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Birth of Freefly
A few years ago, if a skydiver turned
up at the plane in a baggy suit he'd have been laughed at. But now
almost everyone has tried it and they know those baggy suits equal
major 3D fun in the sky.
Virtually every load is now stuffed with freeflyers.
The dream of possibly the most famous freeflying wizard, Olav Zipser,
is coming true.
Olav Zipser believed there was more
to skydiving than set moves on your belly. He believed there was
a world of potential out there. He didn't just mean head-down flying
either... "Freeflying is the art of manoeuvring in the sky
in every possible way ... It is about different speeds, rotations,
directions and being in control".
1986 - The Beginning
Olav started experimenting soon after his AFF course in 1986. He
loved his level 6, the tracking dive, and was soon tracking towards
clouds, chasing rainbows and flying his shadow through the canyons
of vertical cloud walls. "Twelve years ago the only freefly
there was, was in my head. I tried to develop a complete concept
of human manoeuvring in the sky. Some few people were maybe experimenting
with tracking, sit-flying and freestyle, but no-one at that time
I think had a complete concept of human flight" said Olav.
Photo by Wendy Smith
1991 - World Freestyle Championships
Freeflying was first introduced to the public
eye with the first official World Freestyle Championships in 1991
at Vero Beach, Florida. At this first freestyle championships there
were only 'compulsory' moves - rather like the FS competitions with
their pool of randoms and blocks - and it was realised this skydiving
dimension needed something more. It was here that German born Olav
demonstrated the then radical head-down position, somewhat startling
other competitors who had spent months practising traditional daffy
and T-switch type manoeuvres.
Some were more surprised than others.
After all, Olav had been touring America and Europe for months,
joining freestyle training camps and sharing his knowledge. Some
skydivers got used to seeing him hanging from the bottom of the
aircraft door and disappearing in a spinning whirl with his cameraflyer.
He was one of the first to wear a hard helmet and watching his aerial
antics it was obvious why!
At the next Freestyle Championships
there were 'free' rounds too. It meant skydivers could do exactly
what they liked up there - fly head up, head-down, head sideways,
sit-fly, turn, track, spin, rotate - anything as long as it looked
1993 - Olav World Champion
It was only seven years ago at the 1993 Freestyle World Championship
that Olav and Mike Vail became the world champions with their team
Freefly Clowns. By then Olav was already showing where he believed
his flying would go, introducing amazing camerawork and effects
with rotations, weed-eaters and orbits so slick it was difficult
to tell which way was up (or down!). This was truly interactive
flying and Mike was judged cameraflyer of the year at the event.
Olav felt he had tried most of the freeflying possibilities except
2-way head-down flying. Freeflying was becoming an interesting offshoot
of freeflying, with a 3-way team event quickly developing.
1995 - 1st School of Modern Skyflying
Between 1994 and 1995, Olav and his freefly clowns Mike Vail, Omar
Alhegelan and Charles Bryan introduced vertical relative work into
the freeflying skycircus and the freefly approach spread among freestyle
teams. By 1995 Olav had developed the 1st School of Modern Skyflying.
The idea was to teach freeflying with proper safety instruction
and video documentation. A similar programme was developed to teach
future freefly instructors.
Sit-flying or Chute Assis was another
'in thing' as innovators realised freeflying was flying in all body
positions. That year also saw the launch of Chronicle 1, possibly
the first ever freeflying tape and an inspiration for a new generation
of skydivers.
1996 - Freefly Tour
Pete McKeeman introduced freeflying to the world in general through
the ESPN TV network in 1996. This led to a freeflying tour - along
the lines of the world surfing tours - which in turn inspired hundreds
of existing skydivers to give freeflying and freestyle a go. Britain's
Adrian Nicholas was among them, collecting a bronze medal at the
Empuriabrava leg of the tour with team-mates Wendy Smith and Marco
Manna. The Fly Boyz (Eli Thompson, Mike Ortiz and Knut Krecker)
arrived on the competitive scene too, clearly a team out to have
some serious fun. By this time the Clowns were putting together
8 and 10-ways and, by the end of 1996, the Freefly Clown Chronicle
2 video was released.
1997 - Freefly Explosion
"In 1997, freefly exploded ... At the second Freefly Festival
we had close to 200 freeflyers from lots of different countries.
Apart from our group, which experimented with Flock dives, we flew
different 10 and 15-ways and a first record of 23 way... Now freeflying
is everywhere. Before there was only a bunch of good freeflyers,
you could almost count them on your fingers. Now there's hundreds,
tomorrow thousands." said Olav. Flock dives aim to have the
freeflyers moving like a flock of birds or school of fish, all changing
direction and speed at the same time.
Types of Freefly
While freeflying is now seen as a separate area to freestyle - which
has kept its strict precisely controlled moves - it still incorporates
sit-flyers. But most people calling themselves freeflyers are mainly
flying head-down. The divisions are likely to continue - already
we have prop and aid freefly (using a skysurf board or chair or
space ball or wing suit or any thing else we can safely fly with
as a prop). Then there's; diagonal flying - taking a star for instance
and making it fly diagonally in different directions; technical
flying like Vertical RW; freefly skydancing,which is entertainment
flying like a freefly circus; artistic flying; vertical speed racing
and extreme flying.
"Plus all the new directions which we'll discover in the close
future. Freefly is Fly Free wherever your creative spirit brings
you without forgetting safety" Olav said.
Freefly UK
We have yet to see the likes of the Space Games, Indy Challenges,
Flipper Points, or the Atmosphere Dolphin Challenge (I think you
need to be there to understand what that's about) in Britain. But
freefly has taken off and left freestyle far behind - despite the
best efforts of main British freestyle team Anne Beckitt and Goody
to encourage others to join them.
Every drop zone now has a growing gaggle
of freeflyers, most wearing cameras and all getting out there with
a need to feel the speed. Freeflyers could be the skateboarding
fraternity of the skydiving world. Seen as slightly anti-establishment,
they are pushing the envelope; not attempting to be cool, be skygods
or part of the in-crowd. They are just 'being', having fun, and
playing in the sky.
How many times do belly flyers return
grumbling from a skydive, moaning about their own or a jumpmates'
performance. Have you ever heard freeflyers griping about a jump?
I thought not, possibly because they are flying free and if it is
safe it can't be wrong.
Article adapted from an original interview
by Stefania Martinengo, a team-mate of Olav Zipser and Charles Bryan
since 1996.
Written by Jo Malone
to Jun 2000 Contents


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"Subtitled "We Believe in America," the platform keeps its focus on the [Republican] party's traditional support for low taxes, national security and social conservatism. And it delves into a number of politically charged issues. It calls state court decisions recognizing same-sex marriage "an assault on the foundations of our society," opposes gun legislation that would limit "the capacity of clips or magazines," supports the "public display of the Ten Commandments," calls on the federal government to drop its lawsuits challenging state laws adopted to combat illegal immigration, and salutes the Republican governors and lawmakers who "saved their states from fiscal disaster by reforming their laws governing public employee unions."
