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Sultan boys turn it on in fourth for win over Granite Falls
VandenEkart helps Sultan boys break open tight game with Granite Falls
Sultan was clinging to a 38-36 lead when the final quarter began, but no one would know it by looking at the score of their decisive 61-45 victory over the Tigers on Friday night in the first Cascade Conference game for both schools.
VandenEkart scored 13 of his game-high 33 points in the fourth quarter when the Turks outscored the Tigers 23-7.
"I wasn't surprised, but very happy that we finally arrived," Sultan coach Nate Trichler said of his team's fourth quarter performance.
Read Herald writer Aaron Lommers' thoughts on Sultan-Granite Falls, click here
"It took us a while to figure out who we are. This whole season we have been struggling with who we are. And I think the adversity of this game actually showed us who we are."
There was adversity for both teams and every possession proved vital. The teams were tied at 11 at the end of the first quarter and neither had a lead bigger than four points then. Granite Falls nudged ahead in the second quarter and took a 25-23 lead at halftime. Throughout the first half, neither team led by more than four points.
The Turks faced their biggest challenge right away in the second half when Granite Falls went on a 7-0 run to extend the lead to 32-23. Trichler immediately called timeout.
"I was more worried (more) about how they did it than what the score was," Trichler said of the Tigers' run. "It was on things that we had talked about at halftime. They did exactly what we talked about at halftime and we didn't respond to it like I asked them to. I called that timeout to say, 'I just talked about these things at halftime and we aren't doing them.' And all of the sudden, Brock kind of took over the huddle at that point. That internal leadership is what really sparked us."
Aside from VandenEkart's play on the court this season, Trichler said VandenEkart's biggest improvement is how he has embraced a leadership role.
And after the game, VandenEkart focused on his team's effort, not his big night individually.
"Everyone on the bench brought some energy," he said. "Antonio (Rivas) takes two charges two plays in a row, that gets everybody fired up. The fans get everybody fired up. It's everybody on the team, the cuts are there. Everyone is getting open. It's not one person doing something, it's the whole team contributing."
The two charges Rivas took weren't without some controversy. Neither call was well-received by the Tigers fans and after the game Granite Falls coach Jim Wilson said those two plays had their effect on his kids.
"You never want to blame the refs, but they had a couple of calls that I think our kids thought were tough calls on us," he said.
VandenEkart said he thought the two charges were key in the Turks' final run.
"The two charges -- I feel like that was just the swing of it right there," he said.
Of course, VandenEkart's ability to put the ball in the basket in the fourth quarter helped swing things, too.
"This last week has been huge for Brock," Trichler said. "He's learning to become a leader. He's doing the right things and he's saying the right things, which going into the season he wasn't there yet. As this game went, and actually as this week went, you could see his attitude turning into what we needed as a team. I'm not surprised that he had a game like this because of what I saw during the week changing."
Wilson said Sultan's ability to continually feed VandenEkart in the fourth quarter was the difference in an otherwise close game.
"They just did a better job of handling the ball and getting it into the paint," Wilson said. "(VandenEkart) did a great job. He just took over the game."
Aaron Lommers covers prep sports for The Herald. Follow him on twitter @aaronlommers and contact him at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Granite Falls 11 14 11 7 -- 45
Sultan 11 12 15 23 -- 61
Granite Falls -- Brandon Leitzke 0, Riley Larsen 14, Evan West 7, Dan Matalomani 4, Drew Benson 12, Nick Elvrom 2, Karl Spencer 0, Tanner Peep 6. Sultan -- Robbie Rappuhn 0, Steven Branham 13, Bubba Branham 4, Brock VandenEkart 33, Corbin McQuarrie 0, Cooper Beucherie 4, Sam Cotterill 1, Antonio Rivas 0, Deion Bonilla 6. 3-point goals -- Larsen 4, West 1, VandenEkart 1. Records -- Granite Falls 0-1 league 2-2 overall, Sultan 1-0, 2-2.
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MORE than 10,000 people flocked to Crooklands at the weekend to celebrate quality local produce.
Country Fest — organised by Westmorland Agricultural Society — showcased the finest food and drink the area has to offer.
Independent food and drink producers and suppliers, who give the region its culinary reputation, tempted the senses at the County Showfield and gave visitors an insight into where their food comes from.
The family event also included a pets' corner, 'meet the farmer', sheep shearing demonstrations, music and dance, a 'grow your own' area, crafts, beer festival, trade stands and dog shows.
Sheep dog trials were a new addition this year and The Westmorland Gazette hosted a wedding fair.
Richard and Barbara Mathews, from Kendal, were impressed with the range of items on sale and stocked up on locally-produced pies.
"We have such a wide variety of food here," said Mr Mathews.
"We have got a lot of farmers who are extending what they do into other products and we like to support them."
Tommy Brady, also from Lancaster, said: "The amount of food that is available is amazing. There are umpteen different types of sausage and pies — you want to buy it all."
Christine Knipe, chief executive of Westmorland Agricultural Society, said: "The sunshine did bring people out on the Sunday and it was very busy.
"The feedback was positive."
ZANY Steven Hall is urging people to vote for him after he performs in front of millions of TV viewers on Britain's Got Talent tonight.
The 53-year-old telecommunications engineer will represent Cumbria when he takes to the stage for the live semi-final with a new dance routine.
Having taken the nation by storm with his eclectic two-minute act, which saw him perform a dance to The Birdy Song, The Macarena and The Twist, he has become an overnight success.
He has gained more than 1.5 million views on YouTube and more than a thousand fans on his official Facebook site.
So, what has he got lined up for the biggest performances of his life tonight?
"It was said: 'How am I going to follow that?' Because the element of surprise has gone," he said.
"So I have taken what everybody said they would expect me to do next and not done it."
Life has changed for the Burneside Amateur Theatrical Society member since he gained three 'yes' votes from Amanda Holden, Michael McIntyre and David Hasselhoff, and a standing ovation from the Liverpool crowd.
"It was the second best experience of my life, but I can't tell you the first one," he jokes.
"Since then, it has been so busy I haven't had time to think about it.
"I have been to London several times for interviews and rehearsals."
Having performed in theatres across the Lake District, Steven set up Comedy Showtime two years ago, a five-person act that puts on performances across the region.
From this, a 10-minute dance evolved which came to form the basis of his BGT audition.
If Steven is successful tonight, he will make it through to Saturday's live final.
If victorious in the final, he will perform in front of The Queen at The Royal Variety Performance and win £100,000.
"I am nervous and confident about tonight," he said.
"Nervous because Simon Cowell is back on the show and he is held in such anticipation about what he has thought of the acts that have gone through while he's been away.
"But I am confident of my routine. I'm looking forward to it."
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Foul Trouble Hurts Women's Basketball in 67-62 Loss at Limestone
February 6, 2010
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GAFFNEY, S.C.- The Limestone College women's basketball team defeated Pfeiffer University 67-62 on Saturday night in an important Conference Carolinas contest. The Falcons, who entered tonight's' game at No. 2 in the league standings, falls to 11-4 in the conference (11-9 overall) as the Saints climb to 10-5 in the league (12-8 overall).
