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Western North Carolina is one of the world's richest areas in natural water resources. Ten rivers begin their flow in our mountains – five on the east side of the Eastern Continental Divide, five on the west side. Major headwaters include the westward flowing French Broad and Little Tennessee, and the eastward flowing Yadkin, Catawba, and Broad.
Water is central to our lives. Water accounts for two-thirds of the human body. Except in a few extraordinary cases, humans cannot live longer than one week without water. Water also sustains the life of all plants and animals. We have words for places with little or no water: badlands, desert, wasteland.
What will happen to our water in Western North Carolina over the next fifty years?
A century ago, Western North Carolina was home to over 10 billion board feet of timber standing as the last best virgin hardwood forest on the planet. But a combination of the chestnut blight and devastating logging practices put an end to this treasure. Will a combination of drought and our own thoughtless behaviors put an end to our water treasure?
According to the North Carolina Division of Water Resources, "the 2007-2008 drought in North Carolina was the worst in the 112-year recorded rainfall history… at one point, as many as 30 cities and towns were confronted with running out of water or having to ration it." In 2008, The Center for Integrative Environmental Research at the University of Maryland assessed the economic impacts of climate change on North Carolina and concluded that "Increased severity of droughts in the future from unmitigated climate change could put an even greater strain on the already stressed water supply systems of North Carolina."
How can western North Carolina assure an abundant and affordable supply of usable water FOREVER?
It is a complicated challenge. To help us think about these questions, we have invited experts from other areas in North Carolina, the South, and North America to share with us their water issues. Perhaps we can learn some do's and don'ts as we hear about water management in North America, Atlanta, Colorado, the Tennessee River Valley, and the Catawba River watershed.
Please join us on five Saturday afternoons from late March to early May. All presentations are free of charge and will take place from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. in Pack Memorial Library at 67 Haywood Street, Asheville – next to the U.S. Cellular Center. Following each presentation, a responder from the Asheville area will take the podium and share his or her thoughts about the presentation and how it relates to Western North Carolina.
For more information, contact the Wilma Dykeman Legacy at 458-5813 or Pack Library at 250-4700.
Presentation details are as follows:
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MASSENA The Town Council is moving ahead with its plan to put 4.5 acres of riverfront property on Old River Road out to bid.
During its Wednesday meeting, the council discussed its options, which include putting the property out to bid or waiting for an offer from one of several parties that have expressed interested in it.
The parcel previously was owned by the New York Power Authority, which deeded it to the town as part of its 2003 relicensing agreement.
The council voted 5-0 at a meeting in November to put the property up for bid. Town officials have announced they are starting the bidding at $200,000.
The Town Council recently had the property appraised at $330,000, but officials questioned the accuracy of that estimate.
Homeowners with property on the south side of Old River Road have voiced opposition to the bidding, stating that they would like the town to consider their offer first.
Just be fair to the people on Old River Road, said Ed Kaneb Jr., who owns property on the south side of Old River Road.
Before you give it up to a Realtor or put it up for bid, give us time to formulate an offer.
Town Supervisor Joseph D. Gray expressed impatience with the interest shown by the homeowners.
Youve been talking about making an offer to us for over a year. Weve not seen anything, Mr. Gray said. If an offer comes up tomorrow, we would have to consider that.
Mr. Kaneb previously suggested that because the Old River Road homeowners have adjacent property, they should be entitled to make an offer before the town seeks bids from any willing buyer.
We have docks down there; weve mowed the grass, Mr. Kaneb previously said. Itd be fair to offer the land to the people who cared for it.
Mr. Gray had responded that Old River Road homeowners do not have adjacent property.
They are not adjacent-property owners; their land is on the other side of the road, Mr. Gray said.
Councilman John F. Macaulay said he would like the property to go to bid because he believes it is fair to give any potential buyer the opportunity to make an offer.
Weve gone with bids in the past after weve had offers (for property), just for fairness, Mr. Macaulay said.
Mr. Gray agreed. I think if we want to sell it, we should put it up for bid, he said.
Mr. Macaulay also suggested the town consider hiring a Realtor to sell the property.
I for one am interested in what a Realtor could do for us because of the outreach they provide; their websites go all over the place, Mr. Macaulay said.
Our only charge as a board is to protect the taxpayers and say, We want to get a bid thats close to fair-market value, he said.
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Point Foundation empowers promising LGBTQ students to achieve their full academic and leadership potential – despite the obstacles often put before them – to make a significant impact on society.
Marco Herndon was born in Atlanta to a Peruvian mother and American father, and raised between Peru, Atlanta, and Washington, DC. Though his upbringing was marked by instability, it brought him closer to his Peruvian heritage and made him more independent and introspective. During middle school, Marco experienced verbal and physical assault because of his sexuality -- an experience that had a profound effect on him. Marco came out in the tenth grade and since then has worked on behalf of his passions for Latino and LGBTQ youth development. Though he frequently relocated and was thus unable to hold long‐term leadership positions, he nonetheless led a Gay‐Straight Alliance and formed a Latin American Student Organization.In the eleventh grade, Marco moved to Washington, DC. He took advantage of the city's highly developed network of non‐profits and focused his interest on issues affecting marginalized youth by interning at an LGBTQ youth rights organization and as a mentor and instructor to urban youth. As an intern, Marco led a campaign against LGBTQ youth bullying, while also working as a mentor to at‐risk middle school students, through which he learned firsthand the difficulties faced by urban youth in terms of race, poverty, and educational inequality. After graduating from high school, Marco continued to pursue his extracurricular interests on a gap year with City Year – a national service program – and created community service projects for under‐resourced DC public schools and communities.As a student at Univesity of Pennsylvania, Marco plans to concentrate in history and urban studies with a focus on critical race studies. In the future, he hopes to pursue a legal career that works to ameliorate social inequality.
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PARISHVILLE - While many Parishville residents lost power as a result of Tuesdays storm, the bulk of the damage sustained in the town was limited to downed trees and power lines.
That is except for at Adon Farms.
The farm, which is located on state Route 72 near Parishville Center, had a barn entirely destroyed in Tuesdays storm.
Several people working on a new heifer farm were there at the time of the storm and took shelter in the new barn that, thankfully, did not collapse.
Among those taking shelter was Nicholas Gilbert.
Sheet metal started flying by. I thought the roof was coming off, he said.
Also taking shelter were several employees from Burns Construction. Robert Burns, who co-owns the company, said while his workers were not injured, three of them had personal vehicles crushed by the collapsing barn.
In addition to the barn collapse, a silo that had yet to be erected was lifted up and blown across approximately 100 yards across a corn field with pieces of it scattering around the property and beyond.