The House speaker, John A. Boehner, pointedly asked, "Have you ever met anybody who has read the party platform?"
But some political scientists say that party platforms do matter. Gerald M. Pomper, a professor emeritus of political science at Rutgers University, studied meaningful platform pledges from 1944 to 1976 — and later updated his work by looking at the 1990s — and found that winning political parties try to redeem roughly 70 percent of their concrete platform pledges. Mr. Pomper said his work found that contrary to popular belief, party platforms should not be casually dismissed as meaningless.
"It seemed strange to me that people would have fights over platforms and would put in a lot of effort to try to influence them if they didn't mean anything," he said in an interview. "If they didn't, why were practical people fighting over this? Putting something into the party platform is a pledge that you're going to do something about it."
Original source material is HERE.
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CPI(M), CPI and SP to hold demo on June 27
BERHAMPUR: The CPI(M), CPI and the Samajwadi Party cadres would demonstrate in front of the Malkangiri Collectorate on June 27 against the arrest of a CPI(M) activist after being branded as a naxal activist.
Malkangiri district police had arrested 37-year-old CPI(M) activist Raghunath Majhi from the MV 79 village on June 6. The police claimed that he had links with naxals and was the mastermind behind the murder of a BJD leader and lawyer Prabir Mohanty. As per the police he was active with the Maoists' frontal organisations for the past many years.
But according to State secretariat member of the CPI(M), Ali Kishore Patnaik, who is in-charge of party affairs in south Orissa, the past activities of Raghunath proves that he was active member of the mainstream political party with participation in electoral politics. It may be noted that naxals and naxal sympathisers are opposed to elections and democracy. But Raghunath had contested the last panachayat elections as a candidate for the Malkangiri-1 Zilla Parishad zone.
"Police claim he was in their wanted list but we had posted over 3,000 posters with his photograph during panchayat polls held in February last year," said Mr Patnaik.
As per the party, Raghunath was falsely implicated as he was fighting against the nexus between traders, touts and officials in remote areas of Malkangiri district. A delegation of CPI(M) leaders has already met the Chief Minister and the Home Minister demanding unconditional release of Majhi.
They have decided to hold demonstration at Malkangiri on June 27 if he is not released till then. The Malkangiri units of the CPI and the Samajwadi party have also extended their support to the agitation of the CPI(M). It will be an eye opener for police in Malkangiri to stop atrocities on political activists under false charges of naxal links due to ulterior motives, said Mr Patnaik.


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Statista, the online statistics and market data portal with over 60,000 statistics, and the Center for Research Libraries (CRL) have recently closed a contract to begin an exciting cooperation between the two international institutions. The new consortium contract between CRL and Statista provides a subscription discount of 20 percent for all member universities and institutions.
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Statista, the online statistics and market data portal with over 60,000 statistics, and the Center for Research Libraries (CRL) have recently closed a contract to begin an exciting cooperation between the two international institutions. The new consortium contract between CRL and Statista provides a subscription discount of 20 percent for all member universities and institutions. CRL members include over 260 different organizations and institutions, among them colleges, universities, public libraries and research institutions in the United States and Canada. A total of some two million students study at CRL member universities.
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About Statista — Statista offers public and industry information on more than 60,000 topics drawn from over 10,000 authoritative data sources, market studies, and reports from its own industry analysts. The product commenced with German material and added a database on the American market in September 2011. More international country data is planned soon to include China statistics. Statista is a privately owned company based in Hamburg, Germany, with a U.S. office opening in spring 2012. More information is available at http://www.statista.com.
The company was founded in 2007 and currently employs a staff of 60. Among them editors, database and statistics experts. In 2008 Statista was chosen as "Start-Up of the Year" and received the famous Founder´s Prize from Financial Times Germany. In 2010 Statista was elected as a "Place of Innovation" and subsequently as the European winner of the Red Herring Prize in the same year. Statista also yearly publishes the book "The World in Numbers" in German, in cooperation with the publishing house brand eins.
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I am a friend or relative of a resident
My sister is living at Emeritus at West Side Manor now. She has got a bedroom, a living room, and a bathroom. She pretty much stays in her room, but I know they have a lot of activities there. They have exercise, therapy, and reading sessions. Their food is very good. The location is good because it is convenient for us.
I am a friend or relative of a resident
My mom moved in at Emeritus in the fall of 2013. We were comfortable with the layout and with the price, and they made a very good impression. In general, her experience there has been positive. The food is satisfactory. As a matter of fact, food has improved since she has been there. The highlight of this place is that the staff is very responsive. Everyone is friendly and supportive. Everyone listens and they do what they can. However, there are times that it appears as though they are pretty short-staffed. However, my mom is very pleased with the action and interaction with staff members. One thing my mom would love to see though would be more activity choices. Bingo and trivia get old fast. However, they have hired an assistant, somebody who is there to pick up some of the activity responsibilities when the director is out on field trips with some of the residents. Overall, I would say my mother was pretty satisfied with their activities though it feels like there could be some more enriching activities to look forward to during the day.
Her room is a private room. It is small but it is perfect size for her. She has her own bathroom, so it seems fine. Living environment is fine. There seems to be plenty of room for large group as well as small group activities. The dining room seems to be very spacious. The actual physical layout of the building seems to be fine.
I am a friend or relative of a resident
The staff at Emeritus at West Side Manor is phenomenal. They are excellent. We met all the people. The recreation person and the person who runs the show are both wonderful. I have nothing but good to say. They answered all our questions on the spot. My mother-in-law moved in there in March, and it has been wonderful. They have things every day, like exercise programs and games. They bring them to doctor's appointments. The other thing we like is that they have assembly night once a month where we go in and eat with everybody, which is nice. The food is fantastic, and it's a big plus. They have their main course; they have choices, and stuff for people who have special dietary needs. It is really just like your own home. So, you can come in and out any time. I highly recommend them. I can tell you right now, if you can get in there, you are darn lucky because you are going to love it.
I am a friend or relative of a resident
Emeritus at West Side Manor is only about twenty minutes from our house. Everybody there is so nice. Everybody talks, and the rooms are very nice. My husband's great aunt likes it there. The dining table always has a tablecloth and everything. They have different activities to do and different exercises. Once a month they have what they call family night, and my husband and I go there every time, and it is free. They have some entertainment, and it is really, really nice. She is very happy there. They have Bingo all the time, charades, and then they all have their morning exercises and watching TV. It is just really pleasant there. They have different things going on all the time. The rooms and everything are spotless. They take and wash the clothes, and the food is excellent. Everything is really good there.
