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The Raiders have two back-up QBs, who are 2 of the toughest rookie QBs I have ever seen. Yet, personality-wise, McGloin has the intensity of John Wayne to Wilson's almost-indifferent Steve McQueen. It's a remarkable, possibly volitile pairing. I have spent a lot of time recently investigating both McGloin and Wilson; I was interested in seeing what kinds of QB-attributes each young man possesses, as well as their similarities and differences in style and comportment.
McGloin has 4 videos on youtube where he's being interviewed by media-types. One of those interviews occurred after he got into a "fight" with one of his wide receivers during practice; McGloin not only lost consciousness after hitting his head on the ground but had a seizure because of it. I was like holy shit! One of the media types implied he'd been KO'd, which McGloin quickly denied, claiming they had gone down together (which does often happen in fights). The whole interview was surreal especially when you think this guy could be starting for the Raiders on Sunday!
Penn State QB Matt McGloin talks about fight with teammate (via StateCollegeDotCom)
He gave a post-game interview after a bitter defeat to Nebraska and it was far from a typical player-media exchange; McGloin was completely engaged and had a kind of gladiator-mindset; the contest on Nebraska's home-field had been lost on what McGloin intimated was a referee conspiracy against PS (oh yeah, this kid was destined to play for the Raiders); the game is life and death for him. See below for a few glimpses into the kid's competitive make-up:
Penn State QB Matt McGloin Upset With Officiating (via Mark Brennan)
Meet Oakland Raiders New 2013 Undrafted QB Matt Mcgloin & Highlights (via RaiderCentral)
That's the in-your-face intensity that comes shining through. I can't wait to see this kid play for the Raiders, or see him at the podium afterward answering questions. After watching all these interviews and watching all of his game footage, I understand why Dennis Allen, et al, fell in love with McGloin and moved him up the depth chart. He is the epitome of football intensity.
Tyler Wilson is the epitome of the laid-back Florida scene, with its sandy, sun-baked beaches, volleyball and all the OJ you can drink. In that sense he is the polar opposite of McGloin. And next to Mr. Intensity, it's not at all hard to see why Dennis Allen felt like he had to ride Wilson, why he had to push his buttons, and why he ultimately demoted him. Next to McGloin, he never had a chance to show what he actually does best - play in games that matter.
Fortunately, we have lots of college game film to see how Wilson competes when the games matter. I'm here to tell you that in 2011 he was a lion. In the face of a 300lb lineman bearing down on him on an up-the-gut stunt, Wilson stood tall, delivered a strike down the middle of the field, and got crushed head-on in a jarring collision. Go to 4:23 on the video below to see that bit of courage under fire; this is a video of all of Wilson's passes vs LSU, good and bad. He has a live arm, which should excite Raiders' fans.
Tyler Wilson vs LSU 2011 (via JPDraftJedi)
Tyler Wilson has a better arm than McGloin, at least if you go by their college tape. In fact, in 2011, Tyler Wilson was a throwing fool. Against LSU above he was throwing footballs from every conceivable position, running to his left, to his right, going backwards, going forwards, on his back-foot, or just standing there in the middle of the pocket on those rare occasions his OL actually blocked for him. He can, also, run a little, but don't ask him to slide because on the field - where it really matters - Wilson is every bit as tough as Matt McGloin.
Just ask Jon Gruden, who is definitive when it comes to Wilson's sheer toughness after watching Wilson complete the "greatest play in Arkansas history" - you'll see it for yourself in the video below, Wilson is fearless. However, as Gruden made clear, he has technical issues that need cleaning up and Gruden makes a telling comment about getting Wilson "back to" the player he was in 2011 when he was one of the top NFL prospects in the country.
Tyler Wilson Gruden's QB Camp (via LilShawn424)
There is no question in my mind that Wilson is a viable NFL QB prospect, but I question, sadly, whether Oakland was the best landing spot for him. The Raiders don't have an enviable record for developing young QBs and with 2 defensive-minded leaders at the top (RM & DA) there is some question about their expertise on the matter. Also, having to compete with McGloin (Mr Intensity) was bound to end in personal failure for him due to the circumstances in 2012 at Arkansas, which left Wilson in a much worse place than he was after 2011, both technically and mentally. This is a prospect who needed rebuilding, from a technical and confidence point of view - I don't believe he benefited (in the short-term, at least) from Allen's tough-love approach during training camp and the pre-season. However, a local beat writer has reported that Wilson is standing-out at practices lately, which means he may finally be adapting to the professional demands of the NFL while regaining his 2011 form. Hopefully, we will see Wilson start before the 2013 season is completed.


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CPAAA Arvada Executive Board Meeting
June 17, 2009
Arvada PD Executive Conference Room
Meeting called to order at 6:02P by Normalee Lee, Chair.
In Attendance: Board Members - Normalee Lee, Joan Campbell, Nancy Mayer, Marilynn Maring, Leona Rude, Gary Busch, Kay Rowland, Deb Hamilton, Pat Ferguson, Lloyd Ferguson
Arvada PD Liaison - Sgt. Jeff Monzingo
Secretary's Report - Nancy Mayer - May, 2009, meeting minutes reviewed. Motion to approve by Joan, seconded by Deb. Minutes approved.
Treasurer's Report - Kay Rowland
· April EOM (end of month) balance was $4,188.60 and May EOM is $4,540.55. Motion to approve by Deb, seconded by Gary. Treasurer's report approved.
· Current members - 91 - increase of 3 from last month. Kay wanted to know when should she remove the non-paying members off the roster. Marilynn volunteered to send reminder letters to 25 people who have not paid 2009 dues yet. Board approved removal of non-paying members on October 1 of each year.
· Gary and Lloyd need a current list of members' email addresses. Normalee to handle.
Chair's Report - Normalee Lee
· Normalee sent out welcome packets to new members. Packets include calendar of events, bylaws, welcome letter, membership card, and pin. As Kay receives new member applications, she'll forward the information to Normalee so that welcome packets can be sent out ASAP.
· Board is still discussing member "badge" design (to wear at meetings and volunteer events) and if we need to laminate them, Gary has a laminator.
· Reviewed recent Newsletter and Normalee has received feedback that people like it.
· Chris M. update - he's being deployed this month - CPAAA will partner with PD to collect items and get to Chris' wife to mail. Board approved mailing expense. Normalee will coordinate and will also cross-reference any received items to military's "restricted list." Items will be collected in a collection box at the PD - Jeff will send out info to PD. Normalee will prepare email for Jeff to forward and she'll handle the customs form.
Vice Chair's Report - Lloyd Ferguson - shared most recent hours report. Through 5/2/09, CPAAA has participated in 8 events, volunteering 248.9 hours. Some corrections submitted to Lloyd and he will include in next month's report.
Past Chair's Report - Marilynn Maring - nothing to report tonight.
PD Liaison's Report - Sgt. Jeff Monzingo -
· Teen Academy is on track and more applicants are needed. Flyers will be distributed at the June 20 Gold Strike Festival. The Teen Academy luncheon will be held on Monday, July 20. and he'll have more information at the July meeting.
· Jeff has some ideas for "Google Search" and will share more at the July meeting.
Old Business:
· Leona read a note from the YMCA that thanked CPAAA for participating at the 6/6 event. Leona reported back that the event was very nice and she received a lot of compliments on our new banner. Volunteers handed out B&E flyers for the PD, along with Teen Academy applications and child DNA kits. Leona recommends CPAAA participate again in 2010.
· 501(c)3 application process - Nancy reported that a dissolution clause must be included in the bylaws. She recommended the following:
"In the event this organization dissolves, all funds in the account will be donated to a non-profit organization that supports the Arvada Police Department."
Joan made a motion that the Board approve this bylaw change and present to the membership at tonight's general meeting for approval. Deb seconded. Board approved. (Proposed bylaw change was presented to the members in attendance at the 6/16/09 general meeting by Nancy. Cheryl Busch moved that the proposal be approved. Joan seconded. There was no discussion. Bylaw change was approved by a show of hands.)
New Business: since there is a general meeting at 7P tonight, there was no new business discussed.
Upcoming Events:
- Gold Strike Festival, Saturday & Sunday, June 20 & 21 (10A to 4P). Nancy, event coordinator, reported that the volunteer response was very minimal so CPAAA will only be there on Saturday. Volunteers will hand out flyers for Citizens Police Academy, Teen Academy, and other flyers provided by PD. Numerous Board members volunteered to help with event. Leona has a canopy and will be there at 9A. Nancy provided her with a map to our location near the Library.
Next Board meeting - Wednesday, July 15, at 6P in Chief's Conference Room.
Meeting adjourned at 6:50P.
Respectfully submitted,
Nancy R. Mayer, CPAAA Secretary

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147 comments found
We are interested in mimicking the animated layers on the sample site, however, we are unable to find any instructions or documentation on how to recreate this. We are only able to find the Full slider and the Flex slider. We looked for dummy content to see how the layered slider effect was accomplished, but couldn't find any.
Can you please provide the resources to duplicate the demo site. Thank you.
Girst thanks for purchase .
I don't know what version you use. Up 1.4 you have choice: slideshow with animated layers created in WYSIWYG editor and shortcodes or use WPRevolution pligin witch himself have separate admin panel.
In both cases is possible restore animationa as on demoe site however way is a nit different.
If you write me email on firstname.lastname@example.com or better create topic on our support forum with more detailed information I can send you instructions. Here is inconvenient add code or screenshots.
Hello Karolina,
I sent you a PM yesterday regarding my purchase, and wanting to get the sample data imported with the install (not yet done), WITHOUT having to use the installer that has Wordpress 3.5 included.
I already have 3.5 installed and have existing content, which I do not want to lose.
So, please tell me how to do the plain theme install so that the sample data is included with Openspace. I'm really trying to get this done today.
Thank you,
I yust must prepare content for you.
As is decribed in documentation by simple import XML data and .json data you are not able 100^ restore demo layout. Some setting must be done manually (widget settings and content for example). I sen you it per eamil today.
I just tried an install but see no button to import the XML file for sample data. What did I miss?
You must use WP import/export featur. This WP plugin is not installed br default but if you click Import/Export it will be intalled automatically.
Okay, did that (below)
Currently, I have the OpenSpace+Wordpress 3.5 file uploaded and have tried extracting twice. The files extract but there is no config.php file. We had to copy one over.
Then had to create a database.
Then tried to import the XML file for sample data and that did not replicate your demo site at all.
Even the hosting company tried and failed.
Please help on this. So far this is the most challenging Wordpress install I have ever tried.
Thank you.
Still at it.
Deleted everything. Did another new install.
Some progress. I have sample data in there.
However, two immediate issues.
1. The Revolution Slider installed but I kept getting a message that it's not installed. It's listed in plugins as activated, yet the message keeps coming up. When I tried to install again it said it "lacks a valid header."
2. There is apparently the footer menu on top of all pages. Large gray box with recent posts, recent comments, archives, categories, and meta.
I deleted the footer menu in the menus section, but this thing is still there.
Please, how do I deal with these two issues? Thanks.
PRE-SALE QUESTIONs: 1. on the portfolio, can i have a sidebar? 2. is there a staff or team page? 3. is there shortcodes in wysiwyg 4. am I limited in logo size? 5. so this is a real estate site, I need a search for homes form in the header area to the right. is there a way to make the slider a bit more narrow and a widget next to it OR I have code to insert my search form, would there be a way to layer it over the slider, here is my code just so you know what I am talking about… btw, i am about to ask the same exact questions on another one of you themes cos you do pretty work!! <script id="divLocal59a5b_" type="text/javascript" src="http://widgets.diversesolutions.com/Scripts/Dynamic/widgetTLM.js?curDivID=divLocal59a5b_&curWidth=470&curHeight=200&type=quicksearch&targetDomain=Sn2kujHpPhuQfxi2Gth93gfs6yzsydm3Scz5naIpUpA=&aid=8903&ssid=27&productType=1&widgetType=1&muteStyles=false¤tURL=http://austincityliving.com/austin-real-estate/"></script>
1. Actually Openspace don't have Portfolio page template with sidebar.
2. No. Staff schortcode are only in our Maximus theme.
3. Yes WYSIWYG editor have includes shortcode buttons for ease add shortcodes http://www.openspace13.dynamicpress.eu/?page_id=335
4. No. Logo is fully adjustable via admin panel.
5. It is possible only by code editing.
6. In theme admin panel you have two fields wher can be paste custom code (one for header and one for footer area) depending of your needs.
Hi there
I have the same issue as dmag. The Revolution Slider is installed but I keep getting a message that it's not installed. It's listed in plugins as activated, yet the message keeps coming up.
Still, i was able to create the slider, but when i choose it in the theme admin panel as my homepage slider it does not show up :))
Help needed
I don't know exactly what is going wrong. Please send me dashboard access on firstname.lastname@example.com. I must look on it.
Thanks Karolina. No need. Somehow the homepage problem disapeared. The message saying the plugin is not installed remains, but theslider is working so i don't care about that.
Thanks for your time
Excuse me Karolina, I did not really understand how to create a partner carousel… Could you please tell me how to do it step by step??? Thanx.
1. Create slideshow (named for example Our partners with slug our-partners)
2. Add Image slides with logos for example. I suggesst image dimensions 190×80px.
3. Paste following shortcode in page:
/> 4. If you wish hoover effect for carousel please close shorctode in div with class "transparent_images"
[carousel id="our-partners" itemWidth="140" itemMargin="5" minitem="3" maxitem="7"]
It's been four days since I notified you of several attempts to install this theme. You said you were emailing me something to help, but nothing has arrived. I've checked inbox and spam folder.
I also sent you two PMs on this.
I have the large orange box on top of the navigation, with meta, recent posts, and other things that look like they belong either in a sidebar or footer.
This is off of a clean install and import of sample data.
The slider doesn't work and says it's not installed, while the plugins area says it is.
Once again, I am asking you to help.
Sorry ,
I recive many emails from customers any day. Probably I can't assign email to conversation on this forum. I can't find any email with dmag in address .
Please send me once again dashboard access to your site. In content or email theme please notify dmag
Dashboard access sent two days ago and I just sent another PM. Are you getting those? It seems I only get a reply when I post to this thread.
Yes I receive it. Most is done.
Hi Karolina, There is a field called "Set title description" in theme option's SEO settings. And when I'm setting it it is not reflecting on my website….? Please help
Hi, Is not visible on site however is used in code. Is placed in logo
tag so for SEO is important.
Is placed in logo tag.
Pre-sale question: Hi Karolina, My company logo has a vertical rectangle shape. Would that work or is the height fixed? Thanks
Is no problem. In admin panel you can adjust height and wodrg odf logo image.
Please wsend me IE version and OS.
I don't have any older version of al browsers but if I check your site in Google Chrome Canary with agent overwrite and using IE tester I don't observe any problem with form fields. Of course in IE6 theme is broken but starting from IE7 all is more or less OK (excepting some CSS3 features not suported in older IE.
Regarding shutdown in IE. This is odd for me because in our theme is not built-in warning about older IE versions. Maybe it come with 3third part plugin?
Hi. I purchased your theme and love it! I am trying to display a twitter feed in a column on the main page using html, rather than the provided widget, but would like it to display in the same format. Is there an html code I can use for this?
Thanks for nice words .
Please write me on email@example.com.
I send you code and advise. But please consider use plugin for it (for example http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/widgets-on-pages/) also.
This worked perfectly. Thank you!
I've send you pm regarding the slider few days back. Hoping that you can reply it :))
I have check email box and I can't find. Can you send it once more (with mka5383 in subject) ?
maybe you can search by hairi_am
I found .
Hi Karolina,
You currently feature Revolution Slider 2.16 for Openspace. ThemePunch is up to 2.3. They say you have the ability to offer their latest version if you upgrade the theme.
And only you can do that, as we can't get the slider upgrade any other way.
Is this coming soon?
I prepare upgrade already. should be published today latest tomorrow.
But if is urgent please write me on email@example.com.
I send you Revolution WP slider latest version via email.
Thanks, Karolina. Tomorrow is just fine. Much appreciated.
Thanks for nice words ,
I'm not sure if you will disable slideshow area on frontpage at all? If yes is enough set in admin panel Template Options—> Slideshow Settings set Static content in slideashow area and leave widget position Slideshow empty.
Your theme looks great and also seems to be having some wonderful features.
I would like to know a couple of things….
1. Can the numbers on the top menu be hidden?
2. For the panel below the slider… can I assign different background colours to each of the individual blocks?... eg. Mission, Strategy, Solutions and Success.
3. If I use a plugin for upcoming events…. then will I be able to display the list of upcoming events on the homepage?
Please let me know. I'm really interested in buying this theme.
I'm proud of the fact that you became interested in our theme .
Reagarding questions:
1. Yes. It is option in admin panel.
2. In our demo it is only four column layouts. But if you use four widgets (with the same content as in blocks) with different styles it is possible. If you will have any problem with this we help you gladelly in this matter.
3. Our theme is writen in accordance with all newest WP Codex rules. So I think that should work with all correctly writen plugins. I have tes it with few of Event Calendar plugin and all works OK.
Hey Karolina, apart from your theme, your support is surely amazing as well
Much appreciated! Keep up the good work!
Hello Karolina,
Sent you access several days ago with regard to the SlideOptin conflict, and followed up via email.
Please advise on the status. THANKS!
I work on this. send you solution per email. Karolina
Problem was caused by plugin code.
Solution snd short explanation is sent by email.
Hello I am having a little trouble with the FAQ feature when I add more than 10 or 15 questions it starts skipping some. Is there any way to fix this?
what shortcode you use for create Fax sectyion? Toggle or accordion?
LOVE the theme…. One thing..I would like to add my Rev Slider vs yours…I already have all the slides made and it is easier for me to use…where do I strip your slider code and ass my custom shortcode for my slider on the home page.
Thanks ,
In latest version you can use both Revolution slider as slideshow and Revolution slider Wp plugin. You don't need use shortcode for Revolution slider for front page.
Is enough when you select Slider type Revolution slider WP plugin and type slider slug in source field.


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I wanted to throw out this idea which I know initially will turn some people away but hear me out.
While there is nothing worse than your favorite team losing 3-7 right after the AllStar Break to start the 2nd half of the season, maybe there is some silver lining.
Maybe this losing streak isnt a "good thing" per say but maybe it helps us in the long run. Maybe this 3-7 Road trip actually is a positive in that it forces the giants brass to stop drooling at our first half record and really see what type of anemic offensive team we have. For the entire first half, we were all blinded by our pitching and panda's rise to all most all star status. But now, it seems the giants negatives have become very clear very quickly and everyone is waiting to see how the giants react. Rumors swirl around victor martinez (featured today 7/27 in ESPN's rumor central). But who knows whats legit and whats just heresay.
Regardless this 3-7 road trip came at perfect timing, right before the trade deadline. There is nothing we can do to take back our losing streak, only things we can do to avoid repeating it.
Wake up giants management. Its your move. And all of us will be watching


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Zaragoza to win at 2.00
Levante are missing Juanfran, Bakero, Vicente Iborra, David Navarro, Nabil El Zahar and Pape Diop.
In the Liga their game is very good and in the 5 last match they are in 2 position behind only Barca. In europa league performances have been good but tonight I predict a win for the home team because Levante has not chances to fight on three fronts.
Absences will weigh much for Levante and i predict also a few number of goal considering the last match and then I would consider under 2.5
16.12.12 LIG Saragozza Levante 0 : 1
13.12.12 COP Levante Saragozza 0 : 1
02.05.12 LIG Saragozza Levante 1 : 0
22.01.12 LIG Levante Saragozza 0 : 0
21.05.11 LIG Levante Saragozza 1 : 2


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Facts About Sri Lanka
One of the most beautiful dots in the map of the world, Sri Lanka is known to be a very popular destination for tourists, surrounded on all four sides by water and shaped in the form of a tear-drop. Sri Lanka is an island-nation situated in the Indian Ocean, off the south-eastern coast shores of India. Spread over an area of approximately 65,525 sq. km, the country forms a strategic naval link between West Asia and South East Asia. Sri Lanka is a multi-religious and multi-ethnic nation, where almost 70 percent of the population follows Buddhism. After gaining independence in 1948, the nation has progressed to quite an extent. Today, it boasts of being a modern industrial economy that has one of the highest per capita incomes in South Asia. Apart from that, it is also a famous tourist destination, mainly owing to its natural splendor, in the form of tropical forests, picturesque beaches and mesmerizing scenery. To know more about the island-nation, explore the following lines.
Image: By S B from Sydney, Australia (Negombo Beach, Sri Lanka Uploaded by Ekabhishek) [CC-BY-2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
Fast Facts
Continent: Asia
Area: 65,610 km2
Capital: Colombo
Population: 20,277,597 (2012)
Currency: Sri Lankan Rupee
Official Languages: Sinhala, Tamil
Independence Day: February 4, 1948
Type Of Government: Unitary, Presidential, Democratic Socialist, Republic
Fun & Interesting Facts About Sri Lanka
- The official name of Sri Lanka is 'The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka'.
- Sri Lanka is often known as the 'Pearl of the Indian Ocean'.
- The official languages of Sri Lanka are Sinhala and Tamil. However, English is widely spoken in the country.
- Sri Lanka gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1948 and became a republic in 1972.
- One of the first references of this country is mentioned in the Hindu epic, 'Ramayana'. Sri Lanka was believed to be the kingdom of 'Raavana' and was initially known as 'Lanka'.
- Sri Lanka has a Democratic Government, with an Executive President and a Parliament elected by the people.
- The currency of Sri Lanka is the Sri Lankan Rupee, with one rupee being divided into one hundred cents.
- Majority of the population in Sri Lanka follows Buddhism, followed by Hinduism, Christianity and Islam.
- The 'Na Tree', botanically known as 'Mesua Nagassarium' is the National Tree of Sri Lanka.
- The National Flower of Sri Lanka is 'Nil Mahanel', botanically known as 'Nympheae Stellata'.
- UNDP and UNICEF rate Sri Lanka as one of the best among developing countries, on the Human Development Index.
- There are eleven universities in Sri Lanka.
- Sri Lanka was known as Ceylon before 1972.
- The highest point in Sri Lanka is Pidurutalagala (2,524 m).
- Buddhism arrived in Sri Lanka in 3rd century BC.
- Sri Lanka finds a mention in the great Indian epic Ramayana, which was, written around 500 BC.
- Sri Lanka is also known as 'The Nation of Smiling People'.
- Initially, Sri Lanka comprised of Veddha people. Sinhalese and Tamils migrated to the country, from India, between 500 and 300 BC.
- Tea was introduced to the Sri Lanka in 1867, while rubber was brought here in 1876.
- Mrs. Sirimavo Bandaranaike of Ceylon (Sri Lanka) became the first female Prime Minister of the world in 1960.
- Sri Lanka has an elephant orphanage and every year, it serves as the venue of an elephant pageant.
- Coconut is a very important ingredient used in Sri Lankan cooking.
- Sri Lanka is the first country in the world to have a woman as a democratically elected head of state.
- The spice cinnamon originated in Sri Lanka and was discovered by the Egyptians.
- Sri Lanka is amongst the leading exporters of tea in the world.
- The national flag of Sri Lanka, the Lion Flag, is considered to be one of the oldest flags in the world.
- The largest city in Sri Lanka is Colombo.
- The average life expectancy for both males and females in Sri Lanka is 73-75 years.
- Sri Lanka is believed to be one of the most literate countries in the world, with an average of 91%.
- The country is home to a large and diverse biodiversity.
- The Sri Lankan flag is the only one in the world to recognise different religious groups. The yellow border and pipul leaves symbolise Buddhism; while the green and saffron bands represent Muslim and Hindu communities.
- In most of the countries, nodding your head up and down means yes and moving it back and forth means no. It is the complete opposite in Sri Lanka.
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The Class A No. 1 Barr-Reeve (2-0) boys basketball team improved to 2-0 with a 67-53 win over Tecumseh (1-1) Friday night. Barr-Reeve led 18-17 after one quarter, but an 18-10 second quarter advantage gave the Vikings a 36-27 lead at halftime. Tecumseh fought back in the third quarter, but couldn't make much of a dent, as Barr-Reeve led 53-42 after three quarters.
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ODU Exceeds Monetary, Participation Goals in Campus Community Campaign
Old Dominion surpassed both the monetary goal and participation goal in the 2011 Campus Community Campaign (CCC). "The gifts are in and the results are good - thanks to all of you we beat our dollar goal by $224 and our donor goal by two donors," Dominion Fund director Dawn Richardson announced in a June 13 email to this year's CCC volunteer representatives.
In just over two months' time, 927 faculty and staff members contributed $203,224 to the Campus Community Campaign. The number of donors translates to a 42.8 percent overall participation rate. Employees who contributed $100 or more were automatically entered in a drawing to win a paid reserved parking space for one year. This year's winner is Mary Hayward of the biological sciences department.
The offices of Facilities Management and University Advancement each won an ice cream social as the units with the overall highest participation. Also winning an ice cream social was the Department of Human Resources for being the first unit to reach the 100 percent participation plateau.
The theme of the campaign was "One University. One Team!" Ali Ardalan, associate dean of the College of Business and Public Administration, and Patricia King, landscape architect, served as co-chairs.
The Campus Community Campaign is an initiative of the Dominion Fund, a program that provides ODU with annual support in order to bridge the gap between traditional funding sources (tuition and state allocations) and operating expenses, so as to promote the university's strategic plan.
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Posted by Tom Klemens on May 12, 2010 at 6:23 AM.
Posted by Tom Klemens on May 12, 2010 at 6:23 AM.
Entries are now being accepted in the 8th annual Image of Welding Awards Program. The competition is put on by the American Welding Society to recognize individuals and organizations that have shown exemplary dedication in promoting the image of welding in their communities. It is open to all welding industry professionals.
Awards are issued in seven categories including:
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FAU Focus
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No. 1-rated kicker Landon Scheer could be best of FAU signees
- 11:42 am Wednesday, February 12th, 2014 by Brian Biggane
It's logical to wonder which player out of this year's FAU recruiting class will have the most impact over the next four years. While the answer isn't one that will get fans into a can't-wait-to-see-him lather, kicker Landon Scheer could prove to be a difference-maker many times over.
Coach Charlie Partridge took time on signing day to explain just how important this one was as he prepares for his first year running the program.


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Let us pretend for a moment that I have not been riding the Aaron Williams bandwagon since camp opened.
I am looking for someone to tell me any real reasoning that Ron Brooks could not eventually assume a role as an outside corner. What I mean by that is: barring injury, divine intervention, etc. is there anything about this guy that says he cannot eventually be a #2 if given the time to develop?
I see the combine has him listed at 5'10 190 lbs... to me that seems like Joe Haden/Brandon Flowers size. So I can't see size really being an issue if he has the athleticism and mental competence to succeed. And clearly he is quite fast, so speed should not burden him at all. Is there anything that really stands out that would be a red flag for him trying to play outside?
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Reports: Redskins talking trade with Titans about DT Haynesworth
Reports indicate the Redskins are discussing trading disgrunteld DT Albert Haynesworth to his former team, the Titans.
Titans axe QB Simms, DE Brock
The Titans have cut QB Chris Simms, a move first reported by ESPN.com
Raiders have talent; do they have depth?
I picked the Raiders to beat the Chargers in the AFC West, writes PFW's Eric Edholm, but I am concerned for one major reason: depth.
Searching for QB help next year?
PFW's Eric Edholm identifies the teams that are most likely to seek QB help before the 2011 season begins a year from now.
Titans top pick Morgan practices for first time
Titans rookie DE Derrick Morgan practiced with his team Thursday for the first time since being drafted.
Depth may be strength for Titans' defense
Depth could be a strength of the Titans' defense, which aims to bounce back after a disappointing 2009 season.
Average value of NFL teams decreases
In Forbes magazine's annual ranking of NFL team values released Wednesday, the average value for NFL teams fell two percent.
Titans sign Gado, waive Johnson
The Titans signed veteran RB Samkon Gado on Tuesday and waived/injured rookie RB Stafon Johnson, who suffered a dislocated right ankle in Tennessee's preseason opener at Seattle on Saturday night.
Titans rookie RB Johnson has surgery on leg
Titans rookie RB Stafon Johnson underwent surgery on his right leg Sunday after dislocating his ankle and breaking his fibula in Saturday night's game at Seattle. He's expected to miss a minimum of eight weeks but could be ...
Titans' D-line gets needed depth, waits to get back to full strength
DEs Raheem Brock and Chris Harrington will add depth to a Titans defensive line that has been stressed by injuries early in camp.
Titans sign DEs Brock, Harrington
The Titans signed DEs Raheem Brock and Chris Harrington on Thursday, providing some immediate help to the team's battered defensive line. To make room for the two linemen, Tennessee released WR Phillip Morris and waived/injured DE Marcus Howard.
Top pick Morgan set to sign with Titans
The Titans came to an agreement with first-round pick DE Derrick Morgan on Saturday. The rookie from Georgia Tech tweeted Saturday night that he was in the team's break room, waiting to sign the contract.
Titans move on without Pola
Regardless how the Titans' lawsuit against USC and head coach Lane Kiffin is resolved, the Titans were forced to reshuffle their coaching staff in the wake of RB coach Kennedy Pola's departure.
Report: Titans QB Young won't be suspended
The NFL will not suspend Titans QB Vince Young, who received a Class C assault citation from Dallas police after an incident at a Dallas strip club on June 13, The (Nashville) Tennessean reported Wednesday.
Report: Titans sue Kiffin, USC
The Titans sued the University of Southern California and head coach Lane Kiffin in Davidson County (Tenn.) Chancery Court on Monday, The (Nashville) Tennessean reported. The lawsuit alleges Kiffin and USC convinced former Titans RB coach Kennedy Pola to breach ...
Once free agency began Tuesday, the Titans agreed to terms with Buffalo guard Andy Levitre and Walker, a person familiar with the situation said. The person spoke to The Associated Press Tuesday on condition of anonymity because the deals both are pending the players passing physicals.||||||| Walker has spent his first seven NFL seasons with San Francisco. He has 123 career catches for 1,465 yards and eight touchdowns, and Walker caught 21 passes for 344 yards with three touchdowns last season for the 49ers. He will help replace Jared Cook, a tight end the Titans declined to tag as a franchise player last week because Cook wants to be paid more like a receiver.
Walker had four catches for 54 yards and a touchdown in the 49ers' loss at Seattle on Sunday night.||||||| Walker took advantage of some increased playing time after Vernon Davis went down with a concussion. He could be a decent tight end option if Davis can't play next week.
Walker is active for Sunday's NFC championship game against the New York Giants.||||||| Walker has been out since breaking his jaw in two places Dec. 24 in Seattle.
Walker left with a jaw injury Saturday after taking a knee to his face.||||||| He was taken to the locker room with a towel to his face. Justin Peelle replaced him.
Walker made two receptions for 53 yards in the 49ers' 34-13 loss to visiting Seattle on Sunday.||||||| Walker turned in his best performance since making six catches for 66 yards in a loss to visiting Minnesota on Dec. 9. However, the 24-year-old tight end was hurt during the game, though he thinks his injured elbow will be fine. While he looks to build on this strong performance, he should also have plenty of time to recuperate as the 49ers' next game isn't until Nov. 10 at Arizona.


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Kathy Griffin, never one to shy away from saying what's on her mind, spoke out about Kim Kardashian's short-lived marriage in her new comedy special.
Griffin's "Tired Hooker" special debuted on Bravo on Tuesday night and she left no insult unturned, calling Kris Humphries the reality star's "special needs boyfriend," mocking the Kardashian sister's voices and reading aloud from Kardashian's letter explaining her divorce to her fans.
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We want to invite businesses and the general public to join us for operation Bank Holiday Blackout. From 16:00-17:00 this bank holiday; pull out the board games and the arts and crafts and spend the hour among family and friends. We request that you do this by turning off ALL your appliances and electrical gadgets as part of an appeal to be greener and also to draw awareness to wasted energy.
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It's no secret that our reliance on technology has been paramount to our everyday living habits for a significant number of years. This has stirred concern among environmentalists in relation to our carbon footprint however; this doesn't seem to translate to the general British public according to a recent study.
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Growing businesses tend to rely on the financial advice of financial leaders, so what happens when they are unable to keep up with the fast-paced business world?
A recent study by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) suggests that finance leaders need to become more intimate with the inner workings of day-to-day business in order to avoid becoming static.
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In a bid to encourage employers and employees to embrace the concept of home-working, the government has introduced changes to the flexible working legislation.
The new legislation that was introduced at the end of June, advocated that any employee who has worked for an establishment for a minimum of 26 weeks is eligible for flexible working hours.
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Knott's Berry Farm will bring back Endgames for a third season this Halloween.
The announcement just appeared on the Knott's Scary Farm Facebook page.
Brooke Walters' maze has an end-of-the-world scenario that brings to mind "World War Z," the more destructive sequences in "Man of Steel" and just about every other futuristic movie in recent memory.
It made its debut in 2011 but was substantially reconfigured for 2012, when it moved from Camp Snoopy into the shadow of the Ghostrider roller coaster.


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OROFINO, Idaho (AP) - A U.S. Postal Service worker in northern Idaho faces federal charges over the alleged misappropriation of postal funds from a Clearwater County post office.
The Lewiston Tribune reports (http://bit.ly/Wr7MPp ) Shawn M. Stone was indicted on Feb. 20 on charges alleging she used more than $1,000 in postal money orders for her own purposes during a three-week period last March.
Stone is scheduled to make an initial appearance in U.S. District Court in Coeur d'Alene on March 30.
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April 7th, 2011
R.S.V.P. Luncheon: Quest for Equity and Opportunity
Join us for a panel discussion on the Quest for Equity and Opportunity at Resources, Strategies and Valued Partnerships luncheon on Tuesday, April 12, 2011.
March 29th, 2011
The Woods celebrates Ring Day
For 89 years, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (SMWC) Ring Day has been one of most highly anticipated events of the student's college experience. This year was no exception.
March 29th, 2011
SMWC to lead Wabashiki cleanup
The Sustainability Club at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College helps to facilitate sustainability activities into all aspects of the student experience, both inside and outside the classroom. The club invites the community to join in a clean-up effort at the Wabashiki Fish and Wildlife Area along the west bank of the Wabash River between Terre Haute and West Terre Haute. Operation:Wabashiki is scheduled for Sunday, April 3, 2011from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
March 24th, 2011
SMWC names Clark to lead academics
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College announced the appointment of Janet Clark, Ph.D., as the College's vice president for academic affairs (VPAA).
March 16th, 2011
SMWC announces February scholarship winners
SMWC and WTHI-TV announce the February recipients of the Top 10 on Ten Scholarship.
March 7th, 2011
Beth Holloway: Teacher, mother and advocate
Come be uplifted by the remarkable story of Beth Holloway on April 12, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College in the Cecilian Auditorium.
February 25th, 2011
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College names Dottie King as 16th President
February 16th, 2011
UPDATE: Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College refocuses academic core
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College announces a refocus of its academic programs to ensure the relevance of the college's curricula, identify new opportunities for innovation and enhance the distinction of its academic programs.
February 4th, 2011
SMWC theatre performs Shakespeare classic
Jealousy, betrayal and forgiveness are weaved throughout the Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College's production of the Shakespeare classic The Winter's Tale.
February 4th, 2011
Focus The Woods: Global food and land use issues
Join us February 8th and 9th for Focus The Woods. View the event agenda.
January 24th, 2011
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College hosts Fulbright Scholar
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (SMWC) hosts Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence, Kennedy Nyabuti Ondimu, Ph.D., author, dean and associate professor in the department of geography from Egerton University in Kenya, Africa, for the 2011 spring semester.
January 10th, 2011
End of racism comedy and lecture tour at The Woods
Master storyteller Preacher Moss will have the audience thinking and laughing as he performs on January 18, 2011 at 8 p.m. in Sullivan Lounge at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College.


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The Morning Market
People of all local ethnicities flock to snap up the freshest produce, the plumpest bird, the juiciest lizard -- many locals resplendent in their colourful traditional dress. The produce covers the familiar and the unexpected, varying with the seasons: stuffed grilled frogs on a stick; dried ... read more
Organised treks
A number of tour operators in town specialise in taking groups to Muang Sing's surrounding ethnic villages to learn about life as an ethnic minority. While the Muang Sing tourist office on the main road offers all sorts of different trekking options, the staff weren't particularly passionate ... read more
Self-guided walks/treks
All starting and finishing at Adima guesthouse, detailed itineraries and information about how and where to go can be found at the guesthouse and the Tourism Information Centre if you can find someone not interested in selling you a trek. Take water and a hat, as it can get hot, and it's easy ... read more
Hiring motorbikes and bicycles
The best can be rented at Tiger Man Treks on the main road, with bikes priced at 20,000 kip for one day and the only motorbike available for rent in town for 100,000 kip. A number of paths are worth exploring around town. The main paved road running through town heads northeast to the Chinese ... read more
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- Should I drop [player] a round in my fantasy draft if his wife is pregnant?
- Do babies get playoff shares? If so, why? They didn't do anything.
- Will the Falcons ever win a playoff baby?
- Do you mean to tell me Antonio Cromartie isn't a careful family planner?
- Should Jaguars players avoid scheduling babies for when they'll be on Hard Knocks ha ha they'll never be on Hard Knocks
- Brittfarr never missed a Wranglers commercial game for no babies. Discuss.
- If Beyonce has a baby during the Super Bowl halftime show will you be all grossed out?
- Are babies ruining the NFL?
- Which is Wes Welker better at delivering: in the clutch or a baby?
- Can we add a Delivery Room Cam to Red Zone so players who cannot miss a game to witness the birth of their child can at least read some tweets about it?
- Roger Goodell's baby is probably an asshole.
- Should players apologize to their coaches for letting them down by being fertile and having hearts?
- Baby Ray played 116 career games for the Packers, none of which he missed in order to give birth to himself. What's your problem?
- What if it's a beautiful baby?
plus, if the options are my angry boss or my angry pregnant wife? go head and make me inactive, bruh.
- Now that the liberals are in charge, can [something something abortion]
- Aaron Rodgers snubbed his baby.
- Is it a $5,000 fine for slapping a newborn baby on the ass, or is it a $15,000 penalty?
- Should we ban football players who can make babies?
- When a woman loves a man very much she invites him into her special place, and that's where babies come from, Mike Florio.
- Babies are not dog babies; those are called puppies.
Yo, when do mailmen get to have babies? They signed up to work everyday but Sunday. Should they only have Sunday babies?— Michael Felder (@InTheBleachers) November 8, 2012
- Why can't football players be abstinent from January through April so special babies aren't birthed during fantasy football season?
- Why are football players with families so soft?
- Arrests.
- Can players miss games to deliver other people's babies?


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Grover is a senior Lhasa Apso looking for a place to retire! November is "Adopt a Senior Pet" month at Angels of Assisi and what better way to celebrate than bringing home this lovebug! He gets along great with dogs and, while they haven't put him with cats, they are pretty sure he wouldn't be able to chase after one anyway!
He just needs a nice bed (which he will get with his adoption!) and a quiet place to hang out. Come visit him and we're pretty sure you won't be able to leave that sweet face behind!


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I just saw some news on this and figured it would be a good topic of discussion to see how the OTM community feels about some of the changes. I didn't see this out there anywhere, so apologies if it is out there. I imagine Ben or another writer will do a more detailed analysis, but for now feel free to rant and rave here. I'm not listing out everything in the link but there is quite a bit there to talk about. Feel free to correct me if I am listing something wrong.
Link to MLB.Com with more details on CBA:
Some changes that have been widely rumored have come true (Houston coming to the AL West, a 2nd Wild Card team in both leagues will be added, etc), so these (at least for me) weren't the things I was looking forward to learning more about and thus aren't really mentioned below. Some of the more notable items:
- Revenue Sharing: The fifteen clubs in the largest markets will be disqualified from receiving revenue sharing. So in the event a team (we'll use the Red Sox since I believe we're in a larger market and thus not a part of that group) is supposed to receive money, that money is refunded to the paying clubs. EXCEPT if a team has exceeded the luxury tax for two or more consecutive seasons in which case they may have to forfeit some or all of that refund.
- Competitive Balance Tax (AKA Luxury Tax): Will remain at $178 million for the next two years and will increase to $189 for 2014-2016. Slight changes on tax rates: 1st time going over = 17.5% (lowered), 2nd = 30% (same), 3rd = 40% (same) and 4th = 50% (increased) Tax has been modified so that when a team moves below the threshold, they will be treated as going over for the first time when it next exceeds it. I believe currently if you are over 3 times in a row (for instance), and go below for a year it only knocks one year off but someone can correct me on that.
- International Free Agents: Seems like too much to write here, so just read the link but it seems like it COULD hurt teams like the Red Sox who have the financial clout to spend more on the IFA markets. After 2012-2013, Each team will be assigned a Signing Bonus Pool based on the reverse order of winning percentage (worst team gets largest pool, etc) and there will be penalities for going over that total pool amount. I should also note that it says these penalities will actually increase with the 2014-2015 signing period if a draft is not agreed to. So it seems an International player draft is a big priority.
From the Link (Regarding IFA):
0-5% 75% tax
• 5-10% 75% tax and loss of right to provide more than one player in the next signing period with a bonus in
excess of $500,000.
• 10-15% 100% tax and loss of right to provide any player in the next signing period with a bonus in excess of
• 15%+ 100% tax and loss of right to provide any player in the next signing period with a bonus in excess of
- Rule Four draft (i.e. First year player draft)Signing Bonus Pools - Similar to the IFA pools, each club will be assigned an aggregate Signing Bonus Pool prior to each draft. Values are assigned to the picks in the first ten draft rounds, and a club's Signing Bonus Pool should equal the summation of those ten picks. This, I think, will end up being one of the most widely discussed pieces of this agreement over the next couple of years, especially with the (in my opinion) even more harsh penalities.
From the Link (Regarding Rule 4 Draft)
• 0-5% 75% tax on overage
• 5-10% 75% tax on overage and loss of 1st round pick
• 10-15% 100% tax on overage and loss of 1st and 2nd round picks
• 15%+ 100% tax on overage and loss of 1st round picks in next two drafts
Regarding the above penalties for the first year player draft, the money that is received for these taxes are redistributed to the payee clubs under the Revenue Sharing plan (unless they themselves go exceed their signing bonus pools). The lost draft picks are distributed to other clubs via a lottery (where the odds % is calculated using the prior seasons winning % and prior seasons revenue). Clubs that exceed their bonus pool as well are not eligible to enter this lottery. (So if the Tigers and Red Sox both lose a pick, they can not be entered into the lottery for the other team's pick.)
- Competitive Balance Lottery: Clubs with lowest revenues and in smallest markets will not have an opportunity to obtain additional draft picks through a lottery. Clubs with ten lowest revenues, and ten smallest markets will be entered into a lottery for the six draft selections immediately following the first round. Members of this group that do not win one of these six picks are entered into a lottery for the six picks following the second round. The odds for each club is determined by previous season's winning %.
- Free Agency: Type A/B system using the Elias Rankings seems to be going away. I don't fully understand how it will affect the teams in the league, obviously will be a case by case basis. I wonder what the average salary of the 125-highest paid players from the prior season is currently. Isn't it currently that the former club has to offer arbitration to get compensation? Below is the language from the article.
From the article:
A. Only Players who have been with their Clubs for the entire season will be subject
to compensation.
B. A free agent will be subject to compensation if his former Club offers him a
guaranteed one-year contract with a salary equal to the average salary of the
125-highest paid Players from the prior season. The offer must be made at the
end of the five-day free agent "quiet period," and the Player will have seven days
to accept the offer.
C. A Club that signs a player subject to compensation will forfeit its first round
selection, unless it selects in the top 10, in which case it will forfeit its secondhighest
selection in the draft.
D. The Player's former Club will receive a selection at the end of the first round
beginning after the last regularly scheduled selection in the round. The former
Clubs will select based on reverse order of winning percentage from the prior
championship season.
OTM, what are you reactions?


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Spice Box of Earth
I rarely venture into Manchester city centre on a Saturday night these days….. I'm far too old for all that, and the staggering men and tottering women that can be seen lurching around town as early as 9pm are not quite my cup of tea.
HOWEVER, yesterday was different. Yesterday was INTERNATIONAL VEGAN PIZZA DAY! So after I had delivered my calzones and pizza slice cookies to V Revolution (a tremendous vegan lifestyle & record store in Manchester's Northern Quarter) and had spent a fun couple of hours lunching & shopping with the lovely Vicki, it was off home for a bit of a disco nap before our dinner reservation.
I chose Dough Pizza Kitchen, again in Manchester's Northern Quarter, as they have a variety of vegan options for all courses - a rare treat in a mainstream restaurant!
I started with a big ol' baked garlic mushroom topped with rocket, which was lovely and 'meaty' and tasty and by god, HOT.
Then it HAD to be pizza of course - I went for the veggie option with wonderful Cheezly atop……
And finally I finished with a ridiculously tasty chocolate brownie/peanut butter blondie combo with dairy free vanilla ice cream….
All in all a very satisfying first Vegan Pizza Day for me - what did you get up to??


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Going on a picnic
What it is: A talking, guessing game, similar to green glass doors, but players think of their own rules rather than following the secret green glass door rule.
Best for: 2 to 8 players.
What you need: Nothing!
How to play: Similar to green glass doors, players try to discover what can be taken on a hypothetical picnic. One player starts by thinking of a rule for things that can go on the picnic; the other players try to guess the rule.
Say Julie and Todd are playing. Julie starts by thinking of a rule of things that can and can't go on the picnic. The rule can be as complex or as simple as she likes. It can have to do with any attribute (color, shape, size, even the number of letters used to spell the name of the object). Here are some example rules Julie could choose:
- Only yellow things can go on the picnic (bananas, the sun, dandelions, etc.).
- Only things you can eat can go on the picnic (apples, oranges, pancakes).
- Only things bigger than a person can go on the picnic (elephants, houses, the moon).
- Only things that are spelled with five letters can go on the picnic (apple, grass, honey).
The rules could be even more complicated and relate to the person trying to go on the picnic, like these rules:
- I can only bring items on the picnic that start with the same letter as my first name (so Julie could bring jam to the picnic, but Todd couldn't, though he could bring a truck).
- I can only bring items on the picnic that start with the same letter as the first name of the person sitting to my right (yeah, that one can get really complicated to figure out).
The player thinking of the rule can use his or her imagination and come up with something as complicated or as sneaky as they want; the point of the game is to keep the other players from guessing the rule.
Let's say Julie picks the rule that only yellow things can go on the picnic. Once she has the rule, she starts the game by declaring something she's bringing on the picnic. For example, she'd say:
"I'm going on a picnic and I'm bringing bananas, and I can go."
Then it's Todd's turn to guess something that he can bring on the picnic. He might say, "I'm going on a picnic and I'm bringing apples?" Then Julie would shake her head sadly and say, "You can't go."
Play would continue, with Julie and Todd taking turns. Julie would usually say things that she could bring to the picnic, but she could give Todd some examples of things she can't bring, too. Todd keeps guessing until he's figured out the rule. Then it can be Todd's turn to think of a new rule for Julie to guess.
It's a great, entertaining game for long car trips or killing time. Since the rule changes with each round, it doesn't get boring easily. And the level of difficulty can be easily adapted—just choose easier rules for younger kids and harder rules for older kids.
Variations: This game is a more adaptable variation of green glass doors.
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- Melissa French replied:
I have linked to this game in my article Frugal Road Trip With Kids – Be Positive http://www.morewithlessmom.com/index.php/2013/05/30/frugal-road-trip-with-kids-be-positive/
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Newborns are being tested for heart defects under a new law in Tennessee.
The inexpensive and noninvasive test measures the saturation level of oxygen in an infant's blood. A low level can indicate 1 of 7 heart abnormalities.
Le Bonheur Children's Hospital cardiologist Dr. Jean Ballweg calls the law "parent-driven legislation" and told The Commercial Appeal it reduced the risk of newborns being sent home from hospitals with undetected critical health problems.
The legislation is welcome to Holly and Michael Goughnour of Memphis, whose first child died in his mother's arms during a frantic rush to a hospital. The baby had an undetected rare birth defect that killed him after 17 days of life.
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Budget increase 'not extra money' - Finance Minister
As part of her attack on UK Government spending cuts, Finance Minister Jane Hutt has dismissed as 'not extra money' an increase of £161m in capital funding which was announced in the Chancellor's recent budget.
– Jane Hutt AM, Finance Minister
The £161m in additional capital spending announced by the UK Government is not extra money we can use to spend on our priorities – it's being given to us with one hand, and taken back by the other. It also has strings attached. It can only be used for loans or equity investment – and a proportion will have to be repaid.
The Welsh Government is already doing all it can to boost the resources available for infrastructure investment to stimulate the economy, but we need the UK Government to play its part.
– Jane Hutt AM, Finance Minister
We want to see the Welsh economy returned to full strength. Last week's Budget will not make that task any easier.


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Updated Jun 14, 2013 - 4:47 pm
Cardinals' Larry Fitzgerald learning to play all over the field
Originally published: Jun 14, 2013 - 3:36 pm
And, he's done it all at one position.
That's all changed for the All-Pro wideout this offseason, as new head coach Bruce Arians and offensive coordinator Harold Goodwin have implemented a system that has Fitzgerald roaming from the X, Y and Z positions.
"I wouldn't say it's been difficult," said Fitzgerald, who is learning a new offense for the first time since 2007. "I think as a human being you're a bit of a creature of habit. I've played the same position since I was in junior high school. I've never had to really move around and you know I've gotten good at it. So I think we all resist change to a certain degree, especially if you've had a little bit of success. But as I've gone through the offseason workouts, I've definitely become more receptive of it.
"Coach Arians has a wealth of knowledge and an understanding of schemes defensively that we're going to be thrown at. He tells me there are going to be a lot more opportunities to make plays inside, it's going to give my teammates Andre Roberts, Michael [Floyd], Rob Housler and guys like that better matchups, as well. It's not all about me, it's about making this team go. We know that if this team is going, it's because the offense is putting points on the board."
While the motive behind moving Fitzgerald around is partially to free up his teammates, Arians noted that the goal ultimately is to get the former No. 3 overall pick back to the production level he's accustomed to being at.
During the Cardinals' 5-11 campaign in 2012, Fitzgerald caught a career-low four touchdowns and fell below the 1,000-yard mark for the first time since 2006.
"It's a matter of do you want 100 balls," Arians said. "If you want 100 balls, move around. If they know where you're at, it's easy to take you out of the game."
Adding an element of versatility to a Pro Bowl wide receiver's game is nothing new for Arians. As the Indianapolis Colts offensive coordinator in 2012, Arians forced 13-year veteran Reggie Wayne to move around the field and the results were instantaneous. Wayne caught 106 passes for 1,355 yards to go along with five touchdowns.
Although the Cardinals have only gone through OTAs and minicamp, Arians said he's pleased with the progress Fitzgerald has already made despite the transition.
"Reggie [Wayne] bought in right away last year," said Arians. "Fitz is buying in now. It's hard for a veteran of their stature, because you don't want to make mistakes and you get embarrassed.
"We've got to put all of that behind us and learn another position, or multiple positions so people can't just say, 'Hey, he's lining up at the weak-side position, and we're going to double him.' We can't allow that to happen."
Dave Dulberg, Web Content Editor - ArizonaSports.com
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