Theres tin all the way to the other side of Parishville Center, according to Mr. Gilbert, who was working at the farm when the storm struck.
Mr. Gilberts father, Tony owns and operates the farm.
Mr. Burns, said the storm, which only lasted for about 10 minutes, caused more than $100,000 in damages at the farm.
John Liebfred, who serves as second assistant chief in the Parishville Volunteer Fire Department, said they were lucky for the most part.
We didnt have widespread damage like Potsdam did, he said. Out thoughts and prayers are going out to the Spagnolo, Evans and White families.
The Spagnolo family owns and operates Sergis while the Evans and White families own and operate Evans and White Ace Hardware.
Within minutes of the store striking, Mr. Liebfred said members of the fire department were at the hall ready to respond where needed.
At about 3:50 p.m. we had a call for a tree down in the road, with lines down and a possible structure fire, he said, adding they arrived on the scene only to find a tree and power lines down.
There was no fire, he said. There was just a huge tree that had taken the lines down.
That night after things settled down, Mr. Liebfred said several members of the department made their way to Potsdam to see what they could do to help.
The following mornin, he said members of the department with chain saws rode around town with the department of public works helping with the cleanup.
Mr. Liebfred said to the best of his knowledge everyone in town had their power back by Wednesday night.
Parishville-Hopkinton Central School District Superintendent Darin P. Saiff said fortunately the schools property did not suffer any damage.
The school did lose power Tuesday afternoon and as the start of Wednesdays work day approached Mr. Saiff was contemplating whether to close the school building for the day.
I was getting ready to call things, but then the power came back on, he said, explaining power to the school building was restored at approximately 6:30 a.m. Wednesday.
Sean Ewart contributed to this piece.
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Flights to Cagliari from Europe
Flights from Cagliari
The Bastion of Saint Remy was built in classical style, linking the three southern embankments of Santa Caterina, Zecca and Sperone, to join the Castle district with the lower districts Villanova and Marina. The terrace at the southern end of the Castello offers a magnificent view over the sea and marshes to the west.Address: Via Torino 16, Cagliari
Check out this intriguing gate leading to the Castello with two Romanesque lions' heads above the arch. The "Lion's Gate" used to be the southern entrance to the castle district.Address: Via Giovanni Spano, Cagliari
The Anfiteatro Romano was hewn out of limestone rock in the II century AD, and is today an important remnant from the Roman dominion in Sardinia. With an active imagination, you can see yourself being part of this era.Address: Viale S.Ignazio da Laconi 19, CaglirariPhone: +39 338 277 4790Website: http://www.anfiteatroromano.it
Basilica di San Saturnino is one of the oldest Christian churches on the island and dedicated to the patron saint of the city. It is lovely situated in Villanova.Address: Piazza San Cosimo, Cagliari
The Pisan Tower of the Elephant is called such because it has an elephant statue on the wall. It guards the southern entrance of Su Casteddu and is the only medieval tower still standing.Address: Piazza San Giuseppe, CagliariPhone: +39 070 409 2306
This is the site of the ancient city founded by the Phoenicians, although most of the ruins are Roman. According to legend, this city was founded by the son of mythological God Hermes and Eriteide. Nowadays Nora is an open-air museum and during summer time you can come here for a concert.Address: Nora, Pula, CagliariMore info: S.W. of Cagliari and four km South of Pula
The Cathedral of Santa Maria was constructed by the Pisans and restored during the 1930's. Inside there are two pulpits sculpted by Guglielmo da Pisa and several other fascinating features like white marble lending a magical quality to the place.Address: Piazza Palazzo 4, CagliariPhone: +39 070 663 837Website: http://www.duomodicagliari.it
The botanic garden has over 500 species of tropical plants together with many Mediterranean varieties. There is also botanic museum if you would like to learn more about flora and fauna.Address: Viale Fra Ignazio 11, CagliariPhone: +39 0706 753 512Website: http://www.ortobotanicoitalia.it
Island of San Pietro (Isola di San Pietro) is located off the coast of Sulcis, in the southwest of Sardinia which makes it a perfect day trip from Cagliari. The island can be reached by ferry from Calasetta and takes about 30-40 minutes. But be aware the public transport can be a mess and you never know when the bus arrives, but, it will be worth the trouble. The island offers amazing surroundings and beautiful beaches around the attractive coast - some even call this island "a piece of heaven".Address: Island of San Pietro
With only 20 minutes by car you can reach this amazing beach. The car ride itself will be an experience due to amazing roads with the most spectacular views ever. There are no restaurants and bars by the beach so you probably need to bring along some food and drinks. Also good to know, the beach is not sandy but a little rocky and can be difficult to reach when climbing down from the hills, however it will be worth it because the colour of the sea is astonishing.Address: Spiaggia Mare Pintau, Cagliari
This great museum is located in a former arsenal (Regio Arsenale) and contains many high quality objects and artefacts from Sardinia's past. On display are archaeological finds dating as far back as the Pre-Nuragic era (6000BC) and the Nuragic period. In the same complex you will also find the National Art Museum and a museum of Oriental Art.Address: Piazza Arsenale 1, CagliariPhone: +39 070 655 911Website: http://www.archeocaor.beniculturali.it
Poetto Beach is a beautiful 6 km beach only 10 minutes' drive from the city centre. The white sandy beach and the crystal clear blue water makes it a popular place to relax. If you are hungry or thirsty, do not worry, there are restaurants and bars around the area.Address: Lungomare Poetto, Cagliari
Sardinia is the Island of wellness and here you can unwind and relax in one of the many spa resorts. You decided whether you need a thermal bath or a relaxing massage. In hotel Antiche Terme di Sardara you will find treatments like peeling, Turkish bath, deep cleansing facial and relaxing anti-stress massages.Address: Santa Mari Acquas, CagliariPhone: +39 070 9387 200Website: http://www.termedisardara.it
Sardinia is the ideal place to practice diving and snorkelling due to the crystal clear sea and the 1849 kilometres of coastline. Here you can still enjoy breathtaking unspoilt nature under the water with sea-beds rich in relicts and fish. There are plenty of authorized diving centres to choose from. One of them is Morgan Diving that also provides excursions for the whole family to the protected Marine Park of Villasimius with the opportunity of snorkelling.Address: Porto Turistico Marina di Capitana, CalgliariPhone: +39 070 80 50 59Website: http://www.morgandiving.com
Are you up for a thrilling sea activity? There are plenty of places where surfing and windsurfing can be practised in Sardinia; one of them is in Poetto in Cagliari, although the area of Oristano is considered the paradise for waves. The Windsurfing Club in Cagliari provides a range of courses.Address: Viale Marina Piccola, CagliariPhone: +39 070 37 26 94Website: http://www.windsurfingclubcagliari.org
Arguably the best restaurant in Cagliari, this ancient building dating back to 1270, offers the diner the choice of several dining halls in which to sample the excellent fare.Address: Via Paracelso snc, Prolungamento via Parigi, CagliariPhone: +39 070 50 33 43Website: http://www.conventosangiuseppe.com
