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Dratzo! We return! The progress to set up the new governance continues to move forward. The secret sacred societies have so far forced the resignation of a number of major leaders in international banking. Agreements are being implemented that are securing the new financial system. Several major governments have been given a schedule for how and when to transfer power to the new temporary governments. We are watching various "danger points" in the Middle East. This is where the dark cabal intends to start a conflagration that can lead to a new world war! Our task is to prevent this from ever happening. We have placed our diplomatic and liaison team in this region and in the various nations that are contiguous to it. We intend to manage any potential incidents. However, we do not intend to interfere directly unless incidents occur that can swiftly spiral upward to war. We comprehend the potential dynamics of this region and are making sure that no nation in this region attacks another. We are cognizant of the dire schemes that are being applied by the dark's minions to create the flames for war.
Your world stands on the edge of manifesting a new reality. Heaven has authorized us to guard this transition and guarantee that this shift happens as divinely planned. The dark while forced to admit defeat nevertheless is determined to discover a way to unseat this currant timetable. We have explained to them that the point has been reached where the only usable timeline is the one that leads to your return to full consciousness and the transformation of this current reality. The "game" long played by the dark's minions is at an end. It is time to bring in a new reality and with it a full disclosure of our existence and the part we are to engage as your mentors and guardians. The period that has led to your growing frustration is nearly over. Heaven has clearly instructed us to do what is necessary to achieve those goals given us. We have employed a very deep restraint to move these rascals toward this new reality. Let it be known to all that your time for freedom, sovereignty and prosperity has arrived!
The Galactic Federation is deeply committed to the fall of the dark and for your fated victory. The dark's minions are likewise fully committed to retention of the status quo. This stubbornness has led to the delays that we often recite in these messages. The time is now upon us to move in joy to the next stages of your return to full consciousness. In this regard, we are busily setting up how the present major regimes on your world are to be replaced by a number of pro-disclosure governments. These actions are to lead to our acknowledgment and are to form the basis of our coming mass landings on your world. Heaven has told us that only new legally based governance can formally invite us into your surface realm. Hence, we are working closely with those who sincerely wish to rid themselves of the various defacto regimes that have "run" your reality for millennia. This is a prerequisite for contact and we are ready to support any legal takeover of a number of governments presently controlled by the dark cabal.
This scenario is why we are guiding these various spiritual and consciousness driven groups to pull the dark from power. A selfish and greedy oriented group has long run your world. This group was first ordained in power through illicit power grabs sponsored by the Anunnaki. The Anunnaki wished that those in power were directed tied by "blood" alliance to this group of then nefarious off-worlders who were daily manipulating and misinforming every one of you. One group after another snatched this point of authority up. This left the dark Anunnaki as the sole giver of legitimacy. This deeply violated the agreements that the Anunnaki had signed with Heaven. This gave us the reason for supporting these various groups who in full consciousness oppose what these dark "defacto" regimes stand for! The victory of the Light is therefore assured when these dark illegal regimes are formally dispatched. This is shortly to occur and with it, a new free and sovereign epoch in surface human history.
Blessings! We are your Ascended Masters! We come on this day to rejoice! Numerous events are quite close to happening! We have seen just how the dark's human minions are reacting to the several ultimatums that they have been given. It is indeed time for these former devotees of the Anunnaki to quit and acknowledge that the reign of the dark is over. Our galactic sisters and brothers are now finishing the many meetings that are settling just how these dark ones are to surrender to the forces of the Light. These meetings are in actuality merely procedural. A legal transfer of power is essential to all of us. The dark has ruled by chicanery for decades and truly legitimate governance is needed to move this realm to its next steps down the path to full consciousness. We await in blessings and joy for these events to begin that signal the start of a new spiritual epoch for surface humanity!
The efforts of our numerous associates have given our space family the grounds to do those actions that they are now accomplishing. The dark through its direct ownership of the media has created a scenario that is based on lies and staged events. According to the "history" that they constantly flaunt before you, these dark governments are somehow "heroes" and defenders of the public welfare. In truth, these governments are only the tools of a dark cabal that has "raping" you of your wealth and most of all your right to know the truth. We have been active throughout the centuries to fight this immorality and general arrogance toward you. The Light wishes you to see that this dark conspiracy is over. The way of Spirit is now at the forefront. The time is now for your emancipation from the travails of the dark and its unholy governance!
The present time is one of transition. The sacred Light of the Creator is streaming forth from the grand energies of Heaven's holy of holies. These divine energies are swiftly altering the very nature of this physical realm. Each of us has dedicated our life energies to bringing to manifestation this new epoch of humanity. Aligned with your own great energies, these energies are focusing on the shift in consciousness. This is making it very difficult for the dark to have any say in what is currently transpiring on this earthly plane. Our Inner Earth family is as well focusing all their immense energies on this monumental shift in our reality. Your success is not only occurring, but in fact all that is proclaimed within the sacred divine plan of the Creator assures it. Your future is not as physical slaves, but as free and conscious servant of the Light!
Today, we have carried on with our messages. The time swiftly approaches for a grand shift in your reality. This shift brings not only mass first contact. It brings you full consciousness. Thus, new responsibilities are to be given you. New knowledge is to shown you and together, we are to unfold the divine wonders of Creation!
Know, dear Ones, that the countless Supply and never-ending Prosperity of Heaven are indeed Yours! So Be It! Selamat Gajun! Selamat Ja! (Sirian for Be One! and Be in Joy!)
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LOL!! Man I'm feeling so free in my immature sense of humor today. Is that an alien pick up line, "hey behbeh, climb up onto my mothership?" :D
Such a long tirade Martouk, but fits within a logical mind-frame- to question everything. Nonetheless, it does resonate with me & the current global happenings of our fragile world of affairs.However, it is only to be viewed & read as a theory, from the many potential possibilities that may exist. Again as the old saying goes, "Truth is stranger than fiction", so don't lose too much sleep over this.
Thanks Elijah!
Elijah People who are complainers, complain when they find something to complain about. People who look for clues look for clues, and keep their peace and keep looking
Swirls, your opinon is greately honored. Bruce, I couldn't have said it better myself, & again I state the old saying,"truth is stranger than fiction".
The fact is we all seem like we are here and driven by some force or forces to do what we do. Regardless of what we call the energy that drives us, other people should not (or it seems should not) be able to keep us upset over countless and endless reasons. What upsets people seems to be a good place to start to look... Should seeing a homeless person make us feel they did not do adequately in life, and we therefore have zero patience for them, and cringe when we see them...
So I share the point of why do some feel the clinical urge to purge in an antiseptic style: persons and things that are different and are not understood, and to provide ridicule to things just because they are not understood fully, and in the next breath feel like I want to be told the truth, and I am grown up and can handle it, but these people that I do not understand sure are a major pain, so I guess I will criticize them until the truth comes along, And whatever the the truth is can not be there with them, as I know something has to be wrong with what they are sharing,
So the thought of dig deeper and poke harder till this person admits my truth...
But again this entire process is called nirvana, and the dark night of the soul where we all face our worst nightmare and project our emotions on the people that we encounter, so there is no right or wrong per se, just what we do, and the motives we execute in our highest order of priority,,, we do that which we desire the strongest, till we decide it is no longer in our best interest to keep doing the same thing... The AA definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results each time.
People in church also pray for god to help them and to answer their problems... People in AA ask for deliverance of their problems.. So the church and AA people have diametrically opposed desires, as to have the power of god seems to mean we conquer a demon. So pray for patience and we get trials that strengthen our patience, until we no longer get upset by our emotions. Even Christ had to face Satan and turn down the offer of jump and angels will catch you, and bow before me and you can rule bla blah blah...
So the dark night of the soul is what is the agenda for every human still wearing flesh and not through nirviana yet... Well the process is not fun or easy, and it seems like insanity has be faced with the strongest emotions we have... Not everyone here is intended to face our emotions, this pass through life... And they might just be building some other thing while living in flesh... But we all have a reason to be here here, even if we are just the the catalyst for change that upsets others, just by our presence... As no person's path is wrong, they just might not have found a sufficient reason to change... As some people need others to speak or hear approval before they can feel right deep inside...
