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Sophomore Virginia Poe scored a game-high 23 points, and the second-seeded Golden Eagles turned up the press in the second half to rally from 13 points down and upset top seed Anniston 59-57 in Monday's girls final in Jacksonville State University's Pete Mathews Coliseum.
The victory ended Anniston's two-year run as county champion and gave Jacksonville (18-4) — the runner-up both times and the sixth-ranked team in Class 4A — its first county title since 2001.
"You know they're going to be in the championship game, because they're that good," Jacksonville coach Ryan Chambless said. "They're going to be there.
"If you get there, you're going to have to beat Anniston."
Third-ranked Anniston (23-3), which had won five of the past six county titles, must regroup in the hopes of getting another shot at Jacksonville in the postseason, possibly as early as the sub-regional, but more likely in the Northeast Regional.
"We were looking forward to playing them last year in the regional championship, and we didn't get a chance to meet them," Anniston coach Eddie Bullock said.
Anniston and Jacksonville played in the same area a year ago and appeared headed for a showdown in the regional finals, but area champ Anniston lost in overtime to Oneonta in the semifinals. Jacksonville went on to win the region and state titles.
Reclassification reshuffled things for this school year, and the two teams don't play in the same area. Monday's dramatic county final marked their first meeting this season.
The growing high-stakes rivalry filled The Pete with intensity. With guard Evonna Jordan and center Quanetria Bolton leading the way, Anniston seemed to handle it best through the first half and early going in the third quarter.
The Bulldogs took their first lead, 13-12, on a Jordan basket at the six-minute mark of the second quarter, and the lead swelled to 34-21 on Jordan's two free throws at the four-minute mark of the third.
Jordan finished with a team-high 19 points, and Bolton tied Jacksonville's Sharon Osterbind in a showdown of post stars with 17 points.
But Jordan, Bolton and KiYana Bullock each picked up her third foul during the middle portion of the game.
"Once we got some people in foul trouble, we had to kind of change some things that we were doing," Eddie Bullock said. "We weren't able to get into the offensive sets that we normally do."
Still, the difference became which team got the biggest pickup from outside the post, and that was Jacksonville with Poe. She hit key 3-pointers against Anniston's 2-3 zone and came up with key steals and transition layups after Jacksonville turned up the press in the second half.
"Virginia has ice water in her veins," Chambless said. "She doesn't see a bad shot. She can really shoot the ball outside.
"We talked about it with her, and we knew they were going to play a lot of zone and she would have some opportunities. She made some, and I think the biggest thing was not her shooting. It was her defense."
Poe also came up with a team-high three steals and helped Jacksonville shake 25 turnovers out of Anniston, a team that historically wins on pressure and turnovers.
"After last year, we didn't want to lose again," Poe said. "We had confidence, and we picked it up and pressed. We had to just get after it on defense."
Jacksonville roared back to within 39-34 by the end of the third quarter and turned a fast-paced fourth quarter into eight minutes of one-possession basketball.
Darrien Martin put Jacksonville up for good, 55-53, on a 3-pointer with 54.3 seconds left. The basket marked her only points of the game.
After Anniston's Marticia Jackson missed a baseline jumper, Jacksonville's Kenyatta Ervin added two free throws to make it 57-53 at 51.4 seconds.
Jordan answered with a baseline jumper to cut Jacksonville's lead to 57-55 at 36.5 seconds, but Anniston had to foul. Jacksonville's Angel Kidd made two free throws for a 59-55 Jacksonville lead at 20.6 seconds.
A Bolton putback made it 59-57, and Anniston immediately called timeout at 4.5 seconds but still had to foul. Osterbind missed two free throws, but Anniston didn't have time to get off a good shot.
Anniston shot 41.2 percent from the floor (21-51), and Jacksonville shot 33 percent (22-66), but turnovers gave the Golden Eagles 15 more shots. Jacksonville wound up with 10 steals.
Ervin finished with 10 points and 11 rebounds, and Bolton had 12 boards.
"This means a lot," Osterbind said. "We haven't won county since I've been here at all, and so, especially against them. They're a great team."
Anniston turns its attention to finishing the regular season strong and getting into position for a possible rematch.
"We'll use this as a challenge and as a measuring tool for what we need to do at the end of the season," Eddie Bullock said. "It hurts worse in the regional than it does in the county.
"Of course, I want to win them all, but if I've got my choice, I'd rather lose now than in the regional."
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Michael Tubbs Sr
Grand Ronde, Oregon
Twisting the truth has become a useful art among 'professional politicians'. Responsibility always falls upon the head of those just following orders, and the real perpetrators go on about their business as if they are immune.
When Obama was elected, so many 'followers' felt he was the second coming, gushing at his every word. Now the 'dew is off the lily', and it turns out Obama is no better than his predecessors.
Funny how Karma finds the truth, and all of the faults, wouldn't you say?
The spokesperson (Lois Lerner) was recorded on tape with a reporter. The reporter stated that his numbers show that 25% of the 501c filers were put under the microscope (much more than other filers). "Is that about right", he asked.
