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|South West 2 League East (Level 6)
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|Home Colours:
|Magenta, violet and black
|Away Colours:
|Green, violet and black
Club Contact: Jim McCaffrey
Mini & Youth Training on Sundays from 10am to 12pm
(14.3 miles to Adams Park)
A chance conversation between Roy Bonberry and Bill Turner back in 1921 was the instigation of local rugby in Maidenhead and the first friendly game on Cookham Moor marked the beginning of our history. Formation of a club quickly followed, for Berkshire Wanderers (now Reading) was the only other club of note in the Thames Valley. The attraction of Maidenhead's high society brought players and fixtures of quality to the newly formed Club and, with the talented duo of Turner and Bonberry, the randomly chosen hoop colours of magenta, violet and black were quickly to become synonymous with fast, open rugby and a hectic social life.
1926 saw the move to its first, permanent home at Kidwells Park where the Club remained for some years. Indeed the old staircase which led down from the first floor dressing rooms in the Swan Inn now resides in the present Bonberry Bar, a permanent reminder of those early days.
Due to the outbreak of the Second World War, there was a gap in the Thames Valley playing record of some 9 years, but in 1948 rugby started up again with a victory against Slough by 41 points to nil, and with only 14 players.
Mike Davis was 1st team skipper in the early 1960's when a change of name and site was considered. 1967 saw the move to Braywick and the adoption of Maidenhead R.U.F.C. as the Club's official name. Unfortunately Roy Bonberry passed away in 1983 whilst still Club President. He had played a major part in the Club's progress, being an official in various forms for over 60 years.
The 1970's were a big step forward for Maidenhead, first under the captaincy of Martin Gulliford who introduced high standards of playing and training and then under Derek Harris, Derek's captaincy saw Maidenhead winning the Berkshire Cup twice and in the 1974/75 season he steered the side to 36 wins from 38 games, amassing over 900 points. Successive captains Dick Brown,Allan Carter, lan Boyd and Nigel Crosland continued to lead their sides to further victories in the Berkshire Cup.
One of the highlights of the I980's was the match against Harlequins in the 3rd round of the John Player Cup, at The Stoop. Many of the players still remember that game clearly today and often relate many anecdotes from the day's events.
The 80's and early 90's saw the development and growth of the strong Mini and Junior Sections. Dedicated work from first, just a few and then, an increasing number of helpers and coaches, saw this section of the Club grow into the enormously popular and successful section that it is today, fielding over 300 registered players between the ages of 5 and 17.
The introduction of the National Leagues, in 1987/88, saw a large reorganisation of rugby throughout the country. Most of the old 'friendly' fixtures disappeared, even at 2nd, 3rd and 4th team level, as League rugby filled more and more of the Saturday fixture lists. Originally placed in South West Division One, Maidenhead won promotion in the 89/90 season only to return to S.West One the following season. This division proved one of the most difficult from which to gain promotion and apart from that brief excursion to the then National League Four, Maidenhead remained in S.West One throughout the 1990's, despite some excellent playing performances.
2001/02 saw Maids one of 4 clubs relegated after an injury-plagued season. The following year in a bid to return we won 17 of 22 league games but finished 3rd, missing the play-offs by one point. Finally 2003/4 saw a return to South West I, with only one league game lost all season.
The first season back in 2004/5 saw a rocky start but a fine recovery, and Maidenhead finished 5th overall. The season was also noteworthy for Allan Greene's 600th game for the Club, and subsequent "retirement" to the coaching team. Maids finished 5th again in 2005/6, despite some great performances and 100 tries scored in the league. The 2nd XV also had a good season, winning the County Cup once again. Elsewhere the Vets saw international success, beating Finland!
Despite finishing 3rd in 2006/7, just missing the play-offs for promotion and beating eventual league winners Mounts Bay both home and away, Maids struggled to find form in 2007/8 and lost several games by narrow margins that really should have been easily won. A brave fight for survival nearly came off, but in the end Maids were relegated and so find themselves in SW2 (East) for the coming season. Simon Edwards stepped down after many years service to the Club and a new CEO, John Wanklyn, and Head Coach, Ricky Khan, have introduced a series of new initiatives to reinvigorate the Club.
Chief amongst these is the creation of a new 'Elite Squad', from which the sides are selected to compete in SW2 and, for the first time, in the Canterbury Shield. Training during the Summer engendered a very positive spirit so hopes are high that this will be reflected on the pitch throughout the season.
Elsewhere it is great to see a 4th XV running again after a gap of a few years, while numbers in the Youth section continue to grow as youngsters try to follow in the footsteps of current internationals James Haskell, Tom Guest and Thom Evans, all recent Maids Colts.
Last year's Colts had that old classic: 'a season of two halves'. In the run up to Christmas, when a majority of the squad were either involved in school or representative rugby, the Colts were unable to put out a consistent side and therefore had a mixed bag of results which put them 4th in the OBB 1st division. Come the New Year and the squad really got going, producing some excellent performances that put them into the final top 4 play-offs. This meant the Colts had away games at our old rivals Marlow, Henley and Newbury.
Following two great wins at Marlow and Henley we just lost by one point at Newbury; this meant the championship title had gone but a very creditable runners-up position achieved. All in all not a bad season!.
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|01628 629663
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Junction 8/9, take A308(M) signed to Central Maidenhead. Follow for 0.8 miles. At the roundabout turn left onto the dual carriageway, A308. After 0.5 miles turn right across the dual carriageway into Braywick Park. If you miss the turn for the entrance, proceed along the dual carriageway towards Maidenhead centre, to the next roundabout (0.25 miles). Make a full circuit of the roundabout, returning along the opposite side of the dual carriageway. You will see Braywick Park on your left and come to a large lay-by containing the entrance to the Park.
Car parking Next to the Clubhouse (100 spaces), or in the overflow car park, next to the entrance (150 spaces).
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Nearest Railway Station Maidenhead 800yds from the Clubhouse.
