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Country Folk Art Festival 33rd Year
Extraordinary handmade arts and crafts made by award winning artisans. Reproductions of antique American furniture, historic crafts, folk art, primitives, unique Halloween, Christmas creations! Also some original antiques.
CITY:St. Charles
Michael Bolton at the Genesee Theatre
Established soft-rock king Michael Bolton has honored several genres besides his own adult contemporary category, including 60's soul and works from the Great American Songbook. The blue-eyed, soft-rock balladeer has unveiled a total of 17 studio albums, five of which have been certified multi-platinum in the U.S.
National Gathering of Native Americans
Hear the untold history of Native Veterans and learn about our nation's first flag, the "Eagle Feather Staff." Weekend highlights include USMC Bikers' Ride in memory of our nation's fallen warriors,special guest speakers,live bands, Red Cross blood drive, 3k Walk/Run,"Live Art" by Bunky Echo-hawk; and Native and non-Native arts and crafts and food vendors.
Rock The Block Party
Please join us in Elmhurst City Centre for great local food, beer and wine and some of the area's best live music! The two day festival will run on Friday, September 11th from 4 to 10:30 pm and Saturday, September 12th from Noon to 10:30 pm. Friday night will feature both American English and 7th Heaven and Saturday night will feature ARRA and Sixteen Candles!
Autumn Festival - An Arts & Crafts Fair
Each show is brimming with row after row of handcrafted, one-of-a-kind home decor & gifts perfect for the fall season. There will be entertainment & plenty of food & drink. Register for hourly $30 gift certificates!
CITY:Villa Park
Darlene Love at the Genesee Theatre
Get ready for an unforgettable concert experience full of brilliant music and mesmerizing entertainment. Named one the 100 Greatest Singers of All Time by Rolling Stone, Darlene Love brings Love for the Holidays featuring "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)," a song she performs annually.
Chocolate Sanctuary
One-of-a-kind chocolate inspired restaurant. A fun and casual restaurant, lounge and boutique for foodies and chocolate lovers alike. Diners will find a variety of beautifully plated main courses, appetizers and desserts that incorporate the restaurant's namesake ingredient alongside delicious options where chocolate is optional - or non-existent. The venue will also offer artfully packaged craft chocolates and other treats made by independent chocolatiers and local chocolate makers.
Itasca Oktoberfest 2015
Celebrate all things German at Itasca's Annual Oktoberfest including Authentic German food and gift, music, and more! This free Oktoberfest on Orchard Street features a Kids Korner, the Johnny Wagner Band, and the kick off ceremony with Mayor Pruyen. The Jimmy Bavarians play on Saturday. It runs until 11:00 pm both nights.
Cantigny Fall Festival
Enjoy a variety of activities including a Fall craft show, music, hayrides and more. Stop by Bertie's for a taste of autumn with a cup of hot cider or hot chocolate and something decadent to sink your teeth into.
Olde North Pancake House
Enjoy your meals with family and friends in our cozy country dining room with a warming fire during the winter months. The atmosphere at the Olde North Pancake House is warm, friendly and filled with items created by local craftsmen for that at home feeling!
CITY:West Chicago
Glen Ellyn Backyard BBQ
The Glen Ellyn Backyard BBQ Cook-Off will welcome BBQ chefs who want to put their grilling skills to the test in the 7th Annual Glen Ellyn Backyard BBQ Cook-Off. More than 60 teams participate in the largest amateur competition in the state of Illinois, and more than 1,800 attendees enjoyed the event each year. All proceeds from the event benefited the homeless families served by Bridge Communities.
CITY:Glen Ellyn
O'Toole's Libertyville
This long awaited gastropub boasts 48 beers on tap, private party rooms and an extensive wine and craft cocktail menu to compliment the chef driven menu. Menu includes burgers, wraps, salads, ribs, seafood and much more.
Beer House
Beer House, located on the outskirts of Yorktown Center, is a unique concept bringing over 60 tap and hundreds of bottled beers to one great venue. You can be sure to find almost half of our tap line dedicated to local Chicagoland breweries. Catering to both the beer aficionado and those wanting to learn more, our staff is willing to answer questions and make suggestions. Come drink the best beers, enjoy live music, catch sports on our 15 televisions, or just relax with friends!
Villa Park Historical Museum
Built in 1929, the Villa Park Historical Museum building originally served the community as the Villa Ave stop for the Chicago, Aurora & Elgin electric train line and an appliance store. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. Today, it houses relics and artifacts from Villa Park's past including articles from the Ovaltine Factory which once operated in Villa Park and Sears Catalog Homes in the area.
CITY:Villa Park
Hirano Sushi
Hirano Restaurant specializes in sushi. With an endless variety, every taste bud is sure to leave satisfied!
Brian McKnight at the Genesee
Brian McKnight has been bringing his smooth, sultry sound to the delight of audiences across the globe for over a decade. His ability to connect personally with each person in the audience is unparalleled. Brian's voice gives the audience goose bumps while his singing warms their hearts!
Church Street Brewing Company
The Church Street Brewing Company is a production brewery located in Itasca Illinois. We are open from 4 to 8 pm on Thursdays and Fridays, 1 to 7 pm on Saturdays, and 1 to 4 pm on Sundays. Come in, see our brewery, try a sample, have a pint or take home a growler!
Village of Roselle
Roselle is a northwestern suburb of Chicago and is home to 22,763 people. Located approximately 25 miles from downtown Chicago, 25 minutes from O'Hare International Airport, and 10 minutes from two major shopping centers, Roselle provides the quality of life and sense of community usually found only in a small town, with the convenience of a larger metropolitan area.
Long Grove Historic Village
Nestled in historic homes and buildings that date back to the community's roots in the 1800's, Long Grove's over 80 shops specialize in unique gifts, boutiques, antiques, clothing, exceptional art and home décor, and distinctive menus. Visitors can stroll the cobblestone walks that wind through the historic downtown and enjoy seasonal lush gardens and scenic views. And they can make it a quick trip or a day's outing, shopping and indulging their tastes with a variety of food and bakery products, cafés and fine eating establishments. Fun festivals throughout the year including the famous Chocolate Fest, Apple Fest and a month of Holiday Festivities to name a few.
CITY:Long Grove
Louie Anderson & Rita Rudner at the Genesee
Come out for twice the laughs with two great comedians! Rita Rudner and her partner in comedy, Louie Anderson make a dynamic slapstick duo that will reduce the audience to a helpless fit of laughter.
The State Ballet Theatre of Russia presents Swan Lake
This full-scale production, set to the music of Tchaikovsky and based on Russian folklore and German legend, follows a heroic young prince as he works to free the beautiful swan maiden from an evil spell. The State Ballet Theater of Russia presents 50 of Russia's brightest ballet stars to bring this romantic tale of true love to glorious life!
Lenny Kravitz at Ravinia
Kravitz will be hitting the road for an extensive world tour, performing songs from Strut as well as from a distinguished career that has made him one of the most distinctive and successful recording artists of the past quarter century. With his high energy, optimism and sheer love of music, join Lenny for a great show.
CITY:Highland Park
Jim Peterik's Lifeforce at the Genesee
Best known as the founder of the band Survivor, Jim Peterik brings an alternative to the raucousness of rock with Lifeforce. This ensemble creates a powerful collection of diverse rock, pop, soul, worldbeat, and contemporary jazz tunes right before the audience. They will enjoy this crisp ensemble action within a game of musical chairs, joyfully jumping from one vibe to the next. Fans of all genres will love this high energy show!
Legendary Diamonds Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary
See the fascinating stories of some of history's most famous diamonds and their equally famous owners. The exhibit blends the lapidary art of faceting with historic figural artistry to tell each diamond's story including The Hope, The Orlov, The Table Cut, and The Regent.


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Think it is about time I put up a proper intro.
You have now entered the Funkgun-FunZone. If you are a smart lad or lass, I might warn you of excessive brain freezing that goes on in these parts.
First it is ever so tastey, then it starts to hurt. place index fingers to the sides of your nose. let the mind warm up.
Your all better now.
As for me, been watching anime since the mid 80's. (chopped up and kiddy friendly) then watched it propper uncut in the early 90's. I have seen anime on everything from a betamax, to LD, to a VHS with no subs and a the subtitles written down for me on reams of paper having to match lines of dialog with the counter on the machine.
I have been on clubs, taken years for breaks and seen a lot of titles. I have gone through binges of anime, and droughts. I have drained precious cash on silly trinkets of my animation ambition.
It has been a heck of a ride.
Thanks for your time. if you wish a refund on the time for reading this, send me a PM requesting it... I shall bring it before the elders in my head then if so prompted I will reach through dimentions and time and rewrite this synopsis. =D
ok... so now we are done.
ps. I am married to http://www.anime-planet.com/users/Penguin77
Had to drag her into anime...
16,761 total episodes
Hi. Well, I do intend to finish it, I like it enough to do that. But I have kinda put it off for a while. I've got quite alot of animes that I need to get off my "watching" list (which is kinda long at the moment). On top of that I've got other things going on in my life too, so I can't watch anime 24/7 every day. Even when I do pick it up again, I'll probably end up watching it in quite an uneven pace, so probably won't be able to do it buddy-group style. So yeah... if you want to drop it you may, or otherwise finish it by yourself or with someone else, as I'll probably do it in my own time at my own, uneven, pace and won't be posting about it in the thread.
You watched Kono Danshi! Go watch the second one- it's about a gay merman and is THE BEST THING. (As opposed to the mopey alien one which was just ok).
I can't tell if I actually like this series or am just super impressed/jealous that she made the entire thing by herself.
Yes dahling?
Hope you enjoy it! ^_^
yeah, there is a lot of folks out there who've nevr even heard of dirty pair or , but they're just missing out^^ just added you as a friend too (hope I don't get the stalker badge, lord knows I mind my own dam business...)

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The degree of Prime Minister al-Maliki's leverage over thug cleric Moqtada Sadr is becoming more clear. The New York Times reports that Iraqi troops poured into Sadr City on Tuesday and, meeting little resistance, claimed key positions deep inside the neighborhood that's been a hub of Shiite militia violence since March. The Washington Post's Karen DeYoung says this operation is actually being carried out in accordance with last week's ceasefire arrangement between Sadr and the Iraqi government. The government's plan to root out criminals and militia members is underway and no one in this bastion of Sadr support seems to be doing a thing about it.
There have been no reported casualties. None. Moreover, "Iraqi troops moved forward without any major incidents." Virtually every detail in the Times story is encouraging. Not the least of which is the report of Iraqi military self-suffiency:
No American ground forces accompanied the Iraqi troops, not even military advisers. But the Americans shared intelligence, coached the Iraqis during the planning and provided overhead reconnaissance throughout the operation. Still, the operation was very much an Iraqi plan.
This is not an American operation with an Iraqi face or even a joint-operation. This is simply what allies do.
The Los Angeles Times quotes U.S. forces spokesman Lt. Col. Steven Stover:
I think this is the turning point where we start seeing the Special Group criminals picked up by the Iraqi security forces and a lasting peace for the Iraqi people. . . And it will be because they did it, not us.
And at CBS News, lefty blogger Kevin Drum makes the following acknowledgment: "And it's worth saying that the March operation in Basra looks better now than it did at the time too." Though, with nothing worrying to write about, he tags his coverage thusly: "It may all go to hell tomorrow. Who knows? For now, though, keep your fingers crossed."


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I Loved, Loved, Loved this series. I am a little late getting to reading these. The first movie has already been released and I am sad to say that I broke one of my rules and saw the movie before reading the books…. Oops. Anyways I read them all pretty fast because they were so good so I am doing my reviews for them all together. At this point I am sure that most people interested in this series has already read the last book so this review will contain spoilers for anyone who has not yet read them. Dystopias seem to be becoming very popular lately. maybe because of global warming, and the technological advances, especially in the food industry but I quite enjoy them. Veronica Roth is a great writer, given that she started writing these in Collage I am quite impressed. As a whole the series was good, a few inconstancies revealed in the the third book but overall it really made you think. I'm not from the states but I felt the entire time that I was wondering what was going on with the rest of the world, were they carrying on as we do now? Were they suffering like the states with experimental cities? It just made me very curious.
I loved Divergent, It was my favourite book of the whole series. I loved the beginning, starting off in Abnegation, going to school and seeing the end of Beatrice's old life before the choosing ceremony. I liked the difference between how she saw the Dauntless, how they actually were, and how she was as one. We really got to know Beatrice through the Dauntless initiation starting with being the first jumper which was awesome and if that were me, I would not have gone first if I even did jump. There was a lot of really good character development, I loved Will, and Christina and of course Four. I did feel like it took a long time for things to happen, the initiation part was most of the book but I found it was necessary for the story to progress since we would see the end of factions in the second book, and the end of the experiment city in the third. I found most parts of Trish's initiation time really interesting and action packed. Sometimes I was happy, sometimes a bit disgusted and other times on the edge with a bit of suspense. I loved how bad ass Trish's mum was in the end and I was so sad to see her die, same with her father and Will. It was a very fast paced book, only took me about two days to read since I was so engrossed in it. I thought it was all very well thought out and well written and I cannot wait to re-read it. I really want to go zip lining now and try some train stunts…Okay maybe no jumping off trains in my future but it looked awesome!
Insurgent was really good, not as great as Divergent but a very close call. I think If I were in this world I would have been Amity because of my personality and I loved getting a glimpse of them at the beginning since we didn't really hear much of them during Divergent. I wanted to yell at Trish for doing stupid things. I must talk about the end first before I talk about some of the other things. Peter, OMG he actually saved her. I could not believe it, I mean I knew that Tris would have to be alive, there was a third book and all but I never expected Peter to be the one who saved her from death, maybe her brother but not him. After all the problems that Peter had caused it was a really nice surprise. I still don't like him, even after reading the third book but I was influenced by that act to not hate him so much. Caleb on the other hand I have a love/hate relationship for. I never suspected that he might still be an Eruidite working for Jeanine so that totally blew my mind and the fact that he was doing tests on his own sister I just couldn't deal with him… I did find Tris and Tobia's relationship quite annoying in this book, there were bound to be tensions and this is not a love story by any means but I think there could have been less fighting between the two of them. I thought it was a little weird to have Tobia's mum turn up alive and have a band of factionless to take over but I was not surprised either and it did make the story a lot more interesting.
4 stars
Allegiant didn't quite hit the mark for me compared to the first two of the series. There was only really action at the beginning when they left the city and at the end when they were stopping the Beau which disappointed me. The whole middle part was not all that interesting other than learning the ins and outs of the Beau and seeing how they would adapt to their new world. I got really frustrated between the relationship tensions of Tris and Tobias, the anger and annoyance went on a little to long since it started in the second book but I was happy when they finally were on great terms again, AND THEN SHE DIES!!! That just killed me, come on I get sometimes we can't have the romantic ending we want but this one just kind of sucked. I get what it added, the selfless part of Tris and how she risked her life to save everyone in need. It was looking so hopeful too when she was immune to the death serum but come on! Tobia's character seemed to take a nose dive, He wasn't the same awesome person we met in Divergent and I was really disappointed with that. Him and Trish kind of switched roles and she became the 18 year old leader and he the 16 year old beginner. Then with the switching between point of view, I sometimes would forget who was talking because they would sound the same. So much more could have been done with this story line, what about everything that was happening in the city with the factionless? They left and then suddenly it doesn't matter anymore, I don't know I just needed more. Oh and Tobias just has a small chat with his mother and suddenly everything is over and she wants peace? What a huge waste of time… I did not like the ending, not just because Trish dies and it should have been Caleb but everything was done so fast and it was kind of boring, I just skimmed though.
3 stars
Until Next time,


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Video:How to Putt with a Claw Gripwith Todd Kolb
The claw grip is one of a number of different popular methods of putting, and it really works for the people that use it. Here's a guide to properly utilizing the claw grip in putting.See Transcript
Transcript:How to Putt with a Claw Grip
Hi golfers, I'm PGA teaching professional Todd Kolb for About.com. We're going to talk about how to putt using the claw grip.
Lead Hand in the Claw Grip
The claw style for putting can be a real good option if you tend to struggle with your putting at different times, so let's talk first of all about how we're going to hold the putter in the claw style. First thing you're going to do is with your lead hand, you're left hand, you're going to go ahead and hold it almost like you would on any regular putter. Now, I like to recommend that you actually lock the left wrist in a little bit because you want this left side to be nice and solid.
Using Other Hand in Claw Grip
The key component with the claw is the right hand and there's a couple different ways that you can do this. The first and probably the most common one is to hold the putter between the thumb and the two fingers on the right hand. Alright, and what you're going to do is lock in that left side again, left side is nice and firm, holding the putter between the left thumb and the lead finger and you're just going to brush it or almost kind of push the putter down the line. Now, why people like this is because it locks in the left side and also takes the right hand wrist out of it. I'm not able to flip it with the right hand wrist which is a common mistake a lot of golfers make.
Example of Claw Grip
So I'm set up here, I've locked in my left side, I'm holding the putter nice and light on top of the thumb and on the hand and I'm going to feel like I'm just pushing the putter or brushing the putter right down the target line. Now, some people have changed the right hand a little bit, they might even kind of put it in between the two fingers and between their middle finger and their ring finger and kind of almost do the same thing there, but either one of those works. The key component with the claw grip is to feel the left side locked in, get the putter positioned above the thumb and the finger there, and feel like you're just going to brush the putter right down the line. It will take the wrist out of it, it will make the motion a little bit smoother, and hopefully will help you make a few more putts.


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Nine Former Nittany Lions in NFL Rookie Mini-Camps
Teammates From 2012 Season Participate In Carolina, Minnesota and New England Rookie Camps
Nittany Lions' Gilliam Granted Additional Year of Eligibility
Suffered Knee Injury in 2010 That Sidelined Him Until 2012 Season
Massaro Third Nittany Lion Invited to NFLPA All-Star Game
Massaro Joins Stanley and Zordich at Jan. 19 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl
Hodges and Stankiewitch Set to Play in 88th East-West Shrine Game
Seven Nittany Lions Invited to All-Star Games; East-West Shrine Game on Jan. 19
Farrell and Stanley Earn All-Star Game Invites
Farrell to Play in Casino Del Sol All-Star Game; Stanley Set For NFLPA Collegiate Bowl
Football vs. Northwestern (Oct. 6, 2012)
Penn State Football vs. Northwestern
Penn State vs. Temple - AP Photos (9/22/12)
Penn State vs. Temple - AP Photos (9/22/12)
The secondary and offensive line were the two units hit hardest by graduation following the 2011 season. Fifth-year senior Mike Farrell is the Nittany Lions' second-most experienced offensive lineman and should be a strong candidate for a starting assignment at one of the tackle spots, having played both positions. The talented and physical Farrell will be looked to for leadership for the unit, a role he already has embraced in the classroom and community. Farrell is in his second year as president of Penn State's chapter of Uplifting Athletes, a non-profit charitable organization that raises funds and awareness for rare diseases. Founded by Penn State football teammates, the Penn State chapter of Uplifting Athletes raised more than $600,000 for the Kidney Cancer Association from 2003-11, including more than $100,000 in 2010-11 under Farrell's leadership. He posted a perfect 4.0 grade-point average during the 2012 spring semester, earning Dean's List honors, and is a two-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree. Possessing a 3.41 cumulative GPA, Farrell is a potential Capital One/CoSIDA Academic All-America® candidate. The former Shady Side Academy all-state selection is on schedule to graduate this fall with a degree in secondary education. He was a student teacher in the State College Area School District during the 2011-12 academic year. Farrell is among 16 returning Nittany Lions from Western Pennsylvania.
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This family run restaurant group have been welcoming guests to their 'house' since 1955 when they opened their first restaurant in Goodge Street. Now, 57 years later they have ten restaurants in London. On this occasion we visited their St Martin's Lane Spaghetti House where we were warmly welcomed before settling down with the menu and a glass of wine. Our waiter suggested that Orvieto Abboccato Casasole Antinori DOC, Umbria would suit our tastebuds and he was right, it was medium sweet and fruity with hints of peach and went down a treat. We enjoyed this with some flavoursome olives from Sicily. For starters we chose Bruschetta al pomodoro and Zucchini fritti, both portion sizes were very generous and the bruschetta was a real taste of the Mediterranean with just the right amount of basil on top of lovely fresh tomatoes. The Zucchini was a nice contrast and was really tasty, with a satisfyingly crunchy batter.
For our main courses we followed the house recommendations and went for their pasta, for which they are rightly famous. We enjoyed Linguine vongole in bianco which included fresh Palourdes clams, white wine and chilli. We thought this was a delicious choice and particularly liked the kick the chilli gave to the dish. We also chose Tagliatelle pollo & funghi; the pasta was cooked to perfection and we really loved the delicate creamy sauce which complemented the tender chicken and mushrooms. It was a really enjoyable and filling dish.
For dessert we could not resist the Tiramisu which was one of the best I have ever tasted. It truly did melt in the mouth. My companion chose Coppa nostra which was a delicious mix of vanilla and chocolate ice cream, chocolate sauce and nuts. The chocolate ice cream was particularly luscious and would please any chocoholic. Spaghetti House definitely gets our recommendation. For a three course meal expect to pay from around £20.


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The piece of steel in the photo is about 3 inches across. I ground the paint away so an arc can start easily. The arrows were made with a felt tip pen. This Instructable will show how to start an arc in the center area between the four arrows.
The portion with paint removed at the lower right corner of the photo is only a place to attach the welder's ground clamp.
Step 1: Prepare and positon a carbon rod
Touch the tip of the carbon rod to the steel just behind the point where the bead is to begin. Be sure to wear welder's gloves.
Step 2: Cross the electrode over the carbon rod
Step 3: Start the arc
I hope all goes well for you. Enjoy your welder. If something goes wrong, you can always grind out the old weld and do it over. ;-)
Thank you for looking.


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Frank Lewis
PDT Staff Writer
Three people are facing felony drug charges following two separate traffic stops in Scioto County on Tuesday.
At approximately 3:30 p.m., troopers stopped a 1998 Lincoln Towncar on U.S. 23, north of Lucasville, for a traffic violation. After approaching the vehicle, troopers said they observed criminal indicators. State Patrol canine "Vesly" reportedly indicated on the car and the subsequent search revealed 15 grams of cocaine and 299 30 milligram Oxycodone pills.
Susan E. Williams, of Portsmouth, and Grant A. Underwood, of Quincy, Kentucky, were each charged with possession of cocaine and tampering with evidence, both felonies of the third degree. Underwood and Williams were incarcerated in the Scioto County Jail.
At approximately 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, troopers stopped a 2010 Grand Cherokee for a traffic violation. Again, troopers said criminal indicators were observed and a subsequent search revealed four grams of heroin and drug paraphernalia.
Malik M. Williams of Detroit, Michigan, was charged with possession of heroin, a fourth degree felony. And Joshua Blair of East Lynn, West Virginia, was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, a misdemeanor of the fourth degree and possession of drug abuse instruments a misdemeanor of the first degree. Both men were incarcerated in the Scioto County Jail.
Frank Lewis may be reached at 740-353-3101, ext. 252, or at email@example.com.


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Duke introspective after long R&R, readies for Wake trip
Some interesting and important milestones passed while Duke's men's basketball team enjoyed a rare late-season break from games.
The Blue Devils haven't played since beating last-place Virginia Tech 66-48 on Feb. 25 at Cameron Indoor Stadium. They return to action at Wake Forest Wednesday, March 5 (7 p.m., ESPN2).
In the meantime, Duke returned to the top five of the Associated Press Top 25, landing at No. 4 when the new poll came out on Monday.
Also, the calendar turned to March — college basketball's most important month.
"I think we are in a good place," Duke junior guard Quinn Cook said. "We are playing the best defense we have played. I think guys aren't content with winning by 20 or winning by 1. I think guys want to keep getting better. I think we are in a good place."
Having played five games in 11 days prior to this break, Duke (23-6, 12-4 in ACC) has only two regular-season games to play. After tonight's trip to play Wake Forest (15-14, 5-11), the Blue Devils close the regular season against rival North Carolina at Cameron Indoor Stadium Saturday night (9 p.m., ESPN).
But, at this time of year, the Blue Devils said getting their game to its highest level is the most important thing.
"Going into March it doesn't matter who we play," Duke sophomore guard Rasheed Sulaimon said. "We're just worried about Duke. We look at our offensive and defensive schemes. We just focus on us and how we are playing."
Having a break from games allowed Duke to focus on itself rather than going through game preparation. Having played so many zone defenses lately, Duke worked to hone its man-to-man offense as well.
But the areas of the game that involve hustle and grit are foremost in the Blue Devils' minds.
"Rebounding and defense," Cook said. "Those two things win championships. I think the offense will take care of itself. Just keep playing defense the way we have and with all five guys getting in there rebounding, I think we can be special."
Duke has been one of the nation's best offensive teams all season. The Blue Devils lead the ACC in scoring at 79.6 points per game. Lately, though, the defense that Cook and Sulaimon referenced has been playing better.
Over Duke's last seven games, only one team has scored 70 points or more against the Blue Devils. That team was North Carolina in its 74-66 win over the Blue Devils. That is Duke's only loss in their last seven games.
Duke associate head coach Steve Wojciechowski said Tuesday he could see a difference in the players after the break from games.
"Our guys are rejuvenated," Wojciechowski said. "You didn't have the mental stress of preparation, game, preparation, game. Some of that has allowed us to be more mentally fresh, too."
Where they are ranked doesn't really matter much to the Blue Devils. In basketball, the tournament decides who is best.
But they can read the calendar and they know when it's time to focus on playing their best.
"There are always places for us to improve," Sulaimon said. "One is defense, just being a collective unit and playing as one. Just being sharper on offense. We're a dynamic offensive team that can score with any of them. If we stay sharp with our offensive execution we can get any shot we want."


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Civil Service Agency (CSA) Director General George Wisner has disclosed that a total of 44,000 civil servants are currently on the payroll of the Government of Liberia.
Director Wisner said the number will reduce because the CSA under its reform program is still deleting the names of ghost employees, those on multiple payrolls and users of false identity to receive pay.
According to the Liberia News Agency (LINA), the CSA Director General made the disclosure Monday when he appeared on the ELBC radio talk show, 'The Super Morning Show'.
Wisner said the CSA has so far been able to delete the names of 2,000 people from the payroll, adding that of that number, 400 to 500 people were discovered to be on multiple payrolls. He also disclosed that the CSA has succeeded in reducing the number of employees at the Ministry of Education from more than 900 to 400.
Wisner noted that the Governance Reform Commission, Liberia Institute of Public Administration and the CSA are working collaboratively to reform the civil service, taking into account the size of the Government, its pay system and professional service.
The CSA boss said although the reform process is associated with pains, it is necessary to ensure productivity, efficiency and professionalism in government.
Wisner pointed out that people used to be employed in government without going through the Civil Service Agency employment process, especially during the war years, thereby bloating the size of the government.
He said the CSA has already completed the preparation of a recruitment manual that will guide the government in recruitment after the freeze placed on employment in government expires.
Meanwhile, Director General Wisner has commended the World Bank, African Development Bank and the Liberia Teacher Training Program, among others, for their contributions to the CSA reform program.


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Aug 04 2014
Rocky Mountain High
My kids and I left Saturday morning to drive to Colorado. I didn't do what we usually do when we drive to Colorado, which is to get up at 3:00 am and get on the road, which gives the kids a chance to sleep in the car for a few hours, and which makes the 10-hour car trip seem a lot shorter for them.
Instead, we left well after daylight. Which, by comparison, made the drive seem like it took 27 hours.
We all still loved each other when we arrived in Vail…
But none of us were speaking. Ha.
But that just made us that more excited to get there!
My sister-in-law Missy met us there with my niece and nephew, and we had a great day together yesterday.
We rode the gondola to the top…
Then the eight of us donned harnesses and tackled the ropes course.
That's me right there, having some serious hiney cringes.
That fear-of-heights sensation…it is profound and real.
But all in all, it was an amazing experience!
Even though I can't move my arms today.
As if that wasn't enough, we went zip-lining. And get this: We had to step on a scale before we went so they could determine what size of contraption we each needed. And even though (as of last Friday) I have officially lost twenty pounds, because of all the clothes and harnesses and helmet stuff I had to wear, that weight loss totally bit the dust! So I had to bite my tongue to keep from laying out my defense to the nineteen-year-old guy who's working the zip-line for the summer that thanks to my FitBit and a summer of walking, I have lost twenty pounds, so whatever his zip-line scale says is TOTALLY UNTRUE AND SKEWED because of all this gear he's making me wear.
I'm sure he would have been totally riveted. Most nineteen-year-old guys are captivated when a middle-aged woman talks to them about their weight loss and fitness journey.
We had lots of adventures together on top of the mountain…then we just enjoyed walking around town and exploring. It's so great to get all the country kids together…with not a hint of manure in sight!
We're all here for Haley's wedding later this week, and we're enjoying having a little break after all the haying and shipping (and shooting and construction) of the last six weeks. Marlboro Man and Tim stayed behind to work cattle and get some things sorted around the ranch, and they'll meet us up here in a few days.
I'll post more about our adventures tomorrow. Missy said something about mountain bikes and I pretended like I didn't hear her.
Maybe I'll get lucky and she'll forget…
143 Comments and 17 Replies
Rayetta Ferguson On Monday, August 4 at 11:15 am
How fun! Enjoy the wedding! I loved the shower you and Missy threw for the beautiful couple.
Cheryl Barker On Monday, August 4 at 11:17 am
Congrats on the weight loss, Ree! That's fantastic. And just look at those boys in the pic of all the kids — the boys are all standing on their toes so they can look taller than the girls!
Tom @ Raise Your Garden On Monday, August 4 at 12:14 pm
Dido that! That's a big accomplishment and now you're going to tackle mountain biking.:)
Jo On Monday, August 4 at 12:36 pm
I noticed right away the boys on their tiptoes and got a good laugh.
Tulip On Monday, August 4 at 1:59 pm
Did you also notice that Ree's younger daughter has her knees WAY bent?
Sooz On Monday, August 4 at 9:09 pm
Ree, if you love us, you'll go on that mountain biking trip AND put a GoPro on your bike to record your adventures for us!
maryrayette On Monday, August 4 at 9:14 pm
I was thinking the same thing. Or that Bryce didn't want to look shorter than this cousin.
So cute!
Janice C- NC On Tuesday, August 5 at 8:10 am
I also noticed the tippy-toes, how cute. I thought Paige was Ree at first glance, looks just like her!
Natalie On Monday, August 4 at 11:18 am
How long does it take you to get there? Looks like you're having fun!
Miss Jean On Monday, August 4 at 11:21 am
Welcome back to Colorado!
Janice On Monday, August 4 at 11:26 am
Hope you have a wonderful time.
Alice On Monday, August 4 at 11:27 am
Enjoy your family and the wedding and Colorado!
Katie On Monday, August 4 at 11:29 am
How wonderful for you to get a vacation! Enjoy!
dc On Monday, August 4 at 11:29 am
Awesome pics! Enjoy!
Cheryl "Cheffie Cooks" Wiser On Monday, August 4 at 11:58 am
Yes, I will second that!!! Enjoy all Vail has to offer and of course the blissful event!!! CLW
viv On Monday, August 4 at 11:29 am
Vail is even better in summer than winter. I totally share your height phobia but with eyes tightly closed, you can get through it. Just have a safe, fun trip with those almost grown up kids. Wow!
mj ligouri On Monday, August 4 at 11:30 am
River tubing??? That sounds relaxing and fun! Have a blast!!!
Jen V On Monday, August 4 at 11:36 am
Colorado looks beautiful! Congratulations on your weight loss! FitBits are the best
Bonnie M On Monday, August 4 at 11:37 am
It looks like the weather is gorgeous out there! I'm glad that you're all having a good time and that none of you sit out any dances at Haley's wedding reception. Hope you all bop around all night long!! While there's still time, maybe you guys could brush up on "The Electric Slide" and "The Chicken Dance".
I would LOVE to see a video of that!!!!
Your very photogenic crew look like they are having a blast. Hope that each day of this week is an adventure – make that a GOOD adventure!
Just want to add that I loved Saturday's episode so much!! Oh, how that Charlie makes my heart beat fast! He is such a sweet boy!! I also like your August Wallpaper Ree. I adore the flowers and berries! Early autumnal beauty!
God Bless You, Yours, and All Creatures, Great and Small.
Sue R. On Monday, August 4 at 11:37 am
Impressive that you even attempted that rope course, major kudos to you!
Angela from Maryland On Monday, August 4 at 11:44 am
I can't get over how blue the sky is there. I gather there is no humidity there like here. Congrats on the weight loss. Have a fun week with everyone.
Susan On Monday, August 4 at 12:59 pm
Angela, you really don't have skies that blue from time to time? I live in NY and even with all the vehicles/people/industry we still get skies like that…and when we do I always say 'I hope the city is full of tourists on this glorious day!'
Nancy in CO On Monday, August 4 at 1:58 pm
I moved to CO three years ago and the color of the sky still amazes me! Of course being at over 8,000 helps. Oh, and wear sun screen – the sun is much more intense than at low elevations (under 4000 feet).
Angela from Maryland On Monday, August 4 at 9:25 pm
I am a native of NYC and Long Island and I must say I have not seen stars at night till I moved here (winter only). The humidity here is awful and I can imagine it is not like that in CO. I have never been there. But I wonder if I did not move far enough west sometimes. The clouds in CO look like one can touch them, pretty. The only thing I came close to touching in NYC skies was a plane making a landing at JFK in Queens and Nassau. Oy, although I sometimes I do miss the sound of the planes. Too quiet here, miss the food there too.
lisa On Monday, August 4 at 11:45 am
Congratulations! Personal achievements are so motivating. You look wonderful!
I'm really hoping you post photos of the wedding.
I was so excited for your building update and it was worth the wait. Your family did a wonderful job and have something really special. Have fun D family!
Diane Kay On Monday, August 4 at 11:46 am
Wonder photos of a beautiful location. Had a moment of panic when I read Haley's wedding, thinking time flew by too fast and that it was Halle's wedding! Notice all the boys standing on tip toes trying to match the girls in height!
Rena On Monday, August 4 at 11:50 am
I can imagine that you are really happy about the weigh loss, congratulations!
xx from Germany, Rena
Alicia P On Monday, August 4 at 11:50 am
What fun!!! Have a fantastic time!
Kim On Monday, August 4 at 11:51 am
I'm right there with ya on the hiney cringes! But think of how good your hiney will look after all that cringing…!
Mary Ellen G On Monday, August 4 at 11:51 am
AMAZING!!!!! Wish I were there! Y'all are going to have a blast!!!!!!!!!!!
ka miller On Monday, August 4 at 11:52 am
Absolutely beautiful. Have a wonderful trip. Everyone needs a break!! Does look like you are having fun!!
ronnie rae On Monday, August 4 at 11:55 am
Alex should check out CSU while she is here, you guys would love it.
laura in San Diego On Tuesday, August 5 at 12:12 am
I graduated from there in 91…loved Ft. Collins, although I didn't end up in vet school as planned:)
Colleen On Monday, August 4 at 11:56 am
There is a mountain bike trail called Vail Pass, its really easy all down hill and its BEAUTIFUL!
Anele @ Success Along the Weigh On Monday, August 4 at 11:58 am
I think I would have a panic attack on that rope thing! I do want to do it some day though. I think if you got through that, maybe mountain biking wouldn't be so bad?
Anne P. On Monday, August 4 at 12:03 pm
I can just smell that mountain air! Looks like you are off to a great fun week, with the wedding as one of the important highlights! Safe travels back to OK….
D Love On Monday, August 4 at 12:04 pm
I love the boys on their tippy toes and the girls leaning down. Colorado is an awesome place. Enjoy having so much fun with your family
Philip H. On Monday, August 4 at 4:38 pm
I noticed that too. And then Ree's photo caption, no manure in site. Made me think, may not be any manure, but there is some bull going on with all the boys trying to be caller. LOL.
Lynne On Monday, August 4 at 12:05 pm
Looks like a well-deserved fun summer vacation. Thanks for the warning about the zip-line weigh-in. I have more to lose before I'll submit myself to that humiliation….but now I have another goal.
Sherry On Monday, August 4 at 12:18 pm
Have a great time and enjoy your vacation and the wedding. I completely understand the phobia to heights. I have serious panic attacks and start hyperventilating when I am subjected to heights. Happened to me when our family was on the beginning of a roller coaster ride earlier this summer. Once we over the first hill, I was fine. After we got off the ride, my oldest son asked me if I knew that I started having a panic attack on the way up to the top.
Annika On Monday, August 4 at 12:28 pm
Looks like a blast! I love Colorado! Haven't been there in the summer since I was 16 but have skiied many winters there.
Shea Zigo On Monday, August 4 at 12:33 pm
I lol'd at the pic of all the kids togther becasue the boys looked like they were on their tiptoes trying to be as tall as the girls!
Suzanna P On Monday, August 4 at 12:39 pm
Yay! Colorado is such a great place! Hope you and your family enjoy your time here to the max, it's a lovely place to be!
Monie On Monday, August 4 at 12:40 pm
You are so awesome. Just sayin'. Applauding your weight loss, and your courage to let a boy child put you in a contraption to: zip line, rope course, etc. It's hard to have anything but fun in the mountains. Stay hydrated, however…altitude sickness is bad. Can't wait to see pictures from the wedding. I know Haley will be a beautiful bride.
sharon On Monday, August 4 at 12:42 pm
Ahh, the Rockies. We just got back from two weeks up that way. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did. Eat some wild raspberries!
Carly L. On Monday, August 4 at 12:45 pm
Looks beautiful there! I've never been to Colorado but I hope to go someday. Safe, happy travels to you!
Lauren P. On Monday, August 4 at 12:51 pm
So Fun!!! Vail is awesome, but sometime travel a bit farther west and just around the corner you'll find the town of Avon and Beaver Creek Resort!!!! Equally as awesome as Vail and they have some really fun stuff at the BC Resort
Susan On Monday, August 4 at 12:55 pm
20 lbs. is a lot of weight! Congrats Ree!
I see Bryce is standing on tippy-toes…is that because Caleb is a bit taller than he is??
Theresa in Alberta On Monday, August 4 at 12:57 pm
Country kids on vacation. Luv it ;). I would be the one staying behind on the ground with the purses and jackets as everyone one else went zipping thru the air eh !
Sue Awe On Monday, August 4 at 1:00 pm
Made that awesome Cowboy Quiche for friends yesterday for Brunch–it is so—o good–thanks for the recipe.
Pate Carbaugh On Monday, August 4 at 1:01 pm
You'll have fun. Ride the biked.
grace On Monday, August 4 at 1:02 pm
Looks like great fun, but I am most impressed, riveted on, and inspired by the 20 pounds. I want that! was it all those walks you took? The kid should have weighed you before the gear, then, simply weighed the gear and added it on! ; ] tsk tsk
JYM On Monday, August 4 at 1:12 pm
I'd say all of you deserve a vacation, including MM and Tim. Honestly, I don't know how you keep up the pace! Looks to me that you will be the shortest person in your family before you know it. Enjoy yourselves and enjoy the wedding! Special hugs.
Kat Taylor On Monday, August 4 at 1:15 pm
How much fun! Enjoy that trip. If you should happen to throw in some exercise, well good for you. Just enjoy yourself!!! Kat
Donna M. On Monday, August 4 at 1:16 pm
It so beautiful there in Colorado! Looks like y'all are having so much fun! Enjoy your time there with family and friends! Have fun at the wedding! Thanks for sharing these awesome pics of your trip!
Anna On Monday, August 4 at 1:16 pm
Beautiful photos
Terry in Divide On Monday, August 4 at 1:22 pm
Welcome to Colorado! We moved here 4 1/2 years ago and I love every single day. You missed the rains, which is a good thing if you're going the outside adventure route. I accidentally (as only I can–a nice story worthy of your blog) nuked my FitBit Zip, so I'm going to get the One, but I'm still grumbling about having to spend money twice.
I'm sure we'll see a full accounting of your adventures, and if you pass through Divide on your route home, wave. But do it fast–if the light is green, you'll go right through and never notice. I can recommend McGinty's if you want to eat something along the way.
Kathleen G On Monday, August 4 at 1:23 pm
From the plains/prairie to the mountains, have a nice well deserved vacation for everyone. Congratulations to the weight loss from all the walking with your companions. I'm sure Haley's wedding will be beautiful! P.S. Love the Drummond office space!! Kathleen in Az
PatJ On Monday, August 4 at 1:24 pm
Congratulations on the weight loss! We left Vail as you drove in; weather was cool and the hikes we did were just gorgeous! God built some beautiful mountains, lakes, and streams there for all to enjoy! Love Colorado in the summer! Have fun!
Sandi W. On Monday, August 4 at 1:26 pm
Way to go PW on your 'loss' ! Looks like the pioneer families are all enjoying a 'frontier' adventure! Nice pic of the kids and I noticed all the guys were on their 'tippy-toes'… Lol ! Some day they will all tower over the girls! Have fun mountain biking! Ha!
patty On Monday, August 4 at 1:27 pm
Colorado is beautiful. Well deserve vacation. Enjoy. Can't wait to see pictures of the wedding.
Jennie On Monday, August 4 at 1:39 pm
You go, girl with your skinny self! I'm off to buy a Fitbit….
Deb R On Monday, August 4 at 1:42 pm
GREETINGS! Looks gorgeous in Vail and you guys look like you're having a great time! Can't wait to see the wedding pics (Congrats Haley!) Hey Ree – don't overwork your fitbit this week – you look FANTASTIC! Love how the girls are all slouched over and the boys are standing on tippy toes!
cecelia On Monday, August 4 at 1:44 pm
That is some cool looking zipline and ropes course set-ups! Glad everyone is doing some relaxing! I also saw all the tiptoe fellas…and the scooching down girl. pretty cute!
Cindy On Monday, August 4 at 1:47 pm
Like the comment about the teenage boy at the zipline. Went to Florida this spring with my daughter and the young gentleman who outfitted us for our stand up paddle boarding rental laughed at me and said "Well, this should be good."
P.S. I didn't fall once during our excursion, much to his amazement when we returned.
Brenda L On Monday, August 4 at 2:15 pm
Wow looks like everyone is having a great time.
Donna J. On Monday, August 4 at 2:21 pm
Great F-U-N!!!!
Linda S On Monday, August 4 at 2:24 pm
Welcome to Colorful Colorado! My Home State! Lately, I only see it through your blog.
I remember when the Vail Area was a sheep pasture in the 1950's-I believe?? What a wonderful place to have a wedding.
Univ. of Colorado '61
AGinTO On Monday, August 4 at 2:26 pm
"Wedding wear doesn't look so elegant if you're wearing a cast". <— that should get you out of having to mountain bike with Missy. haha
Vail is beautiful! Have fun!
Kathryn On Monday, August 4 at 2:27 pm
Is missing wearing a Texas Tech cap?
Jenny On Monday, August 4 at 2:40 pm
I was thinking the same thing! Wreck 'em Tech!!
Kathryn On Monday, August 4 at 3:06 pm
That's right!! Gun's Up. Class of 1988, yes I am old.
Jen H. On Monday, August 4 at 2:29 pm
Well, that settles it- a Fitbit it is! Have a wonderful time in Colorado!
Debra B On Monday, August 4 at 2:32 pm
We were just in Vail and did the same ropes course!! It was fun! I said the exact same thing- except I have the Jawbone UP- to the 19 year weighing me before going on zip line! UGH!!!
Vail is my favorite place on earth! Enjoy!!!! I did the bike ride too…12 miles 1 way towards Vail Pass!!! It's hard! GOOD LUCK!!!!
Anna C in CT On Monday, August 4 at 2:50 pm
Ree, you look great ! The heck with the scale. Everyone needs time off. ENJOY
Tissy On Monday, August 4 at 3:02 pm
That's the truth, Anna C in CT! Ree, I had a good feeling that you were dropping pounds like flies…..ignore those scales in Vail. You look fantabulous. Keep up the good work….while most of all—y'all have FUN! You've worked hard for all of this.
Lynn Marie On Monday, August 4 at 2:54 pm
Kudos to you on the rope tower type torture exercise. I would not have done that, I HATE heights. I would have been the official "purse Holder".
Tissy On Monday, August 4 at 2:57 pm
The children are growing up so fast. LOL! Boys wanna' be taller and girls wanna' be shorter. Know y'all will have an awesome week. Enjoy every minute of it…your fans and readers of PW are well aware of how hard everyone in the Drummond family works…..so y'all have been working hard….which surely warrants an equal measure of playing hard!! So, go for it! Make some more precious memories while y'all are enjoying that Rocky Mountain air! Hugs to all ~
Annika F On Monday, August 4 at 3:12 pm
Looks like a lot of fun!
Sharon On Monday, August 4 at 3:22 pm
Look at that gorgeous blue sky! You sure were brave to try the ropes course and zip line. Any activity that involves a scale is not on my list, ever!
Jean M On Monday, August 4 at 3:25 pm
I sure miss the years I grew up in Colorado. Enjoy some time for me. California is a great place but Colorado can't be beat!
Marlena On Monday, August 4 at 3:55 pm
Congratulations!!! I am sure you feel so healthy with the weight loss.. I am inspired..Have a wonderful time!!
Debra H On Monday, August 4 at 4:38 pm
I absolutely love reading your blogs!! I noticed the Fitbit last week when I watched your show…I should get one…going on a cruise in September and being 51…I suddenly have gained 9 lbs…ugh. Although I have lost 35 lbs in the last 2 years…down from a size 16 to an 8…and somehow I also shrunk and inch…(now I have a different chart to follow….). I will not ever get out of my size 8's….but I love to wear Yoga pants….just in case!!!
Denise in VA On Monday, August 4 at 4:51 pm
A. Their scale is TOTALLY wrong. Over and out on that.
B. Mountain biking for a 20 pounds lighter, FitBit lady will be snap.
C. Enjoy the wedding ! Dance like the pro you are.
Missus On Monday, August 4 at 4:55 pm
I love your line "Missy said something about mountain bikes and I pretended like I didn't hear her."
That's exactly what I would do as well! Enjoy the trip, thanks for sharing.
Sheri On Monday, August 4 at 5:06 pm
CONGRATS!!! that's what 10,000 steps a day will do! You look Mah-Va-Lous! Darling!! I've definitely noticed it in your pictures. Nice work!
Nancy On Monday, August 4 at 5:15 pm
First of all, there is no way you could afford to lose 20#!! Secondly–although the zip-lining looks like some scary fun, I would have been more afraid of stepping on the scale than donning the harness and zipping along. Have a blast!
Rebecca McN. On Monday, August 4 at 5:24 pm
What gorgeous scenery! Looks like everyone is having a good time!!
Mikki Minocha On Monday, August 4 at 5:25 pm
Just got home from Vail. Lovely time except for breaking my collar bone mountain biking. Stick to hiking!
Debbie R. On Monday, August 4 at 5:43 pm
You. Crack. Me. Up!
I thought I was "big-stuff" last month getting in a kayak for the first time with my granddaughter. We only tipped it twice, but, Boy that Michigan water was COLD!
PS: Congrats on the weight-loss. 20lbs is a lot! (You know, for a middle-age woman)
Kimberly G. On Monday, August 4 at 5:47 pm
Don't hold your breath!
Stephanie Scheffler On Monday, August 4 at 5:47 pm
You always make me smile, even when I have my cranky pants on!!
Frances On Monday, August 4 at 5:48 pm
Oh lordy, I would have been praying to baby Jesus in the manger on that ropes course! Good for you for being brave and plowing through… although, the ropes course must've been a breeze compared to having a weight discussion with a stranger (who probably eats footlong subs three meals a day with no worries at all… oh to have the metabolism of a teenaged boy!)
Hope you have a wonderful trip and make lots of sweet memories!
Kris G. On Monday, August 4 at 5:53 pm
What Fun! It looks like the weather is great there, hope it lasts all week for you. Colorado is on my bucket list of places to go.
Debbie W On Monday, August 4 at 6:03 pm
What a fun trip! I didn't know Vail offered activities for the summer. Great stuff! Yes, a 19 year old wouldn't pay attention to your weight loss but I am sure am. Congrats!!!! You have been working hard. I am sure MM and the kids are proud of you . Enjoy the sights and the wedding. What a beautiful place to have it. Who's watching Charlie and Walter and the cats?
Marie On Monday, August 4 at 6:21 pm
Loved those pictures! I want to take a run down that path in the woods. Bryce looks like a man! Must because of that country air. Twenty pounds is amazing. Congratulations! Now you should wear something slim fitting on your show to show off your new figure!
Amy S On Monday, August 4 at 6:38 pm
Welcome back to our beautiful state!!
JennyJoT On Monday, August 4 at 6:48 pm
I love the pic of the six kiddos. Sure looks like all the boys are on tiptoe trying to be as tall as the (flatfooted) girls! HA!!!
Donna D On Monday, August 4 at 8:01 pm
Okay so who is feeding the cowboys back in OK?? Just a little worried that they have to fend for themselves, not that Ree doesn't deserve a break, just curious I guess!
Iowa Farmers Daughter On Tuesday, August 5 at 3:40 am
I suspect this time of the year they are feeding themselves Donna. From previous posts it appears the range is lush & green and the cattle can munch day & night if they want. Northern OK seems to have had ample rain this year so I'm sure the ponds have adequate water for them. I'm more concerned about who will feed Walter, Charlie, Kitty Kitty and the other members of the house than the cattle. Cowboy Josh could assign that job to his kids I guess. It's just great that everyone gets a little vacation after all the work they've put in this year. I get nervous & have to close my eyes when they pan over the top of a city on the TV (I close my eyes). I can't imagine ever trying any of the activities Missy, Ree and the kids have done. I'm hopeful you will all have an enjoyable, safe time. Enjoy the joyous wedding and drive safely coming home. Blessed be.
IrishMum On Monday, August 4 at 8:30 pm
Ree, I'm wondering if , "when we drive to Colorado, which is to get up at 3:00 am and get on the road " only happens when MM is driving? hehe!
Have fun doing 100mph down the side of a mountain on a bike!
Donna On Monday, August 4 at 8:33 pm
Thank you for your blog and all the wonderful uplifting and inspiring posts! Have fun in Colorado. When you get back home you have that beautiful new building to enjoy.
lisav863 On Monday, August 4 at 9:01 pm
Congrats on your fitness journey! It is never easy, but so worth it. I have been working hard myself. The fit-bit is on my birthday wish list. You look great! Keep up the good work. Love reading your blog, following your family and watching the show. Thanks for making me smile! Enjoy your vacation.
maryrayette On Monday, August 4 at 9:12 pm
It sure looks pretty there. The mountains look wonderful. Some day I hope to travel that far west. Have fun!
Laura On Monday, August 4 at 9:14 pm
Congrats on the wieght loss. I too have lost twenty pounds and the Fitbit I received for Mother's Day has been a great incentive. Now I hope I can keep going for another twenty!
Have fun in Colorado.
Dianne Bell in Michigan On Monday, August 4 at 10:00 pm
Way to go,Ree!! Zip line and rope course! Awesome. Great pics. Enjoy the wedding. I'm sure it'll be beautiful. I am a little envious. I haven't been on a vacation in years and years…
Sigh, Enjoy it for me.
Amy Shelden On Monday, August 4 at 10:19 pm
oh my gosh, look at that creek…amazing! I wish I could take my daughter someplace truly out in nature..unfortunately we live in a city, with no car.
Nicky Tingle On Monday, August 4 at 10:58 pm
I am from Utah, I have family in Colorado, really miss the Mountains, So happy y'all are having a great time!
Nicky Tingle On Monday, August 4 at 11:01 pm
I am happy y'all are having a great time! I really miss the Mountains!
laura in San Diego On Tuesday, August 5 at 12:14 am
What a beautiful time to be in Colorado! And congratulations on the weight loss..I know from following you for several years that we are the same age and it's so difficult to do… I'd love if you wrote a little more about how you managed to do ti with all the yummy things you cook for your family!
Satu Bell On Tuesday, August 5 at 2:00 am
Hi Ree,
I've followed your blog from pretty much the beginning. I have no idea how I happened to find it back then, but I sure am glad I did!
In most of your posts there's (at least!) one thing which makes me burst into the kind of laughter which surely is the equivalent of a full abs workout. (This time it was "Most nineteen-year-old guys are captivated when a middle-aged woman talks to them about their weight loss and fitness journey.")
So your blog is part of my fitness journey! I and my abs thank you!
Best regards,
Satu Bell
Nancy in CO On Tuesday, August 5 at 2:34 am
I love seeing my state through the eyes of another. I love it here and play in the mountains all year long, but when I see it through the pictures and words of those who do not live here, it makes me love Colorado even more.
Being summer tourist season, I meet people from all over the US and world right now. One elderly, vacationing couple from Arkansas I met near Climax, CO, really put it into perspective for me a couple years ago. They commented how wonderful it must be to live in a state that most people want to vacation in or dream of visiting some day, it is so ruggedly beautiful. Wow, what a wake up call to not take for granted the awesome nature and beauty around you.
Yolanda On Tuesday, August 5 at 6:29 am
Nancy, I am a Colorado native and I also share your love for our state. It's funny that you posted this because I am always telling my kids that we are blessed to live where others pay to take vacations. I always thank God for the beautiful mountain views, even if I am driving around in the suburbs!
Billie On Tuesday, August 5 at 7:00 am
I thought you looked wonderful in the picture you took of yourself in the mirrored post in The Office! You are an inspiration…now I have to get busy. With all that you do every day and still have the gumption to lose 20 pounds! Wow!
Sarah from St. Louis On Tuesday, August 5 at 7:01 am
Wow! 20 pounds! That is impressive!!! Way to go! I'm inspired.
Jenny Lynn On Tuesday, August 5 at 7:01 am
Funny thing about nineteen year old boys, I am sure that if you had said anything. It would have been in fact the topic of a bunch of nineteen year old boys. Who would have all been laughing. I know this, because I had a nineteen year old boy at one time. Glad you all are having a great adventure in Vail. Looks like fun.
Linda R. On Tuesday, August 5 at 7:18 am
Colorado is so beautiful in the summertime. It is my favorite vacation destination. Hope you all enjoy your time there! Have fun!


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Acting DEP chief to have hearing … eventually
Posted By On November 26, 2008 @ 12:31 pm In Uncategorized | Comments Disabled
With the Senate meeting this past Monday, Gov. Jon S. Corzine was able to officially nominate people to various state boards and agencies. Curiously missing among the 24 he nominations he made Monday was Mark Mauriello.
He's the acting commissioner of the Department of Environmental Protection who is Corzine's pick to permanently replace Lisa Jackson, who was named Corzine's chief of staff, effective Dec. 1, and has also been plucked to help with the transition team of President-elect Barack Obama.
So why wasn't the nomination made?
"No particular reason," Corzine spokesman Robert Corrales said.
Corrales said Corzine still intends to nominate Mauriello for a full-time appointment, complete with a confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Commitee. "Yeah, eventually," Corrales said.
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That angry, competitive attitude is precisely why I got out of music and drumming all together years ago.
I couldn't stand the people abusing good musicians and drummers. If a better drummer came along, those angry competitive people were the first to bully, harrass, talk negatively about, and generally be distuptive and rude to whomever was the better musician, even by an inch or so. And it was this way even in church and at parties! If someone was behind the kit, some punks would come up and start bashing the drummer, saying trash like "so you think you're tough or something?", and "you ain't nothing", and "my friend is a hell of a lot better than YOU are".
You know, general BS that does nothing but hurt others and make the one who said it feel macho and tough by bashing someone else in order to stroke their own worthless ego and self esteme.
Years ago I was at a pub with a lady friend and we ran into one of these guys we both knew from school. And he was still the same way! Bashing several drummers we both remembered, still saying how HE was the better drummer, etc. My friend, barely out of earshot of this dude, turned to me and loudly said what a &^*&^%$#% child he was and he'll never grow up.
Now with Facebook and MySpace and all the other online social networks, I run into him occasionally and he's STILL acting this way. And he has children of his own. I just have to wonder what his kids will grow up to be like.
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Wednesday, October 30, 2013
The Indian Creek Stewards group is holding a clean-up along a section of Hood River's Indian Creek on Sunday, Nov. 3, from noon to 3 p.m.
The forested area is adjacent to the heavily used Indian Creek Trail, but is covered with trash — even sleeping bags have been thrown into the creek.
A public forested setting in the midst of an urban area is rare. The stewards invite the community to join them in reclaiming this site.
Volunteers should wear sturdy shoes and meet near the Union Street Substation, east of the junction of 12th and Union streets. Gloves, trash bags and other supplies will be provided; also coffee and snacks.
Project supporters include SOLVE and Dog River Coffee. Hood River Garbage Service will donate disposal for the event.
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ELKIN - Elkin second-year head coach Derek Carter had a list of the teams' scores and stats from the first 17 games of the season on a board in the locker room.
After falling in the second half to conference front-runner North Wilkes Monday night, Carter took that list down and wrote down the final seven games remaining on the Lady Elks' schedule.
He told them "keep digging."
All that digging finally paid off Tuesday night as the Lady Elks snapped a 17-game losing streak in a big way. Elkin breezed past Alleghany in dominating fashion, cruising to a comfortable 48-21 victory to notch its first win of the season.
"Finally," Carter said with a smile,"We're obviously pleased to get a 'W', especially after last night. I wasn't looking forward to playing right after playing North Wilkes, but it didn't seem to bother us. We were a little bit beat up.
"Tonight we jumped out, and instead of playing from behind, we played ahead and that made a difference. We're excited," he added.
After four-straight points by Courtney Beals to open the game, Elkin grabbed a 6-4 lead on a Madison Carter jumper and never looked back.
The Elks started the game on an impressive 20-6 run - including an 18-2 burst - to blow the game open early, getting points from five different players in the stretch.
Elkin cruised to a 27-10 halftime lead, nearly matching their out-put from Monday night's loss to North (32 points) in the half.
The Elks continued their strong play in the third quarter, pushing their lead out to 22 at 35-13 late in the frame, taking a commanding 37-16 advantage to the fourth.
Makayla Dimmette scored five-straight points in the final period as Elkin knocked down free throws (9-for-16) down the stretch to preserve the 48-21 victory.
"We knew from last time we played them that they could shoot the ball well. We decided that we would take away their threes and make them drive to the basket and create," Carter explained. "We only gave up one three on the night. We played out and made them drive and create, and it seemed to work. We wanted to play man up and not chase them around like we did last time."
All seven players scored on the night for the Elks, led by a dozen from Dimmette. Beals added 10 points, while Carrie Brown and Carter finished with eight and seven points, respectively. Kaitlin Faw added six.
"Everybody scored and that's what we have to have," Carter added. "Courtney is starting to get into a flow; it's coming easier for her. It was a good team effort."
Despite starting the season 0-17, Carter said the team had been "expecting to win," evident of strong performances in their past several games.
"We were excited, but we've been expecting to win. It's not like 'oh my gosh, we just won a game,'" he explained. "I told the girls that if we keep working hard and doing the little things, we'd win. I knew it was coming. We've played well in spurts, but we put it all together tonight."
Carter joked that "horrible" warm-ups might have been the answer to the teams' struggles.
"Tonight we changed warm-ups, so it's kind of a running joke. Monday night our warm-ups were really horrible, so maybe we got it all out then. We did it again tonight," he added.
The Lady Elks (1-9) return to the court tonight against defending conference champion Wilkes Central in Moravian Falls, weather permitting.
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In fact, as much as I detest "it's like this but this," I feel like that's the best place to start. The best way I can describe Cobalt (the first third-party release from Minecraft's Mojang) is as a curious mix of John Woo, Super Meat Boy, Contra and (most prominently) Super Smash Brothers.
Like I said ... a lot going on.
%Gallery-131035% You control a diminutive, adorable, blood-thirsty robot battling others of your kind in a 2D, neon-drenched battlefield. Aside from the weapons all robots have at their disposal (batteries, hatred of flesh-men), these bots have a fast arsenal of explosives, energy weapons and good old fashioned robot punching.
While the modes I played at PAX were pretty conventional (capture the flag, death match), their pace was far more accelerated than what you'd expect. Kills and captures happen fast, and one well-placed grenade can turn the tide.
It was clear that there was definite method to this robotic madness.
In fact, the only time the game slows down is when an enemy projectile is nearing one of the bots. As time slows, the bulky beam or bullet is highlighted, and the target has just one chance to deflect the shot by rolling into it (cool) or punching it away (supremely cool).
The effect of this slowdown is that a bunch of players meeting in the middle of a map quickly transitions into a slow-mo gunfight that could be accurately described as a bullet ballet if the robots weren't so stubby and if a large number of the "bullets" weren't rockets/grenades/energy beams. It may not be elegant, but it sure is a heck of a lot of fun.
Though chaos defined my brief play time with the game, there seemed to be deeper systems that players could explore as time goes by. In fact, I was unable to finish the "advanced tutorial" which taught moves like getting more grenade distance by throwing mid-roll.
While the speed and frantic action was a lot to wrap my mind around in a crowded expo hall, it was clear that there was definite method to this robotic madness. I for one am looking forward to exploring it when the game arrives on PC, Mac and Linux this fall.


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I am so excited to share the photo booth portraits from my friend Chelsia's "Love Bomb" cancer benefit!
My boyfriend (and fellow photojournalist) Damian and I had so much fun making on-the-fly portraits, and seeing the creativity, talent an enthusiasm everyone brought to this event.
We really hope you'll enjoy these, and help others enjoy them too by sharing this link through your social networks, and emailing it out to everyone who knows Chelsia and Sharla! When you view the slideshow, there will be a link in the upper right corner that will take you to a gallery of thumbnails, where purchasing prints is a quick, simple process.
I'm planning to use a small part of the proceeds to create a custom-made hardback photo book for them, so Chelsia and Sharla can look at all of your smiling faces, and remember just how many people across the Northwest love and support them.
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Damian and I are both full-time photojournalists by trade, but we do a limited amount of special event photography each year. If you're looking for a wedding or event photographer, or a photo booth for your party or corporate event, we'd love to hear from you!
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The light of dawn has come,
there high upon the hill side,
the one's of discontent,
they look at us in discussed,
at what we have become,
the greed,
the unending lies,
what shame we have brought to them,
why have we done this,
o the sorrow they feel for us,
once we were strong in mind and will,
but now we have become weak to what we crave,
to what we believe we need,
there upon the hill side,
as they cry at the beauty we have destroyed,
the life we've taken,
the lands and oceans we have killed,
all for our own self centered belief's,
we will get no pity,
we have made our path,
and asked death to walk with us,
for those that have nothing must suffer,
the weight of the those with everything,
we have learned nothing,
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Welcome to Haplogroup W!
Haplogroup W Origins and Subgroups
Haplogroup W occurs primarily in South Asia, the Near East, Central Asia, and Europe, with an average of only 1 to 2% of the population being of this group. That said, as indicated on the map, there are clearly peak concentrations of W's (5% to 10% of the population) in Azerbaijan, Georgia, Tajikistan, Pakistan, Northwest India, Kurdistan and Northwest Iran, Hungary, and Finland. However these general figures disguise important differences between the subgroups.
The first migration of modern humans beyond Africa and the Arabian peninsula began around 60,000 years ago. Among these were ancestors of the the M and N haplogroups, descended from L3. These first Eurasian descendants of genetic Eve seem to have been boat-building fisherman, and are believed to have expanded quickly along the Indian Ocean coastline. After a quick initial expansion along the coast, all the way to Australia, there was a slower conquest of the interior of Asia.
The first member of what is referred to as the W haplogroup, whom we refer to as Wilma, was born between 15,000 and 19,000 years ago, probably in what is now northwest India or northern Pakistan. This was at the end of a period of cold known as the Last Glacial Maximum. Migration of people outside of the W homeland was blocked to the north by extremely arid arctic deserts. As the climate began warming, between 19,000 and 11,000 years ago, nomadic hunters expanded back into these areas, which were becoming grasslands. The existing modern W subgroups emerged in the area between the Caspian and Aral Seas during this period.
As the population expanded, both in numbers and area, the new Haplogroup W subgroups developed. Around 15,000 years ago a W woman had a mutation at position 7864 in the coding region, the first W1. Another W womand had a 194 mutation in HVR2. From here would be descended the W3, W4, W5, W6, and W7 subgroups. Ten other subgroups have been identified but not given official designations yet.
How to Read These Phylogenetic Trees
W1 is defined by the 7864 mutation. The Finnish-Nordic branches of this subgroup account for a large portion of northern European W's. W1 began differentiating into subgroups around 15,000 years ago. The descendant lineages went both into Europe and Scandinavia via Russia, and the Middle East via Iran, but each lineage with very diffferent routes and timings.
W3, the oldest subgroup, appeared around 14,000 years and spread later via the horse culture of the steppes into Europe and India. They are found today in both Europe and South Asia.
W4 is defined by the striking HVR2 motif 143-194-196. It appeared in the central Asian steppes around 9,000 years ago. One lineage migrated via Scandinavia into Britain and Ireland. Others are found in central and western Europe, Anatolia, Russia, and India.
W5 is a uniquely European group, although it originated 10,000 years ago, probably in the Russian steppes. Its subgroups differentiated during the period of the Corded Ware culture in Central Europe, beginning 5,000 years ago. Later migrations of Celts, Saxons, and Vikings carried the type to the British Isles.
W6 is identified by the 16192 16223 16292 16325 16519 motif. It originated in Central Asia around 13,000 years ago. The structure of its descent tree and the wide distribution of its members indicate that it spread throughout the Middle East and Europe in the same period and along the same routes as the first agriculturalists.
W7 is identified by the 185 HVR2 mutation and is found at present among those of Armenian descent.
There are at present over a dozen subgroups that have not yet received an official designation. Such designations are not usually allocated until at least two full genome results establishing the subgroup are submitted to Genbank.
How to Read These Phylogenetic Trees
What Does It All Mean?
Your mtdna result is unique among all other types of dna results because it alone shows you an unbroken lineage going back thousands of years all the way back to genetic 'Eve'. This is your matrilineal line - your mother's mother's mother's mother's mother's....mother. Full genome results, such as 23andme or Family Finder, can help you locate relatives no farther back than five generations or so due to recombination. If you're a man, Y-dna results trace your patrilineal line back to genetic 'Adam', but for now without the level of certainty in recent times that mtdna provides. Only your mtdna result gives both men and women a complete insight into one lineage of their family and allows remote common ancestors to be identified.
Combining the information on your place on the tree with the current Old World geographic locations of your relations and rough dating for each branch of the tree via the genetic clock, allows the origins and migrations of your ancestors to be determined.
There is a lot of confusion because these each of these migrations are of a single lineage, leading from Wilma, around 17,000 years ago, to you today. Each of these lineages have their own history. W's or W1's or W3's or whatever did not belong to a particular clan or tribe. Rather a particular lineage traces the migrations of a particular woman's descendants, who were part of various tribes, cultures, or peoples over the millenia. This means charts showing the 'migrations of a haplogroup', or showing the percentage of a haplogroup in a particular population, can be misleading because they are combining information on the locations and migrations of various individual lineages, which can have very different routes and histories.
It also has to be understood that the lineages that exist today are only a tiny fraction of all of those that ever existed. Genetic 'Eve' was not the only woman alive 180,000 years ago. There were tens of thousands of others, including not only genetically modern humans, but also Neanderthals, Denisovans, and other archaic humans. We now know that they interbred with modern humans, and are part of our DNA ancestry. But they have left no existing mitochondrial lineages.
You know yourself of male or female lines in your own family that have come to an end when a particular relative has no surviving children. The situation was even more dire in prehistory.
Think about it: for thousands of years, the earth's human population was relatively stable. That meant that each woman, on average, had two surviving children, of which, on average, one was a girl who could pass on her mitochondrial DNA to a new generation. However individual women may have had no children, or no girls, that survived to have children in turn. Those matrilineal lineages were lost.
Now if there are thousands of women with the same mitochondrial DNA sequence, then things will average out and at least some women will survive in each generation to pass on the lineage. But prior to the advent of agriculture, many humans lived in small nomadic groups, and the chances of losing a particular lineage were much greater.
Being a hunter-gatherer nomad on foot meant that a woman could not have more than one babe-in-arms at a time. The interval between births was delayed by nursing the children for a longer interval than in later times; and use of abortion or infanticide. As a result, it is estimated that in Paleolithic times the average woman gave birth every 27 months.
Every birth carried a 10% chance of the death of the mother in childbirth. The result was that the average woman had 4.7 live births during a 13-year reproductive span (from age 16 to age 29). Half of these were girls; but with 50% infant mortality, deaths prior to reproductive age, and women who could not conceive, only enough children survived to replace their parents.
When a new mutation occurred in a paleolithic woman, there was therefore only a very small chance it would be passed on to enough descendants to ensure that it would survive in the population. As we go back in time, fewer and fewer of the lineages and haplogroups that ever existed survive today. So our tree of descendants from Wilma is woefully incomplete. It had many branches and twigs that did not survive to present times and we cannot know about (except as more ancient DNA results become available).
Although a migration route can be guessed at, the timing in many cases is ambiguous because the genetic clock is very rough indeed. In a full genome, there is only one new mutation in a lineage every millenium or so, on the average. But this is an average - there can be many thousands of years between mutations on some lineages. In fact, in the 18,000 years since Wilma, there are between one and 16 mutations depending on the lineage, with the average being five. Confident dating of a lineage requires a large number of descendants in the tree, but currently there may be so few that dating is very uncertain.
One conclusion from the tree analysis and the ancient DNA evidence is that haplogroup W only arrived in Europe after 5000 BC, among the peoples who brought agriculture and pastoralism to the continent. So while it may be concluded that a given lineage entered central Europe from the Eurasian steppes, it may not be possible to determine if it arrived with the pastoralists that introduced the horse there around 4000 BC; or by later migrations by the Celts, Germans, Slavs, or Magyars.
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Short-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase (SCAD) Deficiency, Mutation Screen
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Reported yesterday afternoon by Charleston Grit, a casting call was issued for singles in Charleston for a new TV show produced by AL Roker Entertainment and "a Major US Network."
According to the casing call, the show is seeking single men and women ages 18-24 to star in a series about "dating in difficult environments."
Various attempts to contact the company for verification and further details about the show were unsuccessful.
For those interested in applying for the show, applicants can email email@example.com with the subject line "single." The email should include photographs, a brief bio, "any relevant links" and a description of what it's like to date in Charleston, according to the release.
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