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Massachusetts: Advocates Lay Groundwork For Marijuana LegalizationSubmitted by steveelliott on Mon, 01/13/2014 - 18:56
By Steve Elliott
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Marijuana advocates are laying the groundwork for legalization in Massachusetts in 2016, the next presidential election year.
State voters approved decriminalization of small amounts of cannabis in 2008, and legalized its use for medicinal purposes in 2012, both with more than 63 percent support, reports Joshua Miller at the Boston Globe. advocates have launched an effort to get legalization on the 2016 ballot, and to raise enough money to ensure victory.
But some say Massachusetts' strong traditions will make legal marijuana a tough sell.
"To make it available for recreational use, that's going over a very different barrier," said state Rep. Ellen Story (D-Amherst), explaining it was easy for her to support decrim and medical marijuana, but not legalization. "I'm not sure people in the state are ready for that and I'm certainly not sure I'm ready for that."
But the tides of public opinion are shifting on cannabis.
"Opinion is changing very quickly on marijuana," said Steve Koczela, president of MassINC Polling Group. The rapid change, he said, "mirrors, in some ways, the same-sex marriage shift that's taken place over the last few years."
D.C.: Proposed Program To Subsidize Medical Marijuana For Low-Income PatientsSubmitted by steveelliott on Thu, 08/22/2013 - 19:03
By Steve Elliott
Hemp News
A proposed program in the District of Columbia -- which would be the first of its kind in the nation -- would require medical marijuana dispensaries in D.C. to put aside two percent of their profits to subsidize low-income patients.
Dispensaries would give at least a 20 percent discount on marijuana to people at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty level under the process, reports Celina Durgin at The Washington Times.
While dispensaries sometimes offer reduced prices to poor patients, no state has put this type of provision into medical marijuana regulations, according to Allen St. Pierre, executive director of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML).
"The rule is totally unprecedented in the medical marijuana community," St. Pierre said.
Medical marijuana sales in D.C. began last month at Capital City Care dispensary. Prices for marijuana seem quite expensive, at least by Pacific Northwest standards, with cannabis ranging from $380 to $440 per ounce, according to the dispensary's website.
Since poor people potentially comprise a large portion of medical marijuana patients -- especially given the fact that you must be seriously ill to qualify -- the sliding scale program is intended to improve access for them. Often, marijuana patients cannot hold full-time jobs because of the illnesses that qualify them to use cannabis, analysts say.
U.S. Sen. Rand Paul Claims Marijuana Use 'Not Healthy', Causes 'Loss of IQ'Submitted by steveelliott on Fri, 07/12/2013 - 18:45
By Steve Elliott
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Wanna-be libertarian Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky is at it again. On Thursday, he repeated his personal opposition to marijuana use, but he went farther than that -- way farther. He also claimed pot use is "not healthy" and causes a "loss of IQ."
"Wait a minute," you may be thinking. "I thought libertarians favored letting people make their own decisions about such things." Well, if that's so, then maybe Sen. Paul isn't a libertarian. Maybe he's just some ignorant, conservative loudmouth who, unfortunately, also managed to get himself elected to the U.S. Senate.
"I personally think that marijuana use is not healthy," Sen. Paul told the Las Vegas Sun in an interview published on Wednesday. "People that use it chronically have a loss of IQ and a loss of ambition, but at the same time states have the right to make these decisions."
Would it be too much to ask to expect Sen. Paul to base his public pronouncements about pot on actual facts rather than 20th Century misinformation? Apparently so.
Washington: THCF Supports Seattle Hempfest 2010Submitted by restore on Wed, 08/04/2010 - 00:11
By Michael Bachara, Hemp News Staff
The Hemp and Cannabis Foundation (THCF) is proud to be the main sponsor of the Seattle Hempfest because our mission is to educate the general community about the benefits of the cannabis plant to our society. Hempfest 2010 will be held on August 21st and 22nd, and takes place every year at Myrtle Edwards Park expanding in recent years to include the adjacent parks. Hempfest offers five stages of entertainment, a Hemposium question and answer forum, and hundreds of vendor booths, sure to please a myriad of musical, informational, and entrepreneurial tastes.
The time to act in support of hemp is now, so please reach out and create awareness in your community. The Berlin Wall fell quickly, and together we can end this unjust war on the cannabis plant in the same manner, but we need to unite in solidarity. Vivian McPeak, the event's director declares, "No political or human rights movement in America has made it this far without eventually winning. It's just a matter of time."
United States: Congressional Research Service's Medical Marijuana ReportSubmitted by restore on Fri, 04/30/2010 - 16:49
By Allen St. Pierre, NORML Executive Director
The Congressional Research Service (CRS), part of the Library of Congress, has a mandate to research and publish non-partisan, up-to-date and relevant information for members of Congress and their staff to help them craft legislation.
The most recent CRS white paper on medical cannabis in the United States is, in fishing parlance, a 'keeper'. Released for public consumption on April 2, 2010, it is a well researched, scholarly and important document for reformers to download and keep close at hand as a very well presented primer on the history and current domestic legal status of medical cannabis. Of particular help are the many numerous citations and footnotes for greater reference and depth of understanding.
Very often, and rightly so, taxpayers–notably cannabis consumers–are frustrated at how state and federal governments spend tax dollars arresting, prosecuting, incarcerating; interdicting, eradicating and propagandizing in support of cannabis prohibition. But, this most recent CRS report (like many previous reports from them on cannabis and drug policy) is an invaluable report to add to one's 'reform library' that you and I can feel good paying for.
Oregon: Legal Pot Could Be on November BallotSubmitted by restore on Sun, 04/11/2010 - 17:35
By David Krough and AP
PORTLAND, Ore. -- Marijuana advocates are gearing up to legalize the drug for recreational use in Oregon with a new measure poised to go on the November ballot.
According to their website, the Oregon Cannabis Tax Act would "legalize the sale, possession and personal private cultivation of marijuana." It would also set aside two percent of profits from cannabis sales for commissions that promote industrial hemp biodiesel, fiber, protein and oil.
Growers and sellers would need a state license and could only sell in cannabis-only stores.
Oregon became the second state to pass a marijuana law in 1998, following California. There are nearly 24,000 patients with medical marijuana cards in Oregon. Only state residents can obtain the card after registering as a patient in the Oregon Medical Marijuana Program with a qualifying debilitating medical condition diagnosed by a doctor.
Organizers will start collecting signatures Saturday.
