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Berlin is the capital of Germany and the second most populous city in the European Union. At the same time, it's a huge cultural centre and a centre of European politics, media, and science. There are more than 180 museums in the city. Among the places of interest of Berlin, Brandenburg Gate, the TV tower on Alexanderplatz, Memorial Church on Kurfürstendamm, the German Cathedral and the French Cathedral, the dome of the Reichstag, and Potsdamer Platz are especially interesting for tourists.
Traditional lederhosen and biergartens collide with modern BMWs and a sophisticated culture in Munich, capital of Germany's Bavaria region. Much of Munich was destroyed during World War II, but a spectacular restoration project has recreated the beautiful city. It offers world class museums and galleries, excellent restaurants, great shopping, and a world famous Oktoberfest. A popular destination all year long !
Dresden has a long history as the capital and royal residence for the Electors and Kings of Saxony. The controversial bombing of Dresden at the end of Second World War and 40 years in the Soviet bloc state of the German Democratic Republic has changed the face of the city broadly. Since German reunification in 1990, Dresden has emerged as a cultural, political, and economic centre in the eastern part of Germany.
With the second largest European airport and its central location, Frankfurt is a hub of transportation for European travel. Visitors can use this city as a jumping point to cruises down the Rhine or into the countryside. In the city, history fans will notice the lovely architecture in the Römerburg, or old town center.
A thriving business and economical center, Frankfurt is perhaps most well known for its many international trade fairs or exhibitions.
Though it has left its shipbuilding days behind, Hamburg remains a pulsating, edgy city, bursting with attractions. Wander the canals and bridges of the hard-working city, visit the Warehouse district to see more of the historical maritime period, or join the youthful revelers for some great music in the Reeperbahn, the city's red-light district.
Located on the Rhine in the heart of Germany, Cologne (Köln) is a treat for any visitor. Magnificent architecture, great museums and theaters, a stunning cathedral, and a history that is tangible on the streets where all wait to impress. Cologne spoils any guest with its famous Carnival, its lively arts and culture scene, and its countless excellent breweries.
A vibrant medieval town, Nuremberg shows evidence of its 950 year history at every turn. With an inspiring Altstadt (Old Town) full of medieval marvels, a foreboding castle, great museums including the Germanic National Museum, and easy-to-navigate streets, Nuremberg draws you in. See works by the artist Albrecht Dürer, and don't miss the world-famous Christmas market, selling gingerbread Lebküchen.
Located among beautiful rich forests, Stuttgart is perhaps one of Europe's greenest cities. Though not known for stunning architecture, the city offers some great museums, an interesting castle, and is right in the middle of an excellent wine-growing region. Don't miss out on the numerous spas, either.


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Competitive club SCRABBLE play in Canada and the United States is administered by NASPA and its Club Committee.
There are two types of club listings available.
The current list of clubs is available at the club roster page.
Clubs will be listed when their annual $30 sanctioning fees are paid. The initial sanctioning fee will be valid until the end of 2010. Thereafter, ongoing club sanctions will begin on January 1 and end on December 31.
Club web sites may be listed as long as they do not contain inappropriate material or links to inappropriate material as periodically reviewed by the Club Committee.
Unless otherwise requested, only the first director listed in the response to the NASPA request for club information will be listed.
For NASPA-sanctioned clubs there is an annual club sanctioning fee of $30 which may be paid in one of the following manners:
In order to maintain registration, clubs must meet the following criteria:
As stated above, the initial club sanctioning fees will be valid until the end of 2010.
Please send changes of club location, address, email, website or anything shown on your club listing to Alan Stern.

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This patient support community is for discussions relating to lung cancer.
Leukemia is a cancer of the bone marrow and blood. It is characterized by the uncontrolled accumulation of blood cells. Leukemia is divided into four categories: myelogenous or lymphocytic, each of which can be acute or chronic. The terms myelogenous or lymphocytic describe the cell type involved.
There are four major types of leukemia.
Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML)
Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL)
Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML)
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
Lymphocytic: Referring to lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell.
Myelogenous: Originating in or produced by the bone marrow
These cell changes take place in a type of marrow cell that normally goes on to form red cells, some types of white cells, and platelets.
ALL and AML are each composed of blast cells, known as lymphoblasts or myeloblasts. Acute leukemias progress rapidly without treatment.
Chronic leukemias have few or no blast cells. CLL and CML usually progress slowly compared to acute leukemias.
Acute Leukemias
In AML and ALL the original acute leukemia cell goes on to form about a trillion more leukemia cells. These cells are described as "nonfunctional" because they do not work like normal cells and they crowd out the normal cells in the marrow which causes a decrease in the number of new normal cells made in the marrow. This results in low red cell counts while the lack of normal white cells impairs the body's ability to fight infections. A shortage of platelets results in bruising and easy bleeding.
Chronic Leukemias
In CML the leukemia cell that starts the disease makes red and white blood cells and platelets that function almost like normal cells. The number of red cells is usually reduced, resulting in anemia while many white cells and sometimes many platelets are still made. Even though the white cells behave almost normally, their counts are high and continue to rise. If left untreated, the white cell count can continue to rise so high that blood flow slows down and anemia becomes severe.
In CLL the leukemia cell that starts the disease produces too many lymphocytes that do not function. These cells replace normal cells in the marrow and lymph nodes which weakens the patient's immune response. The high number of leukemia cells in the marrow may crowd out normal blood-forming cells and lead to a low red cell count and can also lead to low neutrophil and platelet counts.
Unlike the other three types of leukemia, some patients with CLL may have very little to no progression for a long time and remain in good health without treatment for long periods of time.
A CBC is used to diagnose leukemia. This is a blood test that may show high or low levels of white cells and show the presence of leukemic cells. Sometimes, platelet counts and red cell counts are also low. Bone marrow aspiration or bone marrow biopsy are often done to confirm the diagnosis and to look for chromosome abnormalities. These tests help to identify the leukemia cell-type. These tests are usually repeated after treatment begins to measure how well the treatment is working or in the case of a non-progressing CLL, to watch for changes that would indicate the beginning of progression.


