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She may be pretentious and self-righteous (a friend refers to her as Natalie Matron), but to her credit, Natalie Merchant sticks like nontoxic, environmentally correct glue to her singular vision. At a time when many pop stars seem unnervingly normal or bland, she remains a genuine oddball, determinedly idiosyncratic. For instance, Merchant previewed Ophelia, her second post-10,000 Maniacs album, with a ''companion film'' in which she acts the roles (complete with dubbed-in Italian and Swedish accents) of seven different characters, from a Depression-era suffragette to a Mob floozy. (To date, the 23-minute film has been shown only to the media, but excerpts will be made available on Merchant's website this summer.) It makes very little sense and may be, in fact, borderline deranged, but what other multiplatinum pop act would even attempt such a thing?
Ophelia, the album, goes its own way with equal ferocity. Tigerlily, Merchant's 1995 coming-out solo debut, was starker and more austere than anything she had done with the Maniacs and, as a result, felt honest and heartfelt. Ophelia is more affluently produced, her swoons and sighs accompanied by layers of church-service organs, dashes of world-music vocalizing and Daniel Lanois' guitar, and more exotic percussion. Yet the mood is even more downcast than that of its predecessor. Other than Bruce Springsteen's The Ghost of Tom Joad, it's hard to recall a pop album in recent memory that's been so relentlessly somber. It may be the only superstar release this summer that won't spawn a Puff Daddy remix.
When she's down, it's hard to count Merchant out. At its most elegantly dour, which is about half the record, Ophelia conjures images of stately mansion living rooms with their curtains drawn, its forlorn narrators sobbing on couches. ''My Skin,'' with its sorrowful piano and cello and Merchant's melancholy delivery, feels like the bastard child of an R.E.M. ballad and the Titanic soundtrack. ''Break Your Heart,'' which picks up the beat ever so slightly, goes so far as to make a breezy hook out of the line, ''People ruthless, people cruel/The damage that some people do...it's enough to make you lose your mind.''
She's right, of course. But what was refreshingly solemn about Tigerlily grows oppressive on Ophelia. The culprits are Merchant's singing (that wide mouth of hers still tends to make mulch out of her lyrics) and production that often reduces the melodies to musical pea soup. The comforting ''Life Is Sweet'' (with her idea of a cheerful chorus ''Life is sweet in spite of the misery'') and the mournful farewell ''King of May'' have the sort of sturdy, folkish melodies that are her strength. But in both, she virtually fights to be heard against an overpowering string section. Other tracks, like the two-minute ''Effigy,'' feel slight or unfinished. Of course, a Natalie Merchant album wouldn't be a Natalie Merchant album without a dose of old-fashioned moralizing. As with Tigerlily's torturous paean to River Phoenix, Ophelia's ''Thick as Thieves'' is a humorless finger-pointer about ''the chaos of the millennium and the falling out of the doomsday crowd.'' Even the piano chords feel as if they're about to rap your knuckles.
For approximately four minutes, Merchant does break free: On the first single, ''Kind & Generous,'' she practically trips over herself in thanking someone for his or her benevolence and loosens up enough to indulge herself in a ''na na na na'' chorus. But Ophelia often takes on the feel of a chamber recital for post-Lilith Fair graduates. It makes you wonder whether it's time Merchant began listening to voices other than those inside her own peculiar head. B


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Another anniversary, I swear it seems like we`ve been together so much longer. I`ve experienced so many new things with you and I wouldn`t trade it for the world. This ring on my finger means everything to me, it symbolizes everything we have together, from our beautiful baby to our good and bad times. Never in my life have I ever been so happy, it`s all because of you. You have completely turned my life around and I thank you so much for everything you have done for me. I would seriously be lost without you. Happy Anniversary baby.On to other things in our lives, we had a wonderful 4th. We went camping out at Lake Waco, it was awesome. We hung out at the beach with our family and got plenty of sun. I kinda cheated on my diet that weekend but I`m back on it now and I don`t have any plans to cheat. I`ve already lost 5lbs. so YAY for me. It`s a lot easier when I have other people on the diet with me. Jen is on it and we plan to start kickboxing soon which should be awesome. I`ve kinda been putting it off because we`ve had so much going on, but I think next week will be a good week to start.Anyway I`m at work right now so I better get back to doing my job. Love you baby.