This family-run restaurant is among the most famous restaurants on the island, offering traditional dishes with great attention to detail. Specialities: tagliatelle with mussels, scorpion fish with cherry tomatoes and eel with pecorino cheese.Address: 28 Viale Regina Margherita, Cagliari Phone: +39 070 66 43 18Website: http://www.dalcorsaro.com
Enjoy the speciality of the house, grilled fish, overlooking the beautiful beach at Poetto. If fish is not to your taste then excellent meat dishes or even pizza may fit the bill.Address: V. Golfo di Quartu 47, CagliariPhone: +39 070 81 01 26
This family-run, tavern style restaurant offers a relaxing atmosphere in which to enjoy the very special local fish specialities. It is worth booking ahead as the restaurant is often very busy both at lunchtime and in the evening.Address: Via Angioy 93, CagliariPhone: +39 070 65 02 69
Al Solo Posto in the old centre to the east of the Castello is a pizzeria which also serves typical Sardinian dishes, which makes for a great combination.Address: 2 Piazza Di S. Giacomo, CagliariPhone: +39 070 66 62 82
This small one-roomed trattoria is located in the heart of the Marina district. It boasts a menu that reflects the seasons.Address: Via Sardegna 78, CagliariPhone: +39 070 65 29 70
In the local dialect, "pappa e citti" means "eat and shut up." Here you can enjoy good pizzas and drink wonderful Sardinian beer for a very affordable price.Address: Viale Trieste 66, CagliariPhone: +39 070 66 57 70
Ristorante Basilio was founded in 1950 and is a family-run business. With welcoming staff, pleasant atmosphere and tasty local cuisine it can only turn into a great dining experience. On the menu you will find dishes like sea bream with seafood and soup of mussels and clams.Address: Via Sebastiano Satta No 112/A, CagliariPhone: +39 070 48 03 30Website: http://www.ristorantebasiliocagliari.com
Discover the flavours from Argentina at this typical South American restaurant where you can spend a very pleasant evening with good food and music. The restaurant is decorated in a typical South American style with warm colours, wooden tables and chairs. This is where you can enjoy really tasty and genuine Argentinian meat for a reasonable price.Address: Via Pola 16/a, Cagliari Phone: +39 070 65 26 00Website: http://www.elsaborargentino.it
Mi Asian Restaurant serves fusion cuisine using only fresh ingredients and high quality produce. The service is impeccable and the atmosphere casually elegant. This is an ideal place to explore the oriental flavour.Address: Viale Bonaria 22, CagliariPhone: +39 070 68 03 54Website: http://www.miasianrestaurant.it
PerBacco is a small and cosy restaurant tucked away on a side street around the corner from the church of Saint Efisio. The menu is prepared personally by the owner Chef Sabrina Silvi and she offers the possibility to enjoy the flavours of land and sea.Address: Via Santa Restituta 72, CagliariPhone: +39 070 65 16 67Website: http://www.enoperbacco.it
Punjabi is a great Indian restaurant with authentic Indian food. Here you can eat dishes like chicken korma, chicken mango, lamb tawa masala (lamb chops cooked in the oven with special sauce). At this restaurant you can expect an excellent service and tasty food for a reasonable price.Address: Via Gioacchino Rossini, CagliariPhone: +39 070 31 10 887
Capitolo Due is the first restaurant that serves a mix of different cuisine from all over the world. Here you can relish Thai, Mexican, Indian and Japanese food. The restaurant has a warm and welcoming atmosphere with brick walls and vaulted ceilings.Address: Vittorio Emanuele 199, CagliariPhone: +39 0349 363 4761Website: http://www.capitolodue.com
The restaurant is ideally located in a picturesque narrow street in the Marina area. This restaurant serves delicious dishes of fish and meat, typical of Mediterranean cuisine and Sardinian tradition. Try the mussel soup or the traditional pasta with clams or with lobster.Address: Via Sardegna 49, CagliariPhone: +39 070 73 40 198Website: http://www.anticacagliari.it
This elegant restaurant is situated inside Caesar's Hotel and offers impeccable service and excellent food in a relaxing environment. On the menu you will find Italian cuisine with many typical Sardinian dishes. All dishes are well prepared and beautifully presented.Address: Via Darwin 2, CagliariPhone: +39 070 34 07 50Website: http://www.caesarshotel.eu
Enjoy your drink while drinking in the view over the lagoon of the Santa Gilla Marsh and the old Stampace District. Occasionally there is also live music.Address: Via Santa Croce 33, CagliariPhone: +39 346 522 0212Website: http://www.caffelibarium.com
Caffè Mediterraneo is famed for its coffee and pastries, very popular with the locals and just across the road from the Santuario I Bonaria.Address: Viale Armando Diaz 157, CagliarPhone: +39 070 30 20 16Website: http://www.caffemediterraneo.com
An old coffee shop located just below the Bastione San Remy. It offers great cappuccino and pastries in a pleasant atmosphere. This is a good place for people watching.Address: Piazza Costituzione 10/11, CagliariPhone: +39 070 65 82 06Website: http://www.anticocaffe1855.it
A vaulted ceiling and old-world charm make visiting this traditional style café with a romantic atmosphere a must. This is a good place to have a breakfast.Address: Largo Carlo Felice 6, CagliariPhone: +39 070 65 37 84
Enjoy the freshly baked bread or sip a cup of coffee in an elegant and comfortable setting in Il Pancaffe. This is a good way to start the day or to take a break between all the shopping and tourist attractions.Address: Via Gianturco 6, CagliariPhone: +39 070 30 72 60Website: http://www.ilpancaffe.com
Down an alley just off the Corso Vittorio Emanuelle, this is a busy birreria very popular with students and international visitors.Address: Via Porto Scalas 69, CagliariPhone: +39 333 977 4573
For something different, get out of the town centre and go to Poetto Beach. It's great for getting away from the city's heat and bustle.Address: 1 Lungo Mare Poetto, CagliariPhone: +39 070 380 934
A great selection of wine and cocktails are served up here with live music on Wednesday and a DJ on Saturday.Address: 309 Corso Vittorio EmanuelePhone: +39 347 301 69 18
This is a good old fashion pub with its own brewery and the first one of its kind in Sardinia. Here you can truly enjoy good beer, unfiltered and unpasteurized, served strictly on tap. If you are hungry, no not worry, there is a menu offering tasty and unique dishes.Address: Via Isaac Newton 24, 09131 CagliariPhone: +39 070 45 60 569Website: http://www.ilbirrificiodicagliari.com
Orus Cafè is a two-story chic club where you can relax and chill out, however if you would like to dance, come over here on the weekends when the place turns into a disco. On Saturday nights it appeals more for the younger crowds while Friday nights is more for the mature clienteles. Here you can also enjoy live music and well-made cocktails.Address: Viale Trieste 35Phone: +39 070 23 56 338Website: http://www.oruscafe.it
Cagliari Elmas Airport is located 6km northwest of town. Coaches connect the airport with the bus station in Piazza Matteotti in the city centre and run approximately every hour. The journey takes about 15 minutes. Taxis from the airport to the city are about €10-15.Phone: +39 070 21 12 11Website: http://www.sogaer.com


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The NYU Innovation Venture Fund is a seed-stage venture capital fund created in 2010 to invest exclusively in startups founded by and/or commercializing technologies and intellectual property developed by current NYU students, faculty and researchers.
