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Those were good days, despite the financial challenges. We pinched pennies, hoarded quarters for the endless trips to the Laundromat and gave thanks daily for the neighborhood corner grocery that ran weekly specials of three pounds of hamburger meat for a dollar. Splurging meant catching a steak on sale and cooking out in the backyard on the small hand-me-down charcoal grill with our similarly situated friends and neighbors. Fond memories indeed, ones that proved happiness has little to do with money.
Then there was the first house we bought, located on a corner lot in a modest but nice neighborhood in southwest Jackson. It had two bedrooms, one bath, dining room, kitchen, sunroom and detached one-car garage – a castle in my mind at the time, which was 1964. My hand was shaking so badly I could barely sign the closing papers. I had mortgaged away my life, or at least an eternity of 30 years until the selling cost of $10,500 was repaid at the rate of $60 a month. We had a Springer Spaniel puppy at the time, a natural-born retriever if there ever was one. Anything that hit the ground in the neighborhood – newspapers, kid shoes, caps, baseball gloves, whatever – the pup brought to our house. It was an effective way to learn the neighbors as I made almost daily rounds trying to match the items with the owners. Most of them took it in a neighborly way.
After arriving in Cleveland in 1971 to work at Delta State, I supplemented my income by helping DSU physics professor B.G. Tatum on weekends with his handyman projects around town. B.G. grew up working for his uncle's construction company and had done just everything you could do in the carpentry area. When I asked him if he had ever built a house from scratch, his answer was typical B.G. "Yes, but never on the same lot," he said, meaning he had done everything that needed to be done in the process but had not been involved with one from start to finish. Once again, my hand was shaking as I signed the construction loan, knowing I had no choice but to get the massive job done on time and in the money.
Eight anxious months later, using mostly our own labor, we put the final touches on a 2,200-square-foot, story-and-a-half structure that would become the new Morganti home. I had three weeks vacation time accumulated and DSU President Kent Wyatt had agreed to let me take it a half-day at a time during the slow summer session. I would work in the office until noon daily and then B.G. and I would labor well into the night, often spending 10 hours at a time at the house site. Dr. Wyatt still jokes (I think he is joking) that I am the only person he knows who built a house on vacation time. In the spirit of his comment, I always respond: "Only the outside where we could be seen, Dr. Wyatt; we did the inside on sick leave."
Getting back to the cabin at Benoit -- which had been owned by the late Dr. Arthur Lindsey of Cleveland -- I could not help but note the sadness surrounding Mrs. Lindsey as she turned over the title, which she agreed to do only after checking me out thoroughly. "Doc loved that place and we had so many good memories there that I wanted someone to have it who would love it as much as we did," she said. I never knew Dr. Lindsey but was told by many he was a brilliant man. Upon moving in, I discovered drawings of the cabin construction and learned that Dr. Lindsey had designed the complicated octagonal structure himself, cut the timbers from forest land he owned in Holmes County, built a saw to mill the boards and did much of the construction work. No wonder he loved it, he had put his heart and soul into it. I suspect it is one of few houses anywhere framed with true 2x6s instead of lumberyard 2x4s that actually measure 1-3/4 by 3-?. Over the years, B.G. and I added on and updated, trying to make the changes consistent with Dr. Lindsey's design. I always got the feeling the good doctor was looking over our shoulders.
When the record 2011 spring floods inundated the downstairs and reached the bottom eight inches of the upstairs, I collected the flood insurance money and decided it was time to return to civilization and bought a house in Cleveland. I had two options with the cabin, have it taken down or restore it to its former condition and put it up for sale. Eventually, I chose to take it down and part of my reasoning was that no one could love and appreciate the place as much as Dr. Lindsey and the lucky fellow his widow approved as its new owner.
So many houses and so many memories over the years and none better than the tiny first apartment and the house that Dr. Lindsey built. If things go as planned, the current house in Cleveland will be the last one. Hopefully, my next move will be north of Beulah to a tiny bit of real estate in a beautiful setting where my new neighbors will be beloved family and friends from the past, and where all the wonderful memories have already been made.
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It's a great pleasure to welcome you back to the World Bank for this second meeting of the International Corruption Hunters Alliance.
This group first began to come together three years ago in Botswana. At that time, it was made up of only a handful of like-minded corruption fighters.
We've come a long way since then. As I look around this room today, I see that there is strength in numbers.
This alliance now has around 250 members, representing six regions across the globe as well as international development organizations, multilateral development banks, and international enforcement entities. I'm particularly pleased that so many chiefs of law enforcement bodies and heads of international anti-corruption agencies are with us today.
So I'd like to thank all of you for your commitment and dedication to rooting out corruption.
I'd also like to thank the governments of Australia and Denmark, who have recognized the potential of this initiative and provided generous support to help sustain it. I hope other governments will be motivated by the outcomes of this year's meeting to lend their support as well.
I especially want to thank Leonard McCarthy.
When I asked Leonard to head up of the World Bank Group's Vice Presidency for Institutional Integrity, we were seeking to get beyond some difficult days.
I knew we needed a leader who was recognized globally for his integrity, independence, and effectiveness in fighting corruption and strengthening good governance.
I also hoped for someone who could speak from the developing world's perspective; who recognizes that stealing from the poor is an outrage; that undermining the public trust in new governments, often in fragile situations, is a terrible breach of duty; who could speak in plain language from the heart about the importance of honesty, fair dealing, taking responsibility…and attacking corruption, crime, and cartels.
Leonard has been a true leader – protecting the Bank's assets; holding people, businesses, and governments responsible if they steal or cheat; and driving efforts like this one, which make our network of partners stronger and more effective. It has been a privilege to work with Leonard, and I want to take this opportunity to thank him publicly.