Sometimes I sit and think about my life before Amber, and really I can`t remember a happier time then right now. I am so amazed at how one person has changed my entire life. We`re getting so close to moving out, we have everything for our kitchen that you can ever imagine and it`s so damn cute. All of these bright colors, pink, orange, yellow, blue, and green. And of course we have to have stainless steel. We've got all these themes going on for each room. The bathroom is Amber`s choice, but I`m not sure what she`s decided to go with yet. Our bedroom is gonna be laid back with black and white, and I`m pretty sure our living room will tie into that too. Some kind of paris black and white theme. It`s gonna be awesome. Our baby is doing great too, he`s getting so big and so beautiful. I honestly think Harley is the most beautiful dog I have ever seen, and he`s so smart too. He can sit, speak, jump up, catch, and play fetch. Oh and it`s so fun to take him to the lake, which is where we`ll be going today after work. We were so happy to hear that gay marriage is legal in the state of Massachusetts, even though it should be everywhere. Hopefully sometime in the near future, depending on our cars and money situation, we can take a family trip and get married. I honestly want to marry this girl and I`ve never even remotely felt this in my entire life. I love her to pieces. She bought me a new ring which is absolutely beautiful. It`s not that I don`t already feel like we`re married because I do and if anyone asks me, I`ll tell them that I am. But the thing is I want it to be recognized by the world. Anyway I`m at work and I`m probably gonna have to start working again, so I`ve gotta hop, skip, and jump my ass on outta here.I lover you to pieces Amber!
I miss her even though she's not more than a few miles away. She`s at work and so am I, but still this job doesn`t go by fast enough. I`d rather be safe in her arms listening to her breathe. Our five month anniversary was this saturday and my parents were out of town so we had the house to oursevles, it was rather nice. I can`t believe it`s only been five months, it feels like so much longer. I know we're gonna have many more to come.Anyway they put me to more work, so I`m out. Baby if you read this, I LOVE YOU!!!<33333 Rhonda Gelino.
Yeah yeah I know, it`s been a while. I`ve just been so damn busy with my new job and everything. I`m really enjoying it and with the extra income Amber and I will be moving out pretty soon. I`m so excited to have our own place. What I`m excited about the most is spending the rest of my life with her. I refuse to ever be without her. Other than Amber and my new job, not much has been going on. Mom has been really great to us, from buying things to go in our apartment, to accepting me for me. I love her so much. As for Rachel, I don`t talk to her anymore, and maybe this is a sad thing but I`m not all that sad. I guess people just grow apart and maybe that`s the way it was meant to be for me and Rachel, but I wish her the best. I`ve found my best friend I can tell her more things than I ever have before. She knows me more than I know myself and I know that no matter what we go through we`ll always be together. We are truly one of those lucky couples. I`ve never been so happy to be alive. Anyway enough of my lovey dovey stuff, I`m gonna go play with our baby. Life is so much s w e e t e r now that I have you <33333
I`m in a bit of a hurry since I have to be at work at 8:00, I got a new job at EMSI. I`ll probably only work at HEB on the weekends. Anyway I`m really excited about this job since I`m a Case Manager. I look at medical records and call doctor's offices which should be fun. Anyway this is gonna be a short one since I`m kinda running behind. Oh by the way I LOVE MY BABY!!!!xoxo rhonda gelino <3333
It`s been a long weekend. We got the jobs at H.E.B. but I`m not sure if Amber is going to take it since she could get more at Mervyn`s. I`m not exactly sure when I start but they said they`d call us for training. I`m still keeping my eyes open though for something that might pay better. I have an interview with EMSI tomorrow at 10:30 so hopefully that will go well. Wish me luck!Friday after Amber got off of work we headed for Oklahoma. It was such a long ass ride, 8 HOURS! When we got there and met her Grandmother and Grandpa I was a little nervous, but it turned out to be such a wonderful weekend. Her family loved me just as much as I loved them. During their anniversary party all I could do was look at Amber and pray that we could have 50 beautiful years together. After the party we went back to her Grandparent`s house and hung out there for a while. Later on that night we decided to go party with her Uncle`s and it was pretty fun. I got so tore up, but I won`t get into the wonderful details. Let`s just say that Jack Daniels and Jose Quervo aren`t my best friends. Sunday we got back home around 5:00. We were both pretty tired and happy to be here. We hung around the house the rest of the night and went to bed at like 10:00 like nerds. Amber had to work this morning at 7:00 so she left and I slept in until about 9:30. She got home at 12:30 and we got something to eat and decided to take a nap. She`s still asleep, but I`m going to wake her up soon so she can head to class. Anyway I`m out.F o r e v e r is not enough baby... <333
So today we`re going to H.E.B. for our second interview, which should be easy. I really hope we get this job, it would be so great to see my baby all the time. I was kinda pissed at myself for quitting Mervyn`s but if I wouldn`t have done that I don`t think we would be at the point in our lives that we`re at. So wish us luck at out interview today!Friday we have to go to Oklahoma to her Grandparent`s 50th wedding anniversary, which hopefully won`t be that bad. The only thing I hate about going is OKLAHOMA, it`s so DAMN BORING. There is miles and miles of nothing, but as long as I`m with my baby then that`s all that matters. GOD I love her so so so so so much. Anyway that`s all I have to update on, but I`m sure I`ll write some more tonight. <3333333 Rhonda