NYU excels at turning federal research dollars into patentable inventions. In recent years, it has converted intellectual property into more licensing income than Stanford, Columbia, MIT, Harvard, and the University of California system. In two decades, over 100 startups have been built on NYU discoveries and innovations. The Fund will bolster that strength.
The Fund will consider proposals from startups founded by current students, faculty and researchers at any NYU school, college or institute.
NYU initially capitalized the Fund—much of which came from the proceeds of the sale of a company previously spun out of NYU—and anticipates this growing to $20 million, with tax-deductible donor contributions. The Fund makes approximately five to six investments per year, from $100,000 - $200,000 each, in partnership with other angel investors and/or venture capital firms. The Fund will recycle investment returns from the successful sale of portfolio companies back into the University to finance further research and spinout ventures. In time, recycling these proceeds could provide a self-financing means to enable NYU to continue these activities into the future.
The time is right at NYU today: The recent affiliation with the Polytechnic Institute, NYU's school of engineering, brings a raft of capabilities that are important to product commercialization. And New York City's burgeoning venture capital culture now offers tech startups an environment conducive to growth. But startups need early-stage support—financial as well as management and marketing talent, and connections to the entrepreneurial and venture community. The Fund is designed to fill that role.
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WINONA, Minn. - After 80 years in production, little returnable glass bottles of Coke bottles will stop rolling down the bottling line in southern Minnesota.
Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Winona, the last in the country still making the returnable 6.5 ounce bottles of Coke, ended production of all bottles Tuesday.
The last bottle popped off the line around 11:00 Tuesday morning.
About 6,000 bottles all from the 1940s and 1950s are part of the final production run of Coke in Winona. The last bottle off the line on Tuesday will go to the World Coca-Cola Museum in Atlanta, Georgia.
"This is a very historic day," said Phillip Mooney, Chief archivist and Heritage Vice President of Coca-Cola. "For some 40 years, from 1915 to 1955, the only way you could have had a Coca-Cola was in one of these embossed glass packages (bottles). This really marks the end of an era for us."
The company says required upgrades to continue to fill and sell the bottles were not a sound business decision.
A crowd of about 80 people, many local dignitaries, Coke distributors from the mid-west and Coke Memorabilia collectors from across the country, gathered to watch the final bottles come off the production line.
Coke Collector's Club President Dick McChesney explained the origins of the uniquely shaped bottle. "(It) was created by Coca-Cola in 1915 by the Root Glass Company in Terre Haute, Indiana. They wanted a bottle that would replace all of the bottles of colors and sizes that they had. The line was: even a blind person wants to know that they are holding a Coke bottle."
The Winona bottler employs 14 workers full-time. All of them will keep their jobs. Since, Clint Kuhlman founded the Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Winona in 1932, four generations of his family have worked at the Franklin Street plant.
"My wife's father built this building," explained Leroy Telstad, Vice President and General Manager. "Her father still comes into work every day at 86. He has been in uniform for 64 years now."
Maeve Peterson, the founder's great granddaughter, moved 24-bottle cases of the empty vintage bottles just like the three generations of the family before her.
The last 6,000 bottles are to be sold in the Winona area to help finance improvements to a bicycle and pedestrian path in Winona. For collectors elsewhere who want to purchase a bottle for $20, they can go to this website.
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After the first weekend of the season, the Frank Phillips College Lady Plainsmen have a 3-1 overall record by winning both of their matches on Saturday at the NMMI Tournament in Roswell, N.M.
The Lady Plainsmen opened Saturday getting the win over Ranger Junior College in straight sets 25-22, 25-15, 25-19.
In their final match of the tournament, the Lady Plainsmen had their hands full with South Mountain Community College. However the team pulled out the win in five games 24-26, 25-22, 25-22, 19-25, 15-11.
The Lady Plainsmen will next travel to El Reno, Okla. this weekend to take part in the Redlands CC Tournament.
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Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Scalloped Apples Dessert in the Slow Cooker
26 comments:
- lollingabout said...
Who could not like this?! Seriously. Home in a crock pot. Good thing I had applesauce for breakfast.
- June 14, 2011 at 6:14 AM
- Emily @CreativeDisaster said...
This is just about the recipe I use for applesauce. I don't use sugar, instead I use a couple sweeter apples mixed in with the tart ones. And just cook it down more. YUM! I love warm apples!
- June 14, 2011 at 7:37 AM
Yum! Looks delicious and simple!
- June 14, 2011 at 8:28 AM
I made something similar this morning. Cut up the apples and added one can of jellied cranberry sauce. Cook until it's mush and you have a cran/applesauce. It is very good. I really enjoy your blog! Thanks for your great ideas.
- June 14, 2011 at 8:31 AM
- Carrie said...
Oh we can totally be friends, i would LOVE this! And girl I have been completely channeling you lately! I am TOTALLY falling in love with this slow cooking thing! I"ve been making all my meals for the week ahead of time on Sundays in the slow cookers... I had no idea how to REALLY use them before you came along! Thank you for making my life so much easier!!
- June 14, 2011 at 9:53 AM
- Not Jenny said...
That looks so good! I think I might sub out some apples for some rhubarb that is growing in my garden.
- June 14, 2011 at 10:19 AM
Oh, I'm totally your friend on this one!
- June 14, 2011 at 12:04 PM
- gfe--gluten free easily said...
