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DARKE COUNTY - Alcohol is suspected in a crash that left two local women trapped in their vehicle Monday evening near Arcanum.
According to the Darke County Sheriff's Office the women were southbound on the 3800 block of State Route 49 South when the driver lost control of the Pontiac SUV north of the Kilbourn Road intersection. The vehicle left the right side of the roadway, striking a stone, concrete decorative base in the front yard of a residence. The SUV came to rest on its driver's side trapping the female occupants.
The driver, Christine Daugherty of Arcanum, was able to get free of the wreckage, but it took Arcanum Fire Department nearly 45 minutes to extricate the passenger, Elva Schweizer.
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After Denise's 19-year-old cat, LeMew, passed away, she wasn't interested in getting another companion. But as time went by, she missed the warmth and love of a feline friend. After six months, she knew it was time to adopt again. Here is her Happy Tail:
I first spotted Francis on Petfinder.com. When his picture popped up, I just knew he was the one. My husband and I were getting ready to leave town for the holidays, but I emailed about Francis anyway. I crossed my fingers that he would still be available when we returned. The day we got back, I called the shelter and sure enough, he was still there! We drove out to the Kiski Valley Cat & Kitten Rescue in Apollo, Pennsylvania, and it was love at first sight. The frightened 9-month-old was put into my arms, and there was no way I was going to leave without him. Francis came home with us and today, he is a happy boy. Rescuing an animal is the best possible way to start the New Year off right!
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He looks like such a happy kittyboy .... so glad he is part of a loving family now. Thanks Denise, for saving him!!
Congratulations to both of you! He was meant to be with you and only you- he was waiting, and with the help of all of the wonders of the Universe, you found him! I wish you many years of joy together.
Big, handsome boy that Francis! Wonderful human beings, Denise and her husband!
Thanks to you and your husband for being kind loving people who open their hearts to another wonderful animal in need. Francis looks like a charmer!
why does no one comment on the fact that he could have been put down while they were on holidays?
i assumed that the story was going to tell us how he was fostered or some such until they could get back, instead a little kittys life possibly depended on how long their holiday was?
i applaud their rescuing him, but lets not miss the obvious.
She did email about him-surely that would mean they'd hold him if no one else wanted him. He's a lovely boy!
What a Happy Tail!! And Francis is absolutely beautiful. Cibgratykatuibs ti bith Debuse abd Frabcus. Yoy're both winners. Have a wonderful life together.
This is such a wonderful happy tail. What a beautiful cat. Hope your life together is happy and peaceful. Thank you for the rescue of this wonderful cat.


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GRASS VALLEY, Calif. — The landscape of California politics continues to shift along redrawn fault lines.
Dan Logue (R-Lake Wildwood) will no longer represent Nevada County and California's northern mountainous region, instead has decided to shift his focus to representing valley communities.
Despite announcing last November that he would run for Assembly District 1, Logue confirmed Wednesday he had changed his mind and will run for the District 3 seat in the 2012 election.
District 1 includes Placer, Nevada, Sierra, Plumas, Lassen, Shasta, Siskiyou and Modoc counties, along with approximately half of Butte County. District 3 is composed of Tehama, Glenn, Colusa, Sutter, Yuba counties and the other portion of Butte County.
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State Senator Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale) soon declared his intention to run for Herger's seat in Washington, D.C. and many in the state assembly have their eye on LaMalfa's current seat.
Jim Nielsen (R-Chico), the current representative for California's 2nd Assembly District, was expected to run for the 3rd Assembly District in November, but pulled out in anticipation of running for the state senate seat that LaMalfa will vacate if elected to Congress.
"Working closely with Senator LaMalfa, we have fought effectively for taxpayers and farmers, for our veterans and for our water, and against the burdens of an over-reaching state government," Nielsen said in a news release, after LaMalfa declared his intentions last week. "I look forward to carrying on those efforts in the State Senate."
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"I have decided not to seek reelection to the State Assembly because of the enormous expense to taxpayers that yet another special election to fill my Assembly seat would require," he said.