So I`ve erased all my old posts and I`m starting over new. My life right now is wonderful. I have fell in l o v e for the first time. And what do ya know, it`s with a girl. She`s so amazing. I never thought I could possibly feel this way about one person. I`ll be graduating next week and starting classes soon. Amber and I are going to become CNA`s. We`ve been together for 3 months now, but it seems like it`s been longer. I really truly love her, more than life itself, more than words, more than anything or anyone else in this whole entire world. I really don`t know how I survived before her. Anyway we`re getting ready for bed now, but since Rach started her journal I figured I would start mine again. I guess it`s the only way we can keep up with each other`s lives. It`s kinda sad, but life goes on. You`re the o n l y reason I`m still breathing. <333


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Assembly Releases Report on Housing Emergency, Plans to Push Forward With Rent-Regulation Legislation
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Assemblywoman Rhoda Jacobs (D-Flatbush) has joined affordable-housing advocates in announcing the release of a report touting the critical role of rent stabilization in protecting working New Yorkers and the urgent need to extend rent-stabilization laws while closing the loopholes that cost New Yorkers thousands of affordable apartments every year. "With New Yorkers still suffering from the economic downturn, it's crucial we ensure that already cash-strapped tenants aren't forced out of their homes due to skyrocketing rents," Jacobs said. "Strengthening rent-regulation laws and putting oversight mechanisms in place to protect tenants from unfair rent hikes will help New Yorkers battle one of their greatest hardships – using a large majority of their income for rent – and will help keep these tenants in their homes." The report found that more than 10,000 rent-regulated apartments are lost each year because of loopholes in the rent laws, such as vacancy decontrol and major capital improvement increases. The current rent laws are set to expire on June 15, and Assemblywoman Jacobs has called for those laws to be extended and expanded. "The vacancy decontrol laws have made it next to impossible for working families to find affordable housing," Ms. Jacobs said. "This unfortunate loophole, evidenced in the report, has essentially opened a Pandora's Box of unethical housing practices – it gives building owners and landlords an incentive to drive out existing tenants in rent-stabilized apartments, so they can charge an exorbitant rent to the next tenant." The report also found that:
- rent-regulated housing is the largest source of housing for middle- and low-income families, with over 1 million rent-regulated households existing in the city;
- 13,500 apartments were removed from rent protections through vacancy decontrol and other loopholes in rent laws in 2009;
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Married for two years, Scarlett Johansson and Ryan Reynolds kept their relationship private -- and their divorce even more so. Now, in the new issue of Cosmopolitan, Johansson opens up about her marriage, and explains why she and Reynolds parted ways one year ago.
"Relationships are complicated... and being married is a living, breathing process," the actress tells Cosmo (via E! Online). "I think I was not fully aware of the peaks and the valleys. I wasn't prepared to hunker down and do the work."
More specifically, she says, the two very in-demand stars weren't able to make enough time for one another.
"Both of us were extremely busy," she recalls. "We spent so much time apart. It's very difficult. It's bad."
Even so, Johansson, who just turned 27, says she doesn't think she rushed into marriage. In fact, she says that getting married is "the best thing that I ever did."
"I'm a big believer that when something feels right, you should do it," Johansson explains. "I'm a big believer in instinct. Getting married was the right thing to do because it was natural. It grew out of a romance and love and a desire to have a future with somebody, and I was very fortunate that I married somebody who turned out to be the person I thought he would be."
She sounds a little nostalgic, no? After announcing her separation, Johansson moved on almost immediately to a relationship with Sean Penn, which ended after five months. Reynolds, however, has only recently rebounded, dating his Green Lantern costar Blake Lively. Could Ryan's new love be making Scarlett a little jealous? According to Us Weekly, Johansson is upset that Reynolds is no longer pining for her.
"Ryan would have gotten back with her. He was so totally in love," said a source. "But then she flaunted Sean right after their split, and he was done."
For her part, Johansson admits to Cosmo that she misses "having a partner and a confidant." But the ambitious actress has plenty going for her: She has two major films coming up (We Bought a Zoo and The Avengers), has announced plans to make her directorial debut, and is rumored to be dating the very cute Joseph Gordon-Levitt. Marrying Ryan Reynolds may be the "best thing she ever did," but she's not even 30 yet. She has plenty of time to top herself!


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Josh Powell never lived in Graham houseon February 15, 2012 @ 4:11 am (Updated: 8:26 am - 2/15/12 )
Neighbors never saw him. They never saw the kids. Everyone in the neighborhood thought the house was abandoned. Powell was still living at his father's home, though he rented the home he eventually blew up three months ago.
Ed Troyer with the Pierce County Sheriff's Office says the house appeared to be set up only as a place where Powell could see his kids on supervised visits.
"There was no furniture," Troyer said. "There were some kids toys, a little bit of clothing, some pictures of Susan [Powell] on the wall, and that was about it. It was very, very sparse, not like it was set up for anybody to actually live in."
Troyer said it's not likely the court would have allowed Powell to have the kids at his father Steven's house considering the child pornography and other things police found there, but he says visits at Steven Powell's house never came up.