Limestone's scoring leader was Lauren Pace (Suwanee, Ga.) who had 17 points on 15-18 shooting from the free-throw line. She also had 3 assists and 2 steals. Tia Williams (Dacula, Ga.) scored 13 points while Maria Young (Asheville, N.C.) scored 12. Brittany Miller (Indianapolis, Ind.) led the team with 6 rebounds. Williams had a team-high 4 steals.
The Falcons Domonique China (Durham, N.C.) and Jamila Harris (Danville, Va.) scored 12 points each, and Christina Harvey (Locust Grove, Va.) chipped in 11. China also led her team with 4 rebounds.
Pfeiffer had solid shooting in the first period as it was 50% from the field (17-34). Limestone was only 33.3% from the floor (11-33), but made 12 of its 16 free-throw attempts and had 12 points from 3-pointers to stay within striking distance. The Falcons had a 1-point lead at halftime, 39-38.
Limestone came out strong in the second half, and had a 13-point lead (58-45) with 8:29 left in the game. Pfeiffer started to make a comeback in the final 5 minutes, but Limestones defense kept pressure on the Falcons to maintain its lead. The Saints had a 64-62 lead with 1:30 left on the clock and still led with 21 seconds left. Young gave the Saints a 3-point advantage with a made free-throw with 24 seconds remaining. Pace nailed two free-throws with only 4 seconds remaining to put LC up 67-62.
The Saints ended the game with a 37.5 field-goal percentage (21-56) while the Falcons were 26-62 from the floor (41.9%). Limestone scored 21 points from free-throws (21-33/63.6%) as Pfeiffer was 8-14 from the charity line. Each team had 40 rebounds.
Limestone travels to Anderson, S.C., on Monday to face conference-rival Anderson University at 5:30 p.m. The Falcons host Barton on Monday at 5:30 p.m. in Misenheimer, N.C.


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August 21st, 2006 #1
Trent Kaniuga art dump from Maximo 3 and Final Fight Streetwise.
Ive been MIA on these boards for quite some time, but I'm back and Ive got a LOT to show. Unfortunately most of this stuff was done about 1.5-2 years ago. I couldnt show all of this because of a confidentiality agreement with Capcom.
The following materials were from what was originally going to be Maximo 3. I was brought in to rework Matsushita's designs for the characters and create a lush new desert/tribal/cultist infested world. The project made it 3 months into development and was canned due to lower than expected sales from Maximo 2 (which was an exceptionally fun game btw).
The following images are from Final Fight Streetwise. I also got a chance to do some voice acting on this one. Theres no listing of which characters I played, but I had a great time with it. If youve played Streetwise, the voice of Kyle Travers is pretty much how I sounded when I was smoking too many ciggarrettes and drinking every other night. ahhh... the life of a game artist.
Anyway, working at Capcom gave me a lot of opportunities to redesign many characters that I grew up loving. Many of those supporting roles were cut unfortunately, and many times the design I had done was altered to look far too similar to the originals for my taste, but as a concept artist... its not my job to make those final decisions. And though I went to bat many times, bashed my head against concrete in frustration, ultimately... i learned to accept that as a concept artist, I must answer to the vision of the art director, whether I like it or not.
I left Capcom soon after, and currently am producing concept art for the Burning Crusade expansion to world of warcraft at Blizzard. Blizzard as a company shares many of my views in terms of creative direction, and hopefully soon I will be able to post images of my current work.
In the meantime, here is some final fight stuff.
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Hide this ad by registering as a memberAugust 21st, 2006 #2
awesome stuff, the environments really took my fancy.
Some of the characters seem a little stiff, only 1 or two though.
I like the fat smoking woman
great work sir
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August 21st, 2006 #3
those envo's looking real sweet, a little small though,they don't cover much in the designed area. (but I'm used to MB massive envo's so that might explain my displeasure)
the first character designs rule!
peace yoah!
August 21st, 2006 #4
wow... this is some really appealing work. I'd play both of them (street fighter fan from the begining), but that top one looks especially appealing! Thanks for sharing.
August 21st, 2006 #5
awesome work..the man with the katana sword..is that Guy?..cause the pic of him in the red suit is freakin cool
August 21st, 2006 #6
Man what a shame about Maximo, I loved Maximo 2, I played it all the time with my buddy/then roomate Phill (who is a co-worker of yours now I believe).
Anyway nothing to crit really, I think the proportions on Hagger funky but maybe that is what they were going for.
The Maximo 3 stuff is off the hook, I dig you rendition of Maximo much more than Matsushitas.
Great to see your stuff up here again. Post some more.
August 23rd, 2006 #7
as always, a fan of your work trent
August 23rd, 2006 #8
Very nice enviros!
Feel free to checkout my work:
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August 23rd, 2006 #9
Awesome work!
I see a little bit of Eye of the Maser in your Maximo characters, thats good stuff.
Awesome work!
I love the fat hooker, why the hell hasnt there been a fat hooker to play in SFF? I been saying that for years.... well maybe not years. Opens up a slew of attack forms I cant delve into here, HA!
Anyway, I really like your enviorments they are way slick and Man I'd love to see what you are doing for WOW BC!!!
Keep up the fantastic work and please post more when you can!
Darkness extends beyond ruins and forests and into the very hearts of people, Heroes and Villains alike.
August 24th, 2006 #10
Damn those are nice. I "love" the fat hooker! I really dig the enivos...major kick ass work there. MORE
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That's cammy at the end of that picture of FF: Streetwise isn't it?
Trent do you work on any other Capcom title besides those two?
February 8th, 2007 #12
Nice work Trent. I loved Creed btw. Big collector back in the day.
June 1st, 2007 #13
Thanks for the positive response guys! I enjoyed working on Maximo 3 the most... and its such a drag that it never got finished.
When I was working on the Maximo 3 concept art, the art director really wanted to infuse a lot of the "keeper of the mazer" style into the game. So that was an inspiration, but my goal was to keep it only as an inspiration and not as a "guide". Some people will argue that "no idea is original"... but I really enjoy opportunities to CREATE, and hate when im given assignments to "copy" a pre existing architectural style or design.
Yes, some classic Final Fight and Streetfighter characters made it into streetwise. Cammy and Andore actually made the cut, though I also redesigned Sodom.
June 3rd, 2007 #14
yeah, This guys the only reason I picked up Street Fighter 3, and was stoked that he turns out to be a pretty good fighter...
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October 1st, 2007 #15
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November 13th, 2007 #16
Wow, I never thought I'd find the guy who did the Final Fight Streetwise Art. I really love your realistic and update look of the the classic characters as well as the new charaters. Too bad Sodom and Poison (or is that Roxy) didn't make it into the game. Final Fight Streetwise was a pretty....interesting game to say the least, not as bad as it was critqued to be but I must say, it was probably the most vulgar game I ever owned.
I also like the Maximo pics you drew as well, it seems a bit grittier than what those Maximo games on the PS2 were like, (Well, I only played one of them) but by the art is captivating. I would have liked to have played the game if the aesthetics were like how you drew it. Now that I think about it, your Maximo concept art reminds me of a comic that I read about four years in the "Heavy Metal" magazines.
One question. Is this Character Damnd/Thrasher, from the first Final Fight.
Oh and thank you for sharing your art with us.