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"Initially, I decided to run for District 1 because Nielsen and I were drawn into the same district, but now District 3 is wide open," he said.
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Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Back in the School Saddle
With all that has changed, I'm thankful some things can stay the same.
Before we got back into the routine of school in this house, we spent some time talking on Sunday night.
"I'm kind of afraid. I haven't taught you on my own for a year and a half. I'm out of practice. I'm a little nervous it's going to be difficult to get back in the groove of doing school here. I'm a lot nervous that Hudson is going to set the house on fire or try to flush all our laundry down the toilet while I'm teaching you. More than anything, I want you to look back at this time with fond memories of learning and getting along with each other and with me. That's what I want, but that's not always what we get. I'm already nervous about all the ways I'm going to blow it."
The hardest part of homeschooling is never the spelling, multiplication tables, or reading assignments.
The hardest part of homeschooling is the fact that four wonky children and one sinful mother must somehow manage to learn to relate well with each other. All day. Every day.
There's no hiding our flaws from one another. Here they sit. Right here. Mooning us. Our impatience, insecurities, quirks, bad attitudes, strife between certain sets of siblings, children who butt heads with their mother...all of it just as much a part of our day as what's written on the chalk board.
That's the part that makes my stomach ache.
Relationships. They are arduous and lovely.
However your family chooses to smart-up your kids, we're hoping your semester is starting off well. In carpool lines, around kitchen tables, on soccer field side-lines, or in fast food drive-throughs memories are bound to be made over the next few months. Some will be beautiful moments of growth and deeper connection. Others will give us a wide open view of our obvious depravity. Either way, I'm praying love is the loudest lesson we learn this semester even if it's learned through words like, "I'm sorry."
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- Erin Kay said...
Oh Heather, it's become infamous amongst my friend, "have I told you the Abacus story?" In a nutshell last semester I threw an abacus across the room as hard as I could and screamed at the top of my lungs in frustration shattering my daughter's heart. It was awful. We didn't do math again for at least a week. God taught me a lot in that week about myself...but mostly this: When we went back to math, I told Hannah, "Today you're going to work on math and MOMMY is going to work on loving you well." Math has never been the same since. I learned that it's okay to put a lesson aside without finishing it when my temper starts to rise and that coming back to it later is NOT FAILURE. My expectations for myself are FAR higher than they are for my children. I'll stop....I need a blog to respond to your blog. :) Love...it's the point. It's the WHOLE point.
- Small Town Joy: said...
You can do it. We're all cheering you on! Just remember to PRAY before you begin your day. It works so much better than any other plan.
- mbs said...
All those fears are why I teach other people's kids and let someone else teach mine. Too many stubborn personalities around one table. UhOH.
Blessings Heather. It's like riding a bike. You're going to get right back in the rhythm. (my DD looking over my shoulder said "They homeschool??!! LUCKY!!"
- Sunny Rising Leather said...
"Here they sit. Right here. Mooning us."
You are such a brilliant writer: I am a lurker no more, I had to finally comment.
Your challenges and bravery are amazing, I just admire your family so much!
I had to take my 3 children out of public school recently and I do not have the skill, patience, whathaveyou to teach them. We enrolled them in Oregon Connections Academy and have discovered that it is a robust, public funded online school. Our kids like it. A. Lot. It has been so successful in our state that it competes with state funding and the local regular public schools are always petitioning the governor to shut it down. (Because parents are taking their kids out of the bullying, failing environment of public school in droves and seeking other options, like Connections Academy)
Look into your Texas Connections Academy. There are a *lot* of kids in the Texas program, from every town in the state. All you need is internet access and the Academy can help you with the rest.
This is a fully accredited school. Students must achieve the same transcript goals as every other High School Graduate. Their teachers are available by phone, webmail, and also have live lessons that students attend. There are school activities to get students together and field trips for more education. Clubs for like-minded readers, builders, drama. We absolutely feel it is the best education out there for us in Oregon.
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- Diabra said...
