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Natalya wrote:What's that? I can't hear you over the sound of how banned you are.
stubby wrote:omg noob, balrogs are maiars too, don't you know anything
Tzan wrote:Semaj Nagirrac wrote:Well, I took some land without checking if it was owned by a faction or not. I'm not going to be banned, am I? I can destroy everything if need be.
That's what Hitler said,
in 1938.
stubby wrote:omg noob, balrogs are maiars too, don't you know anything
Keldoclock wrote:Anyways, holy shit Xenoman, you have some fucking issues with dapper gentlemen.
Tzan wrote:Quantumsurfer wrote:I generally agree with TzanWarhead wrote:I agree with QuantumSmurfer.
I agree with Warhead.
Keldoclock wrote:I've had a dream of my current girlfriend giving me head.
Sometimes dreams don't come true .
Bragallot wrote:Just ask Silverdream. He decides what's true and right, and what someone said or meant at some point, even if they didn't. Clearly he is the most suitable person for fixing this mess.
Keldoclock wrote:I've had a dream of my current girlfriend giving me head.
Sometimes dreams don't come true .
Anyways, holy shit Xenoman, you have some fucking issues with dapper gentlemen.
For the last two days I have been up at my inlaws farm, chopping down trees and doing handiwork to help before autumn/winter well and truly hits. In the course of this - I exhausted myself and went into a 14 hour sleep, uninterrupted until I woke up this afternoon.
The course of this dream is pure /tg/brikwars bonerfuel in my opinion - and I want to see/hear what else could be done to this "dream"/setting to turn it into some form of tabletop wargame or RPG.
So - here is my 14 hour dream of doom, do with it as you will.
Near future
Mankind suffers some kind of (nuclear?) apocalypse
World in apparent ruins
Next few years spent trying to rebuild broken Earth as food and water fail
Then – massive shimmering/glowing portals appear around the world at various civilian and military outposts and towns
Survivors compelled to travel through portals in their droves by some kind of unseen force, taking as many tools with them to survive whatever lies on other side, civilians taking things like luxury goods – the British and French taking as much foodstuffs and farming tools as they can, the Russians and Indians loaded up on as much military kit as they could drag through the portals. The Chinese take as many bulldozers and construction related vehicles/tools/materials as they can gather in one go.
World on other side is a massive, alien plains filled with plants akin to wheat – sky above is alien, with three moons visible in daylight sky and two distant suns.
In horizon is a massive (1km tall, .5km wide) white, shining tower – immediately visible from arrival point.
Newcomers head to tower – taking 2/3 days to reach the massive construction.
Tower is in fact, a massive – living, alien tree – hollow on the inside.
Tree is capable of pure photosynthesis – and naturally transmits energy (electricity, radio and microwaves) from itself – charging Earth-brought technology. Tree is capable of massive, triggered growth and changes to its internal structure – the entire thing seems to have been designed as a biological Arcology, ready for humans to move into.
Humans move into Acology, setting out residential, industrial, military and scientific zones and begin irrigation and agricultural operations for a permanent city within the Arcolo-tree.
World is named "Hope"
5 years later, Human population is booming and successful – new biological technologies from the "tree" worked into almost all human technologies – living computers with biological wireless transmission – perfect solar power, living LADAR cells and laser transmission/receivers for long range communications – first hover vehicles and quantum computers are developed.
Explorers on Hope discover first signs of life beyond humans – remains of another bipedal civilisation, long fossilized in the soil – no visible signs of technology with them, no visible cues as to their deaths.
Evidence leans towards the theory that the Arcolo-tree was genetically designed by the race of whom the skeletal remains where found – no evidence can be found to prove this however.
Explorers build first townships beyond the Arcolo-tree, despite having enough room within to comfortably house a good couple of million people – plans for long term colonisation demand expansion beyond their original city.
A year later – the first of the developed townships is attacked during the night – the few reports that are made are vague, the entire population seem to have been ripped to shreds by machines of unknown manufacture during the night.
By the time a military force arrives, no sign of the remains or the attackers can be found, and half the camp seems to have been scavenged by an unseen force.
Within a week the same happens to another township – far closer to the Arcolo-tree – military forces manage to fight back and down some of the alien machines, armed with multiple ripping, shredding and tearing weapons – they are utterly unknown and designed for close and bloody warfare.
The citizens of Hope gear themselves for warfare against the machines.
Limited success is had in hacking into the machines memory – mostly corrupted systems lead back to a base within 50km of the Arcolo-tree, and a force is put together to scout out and assault what is assumed to be the machines base.
The assault is made, and after a long and bloody fight the machines are beaten back to what seems to be a massive underground entrance to their base – human troops head inside.
Human troops hit what seems to look like the central cpu and downloaded its contents, before abandoning the base and detonating one of the five nuclear warheads the Chinese military had brought with them, utterly destroying the base.
Days later – the machine code is cracked – and its contents divulged.
The planet is a testing grounds, and is roughly the size of Jupiter, it is also partially artificial in nature, it is covered in hundreds, if not – thousands of these "Arcolo-trees" each with an opposing nearby machine base – not only this – but the events that had brought them to this point have been repeating for thousands of years.
Thousands of HUMAN occupied planets have been destroyed and sampled in this way – each time humans from planets across the galaxy had been seeded, evolved and targeted by the machines, brought to this world by portals and then directed towards a waiting Arcolo-tree, allowed to grow and spread, before their "challengers" – the machines awoke to wipe them out.
Thousands of these records, civilisations of humans from across known and unknown spaces, divergent evolutions and technologies, all stored and catalogued by the machines after the civilisations destruction.
And mankind from Earth was the first to ever find this out.
There are also other groups – still active and either building towards their destruction, or in the midst of their war against the machine on the planet right now – cut off from communications by either extreme distance or deliberate and advanced jamming techniques
The Shadowscythe wrote:Last night I had a dream where I was hanging over brikwhore's shoulder as she gave civilization III another try (as she had owned it for years but never really played it).
It had gone on for a while, eventually reaching the industrial revolution and sparking another age of expansionism, on the hunt for new lands she discovered a donut style continent that had been utterly untouched, she expanded to thus snow ridden ring of land around what looked like a central massive mountain range.
Until we found a way in, so with me over her shoulder we started to explore, finding vast lakes of both water and lava (for those in the know, lava has never existed in any civ game) and it slowly started turning into a game of minecraft - leading a vast convoy of men, animals, tracked crawler vehicles and supplies through a dangerous valley of un-natural proportions.
In the middle of this valley? A vast artificial, hexagonal sea that filled the inside of the "donut" that hid under its surface an enormous city made out of linking tube of genetically engineered coral and living glass, filled with buildings, cars and silence. Every single tube was empty, enough space to house thousands - buildings, parks, roads, all powered and ready for life. All empty.
Beneath this however, was a massive shipyard - with hundreds of spaceships in storage, sunk underneath the water. An entire fleet of ships that looked like something out of Homeworld, just powered down and waiting for someone to turn them back on like Bonn-o-Tron.
At this point I was woken up by Bridget wanting her night time bottle, but this has ended up stuck in my brain for hours. Dafuq?
(pic related)
DeltaV wrote:Caw caw motherfucker.
Vami's Dream wrote:I was in the frigid, fogged woods of Northern Europe. It had to be Germany or the Nordics. It was after World War 2, sometime between 1946-1950. I know this because I was a former Nazi German panzer commander, bogged down in these woods with about 500 scared, angry Norwegians, Germans, and (perhaps former) Soviets. We were armed with WWII and Post WWII Russian and German weapons. We had dug trenches, foxholes, and pill boxes, and had just 2 rusted Panzer Mk. Vs that we had dug up from the bog to use in the coming battle.
Wait, battle?
Oh yes. This is where the dream went all Joss Wheaton / Hellsing on me. We were former Nazi and Soviets, and we had made the mistake of exploring an ancient castle. I don't know where, but I do know it was somewhere in between Munich, Germany and St. Petersburg, Russia. We had, unknowingly, awakened a *drumroll* a ancient Vampire. I did not, do not know his name, but I do know that I and a guy called Ivan were the only two people who escaped alive. We immediately returned to the town we began that journey from. But we were followed. The whole town has massacred in the night, as the vampire--The Baron's undead fell upon it. I rallied my men to it's defense, but it was hopeless. I held the Mayor was he died. He gave me one task: protect his daughter from the Baron. He died before he could explain beyond the fact that she was his daughter.
We took her and ran. Ran all the way to this damned swamp.
Watching above the swamp, I saw him. His skin, like his zombie minions, was a pale grey. The orange orbs that were is eyes glared at our desperate earthworks, and these glares were accompanied by terrifying growls and snarls of hatred. He spoke in a tongue none of us knew, it was guttural and frightening, but thankfully, he only did so rarely. I was scared; terrified. But I was also angry. I had my troops wait until they could clearly see the glow of our foe's eyes through the fog before shooting. This led to one of the worst part of the night: The waiting.
We could hear them, clacking and groaning. We knew they were there. But we could not see them. I threw a flare in a random direction, but to no avail; it was greeted by an unearthly groan as one of the zombies caught fire and burned up. We all held their breath. Minutes seemed like hours as we waited for their harsh, dead (but still glowing) eyes. When we did see them, that's when shit hit the fan. Everyone lost their shit. The Undead, on foot, or Nightmares (Undead, Skeletal horses).
The charge began.