"He wasn't going to be able to bring them to Steve's house," Troyer said. "That house was too high-profile. We'd served so many search warrants there. Neighbors watched that place and knew everybody who came and went out of there. We believe he set this place up for a spot just to have the kids over where nobody would know what was going on."
But Troyer says it's also reasonable to think Powell rented this house with the thought they would all move in there once he won custody of his boys in court.
"Taking a look at this in hindsight," Troyer said, "you want to know why he rented that place three months ago. Was it just a place to take the kids where nobody else knew what was going on, or did he have this ultimate end in mind if things didn't go his way? The only person who is going to know that is Josh, and he's no longer with us. So that answer may have died with him."
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I am a bit stumped on how to write about this book Leaving Fundamentalism, which is edited by G. Elijah Dann and published by Wilfred Laurier Unversity Press (2008). I have not read the book, it has been offered.
The internet being what it is, I landed at the Google book preview and didn't stop until I got the the end. I would buy this book, and have not accepted the offer for a free copy. Since I was drawn into the preview I'd rather point it out now instead of waiting for a hard copy to arrive in the mailbox.
Leaving Fundamentalism is relevant to religious right alert readers for a couple of reasons. Dunn's introduction to the first person stories of people who have left fundamentalism is a crisp and clear look at Evangelical and Catholic conservatism as we see it unfolding today. Linguistically and historically the reader is introduced to how we have arrived to where we are. Constantine, The Great Schism, the Reformation, Inquisition, colonization of the New World, naturalism, materialism, modernism, culture wars, and 9/11 are deftly explained. Dunn throws light on how the term fundamentalism came to be seen in the late 20th century early 21st century as derogatory. He explains how the Scopes trial brought about a mid-century retreat of fundamentalists into a sub-culture of blue laws and how they re-emerged and re-branded themselves into the movements we see today. You don't need a natural curiousity of the history Christian faith to find yourself captivated. As a Canadian, I am not culturally disengaged in the reading of the preview.
This is not a scornful look at faith, it is an intensely human and respectful one. We are introduced to individuals who tell their own story, be they Catholic or Protestant. Their narratives have been blessed by a courteous and open editor. Complexity is not an enemy.
I found myself struck by the emotions of the 11 authors. The ages of those telling their story in Leaving Fundamentalism range from 20′s to 70′s. Common themes of search, belonging, need, anxiety, loss, guilt and discomfort are expressed with raw honesty and I am left humbled, surprised, happy, sorrowful, more informed and wanting to learn more. That's surprising for a quick preview read.
Why do people embrace fundamentalism? What are they thinking and feeling? What happens to relationships? What holds adherents and what disillusions them? What are their gains and losses? Leaving Fundamentalism gives some insight into those questions as each person tells their story.
I don't know what made me click over to check out this book. The cover made me smile, I don't equate fundamentalism with stained glass windows, I perceive the fundamentalist faithful as inhabiting a more black and white world. Politically and socially that may be true in the larger context of church and para-church organizations, what I think makes this book relevant to readers of this blog is the multi-coloured individual courage and relevance of those who tell their story.
You can take advantage of the Google preview for Leaving Fundamentalism off the Wilfred Laurier Press site.
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David L. Rattigan is one of the story tellers and his was the first essay I clicked to in the preview. I have read his writing online for years and have a lot of respect for his work. You can find some of his writing at Leaving Fundamentalism and Ex-Gay Watch.


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I really wish we could afford for me to just work part time/reduced hours. I'd love to be there when my son got home from school and enjoy the baby more.
But, unless my DH gets a big (much deserved) raise...I'll be working. Or we can move to NC to be with his elderly parents, but I'd be away from all of my family
I will be working full time outside the home but not until LO is over a year old. I am a law student and I'm taking a semester off after the baby is born and then will be going back to school full time when the baby is about 8 months old. I will be in school for four months, then studying for the bar for 2 months, and then I will be going to work full time (hopefully - IF I get a law job!)
He's growing up, but he'll always be my baby!
...big brother to...???? Due March 2014!
I was working up until 2 weeks ago. DH wants me to stay home with our 19 month old now and get him used to being home with me! And plus I am High Risk and DH(god love him) does not want me at my job.
It has been good so far. DS is adjusting to not being at school just fine. So am I!


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BRISTOL , Tenn. - - King University used a full court trapping press to post a 21-2 run to close out the first half en route to a 54-38 non-conference women's basketball victory over UVa-Wise Saturday.
Game Day Central -- Cavalier Women Visit King on Saturday
STORYLINES – KING UNIVERSITY GAMEThis will be the first meeting between the two schools since the 2009-10 season when the Tornado swept a pair of meetings. King enters a game over the .500 mark at 5-4 and has used a balanced scoring attack in the early part of the season. Coach Josh Thompson's squad has four players averaging eight or more points a game led by Arnelle Collins and Tia Keltt who both average 9.7 points per game. Most recently, the Tornado upended Lincoln Memorial 61-41 as Whitney Mitchell and Bonnie Durrett combined to score 29 points in the victory. The win halted a two-game losing skid for King. Through four home games, the Tornado have posted a 3-1 record.