Lerner replied, 'Well, there were 300 applicants, and 75 were singled out. Those are the numbers, but I'm not that good at math, so I'll take your word for it.' (not exact context of conversation)
Excuse me! People at the IRS are responsible for tallying up numbers, big numbers. And here is a upper grade official admitting she is not that good at math. What's been going on here? Does the IRS just hire people, even with lack of basic qualifications?
I can only speak for myself, but this troubling. A powerful government department that scares most people with the threat of an audit, has routinely crawled up millions of asses to find a dollar, and put Martha Stewart in prison to make her an example, is made up of number crunchers who may not be able to crunch.
Maybe someone ought to suggest a little oversight, or maybe the same scrutiny towards the IRS that seems more than eager to deliver said scrutiny upon the public.
As time passes, we find out more and more about the inner workings of our government, and the results are not encouraging, even embarrassing to those who claim little or no responsibility.
Next since you brought up clinton.. I have never been a Hilliary fan.. But I must say that many Americans (not me) feel you can win the war on terror. and in reality what difference is the label of an act of violence? do we say terrorist or freedom fighter? so there you have it. If you want to argue they could have done more than argue that point, not rather it was a "terrorist act" or just an "act".
It appears that you are judging on positions in the future with the current rate of hiring.. Instead of saying they were undersatffed after being laid off to begin with?
that is like Boeing to ask for a tax break for hiring 120 people after just laying off 230.
I guess you can apply there.
troy* wink.
When large numbers of people have been granted exemptions not granted to all, then a crumbling of one of our society's most important cornerstones has begun, eventually so goes the rest of the pyramid.
Just my opinion, not that my opinion matters.
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Taxpayers cheat, no doubt. Those are the ones that should be caught, if possible. But to put Martha Stewart in prison for a $40,000 insider-trading issue smacks of blasphemy. Our entire congress and administration officials have the privilege of doing just that without any recourse (they wrote the law to benefit themselves). That fact hardly applies the law 'equally'.
A few years ago, the IRS 'misplaced' $50+ M. There was no panic, no concern, and no major changes or firings to the upper staff. Put yourself in that predicament, and see how far up the gazoo the IRS would wander to find the money.
'Equal treatment' is a hopeful wish at best, and in reality, complete fiction.
I'm think'n that every politician that voted for recently passed House Bill 3409 (no matter whom is coiffing their hair come next February ( out of respect for black culture) be offered nothing but 'corn-rows' for their crowns during the entire month of February.
Any thoughts, Don?
But this isn't about not just some little junket or two. From 2010 - 2012 (3 years), the IRS held 225 employee conferences around the country (more than one per week).
Our poor over-worked agents were lavished with gifts, room upgrades, and entertainment, just for showing up.
Here's the rub -- total cost $49 M. Really, $49M? $217K every 4 or 5 days? That seems a bit 'penny stupid', wouldn't you say?
My question is thus -- how many other government agencies, departments, divisions, sections and what not misuse their position to spend money foolishly or unnecessarily? Stealing a buzzword from the recent past, I would guess about "99%" !
A government issued avatar could be assigned on day one, first day on the job as a government employee, and follow the employee throughout their entire GS career. Back-ups of their entire career would be stored on 'servers' for perusal at any given moment, on any given day or night for any number of reasons when there is a need for total recall.
That kinda transparency might save a few bucks. Don't you think, Don?
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- Commentary: Phase 1 of the Willits bypass is unsafe, destructive and wasteful
- Commentary: Local first or Interregional?
- Commentary: CalTrans' bypass; who's costing the taxpayers what?
- LETTER: Hearing from the whole community
- LETTER: Consider consquences
- CalTrans bypass: The waiting game continues
- Mar 8:
- LETTER: Bypass-- 'Un'occupy the highway
- LETTER: Bypass--There are 'better ways'
- LETTER: Bypass plan is 'unsafe'
- LETTER: The public should know more on the bypass boondoggle
- LETTER: Out on a limb on the bypass
- Mar 5:
- Bypass protests and counter 'statements'
- Feb 28:
- Bypass project halted by the birds and Department of Fish and Wildlife
- Feb 26:
- Commentary: Bypass means a safer, healthier Little Lake Valley
- Bypass construction starts, then stops
- Letter: The bypass--Is there 'a better way'?
- Feb 19:
- Commentary: Why is there a tree sit in Willits to protest the CalTrans bypass?
- Letter: Supports the bypass
- Letter: Near catastrophe by CalTrans save only by luck
- CalTrans gives bypass contractor a green light
- Feb 12:
- Tree sitter's protest against the Willits bypass continues
- Feb 5:
- Bypass lawsuit rolls on as Warbler sits
CalTrans has completed tree and vegetation removal along the southern sector of the planned Highway 101 bypass around Willits and began fencing and tree cutting along the northern sector on Monday.
The northern sector was abuzz with activity with biologists, birders, excavators, fence installers and tree cutters all at work along a broad corridor.
"The project has completed all the tree and brush removal in the southern sector needed for this summer's work plan," says CalTrans spokesman Phil Frisbie.
Another tree sitter known only as "Owl" has set up housekeeping in a grove of oaks in the southern sector, according to Earth First! spokeswoman Naomi Wagner. This sixth tree-sitter of the bypass protest moved in over the weekend.