Go Heather! We homeschool and have done for 7 years. I always think it is a good day if we have food on the table, clean clothes and Zeke(1yo) has survived. Everything else is just sugar :)
- CarpioFamily said...
Is ashton eating smacks? Love.it. Also when did they get so big? Glad to hear you settling into a schooling.
- Diana said...
Ohhh, good luck! We are just getting back into the swing of things after a break of almost a month and a half. Mine are a lot younger, though, I'm doing a six year old and a four year old with a three year old listening in. I am so glad to hear that it's not just me alone with my frustrations! I'll be praying for all of you!
- Stephanie said...
I see a lot of familiar CC stuff on your table! We are having a rough time getting back in the groove...today we did math & geography and then went to the park. ;) I've been praying for your family...and look forward to your posts.
Amen, sister! You are writing my heart (even tho I'm only schooling 2)!! Think I might read it out loud to the kids (is that too mommy mushy??) And yes, starting with prayer, each morning, absolutely!!!
P.S. You CAN DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- Denise said...
I completely agree! Whenever I tell people we homeschool, the most common responses are "I would kill my kids" and " how do you keep up with the work?". I guess depending on how you "do school", the work could be an issue, but usually the real question is "how would I get along with them all day, every day AND be their teacher..." I have long ago discovered that homeschooling is really about God growing me up more than it is about teaching my children their ABC's. The relational part is HARD, but so worth it!
- La Dolce Vita: The Sweet Life said...
I connect with this in a big way, and I am just doing homeschool pre schooling! God is working on my heart, and showing me so much ugliness in me. A stretch for sure. I love it though. Love the sweet times, the huge growth I see, and the days when we just play with intention and call it school!
- Jami Lynn said...
I'm not a mom and, thus, obviously, I don't homeschool. My mom has homeschooled all of her 6 kids at one point or another so I'm sure you two could talk for hours.
I just wanted to say that only the cool moms have their kids read Shel Silverstein, so you're off to a fantastic start. I plan to fill my kids heads with all sorts of Shel's brilliance and silliness. :)
Thanks for writing. I am so blessed and challenged by the things God leads you to write.
- Our Family said...
You are so right...it is easy to let the most important stuff slip in homeschooling. Thanks for the reminder!
- Cherry Tree Lane said...
I am dealing with the same fears as I embark on homeschooling.
My daughter is 4 and we made the choice to homeschool and I am at a loss on where to begin. I have all the guidance in the world from friends and family but what I am most worried about is ME.
ME and my attitude.
Thank you for this post!


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Rebecca Dunn's life of familiarity in Australia maybe thousands of miles away now, but she already fits right in with the staff and her curious second graders at Carolina Forest Elementary.
"I wanted to experience another culture, learn the similarities and differences and it means going out of your comfort zone," Dunn said. "I've packed up everything and moved to a whole new country and started all over."
As a first year teacher in the
"I kept asking if they needed to go to the toilet and they would say 'it's a bathroom,'" she said. "We call the trash can rubbish in a bin. They find it all funny."
Dunn is just one of six global teachers who were welcomed into the
In addition to Dunn, kindergarten teacher Lizzie Dedman represents England and European and culture, first grade teacher Sandy Collinson of South Africa educate students about her country and all of Africa, Sasha Drijevic of Canada teaches third grade, Charlene Enlope teaches fifth graders about the Philippines and other parts of Asia and Winston Watson teaches fourth graders about Jamaica and parts of Latin America.
Carolina Forest Principal Helen Gross said that the teachers have to make at least a two-year commitment, have teaching experience, a state driver's license and be licensed to teach within the state.
"They arrived in July and August and acclimated to our staff beautifully," Gross said. "The community loves having them here and our students and parents are excited. We have this bulletin board and students made paper dolls to show where they were born and we put them on display to show off."
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From his accent to his new social life, Watson said that the students have been completely ingrained in learning more about him.
"The kids here are pretty open to respond to you and they're not as shy," Watson said. "They ask questions like 'are you single, or are you dating anyone?' I literally could not move onto my lessons until I answered their questions."