I think of the story of King David and when he slew Goliath, he had to what he felt was right, even though he was a ruddy little boy
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Yet another long tirade from those tiggered by fear within, of the unfamiliar & unknown. Swirls, I can honestly understand what you're trying to relate, however, the way you thrust your idea of trying to save me/ or others approach in seeking to have me saved from my own beliefs; is absurd, counter-intuitive,pointless, & unproductive, specially when the intent is to acquire knowledge & understanding in various areas of life. When one states the ideas,beliefs or values of another is bad, negative, or harmful, it is stated from a rigid dualistic frame of mind. Who are we to know/force change on another spiritual path. Heck, who are we to even know of another spiritual life path. Furthermore, in awareness of this dualistic mind-frame perspective, is where do you find in any area of this posting a suggestion like: "ultimate truth can be found within this posting"?, nor do I give any impication for people to follow this message as a means to gather cult followers, that sounds more like old-pattern reglious mind-thinking. If your past experiences never consist of interactions & knowledge gathering from a military, scientific, astro-physics, teachings of the ancient spiritual adepts from all reglions, & financial institutions of our days, then grasping what you're reading is not ment for you. Nor will ranting out loud of how the messanger, is apparently doomed spiritually for having posted something originally for alternative possibility reading/viewing. I rest my case for now, again I only say this from a detached & unbias response frame of mind. Peace,Love & Light!
I am just wondering why your perception of the GFL is that it is a cult? I am not trying to be a smartass by asking this, I have listened to a fair amount of the videos but haven't come across any that seem to make it out as they are the right or only path, it seems that they offer the choice whether or not to believe the given information. I respect anyone who wants to protect others from enduring physical harm, but I am confused as to what the harm will be in listening to these messages (besides them leading a mass jump off of a cliff like lemmings or offering some poison grape drinks or something of that nature :) ).
I understand the standpoint that it can be a detraction from overall development if you are solely focusing on the GFL messages and neglecting any other aspects of spirituality. I also disagree with having to pay to listen to the messages to make a few of the "enlightened by GFL" members rich, but it seems that you can avoid this by listening to the videos on youtube. I am just interested to know why you consider them to be a cult, and honestly with no agenda or vested interest either way, just old fashioned curiosity.
ShenShen I can honestly say, you are a breath of fresh air. First, it appears from your response, that you actually listened & try to comprehend quite a lot of the GFL message-, when determining what there true agenda is all about. Secondly, many tend to watch/read one or two messages & outright claim to understand it all, which is followed with a drive in fear-mode thinking, by acclaiming this is a creation of a new religion, new cult, our literal ET saviors from the stars. That is far from the truth, especially when you have pieced many GFL video's together & realize their is a common theme being relayed to us all; that we are all co-creators of this universe,that our planet societies are mainly bult on control & domination ambitions of elite social classes & our divinity is found from within. I never hear anyone complain or debate when these points are highlighted, rather what I see most is others seeking to find the slightest flaw & dismissing the entire message as devilish propaganda.
Martouk, for 25 years in following the GFL, thats like a record-setting there, even I couldn't compete with that. Interestingly enough, why you would place so much of your energy in following a group you supposedly class as fictional & liars, while likewise praising the existence of Extra-dimensional beings- from your other postings. Now, I'll leave you all with a very good documentary I saw from the US national Press club, located in Washington,DC. In it, you'll witness a lot of professional & high-ranking military individuals, giving there on-the-record take, of these spiritual & physical multi-dimensional beings classed as Extra-terrestials.
Hey A Mystic's, I'm quite curious to know your concern, in relation to one watching any GFL video messages & how negativity comes with it?
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Greely field hockey gets past Falmouth, 1-0
CUMBERLAND—Two rivals hungry for a victory squared off in a tooth-and-nail, 60-minute battle Friday afternoon at Greely High School.
The host Rangers, not 24 hours removed from a one-goal loss to defending regional champion York, welcomed a Falmouth squad which had dropped two in a row.
After the teams combined for seven goals in their first meeting, defense and goalkeeping proved to be the difference for the hosts, as first-year senior goalie Emma Seymour proved impenetrable, thanks in large part to the play of senior Maggie Norton and her defensive mates.
The game's lone goal came early in the second half when junior Jess Wilson poked home a rebound and Greely went on to a much-needed 1-0 victory, improving to 5-3, while dropping the Yachtsmen to 4-3-1 in the process.
"We've been really working on our intensity," said Norton, who was seemingly in the middle of the action all over the field all afternoon. "I think in the first half, we kind of lacked in that department. We've always had a big rivalry with Falmouth and we couldn't let them beat us twice. Almost all of our girls are sick or exhausted or injured. We had to find intensity in the second half. We had to find something."
Little separation
Falmouth and Greely have been two of the top contenders in Western B for many years and that is again the case in 2011.
The Yachtsmen opened with a 4-0 win at Wells, then played host Lake Region to a 1-1 tie. After a 4-3 home victory over Greely, Falmouth dispatched visiting Cape Elizabeth (4-1) and Yarmouth (5-0), then suffered an agonizing 2-1 (overtime) home loss to longtime nemesis York last Saturday, before falling, 4-1, at Fryeburg Wednesday.
The Rangers, meanwhile, opened with an impressive 2-0 home victory over defending Class C state champion North Yarmouth Academy. After a 1-0 home win over Fryeburg, Greely stumbled at Falmouth, but bounced back for a 5-1 home victory over Wells. After losing at Fryeburg (3-0), the Rangers had no trouble in a 5-0 triumph at Gray-New Gloucester. Thursday night, however, in a game that had been rescheduled on several occasions, Greely suffered a close 3-2 loss to York (in a game played on Yarmouth High's turf field).
Since the start of the 2001 season, Greely held a 10-7-1 advantage over Falmouth, but the Yachtsmen have held their own against the Rangers in recent seasons.
A year ago, the teams tied at 2-2 in the first meeting, then Greely escaped with a 2-1 overtime triumph.
This year's initial meeting, Sept. 7 in the rain at Falmouth, the Yachtsmen emerged with a thrilling 4-3 victory when sophomore Mikey Richards scored with three seconds to play.
Friday, Falmouth wasn't able to dent the scoreboard and the Rangers had the last laugh.
The first big save of the contest didn't come from Seymour, but from Rangers junior Emily Domingo, who somehow got a stick on Yachtsmen senior Megan Fortier's blast and knocked it out of harm's way.
With 16:08 left in the 30-minute first half, Falmouth senior Catherine Hebson got a good look on a penalty corner, but it was deflected wide. A minute later, Fortier fired another shot, but Seymour turned it aside.
Greely coach Kristina Lane Prescott called timeout with 12:41 to go.
"I was worried in warmups," said Prescott. "Everyone seemed stuck in the mud. You could feel the sense of exhaustion. I told the girls, 'You have to pull it out of the deepest part of you and give it everything you've got.' Typical Greely style. It takes 10 minutes for them to figure out they were playing field hockey."
The timeout and plea worked as the Rangers began to turn the tide. They earned three consecutive corners with three minutes to go, but couldn't score, yet had tilted the field in their favor.
Seymour really put on a show in the second half and the hosts finally got the only goal they'd need.
Just 36 seconds in, Seymour was tested by Falmouth senior Moie Aaskov, but made a kick save.
Then, with 27:43 remaining in the game, Greely's offense struck.
The goal was set up by a long shot from senior Julia Maine. The ball was stopped by a defender, but it deflected right to the opportunistic stick of Wilson, and she sent it into the cage for a 1-0 advantage.
"It all just happened so fast," Wilson said. "Everyone was just playing really well together. Communication came together well in the second half. Julia hit it and all I had to do was tap it in. It was a whole team effort. It was really encouraging."
Then, Seymour made sure the lead held.
With 20:25 to go, Seymour made back-to-back saves. With 17:45 remaining, the Yachtsmen had a scrum in front of the Greely cage, but the ball was cleared. With 15:56 to play, Seymour dove to save a shot. With 10:39 to go, Fortier's deflected shot appeared on target, but again, Seymour stood tall and made the save.
Falmouth coach Robin Haley took a timeout with 5:38 left, trying to inspire her girls, but it wasn't to be. The visitors' last chance came with 2:47 showing when Foriter got her stick on a pass, but pushed the ball wide.
