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How (rather than 'to what extent') is the business world going to be impacted by big data?' is the most relevant question accountants and finance professionals should ask themselves, claims a report released today by ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and IMA® (the Institute of Management Accountants).
Big data: its power and perils demonstrates the potential for business of all sizes, governments and regulators in harnessing this wealth of unstructured information but the potential legal and ethical pitfalls are clear.
In a recent survey by ACCA and IMA 62% globally cited big data as hugely important to the future of business, potentially giving savvy businesses an edge on their competitors. The volume and variety of data able to be collected by businesses and governments is increasing at intense rate, providing a potential treasure trove of information. The ability to organise, make sense and analyse it is at the core of the substantial investments that corporations are making.
Faye Chua, ACCA head of future research, said: 'It's not a matter of when big data will become important, it already is. Where the potential lies is in being able to analyse and put this information to use. Big data represents one of the biggest opportunities the finance profession has seen in recent times. Using their analytical skills, they will be able to provide senior management with real time updates on a wider set of variables which will place them at the heart of business strategy.
'We have talked for many years about the finance function being about more than just providing end-of-year reports and big data makes this a reality. Their ethical stewardship will also be vital, by combining their analytical skills and ethics they will finally become the cornerstone of business strategy and success.'
It's not just the private-sector where big data will prove invaluable. Big data will make it easier for auditors and regulators to spot large scale fraud. Authorities are already using big data in their investigations.
Raef Lawson, Ph.D., CMA, CPA, IMA vice president of research, said: 'While big data may provide huge opportunities for businesses, we must also bear in mind that privacy is high on the agenda of governments and individuals. We've seen high-profile protests about the amount of data that organisations are holding, and, in some cases, selling. It is vital that finance professionals steer their organisations carefully through this ethical and legal minefield.
'In order to use big data we will need to see a move away from working in silos and more cross- departmental cooperation. Data and more importantly, the results of data analysis, must be shared for the company to make informed, evidence based decisions and equally to manage future risks.'
The report acknowledges that accountants are neither software engineers or data scientists, but they could be in the future. Increasingly, accountants will help decide the financial content used in 'data visualisation' and company dashboards and how non-financial data should be overlaid on it. They will be required to help create a common visual language for data.
Faye Chua concluded: 'Big data will bring a change in focus for many finance professionals, the traditional roles of the chief financial officer, chief technology officer and chief information officer will be unrecognisable in the future. Their roles will be more strategic and forward looking. The speed at which they are able to embrace this change will have a huge impact on the ability of the business to make the most the potential offered by big data.'
In compiling the research, ACCA and IMA reviewed the existing information on big data, held roundtable discussion with leading finance professionals and conducted interviews with big data experts.
'Big data' and other ACCA and IMA reports are available through the ACCA and IMA joint website, roleofcfo.com, a resource for finance leaders and aspiring professionals.
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Tuesday, August 26, 2014
The winning lottery ticket sold in Cane Bay last week has been claimed by a Summerville man.
The winners cautious plans for his windfall have apparently irked his wife, according to the S.C. Education Lottery.
The man bought a Mega Millions ticket worth $1 million at the Publix on State Road.
Lottery officials announced the ticket was a winner Aug. 20, but the man took some time to do some financial planning before claiming his winnings, according to the lottery.
His plan -- pay bills, save and invest.
I was raised to save money and buy the things you need, he said.
But his wife feels strongly that they should have some fun with their winnings, according to the lottery.
I wasnt planning on buying anything, the winner said.
Monday, he cashed in the ticket.
He told lottery officials hes waited his whole life for this moment and is prepared.
Im not going to change the way I live, though my wife wants to, he said.
The Publix that sold the ticket received a commission of $10,000 for selling the claimed ticket.
The odds of winning $1 million are 1 in 18,492,204.
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The depiction consisted of outdoor scenes of the life of Jesus from his birth, death, resurrection, and then demonstrated the results of following Jesus' example with two contemporary scenes.
Bradley Baptist's first Easter drama took place in 2010. Linda Garden is in charge of the drama and considers it a ministry of the church.
The people in the scenes are not actors. They are members of Bradley Baptist and are way out of their comfort zones. Garden said it is amazing how God takes willing hearts and uses them for his glory.
The actors are only a portion of the story. Many more people are behind the scenes, working on lighting, costumes, props, taking care of publicity, preparing and serving refreshments, manning the prayer tent, and so much more. Approximately 165 volunteers were involved in this year's production and donated over 3,000 hours in preparation for the production.
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Man who built stone cairns charged with simple assaultJuly 23,2013By Christian Avard
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JAMAICA — A man who built hundreds of stone cairns in remembrance of his dog on the Winhall River in Rawsonville was charged with simple assault after he allegedly punched a man who he thought had knocked them down.
Kevin Polhemus, 50 of Jamaica was cutting wood at his sawmill last Wednesday on Route 30 when Grant Bercik, 25, of Jamaica approached him, according to Vermont State Trooper Chris Mora. The trooper said Bercik accused Polhemus of knocking down his cairns but Polhemus denied the act.
The trooper added that Polhemus told Bercik to leave his property and Bercik responded by punching him "with a closed fist." Polhemus sustained minor injuries, Mora said.
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Peter Salo said in an interview with the Rutland Herald last week that he was the one who knocked down the cairns. Salo said he thought they posed a traffic hazard and were dangerous to Route 30 traffic.
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I'm an older man girl
Okay, so are you saying you're an older man-girl, as in an aged hermaphrodite, or a girl who's into older men? Because I have to say, this reads suspiciously like the former.
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Downtown Parking
- Parking in Downtown Scottsdale is FREE!*
- Many of the streets in the Downtown area have on-street parking spaces available. On-street parking has no meters or fees, just time limitations.
- On-site business parking, if provided, is also free.*
- There are several public parking lots and garages spread thoughout the Downtown area that also provide free parking. For a map showing these locations click here.
* Services such as valet may charge a fee.
Downtown Trolley (free)
Downtown Trolley Route Map
Operates Monday - Sunday 11 am to 6 pm, Thursday 11 am to 9pm, except New Years Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
Stops in almost every block along the route (see Downtown Maps for a "T".)
Comes every 15 minutes or so….wait at the stops or flag the driver down.
Entire loop ride takes 30 to 40 minutes.
Hop on…….hop off……walk a little…ride a little throughout Downtown.
Neighborhood Connector (free)
Goes to the Granite Reef Senior Citizen Center on McDowell Road, Vista del Camino and Paiute Neighborhood Center. There's also a transfer stop for Tempe's Orbit Earth circulator.
7 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day of the week, except New Years Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
Approx. 20 minute loop ride southward to Eldorado Park (lake, city swim, Boys n Girls Club, children's play area on 75th Street).
Catch it at the Loloma Transit Station on 1st Street and Marshall Way.
Resort Trolley…usually begins in January
Selected resorts join to sponsor one trolley that picks up their guests and delivers them to multiple Downtown Scottsdale shopping and strolling areas.
These stops ARE DIFFERENT locations from the Downtown Trolley and are marked with a "Resort Trolley" tent sign on the sidewalk.
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Jen, your rose is lovely, such nice colours and your boy reading is going to be vey nice. It has a quietness that is capturing.
Catherine, good job of the interior window. I like how you put in all the details, the table, door and wall decorations. Your light and darks look good. Nice watercolour piece. Your studies are wonderful to see, I wish I was more diligent in doing studies, it is a great way to learn your subject and how to paint it.
Sarah, your still life of things from your home that you love has wonderful reflections from the objects. I really like the background and the colours in the objects. Very nice composition which I think is a real challenge in a still life. I enjoyed seeing the acrylic work.
Here is my shells in the container. I didn't do the container but may yet, still debating. I used Canson Mi-Tteintes Pastel paper, 8x6 with derwent - graphitint and the white is Primo - Bianco charcoal.
Claudia, thank you so much for hosting the February Challenge, great photo challenges and great theme. And great works of art by all the participants they are a joy to see.