Kyndall Mason with the DemocracyResources.com organization was working with the National Organization for Reform of Mairjuana Laws (NORML) and Oregon groups to gather signatures starting Saturday.
"Oregon has a long history of laws that conflict with federal law, that includes the Death with Dignity Act," Mason said. "The feds have (recently) given states more autonomy, specifically regarding medical marijuana laws," she said.
Washington: Seattle Hempfest 2009 - MontageSubmitted by restore on Sat, 03/13/2010 - 00:47
"Hemp will be the future of all mankind, or there won't be a future." Jack Herer
By Michael Bachara, Hemp News Staff
Video By Reimond Kerezsi, LK & Oregon NORML
The featured video is an eclectic compilation of passionate speakers from the August 2009 Seattle Hempfest. It includes interesting perspectives from "The Emperor of Hemp" Jack Herer, Allen St. Pierre, Keith Stroup, Paul Stanford, George Rohrbacher, Anndrea Hermann and Seattle Hempfest's own Vivian McPeak. It is sure to give you inspiration.
"It doesn't matter if you are a Democrat or Republican, we are going to legalize marijuana no matter what happens in ten years, because when 60% of the American public wants something, they're going to get it." Allen St. Pierre
"Contact your legislators tell them to end marijuana prohibition. It's time to tax and regulate it. The more letters they get like that, the sooner the day will arrive." Paul Stanford
United States: Washington, Other States Move to LegalizeSubmitted by restore on Thu, 12/31/2009 - 17:37
By RACHEL LA CORTE Associated Press Writer
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - Washington is one of four states where measures to legalize and regulate marijuana have been introduced, and about two dozen other states are considering bills ranging from medical marijuana to decriminalizing possession of small amounts of the herb.
"In terms of state legislatures, this is far and away the most active year that we've ever seen," said Ethan Nadelmann, executive director of the New York-based Drug Policy Alliance, which supports reforming marijuana laws.
Nadelmann said that while legalization efforts are not likely to get much traction in state capitals anytime soon, the fact that there is such an increase of activity "is elevating the level of public discourse on this issue and legitimizing it."
"I would say that we are close to the tipping point," he said. "At this point they are still seen as symbolic bills to get the conversation going, but at least the conversation can be a serious one."
Opponents of relaxing marijuana laws aren't happy with any conversation on the topic, other than keeping the drug illegal.
"There's no upside to it in any manner other than for those people who want to smoke pot," said Travis Kuykendall, head of the West Texas High Intensity Drug-Trafficking Area office in El Paso, Texas. "There's nothing for society in it, there's nothing good for the country in it, there's nothing for the good of the economy in it."
United States: Support for Legalizing Marijuana Grows Rapidly Around U.S.Submitted by restore on Mon, 11/23/2009 - 19:49
Approval for medical use expands alongside criticism of prohibition
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By Karl Vick, Washington Post Staff Writer
The same day they rejected a gay marriage ballot measure, residents of Maine voted overwhelmingly to allow the sale of medical marijuana over the counter at state-licensed dispensaries.
Later in the month, the American Medical Association reversed a longtime position and urged the federal government to remove marijuana from Schedule One of the Controlled Substances Act, which equates it with heroin.
A few days later, advocates for easing marijuana laws left their biannual strategy conference with plans to press ahead on all fronts -- state law, ballot measures, and court -- in a movement that for the first time in decades appeared to be gaining ground.
"This issue is breaking out in a remarkably rapid way now," said Ethan Nadelmann, executive director of the Drug Policy Alliance. "Public opinion is changing very, very rapidly."
The shift is widely described as generational. A Gallup poll in October found 44 percent of Americans favor full legalization of marijuana -- a rise of 13 points since 2000. Gallup said that if public support continues growing at a rate of 1 to 2 percent per year, "the majority of Americans could favor legalization of the drug in as little as four years."
California: Mother Gives Son Marijuana to Treat His AutismSubmitted by restore on Mon, 11/23/2009 - 18:03
More Research Is Needed, But Difficult to Fund Due to Stigma, Experts Say
By Joseph Brownstein, GMA
Given the many challenges involved in raising an autistic child, parents are willing to try a variety of potential remedies, many of which are controversial and unproven.
But one potential treatment that has gained attention recently is one that was controversial well before its first mention in connection with autism.
"At first I did some research, and I found a doctor who actually had a protocol for medical marijuana in children diagnosed with autism," Mieko Hester-Perez of Fountain Valley, Calif., told "Good Morning America."
Hester-Perez made her decision to try giving her 10-year-old son, Joey Perez, medical marijuana after his weight had become dangerously low due to his unwillingness to eat. She said that at the time she began the approach, he weighed only 46 pounds.
"You could see the bones in his chest. He was going to die," she said.
United States: Lawmakers Call For An End To Federal Marijuana ProsecutionsSubmitted by restore on Tue, 06/23/2009 - 20:06
By Allen St. Pierre, NORML Executive Director
Washington, DC: Massachusetts Democrat Barney Frank, along with co-sponsors Ron Paul (R-TX); Maurice Hinchey (D-NY); Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA); and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), will reintroduce legislation today to limit the federal government's authority to arrest and prosecute minor marijuana offenders.
The measure, entitled an "Act to Remove Federal Penalties for Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults," would eliminate federal penalties for the personal possession of up to 100 grams (over three and one-half ounces) of cannabis and for the not-for-profit transfer of up to one ounce of pot – making the prosecutions of these offenses strictly a state matter.
Under federal law, defendants found guilty of possessing small amounts of cannabis for their own personal use face up to one year imprisonment and a $1,000 fine.
Passage of this act would provide state lawmakers the choice to maintain their current penalties for minor marijuana offenses or eliminate them completely. Lawmakers would also have the option to explore legal alternatives to tax and regulate the adult use and distribution of cannabis free from federal interference.
To date, thirteen states have enacted laws 'decriminalizing' the possession of marijuana by adults. Minor marijuana offenders face a citation and small fine in lieu of a criminal arrest or time in jail.
NORML: California Assemblyman Introduces Legislation To Tax And Regulate Marijuana Like AlcoholSubmitted by restore on Tue, 02/24/2009 - 18:50
By Allen St. Pierre, NORML Executive Director
Speaking at a landmark press conference today, California Assemblyman Tom Ammiano (D-San Francisco) introduced comprehensive legislation to tax and regulate the commercial production and sale of cannabis in a manner similar to alcohol.