November 13th, 2007 #17
This is one huge and beautiful art dump. Love your enviroment sketches and your character work on Final Fight. Can't wait to see your World of Warcraft stuff.
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Hey dude, great work as always! not sure you remember who this is :-) but if you do, not to go on a brain tangent, but glad to say hello again.
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your environment design is incredible keep it up
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November 21st, 2007 #20
I really liked the diversity in your costumes designs. CHEERS


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25 best budget electric guitars in the world today
After a week of frantic counting, re-counting and re-re-counting (maths has never been a strong point of ours) the results are in.
We asked you to cast your vote for the best budget electric guitar in the world in 2013, and you did - in your thousands.
The parameters were pretty broad: as long as nominated guitars were electric and with a retail price under £300 / $500, we'd include them.
The results suggest that you're an eclectic lot to say the least. Yes, there are all the usual Strat, Tele and Les Paul styles, and familiar names in the affordable axe market like Squier, Epiphone, Vintage and Yamaha all make appearances.
But there's some pretty wild stuff in here too. Brands including Cort, Kramer, Steinberger and Chapman have all made a serious mark on this year's poll, with even the number one spot claimed by a new kid on the block.
Of course, you'll have to read through to find out which guitar won this year's search for the best budget electric, but rest assured every guitar here is a peach.
Take it from us - if you're looking for a new guitar now but are a bit strapped for cash, you're not going to be disappointed if you end up taking any of these instruments home...
Vintage V100
A solid mahogany body, set mahogany neck, loads of Trev Wilkinson designed goodies - including pickups and tuners - and classic looks to kill.
There can be no doubt that the V100 is an awful lot of guitar for a bafflingly small amount of money. An absolute must-try for any rock classicist on a budget.
Cort G110
Taking the ages-old Stratocaster shape and injecting it with a little sass has served Cort's entry-level double cutaway electric very well indeed.
An s-style electric with slinky curves to burn, the Cort G110 sports a HSS layout and is a twist on a classic that'll appeal to guitarists who are looking for something familiar but also a little different.
Steinberger GT Pro Deluxe
Well, this was a surprise. The Steinberger is certainly different from everything else on this list - a throwback to '80s design with up-to-date features and playability, you'll certainly turn heads if you play one of these in public.
Surprisingly affordable considering it's so unique, the GT Pro Deluxe is one for the guitarist who really likes to stand out.
Kramer Pacer
The original Pacer was born in 1983 at the height of the shred boom, and Kramer - now owned by Gibson - has reissued the original thousand-note-per-minute hero.
Great looks, phenomenal playability (thanks to a slim and wide maple neck), and perfect for hardcore shredders (check out the Floyd Rose, for all your dive-bombing needs,) players in search of speed will certainly want to try this one.
Vintage VRS 100C
Despite looking like the kind of electric that should be kept in a display case, this is a dues-paying workhorse that's gagging for a gigging.
The VRS100 is a marriage of "ultra-modern looks with classic values", citing in evidence the smooth knife-edge vibrato, the carved top and the Wilkinson humbuckers. It looks incredible, and there's a quality to the VRS100's tone that really doesn't belong in this price bracket.
Jackson JS32T Rhoads
A spiky, shiny axe worthy of the dearly departed Randy who gave it its name, the JS32T Rhoads is a phenomenal amount of guitar for the money.
An out and out riff monster with a bolt-on mahogany neck full of jumbo frets, shark fin inlays, a pair of brutal humbuckers and looks to die for, it's a guitar that's made to be rocked hard and heavy. Not one for shrinking violets.
Squier Classic Vibe '60s Telecaster Custom
Squier makes its first (but not its last) entry into this year's poll - it's this '60s-style Telecaster that's first out of the traps.
Affordable versions of the classics, which both look and play the part, are always going to go down well, and really, who in their right mind would turn their nose up at this little beauty? Squier knows its onions, that's for sure.
BC Rich Warlock One II
Can you handle the Warlock? It's a question you should be asking yourself very seriously if you're thinking of snapping up one of these snarling metal monsters, because there's a hell of a lot of guitar here.
Obviously, this is one for worshippers at the altar of metal, with its none-more-black finish and devil's horns shapes, but it's also just a damn good guitar, boasting a basswood body and a set of gnarly humbuckers that are waiting to be unleashed on the unsuspecting masses.
Sterling by MusicMan SUB AX3
Just look at it: the Sterling is a thing of beauty, with jaw-dropping looks (check out that quilted top-style finish) and the sort of playability that will make any shredder worth their salt have to give it some serious consideration.
MusicRadar verdict
"The AX3 is a joy to play, and we'd heartily recommend it for a beginner who wants to hone their chops on a quality value axe with an 80s vibe."
Read full Sterling by MusicMan SUB AX3 review
Epiphone SG400
If you're a sucker for Gibson looks (as most of us are) but can't quite stretch to the occasionally wallet-shattering prices of American made guitars, then Epiphone is the brand for you.
Epi has been turning out affordable, toneful guitars for a long time, and it's gotten extremely good at replicating high-end Gibsons. Take the SG400: a heartbreaking, hard-rocking budget SG that wouldn't do Angus a disservice.
Are you ready to rock? Then this is the guitar to do it with.
Taking the shape of Gibson's Explorer and making it altogether more likely to frighten grannies and small children, the LTD ES-50 features a maple neck with a thin U profile just waiting to mix up some serious riffology. It's got the looks and the muscle to make some seriously heavy noise - if you're brave enough to take it on.
ESP LTD Viper
This SG-style hard rocker is a boiled-down badass of a guitar, bursting with attitude and ready to tear the faces of the front row at your next show.
MusicRadar verdict
"Where the Viper has more success is with classic rock, and John Sykes-esque riffs - all pinched harmonics and huge chords - are convincing enough. Frustratingly, the strident high-end prevents us from nailing that lovely AC/DC rhythm sound, but clean, funky strums benefit from the bite, especially when using both pickups together."
Read full ESP LTD Viper review
Epiphone Les Paul Special II
A Les Paul stripped of all frills and boiled down to the basics, the Special II is the sort of guitar that garage band dreams are made of.
Quite apart from being mind-bendingly affordable, it's a massive sounding guitar that retains everything that is rock-worthy about a Les Paul but shedding any shiny extras. A Mahogany body and neck paired with a slim '60s style neck and a pair of humbuckers - honestly, what more could you ever want?
Squier Bullet Strat
Need a Strat but are strapped for cash? The Squier Bullet is right this way, sir...
With all the iconic Leo Fender design, build quality and tone - but none of the pesky Morth American build costs - you can bring a Bullet Strat home for less cash than you'd spend on a good night in the bar. A no brainer for anyone in need of instant mojo.
Epiphone ES-339
Essentially a re-sized version of the iconic ES-335 shape, the ES-339 is an archtop that oozes class (if class was low-rent enough to do something like ooze).
A proper, beautifully crafted archtop with pinup good looks and the sort of tones that shouldn't be legal in guitars priced at this level, you'd be mad not to give it a go if you're on the hunt for something new.
Ibanez GRG140
Just look at it. It's an animal, and it'll bite your arm off if you're not careful.
A killer s-type that has been precision tooled to cause maximum aural damage, the GRG140 is the sort of guitar that makes standard Strat shapes look, well, safe. A mahogany neck, a ton of switching options and a Fat-10 bridge that's aching for some serious whammy action, there's a reason that this is one of Ibanez's most recognisable guitars.