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Anyone who may have pictures or any information on the old Locust Grove Church or Cemetery located on Kentucky Highway 22 West please contact Ron Moreland at 859-654-3064 or e-mail him at email@example.com. The cemetery may also have the name of Fornash Cemetery. Some of the readable stones are W.T. Ammerman and Milly Ammerman, Howard Loomis, 1890-1916, James Wesley Carr, Laura Ethel Carr, D. 1902, Nathaniel Davis 1805-1900, Robert McMillian 1903, Elizabeth Fornash 1903, John Fornash, 1906, John A. Fornash, Pvt. Co. D, 12-4-1844-1876. The stone foundation of the old church is still there as well as other stones from burials that have no marking on them. Henry Aulick and Ron Moreland have been trying to keep the cemetery mowed and would like to have any information at all on the church or cemetery.


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I still haven't decided exactly how I feel about Bogotá. I started out stumbling out of the gates as I spent the majority of my first day wrangling with a worthless volunteer coordinator from Spainand fuming in frustrating afterwards. After I got a grip on my emotions, I began exploring the Candelaria neighborhood, but perhaps was still feeling bitter because I can't say I looked upon it favorably. I felt the same way about other neighborhoods and it wasn't until I actually did specific activities like go to the National Museum or to Theatron, the lively gay club, that I started developing a soft spot for Bogotá.
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After one day of walking through the Candelaria and Zona T barrios in Bogotá I texted my friend in Baltimore, a fan of the city, to tell him how woefully disappointed I was in his preferred city. He offered no condolences, instead suggesting I go find myself a hooker to make it a better experience. I asked if his mom was available on short notice and after a few witty back and forths, went back to wikitravel to see if there was any museum or interesting site that could spark my interest. A few other backpackers tried to lure me up to Montserrat for yet another sweeping view of a city in a valley, but I tried my best to politely decline. I've really had my fill of breathtaking vistas upon mountaintops during this trip and I can no longer summon up the motivation to want to see another.
I settled on going to the National Museum for a day of culture and by myself for that matter. I was also getting the nervous tic to have "alone time", a concept that is really lost on a lot travelers. I was greeted with a nice surprise when I entered the museum – their 181st or 180-something birthday celebration. This meant big crowds but it also meant free treats and balloons, something this budget weary traveler and adult-child appreciated very much.
Once inside the museum, I glazed over the history part and lingered a little longer in the art section. As I turned from the staircase on the second floor, straight ahead of me was a beautiful grandiose mural of painted and textured tiles. It struck me and before I knew it, I was having forbidden thoughts as a committed nomad – I wanted to buy a house. I thought back to the time when I considered switching my major to architecture in my sophomore year of college. I abandoned the idea because I wasn't that sure and it would have required a 5thyear of overpriced tuition that I couldn't afford. I'm glad I didn't make the switch now, but I still wonder sometimes what my life would be like if I had studied architecture from the beginning. I always loved the idea of designing and furnishing houses and this mural in front of me was bringing me back to the days where I'd spend hours flipping through Architectural Digest and similar magazines conjuring up my dream house. It's not so much that I wanted one because I wanted to settle down, but rather I wanted my own personal piece of evolving artwork. I sat and thought about how attaining this was one of the things I gave up living the life that I do. The thought left as quickly as it entered though as I realized that all of these beautiful homes I dreamt about were scattered across the world and I could just as easily go traveling to see them all.
Life Gets a Little More Fabulous
On the tail of my metaphysical time travel back to my college years and my previous yearning to dive into the world of architecture and interior design, I was invited to join a few of the other hostel people to Theatron, Bogotá's largest gay club, which also turned out to be one of the must-see sites for me. When you first enter, the club is about as cliché as it gets for a dance club, large underground space with a huge bar in the center. Nothing special going on here. The real treat though is in the maze-like structure on the second level that takes you from a rainbow (of course) patterned courtyard to several smaller dance rooms, one catering to beer drinkers and providing a more toned down atmosphere and the next one being a baby blue hued cross between a 50's diner and a trippy space café, complete with fog. I enjoyed this room the best, probably in no small part due to the excitement in the air as "It's Raining Men" was played loud and proudly for all to dance to. I mean, how can anybody not have fun with that song?
The Police Museum
My last memorable stop in Bogotá was a trip to The National Police Museum, a recommendation from a fellow backpacker at the hostel. I was told there was a very interesting space dedicated to the manhunt for Pablo Escobar that was worth seeing.
When I entered the museum, it hit me all of a sudden that I really could care less about Pablo Escobar. This was a police museum and all of the attendants and tour guides were police officers decked in all kinds of formal uniforms it seemed that these ones were all handpicked from a GQ photo spread. I was starting to wonder if I had perhaps unwittingly stepped into a male dance revue. The first tour guide came up to me and smiled the most charming of smiles while flashing iridescent green eyes my way. He merely made a brief introduction and inquired as to which language I would prefer to have my tour in. I should have said "English", but wanting to not appear to be a standard Gringa, I opted for a challenge and said, "Español, por favor." He then led me to another group. Damn, wrong choice! However, the tour guide in the Spanish group was equally charming.
I was intent on trying to understand every word the tour guide was saying for about 10 minutes and then language fatigue set in. I also didn't exactly find the history of their police force to be all that titillating. I regained interest again once we got sent to a small theatre room where there appear to be a stage. I thought this was going to be the showstopper – dancing policemen and a Channing Tatum lookalike. I waited through several dioramas rotating through to get to the finale but alas, no Tatum whatsoever.
We continued on to the room of guns and handcuffs – a few interesting pieces, one being a gun that looked exactly like Will Smith's noisy cricket in Men in Black and the old school handcuffs that I couldn't figure out. I decided to pose this question to the tour guide as it seemed like the perfect opportunity to stare at him with purpose as well as to gain clever information that I could later use to impress one of my male friends. I'm the worst, I know, simply a one track mind.
And on that note it was time for me to leave Bogotá and head to the Amazon jungle for my next adventure – 1 week of traveling from the northeast corner of Perú to the southwest corner where I would begin my discovery of Chile.


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he knows his stuff and is very sincere to students.he may sounds boring but if you listen to him you don't really need to study extra your own. very organized and follow the semester schedule exactly until the end. if you want to learn go with him but if you just want to pass or expect hints before exam don't.
to be honest i'd rather just read the book... he sounds robotic at times and thinks really hard to say what he needs to say..overall he's ok, his definately not bad.
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He's a great teacher, he gives really funny examples. He really know his stuff!