Bonnie C & C most welcome / appreciated
Hello Bonnie,
lovely sensitive drawing of the shells, is that a cut out paper frame? If so, a very good idea and it takes the place of a container.
feel free to make constructive c/c...no digital alterations please
Bonnie this is amazing, I love the texture, the detail, and the technique is spot on. i have never heard of Bianco charcoal (White) and mixing it with graphtint is beautiful. I am certainly loving it. It looks like I'm looking in a hole and seeing the shells, I like it with out the bowl. Escargot anyone?
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Thank you Marsha, I had some problems with the charcoal and graphtint, they do not go over each other very well but I liked how they looked together.
Bonnie, I agree with Marsha, it is a brilliant job. You have captured the shading, texture , shapes and shading of the shells really well.
I didn't make it to the studio today. I have come down with a drippy cold and a sore nose! Hopefully I will get the next challenge out on time. I have the pictures just have to make the final choice which as those of you who have done it know is the difficult part.
Jen C & C's always welcome
this will be my third attempt to comment on the shells...well drawn and observed. The framing is just right so no need to draw the container. The circular hole 'hol(e)ds it perfectly!!!
Bonnie, your shells are beautiful, the shading and details are very well done.
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Hello everyone, The Challenge Gallery is up.
I enjoyed hosting this challenge and I love all the artwork posted!!!
Thank you everybody for the comments,tutorials, motivation and constructive criticism through out the month.
I will be gone skiing for the next week and will not have internet access for a while.
All the work posted after today will get put into the gallery a little later.
Great Job Claudia with the Gallery, very nicely done. looks good, Everyone should be very proud of their work and how nicely it is displayed....
Agree with Marsha re. the February Gallery.
Agree with Marsha's comments......well done Claudia.
Thank you, Jen, Sarah and Claudia, I appreciate your comments. I think the verdict is to not add the container and I agree.
Claudia, your Gallery is wonderful. Such nice comments for all the artists, nicely done.
Claudia, wow you were quick with the gallery! Great job! You will have to tell me how to do a Gallery as I have never done one. Thank you for all your hard work. I will have the new challenge up tonight or tomorrow.
Claudia, you did a great job with this months challenge. I enjoyed all the artwork that everyone submitted. Thank you again Claudia. Joyce
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Claudia, yes, great job on the gallery.
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Sorry man....Warhammer's problem was that it DIDN'T base itself around the DAOC model. The only reason it even had keep sieges in it was because (we) beta testers screamed for it before release. They designed it to be a more restrictive, cheaper version of WoW...which is why it sucked. You can thank the beta testers for slapping the dev's upside the head and having them get what little bit of DAOC as they did into it. For some dumb reason they tried their best to NOT use anything from DAOC.
The only cool thing to come out of WAR, unfortunately was the public quest system. They dropped the ball on everything else.
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Originally posted by dotdotdash
Insanity is quoting that quote and not realizing how stupid it is.
Which is something you are reflecting, in fact, since the dynamics of what happened with these games are far more complex than the hyper-simplistic "they tried to beat WoW -> they failed" train of thought you are carrying here.
LotRO doesn't feel anything like WoW to me. I don't know what happened at launch but that wasn't the issue.
WAR was mostly a PvP game so I really don't know what you're getting at with WAR.
AoC failed because it had a very bad launch and a drastic switch between initial and later levels. It probably would have been successful as hell if they launched and debugged it properly. And wtf does AoC share with WoW?
Rift is probably the more coherent WoW simulator in terms of what it's trying to achieve (but not a direct clone in mechanics). It is not doing badly at all, and is probably going to be the place of transition for most WoW endgamers eventually.
SW:TOR was also a more direct (than RIFT) WoW clone, but even then I'm not convinced that killed it. I'm pretty sure it died because it was just a lousy game with lazy development where it had no content, bad quest management, lied about the leveling experience, and generally tried to mix elements that didn't work well together.
GW2 is so unlike WoW it's not funny.
We know almost nothing about TESO, except that it looks more like a GW2 clone than a WoW clone.
Originally posted by FredomSekerZ
Not all themeparks are WoW clones. Drop that already. In fact, I'm quite certain you don't know what a sandbox actually is and just like FFA PvP games.
Originally posted by Irus
If you read my posts, you'd see i called GW2 both a themepark and a non wow clone. I also like TSW and TERA, both of which i don't view has wow clones. What do i have to drop?
I do think ffa owpvp with resources, politics, economy, etc is the best model for open world mmos (not talking about loading screens), but it takes both a really mature community and good punishiment systems to make it work. I hate lowbie gankers, for exmple. BTW, i don't hate themepaks at at all, just prefer games with player created/driven worlds, if done right.
But thanks for putting words in my mouth :D
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" May blind eyes one day see the Light"
Originally posted by dotdotdash
the so called "wow formula" brings in money, an already established playerbase market and a roundabout way of doing things.
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Originally posted by MMOExposed
You again.
How is WoW a clone of EQ?
They both use third person view? (Not)
They both have same itemization? (Not, when everything else uses WoW's itemization)
They both have Auction Houses? (Not, when everything else does)
You can attack ANY NPC on the world on both games? (Not in WoW)
They both have Talent Trees? (Not for EverQuest, Rift, AoC, SWTOR and others all have Talent Tree system of some sort)
They are both Seamless? (EverQuest is not)
Monsters don't quit chasing you? (Not in WoW, yes in EQ)
Faction system? (WoW has a linear, simplified, redundant and without any kind of penalty "reputation" system that plays and feels very different from EQ's faction system)
They both have two factions fighting amongs each other? (Not in EQ while that's true for Rift, Aion, SWTOR, Warhammer..etc)
The list is too long for me to even bother, if you wish I can keep going. But maybe I'll write a complete list and post it on a website just to link it to any fool who claims that WoW is an EverQuest "Clone".
So, can you tell me how WoW is an EverQuest clone in your opinion?
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Originally posted by GTwander
Aion did a lot better, though, with very similar eastern aesthetics. It was also more of a departure from WoW, than Tera. I've seen lots of comments that Tera isn't doing well, because its too much like WoW.
..and yet the out-of-touch devs and executives behind the next big MMO, just looking at the numbers, will think Tera did badly for the one thing it did differently. The combat system. The one thing is did almost indisputably right - and yet, next game? Stick with tab-targetting, it's been proven more popular and that deviating from it doesn't do well.
What most successful devs are seems to just be grossly out-of-touch. I guess actual gamers are too busy playing games to get jobs making them (or even when they do, they're less likely to be so career focused)
When I want a single-player story, I'll play a single-player game. When I play an MMO, I want a massively multiplayer world.
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Originally posted by GTwander
MMORPGs now play too similarly to be playable. No one wants to play game they've been playing for 8 years too many times. When a game comes with a complete NEW FOUNDATION but at the same time understand what MMORPGs are all about (flash news folks, it's not about a "story" you force it on the players). MMORPGs are about many things happening in the world which makes you as an individual part of it. If everything is steam-lines, instanced and soloed, you won't feel part of that world.
A few of the MANY game designs concept that have been abandoned which I, ME MYSELF, want.. remembers, this is just a few, not all the list. Which is; bring back down-time (but not as extreme as EverQuest) say 50% of what EverQuest was. Overcoming inconveniences should be part of the game, if everything is convenient then what are you going to look forward too? Classes/People interacting with each others overcoming their inconveniences in the world as a team.
Down time is important and I really miss that. Simple yet strategic (resource management) and tactical (posititioning and knowledge) combat. No instant-traveling but player-skills and abilities improving traveling speed (whether increasing speed, teleporting, summoning, turning you into a spirit...etc) or horses (and make them attainable at level 1 but cost a lot money for a level 1 character; which should make rolling an alt less of a burden). Bring back real trading, the hell with the auction house. Bring back Cloak of Flames, Tunic of Fungi... let most items tradable but hard to get (no instancing, slow spawn time, place holders).
These are some of many mechanics what made EverQuest UNIQUE. Don't re-do everquest but for crying out loud bring us something different than Quest Quest Quest, Kill Kill Kill, Solo Slol Solo, Instance-Group... this shit is OLD. Don't you get it? It's been YEARS now, what MORE of a hint do you NEED?!
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MMO sandbox games are as exciting as watching paint dry.
Originally posted by Icewhite
I appreciate your knack for cutting thru the BS Ice. Ya know dude, I think you are catching up to Loke n Kyleran as one of my favorite posters on this site.