Sherwood Valley Rancheria Chairman Michael Fitzgerral notified TWN the letter sent from CalTrans Director Malcomb Daugherty to California Senator Noreen Evans erroneously listed the Rancheria as being in favor of the bypass project.
"This statement is incorrect and misleading," says Fitzgerral. "The Sherwood Valley Rancheria is a federally recognized Indian tribe and sovereign nation. The tribe does not support the Willits bypass."
Fitzgerral contacted Daugherty's office about the error, but as of press time his call had not been returned.
In addition to the issue of the bypass in general, the Rancheria is concerned about whether it received sufficient notice and consultation about the handling of possible archaeological findings along the bypass route.
"The tribe is currently disputing whether CalTrans adequately consulted with the Tribe [concernding the National Historic Preservation Act, Section 106] regarding the Willits Bypass Project," said Fitzgerral.
Protesters held a Rally for the Valley on Saturday afternoon in support of the five tree sitters removed from the bypass route on April 2. About 150 supporters attended.
The first tree sitter Amanda "Warbler" Senseman remains on the hunger strike she began March 28. She is resting at home and is hoping to get back to tending her flock of goats on Green Uprising Farm.
"It feels good to be connected with all the energy on the ground," says Senseman reflecting on the odd sense of isolation spending more than two months in a tree creates. "I'm going through a bit of an adjustment period, I feel more grounded."
Senseman has been advised to restrict comments about her April 2 arrest just in case there are legal implications. She did confirm the officers took her from the tree to the hospital for a checkup before she was booked into Mendocino County Jail.
"I'm doing fine. I have lots of support and consultation about fasting," she says. "I'm more concerned about the reports of CalTrans cutting trees on the north end.
"The rally had lots of good energy. I'm really excited there is a lot of momentum to work going forward.


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The numbers that returned. (1-35) The numbers of the priests and Levites. (36-63) The offerings for the temple. (64-70)
Verses 1-35 An account was kept of the families that came up out of captivity. See how sin lowers a nation, which righteousness would exalt!
Verses 36-63 Those who undervalue their relation to the Lord in times of reproach, persecution, or distress, will have no benefit from it when it becomes honourable or profitable. Those who have no evidence that they are, by the new birth, spiritual priests unto God, through Jesus Christ, have no right to the comforts and privileges of Christians.
Verses 64-70 Let none complain of the needful expenses of their religion. Seek first the kingdom of God, his favour and his glory, then will all other things be added unto them. Their offerings were nothing, compared with the offerings of the princes in David's time; yet, being according to their ability, were as acceptable to God. The Lord will carry us through all undertakings entered on according to his will, with an aim to his glory, and dependence on his assistance. Those who, at the call of the gospel, renounce sin and return to the Lord, shall be guarded and guided through all perils of the way, and arrive safely at the mansions provided in the holy city of God.
Ezra 2:1-70 . NUMBER OF THE PEOPLE THAT TURNED.
1. children of the province--that is, Judea ( Ezra 5:8 ), so called as being now reduced from an illustrious, independent, and powerful kingdom to an obscure, servile, tributary province of the Persian empire. This name is applied by the sacred historian to intimate that the Jewish exiles, though now released from captivity and allowed to return into their own land, were still the subjects of Cyrus, inhabiting a province dependent upon Persia.
came again unto Jerusalem and Judah, every one unto his city--either the city that had been occupied by his ancestors, or, as most parts of Judea were then either desolate or possessed by others, the city that was rebuilt and allotted to him now.
2. Which came with Zerubbabel--He was the chief or leader of the first band of returning exiles. The names of other influential persons who were associated in the conducting of the caravans are also mentioned, being extracted probably from the Persian archives, in which the register was preserved: conspicuous in the number are Jeshua, the high priest, and Nehemiah.
3. The children--This word, as used throughout this catalogue, means "posterity" or "descendants."
5. children of Arah, seven hundred seventy and five--The number is stated in Nehemiah 7:10 to have been only six hundred fifty-two. It is probable that all mentioned as belonging to this family repaired to the general place of rendezvous, or had enrolled their names at first as intending to go; but in the interval of preparation, some died, others were prevented by sickness or insurmountable obstacles, so that ultimately no more than six hundred fifty-two came to Jerusalem.
23. The men of Anathoth--It is pleasant to see so many of this Jewish town returning. It was a city of the Levites; but the people spurned Jeremiah's warning and called forth against themselves one of his severest predictions ( Jeremiah 32:27-35 ). This prophecy was fulfilled in the Assyrian conquest. Anathoth was laid waste and continued a heap of ruins. But the people, having been brought during the captivity to a better state of mind, returned, and their city was rebuilt.
36-39. The priests--Each of their families was ranged under its prince or head, like those of the other tribes. It will be remembered that the whole body was divided into twenty-four courses, one of which, in rotation, discharged the sacerdotal duties every week, and each division was called after the name of its first prince or chief. It appears from this passage that only four of the courses of the priests returned from the Babylonish captivity; but these four courses were afterwards, as the families increased, divided into twenty-four, which were distinguished by the names of the original courses appointed by David [ 1 Chronicles 23:6-13 ]. Hence we find the course of Abijah or Abia ( 1 Chronicles 24:10 ) subsisting at the commencement of the Christian era ( Luke 1:5 ).