Very knowledgeable, but sometimes forgets that the majority in the class are new to the subject and teaches almost like he's debating an issue with fellow peers. Not that's a bad thing, but took a little extra to follow. He is however, a very helpfull prof that takes time to make sure students understand what's up.
anyone had taken his course please tell me he is a good one or not. thx
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As children in their neighborhood started the new school year by waving goodbye to parents and hopping onto the bus, Paul, Timmy and Hannah Thomson took off with their mom to a local Shakespeare festival.
Ramona Thomson of Channelview, Texas, initially worried that her field trip idea might backfire: would her 14-, 12- and 7-year-old children show any interest in the plays? She discovered that the three-day event was one of the best moments in their home schooling experience.
"When I'm with them and we're all learning something cool together, it's a moment when you all go, 'Wow.' It's just an awe moment," Thomson says. "We went to that Shakespearean festival and just had a blast."
While most parents enroll their children in public, private or charter schools, some families opt for home schooling.
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Families choose to home school for a variety of reasons, including wanting to spend more time together on a flexible schedule. Parents' frustration with their child's school environment also could lead to home schooling. Moral and religious values also are factors.
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For Suzie Eads of Rantoul, Kan., teaching during the evening hours works best for her 15-year-old daughter, Rachel, who began home schooling three years ago after developing juvenile diabetes and missing seven weeks of school. Mornings are homework time, giving Rachel the afternoon to work on a beading jewelry business she started or to spend time with her younger siblings.
"Rachel seems to be learning really well," says Eads, a former PTA president at the school Rachel used to attend. "I can see she's much more in tune with what's going on in life and around the world."
Proponents of home schooling stress families' freedom to educate their children how they see fit. "Generally, parents are in charge of the home schooling program," says Laura Derrick, spokeswoman for the National Home Education Network, an organization that promotes efforts of state and local home schooling groups and individuals. "They set the program, they design it. They decide when a child is promoted."
Home schooling is legal in every state and relatively easy to initiate, says Derrick, who home schools her 9-year-old son and 7-year-old daughter. Some states, however, require steps including reporting the decision, outlining a plan and providing periodic reports and testing, she says. In rare instances, a parent must have certain qualifications to home school. The National Home Education Network provides legal information as well as contacts for each state.
Is It for Everyone?
Heather Stanfield, an elementary school teacher in Portage, Mich., isn't convinced home schooling is something any parent could or should take on. "I don't think a lot of these parents are qualified to do the job they are doing," Stanfield says. "Parents probably think they can do a good job because they're their parents, and maybe they can – obviously no one has to have a degree to be a parent. (But) I know my school district has a lot to offer. It's hard for me to imagine a person could stay home and have as much offered to them."
The home schooling path can be difficult, Eads admits. "The toughest part sometimes is making yourself do it when you don't want to," she says. "Or it's grading a paper. If you're in a bad mood and they haven't cleaned their room, you don't want to grade an English paper – you're already mad."
"The first six months I probably thought it was the worst idea I ever had in my life," Thomson says. "The problem is, if you haven't been with your children 24/7 and you suddenly are, if there are any issues to deal with you have to deal with them now."
Taking things slowly and seeking support, from fellow home schoolers and others, helps tremendously, she says.
Socialization and Future Educational Goals
Stanfield and other traditional educators worry that home schooling can limit children's interaction with others, specifically those outside of the home schooling network.
"I've been thinking about that a lot, because Rachel spent seven years of her life in public schools," Eads says. While her daughter makes time for her friends, what she misses the most is going to the school dance or prom or band. "I think it's something you need to work on, with 4-H, Girl Scouts, music lessons and all those things," Eads says.
Home schooling supporters believe plenty of opportunities to socialize exist, through support groups and other networking. Community resources, such as the city park and recreation department, provide for interaction with peers as well as adults, they say.
Proponents also stress that future educational goals aren't compromised. Some home schoolers even begin taking college courses as teenagers. "A lot of colleges are seeking out home schoolers," Derrick says. "They find they are independent learners."
She does acknowledge, however, that smaller colleges and universities are more open to home schoolers compared to state-funded universities.
Making it Work
Parents who are interested in home schooling, yet feel apprehensive about it, can give it a try during the summer, Eads says. "Sit down and learn the best way that they learn," she says. "If you feel comfortable teaching them, then you'll probably feel comfortable doing it all year Long."
Parents may be surprised to discover that they learn just as much as their child. "My kids have taught me more than eight and a half years of higher education ever did," Thomson says. "They have taught me patience, imagination, creativity and wonder. I have stood back in awe as I watched them learn more without me than they ever could have with me. They are my teachers and it is a honor to have the opportunity to learn from them."


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Date of News Release: 09/08/2010
(Harlan, Ky.) -- On September 25, 2010, the Kentucky State Police Post 10, Harlan will coordinate a collaborative effort with the DEA focused on removing potentially dangerous controlled substances from our nation's medicine cabinets. A national take-back day will provide a unified opportunity for the public to surrender expired, unwanted, or unused pharmaceutical controlled substances and other medications to law enforcement officers for destruction. This one-day effort will bring national focus to the issue of pharmaceutical controlled substance abuse. The program provides an opportunity for law enforcement, prevention, treatment, and the business community to collaborate and establish a safe collection site for all Americans, regardless of where they reside.
The Kentucky State Police will be collecting controlled, non-controlled, and over the counter substances from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Kentucky State Police post in Harlan. This program is anonymous and no questions or requests for identification will be made. Participants may dispose of medication in its original container or by removing the medication from its container and disposing of it directly into the disposal box. No effort will be made by Kentucky State Police to count, inventory, or log medications.
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Hello! New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli is in Watertown today, and as part of his visit (his office is also hosting a conference on leadership in local government) he's released a new report on that city's financial...
New York's Comptroller, Thomas DiNapoli, will be in Watertown tomorrow to release a new report on Watertown's fiscal health. He'll release the report as part of a conference, the "Local Government Leadership Institute,"...
