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Brad Ekwerekwu ran in for the winning score in Mizzou's last visit to Stillwater, a 38-31 win in 2005.
Oct. 12, 2009
#24 Missouri Tigers (4-1, 0-1) at #16/14 Oklahoma State Cowboys (4-1, 1-0)
The Missouri Tigers (4-1 overall, 0-1 in Big 12 Conference play) look to rebound from their first defeat of the 2009 season, as they head to Stillwater, Okla., where they'll take on the 16th-ranked Oklahoma State Cowboys (4-1, 1-0). The game at OSU's Boone Pickens Stadium is set for an 8:15 p.m. (central time) kickoff, with the action being televised live on ESPN2.
Oddly enough, this will be the first Saturday game for Missouri in just under a full month, as the Tigers (ranked 24th in this week's USA Today Coaches' Top-25 poll, but unranked in the Associated Press poll) last played on a Saturday way back on Sept. 19th, when it cruised to a 52-12 home win over Furman.
Since that Saturday affair, Mizzou played on a Friday at Nevada (a 31-21 win on Sept. 25th), had a bye week (Oct. 3rd), and were off this past Saturday (Oct. 10th), following its Thursday home game against Nebraska (a 27-12 loss on Oct. 8th).
Mizzou is looking to bounce back from its tough loss at the hands of the Cornhuskers last Thursday, as the Tigers held a 12-0 lead after three quarters of play, only to see Nebraska score 27 points in the 4th-quarter (including 20 points in a span of just 3:22 to turn a 12-0 deficit into a 20-12 lead) to rally for the win.
Oklahoma State is coming off a hardfought 36-31 win at improved Texas A&M last Saturday that saw the Cowboys overcome a 15-14 halftime deficit. OSU QB Zac Robinson threw for 279 yards and 2 long TDs (27, 51 yds.) and also ran for a score to lead the way, while Beau Johnson had 2 short TD runs and Keith Toston churned out 130 rushing yards in the winning effort.
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KICKOFF: 8:15 p.m. CT.
STADIUM: Boone Pickens Stadium (60,218 – Football Pro surface). Opened in 1920. OSU is 260-169-17 there alltime (3-1 in 2009), while MU is 11-11 there alltime, and has won 4 straight there since its last loss in Stillwater in 1992.
RADIO: Tiger Network. Mike Kelly (play-by-play), John Kadlec (color), Chris Gervino (sidelines), Mark Mills (engineer). Carried on over 50 stations across the Midwest, and on the Internet at mutigers.com.
The MU broadcast will also air on Sirius Satellite Radio (channel 122).
TV: ESPN. Ron Franklin (play-by-play), Ed Cunningham (color), Bob Goodrich (producer).
RANKINGS (AP/Coaches):
MU – RV [31st] / 24th.
OSU – 16th / 14th
SERIES: Mizzou leads, 28-21, and is 5-2 vs. OSU in Big 12 play. Six of the seven games since 1996 have been decided by one score, including 3 overtime affairs.
MU: Gary Pinkel (Kent, '75), 63-42 at MU (9th year) and 136-79-3 overall (19th year). Pinkel is 2-2 vs. Oklahoma State and is 1-1 vs. Mike Gundy.
OSU: Mike Gundy (Oklahoma State, '90), 31-24 at OSU and overall (5th year). Gundy is 1-1 vs. Mizzou and Gary Pinkel.
Here's a few areas that look interesting on paper heading into Saturday's game in Stillwater...
- MU pass offense vs. OSU pass defense – Mizzou enters the game ranked 18th nationally in passing (274.80 ypg), while Oklahoma State has given up an average of 241.20 passing yards per game, which ranks them 89th in the nation. The Tigers are looking to bounce back from a season-low 134 passing yard performance in Thursday's loss to Nebraska. Texas A&M threw for 273 yards against OSU last Saturday in College Station...
- OSU rush offense vs. MU rush defense – OSU ranks 24th in the nation in rushing (196.00 ypg), and they'll look to control the line of scrimmage against MU's rush defense, which ranks 52nd in the NCAA coming in (128.00 ypg). The Cowboys were held below their rushing average last Saturday at A&M (169 yards), but they relied on their ground game to ice the win in the 4th quarter. Mizzou held Nebraska to just 105 yards on the ground last Thursday (3.2 avg. per carry), and outside of Nevada getting 218 yards on the ground, the Tiger rush defense might be a little underrated...
- OSU pass protection vs. MU pass rush – Oklahoma State's offensive line not only paves the way for a potent running attack, they also protect QB Zac Robinson very well when he's looking to throw, as the Cowboys rank 2nd in the NCAA in fewest sacks allowed (0.40 per game). Mizzou's defense has provided some big plays in the backfield through five games, but the Tigers rank only 68th in QB sacks (1.80 per game).
- MU net punting vs. OSU punt return game – Mizzou enters Saturday's game ranked 2nd nationally in net punting (43.60 avg.), as opponents have managed a grand total of 7 punt return yards against MU thus far. However, OSU counters with a punt return unit which ranks 9th in the NCAA per return (18.45 avg.)...
- Penalties – MU is historically one of the least-penalized teams in the Big 12 under Gary Pinkel, and that's been no different in 2009 overall, as MU ranks 30th in fewest penalties per game (5.60). But the Tigers are coming off a game where they incurred 8 costly penalties for 100 yards in the loss to Nebraska, including 5 holding penalties on offense (after having 10 offensive holds called all of 2008). Oklahoma State has had a hard time staying away from penalties, as the Cowboys enter the game ranked 119th out of 120 FBS teams in penalties per game (10.00)...
Old Big 8 Conference rivals renew their acquaintances Saturday as Mizzou and Oklahoma State hit the field in Stillwater, Okla. Mizzou holds a 28-21 overall edge in the series history, and the Tigers have claimed 5-of-7 meetings between the two schools since the inception of the Big 12 Conference in 1996.
However, the Cowboys have won 2 of the last 3 matchups, including a 28-23 contest in Columbia last season that knocked Mizzou from its #3 ranking at the time, when a win could possibly have vaulted them to #1 in the polls.
If recent history is any indicator, look for Saturday's game to be a tightly-contested one, as all but one of the 8 previous meetings between MU and OSU (dating back to 1995) have been decided by 7 points or fewer, and 3 of them have gone into overtime (all won by Mizzou). The 1996 overtime win by Mizzou (35-28) marked MU's first-ever overtime game.
Another interesting recent trend that the Tigers are hoping to extend, has to do with the road team's dominance in the MU-OSU series. The road team has won each of the last 4 meetings, as MU claimed a 41-38 triple overtime win in Stillwater in 2001 and then a 38-31 2005 win in its next trip there. Sandwiched between those were Cowboy wins in Columbia (20-17 win in Columbia in 2004 and 28-23 in Columbia in 2008).
Extending this beyond the Big 12 era, in the MU-OSU series, the road team has won 7 of the last 9 times the two schools have played, dating back to the 1994 season.
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – Oklahoma State snarled Chase Daniel and a Missouri offense that had been scoring at will, intercepting three passes in the second half and upsetting the third-ranked Tigers 28-23 to end a 10-game home winning streak for MU.
Zac Robinson and Damian Davis hooked up on a pair of long scores in the second half, and Patrick Lavine's questionable interception with 1:41 to go was the clincher for the No. 17 Cowboys. Missouri (5-1, 1-1 Big 12) had appeared poised to challenge for No. 1 with a strong effort after top-ranked Oklahoma lost to Texas and No. 2 Alabama had the weekend off.
Robinson was 19-for-28 for 215 yards and two touchdowns. Kendall Hunter had 154 yards on 24 carries and a 68-yard scoring run.
Daniel was 39-for-52 for 390 yards and a touchdown for Missouri, which had won 10 in a row and 18 of 19 at home but were held 19 points below their scoring average. Derrick Washington, averaging 100 yards per game, was held to 11 yards on eight carries with a 5-yard scoring run.
The game matched the second- and third-leading scoring teams in the nation, together combining for a 105-point average. From the start it failed to live up to expectations for a shootout, with Missouri held to a field goal on its opening drive after 11 plays and nearly six minutes and Oklahoma State chewing up nearly five minutes before Robinson's 6-yard scoring run on its first drive.
Missouri trailed only once in its previous five games and then only briefly in the opener against Illinois. Oklahoma State grabbed the lead three times to stun a sellout crowd 68,349, going ahead for good on Davis' 40-yard reception for a 21-17 lead late in the third quarter.
Daniel, who entered with 15 touchdown passes and only one interception, pulled Missouri to within five points with 7-yard touchdown pass to Danario Alexander with 4:27 to go. Missouri got the ball at its own 35 after a shanked 10-yard punt with 2:40 to go.
But Daniel forced a throw into tight coverage on 2nd down and Lavine made the diving pick to wrap it up. The play was reviewed and the call on the field was upheld, despite the fact that the ball appeared to have touched the ground on one replay angle. OSU ran the clock to under 10 seconds and punted the ball away, and Mizzou could not block the punt, nor return it the distance on the last play of the game.