55. The children of Solomon's servants--either the strangers that monarch enlisted in the building of the temple, or those who lived in his palace, which was deemed a high honor.
61, 62. the children of Barzillai--He preferred that name to that of his own family, deeming it a greater distinction to be connected with so noble a family, than to be of the house of Levi. But by this worldly ambition he forfeited the dignity and advantages of the priesthood.
63. Tirshatha--a title borne by the Persian governors of Judea (see also Nehemiah 7:65-70 , 8:9 , 10:1 ). It is derived from the Persian torsh ("severe"), and is equivalent to "your severity," "your awfulness."
64. The whole congregation together was forty and two thousand three hundred and threescore--This gross amount is twelve thousand more than the particular numbers given in the catalogue, when added together, come to. Reckoning up the smaller numbers, we shall find that they amount to 29,818 in this chapter, and to 31,089 in the parallel chapter of Nehemiah [see Nehemiah 7:66-69 ]. Ezra also mentions four hundred ninety-four persons omitted by Nehemiah, and Nehemiah mentions 1765 not noticed by Ezra. If, therefore, Ezra's surplus be added to the sum in Nehemiah, and Nehemiah's surplus to the number in Ezra, they will both become 31,583. Subtracting this from 42,360, there will be a deficiency of 10,777. These are omitted because they did not belong to Judah and Benjamin, or to the priests, but to the other tribes. The servants and singers, male and female, are reckoned separately ( Ezra 2:65 ), so that putting all these items together, the number of all who went with Zerubbabel amounted to fifty thousand, with eight thousand beasts of burden [ALTING, quoted in DAVIDSON'S Hermeneutics].
68. some of the chief of the fathers, when they came to the house of the Lord offered freely for the house of God, &c.--The sight of a place hallowed by the most endearing and sacred associations, but now lying in desolation and ruins, made the wellsprings of their piety and patriotism gush out afresh. Before taking any active measures for providing accommodation to themselves and their families, the chief among them raised a large sum by voluntary contributions towards the restoration of the temple.
69. drams of gold--rather, "darics," a Persian coin
priests' garments--(compare Nehemiah 7:70 ). This--in the circumstances--was a very appropriate gift. In general, it may be remarked that presents of garments, or of any other usable commodities, however singular it may seem to us, is in harmony with the established notions and customs of the East.


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A group to bring together Team GIO 2012 in their efforts to donate to charity.
Before I get too much into this thread, I wanted to thank each and every one of you for your participation in Extra-Life. As a father with a son who has needed the help of the Children's Miracle Network of Hospitals, I cannot express my gratitude enough to those who donate or seek to solicite donations on their behalf. I look forward to gaming with as many of you as I can during this event.
Now, on to the fun stuff. As October slowly creeps up on us, many think they have plenty of time to solicite donations. My friends, I want you to start now and go for broke. If you can't get a donation from someone, enlist them in the team, do anything you can to help. To give you inspiration, and to reward you for your efforts, we are going to have some drawings. Some of these will be for those enrolling in the team and also for those who get someone to enroll in the team. Some of these drawings will be during the October 20th event or right afterwards and you will be able to enter multiple drawings base don the amount of money you were able to raise. My goal is to use this thread to let you all know what prizes will be available as well as how those prizes can be won. We have not yet finalized the structure, but here are some details I can confirm:
Prizes will include:- An author autographed hardcover anniversary edition of a collection of Star Wars comics (provided by myself and Michael Stackpole, reknowned author and production team member of Wasteland)- An E3 swag pack (provided by shootist2600)- A prize or prize pack (details still unknown) from Take 2 Interactive (i.e. Rockstar!)- Gift cards for iTunes, Xbox Live, Gamestop, and Sony (various providers)- An autographed Brandon Sanderson book (replacement writer for Robert Jordan in the Wheel of Time series as well as the author of the Mistborn trilogy and The Way of Kings)- A PC download code for Ghost Recon: Future Soldier- And Much, much more
The more money you raise and the more people you help sign up, the more prizes, and better prizes, you can win. I know we are all excited to help some great kids out, but I hope this adds another level to it. Now get cracking!
Just to be clear, the way to earn each of the above prizes has not been 100% determined. However, most will be based on the amount of money you, and those who sign up because of you, raise.
I need to know who they are so I can calculate appropriately, please send me a convo or twitter message.
Quick update for you all.
First, we are having a promotion/drawing that will take place on July 14th. From now until then, each $5 donation made tou your account earns one entry into the drawing. Additionally, if you recruit a new member to the team, you get another entry and the person who joins will get an entry. What will we be drawing for? A full PC version download code for Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Future Soldier! So get cracking!
Second, Stranger has done an amazing job and got in touch with some of the fine people at Double Fine Games and has procured a Steam download code for a Double Fine Bundle (Psychonauts, Costume Quest, and Stacking) as well as an Xbox 360 DL Code for the full version of Iron Brigade! A huge thanks again to Stranger and Double Fine for that excellent addition to the stash for this year!