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Proposed state fund would pay for environmental damage from hydrofracking
Albany, NY, Aug 10, 2011 — New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli is proposing a remedial fund for hydro fracking, similar to the state's oil spill fund, to reimburse citizens if they suffer environmental damage from the gas drilling process. In Albany, Karen DeWitt has the details. Go to full article
Comptroller DiNapoli confident about state pension fund after Wall Street plunge
Albany, NY, Aug 09, 2011 — State comptroller Tom DiNapoli says even after the big drop on Wall Street yesterday, he believes the state's massive pension fund can withstand market swings. Karen DeWitt has more from Albany. Go to full article
If those monies aren�t forthcoming, where do we come up with the money to fill those gaps and still provide services?
Comptroller says default would hurt NY in more ways than one
Albany, NY, Jul 28, 2011 — New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli says if President Obama and Congress do not agree on a way to increase the federal debt ceiling, the default could affect New York State in a number of ways, from a weakened state pension fund to significant gaps in the state budget. Go to full article
Comptroller optimistic about economic recovery
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Apr 29, 2011 — State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli issued a report on New York's economic health Thursday. The Innovation Trail's Zack Seward has more on some of the key findings. Go to full article
Audit uncovers financial deficiencies in Lake Placid
by Chris Knight
Lake Placid, NY, Dec 30, 2010 — State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli released a scathing audit of the village of Lake Placid's finances Wednesday. DiNapoli's office found village employees had collected more than $110,000 in payments for accrued leave time and benefits that they were not entitled to receive. State auditors said the village should get law enforcement officials involved and try to recover the money. As Chris Knight reports, village officials say they've taken steps to address the deficiencies uncovered by the audit. Go to full article
NY pension fund sues BP to recover stock losses
by Brian Mann
Albany, NY, Jun 24, 2010 — State officials in New York announced yesterday that they're suing BP. They hope to recover hundreds of millions of dollars in losses suffered by the state's pension fund after the oil giant's stock price plummeted. Brian Mann has our story. Go to full article
Comptroller probes "widespread" corruption in state Corrections Department
by NCPR News
Apr 14, 2010 — Investigators say a New York prison official skipped Friday work shifts for 17 years and fraudulently collected pay for the time off. A report released yesterday says Howard Dean, now retired as director of the food processing center at the Oneida Correctional Facility in Rome, filed bogus time sheets and travel documents that cost taxpayers $500,000. Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli and Inspector General Joseph Fisch also say prison management looked the other way. Mary Foley has more. Go to full article
Lawmakers return to budget talks
Rensselaer, NY, Apr 07, 2010 — Environmental groups are sending a giant beaver to the Capitol today to protest raids on the Environmental Protection Fund.
The man-sized rodent will focus on the halls outside the Assembly chamber. The Senate has proposed an EPF of $22 million. Gov. Paterson proposed $143 million, and the Assembly in in his ballpark, at $168 million.
The EPF is funded largely through a dedicated tax on real estate sales and is supposed to be used for a broad range of environmental programs.
Lawmakers are due in Albany today too. Tops on the agenda is the budget, including EPF cuts, but also potentially deep cuts in other spending areas as well, and structural weaknesses detailed by the state comptroller this week. Karen DeWitt reports. Go to full article
The man-sized rodent will focus on the halls outside the Assembly chamber. The Senate has proposed an EPF of $22 million. Gov. Paterson proposed $143 million, and the Assembly in in his ballpark, at $168 million.
The EPF is funded largely through a dedicated tax on real estate sales and is supposed to be used for a broad range of environmental programs.
Lawmakers are due in Albany today too. Tops on the agenda is the budget, including EPF cuts, but also potentially deep cuts in other spending areas as well, and structural weaknesses detailed by the state comptroller this week. Karen DeWitt reports. Go to full article
Officials seek money to fix international bridge
Ogdensburg, NY, Jan 15, 2010 — A state report says the international bridge between Ogdenbsurg and Prescott, Ontario is in "urgent need" of repair. The bridge over the St. Lawrence River rates 4.3, or "partially deficient", on a 7-point scale used by the Department of Transportation. The report by Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli warns closing the bridge would cost the region millions of dollars in commerce and tourism. Local officials say they welcome the attention of the Comptroller's report. They hope it'll attract the $75 million needed to repair the 50-year-old span. David Sommerstein reports. Go to full article
Comptroller DiNapoli: More budget pain for schools, local governments
by Brian Mann
Port Henry, NY, Dec 14, 2009 — Over the weekend, Governor David Paterson announced that he will withhold $750 million in state aid owed to schools, hospitals, and local governments. In announcing the aid shortfalls, Paterson said, "The state has run out of money." More than $500 million will be withheld from school districts, with another hundred million dollars delayed for county payments. During a trip to the North Country over the weekend, state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli said the state budget crisis has only begun to trickle down to the local level. Go to full article
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Students passionate about becoming entrepreneurs are being encouraged to seek scholarships to the Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
Students must complete applications and answer a series of essay questions at http://engler.unl.edu/web/engler/scholarships. Applications are due by Feb. 15.
Program direct Tom Field says the program goal ``is to find students who are committed to building enterprises and who have the drive, passion and dedication to reshape rural economies through innovation and creativity applied to the broad realm of agribusiness.''
The Engler program began in 2010 with a $20 million gift over 10 years from the Paul F. and Virginia J. Engler Foundation.
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Facts About Nauru
Formerly known as 'Pleasant Island', Nauru is a tiny island nation located in the Micronesian South Pacific. The island was originally occupied by Micronesian and Polynesian people. It was in the late 19th century that Nauru was annexed and designated as a colony by Germany and became an authorized territory administered by Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, following World War I. During World War II, the country was occupied by Japan and finally achieved independence in 1968. Today, Nauru is a prime tourist destination and is one of the few island nations that allow easy strip mining operations. The two largest revenue earners for this beautiful nation are primary industries (phosphate extraction) and tourism. It would also interest you to know that this island is a member of the United Nations and the Commonwealth of Nations. If all this information has caught your attention, if you want to find out some more interesting and fun facts about Nauru, read through the following lines in this exciting article.
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Area: 21 km2
Capital: Yaren
Population: 9,378
Currency: Australian Dollar
Official Languages: Nauruan, English
Calling Code: +674
Independence Day: January 31, 1968
Type Of Government: Presidential republic
Interesting & Fun Facts About Nauru
- Nauru is officially named as the Republic of Nauru.
- Yaren is the de facto capital of Nauru.
