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Up Your Alley Chop House will open for business on Saturday.
Jeff and Philip Jordan leased the space in The Alley located in downtown Aiken. The brothers have renovated the old restaurant that once housed Up Your Alley, which was established in 1982 and closed more than a year ago.
Philip Jordan said residents and other downtown business owners have stopped by to wish them well, and he can feel the excitement from people who are ready for the new eatery to open.
"We couldn't be more thankful to the entire Aiken community for all of their support," Philip said.
The menu will include fresh, local beef, chicken and seafood, as well as dishes made with local vegetables. The food will never be frozen, and Jordan quipped that they don't even have a microwave in the building. Philip said they are ready to offer residents an "excellent culinary experience."
Opening a restaurant has been a dream for the Jordan brothers, and it's finally coming true. The Jordans have a history of business ownership and repurposing old buildings. Jeff and another brother run Jordan's Signature Automotive on Richland Avenue in a completely refurbished Phelon building. Philip, a local chiropractor, opened his office in a vacant building that once housed a bank after having it revamped.
Philip said the kitchen of the restaurant has been completely gutted and new equipment has been installed. The old booths were removed from the dining room and replaced with two and four top tables. Several booths have been placed near the windows facing The Alley.
The lighting has been replaced with handblown glass fixtures. A new mahogany bar is in place and all the walls have a fresh coat of paint, Jordan said.
Both the brick and stained glass has been preserved. Any broken pieces in the glass have been restored.
Notable Aiken images are also hanging on the walls.
"We want people to feel like this is Aiken when they walk in the door," Philip said.
He said they wanted a look that was classic as well as sleek and modern. They aim to create an atmosphere that's intimate for that couple looking for a nice place for a date but also fun for football fans wanting to enjoy the game while enjoying some chicken wings. He said Up Your Alley Chop House will be a place representing both casual and upscale dining.
The restaurant is located at 222 The Alley and will open at 5 p.m. Saturday.
Up Your Alley Chop House is currently taking reservations at 803-226-0386.
LongHorn, a newly constructed restaurant at 2480 Whiskey Road, will also open on Monday. According to the website, the restaurant hours are Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Amy Banton is the County beat reporter and has been with the Aiken Standard since May 2010. She is a native of Rustburg, Va., and a graduate of Randolph Macon Woman's College.
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McCarthy Going Pro
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Former West Virginia women's soccer All-American Bry McCarthy will begin her professional career this spring in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). McCarthy is one of 55 U.S., Canadian and Mexican National Team players allocated to the league's eight clubs, announced NWSL officials on Wednesday.
The 55 allocated players will be spread out among Boston, Chicago, Kansas City, Portland, Seattle, New Jersey, Washington D.C. and Western New York. The club location for all players will be announced tomorrow.
The U.S. Soccer Federation, Canadian Soccer Association and Mexican Football Federation will subsidize the league by paying the salaries for their national team participants. McCarthy is one of 16 Canadians to obtain a paid professional contract, of which 13 players were members of the bronze medal-winning team at the 2012 London Olympic Games.
A 32-player collegiate draft will be held on January 18 at the annual NSCAA Convention. Only players who completed their college eligibility will be able to be selected from the draft. Players who have been out of college for more than a year, or former players in previous leagues, will be considered free agents.
McCarthy helped West Virginia to a 13th consecutive NCAA tournament appearance in 2012 while earning National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) All-America Third Team honors. The outside back was named the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year, becoming the program's first defensive player to earn a conference major award.
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AudioOutfitters intros ezGear clearCase
AudioOutfitters has announced the ezGear clearCase for iPods and iPod minis. Made of ultra-clear acrylic, the $19.98 case has openings on the top and bottom for access to all ports, an opening for the Click Wheel, and comes with a detachable clearClip and lanyard. The top of the clearCase flips open for installation and removal of your iPod. The AudioOutfitters clearCase comes in three sizes to fit the 20GB and 40GB fourth-generation iPods, and iPod mini.
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i bout this thing and it is pretty good although the ipod scratches thcase it is clear and protective
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Jon Hammar saw combat in Iraq and Afghanistan, but his most brutal foreign experience was in Mexico.
Last August, the 27-year-old former Marine corporal was incarcerated by Mexican authorities in Matamoros for trying to register an antique shotgun with customs agents.
Foolishly, Cpl. Hammar followed instructions given to him by U.S. Border Patrol agents in Brownsville, Texas. He registered the gun with them and brought the paperwork to the Mexicans to get their stamp of approval in order to carry the gun through the country.
Hammar and a friend were driving a Winnebago, hoping to have a nice surfing vacation with some hunting on the side.
Even though the Mexican authorities clearly saw that Hammar was trying to follow the rules, they seized the Winnebago and locked the corporal up in the notoriously corrupt CEDES prison anyway. There he was threatened by other inmates and told by guards that he could buy his way out of the hellhole by paying money to the right people.
Hammars parents, who live in South Florida, immediately contacted the State Department and were told to be patient.
And so they were. Three months later, Hammar was still incarcerated and had not even seen a judge, and things were becoming increasingly desperate.
Thats when his parents gave up on the State Department and contacted the media.
When the story crossed my desk, I found it hard to believe. Cpl. Hammar had served his country honorably, returned to the USA with post-traumatic stress disorder, been treated for nine months in California and simply wanted a vacation after his ordeal. It was obvious that he was being held on bogus charges, and the State Department seemed impotent.
When we asked Secretary of State Hillary Clinton for a comment, she refused to say anything about the case.
A few of her deputies visited Hammar in prison, but the official line was that State could do nothing more.
Sen. Bill Nelson and Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen raised some hell about the situation, but things continued to deteriorate. Mexican authorities actually chained Hammar to his bed. Another inmate sent a picture of that out to the press.
In mid-December, the Fox News White House correspondent asked press secretary Jay Carney about the case. President Barack Obamas spokesman looked perplexed and said he did not know anything about it.
As unbelievable as that sounds, I believe that Carney was telling the truth.
And by telling one truth, Carney indicated another truth: Neither Obama nor Secretary of State Clinton had come to the aid of an American combat veteran who was being abused by Mexican authorities.