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Jeffrey L. Fisher
Professor of Law and Co-Director, Supreme Court Litigation Clinic
A leading authority on Supreme Court practice and nationally recognized expert on criminal procedure, Jeffrey L. Fisher's work at the law school revolves around handling cases in the U.S. Supreme Court. He has argued 27 cases in the Court, on issues ranging from criminal justice to maritime law to preemption.
His successes include the landmark cases of Crawford v. Washington and Melendez-Diaz v. Massachusetts, in which he persuaded the Court to adopt a new approach to the Constitution's Confrontation Clause; Riley v. California, in which the Court for the first time applied the Fourth Amendment's protections against unreasonable searches to digital information on smart phones and other computers; Blakely v. Washington, in which the Court held that the Sixth Amendment right to a jury trial applies to sentencing guidelines; and Kennedy v. Louisiana, in which the Court held that the Eighth Amendment prohibits states from imposing capital punishment for crimes against individuals that do not result in death. Professor Fisher was also co-counsel for the plaintiffs in Obergefell v. Hodges, in which the Court held that the Fourteenth Amendment guarantees same-sex couples a right to marry. In 2006, The National Law Journal named Professor Fisher one of the 100 most influential lawyers in America—the youngest person on the list.
In addition to his teaching and practice concerning the Supreme Court, Professor Fisher has published numerous articles on various criminal and constitutional issues, and he currently is writing a treatise on the Confrontation Clause. Before joining the Stanford faculty, Professor Fisher co-chaired the appellate practice group of Davis Wright Tremaine. He clerked for U.S. Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens and Judge Stephen Reinhardt of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
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1 tablespoon
olive oil
yellow onion, halved and sliced
red bell pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons
balsamic vinegar
salt and pepper to taste
2 (8 ounce) fillets
tilapia fillets
2 teaspoons
olive oil
1 cup
crumbled blue cheese
4 cups
mixed salad greens
This was delicious. I added some zuchinni to the onion and red pepper. I also used good cheddar instead of blue cheese. Will serve this again.
This was edible, but that's about all I can say for it. I thought it sounded odd, but figured it had so many great reviews that I'd give it a try. I made it exactly as the recipe states. I didn't change anything. Maybe it's just my tastes, but my girls and I did not enjoy this meal. My husband said that it was decent, but he wasn't thrilled with it. I will not be making this again.
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I used red onion, bell pepper and asparagus. I reduced the balsemic with the veggies while I broiled the fish, then added the veggies and cheese and broiled until the cheese was melted. Everyone LOVED this. I did use sharp cheddar for husband and kids because they don't like blue cheese. They still loved it. I had to use soy cheese for mine and it was still awesome, so this is very adaptable.
Delish! Fantastic tilapia recipe! I ended up broiling it on low for a few minutes at the end. Also, I served with rice instead of the greens. Thanks!
I finally found a recipe that would make tilapia (or any fish fillet) more interesting! I modified the recipe by adding a bit of blackened seasoning to the fish. I placed the fish in baking dish lined with slightly greased al foil. Instead of blue cheese, I used chedder which I think it's a mistake as the flavor was not strong enough. Next time will use blue cheese or feta cheese. Also, I will add 1/2 more tablespoon of balsamic vinegar to the onion and red pepper although I think for most people, 2 tablespoon should be enough. I baked the fish at 400 for 15 minutes and for the first time, I received compliments from husband on tilapia!
Good stuff. Had to make sub the blue cheese w/ feta since I think blue cheese is one of the worst tasting substances on the planet. Cook time is approximately 20 minutes. I might try a little shorter time next time.
I used Feta instead of Blue Cheese, also used Green, Orange, & Red pepper. I served over Jasmine Rice. It was fabulous
Awesoime! Literally the best fish recipe I have found on here. TRY IT! I divided the bleu cheese part of the recipe w/ 1/2 crumbles and 1/2 QUALITY bleu cheese dressing.
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Balsamic Baked Tilapia
Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
** Calories: 329
** Calories from Fat: 155
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High School Student
John Tyler Community College offers high school students two exciting ways to earn college credit while they are still in high school – concurrent enrollment and dual enrollment.
High school students who take regular college-level courses taught at John Tyler Community College's Chester or Midlothian Campus are considered concurrently enrolled. Students who enroll in college-level courses taught at their high school are considered dual enrolled.
To be eligible for either option, you must fulfill standard admissions requirements at the College, as well as:
- be a rising junior or senior
- meet any applicable college placement testing requirements
- earn a "C" or better in any prerequisite class and meet John Tyler Community College's academic requirements for the course
- obtain letters of permission from your high school principal, as well as your parent or guardian
Concurrent Enrollment
Concurrently enrolled students take regular college-level courses taught at John Tyler Community College's Chester or Midlothian Campus in addition to taking courses at their local high school. If you are a home-schooled student interested in concurrent enrollment, please read our admissions information for home-schooled students.
If you are interested in concurrent enrollment, you will need to complete the following steps for admission:
- Familiarize yourself with the important dates and deadlines for admission.
- If you are under the age of 17, you and your parent or guardian must schedule an appointment by emailing the dean of student's administrative assistant at email@example.com before you apply to the College.
- After your meeting, apply online or pick up an Application for Admission.
- Apply online.
- Applications are also available at the Admission and Records Office in Moyar Hall, Room M101 in Chester or the Administration Building, Room B106 in Midlothian.
Schedule your placement tests.
John Tyler Community College generally requires placement tests in English and mathematics for all new concurrently enrolled students.
Eligible SAT or ACT scores may also be used for placement purposes. You can find out more about testing requirements as well as testing dates and times on our Testing Centers page.
- Obtain letters of permission for concurrent enrollment from both your parent or guardian and your high school principal
- Visit the Counseling Center (no appointments necessary).
When you come for your meeting, you will need to bring two letters with you: one from your parent(s) or guardian(s) and one from your high school principal that give you permission to be concurrently enrolled at JTCC and your high school. During your initial meeting, a member of the counseling staff will talk about course options and help with your initial registration for classes. Please note that concurrently enrolled students cannot enroll online.
- Pay your tuition and fees.
John Tyler Community College does not generate bills for tuition and fees. During General Registration, tuition and fees are due by 5:00 p.m. the Friday of the week you register. After General Registration, tuition and fees are due the day you register. Refer to the academic calendar at www.jtcc.edu/academics/academic-calendar.
You must pay all mandatory fees – student activity fee, technology fee and student parking fee at the same time. Partial payments (for example, paying for one class out of several classes or only paying a fractional amount of one class) are not sufficient to hold all classes.
Tuition and fee payments may be made online through myTyler using a credit card. Payments can also be made in person via check, cash, or credit card at the Business Office located in Room A102 in Goyne Hall in Chester or Room B115 in the Administration Building in Midlothian. Please note that students who have not declared a major at Tyler are not eligible for financial aid.
- Purchase your textbooks.
Textbooks for John Tyler Community College are available at www.Johntylershop.com.
For additional information on concurrent enrollment, contact the Admission and Records Office in Chester at 804-706-5220 or in Midlothian at 804-594-1544. You can also e-mail email@example.com
Dual Enrollment
The dual enrollment program at JTCC allows high school students to enroll in courses for which they earn both high school and college credit. For example, you could enroll in college biology as a high school student and not only receive high school credit, but also earn eight college credits for BIO 101/102 – General Biology I & II (4 credits each).
Dual enrollment classes maintain the same high-quality educational standards as those courses taught on campus at John Tyler Community College. Instructors are required to have comparable credentials, and the textbooks and course syllabi are aligned with college curriculums.
All dual enrollment classes meet mandatory high school standards of learning, but are also designed to mirror classes taught during a college student's freshman year.
Dual enrollment classes are typically offered in the following academic areas: English, mathematics, sciences, social sciences, business technology, computer technology, engineering technology, and industrial technology.
If you are interested in taking dual enrollment courses, contact your high school guidance counselor. You can also learn more about dual enrollment at JTCC by contacting Tracey Howell at email@example.com or 804-706-5170. You can also learn about dual enrollment by clicking here.


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On Friday, January 7, 2011, KidsPeace was fortunate to be visited by
the reigning Miss PA's Outstanding Teen, Jocelyn Gruber, and her mom, Paula.
The pair braved the snow in the morning to meet with Director of
TeenCentral.Net Dr. Julius Licata and tour the KidsPeace residential facilities
and schools in Orefield, PA, and film Jocelyn speaking about her own teen years
and the problems she has encountered before and after winning the state
Jocelyn is a beautiful,
energetic and personable young lady who is filled with the desire to bring the
pageant to people everywhere in the state. She has a strong ethic and a loving,
caring attitude that aims to please. For many reasons, this was a very special
visit for Jocelyn, as she spent her first 10 years being raised at a facility
that is similar to KidsPeace because both of her parents were counselors there.
Growing up with her brothers in this environment may explain her keen understanding
of kids' problems and wisdom beyond her 17 years.
Paula Gruber is the
effervescent mom who is obviously very proud of her daughter's accomplishments
and quickly informs the listener that she is equally proud of her two sons now
serving in the Navy. Both graduated from Annapolis, and they are currently
serving their country. Jocelyn,
who beams whenever her brothers are mentioned, echoes the closeness of this
family. She is quick to let you know that her dad is her greatest fan.
Jocelyn toured
Headquarters and then went for a tour of the KidsPeace Hospital where she met
with staff and children. Anyone with her immediately realized that her love for
the children was very strong. She
met with the youngest group and asked if they knew who she was. The answers
ranged from the President to the Queen of PA, which, I guess, is not that far
away from who she is or how she felt with these children. They enjoyed the
visit and were able to touch her crown, ask questions and just talk to her.
Her next stop was to the
Donley Education Center where she met with about 15 teens. These teens were, at
first, quite reluctant to speak, but after about 5 minutes, they became totally
involved and shared stories, asked questions and laughed along with this
outstanding teen.
Jocelyn then returned to
headquarters and to the TC.N office and spoke to teens via video camera about
her life and difficulties and how you have to be ready to sacrifice for what
you really want. Her message was loud and clear as she encouraged teens to go
for it all.
can have it all, you just can't have it all at one time."
Both Jocelyn and Paula
plan to come back again soon to meet with more teens and to possibly film Paula
for ParentCentral.Net. After a brief visit of just 4 or 5 hours, one can be
assured that there is no shortage of stars in this family.
is Miss Pennsylvania's Outstanding Teen?
The Miss America's
Outstanding Teen title is earned through local, regional and then state
competitions presented by this scholarship-based program that offers
accomplished teens opportunities to win funds for college. Outstanding young
women compete on their scholastic achievement, creative accompli
shment, healthy
living and community involvement. In the past five years, the organization has
awarded more than $3 million in college scholarships.
Jocelyn earned the title
of Miss Greater Johnstown Outstanding Teen and then won the competition in June
to be crowned Miss Pennsylvania's Outstanding Teen. She also won the talent
award for her piano performance. In August, Jocelyn was honored as one of the
top 10 at the national competition for Miss America's Outstanding Teen, winning
a $1,500 scholarship.
Each competitor has a
platform, and Jocelyn's is: "A Call to Service: Motivating Today's Youth through the United States Public
Service Academy." She hopes to encourage other teens to participate in public
service. Jocelyn is a member of the National Honor Society, "Who's Who in
Foreign Language," Outstanding Achievement in Foreign Languages, National
Young Leaders Council and the Fast Track program at Slippery Rock University.
Julius Licata is thrilled
to have Jocelyn as a supporter of TeenCentral.Net and is happy that the
relationship between the Miss Pennsylvania group and TeenCentral.Net has been
strong since 2002, when Autumn Marisa, the current Executive Director of Miss
PA's Outstanding Teen, was Miss Pennsylvania herself. To learn more about the
program, visit http://misspaoteen.org/meet.htm.
Jocelyn visits with
Executive Vice President for Business Development Michael Slack and
TeenCentral.Net Director Julius Licata at KidsPeace


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What Do Dead Plants Tell Us About Earthquakes?
March 20, 2012
Why do earthquakes occur? Key to understanding this is knowing the strength of faults. Strong faults can sustain large stresses; weak ones fail under much lower stresses. Because we cannot directly observe faults during earthquakes, we evaluate their strength after the fact by measuring how hot surrounding rocks became as they slid past one another (like rubbing your hands together). Such heating 'cooks' the fossilized remains of prehistoric plants in the fault rock, which we can measure to get a snapshot of the heating that occurred during an earthquake.