From there, the Rangers controlled possession and ran out on the clock and soon celebrated the 1-0 victory.
Each team had 10 shots, but Seymour stopped all 10 that she faced as she continues to grow into her role.
"It feels good to finally win a really close game," Seymour said. "It always stinks to lose the close ones. I was really scared. I didn't want to let my teammates down. I wanted to stop the ball and keep us in the game.
"My friends convinced me to play. I played ice hockey and golf. I play goalie for ice hockey. It's pretty similar. We were pretty beat. Some of us are sick, but we toughed it out and played well. It gives us a lot of confidence after losing to one of our biggest rivals, York. I think it will spark a win streak for us."
Her teammates and coach were certainly impressed.
"Emma had an amazing game," Wilson said. "Everyone played up to their fullest potential. I'm very proud of how our team played."
"Emma comes from playing hockey, so she has the skills, but no one really expected her to be this good," Norton said. "She comes out making full splits, half splits, getting her toe on the ball. We have the confidence knowing she's behind us. We don't have to worry about always being perfect, because we know she's always perfect."
"(Emma's) an amazing athlete who is very easy to coach," Prescott added. "She hangs on every word. She wants it. She's willing to give everything she's got. You can't ask for more than that. She's a great kid. We have such a strong defense. That's what carries us through every game. We can dominate, but we end up losing because we're not scoring. (Senior) Meaghan Labbe, Maggie, Emma, they're the backbone of the team."
Falmouth sophomore Hillary Nash had nine saves and kept her team in the hunt, but the offense just couldn't convert.
"We struggled getting it in the net and they have an excellent, fast, quick goalie," said Haley. "She had some really solid saves. We didn't come up with a good rebound shot. I was really happy with the way we played in the first half. We've struggled a little bit in the last couple games and we're trying to regain our confidence. Greely came out to play, had a good game plan and went to the ball. It was a really good game. It was just going to come down to who was going to put the ball in first.
"We're trying to figure some things out. We're dealing with some illness, like everyone is. We're figuring our roles on the field. It's not when you want to do that in the season. If it makes us better at the end, we'll get through it. I was pleased with the effort. We did a good job not giving up."
Greely ended with an 8-6 edge in penalty corners, but neither team could convert in that situation.
Stretch run
Falmouth (fifth in the Western Class B Heal Points standings) returns to action Tuesday at York, then sees its schedule lighten temporarily with home games against Gray-New Gloucester and Wells. A home test against Fryeburg and games at NYA and Cape Elizabeth end the regular year.
"Anything's within reach if we can put the total package together," Haley said. "We just want to make the playoffs and hopefully we will."
Greely is third in the Heals and has games at Cape Elizabeth and Yarmouth upcoming. Trips to York and Wells and home games against Lake Region and Cape Elizabeth also loom.
"We're really strong on offense with (Seniors) CeCi (Hodgkins) and Eliza (Porter) and Julia and everyone, we really want it," Wilson said. "We strive to be in shape and try our hardest. I think we can do it this year."
"I think we're definitely top three," Norton said. "We have to keep pushing ourselves. Fryeburg, York and Falmouth will be the top competition. We need hard work in practice and to try to stay healthy. We're want to split with (York). They're not getting two from us. We remember last year."
"I feel very good," Prescott added. "I feel like we've played solid against every team we've played. It'll be anyone's game come playoffs. Honestly, I don't see a standout team. There are five strong teams."


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Yet what was the man's real crime?Well, using steroids or some other performance-enhancing drug (PED).
Q. Did Greg ever give you anything that required a syringe to inject yourself with?
A. I've only had one doctor touch me. And that's my only personal doctor. Greg, like I said, we don't get into each other's personal lives. We're friends, but I don't – we don't sit around and talk baseball, because he knows I don't want – don't come to my house talking baseball. If you want to come to my house and talk about fishing, some other stuff, we'll be good friends, you come around talking about baseball, you go on. I don't talk about his business. You know what I mean?
Q. Right.
A. That's what keeps our friendship. You know, I am sorry, but that – you know, that – I was a celebrity child, not just in baseball by my own instincts. I became a celebrity child with a famous father. I just don't get into other people's business because of my father's situation, you see. So, I don't know -- I don't know -- I've been married to a woman five years, known her 17 years, and I don't even know what's in her purse. I have never looked in it in my lifetime. You know, I just -- I don't do that, I just don't do it, and you know, learned from my father and throughout his career, you don't get in no one's business, you can't -- there's nothing they can say, you can't say nothing about them. Just leave it alone. You want to keep your friendship, keep your friendship.
Q. Did either Mr. Anderson or Mr. Conte ever give you a liquid that they told you to inject into yourself to help you with this recovery type stuff, did that ever happen?
A. No.
Q. So no one else other than perhaps the team doctor and your personal physician has ever injected anything in to you or taken anything out?
A. Well, there's other doctors from surgeries. I can answer that question, if you're getting technical like that. Sure, there are other people that have stuck needles in me and have drawn out I've had a bunch of surgeries, yes.
Q. Just to follow-up before I go on to my other thing, have you ever yourself injected yourself with anything that Greg Anderson gave you?
A. I'm not that talented, no.
Q. And, again, I guess we've covered this, but – and did he ever give you anything that he told you had to be taken with a needle or syringe?
A. Greg wouldn't do that. He knows I'm against that stuff. So, he would never come up to me -- he would never jeopardize our friendship like that.
Q. Okay. So, just so I'm clear, the answer is no to that, he never gave you anything like that?
A. Right.
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2. 56th Street, Newport Beach. If Darwin surfed, he might have come up with his "survival of the fittest" theory by watching the bitter monkey chain out in the 56th Street lineup. Fast, steep waves; limited resources; and angry wavemongers make this spot only for the advanced or familiar. We once witnessed a burly local manhandle a pasty white kid off a wave, only to continue pumping down the line. There is no leeway shown for the weak or inexperienced. If you're in the way, your ass gets run over or chewed out of the water.
3. Trestles. Trestles is like that perfect pretty girl we all had a crush on in high school who made straight A's and played three sports—it was only later we heard she did speed and was in therapy. Trestles is OC's premium wave, boasting perfection and consistency. It's a long walk to get to this spot, but the experience includes trees, grass and deer, as opposed to parking meters and guard towers. Wax and chalk messages line the asphalt, ranging from the direct ("If you don't live here, don't surf here") to the cryptic ("Gothic dolphin"). That aside, the waters are crowded; locals and pros scoop the cream while the rest vie for the pickings.
4. Huntington Pier. If you keep to yourself and don't cut anyone off, odds are you'll be fine at Huntington Pier. It's bigger, slower and a little more crowded than Newport (so zoo-like, in fact, that we once ran over a kid who couldn't have been more than age 10 at this spot). Between the deep-seated locals and the pack of arrogant young blood, there's little room for newcomers. Waves closet to the pier on either the north or south side are the most fiercely guarded.
5. Salt Creek. Don't be fooled by Salt Creek's tame exterior nestled beneath the shadow of the Ritz Carlton. Home to shallow breaks and aloof crowds, Salt Creek is more akin to a 405 traffic jam than an "endless summer" experience. Expect to run into a morass of local Dana Point high school and junior high kids. It offers wave variety; however, it's the clogged artery of OC surfing's heart—and desperately in need of bypass surgery. Prepare for frustration as you bicker and fight over waves with 12-year-olds.
1. Allyn Scura of San Clemente. Formerly of Santa Ana, this is the company that stunned the vintage world two years ago by purchasing 30,000 pairs of never-worn frames for men, women and kids. Resale prices hover around $85 for these and around $125 for the firm's own vintage-inspired designs, which ain't cheap. They're nice glasses, though. (800) 393-7482, (949) 429-5116; www.allynscura.com.
1. Los Vacitos. Okay, so you can't expect too much if you're willingly using the loo in a place where people exchange money for what essentially is, when you get right to it, poison. And yeah, most times you're too drunk to care that much about the pile of puke in the sink/toilet paper wads on the toilet seat/overflowed filth on the floor. At Los Vacitos, though, there's hope—the bar's new owners are planning a remodel and will soon reopen it as the District Lounge—but let's hope the remodel includes the women's restroom. Aside from the scary, sweaty, skinny hallway that leads into it—which we actually kinda dig 'cause standing in line with 15 shit-faced ladies is fun!—the single-stall bathroom becomes a useless cesspool of toilet stuff when it clogs. And it does. Often. Whatever you do, don't wear sandals. 223 W. Chapman Ave., Orange, (714) 771-0170.
1. Junior Watson. If there is any reason for people to still be playing blues, it is in the hope that someone as stunningly original as Watson will come along. The Stanton-based wonder is a master of every shade of blues and a number of other styles, but in the jazz-infused West Coast jump style, he's carved his own unique niche—with a buzz saw. A Watson solo is the equivalent of Albert Einstein throwing up on a roller coaster as it plunges through wormholes in the space-time continuum of musical logic, and we're talking Einstein after eating a hot pastrami sandwich.
2. Dick Dale. Though the King of the Surf Guitar has pretty much abandoned us for the desert—we hear he's got a boat in Newport now—he remains the keeper of the definitive OC guitar sound: the reverb-drenched throb that replicates the sensation of a big-ass wave curl enveloping you. Though he's now older than rope, Dale is still a monster on guitar, playing with an elemental ferocity and unfettered spirit.
3. Danny Ott. In his many years with Chris Gaffney and the Cold Hard Facts, Ott established himself as OC's best utility player: not just excelling at Bakersfield twang, blistering rock, low-riding R&B, Norteno two-step, and everything else Gaffney threw at him, but also making it all his own with a drive and lyricism unmatched by most stadium-filling guitarists.
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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – Down by one with three seconds left in overtime, senior Denise Beliveau (Framingham, Mass.) scooped up the team's second offensive board of the possession and knocked down a short jumper to lift the University of New Hampshire women's basketball team past Wagner College, 73-72, Wednesday evening at the Spiro Sports Center.
Beliveau's late-game heroics were set up by the play of junior Cari Reed (Oswego, N.Y.), who drilled a 3-pointer from the corner with 13 seconds left in regulation to ultimately send the game into extra time.
Once in overtime, Reed scored her team's first eight points of the frame, hitting a pair of treys to kick off the period and then a putback layup to put the Wildcats on top, 67-63. The teams then swapped baskets before Wagner reeled off five straight for the 70-69 advantage with 49 seconds to play.
UNH raced down the court and junior Morgan Frame (Waterville, Maine) drilled a jumper to give the Wildcats the one-point lead, but the Seahawks answered on their next possession as Kanifa Hicks scored a late layup to give Wagner the 72-71 lead with 22 seconds remaining. On the final possession, UNH missed back-to-back 3-point attempts, but managed to grab both offensive boards. Beliveau picked up the second rebound in the paint and knocked down the timely jumper in the waning seconds to seal the victory.
The Wildcats won their third straight to improve to 6-4 on the season, while the Seahawks dip to 2-9 overall.
While Beliveau and Reed provided the late theatrics, Frame paced the Wildcats with a career-high 35 points, one point shy of the school record, and 12 rebounds for her second double-double in as many games. She shot 15-of-29 from the floor and added five free throws and three steals.
Reed finished with 21 points on 9-of-17 shooting from the field, while sophomore Kelsey Hogan (Nashua, N.H.) netted 13 points and four assists. As a team, the Wildcats shot 40.6 percent from the floor, including 54.5 percent in overtime.
Both teams clamped down defensively to open the contest, until Wagner pulled ahead on a 3-pointer by Veronick Fournier for the 5-2 lead with just under 15 minutes to play in the first half.
The Wildcats kept pace with the home side over the next 4:46, as Frame scored three straight baskets to pull her team within 9-8 at the 11:16 mark. The Seahawks answered with a quick 8-1 run, fueled by consecutive treys by Stephanie Blais, for the 17-9 advantage midway through the stanza.
Hogan silenced the stretch with a shot from beyond the arc, which also kicked off a 7-1 Wildcat run over the next two minutes to pull the visitors within two at 18-16. The Seahawks answered with five straight, but the Wildcats stormed right back, this time with a 9-3 run. Reed and Frame headlined the stretch, each connecting for a pair of shots underneath the basket to trim the Wagner lead to 26-25 with 2:47 left in the half.
Wagner ended the stanza with a 7-1 run to take a 33-27 lead into the locker rooms at halftime. Frame led all players with 13 points in the opening 20 minutes, shooting 6-of-10 from the floor, while Hogan chipped in with eight points.
The teams swapped baskets in the opening 5:27 of the second half, as Brittney Thorpe and Frame continued to find open looks down low, but a 9-3 Seahawk run opened the lead to 50-39 with 9:13 left to play.
New Hampshire responded with more of Frame underneath the hoop as the junior netted the team's next eight points, pulling UNH within seven at 54-47 with 6:28 remaining. Following a Wagner bucket, the Wildcats reeled off four straight points as senior Abigail LaRosa (Hampton, N.H.) picked off a pass in the backcourt, drew the foul and hit both free throws to trim the lead to 56-51 with 4:10 remaining.
During the remainder of regulation, UNH slowly chipped away at the score by taking the game to the charity stripe, until Hogan nailed a pair of free throws to trim the lead to three with 45 seconds remaining, paving the way for Reed's late 3-pointer.
The Wildcats round out the year on Dec. 29-30 when they take part in the Iowa State Cyclone Challenge in Ames, Iowa. UNH will first battle the host Cyclones on Dec. 29 at 8:30 p.m. (CST).


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Pharma/fine chemicals roundup—13 November
9:07 AM MST | November 13, 2012 | By DEEPTI RAMESH
EFCG says EU directive does not address API quality issues; calls for mandatory inspection of API manufacturing sites
The European Fine Chemicals Group (EFCG; Brussels), an industry association that is part of Cefic, says that thethe European Union's new Falsified Medicines Directive, which is designed to minimize counterfeit medicines entering the EU market, does not adequately address quality issues relating to active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) and does little to improve upon the present directive pertaining to patient safety. EFCG represents over 40 fine chemical manufacturers and trade bodies in the European Union that are involved in the global pharmaceutical supply chain.
EFCG says it is proposing a global harmonization of the rules and regulations governing the manufacture of APIs in order to level the worldwide playing field and to ensure the quality of APIs and medicines. This goal should be achieved through mandatory inspections of all global API manufacturers via a mutual recognition agreement approach and managed by the national regulatory authorities to share scarce inspection resources and to avoid the present duplication, EFCG says.
Orchid exits API jv in China
Orchid Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals (Chennai, India), a leading Indian pharmaceutical company, says it is exiting its 50-50 active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) manufacturing joint venture in China with North China Pharmaceutical Corp. (NCPC; Shijiazhuang, China), NCPC-Orchid Pharmaceuticals (Shijiazhuang). Orchid's 50% stake in the jv will be transferred to NCPC for a total cash consideration of $13.9 million, Orchid says. Orchid and NCPC formed the jv in 2002 to establish a cephalosporin API manufacturing facility at Shijiazhuang.
"With the local Chinese players fast integrating, the operating conditions have become quite competitive in China," says Raghavendra Rao, chairman and managing director of Orchid. "Moreover, the products that the jv manufactures and markets in the local Chinese market have reached a mature stage, resulting in flat growth prospects going forward. Hence, it was a prudent decision to relinquish our stake to the partner and exit the jv," he says.
Ranbaxy's API business reports fall in sales
The active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) business of Indian pharmaceutical major Ranbaxy Laboratories (Gurgaon, India) recorded sales of $32 million in the third quarter ended 30 September 2012, compared with sales of $35 million in the year-ago quarter. Profits for the API business were not disclosed. The company made 12 drug master file (DMF) submissions for APIs during the quarter, Ranbaxy says.
Ranbaxy reported a total net profit of $137 million in the third quarter of 2012 compared with a net loss of $103 million in the year-ago period. The company's total sales increased to $480 million in the third quarter of 2012, from $442 million in the year-ago period.
Perrigo's API business records fall in sales
The active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) business segment of Perrigo (Allegan, MI) recorded a 23.5% fall in sales in its fiscal first quarter, ended 29 September 2012, compared with the year-ago quarter, to $36.4 million. First-quarter operating profits for the API business decreased by 6.3%, to $13.3 million.
API sales declined primarily because of a decrease in existing product sales of about $17 million as a result of increased competition and pricing pressures on select products, along with a negative impact of $2 million due to unfavorable changes in foreign currency exchange rates, partially offset by $7 million related to the launch of a customer's product with 180-day exclusivity status, Perrigo says.
Lonza negotiates with unions to implement job cuts
Lonza says it has started negotiations with the unions Syna and Unia to implement the recently announced job cuts. Lonza on 31 October announced it will cut 500 jobs globally, including 400 positions at the company's production site at Visp, Switzerland. At least two-thirds of the job cuts will be achieved by internal transfers, natural attrition, early retirements, and a reduction of temporary work contracts, Lonza says. In two rounds of negotiations, the parties have agreed to approve a social plan by 23 November.
EU approves P&G's acquisition of Teva's over the counter business
The European Commission has cleared the proposed acquisition of the over-the-counter (OTC) business of generic pharmaceutical company Teva Pharmaceutical Industries (Petach Tikva, Israel) by Procter & Gamble (P&G). The Commission concluded that the transaction would not raise competition concerns because it would not significantly alter the market structure. Teva's initial OTC business was acquired by P&G in 2011. The present transaction concerns the OTC products that became part of Teva through its acquisition of Cephalon (Frazer, PA) in 2011, and are now being bought by P&G.
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Aksys Will Reveal Two New Games At E3By Spencer . May 22, 2013 . 4:01pm
Aksys will be attending E3 in just a few weeks and they're bringing two brand new games to show. These games will be playable during the show.
Aksys will be attending E3 in just a few weeks and they're bringing two brand new games to show. These games will be playable during the show.
For the most part, otome titles have been ignored, which is why we're interested in Aksys who has been localizing romance games for the West. We spoke with Ben Bateman to talk about Sweet Fuse and the state of the otome market.
While Agarest War Zero does have fanservice, it's also a rather dramatic and occasionally comedic game that will require you to think ahead when taking part in battles.
We're at Anime Expo and we'll be liveblogging Aksys' Anime Expo panel. Look forward to some "marvelous otome" news everyone!
Our Aksys roundtable interview continues with Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors, specifically the ladder jokes. Later, we talk about BlazBlue: Continuum Shift II Plus and what games the team at Aksys were looking forward to at E3.
How do you pick games to localize? What would you change in 999? And what's going on with Marvelous?
I was hoping to come back with a definite yes (or no), but that's not the answer I received.
During E3 we're going to meet up with some staff from Aksys for an interview. Is there anything you want to ask the company that localized Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors and brought the BlazBlue games to North America?
Aksys will have S, M, L and XL sizes available when the t-shirts go up for sale tomorrow.
Of all people, Aksys Games happily obliged and sent in their submission for inclusion in the next Catherine trailer.
Aksys are putting a bunch of games on sale with 100% of the proceeds going toward Japan earthquake relief efforts.
Defense of the Middle Kingdom sounds like it could possibly be an Arc System Works DSiWare title. [Update: Game possibly identified as Romance of the Three Kingdoms Tower Defense]
Aksys has been stepping up when it comes to bringing portable games to North America. One of their new releases is a joyful little PSP game called Jikandia: The Timeless Land, where players explore side scrolling stages and assault bosses in an effort to stop time.
After the racy Record of Agarest War naughty edition, I thought Aksys would release another over the top collector's package for Record of Agarest War Zero. But, you get any more squishy mousepads or giant pillowcases with the prequel to the Agarest series.
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Commissioner Nichols Announces Douglas Baker as Director of Communications for the Division of Administration
BATON ROUGE - Commissioner of Administration Kristy Nichols announced today that Douglas Baker will serve as the Director of Communications for the Division of Administration.
"We look forward to having Doug take on this strategic role. He brings both expertise and a solid track record to this position that will help the agency move forward on reforms that make government more efficient and effective for the people of Louisiana," Commissioner Nichols said.
Baker comes to the position from the Louisiana Department of Revenue where he also served as Director of Communications. In his role, he will lead the entire communications division and serve as the spokesman for the agency.
Commissioner Nichols said of Michael DiResto, "I want to thank Michael for all of the years of help and hard work he's given to the Division. His expertise and service have proven invaluable throughout his tenure here, and I wish him all of the best in his future work."
Governor Bobby Jindal said, "Since the beginning of our administration, Michael has been a critical part of our team as we worked to make Louisiana the best place in the world to find a job and raise a family. We are sorry to see him go, but wish him all the best in his new job at BRAC."
Biography of Douglas Baker
Douglas Baker is a native of Monroe, LA and hold degrees from Louisiana State University (BA); New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (M.Div); and The Johns Hopkins University (MA). He has served as the Press Secretary of the Louisiana Education Commission; Director of Communications for Union University; Director of Corporate Relations for the United States Naval Academy Foundation; Special Assistant to former Arkansas Governor, Mike Huckabee; Executive Director of The Emmanuel Foundation in New York; and most recently as Director of Communications for the Louisiana Department of Revenue.


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LUBBOCK, Texas --- Caroline Durbin scored 17 points but received little scoring help Friday night, and the University of New Mexico women's basketball team committed 30 turnovers in a 69-43 season-opening loss at Texas Tech in Yvonne Sanchez's debut as Lobo head coach."I need to find a few more scorers," said Sanchez. "You have to give Texas Tech credit with their pressure. We didn't handle it as well as I thought, but we'll get better."
Durbin, a junior guard from Austin, Texas, shot 8-of-9 from the floor and made her only 3-point attempt, but the rest of the Lobos combined for a 10-of-37 shooting performance. Porche Torrance, Whitney Johnson and Deeva Vaughn each scored six points.The UNM starters combined to score only 27 points with Durbin scoring 17 of those points.
Kelsi Baker led four Lady Raiders players in double-figure scoring with 12 points. Texas Tech also had its shooting woes, going 4-of-22 from the 3-point line and hitting just 15-of-29 free throws. But the Raiders had 21 steals to UNM's two to keep a safe distance from the Lobos for most of the night.A few of the stat columns weren't too unfavorable to the Lobos and suggested a closer game. UNM shot 39.1 percent from the field to 40.3 percent for the Raiders. Tech only outrebounded the Lobos 36-to-34.
The turnover column was ugly. The Lobos had 30 turnovers to 14 for the home team. Tech, the aggressor most of the night, shot 29 free throws to eight for UNM. The Lobos were lucky Tech shot only 51 percent from the line, making 15.
The Lobos also had four players with four or more turnovers. Durbin matched her field goal production of eight with eight turnovers. Guard Jayme Jackson had five miscues and Nikki Nelson and Jourdan Erskine each had four. UNM had 30 turnovers to 10 assists - not a winning ratio.
Tech came at UNM in waves and there was no one Raider that killed UNM on the scoreboard or in the rebounding stats. However, Monique Smalls had seven steals to go with her 11 points. Baker came off the bench to score her 12 points, Kierra Mallard added 11 and Casey Morris scored ten points.
Tech jumped on the Lobos early to go up 16-3. Durbin, who scored UNM's first points to put the Lobos up 3-2 then drove for a layup to make it 16-5. Tech pulled into the half up 33-17. Durbin had nine of UNM's `17 points and UNM was down in the turnover column, 17-6.
The Raiders came out of the halftime break and soared to a 45-21 lead at the 16:39 mark. They were up 29 points, 66-37, with 5:02 to play and coasted in for the 26-point win.


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In The Press (22/04/09)
Catch up with all the latest gossip from the world of sport.
David Beckham could join Tottenham when the 2009 Major League Soccer season ends in October to maintain his match fitness for the 2010 World Cup finals. (The Sun)
Richard Dunne will join Sunderland this summer for £4m and the Black Cats also want West Brom midfield duo Jonathan Greening and James Morrison. (The Sun)
Darren Bent is also on Sunderland boss Ricky Sbragia's list of targets. (Daily Star)
Martin O'Neill will make a new defender his top priority if Martin Laursen is forced into retirement. The Danish centre-back needs another knee operation and could be out for nine months. (The Sun)
Joleon Lescott has emerged as a shock target for O'Neill, who has £10m to spend and is also considering a move for Manchester City defender Micah Richards. (Daily Mirror)
Arsenal have been watching 17-year-old Paris St Germain defender Chris Mavinga. (Daily Mail)
Gianfranco Zola is giving a trial to Racing Santander teenager Lotam Zino. (Daily Mirror)
Blackburn Rovers and Wigan Athletic are battling it out to sign Bristol City midfielder Marvin Elliott. (Daily Star)
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Amar'e's 2012 exit frozen in two video clips
After his celebrated altercation with a fire extinguisher during his last trip to Miami, New York forward Amar'e Stoudemire was in the crosshairs during the rest of the playoffs. So it's not surprising the reaction his departure from Game 5 prompted, particularly after he picked up his sixth foul when he charged over Miami defender Shane Battier […] [Read More]
Pacers have a little fun at Amar'e expense
The Indiana training staff poked some fun at Amar'e Stoudemire's recent bad fortune before the Pacers' Game 3 Wednesday night in Orlando. In this picture tweeted by former Pacer and current Pacer broadcaster Austin Croshere, the Pacers' staff wanted to make sure their players stayed away from any contact with fire extinguishers. Stoudemire badly sliced […] [Read More]
Stoudemire's punch to fire extinguisher leads Monday's S&Ds
Be assured that Amar'e Stoudemire is being roasted this morning on the back pages of the New York City tabloids. Stoudemire's availability for the rest of the playoffs is uncertain after he sliced his left hand Monday night after puncing out the glass-enclosed fire extinguisher in the hallway after the Knicks' 104-94 loss at Miami. The New […] [Read More]
Mike Monroe: Fickle fate of playoffs can turn suddenly
In the playoffs, a series can change dramatically in an instant. One moment can shift the advantage and determine the outcome not only of the series, but a season. Sunday was a reminder of this elemental truth. Then, one game produced a few seconds of anger with consequences that could linger through a New England […] [Read More]
Six quick takes: Spurs get a Game 1 victory for a change
Game 1 victories have been at a premium for the Spurs the last few years. Their 106-91 triumph over Utah snapped a streak of six consecutive Game 1 losses. How long ago was the Spurs' last Game 1 victory? It came on April 19, 2008 — exactly 1,471 days ago. Jacque Vaughn, Brent Barry, Bruce […] [Read More]
Melo's second career triple-double paces Tuesday's S&Ds
Carmelo Anthony provided a key game Tuesday night when the Knicks most needed it. Anthony notched his second career triple-double to help the Knicks notch a 118-110 victory over Atlantic Division-leading Boston. As his team blistered the Celtics for 19 3-pointers, Anthony took care of the rest. He notched 35 points, 12 rebounds, 10 assists and […] [Read More]
Six quick takes: Why the Spurs like Boris as he is
His former coach Paul Silas never liked how Boris Diaw didn't want to shoot. The 68-year-old Silas grew up in the NBA when men were men and teeth sometimes were jarred – if not knocked out completely — after some intense scrambles under the basket. So seeing a 6-foot-8, 240-pounder who chose to defer to […] [Read More]
Diaw back in Phoenix with 'loading up' Spurs
PHOENIX — Boris Diaw will take the floor at the U.S. Airways Center tonight, and at times it will feel like a homecoming. Diaw spent the most productive seasons of his career here from 2005 until being traded to Charlotte in December 2008. He still owns a house in the area. And like most other […] [Read More]
Knicks star's assertion surprises Spurs
By Mike Monroe The Spurs dominated the New York Knicks in the second half of a 118-105 victory, the final score hardly reflective of how thoroughly they had outplayed the injury depleted Knicks. It was surprising, then, when Knicks forward Amare Stoudemire asserted that the Spurs "don't have nearly enough talent to compete with us." […] [Read More]
What the Spurs, Knicks said after Wednesday's game
Here, thanks to the works of those who labor diligently for the Spurs media services office, is a sampling of the comments from both locker rooms after the Spurs' 118-105 victory over New York Wednesday night. San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich: (When asked about the effort of the Spurs tonight…) "I really liked the […] [Read More]
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NORTHBRIDGE, Mass. – The Whitinsville Christian School community has long anticipated what was celebrated at a dedication Thursday night – its new library media center.
"In life, anticipation of an event is sometimes far greater than the event, but not in this case,'' said Lance Engbers, headmaster at a school that not only educates children from the area, but from around the nation and the world.
The $4.9 million project, which grew from the need of a roof replacement, includes a middle/high school media center, additional classrooms, an office suite, a large conference room and "thousands and thousands of feet of wiring'' for state-of-the-art technology throughout the school building.
"Whitinsville Christian School is wired as well as any college,'' Engbers said, and construction of the addition was accomplished without a single missed day of school. Consigli Construction crews worked throughout summer and into fall, even as students studied beneath them.
"It was an incredible feat,'' Engbers said.
Steve Heinz, director of advancement, thanked the many people who made the addition possible, whether they raised a hammer, served on a committee or contributed money. "Every ounce of effort and every dollar counts; they all matter,'' he said.
The capital campaign continues, and John Miersma explained that financial help is needed if the school is to receive matching funds promised by anonymous donors and have the addition loan paid down within three years.
"Christian education in North America is going through dramatic changes,'' he said, "and in order to survive and thrive we have to stay rooted in our mission.''
Looking ahead, he said the hope is to build a new gymnasium in nine years at a projected cost of $3.9 million. "I look forward to your ongoing and generous partnership,'' he said to about 200 people invited to the dedication.
English teacher Rockland Van Tol spoke about the importance of reading, and high school Principal Chris Vander Baan gave the closing remarks and prayer.
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Workshops help teachers connect with Spanish-speaking families
Maria del Carmen has spent every night translating her son's homework assignments from English to Spanish. She's had a translation dictionary at her side for years to help her gain the most basic knowledge about what her child is learning in school.
"So I could help him," Carmen said through a translator Wednesday. Nine teachers from New Hope Elementary School in Orange County and North Chatham Elementary School in Chatham County listened to Latino mothers voice their concerns about language barriers. The lack of understanding has not only affected helping their children with homework - It has seeped into open houses, parent-teacher conferences and progress reports.
The K-2 teachers are using this workshop week to discuss how to further include their English as a Second Language students and families in their classrooms.
The three-year project is funded by an Institute of Education Sciences grant and is a partnership between Duke, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and N.C. State.
The parents and teachers met for a few hours Wednesday, shared a meal together and asked each other questions through a translator.
Steve Knotek, a UNC-Chapel Hill associate professor of school psychology, said the teachers have been working on ways to best incorporate phonics, vocabulary and cultural lessons into the classroom, as well as partner classroom teachers and English as a Second Language teachers together to create the most effective school programs.
"They're often not collaborating in a way that's effective," Knotek said.
He said the three-year project also is about realizing the American dream for these ESL families, and the universities involved hope to take a honed version of the project statewide and, eventually, across the country.
"The parents are saying we're doing the best we can and the teachers are saying help us," Knotek said. "In this program, everyone's out of their comfort zone."
Leslie Babinski is helping lead the project. She is a research scientist with the Duke Center for Child and Family Policy, and she said the program is in its second, "pre-pilot" year to identify ESL skills that teachers need that have not necessarily been taught during their beginning teacher education.
"We're finding that there's some structural barriers between classroom teachers and ESL teachers spending time together," Babinski said. "ESL teachers have a full schedule of working with small groups of ESL students. (There's) limited time for in-depth professional conversation, and we think that's one of the most important things."
This program grew out of an Orange County project that helped Latino mothers prepare their children for kindergarten.
Rosemary Deane, an ESL teacher at New Hope, said this is one of the first programs she's attended where teachers are asked their input, rather than going through a pre-structured training where they have none.
Deane invited the four mothers to the workshop to share their experiences with the public school system.
"The families and the kids, I love them. I love spending time with them," Deane said.
The teachers and mothers agreed that there should be more opportunities for Latino families to read Spanish in the classroom, observe their child's classroom, and send notes in Spanish to the teacher to receive updates on their child's progress.
Maria Dolores Mendez Campos said even though there were four mothers speaking that day, they represented a large group of parents looking for help.
She said she would like to have a closer relationship with her child's ESL teacher and have interpreters present at conferences and open houses.
"We're there, present, but it's as if we're absent because we don't understand what the teacher's explaining," Campos said.
She also added that because of language and cultural barriers, it's hard to understand the way math is taught in the school system as their children progress through the grade levels.
"I have to say, 'Honey, you're going to have to pay attention because I can't really help you anymore with math,'" Campos said. "We are learners ourselves in the way it's taught."
Carmen has a son in sixth grade and a daughter in second. She said her sixth grader translates for her, and she tries to understand.
She added she would like more information sent home in Spanish so she can keep updated on what her children are learning in school. Even if it's translated using Google Translate and partially incorrect, she said, that effort is better than nothing.
"I've been in the U.S. for nine years and I haven't learned English. It's very hard for me," Carmen said, her eyes filling with tears. "The reason I went to this country nine years ago is because of my children's education."
"We wanted to talk with the heart first," said Marta Sanchez, who works at Duke's Center for Child and Family Policy. "This isn't an accusation toward the schools. These are needs they need to express that have been inside for a very long time."


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Digital Photograph - Man & Woman with Granddaughter & Grandson, In front of Caravan Annexe, Rye, 1964 Reg. No: MM 110555
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- A man and a woman with grand-daughter and grand-son, in front of a caravan annexe.
This photograph shows Clement Moore and his wife Florence Moore with their two grandchildren, Jeffrey and Kim Moore, on holidays in Rye, 1964.
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- Copied from Mr Ronald Moore, 2006
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|Leisure Collection, Melbourne's Biggest Family Album Collection, Moore Family, English Migrants, 1935
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|Rye Caravan Park
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|Rye, Victoria, Australia, 1964
|Mr Ronald Moore
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This performance review was written when the 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara was new.
Most critics feel the 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara's performance is good enough, though not outstanding. Motor Trend says that "despite excellent off-roadability, the changes with the new model give it much more show than go."
Though the standard V6 engine is good enough for about-town travel, the Arizona Republic says it "works hard to propel the SUV to highway speeds or up hills."
Acceleration and Power
The Suzuki Grand Vitara comes standard with a 185-horsepower, 2.7-liter, 24-valve DOHC V6 engine that makes 184 pound-feet of torque at 4,500 rpm, which is 500 revolutions higher than most of the competition. Autoweb thinks that "torque may be the culprit when it comes to what feels like a lack of power."
Critics agree that the Grand Vitara's performance has improved over earlier models. But many, like Autoweb, say "the Grand Vitara's biggest downfall is its lack of power," while Cars.com adds "acceleration is good but not stunning." Automobile Magazine agrees and says "while the Grand Vitara is no longer desperately underpowered, it's still not as spry as a V-6 Ford Escape."
The Grand Vitara driver will find a smooth ride around town, but the lack of power may be noticeable at highway speeds. Consumer Guide finds that "highway passing can take patience." In spite of this, Cars.com says the Grand Vitara, "almost glides through smooth stretches more like a family sedan than an SUV."
The base 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara with manual transmission gets an EPA-estimated 16 mpg in town and 22 mpg on the highway; automatic versions of the base, XSport and Luxury trims get about the same. This is "a little below average for this class of vehicle," writes Edmunds, though MSN says that's "OK for a compact V6 SUV."
The standard trim comes with a five-speed manual transmission, with an optional five-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission. Xsport and Luxury trims come with the automatic. Of the automatic transmission, the Orlando Sentinel thinks "it works reasonably well but could use some re-programming to smooth out shifts." Cars.com says that shifts can be "occasionally awkward, almost jerky."
Handling and Braking
Some auto writers found issues with the overall handling. USA TODAY writes "the ride is somewhat stiff," and Motor Trend says, "handling is fair, the steering somewhat vague." Car and Driver observes the Grand Vitara "suffers from dull turn-in and more pronounced body roll" and gives "dull responses to all driver inputs." And there are several mentions of a shaking effect, ranging from "too much jiggle on rippled surfaces" (Consumer Guide) to "shakes in more ways than Dairy Queen" (Car and Driver).
Other critics had a positive experience with the car. Edmunds praises the car's overall handling and says its "power-assisted rack and pinion steering is quick and exact." Newsday agrees, calling the handling "quite competent." Not surprising given that the Grand Vitara is engineered for off-roading, Motor Week finds the ride quality "quite firm" and likens it to "a pure truck."
A common complaint was noise at fast speeds. AutoWeek heard "a lot of road noise at highway speeds." Ward's AutoWorld also experienced "engine noise evident upon acceleration." And the Los Angeles Times says pushing the vehicle creates "noises about as sexy as a weed whacker."
A four-wheel independent suspension, with MacPherson struts in front and a new multi-link setup in the back, and a locking center differential "keep the Grand Vitara's nose from diving but allow its haunches maneuverability," writes Edmunds. The Washington Post calls it "a much improved suspension." And Cars.com says its reactions are "very quick and controlled."
The Grand Vitara has a four-wheel antilock brake system with EBD (electronic brake force distribution), a technology that distributes the force applied to each of the vehicle's brakes based on road conditions. Automotive.com writes that brakes are the Grand Vitara's "weak link," adding "the engineers cheaped out and gave us rear drums, which grab hold a little too strongly." Motor Week auto writers observe that "stops from 60 were a little long at 135 feet but with excellent stability."
Off Roading
Many critics were impressed with the Suzuki Grand Vitara's off-road skills. The base trim comes standard with a single four-wheel-drive mode, while the upper trim has a four-mode system for different off-road terrain. Edmunds calls out its respectable "off-road prowess," while Ward's AutoWorld says the 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara is "a surprising standout on rough terrain."
The Grand Vitara has a 3,000-pound towing capacity, which Velocity Journal says allows it to "accommodate larger trailers." The Los Angeles Times calls this a "respectable" capacity, though About.com says, "leave that yacht hooked up to your F250."


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Bought these for my wife. She loves them and wears them every day to work. They did not require any "break in" time. They fit well, are true to size, and the blue color is very vibrant and matches the picture. They have also held up in the washing machine twice now. Great shoes overall.
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This Paper Trimmer features a slide-out, ruled paper guide with stops and a quick-cut ruler for fast, easy alignment. Cutting and scoring blades are included with an additional blade storage compartment underneath. Ruler measures in inches and centimeters. Includes two blades.
The paper trimmer measures approximately 7 1/2" x 13 1/2".
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Recommend: No
I bought thinking it was a great deal since it had the cutting and scoring blades. I will be making party invitations and needed to cut and make the creases on the cardstock. However, the cutting blade did not cut and the scoring blade did not make the creases. Once you place the blade and try to trim paper the blade barely touches the paper and does not cut it entirely. The same happens to the scoring attachment (it barely makes a crease). Don't waste your money...I returned it.
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By Melinda L. LarsonAmerican Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Dec. 23, 2006 Using his weekly radio address to highlight the sacrifices servicemembers and their families make, President Bush today urged Americans to visit the Defense Department's "America Supports You" Web site for ideas on how to support them.
The America Supports You program spotlights and facilitates support for the nation's servicemembers and their families.
Bush cited Jim Wareing -- founder of an America Supports You member organization called New England Caring for Our Military -- as an example of how Americans are supporting servicemembers.
"This year, Jim helped organize a gift drive by thousands of students from Massachusetts and New Hampshire," the president said. "Students from kindergarten to high school collected more than 20,000 gifts for our troops abroad."
Urging listeners to visit the America Supports You site at www.americasupportsyou.mil, the president lauded the example set by Wareing.
"Citizens like Jim Wareing represent the true strength of our country, and they make America proud," Bush said. "I urge every American to find some way to thank our military this Christmas season. If you see a soldier, sailor, airman, Marine, or a member of the Coast Guard, take a moment to stop and say, 'Thanks for your service.'"
Christmas reminds Americans of their duty to others, and that sense of duty is fulfilled by the men and women who wear the nation's uniform, Bush said.
"America is blessed to have fine citizens who volunteer to defend us in distant lands," he said. "For many of them, this Christmas will be spent far from home, and on Christmas our nation honors their sacrifice and thanks them for all they do to defend our freedom."