It was then we saw them. The shambling corpses of our former comrades and brothers in arms, their uniforms ripped and stained in blood. Blood stained their faces, and their eyes glowed a bright blue. The men wretched. The much older Medieval warriors and peasants also filled their ranks. Armed skeletons shambled and creaked distantly in the bog. We were surrounded. We knew we were. We had nothing to lose.
The night's tranquil night shattered into the sharp cracks of gunfire, the steady beat of the MG-42s sending hot lead re-death into the hordes of undead. But is was not enough. They crawled over mountains of bones and corpses as their master laughed at our horror from on high. As my men lost their shit, I only grew more pissed. I ordered my Panzer out of hiding, and we started rolling towards the frontlines. I personally called out targets, which were soon erased from existence by German shells. It as then that I remembered the mayor's daughter inside our tank.
The Baron sensed her as well. He acted-How else to demoralize me than this? I saw him move, but he moved like a lighting bolt. My pistol's bullets didn't even come close. It was only when he landed on my tank, when the battle was falling aprt, could I truly see him. He landed on the tank's turret, and shook it like a toy. He stared face-to-face. I shouted, climbed out, and swung. He dodged instantly, and put his elbow in between my shoulder blades. All the air in my body left me as I fell on the tank. He grabbed the back of my uniform's collar, and sent me flying off the tank and into the mud. He placed his hand on the hatch then, and turned to me. His shape resembled a lion staring down a helpless Gazelle. He did not anticipate the bullet that grazed his hand. He snarled, and spoke to me. I could not understand, and then he violently ripped open the tank, crawled inside, shut the hatch, and the only sounds that drifted out was screaming.
I screamed, and ran to the tank. I was stopped when the Baron's fist exploded out the side of the tank, stained in blood. The girl's haggard breath was clearly audible, before the Baron grabbed her. But, he did not kill her. He instead ripped open the top of the gun, and flew off. I was pissed. But, I had to get my men (or what was left of them) out of there. And fast. The battle was a lost cause. I pulled everyone I could (about 12), and called out my reserve Panzer, and we got the shit out of there. All 16 people left of 500. I swore against vengeance the Baron.
Semaj Nagirrac wrote:Long range missiles and drone strikes? Son, I'm Semaj Nagirrac. 'Nuff said.
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MLS Regular Season
It's the dreaded World Cup Qualifying week, a situation that could prove very costly for many owners that haven't planned ahead. It's also something fantasy managers best start getting accustomed to. Why you ask? Well looking at the international qualifying schedule it appears we'll run into this situation at least four or more times in the 36 rounds before playoffs.
This week we address the teams most likely to benefit from having opponents with players on international duty. The complete list of MLS players who have been called up can be found HERE.
First up, FC Dallas have home field advantage versus a gutted Real Salt Lake squad who have lost five starters including their leading goal scorer Alvaro Saborio ($10.1m). Meanwhile, Montreal Impact look to extend their winning streak at home against a New York Red Bulls team without Australian international Tim Cahill ($8.0m), and Costa Rican international Roy Miller ($4.5m). New York will also be missing the likes of Thierry Henry ($10.4m) due to injury and Juninho ($7.8m) remains questionable with a calf strain.
David Ferreira ($9.1m), FC Dallas – Listed at 5'5" the little guy commands a big price and rightfully so! Ferreira has been on the score sheet every game this season with 2 goals and 1 assist and it doesn't look likely to stop facing a destitute Real Salt Lake line up. Expect the reigning 2010 league MVP to be a nuisance all game long, we've captained him.
Matt Hedges ($5.0m), FC Dallas – It's not a typo friends, it's another Dallas player. This season Matt Hedges hasn't received a clean sheet yet, and you know what? That's totally fine with us! Matt is averaging 17 CBIs a game (That's good for being ranked 2nd in the league for clearances, blocks or interceptions) that's close to 3 defensive bonus points per match!. Factor in the 2 points for playing 60+ minutes and the mere chance of 4 points for a clean sheet, and we love it, we love it a lot! HUGE upside, get him in your team.
Team of the week (Round 4), Montreal Impact – With a perfect 3-0 start to the campaign it's no surprise that Montreal is at the top of the MLS Power Rankings. More importantly, the Impact have only Sanna Nyassi ($5.9m) away on international duty and square off against a severely depleted New York Red Bulls side that has struggled to find a win this season even when they do have a full squad.
Jeb Brovksy ($4.8m) is the man to start your Round 4 plan with. His cost will only go north of here with many people looking for value on the back line. Davy Arnaud ($7.3m) is proving to be a poor man's version of Patrice Bernier ($8.0m) or Felipe ($9.0m) as Arnaud has played the same amount of minutes and contributed slightly more in fantasy points than his fellow starting midfielders. That being said, New York has been known to concede a fair amount of penalty kicks and you can be certain that Montreal's PK specialist Bernier will be the one to step up and take them.
Lastly, be sure to avoid Alessandro Nesta ($5.1m). While not yet listed on the injury report he is out for approximately two weeks with an abductor strain. As always, keep an eye on the latest injury report updates HERE and don't forget to watch this week's edition of MLSsoccer.com's fantasy show: Starting Lineup (below). Good luck in Round 4.
For more information on prizing and how to sign up for the Official Whitecaps Fantasy League click: HERE
With three MLS teams returning from bye weeks after their CONCACAF Champions League exploits, MLS Rivalry Week is gearing up to be a potential windfall for Fantasy Managers. Houston Dynamo, Los Angeles Galaxy and the Seattle Sounders are all back in action and expect to see some high scoring affairs. A word of caution when making your picks this week however, as Round 4 falls on the same week as World Cup Qualifiers for many players, so expect to be without some of your international stars. Make sure you plan ahead!
With that being said, on to this week's players and featured team of the week:
Graham Zusi ($9.7m), Sporting Kansas City – Normally when you pick a midfielder and he doesn't get on the scoresheet you expect the worst. Fortunately for those of you who have Zusi in your lineup he's proving otherwise. With 10 crosses and 7 key passes he controlled the entire pitch last week against Toronto FC and walked away with 8 points. We expect Zusi to continue his stellar play versus Chicago Fire as he doesn't look to have missed a beat from last season.
Jeb Brovsky ($4.7m), Montreal Impact – Former Whitecaps FC defender Jeb Brovsky is not only playing well for Montreal but he's also a bargain for Fantasy Managers. At only $4.7m he offers tremendous bang for your buck. Facing Toronto FC in Montreal is a good match up for the young American. Even if he picks up the typical 60+ minutes of playing with an additional 2 defending bonus, coming away with 4 fantasy points at his price is a brilliant return on investment.
Team of the week (Round 3), Los Angeles Galaxy – Fresh off their dominating performance in CONCACAF Champions League they now face a favourable opponent at home in Chivas USA. With Chivas being notorious for low scoring, Carlo Cudicini ($5.5m) looks destined for a clean sheet.
We like the bargain of Todd Dunivant ($5m) on the back end, although if you have a bit more to spend, then Omar Gonzalez ($6.1m) is your guy. Sean Franklin ($5.5m) is a player to watch, as a listed defender Galaxy appear to like playing him in the midfield.
Robbie Keane ($10.5m) is currently owned by 33% of the league. The Irishman will turn into the player Fantasy Managers either hate and fear week in and week out, or the player they ride into the sun with. We prefer the latter as we rather not worry about him exploding against us on any given week.
As always, keep an eye on injury report updates HERE and don't forget to watch this week's edition of MLSsoccer.com's fantasy show: Starting Lineup (below). Good luck in Round 3.
For more information on prizing and how to sign up for the Official Whitecaps Fantasy League click: HERE
We're headed into Round 2 fantasy managers and where do you stand? If your squad performed poorly last weekend, don't fret just yet. It's a marathon after all, not a sprint!
Many teams who had fast starts either went with LA Galaxy or Columbus Crew. With Los Angeles on a bye this week and the Crew facing the defensively sound Vancouver Whitecaps FC on our home turf, that should cool the jets of some of those early leaders this round at least. To help you climb a few rungs on the ladder let's take a look at two players whose stock is certainly on the rise, and our featured team of the week.
Brad Rusin ($5.0m), Vancouver Whitecaps FC – With his mentor Jay Demerit sidelined after an unfortunate injury now is the time for Brad to Rise & Shine. The 26 year old centre back has big shoes to fill, but looked right at home on Bell Pitch against Toronto FC. Rusin is now likely to feature in Martin Rennie's starting XI for the foreseeable future and if the 'Caps back line can hold strong against the Crew this weekend then expect him to haul in 5-8 points.
Fabian Espindola ($8.6m), New York Red Bulls – Pump your breaks kid! It's no question fantasy managers have made Espindola a favourite pick after his point tally in Round 1; but consider how he got there before jumping on the bandwagon. Portland Timbers left back Mikaël Silvestre made a calamity of his MLS debut, gifting both goals to Espindola. This is one of those situations where it's better to know HOW a player scored, as opposed to IF a player scored.
Team of the week (Round 2), San Jose Earthquakes – The Goonies came up with a tough 2-0 defeat in their home season opener. That result could well have been reversed if the $10.5m Wondolowski didn't hit the bar early, plus miss a sitter and a free header. The goal scoring machine won't have too many of these games and we expect him to quickly right the San Jose attacking ship that made them so feared in 2012 (72 goals).