- British Captain John Fearn, a whale hunter, was the first Westerner to visit the island in 1798 and named it Pleasant Island.
- The nearest neighbor of the country is Banaba Island, in the Republic of Kiribati, 300 km due east.
- The anthem for Nauru is 'Nauru Ubwema', which means (Nauru, our Homeland).
- The national currency of Nauru is Australian Dollar.
- Nauru was a prime source of valuable phosphates in the early 20th century. Before the Australian troops wrested control of this nation, Nauru was controlled and inhabited by the Germans.
- Life expectancy in this small island nation is 61-years-old.
- Nauruan is the official language of the island, although English is also widely spoken.
- The climate of Nauru is a tropical one, with moderate summers and winters.
- Nauru achieved its independence in 1968 and joined the UN in 1999, as the world's smallest independent republic.
- Nauru is the world's smallest island nation, covering just 21 km².
- It is the only republican state in the world without an official capital.
- Nauru follows a parliamentary system of government and is one of the smallest democracies in the world.
- It is the least populous member of the United Nations.
- Nauru was once one of three great phosphate rock islands in the Pacific Ocean, the others being Banaba (Ocean Island) in Kiribati and Makatea in French Polynesia. Phosphate was discovered on the island in 1900, by prospector Albert Ellis.
- The motto of this small island-nation is 'God's Will First'.
- The main religion practiced on the island is Christianity. About two-third Christians are Protestant and one-third Roman Catholic. There is also a considerable Bahá'í and Buddhist population on the island.
- Nauru has close diplomatic ties with Australia, People's Republic of China and Taiwan.
- Nauru has high literacy rates of about 96%. Education for children from the age of six to fifteen is compulsory.
- A traditional activity enjoyed at Nauru is catching noddy birds, when they return from foraging at sea.
- Pandanus trees, coconut palms and tomato trees are amongst the natural vegetation found herein.
- Nauru is also home to the Pacific's most recognized flower, the beautiful frangipani.
- The island of Nauru has a 30 km stretch of coastline, ringed on all sides by the amazing expanse of the Pacific Ocean. The sandy beaches rise to a fertile coastal belt around raised coral reefs.
- 'Our Airline' is the only air service that connects the island of Nauru to the other parts of the world.
- Angam Day is the main yearly festival, which is held on 26 October. The day commemorates the recovery of the Nauruan population after the two World Wars.
- It is widely believed that the country's phosphate deposits actually originated from the droppings of sea birds.
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Alexis Mabille may have restrained his social outings to a bare minimum this past week, but that doesn't mean his assortment of accessories won't be the talk of the town come spring. "It's one-part Heidi, one-part Edelweiss, and reminds me of a boy or a girl running in the countryside completely in love: frivolous, romantic, fresh, sexy, and naive," he told us of this season's hippie-chic collection. The designer is expanding his horizons: Joining the array of bow ties is an assortment of clutch bags in vintage silks.


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Serving the Communities of Rodeo and Hercules
Welcome back St. Patrick School Students!!!!
Dear People of St. Patrick,
Today we should feel good about our prayerful and loving gift to God and our helping to spread the Gospel in the Diocese of Oakland. Our gift to the Bishop's Appeal today is a real sign that as Catholics, we understand that each of us belongs to the Universal Church [Catholic = Universal] and we are responsible for leading others to Jesus Christ and to set the world on fire for Christ. If you have not prepared your gift, please do so this week. Each one of us needs to be able to say, I have done my bestand should be happy about our gift. As your Pastor, I want to thank you for your patience with me last week as I explained to you the need for the Bishop's Appeal. Let us all continue to pray for every parish in the Diocese of Oakland to reach their goal and feel good about their parish.
The three readings from Scripture this week reminds all people of the world to love God and to show that love to one another. This teaching is meant for every human being on the face of the earth. Now, the Christian, [one who follows Jesus Christ] must take this knowledge and hear the other part of what Jesus says about love your neighbor, love your enemy and pray for them.
It is not easy to forgive when we are hurt, mistreated and disrespected by others. Remember, Jesus knows how it feels. They did it to him, yet, He gave his life for those who persecuted him on earth. Jesus does not ask us to do something He did not do. "Father, forgive them for they know not what they do."
How do we get to heaven? Keep the Ten Commandments and follow the directive to love God and our neighbors.
God Bless,
Fr. Larry Young, Pastor
St. Patrick Church, Rodeo-Hercules and Diocese of Oakland respond to the Disaster in the Philippines.
Super Typhoon Haiyan hit the Philippines on November 8th striking Guiuan, Eastern Samar Island, with wind speeds of 195 mph, making it the strongest tropical cyclone on record to have made landfall anywhere in the world. Thousands have died and an estimated 9.5 million people are suffering from destruction on par with that seen after the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. The needs are immense – shelter, food, water, sanitation, and medicine.
Please make checks payable to St. Patrick Church. All donations will be sent to the Catholic Relief Services (CRS). For more information, contact the Parish Office 510-799-4406 or email
The Bishop wrote, "I recall a Mission poster that read: 'Christ has no hands, no feet, no ears, but yours.' Will you be the hands, feet, and ears of Christ to our brothers and sisters enduring such great devastation and suffering? I am confident they can depend on your generosity." Read the full text of the letter here.
Dear Parishioners of St. PatrickI am Fr. Benedict Pradit Wonganant or you can call me Ben. I was ordained to the priesthood onMay 18. I was born into a large Catholic family, in a Catholic village in the northeast of Thailand. Ihave two older brothers and two older sisters and four younger sisters. I am the middle child. Mybrothers and sisters, all of them are married. My Dad passed away 12 years ago.The life of the village, as well as that of my family, was always Church centered. We not only went toMass on Sundays but we would be in Church almost every morning and most evenings. Our parishschool was staffed by Sisters who were very attentive to our learning and faith and they encouragedus to think about becoming priests.The desire to be a priest came to me very early and at the age of twelve, my family sent me to studyin the city of Ubon, which is about sixty miles from our village. My next step was to move near toBangkok (capital city) which is many hundreds of miles from my home to study more as there wasmuch for me to learn. I had to work very hard to make a living and worked in the fruit and vegetablemarket where I gained a lot of experience meeting many different people.The desire to be a priest stayed with me all the time. When I was asked by a priest friend if I wouldlike to become a priest in the Diocese of Oakland, I felt that God was answering my prayers.I have been at St. Patrick's Seminary in Menlo Park for six years. I was happy and enjoy the lifehere and am thankful that I am gaining the knowledge and the grace that will help me to do what Ibelieve God desires of me. My family back in Thailand pray for me every day and I am able to speakto them frequently on the computer phone. I love meeting people and find that people here in theUnited States are not unlike the people at home and people elsewhere.I am happy and proud to be here at St. Patrick's Church (Rodeo) to work with all of you and assistFr. Larry. As a newly ordained priest I ask each and every one you to please pray for me as I findmy feet. I promise with the help of God's grace to do my best to serve you all well. Everyone of youwill be in my Masses.Again, keep me in your prayers, so that I may always do God's will.
