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BODYBUILDER: What made you stop competing?
BB: Do you feel that the situation is the same now as it was then?
RC: Yes.
BB: So why are you returning to competition?
RC: Because I'm a fighter. Because it's in my blood. And because I'm at the prime age to compete. I'm in my early 30s, and your 30s to 40s are your best years in bodybuilding. There's no question about that.
BB: Did you still work out during your four-year layoff?
RC: Oh, yeah, sure. I've always trained. It's just a matter of intensity.
BB: When we talked briefly at Gold's Gym a few weeks ago, you said that you feel you'll be able to approach competitive bodybuilding with more maturity than before—that you feel you've matured a lot since you last competed. What makes you say that?
RC: Because now I know what to expect. Knowing that bodybuilding is a political sport, accepting that you're being judged by five or six people on a somewhat subjective standard, knowing that when you compete you must have your own personal level of excellence rather than defining yourself solely by other people's opinions of you. The guy just coming in doesn't know about the political aspect, the jealousies, the envies that occur. He doesn't know all the little subtle things that are going to happen to him because he's a bodybuilder. Unless he's prepared for that, it can make him or break him.
BB: What is your definition of "playing politics" in bodybuilding?
RC: You can either be a "nice
guy" and be sincere with people, trying to make an attempt to get along
with them, or you can go 180 degrees the other way and make a fool out of
yourself trying to do it. I play it by
ear. If I sense something about people
that I like, I'll talk to them, regardless of their position. They might like
you more than they like
BB: Do you think that a bodybuilder has to play politics to get ahead?
RC: No! No, he doesn't. Of course, he can't be obnoxious, but he can keep to himself. As a matter of fact, he will get further if he does.
BB: What is your biggest fear as you start training again?
RC: I have no fears.
BB: As you look around the bodybuilding scene, what things are the same?
RC: The names are still the same. Bodybuilding has not yet gone beyond the era that really made bodybuilding—the '70s. Names that were prominent in the '70s are still the names that are prominent today.
BB: What's the biggest difference?
RC: You see a lot of new guys that come and go real fast. Boom, gone, because of the heavy use of steroids and because they really aren't sure of what to do.
BB: What type of training are you using now, and how does it differ from your training when you were competing before?
RC: It really doesn't differ at all. I've always used a high-intensity, low-time duration workout. I keep the sets low—maybe ten or twelve sets per body part—keep the intensity high, the weights as high as possible for perfect form. I don't train more than six times a week, and I don't train for more than an hour and a half per session. I'm in the gym, and I'm out of the gym. The only thing that's different is that I have more confidence in what I'm doing. I don't worry and anticipate what's going to happen—is this going to work, or should I try this exercise? I know what works. And I just do it. That's a nice feeling, to have confidence in your game plan.
BB: What are your feelings when you're actually competing?
RC: When I'm on stage, I think only of the audience and what I'm trying to do, never about my competitors. I try to relate to the audience, because I realize that it is a show and that the audience is there to have a good time. I feel a sense of responsibility to be at my best when I'm competing on stage.
BB: One bodybuilder told me he doesn't even hear the audience when they clap!
RC: Well, I hear them!
BB: What's a bodybuilder supposed to look like when he's on that stage?
RC: He's supposed to have a high-speed look while he's standing still. He's supposed to be the epitome and the embodiment of all of masculinity and of all athletics. He is supposed to look like he could do anything. He also has to have a sense of grace and dignity, and if he imparts that, that's what makes a champion.
BB: What do you like best about bodybuilding?
RC: The people you meet, the camaraderie, the friends that I've made over the years, the traveling. But the very best thing is seeing the progress in bodybuilders who have asked me to help them train; I've helped them, and they completely change, gaining maybe 40 to 50 pounds. I've had hundreds—literally hundreds—of people that I've done this with, and each time it's great! I finally turn them loose, then they're on their own. Sometimes I wonder if they remember me, but I think they do.
BB: Who are your best friends in bodybuilding?
RC: I have quite a few, but in particular I'd
have to say
BB: What is the most difficult part of bodybuilding for you?
RC: Dealing with the mentality that does not understand why you're in the gym, training in a business-like way; people who don't understand that intensity, that total involvement. All they see is that you're a famous bodybuilder, and they walk up to you while you're training and start talking. They just do not have the insight into that intensity, because they've never wanted or had the discipline to try that hard at anything in their lives. So it is something they'll never understand, because they cannot push themselves to that limit. It takes special kinds of people to want to push themselves. That's like when a coach sees athletes who really want to work harder and want to learn, so he helps them a little more. He doesn't do it with everyone because he knows there's no sense in it; not everyone has that desire.
BB: Do you handle interruptions differently today than you used to?
RC: Yes. Before, I would tell people, "Look, I'm training. I don't want to talk about it." Now, maybe I'll say something and casually walk away and get back to my business. I'm a little more patient with people now—a little more tolerant of their lack of understanding.
BB: What do you feel is the biggest negative aspect of bodybuilding?
RC: Getting involved with all the gossip, with all the little interplays that are going on—this one's mad at that one, do you think this guy's any good, what do you think of his arms, what do you think of his back, do you think he's going to make it, what's he taking, what do you take, what are you going to compete in? Try to stay away from all the petty involvements, because it really goes nowhere. Know what you're going to do—go to the gym, work out, go home! Don't use the gym as a social club, because if you're going to get involved with a lot of things that are not really associated with competitive bodybuilding, you get sidetracked.
BB: Since you operate your own solar-heating business and also work as an actor and advertising model, do you find it difficult to schedule your training time?
RC: No. Training does not consume a great deal of time. Most people waste two hours a day—more, I would think. So take that time you waste and use it! The problem is that most people use a great deal of time to train, but you grow in the shortest, not the longest, period of time. At my level you can train an hour a day and win any title. I don't care what anyone says. The hardest thing about working out is getting up and going to the gym. Not training! The hardest part about running is putting on your shoes. What is difficult is getting emotional time away from people who see training as showing selfishness to them. In other words, some people view it as time that could be spent on them rather than time on yourself.
BB: What about bodybuilders who become very irritable around contest time? Is that true about you?
RC: No. Their problem is dieting. You should never diet! You can't diet when you're training for a contest. You have to have good nutrition. There's a difference. Dieting is cutting down, restricting, depriving your body of essential things that you need. That's why those people become irritable—don't win contests. Because they're trying to get from A to Z without going through the alphabet. They're trying to get there in a hurry.
BB: How do you cut up then?
RC: It takes time, just like everything else takes time. It's a gradual process. It's not something where you drop 20 pounds in a week, because your body can't handle it. You have to have good nutrition! Your body has to have energy to grow. You can't continue to grow if you're not eating right, if you're depriving your body by cutting out all carbohydrates and calcium-containing dairy products.
BB: To you personally, what is the price of bodybuilding? What is the payoff? Do you have doubts that the payoff is worth the price?
RC: There is really no price, if it's something
you truly want to do. For a person who is a bodybuilder, who enjoys training,
there is no price. That's a part of his
body. That's a part of his life which is
essential for him to be himself. If I
don't train, I cease to be
BB: If you do really well in your contest, what are your plans? If you don't do so well, what are your plans?
RC: Well, my plans are always the same: I will train. I know it's just a matter of time.
BB: You sound very determined. Have you always been like this?
RC: Yes. I'm very intense. At times, very aggressive. When I want something, I go after it. Ten years ago, the intensity and aggression were more volatile. Now that I'm older, I have more of a sense of direction. The intensity and concentration are still there, but the priorities are more clearly established. When we're initially striving for something we sometimes get lost in minor things, and they get mixed up in things that are important, and this is where friction occurs. But keeping a clear-cut picture of what really means something and what really doesn't can come only through time, through falling on your face and picking yourself up.
BB: What's important to you now?
RC: My family, my friends. Money and titles really don't mean anything. They're only an indicator of what kind of person you are. Those titles show discipline and leadership qualities, but they don't necessarily mean that someone is a good person in his heart or that he's a person who loves and cares about other people, or any of the things that you'd want others to think about you rather than "great bodybuilder" or "great actor." Those things are nice, but when everything else is gone, the only things that mean anything are love and respect.
BB: Now let's talk a little about your work as an actor.
RC: I've always had the inclination toward
acting. As a kid, my sisters and my
brother would always want me to imitate
BB: Did you win for a specific role?
RC: Yes, for playing "
BB: Do you know that your eyes shine when you talk about acting and show business?
RC: Really?
BB: Yes. Your eyes look totally different than they did five minutes ago.