Keeping with the offense, Michael Fucito ($6.5m) impressed and looks to have good chemistry up front with Wondo, although he may have picked up a knock and is questionable for this Saturday. Former 'Cap Shea Salinas ($8.0m) comes at a fairly steep price but is expected to be a focal point of San Jose's transition on attack.
Defensively you can't go wrong with any of San Jose's roster, but Ramiro Corrales ($5.0m) is on our watch-list as he has a knack for putting in crosses as well as getting up field in a hurry. If you're considering Victor Bernardez ($6.0m) be aware that he was added to Honduras' roster for World Cup qualifying games so will likely miss the Round 4 match versus Seattle Sounders.
As always, keep an eye on injury report updates HERE and good luck in Round 2.
For more information on prizing and how to sign up for the Official Whitecaps Fantasy League click: HERE
It's that time of year once again. The game? MLS Fantasy Soccer Manager. What's at stake you ask? Pride and prizes!
Everyone likes new beginnings but the decisions you make today could impact your entire season. Hopefully I can provide some small insight in maximizing your Fantasy team's points right out of the gate. By the way, if you haven't already done so there's still time to sign up for the Official Whitecaps Fantasy League HERE but you have to act now before the March 2nd cutoff.
Let's kick things off by weighing in on two of the most popular pickups in the game so far…
Chris Wondowlowski ($10.5m), San Jose Earthquakes – There's a reason why 39.2% of Fantasy players have him on their team. Wondowlowski has been the top scorer in the league for three seasons running and is poised to continue his trend. This year the Earthquakes play their home season opener against Real Salt Lake whom he onion bagged 5 times in just 3 games last year. He may not have the media star power of other players in the league, but he's a consistent performer who's well worth the hefty pricetag.
Robbie Keane ($10.5m), LA Galaxy – Along with Wondo, Keane was the only other striker to break 200+ Fantasy points last season. Can he do it again? The Irish international will be needing service to maintain his goal scoring prowess and whether his current roster of teammates can deliver remains a question mark. With Beckham gone to Paris Saint-Germain and Donovan delaying his return until late March, we've decided to take a buyers beware approach and will keep an eye on him for week 3.
Team of the week (Round 1), Sporting Kansas City – Out with the old and in with the new is the story upfront for Kansas City. Roger Espinoza and Kei Kamara have both traveled across the pond and are already making waves in the English Premier League. As a result Kansas City have brought in forward Claudio Bieler ($9.5m), the team's only designated player, to fill the gap. We don't anticipate it will be very long until Graham Zusi ($9.5m) welcomes Bieler to the club with a nice through ball assist...or two.
Sporting also only conceded 27 times last season (16 clean sheets) and there's a reason why! How does a backline consisting of Aurelian Collin ($6.0m) and MLS' Defender of the Year Matt Besler ($6.0m) sound? If opposing strikers are fortunate enough to get through those two warriors then all they have to do is beat the Goalkeeper of the Year Jimmy Nielsen ($6.0m), no big deal right?
All I can say is good luck to anybody with a Philadelphia player in your starting eleven. You're going to need it.
For more information on prizing and how to sign up for the Official Whitecaps Fantasy League click: HERE
Have I mentioned how excited I am to watch the 'Caps this season?
Well I have, but hey, now is the time for excitement, and this certainly looks to be a very entertaining team!
What continues to intrigue me the most about this side is our rookie wingers.
This was a position that I played for the 'Caps many years ago, so I'm very interested to track the progress of Kekuta Manneh and Erik Hurtado.
WATCH: Manneh shows what he's got
I grew up watching my home team Manchester United, who for the most part have always used two wingers. When they were in full flow there was no better sight. They went right at the opponent's fullbacks and looked to get dangerous crosses into the box for their strikers to finish.
So what does make a great winger?
Stick to the plan
First of all you, have to be patient. You spend a great deal of time holding your position out wide and relying on your teammates to get you the ball. This can be frustrating at times if you're not getting involved in the match, and naturally you will want to start wandering inside to go look for the ball and try to get more involved.
Sticking to the plan, that is how I got my nickname Chalkie.
Back in the day I was playing in a game for Oldham Athletic. I hadn't seen the ball for ages, so I decided to leave my position on the wing and go hunt for the ball. It was not long before our manager Jimmy Frizzel screamed at me to get back out wide and put some chalk on my boots (the touch lines were marked with white chalk), which I promptly did. Hence my new nickname, which has stuck with me even until today.
WATCH: Dane Richards gets compared to the Legend
It's not always about taking on defenders …
Having dribbling skills certainly is a plus for a winger, but it is not necessary (I was told by one fan I only had two moves).
A certain fellow named David Beckham was not known for his moves with the ball, but you would find it very hard to find a better crosser of the ball than Mr. Beckham. He would only need a yard of space to cross the ball or bend it around the defender.
Another similar player that had the same type of game was someone some of you longtime 'Caps fans will remember as "the Silver Fox" Alan Hinton. He was not very tricky or fast, but he too would find that yard of space to whip in a dangerous cross for his strikers to attack.
… But speed and dribbling certainly help
Of course, if you do have dribbling skills that makes things very frightening for defenders. Cristiano Ronaldo was the king of the step-overs when he first came to play for Manchester United. There have been other wingers like Ryan Giggs (sorry another United player) who could do amazing things with the ball while running at full speed. These types of wing men would beat you inside or outside, or just twist you into the ground then run away from you.
WATCH: Giggs in his prime
If you have speed, then you can knock the ball past a defender and find a cross or make the runs into space and look for balls over the top of defenders to create breakaways. With or without the ball, these players with speed stretch defences and excite the crowd with their play.
No fear
There are different types of wingers, but one thing they have to have is courage. As a winger, you will be kicked because you have too much skill for the defender – sometimes by accident, but many times just to slow you down.
You also have to have a certain fearlessnesses. You can't be afraid to take on one, two, maybe even three defenders at a time. Of course you may not get through, but if you do you've opened up the play and set your team up with a good chance to create a goal.
I am probably biased when I say that there's no better sight than seeing teams that play with two wingers to open up the game and play attacking soccer.
And that's why I am excited to see this year's 'Caps – and in particular Manneh and Hurtado. All the weapons we have will make this MLS season a very entertaining one.
Bring it on.
The 2013 season opener is less than two months away and with the announcement of the schedule today comes a lot of anticipation and excitement as we look forward to a number of marquee matches.
With former players such as Sebastien Le Toux with Philadelphia Union (July 27) returning to BC Place, and with rivalries growing against other clubs, there will be a sense of familiarity throughout the 2013 home schedule.
Our home opener has been public for a while now, and I'm sure like me you are all looking forward to getting off to a fast start against our Canadian rivals Toronto FC, just as we did in 2011 when we were victorious by a 4-2 margin.
Of course it's not going to be an easy game, but BC Place has become a fortress for us and with the added incentive of Eric Hassli and Terry Dunfield coming back to play in front of what should be a sellout crowd, it does not get any better than that.
I'm confident that we can kick some TFC butt.
With the Cascadian rivalry heating up on and on the field it's easy to see why many 'Caps fans will have these matches highlighted on their calendar.
Portland Timbers will visit us twice this year with the first game on May 18. We have some payback to give to the Timbers and these two games could go a long way towards bringing the Cascadia Cup to Vancouver.
As far as our other Pacific Northwest "friends", we will have to wait until July 6 for the only visit of Seattle Sounders FC.
If these games are half as good as last year, it will be well worth waiting for.
Memories of that playoff match against LA Galaxy still linger.
When the two-time defending MLS Cup champions come to town, those will be matches that you will not want to miss.
LA will be making two visits to BC Place this season and we will be looking to get our first win against the Galaxy in MLS, which nearly came in the playoffs last year when we were 1-0 up entering the last third of the game.
As we've seen in the past, battles between these two teams will be open and attack-minded. And while Beckham has moved on, this is certain to be another star-studded Galaxy squad led by world-class striker Robbie Keane.
April 13 and September 28 should be two mouthwatering matches as Real Salt Lake roll into town. Salt Lake are always a team that like to pass the ball and attack teams, home and away, so it should make for some entertaining games.
August 10 we will see the high flying San Jose Earthquakes – who finished as the top team in the 2012 MLS standings – come to BC Place and provide our fans with lots of thrills. The Quakes were last year's top scoring team with an impressive 72 goals scored. The 'Caps will look to remain unbeaten at home against reigning MLS leading scorer Chris Wondoloski and his Earthquakes.
This promises to be another thrilling season, and with four exciting Western Conference clashes (Portland, Seattle, and Colorado twice) at the end, we're sure to see the season end with a bang.
The second year in Major League Soccer for Vancouver Whitecaps FC was marketed as Round 2. We had a new coaching staff, some new players, and lots of optimism going into the new season.
Preseason had gone well in Arizona and Florida and everybody wanted to get the season started. Martin Rennie – in his first year coaching in MLS – liked the look of his Whitecaps FC squad and felt his team could challenge for a playoff spot. Getting there would be no easy task though.
Fast start
The season began in fine fashion as our 'Caps won their season opener at BC Place with a 2-0 victory against expansion side Montreal Impact. Optimism was high, but we all certainly knew that an opening day win does not make a season (see 2011 opening win vs. Toronto FC).
The next game, however, provided further proof that this would be a historic year. The boys got their first away win in MLS by beating Chivas USA 1-0 on a Jay DeMerit header. This was a sign that the mentality of this team had changed; Rennie was slowly but surely building a winning culture.