Missouri overcame several problems to take a 10-7 halftime lead.
Besides trailing for the second time all season, the Tigers went three-and-out on offense for the first time all year. Plus, their run of scoring a touchdown on their opening drive in every game ended when they stalled inside the 1 and settled for a chip shot field goal by Jeff Wolfert.
Playing in a driving and relentless rain storm last Thursday night, Mizzou managed to scrape together a 12-0 lead over the favored Nebraska Cornhuskers through three quarters of play, only to see a stunning turn of events take place in the 4th quarter that saw the Huskers put 27 points on the board, to post the 27-12 comeback win.
Uncharacteristic mistakes and some big missed opportunities proved to be the difference in this ballgame. As painful as it is to rehash this for Tiger fans, here's a look back at some of the key moments...
- Twice Mizzou recovered Nebraska fumbles inside the Husker 35-yardline, only to come away with no points on either occasion. On the first instance, the Tigers recovered their own punt that deflected off a Nebraska blocker, on the Husker 32-yardline in the 1st quarter of a scoreless game. But thanks to a holding penalty and an ensuing QB sack, the drive netted negative 19 yards, and the Tigers had to punt. The second instance was perhaps even more crucial, as the Tigers recovered a fumbled snap on the Husker 29-yardline on the first possession of the 3rd quarter. MU led 9-0 at the time, and if they had been able to punch it in for a TD, who knows how the game would have played out, but it didn't happen that way, as three plays netted four yards, and in the sloppy conditions, Grant Ressel's 43-yard field goal attempt went wide left, marking the first kick he's missed all season...
- Conversely, Nebraska jumped on Mizzou turnovers for 13 points in the key sequence that saw them score 20 points in a span of just 3:22, after they went scoreless for the game's first 46:04. After Nebraska hit its first big play of the game (a 56-yard TD pass early in the 4th to cut the Tiger lead to 12-7), Tiger QB Blaine Gabbert was intercepted on the very next snap – marking the first INT of his collegiate career (breaking a string of 177 consecutive passes thrown without an INT). The Huskers turned that into a TD for six points (the PAT pass failed), and the got seven more just 2:25 later, when Gabbert was again intercepted at midfield, with the return going to the Tiger 10-yardline. Three plays later, the Huskers found the endzone again to increase the lead to 20-12...
- Mizzou entered the game as the least penalized team in the Big 12 Conference (averaging 5.0 penalties for 45.5 yards per game), but it was flagged 8 times for 100 yards on the night. Included in that total were 5 offensive holding penalties (the Tigers had 10 offensive holding penalties in 14 games during 2008, by comparison). Three of those holds were killers that completely changed the complexion of potential scoring drives. The first was detailed above when MU missed out on a golden scoring opportunity in the 1st quarter after recovering a Husker fumble. Another came late in the 3rd quarter, with MU leading 9-0, and driving inside the Husker 10-yardline. On 2nd-and-4 from the 7-yardline, TB Derrick Washington carried for an apparent 1st down to the 2-yardline. However, a hold was called on the play at the 5-yardline, forcing a 2nd-and-12 from the 15. Two incomplete passes followed, and the Tigers had to settle for a 33-yard Ressel field goal to go up 12-0, instead of a more commanding 16-0 lead that was so close. Lastly, with under six minutes left in the game, and Nebraska up 20-12, the Tigers mounted a solid drive that took the from their own 25-yardline to the Husker 22, where they had a 1st-and-10. During an incomplete 1st-down pass, the Tigers were flagged for holding, which forced a 1st-and-20 situation from the 32-yardline, that the Tigers couldn't overcome, as they had four straight incompletions derail their last chance...
Here were some other noteables that we took away from last week's Nebraska game...
- It's hard to imagine a defense playing better than Mizzou's unit did through 3 quarters of play, as it pitched a shutout for the game's first 46:04. The last time Mizzou had shut out Nebraska for the first 3 quarters was way back in 1982 (a 6-0 Nebraska win in Columbia). Through 3 quarters, Nebraska (which entered the game with the nation's 19th-ranked offense) had 50 plays for 109 yards, zero red zone penetrations (it crossed midfield just twice), and was just 4-of-13 on 3rd-downs. Husker QB Zac Lee was just 9-of-27 passing for only 79 yards to that point. But the 4th quarter was all Nebraska, as the Huskers hit that long pass play for a score to break the ice, and then the Tiger defense couldn't keep NU out of the endzone on two short field situations after Nebraska took over on the Tiger 18-yardline and 10-yardline following interceptions. In the 4th quarter, Nebraska managed 27 points and 154 yards of offense on 16 snaps, they were 3-of-3 on redzone chances, and were a perfect 4-of-4 on 3rd-downs...
- Mizzou's punt game was stellar in sloppy conditions, as it averaged 45.2 yards net per punt, while senior P Jake Harry averaged 44.6 yards on 8 boots, including a long of 57 yards and 4 which were downed inside the Husker 20-yardline. The Tigers also alertly pounced on a live ball during one Harry punt that brushed a Husker blocker, with MU recovering on the Nebraska 32-yardline in the 1st quarter...
- Junior LB Andrew Gachkar had a big night, as he had a QB sack, recovered 2 fumbles and forced a fumble, in addition to making 4 tackles. He had a 1st-quarter sack and caused fumble, but the Huskers fell on the live ball. He got his revenge later as he recovered the muffed Husker punt, and he also outwrestled Nebraska QB Zac Lee for a fumble on the Husker 29-yardline to start the 3rd quarter of play...
- Junior CB Carl Gettis had 5 tackles and also was big in the punt return game, as he averaged 15.8 yards on 4 returns, including a career-best of 27 yards. His returns covered 14, 27, 6 and 16 yards...
Big 12 North Records vs. Big 12 South (2001-09)
|(Thru games of Oct. 10th)
|2009 South Opponents (Result)
|1. Missouri
|at OSU, vs. Texas, vs. Baylor
|2. Nebraska
|vs. Tech, at Baylor, vs. Oklahoma
|3. Colorado
|at Texas (L), vs. A&M, at OSU
|4. Kansas State
|at Tech (L), vs. A&M, at Oklahoma
|5. Iowa State
|vs. Baylor, at A&M, vs. OSU
|6. Kansas
|vs. Oklahoma, at Tech, at Texas
Since Gary Pinkel took over as Tiger head coach in 2001, Mizzou has amassed the best record of any Big 12 North school against its Big 12 South brethren, at an even 12-12 over the past 8 seasons (2001-08). Saturday's game at Oklahoma State will be the first of three games against South Division foes this year for Mizzou, with the others coming next week against Texas (Oct. 24th in Columbia) and later against Baylor (Nov. 7th in Columbia).
Here's a look at the how the Big 12 North schools have fared against the South in the Pinkel era...
The undisputed face, voice and leader of the 2009 Tigers is senior LB Sean Weatherspoon. "Spoon" came to Mizzou as a mostly-unheralded two-star recruit out of Jasper, Texas, and he's looking to leave as an All-American.
Through 5 games, Spoon ranks 5th in the Big 12 with his 8.60 tackles per game average (43 total). He's coming off a 5-tackle outing against Nebraska where he seemed to be in on more plays than that, but he was definitely a major reason why the Tiger defense shut out the Huskers for the first three quarters of play.
His 5 stops gave him 345 for his career (he's only in his 3rd year as a starter on defense), which rank him 9th in Mizzou history. He needs 1 more tackle to tie for 8th place (Darryl Major, with 346 from 1991-94), and he's 13 away from 7th place (Sean Doyle, with 358 from 1999-2002).
Spoon stands 89 tackles away from the MU career record of 434 tackles, set by James Kinney from 2001-04. With 7 games guaranteed remaining, he'd have to average 12.7 tackles per game to reach that mark. If the Tigers reach a bowl game this season, that goes down to 11.1 per game for him to become MU's alltime leading tackler.
At Nevada, Weatherspoon had a 9-tackle game where he registered 1 TFL and a 1/2 QB sack as the Tiger defense held the potent Wolf Pack attack in check for most of the night.
Weatherspoon turned in a game-high 14 tackles in Mizzou's comeback win against Bowling Green. He made four stops in the decisive 4th quarter that saw Mizzou outscore the Falcons, 14-0. Perhaps his biggest play was on a 3rd-and-9 early in the 4th quarter, when he stopped a pass play for a loss of two yards to force a BGSU punt. On the ensuing possession, the Tiger offense drove for a game-tying score…
He got his senior campaign off to a promising start as he registered a team-best 9 tackles in MU's 37-9 dismantling of favored Illinois. Spoon added a QB sack of the Illini's Juice Williams, and threw in 1 QB hurry too.
He's been named a 1st-team pre-season All-American by ESPN.com, and is on the pre-season watch lists for the Walter Camp, Butkus, Nagurski, Lombardi, Bednarik and Lott awards in 2009.