Don't worry, Steph, you won't be losing my friendship over this recipe. ;-) I'm sure it's delicious!
- June 14, 2011 at 12:10 PM
- Jenn said...
I laughed at the verdict. I am going to try the recipe next week :)
- June 14, 2011 at 12:21 PM
- TheAntiquePalette said...
This looks delicious!
Hey, I liked that carrot pudding...I made it that night. My family wouldn't eat but I'm going to make it again for ME! And my mom, she liked it, too and asked for more.
Thank you for the goodies!
- June 14, 2011 at 12:55 PM
- Rainyday said...
Oooooooh - looks tasty! Will have to try asap, using the ginormous apples I just picked up at our local Farmer's Market!
- June 14, 2011 at 12:56 PM
- DDSMOM said...
After an exhausting day; your comments made everything seems just much more light. You are a crack up!
- June 14, 2011 at 2:25 PM
- KateRN said...
Oh yum...the only reason I don't like this recipe is because I'm going to be extremely tempted to eat the entire crock before anyone in my family has a chance to get near it!!!!
- June 14, 2011 at 2:39 PM
- slywlf said...
OMG - I am drooling ;-)
- June 14, 2011 at 3:01 PM
- bluebirdjohnson7 said...
I'm wondering how in the world you knew I was thinking "Thank You!"? :) Also wondering, why didn't I think to make my favorite apple pie (sour cream apple pie) without a crust? I haven't had it since going GF. Thanks!
- June 14, 2011 at 3:53 PM
When i make pie, I just peel the apples and slice off of the core with my mandoline. ~ Margaret
- June 14, 2011 at 4:47 PM
when i'm in a BIG hurry or just exceptionally lazy, i use the bagged sliced apples and i don't even bother to peel them. still YUMMY!
- June 14, 2011 at 5:45 PM
- Pepe' said...
use the bagged sliced apples, just toss them in and call it "rustic" apple yum!
- June 14, 2011 at 5:48 PM
- Paulette said...
That looks so good its going in with my other recipes from your site. Can't wait to make it and the blueberry cobbler. Thanks Paulette
- June 15, 2011 at 1:33 AM
- Pokeyann said...
I just happen to have a bunch of apples and a slow cooker - This is exactly what the Dr. ordered! Thanks!!
- June 15, 2011 at 6:23 AM
- The Mommy said...
Oh, this is going to make my house smell FABULOUS! Can't wait!
PS I can get to the "L's" on your index page now - Thanks!
- June 15, 2011 at 12:45 PM
- Stephanie O'Dea said...
The Mommy-- I don't know what's going on with that! I wonder if Blogger thinks that's a spam page or something since there are so many links. I think all are up now, if it goes away again I think I'll need to break up the listing to a few pages.
Thank you SO Much for letting me know---I had no idea until you pointed that out. oxox
- June 15, 2011 at 1:25 PM
- DesertHen said...
I love, love, love this recipe! I have made it many times since purchasing your cookbook back in January! This really does the trick when I get that "apple pie" craving! Thanks for an AWESOME recipe!
- June 16, 2011 at 11:08 AM
- The Mommy said...
Z! Z! Z! It's Ziti! I can see the Z's! Woohoo! Thanks for fixing it!!
- June 16, 2011 at 12:29 PM
- C. Beth said...
I just saved this into my Google Bookmarks with the tags "desserts,apples,slowcooker".
Um, yeah, definitely a winner. That's a trifecta of awesomeness.
- June 18, 2011 at 1:12 PM
I LOVE the way you write! And the receipe is very good, too. And I am not just saying that 'cuz I want to be friends '-)
- April 3, 2012 at 11:43 AM
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SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — Shares of Best Buy Co., Clearwire Corp. and Restoration Hardware Holdings Inc. made big moves in U.S. trading Thursday, while Google Inc. and Apple Inc. were among top trending tickers.
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$JCP: J.C. Penney Co.'s JCP, +1.77% shares defied expectations and extended its rally for over a week after an analyst at Deutsche Bank suggested that the stock may be worth a closer look in the short term (See Gainers).
@bnschwartz: I do not get why DB would recommend longing $JCP now (~$20). Why not wait a little longer; the premium is a lot cheaper than the pain.
@Financedge: $BBY, $JCP, $RIMM, $FB remember folks they bring up the worst stocks right before the crap out
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$GOOG: Google GOOG, +0.70% rolled out its Google Maps app for Apple's AAPL, +2.39% iPhone and iPad. That news will come as a relief for Apple gadget users, some of whom might have inadvertently found themselves lost using an Apple map app. See: Apple's map-gate gives Google an edge
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@stockguy22: now i know the world is coming to an end Dec 21st -- $GOOG & $RIMM $BBY higher as $AAPL fights to hold $530-$535 area
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Best Buy shares jumped 16% to the top of the S&P 500 SPX, +0.07% The Minneapolis Star Tribune reported that company founder Richard Schulze is expected to make a bid for the company by the end of this week. See: Schulze to bid for Best Buy this week
Boston Beer Co. SAM, +1.22% shares rallied 16%. The maker of Sam Adams brew late Wednesday raised its 2012 profit outlook to a range of $4.30 to $4.60 a share from $3.80 to $4.20 a share earlier. The brewer cited increased shipment volumes for its improved outlook.


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Friday, June 10, 2011
Pizza Chili Slow Cooker Recipe
10 comments:
- Joline said...
I am POSITIVE that my kids will eat this. THANK YOU!
- June 10, 2011 at 8:18 PM
- Debbi Does Dinner Healthy said...
Looks super simple and delicious! My 9 year old asks for your pizza soup all the time! It's his favorite!
- June 10, 2011 at 9:11 PM
Hi Steph.....the other day while shopping at Costco I saw a bag of mini pepperoni slices.....bet they would work great in this. Thanks for a yummy (and low carb) recipe.
- June 11, 2011 at 11:48 AM
- The Alchemist said...
This looks really delicious!
- June 11, 2011 at 1:15 PM
- gfe--gluten free easily said...
Now that's my kind of chili, Steph! I like anything with pizza sauce and pepperoni. ;-)
- June 11, 2011 at 2:31 PM
- Trista said...
Oh my gosh. Two of hubby's favorite things, pizza and chili! My son is also a pizza fan so I think this looks like something we're going to need to try!
- June 12, 2011 at 4:12 PM
this receipe sounds yummy and i love that its easy and not to many ingredients because sometimes i just cant afford to by a lot of ingredients for one meal. I notice you got quite a lot like that. thaks for posting these. : )
- June 13, 2011 at 7:06 AM
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- June 13, 2011 at 11:24 AM
- Rainyday said...
ooooooh, yet another one to try! (This is what happens when I miss checking in on your blog for a while - so many yummy new things to try start piling up!)
