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The Goondas perform in The Current studios
The Goondas have been compared to everyone from Mick Jagger to the Stooges to Steven Tyler. But these post-punk, gritty, blues-infused local stalwarts have a sound and look all their own.
Sonically close to the more nationally recognized Black Keys, the Goondas began as childhood friends in Chanhassen, MN. They came together through their mutual love of classic rockers Led Zeppelin, Eddie Cochran, and Bob Dylan. The band's self-titled debut came out last summer, and they will appear in the First Avenue's Best New Bands of 2010 showcase later this January.
The Goondas stopped by the Local Show for a live performance. Songs performed:"Pet it," "Jackalope Jesus," and "Young Action."
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Craig Moore (Ashitaka)
Train2Game Designer
Week 0 – 1 week before starting my placement at DR Studios
So, next week I begin what I can only accurately describe as my "dream job", for two months I will be doing what I have wanted to do since I was a child.
In all honestly I have intentionally not been reading the other students work diaries, I'm not one for making my mind up via other people's views and get huge satisfaction from making my own choice through my own experiences. Therefore everything which I am about to embark on is unexpected, which is certainly adding to my excitement. Thankfully my current work have granted me two months of sabbatical (if you don't ask you don't get right?) so without the worry of having to find a new job at the end I can hit this experience with all I can throw at it and hopefully get the most out of it.
What am I expecting? I am expecting to learn how to effectively use my skills and knowledge and apply them to the industry in a professional way. I am quietly confident I can do this, possibly too confident. But I have nothing to lose and everything to gain from this whole placement and having already met a large chunk of the people I will be working with and gotten a feel for the process from the course work I have already done I am prepared and ready to go!
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Too bad Mars is so boring.
When I read about advances in extra-terrestrial science and commerce, I used to get uncontrollably giddy inside. "Oh, what an exciting time we must be living in! What ever will my great grand kids think of us when they read what we have accomplished?!"
When I look back on previous innovations, I begin to see how seemingly small events can have huge repercussions on the world. Tesla controlling a boat remotely is a great example. It was a widely publicized event and people were understandably in awe of the accomplishment, yet it held little weight in their everyday lives and as such it was nothing more than a passing spectacle. Today, all cell, wifi and remote devices can find their roots at that little bit of news. I hope to take pride in being that guy in my circle who can say "I told you so!" in 50 years when pop-culture's passing event is realized to be a historical milestone.
I like to think that these little passing stories about mars' organic material will become the big missed event of our generation, but the problem I realized is this: Mars is just a damned uninteresting planet. What's there besides a mass of near-homogeneous rubble? Even if the rock at the northern pole were different than the rock at the southern pole, what does it matter and how different would they really be? On earth, we have a mess of interesting features. Moving continents, oceans of salt, volcanoes, deserts, mountain ranges, valleys, continents made predominantly of ice, rocks with layers indicating the periods of frigid climate - the list goes on. I just don't see us finding much 'landmark-able' features on Mars. It's red, I mean that's pretty cool and all, right? Right?
It's really too bad that it's the planet right next to ours because these pioneer missions and daring goals really are big news. I just don't think that in the far reaches of time they will be remembered and lauded because the star of the show, Mars, is only an average piece of ceramic. It's not cool enough to be a serious topic of history. Not like Tesla and his spectacular presentations and politicking.


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I'll confess up front that I was among those who defended Gary Williams for not putting forth more of an effort to recruit 5-star players. Why recruit players who would be gone after one year; it might provide the opportunity for one good season, but would disrupt continuity and team unity?
Then I read with interest the post by Spideyguy0 (Interesting recruiting stat) regarding the fact that Maryland had recruited on one player listed in the Top 40 since Mike Jones in 2003. I wondered: how many players listed in the top 40 were NBA lottery picks. Call me lazy...my data is through only the last four drafts (2008 - 2011). The college recruiting classes of 2007 through 2010, based on the ESPN 100.
I was surprised to learn that less than 19% of Top-40 recruits (30 out of 160) through that time period were lottery picks after their freshman year. Only 3 of those 30 were from ACC teams (one each from NC State, Georgia Tech, and Duke). I'm not sure how to explain why so few ACC plays stick around for at least two years. Kentucky (who would have guessed) has had the most with 6 out of those 30.
There are ways to mitigate the risk - if a coach views it as a risk - of a player leaving after one year. First, the coach/recruiter could ask the recruit what his plans are. Yes, he could lie or really not know...but you can bet he has thought about it. The coach could also assess the needs of the recruit's family. I doubt, though, that would stop me from trying to attract that player.
Given the numbers, I can no longer excuse GW for shying away from the best players in the country (19%, in my opinion, is well worth the risk), and I'm pleased Turge is going after them. I'm looking forward to him expanding those efforts in the future.


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How To Update HTC Explorer To Android Jelly Bean 4.2.2 | CM 10.1 Rom
The first ever Android Jelly Bean 4.2.2 experience for HTC Explorer is out now. You can install this Custom Rom for your HTC Explorer by following the tutorial given below. This Rom has some minor bugs, though it is worth trying, since it has got almost all the new features of Android Jelly Bean 4.2.2 update.
Before You Proceed–>>
- This tutorial is strictly intended for HTC Explorer. Using this tutorial on any other device or any other variant of HTC Explorer may brick your device.