Squier Vintage Modified Jazzmaster
Desirable, busting with alt-cred and quality tone, it's hard to believe that you can now get your hands on a Jazzmaster that will stand up with the best of them for so little cash.
MusicRadar verdict
"It's vibrant, easy to play and comes loaded with great sounding pickups. Yes, Fender has squeezed an incredible amount of juice out of its old classics, but when the result is an instrument that plays and sounds a step above its price bracket as this does, few will be complaining - big knobs or not."
Read full Squier Vintage Modified Jazzmaster review
Squier Vintage Modified Telecaster Custom
What a corker. We'll never cease wondering at the marvel of Squier taking classic, vibey Fender looks and repackaging them in the instruments that we can all afford.
This Vintage Modified Custom is a case in point: a beautiful guitar that sounds ace and will give you a direct line to Telecaster tonal nirvana.
MusicRadar verdict
"It sparkles when clean, and gets throaty when the dirt is piled on. A Tele makes for a great rock guitar - just ask Jimmy Page. He used a whole lotta Tele single-coil power in the early days of Led Zeppelin
Flicking the switch, the Wide Range pickup doesn't match the original's famous punchy clarity, but it does work OK for dirty bluesy noodling and clean rhythm.
Thanks to that fantastic neck, the Squier Vintage Modified Telecaster Custom doesn't feel like a budget instrument."
Read full Squier Vintage Modified Telecaster Custom review
Epiphone The Dot
Probably the best semi-acoustic around for the money, The Dot is becoming a legend in its own right.
Taking the ES-335 formula and making it an affordable reality for players who can't get enough f-holes in their lives, The Dot, simply put, needs to be played to be believed. A beast of an instrument with a veneer of respectability.
MusicRadar verdict
"So a blonde '59 Dot-neck 335 will set you back around £20,000; a brand-new version of the same, somewhere around £2,000; and this Epi will leave you plenty of change from £300. The cost-cutting measures are the right ones, as they affect neither playability nor the sound of this cool guitar to any great extent. It looks fine, sounds great and plays great. To our minds, that's value for money indeed."
Read full Epiphone The Dot review
Squier Vintage Modified Cabronita
The most distinctive and popular new design Fender has turned out for years, it was only a matter of time before there was a Squier Cabronita.
We weren't expecting it to be so damned good, though. Authentic Cabronita vibe - the bridge, the Fideli'Tron pickups, the vintage style tuners, the simple tuners - and all at a price that is basically impossible to resist.
MusicRadar verdict
"While you aren't treated to the Mexican Cabronita's chime, this Vintage Modified version possesses a warmer, bassier quality that's well suited to extended chords and clean leads, but can still deliver plenty of snap with overdriven tones."
Read full Squier Vintage Modified Cabronita review
Vintage V100 Icon Lemon Drop
Styled on Peter Green's legendary '59 Les Paul, Vintage has really gone to town on the Lemon Drop.
Reliced to perfection and boasting a gorgeous flamed maple veneer and reverse fitted humbucker for that authentic bluesy honk, this is a guitar that simply has to be played to be believed. Worth every penny.
MusicRadar verdict
"This is a proper instrument and, irrespective of your stance on the whole ageing concept, the price of £299 compares favourably indeed with the Epiphone LP100."
Read Vintage Icon V100 Lemon Drop review
Yamaha Pacifica 112V
One of the longest-standing, all-out brilliant budget guitars out there, the Pacifica remains one of the guitars to beat at this price point.
A brilliant player with a tone that sparkles, finished with attention to detail and wrapped up in a very pretty looking package, it's essentially the perfect beginner guitar. Don't make the mistake of not trying one.
MusicRadar verdict
"The Pacifica 112V remains not only the perfect start-up guitar for the serious student, but also a solid, reliable choice whatever your age or ability."
Read full Yamaha Pacifica 112V review
Epiphone Les Paul Standard
Ah, the glorious Epiphone Les Paul Standard, the answer to every cash-strapped guitarist's prayers.
It's got the knock-out looks, the reassuring weight, the all-important tones, and all for a considerable amount less that its American-made big brother. In fact, it's borderline irresponsible of Epiphone to make a guitar that comes so close to replicating the Gibson classic.
MusicRadar verdict
"The Epi Les Paul has power but sounds a bit veiled in the high end, and there's no mistaking the dark largeness to the sound. So long as you don't want your sounds too high-gained, where it becomes a little indistinct, this is a great sounding, if a little dark, Les Paul."
Read full Epiphone Les Paul Standard review
Squier Classic Vibe '50s Telecaster
This is one of those guitars that it's almost entirely impossible for guitarists to resist.
The classic Telecaster, complete with black pickguard, butterscotch blonde finish, vintage tuners and brass barrel bridge - how could anyone with a decent grounding in rock 'n' roll history not want on?
MusicRadar verdict
"It has timeless looks and modern playability and tone, and if you shop around enough you'll find one for less than £300. Bargain."
Read full Squier Classic Vibe '50s Telecaster
Chapman ML-1
Created by Youtube sensation Rob Chapman, Chapman guitars has been a phenomenon, and it was the ML-1 that led the charge.
The first run was an almost instant sell-out, but now it's back and in more demand than ever. The runaway winner of our poll, Chapman guitars is making serious waves and proving that you don't need to be one of the big boys to make great, desirable guitars that people desperately want.
Described as a 'Swiss Army knife' of a guitar that will give you everything from shimmering clean tones through to brutal riffage (thanks in no small part to the Chapman-designed pickups), expect first-rate build quality and stand out playability. A worthy winner.
MusicRadar verdict
"The ML-1 is a worthy competitor to similarly spec'd guitars from the likes of LTD and Schecter. It's beautifully put together and finished, and represents some great ideas, well executed."


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Jim Webb (Virginia)
|Jim Webb
|U.S. Senate, Virginia
|Former Senator
|In office
|United States Naval Academy
|Georgetown University Law Center
|Military service
|Years of service
|Navy Cross, Silver Star Medal, two Bronze Star Medals, and two Purple Hearts
|Date of birth
|February 9, 1946
|Place of birth
|St. Joseph, MO
|Office website
- 1 Biography
- 2 Career
- 3 Committee assignments
- 4 Issues
- 5 Elections
- 6 Campaign donors
- 7 Analysis
- 8 Recent news
- 9 Personal
- 10 External links
- 11 References
Based on an analysis of bill sponsorship by GovTrack, Webb was a "centrist Democrat".[1]
Webb chose not to seek re-election in 2012 and retired at the end of his current term.[2] Tim Kaine (D) won the election to succeed Webb.
