned military nurse, Sergeant George F. Robinson, and messenger Emerick Hansell, who arrived right as Powell was escaping as he cried "I'm mad, I'm mad!".
After the attempt on Seward's life, Powell threw his bloody knife up into the gutter of the Seward house and fled on horseback.[2] He discarded his light-colored coat in a Washington suburb cemetery where he hid.[2] At some point, the horse that Powell was riding, which had been purchased by John Wilkes Booth in December 1864, either threw him or he fell off.[2] The horse was later found near the Lincoln Branch Barracks, close to the Capitol.[2] After hiding out in a tree for three days, Powell went to Mary Surratt's boardinghouse only to arrive at the same time that she was being arrested for her part in the assassination.[2] Although it was night time, when asked why he was there, carrying a pickaxe, Powell claimed that he had been hired to dig a gutter.[2] Surratt denied knowing who he was, despite his having visited and stayed at the boardinghouse on several occasions.[2] Powell was arrested and taken into police custody. After Seward family servant William Bell picked him out from a police lineup, Powell was taken to the Washington Navy Yard, where he was confined aboard the monitor gunboat USS Saugus.[2] Powell and the other surviving conspirators were later transferred to the Old Capitol Prison.
Trial and execution[edit]
Powell was tried under the name of "Payne" by a military tribunal. He was represented by William E. Doster, a Yale and Harvard graduate the former District of Columbia provost marshal.[2] Thirty two witnesses were called to testify concerning Powell, including Seward's son, Augustus, and William Bell, who worked for the Seward household as a servant and doorman, and who admitted Powell the night of the assassination attempt.[2]
The evidence was overwhelming against Powell; it included a performance at Ford Theatre attended by Powell, John Wilkes Booth, and two boarders from Mary Surratt's boardinghouse, Honora Fitzpatrick and Apollonia Dean.[2] Doster tried to argue that Powell was insane at the time of the assassination attempt, an argument refuted by physicians called on behalf of the prosecution.[2] He then argued that Powell was acting as a soldier, attempting to complete his duty as he had been ordered.[2] The commission rejected this defense as well and Powell was found guilty of conspiracy to commit murder and treason.[2]
Powell was executed with three other conspirators on July 7, 1865.[2] He went to the gallows calmly and quietly, though at some point he was believed to have pleaded for the life of Mary Surratt shortly before he was hanged. His spiritual advisor, Rev. Gillette, thanked the guards for their good treatment of him while he was in prison, on his behalf. He insisted to his death that Mrs. Surratt was innocent.
While hangman Christian Rath was placing the noose over young Powell's head he remarked, "I hope you die quick." He had been impressed by Powell's courage and determination in the face of death. To this Powell replied, "You know best, captain." However, Powell did not die quickly as hoped by Rath. After the drop he struggled for life more than five minutes. His body swinging wildly, twice he "Moved his legs up into the sitting position" and was the last to die. Mary Surratt died instantly. David Herold gave a brief shudder. George Atzerodt, whose neck did not break upon impact, also shuddered for several minutes before dying.[4]
Skull discovery[edit]
In January 1992, Powell's skull was discovered stored at the Smithsonian Anthropology Department. Two years later the skull was re-interred at the Geneva Cemetery in Seminole County, Florida, next to the grave of his father.[5]
In film[edit]
In 2011, Powell was portrayed by Norman Reedus in the Robert Redford film The Conspirator.
- ^ a b c d e "Private Lewis Thornton Powell (Paine), Company I, 2nd Florida Infantry". Civil War Florida. Retrieved November 27, 2008.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q Steers, Edward (2003). The Trial: The Assassination of President Lincoln and the Trial of the Conspirators. University Press of Kentucky. ISBN 0-8131-2277-5.
- ^ Hamner, Christopher. "Booth's Reason for Assassination." Teachinghistory.org. Accessed July 12, 2011.
- ^ New York Herald July 8, 1865
- ^ Carlson, Charlie; Moran, Mark; Sceurman, Mark (2005). "Local Heroes and Villains". Weird Florida. Sterling Publishing Company, Inc. p. 97. ISBN 0-7607-5945-6.
Further reading[edit]
- Ownsbey, Betty J. Alias "Paine:" Lewis Thornton Powell, the Mystery Man of Lincoln Conspiracy. McFarland & Company: Jefferson, North Carolina, 1993.
External links[edit]
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— HOOKSETT, N.H. -Norman J. Sellers, Jr., 61, of Hooksett, N.H., died Friday, Sept. 13, 2013, in Manchester, N.H. He was born in Middlebury, Vt., on July 10, 1952, a son of the late Norman J. Sellers Sr. and Lillian M. (Behan) Wysko.
He was a resident of Hooksett for the past several months, formerly living in Manchester, N.H. Norman was a graduate of Chazy Central Rural School in Chazy, N.Y. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran. Norman was a sports car enthusiast.