The next two games would end up as 0-0 draws, which meant the 'Caps remained undefeated and had shut out the opposition in every match. The run of form continued as the team achieved an MLS record for longest shutout streak to start a season.
It was a great start for the team, but this was only the beginning. Much work remained.
Proving their mettle
April saw the 'Caps hit with their first taste of adversity. A blown lead and first loss on the season at San Jose and a home loss to Sporting Kansas City could have sunk the ship early, but Vancouver persevered. The Blue and White grinded out a pair of 1-0 wins, at home to FC Dallas and on the road to Columbus Crew.
The early season success altered expectations. Suddenly fans and media were dreaming big, how good could this second year team really be?
Lessons learned
The season was steadily moving along until the 'Caps faced off against Toronto FC in the Amway Canadian Championship finals. A 2-1 aggregate loss to the team that would end up finishing dead last in MLS was nothing short of a massive disappointment.
Having been brought back down to earth, it became easier to reflect and evaluate. Clearly there was still work to be done.
Rome was not built in a day
Despite the positives from the first portion of the campaign, questions also remained from fans, media, and the club itself. What is the ultimate goal for this team? Is winning the only thing that matters? What about entertainment value, many asked? Was the team scoring enough goals? What about the young players, shouldn't they be playing more? Why aren't there more Canadian players?
These are all important questions that need to be posed and each of them are part of the values that the club is looking to instil moving forward. But it can also be easy to lose sight of the big picture. This remained only the second year for the club in MLS. All of these questions will be answered over time, but only so many aspects can be managed at once. Building a winning team, an entertaining team, a team filled with Canadian talent on the field – it's all a process. For now, the most important thing was to allow coach Rennie to put his own stamp on this team. He has built a winning culture at every club which he's coached, but that takes time and patience. If he could get this team to the playoffs in his first year, it would be a massive achievement and a big step in the right direction.
Tough decisions
Many coaches would not tinker with a team that was picking up points fairly regularly, but Rennie had made it clear that he was not just building for this year; he was looking at a team that could be one of the best for years to come.
Tough decisions had to be made before the season, and it was felt at the midway point of the season that more changes were needed.
This was not an easy time for players to come into the team. It's never easy to adjust to a new team, a new city, a new culture, and a new league. It's especially difficult to do it in the middle of the season during a stretch of nine out of 13 games on the road.
Results were mixed, but sometimes it takes one step back to take two steps forward.
Making history
With 39 days away from home and a rough winless stretch, it would have been easy for the team to fall apart and look for excuses, but you never heard that from the coaches or players. The team showed great resiliency, and in the end the season's body of work achieved the main goal at the beginning of the year – a first ever playoff spot for a Canadian MLS club.
Their reward? A date with the defending MLS Cup champions, the star-studded LA Galaxy, on the road no less.
In the end the boys gave them the fright of their lives – probably much more than they expected. Not only did we score an early goal, but we also nearly doubled the lead to 2-0 with 20 minutes to go. Unfortunately it was not to be, as the Galaxy eventually came back to win 2-1.
I was so proud of the performance in our first playoff game and it just reinforced what I already knew: we belonged in the playoffs after competing all season long in a tough Western Conference.
Final thoughts
We have a coach in Martin Rennie who is not afraid of making big decisions. Of course not everyone will agree with every decision – you can't please everyone. And not every decision will be correct either. As a coach you make some choices that will work and some that will not. The key is that everyone learns from the process. That is why I am really excited for next year.
This team has come a long way from last year and has shown it can compete with the best teams in MLS. Now Rennie and his coaching staff have a season under their belt and are more familiar with what works in this league. They will also have a squad of players that are also more accustomed to playing in North America, with the physicality and the travel.
Of course there will be more changes, but having made the playoffs this year, expectations will again be raised. There will be highs and lows again next season, as there always will be, but I'm confident that the best is yet to come.
What a difference a year makes!
This time last year, Whitecaps FC were wrapping up what was a turbulent inaugural season in MLS, and head coach Martin Rennie was preparing for a postseason training camp to familiarize himself with his new squad.
Our MLS Cup Playoff experience was a distant one last year, with our television screens showing the unfolding drama in the cities of our league rivals. Fast forward to this week, and our engagement for the MLS postseason is at its highest level. On Thursday night, Whitecaps FC make history as the first Canadian club to take part in the MLS Cup Playoffs.
The midweek trip to Southern California was an effort earned over 34 regular matches by the Blue and White and sign of significant improvement for a burgeoning MLS club.
Five victories and 15 points more were achieved than at this point last year, with only MLS Supporters' Shield winners San Jose Earthquakes and playoff-bound D.C. United making larger turnarounds statistically.
Vancouver's 43 points was also the highest total achieved in a single MLS season by a Canadian club, with expansion club Montreal Impact also joining the 'Caps in passing the 40-point barrier in 2012.
The club's first three wins away from home, plus 12 clean sheets also contributed to the improvement, but even Rennie knows there is plenty of room for further progress.
Much of that can be set aside for 2013. Right now, Whitecaps FC are six results away from an MLS Cup title. If anyone knows the recent postseason history of MLS, it is not as improbable for Vancouver, as it initially looks.
This past weekend offered a very good 'dress rehearsal' for the clash with the Galaxy at The Home Depot Center. Like LA, Real Salt Lake can be a formidable foe when they are at home.
The type of tests that Whitecaps FC endured in Saturday's 0-0 draw were not only good for them tactically, but also mentally. Shutting down a potent RSL attack required organization, commitment, and spirit.
The 'Caps not only showed those characteristics in hostile territory, they left the Rio Tinto Stadium pitch feeling confident and full of anticipation for Thursday night.
Relishing the opportunity that is the 2012 MLS Cup Playoffs will be a big part of the game plan in Carson, California. Few, if any, expect a Whitecaps FC postseason run, but Rennie's squad know their chance to become MLS champions is no more or less than any of the other nine contenders that will be involved.
Long-time 'Caps supporters will be the first to reveal their excitement at this time of year, as the club's playoff folklore has done much to shape the identity of the Blue and White.
One only needs to look back to the championship years of 1979 and 2006 when Whitecaps FC triumphed against the odds. Now its 2012 and we're in that familiar position again.
The key is to enjoy the journey, starting Thursday. Any achievement from this point on will be greeted with delight and excitement, as few outside Whitecaps FC nation believe Vancouver is capable of achieving anything in this year's playoffs.
I say, "Let the skeptics think that way…we'll worry about getting a job done on Thursday...and beyond."
The playoff train is at the station!
All aboard for LA!
Before the season, Whitecaps FC head coach Martin Rennie set a goal to make the MLS Cup Playoffs. That may have seemed a lofty goal for a club coming off of a last-place finish in 2011, but after a long season the 'Caps achieved that goal. Along the way the team got their first MLS road victory, set a record for the longest shutout streak to start an MLS season, and put together an impressive home record by losing only three of 17 matches at BC Place.
We will most definitely be underdogs going into next week's playoff clash versus LA Galaxy on the road, but one fact remains: this team is one of only 10 clubs left that can win MLS Cup this season.
A baby boy's hair is not to be messed with unless the momma bear gives permission. Especially when that hair is curly and blonde. Imagine my shock and, let's be honest, heartbreak, when I walked in the door to find it strangely quiet in our apartment. Quiet doesn't happen here much, so I knew something was up. I rounded the corner to our bathroom to find Matt going to town with the razor. I thought he was being nice to let me step out of the house alone, little did I know his plans to shave our son's head. And the quiet? The kid has a thing for brushing his teeth, it's like Disney World to him, so Theo happily brushed (also known as drooled) while Matt happily shaved. And I silently cried.
Funny thing has happened though -- Theo is slightly faster, nimbler, and not falling as much (big accomplishment for him). His head has less bruises from staying afoot. We even thought we heard him say "good" the other day when we asked him how his day was going. Could it possibly be? Could the Power of the Mullet be the cause for his advances? We like to think so.
I've now embraced his Mini Mullet. Not only is it probably enhancing his physical, as well as mental, capabilities, it looks pretty darn cool for a one-year-old.
To increase the Power, we joined a few of the 'Caps at Sugar Skull Salon on Wednesday for one last shape up before today's game. There were no tears this time, but just as much drool as Theo sat still for about three and a half minutes thanks to a lollipop and his rockstar stylist, Gracie. A few new power stripes in there, a snip or two off the top, and he was good to go. I tried to get a snapshot of Theo with the original mullet, but Theo didn't want to share the spotlight. Clearly the Mini Mullet isn't helping his manners.
Regardless, today, of all days, is really the day for the spotlight to be on our 'Caps. So in light of this afternoon's momentous match: here's to faster feet and greater goals -- here's to the Power of the Mullet.

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Sultan boys beat Archbishop Murphy 68-62
"They were kind of doing what they wanted to in the first half for the most part," said Sultan head coach Nate Trichler.
But then the Turks began to chop away at Archbishop Murphy's lead.
"They hit some key baskets at the end of the second and gained momentum going into halftime. Their physicality inside wore us down midway through the third and fourth quarter," said Wildcats head coach Jamar Williams.
VandenEkart made 12-of-13 free throws, and Deion Bonilla scored 15 points for Sultan.
"The Bonilla kid gave them a great lift in the second half with his interior offense and his rebounding," said Williams.