Now let me wipe off my virtual chin.
Disclaimer: I meant no insult to those of the alternative lifestyle.....was just being silly.
Asking Devs to make AAA sandbox titles is like trying to get fine dining on a McDonalds dollar menu budget.
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You're crazy, LOTRO was nothing like AC and AC2 was not AC but a remade game using the AC title. Get facts right. You ever played AC to compare LOTRO to it, I think not cause they are a million times apart.
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Originally posted by Ashen_X
Meanwhile many (possibly even most) of those games went on to be profitable.
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RIP City of Heroes!
Originally posted by Moaky07
It still blows me away when someone tries to claim eq1 as a sandbox. Worst is when someone claims wow is a sandbox. What's next?
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Originally posted by Disdena
I thought it was strange that so many people kept saying that LoTRO was nothing like WoW. I remember playing it when it came out and telling the guys I played WoW with not to bother, they're already playing it.
It's really not suprising so many people don't have a problem being offered game after game that's not really any different from the last one they played when you see people stating that LoTRO is nothing like WoW, when it's actually one of the worste offenders, Rift being the other.
The same people can't seem to see that saying that has no bearing on whether or not he game is actually good. For example, Rift is very much a copy of WoW, I don't even think Trion themselves would deny that, they're aiming directly for WoW players who are fed up with waiting for new content. But it's also a good game. Themepark or not, wow clone or not, Rift is a good game with developers who know exactly what they're doing and who their audience is.
WAR a success? In what reality? The one were the developers didn't all but come out and say it was a bad game? The one were they didn't practically abandon it in favor of producing a cut down version that consists of just doing the only part of the game that people actually enjoyed, battlegrounds? I'm not saying WAR failed, but anyone who thinks this game reached anything resembling the success Mythic expected it to ahieve is willfully ingnoring the truth. WAR did very, very poorly, and that's a fact.
No MMO goes from using a subscription model to F2P because it does well. AoC may be doing well now, but it sure wasn't doing well enough to attract enough subs to keep it from having to go F2P. AoC also plays very much like your typical themepark.
LoTRO didn't switch to F2P becaue it was doing well either. Publishers do not look at a subscription based game and switch to F2P because THEY THINK it will make them more money. They do it because the subscitions aren't making them enough, and switching is the only alternative to either waiting for more people to quit or shutting down then and there.
If F2P was the way to make more money, Blizzard would have switched WoW over a long time ago. People are acting like these publishers haven't figured out that there is a baseline for the number of subscibers one would have to retain in order to make the subscription model worth more then F2P, and that the shift has something to do with anything other than the fact that the majority of the MMO's released aren't able to compete under the subscription model.
Could you imagine an automotive industry that builds cars that all look very much like each other, with the only real difference being different colored pinstripes? Because this is what I see a lot of.
WTF are you talking about, they're nothing alike, this one has a different pinstripe!
Wonder why each new MMO is very much like the last? Look at how many people in this thread said that LoTRO is nothing like WoW.
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All it takes for evil to succeed is for the good to stand by and do nothing
Originally posted by VengeSunsoar
Not sure on your definition of 'very well'. It's no coincidence that lotros p2p timeframe was pretty much the same as the lifetime subs it sold. i.e. it didn't have enough people paying a monthly sub to keep it going, people seem to forget that with these games(and i like ddo myself) that it's either go f2p or close them down/switch them to life support(1 maybe 2 servers). It did however manage to sell over 4 or 5 mil copies so even with the license i think it's a given it was profitable.
Rift seems to be the exception when it comes to the 'clone' mmo's, but i think that's because trion seems to be halfway sensible and keeps putting the client on sale(and at time free) to keep the numbers up.
Swtor may have made a lot of money, but don't forget it cost so much to develop, market, maintain etc. It's sales curve seems pretty poor and doesn't look like it will do as well as lotro and cost 5 times as much so seriously unlikely they've made anywhere near their money back yet and if numbers continue to drop the way they have been it may never happen.
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All it takes for evil to succeed is for the good to stand by and do nothing
Originally posted by dotdotdash
TBH I wouldn't call it insanity, just the standard 'executive' level of stupidity.
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Originally posted by VengeSunsoar
Exactly this. What people fail to realize is that "beating WOW" is not a goal that developers actually have.
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I'd say the reason most MMO players are insane is because they think a game has to beat wow. Also your BOLD, underlined, quote is stupid. They aren't expecting different results. If anything they are hoping for similar results.
I agree that they should maybe be trying to do something different .. but I also know that they are doing fine by their standards. Their investors are making money while the rest of us fight over scraps and dream of something better. Pretty much the human condition atm.
LFD tools are great for cramming people into content, but quality > quantity.
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All it takes for evil to succeed is for the good to stand by and do nothing
Originally posted by Souldrainer
Their goal is ultimately to become market leader, i.e. to beat wow.
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Despite the Grammys and even the ACM's demonstrating more consistent taste over the past few years, the CMA's remain the most significant industry awards that honor country music. This year's slate of nominees gives the organization an opportunity to build on the credibility of last year's George Strait victory. His win for Entertainer saved a dismal show in its closing minutes.
Here's our take on this year's contenders:
Should Win:
- Luke Bryan
- Miranda Lambert
- Blake Shelton
- George Strait – Kevin, Jonathan, Tara, Ben
- Keith Urban
Will Win:
- Luke Bryan
- Miranda Lambert
- Blake Shelton
- George Strait – Jonathan, Kevin, Tara, Ben
- Keith Urban
Kevin: I'd settle for a Miranda Lambert victory, as she had an amazing year. But my first choice is George Strait, who deserves a fourth trophy for that record-breaking final concert. The rest of these nominees have either won before or still seem to have their best days ahead of them. There will never be another George Strait again.
Jonathan: The appalling sense of entitlement Jason Aldean has shown in his seemingly endless campaign of adult temper-tantrums disguised as interviews since these nominees were announced makes it all the more satisfying that the voters didn't exclusively consider commercial and touring stats when voting for this award. I think that will likely continue with the final ballots, giving Strait the win here as a final send-off– a win that, as Kevin said, Strait's last concert fully justifies based on even Aldean's logic.
Tara: I have a feeling I'll be pulling for Lambert next year, but 20 months after seeing it, I'm still high on Strait's phenomenal farewell show. He deserves this.
Ben: Why not? Miranda will have plenty more shots at it, but this could be our last chance to see George Strait accept a CMA Entertainer of the Year trophy. Let the cowboy ride away in style.


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Fri., Dec. 7*
vs. Grand Rapids Griffins
Allstate Arena
7:30 p.m.
Sat., Dec. 8^
at Rockford IceHogs$
Rockford MetroCentre
7 p.m.
^U Too
$Illinois Lottery Cup
Log on to chicagowolves.com for broadcast schedule, or to watch or listen to the action live online
The Wolves opened December by snapping a four-game losing streak and winning for just the second time in nine games on Saturday; Chicago, which posted a 3-6-1-1 mark in November, sits in third place in the Midwest Division with 21 points through 20 games this year (9-8-2-1).
--- Darren Archibald: Has scored third-period goals in back-to-back games after being assigned to the Wolves on Nov. 26 ... Appeared in all three games with the Wolves last week, notching two goals and 10 shots ... Shared second on Kalamazoo with six goals and fifth with 13 points in 18 games this season before joining Chicago ... Also ranked second on the K-Wings with a +6 plus/minus rating
--- Anton Rodin: Assisted on both Chicago goals Friday night and has posted 5 assists and 6 points in his last six tilts ... Shares third on Chicago with 7 assists and is tied for seventh on the team with 8 points in 16 tilts this season ... All 8 of his points have come in his last nine contests
--- Jordan Schroeder: Tallied 2 goals and 3 points during a current three-game point streak ... Ranks first on Chicago with 7 markers and is tied for second on the squad with 12 points in 19 games this season ... Shared the team lead with 9 points (5G, 4A) in 11 games during the month of November
--- Zack Kassian: Collected his AHL-leading fifth opening goal of the season on Nov. 28 ... Shares second on the Wolves with 6 goals and 12 points in 18 games this season ... His 6 helpers are tied for fifth on Chicago ... Amassed 3 assists and 5 points in his last five matchups
--- Andrew Ebbett: Dished out an assist in four of his last five tilts ... Shares first on the Wolves with 8 helpers and fourth with 10 points in 18 games this season ... Ranks second on the team with a +7 plus/minus rating and has accrued a plus or even rating in 15 of his 18 games ... Registered 7 points (G, 6A) in 11 games during the month of November
--- Chicago surrendered one goal to Peoria on Saturday, which marked just the second time in its last 16 games it allowed two or fewer goals in a contest; the Wolves are a perfect 5-0-0-0 when they surrender two or fewer goals to their opposition.