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Picture book of a rafting trip down the Alsek River in Alaska
About the AuthorJaime Migoya
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I have always practiced adventurous sports such as whitewater kayaking, mountain biking, sailing etc... I also like doing adventure travel trips and try as much as possible to combine them with the sports I practice, this has taken me to many remote parts of the world. I have also practiced photography as a lifelong hobie and find that making personal books about my travels is a very satisfying way to fulfill my own expectations as a serious amateur photographer. Many of my books are in colaboration with my daughter Paola who shares my interests and is a much better photographer than I am.
Publish Date November 12, 2007
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Does acupuncture really help IVF or ICSI?
IVF is a costly treatment option for women, their partners, and the public. Therefore new therapies that improve reproductive and health outcomes are highly desirable. There is a growing body of research evaluating the effect of acupuncture administered during IVF, and specifically on the day of embryo transfer (ET). Many trials are heterogeneous and results inconsistent. There remains insufficient evidence to determine if acupuncture can enhance live birth rates when used as an adjunct to IVF treatment.
To conduct a systematic review with meta-analysis of the trials of acupuncture during in vitro fertilization (IVF) or intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) treatment on the outcomes of clinical pregnancy, biochemical pregnancy, ongoing pregnancy, implantation rate, live birth, and miscarriage,Chinese Zhejiang university has done a research about this.
Their search was conducted by using MEDLINE(®), SCISEARCH, the Cochrane Menstrual Disorders and Subfertility Group trials register, AMED, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, EMBASE, Wanfang Database, China Academic Journal Electronic full text Database in China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Index to Chinese Periodical Literature, ISI Proceedings for conference abstracts, and ISRCTN Register and Meta-register for randomized controlled trials.
They have found that--- No significant benefits of acupuncture are found to improve the outcomes of IVF or ICSI.
The data from this meta‐analysis suggests that acupuncture does increase the live birth rate with in vitro fertilisation (IVF) treatment when performed around the time of embryo transfer. However, this could be attributed to placebo effect and the small number of trials included in the review. Larger studies are necessary to confirm the results. Acupuncture may have potential harmful effects in early pregnancy and hence clinicians should be cautious when giving advice regarding the use of acupuncture in early pregnancy.
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Houston-based Halliburton will shift some 70 percent of its capital investment over the next five years to the eastern hemisphere. Halliburton CEO Dave Lesar made the announcement today from his new headquarters in the Persian Gulf emirate of Dubai. The eastern hemisphere includes oil and gas zones in the Middle East, Russia, Africa, the North Sea and East Asia. Lesar's arrived for his first week in the United Arab Emirates. He says the oilfield services contractor would quickly expand its Mideast operations as it targets $80 billion in new business over the next five years. Seventy-five percent of that lies in the eastern hemisphere, mainly the Middle East. Lesar says his goal was to achieve a 50-50 split between Halliburton's business in the western hemisphere and the booming new markets in the eastern hemisphere, primarily the Mideast. Currently, 65 percent of Halliburton's business and as much as 70 percent of its capital spending is in North and South America.
BP is shutting down 100,000 barrels a day of its Alaskan oil production for a "few days.'' The company says it has discovered a water pipeline leak at Prudhoe Bay. While analysts say the temporary loss of output shouldn't have a dramatic impact on world oil markets, any snag in the industry can make energy traders jittery. London-based BP said the leak was discovered in a 12-inch pipe that collects water separated from the oil and gas it produces. U.S. refiners convert more than 15 million barrels a day of crude oil into gasoline, diesel and other liquid fuels. About two-thirds of that oil comes from abroad. The country imports an additional 2.6 million barrels a day of refined products, according to recent Energy Department statistics.
A federal jury in Tyler sides with Echostar Communications in a patent lawsuit. Echostar is the parent of the Dish satellite TV service. Austin-based Forgent Networks had accused Echostar of violating a patent it holds on technology used in video teleconferencing over phone lines. But the jury ruled that the patent was invalid. Echostar attorney Jeffrey Blum says the company decided to fight the lawsuit--even though other defendants settled Forgent patent lawsuits. Blum says the unanimous verdict of the eight-person jury vindicated the Colorado company's position. Forgent Chief Financial Officer Jay Peterson says the company is disappointed by the verdict and will assess its options. Forgent develops and licenses patents.
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Update: Maine men arrested in NH on eel smuggling, assault charges
A bucket of baby eels confiscated by Fish and Game officers after two Maine men were arrested for allegedly poaching the eels. (Jason Schreiber/Union Leader)
Matthew Kinney, 29, of Bremen, and his brother, Justin, 35, of Mount Vernon, will face numerous charges after their run in with Fish and Game officers that led to a land and air search.
Fish and Game Lt. Michael Eastman said authorities received a tip early this morning that two men were catching baby American eels in the Hampton Falls River.
Eastman said two conservation officers responded to the area shortly before 5 a.m. and found that the brothers had a "substantial amount" of young eels less than six inches long.
When one of the officers attempted to arrest Matthew Kinney, Eastman said he assaulted the officer and then ran into the river and later fled into the woods with a handcuff on one of his wrists. Justin Kinney ran into the marsh grass and was arrested at the scene.
Several local police agencies, Fish and Game, State Police hunted Matthew Kinney with the help of dogs and a helicopter.
A State Police K-9 team eventually found a track leading from the area where he was last seen to the Hampton Falls Inn on Route 1. Eastman said authorities learned the brothers had rented a room at the hotel Thursday night.
