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Pandemonium prevailed at the Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) council meeting on Wednesday, when the Congress councillors stormed the well twice for two separate issues.
The meeting, which was supposed to start at 10.30 am, began after being adjourned once due to lack of quorum. Soon after the meeting began, the Congress councillors raised the issue of pending bills to the silt-and-tractor contractors.
Former Opposition Leader and Siddapura councillor M. Udayshankar alleged that the bills amounting to several lakhs were not released to the contractors, most of whom were in dire straits. He claimed that bills from the south zone were not cleared.
Hanumanthanagar councillor K. Chandrasekhar alleged that a contractor reportedly committed suicide due to mounting debts. "The pending bills were only around Rs. 2.5 lakh. When the BBMP did not clear his bills, he was forced to take loans. The interest mounted to Rs. 7.5 lakh, forcing him to commit suicide," he told reporters later.
He alleged that the BBMP officials were misguiding the Commissioner and had stopped the payment of bills to the silt-and-tractor contractors. He claimed that the officials had combined the silt-and-tractor issue with the desilting of major storm water drains and valleys, an issue which is pending in the Lokayukta court.
The other issue that forced Mayor D. Venkatesh Murthy to adjourn the meeting was the HMT land scam. On Tuesday, Yediyur councillor N.R. Ramesh and Ruling Party Leader N. Nagaraju had alleged the involvement of senior Congress leaders in the scam.
D.J. Halli councillor Sampath Raj raised the issue after invoking Point of Order privileges under the Karnataka Municipal Corporations Act, 1976. He sought to know how the BJP leaders could make such allegations without proof. "If you can show me the names of any of the Congress leaders in the documents pertaining to the alleged HMT land scam, I am ready to commit hang myself here itself," he challenged.
The other Congress councillors demanded to know why the press conference on the issue was conducted in the Ruling Party Leader's office. "When the lands were sold, it was the BJP government that was in power at the Centre. If the BJP government in the State has the will and guts, let the CBI investigate into the issue," they demanded after storming the well for the second time.
This statement brought the BJP councillors to their feet and demand that the statement be removed from the council records. When neither the Congress nor BJP members refused to resume their seats so that meeting could resume, Mr. Murthy adjourned the meeting for lunch.
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I recently had a run-in with the so called group rtG in a ranked match. He went top as Wukong while I played Leona and fed Nasus (the opposing laner) so hard, claiming that this was at fault due to Olaf not ganking his lane and would continue to do so until Olaf did his job and apologized for not doing it right beforehand. I have post game screenshots of the chat in which he claimed to be able to pull people from the servers.
Also, worth noting, PayShentZero actively says that he can and will follow people, and basically calls out Vesh by saying that he would prove his capacity to both follow members and apparently hack someone's account. It's interesting to note, as well, that Vesh stopped responding.
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:/ Even if rtG isn't a real group, why isn't the harassment handled correctly? I am not speaking as though there is a conspiracy of the sort. I am just noting his toxic nature in games for no apparent reason. In the game that I had with PayShentZero, both he and Olaf called top. Even though he recieved top with no argument, he still decided to feed 6/16, but it's not just the feeding that's the issue. It's also the threats and the post game chats as well. And from what I have read thus far, it seems that he isn't the only person who does this, and it seems to have gone on for about two years, this rtG thing.
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This just happened to me I was in one game with an elise during my series and I didn't say a word to her all game, she was spamming chat with something about if Leona doesn't apologize she'll feed this and that. Okay... well we still win somehow even though they're 2/11 and do nothing but sit top and die. Next game, in champ select i'm told that i'm "rtg black listed" by someone named... PayShentZero. After the game they tell me that their bots will be locked onto my account afk botting all games I play? So the way they go about this is botting multiple accounts and queueing them all at once at the same time I queue? Furthermore it was unveiled at the end of the second game that PayShentZero was also the Elise in the previous game, which was a different account name. Well.. if this is true.... then i'm forced to quit?
I just had the joy of playing with PayShentZero. Like the other reports here, he announced he would feed a kill every 60 seconds and proceeded to do so, while calling me a dumb ****er and saying "look me up on the forums". Continued inaction by Riot on the matter is completely unacceptable.
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Local farmers had an unexpected surprise when winter arrived early throughout Central Minnesota.
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Everyday farmers put themselves through challenges that may put them in harms way. This week is National Farm Safety and Health Week.
Farmers around Central Minnesota will soon be in the fields for the harvest season. But the heavy rains throughout the summer and recent weeks have local farmers hoping for the best.
A recent report from the U.S Department of Agriculture shows farmers will have a record harvest this fall but they may not profit.
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Larry Foote has played all but one of his 12 previous NFL seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers, so he knows what it's like to be a part of some tough-nosed defensive units.
However, the old dog is learning some new tricks in training camp now as a member of the Arizona Cardinals, with whom he signed a one-year deal in May.
The 34-year-old linebacker was very candid, yet optimistic, Tuesday when talking about what it's like to play under defensive coordinator Todd Bowles.
"(It's) in your face. Very blunt. They expect good plays, every play," Foote said. "You could have 10 good plays, but if you have one bad one, (Bowles is) going to remind you about it for two days. (It's a) very aggressive style -- a defense I'm used to. And I'm excited. As a linebacker, you should be geeked up to play in this style of defense."
Foote added that the Cardinals defense built a strong reputation throughout the league last year and that he's looking forward to helping continue the unit's success in 2014.
With Karlos Dansby signing with Cleveland and Daryl Washington being suspended for the year, Foote and second-year pro Kevin Minter will be relied on to pick up the slack at the inside linebacker positions. Both are currently penciled in as the starters on the team's depth chart.
The 13-year veteran was asked Tuesday if the 23-year-old Minter -- who only played one snap on defense last season -- is up to the task of playing a bigger role, including if he seems comfortable among his more experienced defensive colleagues.
"He had a good feel for the package," Foote said about his first impression of Minter when they first took the field together. "He was showing me the ropes early on in mini-camps, and he got control of the huddle.
"First thing you judge young linebackers: Are you smart or are you dumb? Ain't no in between. He's a smart one; he knows where guys are at. (There's) still a little stuff he's going to learn through experience, but I'm confident in him."