You can exclude me from this drawing then because I only own a PS3. Which is good for everyone else because that means a better chance at winning! ;)
Doing a great job Brian! This is awesome, we are going to have the greatest TEAM GIO ever!!!!
"You know nothing Jon Snow"
So, we have news from Take 2! I have been promised an attempt to get more and have made a specific request that my contact will try and fill *fingers crossed*. Regardless, they have already come through for us and in a big way. They have donated a small pile of games as incentive prizes!
Here is what I have from them at this point:
- Max Payne 3 (PC)
- The Darkness II Limited Edition (PC)
- Civilization: Gods and Kings Expansion (PC)
- Max Payne 3 (Xbox 360)
Keep an eye out for more from these great guys as well as the system we are going to use for the drawings! It's starting to get close and this is getting exciting. Keep getting the donations and keep recruiting, it will all be well worth it, especially for the kids whose live's you will help!
Wait, we get rewards for donations? *scrambles off to force random passersby to donate*
Seriously, though, it's awesome of you guys to do this stuff. It really shouldn't be necessary, but whatevs. Can't promise I'll bring in any money, but I'll try, and I respect all of you for what you're doing. Props! And, if you lean that way, /)
@Caudex - It's definitely awesome. Prizes are an incentive, but I don't usually like taking them. Just ask mojo. Last year's Extra Life I won something and ended up declining it. He pretty much gave me no choice and made me claim one a few months later. Remember that, mojo? ;)
I have managed to get my hands on a few prizes, two of which I will announce now:
- Season 1 of Adventure Time
- A new, signed copy of the Super Replay classic Overblood for Playstation
more prizes will be forthcoming, I just have to get them into my possession before I make any promises. :D
I could use some of those Gamestop giftcards, but that copy of Overblood is lookin' real good. That's one heck of a snag Jack.
"I'm a dude, playin' a dude, disguised as anotha dude! You a dude that don't know what dude he is!" -Robert Downey Jr. in Tropic Thunder
Nice going Jack and noob! I have a few tricks up my sleeve as well, but since Jack seems to think he doesn't need to tell us what the other prizes are, I am not going to tell him neither. nanananana
Raffle prizes and the system for how to earn tickets has been released. Also, we now have a weekly random drawing to win an $11.11 donation made to your Extra-Life account. Drawing takes place every friday starting today!
We have a DL code for Tony Hawk HD on the 360. First person to give a $5 donation to a person who has not received one wins it.


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Helping a home or business recover from water, fire, smoke or mold damage requires the latest technology, tools and training. However, local business owner Dave Mullins knows the human touch is equally important during such a time of need.
Mullins is the owner of Rainbow International of Southeast Washington, a new area business offering water, fire, smoke and mold damage cleanup and restoration. Other services offered include carpet, grout and tile cleaning. Rainbow International serves residents and business owners in the Tri-Cities area including Benton and Franklin counties. Mullins is joined by Travis Mullins (co-owner) and Seth Poulson (Operations Manager).
"I'm excited to bring the Rainbow International way of offering these services to our area," said Mullins. "We come equipped with the best training and equipment but also realize that on many damage restoration jobs, our customers experience an acute sense of loss and displacement. We are mindful of that as we work to quickly restore their home or business and, ultimately, peace of mind."
Mullins attended an immersive learning program at Rainbow International corporate headquarters. The program teaches water, fire, smoke and mold damage cleanup restoration science and techniques.
"I believe Rainbow International brings a new best practices standard to our area," Mullins added. "Utilizing the most advanced equipment, innovative technologies and a built-in accountability system, our professional emergency crews complete every job rapidly to assure an uncompromising commitment to service excellence and customer satisfaction. Ultimately, we don't just restore homes and businesses; we restore value, stability, and peace of mind."
"Dave and his local team are a terrific addition to our growing network," said Rainbow International President David Bethea. "We're excited to join the Tri-Cities community and look forward to serving its neighborhoods and businesses."
Call Rainbow International at (509) 375-7777 or visit rainbowintl.com/ tri-cities for more information or to schedule a service appointment.


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text: "Life is imperfect," declares Dolly Jacobs. That's why she wasn't too thrown when her long-awaited wedding to Pedro Reis, co-founder with her of Circus Sarasota, was dampened by rain. Or when Pedro's three sisters arrived from South Africa without their luggage (it was found in time for the wedding itself). Or even when the priest presiding over the wedding, the Rev. Everett Walk, an old friend, forgot to turn off his cell phone during the ceremony and it rang at a crucial moment. In true circus fashion, the show must go on, and this wedding was such a special and heartfelt moment for the couple and their 250 gathered friends and family that nothing could spoil it.


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Foreign Currency Online Ordering with Travelex
Order your travel money online for convenient home delivery. Did you know that some Simon mall locations also include retail Travelex stores for your convenience. Travelex is the world's largest retail foreign currency exchange specialist, with over 1000 stores around the world. We can provide you with over 75 foreign currencies as well as a Cash Passport that can be pre-loaded with either Pounds or Euros and includes chip & PIN technology, a must when traveling in Europe. To get started, visit Travelex now.