And for good reason, as he led the Big 12 in 2008 with a career-best 155 tackles, which ranked him 5th in all of the NCAA last year. He closed his junior season in fine fashion as he tallied 17 tackles in helping lead MU to a comeback 30-23 overtime win against Northwestern in the 2008 Alamo Bowl, winning Defensive MVP honors in the process.
After earning playing time as a true freshman mostly in a reserve role and on special teams, Weatherspoon emerged on the scene in 2007 as a sophomore. He took over the starting spot at the weakside linebacker position a year ago, and from the get-go was a leader on the defense. He ended the year with a team-best 130 tackles, and was named a 1st-Team All-Big 12 performer by the Associated Press.
|6 [3 off./3 def.]
|8 [3 off./5 def.]
|7 [2 off./5 def.]
|9 [ 2 off./7 def.]
|8 [6 off./2 def.]
|21 [15 off./6 def.]
|1 [0 off./1 def.]
|15 [7 off./8 def.]
If the future belongs to youth, then things should be looking up for Tiger Football for a long while, because the 2009 Mizzou team takes the field as an extremely young squad.
While Head Coach Gary Pinkel would never offer up youth as an excuse for anything, the fact remains that this team is very young, with only 15 seniors on the roster. Of those, only six are projected to start on offense/defense Thursday against Oklahoma State, with only eight total who are on the two-deep entering the game. That's a stark contrast to 2008, when the Tigers began the season with 12 senior starters (5 on offense and 7 on defense).
Here's a breakdown of MU's projected starters and the offense/defense two-deep for the OSU game. You'll notice that of MU's 53 players listed on the 2-deep, more than half (36) are either freshmen or sophomores...
Veteran RG Kurtis Gregory is not only one of the top offensive linemen around, he's also an outstanding example of a student-athlete. Gregory, who was a 2nd-Team All-Big 12 performer a year ago on the gridiron, has also excelled in the classroom, as he earned his undergraduate degree in agriculture in May of 2008 – meaning he's in his 2nd season already of playing as a graduate student. The Blackburn, Mo. native (population of 270 in July, 2008) grew up on his family's farm and intends to make his living off the land when his playing days are done.
He often takes teammates back to the farm during down time to show them what a day of farm life is like – and most of the time his teammates come back appreciating football practice more and more!
Last week, Gregory was named one of 10 finalists for the 2009 Lowe's Senior CLASS Award, which honors the nation's top student-athletes in the categories of classroom, character, community and competition.
Nationwide balloting begins immediately to determine the winner. Lowe's, an official Corporate Partner of the NCAA, will announce the Senior CLASS Award™ winner in early January.
The 2009 finalists are: Zane Beadles, University of Utah; Richie Brockel, Boise State University; Eric Decker, University of Minnesota; Kurtis Gregory, University of Missouri; Jerry Hughes, TCU; Dan LeFevour, Central Michigan University; Colt McCoy, University of Texas; Zoltan Mesko, University of Michigan; Darrell Stuckey, University of Kansas; and Tim Tebow, University of Florida.
These 10 names will be placed on the Lowe's Senior CLASS Award football ballot for a nationwide vote which concludes December 6. Fan balloting is available on the award's official Web site, as well as through text messaging. Fans can text FOOTBALL to 74567 to vote for the finalists. These votes will be combined with votes from coaches and media to determine the recipient of the award.
Additionally, Gregory was recently named one of 54 candidates for the William Campbell Trophy, which is nicknamed the "Academic Heisman", and was formerly known as the Draddy Trophy. The award is considered the top scholar-athlete award available to college football student-athletes. Semifinalists must be a senior or graduate student in their final year of eligibility, have a GPA of at least 3.2 on a 4.0 scale, have outstanding football ability as a first team player or significant contributor, and have demonstrated strong leadership and citizenship.
The NFF Awards Committee will select and announce up to 15 finalists on Oct. 29. Each finalist will be recognized as part of the 2009 NFF National Scholar- Athlete Class, receiving an $18,000 post-graduate scholarship. The Campbell Trophy winner, who will have his scholarship increased to $25,000, will be announced live at the NFF's Annual Awards Dinner on December 8 at the prestigious Waldorf-Astoria in New York City. A total distribution of $277,000 in scholarships will be awarded that evening.
The pre-season Outland Trophy candidate is slated to make his 34th consecutive start at right guard this Saturday at Oklahoma State.
- The 89 points allowed by Mizzou's defense through 5 games is the 3rd-best mark under Gary Pinkel, and was surpassed only by the 2006 (50 pts. allowed through 5 games) and 2004 Tiger defenses (87 pts.). Mizzou's defense enters Saturday's game against Oklahoma State ranked 4th in the Big 12 and 27th in the NCAA in scoring defense (17.80 ppg)...
- Strangely enough, the highest offensive output by an opponent vs. Mizzou in 2009 came from Football Championship Subdivision foe Furman, as the Paladins had 398 yards of total offense, including an opponent season-best 305 passing yards. Mizzou enters the OSU game ranked 4th in the Big 12 and 50th in the NCAA in pass defense, with its 206.00 yards per game allowed. Against FBS opponents, the average goes down to 181.00 when the Furman result is backed out. That would rank MU 2nd in the Big 12 and 29th nationally...
- The middle two quarters have been the most dominant for Mizzou to date, as it has outscored its five foes by a combined 95-25 margin in the 2nd and 3rd quarters combined (including a 55-6 advantage during the 2nd quarter alone). The only 2nd quarter pts. scored by opponents have been FGs by Illinois and Bowling Green...
- Oddly enough, despite the fact that Mizzou has scored more points in the 2nd quarter than any other quarter so far (55 pts.), the Tiger offense has had the least amount of 3rd-down success in the 2nd quarter to date. MU's 3rd-down conversion rates by quarter: 1st (40.8%); 2nd (28.6%); 3rd (46.7%); 4th (57.1%)...
Being the punter for an offense as prolific as Missouri's has been the past few years is kind of like being the Maytag repairman – you're not called on too much, and when you are, people aren't too happy about it. But senior P Jake Harry IV is doing well enough in his appearances through 5 games that maybe Tiger fans won't be so hesitant to see the left-footer trot out on the field.
- Harry is averaging 45.12 yards per punt, which is currently 3rd in the Big 12 Conference, and 12th-best nationally...
- More importantly, Mizzou's net punting average of 43.60 ranks 2nd-best in the NCAA through 5 games. Opponents have managed just 7 punt return yards on 8 attempts against the Tigers thus far...
- Through 5 games and 24 punts, Harry has 6 boots of 50 yards or more, and has 10 punts which have landed inside the opponent's 20-yardline. He's coming off a game against Nebraska where he punted a career-high 8 times for an average of 44.6. He had a long of 57 vs. the Huskers, and 4 of his kicks were downed inside the 20-yardline, as he consistently helped MU win the field position battle for most of the night...
- Against Illinois, he punted 3 times and averaged 49.3 yards on the day, with a long of 60 yards…
- Against Bowling Green, Harry had a big night in helping keep Mizzou on top of the field position battle, as he averaged 45.4 yards on a career-high 7 punts. He had a 69-yard punt in the 2nd quarter, and also had a 58-yarder in the 1st quarter of play…
- Two of his punts ended inside the BGSU 20-yardline, and only 1 was returned on the night, with the return going for negative one yard…
Harry took over punting duties in 2008 for the first time, and he averaged a solid 40.7 yards per punt, while Mizzou's net punting average of 37.71 ranked them 16th in the NCAA. That was a huge jump in improvement from 2007, when the Tigers ranked 113th in the NCAA in net punting with a mark of 31.46.
|# Seasons (Years)
|# Bowls
|Don Faurot
|19 (1935-42, 46-56)
|Dan Devine
|13 (1958-70)
|Gary Pinkel
|9 (2001-Present)
|Warren Powers
|7 (1978-84)
Mizzou Head Coach Gary Pinkel is in his 9th season at MU and touts a career record of 136-79-3 (62.9%). The Illinois game to open the 2008 season was the 200th in Pinkel's head coaching career.
Pinkel, who has led MU to a combined record of 41-17 (70.7%) over the past 4 seasons, and to bowl games in 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008, has a 9-year record in Columbia of 63-42 (60.0%). Dating back to the 2005 Independence Bowl win over Steve Spurrier and South Carolina, Pinkel has won 35 of his last 47 games overall.
MU's win in the 2008 opener against Illinois gave Pinkel his 50th MU win, and he now ranks 3rd on the coaching wins list at MU, with 59.
Pinkel is in a select group of Mizzou coaches that includes College Football Hall of Famers Don Faurot and Dan Devine, as well as Warren Powers, to be the only coaches to have an MU record of above .500 (with at least one full season coached) dating all the way back to 1935.
At right is a quick look at the top winning coaches in MU history.
For the efforts in 2007, Pinkel was a finalist for several national coach of the year awards, including the Robinson, Bryant and Munger awards. He was also named the National Coach of the Year by FieldTurf in 2007.
Pinkel has led MU to 5 bowl games, and if his Tigers reach a 6th in 2009, he will join Devine as the only other coach to guide MU to 6 bowl games.