The former Michigan Wolverine added that he, too, has something to prove in his first campaign with the Cardinals. Foote is two years removed from a season that saw him post 113 tackles, four sacks and two forced fumbles for the Steelers, but he played in just one game in 2013 due to a torn biceps.
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OWENSBORO, KY (5/9/12) – The Owensboro Lions Club announces the Soap Box Derby 2012, the inaugural race on their new 900-foot track in beautiful Ben Hawes Park. Events begin Thursday, May 31 and go through Sunday, June 3, with the actual races being run on Saturday, June 2. The Owensboro Lions Club has sponsored the Soap Box Derby for 12 years.
Ribbon Cutting ceremonies begin Friday, June 1 at 10 a.m. with City and County officials and representatives from the Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce. Race day begins on Saturday, June 2 at 8 a.m.
This family event also features the USA Olympic Luge Team performing demos and offering the opportunity to take a ride on a slider luge. The USA Olympic Luge Team recruits young athletes, ages 11-14, to learn "slider luge" as a way to train and qualify for the USA Luge Junior Team. These athletes are taught the basics of riding a luge sled for the opportunity to qualify for the USA Olympic Luge Team.
The Lions will also have a baseball toss-clocking machine. Concessions will be available. Part of this year's donations will go toward the Race for the Cure. For a full schedule of events, check us out at www.owensborolions.com.
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People searching among nonprofit agencies for help make an average of seven telephone calls before they find what they need or give up, said Ron Reid at the Public Library & Information Center.
They could just call 2-1-1, said Reid, senior manager with the Library Information Center or LINC.
Last year more than 51,000 people called the LINC/ 2-1-1 information line, up from more than 30,000 in 2007. That's up from 1,000 calls when the line was launched in 2004.
And while the growth is good, it could be better, Reid said.
"We know our call volume could easily double if more people knew about the service," he said.
That's why 2-1-1 systems across the nation will spend the July 4 Congressional break petitioning lawmakers to pass federal funding legislation for 2-1-1, money Reid said will be used to enhance and promote the service.
"Eighty percent of the U.S. population is covered by a 2-1-1 service, but I daresay that 20 percent of them know about it," he said.
Simply put, 2-1-1 is where you call for help when you don't know where to call for help.
"You never know what you're going to get when you pick up the phone," said Althea Woods, one of 14 Memphis 2-1-1 operators.
Some calls, like what's free to do in Memphis, are fairly common. At the call center a "Free Memphis" file is posted on the bulletin board for easy access.
Other calls, not so much.
"There was a man who called and said, 'I have running sores all over my body. What do you think it is?'" recalled operator Nancy Campbell.
Operators, who receive extensive training, don't diagnose ailments over the telephone. Campbell "suggested" that he might want to see a doctor.
During Hurricane Katrina, an operator answered a call from a woman in New Orleans who was trapped in her attic as the water rose, Campbell said.
Somehow the call bounced to Memphis' 2-1-1 center.
"(The operator) was able to contact someone in New Orleans with the information and they helped her," Campbell said.
The majority of 2-1-1 calls are related to the more than 1,400 nonprofit and government agencies in the 2-1-1 database, organizations like the RISE Foundation.
"It's a critical kind of community resource," said Corky Neale, director of research.
RISE, a financial self-sufficiency agency, expects to use 2-1-1 as part of its new Bank on Memphis campaign to get low-cost and no-cost bank accounts for those without them, Neale said.
Also, they often refer existing clients to 2-1-1 to locate other services, he said.
Reid has a budget of $540,000, including $100,000 from United Way and the rest from state grants and the library.
"We helped launch it with an initial grant of $100,000, and it is fast becoming one of the most valuable resources in the community," said Dave Skorupa, United Way vice president of communications.
Through a state grant, the 10 2-1-1 agencies in Tennessee have been able to connect via a new state 2-1-1 database.
Memphis' 2-1-1 operates from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m, but federal money would allow the agency to contract with Nashville's 2-1-1 network during off hours.
It would also help fund the additional training needed for accreditation, Reid said.
"This is a critical time for 2-1-1 nationwide as well as here in Memphis," Reid said.
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For about 25 minutes on Saturday, Michigan remained in prime position to sieze control of the Big Ten Legends division. The Wolverine defense had held Nebraska's high-powered offense to just seven points and 113 total yards of offense and was marching down the field to take the lead with time running short in the first half. On 2nd-and-7 from the Nebraska 15, Denard Robinson rushed to his left, cut back to his right just before the sideline, and picked up a first down inside the 'Husker 10-yard line setting up a 1st-and-goal. And then the world stopped.
Denard injured a nerve in his elbow on this play (AP photo)
Like he has done so often in his career, Denard didn't get right back up, and Michigan fans across the country held their collective breaths. This time, however, he stayed down and when backup Russell Bellomy took over, Denard didn't come right back in after a few plays. Bellomy proceeded to run for one yard and throw two incomplete passes, leading to a 24-yard field goal to pull within one. It was the closest Michigan would get.
The second half became a show of offensive ineptitude as Bellomy threw an interception that was returned to the Michigan four on Michigan's first possession. The defense held strong, forcing a field goal. Two straight Michigan three-and-outs led to two more Nebraska field goals and Michigan's chances were slipping away. Michigan's lone scoring drive of the second half included 45 yards of Nebraska penalties - a personal foul, unsportsmanlike conduct, and pass interference – while the Wolverines gained just 17.
Michigan's defense held strong, forcing a punt and giving the ball back to the offense with a chance to tie the game, but Bellomy responded with another interception that led to Nebraska's final, game-sealing touchdown.
In the immediate, it puts Nebraska in the driver's seat for the Legends division. Both teams have one loss in conference, but Nebraska holds the current tie-breaker because of their head-to-head win. If the 'Huskers win out, they'll advance to the Big Ten Championship game against the winner of the Leaders division. Michigan almost certainly has to win all of its remaining games against Minnesota, Northwestern, Iowa, and Ohio State and needs Nebraska to drop one of its remaining contests.