"With the state in the midst of an historic economic crisis, the move towards regulating and taxing marijuana is simply common sense. This legislation would generate much needed revenue for the state, restrict access to only those over 21, end the environmental damage to our public lands from illicit crops, and improve public safety by redirecting law enforcement efforts to more serious crimes", Assemblyman Ammiano said. "California has the opportunity to be the first state in the nation to enact a smart, responsible public policy for the control and regulation of marijuana."
The proposal is the first marijuana legalization bill ever introduced in California.
"It's time for California taxpayers to stop wasting money trying to enforce marijuana prohibition, and to realize the tax benefits from a legal, regulated market instead," said Dale Gieringer, director of California NORML, a sponsor of the bill.
United States: Benjamin Franklin Invented NORML (and the marijuana law reform movement)!Submitted by restore on Sun, 01/18/2009 - 04:46
By Allen St. Pierre, NORML Executive Director
Of all of America's Founding Fathers, only Benjamin Franklin was a signer of all three of our country's essential documents, The Declaration of Independence, the Treaty that ended the Revolutionary War and the United States Constitution. Benjamin Franklin was also the only Founding Father who actively campaigned against the institution of slavery. As a scientist, Benjamin Franklin, the man who learned to control lightning, was as revered and world-famous in his day, as Einstein was in his. Franklin, among many other things, gave us the conceptual framework we still use every time we think about things electrical. He was the first to describe electricity as having positive and negative charges. Ben Franklin's fingerprints are everywhere one looks in 21st Century.
United States: Mainstream Media Looks At Marijuana ProhibitionSubmitted by restore on Fri, 01/09/2009 - 21:01
By Allen St. Pierre, NORML Executive Director
Fire Up The Digital Recorders! January Is 'Marijuana' Month On The Groove Tube
As if this month was not busy enough with the arrival of Barack Obama to the White House and an ever-growing popular buzz about the need for cannabis law reform all over the media and internet, three major MSM outlets are scheduled to broadcast prime time specials examining aspects of cannabis prohibition.
On Friday, January 16, the venerable NBC news show Dateline has scheduled an hour-long profile of the tragic death of Florida college student Rachel Hoffman. Ms. Hoffman was arrested with cannabis and unfortunately trusted local police to become an undercover informant, which ultimately led to her murder. Her shocking death has forced Florida law enforcement to re-examine the use of confidential informants in drug cases and raised the question publicly about decriminalizing cannabis for adult use.
Cannabis Common Sense 473 - Featuring Allen St. Pierre Executive Director, NORML and The NORML FoundationSubmitted by restore on Thu, 12/25/2008 - 20:40
Cannabis Common Sense - Featuring Allen F. St. Pierre Executive Director, NORML and The NORML Foundation
By Michael Bachara, Hemp News Staff
In this episode of Cannabis Common Sense (#473) guest Allen St. Pierre of NORML, Tim Pate and host Paul Stanford hold an intellectual conversation on the changing face of cannabis reform in America.
Allen is the Executive Editor of NORML/The NORML Foundation's reports, publications and webpage as well as the organizations' archivist and has been a speaker at our own Hempstalk Festival. It was an honor to have him attend the show and speak his mind about marijuana politics in our nation.
We look forward to having him as a guest in the future.
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- Player button is gone.
- Items merge. [from/to pet/char].
- And misc updates.
- next test for 64bit compatibility (you know, i have a 32bit PC and i cant test it, but i try my best to made the bot working on 64bit to please DONT forget to make all important changes in your system (READ STEALTHEX.ORG STICKIES for details!!!), if you use vista !!!)
I play few with my historical play friends we tried on new server Eos to crate new china and euro chars to verify stealthlite bot.
- Euro chars reached lvl20 in less than 4hours of share exp/item party
- Chinese chars all archers full str was to chucky worker place in 2 hours.
- The walk to training script feature work properly and on stealthex.org forum I found a tool to convert all my old tbot waling script in 2 clicks
- Swear/nude patches are integrated.
- The implicit multiclient feature (simply start again the client with testosterone or srolaunch) let bot/sell or bot/play with a 2nd char easily and without an unacceptable lag.
- This bot is really promising have the faster mobkill ever seen (is faster than tbot)
- We never got DC during the playtime
- The absence of the loop don't seems be a so heavy problem due his high mobkill and my personal way of play with friends.
- From what is visible on interface in future it will support 2nd weapon switch for euro char.
- The interface is quite simple but sometimes is slow to show up
- The same bot work with iSRO and rSRO you only need to set a flag!
- Run plenty well on 64bit Operating systems (you need to install some updates from microsoft but it's questions of minutes)
In the end I decided to give some support to this project in particular seen that they officially declared that the lite version will be always supported and maintained after the release of the pro version (paid one with full functions and loop) too.
The community forum is interesting too exists many sections regarding game guides and they have a sro tools archive too with lots of old and brand new tools as i.e. the stallbot one or the always updated GreyFox (he is an active meberd of internal developer team) client and Testosterone.
Moderators are active and gentle (I've acted as a full dumb noob and they supported me too) and when needed act seriously in a full professional way.
To use the bot you will need:
- Be registered to the stealthex.org forum
- MS .NET Framwork Redist. installed
- The last version of the stealthlite
- Silkroad client
Stealthlite bot official download links
StealthLite v2.x needs a completely new config/setting file for each individual character. You cannot use your old config file from the old StealthLite. You will get a error message and StealthLite will exit.
The new nuconnector v9.16 is included in the download package. It's recommended that you use this nuconnector when using StealthLite v2.x. Also included are walkscripts for the Jangan Tomb.
Seen that this bot get a lot of updates instead of relink every time the downloads I leave here the link to the official release page: [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 or higher
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ] - (registration to their forum is needed to use the bot)
Now are years that I use this bot, is lighter than ever, easy and mainly, I've never got a ban in 2 years... think about it ;)
Don't take this post as advertisement, Now as in past I always support good projects mainly if let who can't pay players gain a secure way to smooth the gameplay.
p.s. If this thread helped you feel free to thanks me, this is the best effort you can provide me ^_^


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Happy Wednesday.
Thought I would share the video I have over on the Hero Arts blog today. It is on a fun technique – kissing. For all the details, click HERE.
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I am off to celebrate the new year. (And to all my Australian and New Zealand friends – Happy New Year already!


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Arizona Supreme Court asked to stay execution
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PHOENIX (AP) - Lawyers for death row inmate Robert Henry Moormann have asked the Arizona Supreme Court to stay his scheduled Feb. 29 execution.