- June 14, 2011 at 1:00 PM
- Rachelle said...
I'm not a huge fan of traditional chilis; but, this sounds delicious! Thanks for posting this quick and easy recipe!
- June 17, 2011 at 1:16 PM
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CARRABASSET VALLEY, Maine (NEWS CENTER) - Searchers are working against the clock in Western Maine as they try and find a missing hiker on the Appalachian Trail.
The Appalachian Trail runs 2,180 miles from Georgia to Mt. Kathadin. While many people plan short tips along the trail, anyone who plans to hike an extended section spends a lot of time preparing. That was the case with Geraldine Largay of Tennessee.
Geraldine, who goes by Gerry, is an experienced hiker who was making her way along the trail from Harper's Ferry, West Virginia to Maine.
Largay's husband was traveling the route by car keeping in touch by cell phone and meeting up with her to pass on supplies.
George Largay last heard from his wife Monday morning.
She never made it to their next meeting point.
Wardens and searchers have been out all day looking for Largay between Mount Abram Township and Wyman Township.
That includes a section of the Appalachian Trail behind Sugarloaf Mountain.
We got a chance to talk to Largay at the Maine Warden Service command post at the base lodge at Sugar Loaf. Largay says he was supposed to meet up with his wife Monday in Wyman Township, neart Stratton, she never showed up. Her last text to him was 7:15 Monday morning, she told him she was leaving the lean-to on the trail and not to worry about supplies.
Largay says the rescue efforts and the fact that his wife had a tent with her and adequate supplies is helping him stay positive about her chances of being found alive.
'We started on this adventure, that's her word, 6 days after our 42 wedding anniversary she would use a lot of common sense to give herself the best chance of getting rescued. She absolutely would know that I would call in the calvary and throw in everything including the kitchen sink to find her in one piece.
Law enforcement officials want to talk to a woman who called the Spillover Motel in Stratton, where George Largay is staying.
The unidentified woman reportedly shared a lean to with Largay on the trail Tuesday night. If you have information about the unidentified hiker or Largay you are encouraged to call the State Police Dispatch Center in Augusta, that number is 1-800-452-4664.


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Hi my name is Becky. I am from new brunswick canada, ill keep this mildly short as Ive written out my intro 3 times now only to lose my progress(my fault). I love all friendly informative pet forums and am a member of many. My fiancee, Luke, and I keep many types of animals in our little zoo at home. Our current animals include; 3 cats, 1 chihuahua, 17 bearded dragons, a chinese water dragon, a weberi sailfin dragon, 2 saharan uromastyx, a red ear slider turtle, a leopard gecko, a basilisk plumifrons and a Brazilian rainbow boa.
We are now the proud new owners of "Moxxie" an APBT. She is confident, intelligent gorgeous and healthy. I plan to keep her that way through positive reinforcement and by getting help with professional obedience classes(retired k9 rcmp trainer).
I work from home and am really looking forward to having a large young active dog to keep me company. My chihuahua is 9 and loves his new pal, I see an improvement in his activity level already. I am always looking for tips and information and advice and always happy to make new friends
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Inspired by the impending start of Summer Fridays, for our May installment of WWW: Styling Tips, we decided to primarily focus on outfits that have the same relaxed spirit as our favorite season. Whether it's an easy way to personalize your favorite frock, a stylish suggestion on how to dress up your go-to jean shorts, or another compelling reason why you need an army jacket, we've rounded up a few on-point examples for your sartorial edification. So get ready to take some tips from trendsetters like Margherita Missoni, Kate Bosworth, and Lily DonaldsonÂ--your sense of style will thank you!
Tip #1: Try oversized frames in neutral hues.
Don't limit your bold frames choices to just sunglassesÂ--your regular specs should get some oversized style too! Just look to Aussie stunner Jessica Hart for reference and you'll see what we mean. The model/designer reinforced this idea when we spotted her at a party for star hairstylist Harry Josh earlier this month wearing a perfect pair of vintage Playboy glasses. The exaggerated amber frames deftly elevated her Neon Hart Check Studded Shirt ($89.95) and Shiney Zip Leggings ($69.95), band t-shirt (specifically, Tamarama), and Wyred boots. If you're into such specs, definitely check out Nasty Gal's Foxy Mama Glasses ($30) in Tortoise, they're so cute! Urban Outfitters also has some thrifty thrills; try their Aviator Reader ($10) in Brown or the Paramount Readers ($10) in Black for a budget-friendly way to try Hart's look.
Tip #2: Wear army jackets with everything.
Just in case you needed more proof that the army jacket is the key outerwear piece this season, we're happy to share yet another stylish example. Lily DonaldsonÂ--one of our favorite British beautiesÂ--looked marvelous in a Rag & Bone Ohara Jacket ($520) at the NOWNESS-hosted premiere of Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child at the MoMa late last month. The always fashionable supermodel looked enviable stylish in her cuffed jacket paired with vintage finds and a Sonia Rykiel bag. If you've yet to source your own military-inspired topper, no worries, we've rounded up a few for your shopping pleasure. Currently the WhoWhatWear.com office is obsessed with the Ecote Surplus Jacket ($78)Â--it's so affordable and darling, no wonder so many staffers own it! Kill City's Hooded Army Jacket ($110) is also a fabulous choice, as is Asos Reclaimed's Italian Parka ($110).
Tip #3: Add a vintage belt to your favorite dress.
Since we're on the cusp of summer, we've been revisiting some of our favorite warm-weather frocks lately and looking for ways to personalize and update these go-to dresses. When we spied Margherita Missoni at Milan's International Furniture Fair wearing a S/S/ 10 Missoni dress with a handmade crochet cardigan, we were delighted to note she added a vintage belt to transform the look. Per many of our @whowhatwear followers, Etsy.com has loads of lovely vintage cinchers, ranging from a demure taupe '50s Bow Belt ($25) to a bolder '80s Cinch Belt ($15). Definitely spend some time on the site browsing for the best pieces, you won't regret it. If sifting through so-so styles is not for you, there's no shame in going for a new belt with a vintage vibe. While totally expensive, we have a huge crush on Chloe's Calf-Leather Bow Belt ($480) and think that By Malene Birger's Phelia Metallic Leather Belt ($120) has a cool eighties look.
Tip #4: Dress up jean shorts with a blouse and heels.