Indoor Device Charging Stations
You can charge your phone while you are shopping. Conveniently located Device Charging Stations allow visitors to charge their phones, tablets, and other communication devices while enjoying the mall. The Charging Station features comfortable seating - and is the perfect spot to rest and recharge!
Children's Play Area
The kids soft play area is located on the upper level in front of Forever 21.
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Simon Kidgits Club
The Simon Kidgits Club hosts fun-filled activities for children several times a year. Events focus on health, wellness, safety, entertainment, education, and holiday celebrations. Families receive a quarterly newsletter, special offers to select stores and discounts on pictures with the Easter Bunny and Santa Claus. For only $5 per year, your child will receive a t-shirt, a present for their birthday, a prize every time they visit a Simon mall, an invitation to all of our Kidgits events, and the first 150 members at each event receive a present. Visit Guest Services for more information and to sign up your child today!


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The first tutorial uses the Postimage.org - free image hosting / image upload website to post photos. Adult content is allowed.
(I think this is an easier method)
There are two ways to post photos:
- single photos
- multiple photos at a time (the photos are posted as thumbnails, which can enlarge)
How To Post Photos (Postimage.org version)
This second tutorial uses the JustUsBoys message board to post photos. Thank you to Corny and TopherGF because I was doing it a different and longer way
How To Post Photos (JustUsBoys version)
The video tutorials will also be placed in the Tech Forum and the Hot Guys forum also.
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Break Up Quotes, Sayings about break ups
You were the one whom I loved so much that I believed you no matter what others said. I was the one who trusted you even when you lied me about her, that she is just your friend. But hold on I am done giving you a chance all over again I am done crying and shedding those precious tears for a cheap you. Now be happy with her for a few days cause you are gonna want me back too badly and I am not gonna giving it a dam!!not again I swear.
Some relationships when finished should be celebrated. You never know how many psychopaths God has freed you from!
Have you ever been dumped? Don't despair, you've just earned yourself a chance to be loved by someone better!
This time, last year, everything was so different.
A boy and a girl meet after their breakup.
It is better to let someone walk away from you than walk all over you. You don't deserve to be a doormat. Let go of those who have hurt you, and make room for those who actually deserve you and want to treat you well.
You're like the Bermuda triangle, each time I try to get over you, I still end up crashing into you.
Instead of a priority you made an option so now you're history. Lost and forgotten.
Sometimes you have to accept the truth and stop wasting time on the wrong people.
Once they see you're doing better without them, that's when they want you back.
Respect yourself enough to walk away from anything that no longer serves you, grows you, or make you happy.
Breakups hurt, but losing someone who doesn't respect and appreciate you is actually a gain, not a loss.
Do yourself a favor and don't stay updated with those who you realized weren't good for you. You don't need to know how they're doing.
When your ex says "you'll never find anyone like me" Just smile and reply "that's the point".
Just because I let you go, doesn't mean I wanted to.
Sorry, but I don't need any part-time people in my life. You're either with me or you're not. You can't just come and go as you please.
Dear heart, please stop getting involved in everything. Your job is to pump blood, that's it.
How can I move on when I'm still in love with you?
Sometimes, you have to give up on people. Not because you don't care but because they don't.
You still care.
I didn't stop loving my ex, I just stop believing that we were meant to be.
The memory of you is like a cobweb that lingers in my mind and stings through my organ of fire.
I will forget you as a nightmare that cripples my mind.
Stop holding on to what hurts and make room for what feels good.
Sometimes breaking up is just another way to say, "Open your eyes and use your mind".


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Buujan Quiinbiira walk, Girringun National Park (Wallaman Falls section). The Buujan Quiinbiira (Boo-jun quin bee-rr-ar) walk starts at Wallaman Falls and winds its way through open forests and past palm-filled gullies before crossing the Herbert River to reach the Yamanie pick-up point.
Day 1—Wallaman Falls to Pack Trail camp site (23.3 kilometres)
... moreFrom Wallaman Falls, follow an old forestry track through a range of landscapes including she-oak dominated country, open forest and rainforest. Or, from the Wet Tropics Great Walk information shelter, wander down the road and across the Stony Creek bridge to the start of the walk. Small gullies teeming with ferns and palms are scattered throughout the forest. If you look carefully, you might catch a glimpse of the brilliant blue Ulysses butterflies fluttering through gullies or forest kingfishers perched on branches in the shade. About five kilometres along the track you will come to a large clearing. This was once a forestry quarry. Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service is rehabilitating the area. In time this scar on the landscape will disappear. The remains of an old forestry camp can be seen a further 7.2 kilometres down the track. For about 10 years this camp was home to the road gangs, forestry officers and timber cutters, who worked here. Just past the forestry camp is Garrawalt Creek, a perfect spot to stop for lunch. Spend a moment peering into the rock pools and be rewarded with a glimpse of a platypus or hear the plop of a water dragon seeking refuge in the stream. After lunch, you will cross over three more creeks. Flagstone Creek is the last creek crossing for nearly 14 kilometres, so fill up your water containers. Continue on a further 4.4 kilometres to the Pack Trail camp site, your home for the night.