In the broader context, this won't go down in history as a classic Michigan-Nebraska contest. The chances for that went out the window the moment Denard went down. As Katie discussed last week, the previous seven meetings between the two teams turned in some close contests including a 6-6 tie in 1911 and a 27-23 Michigan victory in the 1986 Fiesta Bowl. This one had the makings of an epic showdown until Denard went down, but Bellomy wasn't ready for primetime. His 3-for-16, 38-yard, three-interception performance was perhaps one of the worst in Michigan history.
Taylor Lewan tried to settle Bellomy down after he was thrown into the fire (photo by the Ann Arbor News)
So who is to blame for the letdown in Lincoln? Many are calling for Al Borges' firing and many others are pounding Bellomy for not being ready. In reality, it's a little of both, but not to that degree. There's not a team in the nation that has both the playmaking ability of Denard from its starter and a backup that could pick up right where he left off when thrown into the fire. Ohio State would be in trouble if Braxton Miller went down against a competent defense (read: not Purdue). Much has been made about how the only thing that could keep Alabama from running the table is losing A.J. McCarron. The list goes on.
Many are blasting the coaching staff for not having Devin Gardner ready, but they're also the same ones that were clamoring for moving Gardner to receiver before the season started. The simple fact of the matter is that while Michigan has improved since Hoke took over, the roster is still thin at certain positions. Receiver is one of them, necessitating Gardner's move, and quarterback is the other since Tate Forcier flamed out.
Hoke and Borges felt that Bellomy was the team's second best option at quarterback and Gardner's athleticism was too good to keep off the field. While Gardner hasn't exactly had a game-changing impact, he does lead the team with four touchdown catches, and the passing game as a whole is pretty bad. How much worse would it be without him? Bellomy, on the other hand, is likely better than his performance showed on Saturday, but like I mentioned above, he was thrown into about the worse possible scenario. As Chris discussed in his MMQ segment yesterday, once Bellomy came in, the Nebraska coaching staff unleashed the defense on him and Borges didn't adjust the game plan to sufficiently counter it. There was a fantastic diary on MGoBlog that broke down why Michigan's quarterback situation is the way it is, and I couldn't agree more.
Of course the loss hurt and it leaves Michigan without control of its own destiny in its pursuit of winning the Big Ten. But let's be realistic. Most thought this was an 8-4 or 9-3 team before the season started. In fact, it has played out exactly how I thought it would so far, even though I changed my pick against both Notre Dame and Nebraska. There's a very good chance Michigan would have beaten Nebraska if Denard hadn't gotten hurt, but we'll never know. But don't give up on this team. We have four games and a bowl left to witness a player the likes of which we'll never see again in a winged helmet. Relish it. And then we can talk about who should be Michigan's next quarterback.
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Feb. 22 (Bloomberg) -- Juniper Networks Inc., the second- largest maker of networking equipment, purchased closely held Mykonos Software Inc. for $80 million in cash, adding products that bolster the security of Internet applications.
The acquisition, which closed on Feb. 13, complements Juniper's existing security offerings, such as firewalls and protective systems within a corporate network, said Nawaf Bitar, general manager of Sunnyvale, California-based Juniper's security division.
San Francisco-based Mykonos specializes in so-called intrusion-deception techniques, which lay traps for hackers trying to infiltrate a website, such as steering them down data dead ends. The technology will improve Juniper's security products, a business where the company has struggled to compete with rivals such as Fortinet Inc. and Palo Alto Networks Inc., said Alkesh Shah, an analyst at Evercore Partners Inc.
"Mykonos, from what we've heard, makes very good software," Shah said in an interview. Shah has an "overweight" rating on Juniper and a $26 price target.
Sales of Juniper's SRX-series security devices fell 12 percent sequentially in the fourth quarter, the company said last month.
"SRX sales have not been as strong as we would have hoped," said Shah, who is based in New York. "This is a nice addition to that portfolio."
Juniper will absorb all 14 of Mykonos's employees, and Mykonos offices in San Francisco, New York City, and Rochester, New York, will remain intact, Bitar said in an interview.
"This is a huge step forward for us, in that it fills a Web-application security gap we had," Bitar said.
Shares of Juniper gained less than 1 percent to $23.92 at 2:29 p.m. in New York. The stock has dropped 44 percent in the past year.
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Special thanks for the music break. It saved a really crappy day.
pehoges commented on the blog post The Roundup for December 23, 2012
It is not really a mystery where the MF Global customer funds have gone. JP Morgon got $200 bil of it. I am sure the too big to failures have the rest. And no one will pay but the farmers who made the mistake of trusting their money to the designated market makers.
pehoges commented on the blog post The Danger of Analogizing About Politics and Compromise from "Lincoln"
Chris Hayes took the wheeling and dealing to accomplish great things lesson away from the film and went to town with it over the weekend by comparing it to the compromises Obama made in the Affordable Care Act. I was not convinced.
pehoges commented on the blog post Mark Begich's Plan to Stop the Effects of Inequality on Social Security Finances
I am so not convinced that someone who makes $110,000 a year needs a tax break. It is the top 20% after all.
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Really with you on this one, DD. One exception to your indictment of the Fed board of that era would be Ned Gramlich who was valiantly spitting into the wind at the time. Worth a mention because one of their own was sounding the alarm and they still did nothing.
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As a relatively new Oregon resident, I do like the time to ponder my choices with the ballots and info in front of me – especially the endless initiatives. But I do miss the feeling of community at the polling place. As a substitute I have been getting together with a small group of friends to watch the debates and talk about the issues. Should have done that before.
Thanks, Teddy, for pointing out you can check to see if your ballot has been received. I didn't know that and just confirmed it.
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Isn't Menino a Dem? What took him so long?
pehoges commented on the blog post Obama Re-Endorses Raising Social Security Payroll Tax Cap
I would suggest a subsequent post on why you believe this new round of campaign promises given the near total fail on the last set.
pehoges commented on the blog post WaPo Story Claiming Deficit Increase From Obamacare Not As Advertised
So now CBO is right?
pehoges commented on the blog post Ex-CBO Staffer's Warnings About Foreclosures Ignored
David, I am disappointed with your one-sided reporting here. Do you have any proof these allegations are true other than the letter? Did you ask CBO for any comment? Did you go back and read their economic and budget reports issued at the time to see what assumptions they were using about the housing market? Or ask the CBO analysts responsible for housing to explain how the aftermath of the bubble is figuring into their forecasts? There is no evidence that you did. Instead you swallow her accusations whole and seem willing to impugn the reputation of an important agency based solely on the word of a disgruntled former employee with such a short tenure there.