Onslow County Schools continues to enhance its global focus by giving more students the opportunity to learn a second language and to find out what life is like in other cultures across the world.
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This year, the White Oak district has five Chinese teachers based at
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DEEP RUN — Jacksonville Northside was ranked fourth in the season's first NCPreps.com statewide 2A high school boys basketball poll released on Monday.
Thanks to South Lenoir, the Monarchs' time as a top-five team will be short lived.
Freshman Jonte Midgette scored a career-high 33 points, including the game-clinching basket in the final seconds as South Lenoir handed the Monarchs their first defeat of the year, 73-72, in a key East Central 2A Conference contest on Tuesday.
Midgette's contested layup with just over 10 seconds to play gave the Blue Devils (8-4, 4-0) a 72-70 lead. Teammate Dion Jones then sank one of two free throws a handful of seconds later for a three-point lead that held.
"I just did what I could to help my team win," said Midgette, who hit 10 of 12 free throws and scored 25 of his points in the second half.
"This was a big win for us and I am just glad to be a part of it."
The win broke an early-season three-way tie for first place with Clinton, Northside and South Lenoir.
Although there are still 10 games left in league play for each of these teams, it felt like a title was on the line.
The game was nip-and-tuck throughout, especially in the first half. The lead changed hands six times, and was tied four before South Lenoir used a little run to give itself a four-point lead heading into the break.
The Blue Devils, who got a double-double of 18 points and 12 rebounds from senior Ishmael Baldwin, extended that lead to 46-36 before the Monarchs (11-1, 3-1) used a 10-0 run to pull even with 2:32 left in the third period.
From then on it was a battle of attrition, with the ball bouncing the Blue Devils' way more often than not. They hit 6 of 8 from the free throw line in the final period while Northside, which was led by Jamal Parker's 20 points, connected on only 2 of 10 in the deciding minutes.
"Hats off to South Lenoir. I thought we got outcoached, we got outplayed," Monarchs coach Tony Marshburn said. "I thought they wanted it more than we wanted it.
"We didn't match their intensity until the last 4 minutes of the game."
Northside yet had another rally left when it came back from eight down to tie it at 70 on a runner by Blair Adams after a steal.
The teams traded turnovers, then a loose ball found its way into South Lenoir reserve Trint Turner's hands. Turner drove towards the basket, then weaved a pass through a pair of Northside defenders towards Midgette, who scooped it up and laid it in for the lead.
Following Jones' made free throw with 6.5 seconds left, Northside's Josh Cabrera tried to beat a clock that didn't start on time with a layup on the other end but it was too little too late.
"The kids just wanted it so bad," said South Lenoir coach Jeremy Barnett, whose team defeated Northside for the first time in the current EC2A alignment. "They played their tails off.
"They're finally playing the way I knew they were capable of playing. We beat a really good team tonight."
Freshman Hailey West stepped up and drilled a pair of late free throws and her older sister, Heather, scored a game-high 17 points as the Blue Devils held off a late rally from the Monarchs for their first win over Northside in school history, South Lenoir Athletic Director Lisa Smith said.
Northside (10-3, 3-1), which trailed 42-26 heading into the fourth quarter, used an 18-2 run to turn a blowout into a close game. But Hailey West, who scored five points, drained a pair of free throws with 12 seconds to play to seal the win for South Lenoir (9-3, 3-1).
Demeyia Adams scored eight points and grabbed 10 rebounds and Marquia Suddeth scored four points and had 13 rebounds and three assists as the Blue Devils opened the game on a 12-2 run before the Monarchs, who were led by Ashanti Curry's 15 points and 11 from Kayla Hill, got to within single digits by the break.
Caroline Jones scored 12 points and had four assists and Hanna Meready added five assists for the Blue Devils, who travel to Swansboro on Friday.
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Northside 15 17 15 25—72
South Lenoir 16 18 18 21—73
MONARCHS (11-1, 3-1) — Jamal Parker 20, Kris Curry 13, Ko. Curry 9, Ayabarreno 8, Cabrera 8, Adams 7, McCarthy 4, Brown 3, Washington, Hilton.