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Wednesday, August 27, 2014
A one-car accident claimed the life of a Georgetown man Aug. 23.
The accident occurred at approximately 8:30 p.m. on Kent Road near Durwood Street which is between Highway 17A and Highway 521.
Coroner Kenny Johnson said 22-year-old Wallace Byars of Paprika Way was alone in his vehicle. He said Byars ran off the left side of the road, struck a ditch then a driveway.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Because of the damage to the vehicle, it took emergency workers nearly two hours to remove Byars from the car.
The accident is still under investigation by the SC Highway Patrol.
Friends of Byars an employee of SafeRack are remembering him as a person they loved being around.
Destene Miller said she knew Byars for six years after meeting him at The Filling Station, a Christian youth entertainment center which was operated by Byars father-in-law Robert Cox.
He was an overall sweet and awesome guy. He was there for you whenever you needed him, she said.
Byars is survived by a young son and his wife, April, who is pregnant with their second child.
He was an amazing father. He was always playing with his son, Miller said. He was a very open-minded person with a great spirit.
Minister Mitch Anderson said he knew Byars most of his life. He said Byars was part of his youth group.
Over the last few years, he changed a lot when he became a dad. He loved his son and the little girl on the way.
He loved his wife and loved to assist anyway. He loved to share Jesus with people.
Wally was a good guy would help anyone and always in a good mood. He will be missed, Anderson said.
Stacy Elliott said she attended church with Byars and also remembers his interaction with his son.
I talked to him some at church and he always seemed to be very nice kind-hearted young man. He loved his family and was a great father to his son.
He did what he could to help others and always had a smiling face. Wally will be greatly missed by so many but we will forever cherish the memories he left us with for he did have a heart full of love for everyone, she commented.
A Celebration of Life Service will be 6 p.m., Aug. 28, at the Rock Pentecostal Holiness Church.
The Byars family will receive family and friends immediately after the service in the church sanctuary.
A Committal Service will be 11 a.m., Friday at the Pennyroyal Memorial Gardens.
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One project attempted upgrading the newrelic rpm to version 2.10.3 and 2.10.4 but it broke delayed_job. The fix was to down grade newrelic to version 2.9.9.
Ruby versions above 1.8.7 patch level 174 are not stable with RVM.
Incidentally this is the version of ruby that ships with snow leopard.
One Question:
- What's the best practice for configuring services that notify users between development, staging and production? You really don't want to send out a million email notifications by mistake when you are testing the staging version of a service. If you put the switch in the database, it could lead to the production database being moved to staging or development and sending out erroneous notifications. Putting the switch in an environment variable means that it's difficult to test the staging server with some sample data.
Some Answers:
Some projects encrypt credentials for the different environments with different keys, thus the production credentials will absolutely not be available to the staging servers. (This can be hassle because you get exceptions when you try to use the real credentials in a staging environment with the different key.) Doing this means that you can inject test data into the staging environment encrypted with the staging keys and use that without risk of mistakenly sending notifications to real users.
Consider wrapping the API in question with a fake that only talks to the real world in the production environment.
Perhaps you could set up a rake task that manages the state of a live versus test notification.


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The drop-bar CrossRip is quick in traffic, sure-footed when the weather or road get rough and comfortable over the long haul. Commuter? Road bike? Coffee racer? Yes.
Whatever you need to get done, CrossRip can do it. Cruise through traffic with heads-up agility, or stretch out for a head-down sprint. This bike will let you do it all.
- Do-it-all versatility Versatile geometry with drop bars, wide gearing range, and rack and mudguard compatibility give this bike do-anything attitude.
- Fast and light Built with our Alpha Aluminium frame technology, CrossRip is nimble, fast, and flat-out fun to ride.
- Ride-longer technology Vibration-damping IsoZone road bar and puncture-resistant Bontrager Hard-Case tyres will keep you rolling all day.
- Canti or disc brakes All the stopping power you need, just the way you want it: smooth all-weather discs or lightweight cantis.


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The city of Chicago in the US is bringing in four European teams, one of which is Sevilla, to play in a kind of mini-tournament later this summer.
Anyone heard about it?
have not heard about it. any other good European teams taking part in it?
When about will the tournament be? what date? July?
I looked it up, its actually called the Chicago Trophy. Sevilla is really the only A-list team that I can think of that will be there. It will be Sevilla, W. Krakow from Poland, and some Italian team from Europe and the club Toluca from Mexico. I think its more of a publicity event to drum up support for our homegrown soccer clubs.
Its going to be held in late July.
Do you know anything about Mexican football? Any emerging stars at the moment? Any in MLS ?
Hi, sorry I've taken so long to get back, just returned from holiday.
Actually, the famous Mexican forward Cuauhtemoc Blanco is joining my hometown team, the MLS' Chicago Fire. As far as his playing goes, he is a little like Beckham in the sense that the national coaches had him written off because of his age but changed their minds when it turned out that he was still a lot more effective than they thought. However, unlike Beckham, he is a forward and is most effective not on set pieces, but during play, especially when it comes to one-on-one situations. I believe that he is making his debut this week for the Fire. He is one of eight players in MLS to make over $400,000 a year, the others being Carlos Ruiz, Freddy Adu, Landon Donovan, Eddie Johnson, Juan Pablo Angel, former US national captain Claudio Reyna and, of course, Becks.
As for young talent, thats tough because, like other less wealthy leagues, many promising young players are bought up by European clubs. The best player around now would have to be Rafael Marquez, who plays for Barcelona. I would say that the best up-and-coming player who actually plays in Mexco is club America's keep Guillermo Ochoa. However, even he is moving, as Ajax has just announced that they will be buying his contract.
Despite the exodus of some of the big names, Mexican club football is still very high quality and very entertaining to watch. The country is football mad, so new stars crop up all the time.
Two interesting asides:
-Chivas, one of the most popular teams in Mexico, actually has a counterpart in the MLS, called Chivas USA. Both clubs have the same owners. Chivas shares a stadium with Beckham's new team, the LA Galaxy.
-On a personal note, when I went to high school, one of the paraprofessionals (i.e. hall monitors/security people) was actually a former player for the Mexican First League (Mexican equivalent of the EPL) club Cruz Azul, as well as playing for the Mexican national selection.