Disgusted by our apathetic government, I took the case directly to the government of Mexico. On national television, I bluntly told the new Mexican presidente, Enrique Pena Nieto, that if he did not release Hammar by Christmas, I would lead a boycott of Mexican tourism and products. The next day, Hammar was released after a Mexican judge ruled there had been no intent to commit a crime.
The ordeal cost the Hammar family tens of thousands of dollars in legal fees and untold emotional damage. Thankfully, the corporal did arrive home to South Florida in time to have a nice Christmas with his family.
But this story is a cautionary tale for any American traveling outside the USA. If you get into trouble, you will be essentially on your own, even if you are a combat veteran.
Our leaders in Washington are basically bureaucrats with short attention spans. If they couldnt work up the energy to help Jon Hammar, they are not going to help you.
True leadership means helping those who are powerless and sincerely need help. That takes time and energy.
President Abraham Lincoln set aside one day a week to answer calls for help from the folks.
The current administration would not answer a desperate call for months.
As for Mexico, it remains a corrupt country hostile to the rule of law. Let the buyer beware.
Bill OReilly is host of the Fox News show The OReilly Factor and is an author and columnist.
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For over 50 years, Remo has been developing and manufacturing some of the best drum heads available. Their 1957 introduction of the Weatherking line of heads may have put Remo on the map, but their commitment to innovation is what has kept them in high regard by the world's drumming elite. In the early 1940s, Remo D. Belli was a working drummer with a solid reputation. When he heard of a heat-resistant film being tested and manufactured for the military by Dupont, he wondered about its possible application as a drum head. The material proved to be extremely durable, especially by the standards of the day, and provided previously unattainable pitch, tone and consistency. Best of all, Mylar was easy to work with and inexpensive. It required some testing and refinement, but before long, the Weatherking was born. It became the first of a long list of Remo innovations that would change the game for drummers and drum equipment manufacturers alike.
Today, Remo still prides itself on innovation, and company continues to strive for new solutions, hoping to add to its already over 75 patents that have contributed to the progress of technology in drum equipment. Some of Remo's most popular drum set heads include both clear and coated style. Clear heads are bright and open sounding. They're known for their bright tones, resonance, and sustain. Clear heads are most often used as batter and resonant heads, opening up the sound of tom-toms and bass drums. Meanwhile, Remo's coated heads are slightly warmer than clear heads. They're known for their bright warm tones, resonance, and sustain. Coated heads are best known as batter and resonant heads warming up the sound of tom-toms and bass drums.


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Wednesday, April 24, 2013
I log into my laptop and the friendly face of Marjorie Avent appears in the upper-right-hand corner of the screen.
She's smiling. I know her. She was a chaplain at Roper
St. Francis for almost five years. She's laughed. She's cried. She's looked death in the eye, held its hand, felt it let go.
She needed to do something else with her Furman University education, her seminary training, her need to help people before it was too late.
She came to me for two reasons. One, because I write about things. Two, because I am a cancer patient.
Marjorie is now a support counselor for Roper St. Francis Cancer Care and is facilitating a LiveSTRONG grant program called Pillars4Life, an online, 10-session program that brings a dozen strangers together on a computer screen with nothing in common other than cancer.
Some are patients. Some are caregivers. But we share stuff. Sometimes the symptoms are similar. The loss of hope. The fear. The unknown. The known. They all factor into this psychological soup for learning to live with something that might kill you.
The first session was simple enough. We introduced ourselves. First names only. No diagnosis. No history. Just names and voices. Kind voices. The kind you wish you knew more about, but clinical studies are blind. Just the facts. They'll feed it all into a computer later.
But Marjorie knows what we don't know. It's going to go beyond the numbers. She's going to ask uncomfortable questions. The kind you don't talk about. How do you feel? Really feel? Optimistic? Hopeless? Agitated? Angry? What makes you feel better? Meditation? Prayer? Drugs? Hugs?
How about your favorite song? "I Feel Good," by James Brown? "The Wind Beneath My Wings," by Bette Midler. Some are religious. Some are ridiculous. But they say something about what's going on with you. Deep inside you. Where others aren't allowed. That's where we're headed.
So now I'm going to log on every Tuesday afternoon at 5 o'clock for 10 weeks and see Marjorie's face and the first names of people I don't know very well, yet. We have workbooks to scribble in. We have scales to grade our pain and feelings and emotions and they're all designed by people with initials after their names to help us develop a personal compass to lead us through this thing called cancer.
Some, quite honestly, might not live long enough to celebrate the last day of school. Others may think it's just mental massage. We talk about stress levels. We take deep breaths. We listen to soft music. We share. Small things. No long medical histories allowed.
So far it's baby steps. I've looked ahead in the workbook and I see words like hope, balance, inner strength, self -care, support, spirit, life review. There is homework. There is honesty. There is anonymity. There is hope.
I'll get back to you every now and then and let you know how it's going.
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Opposition to new science standards in South Dakota?
A South Dakota state senator dislikes a proposed new set of state science standards, according to the Sioux Falls Argus Leader (November 18, 2014). At a November 17, 2014, public hearing — the second of four — on the standards, Phil Jensen (R-District 33) expressed concern about the treatment of evolution and climate change.
Further progress in Texas
"McGraw-Hill, the second-largest educational publisher in the world, has removed key passages from a proposed Texas textbook that cast doubt on climate science," reports the National Journal (November 17, 2014).
RNCSE 34:6 now on-line
NCSE is pleased to announce that the latest issue of Reports of the National Center for Science Education is now available on-line.
Progress in Texas
"Climate scientists can breathe a bit easier," the National Journal (November 13, 2014) reports. "Pearson Education — the largest educational publisher in the world — has cut material from a proposed Texas social-studies textbook that cast doubt on the human causes of global warming."
The latest from Texas
The pressure on the Texas board of education to require the correction of errors in the coverage of climate change in social studies textbooks presently under consideration continues.
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As all of you know, a devastating series of earthquakes rocked the Haiti region on January 12th, 2010, crippling the infrastructure, killing thousands and leaving even more people utterly homeless. While relief efforts are currently underway, the recovery and assistance effort is an on-going uphill battle with little or no relief in sight. Countries from around the world have rushed people, medical supplies and other humanitarian aid, but as aftershocks continue (today there was a 6.1 registered aftershock, for example), the fragile and brittle stability is being further shattered.