BTW, I am not a CBO troll. I am often frustrated with their middle-of-the-road positions, but this is truly not fair.
pehoges commented on the blog post Additional Resources for Financial Fraud Panel Look Light
In economic terms clearly the securitization fraud is larger than the systemic effort to cheat people out of their homes. Matt seems to think that is more important just because it involves a bigger penalty. But isn't investigating and prosecuting this part of the crime just another bailout of the 1%? What about all of the people who have, and continue, to lose their homes? Is it fair that the most only some of them will get in compensation $1,800?
Why not do both with equal vigor?
pehoges commented on the blog post Koch U: Florida State University Hands Over Economics Department to Billionaire Libertarians
My apologies if my comment sounded like a nit pick. I just wasn't sure if David was making a distinction between GMU and the Mercatus Center as public institutions and mainly wanted to point out that GMU is public in case he didn't know.
Regardless, this is a terrible development. Depressingly predictable. It is one thing to reduce government to get it off your back. It's another to do it so that said broke govt. then comes hat in hand for your money so that you have even more control. Don't know if that's a bug, or a feature.
pehoges commented on the blog post Koch U: Florida State University Hands Over Economics Department to Billionaire Libertarians
Actually, George Mason University is part of the Virginia state university system. Even if the who Mercatus Center is funded by the Koch's, it is perceived to be part of the University. In fact, it's economists are always identified as with the University and I don't remember hearing any of them described as employees of the Mercatus Center.
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Oregon just raised the ethanol requirement to 15% – so I guess the end of the subsidies means our gas prices will go up even more.
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New motto – "One millimeter at a time!"
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Actions speak louder than words (to quote a prophet).
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Calculated Risk states later in that piece that many of those who received a modification will default later. This is not simply another case of kicking the can down the road. Those subsequent defaults will be used to argue that HAMP failed because all government programs must fail, not because the banks gamed the system and Treasury failed to stop them.
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I don't see how it matters. The Fed clearly does not care about unemployment. Never has, and never will. As you said, QE2 is being done because they are also missing their inflation target, which is all they care about. So why not deal with reality and end the charade. Maybe if fiscal policy is the only tool available, there is a better chance it will be used.


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Although some claim that results are sponsored by Microsoft, Rick Moy, the president of NSS Labs, said that while Microsoft did hire them to benchmark various web browsers few years ago, it was only to improve Internet Explorer's security. However, after seeing some positive numbers, it was only then sent to the marketing department to do their thing.
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If you are as excited as some people are, then downloading it is a no brainer. However, be warned:
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No surprises here, Internet Explorer has lost some of its market share again, down from 54.27% to 53.68% (0.59 point decrease).
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I have a very big, well established Fuerte avocado tree in my back yard. We moved here in October and found one perfect avocado in December. The tree was neglected for months before we moved in. Now (April) the tree has tons of bees all over pollinating something. I don't know of another avocado tree nearby to cross pollinate. How will I know if I need to plant another tree to pollinate? When will I be able to tell if any fruit is on its way? |
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According to Laverne Nursery, Fuerte is self-fertile. It also says its an alternate bearer, that might explain why there aren't any avocado this year. http://lavernenursery.com/PGFuerteAvo.jpg |
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- Posted by still_kris z17 NoCA (My Page) on Mon, Apr 20, 09 at 7:42
I grew up with a Fuerte in my backyard and clearly can recall the grafting process which had to be repeated a couple of times before it took. While the variety may be self-pollinating, I bet you'd get a much better yield if it had been grafted. And, yes, alternate bearing. |
I thought grafting was best because it would help a plant provide fruit/flowers quicker, and help with diseases. But, if it's an older, established tree (would be hard to graft now), it should provide fruit. As mentioned by others, it will alternate bearing. For example, my Haas had tons of fruit two years ago, but this past year not as much. I'm looking forward to more fruit this year, not because I can eat it all, but because I can share with others, LOL! ricomeyer, does your fuerte have bloom right now? My Haas is in bloom right now so at some point, I will start seeing very tiny avocados forming, but it takes a while. |
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Brinkley helped launch the new "Drink Well. Live Well." initiative for the national Milk Mustache "got milk?"(R) Campaign at the Sundance Film Festival and invited other campaign alumni attending the star-studded event to join her in the celebration of milk's milestone. The wellness initiative for milk includes new national television commercials, a coast-to-coast wellness tour and Brinkley's Milk Mustache ad, which debuts on January 20 in USA Today.
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"It's time to recognize what's really important. Feeling good inside and out. That's where three glasses of lowfat or fat free milk a day come in. It's naturally nutrient-rich like no other beverage. Nature's wellness drink. Discover it for yourself."
New Face of Wellness
The new campaign is helping to draw attention to the many wellness
benefits of milk and the unique attributes of being a milk drinker. Milk is a
nutrient-laden liquid that supplies many of the vitamins and minerals that
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Above: NECA did a great job at bringing the artistic style of Borderlands to its figures
Valve toys weren't the only hot ticket items at NECA's booth. The long-awaited Claptrap returned, though this time even more Borderlands characters joined him.
Salvador (the Gunzerker), a Psycho Bandit, and an Assassin join the line-up, and once again, NECA's impeccable sculptors, painters, and fabricators do a stellar job of bringing the cel-shaded game to life. Each of the Borderlands toys looks like it leapt straight out of the game. As you can see from the image above, NECA expects to have the Borderlands 2 figures on shelves this summer.
Above: It's good to see that old, grizzled Ezio is getting his own figure
It only takes looking one shelf over at the Assassin's Creed figures to see yet another example of a completely different art style and game coming to life in a way that most toy companies could only dream of replicating.
The new Ezio, based on the older version from Assassin's Creed: Revelations, fits perfectly in line with what came before, but still manages to be different enough that those of you with multiple Assassin's Creed figures won't mind adding yet another to your growing collection.
Above: We have a feeling that the blade doesn't really work
What's even cooler is the hidden blade prop NECA revealed. While most fans will be content to enjoy just the action figures, there are those of us who wish to grow our gaming arsenal even further. The hidden blade would look perfect mounted on a wall next to Lancers, Portal guns, lightsabers, and any number of other geeky prop weapons sure to occupy valuable space in your living room.