King Too Much for UVa-Wise
WISE, Va. – The Tornado's head coach George Pitts landed his 1000th win Thursday as King University defeated UVa-Wise 88-44 in the Prior Center.
Cavalier Women Fall on "Kids Day"
WISE - - The University of Pikeville limited UVa-Wise to 19 second half points and overcame a 34-29 halftime deficit to post a 63-53 victory at the Prior Center on Wednesday. With the win, the Bears sweep the season series over the Cavaliers, UPike won 93-70 in Pikeville earlier this season.
Game Day Central -- Cavalier Women Welcome UPike for Kids Day
Storylines – UPike GameUVa-Wise welcomes the University of Pikeville to the Prior Center for the school's annual "Kids Day" on Wednesday. Local kids throughout Wise County will visit the Prior to cheer on the Cavaliers while being provided free refreshments. This is the second meeting of the year between the two schools, UPike won the first meeting 93-70 on November 29th. The Bears are led by Khalilah Quigley who is posting a team-high 16.9 points per game. As a team, UPike is averaging 87.3 points per game and is outscoring its opponents by 16 points a game. The Bears' win over the Cavaliers earlier this year halted a three-game winning streak UVa-Wise had in the series.
Norfolk State Runs By UVa-Wise
NORFOLK, Va. – Norfolk State University shot 53.8 percent from the field and limited UVa-Wise to 32.8 percent shooting as the Spartans ran away with an 88-49 exhibition victory over the Cavaliers at Joseph Echols Hall on Monday.
Harding Scores 33 in 80-64 Win at West Virginia Tech
MONTGOMERY, W.Va. - - UVa-Wise hit a season-high 14 3-pointers, eight of which came from Blair Harding as the Cavaliers posted an 80-64 victory over West Virginia Tech at the Basil Center on Saturday. Harding hit five of her eight 3-pointers in the first half as she finished with a career-high 33 points.
Game Day Central -- Cavalier Women Battle with Golden Bears on Saturday
Storylines – The West Virginia Tech GameFormer Mid-South Conference foe West Virginia Tech enters the game 5-6 and on a three-game losing streak. The Golden Bears most recently suffered a 91-74 loss to Point Park on Wednesday. Tech is led by 5-3 Nia Nolan is who averaging 18.4 points per game and has scored 20 or more points in four games this season. This will be the first meeting between the two schools since the 2011-12 season when the Cavaliers scored a sweep of the Golden Bears. UVa-Wise won 96-87 in Montgomery that season.
Volleyball Adds Two Signees
WISE - - Head Coach Kristen Salyer announced the signing of two future Cavaliers in Ciara Kain and Eustaica Smith. Both outside hitters, the pair will join a team that posted a 14-14 record in 2014.
Cold Shooting Cavs Fall To Pioneers
GLENVILLE, W.Va. – UVa-Wise made just 12 of 40 3-point attempts while falling 52-37 in the battle of the boards in an 83-57 loss to Glenville State at the Waco Center on Saturday.
Pioneers Hand Cavalier Women First MEC Loss
GLENVILLE, W.Va. - - Glenville State overcame career days by Kayla Carey and Katie Jo Dockery to post a 94-81 victory over UVa-Wise at the Waco Center on Saturday. Keyanna Tate scored 30 points to lead the way for the Pioneers who forced 30 Cavalier turnovers in improving to 2-2 in the Mountain East Conference.
UVa-Wise Tangles With Glenville State On Saturday
STORYLINES – THE GLENVILLE STATE GAMEDefending Mountain East Conference regular season and tournament champion Glenville State enters the game just 1-3 overall and 1-2 in MEC action. Most recently, the Pioneers suffered a 104-96 defeat to Concord on Thursday. It was the second time in four games that Glenville State has allowed 100 or more points. Despite their struggle on defense, the Pioneers enter as the MEC's top-ranked offense, posting 89.2 points per contest. Senior Keyanna Tate leads the charge for Glenville State as she ranks fifth in the league in scoring at 16.8 points per contest. Tate is also in the top ten in rebounding as she ranks seventh with 9.5 rebounds a game.
Game Day Central - UVa-Wise at Glenville State
STORYLINES – THE GLENVILLE STATE GAMEThe Pioneers enter 3-0 in the Mountain East Conference and are tied for first place with West Liberty University. Glenville State is led by Donte Morales who is scoring 19.6 points per game to rank seventh in the MEC. The senior from Virginia Beach, Va. is also grabbing 6.4 boards a game to rank 12th in the MEC. Most recently, the Pioneers claimed an 83-81 overtime win over Concord on Thursday. In that contest, Kade Kager connected on five 3-pointers to score a team-high 19 points while Brett Morris added 17 points and Morales chipped in 16. As a team, Glenville State is making 12.29 3-pointers a game to rank second in the MEC. Overall, the Pioneers are scoring 80.7 points a night while allowing 77 points. The team is in its first season playing in the Waco Center which opened on campus prior to the start of the 2014-15 season.