- Before you proceed make sure that your device is rooted and you have a recovery image like ClockworkMod recovery installed on your phone. Also see that the Bootloader of your device is Unlocked.
- Make sure you have setup ADB and Fastboot on your computer.
- Ensure that you have USB drivers for your device installed on your PC. If you don't then click here.
- Enable USB Debugging mode. Go to Options > Applications > Development > USB Debugging.
- Backup all your personal information on your device.
Use AppBak to backup all your apps.
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- Initially you need to download the Android Jelly Bean 4.2.2 CM 10.1 Rom file and extract the zip file to a convenient folder on your PC.
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- Now on your computer, navigate to android-sdk-windowsplatform-tools directory and open command Command Prompt there. Press and hold right-shift key and right click in empty space. Then select Open Command Prompt here.
- Now type the following commands in the command prompt and press enter after you enter each command:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot reboot
Now just follow the instructions on the screen.
- Now select Bootloader and then go to recovery mode.
- In ClockworkMod Recovery Mode select ' Wipe data/Factory reset ' and confirm on the next screen by pressing power button.
- Then select ' Flash ZIP From SD Card ' and then select Choose ZIP From SD Card and browse to the Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean CM 10.1 Rom file that you copied to your device's SD card in step 4.
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According to an article published yesterday on CNN.com – The controversy over National Security Agency data mining has spawned columns featuring ominous references to Orwell and Kafka, reassurances from politicians and jokes (made on the Internet, of course) about the government peeking through the blinds.
But often lost amid it all is a simple fact: This is the world we have made.
Meanwhile, we don't read End Use License Agreements (bo-ring!), freely exchange personal information on Facebook and insults on Twitter, enjoy tailored recommendations on Amazon and swipe key tags to take advantage of targeted discounts at grocery stores — places where we often take pleasure in tabloid covers revealing invasions into other people's privacy.
So you thought paparazzi-level scrutiny was only for celebrities? Syracuse University's Anthony Rotolo has news for you: Thanks to the Internet, we're all celebrities on some level now.
"In reality, we're all kind of on 'Big Brother' — on a reality show," says Rotolo, a professor who runs the Starship NEXIS lab, focusing on social networking and new technologies. "Whenever I give a talk, whenever you give a talk, there's going to be someone live-tweeting it. There's going to be somebody posting a picture on Facebook. We are redefining celebrity in this age, and anybody at any time could be speaking publicly without realizing it."
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From Paula's Home Cooking
5 stars based on 94 Reviews
Servings: 6 to 8 servings
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 45 min
Difficulty: Easy
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup sugar
1 8-ounce package cream cheese
1 egg
1 deep dish pie shell
1 1/4 cups chopped pecans
3 eggs
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla
Blend together first five items and pour in bottom of unbaked pie shell, top with chopped pecans.
Mix all ingredients and pour on top of pecans. Bake in 350 degree oven for 45 minutes.
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Getting Started with Billets
Welcome to Billets!
With Billets you can provide your site users with support tickets that are designed to build relationships between your users and your support team. Designed specifically for the 'team' support style, it provide you with tools to help you provide your users with excellent support.
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Installing Billets
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|Since these articles were published, AEA Technology plc's business, operating assets and employees were acquired on the 8 November 2012 by Ricardo plc and transferred to a new subsidiary, Ricardo-AEA Ltd. All employees were transferred to Ricardo-AEA Ltd as part of the acquisition and remain available for the execution of all projects via the new company, as are the entire capability and resources previously represented by AEA Technology plc. All individuals remained at previous locations with all offices being retained.
AEA has launched a new app for the iPhone to help people with heart, lung and other breathing conditions aggravated by air pollution. The free app provides local, real time and forecast air quality information, and related health advice, to help users reduce their exposure to air pollution and its harmful effects.
The launch of the app, uBreathe, coincides with this year's 5th November Bonfire celebrations, where bonfires and firework displays have resulted in increased levels of air pollution in our towns and cities once again.
Commenting on the app's launch AEA's Paul Willis said:
'During this year's celebrations we've again seen an increase in the tiny smoke particles, PM2.5, that are the real concern for health. Fortunately, the weather has been kind to most of us, with increased pollution levels isolated to regions mainly in the north of England. In previous years, where the weather has been cold and still across the whole country, we have seen widespread increases in concentrations of PM2.5 particles by as much as ten times.'
Levels of PM2.5 air pollution spiked this weekend with the lighting of bonfires and fireworks
While the weather helped limit the health impact of Bonfire Night this year, several regions in England did see a significant increase in air pollution, including: Teesside, Sunderland, York, Leeds, Sheffield, Wigan and Birmingham.
The risk to health from increased air pollution is not limited to Guy Fawkes Night as the Committee on the Medical Effects of Air Pollutants (COMEAP) reported that PM particles were estimated to have caused a loss of 340,000 years of life over the calendar year 2008. This loss of life is in effect equivalent to 29,000 deaths.
Paul Willis continued:
'Guy Fawkes Night is actually the one night in the year that people affected by air pollution can pretty much expect to be faced with elevated pollution levels, and they can therefore manage their medication and behaviour proactively. It's the other 364 days that are less predictable, and where uBreathe will help.'
Using air quality data from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Daily Air Quality Index the uBreathe app displays air pollution levels using a colour coded map. Using GPS, it also shows users their current and forecast local air pollution and provides related health advice to help them take the right action.