Pinkel has directed Mizzou to 5 winning seasons (8-5 in 2003, 7-5 in 2005, 8-5 in 2006, 12-2 in 2007, 10-4 in 2008), with those representing 5 of MU's 7 winning campaigns dating back to the 1983 season.
The Big 12 North Division titles won by Mizzou in 2007 and 2008 represent the first football conference title of any kind Mizzou has won since 1969 – the last time it claimed a share of the old Big Eight Conference crown.
In November of 2008, Pinkel agreed to a new seven-year contract worth $2.3 million guaranteed per year, meaning he'll patrol the Tiger sidelines through the 2015 season.
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Emeritus Senior Minister (ESM) Goh Chok Tong called on Japan's Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Taro Aso on Thursday.
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Jacqueline Wolff has spent over 20 years defending companies and individuals accused of a wide array of white collar crimes. A former Chief of the Environmental Crimes Unit and Assistant United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey, Ms. Wolff focuses her practice on violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), healthcare fraud, securities fraud, Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act (FDCA) violations, tax crimes, corporate immigration crimes and other regulatory-based violations. For years she has successfully defended her clients, from a Fortune 100 company being investigated by the SEC for false financial filings to an individual being investigated by the Department of Justice for tax crimes. Ms. Wolff's experience as both a prosecutor and defense lawyer has provided her with the depth and understanding to assist companies in designing compliance programs to address FCPA and global anti-corruption issues. She has designed FCPA compliance programs for companies in industries as diverse as those in media, pharmaceuticals, sports, green technology and telecommunications.
While in the United States Attorney's Office, Ms. Wolff received numerous awards, including those from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Immigration and Naturalization Service, Environmental Protection Agency and the Attorney General of the United States.
Ms. Wolff regularly is sought out by business publications and CLE sponsors to speak on FCPA, criminal immigration and FDCA issues. She has written extensively on various criminal defense topics and, in particular, FCPA compliance.
Bronze Medal, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Special Commendation, Attorney General of the United States.
New York Super Lawyers, 2007–2011.
Quoted, "When and How Should Companies Include Audit Rights in Third-Party Contracts?" The FCPA Report, August 20, 2014.
Quoted, "When and How Should Companies Include Audit Rights in Third-Party Contracts?" The FCPA Report, August 6, 2014.
Quoted, "A Guide to Anti-Corruption Representations in Third-Party Contracts: Clauses for High-Risk Situations and Enforcement Strategies," The FCPA Report, July 9, 2014.
Co-author, "General Schemes vs. Specific Claims: The Ongoing Circuit Split over Fraud and the False Claims Act," Law Journal Newsletters Business Crimes Bulletin, July, 2014.
Author, "General Schemes vs. Specific Claims; The Ongoing Circuit Split over Fraud and the False Claims Act," Business Crimes Bulletin, July 1, 2014.
Interviewee, "FCPA Training That Works: An Interview with Jacqueline C. Wolff," The FCPA Report, May 2013.
Co-Author, "The New FCPA Guidance: DOJ and SEC's Views on Hospitality, Instrumentalities, Successor Liability, and Compliance," Manatt Corporate Investigations Newsletter, November 2012.
Co-Author, "DOJ Escalates Use of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act To Seize Customer Bank Accounts", BankNews, October 2012.
Co-Author, "Is Anyone Not a Foreign Official Under the FCPA?" Business Crimes Bulletin, February 2011.
Co-Author, "Health Care Reform, or 'Qui Tams Made Easy,'" Business Crimes Bulletin, June 2010.
Co-Author, "Law Firm Files: When the 'Client' Demanding Them Is Not the Client Who Hired You," Business Crimes Bulletin, October 2009.
Co-Author, "FCPA Due Diligence and Data Privacy Laws," Business Crimes Bulletin, November 2008.
Co-Author, "Deferred Prosecution Agreements and Privileged Documents," Business Crimes Bulletin, November 2007.
Co-Author, "Liability Under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act," The Review of Securities & Commodities Regulation, January 2007.
Co-Author, "Liability of U.S. Companies for Alleged Bribery by Foreign Subsidiaries," Law Journal Newsletters, August 2005.
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Member, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
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Speaker, "FCPA: Testing Your Compliance Plan Proactively," Global Secure Summit Dining Club, June 12, 2014.
Speaker, "Minimizing FCPA Risk Exposure in Majority, Minority and Contractual Joint Ventures", American Conference Institute's 30th National Conference On The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, May 2014.
Speaker, "Minimizing FCPA Risk Exposure in Majority, Minority and Contractual Joint Ventures", American Conference Institute's 29th National Conference On The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, April 2013.
Speaker, "Creating a Home for the Whistleblower: How to Facilitate Open Communication and Appropriately Respond to Allegations in a Bounty Hunter Environment," 28th National Conference on Foreign Corrupt Policy Act, November 15, 2012, Washington, D.C.
Speaker, "Corporate Internal Investigations: Nuts, Bolts and Special Problems, including the Attorney-Client Privilege," Rutgers School of Law, September 2012.
Speaker, "FCPA: Hot Topics in Enforcement, Trends and Compliance Expectations," National Association of Women Lawyers 7th Annual General Counsel Institute, New York, NY, November 3–4, 2011.
Speaker, "Developing Internal Controls to Manage & Monitor Interactions with Health Care Practitioners & Regulators at All Levels of the Organization," Marcus Evans Life Sciences Strategies for Anti-Corruption & FCPA Compliance Conference, June 22–24, 2011.
Speaker, "Blowing the Whistle: How the SEC's Plan Might Play Out," Institutional Investor Legal Forum Winter Roundtable, New York, NY, February 1, 2011.
Interview, "How to Size Up, and Manage, FCPA Investigation Costs," Compliance Week, August 17, 2010.
Speaker, "Clinical Trials: Minimizing Potential FCPA Risks When Conducting Global Trials Conference," FCPA and International Anti-Corruption for the Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Industries, New York, NY, April 28, 2009.
Speaker, "Voluntary Disclosures: Criteria to Determine When to Disclose, or Not," American Conference Institute's National Conference on the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, Washington, D.C., November 19, 2008.
Speaker, "Privacy and Ethical Issues in Internal Investigations," ACI Conducting & Responding to Investigations Conference, New York, NY, April 24, 2007.
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One week later this is what we're waking up to.
3rd of April, and it's struggling to get above freezing. Some parts of the Highlands of Scotland are getting a good kicking of snow this morning.
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New to MN, making my life into what I used to dream about.
Many people think, and have told me, that my choice to quit my easy office career of almost 5 years and pursue a lofty dream is stupid, but once I got the opportunity I did, it was an easy decision. I have a passion for music that has never before been as challenged, absorbing, and advancing as it has been since moving to St. Paul. I am still in the steps of settleing in to my life now. but things have been coming together much better than I had anticipated. I work full time, have a part time music teaching job, and attend school half time. Between those I try and squeeze in as much practice I can. Too busy you might think, but not for the right person. best qualities: Driven, very calm and easy going. I have a very consistent good mood. I tend to adapt and learn things quickly. And most of all I believe in truth and have seen too much destruction that comes from it. faults: I am NOT great in the...kitchen. beginner level there, but trying to get better. I am not good at chatting on the phone, I would much rather have conversations in person. I do nerd out once in a while. I am not a fashionable person. comfort is priority for clothes, no I don't wear sweatpants everywhere, but it doesn't get much fancier than nice jeans and a pearl snap shirt. try to change it if you want, but there will be resistance, lol. What im looking for is someone smart, has something they are passionate about, sweet with a good sense of humor and some sassyness. Also not being afraid to kiss a man with a beard would be great. And someone that has good self confidence and self worth.
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Arlington Heights Downtown Business Association
Stroll through our 8-block Downtown Business Association and find a great array of shops, many of which have provided quality services to our community for decades. The Downtown Business Association is home to a pharmacy and grocery store, to jewelry stores and art galleries, to clothing stories and home décor boutiques. Transportation services are also available if you wish to take in other Chicagoland sites.
CITY:Arlington Heights
Grayslake's Summer Farmers Market
Over 40 vendors featuring home grown, homemade products. Michigan fruits, vegetables, baked goods, meats, flowers, shrubs, sweets, wine, cooking demonstrations, organic produce and much more will be available. There will also be a Fine Arts Market and a Munchkin Market. Held in downtown Grayslake.
Mundelein's Farmers Market
This Farmers Market includes local vendors offering a variety of fresh produce, meats, flowers, cheese and artisanal foods. Fun for the whole family and good food too. A new addition to the market is a tented seating area where market goers can relax, have a snack, and enjoy live music. Each week will feature live music and lots of family fun.
Deerfield's Farmers Market
Savor the Flavor of the Seasons' Bounty at the Deerfield Farmer's Market, held at the Metra Commuter Parking Lot. Look for the bright orange carrot. Locally grown seasonal vegetables and fruit, organic and naturally grown vegetables and flowers, fresh-cut flowers, potted flowering plants, annuals and perennials, freshly baked breads, muffins and cookies, hand-crafted Wisconsin cheese, tasty maple syrup and honey, and other specialty products and much more!