The bottom line, the Haitian people need assistance of ANY TYPE immediately and in an on-going basis, whether it be in the form of time, money or other types of support. Doing absolutely nothing is the worst thing that you can do. Even if you cannot afford to donate time or money, there are other activities that you can do to assist in the relief efforts (one example is listed later in this post).
The outpouring of relief efforts thus far is impressive, however, as a worldly community living under the same "roof", we all need to put aside our differences and work together to help the Haitians in their time of need.
Hosting for Haiti Initiative
Officially launching today is an initiative comprised of a group of Hosting Providers who normally compete head-to-head. The initiative brings together several hosting providers including Rackspace, Peer1, GoGrid, The Planet and ServInt, in an effort to create a consolidated and organized front to provide monetary assistance to the Haitian Relief Efforts. HostingForHaiti.com is a site designed to provide support from the hosting industry, because through a unified effort, more gains can be realized.
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Sketchbooks are an artist's diary - a collection of experiences and ideas bound between a cover. Each artist has a unique connection with their sketchbook and they share an appreciation of this traveling venue to explore ideas and document their world. These images are just a few of the student's pieces from the past two years of the fall "Illustration Sketchbook Show."
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Young girls are sure to jump for joy when they see Kidkraft's magnificent Dora the Explorer™ wooden Dollhouse. This wooden house gives Dora and all of her friends a perfect place to play, learn and go on fun adventures.
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CSKA Moscow retain Russian title
CSKA Moscow retained the Russian Premier League title with a last-day win over Lokomotiv Moscow on Thursday.
CSKA prevailed 1-0 at home to take their fifth Russian title by one point, as Zenit St Petersburg won 4-1 away to FC Kuban to finish second and qualify for the Champions League.
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Chattanooga 10 - Miami 6The Lady Mocs began the second day of the Frost Classic nearly two hours late due to a one hour rain delay and extended game before hand, but the win was well worth the wait for fans at Frost Stadium. Before the ninth inning excitement, Chattanooga found itself on the board first in the first inning with a 1-0 lead. A single and stolen base from Sara Poteat (Thomaston, Ga.) set up the inning and Sarah Beth Roberts (Mt. Juliet, Tenn.) doubled in the senior to give UTC the lead.
Chattanooga added onto the score in the third inning, again, with the aid of Roberts. A single from Anyssa Robles (Lawrenceville, Ga.) began the three-run frame and junior Hannah Thurley (Nashville, Tenn.) was called on to pinch run. A wild pitch moved Thurley into scoring position and Roberts recorded her second double to drive the runner in. A double from Stephanie Rieck (Chandler, Ariz.) brought Roberts around to score and outfielder Courtney Ervin (Seymour, Tenn.) singled to bring in Rieck.
The Redhawks answered with two runs in the sixth inning, bringing the score within two, but UTC jumped back ahead 5-2 when a throwing error allowed freshman Yoshi Hooks (Cleveland, Tenn.) to score on a Poteat-batted ball.
Despite the deficit, Miami shocked the Lady Mocs with three runs in the top of the seventh to tie the game at 6-6, sending the matchup into extra innings. Both teams managed to score in the eighth to keep the game alive, but Tydingco put another tally-mark in the win column for Chattanooga when she lifted a pitch to left field to bring in four runs, handing UTC a four-run win.
Chattanooga 1 - Boston College 6The Lady Mocs came up short in the second game of the day with a 6-1 loss to the Boston College Eagles. Boston College struck in the first inning with two runs and one more in the third, chasing sophomore pitcher Taylor Deason (Clarksville, Tenn.) after just 2.1 innings. Despite the three runs given up, Deason gave up only two hits.
Freshman Kaisey Carson (Indianapolis, Ind.) was brought on in relief but did not fare much better, giving up four hits and two runs in 2.2 innings. Fellow freshman Rachel Albritton (Murfreesboro, Tenn.) relieved Carson in the sixth inning, allowing a run to score in the frame.
Chattanooga was able to score one run in the fifth inning on the shoulders of junior Tyler Templet (Woodstock, Ga.) and freshman Amanda Ross (Torrance, Calif.). Templet singled and stole second base before Ross singled to drive in the junior.
Chattanooga wraps up the Frost Classic Sunday at 12:15 p.m. as the Lady Mocs take on Missouri State at Frost Stadium.


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Here are some cruise lines, arranged alphabetically, that feature fine afternoon teas (the teas listed are special experiences in addition to the complimentary teas and snacks typically offered by most cruise lines):
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Crystal Cruise Line Daily afternoon tea is always a delectable and refined occasion with freshly prepared pastries, dainty sandwiches and a wide variety of teas served by waiters at the Palm Court on Crystal's ships. A harpist or a classical trio provide entertainment. The line also features not-to-be-missed themed teas like the Mozart Tea with such delights as warm Viennese apple strudel and Viennese torte. Afternoon teas are complimentary. Visit www.crystalcruises.com.
Cunard Line Scones with clotted cream and jam are offered during afternoon tea aboard this British-heritage line, along with tea sandwiches, pastries and a variety of teas. A string quartet or pianist entertains and once every voyage there is a tea dance. White-glove service afternoon tea is served in the Queen's Room lounge, Grills Lounge (for Grill-class passengers) and a more casual version is offered in the ships' buffet-style restaurants. Afternoon tea is complimentary on Cunard Line. Visit www.cunard.com.
Disney Cruise Line Arguably the most whimsical and family-friendly afternoon at sea is this line's Tea With Wendy Darling at Studio Sea. Peter Pan's pal, Wendy, enchants guests with tales of her adventures with Peter as they feast on iced tea (served in pots) and cookies. Tea With Wendy Darling is typically offered once during each sailing and it is free. Adults can also enjoy a posh afternoon high tea at Palo, an alternative, adults-only restaurant onboard Disney Cruise Line ships. Palo's high tea ($10 per person) serves up such delights as raisin scones with Devonshire cream and apricot and strawberry jams, finger sandwiches of smoked salmon and cucumber, chicken curry, egg slad, cucumber and cream cheese finger sandwiches and 10 teas. Other treats include English trifle and mocha éclairs. Visit www.disneycruise.com.
Holland America Line Holland America's ships feature casual afternoon teas and special themed teas such as the Royal Dutch High Tea and Indonesian Afternoon Tea. Both themed and casual teas are complimentary. The Royal Dutch High Tea is a delightful affair presented once during each voyage in the main dining room and featuring buffet-style and waiter service, a variety of teas, pastries, scones, finger sandwiches and other treats. Music is provided by a string quartet. Visit www.hollandamerica.com.
Princess Cruises Afternoon tea is served on Princess ships' main dining rooms and it is an elegant affair, with white-gloved wait-staff serving a variety of teas, finger sandwiches, scones, cookies and pastries. A string quartet or other musicians entertain during teatime while passengers socialize and discuss their day. Afternoon tea is complimentary on Princess. Visit www.princess.com.
Silversea Cruises Afternoon tea is a sumptuous occasion aboard Silversea Cruises' all-suite ships, presented in the vessels' Panorama Lounge or at The Bar, which is transformed into an elegant teahouse with crisp white linens on the Silver Spirit. A piano player entertains as white-gloved waiters pour a variety of teas and serve pastries such as chocolate surprise and fruit tarts, scones with clotted cream and jams and tea sandwiches perhaps smoked salmon with cream cheese, chicken salad, roast beef and cucumber and cream cheese. Guests can opt to have afternoon tea served in their suites (all suites offer butler service) and choose from such delights as caviar and blinis, foie gras terrine with brioche, Alaskan crab claws with dips, cheeses and crackers and more. Afternoon tea, along with a variety of champagnes and wines, is complimentary on Silversea vessels. Visit www.silversea.com.


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Ron Guth: The 1925-S Peace Dollar is very common in circulated grades and fairly common in Mint State. However, Gems are very rare, because virtually all 1925-S Peace Dollars suffer from a poor strike. In fact, according to the PCGS Population Report, the 1925-S is the rarest of all the S-Mint Peace Dollars in MS-65 and it is the only date in the entire series where no example has been certified above MS-65! The luster on the 1925-S Peace Dollar is usually frosty, often with a grainy texture, but brilliant examples exist, as well. The 1925-S usually has good eye appeal, but good luck finding one with a full strike.
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The perfect bedroom for the young student in your life can be found in Braselton Homes' Ranch Vista model at 7229 Dunn's Point
The entry foyer flows into the dining area and into the open areas of the living room and kitchen via beautifully trimmed columns and alcoves.
Bedrooms in Braselton Homes' Rancho Vista model have raised ceilings offering spaciousness to relax and play.
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 21, 2011--The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is announcing four regulatory notices and supporting scientific evaluations related to the agency's oversight of genetically-engineered plants. Three notices will be published in the Federal Register on Dec. 27 and a fourth was published on Dec. 16.
APHIS has made a determination of nonregulated status of two separate items: corn genetically engineered to better withstand drought conditions, as well as a soybean which has been genetically engineered to have tolerance to the herbicide glyphosate and produce higher levels of oleic acid. In addition, APHIS has prepared plant pest risk assessments (PPRA) and draft environmental assessments (EA) to address requests from developers seeking determinations of nonregulated status of two separate items: a soybean that has been genetically engineered to produce an omega-3 fatty acid and corn that has been genetically engineered to be resistant to the herbicide
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Based on the data submitted by Monsanto with its petition for deregulation, APHIS' risk assessment and evaluation of scientific information, and review of the public comments received, APHIS has determined that the product is unlikely to present a plant pest risk and is therefore determining nonregulated status. Further information on this product and APHIS' determination can be found at www.aphis.usda.gov/biotechnology/news.shtml.
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NORTHRIDGE, Calif. - With the Big West Outdoor Championships on the horizon, the Cal State Northridge men's and women's track & field squads head to the adidas/Steve Scott Invitational this weekend looking to add qualifiers to the conference championships.
The 19th annual adidas/Steve Scott Invitational gets underway with the women's hammer Saturday at 2 p.m. and concludes with the men's 4x400 relay Sunday at 5:10 p.m.
CSUN will send a host of its athletes looking to gain conference qualifying marks while others are looking to improve on season-best performances. Over 40 Matadors have already achieved Big West standards for the conference championship meet which will be held at the Matador Track & Field Complex over two weekends (May 3-4, 10-11) while others are just seconds or meters away from qualifying.
Heading into the final weekend before the conference championships, the Matador men and women have several performances that rank at or near the top of the Big West. For the men, Carl Horsley has the conference's top time in the 100 meters after running a lifetime-best 10.48 at the Texas Invitational two weeks ago. The CSUN 4x100 and 4x400 relays, which Horsley was a part of, also own the top time in the conference this season at 40.51 and 3:41.72 respectively.
In the field events, Nicholas DiMartino has the second-best long jump this season, 24-6.50 (7.48) which also came at the Texas Invitational. Donovan Toban and Derion Taylor are also currently in the top-five in the high jump and triple jump respectively. In the throws, Tucker Weathers currently ranks fourth in both the shot put and hammer while Gavin Fallen has the fourth-best mark in the discus this season.
On the women's side, Tiana Webberley, a two-time Big West champion in the pole vault, has the top height in the conference this season after clearing 12-11.75 (3.96) at the Texas Invitational. Ashley Henry ranks third in the high jump with a season-best of 5-5.75 (1.67). The Matador women also hope to make an impact in the throwing events as Mariah Counts and Marissa Rossi are currently 2-3 in the javelin while Monique Griffiths has the second-best discus mark in the conference this season.
On the track, CSUN heads into the final weekend with seven women ranked among the top-12 100 meter sprinters led by Hafsatu Kamara at 11.76. The Matador 4x100 relay team ranks second at 45.22 while the 4x400 relay is currentlly fourth at 3:13.57.


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Northridge, Ca - Even with a healthy team, the task of defending a potential high first round NBA draft pick was not going to be an easy task for the Cal State Northridge basketball team against Rider University on Saturday night.
With a high ankle sprain (suffered in the last game at Long Beach State) that forced veteran forward Calvin Chitwood to miss the Rider game, and foul troubles to the Matadors other two big men (Tremaine Townsend & Jayme Miller), the Matadors went primarily to 6-foot-4 reserve sophomore walkon Tony Osunsanmi to defend Jason Thompson, a 6-foot-11, 250-pound senior center who attracted the attention of 18 NBA scouts along with a crowd of nearly 1,400 fans to The Matadome.
Osunsanmi put together a heroic effort against one of the nation's top collegiate centers, but it wasn't enough as Rider University eeked out a 73-72 decision over Cal State Northridge.
Two foul shots by Ryan Thompson in the final six seconds were the winning points. A last second shot by CSUN's Deon Tresvant missed the mark and the visitors from Lawrenceville, NJ, went home with the victory to raise their season record to 19-9. Cal State Northridge fell to 18-7.
Miller fouled out with 12:57 left in the game, Townsend picked up his fourth personal foul three minutes earlier and eventually fouled out, and Chitwood's injury wiped out CSUN's physical strength to use against Thompson. Osunsanmi played like a champion, guarding an opponent seven inches taller, and 60 pounds heavier. Osunsanmi played 13 minutes and collected a career-high six rebounds.
Despite the limitations, the Matadors battled back from a 12-point deficit (37-49, 17:55 to play) to cut the margin to one point (71-72) with 28 seconds to play.
Rider led nearly 37 minutes of the 40-minute contest, and enjoyed an eight-point lead at halftime, 43-35.
"I am very proud of our team in the second half," said Matadors head coach Bobby Braswell. "Obviously we didn't play very well defensively in the first half, and foul trouble to Tremaine (Townsend) and Jayme (Miller) really hurt us. But what a scrappy, scrappy, scrappy, hard-fought effort by the team in the second half. We held them to 30 points in the second half after allowing 43 points in the first 20 minutes."
Josh Jenkins and Tresvant helped key a dynamic comeback in the second half. Jenkins scored 17 of his game-high 21 points in the second half, while Tresvant added 18 points for the game. Townsend added another double-digit effort in the rebounding department with ten boards despite fouling out.
Thompson, a candidate the John Wooden Award, symbolic of the nation's best player, was held to eleven points (4-for-10 from the floor), but grabbed 13 rebounds and two blocks in 30 minutes. Harris Mansell was the big hurt for Cal State Northridge. Mansell scored a team-high 21 points for Rider, including 5-for-9 from behind the arc along with 6-for-6 from the free throw line.
"Thompson demands a lot of attention because he is so big," said Braswell. "He's a good player but he wasn't the issue. I thought Mansell was the bigger issue for us. He hit some big three-pointers."
Braswell told the team after the game to begin focusing on the task ahead ... four more Big West games starting next Thursday (2/28/08) at Cal State Fullerton.
"As a coach, you want to win every game you play," said Braswell. "But I told the team to leave all your tears and your disappointments here in the locker room. I told them to leave here with their heads held high."
Matador Minute ...
Senior all-conference candidate Jonathan Heard collected four field goals against Rider to give him 477 for his career, and move him past Jerry Joseph (1967-70, 474) into sixth all-time at Cal State Northridge ... Heard collected four rebounds to give him 513 for his career ... That is good enough to move him into tenth place all-time at CSUN, ahead of Jack Dyck (1972-75, 510) ... Tremaine Townsend had a block to give him 28 for the year, good for third all-time for a single season at CSUN, and only four short of the school record held by Thomas Shewmake (2005-06, 32) ... Deon Tresvant's nine three-point attempts against Rider gives him 167 for the year, good for fourth place for a single season at CSUN.


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Recipe by TINACLINKENBEARD
"Bacon-wrapped yummies! You can make these little smokies on skewers or toothpick them to secure."
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1 pound
1 (16 ounce) package
little smokie sausages
1 cup
brown sugar, or to taste
Although there have been almost 100 rave reviews, I felt the need to add to the list! I make these lil' smokies for every function and gathering. People may even ask to make sure I am bringing them. They are a fantastic little snack that are just as good cooled off as they are right out of the oven. I definitely take the advice of others, and totally smother the bacon wrapped smokies with brown sugar...the more the better. I have found that they turn out perfect when I wrap them up the night before, put them in a covered bowl with the brown sugar, toss well, and let "marinate" all night. Then, covering them with all of the sauce they've created, I bake them for an extended time until crisp. Not being surprised if they take 45 minutes. The bacon must be crisp for my taste. It's even better if midway, you turn them. You won't be disappointed with all of the compliments you'll receive.
If you broil these sugar-drenched bacon wrapped smokies for 15 minutes "per side" then all of the sugar (as well as the toothpicks) burn...therein setting off all smoke detectors in your house. Stick to the original recipe and BAKE (at 350), not broil.
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This recipe is perfect for the slow cooker...just wrap the smokies, and layer in the pot. Once I get two layers in, I add a thin layer of brown sugar and continue with a layer of smokies and brown sugar until I run out of smokies or run out of room! Just let them cook for a few hours and you're all set.
Awesome! A big mess to make and worth every single bit of it. Definitely use a broiling pan with slits so the fat and suagr can drip through and away from the sausages, otherwise you'll have a greasy, soppy mess. I used center cut bacon as someone suggested..I used 3 lbs. of the bacon for 2 pkgs. of the Lit'l Smokies, cutting each piece of bacon in half (crosswise). I dredged the bacon in brown sugar before rolling it around the sausage, then put the rolls in a ziploc bag with more brown sugar coating all of them (as suggested.) They sat in the fridge all day and were soaked in syrup when I went to broil them . I broiled on the center rack of my electric oven for 10 to 12 minutes on each side (til browned and crispy), sprinkling with more brown sugar after turning. I've never seen anything I've made disappear so fast. Served with the dipping sauce someone else suggested-1/4 cup mayo, 1/4 cup red chili sauce, and a 1/2 cup of brown sugar...it's perfect with them. The sauce needs to be mixed well ahead of time for sugar to melt and flavors to meld. Absolutely delicious appetizer! Try it for your next gathering!! (P.S., I thought these were more of a 'manly' appetizer, but they were equally popular withe the women.)
If you want a WOW recipe ~ THIS IS THE ONE! Salty, Sweet and Savory ~ Men absolutely love it! I've made them 4 times now and they are always the first to go at a party. I only write this review (it has enough positives already!) because I found a way to make the cooking time go faster, produce less mess and get more sugar to "stick". I cut the bacon into thirds (too much bacon makes the outside crisp but the inside still undercooked) , dredge both bacon and smokies in the sugar to marinate (per advice of other reviewers), set them on a large plate with paper towels underneath and microwave them for approximately 1 min 30 secs, checking on them at every 30 sec. interval. After this, I switch the smokies into a pan and bake in the oven for 5 min and then, after sprinkling another layer of brown sugar, I broil for 4 or 5 min. The microwaving does the initial cooking and crisping of the bacon, but more importantly, catches all the fat that makes them greasy and tends to melt off the sugar. The additional cooking finishes off the baking and crisping and then the additional sugar and broiling produces that carmelized glaze. I also find that I don't need the toothpicks ~ I just stretch the bacon around and it sticks to itself. Enjoy! They're totally worth the fuss! and Thank You TINA!!!