Making Good On Our Promises
At the inaugural meeting of this Alliance, in December 2010, you agreed on priority actions. I'm pleased to say we've made good on our promises.
First, we pledged to step up criminal action against corrupt officials – and we achieved significant results:
Second, the Alliance pledged to improve the quality, amount, and speed of our information sharing.
Our Integrity Vice Presidency, INT, is formalizing information sharing through parallel investigations and memoranda of understanding with national authorities. We've seen how these steps give national law enforcement authorities the power and legitimacy to share critical information with the Bank.
For example, INT is currently working with several European prosecuting offices on a corruption investigation that has touched a number of countries around the world. Through close coordination, exchange of information, and trust, these joint efforts have led to arrests and seizure of ill-gotten gains. In a separate case, a national authority conducted an investigation based on our referral, leading to arrests that will be critical in helping the World Bank address a major infrastructure project.
Third, in 2010 the Alliance determined to figure out how best to share restitution payments and fines with countries that have been the victims of corruption. The World Bank estimates that $20 to $40 billion is stolen every year from developing countries.
Soon after I arrived at the World Bank Group, we created the Stolen Asset Recovery initiative, or StAR – a partnership between the World Bank Group and the UN Office on Drugs and Crime, that supports international efforts to end safe havens for corrupt funds.
In 2009, StAR provided instrumental support to the governments of Haiti and Switzerland, leading the Swiss to order $6 million in assets – allegedly plundered by former Haitian President Jean-Claude Duvalier and his associates —to be returned to Haiti.
This year, StAR helped Tunisia secure the return of two jets that had been hidden in Europe, worth an estimated $30 million. These are important first steps, as well as a demonstration of international commitment and cooperation toward asset recovery.
One of the studies StAR released this year asked investigators in a number of different jurisdictions why the intermediaries who provide the front for shell companies are so rarely prosecuted. The answer was that no one could prove these intermediaries' involvement, and investigators were under no obligation to conduct proper due diligence on their clients. StAR's research and training work in Afghanistan, Bolivia, Colombia, and Egypt aims to mitigate this willful blindness on the part of the financial service providers.
Greater training on asset recovery – to share expertise and hone operational skills – would help secure even more results. That's why, at the end of the week, 100 of you will have the opportunity to learn more about evidence gathering, mutual legal assistance, and asset recovery from a program StAR is co-hosting with George Washington University.
Innovation: Using Technology to Get Ahead
We need to keep up the progress in these priority areas. But we need to go further, too.
So today I want to focus on how we can be more creative and innovative in the global fight against fraud and corruption.
Technology enables us to gather, analyze, and share information at a rapid pace.
The more information we can make available to the general public about how funds are spent – whether it's public funds managed by governments or transactions involving World Bank money – the more we ease the burden on corruption hunters. Citizens are the best people to hold governments and institutions accountable. This is the first step in reducing opportunities to engage in or be tempted by corruption.
The World Bank Group is already sharing information through our Open Data initiative, which makes thousands of datasets freely available to anyone with an Internet connection. Based on the success of this initiative, we have supported similar programs in Kenya, Moldova, Mongolia, and other countries. The message to our clients is clear: We are open about what we do and what we know. You can do the same.
But we also know that today we're only touching the tip of the technological iceberg. After sharing information, the second step is to start using it in interactive and innovative ways to outsmart corruption and criminality.
At the tech expo in the Bank's atrium, you will see the World Bank's new Integrity App, which will facilitate reporting on fraud and corruption.
A large number of our investigations are driven by information we receive from observant individuals working on Bank-funded projects. Citizen involvement can be powerful – if we empower people. They know when something isn't right. This app will give them instant access to project information, so they can easily send information and photos to INT. It will help speed up and broaden the reach of the complaints handling process.
Interpol has approached the World Bank about another innovative use of technology: an international drive to get key countries to produce national electronic ID cards for migrant workers, whose vulnerable status often makes them easy prey for organized crime. These ID cards will be globally verifiable by Interpol and can be used for the receipt and transfer of electronic remittances. This excellent idea will give migrant workers greater security at the same time it helps law enforcement agencies crack down on human trafficking, money laundering, and other forms of smuggling.
Innovation: Understanding Corruption
Technology can help us move faster and with greater accuracy to detect and catch fraud and corruption. But we need to learn more about the cancer of corruption.
This April, government ministers, private sector executives, and World Bank experts met for a frank analysis of corruption in infrastructure projects. One of the executives from a private bank suggested that governments could reduce the incidence of corruption by conferring more prestige upon the work of public procurement officials. Tougher qualifications would attract better candidates. Higher salaries would reduce the likelihood officials will solicit bribes and that they will be tempted.
"Knowing thy enemy" is good advice. Harvard professor Matthew Stephenson has examined the psychology of corruption, and found that the probability that punishment will be imposed in a timely fashion is more important than the severity of punishment.
Criminal organizations are attracted to places where formal controls from the criminal justice system don't operate; where informal controls from neighbors or citizens aren't working; where institutions are weak. In Guatemala, for example, only 3.5 percent of murder cases end up in a trial. That sends a clear message to the criminals.
How can we do better?
Strong legal frameworks are fundamental – and in the past year we've seen the enactment of two powerful new anti-corruption laws:
Canada is now able to seize, freeze, or sequester the assets of officials or former officials of foreign states, as well as their family members, where these assets had been inappropriately obtained or misappropriated from the foreign state.
In China, it's now a crime to pay bribes to foreign government officials and officials of international public organizations. The law covers Chinese citizens and legal entities organized under Chinese law, including foreign invested enterprises established in China that engage in bribery anywhere in the world.
Strong institutions are also important – because recovered funds can't be repatriated to countries where institutions fail to manage them properly. Where the proper mechanisms exist to manage such funds, we need to take advantage of them. Where they don't exist, we need to create them.