Cavaliers Fall in Home Opener
WISE, Va. – West Virginia Wesleyan College shot 51.0 percent from the field and limited UVa-Wise to 25.4 percent shooting as the Bobcats claimed a 65-44 Mountain East Conference victory over UVa-Wise on Thursday.
Cavalier Women Remain Undefeated in MEC Play
WISE - - UVa-Wise used a trio of solid performances to overcome a 51-46 deficit with 9:19 to play to post its third consecutive Mountain East Conference victory, a 70-60 decision over West Virginia Wesleyan on Thursday.
UVa-Wise Welcomes W. Va. Wesleyan for Home Opener
Storylines – West Virginia Wesleyan College gameThe Bobcats are led by junior Chris Dewberry and senior Tanner McGrew, and W. Va. Wesleyan is off to a 1-5 start. Dewberry is averaging 14.3 points,2.2 assists, and 1.8 rebounds per game through the first six games, meanwhile McGrew is averaging 9.5 points and 9.0 rebounds per game. Dewberryhas made a team-high 17 3-pointers, he is shooting 39.5 percent from beyond the arc and is adding 92.9 percent from the line. As a team, the Bobcatsare averaging 57.7 points per game and have already made a combined 38, 3-pointers. Overall, W. Va. Wesleyan is averaging 70.1 percent from thefree throw line. Most recently, the Bobcats suffered a 71-49 loss against Lake Erie, McGrew scored a team-high 12 points in the loss, collected sixrebounds and went 4-5 from the line.
Game Day Central -- Cavalier Women Welcome Bobcats for Home Opener
About UVa-WiseUVa-Wise had its two game-winning streak snapped on Saturday at the University of Pikeville when the Bears claimed a 93-70 victory. Overall, UVa-Wise went 2-3 on its season opening five-game road trip and started 2-0 in league play for the first time since the 2005-06 season. Junior Blair Harding is averaging a team-high 17.4 points per game while also leading the team in rebounding at five per contest. Her points per game average ranks third in the MEC while her 90.5 shooting percentage from the foul line ranks third in the conference. In two league games, UVa-Wise has cranked up its defense; opponents are scoring a league-worst 55 points per game in MEC play against the Cavaliers while making a league-low 30.3 percent of their shot attempts.
Zack Blair Named Second-Team Atlantic Region
WISE - - UVa-Wise sophomore linebacker Zack Blair has been named Second-Team All-Atlantic Region for his on field performance during the 2014 season. Blair tied a single-school record for tackles for loss with 26.5 as he led the Mountain East Conference in the category.
King Runs by UVa-Wise
BRISTOL, TENN. – King University shot 54.8 percent from the field and forced 22 turnovers as the Tornado claimed an 85-45 non-conference victory over UVa-Wise on Monday.


text: Lauda: Hamilton-Rosberg a better line-up than Alonso-Raikkonen 4 October, 2013 Helmets of Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton in the Merdcedes pit garage Replacing Michael Schumacher with Lewis Hamilton was the right thing for Mercedes. That is the claim not only of Formula 1 chief executive Bernie Ecclestone, but also the German team's own Niki Lauda who is adamant that his team's current driver line up will be better than the combination of Fernando Alonso and Kimi Raikkonen at Ferrari next year… A year ago, Lauda was instrumental in convincing Lewis Hamilton to leave McLaren and replace seven time World Champion Schumacher. "It was the right decision to sign Lewis," Ecclestone told Auto Bild. "He woke the team up. And he can push the other driver [Nico Rosberg] in a way Michael couldn't anymore." Lauda, meanwhile, revealed on Friday to Die Welt newspaper that, just before the 2012 Singapore Grand Prix, he was invited to a Mercedes board meeting as a guest. Nico Rosberg celebrates his victory at the Monaco GP with Lewis Hamilton and the Mercedes team There, Austria's triple World Champion said he asked to take on the matter of Mercedes' 2014 driver lineup. A few days later, he was in a Singapore hotel room at 2am, trying to convince Briton Hamilton to leave McLaren. He eventually succeeded. "Hamilton with Rosberg was the most important part of turning Mercedes around," the F1 legend said. "Lewis is such a natural talent and he complements Nico so well with [Rosberg's] attention to every technical detail. It is the best driver lineup there is – not even Alonso and Raikkonen will be as good," added Lauda. Niki Lauda with Lewis Hamilton Lauda said he that doesn't blame Schumacher for Mercedes' struggles between 2010 and 2012. But when asked what would have happened if the great German stayed in 2013, Lauda admitted: "Not much. After a certain time you need a whole new motivation for a team, and a new top driver can do that." Lauda said Mercedes also recognised that it needed to spend more money on its Formula 1 programme to compete with the top teams. "We adopted this RRA-system," said Lauda, referring to the resource restriction agreement, a pact between the teams to limit costs. "But it was not respected by McLaren, Red Bull and Ferrari for various reasons," he said. Niki Lauda with Nico Rosberg "I said from the beginning, 'Forget this RRA-system – we need new and better people if we want to beat Red Bull'," admitted Lauda. One