He is survived by his son and his wife, Justin and Annmarie Sellers of Litchfield, N.H., and their children Ava and Chloe; his daughter and her husband, Judy and Patrick Courtney of Tilton, N.H, and their children, Emerson and Ryan; four sisters, Lillian Troville of Kissimmee, Fla., Shelly Sellers of Champlain, N.Y., Christine Siskavich of Saranac, N.Y., and Beth Walsh of Schenectady, N.Y.; four brothers, Chris Sellers of Wilmington, N.C., David Sellers of Victorville, Calif., Timothy Wysko and Chester Wysko both of Mooers, N.Y.; as well as many nieces and nephews. Norman was predeceased by his wife, JoAnne (O'Connell) Sellers on Sept. 10, 2013.
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Miguel Andrillon rushed for 131 yards and a touchdown, and Killian scored 28 points in the third quarter to beat Southwest 45-7 in a Class 8A playoff game at Tropical Park on Friday night.
The Cougars (9-1, 4-1) gashed the Eagles (9-2, 4-0) with more than 400 yards, but it was an unusually potent passing attack that helped Killian get in the end zone after a lackluster first quarter. Quarterback David Felipe drove Killian downfield midway through the second quarter, passing four times for 60 yards, culminating in a 2-yard touchdown catch by Malcolm Vandergraff.
"It's inevitable in football: You come off a big win and you come out a little bit flat, you have a tendency to play to the level of your opponent. And we just didn't have that spunk and tenacity [Friday night]," Killian coach Cory Johnson said.
The Cougars defeated a strong Columbus squad last week to close out the regular season.
Jamaal Bugess added 91 rushing yards, all in the second half, and made the game a blowout with two long rushing touchdowns. The Eagles were unable to get running back Trayvon Sands — a two-way threat who nearly broke two kickoff returns before being chased down — on track.
While the game might have had extra meaning for Johnson, who spent eight seasons as an assistant at Southwest before taking the reins at Killian, he maintained that the win was significant only because it was in the playoffs and history is just that.
"It doesn't matter to me at all. It's just another team, another opponent. I first and foremost appreciate them giving me an opportunity to have a job there," said Johnson, whose Cougars will face South Dade in the regional semifinals next week.
• Region 4-8A quarterfinal — South Dade 29, Varela 16: South Dade (10-1) capitalized on three Viper turnovers in the first half to defeat Varela (4-6) at Harris Field.
With five minutes left in the first quarter, Bucs linebacker Tremaine Brock recovered a Vipers fumble and ran 65 yards to score South Dade's first touchdown.
On the first play of the next drive, South Dade defensive back Marlon Parnell picked off Varela's Andy Fuentes to set up the Bucs for their second consecutive scoring drive.
Bucs quarterback Bryant Stewart threw for 138 yards and two touchdowns.
"We got a lot of work to do going into next week's semifinal game," South Dade coach Nathaniel Hudson said. "We want to build off the confidence of our last win but not get too complacent because it is going to be a battle."
South Dade will face Killian in a Region 4-8A semifinal game at Harris Field next Saturday.
• Region 4-6A quarterfinal — Northwestern 38, Hollywood Hills 6: Northwestern (9-2) routed Hollywood Hills (4-7) in a Region 4-6A quarterfinal.
Northwestern charged out of the gate with two touchdowns in quick succession and never looked back. Running back Darius Tice scored the opening touchdown of the game with a 20-yard run up the middle on fourth-and-20. The Bulls scored again on the ensuing kickoff when Darnell Solomon fumbled the kickoff and Josue Mathurin picked up the loose ball and waltzed into the end zone.
Tice only touched the ball four times, but he still managed to score two touchdowns and run for 50 yards. Northwestern quarterback Randy Jones Jr. had a field day with the Hollywood Hills secondary. Jones completed four passes of over 30 yards. He finished with 240 yards and one touchdown without playing the majority of the second half.
• Region 4-2A semifinal — Dade Christian 39, Village Academy 16: It had been two weeks since Dade Christian (10-0) last played, and the early stages of Friday's game showed the rust. Still, the team was able to come away with the victory against Village Academy (4-6) in the 4-2A regional semifinals and will play Glades Day in the regional final next week.
"We came out flat, and I think not playing last week hurt us a bit," coach Mike Sonnenborn said. "We came out a bit sluggish, but we played our kind of football in the second half."
Dade Christian struggled offensively in the first half, committing three key turnovers as it drove down the field. Despite the problems it had early on, it took the lead on a high snap that went into the back of the end zone for a safety.
Dade Christian fell behind on a Shawndarius Phillips 10-yard run in the final minute of the first half. That deficit would be short-lived though as Gary Sampson threw the first of his three touchdown passes on the final play of the first half.
The defense tipped the ball right into the hands of Terrence Alls for a 60-yard score, and the teams went into the dressing room tied at 8.