If there was one area to be a bit disappointed by, it was the BioShock Infinite section. It's not that NECA's few items from the game aren't looking solid. It's just that we had hoped to see some of the game's heroes or villains by now. Sadly that just wasn't the case.
Above: Again, we have our doubts as to whether or not this would work
Finally getting to see the Skyhook was cool, as was the statuette of the angel holding the destroyed flag. If only Ken Levine and Irrational Games weren't so dead set on keeping so much of Infinite a secret, perhaps NECA would have had some interesting figures on display as well. Hopefully there will be some movement on this license by the time SDCC 2012 rolls around this summer.
Though it's tough to pick a winner when it comes to who had the best video game statues and toys at this year's Toy Fair, NECA certainly makes a case for being the leader of the pack. That so many developers want to work with NECA stands as a testament to not only their quality, but to their commitment to making these figures affordable for fans. The sheer amount of licenses they have is overwhelming at times, and will likely burn a hole in many wallets over the course of the year.
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8 Days until vacation and you want a puppy?? A PTR in progress...
Four weeks from today, we head out for our second trip to HHI:cool1:. This time, we are bringing my parents along for their first visit:flower3:.
THE CAST DH:groom: (Kevin)...Loves to vacation, hates to plan...basically just goes along for the ride and enjoys spending time with the family. Me::p (Kristen)...Disney-lover and obsessive planner...always planning the next trip, even while we're on vacation:cool2: DD9::artist: (Kamryn)...creative, nature-lover and athlete...she just ran her first 5K and she's looking forward to trying to run from the resort to the beach house and back. DD7::crazy: (Kaedyn)...moody, spontaneous and fun-loving...she is back and forth as to whether she is excited about the trip or not:confused3...it depends what day it is! She is ready to learn to (finally!) ride her 2-wheeler on the beach:beach:. Grandpa (Papa)...65 years old...acts like he's 40! Avid golfer who is REALLY looking forward to this trip:goodvibes...also a HUGE Disney fan:smickey: Grandma (Granny)...61 years old...lymphoma survivor...she's trying to plan, but since she's never been to HHI, she is just packing like she's going camping:rotfl:. A Little Family Background... Grandpa and Grandma live about 5 miles from us. Since DH and I both work full-time (he is a police officer and I am a paramedic), the kids go to their house when we need childcare. Once a week, the girls have a sleepover with Granny and Papa:grouphug:. We have taken several trips with my parents. We've gone to WDW with them three times and we camp with them once a year as well. In fact, we're already planning our trip to WDW next October:dance3:. Due to our jobs, DH and I rarely get to spend time together. We work opposite days (for the most part) and so we have one day per week that we are both off. This means that we also only have one day per week that we both work so the girls are always with family. Unfortunately, this means that we don't get a lot of "quality time" together. That was a key factor when we decided to buy DVC. We want to make sure that we can have one, nice vacation every year. I find as many discounts and deals as I can, but we try not to cut too many corners. We like to invite my parents because they enjoy spending time with the girls and it allows DH and I to have some alone time on vacation:hug:. The Plan...or Lack Thereof! The kids start spring break on March 29 so that's when we are leaving. We are driving down from Michigan in 2 vehicles (our Trailblazer and mom's Tahoe) and stopping over in Gatlinburg, TN. We're planning to leave the house at 7:30am and drop off the puppy by 8am. This will put us on the road by 8:30am. We plan to stop once every 3 hours for snacks, drinks, gas and potty breaks. Ideally, we'd like to combine everything into one stop, but when we stop for drinks:coffee:, inevitably we will need to stop for potty breaks within an hour:blush:. We try to stop at McDonalds so the girls can play in the playland while the adults eat. Then, we grab food to go for the girls and they eat in the car once we get back on the road. That way, they can burn off some energy without wasting any time. We are staying at the Fairfield Inn and Suites in Gatlinburg. We stayed there in 2011 on our last visit to HHI and it suited us perfectly. I booked our rooms way back in April 2012 and our cost is $89.98 per room. That price has since gone WAY up and is now $138.68. I hope to arrive no later than 10pm because we'd really like to get up early on Saturday morning. We toured Cades Cove in 2011 when we spent an extra day in Gatlinburg so this time, we would just like to drive through the 13-mile loop. Hopefully, we can get a glimpse of some bear. After that, it is off to HHI. Initially, we were going to do 2 nights in Gatlinburg since we don't have points to cover 6 nights at HHI. When I booked our HHI reservation (at 9am when the 11-month window opened!) I booked Sunday night on cash and planned to switch it to points at 7-months. I was stunned when I was quoted a rate of $225 + tax for the 2BR. I made a quick call to dad and pointed out that the cost of the 2BR at HHI was only $45 more than 2 rooms in Gatlinburg. So, we decided to book Saturday AND Sunday on cash at HHI, giving us 6 nights instead of 5. This will also allow us to spend Easter morning at the resort instead of on the road. When I made the reservation, the CM said that the quoted rate was the 2012 rate and I would receive an invoice for the difference when the 2013 rates were released. To my surprise, the 2013 rates were over $400:sad1:. I waited...and waited...and waited for that invoice to show up, but it never did. At 7 months, I called (too late!) to book Sunday on points and it was FULL!!! UGH! I called at noon because I forgot to set my alarm, so I ended up waitlisting. I had almost no confidence that it would come through...but it did! They took the wrong points to fill it (used current AKV before borrowing my remaining HHI) so I called to have it fixed. While on the phone, I inquired again about the cash night rate. I mentioned the "invoice" and asked how much I owe since it is now a 1-night reservation which requires a 1-night deposit. The CM said that my reservation is paid in full and the price I was given is correct. She also said I got a great deal. I was skeptical, but about 2 weeks ago, I finally got the "invoice". It shows our rate of $248.32 and that our confirmed reservation is paid in full. So now I have a hard copy and I'm not expecting any issue at check in. What are we going to do on our vacation??? :confused3Hmmm....nothing! Well, not exactly...we have some must-do's and some might-do's. We are definitely doing a dolphin tour and kid's night in. We're probably doing a kayak trip and a day trip to Savanna. Mom and Dad have friends that live on Fripp Island so they are taking a day to spend with them, golfing. We'll do at least one campfire (you HAVE to do a HHI campfire:love:) and Goofy Bingo. Other than that, our plans are entirely weather-dependent. I requested a room near the pool because I know that the girls want to do a lot of swimming, plus they LOVE the resort activities. We're bringing our bikes and mom and dad are renting them once we get there. We're planning on riding along the beach, flying the kites and checking the tide pools for critters. Dining....well, it's not WDW so I have NO ADR's:lmao:! We are really only planning on eating out once or twice. Since we don't get to eat together at home very often, we really enjoy cooking our meals in the villa. I'm planning on stopping at Sam's Club for some chicken breasts, burgers, and maybe a rotisserie chicken too. I'm bringing a box of non-perishables from home and a cooler for some refrigerated items. We didn't grill the last time we visited so we're hoping to try it this time. I know, there are so many great places to eat on the island, but we eat out A LOT at home (like 2-3 times per week!) so it is more of a novelty for us to eat IN on vacation. This is all I have for the first installment...I will be posting more random thoughts as the trip draws closer. I think it is now finally time to pull out the luggage and get my first "practice pack" under my belt. |
Sounds GREAT!! I'll be following along!