RC: Oh . . . well, I enjoy it. I get a great deal of satisfaction from it. Bodybuilding is show business too, and I enjoy the show. I don't enjoy the drudgery of the gym and all of the interplay that we were talking about before. I don't enjoy that at all . . . . Anyway, I like show business because it is the end product of everything you've ever done.
BB: How does a person advance in show business?
RC: You have to produce. There's a lot of money in show business, perhaps more than any other business. Unless you produce, you're costing the production company hundreds of thousands of dollars. And, of course, you have to have talent. Someone can't just say, "This is my friend; put him on the series." Acting looks easy, but it's very hard. You have to be able to read and remember dialogue; you have to memorize what you're going to say, and at the same time think about projecting the appropriate feelings. There are a lot of other factors too, like where do you stop, where are your marks—a camera doesn't go everywhere! Also, there's every type of ethnic background, every type of religious background in show business, so you have to be able to get along with all kinds of people. But mainly, what show business is all about is having the ability to make other people feel, when you do what you do!
BB: Have you taken acting lessons, or do you consider your talent natural?
RC: Pretty natural. I don't like the word "lessons." You can practice acting in class, but there's really no substitute for being in front of a camera with a crew. The only way you learn in bodybuilding or in anything else is the actual act of doing it. It takes this contest, that contest, this performance, that performance. Then, if you have talent, you start interjecting your individuality into it. That's when you start becoming good at what you do.
BB: How do you evaluate your own work as an actor?
RC: It's difficult. I don't like a lot of people around when I watch my shows, because I want to watch very objectively. I try to pretend that I'm not that person and see what I see in that performance.
BB: To whom or to what do you look for guidance in your career as an actor?
RC: I look at other performances when I'm watching a movie, making a conscious effort to remember certain things that I like. And in life, I'll be doing something, and I'll remember how I acted, how I felt, and I'll use that. You've got to remember embarrassment, excitement, hatred, and all the varying degrees of each emotion, and you have to remember what imparted that emotion and try to pull it out.
BB: Do you prefer working in TV, movies, commercials, or print ads?
RC: Movies, because you have time. You can shoot a scene two or three times, and that gives you a little more lateral movement as an actor. In TV the director shoots an episode in a week—that's it—and he's on to the next one. If you said, "Well, I think if I said this word a little slower or if I walked a little faster . . . ," the director wouldn't even be listening to you. His mind is way down the line, maybe two or three shows ahead.
BB: What about commercials?
RC: Commercials are the same as movies, with a lot of time taken to explore different approaches. The more outrageous the approach, the better it is.
BB: Have you been in a lot of print ads?
RC: Yeah. To me that's the worst. You're just standing there, and if you're the only one, it's like a photo session.
BB: When you see pictures of yourself in magazines or on the screen, do you ever get the feeling that you're looking at another person?
RC: Oh, yes! A lot of times. And I've had dreams where I've seen myself and have wondered if that was really me.
BB: When you look in the mirror, what do you see?
RC: I really don't think that much about it, you know. I like myself. I don't think I'm ugly, but . . . .
BB: When you see pictures of yourself in magazines . . . ?
RC: Talking about facial or body?
BB: Facial.
RC: I don't think it's anything special. I think the body is more special than the face.
BB: Do you ever feel that you are the object of jealousy from other men because of your looks?
RC: (very softly spoken) Of course.
BB: How do you feel about this?
RC: Frustrated. What can you do? It's their shortcoming, not yours. You can't carry their guilt. Sometimes the only thing you can do is be an example. Instead of reacting to them in a negative and slightly hostile way, trying to turn their heads around, I'll do something nice to them, and then put it onto them, so they have to think about it.
BB: Please comment on the following quotation
RC: (long pause) It's probably even worse for a man. Because then they think he is egocentric, in love with himself, a gigolo, selfish, conceited. It can be a handicap, because people are very vindictive and inherently very jealous, envious animals. It becomes difficult, because people like to rationalize things so they can understand and relate to them. And sometimes they can't relate to someone who looks totally different from the norm. They have to deal with it negatively, because that's the only way they can understand it. They'll say, "Yeah, he's conceited, he's in love with himself. That's why he's not speaking to me." Not because he's busy, he works hard, he's disciplined, he's organized—none of those other things. It's just because he's selfish. That why people who are good-looking and have great bodies sometimes have to carry the burden of other people's shortcomings. You have to be kind of callused about it; you really can't worry about it, because it is a mentality gap.
BB: What questions do you wish interviewers would ask you?
RC: (long pause) I think you already asked the most important questions, but in a different context. "How do you feel about yourself when you look in the mirror? How do you see yourself?" Those are the most important questions, because how you see yourself is directly proportionate to how well you will do. If you see yourself slightly differently than most people do, you have a slightly distorted perspective on yourself and on everything else. So through peer appraisal, through your own self-analysis, through our own experience with ourselves, we become, in varying degrees, gifted in understanding and evaluating ourselves. The degree to which we succeed in that is usually the degree to which we succeed in life, because we realize and deal with our shortcomings rather than trying to ignore or hide them.
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BATON ROUGE, La., Sept. 4, 2008 With the majority of the state without electricity and in need of food, water and basic necessities, the Louisiana National Guard has shifted its post-Hurricane Gustav focus.
"After the landfall of Gustav, our focus was to save lives beginning immediately at dawn [Sept. 2]. By 11 a.m., we had flown the affected area across the state and realized that search and rescue wasn't required," Army Col. Douglas J. Mouton, the Louisiana Guard's operations officer, explained. "We immediately shifted our focus from search and rescue to food and water distribution, which is a significant operational transition. Now, here we are 24 hours after that focus shifted, standing up food, water, ice and tarp distribution points."
The Guard soldiers set up 22 distribution sites in about 48 hours since the focus shift, Mouton said. So far, more than 640,000 packaged meals, 920,000 liters of water and 25,000 tarps have been distributed to those affected, he added.
The Guard is focused on increasing distribution sites throughout the state over the next few days as roads are cleared and troops make their way to locations around the state to assist those in need.
"We evacuated, so we were OK, but I know those who didn't went far too long without necessities," said Daniel McLaughlin, a resident of Mandeville, La., who was affected by Hurricane Katrina three years ago. "I am really impressed with the speed of assistance, and it makes me proud to see that emergency response has come so far."
Mouton agreed.
"As we mobilize to get the distribution points set up, we get requests from the parishes and prioritize as quickly as possible," he said. "When you consider the scale and magnitude of the distribution mission, given an extremely tight schedule, it is pretty impressive. We are not where we want to be, but will not stop pressing the effort until all the affected people of Louisiana are getting the support they need and deserve."
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What is with people today?
People are invited to parties and don't RSVP even on an Evite.
They take their kids to restaurants and let them run all over the place.
They don't bring a hostess gift to a dinner party....OY VEY!
Come on people! We have to get it together! And whether you like it or not ladies, it is up to us because women carry the torch of decorum and manners. That's just the facts.
How have things gotten so bad? Remember as Dolly Parton says in Steel Magnolias:
"What separates us from animals is our ability to accessorize...."
Can we be civilized please?
The thing that irritates me the most is lack of thank you notes. People buy you a gift, or your children a gift and you don't have the time to write a note? Really? But you're all caught up on the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills!
Maybe we should just start simple. Tell someone, lots of people, thank you. The guy who opens the door for you (it happens) thank you. Someone at work gets you out of hot water? Thank you. You're friend talks you off the ledge (you know who you are (JEM), thank you. A simple thank you will do.
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How close is the race for New York's new 19th Congressional District? The answer depends on who you ask.
Both campaigns released polls this week that show a vastly different snapshot of the race to represent a large area including Greene, Columbia, Schoharie and parts of Montgomery and Rensselaer Counties.
At Herrington Farms in Rensselaer County, they milk their 580 cows three times a day. And during a campaign stop at the Brunswick you might say Chris Gibson was 'milking' his latest campaign endorsement from the Republican Environmental Group Conserve America.
Gibson says, "ensure we make the right choices to preserve our beautiful environment "
While talking about preserving the earth, the Republican from Kinderhook is working to preserve a lead in the polls against Democratic Challenger, Julian Schreibman.
Gibson says, "according to polling results, we are up 50 to 39."
The poll, paid for by the Gibson campaign, surveyed 400 likely voters in the 19th Congressional District.
Earlier this week - before the two debated in Ulster County - the Schreibman campaign released a Democratic poll showing the Kingston area attorney only two points behind. That too, surveyed 400 likely voters and put the race at 43 to 41.
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Back at the farm, less panic, more pride for the farmers as Gibson touted his policies on clean energy. Both candidates will be digging for energy of a different kind over the next three and a half weeks, as they criss-cross this massive 11 county district.