--- Defenseman Jeremie Blain earned his first AHL point when he dished out an assist on Saturday; the 20-year-old blueliner skated in three games with the Wolves last week after being recalled on Nov. 27, accruing an assist, six penalty minutes and a +1 plus/minus rating.
--- Left wing Brett Sterling shared the team lead with 9 points (5G, 4A) in nine games during the month of November; the 28-year-old forward shares second n Chicago with 6 goals and paces the team with 14 points and a +8 plus/minus rating in 16 contests this year.
--- The Wolves have been perfect on the penalty kill in three of their last four contests (11 of 13); the team, which has been shorthanded just 80 times this season, is tied for 29th in the AHL with a 77.5 efficiency rating on the penalty kill (62 of 80).
--- Chicago is one of just four AHL clubs that have yet to reach the double-digit plateau for power-play markers scored this season; the Wolves have converted eight of 81 power-play opportunities (9.9%) in 20 games this season.
--- The Wolves host their seventh Future Journalists Media Day for high school students at the Triphahn Community Center and Ice Arena in Hoffman Estates during the team's practice at 9 a.m. Tuesday. Guest speakers for the event will include Chicago sports personality JILL CARLSON, the Chicago Tribune's Wolves beat writer PAUL LaTOUR, and ESPN 1000 radio host HARRY TEINOWITZ.
Saturday, Dec. 1
(at) Chicago 3, Peoria 1
--- The Wolves snapped a four-game losing streak with a 3-1 Illinois Lottery Cup win over the Peoria Rivermen at the Allstate Arena
--- Forwards Tim Miller, Michael Davies, and Darren Archibald bagged markers for Chicago
--- Goaltender Matt Climie thwarted 25 shots to earn his first win since Oct. 17
Friday, Nov. 30
(at) Milwaukee 3, Chicago 2
--- The Wolves surrendered two markers in the final 1:25 of the contest to drop a 3-2 Amtrak Rivalry decision to the Milwaukee Admirals at the Bradley Center
--- Left wings Bill Sweatt and Darren Archibald posted tallies for Chicago
--- Goaltender Matt Climie kicked out 30 shots
Wednesday, Nov. 28
Rockford 4, (at) Chicago 2
--- The Wolves held a 2-0 lead but allowed four straight goals as the Rockford IceHogs earned a 4-2 Illinois Lottery Cup win at the Allstate Arena
--- Forwards Zack Kassian and Jordan Schroeder both scored for the second straight game
--- Goaltender Matt Climie stopped 38 of 41 shots


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SAS, the largest airline company in Scandinavia, offers cheap international flight tickets to Beijing with departures from all over Europe. Connections can easily be reached from this major Asian hub. Our city guide will help you to find out what's up and the best tips from SAS crew and passengers.Beijing is a great city - literally speaking. Famous Tiananmen Square is big enough to hold 1 million people, while the historic Forbidden City is home to thousands of imperial rooms.
What's up in Beijing
Ten Fu's TeaThis chain sells high-quality tea from across the region. The friendly staff brews small cups of tea for customers to sample.
Summer PalaceThe Summer Palace was once used by the imperial family as a retreat from the stress of Beijing city life. The grounds include a range of buildings and gardens, including the Hall of Benevolence and Longevity, as well as the stunning Fragrant Buddha Tower, which offers superb views of Kunming Lake.
The Courtyard95 Donghuamen AvenueTel.: +86 10 6526 8883This sleek and minimalist restaurant is perched on a moat and offers stunning views of the Forbidden City.Perfectly affordable luxury!Magnus, air steward
Magic Beijing Chaoyang Theater36 North DongsanhuanChaoyang DistrictTel.: +86 10 6507 18 18Classical Chinese arobatics, mystic magic and Chinese opera. Really nice - if you like that sort of thing!Brigitte
Tai Pan Massage & SpaLido Shop 2F Block 92A Fang Yuan Xi RoadChaoyang DistrictTel.:+86 10 6437 62 99Relax in one of the busiest cities you have seen.Martin
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The YIVO Library is an unparalleled resource for every area of Yiddish and East European Jewish studies. In constant use by researchers from around the world, the Library holds more than 385,000 printed books in a dozen languages, including the world's foremost collection of Yiddish publishing, and an unequalled collection of Yiddish serials. Through the complementary holdings of its Library and Archives, YIVO is the great repository of East European Ashkenazic culture, of which American Jewry is the heir.
As the only Jewish research institution from pre-war Europe which survived the Holocaust and which still exists today, YIVO counts among its holdings a variety of specialized collections of diverse provenance. An important part of the YIVO Library stems from its pre-war collections which were confiscated by the Nazis in Vilna during the Holocaust, later found in Germany after the war, and eventually sent to the New York YIVO in 1947. The Library also holds treasures rescued by the fabled 'Paper Brigade,' young Jewish scholars who hid books and documents inside and outside the Vilna ghetto, thus saving them from Nazi pillage. (The Vilna Collection and other Holocaust-related collections are described elsewhere on this site.)
Best described as a "collection of collections," the YIVO Library has been built through the amalgamation of a number of private and institutional libraries. Shortly before the transfer of YIVO's headquarters to New York in 1940, the Central Jewish Library and Archives (CJLA), a repository of American Yiddish materials which had been founded in New York in 1938, was amalgamated with the American branch of YIVO. The CJLA included the Winchevsky Collection of Jewish labor history and Yiddish literature. By the end of the war, the growing YIVO library in New York acquired the library of the Chicago Yiddish publisher M. Ceshinsky and of the Yiddish theoretician Chaim Zhitlowsky. The Tcherikower Collection of Jewish history, hidden in France during the war, was acquired in 1946.
Since 1950 YIVO has acquired the private libraries of the literary historian Kalmen Marmor, the critic Shmuel Niger, theatre archivist Sholem Perlmutter, folklorist J. L. Cahan, essayist Shloyme Bickel, novelist Joseph Opatoshu, poet H. Leivick, Holocaust historian Philip Friedman, lexicographer Nachum Stutchkoff, the cultural historian Shlomo Noble and the Yiddish linguist Max Weinreich. Also acquired were the private libraries of YIVO librarian Mendl Elkin and YIVO Archivist, Ezekiel Lifschutz. Thanks to these varied collections, the YIVO Library is especially strong in Yiddish theatre, Yiddish linguistics and lexicography, and historical writings, aside from its extensive holdings in modern Yiddish literature, including many books and serials found in no other research library in the world.
Taken as a whole, YIVO's collections comprise the published record of Yiddish and East European Jewish civilization at its peak, from the mid-19th through the 20th century, both in its historic territories and in the various émigré centers in different corners of the world. At YIVO are preserved virtually every book, every pamphlet, every periodical, every letterhead related to this Ashkenazic civilization, especially at its highest point, during its transfer to America, before and after its annihilation under Nazis and Soviets. YIVO is the world's largest repository of the books and documents of immigrant American Yiddish culture – the culture which formed American Jewry. It is on account of the riches of its Library and Archives that YIVO remains the unique world center of Yiddish research, one of the major centers of research in East European Jewish history, and an essential resource for the study of immigrant American Jewry.
For further information on the history of the YIVO Library and its holdings, see:
Dina Abramowicz, "The YIVO Library," Jewish Book Annual vol. 25 (New York, 1967-1968), pp. 87-102.
Zachary Baker, "The Yiddish Collections of the YIVO Library: Their History, Scope and Significance," YIVO Annual vol. 22 (New York, 1995), pp. 253-273.