Can't wait to read about your trip!
We're heading down on 4/6 for a week. We booked a 2 bedroom for the Friday night since we only had points for 5 nights and it was $400. Blah. |
We've had some new, random developments in my planpopcorn::...
First, the girls decided that they do not want to share a bed. This comes as no surprise since they currently sleep in bunk beds. So, DD9 says she wants to bring the air mattress that she slept on during her hunting trip. Great! That won't be a problem at all. When DD7 heard that DD9 gets to sleep in a sleeping bag, she said, "Fine...then I want to bring a sleeping bag too and just sleep on the floor.":sad2: Oops, forgot to mention that the original sleeping arrangements were DH and I in the master (that is non-negotiable;)) and Grandpa and Grandma in the second bedroom with the girls in the living room. If the girls stick to their plan (doubtful...they'll be best friends again by tomorrow!), it should be more convenient because we won't have to make/remake the sleeper sofa every day. We'll just roll up the sleeping bags and put the air mattress in the jacuzzi tub:lmao:. Stay tuned for the continuing saga of "Who's Sleeping Where?"popcorn:: Second, DD7 is, as I write this, outside practicing her 2-wheeler:yay:! She has been so hesitant to do it even though she is completely capable. She can start, ride and stop, but turning corners and watching out for hazards (i.e. other cyclists and pedestrians) is a bit challenging for her. I am confident that she could ride down the beach at HHI but I am still a little scared to let her ride TO the beach. The ground is still snow-covered here in Michigan (and it is a blistering 22 degrees today!) but the streets are clear and there is no precipitation forecasted for the rest of the week:cool2:. So, as long as we can get a decent stretch of weather, she should have ample opportunity to practice and hopefully be ready to go in just 26 days:thumbsup2. I just have to make sure she doesn't break anything:scared:. |
Your trip will be here before you know it! Sounds like everyone is ready to go.:)
We're now less than 3 weeks out and I haven't made much progress:laughing:. I keep thinking that I have stuff I need to prepare, but there is just not that much I can do yet.
I have started getting the girls' clothing ready. They've grown a bit this winter so I had to sort through their summer clothes to make sure they still have a couple of pairs of shorts that still fit:goodvibes. My clothes is another story. I am so close to my weight loss goal (only 5 pounds to go!) but since I have lost so much weight, none of my "nicer" shorts fit me:scared1:. On one hand, it is a nice problem to have...but on the other hand, I have such a weird body shape (narrow waist, wide hips), it is VERY difficult for me to find shorts that have a high enough rise and no gap in the back. I usually wind up wearing my running shorts that have a drawstring. I found that Eddie Bauer shorts usually fit really well, but they are $40+ per pair:eek:. So, I think my project for today is to hit the mall and see if I can find some reasonably-priced shorts that fit:cloud9:. I have a lot to do before we leave, but none of it is related to the trip. There's just stuff that will occupy my time and mind... Today, my one day off out of 6, I have a mandatory meeting at work to go over the new training program that went into effect yesterday. Since I am a field training officer, this is a very important meeting and I cannot miss it:headache:. Saturday the kids have their all-school pool party:dance3:. DH has to work so I get to chaperone. I really don't like to swim, but I do enjoy going to the pool/beach. On the 24th, DD9 and I are running our second 5K of the year:yay:. I am a UM alum and the race is being run through the MSU campus:laughing:. DD9 wants me to get her a bunch of maize and blue gear so we can "tease the Spartans"...that's my girl:hug:! The puppy needs to get to the vet for her heartworm test. She is being boarded so I want to make sure that this is done before we go, just in case it is required. My paramedic license expires on the 31st so I have to make sure my license application and CEU certificates are all in order and sent in time. This is something that my employer puts together for me and I have been assured that my application will be ready for submission by the end of the week, but it is still something that weighs on my mind. Only 6 1/2 more work days until we leave:cheer2:. |
All alone on a Friday...kids are at school...DH is at work...what's a girl to do:confused3? Hmmm...how about trying to find all of the stuff we'll need for vacation:rotfl2:.