The latest poll in Gibson's favor also showed Romney with a one point lead in the district. Questioning the accuracy of the poll, the Schreibman campaign pointed out a Romney lead in this area is something no other survey has found.
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Aseya Bistro Orientale opened exactly a year and a day ago, and yesterday, on their first anniversary, they accommodated 10 bloggers for the 7th leg of the Davao Food Trip. And what a feast it was!
Aseya, as their name might imply, is a place for Oriental / Asian cuisine. They offer Filipino, Japanese, Vietnamese and Thai dishes, and some very invigorating fusion food as well. A prime example of this is their Salmon Sinigang. Don't fail to try this exotic concoction!
For the bloggers' food trip, our hosts Ponchit & Lani Ponce-Enrile prepared the following dishes for us:
Aseya Salad (₱90). A healthy mix of lettuce, bean sprouts, cucumbers, carrots, spices, and more. There's even a piece of kropok (very much like kropek). The dressing is made of peanut sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame seeds. It's a great start to a great meal.
Goi Cuon (₱100) or Spring Rolls. It's what you might expect of Vietnamese rolls, but they add mahu to it — it's the shredded pork that the Chinese use.
Tom Yum Kung (₱140). This is one of my favorites at Aseya. It's a Thai dish with shrimp and vegetables in a thick, red, spicy soup. One order serves 4 to 5.
Muphad Kaprao (₱100). Hot & spicy! I would've wanted this to be even hotter… but our hosts were correct in thinking not all of us would appreciate very spicy food. Too bad. This is a good appetizer to open up your palate for more of Aseya's delicious dishes.
Tofu with Chicken & Mushrooms (₱120). I love the way Aseya prepares their tofu dishes! This one definitely hits the spot. Another must-try is their Agedashi Tofu.
Kamameshi (₱120~₱140). Lani's family owns the Kamameshi chain of Japanese restaurants in Metro Manila and San Francisco, California. No wonder their kamameshi offerings at Aseya are top-notch. We had four different varieties: Chicken (their #1 most-ordered), Kani, Seafood, and Mixed. Each order serves 3 to 4.
Sukiyaki (₱180). I swear, Aseya's sukiyaki could give Japanese restaurants a run for their money. Just one sip of the sauce (no, I don't think it's a soup) and you can tell they use only authentic Japanese ingredients. This was the crowning glory of the bloggers' feast yesterday. One order of Aseya's sukiyaki serves 4… only 3 if you're eating with me!
Congratulations to Ponchit & Lani for one year of terrific cooking in Davao! Aseya is most certainly one bistro Dabawenyos can be proud of. Even their coffee and green tea are good!
Aseya Bistro Orientale is located at the ground floor of Humberto's Inn, J. Palma Gil corner Padre Gomez Sts., Davao City. Tel.: 222-3831 local 131. Shop hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Monday, 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
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Veritas net backup taking huge C: drive space
Veritas net backup is taking huge C: drive space that causes space issues.. screenshot attached which doesn't look normal.. is there a way to reduce the size of it ... by moving the files on it which should not affect the backup and restore..
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Older log files in each of the log folders can be removed (current one will be 'in use').
NOTHING in db can be removed.
NBU image database is in db and will consume lots of space if you have long retention periods and lots of files getting backed up.
For details, see this topic in NBU Admin Guide 1: Estimating catalog space requirements
(more in the manual...)
1. Catalog compression
2. Catalog archiving
3. Move images to filesystem with sufficient space.
See the manual for details of each method.
Supporting Storage Foundation and VCS on Unix and Windows as well as NetBackup on Unix and Windows
Handy NBU Links
Addition to Marianne post:
This look like a master server. Usually 40GB is way to small for a Master server with more than just a few backups. There is nothing you can do other than add extra disk space. All other effort will only provide temporary relief.
Assumption is the mother of all mess ups.
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Hong Kong to Chengdu (Flight CA6502 1045-1330)
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Destinations & activities: Panda Breeding and Research Center, Kuanzhai Lane, Wuhou Temple and Shu Brocade Institute and Factory
This morning we will drive outside the city to the Panda Breeding and Research Center. These cute friends will make you smile all day!
Drive back to downtown and have lunch. This afternoon, life is gonna get real: your will walk along the Kuanzhai Lane and experience some simple Chengdu life style. Later, you will check out the historical Wuhou Temple. Shu Brocade Institute and Factory will be our last stop for today.
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Today you will take a high speed train to Chongqing.
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Yangtze River Cruise
Destinations & activities: Welcome banquet, dance party, shore excursion to Shibaozhai; Fengdu Ghost City (Optional upon request)
Waking up in the wave sound of the Yangtze River, you will embrace the morning of nature. Today you will take a short visit to Shibaozhai. Shibaozhai, literally meaning Stone Treasure Fortress, and its riverside location is what allows the historic hill site much of its beauty. The sheer vertical cliffs below it stand more than 56 meters tall, thus creating much curiosity over the centuries. The red pavilion found there was first built in 1750 during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) and has since been restored. Inside, visitors can see many interesting artifacts since each of the 12 floors is dedicated to a famous general from the Three Kingdoms Period (220-265), a local scholar, or a known Chinese poet.
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Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch and Dinner on the cruise
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Destinations & activities: Qutang Gorge, Wu Gorge, Shennong Stream, crew performance
On your spectacular Yangtze River cruise today, the first gorge of the day will be Qutang Gorge and then later pass through Wu Gorge. After lunch, you will have the chance to go on land to visit Shennong Stream, a tributary of the Yangtze River. It is a dramatic piece of natural beauty with water rushing past karst caves, vertical cliffs, numerous waterfalls, three-colored springs, an ancient plank path, and much more. As well, there is an option to visit the White Emperor City, also known as Baidi city (price not included).
The crew will later put on a performance for your entertainment, and the vessel will sail through the 5-step ship locks, bringing you back to Yangtze.
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Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch and Dinner on the cruise
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Destinations & activities: The Three Gorges Dam Site, fly to Xi'an
After visit the imposing site of Three Gorges Dam, we will fly to Xi'an
Check in hotel and enjoy the rest of today at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast
Destinations & activities: Muslim Quarter, Great Mosque, Ancient City Wall and Shaanxi History Museum
After breakfast in hotel, we will visit Xi'an city highlights including Muslim Quarter, Great Mosque, Ancient City Wall and Shaanxi History Museum
Meals: Breakfast
Destinations & activities: Terracotta Warriors and Horses, Big Wild Goose Pagoda a handicraft center
After breakfast, our Xi'an tour guide will take you the wonder of ancient China: Terracotta Warriors and Horses. Have lunch and stop by at a handicraft center.
In the afternoon, you will be back to Xi'an downtown, waiting is the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, one of the oldest Buddhism temples in China.
Meals: Breakfast and Chinese Lunch
Xi'an to Beijing (Flight HU7138 1040 - 1235)
Destinations & activities: Airport transfer, Summer Palace, Bird's Nest and Water Cube
Today you will fly to Beijing. Chekc in upon arrival.
This afternoon, we will visit Summer Palace. Later, take a free stroll outside Bird's Nest and Water Cube.
Meals: Breakfast
Destinations & activities: Tian'anmen Square, Forbidden City, Former Residence of Soong Chin Ling, Hutong rickshaw ride and family visit
A fresh coffee kicks a good start for your morning.
Today you will firstly visit Tian'anmen Square and then the Forbidden City.
Have lunch and we will get to the Former Residence of Soong Chin Ling, more widely known as the birthplace of China's last emperor Puyi. Get on a rickshaw and the rider will take you into Beijing's beating heart: Hutong. Following up is some quality time with a local family in the Hutong.
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Destinations & activities: Temple of Heaven, Badaling Section of the Great Wall
In morning, we will first visit the holy site of Temple of Heaven, where Chinese emperors used to worship God with their sacrifices. Later, drive up to the Great Wall at Badaling Section, where you will take a cable car ride up the peak and walk along with your tour guide. Have lunch and we will drive back to Beijing.
In the afternoon, we will be back to the city. Free night for you to thrill.
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Pigeon Forge internal police probe results expected next week; personnel to be shifted to make up for staff loss
Personnel within the Pigeon Forge Police Department have been shifted around to handle the load following the suspension of three officers during an internal investigation.
The department is conducting an internal investigation of three patrol officers who were suspended without pay Wednesday amid allegations of misconduct.
Police Chief Jack Baldwin said the officers have been suspended "for conduct unbecoming of an officer."
Baldwin said an individual registered the complaint on June 9.