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DAVID SIKES/CALLER-TIMES Houston outdoors writer Nate Skinner stayed with a topwater plug nearly all day during a marathon wade.
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DAVID SIKES/CALLER-TIMES The sunrise wade in Copano Bay was about as comfortable as it gets. But we barely got a bump.
DAVID SIKES/CALLER-TIMES The size range of redfish at Stedman's was wide. But after a long empty search it was all fun.
DAVID SIKES/CALLER-TIMES Ron Coulston measures a redfish that didn't quite make the cut.
DAVID SIKES/CALLER-TIMES Rewards came late during a fair weather search that spanned waters from Swan Lake in Copano Bay to Dagger Island.
DAVID SIKES/CALLER-TIMES Ron Coulston prepares to release a redfish caught along the drop-off of Stedman's Reef.
DAVID SIKES/CALLER-TIMES Ron Coulston protects his fair skin with a sunscreen mask and broad-brimmed hat.
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If you are anything like me, you find comfort in knowing "there's an app for that."
When I got a smart phone I made the decision to use it for more than games and other mundane apps. It can be hard to avoid the lure of game requests on social media and it did not take long to figure out how much time I was wasting. I started searching to learn more about what apps could offer as far as music education and discovered a few fun (some were free) apps for artists.
These music applications are not a secret, but I don't hear much about artists taking full advantage of their mobile devices. We need to move past all the music player options and radio stations to discover hidden gems that make that mobile device worth having.
Below you will find descriptions of some of the apps I find to be helpful for the artist on the go. I found that there are similar Android apps available for every iPhone/iPad app mentioned. Venture beyond your regular pastime and get familiar with what your mobile device can offer you musically.
On The Music Path (iPad, Free)
This is for the musicians and aspiring musicians who can use the wealth of information offered in this app. Lessons in a variety of instruments adds versatility and unlimited options make this app invaluable. Of course there is a fee involved for lessons but it is considerably less (and more convenient) than actual lessons.
DM1 The Drum Machine (iPhone, iPad – $1.99-$4.99)
Beat-makers will thoroughly enjoy this advanced vintage drum machine app, for an affordable price. The interface resembles a beat machine and has sound effects over each simulated drum pad. Take the studio with you and enjoy features such as 64 electronic drum kits, sequencer mixer and more.
iMPC by Akai (iPad – $6.99)
Every hip-hop producer should know this industry standard. Akai offers only a taste of its pricey standalone unit used to create most of the famous hip-hop beats in the '90s and '00s. It was a standard during the golden era of hip-hop, influencing the sound of production giants like Detroit's J Dilla and Waajeed. This app is intriguing, functional and capable of creating a new way for you to enjoy your mobile device. You cannot sequence or edit samples; if you could, the standalone unit would be null and void. But there are still hours of fun and exploration as you play around with a MPC interface and sample.
DUBSTEP/Loops/Keyboard/Drums (iPhone/iPad – 99 cents)
Who could resist America's newest genre of music to invade pop culture? One of 2013′s top 15 apps DUBSTEP is worth the purchase for those looking to expand their musical palette and try something new, this is the perfect app. Take your production to new heights with electronic music and apply it to freshen up your sound.
B-Rhymes Dictionary (Android, iPhone, iPad – Free)
Rappers can write lyrics on the go and get a little assistance in the process. A simple easy to use app that finds words that rhyme, B-Rhymes can take the place of a game for any lyricist that finds time to write and it's free!
MOGUL Songwriting & Recording Studio (iPhone, iPad – Free)
The app that says it was made with the Hip-Hop artist in mind. Write lyrics, make beats or import vocals to create a track. This app offers synonyms, antonyms and rhymes for the songwriter and a small multi-track studio for producers.
Lyric Writer (Android – Free)
This songwriter app came with great reviews and the free download has a $1.99 Pro Upgrade. Writers can organize their lyrics as well as save and import via SD card. The pro upgrade offers playlist management a back-up system and media player.
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Ray Sefo on CroCop, being owed $700k by K-1,
Ray Sefo on CroCop, being owed $700k by K-1, - Fighters OnlyFO: All sorts of names were in the mix for this fight; how did you end up being CroCops opponent?
Somebody tweeted me asking if I would fight CroCop and I was like yeah it would be a great opportunity but I believe CroCop is retired. Then the following week I had all these other people tweeting about it and I started to think there must be something to it. So I called a mutual friend of mine and CroCops in Croatia and it turned out he was promoting a show and CroCop was to be the main event.
He asked if I would be interested in fighting on the card and I said yeah great love to, then a while later he called me back and said how would you feel about fighting CroCop and I said yeah, its on. I was super-excited about it because although Ive got nothing but respect for CroCop and his achievements in kickboxing and MMA, its a fight that was meant to happen nine years ago, ten years ago, then he pulled out a few weeks before and I ended up fighting Mark Hunt.
So when the opportunity presented itself [recently] to make the fight I jumped at it and here we are now, a few days from getting in there and banging it out.
FO: Obviously ten years ago you were both younger and therefore faster and more explosive and so on; can we expect a classic fight?
Ive watched pretty much all of his fights. I agree to a certain point that he has lost some speed, I dont feel I have lost speed or power, I move just as fast now if not faster than my last four years of K-1 because I work with a strength and conditioning coach now.
It depends how you train, I live in the gym. People might think I am old for the game but I dont drink, I dont smoke I dont do drugs I dont party. I dont do drugs. I live in the gym, six times a week, twice a day. Im always in the gym. So I can last a lot longer, I think, than a lot of people.
We will not see the final bell. I guarantee you one hundred per cent. One hundred per cent. No decision. Not at all.
FO: Youre predicting a stoppage win for yourself then?
Oh I have no doubt in my mind. I am confident, I know that I am going to be very aggressive, my training has been tremendous. I am a fast starter, a fighter that is in your face, and CroCop is a very slow starter and is a mover. I think I am a really bad match-up for him.
Well yeah when you have been fighting as long as I have you are always going to be carrying some battle wounds and so on, but its mind over matter. You get in there and you do your thing.
FO: Sorry to deviate here but its just occurred to me that you just said you dont drink, which is funny because I used to watch this New Zealand film called Once Were Warriors all the time and I always pictured you being from that sort of background, dont ask my why!
Ha! Ive never drank. I mean, Ive tasted alcohol but Ive never had the desire to drink. I never liked the taste, I hate it. I have seven brothers and two of them drink occasionally but the rest dont drink any more. They used to drink here and there but its never been a thing in our family. I remember as a young kid my dad would bring a couple of bottles home with him after work, have a few beers with his dinner and that was that.
FO: I think youre probably the only Kiwi I have ever met that doesnt like a beer or three.
Haha! Well, Kiwis work hard but they like to play hard too, you know what I mean? Im sure theres a lot of people in New Zealand who dont drink but a lot of my friends do. Its something thats fun I guess but its something that just never appealed to me, drinking and alcohol and all that. But each to their own, I can still go out and have a great time without having to touch alcohol.
FO: So living in Sin City Las Vegas but not being a party animal, what do you do in your spare time?
Well the little free time that I do have I spend with my family and my son.
FO: Las Vegas is an MMA mecca but not really somewhere you would call a kickboxing hotbed. Have you found it hard to stay K-1 level ?
Fortunately we have guys that come into our camp from time to time, like the guy I am working with now is a kickboxing and boxing trainer who has switched to MMA. He worked with Mike Pyle for his last fight and I liked the way he worked so I got him to hold pads for me and its not bad at all. And we have a couple of boxing coaches in the gym so the striking part is top level really, and of course I have my own input as well. So overall its pretty good.
FO: Whats your general take on the standard of striking in MMA?
I think it is improving a lot, if you look at ten years ago compared to today its improved a lot - a lot, a lot! Nowadays guys arent afraid to stand and bang, even the ground guys are learning how to strike and MMA today is really a complete game now. Ten years from now it will have kept evolving and jiu jitsu guys and wrestlers wont hesitate to stand with strikers.


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That $250 piston system looks pretty wimpy compared to the bushmaster system on mine. I think I would opt for the higher end or just buy one preinstalled.
That $250 piston system looks pretty wimpy compared to the bushmaster system on mine. I think I would opt for the higher end or just buy one preinstalled.
My four top gun regrets include not buying an M17S, I instead bought an AR-15, i was then 18 and it was one of my first gun purchases. The M17s was brand new for 599 with 2 30 round mags. The AR was 675.
As for the gas piston kits. I have read that they cause excessive wear to the front/bottom of the buffer tube because the bolt carrier is being pushed backward from a different point causing it to ride slightly canted. I'm not sure they are a solution.
I would stay away from cheap conversions... LMT, HK, FN, all good. Drop in stuff still has to be proven
Though I think the gas impingement system is very well thought out, it just isn't designed to run 4,000 rounds of ammo with no cleaning, it'll run fine so long as you do reasonable amounts of maintenance on it...
I agree with that, any system needs maintainance for longer life and reliability. And yes, I agree with the durable vs reliable thing too, was just saying that it kept running, that is why I went with a higher end piston system, I am a firm believer in you get what you paid for.
Sorry if it sounds like I'm trying to be an ass, it just comes naturally.
probably the thing to do would be build your own providing you had the tools and the time.
i would like to have one--mostly for building a short 10 or 11 inch SBR.
So far from my studying up on the pistons systems, yes the earlier version and still some now do gouge the inside of the upper and extension tube. That has been fixed by some manufactureres with a one piece bolt carrier with the rear end beefed up to tighten up the tolerances in the upper. That is what is in a HK416 from what I have been told, have not personally seen a BCG from a 416 but that is what most piston conversion manufacturers are doing to overcome the carrier tilt issue.
When Mac did his piece on the piston systems in Future Weapons shows, HK stated that the bolt was cooler which in turn helped with jams, in that they would not occur as often. They also point out, and I would be interested to see if a DI gun could do the same, is that the 416 could be fired at any angle and attitude; if that makes sense. Mainly that the platform no matter how it was in relation to the target could still fire without jamming.
Really, the piston does close the gap with DI SBR. That is really where it stands out.
I have seen the Over the Beach test that HK did in Germany, 416 vs M16. Seemed a bit staged to me, but I have seen other manufacturers videos of their systems being shot right out of the water, now that was impressive. Not that I will ever do such a thing but I thought I would like that kind of reliability. The idea is not new, as most of you probably already know, I think it was Stoner himself who tried to get the M16 changed over to a piston system many years ago.
The real problem with feeding in all positions isn't cooler bolts, it's stuff like ejection, if you fire a gun that ejects real weak with the ejection port up it'll stovepipe, or a similar jam. With the AR it is pretty much a "look at what our gun can do that you don't know if yours can" type test...Mainly that the platform no matter how it was in relation to the target could still fire without jamming.
I realize that alot of these tests posted are for the advertisement of the prospective system. And as we all know, everybodies new and improved is the best on the planet. LOL. I know that there have been things that have been improved upon that has brought the system into the 21st century and I am trying my system with what I think is the best user modified piston system on the market. I did not want one that I had to send my upper in or buy a brand name upper with one on it, I want to be able to take it on or off as I deemed necessary, and if it does not work, then I know I can write myself up my own little ad and sell the thing and go back to DI. Most people that I have heard who have good conversion are saying that they will never go back. Well I will try it out for myself and see.
As for the carrier tilt issue, I have heard both the rear bottom gouge and the one you mentioned. One piece bolts that have the modified rear end should take care of those problems.