In a 21-page motion filed Tuesday, Moormann's attorneys say he was diagnosed in early childhood as being mentally retarded and the state can't execute him because of that fact.
The 63-year-old Moormann was sentenced to death for the 1984 death of his adoptive mother while on a prison furlough.
Moormann was serving a prison term of nine years to life for kidnapping when the state let him out on three-day "compassionate furlough" to visit his adoptive mother at a Florence motel.
Authorities say Moormann beat, stabbed and suffocated the woman before meticulously dismembering her body.
Moormann's attorneys used an insanity defense, but a jury convicted him of first-degree murder.
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Dorel Juvenile Group, AAA Commemorate 30th Anniversary Of Nation's First Child Passenger Safety Seat Law Donation of 130 car seats to benefit needy familiesFoxboro, Mass. (January 17, 2008) - Dorel Juvenile Group USA (DJG USA), is joining with the American Automobile Association (AAA) to observe the 30th anniversary of the first child passenger safety seat law. DJG USA is donating more than 130 infant, convertible and booster car seats to AAA from its Safety 1st, Cosco and Maxi-Cosi brands for distribution to families in need. DJG USA is an operating subsidiary of Dorel Industries Inc. (TSX: DII.B; DII.A).
"Dorel Juvenile Group is privileged to partner with AAA in its continued efforts to improve child passenger safety standards," said Dave Taylor, president and CEO of Dorel Juvenile Group. "As the leading car seat manufacturer in the country, we are committed to providing parents and caregivers with the highest quality products, and we hope that this donation effectively supports ongoing joint efforts to enhance our children's safety."
The first U.S. child passenger safety law was passed in Tennessee in 1978. Since that time, all states and the District of Columbia have enacted mandatory child restraint use laws, according to the University of California Center for Health and Research, Child Injury and Traffic Safety Research Group.
About Dorel Industries, Inc.
Dorel Industries (TSX: DII.B, DII.A) is a global consumer products company engaged in the designing, manufacturing and marketing of a diverse portfolio of powerful consumer brands, sold through its Juvenile, Home Furnishings and Recreational/Leisure segments. Headquartered in Montreal and with significant operations in the United States and Europe, Dorel employs approximately 4,700 people in 15 countries. Annual sales are U.S. $1.8 billion and are made in over 60 countries worldwide.
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In an earlier post I mentioned that I was going to start an article on "Open Data" on Wikipedia. This is a blow-by-blow account (a few technical details are omitted).
- Do not be afraid. (I used to be afraid, but there is no need). Nobody has ever made me feel unwanted (there have been robust discussions, but none angry). So I go to WP and search for "Open Data". (The capitalisation may be important - always start with a capital if you can). There is no such page, but it offers one a start
No page with that title exists.
You can create this page or request it.
So by clicking on the first link you get a fresh page headed "Open Data
2. You don't have to write the whole page at once. Even the title and a few words is enough. This is a "stub" and others can add to it or modify it. Let's see how far we get before nightfall.
3. Read some WP pages to get a sense of style. Good ones have an introductory paragraph and then the body, made of several labelled sections. Then there are usually links to other WP pages, and finally references. WP is very insistent on good references. Of course you don't have to have them all at once.
4. You can always backtrack if you get something wrong. WP saves everything. No-one minds if there are 100 versions of something. Indeed if you are on a flaky connection you may wish to make a number of small changes and save after each.
5. You don't have to let people know who you are. I do, but I don't expect it from others. You can use an IP or (if registered) an alias, or a real name. I use "petermr" which is not difficult to crack (use Google). If you are registered then add a signature (~~~~ is the magic) which links to your own WP Talk page.
Since all the edits are recorded, I can simply link to them!
- Page creation. Note that WP has formatted the page nicely (I simply have to remember that there is no need for a title, that each section has ==foo== and to add {{stub}} at the bottom. The links go in [[..]], e.g. [[Open Access]]. I've saved it after a paragraph as it's dinner time. Any visitor will see that it's a new page (stub) - they may or may not feel they want to add something. It's not my page, it's our page. However it's probably good manners to wait a day or so before editing a new page.
- Here is the history of the edits. Notice that a Wikipedian has already spotted the article and removed the "stub" before me!
- Here is the latest version. It's not "mine" - it's ours. Anyone can edit it - I am sure at least there are typos and many other links and references can be added.
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But Naasz, who suffered a nasty fall earlier in qualifying, came in third behind Kyle Croxall, who narrowly beat his brother Scott. "I just wish I could have got a few more strides in going up that last hill," said Naasz.
Naasz, 23, joined the decade old sport of ice cross only last year as a rookie in the St. Paul event. In December of last year he placed second at the Crashed Ice event in Niagara Falls in Canada and is second overall in the point standings for the series.
Kyle and Scott passed Naasz in the last part of the race and ended it all with a photo finish that had the judges reviewing the final for some time before the official announcement was made and Kyle was named champion.
The real heroes of the day, however, were the fans, who, despite temperatures hovering in the tens, well below freezing, and braving a northern wind that had chills below zero much of the night, turned out to watch what is fast becoming an annual event in Minnesota's capitol city.
Much of the gossip among the press in attendance was news that St. Paul mayor Chris Coleman was already in negotiations with Red Bull to bring the event back to St. Paul for a third year in a row.
If that happens you can count on an even larger crowd next year, and another showing from Red Bull that winter in Minnesota, no matter the cold, won't deter fans from coming out to watch a winter sporting event when it delivers on promises of thrills, spills, and the coolest show on ice.
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Romania Animal Rescue would like to expand our elementary school education program in Romania. We have been asked to start educational programs throughout Romania. With your help, we can print 10,000 booklets at approximately $2 per booklet (20 page color booklets of excellent quality) so that more children can be taught the importance of spay/neuter and how to treat the animals in Romania. Our goal is also to introduce children to a career of becoming a veterinarian, that is very needed.
What is the issue, problem, or challenge?
Animals are suffering in Romania due to lack of education. Romania Animal Rescue has started an educational program for elementary school children in numerous cities and towns, and we have been asked to expand this more places throughout the country.
How will this project solve this problem?
Our program will print educational booklets and we will train teachers to go to schools and carry out in-school educational programs. We hope that this in school and community event project will encourage more young people to enter careers in animal welfare, such as becoming veterinarians, vet techs, pet food providers, etc.
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The total potential long-term impact is immense. Young people will finally be able to have the resources to understand how animals feel and need be treated. This will open the young mind to the possibility of having a career in helping animals
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Available funds are divided equally between the six county districts. Approximately $70,000 will be available this grant cycle.