BLUE DEVILS (8-4, 4-0) — Jonte Midgette 33, Ishmael Baldwin 18, Wooten 8, Jones 6, Garner 4, Whaley 2, Turner 2, Janning, Davis, Smith.
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MONARCHS (10-3, 3-1) — Ashanti Curry 15, Kayla Hill 11, Perez 7, Bowerman 7, Collins 5, Moore, Stokes.
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Ghost hunter Justin Yates described spirits to me: There are those who are totally self-unaware, yet still manage to create random and inexplicable events, and there are those that, also self-unaware, create malevolent, random and inexplicable events.
Then we quit talking about Congress and turned to the subject of ghosts.
Justin is co-owner of the Nightmare Factory in Havelock. But in 2006 as a partner in SEPIA — the Southeast Paranormal Investigation Association — he performed a paranormal study on New Bern's historic Attmore-Oliver House.
SEPIA, a gang who, according to Yates, was more interested in disproving paranormal activity than finding it, actually studied two other "haunted" sites as well: Cedar Grove Cemetery and the Civic Theatre on Pollock Street.
They do their studies using various recording devices from audiotapes and cameras to digital thermometers, which are used to find "hot spots" and "cold spots," which might suggest paranormal presence.
Ghosts, Yates believes, come in three forms — and two of them aren't really ghosts.
Of course, there is that occasional self-aware spirit still hanging around because he or she has unfinished business. Someone's got to be protected; the no-longer-among-us has to let someone know they love them.
But most often, the "ghost" is energy left behind by the dead.
"Energy cannot be created or destroyed," Yates explained. "It can only change its form. If you die, your energy has to go somewhere… your energy is stored into objects around you."
His example: A lady lives in a house for 45 years. Every single day, she gets up from her couch and goes to the front door, then back to the couch. (Seriously, this lady needs some counseling. Or at least a life.) When she passes, that energy may well place itself along that often-used path. A ghost hunter may cross that path later and record that energy — that ghost.
One supposes traumatic events can lead to tracks for energy as well.
For this reason, it was no surprise to SEPIA members when they found no ghosts in Cedar Grove: Everyone is already dead when they take up residence there, so there was no established or traumatic "track" for the energy to lie in.
Justin and company interviewed people at the Civic and learned the oft-repeated tale of a little girl who always came to the shows and liked to sit in the same seat. She died, of course. Ghost stories require that.
"It was interesting," Justin said of their searches there. "It had a very nice feeling."
Justin found no evidence that the little girl's tale was really true. While their photography revealed a few light orbs, "we attribute it to dust," he said. "Real orbs are more of a twinkling than a floating ball of light."
But the Attmore-Oliver House was a different story.
SEPIA did its investigation with a handful of Historical Society people present.
"There were a couple of things that were pretty interesting," he said. One picture taken in the attic, when viewed later, well… "There was a picture of a… there's like, this green colored fog. But it wasn't a fog. It was very hard to explain." And that seemed to move across the room — in subsequent pictures, I imagine. "We've never seen anything like it."
Also, a door shut as they were going through the house. They tried to re-create the event to rule out possibilities of wind or other things and could not.
They also got an audio reading while going up the stairs.
Apparently paranormal researchers will run a tape recorder and ask questions, then be silent a few moments to let the ghosts answer. You don't hear those answers while you're standing there, but upon playback.
"Someone was asking a question, and a very clear response was heard on the audio, like a 'Yes.'" he said.
"We had dismissed a lot of stuff at Attmore-Oliver House because we thought we were finding too much," he said. They moved onto the Civic Theatre from there, expecting to get the same overload of signs. "But there wasn't. It was a very clean investigation and made us feel more strongly about things being paranormal at the Attmore-Oliver House."
So there you have it.
I can tell you that people in the Attmore-Oliver House have told me other odd stories. People hearing moans, for instance. A photograph taken in a bedroom that had that sparkling light show up.
Ghostly energy forces, if I'm getting this right, can be more or less neutral or they can be more malevolent — as in hurling objects and knocking things off shelves (your traditional poltergeist). If people have enough negative vibes, the "otherworldly things" can feed off that.
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Bots affect pretty much anyone who has a website online. They scrape content from digital publishers like VentureBeat and re-purpose it on their own ad-filled sites. Bots can also be used to gather intelligence around your business, which can give your competitors an advantage. Bots also increase the latency and server load for your website, which leads to a worse experience for legitimate visitors (and higher bills on your end).
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Practicing asset allocation is the single most important thing an investor can do. Here's how to get started.
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1. Time is on your side.
Those with more years until retirement can afford to put a greater percentage of their assets in the stock market.
2. Stocks mean risk and return.
Those with a higher tolerance for volatility should put more money in the stock market than those in the same age group who have a lower tolerance.
3. College savings funds need stocks.
Since college costs are rising faster than inflation, no other investment will keep pace as well as stocks. Invest more in stocks when your kids are young, and as they get older move more money into bonds.
4. Get professional advice.
One of the best ways to develop an effective asset allocation plan is to consult a qualified financial planner.
5. Allocation is the key to achieving your goals.
Studies have shown that asset allocation is the single most important factor in determining returns from investing.
6. Know your stock funds.
Before you set up your asset allocation plan, you must find out the nature of the companies purchased by the mutual funds you own. It's not enough to go by the names of the funds themselves, either. In search of performance, far too many fund managers buy stocks that barely fit their portfolio's explicit investing parameters. So your "income" fund may, in practice, contain many stocks that should be considered "growth," or vice versa.
7. Know your bond funds.
Similarly, you must learn the same about the bond funds you own.
8. Don't rely on software alone to build a savings plan.
Software programs might not go far enough to devise your asset-allocation plan.
9. Determine your long-term goals.
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GARETH DUNCAN looks at the Saffas who impressed in the leagues around the world over the weekend.
The English domestic season kicked off on an exciting note after some stirring action in the opening round.
Of those results, Saffa-laden Saracens enjoyed a 40-3 victory over London Irish. Hooker Schalk Brits, tighthead prop Petrus du Plessis, lock Mouritz Botha, No 8 Ernst Joubert, inside centre Brad Barritt and replacement scrumhalf Neil de Kock all contributed to the Watford club's victory, with Barritt grabbing one of four tries for the bonus-point.
Flank Francois Louw and scrumhalf Michael Claassens helped Bath overcome a 15-6 half-time deficit to beat Worcester Warriors 24-23. It was Louw's last club game before joining the Springboks in Australia for the team's away games.
Former Bulls No 8 Gerrit-Jan van Velze had a mixed start to his career at Northampton Saints, as he played a key part in the club's 24-19 away win over Gloucester before receiving a yellow card in the final quarter. Tighthead prop Brian Mujati also featured in the run-on side for the victors.
Lock Marco Wentzel scored a try to help the London Wasps surge into a 33-13 second-half lead against Harlequins, but a major implosion saw the defending champions deliver an amazing comeback to edge a 42-40 triumph. Former Cheetahs loose forward Ashley Johnson was an unused sub for the losers.
In France, props Wicus Blaauw and Eugene van Staden's Biarritz enjoyed a 22-17 victory over defending champions Toulouse, who had loosehead prop Gurthro Steenkamp and hooker Gary Botha on the field. The victors top the log after winning all three of their matches so far this season.
The other unbeaten French club is No 8 Joe van Niekerk and Bakkies Botha's Toulon, who eased to a 29-15 win over new boys Mont-de-Marsan. The losers had four Saffas in their team in lock Berend Botha, flank Johannes Britz, hooker Pieter Grobler and second-rower Vickus Liebenberg.
Former Toulouse No 8 Shaun Sowerby and lock Naude Beukes formed part of Grenoble's 26-12 upset win over lock Anton van Zyl's Stade Francais.
In the Pro 12, lock Johann Muller and flank Robbie Diack helped Ulster, who are missing Springbok scrumhalf Ruan Pienaar, to a 18-10 win over Glasgow.
Props Wian du Preez and BJ Botha started in Munster's 23-18 edging of Edinburgh.
No 8 Andries Pretorius captained the Cardiff Blues to 13-9 win over hooker Ettiene Reynecke's Connact. Pretorius is set to become the next South African player to qualify for another nation as he's touted to get a Welsh call-up this year.
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LAURINBURG — While the origin of the Highland Games predates recorded history, early accounts describe the tradition as a way for a king to determine who would be named his kingdom's best fighter or fastest runner, or become the leading candidate for royal messenger.
Thousands of years later, contestants still don kilts that sport the colors of their clans and practice in the art of balancing and throwing heavy objects — activities which sound decidedly masculine.
But women like Jennifer Rusk and her daughter, Raven, who will be participating in the Scotland County Highland Games, are proving that the sport is starting to gain popularity among those who in previous years would be sitting on the sidelines.
"Some think it should be just for men," says Rusk. "Some say that if you can't throw a 60-pound ball 30 feet, then you shouldn't be competing — but it's starting to gain popularity in the South among women. Women are traditionally the family people, the ones who are on the sidelines taking care of their men, but it's getting to where women aren't happy with just cheering on our guys. We want to participate, too."
Jennifer and Raven are two of four women who will be competing in the Scottish Heavy Athletics that begin on Saturday — Jennifer's second year and Raven's first. The two will throw stones and anvils of varying sizes and weighing anywhere from 8 to 28 pounds across the grounds of the John Blue House, as well as toss a 12-pound bundle of twine off the end of a pitchfork and a 28-pound weight over an elevated bar.
The latter move, Jennifer says, is known colloquially as the widow-maker — "for obvious reasons."
Jennifer witnessed her first Highland Games in Indiana several years ago and "fell in love" with the event, but her lifestyle as a military spouse prevented her from remaining in one place long enough to compete. When Raven was old enough to tag along, she too became hooked.
"It just looked cool," she said, namely the Turning of the Caber — a controlled throw of a log the size of a telephone pole. "I said, I'm going to start practicing with mom and seeing what I could do."
During practices at Northeast Park in Lumberton, the duo, wearing gym shorts and coordinating knee socks, alternate critiquing and egging each other on.
"It's great that I'm getting my daughter started at a young age," Rusk said.
It's become one more thing for the Lumberton High School sophomore to juggle, along with her involvement in the school's marching band, where she plays the flute and other percussion instruments; and her studies in Advanced Placement courses, in which she continues to earn all A's.
But Raven is intent on celebrating her Scottish heritage, found in both her mother's biological and adoptive families, and has even become a fan of Scottish rock bands. The two also say they both enjoy competing in an event where women who don't consider themselves the "athletic type" can be found.
"You never feel out of place because the women are of all shapes and sizes," Jennifer said.
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The Warmack Branch presents an African American Heritage Celebration from 2 to 3 pm on Saturday, February 16. The event will feature a special performance by the Ayubu Kamau Kings & Queens African Drum & Dance. The Ayubu Kamau Kings and Queens is a performing arts and youth empowerment organization centered in the education and preservation of African centered performing arts, history, culture and it's contributions to the world. The Warmack Branch is located at 760 Bardin Rd.
The Main Library presents author Warren Landrum and History in the Telling:Poems Celebrating Black History Month, a free program at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, February 19. Since moving from the steel-mill town of East Chicago, Indiana to Grand Prairie, Warren Landrum has become active in many aspects of the community. He has served on the boards of several difference organizations such as Keep Grand Prairie Beautiful, the YMCA, and the public library. He will be reading from his book of poetry The Heart and Soul of a Black Man, and his work Let's Go Home to Indiana Harbor - Reflections from Mid-Town America.
"I am excited and honored to be sharing my work during Black History Month. I take great pride in taking every opportunity to lift up the accomplishments of my people, or to serve as a potential role-model for a child who may have never met an actual Black author."