R & V Italian Market & Deli
Italian Market & Deli serving authentic homemade Italian recipes daily. The full deli offers sandwiches, salads, soups, pizza, fresh bread, and an Italian bakery. Also enjoy shopping the specialty grocery store's olive oils, pesto, gift baskets and many Italian favorites.
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Wauconda Farmer's Market
Come out, take a stroll and shop for fresh produce, flowers, herbs, spices, baked goods, and a myriad of other products. Also enjoy live entertainment including local musicians, a pet parade, a scarecrow building contest and comprise the market. Please visit the website for more information.
The Black Orchid Boutique
The Black Orchid Boutique has fashionable apparel, jewelry and footwear for women.
The Book Stall at Chestnut Court
A North Shore institution, The Book Stall is one of the leading independent bookstores in the Chicagoland area. This general trade book store has a reputation for trustworthy customer service, numerous author appearances throughout the year, and a highly popular monthly newsletter with a distribution of 8,500.
Celtic Home and Hearth
Celtic Home & Hearth offers unique selections of Celtic and Renaissance inspired and imported items all specially chosen for their quality and appeal.
The Bike Haven
The Bike Haven is McHenry, Illinois' source for professional, honest and experienced bicycle sales, service and rentals. They strive to have something for your every cycling need, whether you are looking for cruisers, path, top-of-the-line road and mountain bikes, or children bikes. They also have the largest selection of parts, apparel and accessories, and their in-store service turn-around is exceptional. Their staff have years of experience in all aspects of the sport, making them uniquely qualified to help out everyone from the new cyclist to professional racer. The best bikes and gear in the sport plus a friendly, knowledgeable staff have made The Bike Haven the area's premier bike shop. Their weekly group ride Shoot Outs are a great way to get cycling with them! The Bike Haven sponsors a full USA Cycling Race Team for the serious riders. Here at The Bike Haven wants you to Get IN, Get ON, Get INVOLVED!! Life is a journey- let's Enjoy the Ride!
The Flag Store
Flags for every occasion: US flags, international flags, buntings, flagpoles. Large selection of decorative banners, floor mats, gifts, and unique decorator items.
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Material Possessions
Discover a store with unique ambiance and warmth, nestled in the heart of the North Shore. For over 30 years, Material Possessions has welcomed guests and clients into their gorgeous store. Thought-provoking pieces, designed to ignite the imagination, stir the soul and make a statement are aplenty...and a sense of humor is always at home here.
My Honey Co.
At My Honey Co, we take pride in our honey. We promise you the best quality honey possible. It is natural, completely raw, and unpasteurized. We invite you to enter our special world of honey and let one of nature's finest foods sweeten your day!
Ridgefield Antique Dealers
Escape for the ordinary! A blend of dealers featuring quality, affordable American and English antiques including oak, pine, walnut & mahogany, quilts, china, glassware & unusual antique accessories.
We are a flower & gift shop, garden center, landscape, nursery, patio and grill shop. We can landscape and decorate your home, your garden ... your life! Flower arrangements for any occasion.
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Countryside Garden Center
Welcome to the wonderful world of Countryside. Proud to be recognized as one of the finest retail flower shop, nursery and garden center facilities in the Midwest.
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Country Church Antiques
Specializing in pine, oak, mahogany furniture. Textiles, china, and glassware.
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Ginger Blossom
Ethnic and traditional crafts, rugs, furniture, sweaters, antiques and more from all over the world. Ginger Blossom buys from small-scale producers who are paid an equitable wage, work under safe conditions, and do business in an ecologically sustainable manner.
Castle Gardens
Garden decorations, lawn furniture, plants, flowers, shrubs and trees. Come see our selection and find just what you're looking for!
Pro Golf - Crystal Lake
Come shop at the Pro Golf store for everything you need for golfing. We have top name clubs, apparel, bags, balls, shoes, and more. The perfect place to find a gift for the golfer you know.
CITY:Crystal Lake
Richmond Flea Market
Indoor flea market (one of the largest in northern Illinois). Old and new merchandise including home improvement materials, furniture, used appliances, tools, dishes, clothing, jewelry, books, and more. Weekends only!
Downtown Crystal Lake Main Street
Visit the award-winning Premier Main Street which is full of charming shops, delightful restaurants, quality entertainments and life-enhancing opportunities and events.
CITY:Crystal Lake
Harms Farm and Garden Center
Visit the petting zoo and take a ride on the Pumpkin X-press. Featuring pumpkins, apples, costumes, crafts, weekend events, flowers, nursery stock, fruit, and vegetables. Christmas trees and more!
Solid Brass Fine Antiques
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June 28, 2006
WORCESTER, Mass. - Holy Cross senior linebacker Dan Adams (Springfield, Va.) has been ranked as the No. 16 linebacker in all of Division I-AA by the Sports Network. In the Sports Network's preseason positional rankings, Adams was listed the highest of any linebacker from the entire Patriot League.
Adams led the Holy Cross defense with 115 total tackles last season, including 97 solo stops, four tackles for loss and one sack. He finished the year as the national leader in solo tackles with an average of 8.8 per game, while ranking 21st in the country in total tackles. Adams' top game last season came against Colgate, when he set a career high with 21 solo tackles, the most tackles in a game by a Crusader since the 1993 season. Over the course of his career as a Crusader, he has now totaled 208 total tackles, 166 solo stops and six tackles for loss.
Holy Cross will open the 2006 season when it travels to Georgetown on Saturday, September 2.
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The Vantage Institute of Financial Markets (VIFM) is a division of Vantage Corporate Services Ltd. Vantage Institute of Financial Markets is in the field of Education since 2006 as a commitment to share the knowledge & experiences in Investments & Financial Consultancy. Our commitment towards achieving the objective of imparting the right financial education to the right audience would definitely benefit the individual investors and the industry as a whole. The process began with the Certificate Program on Basics of Capital Markets, Certificate Program on Technical Analysis and Certificate Program on Derivatives.
Tasting success in these certificate programs relating to the capital market, Vantage Institute of Financial Markets got into an entirely new orbit i.e. Financial Planning Education to the upcoming Financial Planning Consultants. The training is offered for the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERCM (CFPCM) certificate, which is the most prestigious qualification for the professionals in the field of financial services globally.
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Taking a clue from the changing scenario in the global economy, financial education in India has become very popular and the most sought after stream of education. Here, Financial education means not just formal degrees but also knowledge based short term modules that add value to a layman, a investor, a professional, a businessman etc. With the view to offer trainings on various subjects and areas relating to the Capital Markets, Personal Finance, Investor Awareness etc., Vantage Institute of Financial Markets (VIFM) was Established in November 2006.
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WaveWatch.com Forecasts Progressive Series of Gales Building in the Gulf of Alaska to Generate Swell for the Contest Window
Santa Cruz, Calif., October 15, 2008 – The Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) World Qualifying Series (WQS) will wrap up the final event held in the continental 48 states this year with the ASP WQS 4-Star O'Neill Cold Water Classic at Santa Cruz's prized Steamer Lane from October 21-26. This year's event will see the crowning of a new O'Neill Cold Water Classic Champion since last year's winner Jordy Smith (Durban, ZAF), 20, will be preparing for an ASP World Tour event in Brazil. All surfers competing in the event are vying for the precious points available towards qualification for the 2009 ASP World Tour.
The O'Neill Cold Water Classic also marks the final event of the Macy's California Trifecta Surf Series. The ASP Specialty series offers an additional prize purse to the specialty series leader at year's end. This year's Trifecta title is also up for grabs, with last year's champion Adam Virs (Ventura, CA), 29, out of the running for a possible repeat victory.
Kieran Horn (Santa Cruz, CA), 34, finished second behind Smith last year and is a favorite going into this year's contest. Horn claimed a victory at the O'Neill Cold Water Classic back in 2003 and will look to use the familiarity of his home break in an attempt to take the title back home to Santa Cruz.
"I grew up surfing the reef and point breaks of Santa Cruz, so the Lane is a wave I am comfortable surfing," Horn said. "It suits me much more than most waves I compete in."
Horn is currently sitting in third on the Macy's California Trifecta Surf Series behind the series leader Nathan Yeomans (San Clemente, CA), 28, who will not be attending the Santa Cruz event, and Asher Nolan (Atlantic Beach, FL), 30, and could potentially take home this year's title with a strong result. Horn expressed his satisfaction regarding the added prize purse due to the involvement of the ASP specialty series.
"It is great to see a company like Macy's embrace surfing and core brands like O'Neill," Horn said. "Usually surfers on the Qualifying Series have to spend a lot of time and money traveling to make decent money. So anytime American surfers don't have to leave the States to make some money, it is an added bonus."
Since Yeomans will not be attending the O'Neill Cold Water Classic, Nolan, who is second on the Macy's California Trifecta Surf Series, will be out to claim the 2008 Trifecta title. Nolan knows that it will be a difficult task to hold off the Santa Cruz standouts following closely behind him on the ASP Specialty series ratings.