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Things I liked:I like the way it feels in my hands. The contour of the stock places your hand perfect. The power is good. I've had mine for 3 plus years and have shot 6000-7000 pellets without a minutes trouble. Liked the g-1 so much I got the Tac-1 (22cal) it also has many shots with no trouble g-1 likes crosman hollow points tac-1 likes the polys
Things I would have changed:not much but the trigger
What others should know:mine took more than 500 shots to settle down but when it did it hits paint balls off golf tees at 60ft.
Things I liked:I bought it my girl friend she said she loves it easy to use so far kill few birds with it
Things I liked:Easy to cock. Light weight and durable. For the money this gun is accurate. It doesnt have pcp air rifle accuracy but I cant complain. I'm getting less than 1 inch groupings around 20 to 30 yards.
Things I would have changed:The trigger is a bit tight. It also comes with a terrible scope ( at least mine did ) and is louder than some of my more powerful air rifles.
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Sunday, March 9, 2014
Theres a difference between making a championship run and dominating everything in your path.
In Class AA girls basketball, theres a difference between Bishop England and everyone else.
The Lady Bishops trumped Andrew Jackson, 59-26, Saturday at the Colonial Life Arena in Columbia to capture their second Class AA girls state championship in three years.
Bishop England (27-1) won its five playoff games by an average of 41 points per game this season. Seniors Mary Harriet Moore, Michele Boykin and Eran Artigues each scored in double figures Saturday. Moore turned in game-high 20 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks; Boykin added 10 points, six rebounds and four assists, and Artigues scored 12 with five rebounds.
Winning a second championship feels awesome, Boykin said. It means a lot to finish with this team this way and I think it proves were a dominant team.
After trading baskets through the opening minutes, Bishop England grabbed control, forcing four straight turnovers that Boykin and Moore turned into a 6-0 run.
Artigues then blew the game open, scoring eight straight, including three consecutive threes. Bishop England scored the last 15 points of the quarter to take an 18-point lead to the break.
After the first one fell, I knew my shot was on, Artigues said. My teammates kept finding me and our defense stepped it up. Once our defense started clicking, I knew we had control of the game.
The Lady Bishops defense allowed Andrew Jackson just one field goal the entire second quarter. Andrew Jackson went on a scoring drought that lasted nearly 10 minutes of game time, finally ending midway through the third quarter with Bishop England leading by 33 points.
The Lady Bishops forced 20 turnovers and limited Andrew Jackson to 18 percent (8-44) shooting on the night. Elizabeth Scott led Andrew Jackson with nine points. Dareisha Sowell managed just five on 1-9 shooting after scoring 40 in the Upper State title game.
As the game went on, we felt very confident that we could wear them down, Bishop England head coach Paul Runey said. I was very impressed with our defense. You see them on film, but you dont really know until you play them and I thought we did a great job of hammering them early and then finishing the game.
With a 34-point lead early in the fourth quarter, Runey honored his seniors, sitting them down one by one to the ovation of the Colonial Life Arena crowd. The group won 98 games the past four seasons, including two state championships and a second-place finish.
Im going to miss them dearly, Runey said. Theyre just hard workers. I couldnt be prouder of those girls.
They felt they left a little bit on the table by not winning in (last year). Every day thats what theyd say lets get back to Columbia.
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The statue was dedicated last week in honor of former Jones County School Superintendent R. Linton Jordan and retired Jones County High School principal John A. Trimnell.
The bronze statue, mounted on a brick pedestal, was actually erected prior to this past football season in the refurbished main entrance to the field and stadium. But a delay in obtaining the bronze plaque naming the statue and the men honored and those who contributed to its purchase forced a postponement of the dedication ceremony until last Thursday before the annual post-season football banquet.
At the unveiling, Dr. Candler Boyd, Jones County's director of athletics and an assistant principal at the high school, praised the two men for their years of service to the children of the community. He also talked about their strong support for the school's athletic programs and their instrumental roles in developing the current football field and stadium.
He also noted that many of those who contributed to the monument were former Jones County students or co-workers with the two who wanted to recognize the influence Jordan and Trimnell have had on their lives.
Jordan and Trimnell thanked everyone for the honor and said it had been a privilege to work with the students, athletes and educators who have been a part of the Jones County family.
"When I first got here, people watched the football games from their cars – they parked around the football field," Jordan remembered. "Now, over the years, we have been able to add this fine stadium and keep upgrading the facilities. This is a wonderful honor, and I thank you all."
Trimnell echoed those comments and issued a challenge.
"We had a great time working with all the students and the coaches and teachers, but we've had our time," he said. "Now it is time for the next generation to take the ball and run with it and keep working to help these young people and make these programs and our community even better."
Those who contributed to the statue were Jim and Betsy Abbott, Eric and Suzanne Arena, Billy and Wanda Bagwell, Bill and Pat Boyd, Candler and Brenda Boyd, Ken and Vicki Cobb, Rob, Alex and Drake Daughtry, Eddie and Oretha Dudley, Willie Fluellen, Wayne and Cynthia Garrett, Duane and Tracy Gattie, Chuck and Carla Gibson, Jarrell and Beth Greene, Billy and Fay Mathews, Jason and Candace Page, Cecil and Janelle Patterson, Donald and Carolyn Patterson, Lance and Kimberly Pittman, Alfred and Vivian Pitts, Charlie and Lavon Smith, Kevin and Jan Stirling, Jason and Mindy West, the Piedmont Orthopaedic Clinic and the Jones County High School Touchdown Club.