The Main Library is located at 901 Conover Drive. During February, the Main Library hosts an exhibit on the life of Frederick Douglass. Made possible by Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, the exhibition explores slavery and abolition through the life of one of the most famous men in nineteenth-century America.-----------------
On Tuesday, February 26, the Bowles Branch Library presents a free program presented by Baba Kwasi and the Ayubu Kamau Kings & Queens African Drum & Dance. At 5 pm they present "The Oldest Drum Beat in the World", a magical journey through African History with songs, African drumming, and storytelling. An array of African drums and percussion instruments will be set up and used to demonstrate the universal power of sound, vibration, movement and the roles that music and dance play in daily life.
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HAMPTON - The stalemate over the budget has forced Langley Air Force Base to cancel its hugely popular air show.
In a release Friday, officials said cancelling the May Air Power Over Hampton Roads Open House and Air Show was 'driven by the dual threat of operating under a continuing resolution and a potential sequestration,'
'The Air Force has to consider the fiscal challenges affecting the Department of Defense and the nation,' said Col. Korvin Auch, 633rd Air Base Wing commander. 'We're taking prudent steps now in order to be good stewards of taxpayer resources while focusing on maintaining readiness.'
The show was scheduled for May 3-5 in Hampton and the US Air Force Thunderbirds, the service's premier demonstration team, was to headline the show. The event is designed to showcase the Air Force's weapons systems, aircraft and missions.
City of Hampton spokeswoman Robin McCormick called the decision a disappointment.
'It's an extremely popular event for thousands of families. However, we understand the Air Force's fiscal realities. With sequestration looming and uncertain budgets, of course they have to focus on military readiness over an air show,' she told WVEC.com
'Frankly, if sequestration happens, the economic impact of other cuts could hit Hampton much harder.'
Even if Congress agrees to a budget, the show will not go on.
'Unfortunately, the decision will stand regardless. Due to timing and budget concerns, there are some decisions we had to make now and this is the most prudent resolution for us,' spokesman Michael E. Martin told WVEC.com.
Langley AFB is the oldest continuously active air base in the US.
The cancellation is a second blow to the Peninsula economy. Earlier this month, the Navy delayed the scheduled overhaul of USS Abraham Lincoln at Newport News Shipyard. The carrier was due at the yard on Feb. 14.
Gov. Bob McDonnell spokes Paul Logan told WVEC.com,'This is an unfortunate consequence of what has become an inexcusable continuing trend in Washington. The governor has been clear in sounding the alarm that sequestration is a direct threat to our economic recovery, and to the jobs of thousands of Virginians. As today's announcement makes clear, the threat of sequestration along with the uncertainty surrounding future budgets represents a dual impact. This uncertainty prevents localities and the services from prudently and strategically planning for our defense and for future development. The President and Congress must come together to provide financial certainty to our federal agencies and ensure that sequestration does not take effect; what we are seeing now is only the beginning of the devastating financial impact that the implementation of sequestration would have on our state and our nation.'
The potential for the automatic cuts, called a sequester, to kick in on March 1 is the result of Congress' failure to trim the deficit by $1.2 trillion over a decade.
The Pentagon faces a $46 billion budget reduction in the seven months starting in March and ending in September, and additional cuts would come in future years as long as the sequester remains in effect. The automatic cuts would be in addition to a $487 billion reduction in defense spending over the next 10 years mandated by the Budget Control Act passed in 2011.
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Equal parts Light and Shadow, Joanna Archer must fulfill a destiny she never wanted. Once a photographer and heiress to a casino fortune, she is now dedicated to the cause of good . . . but susceptible to the seductions of evil.
A deadly virus is descending on Las Vegas—a terrifying plague unleashed by the powerful overlord of Zodiac's dark side: Joanna's father. Chaos and panic grip Sin City as agents of Light fall prey to the terrifying epidemic. Death reigns supreme—and Joanna stands at dead center of an epic and terrible war long foretold, the last hope of a damned world.
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