I am a friend or relative of a resident
My son-in-law's father is at Emeritus at West Side Manor. The admissions people were very gracious. They presented a lot of information, answered any questions we had, showed us the room, and introduced us to some of the staff and the residents, so it was a very easy process. From what I hear, my son-in-law's father is enjoying the stay. The staff is very caring and supportive. Also he said the meals are great. The activity schedule is a full one, and he is enjoying that, too. He has made some new friends. Everything seems to be going quite well. The rooms are comfortable, and he is allowed to do a certain amount of personalization of the area. It seems to meet his needs quite well. I would definitely recommend them.
I am a friend or relative of a resident
The location of Emeritus at West Side Manor is convenient for us because it's close and we get to see her easily. The facility is very nice and pleasant. The staff seemed very enthusiastic and very helpful and so far so good, but she has only been there three weeks. She has a room and it is very nicely done. It's very clean, carpeted, private bath, large closet, enough room for a single bed, a dresser, side table, and a chair. They have a lot going on. They do bingo, music, movie nights, and wine nights. They also go to trips out to shopping and to church. They also offer transportation to medical appointments. They provide three meals a day although they don't have choices but their menu is good.
I visited this facility
My husband and I visited Emeritus at West Side Manor. The place was beautiful and I love it. We got a room for mom there and we even signed the contract. They repainted the room. They put new carpeting, a new heating, and a new air conditioning unit in the room, but unfortunately mom was not able to set foot in there because she died. The staff there was wonderful. I've eaten there and the food was very good.
I visited this facility
Emeritus at West Side Manor is a very clean and friendly place. The staff was good and we even have lunch there. The visit was all good.
I am a friend or relative of a resident
My mom went from rehab and moved here in Emeritus at West Side Manor. It is a little change for her, but she is acclimating there right now. Everything is very clean and everybody is friendly. The staff also is very helpful and they answer all of your questions. Emeritus is a better fit for my mom; however, they could improve on their quickness in responding to the call button.
I am/was a resident of this facility
Emeritus is very homey and it has a lot to offer as far as activities. It is relatively close to my home and I have a very spacious room. After having been here for two years, the food is pretty bad. I like the staff and the residents; they're wonderful people. We have multiple activities which are enjoyable and we take field trips on a bus. I am very happy here and when I move it's going to be very hard.
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My mother like the homelike atmosphere when we entered the facility. The people were friendly and helpful. The dining room seemed pleasant. There were many activities to choose from.
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My mom was at Emeritus at West Side Manor. We chose it because it was close to home and there were a lot of advantages that we thought were essential. The place was very nice, clean and well-staffed. They had a lot of activities and she had her own private room.
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Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao on Saturday assured Prime Minister Manmohan Singh that his country would correct the balance of trade that is currently in its favour.
The issue of trade imbalance in the $41.60 billion merchandise engagement with India came up during a meeting of the two premiers on the margins of the Association of the Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit here.
"He (Wen) said China will work with India to correct the growing trade deficit," Secretary (East) in the Ministry of External Affairs, N. Ravi, told reporters after the meeting.
In the bilateral engagement of $41.60 billion for the fiscal 2008-09, Chinese imports to India were a tidy $31.33 billion. But India's exports were far less at $9.27 billion creating a gap which the domestic Indian firms have expressed concern over.
Leading business chambers have also conveyed their concern to the government over "dumping" of Chinese goods in the Indian market as China was facing a slump in the western economies.
The Indian Government, on its part, has initiated the maximum number of anti-dumping investigations against imports from China.
For strengthening the commercial ties, Mr. Wen also suggested early consultations by the Joint Economic Group. He also said he would encourage the Chinese companies to invest in India and welcome Indian investment in China.
Prime Minister Mr. Singh described India's economic and trade relations with China as a "vital pillar" of the partnership.
He also referred to bilateral exchanges in the field of defence
Keywords: Wen Jiabao, Manmohan Singh, Joint Economic Group, ASEAN summit


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Play: Under 189.5
Both teams shot well in game 2 of this series and the final shot by LeBron James put the game just 'over' the total despite playing on pace for the 'under' the entire way. Orlando shot 48 percent in the game and nailed ten three-point shots while Cleveland shot 46 percent and added 21 points from the free throw line. The first game of the series also went over but both teams shot incredibly well in that game, with Orlando hitting 55 percent. The total has been adjusted higher still for game 3 but Orlando's defense should step up back at home. The 'under' is 30-17 in games in Orlando this season and Cleveland has also been an 'under' team on the road. Four of six home playoff games for the Magic have stayed 'under' and 13 of the final 17 regular season games for the Magic played 'under'. In the last five games Orlando has allowed just 90 points per game and Cleveland has allowed just 88 points per game. The defensive intensity should be enhanced for both squads given how the first two games of the series have played out.
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Momentum could not be any more on the side of the Cavaliers right now. Had that been in Game One, Cleveland would have had a big edge for Game Two since it would have remained home. In this case, the Cavaliers have to travel to Orlando and I think that any momentum gained by the LeBron clutch shot, is lost due to the change in venue. Most importantly, we have seen that Orlando matches up extremely well with the Cavaliers, arguably the toughest matchup they have of any team in the NBA. Also, the fact that the series is tied and Orlando has stolen the home court edge, you can say that it and not the Cavaliers have the momentum edge. Orlando was able to come back in both games from huge deficits and that alone says a lot about the character of this team. The slow starts in both games may be considered an issue as in the two first quarters of the series, Cleveland has held Orlando to 34 percent shooting and 17.5 points per quarter. ESPN analyst Jon Barry summed it up perfectly. "Obviously, a lot of people think Orlando is going to be devastated after LeBron hit that game-winning shot, but the team is going to be fine," he said. "This is a great series and it's not going to be decided by that shot. I think people put way too much emphasis on how a team does the game before and worry too much about one shot impacting the psyche of a team. NBA teams seem to put a game behind them a lot easier in the playoffs than regular season." I cannot agree more with that statement since short-term memory is the key and will no doubt be the key for tonight. If there was good that came from the heartbreaking loss, it might be that the Magic now seem to have no fear of the Cavaliers and forward Hedo Turkoglu said that watching the Cavaliers jubilant celebration was fuel for them going into the rest of the series. Cleveland may still be considered the best team in the Eastern Conference or the NBA but it has not fared well against the top teams. The Cavaliers are just 2-10 ATS this season against teams with a winning percentage greater than .700. Orlando meanwhile is 10-2 in its last 12 games dating back to last season against teams outscoring opponents by nine or more ppg. Say what you want about Stan Van Gundy but Orlando is 28-6 ATS off a road loss in games he has coached in Orlando. Also, the Magic are 12-2 ATS after playing three consecutive road games over the last two seasons. 9* Orlando Magic
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PICK: Under 190.5
From 184 all the way up into the 190 range the total has gone. That's what two overs during the first two games of this series can do.This is just too much of an adjustment. The pace hasn't been anything special. The over has come in because the Cavaliers and Magic are shooting above 49 percent from the floor. That is not going to continue.These teams play too good of defense. The Cavaliers finished in the top three in scoring defense, defensive field goal percentage and 3-point defensive field goal percentage. The Magic is a top-six defense.The under has cashed 16 of the past 23 times when the Cavaliers have been an underdog.Orlando is 22-10 to the under in its last 32 games, including going under six of the past seven times when favored.
This is a three-unit play for me.
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1000 Units Orlando over Cleveland When ORLANDO team Played as Home team as a Favorite - Last 2 years - Coming off a Road loss as a Underdog 13-1 ATS in this spot.
1000 Units Top Play NY Yankees over Phidlelphia When NY YANKEES team Played as Home team as a Favorite - After a non conference game - Vs Non Division Opponent - Coming off a 1 game win - Coming off a Win vs. NL EAST opponent 11-2 SU in this spot.
50 Units Texas at Houston under the total When HOUSTON team played as a Home team - Vs Non Conference Opponent - Vs Non Division Opponent - Coming off a Loss vs. AL WEST opponent - Coming off a Home loss 1-11 O/U in this spot.
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One of the biggest challenges for Knox Athletics has been our move into Section XI. There's been a great buzz regarding our move - are we ready? I say absolutely! No challenge is ever too big for The Knox School, a.k.a our "home beside the shore"!
Knox Athletics offer Boys and Girls Cross Country and we are one of the few schools who has its own course on campus. Also on our roster are: Baseball, Boys and Girls Tennis, on our state-of-the-art tennis courts; Girls Volleyball and Softball; Crew (right off the shores of our waterfront property); Wrestling, Soccer; Boys and Girls Basketball, in our recently refurbished gym with new bleachers, padded walls and new side baskets; and Equestrian, in our own outdoor and covered riding rings. Also, we have refurbished our restrooms and officials rooms to make our facility one that anyone can be proud of!
As I travel around I continually preach to people that our core values are always on display especially on the courts and in the fields. You will see that energy and enthusiasm, along with great teaching, every day when you come through gates of The Knox School. Integrity, Kindness, Courage, Respect, Responsibility and Scholarship . . . this is who we are. Come join us and partake in the KNOX EXPERIENCE!
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Churubusco's baseball team hosted Carroll Monday night. Above, Churubusco's Kody Poyser catches a ball at second base. After a 0-0 score in the third inning, the Eagles fell 14-3 to the Chargers.
Sports from all three Whitley County schools will be busy this week, as schedules are picking up after spring break. Above, Churubusco's Jordan Howell pitches against Oak Hill last week. The Eagles won 14-1.
ARGOS — Wyatt Wolf threw a no-hitter as Whitko's baseball team earned a sweep of Argos Saturday.
The Wildcats took game one 13-0 and won game two 14-3 in five innings.
Whitko was led in game one by Wolf, whose no-hitter included eight strikeouts and two walks in seven innings of work.
Offensively, the Wildcats were led in game one by Hunter Sroufe, who was 4-for-4 with four runs scored, one RBI and two stolen bases. Alex Stoddard was 3-for-5 at the plate with a home run and four RBI's.
Whitko's baseball team, along with its softball team, will be in action tonight. The boys travel to Argos while the girls head in the other direction, facing Bluffton. Spring sports will be in full swing next week, as 38 varsity games are scheduled in the six-day span.
COLUMBIA CITY – With Opening Day for Major League Baseball this week, it was only fitting that a former National League player "toe the rubber" at the Columbia City Rotary Club.
Carl Erskine, who is from Anderson, came and spoke to the Rotarians at their last meeting.
Erskine starred for the Brooklyn Dodgers from 1948-1956, and moved west to L.A. with the team in 1957, finally retiring in 1959.
He finished with 122 wins in his career. He tossed a pair of no-hitters and was on the first Dodger team to ever win the World Series (1955).
Columbia City's wrestling team announced its season-ending awards recently.
Pictured are the award winners, from left, senior Alan Trabert, Mental Attitude Award; senior Russel Hazelet, Most Valuable Wrestler and Most Team Points; senior Brice Bauer, Most Improved Wrestler. Bauer and Hazelet were also recognized for Academic All-State.
Columbia City wrestling is coached by Blaine Culp (right).
COLUMBIA CITY — Columbia City's girls track team is en route to another successful track season this year.
The Lady Eagles had a repeat title in its first meet, topping both Churubusco and Whitko in the county competition by more than 30 points each.
Columbia City Head Coach Bob Fahl said he feels confident in this season's team of 31 tracksters.
"We're in pretty good shape," Fahl said.
The Lady Eagles return nearly all of their athletes from last year's sectional-title winning team, and adds a few key newcomers that may play a large role on this season's team.
SOUTH WHITLEY — Whitko's boys golf team is looking to rebound in 2013 from its first losing season in five years.
The Wildcats return four letterwinners and will have two newcomers.
Junior Daniel Zawlocki, the 2012 MVP for the Wildcats and an All-Three Rivers Conference golfer, returns.
He is joined by senior Colton LeTourneau, sophomore Cole Bechtold and sophomore Matt Hathaway as letterwinners.
Also returning for Whitko in 2013 will be Andy Bringman, Robert Hopkis, Cole Findley, Matt Myers and Bill Stump.
Whitko has some promising newcomers.
SOUTH WHITLEY — Whitko's baseball team finally opened its season, after difficult weather conditions, Saturday and split a doubleheader with Marion.
The Wildcats dropped game one by a margin of 9-5, but came back to capture game two by a 10-9 score.
A home run proved to be the winning blast in game two. Tanner Gaff hit a solo shot to break a 9-9 tie and give the Wildcats the eventual win.
"Tanner Gaff made a great hitting adjustment on his solo home run in the bottom of the sixth inning that proved to be the game winner," Whitko Head Coach Erik Hisner said.
SOUTH WHITLEY — It was the same results at a different place in this season's Whitley County track meet.
As it ended in 2012, Columbia City's girls and Churubusco's boys track teams led the county.
Whitko hosted the rivalry event and placed second in both the girls and boys meets.
The competition was the first outdoor meet for all three schools, who have hardly had the opportunity to practice outside due to cold, snowy conditions.
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LANSING, MI – The former Knapps Department store in downtown Lansing could be renovated into a mix of retail, office and residential space. The Eyde Company plans to spend $20-million to renovate the space. The Eydes have owned the building since the early '80's.
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LONDON (ICIS)--Views regarding availability in the European methyl methacrylate (MMA) market are mixed, with some sellers indicating restrictions in supply, while buyers point out that the market is at least balanced-to-long, sources said on Friday.
Speaking ahead of the 47th annual European Petrochemical Association (EPCA) meeting, one producer described the market as "balanced-to-snug". "It's absolutely not long. It's wrong to call it tight," it explained.
Contract negotiations for October and the fourth quarter are likely to be focused on raw material costs and margin erosion, as well as supply/demand fundamentals.
Ongoing plant shutdowns and reduced run rates in Asia have reduced supply there, and while this is having some impact on import volumes, European buyers said they are still receiving attractively-priced offers from south Korea.
Demand in Asia is steady at a low level, with margins squeezed because of feedstock cost pressures.
A buyer based in Europe said: "The market is long, period. In a market that is long, it is a buyers' market. The producers will certainly try to get a price increase based on raw material prices. I'm not going to pay them a dime more! The market is so difficult, it will be a rollover until the end of the year."
The euro/dollar exchange rate is working in favour of European buyers, sources said, adding that material from Brazil is limited, but is being offered.
Another buyer said: "I'm not sure we can have increases based on tightness. Demand is stable. They [producers] are hinting for an increase...well I'm doubtful…I don't think the market is really tight. They want to increase their margins."
"It will be difficult to get a price decrease," a third buyer in Europe said. "But they [the producers] will have difficulty to get increases. One of the scenarios acceptable for buyers is a rollover. There is no problem to get material."
The October feedstock acetone contract price dropped, following increases in August and September because of higher propylene costs. The fourth quarter methanol contract price rose by €18/tonne ($25/tonne) to €408/tonne FOB (free on board) Rdam (Rotterdam).
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October Europe MMA demand is steady.
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The Best Windshield Wipers for Your Car
Windshield wipers need replacing about once each year, which means you either need new ones right now or you will shortly. The best windshield wipers to buy are Rain-X Latitude wipers. At roughly $18 per wiper, they'll do the job of keeping your windshield clear of rain and snow, and they'll perform well throughout their life cycle (which can vary from nine to 18 months, depending on driving conditions).
Testing Wipers Isn't Easy
There's a problem with comparing different brands and models of windshield wipers—it's almost impossible to test them accurately. And after 25 hours of research, I have found out that almost no one knows anything about them.
To really gauge a wiper's performance, you'd need to test it over many months, or have the specialized testing equipment needed to simulate that kind of long-term wear. Multiply that by, say, two dozen models of wipers and it's a very daunting test, even before you consider the numerous variables to take into account. It takes lot of resources and expertise to conduct a test like that.
Which is probably why only one organization has done it. In 2008, Consumer Reports tested 13 different models of wiper, putting them on 185 cars driven daily by Consumer Reports staff. The Rain-X Latitude wipers were ranked second in that test. I'll explain why we picked the second-best wipers in a moment, but first I want to talk about how thorough and reliable Consumer Reports' windshield wiper test was, and why no one else has even come close to replicating it.
I spoke with John Galeotafiore, associate director of Home Improvement, Auto Aftermarket, & Family at Consumer Reports. He explained in detail how their test was conducted: "The wiper blades were tested on 185 staffers' cars over a 9 month period. Our statistical department set up a plan that allowed us to put a different wiper on each side of the car and conduct side-by-side comparisons. In coming up with a scoring system, such variables as miles driven, age of the car, where the car was parked, and the slope of the windshield were all taken into account.
A lab was set up that could produce repeatable levels of mist and heavy rain conditions. At the start of the test, the car would be brought into the lab, the blades put on the car and initial baseline measures of how well they removed the water without leaving lines, smears, missed areas, and chatter/squeaks. Each car was brought back into the lab after three months, six months, and nine months."
That is what a thorough test and nearly unimpeachable data look like. The bottom line here is that without Consumer Reports' wiper test, we'd be adrift on the rain-spattered windshield of life with absolutely no idea which wipers were better or worse.
Why Second-Best is Actually Best
There are two minor issues with the Consumer Reports test, however. The first is that it was conducted in 2008, and due to the difficulty, Galeotafiore told me he's not even sure if they'll be tackling it again any time soon. Windshield wiper manufacturers change their designs and rubber formulations frequently—certainly more frequently than every five years. So things may have changed since 2008. That doesn't change the fact that, again, no one else has done this test. It's still the best information on windshield wiper performance available.
The other problem stems from Consumer Reports' assertion that bracket style wiper blades and beam style wiper blades perform equally well. We've found out that theoretically, beam blades do better in winter conditions. Bracket blades are the old kind, where a bracket of branching arms connects the wiper. Newer beam blades do away with the bracket, instead using a curved metal bar built into the wiper to spread tension and force across the entire blade.
The metal framework of a bracket wiper allows snow and ice to collect during winter driving. That buildup binds the wiper and causes smearing, streaking, or a complete failure to clear the windshield. If you drove cars before beam blades became popular, you probably remember opening your window while driving, reaching out to "snap" the wiper against the windshield to clear away that ice buildup. That's why winter wipers exist—they're basically a bracket blade with a big rubber boot covering the bracket to keep the ice out.
Beam blades avoid this problem because there's nowhere for snow and ice to collect on the blade. In fact, there are only a few winter wiper models still on the market, because beam blades have pretty much solved that problem. (Winter wipers may also use a different rubber compound that works well in low temperatures, but we didn't see enough evidence of effectiveness to suggest changing your beam blades out for special winter blades.)
I asked Galeotafiore if Consumer Reports' test would have shown the beam vs. bracket winter difference. "While the testing did happen in winter conditions, we didn't have enough data in snow conditions to make any judgments on a particular model's ability to perform in snow. We are aware of the claims that beam blades perform better in the snow and it makes sense since they don't have the articulating points that could freeze, but our tests couldn't confirm that."
How much better are beam blades than bracket blades in winter conditions? Here's some anecdotal evidence: I live in Buffalo, NY, and have had beam blades on my car for years. They definitely reduce snow and ice buildup—I don't even remember the last time I've had to reach out the window the clean the blade off while driving.
Some of the manufacturers and experts we spoke to also indicated that the design of beam blades resulted in greater performance and durability over bracket blades because they spread force evenly along the length of the blade instead of the at the contact points where the brackets attach. I spoke with Luke Perkowski, product manager with windshield wiper manufacturer Bosch. He told me, "The pressure distribution is also better on a beam blade. With a bracket, the load path travels through the frame to the claws that connect to the blade. There's more pressure at the claws, which accelerates wear. We can also engineer beams more precisely, to create the best curvature for the radius of the windshield, which allows for consistent wear and even pressure."
Other experts we spoke to, like Popular Mechanics automotive editor Mike Austin and Edmunds.com consumer advice editor Ron Montoya, had heard good things about beam blades, but hadn't tried them out or conducted testing on them.
Before we made our final decision, we contacted a lab that does third party testing of windshield wipers for various manufacturers. They couldn't tell us which wipers were better than others, both because they don't keep comparative data sets, and because it's proprietary data owned by the manufacturers. Then we thought, "Maybe we could have the lab run a test for us." They sent over a price quote. While their testing is very thorough, it's broken down into separate tests, and each test costs between $700 and $900. Any single test by itself doesn't give you valuable data, because many factors affect a windshield wiper's performance and durability. For instance, a durability test running a set of wipers through 500,000 cycles (roughly five years of use) costs $900. Testing under extreme cold conditions costs $750; so does the heat test. Ozone and UV resistance are separate tests, too. That's per model of blade we want tested. So a comprehensive, meaningful test of several models would run the price into five figures. So for now, we're going to trust Consumer Reports' test, which, other than being slightly dated, is as thorough a test as we could hope for.
In the meantime, we've started our own test comparing a few different windshield wiper models. It's a long-term test to determine durability, so we won't have final results for several months. Our testers are reporting very little loss of quality in either the Rain-X or Valeo wipers three months into the test, which is what we expected. The differences may become more apparent at the six and nine month marks.
That leaves us with two main data points: 1. Consumer Reports' test results are rock solid, except, 2. We know that beam blades are going to be better in winter conditions. As it happens, Consumer Reports' top ranked wiper, the Valeo 600, is a bracket blade. That's why we're passing it over as our top pick, in favor of the Rain-X Latitude wipers. The Latitudes are the top ranked beam blades on the list, and our top pick.
Our Pick
Rain-X's Latitude wipers have a beam design: a curved steel beam encased in rubber provides the tension that holds the blade to your windshield. It's made of synthetic rubber, not natural rubber, and coated in a graphite layer that Rain-X claims reduces chatter (virtually every wiper manufacturer claims some kind of special formulation like this—Trico uses Teflon, for instance). The body of the blade has a spoiler on it intended to reduce wind lift and noise at high speeds, another feature common to most modern wipers.
Reinforcing that pick is a solid Amazon user rating of 3.6 stars out of five, based on 965 customer reviews. User Larry Cleaver wrote, "I was experiencing streaking with previous wiper blades, so I chose Rain-X to replace them. This wiper blade contours to your windshield and maintains consistent contact across the entire blade and is very easy to install. The packaging includes various brackets to fit any wiper blade arm. I would definitely recommend these wiper blades." E. Bridges reported on their winter effectiveness: "I live in New Hampshire, but the cold and snow doesn't seem to bother these bad boys." Some buyers found the Rain-X Latitude wipers offered extra durability, like JB, who said, "These are the only wiper blades I will buy. The last set almost lasted 2 years. Streak free, great product."
Rain-X doesn't currently offer a warranty on their wipers. Some manufacturers do, but user reviews indicate that the cost of shipping blades to the manufacturer ends up costing as much or more than just buying new blades.
Budget picks for a snow-less environment: Valeo 600
*At the time of publishing, the price was $12.
It's possible to save a bit of money by replacing only the wiping element of the windshield wipers (known as a wiper refill), not the wiper itself. There are several problems with this, and they're big enough problems that we don't recommend it. First, it's a huge pain because you need to remember the exact type of wiper you own so you can get the correct replacement element. But more importantly, it isn't just the wiping element that wears out. The wiper's framework and connections are also subject to wear, and can get bound up or loose, causing the wipers to rattle, skip, or not maintain contact with the windshield. Mike Allen wrote about wipers for Popular Mechanics in 2005, saying, "By the time you need [wiper refills], the articulated arm itself is probably in bad shape, too. If it's sticking, the blade won't conform to the shape of the glass, leaving you with streaks or unwiped areas. Spring for a complete wiper blade. Most are replaced with no more trouble than depressing a catch—or perhaps removing a pin—and pulling them off the wiper arm. There will be instructions in the package with the wiper blade."
For dirty, muddy, wet environments — PIAA's Silicone Wipers
If you want to step up and try a higher-end wiper blade, you might consider wipers made with a silicone formulation. Only a few specialty manufacturers offer silicone blades, and Consumer Reports tested one of them, PIAA's Super Silicone. It was not one of the top ranked wipers, and it's also a bracket blade, so we can't recommend it.
*At the time of publishing, the price was $31.
The conditions the rally team subjects their wipers to are pretty intense. "All conditions. Snow, ice, sleet, rain, mist, mud, dust, big splashes from water crossings, etc. All at high speeds, day and night," Yandell said.
I also spoke with Justin MacLauchlan, brand manager/R&D with PIAA. "Our…standard rubber to silicone testing data does show the advantages of silicone rubber over standard rubber. The chemical resistance and compounds added to make them far more durable than standard rubber make them a perfect wiper blade for winter conditions. The silicone is impregnated in the rubber, not coated on the wiper re-fill so the silicone rubber outlasts normal rubber two to three times longer. It will not dry out and get frail as the silicone protects the rubber from heat, ozone, extreme cold, etc."
Manufacturer claims have to be taken with a grain of salt, of course, but the fact that the Subaru rally team relies on PIAA's blades speaks pretty loudly. Still, the Forza Hybrids are expensive, more than $30 per blade. So our recommended upgrade is the middle ground, PIAA'S SI-Tech. The SI-Tech is a silicone beam blade that runs about $25 per wiper. That gets you the benefits of the hydrophobic coating and possibly some extra durability and UV resistance (according to PIAA). Since Rain-X Latitude wipers are better supported by testing and user reviews, I'd probably just get those and a bottle of Rain-X hydrophobic windshield treatment for $5.
Competition that we passed over
In making our pick, we looked at more than two dozen models of wiper blade. We didn't find many blades that were terrible; for the most part, wipers were passed over because they failed to distinguish themselves in the Consumer Reports test (Trico's Teflon Blade, Rain-X Weatherbeater, Bosch Icon), had limited user reviews (Michelin RainForce), or were too expensive relative to their performance (PIAA Super Silicone).
Get the most out of the wipers you buy
Here are a few additional tips gleaned from all my windshield wiper research:
Before you buy, scan the Amazon reviews for mentions of your particular vehicle. A lot of negative wiper reviews stem from wipers that don't seem to fit the curvature of the windshields on some models of car. There seem to be certain wiper/windshield combinations that just don't work well together. You can actually get wiper pairs specially made for your specific vehicle from PIAA. They'll set you back $100 for the set.
If your wipers start streaking after a few months, try cleaning the blades with alcohol.
Many users report good results from using Rain-X or another form of hydrophobic coating on the windshield. For example, Amazon user R. Fang said in a review of Bosch Evolution wipers, "In combination with applying Rain-X to the windshield, the result is very similar [to] a brand new car off the dealer's lot. Rain-X helps the wiping during low speed, and it also has the added benefit of not needing the wipers much at high speeds."
According to Consumer Reports, "Wiper blades have a finite service life, as they perform a hazardous duty in harsh conditions. Dirt, debris, and road grime abrade wipers, and sunlight breaks down their rubber edges. Beyond visibility, it is important not to wait too long to replace a blade, as a torn wiper blade can allow the wiper arm to rub against the glass, possibly ruining the windshield."
Mike Austin at Popular Mechanics told me, "The other well-known wisdom I can corroborate is that scraping your wipers over a frozen windshield is definitely bad for the rubber and will result in streaking." Clear the ice from your windshield with a scraper before you activate the wipers.
The windshield wiper industry has tried to co-opt Groundhog Day as national "replace your wipers day." I'm not sure if that's caught on. I usually replace mine when I take my car in for the annual state inspection.
Replace both wipers. Once one blade wears out, the other won't be far behind.
Amazon has a little "Make Sure it Fits!" box on all windshield wiper pages. It ostensibly lets you determine if a given set of wipers are right for your car, but quite a few Amazon users have reported that it's inaccurate. Check your owner's manual for the correct size wipers and order based on that.
Long-term Test Notes
After a full year of testing, neither the Valeo nor the Rain-X wipers have stood out as clear winners. More importantly, neither has suffered severe defects or poor durability. All of our testers, using cars located from sunnier regions like Hawaii to rainier and more temperate regions such as the northeast, report the wipers lasting between nine and 12 months. Those ranges are in line with manufacturer recommendations for replacing worn wipers. A few testers reported the Rain-X blades suffering streaking problems before the Valeos–one tester in Portland, who parked his car under trees that dropped debris on his car's windshield, reported problems with streaking after only a few months, due to dirtier-than-average wipers. Another tester's wipers made it nine months before being replaced for reasons unrelated to the wipers themselves–he accidentally damaged them when attempting to free them from massive ice that formed while the car was parked.
Overall, our sample size is too small to draw any broad conclusions, but these long-term results do not outweigh the Rain-X's advantages in snowy conditions due to its beam construction. Several testers found that cleaning their wiper blades and windshields resolved streaking issues, at least temporarily (in some cases, the wipers were simply worn out, and no amount of cleaning helped).
*At the time of publishing, the price was $16.
Valeo 600.
Wiper blade buying guide, Consumer Reports, March 2012."Wiper blades have a finite service life, as they perform a hazardous duty in harsh conditions. Dirt, debris, and road grime abrade wipers, and sunlight breaks down their rubber edges. Beyond visibility, it is important not to wait too long to replace a blade, as a torn wiper blade can allow the wiper arm to rub against the glass, possibly ruining the windshield. The good news is, based on our testing, that you don't have to spend a lot of money to get good performing windshield wipers, but you might need to replace them every six months or so. To get the most from your existing wipers, inspect them periodically. Lift each wiper arm off the glass and run your finger along its rubber edge. If the rubber is rigid or chipped, or produces nonstop streaking, you need new wipers."
Keeping Your Windshield Clean, Popular Mechanics, Sept. 14, 2005.,"Rubber windshield wiper blades sit on a hot surface in UV-rich sunlight for most of their lives, and that's tough on the rubber. The useful life span of a wiper blade is only two or three years. Minor streaking can sometimes be reduced by wiping the edge of the blade with rubbing alcohol or mineral spirits (use a clean rag for this). But every other year or so you'll need to replace the blade itself."
email interview,, April 11, 2013.,"Our model selection did include the PIAA that was silicon and a Trico that claimed to contain "Teflon" but our tests only took into account their performance. As a general note, our scoring designations cover a discrete range of performance so all "goods" are not equal. The PIAA's "good" for cleaning isn't as high as the "good" for the top-rated wiper. "
email interview, April 8, 2013.,"Silicone rubber have the best long term resistance to the weather elements, and can withstand temperature changes better than standard rubber inserts. Silicone rubber also resists chemical (such as road de-ice'er), oil, and water better than standard rubber, so it is the best choice for keeping an automotive windshield clean. Our Silicone blades leave behind a patented microscopic layer of activated silicone, which makes the water bead up and wipes away completely. As a result you get a clearer, wider field of vision even when the wipers aren't wiping. Silicone coating also eliminates squeaks and reduces drag."
email interview, April 8, 2013.,"Beam wipers are easier to install and I've read that they do a better job of hugging the windshield, but we have not done any formal testing of these two blade styles. We don't get snow or Ice in L.A. so I can't comment on how they'd perform in the harsh winter."
phone inerview, April 11, 2013.,"The big thing with Bosch is, when we design a wiper, we try to use our OE experience. Before any product is released, is goes through a very intense validation. We test for durability, such as the number of cycles the blades can go through before they show streaking. We also do corrosion resistance, testing with salt sprays, as well as climate testing for UV resistance, freezing, and ozone resistance. Then we test the physical durability -- some people when they change their blades will let them slam back onto the windshield, so we test the durability of the connectors. After that, we do local validation, where we use a 3rd party lab to conduct tests and remove potential bias. We feel that's one of our strongest value statements, and those independent tests have shown, for example, that the Bosch Icons have a 40 percent longer life than competitor's blades. The lab tests also replicate OE style testing, so it matches what the manufacturers are looking for."
email interview, March 25, 2013.,"Another feature to these blades is they have an aerodynamic design that helps keep the blade planted to windshield at high speeds. It creates a bit of downforce on the blade. Our cars travel at high speeds often, so this is important for us."
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Episode PremiereOctober 14, 2009
GenreComedy, Musical
Show Period2009 - now
Production CompanyRyan Murphy Productions
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DirectorRyan Murphy
ScreenwriterBrad Falchuk
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- Lea Michele as Rachel Berry
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While Will and Sue don't agree on the direction of glee club, they both put on a happy face for Principal Figgins. Sue learns from her Cheerio spies that the minority students in glee don't feel like they are being heard. This might be a way for her to divide and conquer.
Will goes along with Finn to Quinn's first ultrasound appointment. She's having a girl.
For Sectionals, Sue divides up the glee club so that she and Will each get to direct a number. Surprisingly, Sue takes Mercedes, Kurt, Artie, Tina and the other minority students. "Bigotry is no laughing matter," she chides Will.
At home, Will is upset with Terri that he has no say in the planning for their baby son. Terri is stunned when Will demands that he come with her to the next doctor's appointment.
When Jacob Ben Israel threatens to blog about Quinn being pregnant, Rachel offers up her panties as a bribe. Finn is appreciative when she stops the rumor.
Sue appeals to her group with the chance to do an R&B song. Will suspects something is up when Sue burns his sheet music. Sue admits that her ultimate goal is to get him fired. Will stoops to her level, flunking most of the Cheerios so that they aren't eligible for cheerleading squad. Sue's even more furious when Figgins defends Will.
Quinn and Finn argue over what's going on with her pregnancy. Finn wonders why she's not more like Rachel. Quinn threatens him not to cheat on her with Rachel.
Will has Rachel and Finn perform solos for his group's number, which annoys Quinn. With guidance from Sue, Quinn drops hints to the others that Will is discriminating. Puck and Brittany come to Sue, who offers to protect them against Will's racism.
With half his squad defected, Will confronts Sue. She offers to give him back his singers if he passes her Cheerios. Will refuses.
Will books an appointment with Terri's obstetrician, Dr. Wu. So Terri and her sister Kendra blackmail the doctor by threatening to sue him for Kendra's three children being born red-headed and dumb.
Quinn "asks" Rachel to back off of Finn. Yet Rachel knows that Quinn is serving as Sue's mole in glee. "If I were you, I'd recognize who my true friends are," Rachel says because she knows Quinn needs glee club more than she'd care to admit.
All that's left in Will's squad is Rachel, Finn and Quinn. Sue stops their performance short and Will yells her. In the argument, Sue ridicules glee club. The students all walk out in protest of them both.
Dr. Wu blocks Will from observing his examination of Terri. He is only pretending to give her an ultrasound. Dr. Wu lies that they are actually having a girl. Will sobs with joy at the sight of his "baby" on the sonogram.
Sue decides to step down as co-head of glee. As they tell the whole group, Sue announces that she knows Quinn is pregnant. It will be on the blogosphere so that everyone else will know too. When Rachel confronts Jacob Ben Israel, he says that Sue made him do it when she found Rachel's panties in his locker. Sue was upset that Quinn didn't turn to her first.
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SUGAR GROVE—Sugar Grove Fire Marshal Wayne Parson was honored and celebrated as the Sugar Grove 2014 Citizen of the Year during Corn Boil opening ceremonies on Friday.
Sugar Grove Village President Sean Michels spoke about Parson's reliability and work ethic during the opening ceremony of the Corn Boil. Michels also mentioned Parson's loyalty to his job and ability to find solutions to problems.
"He's always in his uniform," Michels said. "He reviews plans for us. He does a world of good for the village. Wayne Parson is our fire marshal in Sugar Grove, and he is our Citizen of the Year. He has a great personality and is happy to help in any way he can. He doesn't find problems; he finds solutions."
Parson has worked for the Sugar Grove Fire Department for 42 years, and has called Sugar Grove home for the past 47 years. He is currently the Fire Department's assistant chief, as well.
Parson has searched out ways to help others and dedicated his life to positively impacting other people his whole life. Sugar Grove Chamber President Steve Ekker was present at the ceremony and recanted a brief story about Parson.
"People tend to put an "s" at the end of Wayne's last name," Ekker said. "Wayne once told me, 'Think of what it would be like if there were two of me!' "I told Wayne, 'We would be doubly blessed.'"
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|NBA Odds: Milwaukee Bucks at Cleveland Cavaliers Spread, Picks & Public Bets
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In a Funk
The Cleveland Cavaliers thought LeBron James' return from a finger injury would help them reclaim their early season form. So far, that hasn't been the case.
James and the Cavaliers look to snap out of their funk on Monday when they host the Milwaukee Bucks, who have moved one-half game ahead of the Cavaliers in the Central Division standings thanks in part to the play of Michael Redd.
Oddsmakers from SBG Global have made Cleveland -8 point spread favorites (NBA Odds) for today's game, the over/under has been set at 192.5 total points (Matchup). Our public betting information shows that 50% of bets for this game have been placed on Cleveland -8 (View NBA Bet Percentages).
James led Cleveland (10-14) to four straight wins Nov. 21-27, capped with a 109-104 overtime win against Atlantic Division-leading Boston. After that game, James said the Cavaliers were one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference.
But they have struggled recently, both with and without their star.
James left in the second quarter of Cleveland's next game against Detroit with a sprained finger, and the Cavaliers went on to lose that game and the next five with the league's leading scorer sidelined.
James has been back on the court for the team's last three games, but the Cavaliers have won just one of those contests. They shot just 42.7 percent from the field and committed 19 turnovers in a sloppy 92-86 home loss to Philadelphia on Saturday - their eighth loss in nine games overall.
"We're not playing very good basketball," James said. "Right now, we're not a very good team. We have to regroup."
The Bucks (10-13) may have already regrouped, winning two of three games after losing eight of their previous nine. Redd had 32 points and went 7-for-12 from 3-point range, and rookie forward Yi Jianlian added a season-high 22 as Milwaukee beat Minnesota 95-92 on Saturday to improve to 8-2 at home.
"We knew this game was important after losing last night to Boston and going on the road to Cleveland," Redd said. "We knew this was a must win especially at home."
Redd has been one of the NBA's top scorers for years, but his recent play has been more well-rounded. After failing to record more than eight assists in any of his first 465 career games, he's had nine in two of his last three contests. He fell one assist short of his first career triple-double in Wednesday's win over Southeast Division-leading Orlando.
The shooting guard is leading the team in scoring for the fifth straight season with 23.7 points per game, but he's also averaging career highs of 5.3 rebounds and 3.8 assists.
Redd - a Columbus, Ohio, native who played college basketball at Ohio State - had 34 points, seven rebounds and six assists against the Cavaliers as the Bucks snapped a seven-game losing streak against them with a 111-107 victory in Cleveland on Nov. 20. He has averaged 26.9 points in 12 games against Cleveland since 2004-05.
James had 34 points, seven assists and seven rebounds in these teams' first meeting, and has averaged 29.2 points, 7.3 rebounds and 7.9 assists in his 16 career games against the Bucks.
The Cavaliers are just 5-5 at Quicken Loans Arena, where they were 30-11 last season en route to the first NBA finals appearance in franchise history.
Despite their previous win in Cleveland, though, the Bucks are just 2-11 on the road, where they've lost five straight.
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All of us understand, at some level, that what happens in the Utah Legislature has the potential to affect our pocketbooks and our values. What happens over the next 45 days is important.
But we also know the process of legislation, in and of itself, can be complex and exasperating.
With that in mind, the Deseret News' coverage of the 2013 Utah Legislature will zero-in on effects more than process, keeping foremost in our coverage what matters to Utah families.
In preparation for this "what does it mean to you" coverage, Deseret News reporters and editors have done a lot of homework. We've hosted civic journalism panels involving a wide range of Utahns, from doctors and teachers to those serving refugees and caring for impoverished children. We've met with interest groups and think-tank wonks. We've met with elected officials and longtime government observers. We've talked to our neighbors.
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Based on our grass-roots efforts, Deseret News editors have identified five key issues that matter to Utah families — issues that are interrelated and essential to continued prosperity. We present those issues to you with a promise that our legislative coverage will center on those things that matter to you. — Deseret News editors
Issues that matter to Utah families
Early childhood education
Studies show that a child's early engagement with learning — especially reading — is essential to lifelong success. Parents and families who shoulder this responsibility should expect government involvement that supports and facilitates their role.
College and career readiness
Education must help prepare students to be productive members of our society — intellectually and morally. As a student moves from grade to grade, he or she needs to be ready for the next steps of learning.
Be they the ever-changing future of high-tech or the centuries-old art of homebuilding, Utah businesses need educated, well-trained and productive workers — and policies that encourage the free market. When families are economically stable, they can more easily turn their attention to teaching values that build a vibrant society.
Health care and family well-being
Access to health care — limited largely by costs — is essential. Innovation, compassion and common sense need to combine to create policy that encourages personal responsibility while protecting those who are especially vulnerable.
More than 136,000 Utah children live in poverty. Studies show that many of those children will become impoverished adults unless the cycle of poverty can be broken — for the benefit of these individuals and our society.
As part of the Deseret News' coverage of the Legislature, we're taking an in-depth look at each of the five issues during the coming week.
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