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This is a fabulous product1 I LOVE the bright colors and fun sounds! I thought it was only appropriate to do a little review of the concepts we have studied thus far. So,...Read complete review
This is a fabulous product1 I LOVE the bright colors and fun sounds! I thought it was only appropriate to do a little review of the concepts we have studied thus far. So, we pulled up a little Powerpoint presentation, and my students played a round of "Are You Smarter Than a Third Grader?" The kiddos took turns answering questions and hitting the appropriate buzzer. I labeled each buzzer with a Post-It to designate each buzzer as an answer choice, and everything went off without a hitch. Since we haven't memorized the sounds that each buzzer makes yet, the kiddos simply said the letter they chose as they hit the buzzer. They ate it up with a spoon!!!! Of course, I LOVE finding ways to make review sessions and test prep more engaging and tantalizing, and I am totally excited! The buzzers will be making LOTS of appearances, and I am certain that they will help increase attentiveness... and ultimately grades.
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I use games in my classroom often. I like that these buzzers are versatile. I didn't like that they don't light up. I also found myself having to memorize what sound goes with what color. The kids loved the concept of having a buzzer to press instead of simply raising their hands. teaching2daywtech.blogspot.com
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3 out of 4 working
By Sueb
from Frederick, MD
About Me Education Oriented, Parent Of Two Or More Children
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Opened the new box and the orange one didn't work. Tried everything and several others tried to help, but nothing worked. Otherwise, it was really a fun way to informally quiz the kids in my class. Also bought the animal sound buzzers. They were a favorite with the kids (ages 12-14)! :)
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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One doesn't Work
By Keep on Teachin On...
from Fayetteville, Ga
About Me Education Oriented
I love these buzzers! However, I opened the box, out new batteries in all and one buzzer didn't work! So sad, because I wanted to use them with my class today!
By Dawn
from Irvine, CA
Just opened these, installed the batteries and two of the buzzers don't work.
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Great reinforcement tool.
By Jan the teacher
from Santa Rosa,CA
I use it to reinforce concepts covered in math and history at the junior high level with great success.
By teaching2daywtech
from San Jose, CA
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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By Sandy
from Alberta, Canada
I love this product. I use it in an Adult Learning environment to use during a jeopardy game developed to enhance learning. I almost always am asked for the link so it can be purchased for other purposes. My only recommendation is to include an on/off so during transportation the buzzers don't ring when accidentally pushed.
Good Idea Needs Durability
By Teacher
from Hartford City, IN
About Me 8th grade teacher
They were nice for a group game, but one of thebuzzers quit working after the 2nd use.
Cool answer buzzers
By Music teacher
from OREGON
I actually like these buzzers but they didn't last very long with the game we were playing in music. I would advise having the students have their hands near the buzzers and not behind their backs so they don't hit them hard. Two of the buzzers now are inoperable and I've only used them for a week.
Merchant response: Thanks for the feedback. These buzzers are so popular and your experience is unusual. Someone from our Customer Service Team will be contacting you shortly.
Certainly brightens up the classroom...
By Pot Noodle
from Belfast, N Ireland
I bought these buzzers to use in Maths and English classes with teenagers, for quizzes and similar activities. The learners certainly loved them but I will have to think of some way to stop them buzzing in just because they like the different sounds - or because they want to see which one I find most annoying...!
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Baumes de Venise
Some ten kilometres to the west of Crillon le Brave, the large village of Beaumes-de-Venise is built into the Dentelles de Montmirail, a splendid jagged rocky limestone crest…, criss-crossed with tiny routes which are ideal for cycling! Its vine-clad slopes are also famous for their excellent wines and I can recommend the highly-reputed muscat of Beaumes-de-Venise, a fortified wine that you can taste in one of the many cellars in the village.
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Le mont Ventoux - kilometre 25
Mount Ventoux, nicknamed the 'Giant of Provence', with its 1,912 m and its white stony summit, towers over the Carpentras area and its vines. It stands in isolation, and the two routes up it are, to my mind, amongst the finest in France, whether by car… or by bicycle. If you climb it by bike you are a seasoned cyclist and its ribbon of tarmac still vibrates with the exploits of famous climbers. The drive up to Sault and its lavender fields is truly memorable.
My memory of the Ventoux…
This peak sums up what cycling is for me. I have raced up it several times and I once even enjoyed the privilege of winning, on its slopes, stage 4 of Paris-Nice, in 2008. Providing you try to forget the effort involved in climbing it, what is amazing about Ventoux, is the way your surroundings change from agricultural plain to desolate summit. There is nothing quite like it – you really should go and see for yourself.
Nesque gorges - kilometre 33
Between Mount Ventoux and the Luberon, I was delighted to discover the 28 km of road which winds along the Nesque gorges, between Sault and Villes-sur-Auzon. This is a truly picturesque and wild route through the limestone Plateau de Vaucluse. The Nesque cuts a gash through the landscape and threads its way through a tunnel of lush green. The cliff road offers superb views over the valley. At the panoramic viewpoint of Castellaras, there is a splendid vista of the string of gorges one after the other.
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La Citadelle de Sisteron
Just look up from the handlebars and you will see something majestic, overlooking the Durance valley. From the top of its rocky outcrop, la Citadelle de Sisteron dominates the whole Haute Provence region. From its bastions or its keep, it is possible to see enemy troops arriving (from very far away), or the smallest escape from the pack of runners. Built in the 13th century, the Citadelle has not stopped seeing its architecture changing over the centuries. A 6-language soundtrack lets one discover its incredible history …
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Le spa « L'Occitane »
Couvent des Minimes, and its 'L'Occitane' spa with its indoor chromatherapy pool, its 100% organic treatment rooms, its hammam and sauna, has all the equipment you need to forget the efforts you have expended, big or small, on your bicycle! This famous Provençal brand of body and skincare products is the repository of an entire universe of fragrances and beauty care which can be enjoyed summer and winter alike in total relaxation.
The Prieuré de Salagon
I was thrilled to discover this magnificent Romanesque priory, with its plain façade and its fine doorway, in Mane, right next to Couvent des Minimes. You should park your bike and leave the Provençal sun to step inside and find out more in the Museum of the Ethnographic Heritage of Haute-Provence. You will also enjoy strolling through the gardens of Salagon, which provide a superb introduction to the wide diversity of mountain species of Mediterranean flora.
Mane, such a pretty village
I really like this village, which is ideally located between Provence and the Alps… the ones in Haute-Provence! You can appreciate its calm and solitude all the more when you learn that the commune boasts important remains of the past. There is, of course, Couvent des Minimes, a superb R&C hotel. There is also the Prieuré de Salagon, the Château de Sauvan (a mini Versailles!), the Roman bridge and vestiges of aristocratic residences. I even learnt that the Romans had sent the Via Domitia through Mane…
The Observatoire de Haute-Provence - Kilometer 9
Some small domes dotting the garrigue will no doubt have caught your attention, in the direction of Saint-Michel – they are the Observatoire, ten kilometres to the south of Mane. It is an astronomical observatory, set up at the end of the 1930s because of the very clear skies in the area. There are always astronomers at work there and this interesting astronomical centre also offers the general public an introduction to the mysteries of the heavens, observations of the night sky and a programme of events.
The legendary villages of Luberon by bicycle
If you enjoy cycling, like I do, it's time to mount your bike! From La Coquillade, it's only 60 km by racing or mountain bike, which are provided by the hotel, to Roussillon, Gordes, Ménerbes and Bonnieux, four of the most famous villages in the Luberon. Enjoy the chance to see the ochre buildings of the Roussillon, the tiered houses in Gordes, the attractions of Ménerbes. On the way, vineyards and orchards will confirm that you are indeed in the heart of a 'Land of Plenty'.
www.tourisme-en-luberon.com (Bonnieux, Ménerbes)
Wine Tasting in La Coquillade's Aureto cellar
The Luberon is a land of flavours with a reputation for wines. After a bike excursion, what better than to taste some wine at La Coquillade estate and enjoy their subtle Provençal aromas. The wines which are produced on thirty hectares of land by sustainable agriculture can be tasted in a leisurely fashion under the watchful eye of Pierre, who is in charge of the Aureto cellar, or at the 'Bistrot' at La Coquillade. The estate also offers tasting workshops.
Ode to the paradise of the bicycle…
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Career Record: 557-290 (.658) | Duke Record: 354-151 (.701)
At Duke (1999-Present): The fifth head volleyball coach in school history, Jolene Nagel is now in her 16th season at the helm of the Duke volleyball program after joining the Blue Devil staff in 1999. Under her guidance, Duke has made 11 NCAA Tournament appearances in the past 13 years, including an ACC-record seven straight trips to the postseason from 2005-11, and has earned a reputation as one of the elite programs on the East Coast.
A perennial contender in the ACC, Duke has recorded 20 or more wins in 12 of Nagel's 15 campaigns and consistently finishes among the top three in the conference. Nagel has guided the Blue Devils to four ACC regular season championships, an overall record of 332-143 and an ACC record of 199-83. The winningest Duke volleyball coach on record, she also ranks among the league leaders in overall winning percentage, ACC winning percentage, ACC wins and NCAA Tournament appearances.
This past season, Duke made its ACC-leading 18th NCAA Tournament appearance as the Blue Devils earned the No. 16 national seed and hosted the opening rounds of the tournament for the fifth time in program history. The Blue Devils clinched the ACC title and the league's automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament with a thrilling five-set victory over rival North Carolina in the regular season finale. Nagel garnered her fourth ACC Coach of the Year honor, while guiding Emily Sklar and Ali McCurdy to ACC Player of the Year and ACC Defensive Player of the Year honors, respectively.
Nagel garnered her third ACC Coach of the Year and East Region Coach of the Year awards in 2010 as Duke won its third ACC Championship and advanced to the NCAA Regional Final for the first time in program history. One of the top postseason performances in school history, Duke was awarded the No. 12 national seed in the 2010 NCAA Tournament after posting a 24-6 overall record and owning the No. 13 spot in the national RPI.
The Blue Devils continued to churn out 20-plus win seasons from 2005-09, advancing to the NCAA Tournament in each of those campaigns. During that span Duke placed eight players on both the All-ACC and AVCA All-East Region teams while seven Blue Devils earned All-America honors, including 2007 ACC Player of the Year Carrie DeMange.
Duke's 29 wins in 2006 established a new standard under Nagel, marking the fourth-highest single-season win total in school history. The Blue Devils' 21 ACC victories set a new conference record for most wins in a season as Duke took home its eighth ACC Championship title in school history. Nagel was named the ACC Coach of the Year, while Ali Hausfeld earned Player of the Year honors and Rachael Moss was named the league's Freshman of the Year as Duke became the first school in league history to sweep all three superlatives in the same season. Duke finished the season ranked No. 22 in the final CSTV/AVCA Division I Top 25 Coaches Poll after making its first appearance in the poll since 1994.
In 2001, Nagel's third season in Durham, she took home her first ACC Coach of the Year honors after guiding the Blue Devils to a 23-5 record and the ACC regular season championship. She led Duke to the second round of the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1994.
In addition to its athletic success, Duke has built a sterling academic reputation, honored with the AVCA Team Academic Award in nine of the past 10 seasons. Over the past four seasons, nearly every member of the team has held a GPA over 3.00 for the entire academic year, while at least four Duke players have earned a spot on the All-ACC Academic Volleyball Team every year since the award was first instituted in 2006.
At Georgetown (1992-98): Prior to her arrival at Duke, Nagel served as head volleyball coach at Georgetown University, where she guided the Hoyas to their most successful season in program history in 1998. Georgetown, the top-ranked team in District I that season, captured its first share of a Big East Championship with a 24-6 overall record and a 10-1 conference mark to earn its first NCAA Tournament bid. Georgetown swept both Big East Rookie of the Year and Big East Player of the Year accolades while three of Nagel's players earned all-conference accolades. Overall, Nagel spent seven seasons with the Hoyas, posting a 118-100 record during in her time at Georgetown.
At Cornell (1988-91): Nagel's head coaching resume began a four-year stint at Cornell University in the Ivy League during which she led the program to its first Ivy League title in 1991, the first of three-straight for the Big Red. While at Cornell, Nagel amassed an 85-40 mark and a 23-5 conference record. The Big Red finished first in the Ivy League three consecutive years from 1989-91, including two perfect 7-0 marks in conference action.
Nagel was named the 1991 Ithaca Journal Coach of the Year during her final season at Cornell. Her 85 wins and .680 winning percentage still rank second behind Andrea Dutcher, the first-ever volleyball coach at Cornell.
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Paradise Ranch
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Paradise Ranch is smack dab in the middle of a rural subdivision due to a unique set of circumstances, but don't let that deter you. The 120-acre homestead of Sid Prom and family includes 40 wooded acres where, come winter, a team of Percheron whisks guests under a canopy of 50,000 colored Christmas lights. The 30-minute ride ($19) is via sleigh or surrey smartly tricked out with bright lanterns, warm horsehair blankets and drivers dressed in matching attire. Christmas music softly plays on a portable speaker system, plus it occasionally wafts past from a computerized system in the woods that coordinates the flashing lights with the music. You might have so much fun you don't even notice that. Before and after your ride, you're welcome to hang out in the ranch's spacious stone barn, where Santa will be waiting to pose for pictures and do plenty of ho-ho-ho'ing. He's typically accompanied by a friendly helper elf, too. A small assortment of snacks and drinks (popcorn, apple cider, hot cocoa) and memorabilia, including sweatshirts, blankets, T-shirts and ornaments, are available for purchase. The Proms just completed construction on a small log cabin using timber from their property; this will likely become Santa's house for 2012 and beyond. Make sure to get precise directions to the ranch before you head ou; it's easy to miss in the dark.