Zachary Baker and B. H. Weinberg, eds. The Yiddish Catalogue and Authority File of the YIVO Library (Boston: G. K. Hall, 1990), 5 vols.
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"First synthesized in 1891, bisphenol-A came into use as a synthetic estrogen in the 1930s. Later, chemists discovered that, combined with phosgene (used during World War I as a toxic gas) and other compounds, BPA yielded the clear, polycarbonate plastic of shatter-resistant headlights, eyeglass lenses, DVDs and baby bottles."
It is interesting to note how the powerful, acidic cleaners the janitor used are what enabled the bisphenol-A to to leach out of the plastic cages and water bottles and caused 40% of the mice to have defective eggs. It should make everyone think twice about plastic, as well as our fascination with surfaces being sparkling clean. The harmful effects of BPA were stumbled upon. While other plastics were not initially created as a synthetic estrogen, the harmful effects might not be known yet.
What to Do: Go to LIFE WITHOUT PLASTIC to replace your plastic drinking cups with stainless steel, your tupperware with glass and your plastic bowls with stainless steel ones. We use these stainless steel tumblers instead of plastic cups.


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F. B. Gregg, 88, of Lowland, NC., passed from this life on Sunday, June 3, 2012, at Carolina East Medical Center in North Carolina. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Arkansas Pass, TX., and attended Wardens Grove F.W.B. Church in Lowland, NC. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Gregg and daughter, Cheryl Creech. He is survived by his son, Howard Gregg of Houston, TX; his daughter, Vicki (Phil) Williamson of Lowland, NC; four grandchildren, Libby Fogg of Charlotte, Farrah (Zack) Greenwood of Houston, TX;, Jarod (Kimberly) Williamson of Raleigh, NC; and London (Scott) Schmidt of Oak Island, NC; and three great-grandchildren, Nicole, Ryen and Boston Greenwood. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Thursday, June 7, 2012 at Mills & Coffey Chapel in Antlers. Interment will follow at Antlers City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggested memorial contributions be made to Wardens Grove F.W.B. Church Building Fund, c/o Nancy Leary, 2940 Lowland Rd., Lowland, NC 28552.
Funeral services conducted by Bryant Funeral Home & Crematory of Alliance, NC and Mills~Coffey Funeral Home of Antlers.


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STORYTIME for preschoolers will be held on Thursday, February 21, 2013 at 10 a.m. at the Yadkin County Public Library.
STORYTIME is an early literacy program specifically geared for preschoolers 2-5 years old. The theme for this week's program will be "My Busy Body," featuring the letter "B" and highlighting the literacy skill, vocabulary.
All STORYTIME programs are free and open to the public. Make plans now to bring your child or grandchild for an entertaining and educational experience, with stories, music and crafts as we help get them "Ready to Read" with the "Every Child Ready to Read @ your Library" program.
The Yadkin County Public Library, in partnership with Yadkin Christian Ministries, will be providing free tax preparation through the IRS's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs.
The mission of these programs is to provide free basic tax return preparation for low-to moderate income taxpayers, elderly taxpayers and taxpayers with disabilities, limited English proficiency or military. To qualify, families must have an income of less than $50,000. Free tax preparation will be held at the Yadkin County Public Library, on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm and will continue each Wednesday and Thursday until April 11, 2012. Tax assistance is a free service that is on a first come, first served basis.
NWRL will host their annual Traveling Photography Contest. Contest is open to all registered patrons of the Northwestern Regional Library system, with the exception of individuals whose primary source of income is photography. The fees for each entry are $5 for adults and $1 for youth with no limit on total number of entries. Entries must be received no later than Friday, February 22, 2013 at any NWRL branch.
A photography workshop will be held on Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at 5:30 pm, followed by the opening reception at 6:45 pm. For more information about the contest or to pick up an entry form, please visit your NWRL branch.
The Northwestern Regional Library High School Quiz Bowl 2013 has been rescheduled for Saturday, March 9, 2013 at 10 a.m. at the Andy Griffith Playhouse in Mount Airy. Quiz Bowl teams from high schools in Alleghany, Stokes, Surry and Yadkin counties are eligible to participate. Registration begins at 9:30 am with competition beginning at 10:00 am. Come out and support your local high school!
The Yadkin County Public Library is a member of the Northwestern Regional Library system, comprised of libraries in Alleghany, Stokes, Surry and Yadkin counties. The library's normal operating hours are as follows: Mondays and Thursdays 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. and Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8:30 a.m-5:30 p.m.


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What happens to my device data if I leave my organization?
Your administrator can delete all of your BlackBerry device data, including your personal content. This feature helps to secure your device if your device was lost or stolen.
If your administrator turns on BlackBerry Balance technology, your administrator can delete your work data from your device and leave your personal data and applications intact. Some of your personal data might be deleted from your device if it overlaps with your work data (for example, a personal contact who works in your organization).
If you prefer to keep your personal data intact and only remove work data from your device, contact your administrator.
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A bit of background for newcomers
Joe (aka 'Mac' to his RAF comrades) was my Uncle, but we never met. His precious letters have come into my possession some near-70 years after they were written. It is my honour to transcribe them, and the poignancy of hindsight about what happened to Joe makes this all the more difficult to write, but all the more important that I do. One letter will be posted to this Blog each and every Friday until they are done.
Please see below for a link to Joe's full story and the other letters in this series so far.
In this letter, Joe has left Stranraer in Scotland and moved (again). He is 6 months in to his RAF experiences and is wearing his stripes with pride.
Letter 38 – 14th June 1944
"Sgt. Me and No.!! —— that should find me!!
c/o Sgts Mess
RAF Station
Upper Heyford
Nr Heyford
Dear Mom and Kids,
Well, once again, I'm here! Right now I'm cheesed off! I got in OK and we had the luck to get a charabanc back to the 'Station'. It was raining light blue cats and dogs at the time and I can assure you I didn't feel like a 2 and
a half mile walk back in the rain. We had a meal and boy what a meal! There was a large dish of butter and the same of jam or marmalade on each table and as you can imagine I showed 'em 'ow I was 'bringed up'!!! There was a cooked meal going too but I didn't notice it! I hope you'll excuse the writing but the only flat surface in the room is being used by a bunch of Canadian and British A.G.S for card games!In my financial condition things are looking pretty stiff on that table too!
No, I haven't yet found out when we'll be paid but I'll let you know later.
I see by the programme for tomorrow that we have got about 4 lectures, 2 or 3 medicals, a Kit inspection and a Flying Clothing Parade! Quite a busy day!!!
I'm afraid I can't write much this time 'cos nothing much has happened up to now. By the way this room is almost full of Canadians and they all seem OK to me, but time will tell! I will have to put the address of this place on the letter later as I am still not sure of it.
Guess I'll post it tomorrow. So long, will write again tomorrow night.
Love Joe xxxx"
So, following his exam success, Joe has been promoted AND moved to a new station. He is now in Oxfordshire – a pretty long trip from Scotland. Food, as always, is top of the agenda for Joe, and thank goodness it's not looking too bad on that score. It looks as though he can't quite believe that he's now a Sergeant, and seems to have enjoyed writing his new address 'c/o the Sergeants' Mess' at the top of his letter for the first time!!
To read more about Joe's letters please follow this link. There you will find the full selection of letters to date, as well as more information about his fascinating yet ultimately tragic story.
He was our family hero. He IS our family hero. If I knew how to complete an effective RAF salute, I would salute you now, Joe. Long may your memory live in our family stories. I hope to post a new letter from Joe's correspondence with his Mother here every Friday until they're done. It will be a turbulent and heart-wrenching journey. Subscribe to the Blog to make sure you don't miss any of it.
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Coming to our season opener on Saturday?
You're in for a special gift courtesy of match presenting sponsor Visa. 10,000 fans in attendance will receive this Earthquakes World Cup poster.
Tickets are still available to Quakes vs. Real Salt Lake on Saturday; kickoff is set for 7 p.m. PT.
#QuakesGameFace Update: Jordan Stewart has his down pat.
Now it's your turn: share your best with the hashtag #QuakesGameFace for a chance to win two tickets to our season opener on March 15 and a post-game photo opp with an Earthquake.