Sultan made 82% of its free throws, 22 to Archbishop Murphy's 14.
Josh Parafina, who paced Archbishop Murphy with 21 points, and Chase White combined for nine 3-pointers. Both had open looks in the second quarter when Sultan was playing a 2-3 zone, according to Williams.
The Turks didn't actually take the lead until near the end of the fourth, and they only led 58-56 with 1:30 to play. The Wildcats called time out to run a play and Sultan forced a five-second call on the inbounds play. The Turks scored on the following possession with about 1:20 left, making it a two-possession game.
"That was the deciding blow," said Trichler.
At Archbishop Murphy H.S.
Sultan 11 21 14 22 -- 68
Archbishop Murphy 19 18 11 14 -- 62
Sultan--Robbie Rappuhn 2, Steven Branham 6, Bubba Branham 0, Brock VandenEkart 26, Cooper Beucherie 1, Sam Cotterill 3, Antonio Rivas 15, Deion Bonilla 15. Archbishop Murphy--Zander Clouse 12, Phil Hoban 0, Brad Kwesele 8, Brantle Harris 0, Sajan Saini 0, Chase White 15, Conner Longoria 6, Josh Parafina 21. 3-point goals--VandenEkart 2, White 5, Parafina 4. Records--Sultan 11-11 overall. Archbishop Murphy 12-7.
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They say dogs can't smile but take a look at Evie there and decide for yourself.
A year ago, her chances of survival were next to none. Evie was one of 13 starving, chained pit bulls taken from a Green Level home in October 2011, where at least one dog died of starvation and remains of another were found in a muddy pit. Their owner was sentenced last month for animal cruelty.
Emaciated, in shock and with little social skills, Evie and the other survivors sat in the Burlington Animal Shelter. Few thought any of the dogs could be rehabilitated and adopted.
Now — almost miraculously — Evie is in a permanent, loving home in
"Dogs can and do make it out of those situations and they can be really, really good dogs. They're just victims, like any victim of a crime," said Amanda Liston, founder of Carolina Care Bullies, an organization that rescues pit bulls.
Liston's group got involved last spring, following Times-News stories about the seizure of the animals and their predicament.
The dogs belonged to Brooks Demond Packingham, 30. When investigators arrived at the 4-acre property Packingham rented on
By April, when Carolina Care Bullies got involved, there were 11 dogs left. Most were hopeless cases, Liston said.
"There were some that had almost already lost their minds. They were just too far gone," Liston said. "This is the first time we've had dogs with this much social dysfunction."
Members of the Carolina Care Bullies network, which spans the state but is concentrated in the Triad and Triangle, visited the Burlington Animal Shelter and took video of the 11 pit bulls. They spent time with the dogs and observed their behavior, taking notes on each. Liston watched that footage over and over.
In May, Evie and four others — Hope, Jarrod,
Not all went willingly. Houdini earned his name on the drive from the animal shelter. Halfway to
"He's still quite the escape artist, his foster owners say," Liston said.
Hope was the first adopted by the family that fostered her. They clicked immediately, and Hope got along great with two smaller dogs they had. Hope now lives in
Evie went to the Humane Society's shelter in
Jarrod was sent to a rescue group in
The clever Houdini is exceptionally shy. He's not aggressive, Liston says, but he keeps to himself with his tail tucked and his head down, Liston said. Houdini is being fostered by the Phoenix Pack rescue group in
"Each dog is different. They are ever-changing. But after a year, they're probably going to be about as adjusted as they're going to be," Liston said.
Liston and her husband, Terry King, founded Carolina Care Bullies in 2009, when they rescued a pit bull with a broken leg from a nearby shelter. The Hillsborough couple's friends began donating money to help care for that dog. Their story spread online and soon, strangers were donating money, Liston said. The group has expanded since, finding homes for more than 250 pit bulls since.
"I can't see ever doing anything else because there is so much need,' Liston said. "We can't save them all but, for the ones we do save, it means the world."
She and other members were impressed with the staff at the Burlington Animal Shelter and their willingness to give these dogs — which at first glance appeared to be lost causes — a chance to rebound.
"It's amazing to me that they kept these dogs," Liston said. "We're so happy we could help these dogs and it's because people there cared and helped and believed in these dogs that we could."
To find out more about Carolina Care Bullies, to find a dog or to help, go online at carebullies.org.


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September 12, 2013
DOBSON — Surry Community College President Dr. David Shockley briefed the Board of Trustees Monday afternoon about a crucial Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) which is the second step toward continued accreditation of the school.
English instructor Jon Thomas and Vice President of Curriculum Programs Dr. Jami Woods were presenters for the QEP overview. Formerly, the QEP's focus was critical thinking. Thomas said the new focus, which was determined by feedback from faculty, students, businesses and stakeholders in the school, would be on written communication.
"Writing standards will be the thing we really key in on," said Thomas. "Writing is one of the best ways a student retains a concept. Writing is thinking."
He told the board the top four objectives for staff and students would be clarity, accuracy, depth and organizational skills. He said his 11-member team meets every two weeks and the faculty must write better to get students to improve as well.
He told the board the college's mission is to "promote personal growth and community development to a diverse population through excellence in teaching, learning and service."
Components of the plan include an Interdisciplinary Advance Team (IAT) and the Academic Support Center- Writing Lab. Thomas said the IAT will determine what is a practical way to bring writing skills into classrooms across the curriculum while writing in an academic discipline specific manner.
"Our writing lab is one of the best kept secrets on campus until about mid semester when students find out they are in trouble," Thomas said. "Now that the entire second floor of the library is taken up by the lab we will be better able to handle demand. We have streamlined the tutoring process as well and we can use distance learning capabilities to help students."
Thomas said QEP approach will emphasize rewriting, producing multiple drafts of papers instead of handing in a rough draft, teaching the difference between revision and editing while using both and finally publication. He said students are virtually being published constantly because of new technologies.
"The correlation between reading and writing is almost symbiotic," said Thomas. "Writing both digitally and hand written is important. Thought the medium changes the language (and rules) we communicate with never does."
Shockley told the board an additional $77,000 had been set aside for the QEP and the report lists the costs for the first year at a total of $99,134.09. The plan also included yearly costs for the five-year effort.
"This is an institutional dissertation for us. It will be reviewed in five years," said Shockley. "This becomes who we are. We aren't doing this just for a check mark because this came from the grassroots up."
In other action, the annual Surry Community College Foundation announced its annual fundraising drive for staff, faculty, stakeholders and students is themed "Focusing on Fifty," a reference to the college's 50th anniversary on Jan. 9. The annual effort is a way to raise money for an unrestricted educational enrichment fund.
Foundation spokeswoman Marion Venable said this represents a new direction other colleges have followed which is different from traditionally focusing just on scholarships. She said this is another way the school can become more well rounded to better serve the needs of students and faculty.
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Kim Puchir, Communications Coordinator, NAMI
What would we learn about mental health care in the U.S. if we were
to turn the tableswhat kind of patient history would we find?
Our modern understanding of schizophrenia began with German psychiatrist
Emil Kraeplins investigations of the 1880swhen bustles were the
style and Wagner was popular music. While many of the views of mental
illness from that time have been discarded along with the fashions,
they were part of the cultural formation that shaped some of the
beliefs and practices of today.
The National Institute of Mental Healths Culture and Diagnosis Group
defines culture as the meanings, values and behavioral norms that are
learned and transmitted in the dominant society and within its social
groups. Culture powerfully influences cognition, feelings and self-concept as well as the diagnostic process and treatment decisions.
Since culture is not static, mental health treatment does not remain
the same. In an article for Psychiatric Clinics of North America,
Horacio Fábrega, a professor of psychiatry and anthropology, writes:
"The psychiatry of the 21st century will have to be different from the psychiatry of the 20th century.
The latter began its journey in a socially, compartmentalized world in
which sharp categories and boundaries for the definition of mental
illness were assumed to be relevant."
"The psychiatry of the 21st century will have to be different from the psychiatry of the 20th century.
The latter began its journey in a socially, compartmentalized world in
which sharp categories and boundaries for the definition of mental
illness were assumed to be relevant."
Mental health care in the United States bears the mark, or
accent, of its origins, which is perhaps most easily noticed by
people with roots in another nation or culture. Whether these people
have lived in this country all their lives or come from somewhere else,
our mental health system is struggling to develop assessment tools,
research and treatment standards that can accommodate cultural variations. We are discovering that when standards developed
from the dominant American culture are applied to many minority groups,
it can lead to misdiagnosis, improper treatment and frustration.
If it sounds unusual to us, we call it psychotic,
said Michael Smith, a psychiatrist at the University of California at
Los Angeles who studies the effects of culture and ethnicity on
psychiatry. Manuel Trujillo,
a professor of psychiatry and the director of the Program for Public
and Global Psychiatry at New York University School of Medicine,
described the case history of a Latino woman who was mistakenly
diagnosedand treated forschizophrenia while her depression was left
untreated. Since she spoke little English, it was easy for caregivers
to mistake her speech as disorganized, one of the markers for
schizophrenia. To complicate matters further, research has shown that
people who are trying to communicate in a second language may exaggerate their gestures for emphasismaking
their behavior more likely to be seen as bizarre. In reality,
schizophrenia may present differently within different cultures. Within
the Mexican American culture, for instance, people are more likely to describe their symptoms in physical terms.