I started by digging out the bike rack. It seems to be all set except one of the mounts is missing a strap. This shouldn't be a big deal since a couple of the mounts have 2 straps. I'll just have to rearrange them. Next, I hauled the 150 qt cooler up the stairs to make sure it fits on the hitch-mount "shelf"...it does, with room to spare. Then, I put fresh batteries into the head and tail lights of the kids' bikes. DD9 only has a tail light so I have to put a headlight on my list of things to buy. I decided to make a quick run to the grocery store for a $1 bag of powdered sugar. Oops! I hate it when I go for one thing and end up coming home with three bags of groceries:crazy2:. My $1 shopping trip turned into $40pixiedust:. I bought some disposable muffin pans and a few packages of blueberry muffin mix. I also picked up some snacks for the road and a couple soon-to-expire steaks for dinner tonight. The big expense was the pop which was on sale. We drink so much of it, we need to stock up when it is under $3.50/pack. I made it out to the mall the other day and found some shorts. To all the ladies out there....have you ever bought something just because it fits?? I have been no smaller than a size 10 since high school. I was ecstatic when I found out I could wear size 10 pants again about 3 months ago. Well, since most of my shorts are size 12, with a few pairs of 10's for my "skinny days", imagine my shock when I tried on a 10 and they were TOO BIG!! I had the saleslady bring me a size 8 and to my utter amazement, they fit perfectly! No muffin top...no stretching across the butt...no thigh compression...PERFECT! So, even though they were $40 (Yes, I went to Eddie Bauer:flower3:), I had to have them. I restrained myself and only bought one color (light khaki) but they will be my "go-to" shorts this summer. We've had a slight change in the itinerary. I found out that the kennel where we board our "puppy" (she's 10 months old and weighed 87 pounds at the vet yesterday:scared:) opens at 7:30am. So, we've decided to try and leave the house at 7am to get there by 7:30 and hopefully be on the road by 8am. It will be a long day of driving, but everyone is very excited already. I ordered a bunch of stuff from Amazon.com to keep the kids entertained. They have a road-trip scavenger hunt, bingo game, Mad Libs, puzzle books, sketch pads and colored pencils. I also ordered TripTiks from AAA so they can follow our progress, exit by exit. Only two more weeks until we are on the road:drive:. I have 6 work days, a pool party and a 5K race between now and then, hence the reason I am struggling to get everything ready now. I can't be like DH and start packing the night before we leave:rolleyes2. I want the car loaded up and ready to go before I go to bed on Thursday so we can get up and go on Friday. :hourglass |
My Family is C-R-A-Z-Y!!
It's nice that the DH and kids have found something to obsess over. While I am busy preparing for vacation, they are trying to find us....A NEW PUPPY!:lmao: Um, really?? Less than two weeks before we take off for 9 days and they want to get a new puppy:faint:. OK, I'll admit, we have been looking for a companion for our malamutt (malamute/bullmastiff mix) because she really loves playing with her friends at day camp and the dog park, but now is NOT the time:upsidedow. I found some pups that might fit our criteria, but alas, they are not available until April 5...PERFECT! We come home on April 6:thumbsup2. I'll have to wait and see if I get a response from my inquiry.
Back to the regularly scheduled trip report... I started packing (finally!) and it looks like everything is going to fit:cool1:. My mom thought that the 150 qt cooler is a little too big, but then I reminded her that we are going to try and bring most of our food with us. When we sat down and looked at the list (which includes her 60+ bottles of water:eek:), she realized that the cooler is the perfect size. We have a hitch-mounted rack that the cooler will ride on. Dad thinks we should bring it in when we spend the night in Gatlinburg. I asked him if he wants to lug a 150-qt cooler full of food and all of mom's water bottles into the hotel for one night. He's afraid it will get stolen:rolleyes2. DH and I have a rare day off together today so I am going to try and take advantage of it. He is on his way to the gym to work out and I am going to get some more packing done. My ticker says 10 days...and I work 5 of those and I have an out-of-town 5K to run too! It's going to be busy! |
I caved!!!
Well, I put in an application for a rescue puppy but the website said he had been adopted about three hours after I submitted our application:sad:. Imagine my surprise when DH got a phone call from the shelter the next day. The foster mom had called and said that the family that was going to adopt the little guy had backed out and we were next on the list. The foster mom was not in a good position to keep him for much longer, and since there were two more families behind us, we were told that we needed to take custody of the little dude within 2 days:scared1:. We went to visit him Thursday night...
http://i585.photobucket.com/albums/s...mrice/Jack.jpg (Sorry the picture is so HUGE! I tried resizing it on photobucket and it keeps coming back this big!) Who could say no to this little fella? He was found as a newborn with his mama and siblings in an abandoned house. They have no idea what breed he is and they are guessing he is about 8 weeks old. His mom was about 30-40 pounds when she was found and they think she is some sort of Australian shepherd mix. He was weaned, wormed and immunized and his adoption fee included his cost of neutering when he is older. Since DH and I are both huge dog lovers, we brought this little dude home with us:lovestruc. His name is Jack and he has already become best friends with Roxy, our 10-month old "malamutt". While we are away, a good friend of mine is going to take care of Jack. Her kids (ages 15 and 10) are on spring break as well but they are not going anywhere and will be home all day:cool1:. Jack will get lots of love and attention:thumbsup2. Roxy is going to the kennel where we previously boarded our Rottweilers. She will have lots of friends to play with too so both dogs will be well-cared for while we are away. |
3 more days!
DD7 is home from school today with a low-grade fever so that put a bit of a kink in my plans. Fortunately, DH decided to start his vacation early and took today off. So, he's caring for her right now (translation: curled up on the couch with DD and new puppy, watching TV:) I pulled the Trailblazer out into the driveway to begin cleaning it and doing my first "practice pack". I have to make sure everything fits because today is my last day for any major adjustments. Then, it's off to the grocery store to pick up the last-minute items. I have to work tomorrow and Thursday is super-busy. Here's my agenda for the 24-hour mark... ...pedicure... ...buy bread/buns at bakery outlet... ...run with DD9's Girls on the Go group... ...drive 40 miles round-trip to meet up with friend and drop off puppy... ...go to parents' house to drop off cooler and hitch rack ... ...do the final pack of the truck and load up the bike rack... ...finally, try to be in bed by 9pm! I'm hoping to take a lot of pictures this trip but bear with me as it might take a while to get them loaded and posted. |
YIKES!! We're down to 13 hours until we leave....and *I* am not packed yet!:scared1::scared1::scared1:
I started, but had to re-evaluate everything when I saw the weather forecast. I had packed mostly shorts and t-shirts with only one pair of long pants for everyone (we'll all be wearing long pants on the way down) but now that I am seeing highs in the mid-60's, I am rethinking my plans. All of the groceries are packed away in the cooler and safely stored in mom and dad's car. The puppy is getting dropped off in about an hour:sad1: and all his stuff is ready to go. I have a final load of laundry going, the dishes have to be washed and the garbage taken out. Then, it's finish packing the suitcases, load up the truck and get those bikes up on the rack. Hopefully, I can get all of that done and still get to bed by 9....but it is very doubtful:scared:. The plan for tomorrow is to meet my parents at the local gas station, fuel up and give them one of the kids. That way, we don't have two kids (one in a booster) and the 90-pound dog all crushed into the back seat on the way to the kennel. After we drop off Roxy, it's on to Gatlinburg:yay:. Stay tunedpopcorn::...most of my TR from here on out will be posted from my iPhone so no pretty little emoticons;). |
I am enjoying reading your plans! My DH and I are taking our three kids on our second trip "home" to HHI this June so I will be checking in regularly this week. I am interested in hearing about the activities and most especially the dolphin tour!