Here are a few of our favorites so far:
We're ready to show our #QuakesGameFace pic.twitter.com/a9n7OHNtUh
— Laura Blanch (@munchiebl) March 11, 2014
@SJEarthquakes #QuakesGameFace pic.twitter.com/GwwPMdpkBp
— wrxdrew (@wrxdrew) March 11, 2014
@SJEarthquakes #QuakesGameFace pic.twitter.com/RDo0Op3GvX
— Katie Carey (@KCarey16) March 11, 2014
@SJEarthquakes #QuakesGameFace OfMyFace from the #LAvSJ in Fresno. Original shirt image from ESPN #USAvKOR match. pic.twitter.com/fLPwn5kPBb
— Phillip Luna (@phillipluna) March 11, 2014
1. Because it's our first HUGE test of 2014
It's CONCACAF Champions League. We're not only playing for our club, but for our country here. As Clarence Goodson puts it, "any time you have a chance to play in an international tournament, it's an honor." With a chance to advance to the 2014 FIFA Club World Cup, you bet the Quakes are going to take this one seriously.
2. Because it's a fortress
Yes - while we are anxiously awaiting the completion of our brand new home - we can't forget that good ole Buck Shaw has been pretty great to us in the past. Just take our record there: we're on a 19-game unbeaten streak in all competitions. And if that's not good enough, over the last 38 matches we've played there, we've only lost twice. This stat includes matches against international competition like San Luis FC, Norwich City and Swansea City. So yeah, it's a fortress and we need you to continue to make it that way.
3. Did we mention it's CONCACAF Champions League?
It's our chance to test ourselves against the 10-time Liga MX Champions Toluca. What better way to start off 2014 than to upset the top-seeded Mexican side at home? We're going to come out with all guns firing before we head to Toluca for the second leg of the quarterfinal on March 11.
Get your tickets now, in case you haven't already. You're not going to want to miss this one.
Only 5 days until regular season starts back up. So we have one question for you - have you perfected your #QuakesGameFace?
Prove it. From now until Friday, tweet yours using the hashtag #QuakesGameFace for a chance to win two tickets to our MLS home opener vs. Real Salt Lake on Saturday PLUS a post-game photo opportunity with an Earthquake.
Going to our CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinal against Toluca on Tuesday? Even more reason to show up with a #QuakesGameFace.
Bring it, Quakes fans. We can't wait to see you again.
The guy can fly.
Here's a game-changer:
According to a recent post on MLSsoccer.com, Major League Soccer has officially caught up to Major League Baseball in the percentage of adolescents who claim to be avid fans of their respective leagues.
To be exact, 18 percent of 12 to 17 year olds are now following and supporting MLS.
Not significant enough for you?
The article goes on to say that this age group is undoubtedly the hardest to win over. They're at an age where they are following everything and consuming it all at once. Better yet, they are on the cusp of entering the working force, having disposable income and lots of free time to support their teams.
Taking this knowledge and adding it to the fact that MLS is only 19 years old - while MLB stands at a ripe age of 145 - this is great news for our league and its future growth in the United States.
Oh, and did we mention its a World Cup year? Yeah, things are only going up from here.
Be sure to check out the full article on MLSsoccer.com.
Today's international date marks another chance for Victor "Muma" Bernardez and the Honduran National Team to get one more tune-up before they had to Brazil for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Los Catrachos host Venezuela for a friendly today in San Pedro Sula; kickoff is set for 5 p.m. PT.
Venezuela has only won one of their last 14 games on the road. Honduras, on the other hand, has been in good home form lately - defeating the United States and drawing Mexico on their way to qualifying for the World Cup.
A mainstay for Los Catrachos' defensive line, Bernardez has been a regular call-up for nearly a decade and was a crucial part of their 2014 World Cup qualifiying. The consistent center back made one appearance at the 2010 FIFA World Cup for Honduras, playing the full 90 in a scoreless draw against Switzerland.
It's expected that he'll be starting for the Honduras squad come this World Cup, though. Los Catrachos first face France at the World Cup this summer and will continue Group E play against Ecuador and Switzerland.
Remember that time that Ellen broke the internet with a selfie at the Oscars?
If only Bradley's arm was longer. Best photo ever. #oscars pic.twitter.com/C9U5NOtGap
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) March 3, 2014
So does our hysterical technical staff.
#StadiumSelfies FTW:
If only Batty's arm was longer. Best #quakes74 photo ever #oscars @TheEllenShow @SJEarthquakes pic.twitter.com/3p8CUSaF3t
— Dave Kaval (@QuakesPrez) March 5, 2014
Have lunch plans for Wednesday?
Swing by the Coleman Landings Shopping Center located at 1331 Coleman Ave., right next to our new stadium construction site. We'll have our New Stadium Preview Center in the Chipotle parking lot from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Grab a burrito and come chat with us about our brand new stadium opening in 2015!
Let's call this one the Gorlitz Golazo.
Welcome to the club, Andi!


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Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Choice Gymnastics Xcel Teams competed March 16-18 in Greenville at the state meet.
Bronze Level gymnast Savannah Casebier, a third-grader at Sangaree Elementary School, placed fourth out of 336 competitors. Silver Level gymnast Mercedes Rechlicz, a sixth-grader at Marington Middle School, placed first out of 238 competitors.
Savannah placed first on Vault, Beam, Floor and All-around and third on Bars in her age division.
Mercedes placed first on Beam and All-around, second on Bars and Floor and fourth on Vault in her age division.
Placing among the top six gymnasts for their level at the state meet qualifies these young ladies to represent South Carolina on the State Team at the regional meet in April. The Regional Meet will include teams from North and South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee.
Other gymnasts also earned high honors at the state meet. In the Bronze Division Kendal Vorhis took home the gold medal on Bars, Floor and All-around and a silver medal on Beam. Katie Heimerdinger place second on Bars, Floor and All-around. Maile Merklein placed second on Floor. Marissa Kampwerth earned the bronze medal on Floor. The Bronze team placed eighth out of 30 teams in the state.
In the Silver Division Claire Willems earned the silver on Beam and bronze on Bars. Caroline Moore placed first on Beam and secnod on Floor. Tess Erickson brought home the gold on Beam, Floor and All-around. Danielle Abell placed third on Floor. The Silver team placed seventh out of 26 teams in the state.
In the Gold Division Amy Willems placed second on Beam and third on Bars, Floor and All-around. Claire Brookbank brought home silver medals on Bars and Floor. Rachelle Abell placed third on Vault. Abigail Todd is the State Champion on Vault. The Gold team placed sixth out of 19 teams in the state.
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Team members including sophomore center Sim Bhullar and junior guard K.C. Ross-Miller went to the soup kitchen and helped the community-based organization prepare and serve a midday meal.
"Serving was fun and it was a great experience," Ross-Miller said. "It was great to give back to people in need."
El Caldito is a community based-volunteer organization with three part-time employees and uses dedicatied volunteers to perform all the tasks necessary in a kitchen to process and store food, prepare and serve meals and clean up afterwards.
Bhullar used his extended reach to help prepare sandwiches for the needy, while Ross-Miller used his quick hands to prepare chicken for the hungry visitors. Video coordinator Josh Daeche also got in on the fun as he jumped all over the dishwashing duties.
"Coach [Marvin] Menzies is a strong advocate of giving back to the community and he has given me the opportunity to help lead the staff and team to give back," Daeche said. "The guys have done such a great job and have represented the team and the university in such a great light."
The team has also helped with the Big Brothers/Big Sisters Volleyball Tournament, the Relay for Life, the Child Abuse Prevention 5K, Disabilities Coalition and also attended different Las Cruces Public Schools to talk about what it means to be active, to stay fit and to learn and pay attention in school.
Other members of the NM State men's basketball team are scheduled to help at the soup kitchen the fourth weekend of various months. The team is also hoping to get out to the kitchen on Thanksgiving.


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by laura janning
The Bunnies Are At The Door and A Giveway!