Simple, tasty recipe. To solve the brown sugar dilemma, I put about 2/3 cup of brown sugar in a mixing bowl, and rolled each smokie/bacon piece in it before placing it on a broiler pan, which I then put in the oven. Using a broiler pan allowed the fat to drain off while baking. It worked well, and each bite got it's share of the brown sugar glaze.
I've made these several times now and they've always been a big hit. I've modified the recipe a bit. I don't even use the skewers. I lay several slices of bacon on top of each other, slice them into one or one and a half inch pieces and wrap a piece around the smokie. Then, I sprinkle them all with brown sugar. (I sprinkle them about three times total during the cooking time....I like them better with more sugar than the recipe states.) I broil them for about 15 minutes or until bacon is crisp (center rack). Thank you so much for sharing the recipe Tina! I'll use this one for my Superbowl party and for many parties to come!
These were incredible! To make things easy, I cut the bacon into 2 pieces (I used center cut bacon). Then I shook the smokies and bacon in ziploc bags with brown sugar. I assembled them, put them on a broiler tray and refrigerated them overnight. Before I popped them in the oven the next day, I sprinkled more brown sugar on them. After baking about 1 hour, they were crispy and delicious!
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Brown Sugar Smokies
Serving Size: 1/12 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 356
Calories from Fat: 245
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This unit examines the major features of the interwar period in World history. At the same time it is intended to introduce students to the study of history and the Deakin history major. While this is developed as a discrete unit it is intended also to provide a logical introduction to the trimester two unit so that together, the trimester one and two of the first level will provide an extended survey of the twentieth century.
It has been argued that World War One brought the long nineteenth century to an end and that the interwar era saw the emergence of fundamental political, economic, social and cultural changes. These changes have shaped and characterize what has come to be understood as 'the twentieth century'. In this unit students will investigate the causes, nature and impacts of the major changes that emerged after World War One. Topics in this unit will include a study of the major political structures that emerged in Euro-America - popular democracy, fascism, socialism, and the nature of 'high imperialism in Afro-Asia- and a selection of significant social and cultural developments which shaped everyday life in this period including the emergence of a consumer society, technologically-based mass entertainment, mass education and the impact of the global depression. While discrete to the unit, the selected topics will also provide an intellectual basis for students taking the associated level one trimester two unit.
Campus: History exercise 1,000 words 20%, essay 2,000 words 40%, Seminar task 10%, Online examination 30%.
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JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South African police say the former lead detective in the investigation of the murder case against Oscar Pistorius has resigned from the police force.
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Botha made several procedural errors in his role as the lead investigator after Pistorius, the double-amputee athlete who competed at the London Olympics, shot and killed girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on Feb. 14.
It later emerged that Botha faced attempted murder charges for a case in which he fired on a vehicle in an attempt to make it stop. His superiors then removed him from the Pistorius case.
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The Spanish forward injured his hamstring in the goalless draw at home to Manchester City on Saturday and is unlikely to be involved again this campaign.
"It's not very serious but it is a hamstring so it will probably be goodbye for this season," Laudrup told Sky Sports.
"There are only two weeks left but I think his season is over."
Michu has scored 39 per cent of Swansea's Premier League goals this season - a greater share than any other player in the top flight.
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The day after flooding from Tropical Storm Irene, the lower level of The Pitcher Inn in Warren Village "looked like the lower level of the Titanic," the inn's general manager Ari Sadri said, as everything—including the kitchen, dry storage area, commercial laundry machines, lighting, heat and hot water systems—was buried under three feet of water, silt and debris.
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In a few short hours, we will turn the page on another calendar year.
The New Year is a common time for all of us to reflect on the past 12 months, think about things we would like to change in our lives and find ways to make the next year even better. Resolutions are shared like proclamations:
The most common resolutions tend to center on improved health and lifestyle. But sometimes they are too vague and sound like they could apply to anyone. How will you lose the weight? What will you do to reduce your stress? What kind of job would make you feel like you are not working, but fulfilling your life's mission? If you cannot outline concrete actions that will help you live out your resolution, it may be that you have chosen a resolution that you think you need to embrace rather than one that you actually want to follow through on in 2014.
So this year, rather than resolving to shun sweets, run five miles a day and give up all vices at once, why not come up with some resolutions that might actually make a difference in how you look at life?
It does not matter so much what you resolve to do, as long as it is something that excites you, something you want to see through to the end, something that is feasible and something that improves your life or the lives of those around you. By making meaningful resolutions, it is less likely they will turn into unfulfilled promises that are forgotten by Feb. 1.
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As the holidays wind down, odds are good your teenager may be spending more time online.
Of the five most sought-after tech gifts for teenagers this holiday season, according to consumerreports.org, three have Internet capabilities. While it's impractical in today's fast-paced world to shield your teenagers from technology, it is a good idea to set some parameters around Internet use.
Consumer Reports recommends establishing guidelines for how and when computers, tablets and smart phones may be used. Talk to your teenagers about what they are doing online, and set boundaries about what is acceptable. The Weller Health Education Center, in Easton, Pa., offers tips for staying safe online. They include encouraging teenagers to refrain from giving out their real names or meeting anyone they talk to online in person.
As a parent, you want your kids to stay safe online. Fortunately, there is a website where teenagers can talk to their peers, get answers to nagging questions and always remain completely anonymous. www.TeenCentral.Net is designed as a safe online space, where teens can read about everything from bullying to drug and alcohol use to weight issues to dating violence. There are special sections that focus entirely on foster care, military families and religion.
All questions posted to the site receive an answer within 24 hours, and even though the teenagers remain anonymous, they do have the opportunity to interact with other teenagers under the guise of their user names. So if you know a teen, encourage him or her to log on. It is a safe way to make connections and find information online. There's even a sister site for parents -- www.ParentCentral.Net -- where you can feel like you belong too.
Of course, remember that face-to-face interaction is just as important among family and friends, so carve out some screen-free times with your kids too.
By Dr. John DeGarmo
Perhaps one of the most difficult aspects of being a foster parent is the moment when your foster child leaves your home. As a foster parent, your home becomes a place where children come for a period of time, with the goal of being reunited with their family in the near future. Reunification is not possible for some foster children, and the birth parents' rights are terminated. As a result, these children become available for adoption, and some foster parents do indeed end up making their foster child a permanent addition to their family through adoption.
If reunification is not possible with the birth parents, many foster children instead are placed into a birth family member's home. Whatever the reason might be, reunification can be a difficult time for foster parents, as the child they have come to love leaves their home. Indeed, for many foster parents, the lack of contact with a former foster child after reunification is a time of deep sadness and
When any foster child leaves your home, no matter the level of attachment, there will be emotions when it is time to say goodbye, for both you and the child. Rest assured, many foster parents do feel grief during the removal of their foster child, as the child has come to be an important and loved member of their family. After all, the removal of a foster child from a foster home is akin to a loss, and any loss can cause grieving.
Stages of Grief
Grief can be expressed in variety of ways, as it is personal. Some will shed tears while others will hold it inside. Some will busy themselves in a task, while other will seem detached and far away. The departure of your foster child from your home can be one that is devastating to you and your family. A brief look at the stages of grief (Kubler-Ross 1969) is important in order to fully understand the feelings that may come along with the removal of your foster child from your family. These same feelings may be felt by your foster child when he is removed from his own home, and first placed in yours.
The removal of the foster child may bring feelings of shock to the foster family. After a family member has formed an emotional attachment to the family, the sudden removal may cause deep shock and uncertainty, leaving the foster family confused.
With a sudden departure, some foster parents may deny that they ever formed a relationship with their foster child, or feel any sadness towards the removal. Even though they deny these feelings, they grieve believing that they were unable to provide the help the child needed.
A foster child's removal from a foster home may bring feelings of anger and severe disappointment with the caseworker, as well as with the child welfare agency system. Foster parents may blame the system or caseworker for the placement of their foster child into an environment they feel is not productive, or even harmful, to the child.
During this stage, foster parents may experience feelings of guilt, blaming themselves with the belief that they are at fault, and try to comprehend what they did "wrong" in the removal of the foster child. Still, other foster parents may experience guilt if they were the ones asking for the removal, as they were unable to continue caring for the child.
Some foster parents will try to substitute the grief they have with helping others in need, in an attempt to justify the loss of their foster child. Others will try to substitute the loss with the placement of another foster child in their home, hoping that this new placement will help them forget about the child that just left.
There are different components to depression brought on by grief. Some foster parents will become easily irritated; others will experience a constant state of feeling tired. Others will feel as if they can no longer continue with their day to day lives, and have a difficult time with the tasks associated with family, friends, work and marriage.
After the passage of time, the grief from the loss of the foster child decreases, allowing the foster parent to accept the removal of the child, and move on. The emotional well-being of the foster parent improves, and a sense of understanding of the child's removal becomes clearer.
Dr. John DeGarmo has been a foster parent for 11 years, and he and his wife have had more than 40 children come through their home. He is a speaker and trainer on many topics about the foster care system, and travels around the nation delivering passionate, dynamic, energetic and informative presentations. Dr. DeGarmo is the author of several books, including "The Foster Parenting Manual: A Practical Guide to Creating a Loving, Safe and Stable Home," and the foster care children's book "A Different Home: A New Foster Child's Story." Dr. DeGarmo is the host of the weekly radio program Foster Talk with Dr. John, heard each Monday at 8 p.m. EST. He also writes for a number of publications and newsletters, both in the United States and overseas. He can be contacted at email@example.com, through his Facebook page, Dr. John DeGarmo, or at his website.
This is the fifth and final post in a series on implementing the Sanctuary Model in the home.
By Denise Morganthall
Our basic needs for survival are water, food and the air that we breathe. But communication is a basic need for survival in a family.
Families that promote communication talk openly and often and express themselves clearly. They share their hopes, dreams, fears, joys, sorrows, experiences and needs. They take the time to talk and to listen, allowing them to understand other family members' feelings too. Communication is more than just the exchange of words between family members but also encompasses facial expressions, body language, tone and posture.
When we fail to communicate, it can create chaos in the home and be detrimental to a family's happiness. A lack of communication can cause a child to develop aggressive behaviors, as a cry for attention. It can also lead to a lack of self confidence and motivation and contribute to what many call the "generation gap."
It is important not just to talk with each other, but to communicate in a way that all people feel safe from criticism regarding their emotions. Open communication involves speaking not shouting, addressing conflict directly and speaking kindly. In short it is saying what you mean and not being mean when you say it. Here are some questions to ask yourself to ensure you are communicating in a manner consistent with Sanctuary:
Actions often speak louder than words. Smiles, hugs and just being there for your child are all part of communication. Helping a child study for a test shows you care. Spending time together doing fun activities builds strong family ties. Many families find that family meetings can improve communication because they give each family member a chance to express opinions and ideas and offer compliments or complaints.
Life brings about constant change, and families are always growing and changing along the way. Children get older and move on; adults switch jobs or retire; families move to different communities; relationships are reshaped by birth, marriage, divorce, sickness or death. Family relationships are most likely to remain healthy and strong if family members adapt to these changes and support each other through them.
A family cannot grow as a whole unless each family member has the desire to grow. Change is inevitable, but growth is optional and must come from within. It takes time, energy and motivation. It all begins with having the right attitude. When you can put a positive spin on a negative event, it helps you to realize we can all grow if we want it badly enough. But growth is not always easy. We make mistakes, get stuck and fall back on old habits. But learning from our mistakes, and letting our children learn from theirs, is how we grow.
Denise has been in the mental health profession for 15 years. She is a mother of 4 and an advocate of Sanctuary. She is a Sanctuary representative for KidsPeace and a member of the Sanctuary Institute. Denise is also a life coach and is pursuing a career in freelance writing.
This is Part 4 in a series of posts regarding implementing the Sanctuary Model in the home.
The most important influence in a child's life is his or her parents. Children will learn good and bad behavior, but it is the responsibility of the parent to be socially responsible and provide proper role modeling. The community should not have to raise your child to be socially responsible because you did not.