Even in the absence of language differences, cultural differences can
affect the way some groups, like African Americans, receive mental
health care. Although schizophrenia has been shown to affect all ethnic
groups at the same rate, [scientist John Zeber] found that blacks in
the United States were more than four times as likely to be diagnosed with the disorder as whites, according to research cited in the Washington Post.
Some have questioned whether historical and social challenges uniquely
affecting the African American community have contributed to a lack of
trust known as cultural paranoia,
distinct from the paranoia involved with conditions like
schizophrenia. There are documented disparities in the way individuals
of different cultures receive treatment.
Lest we begin to think that some other factor within these cultures
makes mental illness more prevalent, consider World Health Organization
findings that people
who are diagnosed with a mental illness in a developing nation like
India tend to do better than those in some Western nations like the
U.S. or Denmark. It has been suggested that this is due to better
family networks and the fact that people are less likely to be socially
isolated, homeless or jailed. As people assimilate to Western ways,
they tend to display similar levels of mental illness as those found in
the dominant culture. For example, people of Mexican descent born in
the United States have twice the risk of disorders such as depression
and anxiety and four times the risk of drug abuse, compared with recent immigrants from Mexico.
Care providers training should inform them of cultural differences
that, while subtle, can make communication easier. For instance, nonverbal signals like eye contact, conversational turn-taking and personal space are far from universal.
They should also be alerted to diagnostic pitfalls that may occur when
observing someone of another culture. Between European American
psychotherapists and African Americans a phase known as sizing up
can occur, which refers to refers to the client behaving in a reserved
manner, not asking many questions and attempting to feel out the
clinician and his or her intentions. More investigation into culture-
and language-specific diagnostic procedures and tools would benefit
individuals from other cultures who seek mental health care.
No one expects there to be one definitive version of the DSMour
understanding of mental illness will always need refining. The 19th
century neurologist Jean-Martin Charcot, instrumental in the
description of conditions such as multiple sclerosis believed in observation, experiment and reasoning.
Yet he is perhaps best known for leading some of the brightest minds
of his day in the wild goose chase after the disorder known as
hysteriawhat has been called a disaster for the field of French psychiatry.
Hysteria seemed to have a good pedigreedescriptions of an illness
that gave women bizarre symptoms like heart palpitations and loss of
voice go back to Platos time. Using the best scientific investigative
methods of his day, Charcot's "failure to make accurate medical diagnoses...led, almost inevitably, to the massive inflation of a pseudo-diagnosishysteria." After an entire
generation of physicians and patients had been gulled into believing
the symptoms of a set of iron laws that never existed,
we can look back and see that much of what Charcot was describing was
in fact his own cultural setting. Mark S. Micale, an associate
professor of history and the history of medicine at the University of
Illinois, wrote of Charcots efforts:
The large number of Charcot's cases involving this form of travel almost certainly register contemporary cultural anxieties about rapid mechanized transportation and the unprecedented and
uncontrollable technological change that it symbolized.
The large number of Charcot's cases involving this form of travel almost certainly register contemporary cultural anxieties about rapid mechanized transportation and the unprecedented and
uncontrollable technological change that it symbolized.
Rigorous research and openness to outside
ideas are key for improving our mental health system. Perhaps if Charcots iron laws of hysteria had not been so
iron-clad, he would have been receptive to alternative explanations and
thousands of men and women would not have been misdiagnosed. Questioning mental health cares "one-size-fits-all"
mentality can only help refine the fields larger understanding of mental
Support NAMI to help millions of Americans who face mental illness every day.
Inspire others with your message of hope. Show others they are not alone.
Become an advocate. Register on NAMI.org to keep up with NAMI news and events.
©2015, NAMI - National Alliance on Mental Illness. All rights reserved.


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Well we have reached another milestone. We have over 100 new volunteers for Region 3! Let's do a quick review of who needs to complete the application process!
So we know all Adult Girl Scout volunteers are to be registered and receive an appointment letter prior to working with the girls.
We know any Adult Girl Scout volunteers who handle the girl finances or product sales must be registered and receive an appointment letter.
Are there any exceptions? Yes
1) A presenter who will never be alone with the girls. No additional paperwork required.
2) An Episodic volunteer – someone who will volunteer only once
a. Authorizes the background check
b. Completes the application
c. Encouraged to register as Girl Scout
d. Complete a position description
e. Must receive an appointment letter or approval prior to meeting with the girls.
3) A parent who may sit in the back of the room during a meeting because it's just to far to travel.
a. I would always encourage theses parents to register and go through the appointment process but if they are not willing-we can let it go.
With all that being said I hope that you all join us at the Region 3 Cookie Rally! We rock!
Yes, you guessed it …I'm looking for volunteers!


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Beyond Zucchini Bread: 15 Fresh Ways to Enjoy the Green Monster Squash
"If you want zucchini" says Garrison Keillor, in his drawling reminiscence of Lake Wobegon, the quintessential Midwest town too real to be real, "just go to church on Sunday. You'll have all you can handle." People in garden-minded towns should lock their car doors, this time of year, or else they may find a large, moist sack of green monsters on their back seat. Do you have a sack of zucchini sitting on the front seat of your car, or on your kitchen counter? Want some fresh ideas?
Maybe you've made zucchini bread, but you're stumped on what to do with the rest of it. What about baking it stuffed with olives, tomatoes, and mozzarella? Or making a French-style savory breakfast cake? What about a hearty chickpea salad with shredded zucchini, mint, and feta? There's zucchini "butter" and a spread with zucchini and yogurt. There's so much zucchini here, you'll feel just fine leaving your doors unlocked in the church parking lot. Zucchini? Bring it on!
Want more from Garrison Keillor on the summer rhythms of small-town life? Check out this episode from 2008:
• Endless Summer, September 6 2008
But first, just in case you haven't had your zucchini bread fix yet, and you really just want that perfect recipe... here you go!
And now on to the rest — fresh, summery zucchini recipes.
• 1 Chickpea, Barley and Zucchini Ribbon Salad with Mint and Feta
• 2 Corn and Zucchini Salad with Chives
• 3 Grilled Zucchini and Grape Tomato Salad
• 4 Raw Zucchini Ribbons with Parmesan
• 5 Eight-Ball Zucchini With Eggs Baked Inside
• 6 Zucchini Stuffed with Sausage, Mushrooms & Sage
• 7 Zucchini Boats with Mozzarella and Olives
• 8 Super Easy and Delicious Zucchini Butter
• 9 Crostini with Zucchini Squash and Feta
• 10 Zucchini, Mint and Yogurt Spread
• 11 Zucchini Garlic Soup
• 12 Healthier Zucchini & Carrot Stuffed Fritters
• 13 Zucchini-Potato Frittata
• 14 Zucchini and Olive Breakfast Cake, French-Style
• 15 Harvest Cake with Goat Cheese Frosting
What are your favorite ways to get out of the zucchini bread rut and enjoy summer's most delicious monster?
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Are you looking for the perfect date night, or just looking for an opportunity to expand your palette and culinary skills? Whether you're an aspiring foodie, or could rival the New York Times food critic, The Wigwam has exciting events lined up for you!
Wine and Dinner Series
Starting in October, we're bringing back our popular monthly Wine and Dinner series. Each session involves a unique four-course menu created by our Executive Chef. Each course is paired with a wine from the evening's featured winery. A representative of the winery will be at each event to explain the pairings, answer questions, and mingle with the guests.
The pre-dinner reception starts at 6:30, with dinner beginning at 7 pm. Space is limited, so call (623) 935-3811 soon to make a reservation!
Wigwam Cooking Class Series
Mark your calendars for November 17th as The Wigwam is starting a monthly Cooking Class Series! The Wigwam Culinary Team will be on hand to demonstrate how to make tasty tapas and delicious drinks, with recipes for you to take home so you can try them out yourself.
Classes start at 5 pm and are $55 per person (subject to taxes and gratuity). Don't miss the opportunity to learn something new and impress your friends – make a reservation today at (623) 935-3811.
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Jasper Eugene Lummus Sr.
Jasper Eugene Lummus Sr., age 78, died Sunday, Aug. 14, 2011, at his home in Greenwood, Miss. (Money, Miss.)
Visitation is 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. with the funeral services following, Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2011, at 2 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Home Chapel, in Columbus, Miss. Burial will follow at Double Springs cemetery in Maben, Miss., at 4 p.m.
Jasper Eugene Lummus Sr., was born Dec. 2, 1932, at Maben, Miss., (Self Creek) to the late Robert Felix and Jo Ella Butler Lummus. His family moved to Artesia, Miss., from the time he was about two years old until he was around 65 years old. He was a graduate of the School of Artesia in Artesia, Miss., where he always loved to play football. He had very fond memories of his football days and his classmates. When he graduated in 1950, Mr. Lummus enlisted in the Army. He was stationed in Germany and France in the infantry. After two years in the army, he was discharged, and then went to work with the GM&O Railroad. He was employed as a brakeman and switchman with the GM&O which is now known as the KCS Railroad. In 1955, he and Sue Pearson married, and had three children (Jasper, Jr., Robert, and Paula). After Mr. Lummus' parents retired from their grocery store and service station, Jasper and Sue became owners and operators of Lummus Grocery and Service Station located in Artesia, Miss., for a total of more than 50 years. He took a lot of pride in working at his store and working in the shop. He was a very hard worker and always worked hard for his family and community. They were married for 25 years. In 1992, he retired from the railroad with 40 years of service.