"I'm stoked that Nate (Yeomans) isn't doing the comp," Nolan said. "It gives me a little more of a chance to take the Trifecta. I know it's going to be really hard because the guys behind me always do really well at The Lane and I haven't done that well in the past. I think the best result I've had has been a quarters and that was a while ago. But, I'm definitely excited about doing my best this year. It should get interesting!"
Nolan is looking forward to the event and feels that a solid swell will increase his chances for a good result at the O'Neill Cold Water Classic.
"I love coming to Santa Cruz, I think its such a cool place and there are amazing waves," Nolan said. "I'd have to say though that The Lane isn't my kind of wave. I think I do better when it's bigger because when it's smaller it breaks right off the cliff and there is tons of hassling going on, which isn't my thing."
Live streaming video and scoring will broadcast the event to the world at www.oneill.com <http://www.oneill.com> or www.coldwaterclassic.net <http://www.coldwaterclassic.net> for all six days of competition.
Special thanks to the O'Neill Cold Water Classic, Oakley Pro Junior and Macy's CA Trifecta supporting sponsors: O'Neill, Oakley, Macy's, Red Bull, Coors, Fosters, Palm, SURFER Magazine, SURFING Magazine, WaveWatch.com and FUEL TV. For more information on the Macy's California Trifecta Surf Series visit www.catrifecta.com <http://www.catrifecta.com> .
WaveWatch.com Forecast for Contest Window (Oct. 21-26)*
A progressive series of gales are forecast to start building in the Gulf of Alaska, generating
swell for the contest window.
First up is a gale scheduled for the Northeastern Gulf Fri/Sat (10/18) expected to produce 35-40 kt west winds and 20-23 ft seas aimed mainly east towards Canada. But it should be enough to provide sideband swell pushing into the contest area by Tues (10/21) with swell expected at 5.5 ft @ 11 secs and from a northerly direction (305-310 degrees) good enough to provide surf in the chest to shoulder high range, and maybe a little more, then fading through Wednesday.
Next up is another gale, this time forming more in the Western Gulf on Sun/Mon (10/20) with 30-35 kt northwest winds and seas in 20-22 ft range, pushing east but sending decent sideband energy southeast towards Santa Cruz with swell arrival expected near Thursday AM (10/23) holding on into Friday. This swell should be a little bigger. And yet one more is forecast for the western Gulf on Tues/Wed (10/22) generating 30-35 kt northwest winds and 22+ ft seas positioned further west and south still, offering better odds for more swell pushing into the contest site from a better angle, at 295 degrees. Swell arrival possibly Saturday AM (10/25).
*As always, any forecast made this far in advance is subject to change and the potential for errors are large, but at this time it looks like a nice pattern might develop to provide fun surf for the contest.
About O'Neill
O'Neill, the original Californian surf, snow and lifestyle brand, was founded in 1952 when a young man named Jack O'Neill took his unstoppable passion for surfing and used it to beat Mother Nature at her own game. Pioneering the world's first neoprene wetsuit, Jack had successfully found a way to extend his surf sessions in the bone-chilling breaks of Northern California. He opened up the garage doors to his first surf shop in Santa Cruz soon after.
While many things have changed since those humble beginnings, Jack's initial vision of producing functional and innovative boardriding products continues to lie at the core of everything the company does. O'Neill's set of core values – innovation in style and technology – has seen the brand devote itself wholeheartedly to the evolution of action sports. From the first ever neoprene wetsuit and surf leash, to the world's first stitchless boardshorts and range of groundbreaking wearable electronics, O'Neill's spirit of innovation will always drive the company forwards.
Today, O'Neill can be found the world over. In touch with its rich heritage and the universal stoke of boardriding culture, O'Neill will always be committed to progressing that evolution and growing its reputation as one of the world's leading youth lifestyle brands.
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Donald A. Spong, Dennis J. Strickler, Steven P. Hirshman, James F. Lyon, Lee A. Berry, David R. Mikkelsen, Donald A. Monticello, Andrew S. Ware
Fusion Science and Technology
Volume 46 / Number 1 / July 2004 / Pages 215-223
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An important goal for a stellarator design is to incorporate enough flexibility to experimentally test a range of physics issues. The proposed Quasi-Poloidal Stellarator device achieves this by allowing independently variable currents in the modular, vertical field, and toroidal coil sets. Numerical optimizations and modeling show that this can allow significant tests of neoclassical cross-field transport rates, reduced poloidal flow damping (relative to the tokamak), and magnetic island width control. This flexibility is achieved in a unique, very low aspect ratio (R0/<a> = 2.7) two-field period (racetrack-shaped) configuration that generates rotational transform from a combination of internal plasma currents and external shaping.
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The Pretender
Put up your hand if you ever feel like a fraud. A fake? A phoney? A pretender? Me too. Even in the middle of some (relative) success, I have often felt not 'something' enough. Not smart enough. Qualified enough. Experienced enough. Lean enough. Young enough. Old enough. Funny enough. Academic enough.
In short; not good enough.
A Literary Fraud
Despite being a successful(ish) blogger with lots of subscribers and a large readership, I have often felt like a literary fraud. A fake writer. A bloke who writes a lot but isn't really a writer. After all, who starts a sentence with and or but? And, more importantly, who writes a book with the 'F' word on the cover? Surely a real writer wouldn't do that? So, why does a guy who has written books, written for numerous magazines and newspapers and gets regular positive feedback about his writing doubt himself as a writer? Because (1) self-doubt doesn't need to make sense (it's not logical) and (2) it doesn't discriminate.
The funny thing is, I often know one thing (intellectually) while feeling something else (emotionally). Been there? For example, even though I've presented to hundreds (maybe thousands) of audiences over the last twenty-five years, there are still times when I feel like a fraud walking onto the stage. Even though I'm represented by numerous speaking agencies (and I make them good money) and even though I know for a fact that I have the knowledge, skills and experience to get the job done, I somehow find a way to feel inadequate. Unqualified. Unworthy. Not enough.
As I said, self-doubt doesn't always make sense.
The "I'm Not Good Enough" Disease
Today, I had a lengthy phone call with a friend who has a successful business in another state of Australia. She is bubbly, positive, inspiring, likable and fun to be around. She educates and motivates people towards their best lives. Outwardly, she's a picture of confidence, control and calm. And, she's fantastic at her job. Inwardly, she has an ongoing battle with the "I'm not good enough" disease.
Everyone thinks she's great, except her.
Interestingly, the fact that people think she's so amazing makes her feel even worse because in the middle of all their respect, gratitude and adoration, she feels like she's constantly hiding the real her. You know: the crappy, stupid, talentless her. The fake that they don't really know. Sad huh?
And very common.
Not Weird, Normal
Today, I'm here to tell you that the self-doubt you feel is normal. The feeling of being a fake is normal. Making mistakes is normal. Being flawed is normal. And, being criticised is normal (I should know). While I receive lots of positive feedback via this site, I also receive at least one scathing email each day telling me what a %$#*% I am. If, from today, I only wrote a post on my criticism-free days, this would be the last thing you would ever read here.
So, in the middle of our self-doubt, the challenge for you and me is to recognise those feelings for what they are and what they aren't. What they are, is feelings. Not facts. They are negative emotions. Limiting beliefs. One of the many manifestations of fear. What they aren't, is you. Your potential. Your possibilities.
Your future.
It's our job (me and you, that is) to 'feel the fear and do it anyway'. It's our job to not let those feelings determine our behaviours, sabotage our potential or waste any more of our precious time. If I were to wait until I had no issues, no flaws and no self-doubt, I'd never do anything, write anything, create anything or learn anything because fear would be running my life.
Mistakes = Lessons
Personally, I'd rather make a few mistakes, fall down a few times and look like a dick sometimes than be controlled by, or limited by, fear. The more mistakes I make, the more I'm having a go, the more I'm learning and the more I'm growing. Self-doubt is part of the human condition. It does not make you (or me) a freak. Acknowledge it for what it is (a lying, disempowering thief) and then do what needs to be done. Let go of your ego. Face your fears. Get uncomfortable.
And occasionally, be prepared to look like a dick. 😉


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Weekend reading is a round-up of personal finance and money related stories that caught the eye of our forum members this week:
- WSJ Tries Blaming Economic Woes on People Being Frugal
- If You Don't Need It, It's Not A Bargain At All
- Lenders digging up more than your credit score before giving you a loan
- Will you have to get your next surgery in another country?
- Mortgage rates dip to new all-time low
- Man wants estranged wife to pay for kidney
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Miss you buddy and thinking about you.
Miss you buddy and thinking about you.
"Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until they speak."
Exactly...good one Gofer
Gone but, not forgotten. Happy Birthday Jacob!
RIP Jacob Schlottke; KR1963 and rpayton
Happy birthday Jacob! Your missed dearly!!!!
I shoot, I score. He shoots, I score
-Dan Gable
Saw this earlier, and it was a gut punch. But not in an entirely awful way, if that makes any sense. I miss you, Jacob.
Jacob Schlottke---Gone too soon, and the world is a little less bright because of it. RIP, brother.
One, two, Evans is coming for you...
I think God made a mistake and took a wonderful young man and left me instead . I believe Jacob is in a better place.
You know, I think I would rather be a man than a god . We don't need anyone to believe in us. We just keep going anyhow. It's what we do.


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SuperLuchas.net reports Sin Cara had his knee surgery and should be back in 6-months.
Skip Sheffield was removed from WWE's roster page to be repackaged.
Zack Ryder and Kelly Kelly are signing at 2012 Wizard World New Orleans Comic Con.
WWE was taping interviews for a new Rock DVD at Raw.
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I have always thought that the really interesting question about cannibalism is not why did people do it, but why we generally don't do it (10 July, p 31). After all, other mammals will eat each other if they can and the meat of your own species can be an excellent source of protein.
We certainly have no very strong taboos against killing other humans, particularly if they belong to a different tribe that we happen to be at war with. So where did our powerful taboo against eating them afterwards come from?
It is possible that prion diseases provide the answer. If ancient people made the connection between eating human meat and contracting some fast-acting lethal disease like BSE, then the practice would become associated with ill-luck and provoking the wrath of the gods. That is how you get a taboo.
We may also still carry the prions ...
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RRESIDENTS of Kahawa West have raised concern over the ongoing rehabilitation of a murram road in their ward. They have accused ward representative Cege Ngaruiya of not telling them who is the contractor behind the project on Bima road.
A resident said the workmanship is poor as the road does not have a drainage system. "The contractor has just burried culverts along the road without directing flood water out of the estate. Where will the flood water go?" said the resident. Another resident said Bima road has been used before by politicians as a "cash cow".
Former councillors allegedly repaired the road several times using substandard material and never constructed a drainage system making the road impassable during rainy season. Residents want to know the contractor and what he is paid to do on the road.


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Annual Kettle Campaign raises $26,000
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The Happy Valley-Goose Bay Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Campaign was a huge success this year, raising $26,000 in the Upper Lake Melville area. One hundred per cent of monies raised from the campaign stays in the local area for community initiatives and assistance. Both NorthMart and Terrington Co-op provide space for the campaign every year. From left, Lt. Brent Haas, Tony Chaulk (Co-op); Cecil Lynch (NorthMart); and Lt. Melissa Haas.
It has been the most successful fundraising campaign to date for the Salvation Army in Happy Valley-Goose Bay.
The Army's annual Kettle Campaign — which kicked off Nov. 30 and ran until Dec. 31st — raised an astounding $26,000, an increase of $8,000 from 2012.
"We had set a goal of raising $20,000 in 2013," explained Lt. Brent Haas.
"When we raised $18,000 in 2012, we figured we wouldn't set our goal too much higher for this past year, but to raise $26,000 was incredible."
Lt. Haas said while they did receive some generous individual donations from residents and businesses, 90 per cent of the funds raised came directly from the donations of the general public.
Lt. Haas credits the success of the campaign to several factors.
"This was the first year we ever had an official 'kick off' for the kettle campaign," he said, noting Divisional Leaders for the Salvation Army Newfoundland and Labrador branch — Lieut. Colonel's Douglas and Jean Hefford — were on hand to help kick off the campaign.
"Second, with the coverage from The Labradorian on their website and in the paper, and the coverage on social media, it really got the word out about our campaign this year."
Lt. Haas also noted the assistance of the two local grocery stores — NorthMart and Terrington Co-op — were instrumental in the success of the Kettle Campaign.
"Without their support in providing space, we would never be able to do what we do," said Lt. Haas.
"We've done this for many years, and we will continue to support them," said Tony Chaulk of Terrington Co-op.
Cecil Lynch, Point of Sales Manager for NorthMart, agreed.
"They're a welcome presence and we will continue to support the campaign going forward."
Lt. Haas said the generosity of people in the Upper Lake Melville area who took the time to place a donation in the kettles was amazing.
"A lot of people do not realize that 100 per cent of the money raised locally stays in the area," said Lt. Haas. "Because the Salvation Army is already established here, nothing goes towards the cost of operating the church or salaries or anything like that — every cent is used to help others when needed."
Lt. Haas noted the devastating house fire on Davis Crescent on Dec. 29th as an example.
"The same day that fire took place, we assisted the young man with some new clothing — including new winter clothing — as well as personal toiletries and food vouchers," said Lt. Haas.
"That is the kind of help we provide from the money raised from this campaign. The money helps us help others.
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NAIA Softball Nationals Will Return To Decatur, Alabama
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has announced that the NAIA Softball National Championship will return to Decatur, Ala., and the Wilson Morgan Softball Complex in May of the years 2000 and 2001.
Both the 1996 and 1997 tournaments were held in Decatur with the Decatur Parks and Recreation Department serving as the host, a designation it will hold again in the next two softball championships.
The 1998 and 1999 tournaments were held in Tulsa, Okla., and Palm Beach County, Fla., as part of the Spring Championship Games. Athens State College, located in nearby Athens, will again receive an automatic bid in both years as the tournament's host institution.
"Decatur is pleased to be awarded the bid for the 2000 and 2001 NAIA National Softball Championships," says Carol S. Goforth, program superintendent for the Decatur Parks and Recreation Department. "We hosted the tournaments in 1996 and 1997 and look forward to the opportunity to have this great event return to our city."
NAIA President and CEO Steve Baker adds: "If not for the softball championship's inclusion in the Spring Championship Games format, the event probably would have remained in Decatur. We are excited to return the tournament to the city. The Decatur Parks and Recreation Department has served as an excellent host in the past, and we expect the same success over the next two years."
Decatur is located in Morgan County on the Tennessee River, 120 miles south of Nashville, 85 miles north of Birmingham, Ala., and 20 miles west ofHuntsville, Ala.


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ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Barbara Ann (Lawson) Shirley, 72, moved to Heaven from Anchorage, Alaska, on December 15, 2011.
Barbara Ann Shirley was born April 21, 1939, in Johnson City, Tennessee, to Sam Jack and Loma Lawson. She graduated from Science Hill High School and attended ETSU.
She married her high school sweetheart, Carl E. Shirley, on March 3, 1958, in Johnson City. In 1968, Barbara came with her husband and two daughters to Alaska and made it their home.
Barbara retired from Alaska USA Federal Credit Union in 1994 after 24 years of service. After retirement, she worked part time at Muldoon Elementary.
She was a joy to be with and always had a smile on her face. She was the ultimate example of what kind of strength and courage a person can have. She always had an encouraging word to say and her faith in GOD always shined through.
Barbara was an active member of Grandview Baptist Church. She was an inspiration and friend to many and will be missed by all.
She is survived by two daughters, both residing in AK, Deborah (Rodney) Price and Denise DiMassimo (Charles); Five grandchildren, residing in AK, Tierra DiMassimo, Rodney (Meggan) Price, Regis Price, Santna DiMassimo, Rio Stewart; Four great-grandchildren, residing in AK who were her pride and joy, Titan, Preston, Neveyah Price and Loma Jerelynn DiMassimo-Pyle; former son-in-law Lenny DiMassimo, also of AK; Two sisters, both residing in Johnson City, Beverly (Oscar) Banks and Bonnie (Roger) Greene; Two brothers, Jack (Judy) Lawson, of Johnson City, Robert (Jane), of Haines City, FL; One niece and one great niece in Johnson City, Cindy Barker and Ashley Lawson; Two great-nieces in Atlanta, Olivia and Sarah Wagner; Six nephews, Josh and Jason Green, Darren and John Lawson, of the Tri-Cities area, Matthew and Jonathan Lawson, of CA; Three great nephews, Jonah and Carter Greene, of the Tri-Cities area, and Marshall Wagner, of Atlanta. She will be missed by her extended Shirley Family, all of Tennessee.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Edward Shirley; and nephew, Jere Wagner.
Today, a funeral will be held at 2:00 p.m., visitation begins at 1:30 p.m., at Grandview Baptist Church in Anchorage, where donations can be made in lieu of flowers, 1300 Columbine Street, Anchorage, AK 99508.
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As said in II Timothy 4:7, Barbara has fought the good fight, she has finished her course and she has kept the faith.


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The Brewhouse at Brewery Vivant, Grand Rapids
Whether you're looking for a stout, a pale, or an IPA, Grand Rapids breweries (15 and counting) have plenty to quaff.
Brewery Vivant, Grand Rapids
Each Grand Rapids brewery is distinct, sporting its own personality and vibe. Some are laid back, some full of energy; some are hyper-focused on doing small batches while others are growing by leaps and bounds. On Saturdays, you can get a behind-the-scenes peek at two very different Grand Rapids breweries, Founders and Brewery Vivant. For $10, you can see where they make the goods and hear about wort, fermentation, and much more.These guys take their beer seriously, so come prepared to learn and enjoy tasting the wares.
Because the brewers take their gigs seriously, they're producing some very cool brews, and it's not just the locals who think so. In 2012, Grand Rapids was voted Beer City USA and named one of the Top 10 Best Vacation Cities for Beer Lovers.
Individual breweries received acclaim as well, with Hopcat garnering awards for both the #1 brewpub in the US and #3 beer bar in the world. Nearby Founders was recently recognized as the world's 3rd best brewery by RateBeer.com. And over in Eastown, Brewery Vivant recently received the Triple Bottom Line, Up & Coming Business Award from Local First.
A few newcomers joined the Grand Rapids' brewing scene in 2012. A newly revitalized Grand Rapids Brewing Company opened downtown, the first USDA Certified organic brewery in Michigan. Across town, two old friends opened Mitten Brewing Company in a historic firehouse, and in February of 2012 Harmony Brewing Company debuted in the burgeoning Eastown area.
Harmony Brewing Company; photo by Doug Titus
But beer in Grand Rapids is more than just a business. These breweries are built on the philosophies of their owners, who hire dedicated brewers and encourage them to do what they do best: taste, learn, tinker, and make great beer.
Jackson Van Dyke, head brewer and co-owner of Harmony Brewing Company explains that making small batches of beer allows him to be both creative and reactive. In honor of the cold winter season, for example, Van Dyke brewed a special winter warmer, Winter Nights.
Winter Night; photo by Doug Titus
"Winter Nights is really smooth and easy to drink," says Van Dyke, "but at the same time it's got a lot of character to it. It has a big malt profile—you can tell a lot of grain went into that beer." Harmony serves Winter Nights in a snifter so your hands warm it as you hold it, which Van Dyke says allows the beer to change a little as you're drinking it. "It's a really experiential beer to drink," he says.
Brewer Jackson Van Dyke, Harmony Brewing, photo by Doug Titus
Another fun beer to drink—and one of my favorites among Grand Rapids' beers—is Founder's Double Trouble Imperial IPA. Head Brewer Jeremy Kosmicki says he wouldn't necessarily describe Double Trouble as a balanced or delicate beer, as it clocks in at over 9% ABV (Alcohol By Volume), but that the malt bill effectively keeps the bitterness in check. "It provides a sweet backbone and still allows the hops to steal the show." The first time Kosmicki brewed Double Trouble, he invited his dad to Founders to help him make it. "One of my brewers, Laura Houser, gave it the name Double Trouble," he explains, "on account of two Kosmickis loose in the brewhouse."
Founder Brewing Co.'s Header Brewer, Jeremy Kosmicki, at Founders Fest 2012
If you're in the mood for something with a little less kick, Founders All Day IPA is a session beer that comes in at less that 5% ABV. "Since I usually drink beer all day, literally, it's part of the job," says Kosmicki, "I wanted to create a beer in which I could enjoy excellent hop aroma and flavor without the generally high alcohol level of an IPA or Double IPA."
Kosmicki worked on the recipe for a long time, trying to find a way to keep the alcohol level down and the beer balanced and delicate. "When I finally got the recipe dialed in a few years ago, it won a silver medal in the session beer category at the Great American Beer Festival." (Its working name at the time was Endurance IPA Jr.)
As Grand Rapids' brewers continue to refine and create, beer aficionados all over the world look forward to Grand Rapids' next best beer—which, if you're lucky enough to be in Grand Rapids, you're likely to find at one of your favorite local watering holes.
Grand Rapids-area breweries
The B.O.B., Brewery Vivant, Founders Brewing Company
Grand Rapids Brewing Company, Harmony Brewing Company, Hideout Brewing
HopCat, Jaden James Brewery, Perrin Brewing Company
Pike 51 Brewery, Rockford Brewing Company, Schmohz Brewing Company
The Mitten Brewing Company, Walldorff Brewpub, White Flame Brewing Company
Osgood Brewing Co. (opening summer of 2013)
Other West Michigan breweries
Saugatuck Brewing Company (Douglas)
Our Brewing Company (Holland)
Olde Peninsula Brewpub (Kalamazoo)
Old Hat Brewery & Grill (Lawton)
Old Boys Brewhouse (Spring Lake)
New Holland Brewing Company (Holland)
Michigan Beer Cellar (Sparta)
Arcadia Brewing Company (Battle Creek)
Bell's Brewery (Kalamazoo)
Can you help Grand Rapids retain our "Beer City" designation in 2013?
In 2012, Examiner.com named Grand Rapids Beer City USA – a huge honor for our city, establishing us as a leader in the brewing industry. This year we're determined to bring the title home again where it belongs! To help, we need YOU to vote – and encourage your friends to vote! – in this year's Beer City USA vote, May 6 – 10. Check back to cast your vote for Grand Rapids as Beer City, USA as soon as voting opens May 6!


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1. You are a citizen of the United States;
2. You will be at least 18 years old by May 16, 2000; and
3. You are a resident of Oregon.
How To Register To Vote
To register to vote in the May 16, 2000, election, your completed voter registration card must be either:
- Postmarked by April 25, 2000;
- Delivered to a county elections office by April 25, 2000; or
- Delivered to any voter registration agency (i.e., DMV) by April 25, 2000.
If you are currently registered to vote in Oregon but your name, mailing address or party affiliation has changed since you last completed a voter registration card, complete a new voter registration card and mail it to your county elections office.
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If you are currently registered to vote in Oregon but your residence address has changed since you last completed a voter registration card, complete a new voter registration card and mail it to your county elections office.
If you notify your county elections office of your change of residence address after April 25, 2000, you must request that a ballot be mailed to you or go to your county elections office to vote.
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Voter registration cards can be obtained from any county elections office, most banks and post offices, many state agencies, and are also found in some telephone books.
VOTE BY MAILWhat is Vote by Mail?
Vote by Mail is a method of conducting elections. Instead of using traditional polling places where voters go to cast ballots on election day, a ballot is automatically mailed to each registered voter. The ballot is then voted and returned to the county clerk to be counted.
When are the ballots mailed to the voters?
In Oregon, ballots can legally be mailed any time between the 18th and 14th days before the election.
As a voter, what do I have to do?
Your ballot packet will automatically be mailed to you. Inside the packet you will find the ballot, a secrecy envelope and a return envelope. Once you vote the ballot, place it in the secrecy envelope and seal it in the pre-addressed return envelope. Be sure you sign the return envelope on the appropriate line. After that just return the ballot either by mail or at a designated drop site.
What if I am uncomfortable voting my ballot at home?
Privacy booths are available for you to cast your ballot. There are privacy booths at your county elections office and there may be others at drop site locations elsewhere in your county. For further information, call your county elections official.
What if I make a mistake or need a new ballot?
If your ballot is lost, destroyed, damaged or you make a mistake in marking your ballot, you may call your county elections office and request a replacement ballot. One will be mailed to you as long as you request it by May 11. After that, you may pick it up at the elections office. If you have already mailed your original ballot before you realize you made a mistake, you have cast your vote and will not be eligible for a replacement ballot.
What if my ballot doesn't come?
If you are registered to vote and have not received your ballot within a week after they are mailed, call your county elections office. They will check that your voter registration is current. If it is, they will mail you a replacement ballot.
What if I have moved and have not updated my registration?
If you were registered to vote by April 25 but now have a different address, call your county elections office for instructions on how to vote.
Do I have to return my ballot by mail?
You have the choice of mailing your ballot or returning it to any county elections office or any designated drop site in the state. The times and locations of drop sites are listed in the Voters' Pamphlet and are also available at your county elections office.
How much postage is required to mail the ballot back?
Your voted ballot can usually be returned using a single 33¢ stamp. In those instances where additional postage is necessary, it will be clearly indicated on the ballot materials.
When must the voted ballot be returned?
The voted ballot must be received in any county elections office or designated drop site by 8:00 p.m. on election night. Postmarks do not count!
How do I know if my ballot is received?
Your can always call your county elections office and ask if they received your ballot. A record is kept showing each voter whose ballot has been returned.
Can anyone find out how I've voted once I mail my ballot?
No. All ballots are separated from the return envelope before the ballots are inspected. This process ensures confidentiality.
What if I forget to sign the return envelope?
Generally, your elections office will either return it to you for signing or they will contact you, if possible, to come to the elections office to sign it. If the return envelope does not get signed before 8:00 p.m. on May 16, the ballot will not be counted.
Can the public watch the election process?
All steps of the process are open to observation by the public. Contact your county elections official to make arrangements.
When will election results be known?
Ballot counting cannot begin until election day. Initial results are released at 8:00 p.m. election night and will continue to be updated through election night until all ballots have been counted.
VOTERS WITH DISABILITIESIf you are unable to vote your ballot without assistance, because of a physical disability or because you are unable to read or write, contact your county elections official. They will provide two persons to assist you in voting. In order to assure the county receives your voted ballot by Election Day, contact your county elections office early to arrange for assistance. You may also select someone else of your own choice to assist you.
A cassette edition of the Voters' Pamphlet is available for Oregonians
who cannot read standard print due to a visual or physical disability.
To order a cassette edition of the Voters' Pamphlet, please contact Independent
Living Resources at 503-232-7411.
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