We have two girls also, one is 7 and the other is 1 (we have a 4yo DS too). My 1yo is Kamryn spelled just like your DD :goodvibes Hope you have a safe trip and that there are some beautiful sunny days at the beach this week! |
After a very late night (didn't get to bed until 11!) we hit the road this morning. We were a little behind schedule because I forgot the hamburgers in the refrigerator and we had to go back. Luckily, we'd only gone a mile down the road when I remembered.
We ran into construction traffic just north of the Ohio border and it took us almost an hour to go 10 miles. Right now, we are finishing up lunch at the McDonalds in Perrysburg, OH. We are headed out to get fuel and we should be back on the road shortly. Time check: 12:30pm |
Oh no! Mom just called me... Dad left ALL of their gift cards at home!! $600 in Disney and $200 in Marriott. Fortunately, they have their credit card, traveler's checks and another trip planned. So, the cards won't go to waste, but their next trip isn't planned until next October.
Luckily, mom remembered to bring all if the gas station gift cards. Of course, now we all get to listen to mom remind dad all week about how HE was the one that forgot;). The neighbor is going to feed their cat. If he can get the card numbers and PIN numbers from the Disney gift cards, do you think they could enter them manually at the resort? |
Wow!!! And I thought I was a planner.... We have a similar situation, in that I work nights and DH works about 65 plus hours a week. Vacation time is the boy time we spend a large chunk of time together as a family. I too am always planning the next vacation!!! Have a great time!! I think it's lovely that you get to do this with your parents. I wish I was that fortunate!!!
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This is the area where you can really make a statement with lamps. I find that square lampshades, or round lampshades that are 14 inches or less in diameter, work best against a wall.
Drawers are always great for storing things you need but don't want to get up for. I love this alternative lighting detail instead of a table lamp. A hanging chandelier on either side of the bed provides beautiful symmetry and frees the nightstand for other personal accessories.
A pendant works just as well as a chandelier visually. The light wattage is lower, though, so I suggest using a pendant light in combination with can lighting. Stacked books look great with their colorful binding facing the room and are also good for elevating alarm clocks.
This beautiful vignette is perfectly balanced with a lamp, family photos, fresh flowers and a candle. The flowers and the candle provide great aromatherapy for inducing sleep. Safety first: Be sure to blow out the candle before you become too sleepy.
A classic serpentine chest of drawers holds a crystal lamp, a small sculpture and fresh flowers. Also included here is a small piece of art in dreamy bedroom colors. Art does not have to be hung on a wall. Leaning small artworks against the wall provides a layered look .
A step table is a great option beside a bed because it allows layers of surface area. A lamp, books, art, water and fresh flowers all fit on this versatile piece. Notice how the color of the step table adds to the room's palette.
A petite tray table with a small drawer has just enough space for a colorful lamp, fresh flowers and a small jewelry box. Boxes of any style are great for holding earrings and necklaces taken off just before bed.
This homemade bedside table consists of vintage suitcases on blocks. It's a creative and visual win for this room. Notice that the suitcases are on the low side, allowing for an adjustable lamp and a full view of the window. All the bedside basics fit onto a tray that provides a flat surface.
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CASPER, Wyo. - Bo Segerman finally lasted eight seconds on his third and final saddle bronc ride here Wednesday at the College National Finals Rodeo.
The Walla Walla Community College cowboy from Touchet posted a score of 73 in the third go-around and was sitting third in the round with another 22 riders still awaiting their third bronc.
Tyrel Larsen of Southwest Oklahoma leads the round and the average and Jeremy Melancon of Sam Houston State was holding down second place in both. Larsen scored a 75 on his third saddle bronc and was 222 on three rides. Melancon scored 74 1/2 his third time out of the bucking chute for a 218 1/2 total.
With 11 cowboys already making at least two successful rides, Segerman is out of the running to make Saturday night's finals.
WWCC's Bryce Palmer and Jake Minor continue to lead the way in the team roping, and Palmer is still on top in the men's all-around standings. The Palmer-Minor duo is 17.4 on three head, with Jonathan and Joshua Torres of McNeese State sitting second at 18 seconds flat.
Palmer-Minor and the Torres duo are the only sets of team ropers to catch all three of their steers so far. There are 18 pairs remaining who have scored in the first two rounds.
Palmer is also holding down second place in the tie-down roping average with a time of 29 seconds on three runs. Chant DeForest of Western Oklahoma State leads the calf ropers with 28.1 on three head.
Walla Walla's Mitch Dove slipped from fourth place to fifth in the calf roping average with 32.1 seconds on three head. His 10.4 time is good for 10th place in the third go-around and he remains in position to make Saturday's short go.
In the steer wrestling event, Touchet product Taylor Gregg, competing for Washington State University, bulldogged his third steer in 5.7 seconds Wednesday. He's sitting sixth in the round, and his 27.4 time on three is 13th, which means he's out of the running for the finals.
In women's competition, Walla Walla's Brittney Leasy is still waiting for her third run in breakaway roping as is Rachel Richards in goat tying. Leasy is 6.9 seconds on her first two runs, and only three of 27 contestants have caught all three of their steers with about half the field remaining. Richards is 13.7 after two rounds in goat tying and will have to be at least 9.1 seconds on her third goat to move into the top 10 and make the finals.
Sam Houston State moved into the men's team lead Wednesday with 520 points. Walla Walla, which held the top spot going into the day, is now second with 415 points and Montana State is third with 320.
Texas Tech-Lubbock holds the women's team lead with 278 1/3 points. Walla Walla is ninth with 115 points and Blue Mountain is tied for 14th with 85.
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