Webb was born in Missouri and graduated from high school in Nebraska. After a year at the University of Southern California, Webb went on to the United States Naval Academy. When he graduated in 1968, he enlisted with the Marines, with whom he served until 1972.[3] As a Marine, Webb was deployed to Vietnam, where he earned the Navy Cross, the Silver Star Medal, two Bronze Star Medals, and two Purple Hearts.[4] Webb has written nine books, and received an Emmy Award for his coverage of the Marines in Beirut. He also went to Afghanistan in 2004 as an embedded journalist.[4]
- 1968-1972: U.S. Marine Corps commander
- 1978-Present: Writer and journalist
- 1977-1981: Counsel to U.S. House Committee on Veterans Affairs
- 1984-1987: Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs
- 1987-1988: Secretary of the Navy
- 2004: Embed journalist in Afghanistan
- 2006-Present: U.S. Senator
Committee assignments
Webb served on the following Senate committees[5]:
- Committee on Foreign Relations
- East Asia & Pacific Affairs Subcommittee Chairman
- Committee on Armed Services
- Personnel Subcommittee Chairman
- Veterans' Affairs Committee
- Joint Economic Committee
Fiscal Cliff
Webb voted for the fiscal cliff compromise bill, which made permanent most of the Bush tax cuts originally passed in 2001 and 2003 while also raising tax rates on the highest income levels. The bill was passed in the Senate by a 89/8 vote on January 1, 2013.[6]
Webb did not seek re-election in 2012. Tim Kaine (D) defeated George Allen (R) in the general election.
On November 7, 2006, Webb won election to the U.S. Senate, defeating incumbent George Allen (R), Glenda Gail Parker (Independent Green), and a write-in.[7]
|U.S. Senate, Virginia, 2006
|Vote %
|James H. "Jim" Webb
|George Allen Incumbent
|Glenda Gail Parker
|Total Votes
Campaign donors
Webb won election to the U.S. Senate in 2006. During that election cycle, Webb's campaign committee raised a total of $8,529,224 and spent $8,461,970.[8]
|U.S. Senate, Virginia, 2006 - Jim Webb (Virginia) Campaign Contributions
|Total Raised
|Total Spent
|Total Raised by General Election Opponent
|Total Spent by General Election Opponent
|Top contributors to Jim Webb (Virginia)'s campaign committee
|Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee
Congressional staff salaries
The website Legistorm compiles staff salary information for members of Congress. Webb paid his congressional staff a total of $2,822,568 in 2011. He ranked 17th on the list of the highest paid Democratic senatorial staff salaries and ranked 21st overall of the highest paid senatorial staff salaries in 2011. Overall, Virginia ranked 13th in average salary for senatorial staff. The average U.S. Senate congressional staff was paid $2,529,141.70 in fiscal year 2011.[9]
Net worth
Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by OpenSecrets.org, Webb's net worth as of 2010 was estimated between $1,313,190 and $10,949,997. That averages to $6,131,593.50, which is lower than the average net worth of Democratic Senators in 2010 of $19,383,524.[10]
National Journal vote ratings
- See also: National Journal vote ratings
Each year National Journal publishes an analysis of how liberally or conservatively each member of Congress voted in the previous year. Webb ranked 44th in the liberal rankings.[11]
Political positions
Voting with party
November 2011
Webb voted with the Democratic Party 91.8% of the time, which ranked 37 among the 51 Senate Democratic members as of November 2011.[12]
Recent news
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Webb lives in Northern Virginia with his wife, Hong Le Webb, and children Amy, Jimmy, Sarah, Julia, Georgia, and step-daughter Emily.[4]
External links
- Social media:
- Biographies:
- Political profiles:
- Financial (federal level):
- Interest group ratings:
- Issue positions:
- Public statements:
- Voting record:
- Works by or about:
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- ↑ Gov Track "Jim Webb," Accessed March 3, 2012
- ↑ Roll Call "Webb Won't Seek Re-Election," Accessed February 18, 2012
- ↑ Biographical Guide to Members of Congress "Jim Webb," Accessed October 12, 2011
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Official Senate website "About page," Accessed October 12, 2011
- ↑ Official Senate website "Committee Assignments," Accessed October 12, 2011
- ↑ U.S. Senate "Roll Call Vote on the Fiscal Cliff" Accessed January 4, 2013.
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 7, 2006"
- ↑ Open Secrets "2006 Race: Virginia Senate," Accessed November 26, 2011
- ↑ LegiStorm "Jim Webb"
- ↑ OpenSecrets.org, "Webb, (D-VA), 2010"
- ↑ National Journal, "Searchable Vote Ratings Tables: Senate," February 23, 2012
- ↑ OpenCongress, "Voting With Party," accessed July 2014
|Political offices
|Preceded by
George F. Allen
|U.S. Senate - Virginia
| Succeeded by
Tim Kaine


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U.S. News and World Report has released this year's best medical school rankings, and the nation's 25 colleges of osteopathic medicine are well-represented among the 146 schools responding to the magazine's survey. Eight out of the top ten (including all of the top five) medical schools listed in answer to the question "Which schools turn out the most primary care residents?" are osteopathic medical schools.
The five schools topping the list include Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, University of North Texas Health Science Center/Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, Pikeville College School of Osteopathic Medicine and Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, Oklahoma State University College of Osetopathic Medicine and Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine also made the top ten list of primary care resident producers, with Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine – CA, coming in 12th.


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Rome, Sept. 10, 1960: Starting line of the Olympic Marathon – The three New Zealanders, Jeff Julian, Barry Magee and Ray Puckett, nervously await the starting gun. Standing next to them they notice an unknown African runner with a skeletal figure and no shoes. "Oh, well, that's one we can beat, anyway," Puckett says.
The African was Abebe Bikila of Ethiopia. His bare feet skimmed over the hot streets of Rome that night to give him the Olympic gold medal in a world-record 2:15:16.2. Magee was third. "It was amazing that Bikila was standing right next to us on the line," Magee told me late last year. Puckett's ill-fated remark has become urban legend. David Maraniss's book Rome 1960 wrongly attributes it to a member of the American team.
Bikila's gold medal in Rome is the most famous barefoot victory in modern running history, but far from the only one. Bare feet were not invented in 2009, and have been the footwear of choice for many top and other runners long before the current fashion.
Same for minimalist shoes. The idea that less weight on your feet helps you go faster is not rocket science, nor a deep secret preserved for centuries by lost tribes. Shoe companies' 2011 "minimalist" models follow a long line. In 1951 Shigeki Tanaka (Japan) won the Boston Marathon in tiny canvas sock-shoes with a separated big toe. In 1953, Roger Bannister's search for perfection and the 4-minute mile led him to a Wimbledon shoemaker called Sandy Law, who custom-made track spikes with uppers of soft, super-light kangaroo skin. I can vouch for it. In 1957, as a young Bannister fan at school in Wimbledon, I had Law make a pair for me. Problem: the long spikes and frail heel were a mistake for cross country.
In the 1960s, top British road runners wore imported Japanese Tiger Cubs, a featherweight improvement on our usual clunky tennis shoes. In 1967 a rival English shoe was marketed with the slogan "Run Barefoot on the Road." Some of us found a line of mass-produced and very light black sneakers that we mysteriously dubbed AA60s, since that was stamped on the rubber soles. I ran sub-50 minutes for 10 miles in those. Problem: blisters if the road was hot.
In 1973, in Auckland, New Zealand, the Laser Shoe Company, established by Arthur Lydiard's brother, Wally, developed the distinctive Toe-Peepers, with a cut-open front that cooled the foot and eliminated chafed toes–"a world first," says Magee. One problem: stones could sneak in. In 1985, Nike introduced the Sock Racer–bright yellow, no laces, no tongue, very light, felt great. Problem: it was so hard to get the darn things on that you were exhausted before a race.