Eligible development activates include:
Acquisition projects are eligible when the land is used for fish habitat development purposes. Project activities eligible for funding include:
Applications are due on the last working day in November of each year. The applicant should submit seven copies of the grant application to the review and selection committee chairperson within the appropriate County Conservation Board District. The committee will review the applications in January and then forward the results to the DNR.
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Friday Night Lights actor Kyle Chandler has been cast to star in an upcoming drama series on Netflix.
The show was brought to Netflix by Damages' creators Todd A. Kessler, Glenn Kessler and Daniel Zelman, according to Deadline, who first reported the news. The show is being done through Sony Pictures TV.
Chandler, who most recently appeared in the Oscar-nominated Wolf of Wall Street previously worked with Sony TV on the passed Showtime drama series The Vatican.
The Hollywood Reporter notes that the 13-episode series will focus on a family of adult siblings who find their dark secrets bubble up to the surface when their outcast brother returns.
Chandler has been brought on to play the middle brother, who is married and in law enforcement. Because he is the more responsible member of the family, he often finds himself taking care of everyone else.
Chandler has recently appeared in other well-received films, such as Super 8, Argo and Zero Dark Thirty.
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I scheduled a grooming appointment for the first time in this place about a month in advance. I came with my dog for the appointment only to find out that our appointment had magically been cancelled. How did this happen?! I have no idea. And how did Cosmopawlitan salvage the situation? They didn't. I explained to the sales person working there that we have a party that night which is why I booked my dog's appointment a month ahead of time and I asked if they can at least stay even an hour longer just to accommodate for us since THEY messed up our appointment; but her response to me was simply "no there's nothing I can do". Well then this is my response to Cosmopawlitan: "Please learn to treat your customers better. If you want long-term customers and good recommendations for your business, learn to salvage a situation like this one. Was it really that hard to work an extra hour to satisfy a disappointed customer? No. Was it difficult to offer any sort of discounts for future service in order to make sure the customer returns to your store? No." Overall, I do NOT recommend this place. I would have been more understanding if they offered an alternative service or some sort of discount but they didn't even care to ask to reschedule the appointment. If you value your time and money and effort, take your business somewhere else. Or they may just randomly cancel your appointment and ruin your whole day's schedule.
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ECHS Class of 1963 holds 50th reunion
The East Coweta High School Class of 1963 held its 50th reunion on June 8 at the Community Center in Senoia.
Thirty students graduated from East Coweta High School on June 3, 1963. They included: Anne Thompson, Brenda Storey, Bernice Eady, Mildred Broom, Mary Ellen Adcock, Martha Carter, Janice Bell, Donna Glazier, Jane Goodroe, Judy Cooper, Elaine McDaniel Evans, Doris Hannah, Ruby Lord, Jean Turner, Marsha Vickery, Coleman Caldwell, Roy Brown, Allen Thompson, Richard Parrott, Billy Wood, Jack Thompson, Johnny Carr, Charles Robertson, Leroy Hannah, George Harris, Larry Tittle, Edwin Brown, Emmitt Neill, Bobby Emory and Jimmy Adcock.
Of the 30 graduating classmates, 22 remain and 15 attended the reunion.
Attending were: Anne Thompson Patton, Brenda Hughes Storey, Bernice Eady Crawford, Mildred Broom Winkles, Janice Bell Horst, Donna Glazier Walker, Judy Cooper Mitchel l, Ela ine McDaniel Evans, Doris Hannah Chappell, Ruby Lord Winkles, George Harris, Allen Thompson, Richard Parrott, Billy Wood and Jack Thompson.
Eight classmates - Mary Ellen Adcock, Martha Carter, Marsha Vickery, Coleman Caldwell, Larry Tittle, Edwin Brown, Emmitt Neill and Jimmy Adcock - are now deceased and were remembered by their classmates.
'We were especially happy to have with us former teachers, Mrs. Sue Hunter (and her husband Leonard), Mr. Joe Crain, and Mr. Allyn Bell along with former classmates, Anita Madden Keith and Gwen Brush Bowers,' said class member Doris Chappell.
Display boards featured class group pictures from the first grade to the 12th, she noted.
'A delicious catered meal was served. Everyone had a great time,' she said.
'We are looking forward to a 51st reunion next year.'


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Does Argan Oil really work or is Argan Oil just another scam designed to do nothing but take your money. This is the question I adress in this personal Argan Oil review!
I am a working woman in late 30s. How I look, has always been a top priority to me. All my life so far, I have maintained my skin and my body. But now, with ageing I have started facing issues to maintain my skin.
Although I know ageing can be handled if tried intelligently, but something that has been scaring me is the selection of products to handle ageing. See, I am an aware woman. I know about that there are products that contain harmful ingredients, which can be extremely dangerous for my skin.
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This is the reason why I have never trusted any oil (or anything else for that matter) to fight against ageing. But when Katie, a very good friend of mine (from work) suggested me this argan oil, I couldn't ignore it, having known that she is equally beauty conscious.
So, I went online to dig deep about it. After a little online research, I got to know that this oil is actually useful and has no side effect. It is so natural that you can use it anytime, without being bothered about any sorts of complications.
That was impressive. But I decided to read on, in order to know everything about it. When I explored further, I got to know that I can apply this oil on my skin, nails and ever hairs. How could anything be so skin friendly?
When I read about its composition, I got to know that 90% of its ingredients are rare herbs that are considered miraculous for skin. This oil was capable of not only making your skin glow, but will also take away the ugly signs of aging.
Having read so much about it, I was totally convinced by the capability of this product. I was confident that this was the thing, I was looking for. So, without any delay, I placed my order. I got it the other day and since then I have been using it.
I am very proud to say that today; I look as young as I was 5-8 years back. I can't tell you how good this product is on skin. It makes you face glow and skin shine. I have never heard of anything that is better than this and I promise I will never give up using it.
I am writing this short review of Argan oil for all those women out there who want to try something to fight ageing, but are scared of the risks associated.
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I use dial up connection and my ISP I only use upto 200MB a month.Anyone could please explain what does this 200MB means? I only use for brwosing and sending emails. Can you tell for how many hours will the 200mb keep me connected to the internet.Thanks for your help.
shafi khan, 200MB refers to volume rather than time. 200MB can get used in one long session or can be spread out over many sessions. Perhaps an unlimited account would be better? A time limit will be expressed in hours online rather than megabytes.
Ed in Texas.