Day 2—Pack Trail camp site to Yamanie pick-up point (14.2 kilometres)
After a peaceful night sleeping under the stars this morning's walk will take you back in time. Re-live the past by walking part of the Dalrymple Track forged in the 1860s by George Dalrymple and his team. The track provided an essential route for bullock teams hauling basic supplies from the Port of Cardwell to the frontier homesteads. Be prepared for a steep decent on unstable surfaces. Part way down the steep hill, there is a break in the canopy. Enjoy the sensational views across the Herbert River Valley. At the base of the hill you will pass through a big scrubby gully. Not far down the track is the Yamanie turn-off. Enjoy a pleasant walk through open forest, along the high banks of the Herbert River. Keep your eyes and ears open for resident wildlife. This section of track is marked with trail markers. Listen for the noisy chatter of scaly-breasted lorikeets or the deep, gruff call of the wompoo fruit-dove. Scattered throughout the open forest are small gullies filled with riparian rainforest including large fig trees. The transformation in the vegetation is sudden, affected by changes in soil quality and moisture levels. Spend a moment peering into the river and be rewarded with a glimpse of a platypus. Freshwater turtles can be seen basking on logs or peeking through the surface of the water. The river is also home to many different fish such as barramundi and mangrove jack. In a big, long, deep waterhole in the Herbert River, you will find another of the locals—a large estuarine crocodile took up residence here years ago. Remember to be croc wise in croc country and only cross the river where marked.
Walkers must be self-sufficient and have the right equipment and bushwalking gear. Always tell someone your walking plans and when you expect to return. Mobile phone coverage is limited.
Distance: 37.5 kilometres one way.
Time: Allow two days.
Grade: Difficult.
... lessThe Wet Tropics Great!Walk may be closed during the wet season, between September and May.
Ensure you carry adequate drinking water. For a more enjoyable experience walk in the early morning. Rocky surfaces can make the trip through the gorge slow and difficult.
Keep watch for feral cattle and pigs. Never startle or approach these animals and ensure they have a clear escape path to the scrub.
Do not swim, as the river is home to estuarine crocodiles. They are most active at night. Always remain on the track and only cross the river at the marked location. Avoid travelling along the bank near sections of deep water as crocodiles may be encountered in dense grass and shrubs.
Daytime temperatures and humidity can be high at any time of the year and nights can be very cool. Please carry suitable clothing to accommodate extremes. July to October are generally the driest months, but heavy rain can fall at any time.
To ensure your walk is fun and comfortable, try to visit between May and September when the weather and track conditions are at their best.
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Food facilities rule
The 680-page proposed rule on food facilities requires makers of food to be sold in the U.S., (whether domestic or imported), to develop a formal plan for preventing foodborne illness, according to the FDA release.
The proposed rule would establish requirements for a written food safety plan, hazard analysis, food safety measures to prevent contamination, monitoring, corrective actions, verification and associated records.
The agency said it is proposing that many food manufacturers be compliant by a year after the final rules are published; small and very small businesses would be given additional time.
FDA's implementation of the proposed regulations will require additional funding, Taylor said.
Hamburg said additional rules on imported food and accreditation standards for third-party food safety audits overseas.


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Members of Congress are back in their home states and districts for the August recess. They are scheduled to return on Monday, September 9.
Each day, Innovation Daily checks the pulse of global innovation--courtesy of Innovation America. Here, we take a look at a handful of relevant stories it compiled last week.
For years, lectures and programs on entrepreneurship in American campuses were confined to its business schools—but times have changed and entrepreneurship education is fully in the mainstream. A couple of recent white papers from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation demonstrate how these programs now reach students in disciplines across the curriculum, teaching them how to become innovative problem solvers, whether or not they ever start a business.
Members of Congress have left Washington to travel back to their home districts and states for August recess. Last month, we pointed out a study from the Congressional Management Foundation that outlined what members typically do when they return home for recess. The pace of the August recess is slower than most and according to a story in National Journal last week, what members will do this August varies widely—ranging from international trips to local fundraisers and family vacations to face time with voters.
According to the latest MoneyTree report from PwC and the National Venture Capital Association, the number of deals and dollars are up from earlier in the year. Venture capitalists invested $6.7 billion in 913 deals in Q2 2013—an increase of 12 percent in terms of dollars and 2 percent in the total number of deals. However, both are the lowest totals for the same quarter since the global financial crisis wreaked havoc in 2009.
It has been almost two years since Dell announced its own entrepreneur-in-residence program and now it is trying to convince state and federal agencies that it would be a good idea for them to do the same.
This is the last week before Congress breaks for the traditional August recess—when they will likely prepare for a looming September spending showdown. In the meantime, there are several hearings of interest—covering technology innovation, health care reform, employment figures, tax reform, patent reform and brain research.
According to a recent report on angel investing in the United States, more than 8 in 10 angel investments in the last 12 months were completed in the home state of the investor group and company. The Q1 2013 Halo Report—published by the Angel Resource Institute, Silicon Valley Bank and CB Insights—is based on 207 deals totaling $222 million invested.