We also should be innovative in how we pursue investigations of corrupt or fraudulent behavior. It must be crystal clear that corrupt behavior has real costs and consequences.
The Bank Group has had success in using negotiated resolutions or settlements. Firms that enter into settlements don't escape punishment – in fact, in almost every settlement, the firm has been debarred and subjected to cross debarment. In every settlement – as for any case resolved by our Sanctions Board – the nature of the charges and the sanction applied is made public and the findings are shared with relevant government authorities so they may take action under their national legislations.
Settlements have, however, proven to be an invaluable tool – not only for resolving cases quickly, but also providing a way for firms to acknowledge their misconduct and clean up or build their own internal integrity programs.
In 2010, for example, the engineering firm Lotti acknowledged its misconduct in a World Bank-financed water project in Indonesia. As part of its agreement with the Bank, Lotti repaid $350,000 to the Indonesian government as restitution for fraudulent invoicing.
As another example, Siemens AG has completely reworked its approach to integrity due diligence in response to investigations by, and settlements with, the World Bank Group, as well as the US Department of Justice and German authorities.
Our investigations and debarments have bite.
Since mid-2007, the Bank Group has sanctioned 167 entities while closing more than 600 cases. Private banks and firms are factoring our debarment decisions into their own due diligence. Leonard recently related to me a conversation with the General Counsel of a major Canadian mining firm, who told him: If the World Bank says it's OK to work with a company, then we say it's OK too. Private companies will sometimes call INT looking for guidance about the firms that appear on the World Bank's debarment list.
By reaching out and working with national authorities on investigations, audit, and risk management efforts, the Bank is also helping strengthen in-country capacity and systems.
For example, the World Bank recently conducted a health sector review with the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria and USAID, and found that Nigeria had nearly $300,000 worth of fraudulent expenses. As a result, Nigeria removed the implicated officials and its Ministry of Finance then used the Bank's methodology and findings to inform its own review which found almost $1 million in fraudulent expenses.
Yet there's so much more that needs to be done to promote and support financial integrity.
A 2011 study from the UK's Financial Services Authority illustrates some of the challenges. The study describes how British banks are faring in managing money laundering risk in high-risk situations. The report notes that some banks were unwilling to turn away very profitable business, even if there was a high level of risk that they would be handling the proceeds of crime. Over half the banks surveyed failed to apply meaningful enhanced due diligence. Around a third failed to put in place mechanisms to identify customers who might be more susceptible to corruption.
We need to insist on greater integrity in financial institutions.
Last year, enforcement authorities from around the globe came together to endorse a World Bank-sponsored Declaration of Principles. The declaration emphasized the need for investigative and enforcement institutions to work together to better assess and track money flows in and out of key jurisdictions, and report on suspicious transactions – exactly the kind of action we need to reduce dangers in high-risk environments.
We need to use the International Corruption Hunters Alliance to give these ideas more bite and make the most of our collective influence. Each of you has the power to effect change in your own country. The Alliance can give you the technical resources and moral support to keep up the hard fight.
Looking Ahead
The aim of this Alliance was – above all else – to be useful: to provide effective tools and information so all of us can successfully prevent and attack corruption.
So I'd like to suggest three ideas for your meetings this week that can help support the work that you do every day.
First: We could develop a compendium of resources, examples of cases, draft laws, and regulations that support integrity in financial centers; this project could serve as a useful informational resource for all members of the Alliance.
Second: Coming out of the discussions in the 2010 meeting, we came up with a list of criteria for measuring the effectiveness of anti-corruption authorities – such as turn-around time for investigations, successful outcomes, and level of autonomy. We need to make this more concrete. We suggest developing a set of recommendations for how members could use these standards to improve anti-corruption efforts – to speed up investigations, prosecute them successfully, and operate without being influenced by political concerns.
Third: we recommend developing a practitioner's toolkit for using evidence to show the impact of corruption on the intended beneficiaries of public services. A toolkit would support prosecutions and policy work by suggesting how to use this kind of evidence in trials, support mutual legal assistance requests, drive policy change domestically, and build political and public support.
Over the next few days, I hope that you will come up with other ideas on how we can support one another.
Many of the people in this room have great courage. They run risks. We need to stand by one another. We need to succeed.
I want to thank you again for your fortitude and your commitment, and for joining us as part of this important network. My hat is off to you all. And I look forward to hearing the results of your discussions.
Thank you.
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website: www.LetterPhotography.net
Keep in mind my main demographic is women between the ages of 30-60.
General feedback I'm looking for:- Functionality, does it appears some functions aren't working properly in your browser- Speed, slow or fast- Call to Action suggestions- Color/font suggestions- Design, does the idea come across immediately or does it take a while to grasp- Could social media icons be placed better- Should I have more examples of the finished product framed and where should I place them.- Anything you can think of.
Thanks for your help anyone and everyone. It's greatly appreciated.
If it sucks, tell me why. If it's awesome, tell me why. Everything will help.
Looks nice! I wasn't totally sure what it was about at first, but there is a lot of explanation, which is good. There seem like too many options on the home page, though: I wasn't sure whether to type something at the bottom of the page or click the "Click Here to Spell with Letter Photography" button—re they alternative ways to do the same thing? BTW, I think it should read "Click Here to Type with Letter Photography", because this is not really about spelling.
It's not really all that clear that you are only meant to type one word, either. I typed a name of two words, and the system got a bit confused. The gap between the words had a broken graphic, and when I clicked that, a blank gray box popped up, ad I couldn't get rid of it—meaning that I had to abandon the session. Perhaps something to fine tune.
Thanks again
It might be nice to allow for multiple words, if that's possible, as a single word seems a little limited to me. Up to you, of course.