I would gather , it would be your bandwidth usage, such as uploads and downloads.
My ISP here in Canada allows me 2gigs of usage , Some are unlimited.
Every time you get a email with a attachment or everytime you download a program off the internet.
" Please Post back to let us know if we helped "
In fact, everytime you load a new web page you are downloading data to your computer - sometimes a little, sometimes a lot, depending on the page.
I thought everyone knew that
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Nine optional training and skills development courses were offered at this year's conference.
Eight-Hour Training (Thursday Afternoon, June 29, to Friday Noon, June 30)
- Managing Change Through Consensus (PDF) (15pp., 111KB)
Presenter: Donald D. Nelson, Washington State University
Learned how to use a proven, consensus-building approach to decision-making to effectively manage change and conflict involving natural-resource issues. This practical workshop showed how to use several integrating approaches based on building trust, relationships, mutual respect, effective communication, and ownership in a shared vision. This method, which has proven to be successful in many real-life situations, uses a process that empowers participants to produce collaborative, consensus-based outcomes that achieve wanted goals.
- Public Involvement Workshop
Download Part One (PDF) (66pp., 701KB) | Download Part Two (PDF) (1pp., 17.9KB)
Presenters: Alvin Chun and Renelle, Rae, U.S. EPA
Achieving Results: The workshop explored how perception affects communication and why it is so difficult to communicate clearly and consistently. Practiced getting results from public involvement by engaging in exercises, real-life case studies, video clips, and an interactive, CD-ROM-based simulated public meeting during which participants practiced new skills. Based on their own public involvement experiences, participants discussed desired results and how to achieve them. Participants were able to take the CD-ROM to use after the workshop as a supplemental learning tool.
- You Get What You Measure
Presenters: Melissa Levy and Shanna Ratner, Yellow Wood Associates, Inc.
Identifying indicators and developing measures of progress can be a powerful tool for personal and organizational development, as well as a key to reflection and learning. Participants learned how to identify and differentiate goals from actions, created effective indicators and measures of progress that motivate further action, and applied measurement results to make better decisions. This informative, interactive workshop is an introduction to the creative process of measurement. In facilitated sessions geared to a variety of learning styles, participants worked alone or in small groups on exercises that helped them discover how identifying measures involved action and reflection, tested previous assumptions about the way the world works, and created a new focus for their energies.
Four-Hour Training (Thursday Afternoon, June 29 or Friday morning, June 30)
- Be Prepared: Working With the News Media
Presenters: Pamela Avery and Kellie Habeeb, Bozell & Jacobs
In this highly interactive training, participants learned how to work with and build good relationships with print, broadcast and Internet news media. The workshop helped participants understand how newsrooms operate, what makes news, what reporters and producers look for in a news source, and how to craft and successfully deliver effective messages, especially during a crisis. The workshop featured a real-life case study and concluded with a brief one-on-one, on-camera videotaped session to help participants hone their interview and message-delivery skills. The workshop was limited to 12 attendees and only to government (federal, state, tribal or local) employees. Instructors contacted each participant prior to the workshop so that a real-life scenario could be created for each participant's one-on-one on camera session. [Note: This Workshop was offered twice, once on Thursday afternoon and again on Friday morning]
Thursday, June 29
- Dealing with What You're Dealt: Real-time Situation Assessment Workshop (PDF) (27pp., 539KB)
Presenters: Martha Bean, Collaborative Focus, and Nedra Chandler, Cadence
This workshop took an innovative approach to situation assessment for complex, multiple-party settings. Using an interactive game that included an accelerated, engaging, and realistic simulation, participants explored various new assessment approaches and discussed the theory, implications, ethics, and the practice of situation assessment, which is undergoing something of a renaissance. Participants worked in groups on a situation assessment exercise that unfolded in phases. Using color-coded cards with distinct information relevant to each aspect of a situation, each group drew a unique combination of stakeholders, interests, and settings and used various tools and approaches to address the situation as it evolved. Participants worked together to address their situation, pausing periodically to consider strategic and ethical questions. Groups shared their experiences in a lively discussion of experiences and lessons learned.
- Using Geographic Information Systems as a Tool to Enhance Community Involvement
Download Part One (PDF) (5pp., 16.6KB) | Download Part Two (PDF) (25pp., 275KB)
Presenters: Yolanda Anderson, Marcia Bradshaw, Rakesh Malhotra, Peter Muriuki, and Kimberly Outen, North Carolina Central University
Participants learned the basics of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and mapmaking and participated in a hands-on demonstration using GIS software to create maps that enhance community awareness of environmental issues. The spatial juxtaposition of environmental hazards (toxic chemical handling and storage facilities, effluence, and pollution) with human activity (schools, hospitals, residential areas, and water sources) creates a powerful message. Participants with computers were allowed to follow the demonstration independently and work on an exercise using GIS software.
Friday, June 30
- Developing your Leadership Campaign: Bringing Community Toxic Situations Under Control (PDF) (5pp., 16.6KB)
Presenters: Bill Long, U.S. EPA Office of Air and Radiation, John Sanlon, JSEA, and Stacie Smith, Consensus Building Institute
The leadership campaign approach enables community activists to use existing programs and projects as platforms upon which to build partnerships, secure resources, and generate commitments. In this workshop, participants designed a community leadership campaign to control an air toxic situation they identified. Community leaders and trainers from EPA, the Consensus Building Institute, and JSEA, Inc. showed how to tap into existing resources, relationships, and community energy to reach compelling air toxic goals. Participants developed their own goals, leadership voice, and campaign game plan. They learned to transform complexity and obstacles to participation into solutions and to secure the resources they needed to achieve dramatic results. Each participant left with a design for his or her own campaign that excited others to join.
- Guided Group Discussion: A Strategy for Changing Behavior (PDF) (33pp., 162KB)
Presenters: Christina Stanley and Carol Werner, University of Utah
Participants learned how to lead discussions using an effective group strategy designed to persuade people to change their environmentally damaging behaviors. Using a strategy developed to reduce household hazardous waste, participants learned how to lead discussions that didn't try to persuade individuals, but got group members to inform and persuade themselves. This process gave social support and credibility to the information individuals received and enhanced the message impact. Research on the program's effectiveness was presented and features that made the program effective–or undermined it–are discussed.


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On June 22 at approximately 11 p.m., a Mooney M20C small passenger aircraft crashed approximately one mile north of the Carbon County Airport, killing pilot Richard P. Hall, 48, and Theresa Cerrone, 50, of Billings Mont..