Bush also pointed out the sacrifices of the nation's military families, and thanked them for their support. "Staying behind when a family member goes to war is a heavy burden, and it is particularly hard during the holidays," he said. "To all our military families listening today, Laura and I thank you."
While thousands of military families spend the holiday apart, Bush noted this season ushers in a time of change for the nation. With a review of Iraq war strategy under way, a new secretary of defense in office, and changes in Congress, Bush said those serving on the front lines can be assured of continued support.
"I want our troops to know that while the coming year will bring change, one thing will not change, and that is our nation's support for you and the vital work you do to achieve victory in Iraq," the president said.
Millions of Americans are proving their support of deployed troops, wounded warriors, and the children of those serving abroad, Bush noted.
"Patriotic groups and charities all across America are sending gifts and care packages to our servicemen and women, visiting our troops recovering at military hospitals, reaching out to children whose moms and dads are serving abroad, and going to airports to welcome our troops home and to let them know they are appreciated by a grateful nation," he said.
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If Kim Kardashian Wasn't Famous, What Would Her Job Be?
It's kind of hard to nail down exactly what Kim Kardashian's profession is. Model, socialite, sex tape/reality star, fashionista, businesswoman — take your pick. We feel like it's just easier to say that Kim Kardashian's job is being Kim Kardashian.
But what career would Kim pursue if her job wasn't being herself? Crime scene investigator, apparently.
In a recent interview with Du Jour magazine, Kim revealed her love for "real-life murder mysteries and cop shows." Come to think of it, we saw a glimpse of this part of Kim's personality for ourselves in the February 18 episode of Kourtney & Kim Take Miami. Kim and Khloe seemed very obsessed with the infamous "bath salts cannibal" attack that occurred in 2012 on the MacArthur Causeway. They even stopped their car on the causeway to check out the scene of the crime.
Kim might be interested in true crime, but we kind of doubt she would be a good fit for the field. She's pretty squeamish. Remember the way she reacted to Kourtney squirting breast milk on her? Can you just imagine how she'd react to a gory crime scene?
Kim might not be ready to join a real life CSI Miami, but we guess it's not such a shock that she would be into murder mysteries or forensics. After all, her dad, Robert Kardashian, Sr., was part of the defense team for arguably the most famous murder trial in history: OJ Simpson's 1995 trial for the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman.
And that leads us to Kim's third choice of profession: lawyer. Now that seems a little more in reach. After all, we know Kim loves to argue. Could it be that she missed her true calling in life, choosing fashion over the law? It's never too late, Kim!
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Middle-Class Families in Difficult Pre-K Pinch According to a New Report
For far too many middle-class families, the very program proven to help all young children enter school ready to learn and succeed is beyond their reach, according to a new report released today by Pre-K Now. "The Pre-K Pinch: Early Education and the Middle Class" reveals that eligibility requirements and prohibitively high costs lead such families to sacrifice basic household needs to pay for early education and care for their children, or to settle for low-quality options with unproven benefits.
"This report reveals a quiet tragedy occurring across the country, one that is straining families and preventing children from getting the early learning opportunities they need," said Libby Doggett, executive director of Pre-K Now. "In spite of their commitment to education and valiant efforts to stretch the household budget, a huge number of families are still locked out of the rooms that would prepare their children to thrive in school and in life."
Through quantitative analysis and personal stories, the report demonstrates middle class families' need for and struggle to afford quality early education programs when they do not qualify for state pre-kindergarten programs. Unlike K-12, state pre-k programs for 3- and 4- year-olds primarily target low-income children. Of the 38 states that fund pre-k programs, 20 use family income as an important or the sole criterion for eligibility. In most of these states, families earning more than 200 percent of the federal poverty threshold ($42,400 for a family of four) are not eligible.
Meanwhile, the cost of early education programs has risen faster than inflation for more than a decade: Between 1996 and 2006, while overall prices rose by about 30 percent, the cost of early education and care increased 60 percent. Often, these programs rank as one of the top two or three most costly household expenditures above food, healthcare, and even in-state college tuition.
"The Pre-K Pinch" reveals two false assumptions underlying income-eligibility limits: first, that such families can afford other kinds of early education and care programs; second, that children from middle-income households don't need and wouldn't significantly benefit from pre-k. Overwhelming evidence indicates that neither of these assumptions is valid.
"The cost of early education and care is one of the highest expenses for families with young children," said Albert Wat, the report's primary author. "Although many states face tight budgets, increasing access to pre-k would provide relief to middle-class families and would more than pay for itself in cost savings down the road," said Wat.
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Last week I wrote about some of the major business and industries in Sandusky during the 19th century, but perhaps the biggest business — at least in the number of operators — may surprise you.
If you think about Sandusky's German heritage, it might be less surprising.
Like the beer hall and beer garden in German towns, the saloon, or tavern, in Sandusky was a popular place for friends to gather and, of course, have a beer.
By the end of the 19th century, the neighborhood saloon was nearly ubiquitous, with multiple businesses per block in some parts of town. The rise of the saloon, along with other changes, reflected an evolution in the city's culture, from the New England Yankee traditions of the early settlers of Sandusky, to a more diverse culture dominated by more recent immigrants — primarily, but not exclusively, German — and their descendants.
Taverns existed in Sandusky since shortly after the first settlement. The words "saloon" and "tavern" generally mean the same thing today, although in the early days, a tavern might refer to an inn where people could stay the night as well as get a drink or a meal.
Marsh's Tavern opened in 1817, with the Portland House opening soon after. The historical record for the early years of the city is not as well documented, but it is likely that some taverns operated throughout the first decades.
Although not a "dry" city, early Sandusky was home and host to many Temperance organizations in the 19th century, not surprising considering the predominance of relatively conservative Protestant churches that tended to oppose alcohol consumption, such as the early Methodist Church.
The Sons of Temperance and the Washington Total Abstinence Society both had chapters in Sandusky, along with other anti-drinking groups. But by the middle of the century, particularly after the increase in the German and Irish populations, the saloon became more popular, and Temperance, though not eliminated, became less dominant in the community.
When German and Irish immigrants began to arrive in large numbers starting in the 1840s, they of course brought with them their cultures and traditions. Going to a public place to meet friends and have a glass of beer was one of these more popular traditions that continued in Sandusky.
Saloons played an important social role for many in the community, not just immigrants. It was often a place to go for information about what was happening in town, a source for job information and connections, and a place to meet others and learn about the outside world. Not surprisingly, there was a large concentration of saloons along the downtown waterfront, where most people traveled into and out of Sandusky at that time.
What might surprise you is the number of saloons. In the 1889 Sandusky City Directory, there were listings for 41 saloons on Water Street.
Most of these saloons were tiny by today's standards, but they offered a place for travelers to stop and relax, and for locals to meet. And saloons were truly a neighborhood institution in Sandusky, with 181 establishments in town in 1889.
For many, the saloon was the primary source for recreation and entertainment, both good and bad. (We might talk more about the bad in a later blog article.)
The Atlantic Garden saloon on Meigs street, operated by German immigrant Louis Zistel, had a bowling alley inside and an aquarium and menagerie outside, including a live bear. Others had billiard tables, or even slot machines. By the 20th century, some saloons would provide live updates of baseball scores, received via telegraph or, later, radio.
Perhaps most importantly, the saloon was an important source of community for many people of Sandusky, as can be seen in some of the photographs in the Sandusky Library's collections. The "regulars" of a saloon often felt a loyalty to their business and its proprietor, and a kinship with their fellow regulars, often posing for a group photo in front of their favorite place. You can sense this kinship in the picture of men gathered in front of Hohler's Place with the owner, "Blink" Hohler, and his brother, "Noodles."
And you can see the sense of community in the image of Blink and the baseball team. The community was also served by many saloon proprietors who also operated grocery stores next to their taverns – it was said in the day that these businesses were paired so the wife could shop while the husband drank.
Although the number of saloons was greatly reduced by a licensing law in 1913, and, of course, by Prohibition in 1919, the saloon continues in some level of popularity today, but with a different name: bar, nightclub, etc., as well as somewhat different activities such as television, video games, etc.