Duh ... the bottom one is an image. Forget I said that. [/ot]
It looks really nice. Simple and effective. The only comments I have are the menu bar looks a bit bog standard for what is a really nice site and I think you could redesign/move the facebook like. Maybe lose the gray background or use a bespoke design. Also orange is not the only fruit..and facebook is definitely not the only social network people use...but it depends on your target audience. Maybe you could think of putting some other social media buttons at the bottom.
Hey Tyler,
I really like the concept of your business!
Some of my first impressions:
Clutter: There is a lot of information on the page that could be contained with borders to help eliminate the cluttered feeling. For example, the "our alphabet pictures" image is just floating among the background. Frame it in and i think it will clean up really well.
Banner: I personally find that banner hard to read and I found myself searching around the site for a few seconds before I realized WHAT exactly your services are before I looked back at the banner and realized it said "welcome". I'm sure some of your letter/word combos are easier to read than others. If you want to re-work it, you might try making 5 or 6 prototype banners that vary the letter selection and spacing of those letters. Ask people to pick their favourites from those once you have at least 10 people's selections, analyze the letter selection and spacing they chose. See if you can determine what about those selections might be likeable. You might use that information to generate a few more banners that hone in on your findings to build a perfect banner.
In other words: do some product testing. Also, try making some of those selections black-and-white only or make all letters in a set have a color theme. Having colour continuity will GREATLY help the human brain decipher the fact that there are letters to be read as one word.
Beautiful looking site. The comment I would make is I would have the "Try it Yourself" search box more prominent as it was a little hard to find. Perhaps you could have it above the "How it works".
The main screen is too cluttered for my liking, as already mentioned. Personally I would try putting the "try it yourself" box right underneath your welcome (instead of "click to type") and I would have the "How it works" on a separate tab.
Also I typed in my website name as a test and the . came out as no image, which looks like a bug.
Speedwise its nice and slick on my browser (Chrome and also in Firefox) on an old XP machine.
Do you only sell to the US market, or do you ship worldwide? If so I would add other currencies, such as Euro and Sterling, plus make clear what your phone number is for international callers.
This site is really pretty. I like the colour scheme and the separation of various page elements. The home page is really attention grabbing, and the general concept behind your product is really strong as well, which always helps a lot. I found the site easy to use, informative and it inspired confidence that it was a trustworthy place to spend money. My only suggestion is that I thought the nav bar on the top right of the home page could be prettier, and the letter photography logo I would have the text a bit bigger. Perhaps make the top ribbon about how many you have sold smaller, or put the information somewhere else, as its the first thing my eye is drawn to rather than the images of your products.That said, I think its really good. I'd love to be able to make sites this pretty
I'm not a big fan of blue and grey, I find them a bit too antagonistic of each other. I would suggest making the greys lighter, not pure #fff white, but something in the range of #f5f5f5.
its hard to grasp the idea — maybe make "hello" or "love" or "IVU" out of "welcome", this will allow to make it bigger and add more contrast so letters stand out.You have lots of examples on the first page but none of those is big and prominent enough for me to actually understand whats it all about right away.
Not a big fan of colors either.
I like the idea of the site. I'm not too sure about the colours though. The blue is nice, but maybe a bit too bright, the dark grey header is looks well, I don't really like the grey menu, as someone said above, it seems a bit bog standard. It's a nice site overall but maybe could do with a bit of cleaning up. The footer is great, it looks very professional to me, I did notice 1 small thing, the 'Try it Yourself' submit button is slightly higher than the text box
The nav bar on top looks good, but it's a bit out of style with the rest of the web site. The images can be quite slow in loading, so maybe you would want to compress them, or load smaller thumbnails that link to the bigger ones. Nothing about the site design itself, but are you sure the pricing engine is right? I just did a small test, and it charged me 55 bucks?? Anyways, the site looks OK, but check the mentioned points.
Hello, at first I didn't know what your website offers. I thought you are offering canvases and you are a BW photographer, but when I read and then went back to the photos you had on your homepage and trying to read them, I grasped the idea. My opinion is that your idea is creative but you are lacking somewhere.
Its not immediately clear that the photos on the homepage spell out WELCOME. If there is a way to make this more obvious, that would help. The menu bar is very plain - if your demographic is older women then I would suggest some larger text. You could make the Steps area a little more interesting too - perhaps some larger colored numbers? And in the Try It Yourself area, try to use a greyed-out box around 'i.e. Smith'. Its confusing right now, especially for less savvy web users
the website looks very good, but i think the color is kind of boring - - but anyway, nice work!!!


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Hi all. I'm a long-time gardener, but very new to propagation this year.