Runners who think about their craft have always been willing to go minimal, as well as learn from people who live close to nature. So we have long been familiar with the Tarahumara Indians. Far from being a hidden unknown tribe, their prowess and their limitations as runners are well-known in the running world. Several of them have been trained and selected to represent Mexico, and their running rituals have been reliably recorded in at least one British mass-circulation newspaper, and American books such as Peter Nabokov's deeply informative Indian Running (1981), required reading for anyone claiming to understand Native American running culture.
Britain's Tim Johnston got to know a group of Tarahumara when he was living in Mexico in 1967 to prepare for the 1968 Olympic marathon. A Cambridge graduate and international lawyer, Johnston had placed second in bare feet in the 1967 International Cross-Country Championship.
"They were with the Mexican pre-Olympic squad, happy to have nothing to do but run all day, but they were very slow, just shuffling along in traditional huaraches. Kempka, their Polish coach, wanted to find some young enough to train into competitive marathoners. Farther south than Chihuahua, in the Chiapas, in the early morning you could encounter whole family groups of Mayan Indians, kids to grans, trotting heavily laden along the mountain trails on their way to market," Johnston recalled in 2010.
Runner-coach-scientist-author Bruce Tulloh, who won the European 5,000m championship barefoot on cinders in 1962, visited and studied the Tarahumara in 1971, and wrote fully about them in the magazine of Britain's Observer Sunday newspaper.
"Those I saw all ran in their huaraches. Their stamina was impressive. I was still in 14:00 shape for 5,000m, and one of their stars, Ramon, in his mid-40s, ran with me for 90 minutes and never took his hat off. I also ran with a younger runner, Madril, whose pulse after a brisk 50 minutes was 10 beats lower than mine (but of course I was not altitude-adjusted)," Tulloh told me.
Tulloh had been part of scientific research into barefoot running in 1961, conducted by Dr. Griffith Pugh, famous as the medical leader of the mountaineering team that conquered Everest in 1953. Later Pugh did seminal research into altitude training.
"Dr. Pugh had me run repetition miles, to compare the effect of bare feet, shoes, and shoes with added weight. He collected breath samples.
It showed a straight-line relationship between weight of shoes and oxygen cost. At sub-5:00 mile pace, the gain in efficiency with bare feet is 1 percent, which means a 100m advantage in a 10,000m. In actual racing, I found another advantage is that you can accelerate more quickly," Tulloh said.


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BELMONT — South Point's girls had pretty much only one thing to cover in Monday's practice: their press break.
After Forestview's full-court pressure doomed the Red Raiders earlier this season, South Point figured it out in the rematch and pulled out a 50-41 home victory over the Big South 3A Conference co-leaders.
South Point (16-3, 7-3 Big South) extended its winning streak to four games while dropping Forestview (14-6, 7-2) out of a first-place tie with Crest.
"We didn't play particularly well the first time through (the conference schedule) but we said second time through, let's make it a new season," South Point coach Scott Tudor said.
Then, South Point's boys followed with a 61-57 come-from-behind win to complete a rare varsity sweep of the Jaguars. The Red Raiders trailed by 19 early in the third quarter of that game before roaring back.
The sweep started with the South Point girls trying to avenge a 55-38 loss on Jan. 4. In that meeting, Forestview scored the game's first 19 points thanks to a dominant press.
"They made some shots this time," Forestview coach Kevin Gurganus said. "They didn't shoot the ball well at our place and I thought they shot the ball tremendously well tonight."
Ashley Mull and Chrissy White scored 12 each to lead the Red Raiders while Haley Stewart added eight points.
The key stretch occurred early in the fourth quarter when South Point went on a 9-2 run to take a 37-30 lead with 5:21 left. Haley Stewart completed a three-point play, White popped a pair of baseline jumpers and Asia Jackson converted a layup on an assist by Mull during the run.
South Point held Bre Armstrong, one of the area's top scorers, to 12 points, tying a season-low. Tudor applauded the defensive efforts of Hannah Moss and Stewart on Armstrong, a senior who was averaging 18.6 points. The 5-foot-11 Moss is a newcomer from Lake Norman High School whose first game started the current four-game winning streak.
Armstrong also pulled down 11 rebounds and recorded three steals. Nikkyana McCaskill joined Armstrong in double figures with 10 points while Lauren Smith had five steals for the Jaguars.
Now, Forestview might need South Point's help if the Jaguars are going to pull back into the conference championship picture. Forestview's best hope might be for South Point to beat Crest in next week's regular-season finale in Belmont.
Boys: South Point 61, Forestview 57 — T.J. Fair's third 3-pointer of the game gave Forestview a 46-27 lead 16 seconds after halftime but South Point began making its move after that for an improbable comeback.
South Point went to a trapping defense to hold Forestview to 14 second-half points and Deonte Gaston caught fire for a career-high 35 points as the Red Raiders pulled off their biggest win of the season.
"We're down by 19, you've got to take chances," South Point coach Kody Kubbs said. "We can sit back there in a zone and lose by 19 and say, 'Well we tied them in the second half,' or we can come out and press."
Gaston shot 5-for-8 from 3-point range, 11-for-22 overall and 8-for-9 from the foul line for his big night. The 5-foot-9 junior guard is averaging 28.3 over his past four games.
John Chavis added nine points for the Red Raiders (4-14, 3-7), who have picked up their four wins over the past eight games.
Mark Smith scored 16 and Fair finished with 15 points — none after his 3-pointer immediately following halftime — to lead Forestview.
"South Point just outplayed us in the second half," Forestview coach Dan Ghent said. "We scored six points in the fourth quarter. I don't know how many turnovers we had but we had quite a few."
Forestview (9-11, 4-5) visits Ashbrook on Friday while South Point hosts East Gaston.
Phillip Gardner: 704-869-1843; twitter.com/gazettephil


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Kohler K-2356-4-G9 Sandbar Archer 16-7/8" Drop In Bathroom Sink with 3 Holes Drilled and Overflow
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Technical Specs
|Specification Sheet
|Installation Guide
|Rough-In Guide
|Basin Depth
|Basin Length
|Basin Width
|Country Of Origin
|Drain Assembly Included
|Drain Connection
|Drain Placement
|Faucet Centers
|Faucet Holes
|Faucet Included
|Installation Type
|Drop In
|Made in America
|Vitreous China
|Mounting Type
|Number Of Basins
|Sink Shape
Product Features:
- Rectangular basin gives a classically clean look to your bathroom countertop
- Covered under Kohler's limited lifetime sink warranty
- Constructed from vitreous china providing a classic look and feel
- Blends Craftsman woodworking and intricate jewelry facets
- Creates a universal look suitable for an array of bathroom styles
- Drop in installation delivers a clean appearance to your existing bathroom design
- Center drain location provides optimal draining capability
- Equipped with overflow drain - works in tandem with the primary to prevent an overflow or spillage
- All hardware needed for installation included
Product Technologies / Benefits:
- Drop In Sinks: A rim or lip sits on the counter while the basin rests below. Ideal for remodeling, these sinks can be easily retrofitted to an existing counter.