"The initial call came in around 11 p.m. and, at that time, Price city police officer Dennis Christensen reported seeing a large arch near the airport at the same time as the power bump," explained Carbon County Sheriff's Capt. Guy Adams.
According to Adams, Sgt. Kyle Kulow and Deputy Shane Henrie of Carbon County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to investigate the scene. Upon arrival, the county law enforcement officers located the main blaze, with many small fires burning in close proximity.
"Because of the many fires, the officers initially thought they were dealing with a gas fire," said Adams. "That is until they located the tail section of the small aircraft with binoculars and realized they were dealing with a plane crash."
Upon learning of the crash from public safety dispatch center, Price fire and police responded to the scene along with the sheriff's office.
Emergency services director Jason Llewelyn arrived at the crash site at 11:30 p.m. and established a command post for all responding emergency and law enforcement personnel, indicated the sheriff's captain.
"The fire was very short lived," said Adams. "The plane was on its top with the fuselage fully engulfed in flames."
The emergency team made the decision to allow the flames to burn out, explained Adams. Several small fires had been caused by downed power lines near the wreckage.
"The point of impact was approximately 10 feet east of where the plane lay burning," noted Adams. "The plane's impact caused a power bump that affected the whole Carbon County area."
The aircraft reportedly landed at Carbon's airport three hours prior to the fatal accident.
"Larry Newby of the airport said he had spoken with the adult male and inquired has to whether he needed fuel. The pilot said he did not and that he and his companion planned to fly to Green River that night," explained Adams.
The sheriff's office, United States Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety board plan to conduct a full investigation into the fatal accident.
Final determinations regarding the plane crash will not be available until the investigations into the incident conclude.


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As children grow and their bodies change, it's not always easy for parents to tell if a child falls within a healthy weight range. Body mass index, or BMI for short, is a way of describing height and weight in one number that can help tell if someone's weight is is in a healthy range. Your child's BMI can help you determine if he is at risk for health problems based on his weight.
The CDC and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend BMI screenings for all kids age 2 and older. Here's what you need to know about checking on your child's BMI and what to do with the info once you have it.
What is BMI for Kids?
BMI estimates how much body fat you have. Calculating a child's BMI number starts out just like calculating an adult's BMI. It's based on height and weight. But for kids, height and weight alone aren't as accurate as they are for adults. Why? Because kids' body fat percentages change as they grow. Kids' BMIs vary based on their age and gender.
That's why when health care professionals talk about a child's BMI, you won't usually hear a plain BMI number, like 25, but rather a BMI percentile, like 75th. These BMI percentiles show how a child's BMI compares to other children of the same age and gender. To calculate the BMI percentile -- which is also called "BMI for age" -- a health care provider or an online tool like WebMD's FIT Kids BMI Calculator takes a kid's BMI (along with age and gender) and looks it up on a pediatric growth curve. This gives the child's BMI percentile.
BMI percentiles are grouped into weight categories:
- Underweight: below the 5th percentile
- Healthy Weight: 5th percentile up to the 85th percentile
- Overweight: 85th percentile up to the 95th percentile
- Obese: 95th percentile or higher
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Set on beautifully landscaped grounds with a courtyard and lovely gardens, Brookdale Champion Oaks is considered one of Houston's premier retirement communities. Located near I-45 North and 1960 West, our community offers a smaller, more intimate family-style environment with just 47 senior apartments all on one floor for easy access and maximum safety. Here our residents, in many cases with their pets, enjoy retirement living. Yet should you need a helping hand from our warm and caring staff, we offer complete assisted living services, tailor-made to your needs. Our services are designed to focus on wellness; helping you maintain or improve your health, so that you can live as independently as possible.
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Our warm and loving environment, along with many common areas — including our lovely dining room, library and activities center — give residents and their loved ones the opportunity to socialize and get to know one another. We also offer a wide range of activities each month including trips to sporting events, the theater, shopping centers, museums and our local senior centers. Brookdale Champion Oaks is located in a quiet residential area near many parks and Lake Conroe. We are also centrally located to many medical facilities including Houston Northwest Medical Center, The Cancer Center, The Foot & Ankle Center, The Center for Arthritis, several rehabilitation centers, dialysis and geriatric specialists, and a nursing home rehabilitation facility if ever needed.
Ask about our Senior Day Stay program
If you are living on your own, you can also choose to spend the day with us. Our in-house senior day programs offers health services tailored to your needs to help you maintain your independence. At the same time, you'll meet new people and enjoy meaningful activities that enrich your life, including shopping outings, live entertainment, educational programs, games and much more. Breakfast, lunch and snacks are provided.
Our Staff
Brookdale is known for hiring some of the most compassionate, dedicated individuals in the senior living industry – individuals who go above and beyond to make a difference in the lives of our residents and in the communities in which they live.
See more of our retirement communities in Houston and learn more about all of the elder care services offered from the Brookdale communities.
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A Wonderfully Active Lifestyle
Brookdale life enrichment directors plan a variety of exciting and educational events throughout the year, ranging from brain health fairs to Fourth of July barbecues to Thanksgiving feasts. The goal is to keep our residents socially engaged and provide their families the opportunity to learn and celebrate with them.
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When you make a move to senior living, you shouldn't have to give up your pet. That is why Brookdale has Pet-Friendly apartments available at many of our communities nationwide for pets under 20 pounds.
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Our complete, state-of-the art auto repair center serving Naperville has the equipment necessary to properly service every Honda model. Our factory-trained technicians, staff and managers have many years of experience and have transformed Honda Auto Repair & Service Shop in Joliet into one of the best in the Chicago area.
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Cigarette smoking is a significant risk factor for atherosclerosis, which involves the invasion of vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) from the media to intima. Many invasive cells remodel the actin cytoskeleton to form podosomes, which regulate metalloproteinase (MMP) release for extracellular matrix (ECM) degradation. We tested the hypothesis that cigarette smoke extract (CSE) modulates the structure and function of podosomes in VSMCs. We found that
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Thrill-seekers and scaredy-cats alike will get a heavy dose of adrenaline at this three-day film extravaganza showcasing all things adventure. Hosted by Patagonia, this year's festival features a compilation of 40 award-winning outdoor and environmental-inspired films. Festivities also include a community night kickoff celebration, photography workshops, a special children's film fest, gear giveaways, exclusive guest appearances. Fri-Sun; times vary.