I'm trying to propagate some cuttings from my Zephirine Drouhin climbing rose. I took cuttings about three or four weeks ago, used rooting hormone and potted them up in plastic cups with holes punched in the bottom, which I then put in large gallon baggies and have kept them sealed since, only opening to blow the bag up once in a while. Well, lo and behold, several of my cuttings are now pushing new leaves! :D I am encouraged. (I know this doesn't necessarily mean they have roots yet.) My question is: What do I do now? Every site I've found seems to have a lot of detail about how to get them started, but not what to do at this point. When should I start opening the baggie a little at a time? And do you think these will continue to thrive indoors in a bright (but not too sunny) window through the winter? Thanks for any guidance you can give me. Connie |
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- Posted by mad_gallica Z5 Eastern NY (My Page) on Fri, Dec 4, 09 at 7:09
You do nothing, but wait until you see roots. Hopefully, you used clear plastic cups, so you can see the roots when they start pressing against the side of the cups. |
Unfortunately, I did not use clear cups. What should I do in this case? Just wait a certain amount of time that might be average for root formation? |
- Posted by countrygirl_sc 7 SC (My Page) on Sun, Dec 6, 09 at 15:14
Different roses take different lengths of times to root. I have had some root in 4 to 5 weeks and some take months. I would wait until you see roots out of the bottom of the cups. Then you must "harden" off the plants by opening the bag a little each day and watch for wilting. If the cuttings droop, close the bag. Finally you will be able to leave the bag open all day. then it will be time to take them out of the bag. I usually let them adjust for a few weeks before transplanting into a bigger pot. I have even planted a small cup straight in my garden and forgot it was in a small cup! Found it when I was going to move the rose to another place in the garden. |
OK, that sounds good. As long as it won't hurt them to stay in the bag that long. I didn't know if when they started to produce leaves, that environment would be too humid or something. :) That's too funny about planting the cup in your garden! :D |
- Posted by countrygirl_sc 7 SC (My Page) on Thu, Dec 10, 09 at 19:40
I know I was surprised/shocked when I found the cup! Couldn't believe the roots on the rose was out the drain holes! I don't use the baggy method because I am too impatient for the opening th bag a little each day. I use a clear rubbermaid container with plexiglas over it as a mini greenhouse and have had great success with all sorts of cuttings. I mostly use the clear cups so you can see the roots as mentioned above. For rose cuttings I use the peat cups. |
Connie, how are your cuttings doing? I have propagated several roses via the baggie method and was quite successful. I was able to find the original article that I used which was quite helpful. Here is the link - http://www.rdrop.com/~paul/hulse.html I started my roses under lights in the basement and once they were rooted and in their pots I put them on a windowsill and transferred to the garden in the spring. |
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Boys Basketball: Quick start carries Rich East past Rich South
By Pat Disabato firstname.lastname@example.com January 8, 2013 10:44PM
Updated: February 10, 2013 5:56PM
The previous time Rich East played a game — on Dec. 29 — it barely reached 40 points in a 44-41 loss to Hales in the McDipper Tournament.
Rich East coach George Leonard told his team afterward that it had lost its identity, which was playing an uptempo, run-first style.
The Rockets apparently heard their coach's message, racing out to a 16-2 lead against Rich South and pretty much coasting to a 78-61 win Tuesday night over their District 227 rivals in Richton Park.
"We had to get rededicated to who we are," Leonard said. "And that's to run. That's what we did for the most part tonight."
The Rockets (7-4, 2-1) converted 10-of-12 field goals in the opening quarter, including their first seven tries.
The three-headed monster of Ron Lawton (23 points), Nick Horne (14) and Brandon Cole (16) combined for 27 of the Rockets' 28 first-quarter points.
Horne buried two three-pointers while Cole added one. Lawton provided two jams as the Rockets led 28-10 after one period.
"It's just about everybody doing what coach says," Lawton said of the Rockets' fast start. "Everybody buying in. Work hard in practice and transition it to the game."
Rich East's lead swelled to 38-16 in the second quarter. Cole nailed two threes to help keep the good times going over the Stars.
Rich South (7-7, 2-1) was able to cut the margin to 43-26 by halftime, then used a 9-0 run to start the third quarter to close to within 43-35. Demitri Strickland (22 points) scored five points during that run, with Denzel Kimbrough (10) adding four, including a three.
Leonard called a timeout to rally his troops.
"I just told them to focus on things we can control, mainly rebounding," he said.
The Rockets scored six of their next eight points in transition and built their lead up to 57-39 late in the third. Rich South never got within single digits again.
Jalen Zachery recorded 15 points for the Stars.
Rich East finished 27-of-44 from the field after going 16-of-22 the first half.
"It doesn't matter what you do when you don't give effort," Rich South coach Scot Ritter said. "We have to understand we have to be a more consistent, mentally focused team. It just comes down to competing."


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Makes 6
- 1 pound cooked peeled medium shrimp, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (2 cups)
- 1 cup 1/2-inch cubes andouille sausage* (about 4 ounces)
- 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
- 1/2 cup minced green bell pepper
- 1/4 cup minced onion
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 1/4 cups fresh breadcrumbs made from crustless French bread
- 1 green onion, minced
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Coarsely chop shrimp and sausage in processor, using on/off turns. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in small skillet over medium heat. Add bell pepper and onion; sauté until vegetables soften, about 5 minutes. Transfer to medium bowl; cool. Add shrimp and sausage to vegetable mixture. Stir in mayonnaise, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, green onion, and mustard; season with salt and pepper. Cover and chill 30 minutes.
Form shrimp mixture into eight 1-inch-thick cakes. Place remaining 3/4 cup breadcrumbs on plate. Coat each cake with crumbs, patting to adhere. Transfer to plate; cover and chill 15 minutes or up to 1 day.
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in heavy large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add shrimp cakes; sauté until brown, about 6 minutes per side. Transfer 1 cake to each of 6 plates and serve.
* Andouille sausage can be found in specialty foods stores and some supermarkets. You can substitute hot links, kielbasa sausage or smoked Hungarian sausage in these recipes.
my notes
- Calories279
- Carbohydrates18 g (6%)
- Fat20 g (31%)
- Protein6 g (11%)
- Saturated Fat5 g (23%)
- Sodium441 mg (18%)
- Polyunsaturated Fat1 g
- Fiber1 g (6%)
- Monounsaturated Fat4 g
- Cholesterol26 mg (9%)
recipe at a glance
type: Entertaining
main ingredients: Sausage, Shrimp, Seafood, Pork, Shellfish
cuisine: American, Cajun/Creole
holiday/celebration: Winter


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MONTGOMERY — Mike Rowe of the "Dirty Jobs" television show said it best in his promotion of "Go Build Alabama." Read More...
This Dirty Jobs™ Complete Heavy Duty Stain Remover review comes from The ABCD Diaries.