Baldwin would not give any details of the complaint until the investigation was concluded, which he hopes will be in the next several days.
"I'm not at liberty to talk about it," he said. "Hopefully next week we will be able to let everyone know."
In the meantime, Baldwin said, personnel changes will need to be made to accommodate the depleted staff. All the suspended officers were regular patrolmen.
"We're going to have to move some folks around and work some overtime to fulfill our needs to the city and its residents and guests," Baldwin said. "We'll do what we have to do to cover our bases for the protection of the city."
Baldwin said nothing like this has ever happened during his time as chief.
"We've got some dedicated people who are doing their job, but as with any organization, sometimes you have something that surprises you," Baldwin said. "You have to deal with it as it comes."


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While students were off this summer, school divisions have been turning classrooms into high-tech learning hubs or refining rules that govern cyberspace use in school.
In Isle of Wight County, which launched a $1.2 million, three-year initiative that put an iPad in every high school student's hands last year, officials have worked to iron out kinks identified by students, teachers, and parents.
This year, students' access to games, social media and instant messaging will be more restricted, said School Superintendent Katrise Perera. Teachers will get more training and be expected to use the digital devices routinely in class. The technology department has overhauled the division's computer network, replacing aged servers and tripling the division's broadband capabilities.


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Did you know that the word "amphibian" literally means "double life"? This is because amphibians live both in fresh water and on land! All amphibians need water to keep their permeable skin moist and their skin, in turn, assists with their respiration. Amphibians also need water in order to reproduce. There are approximately 3,000 species of amphibians living today: the smallest Paedocypris progenetica was recently discovered in 2012 and is tinier than an M&M. The largest amphibian is the Chinese Giant Salamander which can reach lengths of six feet!
What is an arthropod? An arthropod is a species that has a skeleton on the outside of its body. Invertebrates, such as insects, arachnids, crustaceans and centipedes all have their skeletons on the outside. All arthropods breathe air, have segmented bodies, and many have antennae and wings. Arthropods make up 80% of all known animal species.
Do you ever wish you could fly? Well, like birds, you would have to have hollow bones and feathers because that is what enables most birds to fly - although there are flightless birds that exist. There are approximately 9,000 bird species in the world: the fastest flyer is the Spine-tailed Swift which can fly along a straight path at more than 100mph - and the bird with the longest wingspan is the Wandering albatross which has a wingspan of 12 feet!
Did you know that sharks are actually a species of fish? Fish can be found in nearly all aquatic environments, from high mountain streams to the deepest depths of the oceans. Fish have specialized gills that allow them to breathe under water and nearly all fish that swim during the daylight hours, have color vision that is at least as good as a human's. With over 32,000 species, fish exhibit greater species diversity than any other group of vertebrates (having backbones).
We are all mammals! Mammals are warm-blooded vertebrates (animals with backbones), who breathe air, grow hair at some stage of their lives, and nourish their babies with milk. Mammals also have larger, more developed brains than other animals. There are over 4,000 mammal species on earth: the fastest long distance runner is the Pronghorn antelope which can sustain a speed of 45 mph for more than 4 miles, and the slowest mammal we actually have here at the Zoo! Can you guess which mammal it is?
Surprisingly, some reptiles are actually more closely related to birds than they are to other reptiles. Reptiles usually lay eggs, their body is covered with scales or scutes (as are the feet of birds) and their lungs are their primary breathing organ. Unlike warm-blooded birds though, reptiles are ectotherms, which means that their body temperature varies with that of their environment. There are over 6,500 reptile species, ranging from tiny lizards, snakes, tuatara, turtles, tortoises, to alligators and giant crocodiles.
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Wednesday, June 18, 2014
Miss Summerville, Miss Summerville Teen, Miss North Charleston, and Miss North Charleston Teen were honored at a send-off party on Sunday, June 8 at the Golf Club at Wescott Plantation.
The four titleholders are in final preparations for the 2014 Miss South Carolina Pageant. Each titleholder presented her state competition wardrobe and talent selection, and spoke on her platform to the group of volunteers, supporters, and sponsors in attendance. All contestants will report to Columbia and begin rehearsals this Saturday.
Interviews will begin on Monday, and preliminary competitions will take place Tuesday through Thursday. Miss South Carolina Teen finals will be held on Friday, June 27, and Miss South Carolina 2014 will be crowned on Saturday, June 28, both at the Township Auditorium. The Miss South Carolina finals will be televised locally on MyTV at 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 28.
Miss Summerville Shelby Dangerfield, Miss Summerville Teen Morgan Elvis, and Miss North Charleston Teen Christen Norman will present a vocal selection, and Miss North Charleston Sophie LaBelle will perform a high-energy jump-rope routine at the state pageant. The four contestants will also compete in private interview, lifestyle and fitness, evening wear, and on-stage question.
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WaPo's Glenn Kessler — whose recent takedown of Obama's Bain attacks prompted a tidal wave of outrage from the left — gave the Romney campaign three Pinocchios for its ad on Obama's "you didn't build that" comments. He starts out by saying the Romney campaign removed a big chunk of words from Obama's speech (as 30-second political ads typically to do), to unfairly make it seem like the president was attacking entrepreneurship:
The biggest problem with Romney's ad is that it leaves out just enough chunks of Obama's words — such as a reference to "roads and bridges"— so that it sounds like Obama is attacking individual initiative. The ad deceivingly cuts away from Obama speaking in order to make it seem as if the sentences follow one another, when in fact eight sentences are snipped away.
Suddenly, the word "that" appears as if it is referring to a business, rather than (apparently) to roads and bridges. …
In other words, this is an argument that Democrats have been making for decades, one that Republicans have every right to reject. Washington Post columnist Charles Krauthammer, for instance, understood fully that Obama was talking about roads and still thought his logic was faulty.
What Kessler fails to establish is that Obama is referring to infrastructure as opposed to businesses. This is a debate that's been going on for the past week, and instead of making the case one way or the other, Kessler starts from the assumption the Obama campaign's explanation is correct. He also cites Charles Krauthammer as someone who has agreed that Obama was referring to roads and bridges, when in fact Krauthammer has specifically said the opposite.
The Obama campaign has a strong incentive to kill this controversy, or at least obscure the meaning of his quote. A Rasmussen poll found that 72 percent of likely voters believe small business owners are primarily responsible for their success:
Most Americans believe entrepreneurs who start businesses do more to create jobs and economic growth than big businesses or government. They also believe overwhelmingly that small business owners work harder than other Americans and are primarily responsible for the success or failure of their businesses.
Seventy-two percent (72%) of Likely U.S. Voters believe that people who start small businesses are primarily responsible for their success or failure. A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that only 13 percent disagree.
Obama's business philosophy puts him at odds with most voters, and the Romney campaign has been making that clear with its latest ad.


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Kate Fuller posted a three-set comeback Sunday.
Oct. 14, 2012
ATHENS-----The Georgia duo of Kate Fuller and Lauren Herring were named doubles champions at the Bulldog Classic Sunday while Virginia freshman Stephanie Nauta earned the singles title.
The Fuller/Herring duo went 3-0 in the round-robin event while Nauta went 3-0 including two wins over ranked opponents. Sunday's action featured only singles, and Herring and Fuller notched wins for the Bulldogs. The 53rd-ranked Herring dispatched 77th-ranked Li Xi (Virginia) 6-3,6-1. Fuller capped the day's action with a thrilling three-set comeback over freshman Macie Epstein (UVA). Fuller trailed 5-2 in the final set before rallying for a 3-6,6-4,7-5 victory.
"She's a good player and I was down 4-1 and then 5-2 in the final set, and I knew I had to hang in there," said Fuller. "I made a few adjustments, got a break back at 5-3 and just stayed in the points. I was glad to come through."
Meanwhile, Nauta upset Georgia's 37th-ranked Maho Kowase after falling behind 5-2 in the first set and forced a tiebreaker. The pair each saved a set point until Nauta emerged with a 9-7 win in the tiebreaker. Then, she took the second set 6-3 to win the match. Virginia senior Maria Fuccillo outlasted Bulldog freshman Makenzie Craft in three sets, 6-4,3-6,6-4. Also, Virginia senior Erin Vierra defeated Bulldog junior Lilly Kimbell 7-6(4),6-2.
"I thought we had great matches on all five courts today, and everybody hung in there," said Georgia coach Jeff Wallace. "Lauren played a clean match in her win in straight sets while Kate played well to pull one out too. Makenzie's match was close, she showed a lot of fight in that one and Lilly and Maho's matches were against tough opponents who came out on top today. Overall, we know a little more about our team and what we need to work on so I'm pleased with how the weekend went."