However there are times when schools and communities do need to band together to impart lessons of social responsibility, as a way of teaching our children to care for others. It may be by helping to feed the hungry in our community. It may be protecting the environment by recycling. It may be visiting the elderly at a nursing home. We have an obligation to one another in our community as well as in our home. If we see our brothers and sisters struggling, we have an obligation to help them in any way we can. We are not just looking out for our own personal successes but helping others with theirs. It is a great feeling knowing you can help your own brother or sister in an unselfish manner. We should not be looking to be noticed or rewarded for our good deed. We are doing it out of the kindness of our hearts, not personal success.
In order to raise a socially responsible child we need to keep a few things in mind:
In raising a socially responsible child, you are building a sense of self and purpose in your child. Healthy and proper parenting in the early years is vital for contributing to a healthy community and molding children into socially responsible adults. Keep in mind this will not happen overnight, but you will find the time it took was worth the wait.
Social learning is another piece of the puzzle. As with social responsibility, children learn through observing and imitating others, so it is important as a parent to be aware of what you are doing and saying. Research shows that aggression is a socially learned behavior. If family members act violently toward each other, there is evidence that the child will act this way. Also when your children are very young it is important that you are aware of what they are watching on TV. If young children see violent behaviors, particularly if the person is a role model, they may feel it is ok in a similarly aggressive manner.
It is important to set examples for our children to grow up to be responsible young adults, enforcing good ethics, courtesy, kindness and helpfulness. Children learn best by example, so we need to go out of our way to see that we are doing our best to teach our children that life is not just all about them but those around us. There may be times when your child is around negative influences, but it is important that we are always communicating so that when bad things happen we are there to steer them in the right direction.
By Caren Chaffee
The month of December is well known for being a hectic time of year, yet it is also a time when many people celebrate their own fortunes by "giving back" to others. Recently, a KidsPeace foster care program received an unexpected visitor: Another non-profit organization moved into the office space next door to KidsPeace just a week earlier, and one of their employees walked into KidsPeace to introduce herself and ask if there was a family that she could "adopt" for the holidays. Serendipitously, a biological mother had been reunited with her three children the previous week, and while the family is celebrating their success with great joy, their reality is that the holidays will present a significant financial challenge. Upon learning that her family was being adopted for the holidays, the mother wept and expressed great appreciation for the generosity a woman who is (and will likely remain) an anonymous stranger to her.
It is important to share stories of goodwill to youth to impress upon them the impact of the actions of individuals on others. While not everyone is able to offer such a generous donation as the provision of a holiday celebration for a single mother and her three children, even small acts of kindness can make a difference. Collections of non-perishable food items for food pantries, hats and mittens for homeless shelters, gently-used coats for children and socks for our military personnel have a significant cumulative impact on those who reap their benefits.
For youth in care, the holidays can be a particularly difficult time. Most youth in care are often the beneficiaries of giving, rather than the donors. However, they can still be involved in making a difference in the lives of others, which can increase their own feelings of self-worth and confidence. In fact, some researchers have found that giving increases endorphins, boosts positive emotions and decreases stress. Youth can get involved in giving to others by making ornaments for nursing homes, sending letters to our service men and women, making cards for others who need cheering or organizing a group of peers to clean and decorate for the holidays. Even more simply, a smile for someone new, a helping hand for someone who needs it or a thoughtful word for someone who is having a difficult day can make a significant difference to the recipients of these basic acts of kindness.
Doing something nice for someone else feels good and almost always ends with a smile. The knowledge that an individual's actions made someone's day better is empowering. Spreading cheer and goodwill can transform a community and bring about a sense of belonging. Providing something positive for someone else enhances the benefactor's dignity and reflects positively on his or her character. And knowing that he or she made a difference in the life of someone else can help a youth with a tumultuous history build relationships and begin to feel safe. One single action that does not have to cost anything but compassion and time echoes the KidsPeace Model of Care and helps improve the lives of countless individuals during the holidays and throughout the year.


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Re: Italia draw
yes exactly
the important thing is that both the juve centerbacks are the italian starting centerbacks
no wonder juve had such a bad season under canna and chiellini
canna no doubt is a legend but players should know when to retire. The selfishness of canna cost them the world cup. At 36 he should have retired a long time ago.
Yeap they have better guys which they can setup plus a good young lad davide santon but they wanted to go with old man than what one can do lippi should be sacked


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OMFG! iPhone Officially Unlocked, This Time for Realz
Yes folks, this is the real deal. Remember that shady website that claimed would release a fully software based iPhone unlock solution within 48 hours? Well...they did. So far I have already received reports from users claiming to have iPhones unlocked and functioning on T-Mobile, Rogers, Vodaphone, and Orange networks.
Engadget has posted a fantastic tutorial detailing the process involved to make the unlock magic happen. It's really straight forward and quite simple. However, I don't have a second iPhone to act as guinea pig, so I won't be putting this unlock solution to the test. Feel free to send me your success stories, or mishaps.
By the way, if anyone out there can confirm their unlocked iPhone works with Centennial Wireless I would much appreciate it. I have a couple friends on that network who are just dying to get iPhones.
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OMFG! iPhone Officially Unlocked, This Time for Realz
Anything to remove AT&T's stranglehold on the iPhone! I recently had a horrible experience trying to get ATT wireless service. The telesales person took down the wrong mailing address, the phone got returned, and they didn't even bother calling me to see if I still wanted it (or, God forbid, to apologize). I had to speak to 7 (I kid you not!) customer service/sales/telesales reps before I could even get the money for the phone back. Some of them couldn't even find my order, event though it was open in front of me on my computer screen and I kept hollering the order number to them. I immediately went over to Verizon, where ordering online was a cinch, and no problems with service so far. ATT sucks as far as I am concerned, and I WILL NEVER BUY THE IPHONE AS LONG AS THE EXCLUSIVE CONTRACT WITH ATT REMAINS. Anyone agree with me on this?
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Kent, your desire for governmental controls baffles me. From what I can tell, Apple's desire to enter into an exclusive contract with AT&T was a financial decision -- not a political one. AT&T invested money, as did Apple, and they are entitled to a return on their investments.
I think you could benefit by a short course in economics. If you don't like the carrier, don't buy the iPhone.
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