What we thought: We reviewed the Dirty Jobs Complete Heavy-Duty, Oxygen-Powered Stain Remover. It can be used as" a booster for stain removal in the laundry, a cleaner for dingy bathroom surfaces, for freshening upholstery and fabrics, and it is even safe as a carpet stain remover. The original formula of Dirty Jobs Complete harnesses a higher concentration of oxygen-powered enzymes unlike any other product on the market cutting through grime, grease, stuck-on dirt and set-in stains." I love that it works on such a large variety of projects. It is safe for colors and biodegradable. It works really well on the mold that tends to grow around our tub and sink in our super humid climate along the Texas coast. This is a really great all-in-one product:) ABCD Diaries gives Dirty Jobs cleaners an A+!
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Stop by mydirtyjobs.com website to learn about the products, see videos and check out the "Mike Gets Dirty" section for more videos and fun Mike stuff.
This product review comes from Tatums Family Reviews.
Dirty Jobs Complete Heavy-Duty, Oxygen-Powered Stain Remover can be used as a booster for stain removal in the laundry, a cleaner for dingy bathroom surfaces, for freshening upholstery and fabrics, and it is even safe as a carpet stain remover. The original formula of Dirty Jobs Complete harnesses a higher concentration of oxygen-powered enzymes unlike any other product on the market cutting through grime, grease, stuck-on dirt and set-in stains.
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I also scrub my tub for its weekly cleaning! Worked perfectly & eliminated the need for 15 different products to clean with! I give this product so far a big A+ with its diversity in jobs!
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The Distinguished Eagle Scout Award was established in 1969 to acknowledge Eagle Scouts who have received extraordinary national-level recognition, fame, or eminence within their field, and have a strong record of voluntary service to their community. Only Eagle Scouts who earned the Eagle Scout rank a minimum of 25 years previously are eligible for nomination. The award is given by the National Eagle Scout Association upon the recommendation of a committee of Distinguished Eagle Scouts.
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NEW YORK — A new line of cleaning products named after a Discovery Channel show has hit the market.
Named after "Dirty Jobs," My Dirty Jobs cleaning products include items designed for laundry, kitchen, carpet and bathroom use. Each product features a heavy-duty, oxygen powered stain remover called Dirty Jobs Complete, which is produced with an original formula featuring an increased concentration of oxygen-powered enzymes, making it one of the most advanced stain removers on the market, the company said.
Later this year, the line, which debuted at Walmart and online in March, will include a bleach-powered bathroom cleaner, an oxygen-powered foaming cleanser, a carpet spray aerosol, a multisurface cleaner, a laundry spot-remover and a degreaser and hand sanitizer. The line also will expand to additional major retail locations and specialty stores nationwide.
As part of the launch, "Dirty Jobs with Mike Rowe" host Mike Rowe, along with Niecy Nash, the host of Style Network's "Clean House" and star of TLC's "Leave It to Niecy," are appearing in direct-response cable ads. (You can check out outtakes of the commercials here.)
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The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality has issued an ozone health watch for Friday.
A health watch is issued when ozone levels are expected to approach federal health standards. Ozone is an invisible gas created when other pollutants in the air are heated by the sun.
The months of April through September make up our Valley's longer-than-normal "ozone season."
During a health watch, the ADEQ suggests the community to:
· Avoid waiting in long drive-thru lines, for example, at coffee shops, fast-food restaurants or banks. Park your car and go inside.
· Unplug unused appliances.
· Fuel your vehicle after dark or during cooler evening hours.
· Connect your outdoor lights to a timer or use solar lighting.
· Learn more about air pollution at www.CleanAirMakeMore.com


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Thursday, February 7, 2013
Ukrainian lawmakers talks in the parliament session hall in Kiev, Ukraine, Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013. The severed hand and 'No' on a poster is supposed to symbolize opposition's call to stop corruption in parliament. Opposition lawmakers block the work of the Ukrainian parliament in a sign of protest against corruption.
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Sports icon is a phrase that definitely gets overused, but in the case of Tinker Juarez it borders on understatement. The seemingly ageless two-time Olympian has been racing mountain bikes - and winning - for two decades.
The man, the myth, the Tinker.
He started out as a BMX honch, and then put together an illustrious cross-country career that earned him rock star status in the fat tire world. Juarez has since shifted his focus to the endurance racing game and has won a bunch of 24-hour races. In September, the 46-year-old took his first world solo championship.
At the 2007 edition of La Ruta de los Conquistadores in early November, Juarez holed up south of the border in Costa Rica, taking on the local Ticos in the world's toughest mountain bike stage race. Although he had at least 10 years on most of his peers in the open division, the Cannondale pro as the top North American in a solid fifth place.
On Friday's stage three, Juarez clawed his way back during a huge climb up the Irazú Volcano, moving from sixth to fourth by the time he reached the summit, then holding his position on a road so rough that it derailed several race caravan vehicles (read how Tinker's support vehicle kept up with him).
Bicycling.com caught up with Juarez after that stage to get his take on the day, find out how fatherhood is treating him, and how long he plans on racing.
Bicycling.com: Give us your take on the stage. It was a great day for you.
Tinker Juarez: Yeah, [the third, fourth and fifth place riders] were up about a minute on me, but I kept bringing them back and got even with them at the top. We were all together at the beginning of the descent, but I was able to get away before the finish. I was really happy with how it went. My goal was top 10 [overall] and now I have chance for top 5.
Bicycling.com: This is the third time you've raced La Ruta. What keeps bringing you back?
Tinker Juarez: It's cool all the way, beautiful scenery, beautiful people. The organizers really take good care of me.
Bicycling.com: That's the good part. What's been the hardest thing for you?
Tinker Juarez: Most people will probably say different, but I think the last day is the hardest because of all the time on the railroad tracks. You can't believe that you are going to be on these tracks for five miles. You want to jump off to the side but there's nowhere to go. Sometimes rocks are filled up between ties, but mostly you have to just keep a fast cadence over them. The slower you go the more you are going to feel them.