Though we typically see Kate Bosworth on the red carpet looking like the epitome of sleek and chic style, we were recently besotted with one of her more casual looks. For Harry Josh's annual Spring Fling party, Bosworth turned up in a pair of J Brand 1043 Cuffed Shorts ($158) in Neptune that she dressed up with a Chloe silk blouse from the fashion house's S/S 09 collection and Maison Martin Margiela heels, similar to their Overlap Leather Pumps ($650). To add some sophistication to your cutoffs, you can always invest in a current Chloe top, like the Silk Satin Blouse ($1145), or pick up Equipment's Signature Washed Silk Blouse ($178) instead. As for shoes, though they're peep-toe, Aldo's Eggenberg Heels ($90) are a great gray style or try their Savaria Suede Pumps ($70). If you're looking to upgrade your gray heels, check out Ralph Lauren's Suede Cora Pumps ($550) or the aforementioned MMM style: both are sound investments.
Tip #5: Pair a girly dress with a tux jacket.
You probably have some dressy events coming up in the next few months, so we wanted to include at least one fancier look in today's Tips. The chosen ensemble was snapped on Anja Rubik, who attended the Humane Society of New York's Photography Auction at DVF Studio in late April wearing a gorgeously girly ruffled maxi dress balanced with a tailored tux jacket. Rubik's gown, a limited edition Matthew Williamson Feather-Print Maxi Dress for Quintessentially Bespoke ($2495, 212.255.9881) and Balmain jacket are no longer available, but the outfit idea is still very strong. To emulate the major model's red carpet style, we suggest Theory's Varsha Laureate Jacket ($415) for a more traditional version or Pins and Needles Tuxedo Blazer ($68) if you like a cropped dinner jacket. Need a printed maxi to go with that tux? BCBG Max Azria's Draped Printed Gown ($338) is a fabulous floor-length option, or try Ted Baker's Ceramic Abstract Print Maxi Dress ($421) for a strapless iteration. Those of you who prefer a subtler style should check out the Kate Moss for Topshop Vintage Floral Maxi Dress ($210), but be ready to buyÂ--Glossy Mossy's stuff never stays in stock long.
Tip #6: Mix patterns with animal-print accents.
One of our favorite musicians, the peerless Lykke Li, turned up at Charlotte Ronson's I HEART Ronson for JCPenney Cocktail Jam in Los Angeles last month wearing an outfit that was just as winning as her songs. The Swedish singer/songwriter mixed two vintage print piecesÂ--a plaid mini dress and a houndstooth boyfriend blazerÂ--with leopard Fendi ankle boots, resulting in a wonderfully wearable combination. If you want to create a version of Li's look, feel free to assemble your own dynamic print pairing, just make sure you add an animal accent. Obviously Alexander Wang made some amazing leopard items this spring, like the Diego Bucket Bag ($950) and the Natasha Choked Pumps ($575), but there are many other options too. Sam Edelman's Katrice Wedges ($159) in Brown Leopard are an on-trend and affordable style, or you might like the cheeky Mariel Wedge Sandals ($168) in Cheetah by Jeffrey Campbell. Personally, we love the idea of an animal-print sandal, like Opening Ceremony's Caged Flats ($415), but feel free to wear whatever you like!
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HAMMOND - Hammond Central School Superintendent Douglas H. McQueer, clad in school colors, red and white, monitored the schools halls Thursday, making sure students reached their classes.
Its one of the many ways Mr. McQueer assists staff throughout the school year. He also helps prepare the athletic fields in August and the maintenance crew with heavy lifting, and tutors students in his favorite subject, math.
He said parents have his cell phone number in case they need to call him about student concerns.
I try to help whenever I canwhatever I can do to help get things done, he said.
This is Mr. McQueers last week after an 11-year career as a teacher and administrator for the district.
Mr. McQueers contract was not renewed in July a day after he was reappointed by board members. But Mr. McQueer harbors no ill will towards his alma mater.
From the community to students, teachers and staff – everyone has been great, he said. Hopefully they will do well in the future.
His last day is Oct. 30. A new interim superintendent, Randy C. Richards, will take over Oct. 1.
Teachers wished Mr. McQueer well Friday while throwing a celebration in his honor.
I would like to thank Mr. McQueer for his years of service to Hammond Central School, Hammond Teachers Association President Kim Slate said. I wish him good luck in his future endeavors.
Mr. McQueer has a long history with the district. Portions of Mr. McQueers familys farm were sold to build Hammond Central School in the 1950s.
But Mr. McQueer wasnt always sold on a career in education. For a time, he says he juggled ideas about becoming a veterinarian, teacher or an accountant.
I was always good in school, said the 1980 valedictorian. I was considering becoming a veterinarian because I grew up on a farm. But then I thought I always got along well with kids.
Mr. McQueer received his bachelors degree in mathematics from SUNY Potsdam in 1988 before receiving his masters degree from St. Lawrence University. He student-taught and subbed at Parishville Central School until he saw there was an opening in his hometown.
In 2003, Mr. McQueer began teaching eighth through 12th grade mathematics in the same room he was taught.
During that time he worked alongside his fourth, fifth and sixth grade teacher, Douglas E. Delosh. Now retired and serving as town board member, Mr. Delosh said he has fond memories of working with Mr. McQueer.
I remember him playing basketball, Mr. McQueer said. He was an excellent player. He would take students over to Potsdam State to see them play.
While Mr. McQueer said he had no administrative aspirations, he offered to take over as assistant principal when no one wanted the job, he said.
School board President James Tague later approached Mr. McQueer to apply for the superintendens post, a job he started on July 1, 2006. I didnt want to at first, but the district pushed and the teachers were very supportive, he said.
During his time as superintendent, Mr. McQueer said he is proud of the amount of money the district has saved in a time when many districts are struggling against insolvency and the variety of Distance Learning programs offered.
We offer DL in almost any subject students want. Now they are taking advanced English, psychology and social science classes, Mr. McQueer said. I hear it so many times from parents, going to Hammond is like getting a private school education with public dollar,
Mr. Delosh said he is sad to see Mr. McQueer leave the district.
In my 41 plus years of education, I think he is one of the finest administrators we have had, he said. He has done a superb job, and this is a tremendous loss for the community.
As for the future, Mr. McQueer said he would like to continue working in the field of education. He said he is hopeful about the future of Hammond.
This building is family, he said. Two thirds of our staff were born here or raised somewhere nearby in the north country. A lot of teachers know the kids. Its hard for kids to fall through the cracks with so many eyes watching them. Thats the advantage of a small school.