of those 'better people' was Paddy Lowe, who like Hamilton arrived from McLaren. But Lauda admits there was some tension for a time between Lowe and team boss Ross Brawn. "We have clarified it," he said. "Paddy came to us earlier than we expected, but he is now responsible for the technical side. The collaboration between him and Ross works. "Ross is the team boss, Paddy [is in charge of] the technical side. Our results this year have shown [that] we made the right decisions." (GMM.) Subbed by AJN. Tweet Related NewsJock Clear leaves Mercedes for FerrariWolff: Prost gave very precise advice on handling Lewis and NicoMercedes ready to compromise to end F1 engine disputeHamilton: I feel like I've got another seven years in F1Hamilton wins BBC Sports Personality of the YearRosberg: I learned a lot and know what I have to work onFerrari and Renault set to exploit engine freeze loopholeFormula 1 world surprised by Mercedes dominance in 2014Mercedes seek FP1 role for Wehrlein in 2015Lowe vows to improve Mercedes reliability Binoy lauda,i have respect for you but dont talk like an idiot!! Rams Loud mouth Lauda, Michael did not want to drive for a team led by a retarded joker like you. How about this Lauda? Your stupid car and team was not worthy of a legend like Michael. Therefore, both of you seniles, do what is good for you at this age, which is giving your brain a rest. KC Of course he's going to praise his own drivers, no need to yell at him about that. alonso_is_slow This is natural as Mercedes nr 2 driver is way better than Ferrari's Nr 1. Snowman @KC You'll notice that only schumi fans will do so McLarenfan Niki Lauda managed to take Lewis he replaces Michael and that is a crime I don't think so. Michael hated the situation with the tyres and he was vocal in saying that these tyres were not letting him extract the maximum from the car it was against all he had ever known in an F1 car to him it wasn't real F1,But I will say he was more relaxed second time round. gilgen Rams. what a disgusting post! Niki is a thousand times the person that you are. Of course he will talk up his drivers, that is his job. I wont make a comment about your own mentality, although it does really deserve one. just saying how can Hamilton / Rosberg a better line-up than Alonso / Raikkonen ? Clearly ferrari is still ahead in points than Mercedes in Alonso / Massa. and we knew how massa help alonso in constructor standing points how much more if Raikkonen is in the picture… Michael Schumacher What? Like Lauda, Wolff and Hamilton are the reason why the car is better this season than the past 3 years? Pathetic! It was the hard work of Haug and the rest of the guys that made this car a winner! Tinto When Lauda talks we should listen respectfully, common sense. I dare to say he may miss it this time… Alonso is damn consistent, he is second by the way in a slower car, Kimi is gonna bring consistency too. My bet is on Ferrari not Mercedes. Both teams behind the Bulls. Empee "Alonso is damn consistent, he is second by the way in a slower car, Kimi is gonna bring consistency too." The Constructor's Championship is where I think Ferrari is absolutely poised to wreak havoc for everyone else. Behind Vettel, Alonso and Raikkonen have consistently been the most dangerous men on race day irrespective of where they start. The only threat to their points haul potential is Red Bull, and a key element to that, Webber, is moving on next year. Assuming the RB10 is also a competitor, it really puts the pressure on Ricciardo among others to perform. Tinto @Empee: Ricciardo is gonna do fine, he may even challenge Vettel. What I like at Ricciardo is his character, he is a good lad, completely opposite to Webber.


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HIGHLAND IL (June23, 2012) – The Highland Speedway kicked off the summer with a night of racing mixed with entertainment for the whole family. Besides great racing action from the Highland Speedway's Sport Mods, Factory Stocks and Sport Compacts, which ran double features, the Gateway Vintage Race Cars brought a full field of classic racecars.
Everyone was entertained during the intermission by a frozen T-Shirt contest, a nickel race for the kids, and rides around the speedway provided by the Vintage Racers. At the end of the evening the track crew staged a Gauntlet race and area Demo drivers put on a Demo Derby. It was Family Fun Night sponsored by B-Dry Systems with added sponsorship by the Hamel Co-op.
Sport Mods
There is no short supply of talent in the Sport Mod Division at the Highland Speedway. This newly formed class has taken on its own personality with a mixture of veteran and rookie drivers.
In the May 26th make up feature Marty Smith Jr took home the trophy
May 26, 2012 Sport Mod Top 5
Marty Smith, Jr
2 Rob Lee
3 Tyler Deibert
4 Curt Loddeke
5 Brett Page
The night cap began with a battle for second between Rob Lee and Marty Smith Jr, as Jeremy Thole in the 14 took command at the start….midway through the feature Lee and Smith tangled in turns 3 and 4 leaving Smith sitting stalled and causing a yellow. On the restart it was Thole and Lee on the high side and Tyler Diebert working the low groove.