Bicycling.com: How about the trestles. They can be pretty scary, especially if you're afraid of heights.
Tinker Juarez: Yeah, they always scare me. There's no stretching your legs any farther than you have too. It's small steps all the way across. That's another place where I lose time to the local guys because they are going fast, skipping every few. I just make sure get whole foot on top of each tie.
Bicycling.com: You're top five now. What were your expectations coming down here?
Tinker Juarez: I came here more rested, and I think that's been key. I took it easy the last few weeks, and the forest fires [in California] were pretty bad. I was out there on one ride coughing by the end of one of the days. It was just smoke and ashes. But anyway, last year [at La Ruta] I was really happy with 6th and my goal this year is do as well or better. I really want to get a top 3 in a stage.
Bicycling.com: Talk about your equipment choices. This race definitely poses a unique set of mechanical challenges.
Tinker Juarez: Well in the past I'd used a double-chainring 2x9, but this year I went with a triple because of all the climbing. For hydration I have two cages on the bike and I stick another bottle in the back of the jersey. I have tall bottles and the third will be key. (Tinker also had Cannondale's Troy Laffey riding support) I'm running tubeless tires with Stans. I opted for a hardtail this year. It's the first time I've used a hard tail here, but that's what most of the Costa Rican's do. This race is all about uphill and that's why the hardtail was the choice. It's not the greatest for everything else, but it should work well. I don't ever have it wide open anyways. I was getting dropped on the downhills last year. I just go at my own pace and don't worry about flatting.
Bicycling.com: You've done this race three times. How many races do you think you've done all together? It's got to be a huge number.
Tinker Juarez: To be honest I couldn't even guess. I started mountain bike racing in 1986. I've been with Cannondale since 1994. That's history unto itself. I'm really lucky. Winning solo worlds this year helped me get acontract for two more years.
Bicycling.com: You extended for two more years, which takes you to 48. How much longer are you going to keep this up?
Tinker Juarez: Well, Cannondale has asked me what my plans are when this deal ends. They are being nice about it, but I'm starting to get hint. They want me to have future plans. I just want to make it to 50. After that I'd like to run some races on my own, maybe the Tinker 24-hour races or a 24-hour race in Las Vegas. They already have a 'cross race and a crit. I also want to work on some signature pieces. I have Kenda on board and ODI wants to do signature grip.
Bicycling.com: Let's wrap this up with some talk about your family. You've had a lot going on lately.
Tinker Juarez: Yeah, my wife Terri and I and have an 11-month-old son. His name is Joshua. He's a healthy boy. It's a big job, but it's the best thing that ever happened to me. I couldn't ask for more.


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2005 Archive
Center for Social Justice Olmos Lecture and Central Valley Symposium, Nov. 3-5
Boalt's Center for Social Justice launched a major initiative to focus attention on—and develop policy strategies for—the social challenges arising in the state's rapidly evolving Central Valley. UC Davis Professor and former California Supreme Court Justice Cruz Reynoso '58 kicked off the three-day symposium on Thursday, November 3, with the Mario G. Olmos Law and Cultural Diversity Memorial Lecture, "In Hard Times: The Search for Social Justice." The symposium sessions on Friday and Saturday, November 4 and 5, organized under the theme "'The New Face of California: The Great Central Valley," included discussions of the many new and enduring justice issues arising in a population that struggles to gain access to the basic services and institutions—employment, health care and education, for instance—that give a hope of social advancement. The center, working in conjunction with UC Merced, aims to build a framework for new research and policy development and to engage scholars, lawyers, activists and other experts in a long-term effort to find and implement solutions. 11/7/2005


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Many women are understandably reluctant to talk to their doctors about pelvic organ prolapse (POP), sometimes known as "dropped bladder." In fact, many women don't realize pelvic organ prolapse is an extremely common, treatable condition – and not just a natural part of aging they have to accept.
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These military-inspired knee high boots will be the Pride and Joy of your boot collection. Featuring a lace-up front with round laces and a back zipper for easy wear. Looks great with a dress and knee high socks or with printed leggings and a slouchy top. By Dirty Laundry.
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Curtain rods come in all kinds of styles and finishes and can make your window curtains and other window treatments look fantastic. For a selection of the best curtain rods on sale at the moment, see here or take a look at the great selection below, but if you are not sure what you need yet read on for help with choosing exactly the right ones for you.
So, what do you have to think about when choosing curtain rods? Here are all the factors to consider. The right curtain rod will fit all your criteria. If that sounds like a tall order, don't worry, as there are multitudes of different rods available online and in stores, so the right one for you is out there.
The Right Length
Measure the length of rod that you need. You can either fit your curtains inside the window frame or (what would be more usual) place your rod just above the frame (generally about 4″ above). If you are fitting your rod inside the frame measure the width of the recess. If you are fitting outside, it would be normal to have your curtain rod extending about two inches each side of the window, so the total length of the rod itself (not counting finials) would be 4″ wider than the window. However if you want your curtains to be drawn right back to expose more of the window you could make it 4″ either side instead. This allows more light into the room and makes the window appear larger. Just make sure that the curtains still overlap the sides of the window by an inch or so when drawn back or the arrangement will look quite odd.
Rods come in standard sizes but it is not a problem if you don't have standard windows as most of them are actually called extending curtain rods for a good reason – and they will give maximum and minimum measurements they can accommodate. On the packaging or in the instructions, you will see how you can make your rod the right size and fix it in place so it does not slide about when attached to the wall.
The Right Diameter
You can get curtain poles and rods in all kinds of diameters to suit various curtain types. In most cases where you are hanging curtains using hooks which attach to rings on your rod, all you need to make sure is that you have the right size of rings to suit your rod. Often you will find these are supplied with the rod anyway.