Product Specifications:
- Overall Length: 22-5/8" (measured from the left outer rim to the right outer rim)
- Overall Width: 19-7/16" (measured from the back outer rim to the front outer rim)
- Height: 7-7/8" (measured from the bottom of sink to the top of the rim)
- Basin Width: 12-9/16" (measured from the back inner rim to the front inner rim)
- Basin Length: 16-7/8" (measured from the left inner rim to the right inner rim)
- Basin Depth: 4" (measured from the center of basin to the rim)
- Installation Type: Drop in
- Number of Faucet Holes: 3
- Drain Outlet Connection: 1-3/4"
- K-2356-4: This model
- K-2356-8: 8" faucet center version of this model
- K-2356-1: Single hole version of this model
- K-2358-4: 12" wide version of this model
Additional Kohler Links
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Our SKU: K-2356-4
This product is listed under the following manufacturer number(s):
- Almond
- Biscuit
- Black
- Cashmere
- Dune
- Ice Grey
- Innocent Blush
- Mexican Sand
- Navy
- Sandbar
- Skylight
- Sunlight
- Thunder Grey
- White
- Wild Rose
*Denotes a finish or option that has been discontinued
Product Reviews
Rated 5 out of 5 by ldubrul from Just what I needed. I needed a certain sized sink to fit an existing vanity and the Archer did the trick. The price was right, free shipping and fast delivery. No complaints from me. Will use Build.com again.
Date published: 2013-10-22
Rated 5 out of 5 by from sinks These Kohler sinks are beautiful. They were the only ones that would fit the hole left by my old sinks, and they updated the bathroom immediately. Not only do they look good, but they are easy to clean, are deep enough to soak a few things, and the lines are beautiful. The price was right, they arrived when scheduled, and in perfect condition.
Date published: 2013-08-13
Rated 5 out of 5 by sdd710 from Great Purchase Had difficulty finding a rectangular sink replacement for a 60s tiled bathroom counter. Althugh this sink was not completely rectangular, it was a perfect fit. This sink saved me from having my entire counter replaced, it looks beautiful and I was surprised to receive it in only 2 days. I have just ordered two more sinks for my second bathroom and am hoping for the same outcome.
Date published: 2013-04-25
Rated 5 out of 5 by Frodo from Bathroom sink This is an excellent sink, well designed and beautiful! I give it 5 stars!!!!
Date published: 2013-04-23
Rated 4 out of 5 by resolute from well handled purchase was very happy with the promptness and quality of the product
Date published: 2013-02-26
Rated 5 out of 5 by DGMorgan from Great price Quality product offered at a great price. On time delivery.
Date published: 2013-01-02
Rated 5 out of 5 by flgirl543 from Excellent sink Priced right, stylish and received many compliments on the appearence of this sink. Would definitely recommend this sink. A++
Date published: 2012-09-26
Rated 5 out of 5 by user4186 from Kholer mexican sand bathroom sink Beautiful, beautiful color, great design. Shippped in a timely manner. Shipped in perfect condition. I purchased a vessel sinks months ago from this same company and I was very satisfied. Will purchase again.
Date published: 2012-09-12
The Bold Look of Kohler is more than a slogan, it is a testament to the sight and focus of the Kohler company since the late 1800's. Kohler designs its plumbing fixtures and accessories for longevity and with a focus on pleasing your senses. Kohler's attributes make its plumbing and accessories a clear choice of quality for generations to come.
Kohler Archer Collection
The transitional aesthetic of the Archer Suite is achieved by blending subtle design elements found in craftsman furniture's chamfering techniques and the intricate facets of jewelry. This combination of beveled edges and curved bases creates a timeless appeal that suits an array of design motifs. The comprehensive Kohler Archer Suite features undercounter, self-rimming and pedestal lavatories, a petite vanity, a two-piece Comfort Height toilet with Class Five technology, as well as baths, whirlpools, BubbleMassage baths and shower receptors.
Other Products In The Kohler Archer Collection
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Archer Collection 60" Drop In Soaker Bath Tub with...$498.04-$575.25(15)
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Archer Three Wall Alcove Soaking Tub with Left Han...$634.20-$732.53(17)
Warranty Info
Kohler Lifetime Limited Warranty Kohler Co. warrants its faucets to be leak and drip free during normal residential use for as long as the original purchaser owns his/her home.* If the faucet should leak or drip during normal use, Kohler will, free of charge, mail to the purchaser the cartridge necessary to put the faucet in good working condition. Kohler also warrants all other aspects of the faucet, except gold finish, to be free of defects in material and workmanship during normal residential use for as long as the original purchaser owns his/her own home. If a defect is found in normal residential use, Kohler Co. will (at its election) repair, provide a replacement part or product, or make appropriate adjustment. Damage to a product caused by accident, misuse, or abuse is not covered by this warranty. Proof of purchase (original sales receipt) must be provided to Kohler with all warranty claims. Kohler Co. is not responsible for labor charges, installation, or other consequential costs. In no event shall the responsibility of Kohler exceed the purchase price of the faucet. To obtain warranty service, contact Kohler Co. either through your Dealer or Plumbing Contractor or by calling 1-800-4-KOHLER or by writing: Kohler Co., Attn.: Customer Service Dept. Kohler, WI 53044, USA Please be sure to proide all pertinent information regarding your claim, including a complete description of the problem, the product, model number, color, finish, and the date the product was purchased. Also include the name of your contractor or distributor and your original invoice. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, KOHLER DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THAT OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE . KOHLER CO. ALSO DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow limitations of how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of special, incidental or consequential damages, so these limitations and exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives the consumer specific legal rights. You may also have other rights that vary from state to state. This warranty is to the original purchaser only, and excludes product damage due to installation error, product abuse, or product misuse, whether performed by a contractor, service company, or the consumer. This is our exclusive written warranty. *Trend faucets, MasterShower Tower, gold finish, accessories, fixture related items (as designated in the Kohler Faucets Price Book), and faucets used in commercial settings continue to be covered by Kohler's one-year limited warranty.6/98 COPYRIGHT © 1998 BY KOHLER CO. (SEE BELOW) All Kohler Plumbing Fixtures, Faucets and Fittings carry Kohler's Limited One-Year Warranty Unless Otherwise Noted. Limited One-Year Warranty Kohler® plumbing fixtures, faucets and fittings are warranted to be free of defects in material and workmanship for one year from date of installation. Kohler Co. will at its election repair, replace or make appropriate adjustment where Kohler Co. inspection discloses any such defects occurring in normal usage within one year after installation. Kohler Co. is not responsible for removal or installation costs. To obtain warranty service, contact Kohler Co. either through your Dealer or Plumbing Contractor or calling 1-800-4-KOHLER or by writing: Kohler Co., Attn: Customer Service Department Kohler, Wisconsin 53044 U.S.A. IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THAT OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXPRESSLY LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY. KOHLER CO. DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion or limitation of special, incidental or consequential damages so these limitations and exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary from state to state. This is our exclusive written warranty. Notes: There may be variation in color fidelity between catalog images and actual plumbing fixtures. Kohler Co. reserves the right to make changes in product characteristics, packaging or availability at any time with out notice. COPYRIGHT © 1989, 1990, 1997, 1998 BY KOHLER CO. Kohler Standby Generators Go to the following link to find a service center near you: http://www.kohlergenerators.com/sales-service/contact-sales


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2011-12: Track & Field -- Indoors, ran the 800m run on four separate occasions, clocking a season best 2:16.79 at the Kentucky Rod McCarver Memorial (20th place). Outdoors, ran a career best 800m time of 2:15.04 at the Billy Hayes Invite (11th place) ... in the 1500m run, raced a season fast 4:47.63 at the Vanderbilt Black and Gold Invite (16th place).