In Dec. 2000, Jasper married Ruth Daves Ray and moved to West Point, Miss. After a few years later, he and Ruth moved to Money, Miss., where they have lived for four years. Jasper and Ruth are very active in their hometown church, Riverside Baptist Church, where they are currently members. Jasper always would tell of different and fun stories that were church or Sunday school related. He appreciated all of the members and the leaders of their church. He has also had very fun memories of living on McIntyre Lake, where his true heart liesŌĆöfishing and hunting for the big ones!!! He love to fish for catfish and hunt for deer.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his little brother, Donald Curtis Lummus.
His family was always very special to him. He loved for them to call and for them to come to see him. He also seemed to have a real passion for his favorite cookies, and loved to share them. He will be so very much missed, but will be fondly remembered.
Survivors include, his wife, Ruth Daves Lummus; two sons: Jasper Eugene Lummus, Jr. (Pat) of Vicksburg, Miss., and Robert Samuel Lummus (Carol) of West Point, Miss.; one daughter, Paula Sue Lummus Smith (Larry) of West Point, Miss.; one grandson, James Curtis Smith; one stepson, Jimmy Minga (Gail) of Olive Branch, Miss.; two step-daughters: Janice Nester (Larry) of Carrollton, Miss., and Carla Wiggins (Aubrey) of Grenada, Miss.; eight step-grandchildren and 14 step-great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers are Trey Kelly, Larry Smith, Curtis Smith, Daryl Pritchard, Marty Coggins, and Jimmy Potter. Honorary pallbearers are Coleman Daves, Mike Turner, Carl Daves, Wayne Nester, Arvell Youngblood, Larry Nester, Scotty Nester, and Aubrey Wiggins.
Donations or memorials may be sent to Riverside Baptist Church, 14646 County Road 542, Greenwood, MS 38930 or Double Springs Cemetery fund in Maben, MS.


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What college or professional athlete inspires you and why?
Tim Tebow. He works harder than any other athlete today. He works to be the best player he can be. He is also a good christian person.
What is one of your more memorable moments as an athlete?
My sophomore year, I had a go-ahead RBI triple in the top of the seventh to put us ahead by one run. We ended up winning.
What are your plans after graduating from high school?
Hopefully to play college baseball. I want to go to school to be a cop or detective.
My favorites
Pro athlete
Chris Paul
pro team
St. Louis Cardinals
tv show
Kick It In The Sticks
Adam Sandler
Brantley Gilbert
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LexisNexis Academic URL API Specification
LexisNexis Academic does not display durable links for each document. The URL displayed in the browser address window is not stable and should not be stored as a link. However, it is relatively easy to make a durable URL (also known as Persistent URL or PURL), and many popular links have been created by LexisNexis staff ready for your use.
Before You Start
The URL API allows users to build several types of URLs that are suitable for use in course syllabi, assignments, research guides, and bookmarks.
- Article-level durable links to specific full-text documents
- Source-level durable links to search within specific LexisNexis sources
- URLs that function as saved searches
User Authentication
See the article About Subscription Links for user authentication issues.
Shortcut: Lists of Links
Instead of building your own links, you may be able to simply copy the link you want from one of these sources.
- See Academic Links for pages on this wiki that include lists of links.
- Go to http://www.delicious.com/lnacademic to see our Delicious bookmarks, including topical and geographic lists.
URL API Specification
Download the URL API Specification. Click here for .pdf
A wizard type tool for creating the links described below is available in Beta release on our site for Subscriber Tools
Direct Link To Search Any Source
See the article on Finding a Source CSI
For more examples and complete descriptions of these types of links, please download and read the URL API Specification provided above.
Document-Level Links
Run a search that retrieves a specific document.
News and Periodical Documents
The link must use the constant source identifier (CSI) for the particular publication.
Example: Link to an article in Chronicle of Higher Education
Legal Cases
All links to U.S. Federal and State legal cases can use the constant source identifier (CSI) for the U.S. and State Cases combined source. The CSI is 6496. Use the "CITE" segment to search for the legal citation in standard legal citation format. Example: Link to U.S. Supreme Court decision Brown v. Board of Education
http://www.lexisnexis.com/hottopics/lnacademic/?verb=sr&csi=6496&sr=CITE(347 U.S. 483)
Source-Level Link
Also called "title-level links." Opens the Power Search form, with the specified source already selected and ready to search.
Example: Search within the New York Times
Note: The LexisNexis A-Z Title list on the Subscriber Tools site includes links to all individual titles. You can create a link for any source (including group sources which are not included in the A-Z Title List). All you need is the CSI (Constant Source Identifier) to add after the "csi=" part of the URL. In the New York Times example above, the CSI is 6742.
You can use the Source Directory to get CSIs. See the article on Finding a Source CSI
Table of Contents Links
LexisNexis has created an advanced Table of Content (TOC) search form for legal materials that supports both browsing and searching. TOC view is available for 200+ sources, including the United States Code and all state codes.
Example: Link to TOC view of the United States Code
Note: As with the Source-Level links, there is no need to construct your own TOC links. A list of all TOC links is available at Subscriber Tools
Search Form Link
Open a specific search form. See the complete list of direct links at Academic URLs for Search Forms
Example: Open the Federal and State Cases Search Form.
Saved Searches
Run the specified search in LexisNexis Academic
Example: Finds all stories in the "Business" section of today's New York Times.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's an "API"? The acronym stands for "application programming interface." It's a mechanism that allows programmers to call functions within another application. In this case, you will be constructing a URL rather than writing a computer program. The application you will send instructions to is the LexisNexis Academic service itself, and you will be able to call the following three functions.
- Document-level link – retrieves a specific document.
- Source-level link – opens the Power Search form and populates the source selection options to facilitate user-initiated searching of a specific source.
- Academic URLs for Search Forms– open any search form in LexisNexis Academic.
The URL API is also used to support third-party vendors who provide article linking and federated search software to academic libraries. The developers of these systems can use the API to link authorized user automatically to full text documents in the LexisNexis Academic service. In the case of link resolvers, the required document is identified from a citation in a source database and, once LexisNexis Academic is identified as an appropriate target database, the API is used to deliver the full text document. Federated search services can use the API in a similar way, to link from a citation in their results list to the full-text document in LexisNexis Academic.
Do I Have To Install Anything? No. The URL API Specification simply provides directions for constructing URLs. The API does all the work of interpreting these URLs within LexisNexis Academic.
When Will My Link Resolver Work with LexisNexis Academic? That depends on whether the company or in-house team that provides your link resolver has incorporated the LexisNexis A-Z Title List and the URL API into its service. LexisNexis is currently working with the following companies and organizations to support their link resolver systems. If your provider is not on this list, please direct them to this webpage to obtain the Specification and LexisNexis contact information.
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Faculty Profile
P. Roberto Garcia
Contact Information
(812) 855-2744
prgarcia [at] indiana [dot] edu (E-mail)
Business School
- Clinical Professor of International Business
- Bloomington
- PhD, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1996
- MBA, The University of Toledo, 1988
- BA, The University of Missouri-Columbia, 1983
Professional Experience
- Kelley School of Business, Indiana University, August 2000-Present, Clinical Associate Professor of International Business
- MBA Program, Kelley School of Business, Indiana University, 2005-Present, Supply Chain & Global Management Academy, Co-director
- MBA Program, Kelley School of Business, Indiana University, 2001-2005, Global Experience Academy, Director
- Center for International Business Education and Research, Indiana University, September 2002–2003, Director
- United Way of Greater Toledo, June 1999-August 2000, Executive Vice President of Resource Development
- Kelley School of Business, Indiana University, September 1997-1999, Assistant Professor of International Business
- Fisher College of Business, The Ohio State University, 1994-1997, Assistant Professor of International Business
Awards, Honors & Certifications
- Frequently invited to lecture on a variety of International Business topics
- "Favorite Professor," IU Scholastic Achievement Award Reception - By Student Athletes Kelly Ross and David Bubenicek, 2002 & 2006
- Board member, United Way of Monroe County, Bloomington, Indiana, March 22, 2001-2004
- Nominated for Innovative Teaching Award, Kelley School of Business, 2003
- Nominated for Panschar Undergraduate Teaching Award, Kelley School of Business, 2002
- "Building a Life and A Career Through International Business," New Horizons in International Business Presentation, International Business Institute, University of Toledo, College of Business Administration, February 22, 2001
- Instructional Support Services Active Learning Grant, Indiana University, 2001
- Twenty under Forty Leadership and Community Service Award, City of Toledo, OH and Toledo Business Journal, October 12, 2000
- Graduation Commencement Address - Main Speaker, University of Toledo, College of Business, May 5, 2000
- Inducted into Beta Gamma Sigma, The National Honorary Business Administration society. The University of Michigan, School of Business, May 2, 1997
- Outstanding Faculty Member, Sphinx & Mortar Board Senior Honorary Societies, The Ohio State University, 1997
- Faculty Nomination, President's Salute to Undergraduate Academic Achievement, The Ohio State University, 1997
- Competition for Travel Grants for Research in Latin America, The Ohio State University, 1996
- Presidential Fellowship to Pursue Ph.D. Study, The University of Toledo, 1989-1991
- Recipient of the Kelley Direct "Teaching Excellence Award," 2010
- Recipient of the "Kelley Service Award" for contributions to international business teaching and programming, 2009
- Nominated for the "John W. Ryan Award" for Distinguished Contributions to International Programs and Studies, 2009
- Recipient of the "Innovative Teaching Award" by the Kelley School of Business, 2008
Professional Interests
The Environments of International Business, Management of Multinational Firms, Global Leadership, International Competitive Strategies, Cross-Cultural Management, The Global Auto Industry, Managing in Emerging Economies, International Business Teaching Effectiveness
Personal Interests
International Travel, Running, Hiking, Bicycling, Skiing
Current Projects
- Session Chair and Presenter, International Business Pedagogy Sessions, Academy of International Business Annual Meetings, Milan, Italy, 2008
- Visiting Lecturer, Heilbronn Business School, Heilbronn, Germany, 2009
Selected Publications
Garcia, P. Roberto, Maureen Maguire Lewis, Richard J. Bradberry (2006), "Ford Mexico: Bridging the Learning Divide," CIBER Case Collection at European Case Clearing House.