March 24, 2012
111 comments:
Oh Laura!!! Those are absolutely adorable. I would love to win one. Of course, I have been a follower!!ReplyDelete
LOVE this wreath! Following the blog :)ReplyDelete
I already like on Facebook... and in general- haha!!ReplyDelete
I would follow you on Pinterest too but I am too pin illiterate to find ya. Could you maybe set up a link in your pinterest page directions to help me!?!?! Thanks LauraReplyDelete
i am a happy follower!ReplyDelete
and i like ya on facebook! thanks for the chance!ReplyDelete
Oh my gosh! I love love love this wreath. Came across it on Pinterest and started looking at your blog and fell even more in love!!!! So here is one entry - I follow your blog now and forever!!!! I am not sure if my comments are posting because they don't seem to be showing up. My email if I am a lucky winner is email@example.com. Thanks for this amazing giveaway.ReplyDelete
Yay. My first entry finally showed up! Here is my second entry - I LIKE you on Facebook!!! If Pinterest is another entry, I now follow you there too. Thank you again. I would be sooooo stoked if this wreath was on my front door!!!!!ReplyDelete
Your entryway is so pretty! Love the wreaths! Our tulips are just starting to poke out of the ground. Beautiful pics! Thanks for sharing and for hosting this giveaway. I'm your newest follower.ReplyDelete
Your wreaths are gorgeous and your entire entry! I am dying over those crocks on your steps and the tulips are just beautiful. I am a follower. :-) Have a wonderful weekend!ReplyDelete
- NicoleMarch 24, 2012
Your wreath is just what I've been looking for, so clever! I'm a follower :)ReplyDeleteReplies
- NicoleMarch 24, 2012
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I liked you on facebook! This is the sweetest wreath! I adore it :-)Delete
I totally lovelovelove your Burlap Wreath and would be thrilled if I won it!! count me in as a new follower.ReplyDelete
I am also a new Facebook fan!!ReplyDelete
It's the cutest wreath and I want it!! It's been pinned a gazillion times so I'm sure my competition is stiff but I'm keeping my fingers crossed. I'd give that bunny a good home! You know I've been stalking - I mean following you for some time!ReplyDelete
Oh, and of course I like your FB page too!ReplyDelete
- Angela Briggs AtwoodMarch 24, 2012
This is the cutest Spring wreath Ive seen this year!!! Just started following on google.ReplyDelete
- Angela Briggs AtwoodMarch 24, 2012
I also started following on FB!ReplyDelete
hello from a new fan (just liked you on fb), the bunnies are so cute, and bear looks adorable !ReplyDelete
I liked you on Facebook.ReplyDelete
I signed up for e-mail.ReplyDelete
Laura - I already follow on gfc (your linky followers widget isn't popping up)ReplyDelete
Not sure why I wasn't already, but I now Like you on fb. :) Hugs to Bear.ReplyDelete
I'm a BIG fan...Facebook and your blog! Shall we bring snacks for Bear? :-)ReplyDelete
Third entry for me! I follow you via email!!! :)ReplyDelete
LOVE this little wreath! I am a follower! ;)ReplyDelete
"LIKE" you on FB!ReplyDelete
I follow the TTTT blog =)ReplyDelete
I like you on fb (and shared your giveaway)ReplyDelete
The Burlap wreath is beautiful; just seen it on your door! With a warm welcome from Bear of course! Im definitely a follower.ReplyDelete
I'm a new follower of the blog!ReplyDelete
I liked your page on FB!ReplyDelete
I absolutely adore (& COVET!) these wreaths. I am a new follower on both Facebook, emails --- and Pinterest, too!ReplyDelete
Already a Follower thru Google Connect!:) I LOVE your wreath so keeping fingers crossed!ReplyDelete
Just Liked ya on FB!ReplyDelete
Following by email!:)ReplyDelete
What a great idea! I LOVE this wreath (almost as much as I love a sweet dragonfly)! I think this wreath should be featured in the top pinterest pins of 2012 :)
:) me
PS I am putting this on my facebook and tweeting it :)
I love your wreath and I am a new follower.ReplyDelete
Following by email :)ReplyDelete
I love your wreaths and I love your little Bear. I am a Linky follower and I am subscribed to your e-mail. Have a great day.ReplyDelete
Great giveaway! I'm a new follower!ReplyDelete
I liked your facebook page!ReplyDelete
- kimberley AlonzoMarch 24, 2012
I have just become a follower of "TOP THIS TOP THAT" and I am so enjoying your blog! Thanks for sharing and since we have similar front doors, I know it would be perfect here in Haddam!!ReplyDelete
You are and your gorgeous wreaths are wonderful. I'm a new follower. ÜReplyDelete
I'm a FB follower too!ReplyDelete
I follow with email too! ♥ReplyDelete
- Dorothy FiggMarch 24, 2012
Just signed up to follow and receive your emails. Get wreath!!ReplyDelete
- Kim SchadrackMarch 24, 2012
I am an email follower!ReplyDelete
- firstname.lastname@example.com 24, 2012
Just liked you on Facebook.ReplyDelete
- Kim SchadrackMarch 24, 2012
I just liked you on facebook! I looooove me some burlap!ReplyDelete
I'm already a follower - love your blog :)ReplyDelete
I'm a new Facebook follower :)ReplyDelete
I already follow your blog via email :)ReplyDelete
I just signed up to follow you by email! So excited to see the new things you create! I love the wreath! I've never seen such a beautiful Spring Wreath--ever :)ReplyDelete
I'm a follower!ReplyDelete
I'm a follower on FB.ReplyDelete
I get your emails.ReplyDelete
I'm a new follower and your wreath is so super cute!!ReplyDelete
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- NikkiMarch 24, 2012
I just found your blog last week and I love it! I just became a FB fan and I'm following you on Pinterest. :)ReplyDelete
I'm now following you on GFC and Linky Follower.ReplyDelete
I likes you on Facebook!ReplyDelete
I've signed up to follow by email! Thanks for the opportunity to win this lovely wreath!ReplyDelete
I already follow you!ReplyDelete
...And I already 'like' you on Facebook!ReplyDelete
I am a follower..and I love your wreath!ReplyDelete
- AngelaMarch 25, 2012
Love, love, love that wreath! I am now an email follower.ReplyDelete
I am new follower!would love that wreath, come and follow me backReplyDelete
New Facebook fan.. such a gorgeous wreath! (Can I have Bear? lol)ReplyDelete
How adorable is that wreath??? I am your newest follower. Thanks for the give a way!! ~MarleeReplyDelete
- AnonymousMarch 25, 2012
I'm a follower via email. Love all your ideas. WendyReplyDelete
I'm a new blog follower:)ReplyDelete
I'm a new FB fan:) love your stuff!ReplyDelete
Subscribed by email!!ReplyDelete
- debbie504@windstream,netMarch 25, 2012
I am a new facebook fan, please enter me in your drawing, thanks so much! Love your work!ReplyDelete
I am a follower of the blog. LOVE the wreath!ReplyDelete
I am your recent fan on Facebook!ReplyDelete
I am subscribing to your emails.ReplyDelete
I am doing all 3..LOVE this wreath and all your great posts!ReplyDelete
I'm a new facebook fan!ReplyDelete
- Christine BishopMarch 25, 2012
I am now subscribing to your e-mails!ReplyDelete
I am also now a new Facebook fan!!ReplyDelete
Aaand I'm now following your blog! As a busy wife & mother of 4, I would LOVE to win this wreath rather than find the time to make it myself! :) I'm new to Pinterest and just found you there. LOVE your stuff!!ReplyDelete
I so want this wreath. Didn't know you had a store. I like you on fb and you are on my timeline. Of course, I am a follower, and if I don't win, I will purchase a wreath from you. It is great!ReplyDelete
I'm a follower, I get your blog from Email and I liked you on Facebook. I started to wrap some muslin on a wreath today and got a little frustrated, (my old hands don't work so well anymore) so will take it up again when I'm in better frame of mind. I have a wire form but it would take alot of burlap to cover that bad boy. Love the wreaths you made for your doors. I'm still going to attempt to make a facsimile with my little wreath. Will be good practice for some day when I attempt to use the wire form. Happy EasterReplyDelete
I tried to 'follow' you on google blogger but kept getting an error message :( I subscribed by e-mail. LOVE the wreaths!ReplyDelete
I "liked" you on Facebook. The wreaths are adorable! Looking forward to more posts.ReplyDelete
Courtney Riep
I am a follower by e-mail! Love your blog and the wreath! Thank you for the chance! Hope you and your family have a very blessed Easter!ReplyDelete
Look at all these entries for the wreath! Kudos to you ... it's become a blogland sensation!ReplyDelete
And your front door is beautiful and your home has amazing curb appeal!