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CUMBERLAND — There's no place like home. And for Cumberland, which played eight of its first nine games of the season (two of them non-league contests in Massachusetts and one an Injury Fund non-leaguer) on the road, Wednesday afternoon's Division I showdown against La Salle in the friendly confines of Tucker Field was certainly a welcomed breath of fresh air.
The Clippers made the most out of their homecoming with a strong performance against an always-tough opponent and a longtime rival. Juliet Nelson provided the pitching with a splendid two-hitter, and Samantha Bertherman led the offense with a 3-for-4 day to help lead the Clippers to a 6-1 triumph.
"It's good to be back at Tucker," added Cumberland coach Marty Crowley, whose crew is 6-1 in the division and trailing only undefeated Lincoln and North Kingstown in the standings. "It's been a long month for us, but it's always good to be home.
"Today, we played a very good program, and Coach (Stefanie) Bello does a great job with her kids. La Salle only had two losses coming in, so we had to make sure that we were ready to play them."
Nelson was certainly ready to go on Wednesday with her fine outing, which included nine strikeouts, no walks, and only four batted balls to reach the outfield grass. She also finished the game strong by setting down eight of her final nine batters, and she received a nice helping hand from her infielders, which recorded 10 groundouts.
Nelson's only hiccup of the day came in the fifth, when she gave up both of the Rams' hits, one of them a two-out ground single up the middle by No. 9 batter and starting pitcher Brianna Swanholm that drove in Maxine DeLuise, who ruined Nelson's no-hit bid with a one-out bloop single to center. That run broke a string of 23 scoreless innings for the junior pitcher.
"Juliet pitched wonderful," said Crowley. "She'll keep us in every game. She throws the ball well and she mixes her pitches well. This was her first time pitching on one day's rest, and outside of that fifth inning, she came back and pitched very well."
Bertherman, meanwhile, had a marvelous afternoon from the No. 2 spot in the Clippers' lineup. She stole three bases in the game, ripped line singles to left in her first two at-bats, and belted an outside pitch down the right-field line for a run-scoring double in the fourth.
She nearly had a fourth hit in her final at-bat in the sixth, but third baseman Kendall Jackson made a nice play on a sharp grounder to her left to deny Bertherman of another single.
Leadoff batter Bridget Connors and Sydnee Shabomardenly also contributed to the cause with two hits each.
The Clippers jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first on a sacrifice fly to center by Nelson that drove in Connors, who led off with a ground single to left, stole second, and went to third on Bertherman's first hit.
In the fourth, the Clippers boosted their lead to 4-0, thanks to back-to-back throwing errors by the Rams. Shabomardenly led off with a single to left, and after she moved to second on an errant pickoff throw, she raced home when Alexis Descoteaux's sacrifice bunt was thrown away for another error.
A sacrifice bunt by Bea Caron advanced Descoteaux from second to third, and with two gone, Connors and Bertherman each knocked in a run with a double, with Connors' hit belted deep into the gap in left-center.
The Clippers' other two runs came in the fifth. Caylin Legare led off with a line single, and an out later, Shabomardenly ripped a ground single up the middle that went through the center fielder's legs and allowed Legare to score. Shabomardenly motored into third on the miscue (La Salle's fourth of the game) and soon came home on a line single to left by Descoteaux.
The Clippers are back at Tucker Field today with a 3:45 p.m. matchup against winless Warwick Vets. This makeup contest will be the second game of a five-game homestand for Cumberland, which will spend seven of its next eight games on its home turf.
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It was great to see the American flag in the April 15 issue of the Sun Advocate.
Several weeks ago the paper ran a letter from a local youngster who had a relative involved in the war. She pointed out how important it is for all of us to fly the flag in support of our troops. By including the flag in the paper you have given all of your readers immediate access to a flag that can be easily placed in a home or business windows.
I hope all of your readers will respond by displaying the flags with pride. It would be a true sign of local support to see several thousand flags on display all over town.
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NASA has posted a frequently asked questions section on its website seeking to quiet talk about 2012 being a year of catastrophic disaster for the planet Earth.
Many preppers have explored possibilities of disaster scenarios that could play out in 2012 based on information from ancient texts, celestial observations or simply the general state of world affairs. Though there were numerous social and natural disasters in 2011 that have led many people to believe a massive catastrophe is looming, scientists at NASA say that 2012 doomsday theories are false in a recently released FAQs section, "2012: The Beginning of the End or Why the World Won't End."
"There apparently is a great deal of interest in celestial bodies, and their locations and trajectories at the end of the calendar year 2012. Now, I for one love a good book or movie as much as the next guy. But the stuff flying around through cyberspace, TV and the movies is not based on science. There is even a fake NASA news release out there," says a statement from NASA senior research scientist Don Yeomans.
While the planet may not be in imminent danger this year, many people say the outlook for 2012 appears to be filled with the possibility of widespread military conflict, growing protests throughout the world, more global economic failures and further evidence of government's inability to function in the way in which it was intended.
In what may be a prediction of rocky times ahead, a report in The Daily Mail last month explained that in much of Europe, following widespread economic calamity, being a prepper has gone from eccentric to mainstream.
Personal Liberty Digest™ has long been an advocate of survival, self-sufficiency and the prepper way of life. Though 2012 may not include a world-ending event, it is impossible to know when disaster or hardship will strike. Being prepared for the worst at the beginning of this new year is as easy as visiting Personal Liberty's™ Survival and Self-sufficiency section and taking heed of the suggestions of the expert preppers who contribute.


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Create a Sustainable Home Garden
In her wise and elegant new book, "Seeds of Hope: Wisdom and Wonder from the World of Plants," Dr. Jane Goodall with Gail Hudson, blends her experience in nature with her enthusiasm for botany to give readers a deeper understanding of the world around us. Continuing their exploration here, Dr. Goodall provides ideas and inspiration for what readers can do to get involved in and protect the world of plants.
Sustainable gardening reduces the use of chemicals and watering while enhancing the health of the local environment.
Introduction to the "Seeds of Hope" Blog Series
Any book can only be so many pages, and the world of plants is ever-evolving. With this in mind, now that "Seeds of Hope: Wisdom and Wonder from the World of Plants" is scheduled for publication in April, I want to create a dialogue and share more stories about trees and plants, and, perhaps most importantly, discuss ways that you can help protect them.
Dr. Goodall Receives an Honorary Degree from Trinity College in Dublin
Last month closed an exciting chapter in Dr. Goodall's whirlwind year, with a special visit to Dublin. Jane has received numerous awards and honorary degrees, but few people know just how many she has actually earned throughout her career. On December 6, during her trip to Dublin, Jane received her 47th honorary degree from Trinity College.
Moving into 2014 will prove to be another very exciting year for Jane.