The Under Armour All-America All-Star Game finished its selection tour of South Florida football schools, picking up one more talented athlete to add to its roster.
Miami Northwestern defensive back Artie Burns, a University of Miami commitment, was officially presented with his game jersey at a ceremony at the school Friday morning.
Burns joins Booker T. Washington linebacker Matthew Thomas as Miami-Dade County's representatives in the event, which is scheduled for Jan. 4 at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg.
The game will also feature St. Thomas Aquinas defensive tackle Joey Bosa, University School defensive tackle Maquedius Bain, wide receiver Jordan Cunningham and Northeast wide receiver Stacy Coley.
Burns has 67 tackles, two interceptions and has returned two kickoffs for touchdowns this season.
"It's the greatest because a lot of kids don't get an opportunity like this," Burns said. "It's hitting me today, especially seeing how it made my momma smile. That's always a good thing."


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---- — Graduates and classmates of Epsom High School met Aug. 10 at the Washington Community Building.
Several came early for the continental breakfast and jump start on visiting. Lunch was served at noon. President Darrell Stoll conducted the business meeting honoring the class of 1963 which was the last graduating class of the school before it closed. Graduates present from the class of 1963 told of their life happenings since graduating 50 years ago. Also Wilma Day Eagle from the class of 1936, now residing in Kentucky, and Helen Day Alexander from the class of 1938, now residing in Florida, were recognized. A memorial service was held for the 10 graduates who had passed away since last year's reunion. The minutes were read and the financial report was handed out.
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They may have voted for the package last year. But this year, as constituents react to the pain of sharp premium hikes, Senators and Congressional representatives are having second thoughts. Now, there's a move on Capitol Hill to put the brakes on the premium increases, and to reconsider the whole approach to fixing the troubled National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
The House of Representatives on June 5 approved an amendment to a Homeland Security funding bill that would put off the scheduled increases in flood insurance premiums for a year. The vote in favor of the amendment was lopsided (281-146), and included members who had voted for the last year's Biggert-Waters Act, the law that set the premium hikes in motion.
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Acording to a story in the Baton Rouge Advocate ("U.S. House passes a delay to flood insurance rate increases," by Jordan Blum), Rep. Bill Cassidy, R-Baton Rouge, who sponsored the amendment delaying premium hikes for one-year complimented Waters for bringing Democrats around to vote for the measure. But Cassidy said the vote was a harder sell for Republican members, the paper reports: "GOP members had to be convinced that the flood insurance program is still on its way toward being more financially self-sustainable even with the amendment attached, he said."
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Ten millions gallons of water flooded the PATH station in Hoboken soon after superstorm Sandy made its way into the tristate region.
The station has been closed for more than two weeks.
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"Did I say 10 million gallons of water? Salt water that doesn't agree with the equipment, testing, the federal requirements we have to go through. We really need to do that before we come up with a time frame."
N.Y. Gov. Andrew Cuomo has repeatedly said following the storm that the mass transit systems across the region must be improved to handle another storm like Sandy.
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This is a great development for me because it's giving me the kick in the pants that I need to pick up an abandoned craft project. A couple years back I bought a belt buckle needlework project. As a newbie to the art of needlepoint, the eensy canvas didn't intimidate me.
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In a match with deep playoff implications, the Clarkston volleyball team defeated Deer Park 5-19, 22-25, 19-25, 25-9, 15-8 on Thursday.
The win improved the Lady Bantams' Great Northern League record to 2-8 while the Lady Stags fell to 1-8.
Clarkston grabbed a quick lead in the first game. A Sierra English kill trimmed the Lady Bantam lead to 9-7. A pair of Jemma Lakewolf kills kept Deer Park close only to have Clarkston close out the game with late kills by Tori Zeimantz and Adriana Arnone.
The Freeman Scotties, staking claim as the top volleyball team in the Northeast A League, took care of the Riverside Lady Rams 25-10, 25-20, 25-18 on Thursday.
The Scotties, behind three kills from Kaela Straw, opened up a 10-1 lead in the first game.
Riverside (5-4 in NE-A play) made a brief run with three straight points behind the serving of Courtney Davis. Freeman, (7-1) however, responded with six straight points to stretch the Scottie lead to 16-5.
Two aces by Straw gave the Scotties a 20-7 lead and were never threatened the rest of the game.
The Deer Park boys cross country team lived up to its No. 3 ranking in the state's Class 2A ranks with a overwhelming 15-50 win over Clarkston on Wednesday in the Stags' lone home meet this season.
Nolan Woodward led the charge over the 3-mile course with a 17-minute, 7-second performance, good enough to lead the field. Teammate Kody Turner finished second (17:16), followed over the finish line by fellow Stags Sam Davis (17:38), Brady Bollum (17:42) and Coltan Boswell 17:45).


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