On the final turn on the white flag lap both Diebert and Lee took a run on Thole, Diebert pushed up from the bottom and slowed Thole's momentum allowing Lee's charge stick and the driver of the 88 pulled ahead just at the finish line to take home yet another trophy in this new division Thole had to settle for second and Diebert third.
Sport Mod Top Ten
1 Rob Lee
2 Jeremy Thoele
3 Tyler Deibert
4 Rick Johnson
5 Brett Page
6 Jerry Thompson
7 Tim Gaertner
8 Len Garson
9 Mark Stolle
10 Dan DuBree
Factory Stock
T.J. Eilers was victorious in the makeup feature in the Factory Stocks, while Shaun Horstmann collected to trophy in the night cap.
Sport Compacts
Bobby Funderburk won the makeup feature from May 26th , While Tristan Wentler made his very first trip into the Casey's General Stores Victory Lane in the regular race night feature.
Cole Sellers found the Casey's General Stores Victory Lane to his liking once again as he was the winner in the younger division.
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June 30 2012 Scott Wernle Memorial Night featuring 25 lap Street Stock race
July 7 2012 Lee's Loan Diamond Dig
July 10 2012 Test & Tune Tuesday 6:00 - 9:00pm
July 14 2012 PCRA night (sponsored by Excel Bottling) Christmas in July (Kids bring your Xmas list - Santa will be there) Kid's Night - every kid 10 and under will get a prize(must be signed up for JR Fan Club on July 7) (Give aways by Huddle House)
For more information about the Highland Speedway and the Madison County Fair Association visit their respective web sites: Highland Speedway .com, and Mad Co Fair .com. Also visit their respective Face Book pages.
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The town of St. Andrews is known the world over as 'The Home Of Golf' with the coveted Old course as the jewel in the crown.
However the town of St. Andrews has one of the driest and warmest climates in Britain and is located along the West sands beach and has attracted visitors for centuries. Whilst in the St. Andrews area take time out to enjoy some of the local points of interest.
St. Andrews University
Founded in 1413, St Andrews University is Scotland's first University and the third oldest in the UK and attracts scholars of international repute. During the summer months, the University of St Andrews arranges historical tours of the university and the town for visitors.
St. Andrews Cathedral
Located at the East end of the town, construction of the cathedral began in 1159, but it wasn't until 1318 that the cathedral was consecrated in the presence of King Robert the Bruce. It is even alleged that he rode hishorse up the aisle. Today the cathedral grounds are an interesting and peaceful environment in which to contemplate the events of the last millenium. Grave stones of many prominent local people, statesmen, clerics and golfers are to be found there. There is also a haunted tower in which it is alleged the "White Lady of St. Andrews" was buried. Entry to the cathedral grounds is free, though access to the visitors' museum and St. Rule's Tower requires a fee.
Glamis Castle
Glamis Castle is a place of legends and fairytales, located within an hours drive of St. Andrews. Family home of the Earls of Strathmore and Kinghorne and a royal residence since 1372. Childhood home of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother, birthplace of Her Royal Highness The Princess Margaret and legendary setting for Shakespeare's famous play 'Macbeth'. As you drive down the mile long avenue, flanked in spring by swathes of yellow and cream daffodils, or by the autumn colours of the rows of ancient trees, you will not fail to be touched by the magic of Glamis.
British Golf Museum
The Museum tells the story of British golf from its origins in the middle ages through to the present day. Explore the players, tournaments and equipment, both past and present, which help to make golf the game it is today.
Byre Theatre
The Byre Theatre had it's beginnings in 1933 as an old cow shed. It was modernized into a small theatre and is now transformed into a state-of-the-art theatre complex.


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Jan 1 2013
Pete Namlook tribute poster printed and framed
Christian at Stylusnation sent me this photo of the Pete Namlook / Fax records tribute poster I designed. His wife downloaded the pdf and had it printed and framed as a surprise for Xmas, looks beautiful, well done that woman.
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The media has been talking about it for weeks. Last night tissue sales went up nationwide as the beloved HBO drama Sex and the City bid its final farewell. Admittedly, I have only seen the show one or two times and never in its entirety, and never by choice; one, because I don't have HBO (by choice); two, because it had a tendency to be raunchy and grotesque. I've never quite understood the phenomenon except that as of lately many have been remarking about how "realistic" the friendship between the four women was portrayed. I guess the thing that never sat right with me about Sex and the City was the schizophrenic monogamy of their relationships. This whole concept of gallivanting around the city and having casual sex in half-meaningless relationships then later dishing to your closest friends as if it were some medal of honor is one I don't understand. I think we used to call that a slut.
I find it interesting that this show has struck such a chord with the female community. Perhaps a pulse on the culture, the popularity of the show does bring up some interesting issues regarding women and fulfillment in relationships, meaningless or not. Interesting issues or not, I have trouble with a show that celebrates masturbation as some sort of sexual liberty, good riddance. Now America can find something even less productive to do with their Sunday nights.
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