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David Krejci enjoyed a three-point night on Wednesday as the Bruins defeated the Maple Leafs 4-1 in Game 1 of their first-round series.
Cedric Paquette lit the lamp three times for the Bolts on Thursday night as Tampa Bay hammered Detroit 5-1.
Jason Spezza went pointless in his return to Ottawa on Thursday, but the Stars were able to beat the Senators 6-3.
Carey Price made 24 saves on Thursday night, and the Habs needed each and every one of them, as Montreal squeaked by New York 1-0.
Ilya Bryzgalov is probable to start for the Ducks Thursday against San Jose.
Joffrey Lupul has been activated by the Maple Leafs and he'll be back in the lineup on Thursday.
Taylor Hall (leg) won't be in the lineup on Thursday against Buffalo.
Martin Brodeur officially called it a career on Thursday.
Jason Spezza will make his return to Ottawa on Thursday night as a member of the Dallas Stars.
Craig Anderson has a hand injury that will probably keep him out of the lineup against Dallas on Thursday.
Patrick Kane scored and added a helper in Chicago's 4-3 loss to the LA Kings on Wednesday.
Jonathan Quick stopped 26-of-29 shots to help the Kings beat the Blackhawks 4-3 on Wednesday.


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In this audition for the popular singing competition show, Bullion will have 90 seconds to sing a song, without accompaniment, in order to move on to the next round of auditions.
Bullion said he is thinking of singing, "Bless the Broken Road" by Rascal Flatts.
Bullion is originally from Grenada but has lived and worked in Cleveland for the past year as a phlebotomist doing lab work at the Cleveland Medical Clinic.
Bullion, who is a husband and father of four, started singing when he was just seven-years-old and at eight he won Best Male Vocal Solo for the Church of God Peace Cadet Talent.
Since then, Bullion has led worship for various churches, sang on the television show Maranatha Live, and has sang the National Anthem for the Washington Nationals, Delta State and The University of Mississippi.
He is on call to sing the National Anthem for the Baltimore Orioles.
For the first round of the audition process, Bullion sent in a video of himself singing two songs, "She's My Kind of Rain" by Tim McGraw and "Come As You Are," which Bullion wrote himself.
Bullion's video of singing "She's My Kind of Rain" can be found on YouTube under "she's my kind of rain 2."
If he makes it through the second round of auditions and is called back for the third round, he will then sing before the celebrity coaches.
To make it onto the show, one of the celebrity coaches, who listen with their backs facing the singers, must turn around to face Bullion.
If a celebrity turns to face Bullion, then that celebrity will become his vocal coach for the season and Bullion will compete against the other singers on the show.
If more than one celebrity turns to face Bullion, then he will get to choose which person he would like to be his coach.
Bullion said he hopes that, if he makes it onto the show, his coach will be Blake Shelton, because he's had to fight so hard for his career, or Adam Levine.
The winner of The Voice will be determined by the viewers, who vote through telephone, SMS text message, the internet and iTunes purchases of the artists' performance, and will receive the grand prize of a record deal with Universal Music Group and $100,000.


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Indigenous Research and STEM Education (IRSE) is dedicated to the advancement of Native American, Alaskan Native, Native Hawaiian, and First Nation students into science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields. The commitment begins in a student's earliest middle school years and concludes upon their competition of a doctorate degree.
Formerly the "Native American Research Lab (NARL)," Indigenous Research and STEM Education (IRSE) broadens services to Indigenous students prior to their entering college.
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Having a broken appliance is annoying, not knowing whether or not to fix it is frustrating. We've found some questions to ask yourself before you decide what to do, along with appliance lifespan estimates and some simple maintenance advice. Read on.
10 questions to ask:
- Is it really broken? The trouble may be a short in the plug, a tripped circuit breaker or a bad surge-protector outlet. Check the troubleshooting section of the unit's instruction manual for the most common problems and solutions.
- How old is the appliance?
- Have you had trouble with the unit before? If it's performed well, it might be worth fixing instead of replacing with something unproven.
- How much will it cost to repair the unit?
- What would a similar appliance cost?
- Are there any hidden costs to purchase (removal, installation, disposal, tax, etc.)?
- How difficult is it to replace the appliance (is it a built-in)?
- What additional features will I get with the new appliance?
- What energy savings will I get with the new appliance? Will they offset the cost of a new appliance versus repair?
- What tax credits are available for purchasing an energy-efficient unit? Will they offset the cost of a new appliance versus repair?
Average life of appliances:
Industry experts say washing machines tend to break down the most because they take the most beatings and contain many moving parts.
- 10-15 years for refrigerators and freezers.
- 10-20 years for ovens and ranges.
- 10-15 years for dishwashers.
- 10-15 years for clothes washers/dryers.
- 10-20 years for water heaters.
- 15-20 years for central air-conditioning unit.
Preventive maintenance:
- Clean the condenser coils on your refrigerator annually and check door seals to ensure they are airtight.
- Check air filters monthly and replace as needed.
- Replace washer fill hoses every five years.
- Avoid overloading the washing machine.
- Have the exhaust duct on the clothes dryer inspected and cleaned once a year. Clean the lint filter before each use.