Georgia returns to action Friday at the ITA Regional Championships in Tampa, Fla.
Bulldog Classic: Sunday Results
Stephanie Nauta (UVA) def. {37} Maho Kowase (UGA) 7-6(7),6-3
{53}Lauren Herring (UGA) def. {77} Li Xi (UVA) 6-3,6-1
{62}Kate Fuller (UGA) def. Macie Epstein (UVA) 3-6,6-4,7-5
{99}Maria Fuccillo (UVA) def. Makenzie Craft (UGA) 6-4,3-6,6-4
{103}Erin Vierra (UVA) def. Lilly Kimbell (UGA) 7-6(4),6-2
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Discussion based classes help engage students and encourages collaborative learning. However, deciding to let go of some control of a class may feel like taking a blind leap into the unknown. Anthropology Department Chair Jane Baxter talks about tips and strategies for overcoming this fear, shedding light on one path towards productive classroom discussions.
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Take Your Parent to School Day gets rave reviews in Fort Pierce
FORT PIERCE — For some, the day was about building awareness and increasing involvement.
More than 155 parents, uncles, aunts and grandparents attended a math lesson at C.A. Moore Elementary School for its Take Your Parent to School Day on Thursday. The school has about 650 students.
"We didn't have every family represented, but this is a nice start," Principal Felicia Nixon said. "We're going to continue because students are really excited about it and parents as well. If we continue to build awareness, then student achievement will improve."
In October, the school conducted its first Take Your Parent to School Day and about 200 families participated, Nixon said. That session's focus was on reading and Nixon and Assistant Principal Pam Holmes said they hope to have additional sessions every other month.
"The parents aren't just sitting there as observers," Holmes said. "They're actively engaged in the lesson while the teacher is still teaching a math lesson. It's not just tips for parents. They're actively engaged in seeing what their child does every day."
Many teachers said they've noticed a difference in their students since the school started the program.
"The students want to share what they're doing," third-grade teacher Heather Gray said. "I think it makes a big difference when the parents are involved. It shows that they are involved in their academics all the way around."
Some parents, like Jeanette Brown, wore their work clothes to school. Brown used her lunch break as a technician at the Eye Institute in Vero Beach to spend time with her third-grade son Kaleb.
"I feel bad for the kids whose parents aren't able to make it and I know as a parent, I hate when I can't make it to things," Brown said. "I think supporting the school and supporting their learning is the most important thing we can do and helps them want to do better."
For the most part, the kids said they liked having their parents around.
Fourth-grader Bianca Mendoza, 9, said it was fun to have her father sit next to her during math class.
"I wish that he could come to school with me every day," Bianca said.
Hector Mendoza said it was a good learning experience for him, too.
"I feel so happy to share the class with her to see how she's doing," he said. "I think she's doing great."
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Doomed city airport should be nationalised, says council
Posted: September 25, 2012|
Councillors in Plymouth have pledged to protect the city's former airport site from development.
A meeting of the full council also agreed yesterday to call on the Government to make the City Airport a national asset to help ensure commercial air services can operate in the future.
A resolution by Plymouth City Council leader Tudor Evans pledged to use the council's planning powers to safeguard the site as long as legally possible and to start a city-wide, cross-party campaign to lobby the Government to provide support for the airport.
The decision by the council followed a debate about the future of the airport, prompted by a petition signed by 37,000 people, calling for the state to take ownership of it.
Airport campaigner Maddi Bridgeman, one of the petition organisers, launched the debate in the council chamber with an impassioned speech, telling councillors: "Once the airport has gone, our prospects have gone."
Mr Evans said: "We recognise that it is not possible to protect the airport land for ever, but we will use our planning powers to protect it from development for as long as legally possible."
Councillor Ted Fry, deputy leader of the Conservative group, said he was disappointed that businesses had not used the airport as much as they might have.
"The airport is safeguarded until 2021 and I will be no party to a cheap deal which will lessen that.
"We should not be in this position because a nameless former administration agreed to a 150-year lease for Sutton Harbour Holdings. That should never have happened."
Mr Evans said he would publish a timeline of talks with the private sector over the airport so that the events leading up to the closure of the airport would be public knowledge.
Councillor Jean Nelder, a former Labour Cabinet member for transport, said its future was a strategic planning issue and should not be taken away by short-term commercial interests.
Conservative councillor Dr David Salter said: "I am deeply ashamed that this city cannot manage to support an airport. We have a university, a medical school and a major theatre, but we cannot support an airport."
He said it was not enough to write to the Prime Minister – "Plymouth airport is the responsibility of the city council."
Ian Bowyer, the former cabinet member with responsibility for the airport, said the runway needed to be extended, but "we in the council don't have resources". But he doubted that the Government would step in to nationalise it.
Cabinet member Mark Lowry added: "The last thing we want is development on the airport land. We have got masses of land for housing – at Derriford, Seaton Barracks, Laira and Sherford."


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Tigers advance to state finals
There were some scary moments for the Pigeon Forge Tigers in the Friday night semifinals at the TSSAA State Wrestling Duals in Franklin, Tenn. — none more so than looking up and scoreboard and finding themselves trailing to Stone Memorial High School 22-9 in the match's early going.
But 30 minutes and a string of huge pinfalls later, and the state runners-up from a year ago have a spot in the finals for a chance at sweet redemption.
The Pigeon Forge Tigers, riding four-straight pins in crunch-time — including two from freshmen — earned a berth in tonight's championship match against the Greeneville Greene Devils for all the marbles.
"(We're) closing that book (on coming up short two years in a row)," Pigeon Forge coach Greg Foreman said after the 42-32 victory. "Closing that chapter."
"We're excited to be here, and excited to be in the finals again."
After winning the opening contest of the match with quick pinfall from 152-pounder Joseph Dodgen, the Tigers began to struggle.
Through the 160, 170 and 182 matches, the Panthers ran off 16-straight points and took a 10-point lead 16-6.
Sophomore Alex Breeden stopped the bleeding for the Tigers with a hard-fought 6-5 decision win, which cut the lead back to 16-9.
But the Tigers were forced to forfeit the 220 match, since they don't have a healthy wrestler at that weight.
Trailing 22-9, the Tigers' wrestlers and coaches were wearily eyeing the scoreboard.
But sophomore heavyweight Nick Hilley earned a huge 8-5 decision over a bigger opponent to start the positive rolling for the Tigers, and a forfeit victory to Matthew Kieta at 106 cut the Panthers' lead to just four points at 22-18.
Jacob Ruiter lost a tough match at 113, but avoided a pinfall, and Stone led 26-18.
That's when the magic happened.
Senior Caleb Poole pinned his 120 opponent in the first round, narrowing the gap to 26-24.
Freshman Josh Croley earned a huge six-point swing with another pin moments later at 126 to give the Tigers their first lead since early on.
Seconds later senior Joseph Dodgen smashed his opponent in just over a minute, widening the lead to 36-26.
Finally, in the 138 match, freshman Xavier Bohanan fought an outstanding match to a 3-3 stalemate before catching his opponent in a cradle for the match-clinching pin in the second round.
As his teammates and the Orange and Black fans exploded with celebration, Bohanan's coach was introspective.
"I told you early in the week, these freshmen are stepping up, stepping up and stepping up," Foreman said. "This is what we rely on now. We expect our seniors to step up and do what they're supposed to do, and I'm feeling more and more confident with freshmen every time they step out there.
"They're really stepping up to the plate, and there's a lot of pressure here.
"Freshmen and underclassmen have a big legacy (to live up to). Our seniors have got us closer, and our freshmen kind of sealed the deal."
Now all that stands between Pigeon Forge and finally getting the runner-up monkey off their shoulder is Greeneville High School.
A power in the late 1990s, the Greene Devils are experiencing a resurgence this season.
They defeated Hixson and East Ridge, two really good teams, to reach the finals.


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Smythe parlayed his holdings and bought the Toronto St. Pats, ruining plans to ship the team to Philadelphia. An unflinching patriot, Smythe named his new team the Maple Leafs in honour of the Toronto Maple Leafs fighting regiment.
The team's colours were changed from green and white to blue and white and one of the great sports franchises was born.
The centre of Smythe's empire would stand on the corner of Carlton and Church Street in Toronto, not far from where Smythe lived as an oft-hungry child. The Gardens would be completed in less than six months; the staggering pace of the project was largely due to the availability of tradespeople and materials in the Depression.
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London Irish, Leicester Tigers, Gloucester, Harlequins, Sale Sharks and Exeter Chiefs were the teams to come away smiling after the latest round of u18 academy league fixtures.