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Early Runs Cost `Jacks in San Antonio
March 1, 2013
SAN ANTONIO, Texas - The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjack baseball team was held to two runs by the Penn State Nittany Lions pitching staff in a 4-2 loss Friday afternoon on day one of the UTSA Classic at Wolff Stadium.
SFA (2-5) was held to six hits in the loss. Hunter Dozier became the school's all-time leader with his 37th career double as part of a two-hit performance. The Denton, Texas, native was the only `Jack batter to record a multi-hit performance in the game. Dozier finished two-for-four with a double, single, RBI and stolen base, his seventh of the season. Jackson Hood and Freddy Villalobos also doubled in the loss. Hood finished one-for-three with a RBI, while Villalobos was one-for-four with a run scored.
Chase Greening (0-1) took his first loss of the season, surrendering three runs (all earned) on seven hits across five innings. The Lufkin, Texas, native finished with a walk and pair of strikeouts in the decision.
The Lions got on the board quickly with a two-run home run over the left field wall from J.C. Coban with two outs. The homer brought in J.J. White, who was hit by a pitch one batter earlier.
SFA would threaten with one runner in scoring position in their first trip to the plate, but David Walkling (1-0) was able to escape unscathed. With two outs, junior Hunter Dozier doubled to the left center gap to claim the all-time honor, before Mackenzie Handel popped out to third base to end the inning.
Following a scoreless second from either team, the Lions added one run in the top of the third to take a 3-0 lead. With one out, PSU recorded three consecutive singles from Steve Snyder, Taylor Skerpon and White to increase the team lead to three.
Greening worked around two hits and a walk to hold the Lions scoreless in the fourth, as the `Jacks cracked into the run column in the bottom of the inning. Senior Jordan Lenaburg reached base to open the frame on a throwing error, before junior Zach Marberry singled in the infield one batter. Lenaburg came around from second on a double to the left center gap from Hood to make it 1-0. Despite loading the bases one batter later, SFA was unable to push any more across as Thornell grounded into a double play to end the inning.
Reliever Matt Mundkowsky did his part, holding PSU scoreless across three innings, yielding one hit recording five strikeouts, before the `Jacks scored again. In the bottom of the eighth, Villalobos double down the left field line, before advancing to third on a balk from Lion reliever Jack Anderson. Villalobos scored on groundout to second base from Dozier to make it 3-2.
PSU added one run in the top of the ninth on a solo home from Aaron Novak to arrive at the 4-2 final. The homer from the inning leadoff man was his third hit of the season.
SFA has two more games left in the tournament. The `Jacks will play Nebraska-Omaha Saturday at 2 p.m., before a 4 p.m. showdown with tournament host Texas-San Antonio Sunday.


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The Border region will have a mainly dry night with some long clear spells developing.
Rather more cloud across Galloway with a few showers possible towards the end of the night.
Occasionally strong southerly or southwesterly winds easing. Minimum temperature 6 °C.
After a week of very wintry weather across the region we have been left with some stunning scenes. Here are just a few of them.
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On February 12th, 2008 at 9:30 AM my daughter called 911 for the Fire Department, 15 minutes after we went from the house to the kennel.
After attempts to rescue our beloved house pets we saved "Twix" and "Blush", the mother of 11 little boys in the family room. Trasher, Wrangler, Marley, Phurrie and Porsha, a boarder "Skippy", and our little boys succumbed to smoke.
For those interested you can follow the links below and they will guide you through the negatives and positives of that day.
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YIELD: Makes 36 rolls
- 1/2 pound lump crab meat (about 1 packed cup)
- 1 teaspoon seasoned rice vinegar
- 1 1/2 cups lightly beaten eggs (5 to 6 large)
- 1 tablespoon mirin
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
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- 1/3 cup Japanese soy sauce
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- 3 ounces (total) plain tobiko (flying-fish roe), flavored/seasoned tobiko*, and/or golden whitefish caviar*
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Pick over crab meat to remove any bits of cartilage and shell and stir together with vinegar and salt to taste. Chill crab, covered.
Make nori egg sheets:
In a 2-cup measure stir together eggs, mirin, water, and salt until just combined. Lightly brush a 12-inch nonstick skillet with oil and heat over moderately low heat until just hot. (A drop of egg mixture should set without sizzling or browning.) Pour 1/2 cup egg mixture into skillet, tilting to coat bottom evenly. Cook egg mixture until set on underside but still slightly wet on top, about 1 minute, and center 1 nori sheet on top, pressing gently with fingers to adhere nori to egg. Cook sheet until egg under nori is set, about 30 seconds more (egg not covered by nori may not be completely set) and invert onto a sheet of wax paper. Invert nori egg sheet onto a cutting board and discard wax paper. Trim egg even with nori, discarding excess, and halve sheet crosswise. Stack halves and cover with a damp paper towel. Make and halve 2 more nori egg sheets in same manner, using a fresh sheet of wax paper for each.
Have ready 6 rinsed and squeezed-dry paper towels. On a work surface put 1 nori egg sheet half, nori side up and with a long side close to you. Spread 2 1/2 tablespoons crab mixture over nori, leaving a 3/4-inch-wide nori border along far edge of sheet. Beginning with long side closest to you, tightly roll up sheet and wrap in 1 damp paper towel. Make 5 more rolls in same manner. Rolls may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, wrapped in damp paper towels in a sealable plastic bag.
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In a small bowl stir together soy sauce, mirin, and water.
Gently unwrap rolls from paper towels and put, seam sides down, on cutting board. With a sharp knife trim ends and halve rolls crosswise. Cut each half into 3 pieces and top each piece with a small mound of tobiko and/or caviar Serve rolls with dipping sauce.


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The Partners
There are twelve project partners involved in RURENER from eight different countries. All bring very important mix of different skills and expertise.
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Have a look to the ppt presentation made at RURENER kick-off meeting : 12 partners and 14 pilot communities participating into the project
Aline BRACHET-Christelle LEFEVRE
Sophie MERLE –Association for Local Initiatives in the Field of Energy & Environment
Andrea MOLNAR –Bay Zoltan Foundation for Applied Research
Kostas SIOULAS – Centre for Renewable Energy Sources
Vassiliki KAZANA – Technological Educational Institute of Kavala
Xaro CHECA and Santiago ALGORA – Intercoop
Aleksandra KICELA – Kairos Spa
Alessandra GELMINI – Research Institute for Ecology and Economy applied to Alpine Areas (IREALP)
Werner NEUMANN – EnerMaTec GmbH
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Liliana TOPLICEANU – The University of Bacau
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