2010-11: Cross Country -- Competed in two races, posting a 5K season-best time of 19:36.4 in the open division at the All-Ohio Championship ... ran her first race at the Miami Invitational, taking 18th (fifth on the team) in 19:45. Track and Field -- Indoors, ran the mile at the MAC Indoor Championships, finishing 17th in 5:12.07 ... ran a season-best mile time of 5:11.77 at the Meyo Invitational, crossing in 29th ... clocked a season-best 800m time of 2:19.31 at the Ball State Quadrangular, placing fourth ... ran on Miami's school-record-setting 4x800m relay team at the Indiana Relays that clocked 9:04.95 to place fourth ... finished third in the 800m at the Findlay Oiler Opener (2:26.31) ... ran on the distance medley relay team at the Hoosier Hills Invitational, helping Miami place third in 12:38.69. Outdoors, ran the 800m at the MAC Outdoor Championships, finishing 18th in 2:20.56 ... clocked a personal-best 800m time of 2:15.86 at the Miami Invitational, placing ninth ... won the 800m at the RedHawk Invitational in 2:16.61 ... recorded a time of 4:47.28 in her lone time running the 1500m, taking ninth at the Vanderbilt Black & Gold Invitational.
High School: Earned four varsity letters in track and cross country at Magnificat under coach Anjanette Whitman ... captain of the cross country team senior year ... personal-best times of 19:11 in the 5K, 2:15 in the 800m, and 60.0 in the 400m dash ... All-Ohio Academic Award for cross country and track in 2008, 2009, 2010 ... 4x800 outdoor state champions in track in 2009 and runner-up in 2010 ... helped set her school's record in the 4x800 with a time of 9:07 and in the distance medley relay in 12:18 ... led cross country team to state championships in 2008 and 2009 ... also played one year of basketball.
Personal: Born in November of 1991 in Cleveland, Ohio ... daughter of Deborah and Daniel Riley ... majoring in graphic design.


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|Charlotte, NC---The Pfeiffer men's cross country team finished second at the 2007 Charlotte Invitational. Matt Tyndall and Brandon Whitaker both finished in the Top 10 to lead the Falcons.
Coach Nolt said, "For the second time we proved that we can compete with Division I teams."
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President Barack Obama on Wednesday released his administration's plan to prevent gun violence, and it features provisions familiar to California residents.
Background checks, limits on magazine sizes and an assault-weapons ban are mainstays of state gun regulations. As lawmakers in Washington dug in to debate a list of measures, Orange County gun-control supporters and opponents differed on whether the result would affect crime.
Gun-control supporters pointed to California's stance on firearms as successfully preventing violence, while gun ownership advocates decried measures they said would hamper law-abiding citizens' abilities to buy firearms. Across the spectrum, however, questions remained on the specifics of policies that all agreed will face many obstacles before becoming law.
California's gun laws are ranked as the strongest in the nation by the Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence, with regulations requiring all purchasers to go through a licensed dealer and submit to a background check. Background checks seek to weed out those who can't legally purchase a firearm, including felons and those with mental illness who have been deemed a threat to themselves and others. The policy has found broad support; 85 percent of Americans favor background checks for private and gun show sales as well as in retail settings, the Pew Research Center said.
Other areas of the president's proposal are less popular. About 55 percent of Americans support a ban on assault-style weapons, the research center said. Although some form of an assault-weapons ban has existed in California since 1989, gun-control advocates see it as having too many loopholes. Gun owners, on the other hand, typically don't favor laws that limit what types of firearms they may purchase for sport, hunting and self-defense.
Among Obama's proposals is a call to Congress to authorize $4 billion to bolster police department budgets and keep more officers on the street.
Over the past several years, the Santa Ana Police Department has struggled with budget shortfalls.
"We would support anything that puts additional officers on the streets," Cpl. Anthony Bertagna said. "That's the biggest problem right now."
Already, the department's gang enforcement and ballistics examination units focus on gun crimes. The department has shrunk from 410 sworn officers to 326, he said, so officials would monitor any new programs or grants that could bring more resources.
"It's a wait-and-see game," he said.
Huntington Beach police Chief Kenneth Small said he was pleased to see many of the state's current regulations as part of the proposed national plan.
"I support (everything) in the president's proposal," he said. "Honestly, I think ... all of the things that are in his recommendation make perfect sense."
Statistically, communities nationwide are safer than they were in 1994, when a federal assault-weapons ban last went into effect. Over the past few years, violent crime has been on a downward trend, including gun-related crimes.


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NJ 350 Anniversary Ale
English Pale malts and flaked barley meld with blackstrap molasses for a hearty and complex malt flavor. For hops we used Cluster, the first hop cultivated in the US. The beer finishes with the modern Simcoe and Centennial. The latter gives a deep piney flavor and aroma, a nod to a state treasure-the Pine Barrens.
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Malt Beverage brewed with Molasses.
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Malts: 50% Wheat, 50% Pale Malt
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Our spacious historic halls, where royalty once held their celebrations, offer ample space for banquets of up to 500 guests. So why not simply leave the entire organisation to us: from stylish table decorations by our in-house florist to the tasteful composition of the menus, the first-class care and attention, and the 5-star service. We are there for you.
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Kent State University's Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative, a component of the College of Architecture and Environmental Design, was recently presented with an American Institute of Architects (AIA) Ohio Design Award.read more
Kent State Launches New School of Digital SciencesPosted Oct. 3, 2011 | Kahley Colaluca
Kent State University's School of Digital Sciences this fall welcomed its first class of students after Ohio Board of Regents Chancellor Jim Petro approved the school's proposed degrees.
The new interdisciplinary school offers three degrees — a Bachelor of Arts, a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Digital Sciences. Many of the courses are available online and will likely be offered soon on some of the regional campuses.
"This is going to be a great degree for a variety of people," Director of the School of Digital Sciences Robert Walker says. "For example, it's perfect for students who like computers but don't want to focus exclusively on the programming aspect."
The bachelor's degrees offered by the School of Digital Sciences are designed for students who are creative, who want to be exposed to a broad range of topics, who want to use computers responsibly to solve problems efficiently and who enjoy working with other people as part of a team. The graduates will be well-rounded, taking courses that span computer design and web design, information science, technology, project management, visual communication design, journalism and more.
Undergraduate students can now officially declare their majors. Starting in the spring semester, 25 to 30 students are expected to be in the program.
At the graduate level, applications for the Master of Digital Sciences will be accepted starting in October for enrollment in the Spring 2012 semester; however, some students started early as guest admission students. There are approximately 14 students from California to New Jersey enrolled in the graduate program.
"The master's program augments a student's undergraduate program with targeted depth in one or two additional areas," Walker says. "It can benefit students from any undergraduate program by giving them valuable skills needed in today's workplace."
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