At Maidenhead RFC's Braywick Road ground on Monday night London Irish produced a scintillating second half display to beat London Wasps 34-5.
With the scores level at 5-5 at half time with tries coming from Cameron Cowell (London Irish) and Felix McKenzie (London Wasps), London Irish cut loose in the second half to score five unanswered tries with Bradley Greer, Cowell, Ryan Bifield and Ross Neal among the scorers.
Leicester Tigers romped to a 64-6 win against Worcester Warriors at Welford Road on Saturday. Hooker Jake Farnworth and prop Owen Hills both shone with hat tricks, whilst Wesley Douglas grabbed a brace with Josh Bevan-Borwn and Joe Maksymiw also scoring.
Gloucester fell just short of a bonus point win after they beat Leeds Carnegie at Cheltenham College. Leeds took the lead with an early penalty try by tries from Will Hayward, Robson Skipsey and Elliot Creed ensured The Cherry and Whites came away with the spoils.
Harlequins came away with a bonus point win against Bath thanks to tries from Stan South, Josh Ibuanopke, Sam Aspland-Robinson, Rory Cramp and Henry Cheeseman.
There were also wins for Sale Sharks against Newcastle Falcons, and Exeter against Bristol.
u18 Academy League Results 14th, 15th, 16th December
Exeter Chiefs 53-5 Bristol, Leicester Tigers 64-6 Worcester Warriors, Gloucester 24-7 Leeds Carnegie, Bath 12-29 Harlequins, Newcastle Falcons 26-29 Sale Sharks, London Wasps 5-34 London Irish
15 Sam Aspland-Robinson (Wellington College) 14 Brandon Bellamin (Whitgift) 13 Loewy Simmons (Brighton College) 12 George Taylor (Whitgift) 11 Tom Palmer (Christ's Hospital) 10 Joe Marchant (Peter Symonds College) CAPTAIN 9 Sam Arnold (Cranleigh) 1 Mofe Wilkey (Trinity) 2 Seb Adeniran-Olule (Wellington College) 3 Joshua Ibuanopke (Dulwich College) 4 Stan South (Whitgift) 5 Kieran Treadwell (John Fisher) 6 Rory Cramp (Eastbourne College) 7 Ed Forshaw (Wellington College) 8 Henry Cheeseman (Whitgift)
Subs: Will Lockhart-Smith (KCS Wimbledon), George Mount (Epsom College), Archie White (Epsom College), Nathan Thomas (Tudor Lodge), George Jackson (Trinity), Alex Hogg (Trinity), Ed Berry (Dulwich College)
Leicester Tigers
O George Fossey N Wesley Douglas M Gift Sankoh L Charlie Thacker K David Williams J John Hargreaves I George Prince A Owen Hills B Jake Farnworth C Neale Farthing D Joe Maksymiw E Matt Jones F Will Owen H Will Evans
G Charlie Beckett (c)
Replacements P George Nairn Q Jamie Jack R Fred Tuilagi S Joe Green T Josh Bevan-Brown U Emilio Fusco V George Worth W Paolo Odogwu
Exeter Chiefs
1 Tommy Southworth 2 Jack Innard 3 Jack Stanley 4 Ed Holmes 5 Luke Hattam 6 Josh Caulfield 7 Nat Bayett 8 Bradley Howe 9 Jack Oulton 10 Joel Matevasi 11 Harrison Cully 12 Laurence May 13 Tom Hendrickson 14 Jack Faulkner 15 George Toomey 16 Charlie Gibbings 17 Tommy Philips 18 Billy Keast 19 Kieran Westlake 20 Toby Papp 21 Jack Maunder 22 Toby Papp 23 Noah Sixton
James Floyd (SGS Filton); Elias Caven (SGS Filton), Lucas Slowik (SGS Filton), Chay Smith (SGS Filton), Alex Kilbane (SGS Filton); Julian Mogg (SGS Filton), Andy Uren (SGS Filton); Henry Harper (Hartpury), Ben Gompels (c) (Clifton College), Ryan Thompson (SGS Filton), Dan Ogden (Churchill Academy), Ed Tait (Clifton College), John Humphrys (SGS Filton), Sam Boyland (Colstons), Brad Kislingbury (SGS Filton).
Replacements: Kieran Ward (SGS Filton), Luke Panting (SGS Filton), Ash Challenger (SGS Filton), Ben Silk (SGS Filton), Ollie Critchley (Colstons), Conor Littlewood (Weston College), Kieran Harris (Clifton College), Sam Balkham (SGS Filton).
Leeds Carnegie Squad v Gloucester
15 Taylor Prell 14 Nick Rawsthorne 13 Cam Leadley12 Max Wright 11 Dan Tai 10 Max Green9 Jack London1 Lewis Boyce 2 Jordon Poole 3 Charlie Capps 4 Raffen Cherrington 5 Guy Borrowdale 6 Brandon Staples 7 Josh Bainbridge (c)8 Tom Burridge 16 Harry Wales 17 Toko Tedoradze 18 Will Scholey 19 Monty Reed 20 Joe Lowes 21 Jimmy McDaniel22 Tom Bullough 23 Ben Magee
Newcastle Falcons Squad v Sale Sharks
1 Aston Whitlow (Gosforth Academy, Alnwick RFC, Northumberland) 2 Ben Wilkinson (Gosforth Academy, Percy Park RFC, Northumberland) 3 Mark Forster (Austin Friars School, Carlisle RFC, Cumbria) 4 Aidan Coulthard (West Lakes College, Egremont RFC, Cumbria) 5 Theo Nwosu-Hope (Queen Elizabeth Hexham School, Tynedale RFC, Northumberland) 6 George Hedgley (c) (Giggleswick School, Wharfedale RFC, Yorkshire) 7 Guy Coser (Barnard Castle School, Durham) 8 Callum Chick (Gosforth Academy, Ponteland RFC, Northumberland) 9 Owen Clemmett (Gosforth Academy, Gosforth RFC, Northumberland) 10 Brett Connon (Austin Friars School, Carlisle RFC, Cumbria) 11 Luke Davison (West Lakes College, Carlisle RFC, Cumbria) 12 Lloyd Purser (Durham School, Durham City RFC, Durham) 13 Callum Burn (Kirkley Hall College, Alnwick RFC, Northumberland) 14 Dan Marshall (Gosforth Academy, Ponteland RFC, Northumberland) 15 Johnny McPhillips (Sedbergh School, Northern RFC, Northumberland) 16 Jack Beckwith (Barnard Castle School, Consett RFC, Durham) 17 Jake Ellwood (Durham School, Durham) 18 Lorcan O'Donnell (Gosforth Academy, Middlesbrough RFC, Durham) 19 Michael Walton (Durham School, Durham City RFC, Durham) 20 Jonny Coser (Barnard Castle School, Durham) 21 Dan Taylor (Durham School, Westoe RFC, Durham) 22 Luke Wilson (Hartlepool 6th Form College, Billingham RFC, Durham) 23 Adam Redman (Durham School, Durham)
Worcester Warriors Squad v Leicester Tigers
1 James Page (Malvern College) 2 Callum Young (Bromsgrove School) 3 Charlie Robinson (Bromsgrove School) 4 Andrew Kitchener (Adams Grammar) 5 Will Elt (King's School Worcester) 6 Piers Morell (Malvern College) 7 Sam Smith (Old Swinford Hospital) 8 Huw Taylor (c) (Old Swinford Hospital) 9 Ben Williams (Worcester Sixth Form College) 10 Luke White (Bromsgrove School) 11 Reece Chapman-Carry (Worcester Sixth Form College) 12 Scott Smith (Worcester Sixth Form College) 13 Matt Edwards (Hartpury College) 14 Declan Hadley (Worcester Sixth Form College) 15 Tom Howard (Warwick School)
Replacements 16 Will Priestly (Warwick School) 17 Trae O'Sullivan (Worcester Sixth Form College) 18 Joe Wrafter (Hartpury College) 19 Dan Salts (Thomas Rotherham College) 20 Justin Clegg (Bromsgrove School) 21 Jamie Shilcook (Warwick School)
Gloucester Rugby
1. Will Goodrick-Clarke (Cheltenham College) 2. Cameron Jones (Hartpury College & Longlevens RFC) 3. Jack Spencer (Hartpury College & Widden Old Boys) 4. Harry Wilson (Hartpury College & Cirencester RFC) 5. Tom Lushington (Cheltenham College) 6. Joe Mullis (Chosen Hill School & Chosen Hill RFC) 7. Sam Underhill (Sir Thomas Rich's) 8. Will Safe (Hartpury College & Old Pats RFC) 9. Farrell Gwilliam (Hartpury College & Widden Old Boys) 10. Lloyd Evans (Dean Close School) 11.Sam Westcote (Hartpury College) 12.Charlie Norman (Marlborough College) 13.Harry Priestner (Dean Close School) 14. Robson Skipsey (St Peters High School & Cinderford RFC) 15.Will Hayward (Hartpury College)
Replacements: 16. Morgan Botrill (Hartpury College) 17. Alex Chalklin (Pates Grammar School) 18. Ellary Millar (Hartpury College) 19. Tyler Jerrum (Hartpury College & Drybrook RFC) 20. Jake Allen (Dean Close School) 21. Joe Carolan (Sir Thomas Rich's) 22. Elliott Creed (Chosen Hill) 23. Ross Preedy (Sir Thomas Rich's)


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Meet Lynn Wilson, a true design dynamo if ever there was one. She's the epitome of a great American success story of going from rags to riches. Her good looks, impeccable taste, and talent have taken her far. From her humble beginnings, Lynn worked her way up and eventually established a large and prestigious international […] [Read More]
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I pinched my nose just like I do when I have to take nasty cough syrup and quickly swallowed a raw oyster – one of those slimy little blobs that are said to be a delicious aphrodisiac. I'm sorry, but I prefer my seafood cooked. I didn't want to hurt Zack and Catherine Thompson's feelings when they insisted that […] [Read More]
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It's all about oysters in Apalachicola, a sleepy little fishing village located along northwest Florida's gulf coast in the panhandle region. It's about a 2 hours drive from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport, but the drive along Highway 98, a National Scenic Byway, is well worth the ride. This is Old Florida – Florida the […] [Read More]


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CHARLOTTE, N.C. – University of New Hampshire senior co-captain Manny Asam (Bloomfield, N.J.) has been named to the College Football Performance Awards (CFPA) FCS Defensive Back Award Watch List, the organization announced Monday. The preliminary list highlights 36 returning performers vying for the top individual defensive back honor in the Football Championship Subdivision.
"Congratulations to Manny Asam on earning a spot on the 2013 CFPA Watch List," CFPA Executive Director Brad Smith said. "Asam will likely be an important leader and playmaker for New Hampshire in 2013."
Asam was tabbed to the All-CAA Second Team last season after ranking second on the Wildcats with 76 tackles, including 57 solo stops. The strong safety, who has started 24 straight games, compiled five tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery and an interception. Asam recorded a career- and game-high 12 tackles to go along with his first career forced fumble in the NCAA second-round playoff game at No. 11 Wofford on Dec. 1. The 6-foot, 187-pound defensive back will enter his senior campaign as the team's active leader in career tackles (151).
Asam joins four other Wildcats on the CFPA Watch List: Andy Vailas (Bedford, N.H./Quarterback Award Watch List); Nico Steriti (Toms River, N.J./Running Back); R.J. Harris (Odenton, Md./Wide Receiver) and Harold Spears (Perkasie, Pa./Tight End).
Former New Hampshire linebacker Matt Evans (Hanover, Ma.) was tabbed the CFPA Elite Linebacker Award winner in 2011.
All CFPA recipients are selected exclusively based upon scientific rankings of the extent to which individual players increase the overall effectiveness of their teams. All players are eligible for awards at their respective positions; players are not preemptively eliminated from consideration. For more information, visit www.collegefootballperformance.com. The full list of 2013 CFPA FCS award recipients will be announced Jan. 8, 2014.
After winning the 2012 CAA football co-championship, the Wildcats open the 2013 season at Central Michigan of the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) on Saturday, Sept. 7. UNH owns the nation's longest streaks for consecutive playoff appearances (nine) and consecutive weeks ranked (126).
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Summer Movie Fest - Toy Story
Thursday, July 30, 2015 - 6:30pm
Bring all your childhood friends and join us in watching as a cowboy doll is profoundly threatened and jealous when a new spaceman figure supplants him as top toy in a boy's room. Read more
Oviatt Library Special Collections & Archives Exhibition: California's Call
Friday, January 2, 2015 - 8:00am to Wednesday, December 23, 2015 - 12:00am
The Oviatt Library invites you to view items from the Library's Special Collections and Archives that highlight California's role as a land of promise and opportunity. Read more
Summer Movie Fest - Toy Story
Thursday, July 30, 2015 - 6:30pm
Bring all your childhood friends and join us in watching as a cowboy doll is profoundly threatened and jealous when a new spaceman figure supplants him as top toy in a boy's room. Read more
Better Together - California Teachers Summit 2015
Friday, July 31, 2015 - 6:00am
Summer Movie Fest - Jaws
Thursday, August 6, 2015 - 6:30pm
Come join us with all your seafood loving friends when a gigantic great white shark begins to menace the small island community of Amity, a police chief, a marine scientist and grizzled fisherman set out to stop it. Read more
Summer Movie Fest - Guardians of the Galaxy
Thursday, August 13, 2015 - 6:30pm
Bring your raccoon and groot loving friends and watch as a group of intergalactic criminals are forced to work together to stop a fanatical warrior from taking control of the universe. Read more
Summer Movie Fest - E.T.
Thursday, August 20, 2015 - 6:30pm
Bring your alien loving friends to watch as a troubled child summons the courage to help a friendly alien escape Earth and return to his home-world. Read more
Comic Book Apocalypse: The Graphic World of Jack Kirby
Monday, August 24, 2015 - 12:00pm to Saturday, October 10, 2015 - 4:00pm
Famed comics artist Jack Kirby, whose work launched The Avengers, X-Men, Captain America, and the Marvel Universe, is the focus of an exhibition at the California State University, Northridge Art Galleries. Read more
Summer Movie Fest - 22 Jump Street
Thursday, August 27, 2015 - 9:40am
As summer comes to an end, join us for our last movie of the summer! After making their way through high school (twice), big changes are in store for officers Schmidt and Jenko when they go deep undercover at a local college. Read more
Blood Wedding
Friday, September 18, 2015 - 7:30pm to Sunday, September 27, 2015 - 5:00pm
Experimental Theatre of the Valley Performing Arts Center
Sept 18-19-20 (Friday through Sunday)
Sept 23-24-25-26-27, 2015 (Wednesday through Sunday)
An explosive tale of lust, love, and rebellion in rural Spain. Read more
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Friday, October 9, 2015 - 7:30pm to Sunday, October 18, 2015 - 5:00pm
Nordhoff Hall's Little Theatre
Oct 9-10-11 [Friday through Sunday]
Oct 14-15-16-17-18, 2015 [Wednesday through Sunday]
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Hi Friends! How's your November going? I always feel like November is the busiest time of year for me! American Education Week, writing report cards, and long parent conferences are some of the MANY things that make me feel like I might collapse and never get up. Ha! So, when Thanksgiving rolls around, I always feel EXTRA thankful for a little break to recuperate and spend some much needed time with family and friends! PHEW! Why don't we share what thankful thoughts were stuffed with? It'll help us ALL get through the next couple weeks.
1. This guy right here is my favorite person in the whole world! My boyfriend, Michael, is my biggest supporter. He's unbelievably patient and understanding. Such a sweet, sweet soul! The poor guy listens to hours and hours of stories about my students (haha!) and is always right by my side when I need him the most. I am SO THANKFUL for him!
2. I can't think of a more rewarding job than being a teacher! I am so blessed for my amazing school, colleagues, and students. They make my heart SO, SO, SO HAPPY! This little girl has become such a beautiful reader. I absolutely LOVE what I do!
3. I am so thankful for all of the amazing friendships I've made in this little blogging community. I have "met" some seriously TALENTED and phenomenal women because of this little blog. I hope someday soon we can ALL gather together for a bloggy meet up. I know I'd make some life-long friendships! One real-life friendship that I've made thanks to blogging is with my sweet friend, Tracy. I know I've talked about her before on here, but seriously...she is AMAZING! She has become of my nearest and dearest friends. LOVE HER!
4. My "Stuffed with Thankful Thoughts" list would not be complete without including my parents in the mix. How cute are they? My mom sent me this picture recently while they were on a much deserved little getaway to the Florida Keys. So adorable! They are both high school teachers, so I'm sure they DESPERATELY needed this vacation. I don't know how they do it! I just love them so much!
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Dec 23-Jan 1 (One person)
Five nights at the Grand Californian (Dec 23-Dec28)
Four nights at Park Place (Dec28-Jan 1).
8-day Park Hopper ($199.00) Purchased at the GCH Front Desk.
Soarin (first ride of the day, before DCA even opened)
Storytellers Dinner Buffet
Storybookland Canal Boats
Comments: I basically spent the morning wandering around waiting for my room at the Grand Californian. I didn't feel like doing rides, with the exception of Storybookland Boats because the Park had seemed to clear out that night. (The crowds looked very large in the morning and afternoon, though). I spent a lot of time in the GCH Conference Center admiring the trees. That's a nice out-of-the-way place to sit when waiting for your room. That, and did some laundry. Once I got the room, I had to do ironing, and set up the Christmas Tree.
Plaza Inn Breakfast with Minnie and Friends
Christmas Fantasy Parade (5:30pm for Christmas Eve)
It's A Small World
Fireworks (7:30pm for Christmas Eve)
Takeout Pizza and Lasagna from Napoli (10:00 pm Christmas Eve Dinner)
Comments: Plaza Inn Breakfast has fallen off a bit from last year, but it made a charming way to spend the morning of Christmas Eve. The day was all down-hill after that, at least for a time.
I didn't like my room at GCH. (My own fault, though, for checking in on a Saturday!) So I spent much of that afternoon packing up and preparing to move to a different one they offered me, which was very nice of them. I wasn't helped any by the surprise fire-drill at about 3, GCH decided to stage.
Not till about 5:00 pm, could I finally, finally, finally relax. Everything in place, and ready to celebrate my Holiday with no more worries. That is until about 24 hours later when I started to come down with a cold!
Still, from about 5:00 pm (Dec 24) till 5:00 pm (Dec 25) it was total magic.
You couldn't ask for a better Christmas! Nothing like riding Small World on Christmas Eve, and the Carolers put on a Christmas Eve show in the lobby of the GCH...right up till 1:00 am....with everyone coming out of their rooms, and hanging over the sides of the balconys (like one of those stacked/multi-level Italian arias) and joining in. Surreal, solemn, and total magic!
Peter Pan (twice EE)
Mr. Toads (twice EE)
Snow White (twice EE)
Space Mountain
PCH Grill Buffet (10:30 am Christmas Breakfast)
Christmas Parade
Electrical Parade
Takeout Pizza from Napoli
Comments: The first part of the day was great. It really was magical waking up to EE on Christmas Day. The weather was perfect. I could swear they turned up the Mainstreet Loop. The crowd gasped when we saw the Snowglobe (for the first time) while making our way to Peter Pan. It wasn't about till 4:00 or 5 pm when I felt like I was coming down with some sort of cold or virus.
It didn't seem to harm my appetite though.
Mr. Toad (twice EE)
Peter Pan (twice EE)
Alice (twice EE)
Snow White
Casey Jr.
Goofys Kitchen Dinner
Electrical Parade
Big Thunder
Haunted Mansion
Splash Moutain (Last ride of the day!)
Comments: This was the day I probably got the most rides in, of the whole trip. Under normal circumstances, I tire easily, and on this day, I felt like I had a cold on top of that. Nevertheless, I got some riding done. It was very easy to go from the Electrical Parade, right over to view the Fireworks as long as you content yourself with a spot underneath the tree, at the foot of Main Street. I didn't think they were all that crowded for the day after Christmas. Christmas Day was more crowded than the day after, I felt.
Goofy's Kitchen Dinner
Comments: I was fighting off a cold, so I thought I'd better sit this day out. This was the day when it was raining in the morning, and then those heavy winds in the afternoon. It was fun just looking out my GCH balcony and enjoying my tree, especially since it was my last night at GCH. Who says you don't spend time in the room? Anyway, with 5 nights at GCH, and 4 nights at Park Place, I was trying to stretch an 8-day Parkhopper, and not have to upgrade to an Annual Pass.
Peter Pan (twice?)
Mr. Toad
Casey Jr.
Captain Kid's Pancake Breakfast (Free)
Christmas Fantasy Parade
Storytellers Buffet Dinner (7:30 pm)
Electrical Parade
Haunted Mansion
Indian Jones (twice)
Comments: This was a very depressing day. I would be checking out of the Grand Californian, and moving to Park Place. That's quite a come-down. I tried to soothe things with a ride on Maliboomer----to sort of whoosh my troubles away. Hard to be depressed after watching the Christmas Fantasy Parade, plus, I had dinner at Storytellers, that night, to try to fool myself into thinking I was still at the Grand Californian. I would have done more riding, but the Park was at its most crowded. Even DCA. The most crowded I've ever seen DCA.
Storytellers Buffet Dinner
Comments: I really stretched an 8-day Parkhopper over 10 days in the Resort. The Annual Pass just isn't for me. I decided to go home on this day. It seemed strange to do that, but I had end-of-the-year things to take care of. It's nice living relatively close by (90 minutes away) to be able to make a quick trip back home. Convienent. Weird, but convenient.
PCH Grill Breakfast Buffet
South Coast Plaza
Electrical Parade
Plaza Inn (Fried Chicken 10:00 pm?)
Tiki Room
Small World
Comments: Remind me never to take Harbor Blvd. to South Coast Plaza. Better to take the 5 to the 55 to the 405. Harbor Blvd takes forever. It was a nice little detour, though. I can't remember if I saw the Christmas Parade or not, though. I don't think I got back in time. I didn't think the Park was as crowded as on the 28th. The day before NYE is always like the calm before the storm. They were busy enough, though. I would have liked a second Matterhorn, but the line was long.
Cafe Orleans (11:30am-1:00pm)
Blue Bayou (1:00-2:30pm)
Tom Sawyer Island (nap, 3-5pm)
Midnight Fantasy In The Sky (5pm-12 mid, front of Sleeping Beauty)
Rancho Del Zocolo (enchilada plate at 1:00 am)
Splash Mountain (1:30 am?)
Comments: I really have nothing to say, other than .....never again. I spent my last NYE in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle. I would like to stay at one of the resort Hotels for NYE, but I won't camp out, or even be in the Parks, at the stroke of Midnight ever again.
Art of the Craft Tour
Tower of Terror
Whitewater Snacks
Christmas Fantasy Parade (back to 5:30 pm weekdays)
Roger Rabbit
Electrical Parade
Plaza Inn Fried Chicken
French Market Fried Chicken
Tiki Room (Twice)
Comments: They cancelled the fireworks because of "winds at the higher altitude" which I doubt was true. Earlier, I had a great Sunwheel ride, right when the sun was actually setting (See my pics). I finally got to spend time at Toontown at night!
I was never on a schedule. Whatever attractions I could get to, when I felt like getting to them, and if there were no lines...I did. If not....then I missed out. I don't like to force it, and given I wasn't feeling well, I did whatever was convienent and available, at the time. Even for Early Entry: I never set the alarm. If I happened to be awake for Early Entry, ---which I always was, then I shuffled on over. I never forced anything, and never put myself on any type of plan or timeschedule!
And, that goes for NYE. I really had no plan in mind. It's a vacation, I had 8-days in the Parks, so I saw no reason to put any obligations or burdens on myself.
I planned nothing in advance for NYE. I simply tried to get into the Park before 12 noon, which I did, and then I kind of gravitated over to NOS to see what was doing in terms of food. (On NYE ----experience has taught me, better to get food all taken care of early, and at least get that out of the way before it gets crazy!) Both Cafe Orleans and BB took me as a single-diner/walk-up on the spur of the moment. And that was great, as it killed about 3 hours and got me out of the crowds. I couldn't have reserved tables because both Cafe Orleans and BB were booked booked booked long before, for NYE, even when I checked after arriving on the 23rd.
The trip as a whole......I'd have really wished for another Matterhorn ride, but the line never went down the whole 8-days I was there.
Also, I never got to go on Grizzly, as there never seemed to be time, and when there was....I wasn't in the mood to get wet. I'll make it a point to do that one next year.
The Sunwheel was absolute magic---with the setting sun on Jan 1; and the Christmas Eve Small World was also magic. --Those two I'll never forget!


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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large ovenproof skillet or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Place chicken pieces in skillet, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Saute until chicken is nicely crisped and browned on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a large plate, and set aside.
Reduce heat to medium-low; to the same skillet, add onion, carrots, garlic, and ginger. Saute, stirring frequently, until onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add chicken broth, the water, and wine; bring to a boil, and deglaze pan by scraping up any browned bits from the bottom with a wooden spoon. Return chicken to skillet, and add thyme. Bring liquid back to a boil; cover, and transfer to the oven. Braise 45 minutes.
Remove skillet from oven, and stir in raisins, olives, and chickpeas. Return to oven; continue braising, uncovered, 20 minutes more. Remove from oven, and discard thyme. Serve hot.