If you are using curtains with a casement type heading, however, you need to make such that the rod or pole is a small enough diameter for the casement. You will usually see this specified on casement curtain descriptions e.g. "Suitable for a curtain rod up to 1″ diameter"
In any case it is best to match the diameter of the rod to the style of curtains. Heavy velvet curtains, for example, would look silly with a dainty thin rod (and might bend it anyway) whereas sheer voile curtains would look out of place with a big chunky wooden curtain pole. If you have medium weight curtains, you can get away with anything in terms of diameter but check the section on style below.
The Right Materials and Style
We'll consider these two together as the material in which the rod is made (as well as the finish) have a huge influence on the style and whether the curtains in a particular room look good or not. You can buy decorative curtain rods in wrought iron, brass, nickel, stainless steel, plastic and wood. The only one to avoid is the plastic curtain rod or track which is not going to do your decor any favors unless you are completely covering it out of sight with a valance. No exceptions! If you can see the drapery rod then make it look as good as your drapes, if not better!
If you have a country style decor go for wood curtain rods in a finish which fits in with your wooden furniture. It doesn't have to be exactly the same wood but the same tone will work best. Alternatively, wrought iron or rustic curtain rods will work very well.
In a city apartment or for a contemporary style room, a nickel or stainless steel curtain rod looks good whereas wooden curtain rods work well for a traditional setting (same rules apply for matching up furniture as for country style rooms). Brass curtain rods would also work well here.
For a room with white furniture, choose a white curtain rod, which will normally be a wooden or metal pole painted white and sealed to avoid the paint rubbing off. You can also get these in all the ice cream colors, which are great for nurseries.
Double or Single?
If you want to hang more than one layer at your windows you need double curtain rods. See our Double Curtain Rod guide for more details on these.
The Right Fittings
Whatever you choose should come with curtain rod brackets which are the bits of hardware which are screwed to the wall and which hold the rod. If none are included (which would be unusual) then look for brackets to buy which match the style of your rod.
Your rod will normally come with finials too. These are the end caps which go on each end of the rod to stop the curtains slipping off the ends. If your rod has very plain finials (a ball shape is the most common) you can usually buy fancy finials separately to give your curtain rod a new look.
The final pieces, which your rod may or may not come with are curtain rings. If you want to use these and your rod does not come with them, you will not have to look far (at least online – try here) to find a huge selection of plain and decorative curtain rings to fit any diameter rod.
If you choose traverse curtain rods rather than standard rods you will not need rings however as these work on a kind of pulley system and you fit the curtains to the rod which already has small rings attached using curtain hooks. These have the advantage that you don't have to touch the curtains to open and close them, which is great if you have chosen a pale colored fabric.
A Selection of Curtain Rods
Here are some great curtain rods, to show you a selection of what is available. If you want to see many more drapery rods click here.
This curtain rod set comes complete with finials and brackets. The rod itself is adjustable to fit different window sizes. Matching curtain rings available. Click here for details. |
Antique brass curtain rods look great in a traditional environment. This adjustable curtain rod set includes rod, brackets and finials. Holdbacks and rings also available. Click here for more about this curtain rod. |
Great contrast of light and dark in this extending curtain rod which comes complete with crackle glass ball finials and brackets. Click here for details. |
This white curtain rod is in tough powder coated metal and it extends in length to suit large windows. Feather finials and 3 brackets are included. Would be great for rooms with pale decor or baby's room. Click here for details |
This satin nickel curtain rod and brackets set with scroll finials would be ideal for any contemporary home. The rod extends to fit medium and large windows. Click here for more information. |
Black curtain rods also look great in many homes particularly if you match them up with other black metal hardware such as a chandelier light. This curtain rod is black finished metal and is adjustable to suit your windows. Brackets and matching holdbacks sold separately. Click here for details. |
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We had a brief interruption from all the nothing this week with the arrival of the schedule release, which serves to remind us of all the stuff we're waiting another four months and change to watch. At least we're almost to the draft. Like, not almost in the sense that it's next week. But close enough that an end to empty draft speculation seems possible.
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Indianapolis police Officer David Bisard's trial set for October
1st hearing in Fort Wayne set for Friday
FORT WAYNE, Ind. - The trial of Indianapolis police Officer David Bisard, who's accused of causing a fatal 2010 crash while driving drunk, is set for October.
Allen Superior Judge John F. Surbeck Jr. will hear the case after concerns about pre-trial publicity in Marion County, where Bisard was on duty when he struck a group of motorcyclists in 2010, killing 30-year-old Eric Wells and seriously injuring two others, police said.
At an initial hearing Friday, Surbeck set Bisard's trial date as Oct. 15.
The judge set aside four weeks in mid-October and November to hear testimony from witnesses and weigh evidence.
A pre-trial date was set for May 31, and the judge said all motions must be filed by then. The judge has also set a June deadline for the discovery process.
The prosecutor's office said the change of venue poses some unique challenges.
"Logistically, it's a little more difficult, because we have to prepare. It's not like we can run back to the prosecutor's office in Indianapolis to get what we need," said Deputy Prosecutor Denise Robinson. "But we'll be ready for it."
The case has undergone a series of delays over admission of blood tests that showed Bisard had a blood-alcohol level more than twice the legal limit.
Bisard's defense team is planning yet another challenge of the blood evidence, claiming that the technician who took the blood sample wasn't qualified and drew a flawed sample.
"He'll file whatever motions he deems appropriate, and we'll respond to them," Robinson said.
Bisard faces charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated, reckless homicide and criminal recklessness. If convicted, he could face 20 or more years in prison.
RTV6 reporter Jack Rinehart is in Fort Wayne and will have updates throughout the day.