- Garcia, P. Roberto, Stephen Hills, and G. Keong Leong (1999), "Grupo UNIKO," in John B. Cullen (ed.), Multinational Management: A Strategic Approach, Cincinnati: South-Western College Publishing, pp. 541-551.
Garcia, P. Roberto and Stephen Hills (1998), "Meeting 'Lean' Competitors: Ford de Mexico's Industrial Relations Strategy," in S. Babson and H. Juarez Nunez (eds.), Confronting Change: Auto Labor and Lean Production in North America, Wayne State University.
Garcia, P. Roberto (1998), "Adopting the Web to Teach International Business," Indiana University CIBER, No. 11, Kelley School of Business, Spring.
- Garcia, P. Roberto (1997), "The Competitiveness of Mexico's Auto Industry in the New Global Environment: The Case of Ford," Chapter 9, in H. Thomas, D. O'Neal and R. Alvarado (eds.), Strategic Discovery: Competing in New Arenas, West Sussex, England: John Wiley & Sons.
- "International Business World Wide Web Page." To accompany International Business: Environments and Operations, Eighth Edition, by John Daniels and Lee Radebaugh, Reading, MA: Addison Wesley Longman, Inc., 1997.
- Garcia, P. Roberto (1997), "Nissan Mexicana: A Response to an Evolving Mexican Government Policy," International research-oriented teaching case, The University of Michigan, School of Business Administration, Center for International Business Education.
- Garcia, P. Roberto (1997), "Volkswagen de Mexico: Toward Conversion to World-Class Performance," International research-oriented teaching case, The University of Michigan, School of Business Administration, Center for International Business Education.


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The Los Angeles Urban League presents: "The 90 That Built L.A.," an exhibit at the Museum of African American Art. This multi-layered exhibit chronicles and celebrates the League's 90 plus year milestone of serving the city of Los Angeles, in addition to honoring 90 champions for change and equality, past and present. The exhibit will include personal artifacts from honorees; a retrospect of the social, economic, political and civic challenges and triumphs for Los Angeles residents of color and the League's leadership and unwavering commitment to the community. WHEN: Museum hours are Thursday -Sunday: 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday –Wednesday the exhibit will be closed. Admission is FREE! Where: Museum of African American Art 3650 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90008 (Located on the 3rd floor of Macy's at the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Mall). For more information call (323) 294-7071 or visit www.theleague90.com. For more information on the Museum of African American Art, visit www.maaala.org.
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SNOW HILL — Following the swearing-in of Greene County Commissioners James Shackleford and Jerry Jones and appointing Jack Edmundson and Bennie Heath as chairman and vice-chairman, respectively, was a discussion during public comments about problems in the new Greene County Justice Center.
Monday's discussion centered around the jail's new generator and sally port, and a lack of drains in the jail upstairs.
"Was the generator ever turned on to see what it would actually run?" Hookerton EMS volunteer, Susan Blizzard, asked the county board numerous times without getting a direct answer.
"It was just wired to run the jail," Edmundson said, adding it also runs the lights.
Blizzard asked why the electrical work was not accomplished by the contractor, and why the new generator was hooked up to the old jail and sheriff's offices.
It was revealed the generator is not hooked up to parts of the communication equipment in the dispatch center nor to the elevator.
Edmundson said the insurance company only requires it to be hooked up to the jail.
Sheriff Lemmie Smith, who was seated in the audience with three staff members, said later the jail lights, automatic doors and control booth are hooked up.
But the CAD system and backup radios in dispatch are not. In a power outage, it's critical for the elevator and communications systems to be working, he said.
"I was led to believe that everything was going to be hooked up, and communications," Smith said to the commissioners.
Sharon Marshburn, dispatch supervisor, told the board her department was informed the network server room and the hallway leading to it would be hooked up.
"I've got to go down there and run 200 feet of drop cord to plug into dispatch," she said, "so the dispatch center we have lost — our network, everything else goes out. We lose our radios. We lose everything.
"And we've got to run drop cords down to the room, just to get it back up and running. So, you're looking at 10 minutes, possibly, or more that we don't have any way of dispatching or doing anything for this county. That's why we're upset."
Blizzard requested the county come up with a list of what was supposed to be hooked up to the generator. County Manager Don Davenport said there wasn't a list, but Blizzard was welcome to look at the specs.
Blizzard discussed the problems associated with a lack of a roof on the sally port — an enclosed carport with security doors at either end for bringing prisoners to and from the jail to help prevent escapes.
In wet weather, the doors are not operating because the gear boxes are full of water.
"But again, (the sally port is) useless if our weather conditions are not perfect like they are today," Blizzard said, "and if the doors don't open and close."
Edmundson said commissioners told the architect to put drains in the cell blocks. He said later the drains, among other things, were taken out of the original plan to cut costs.
"I know that it's flooded twice," Blizzard said, "and it's come down the walls in the sheriff's department."
In a telephone interview, Edmundson said he has since discovered the flooding was due to inmates stopping up the commodes and turning the water on. The incidents happened shortly after the justice center began taking Lenoir County inmates and again about two weeks ago, he said.
There needs to be a switch in the observation center that overlooks the four cell blocks to turn the water off, Edmundson said.
Blizzard asked the board whether the contractor was to blame or the county is responsible to fix the problems.
"It's a county issue," Davenport said. "The bids were done according to the specs."
Edmundson said there wasn't anything left out intentionally.
Blizzard surmised the problems would have been less expensive to correct during construction than fixing them now.
"It's going to take more money now, but it wasn't in the contract to do so," Davenport said about the generator issues.
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Mike Owen Benediktsson
Mike Owen Benediktsson received his Ph.D. in Sociology from Princeton University. He joined the faculty at Hunter College as an Assistant Professor in Fall 2011. He specializes in urban and cultural sociology, and is currently working on several projects investigating the social and political implications of architecture, urban planning and design. Mike's research has been published in Social Forces and Sociological Forum. He teaches classes in urban sociology, contemporary social theory, and the sociology of the media. At Macaulay Honors College, he also teaches the Peopling of New York City, a freshman seminar investigating the roots and consequences of diversity in New York City neigborhoods.
Benediktsson, Mike Owen (2012). "Bridging and Bonding in the Academic Melting Pot: Cultural Resources and Network Diversity." Sociological Forum 27(1): 46-69.
Benediktsson, Mike Owen (2010). "The Deviant Organization and the Bad Apple CEO: Ideology and Accountability in Media Coverage of Corporate Scandals." Social Forces 88(5): 2189-2216. (A recent article in Contexts magazine described this research.)


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The IRB's appeal against the lenient citing on All Blacks Adam Thomson has seen his suspension increase to just two weeks.
Thomson received a one-week ban for standing on flank Alasdair Strokosch's head in the All Blacks' Test win over Scotland in Edinburgh a fortnight ago.
This received mass protest from pundits and critics on social media, who believed the ban was far too lenient. On the same day, Wallabies lock Rob Simmons received an eight-week ban for a tip tackle on France flank Yannick Nyanga.
The IRB confirmed earlier this week that they would relook the citing. An independent appeal board of Jeff Blackett (England), Pat Barriscale (Ireland) and Jeremy Summers (England), did not agree the initial two-week ban was lenient but opposed the one-week reduction.
Their call was to add one week to the ban, ruling Thomson out of the Test against Wales. He already missed the clash against Italy last weekend.
This means Thomson will be available for selection against England.
NZRU CEO Steve Tew told Radio Sport: 'We are very happy with the outcome. We think it is fair and appropriate.'


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Once upon a time, exterior house shutters were all that kept the elements out and the heat in. When glass was more expensive than the average person could afford, wooden window shutters were more practical than necessarily attractive. These days, most windows are glass and shutters are often just a decorative element in the home. The most appealing looking shutters are those that might still be functional - in other words, shutters that sit on either side of a window could and actually close and meet in the middle. Unfortunately, this is not often the actual case and the resulting look of a too narrow shutter is a little cheap looking - not the image you want when selling your home! However, a well thought-out shutter in either wood or a quality vinyl will add to the curb appeal and the ultimate value of your home.


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You've seen the images, now hear the stories behind them! LA Lakers, Clippers, Kings and NBA Photographer Andrew D. Bernstein will be at Samy's Camera in Los Angeles on March 21st to talk about his experiences shooting some of the most famous athletes in the world. Come to get a rare glimpse behind some of the most iconic sports images from the last 30 years. To learn more see below:
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