Love your blog and the burlap wreath!ReplyDelete
I am a fan of your facebook page :)ReplyDelete
I follow Top This Top That (google) thanks!ReplyDelete
I subscribed to your blog via email -- thank you!ReplyDelete
I love this wreath and would love to win one! I subscribed to your blog and can't wait to keep up with all your great ideas!ReplyDelete
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I also started following you via email! Forgot to post that the other day!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMarch 27, 2012
I just saw you through the Spring Linked in party. LOVE the burlap wreath! I am going to follow your blog now. Thanks!!ReplyDelete
I found you on Pinterest looking for burlap wreaths and now I put you on Facebook . Not a twitter. I am glad to have found you and that you share your inspirations with others .ReplyDelete
Did I miss who the winner was?! I thought it was going to be announced Tuesday?ReplyDelete
Following you because I spotted this wreath! Am in the process of making my own! But live miles from Michaels and need more of the burlap! Would love to win! Will link back to you when I finish my project!ReplyDelete
Who won? I looked, but couldn't find it...thanks:)ReplyDeleteReplies
SandraK- you may want to check out the post "Somewhere over the rainbow there's a winner"- cause it it you!! I have no way to contact you so please send me an email with your address so I can ship the wreath out to you!Delete
Linked back to you. Thanks for posting your project. I am GREEN with envy or is it MOSS at your cool bunnies on your wreaths. Our local and not so local craft stores are pretty lame...
Happy Hump Day!
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Just signed up for your blog and Facebook. Love your look! Facebook: Unique Decor at Woodstock MarketReplyDelete
Just found your blog new follower! Love your wreath!ReplyDelete
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Pronounced: ka" boe zan' ti nib
Classification: Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor
Cabozantinib is a type of targeted therapy called a tyrosine kinase inhibitor. This means it works by targeting receptors present on the cancer cells. Cabozantinib targets several different receptors, which, in turn, blocks tumor growth and angiogenesis (the development of a blood supply to the tumor).
Cabozantinib comes in a capsule form in several dosage strengths. It is taken once a day on an empty stomach- you should not eat for 2 hours before or 1 hour after the dose. Swallow the capsules whole with a full glass (at least 8 ounces) of water; do not open capsules. Do not take a missed dose within 12 hours of the next scheduled dose, just skip that dose.
The blood levels of this medication can be affected by grapefruit, grapefruit juice, St. John's wort and other medications. Be sure to tell your healthcare provider about all medications and supplements you take.
Below are some of the possible side effects and suggestions for dealing with them. Be sure to tell your oncology team if you are experiencing any of these problems.
High blood pressure (hypertension) was seen in clinical trials. Patients should have their blood pressure checked regularly during therapy. Any hypertension should be treated appropriately. If hypertension cannot be controlled, the medication may be stopped.
Diarrhea can be severe and can cause dangerous dehydration. Be sure to report diarrhea to your healthcare team.
Your oncology team can recommend medications to relieve diarrhea. Also, try eating low-fiber, bland foods, such as white rice and boiled or baked chicken. Avoid raw fruits, vegetables, whole grain breads, cereals and seeds. Soluble fiber is found in some foods and absorbs fluid, which can help relieve diarrhea. Foods high in soluble fiber include: applesauce, bananas (ripe), canned fruit, orange sections, boiled potatoes, white rice and products made with white flour, oatmeal, cream of rice, cream of wheat, and farina. Drink 8-10 glasses on non-alcoholic, un-caffeinated fluid a day to prevent dehydration. Read Low Fiber Diet for Diarrhea for more tips.
Certain cancer treatments can cause sores or soreness in your mouth and/or throat. Notify your doctor or nurse if your mouth, tongue, inside of your cheek or throat becomes white, ulcerated or painful. Performing regular mouth care can help prevent or manage mouth sores. If mouth sores become painful, your doctor or nurse can recommend a pain reliever.
Read the mouth ulcer tip sheet for more information.
While on cancer treatment you may need to adjust your schedule to manage fatigue. Plan times to rest during the day and conserve energy for more important activities. Exercise can help combat fatigue; a simple daily walk with a friend can help. Talk to your healthcare team and see OncoLink's section on fatigue for helpful tips on dealing with this side effect.
Visit OncoLink's section on Nutrition for tips on dealing with this side effect. Ask your nurse about nutritional counseling services.
HFS is a skin reaction that appears on the palms of the hands and/or the soles of the feet as a result of certain chemotherapy agents. It can start as a feeling of tingling or numbness in the palms and/or soles and progress to swelling, redness, peeling skin, and tenderness or pain. Notify your healthcare team right away if you notice any of these signs of HFS so they can make recommendations or dose changes to prevent it from getting worse. Learn more about HFS on OncoLink.
Take anti-nausea medications as prescribed. If you continue to have nausea or vomiting, notify your doctor or nurse so they can help you manage this side effect. In addition, dietary changes may help. Avoid things that may worsen the symptoms, such as heavy or greasy/fatty, spicy or acidic foods (lemons, tomatoes, oranges). Try antacids, (e.g. milk of magnesia, calcium tablets such as Tums), saltines, or ginger ale to lessen symptoms. Read the Nausea & Vomiting Tip Sheet for more suggestions.
Call your doctor or nurse if you are unable to keep fluids down for more than 12 hours or if you feel lightheaded or dizzy at any time.
White blood cells (WBC) are important for fighting infection. While receiving treatment, your WBC count can drop, putting you at a higher risk of getting an infection. You should let your doctor or nurse know right away if you have a fever (temperature greater than 100.4¡), sore throat or cold, shortness of breath, cough, burning with urination, or a sore that doesn't heal.
Tips to preventing infection:
For more suggestions, read the Neutropenia Tip Sheet.
Exposure of an unborn child to this medication could cause birth defects, so you should not become pregnant or father a child while on this medication. Even if your menstrual cycle stops or you believe your sperm is affected, effective birth control is necessary during treatment and up to 4 months after stopping treatment.
Osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) is a rare side effect, however, it is important that you know about it and take steps to protect your dental health. The maxilla (upper jaw bone) and mandible (lower jaw bone) are normally covered by gum tissue. In the case of ONJ, this tissue is gone and the bone is exposed. Typical symptoms associated with ONJ are: pain, swelling or infection of the gums, loosening of the teeth, exposed bone (often at the site of a previous tooth extraction). Some patients may report numbness or tingling in the jaw or a "heavy" feeling jaw. ONJ may have no symptoms for weeks or months and may only be recognized by the presence of exposed bone. ONJ most often occurs soon after a dental procedure, but this is not required for ONJ to occur. Stop treatment with cabozanitib at least 3 weeks prior to any dental procedures.
Cabozantinib can affect wound healing. Therefore, the manufacturer recommends stopping the drug at least 3 weeks before any surgical procedure and considering not restarting until there is adequate wound healing.
A neurologic complication, called reversible posterior leukoencephalopathy syndrome, has been reported. If you experience headache, seizure, confusion, blindness or other visual changes, inform your healthcare provider right away.
Cabozanitib can increase the risk of blood clots, stroke and heart attack. If you experience symptoms of these problems, you should contact your healthcare provider immediately or go to an emergency room. Symptoms can include: swelling, redness or pain in an extremity, chest pain or pressure, pain in your arm, back, neck or jaw, shortness of breath, numbness or weakness on one side of the body, trouble talking, confusion or mental status changes.
Some patients experienced bleeding or a tear in the intestinal wall. Signs of these problems include: unexpected bleeding, blood in the stool or black stools, cough up or vomit blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds, fever, severe pain in the abdomen or new abdominal swelling. If you experience any of these, contact your healthcare provider immediately or go to the emergency room.
Other side effects include excess protein in the urine, for which your healthcare team will monitor you. Patients developed graying of their hair, loss of or change in hair color. Some patients experienced rash or dry skin.