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According to the French newspaper Le Parisien, Renault-Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn is on the hunt again for a U.S. partner. Considering that talks with General Motors about a possible alliance fell through last year when neither side could agree on what the other's partnership was worth, Ghosn has only ...
Swiss-born GM Vice Chairman Bob Lutz was asked by a Swiss newspaper Sunday if his company would go it alone or seek a merger with Ford. Lutz answered, "We are open to alliances. But we can also be successful alone."Does this mean GM and Ford are talking merger? Not likely, but it could mean more ...
Forget Carlos Ghosn and Renault-Nissan... if you're going to sell out, do it right. According to BusinessWeek, Toyota Motor Company is none too excited to see any kind of partnership between Renault-Nissan and GM, let alone a 20-percent stake in GM for Ghosn's company. An alliance, which GM CEO ...


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On a whim, Kevyn Van Wert, Concord, Mich., decided to complete an entry form to participate in a drawing. The prize was a trip to the 2011 Corn College and was sponsored by Bayer CropScience.
To his surprise, Van Wert won. Farm Journal caught up with Van Wert early the first morning of the two-day program he attended.
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Serial Experiments Lain illustrations by Yoshitoshi ABe.
so you should go to this website here and put in the date of your birthday
(mine's national chocolate cupcake day!!)
Mixed media sculpture
Approximately 4.5" tall
Here's my take on Adventure Time's Me-Mow for the Adventure Time show opening this Thursday, April 3rd, from 7-10pm at Gallery 1988 (West). The show is only up till the 6th, and you have to RSVP if you want to see the opening, so don't miss it! RSVP at firstname.lastname@example.com
For this show I wanted to interpret an Adventure Time character in a different way but still keep the Adventure Time-y proportions, so I came up with this noodly-limbed and big-headed sphynx cat version of Me-Mow. She's life-size too! Hope you can check out the show in person!
sprites for my cronus/kankri trickster designs a a a a
don't re-use them without credit (゜◇゜)!
lemonteaflower a réagi à votre photo :impatiently waits for warm weatherour bunny folks should interact WINK WINK.
they're making friendship
I bought FE:A like a week ago and finished it today and I regret everything :^) here's some Manaketes to dull the Lucina pain
I've always thought daft punk's helmets and gear was super cool. So why not paint them! Also random access memories seems like it could be a pretty nice album.


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Schreiner University Publications
The following items are currently held in Special Collections at Logan Library. To access these materials, please contact Sara Schmidt, the Special Collections/Reference Librarian. Currently access is restricted to appointments only.
University Publications
Campus Connection
This newsletter,
originally named Staff Council News Blurb, aimed to keep the campus
informed of specific events, employee benefits, and arrival of new employees
at Schreiner. It included human interest articles, quotes, birthday lists,
and other items to bring the Schreiner family closer together. Archival
holdings include Aug. 1997 to Apr. 1999, and Sept. 2000 to July 2002.
Campus Currents
original monthly newsletter used to keep the communitiy informed of events
and activities at Schreiner College. The archives holds issues from its
beginning in 1992 to 1997, with a few scattered issues missing. In 1997 it
was renamed Inside Schreiner.
Inside Schreiner
1997 this renamed newsletter has kept the Schreiner community up-to-date
on events and activities, as well as offering news about Schreiner
programs and the occasional story from staff, students, faculty, or
friends of Schreiner. The archive holds issues from January 1997 to April
2004 with a few missing issues here and there.
1975, the Schreiner College Bulletin: Ex-Student Issue was renamed
Scene. Our holdings include 1975 to 1997 (with a few missing
issues) and 1999 to 2003.
Schreiner Catalogs
archive holds copies from 1923 to the present.
Schreiner Finder
'picture directory' for Schreiner College, Schreiner Finder served
as a convenient way for the campus community. The archive holds copies
from 1989 to 1998, as well as fall 1999, and fall 2000
Schreiner Institute Bulletin
We hold every issue 1923 to 1996.
Student Handbooks
Schreiner Institute: Currently we have only scattered years of these handbooks. Our holdings include one with no date, and the following years: 1959, 1961, 1963, 1965, 1968, 1970, and 1973/74.
Schreiner College: Usually called the "Schreiner Calendar and Student Handbook." Our holdings nclude 1984/5 - 1986/7, 1990/1 - 1997/8, and 1999/2000 - 2000/1.
Schreiner University: We currently hold 2001 to the
current year.
Schreiner Recall Yearbooks
Schreiner Institue began publishing a yearbook in 1926, and the tradition
was maintained until 1981, when Schreiner phased out all of its secondary
school course offerings and became a college. It was also not published in
1944 or 1945 due to the resource-saving efforts of the war era. Holdings
include all years 1927-1981, except for 1944, 1945, and 1976-78.
Staff Council News Blurb
in 1997 as Campus Connection, this newsletter kept Schreiner campus
aware of events and the appearance of new employees on campus. Archival
holdings include v. 2, no. 5, 7, and 8 (1996) and v. 3, no. 1, 2, 4-6
Student Publications
Literary Magazines
Parade: Schreiner's first student literary magazine. Our holdings include 1932 to 1941 (except for the 1938 edition, which was not published), 1955-58, 1961, and 1968. The Parade ceased publication in 1970
Syzygy: Created to replace the Parade. Syzygy was only published 1977 to 1979, when it was renamed The Muse. We hold copies of all three years.
The Muse: First published in 1980 as the renamed student literary magazine. Our holdings include: 1980, 1982-86, 1988-2004.
Student Newspaper:
The Mountaineer
The Mountaineer has been in existence since 1925, but appears to be originally named The Maroon and White. Our holdings currently include three 1925 issues of The Maroon and White" from 1925. Our holdings of the Mountaineer are as follows:
- Oct. 1925 to Dec. 1931: All issues
- 1932-36 and 1938-46: Scattered issues
- Apr. 1950 to Dec. 1973: All issues
- 1974-81 and 1986-1992: Scattered issues
- Mar. 1993 to Nov. 1997: All issues
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Former President George H.W. Bush is in guarded condition in a Houston hospital, battling a fever.
Bush spokesman Jim McGrath says the 88-year-old former leader was admitted Sunday to the ICU at Methodist Hospital. McGrath said Bush, the oldest living former U.S. president, was alert and talking to medical staff, adding that doctors are cautiously optimistic about his treatment.
No other details were released about his condition, but McGrath said Bush is surrounded by family.
The 88-year-old has been hospitalized since November 23. (AP)
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Eau Claire (WQOW)- 13 chancellors say they want to see their schools gain more independence, but don't want to see UW Madison removed from the University of Wisconsin System.
The chancellors voiced their concerns in a letter to state legislators on Tuesday. Lawmakers are currently considering a proposal from Governor Walker that would separate UW-Madison from the system, in an effort to make it more competitive. Most of the 13 chancellors argue that move would instead weaken the system.


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Manu and Argentina will play against the very decent Spain B team in just a few minutes.Last game (against Brazil) manu had 33 points in a game that no player treated like a friendly.
This Spain B team gave Argentina real trouble last week, they can really play even if they are withouth their stars.
Watch the game live (completely legal) from the Argentine Public TV official feed: http://www.tvpublica.com.ar/vivo/
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Please Don't Bury Me, by John Prine
Humorous or Quirky Funeral Songs: Page 7
Woke up this morning
Put on my slippers
Walked in the kitchen and died
And oh what a feeling!
When my soul
Went thru the ceiling
And on up into heaven I did ride
When I got there they did say
John, it happened this way
You slipped upon the floor
And hit your head
And all the angels say
Just before you passed away
These were the very last words
That you said:
Please don't bury me
Down in that cold cold ground
No, I'd druther have 'em cut me up
And pass me all around
Throw my brain in a hurricane
And the blind can have my eyes
And the deaf can take both of my ears
If they don't mind the size
Give my stomach to Milwaukee
If they run out of beer
Put my socks in a cedar box
Just get 'em out of here
Venus de Milo can have my arms
Look out! I've got your nose
Sell my heart to the junkman
And give my love to Rose
Repeat chorus
Give my feet to the footloose
Careless, fancy free
Give my knees to the needy
Don't pull that stuff on me
Hand me down my walking cane
It's a sin to tell a lie
Send my mouth way down south
Repeat chorus
Listen to a sample of Please Don't Bury Me performed by John Prine


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SECONDARY schools in Longridge have been closed after a loss of water in the area this morning.
Longridge High School in Preston Road is closed to students apart from those taking exams or taking part in a cricket tournament.
St Cecilia's RC High School in Chapel Hill has also been closed for the day.
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PHILADELPHIA, USA (AP) — The first US church official convicted of covering up sex-abuse claims against Roman Catholic priests was sentenced today to three to six years in prison by a judge who said he "enabled monsters in clerical garb ... to destroy the souls of children."
Monsignor William Lynn, the former secretary for clergy at the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, "helped many but also failed many" in his 36-year church career, Common Pleas Judge M Teresa Sarmina said.
Lynn, who handled priest assignments and child sexual assault complaints from 1992 to 2004, was convicted last month of felony child endangerment for his oversight of now-defrocked priest Edward Avery. Avery is serving a 2 1/2 - to five-year sentence for sexually assaulting an altar boy in church in 1999.
"I did not intend any harm to come to (Avery's victim). The fact is, my best was not good enough to stop that harm," Lynn said. "I am a parish priest. I should have stayed (one)."
Lynn's lawyers had sought probation, arguing that few Pennsylvanians serve long prison terms for child endangerment and their client shouldn't serve more time than abusers like Avery. They plan to appeal the landmark conviction and seek bail while the lengthy appeals process unfolds.
The judge said Lynn enabled "monsters in clerical garb ... to destroy the souls of children, to whom you turned a hard heart."
She believed he initially hoped to address the sex abuse problem and perhaps drafted a 1994 list of accused priests for that reason. But when Cardinal Anthony Bevilacqua instead had the list destroyed, Lynn chose to remain in the job and obey his bishop — by keeping quiet — as children suffered, she said.
"You knew full well what was right, Monsignor Lynn, but you chose wrong," Sarmina said.


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Auburn University President Jay Gogue says he alone made decision to hire Gene Chizik as head football coach
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Auburn University President Jay Gogue said Wednesday that he alone made the decision to hire Gene Chizik as the school's new head football coach, based on the recommendation of Athletics Director Jay Jacobs.
Gogue said he did not receive or seek the advice of school trustees or other key program supporters.
Chizik, the Iowa State head coach, was the only coach that Jacobs recommended and the only coach that Gogue himself interviewed, he said. Although he read news accounts of other coaches interviewed, Gogue said he never asked for or received a list of candidates who interviewed.
Gogue said he was "somewhat surprised" by the negative reaction of many Auburn fans to Chizik's hiring.
"Auburn people care deeply about this place. Coaching changes are always difficult. So, while the reaction initially surprised me a little, I would have to say looking at it now that I am not as surprised given the fact that people do care so much about the program."
Gogue called Chizik a "good person.
"I think this is a person I am comfortable with," he said.
The president, in interviewing Chizik on Saturday, said that he had three areas of concern that he wanted the coach to address.
"I was interested in his views on graduating his athletes; taking care of your kids and making sure that I don't read about them in the newspaper in terms of off-field activities; (and) making sure the NCAA rules are followed. We have 10 years of no compliance problems at Auburn.
"And I finally asked him what would be among the first things he would do as coach and he told me that he wanted to return to Iowa to say good-bye to his players. I was impressed that he wanted to go back and talk to the kids face to face. I have been places where that didn't happen."
Gogue said he set up a process to fill the job that put Jacobs at the center of the search.
"The president was not going to be involved in the search process at its initial stage. I wanted the AD and a team he knew well to go out and find the best coach we could have."
He instructed Jacobs to "do it by the book," meaning that Jacobs was to first seek and receive permission from a school's athletics director before interviewing any coach.
"Don't call a coach, don't call an agent," Gogue said.
Gogue is keenly aware of complaints in Auburn's history about trustees meddling in the administration of the university, including the hiring and firing of football coaches. He was emphatic that he did not seek or receive the opinions of trustees in this decision.
"Not a single call with any advice or counsel was made to me," Gogue said.
He and Chizik did not discuss any pre-conditions for the hire, such as hiring any particular assistant coaches, Gogue said.


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Tom Brickman has held onto many of his memories from the war from his draft notice to the letters written to his wife, Charlotte, while he was in Vietnam. But it's his memory of coming home that's hard to grasp.
"They told me, once I got in the states, to take my uniform off and don't let anybody know you served. But I was drafted, I served my country, I was proud of it. It was kind of hard to take at that time," said Brickman.
It's an experience shared by most Vietnam vets. The national monument built in their honor is intended to help mend those scars. But many people can't get to Washington D.C., which is why the group behind the memorial created "The Wall That Heals". It's a scaled-down version of the wall which travels around the country.
Last month, Brickman and his family made a second trip to the traveling wall. This time, the man who drives the monument from town to town showed them another aspect of the project -- the virtual memorial. It's an effort to put a face with every name on the wall.
"He just started talking about how he's from Iowa, and South Dakota's the only state that has all of the soldiers complete," said Brickman's daughter Shari Kirkpatrick.
"We checked, and there was one soldier from Janesville. So we looked that up. So he gave us some other names of Black Hawk, Bremer, my daughter wanted Reinbeck and Tama," said Brickman.
Kirkpatrick decided to take it a step further.
"I'm like, okay, we're not going to stop with those counties. We're going to try to get the whole state!" she explained.
A daunting task -- when you consider, of the 853 Iowans on the wall, about 500 do not have pictures.
"She's an energetic person, and once she makes up her mind she wants to do it. And she said, dad, I want to do this. It brought tears to my eyes, it really did," recalled Brickman.
The Brickman family has gone through the online list and written down every name without a photo on a separate sheet of paper. They've gathered all 500 sheets in a binder, with notes on any contact information they have, and plan to go through each one until the names are all crossed off.
"We'll just go until we get it accomplished," said Kirkpatrick.
For Kirkpatrick, it's not just about accomplishing a goal. It's a way to repay Vietnam vets, like her father, for what they endured -- both overseas, and when they returned home. After all, it's one thing to see a name, it's another to see their face. She saw that firsthand as her father went through the database looking for his friends.
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The teacher, Tamara Lever, was placed on administrative leave following the assault, pending the outcome of an internal investigation by the Claremont School Administrative Unit.
In a press release Thursday Police Chief Alexander Scott said, "The allegation is that the student was fooling with and tossing a cleaning cloth and in response to this conduct, the teacher took the cloth and smacked it against the student's face and stated, 'How do you like it?'"
Scott wrote that while the alleged conduct may have violated school policy and was "not an exercise in sound judgment" the facts do not support a criminal prosecution.
The Sullivan County Attorney's office cooperated in the investigation with police and have decided not to proceed with a criminal prosecution, he said.
At that time, Lever remained on paid leave.
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Doc reached 400 Cs wins, makes him number three,
Heinsohn has 427--Red 975 has he.
Is this the end of an era, the Lakers and the Cs?
What a night in The Garden--but Stevie Kerr! Geez!
After Kobe's jawin' Howard is starting tonight,
To celebrate Nash's 39th birthday? That seems right.
At the Lakers' end, Howard's the first to score,
Dr. Kobe's watching! He better perform on the floor.
Q1 five fouls in the first minutes--less than three,
Over the limit--a record? Two on KG.
Love watching Lee and AB playing together,
"Noise" from Stevie Kerr and Marv we have to weather.
Love these words, "Jeff Green for Three!"
Good minutes Wilcox, Collins in for KG.
Q1 there's a shootout on the floor,
Kobe and Pierce! Cs are up by 4.
Better aggressive play from Number Eight Jeff Green,
Q2 giving the Cs the largest lead they've seen.
25,000th point for KG (I was wrong the other night),
Still teaching the Cs organization the new meaning of "fight."
Doc: "The pace, the pace, the pace, the pace...."
Cs excellent ball movement and better space.
Nash heated up, still has his shot,
But not the explosiveness Jeff Green has got!
JET for three, Wilcox jam, KG assist,
Nothing to do with Rondo being missed.
Cs up 14 to start Q3,
25,000 points, 10,000 boards, 5,000 assists, 1500 blocks, 1500 steals--ONLY KG!
Pierce took a charge, Nash denied by AB,
Good defense on Kobe by Courtney Lee.
Kobe a heating pad on his elbow, sensitive to the touch,
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But no points from them did the Lakers see.
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Cs up 26 to start Q4
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KG said Green had to be meaner--he was tonight,
Brought energy and points--he came to fight!
JET with a steal, Cs are having some fun,
Cs a 30 point lead, Kobe (no assists) is done.
Dwight(mare) Howard fouled out of the game,
Kobe can't be angry, at least he came.
Fab Melo's first points, in the D-League he played D!
Good experience for him some minutes to see.
In the Celtics' game a statement was made,
By the fans, to both teams, respect was paid. Gino came to town, love KG's grin, What I love even more? The Cs' 21 point win!


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Biographer Carol J. La Valley's earliest memories are of sitting beside her grandfather listening to his deep bass voice read his poetry. In 2004, she followed his encouraging words and made a 180-degree career change from massage therapy to journalism. La Valley garnered awards as a reporter at the Payson Roundup Newspaper, a columnist at The Rim Review, and as editor of the Rim Country Gazette, including the Outstanding Writing Award by the Arizona Newspaper Association in 2007 and 2009. Ever attracted to people who are passionate about life, La Valley's business helps clients preserve their legacy with stories and photographs in full color, bound books.
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It was April 2012 when Dolly Stringer was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. When she started chemotherapy and began losing her hair, she decided to shave her head.
Her husband, to show his support, decided to shave his head as well, but discovered something shocking.
"Bud kept saying I think I'm going to shave my head to, and I tried to talk him out of it, but eventually he did and it revealed a massive melanoma on the top of his head," says Dolly Stringer.
He soon began his treatment. The doctors, who said it was stage three, told him they found it just in time.
"They said probably if it had been another two to three months, the outcome may have been very different. I think Dolly told me that they told her that by Christmas of that year I wouldn't have been with her, or have been very close to the end," says Bud Stringer.
But luckily the couple says God smiled upon them and now they are cancer free. Their survival story has helped raise awareness. They were even featured on the show "The Doctors" .
They say the community supported them, even hosted a run, and now they want to give back to four-year-old Jacob Martin, who is fighting cancer.
"When both of us were diagnosed and Bud was about to start treatment, our friends came together and decided to have a 5K and one mile run, so they called it run for a reason and at that time we said when we got better, we wanted to do that for another family and give back," says Dolly Stringer.
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The Howard Wood Dakota Relays and the STI graduation ceremony ran side by side Friday night, causing further delays in the Russell Street construction zone and some parking issues.
To help reduce the congestion, STI offered a shuttle service to and from the Arena for graduates and their families.
"We know we're going to have a parking problem so we've asked a bussing company to take our students and their parents to the Sioux Falls arena," said STI Director of Students Jim Rokusek.
Since the event's center construction began, many people have feared parking around the Arena when multiple events are going on, but the Convention Center's General Manager says the perceived lack of parking is a misconception.
"In reality, with the event's center footprint and the new McCart Field parking lots, we're approximately the same number of parking lots that we've always had," said Convention Center General Manager Terry Torkildson.
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Now to the big bad Yellowjackets of Ithaca. Running over opponents this season, but this game actually tied 21 to 21 coming out of half time.
That's when Ithaca Q-B Travis Smith finds Caden Kipp up the middle. He bursts past Carrollton defenders straight to the endzone. 27-21 Yellowjackets.
Now, in the fourth, less than three minutes left, Smith lobs this one up to his buddy Kipp again right in the endzone.
Ithaca is now 6-and-0 and qualifies for the playoffs with their 33-to-21 victory over Carrollton, oh and it's their 34th win.


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Stuart Barnes leaves Gloucestershire to become Surrey's new fast bowling coach
12:37pm Thursday 25th October 2012 in Sport By Rob Iles, Sports editor covering the Thornbury, Dursley and Yate areas
ONE of the most highly rated coaches in the country has left Gloucestershire to join Surrey.
Stuart Barnes will become the new fast bowling coach at The Oval as replacement to former England international Martin Bicknell, who has been handed a new role as chief scout at the club.
The news comes as a big blow to Gloucestershire as assistant coach Barnes played a key role in nurturing the talents of Will Gidman, Ian Saxelby, David Payne, James Fuller and Liam Norwell.
He also worked with the likes of Jon Lewis, who he will be reunited with at Surrey, Steve Kirby, Anthony Ireland and Gemaal Hussain, all of which played arguably the best cricket of their careers at Gloucestershire.
Barnes, 42, played 11 first class matches for Gloucestershire in the early 90s.
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Ever wonder if it is worth it to buy the dried beans versus canned beans? Typically we have you buy canned beans on a big cooking day as they are certainly a time saver. But if you are looking to save a little more money or you don't like the idea of chemicals that may be present in the can, then slow cooking is an easy way to prepare a bag of dried beans. You can freeze them in two cup portions for easy use in recipes, or you can prepare them the day before your big cooking day to use in your freezer recipes.
This method gives the added advantage of soaking the beans in vinegar to start breaking down the phytic acids which make beans (and grains) difficult for some people to digest (hence the infamous rhyme). The phytic acids also bind certain nutrients like iron. You definitely don't want to miss out on the nutrition available in your food! It may take some advance thought, but it really doesn't take any more hands on time than grabbing a can. And you can use this method for any of your favorite beans.
Slow Cooked Black Beans
Kim @ onceamonthmeals.com
- 1 pound dry black beans (or any beans)
- 2 Tablespoons vinegar (or lemon juice)
- water
- salt to taste
Cooking Instructions:
Place beans in slow cooker and add vinegar (or lemon juice) and enough water to cover beans with 2 inches of water. Cover and let them soak overnight. Drain beans in a collander and rinse well with clean water. Return soaked beans to the pot. Add enough water (or broth) to cover beans with 2 inches of water. Salt to taste. Cook on low for 6-8 hours. Serve beans as desired (over rice, with bread, etc.) or use in recipes that call for cooked or canned beans.
Freezer Directions:
Cook as directed above. Drain and cool beans. To freeze, divide into 2 cup portions, place in quart freezer bags, label and lay flat to freeze. TO SERVE: Thaw and use in recipes calling for cooked or canned beans.
Servings: 6 cups
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Thanks for writing this up. Just thought I would add that beans contain lectin, which can cause illness if not cooked above boiling temperature. Black beans may not be high in lectin, but your readers may apply this method to other beans. Kidney beans in particular are high in lectin and the "slow-cooker method" may not be enough to eradicate this toxin.
Here's a reference: http://www.fda.gov/Food/FoodborneIllnessContaminants/CausesOfIllnessBadBugBook/ucm071092.htm
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I thought that you weren't suppose to add acidic stuff to beans while you are cooking them because it slows the process of making them tender???
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WOW! Thanks for this! I'll be working on freezing my black beans this weekend!


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And speaking of entrances. We weren't, but now we are. There are some things that you gotta do, and people may question the logic of them. Nobody ever questioned the logic of Thor landing on top of the quinjet. They did say, "How, with the Bifrost gone, did he get to Earth?" But nobody said, "How did he find the quinjet?" Everybody said, "Oh, he's going to fly through the air and land on top of the quinjet? Good idea." Because, look at him. He's Chris Hemsworth. He's just Thor.
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America's slide into Brazil/Iraq II, continued
28 10 10 - 06:29Interesting:
GREER, S.C. - When German automaker BMW put out the call recently to hire a thousand factory workers here, the people who responded reflected the upheaval occurring in the U.S. economy.
But they're all in the factory now making $15 an hour - about half of what the typical German autoworker makes.
The trade debate in the United States usually focuses on the jobs lost to factories in the developing world. But the recession has forced countless skilled workers in this country to consider jobs they would have rejected in the past. They now offer foreign manufacturers a resource that was far less common just a few years ago: cheaper wages for better talent. - WP
Notice this isn't on "The Coasts," meaning New England, San Francisco Bay Area or L.A. -- it's in an area that economically and demographically looks more like the midwest. As the USA, which stupidly inflated its currency in the mid to late 1990s with the "dot com" boom that produced a falsely overvalued wealth assessment, now struggles to absorb the losses created by all that fake wealth, others are circling and ready to feed.
Soon we will join other third world nations -- Brazil, Iraq, Mexico, Russia, France -- in having an elite few rule over an unruly gray mob who hate life and hate anyone who has more than they do, yet can't stay sober/focused long enough to complete simple tasks. Let's take bets: how long until American municipalities start switching to open sewers to "save money"?
I don't think the current recession is that big of a deal. It's one of many stopping points on the way down. Since 1945, the USA has continually hyped the value of its currency while taking on increasingly liberal political programs that destroyed the basis of that currency, resulting in a spiral into third-world status. You'd think they'd learn from history, but I guess the voters don't know history, and surely they don't care.
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Now that the regular season is over and I was perusing the league leaders at bb-ref. It struck me the number of things that a certain someone was able to do. I realize it's well established, but I sometimes feel that I take the ludicrousness of his play for granted.
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Tied for 1st in the NL in walks (in 111 games)
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All Philippine entries shall also join the International School CyberFair. On its 12th year, it has been described as the largest educational event of its kind ever held on the Internet. This program has brought together more than one million students from over 100 countries.
It is also an authentic learning program used by schools and youth organizations around the world. Youth conduct research and publish their findings on the Web. Recognition is given to the best projects in each of eight categories: local leaders, businesses, community organizations, historical landmarks, environment, music, art, and local specialties. This program encourages youth to become community ambassadors by working collaboratively and using technology to share what they have learned. Students evaluate each other's projects by using a unique online evaluation tool.
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With production gearing up on the franchise reboot "The Muppets" starring Jason Segel, Amy Adams, Rashida Jones and Chris Cooper, we now have our first look at the wild and wacky felt-covered gang being assembled for the pic. And if you look closely, you'll notice a new face in there.
Yep, the Muppet on the right holding the iPhone is a new character named Walter, and he plays an important role in the film. In an EW profile on the film (not yet online), he's described as "a sweet, slightly naive twenty-something Everypuppet who, in the movie, is the best friend and roommate of Segel's character, Gary. Both Gary and Walter are die-hard Muppet fans."
"Walter is the kind of guy who faints when he sees Kermit," director James Bobin told the magazine. Segel elaborated on the character, adding "Walter has a little bit of a self-confidence issue because he's the only person like him that he's seen aside from the Muppets. His dream is to meet the Muppets and be around people who are like him." It sounds like a really fun way to introduce a new character, and a sweet premise on which to launch the film; we definitely dig it.
The new film will take place within a showbiz setting and follow the Muppets as they try to save their studio from a greedy oil baron (Cooper) who wants to dig for oil. Segel is set to play the lead who reunites the Muppets for one last show to save the studio; Adams is his girlfriend, while Jones will play an ABC executive. Zach Galifianakis was recently rumored to be taking part in the film as well and we guess it will be one of the many cameos that are apparently being lined up for the project.
"The Muppets" will land next on Christmas Day 2011. [ComingSoon]
Trac | November 9, 2010 4:18 AM
What do you mean, "Who watches the Muppets anymore"?? Are you kidding?!? Anyone that grew up watching them and now has young kids!! The Muppets NEVER go out of style!!! :)
Rock | November 9, 2010 1:14 AM
That's the point, Sleeves. The time is prime for a comeback.
Rock The Jukebox
Sleeves | November 5, 2010 10:38 AM
But there are other Muppets in that image; always a bad sign!
Who the hell watches the Muppets anymore?
DanielF23 | November 5, 2010 8:27 AM
No Pepe in that image; always a good sign!


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Worcester 5 at Albany 6
This was a wild one from the start. The Devils opened up a 3-0 lead through the first half of the opening period. The Sharks came roaring back to tie it at 5-5 early in the third, before a Vladimir Zharkov goal put it away for Albany. The feisty affair also featured 68 minutes of penalties.
Bridgeport 0 at Binghamton 3
The Senators, all but out of the playoff race, couldn't have picked a better time to add to the Sound Tigers' woes. Bridgeport has only won twice in their last 10 games. The one time Northeast Division leaders now only have a three point lead in sixth place in the Eastern Conference playoff picture.
Syracuse 4 at Rochester 3 SO
Peter Holland scored his 22nd goal of the season midway through the third period to tie the game. Iiro Tarkki shut down all five Amerks in the shootout to give the Crunch the win.
That leaves the conference standings (from 6th place on) looking like this:
6. Bridgeport 72 points, 12 games remaining
7. Manchester 69 points, 11 games remaining
8. Syracuse 68 points, 11 games remaining
9. Worcester 67 points, 12 games remaining
10. Albany 67 points, 11 games remaining
11. Springfield 66 points, 11 games remaining
12. Portland 65 points, 12 games remaining
13. Adirondack 63 points, 12 games remaining
14. Providence 63 points, 11 games remaining
There are only two games on tap tonight in the "A". Both are Western Conference matchups when Chicago travels to Lake Erie and Grand Rapids goes to San Antonio.
The Falcons return to action Friday night at The Nest when they host the faltering Bridgeport Sound Tigers at 7:30.


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Thirteen-year-old Theo Decker survives an explosion at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art, but his mom does not. In his escape from the tragedy, Theo grabs a single painting, "The Goldfinch," a Dutch masterpiece that Theo drags through his ensuing coming-of-age along with his broken heart and longing to have his mother back.
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Local Souls by Allan Gurganus
In Local Souls three novellas reveal independent but interrelated stories. They are a serious and hilarious examination of lives in Allan Gurganus's small village of Falls, North Carolina, the setting of Gurganus' acclaimed debut novel, "Oldest Living Confederate Widow Tells All."
The Reason I Jump by Naoki Higashida
Naoki Hagashida was 13-years-old and suffering from autism that made verbal communication next to impossible when, with the help of others, he wrote The Reason I Jump, a slim book of questions and answers providing previously unavailable insight into the thoughts and experiences of the autistic child.
The Cuckoo's Calling by J.K. Rowling
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Roth Unbound
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Winter's Tale by Mark Helprin
Mark Helprins Winter's Tale is the story of love, larceny and flying horses during New York's Belle Epoque,a tale of criminal gangs, indigenous marsh-dwelling tribes and immortal architects delivered inimitably by one of the best storytellers of our time.
The Buddha of Suburbia
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W.A.R.P. Book 1: The Reluctant Assassin
A murderous illusionist from Victorian London chases his mutinous teen protege through time to the 21st century where the aforementioned malevolent magician becomes a real problem for nineteen-year-old FBI agent, Chevron Savano.
Five Star Billionaire
Set in the bustling, money-driven world of Shanghai, Aw has created not only a compelling story about five characters struggling to adapt socially and financially to China's economy, but has made a novel of unquestionable historical significance.
Enon by Paul Harding
Paul Harding's Enon, named after the New England town in which the novel is set, follows Charlie Crosby as he grapples with his daughter Kate's death and his newly obtained, unwanted independence.