Eastman said "dipping" for the young eels, known as elvers, is legal in Maine, but not in New Hampshire. He said Maine and South Carolina are the only states where it's allowed on the East Coast.
"They were pretty much down here to poach elvers to take back to Maine to sell," Eastman said.
The baby eels can fetch an estimated $2,000 a pound overseas, particularly in the Asian market, Eastman said.
Eastman did not identify the conservation officer who was assaulted, but he said the officer wasn't injured.
Matthew Kinney will be charged with two counts of simple assault, disobeying a conservation officer, resisting arrest, taking American eels less than 6 inches long, and taking without a harvest permit.
Justin Kinney will faces charges of disobeying a conservation officer, providing false information to law enforcement, hindering apprehension, taking American eels less than 6 inches long and taking without a harvest permit.
The two are being held on cash bail and will be arraigned Monday if they're unable to post bail, Eastman said.
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As a true fan, I'm always on the lookout to understand more of the game. Since I've never competed in the sport, other than pick-up games now and then, I was never taught anything about proper offense or defense fundamentals. What I've learned has been gleaned from watching limitless hours of games and listening to the inane commentary.
Since joining this site many moons ago, I've decided to slowly add a few tidbits of knowledge to my arsenal on a regular basis. For example, now I know what the pick and roll is supposed to do, how it's set up, and what options the dribbler has. Now I can see the play develop and truly understand what's going on. I can also identify where a play broke down, and why.
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I know the fans on this site are highly inteligent about basketball, but I'm curious what kinds of basketball backgrounds we all share. Is it organized high-school, college, rec league, balling in the street, or simply the vicarious pleasure of flying? Are there any other websites you use to add to your knowledge pool?


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The saintly Blanche of Castille, Queen of France, was deeply grieved because twelve years after her marriage she was still childless. When St. Dominic went to see her he advised her to say the Rosary every day to ask God for the grace of motherhood, and she faithfully carried out his advice. In the year 1213 she gave birth to her eldest child, who was called Philip. But when the child died in infancy, the Queen sought our Lady's help more than ever, and had a large number of rosaries given out to all members of the court and to people in several towns in the Kingdom, asking them to pray to God for a blessing which this time would be complete. This was granted to her, for in 1215 St. Louis was born, the prince who was to become the glory of France and the model of Christian kings.
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Our Lady vanished, leaving the King overjoyed and greatly encouraged; he immediately went in search of the Queen and told her all about our Lady's gift and the promise that went with it. He touched her eyes with this rosary, for she had lost her sight, and she was cured.
Shortly afterwards the King rallied some troops and with the help of his allies boldly attacked his enemies. He forced them to give back the territory they had taken from him and make reparation for his losses. They were completely routed, and he became so successful in war that soldiers came from all sides to fight under his standard, because it seemed that, whenever he went into battle, the victory was sure to be his.
This is not surprising because he never went into battle without first saying his Rosary on his knees. He made certain that the whole of his court joined the Confraternity of the Rosary and he saw to it that all his officials and servants were devoted to it.
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Obviously there will be a key defensive lineman missing in the next two games. We know the Detroit Lions have used a heavy rotation of defensive lineman throughout the year, so they are ALL experienced, may be with the exception of the rookie Nick Fairley.
To me, there are two major questions concerning the defensive line. The first is how will opposing offenses attack a Suh-less D-line? Who will offenses double team? Will they go double Corey Williams at tackle or will they send tight ends without a chip block and slide the double to the DE's Cliff Avril or Kyle Vanden Bosch. Will they worry about Fairley? Are they going to double Fairley? How the offenses attack our D-line directly affects my next question.
Who will we as fans notice is picking up the slack? Fairley will get more snaps and if the double are out on the DE's will Fairley have his coming out party? Will more snaps allow Andre Fluellen to really shine? Sammy Lee Hill could have an effect with more snaps, we could finally see a complete shutdown of a running game. Will they double Fairley as much or more than they did Suh, allowing Williams to have a monster game? Is it possible for the one or more of the DE's to have better games?
Worst case scenario would be there is just a depletion of talent at defensive line. It could turn out they are just plain bad without Suh. I have a feeling someone is going to SHOW UP and pick up the slack.
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Reading the posts on here in the last couple days, I was a little surprised at some of the players people have been suggesting that the Suns should bring in. David Lee was lifted to near-immortal status, a Dirk and Nash reunion would have guaranteed success, even a S&T involving Nash to bring in Chris Paul was proposed a few times. Add Monta Ellis, Gerald Wallace, Carmelo Anthony and Andre Iguodala to the list, and apparently every player in the NBA has been desired by Suns fans to wear the purple.
In an attempt to reveal the freaky nature of free agency, I thought it might do some good to chronicle the Suns history since unrestricted free agency began in '88 (with our very own Suns as the catalyst).
Behold and beware, here are some of the most significant free agent signings in Suns history. The good, the bad and the ridonkulous.
(This only entails signings that impacted the team on the court and/or in the budget for an extended period of time, so you won't find Joe Kleine or Matt Barnes in here)
Free Agency Begins, for the Suns as well as the NBA, with Tom Chambers in 1988
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The Suns struck gold the first time, signing Tom Chambers as the true pioneer free agent (sorry, Amare). TC was a three-time all star forward, a two-time 2nd team All NBAer and earned a spot in the Ring of Honor.
He also gave us one of the best highlights in Suns history when he did this to Mark Jackson: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDyBSTQDwH8
Danny Ainge, 1992
However, I will always remember him as a Suns player for letting this happen:
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Yeah Danny, that was your man. As Chambers jokingly recounted years later, "The funny thing was it was Danny who was yelling 'No 3's, guys!' in the huddle before that play."
Danny Manning, 1994
Initially signed to a bargain basement one year deal, the Suns decided to extend Manning's contract to 6 yrs/$40 mil after he ruined his only good knee left. While the decision had disaster written all over it, Manning recovered to win a Sixth Man award and at the time was the only player to come back from reconstructive knee surgery on both knees. It was a classy move by the Suns organization not to cast him to the scrap heap after his injury, and luckily they even reaped a few benefits from it. A feel-good free agency story, one of the few.
Rex Chapman, 1996
Another bargain basement signing by the Suns, Rex exemplified the small ball Suns of the post-Barkley era. Wily, ballsy, just a little crazy and just good enough to put a little scare in the opposition. He was also the consummate professional. When he hit free agency again, he told the Suns to give him the league average instead of testing the waters. After his shot mysteriously abandoned him and he was relegated to mop-up duty, he didn't sulk or complain. He announced his retirement to a single reporter, no press conference or official farewell, and that kind of selfless attitude is really not appreciated enough.
He will go down in Suns lore for this shot against the Sonics.
The Suns still lost this game, which makes it an appropriate microcosm for the entire history of the Phoenix Suns. Exciting, indescribable, but in the end, just not enough.
Buckle up, people. This is where it starts to get ugly.
Luc Longley (sign and trade w/ Bulls), 1999
Apparently the Suns weren't paying attention when the Sonics essentially ruined their budget and their team chemistry by signing Jim McIlvane to a $35 million deal, as they decided to get involved in the post-Jordan/lockout season free agency by acquiring Luc Longley in a S&T with the Bulls.
The Lost Aussie would give the Suns a total of six double-doubles over the next two seasons, prompt his coach Danny Ainge to exclaim to himself "He's terrible!" well within earshot of the press row, and get stung twice by the same scorpion while in his house. All the while "earning" $28 million from the Suns and Knicks for the next five years.
After retiring he went back home to Australia, where apparently grand larceny isn't a felony.
Tom Gugliotta, 1999
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After Antionio McDyess left the Suns high-and-dry, it was time for a good old-fashioned panic signing. Although to be fair, Googs was just coming off of back-to-back seasons in which he averaged 20 ppg. He had a slight drop in his first year with the Suns, but still produced a respectable 17 and 9. Next season however, he dropped off the face of the earth. Matters weren't helped when Randy Livingston (the worst backup PG in Suns history) clumsily wiped out Googs' knee, mercifully ending his season, and for all intents and purposes, his career. The Suns were left with the proverbial albatross of a contract, as they paid $41.8 mil over the next four seasons while their panic replacement to McDyess hobbled along as a reserve, contributing marginally.
Penny Hardaway (sign and trade w/ Orlando), 1999
In an awkward attempt to put a little more excitement on the team besides Jason Kidd, the Suns shelled out $86.4 mil to Penny Hardaway and created the short-lived marketing travesty that was "Backcourt 2000." Despite the oh-so-catchy tagline, many were skeptical of Hardaway's arrival, as he had missed a large number of games in the three seasons prior, clashed with his coach, and was embarrassed in the playoffs the year before by the upstart Philly team that included a young Iverson and Larry Hughes in his rookie year. The Suns were undeterred, for some reason.
In Penny's first season in Phoenix, he put up a decent stat line of 17/5/5, but was injured for a large chunk of the season and got back in to the swing of things just as Kidd went down with an injury of his own. He only played four games the following year. When Kidd and Penny were finally back on the court together, it was apparent that they were never a solid pairing in the first place. Once again, the Knicks took on the last couple years of his contract, because they're awesome.
In the 99/00 season, the Suns paid $23.4 million dollars to Penny Hardaway, Tom Gugliotta and Luc Longley. All were free agents signed in the past two offseasons. Yeesh.
Quentin Richardson, 2004
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Signed as a free agent after averaging 17/6 the year before withthe Clips, Q proved once again that good individual stats on a bad team doesn't warrant a big contract. During his lone season with the Suns, Q chipped in 15 ppg but hoisted a staggering 8 threes a game to get it during the first year of a $46 million contract.
New York once again was there to take the rest of the contract, but it was the Suns that ended up with an egg on their face, as the Q for Kurt Thomas deal with New York enabled the Sonics/Thunder to steal a few draft picks and cash from the Suns just to take on the remainder of the contract. If this wasn't enough, Thomas ended up on the Spurs and helped to knock the Suns out of the playoffs in '08. This has been well documented, but it's commonly forgotten that it was the Richardson free agent signing that started the unfortunate chain of events.
Steve Nash, 2004
In what turned out to be one of the most fruitful free agent signings ever, the Suns struck gold by bringing back the scrappy Canadian that they should've held onto in the first place. We all know the story from here. Viva La Nash.
It's a freaky endeavor
When I started writing this post, I didn't realize how much the history of the team was shaped, lifted and ruined by just a handful of free agent signings. I'm glad the Suns have mostly stayed on the sidelines during this summer's frenzy, because if history is any indicator, most of the teams that went splashing around during the last few days are bound to end up regretting it at some point. And if David Lee, Melo and CP3 look like sure things, remember that people were psyched to have Gugliotta, too.
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An "Education Insight" survey done by Aviva Life Insurance with IMRB recently revealed that 72% of the parents prefer saving for child over protection and retirement and education ranks as the foremost concern for 81 percent of parents' savings for child's future. The survey also pointed out that around 47 percent parents remain concerned about the cost of higher education which is slated to grow at a far higher rate owing to rise in inflation, and feel that it requires planning at their end.
As the survey highlights, securing the child future is one of the primary goal for all parents. Getting the desired education from school system, protecting child from all kinds of threats, and how to provide for education for the child are common concern which takes the center stage once the child is born. However, most parents are unaware on the exact cost of the child education arising in future and end up under saving for the child. Sometimes it leads to wrong investment decisions jeopardizing the family finances.
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Everything falls away. The lake. The boat. The city beyond the lake, and the mountains over there in California. The sound, too, fades. The boat becomes small, its noise faint. The wind presses against my face and the air rushes past and the boat seems to crawl on the water below.
A small parachute attached to a harness keeps me aloft. A long rope keeps me connected to the boat, but these things don't really seem important once I am a couple of hundred feet in the air. What's important is this sensation of flying, the wind and the quiet and the desert and beach below. Parasailing is not quite the same as flying, but it feels pretty close. You're strapped into a harness with a cable in front and a parachute in back. The takeoff and landing platform is at the back of the boat. You sit down to take off, land on your feet and keep your fingers away from the hardware on the harness. Takeoff is smooth, not jerky, and before you know it, you are airborne. Passengers can ride solo or in pairs, and can expect to rise 200 to 400 feet above the lake, depending on their weight and wind conditions.
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