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KidsPeace Foster Care Fundraiser in Kingston, NY
The Kingston, NY FCCP office will be hosting its 2nd Annual Fundraiser on October 10, 2011 at noon. The golf tournament and dinner banquet will be held at Blackhead Mountain in Round Top, NY, to raise funds for our Children's Resilience Fund to be used toward activities and necessities to build inner strength and self esteem, in our foster children. These activities include, but not limited to, sports, summer and arts camps, musical instruments, enrichment activities, independent living skills-building activities and other "everyday items" all children should have. The event will be a great opportunity for golfers to get one last game in before the end of the season and to have the opportunity to golf one of the most beautiful courses in the Hudson Valley. Anyone interested in learning additional information can contact the Kingston, NY office. The $85 registration fee includes lunch, dinner, greens fees and golf cart. There will be great raffle prizes, and a wonderful time will be had by all. Last year's event was a huge success and allowed the kids in our program to attend dance camps, take driving lessons, get senior portraits taken and many other things we were not able to do in the past. Please contact KidsPeace Foster Care, 200 Aaron Court, Kingston, NY 12401. Phone: 845-331-1815.
Fashions from Chico's will be featured at the 25th Annual KidsPeace Auxiliary Fashion Show and Luncheon Sept. 21st, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Bethlehem Best Western, Rts. 512 and 22.Since 1948, the KidsPeace Auxiliary has raised funds to support the work of providing hope, help and healing to children, families and communities. Originally founded as the Wiley House Ladies Auxiliary, the KidsPeace Auxiliary has assisted thousands of children for more than 60 years.Tickets for the event are $30 and can be reserved by calling Evelyn Zumas at 610-868-5743. All proceeds for the 2011 show will benefit KidsPeace Autism programs.
Capitol area residents are invited to gather Thursday, Sept. 22, to give local children in need a taste of kindness. A special fundraiser and free wine-tasting at Corridor Fine Wine in Laurel will benefit hundreds of Washington, DC, and Maryland children in foster care and adoption programs operated by the national children's charity KidsPeace. The public is invited between 6 and 9 p.m. to enjoy the evening's "Around the World Wine Tasting," featuring wines and champagnes from five countries. The tasting is free and 30 percent of all "Winery Direct" sales will be donated to KidsPeace."This event is for people with a thirst--not just for the finer things in life--but for helping children, many of whom don't have the basics, such as a home and a loving adult to guide their way," said Steve Faith, Vice President of Wine Operations for Corridor Fine Wine. "It's not every day you get to take a trip around the globe," Diane Sancilio, Regional Manager of Foster Care and Community Programs. "And at the same time, do a world of good to benefit our children." Event Detail: Sixth Annual Wine Tasting Sept. 22 from 6-9 p.m. Corridor Fine Wine 3321 Corridor Marketplace Laurel, MD 20724 Directions: (301) 617-8507
Two Carroll County civic and community leaders have been named to the KidsPeace Georgia Board of Associates. The new members are Cynthia Langley, of Burwell, and Aaron McWhorter of Whitesburg.
KidsPeace Georgia operates a residential treatment center in Bowdon that serves children with behavioral health issues and also offers therapeutic outpatient services. According to Dick Tisinger, chair of the Board of Associates, Langley and McWhorter bring special skills to the group.
"We are honored to have such high caliber individuals join in our efforts here in Georgia," said Tisinger, attorney with Tisinger Vance. "Both Cynthia and Aaron have already made tremendous contributions with other organizations and we are thrilled that they are lending their talents to our efforts for KidsPeace as well."
Langley serves as coordinator for the Carroll County Juvenile Wellness Court and has worked for the Department of Juvenile Justice for 17 years. A graduate of Auburn University with a BA in social work, Langley also holds a master's degree in public administration from West Georgia College.
Her community volunteer efforts have included serving as chair of the board of directors for the Live Oaks Children's Shelter, a volunteer trainer for the Children and Youth Coordinating Council's Juvenile Justice Training Network and for Carroll County's Jumpstart program. A volunteer with the Carroll County Mediation Center, she also is a member of the board of directors of the Georgia Sheriff Youth Homes Pineland Campus, served on the school council at Jonesville Middle School and is a member of the Auburn Alumni Association and the Auburn University Parent Association.Cynthia is married to Terry E. Langley and they have two daughters, Hannah and Billie, both of whom are attending college.McWhorter is the owner and president of North Georgia Turf, Inc. of Whitesburg. A native of Heard County, McWhorter grew up on his parents' dairy farm. He retuned to work there after graduating from West Georgia College with a BA degree in history and spending a few years teaching in Barnesville. In 1985 he launched his turf grass company, starting with 25 acres of Bermuda grass. NG Turf has grown to approximately 2,000 acres with farm locations in Whitesburg, Franklin, Clarkesville, Calhoun and Perry. In 1991 McWhorter incorporated a second company, Sports Turf Inc., to meet the growing athletic field construction business in the region. High profile clients have included the Atlanta Falcons training facility, Auburn Tigers, University of Alabama, Atlanta Public Schools and the 1996 Olympic Softball facility.
McWhorter serves on the boards for the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, the Georgia Crop Improvement Association, the Sports Turf Managers Association, the Georgia Board of General Contractors, the Georgia Water Advisory Committee, the Georgia Middle Chattahoochee Regional Water Council, the Carroll County Water Authority and the Urban Agriculture Council. He and his wife, Linda, are the parents of three children, Mark, Merett and Natalie, and four grandchildren.


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I'm always annoyed when I hears somebody arguing that if we made some tweaks in the tax system, we could abolish the IRS. Then we come to the FAIR tax, which actually explains, in detail, how its enactment allows for the abolition of the IRS. FairTax.org has quite a bit of information about the various aspects of the program, I'd suggest that you take a good look at it. It is probably worth studying. Here is the nutshell version of the Fair Tax Plan:
The FairTax Plan is a comprehensive proposal that replaces all federal income and payroll based taxes with an integrated approach including a progressive national retail sales tax, a prebate to ensure no American pays federal taxes on spending up to the poverty level, dollar-for-dollar federal revenue replacement, and, through companion legislation, the repeal of the 16th Amendment. This nonpartisan legislation (HR 25 / S 122) abolishes all federal personal and corporate income taxes, gift, estate, capital gains, alternative minimum, Social Security, Medicare, and self-employment taxes and replaces them with one simple, visible, federal retail sales tax – administered primarily by existing state sales tax authorities. The IRS is disbanded and defunded. The FairTax taxes us only on what we choose to spend on new goods or services, not on what we earn. The FairTax is a fair, efficient, transparent, and intelligent solution to the frustration and inequity of our current tax system.
But You Still Need To Collect It
They've got that covered. The collection of the national sales tax will be handed off to the states, which will be paid a percentage. Most states already know how to collect sales taxes. So the abolition of the IRS is accomplished by substantially ramping up 50+ revenue departments (Besides the states, you have DC, the territories, and maybe some of the 500+ sovereign Indian nations). So when you hear that enacting the FAIR tax will save all that money we are spending on the IRS, it is not really happening. In an article available on the site Tax Administration and Collection Costs: The FairTax vs. The Existing Federal Tax System, the authors estimate that it will cost the states $9.66 billion to collect the Fair Tax and there will be a net federal savings of $9.38 billion. So there is actually a small increase in the government tax administration. The big savings projected are in the private sector compliance costs, which they estimate as being reduced by over $340 billion.
The proponents claim that the "prebate" concept makes the Fair Tax progressive. The "prebate" would be a monthly check on the amount of tax that would be paid by someone spending a poverty level income. They peg that at just over $11,490 per adult and $4,020 per child. So a single person who went through the proper registration would get a check for $220 monthly based on 2013 numbers. The check goes up by $77 per child. So all those Tax Court cases about who gets the exemption, child credit and head of household status – now we can have them about who gets the kid's prebate.
That makes the tax progressive when it comes to consumption (at least overtly), but it is highly regressive when using income as a measure. Superficially, this system is Thomas Piketty on steroids. Most people spend most, if not more than their income, so among them, thanks to the prebate, the tax is progressive. Different story for the 1% who can invest most of their income. As a percentage of income, the amount they pay in sales tax will be much, much lower.
There is another odd quirk that adds a touch of regressivity to the Fair Tax. The social security tax will be repealed, but the wage reporting and benefit calculations will remain in place (although, there are hints that there might be other things in the works). Let's imagine two guys, call them Joe and Harry. They each spend $80,000 per year, so they pay the same in sales tax. Joe makes $80,000 per year and Harry makes $90,000. Harry saves the other $10,000 for his retirement. Harry will also have a higher social security payout than Joe.
It is worth noting that the progressive income tax and the estate tax were put into place in response to Gilded Age inequality, when the government was funded mainly by consumption taxes.
Of course, the Fair Tax is simpler than the current income tax, but it would probably be easier to prune the bells and whistles from the income tax, if you can forgive a mixed metaphor, than to pass the Fair Tax. With an income tax, though, there remains a core complexity- What expenditures are being made to produce income, making them deductible in arriving at income? That core complexity remains in the Fair Tax. Vendors of all types collect the 23% on everything they sell, goods, services and rentals. They pay the tax on everything they buy, but then take a credit for the things that were used in the business. OK. So will the moderately sociopathic who own businesses ever buy anything that they don't take credit for? Here is what the proponents have to say about that issue
Also, as registered sellers, they are subject to the possibility of being audited by the state. During such an audit, they will have to produce the invoices for all the "business purchases" that they did not pay sales tax on and will have to be able to show that they were bona fide business expenses. If they cannot prove this, then they will have to pay the taxes that should have been paid when the items were purchased, plus interest and penalties. The probability of being audited will be much greater than it is under the current system with its over 140 million tax filers. Under the FairTax, there will be less than 20 million businesses that will be filing sales tax returns and thus subject to the possibility of being audited. Thus, the probability of tax cheats getting caught will be much greater than it is today, making tax evasion riskier than it is today. Additionally, while the FairTax has much stronger taxpayer rights than does the current tax system, the FairTax legislation provides for a number of fines and penalties for noncompliance. It also authorizes a mechanism for reporting tax cheats and obtaining a reward.
So all the litigation that we have about deductible business expenses will remain relevant with the Fair Tax. Only the audits will not be conducted by one agency. There will be fifty or more with a possible race to the bottom in terms of how aggressive they are in order to make their states more business friendly.
Finally, one of the things that makes the Fair Tax simple is its comprehensiveness. All final consumption by everybody is subject to the tax. The income tax would be vastly simpler if Congress did not use it as the Swiss Army Knife of social policy using income tax credits and deductions to encourage various things, like research and historic preservation. What will stop them from doing this with a national sales tax? Gee, I could afford to pay $100 for that life-saving drug, but I can't afford $123. Let's exempt prescription drugs, but not birth control, unless its needed for some other condition – on and on and on.
And In The End?
Most of the the cases that I read would still be matters of controversy under the Fair Tax. Who's kid is this? Is that really a business expense? You flat out did not pay, so we are taking your stuff. With fifty plus different revenue departments doing the enforcement, how likely is it to be consistent across the country?
Fifty plus revenue departments implementing a federal tax is a recipe for massive inconsistencies. Eventually, after horror stories about the aggressive New York and California auditors and the way too easygoing ones in Alaska, it will occur to somebody, that collecting federal taxes consistently across the country probably requires federal employees. Somebody feeling nostalgic might propose calling the resulting agency the IRS, but that probably will not happen.
In the example I give for a hypothetical argument for a prescription exemption, I wrote that somebody would argue they could afford $100 but not $123. Actually, with the proposed Fair Tax it would be $130. The Fair Tax site keeps citing 23% to make it apples to apples to apples with an income tax, but as a sales tax the rate is 30%. The argument is that if you made $100 and paid 23% income tax you would have $77 to spend, so having no income tax and paying 30% on the $77 you spend works out to the same thing.
You can follow me on Twitter @peterreillycpa. For non-tax matters check out We Are The Future Generations. Tax stories not quite forbes worthy on Your Tax Matters Partner.


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Last week our Bearcats played 2 non-conference and 1 conference game, the first of which was a non-conference game against the Savanna Bulldogs. Tip-off went to Antlers won by Sr. Bryce Martin, who was also the leading scorer for the game with 20 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists, and 1 steal. The first quarter played out quickly and it seemed both teams were evenly matched with the first quarter ending with a score of 8-12 Antlers. Sr. Harlan House put up 8 points and 1 rebound for our Bearcat offense in the first half. Having his biggest game of the season so far, Sr. Trevor Battiest was able to contribute 4 points and 1 rebound to our Bearcat offense in the first half alone, ending the 2nd quarter of play with a score of 18-29 Antlers.
During the second half, our Bearcats pulled away from the Bulldogs easily and it was clear by the 3rd quarter that this would be another easy win for our Bearcats, ending the 3rd with a score of 32-50 Bearcats. Sr. Caleb Smith had a big second half putting up 7 points with 1 rebound and 1 assist, and with the help of Sr. Trevor Battiest with 4 points, 5 rebounds, and 1 steal, ensured an easy Bearcat win, with an ending score of 42-64 Antlers Bearcats.
Savanna Game Stats: 1. Sr. Bryce Martin 20 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal; 2. Sr. Harlan House 14p, 4r, 4a, 0s; 3. Sr. Trevor Battiest 8p, 7r, 1a, 0s; 4. Sr. Caleb Smith 7 points, 5r, 2a, 1s; 5. Jr. Tanner Brown 5p, 3r, 4a, 1s; 6. Sr. Chandon Draper 4p, 4r 0a, 0s; 7. Jr. Morgan Nabors 3p, 0r, 5a, 2ss; 8. Jr. Drew McKnight 2p, 4r, 0a, 1s; 9. Sr. Arizona Taylor 1p, 3r, 0a, 0s; and 10. Sr. Taylor Thatcher and Sr. Hashtula Webster with 1 rebound each.
In the second game of the week, our Bearcats were set to play the Atoka Wampuscats, in a regular season conference game. The first quarter was tightly played with each team answering the other's run, ending the first quarter tied 18-18. Sr. Harlan House was the leading scorer for this game with 18 points, and tied Jr. Morgan Nabors for first half points having 7 points each. Sr. Bryce Martin and Jr. Tanner Brown also had matching point scores in the first half with 6 points each ending the first half of play with a score of 26-30 Wampuscats.
In the second half, our Bearcats came out ready play taking a 7 points lead ending the 3rd quarter in a score of 39-46 Bearcats. Sr. Harlan House was the leader in the second half stats as well with 11 points, 1 rebound with Sr. Bryce Martin right behind him with 8 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists. Sr. Caleb Smith and Jr. Morgan Nabors were also a crucial part of our second half Bearcat offense with 4 points each, helping secure a 57-49 victory for our Bearcats over the Wampuscats.
Atoka Game Stats: 1. Sr. Harlan House 18 points, 4 rebounds, 2assists, 1 steal; 2. Sr. Bryce Martin 14 p, 11r, 2a, 0s; 3. Jr. Morgan Nabors 11p, 4r, 3a, 2s; 4. Jr. Tanner Brown 8p, 6r, 5a, 1s; 5. Sr. Caleb Smith 4p, 7r, 3a, 2s; and 6. Jr. Drew McKnight 2p, 1r, 0a, 0s.View more articles in: