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Just was curious how many here were believers, fence posters, or mildly amused bystanders. I love the show.....so damn fake, and every time the BFRO get close to almost finding something, they pack it up and leave! Lol.
It amazes me how much "scientific" knowledge exists about a mythical beast. Its like scientist trying to convince me about behavioral patterns of the dinosaurs.
I personally have never seen one, but thats not enough evidence to say they do not exist....just sayin...haven't seen one. How many of you notice, every sound in the woods in the show is a squatch! Hahaha
If you want to really have some amusement, visit the BFRO website, read about why no remains have been found, and why hunters haven't shot one. Being a hunter....I was surprised at how much i misunderstood us! Haha.
I personally would shoot the damn thing and drag it to the fish and game office.....imagine the road side check point on that day! " So ya get anything?" ....... "Oh yeah check this out"..... . Guess that makes me a squatch poacher.....hahahah
I hunt because......
haha yea i watch the show. its hilarious. i like how they always throw out "common knowledge" ie "its proven that bigfoots eat deer". Kinda hard to prove the diet of something when that something has never been found. lol.
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Dominick Fravola and his wife sued Friday in Los Angeles Superior Court. They say the Sept. 12 crash happened because the defendants allowed dangerous conditions to persist.
The lawsuit seeks an unspecified amount in damages, medical and psychological expenses and loss of income. His wife also seeks damages for loss of consortium.
The lawsuit names the Metrolink service, as well as Veolia Transportation and a subsidiary. Metrolink and Veolia declined to comment.
In the accident, a Metrolink train ran a red signal and collided with the Union Pacific freight. Twenty-five people died.
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Flying Dog Cleans Up at the Tesco Drinks Awards
If you've ever been over to the other side of the pond, you probably know the name Tesco. Tesco is the world's fourth largest retailer and every year they approve a few new beer brands to be sold in their stores. It's a heated competition and a pretty big deal to have your beer approved for distribution.
So we were excited to have our Classic Pale Ale approved, but even more excited when Gonzo Imperial Porter was ALSO approved. Of the four spots available, Flying Dog took TWO!
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Poll: Which Country Star Would You Like to See Perform at the Super Bowl Halftime?
Ever year when the performer for the Super Bowl halftime gig is announced, fans everywhere immediately start to second-guess the choice of entertainment for the biggest gig in the world.
That's especially true for country fans, since the halftime show almost always gravitates toward a giant pop star or classic rock act. We haven't seen a country star in that slot since Shania Twain in 2003, despite the fact that country music has steadily increased its audience share and brand recognition outside the genre by leaps and bounds in recent years.
Below is a list of country performers with not only the mainstream recognition, but the live performing skills to deliver at the Super Bowl halftime show. Which of these would you most like to see? Vote as often as once an hour, and if you don't see your favorite here, be sure to let us know in the comments section below.


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We will be closed all day Thursday & Friday, November 26 & 27.
We will resume normal hours of operation on Saturday, November 28.
You are cordially invited to PLS's Holiday Branch Events
You are cordially invited to Pioneer Library System's Holiday Events for all ages!
Come join us in different activities including crafts, food, music, games and more to start up wonderful the holiday! The events will be taking place at several of our locations:
Noble Holiday Event - Dec. 3rd at 6 p.m.
Moore's Holiday Gala - Dec. 4th at 5:30 p.m.
Norman Central Holiday Open House - Dec. 4th. at 6 p.m.
Purcell's Gingerbread House Holiday Celebration - Dec. 4th at 6 p.m.
Tecumseh's A Country Christmas Gala - Dec. 5th at 10 a.m.
Shawnee's Holiday Music Show - Dec. 7th at 6:30 p.m.
Shawnee's Holiday Reception - Dec. 10th at 3 p.m.
Southwest Oklahoma City's Holiday Party - Dec. 12th at 2 p.m.
You don't want to miss out on all the fun, so gather your family and friends and enjoy these festivities!
Food for Fines is Complete!
This year's Food for Fines campaign is officially over! In just 9 days, 3.35 tons of food items were donated!
That's as heavy as an asian elephant and even heavier than a hippopotamus!
The donations are being sent to many different locations to help those in need:
Blanchard Public Library will donate the food to the Blanchard Lion's Club for their Holiday Food Baskets.
McLoud Public Library will donate their food to First Baptist Church of McLoud.
Moore Public Library will donate their food to the Brand Senior Center.
Newcastle Public Library will donate their food to Veteran's Corner, Inc.
Noble Public Library will divide the food between three different food banks: First State Bank of Noble, First Baptist Church of Noble, and Maguire Farm Store.
The Norman Public Library Central and Norman Public Library West will both donate food to the Salvation Army of Central Oklahoma.
Purcell Public Library will donate their food to McClain County Operation Christmas.
Shawnee Public Library will donate their food to the Salvation Army of Shawnee.
Southwest Oklahoma City Public Library will donate their food to the Moore Public Schools Food Pantry and Moore Food & Resource Center.
Tecumseh Public Library will donate their food to the Tecumseh Food Bank, operated by the Highland Church of Christ.
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Bedlam Football Game 2015
OU and OSU go head to head once again! Cheer on your favorite Oklahoma football team for the Bedlam game on November 28th!
This game will be played in Stillwater, OK at the Boone Pickens Stadium. If you are unable to watch the game in live action, try out this game-day Buffalo Chex Mix recipe by Marketwire (article "Fan Favorite Recipies for Game Day" accessed via EBSCOHost Searchasaurus) so you can enjoy the game at home.
Buffalo Chex Mix
- 4 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 4 cups of Wheat Chex cereal
- 2 cups Parmesan-flavored crackers
- 2 cups pretzel twists
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 2 1/2 tablespoons Frank's RedHot Buffalo Wings Sauce
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix
- 2 teaspoons celery seed
- In a large microwavable bowl, mix cereals, crackers and pretzels; set aside.
- In small microwavable bowl, microwave butter uncovered on High about 40 seconds or until melted.
- Stir in hot sauce and seasonings then pour over cereal mixter; stir until evenly coated.
- Microwave uncovered on High 4 to 5 minutes, thoroughly stirring every 2 minutes.
- Spread on paper towels to cool then store in airtight container
Interested in OU and OSU football? Check these books out!
All Pioneer Library System Branches Closed for Thanksgiving
All PLS branches will be closed November 26th and 27th for Thanksgiving! We will close at 6 p.m on the 25th and will resume regular hours on the 28th.
Surprise your guests with these scrumptious Sweet Potato Bowls by National Geographic Kids, via EBSCOHost Kids Search database!
- 4 miniature pumpkins, washed
- 2 15-ounce cans of sweet potatoes
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- cinnamon, to taste
- 4 tablespoons half-and-half
- 1 bag mini-marshmallows
- Ask an adult to help you slice off the tops of the mini-pumpkins. Scoop out all of the seeds and pulp. Set aside.
- Empty the cans of sweet potatoes into a microwave safe bowl with a lid. Follow the microwave directions on the can to heat.
- Cool slightly, then mash the potatoes with a fork. Mix in salt, butter, syrup, cinnamon, and half-and-half.
- Spoon the mixture evenly into the four pumpkins.
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- Top the potatoes with the mini-marshmallows, then bake at 450°F for about ten minutes, or until marshmallows are lightly browned. Serves four.
For more recipes, crafts, and more, check out some of these Thanksgiving books and other items at the library!


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LAX spokesman Albert Rodriguez says rescue vehicles were dispatched to the runway after lightning struck the front section of the plane Saturday morning.
Delta flight 284 from Narita, Japan, landed safely and all passengers disembarked on time. Los Angeles was the final destination.
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Louisville City Schools Board of Education
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KEY ACTION Held a reception for 11 retirees.
DISCUSSION Six teachers with a total of 136 years of experience, four food service workers, totaling 102 years, and the district librarian, with 35 years of service, are retiring at the end of the current school year. The board joined in congratulating and thanking them.
- Extended contracts through July 31, 2016, for Louisville Elementary School Principal Lee Smith, Louisville Elementary Assistant Principal Michael Norris and Special Programs Director Mary Jane Egli. Transportation Director Jack Friesner's contract was extended to June 30, 2014.
- Approved 247 Louisville High School seniors for graduation.
- Approved memberships in the Ohio High School Athletic Association and the Northeast Buckeye Conference.
- Approved first reading of 18 policies and final reading of 11 other policies.
- Approved student handbooks for athletics, band, speech and debate, and all grade levels.
- n Approved the five-year financial forecast, which indicates that the years ending 2013 and 2014 will show positive balances and a deficit of $529,000 at the end of 2016.
- Set a special meeting for 5 p.m. May 28 at the board office, 407 E. Main St.
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SkySchool has its own on site accommodation which is very convenient. There are 4 ensuite rooms and 4 cabins. The prices include breakfast, use of the cafe facilities and wifi. All accommodation payments are paid in cash in Spain.
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There are 4 en suite rooms available and they get booked up very quickly. We also have 4 cabins which cost €35 per night for single occupancy, inclusive of breakfast. They are not en suite however occupants have access to a basin, shower and loo.
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SkySchool has its own little club house where we have a chef who prepares all of the food. Included in the accommodation package is a 'serve yourself' continental breakfast consisting of cereal, toast, tea, coffee etc. Lunch normally consists of fresh bread, various pastas, omelettes and Mediterranean salads. Supper is a two course meal served with wine. The main dishes vary from Paella and Beef stew to Fagitas and Roast Chicken. Pudding varies from Fruit Salad and Ice Cream to Creme Catalan and Apple Pie. Lunch costs €10 and supper costs €15; a total of €25 a day. For further information contact us.
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Aerodromo Ordis is approximately 10 minutes from Figueres, the birth place of Salvador Dali, and only 25 minutes from the Costa Brava coastline. The location is easily accessible both by air, road and rail. The AP-7 motorway runs straight past Figueres making the French border less than 30 minutes to the north and Barcelona 2 hours to the south.
All courses start at 9.00am on Monday morning and end on Saturday afternoon. Students should therefore aim to arrive and depart on a Sunday. Girona Airport is 1 hour to the south and is a Ryan Air hub. There are plenty of cheap flights available from a wide range of locations around Europe. There are train and bus services from the airport to Figueres. Girona Airport transfers cost €35 per person/per way.
Perpignan Airport is 75 minutes to the north of Figueres, just inside the French border. It is serviced by Ryan Air, Flybe and BMI Baby. Perpignan Airport transfers cost €50 per person/per way. Barcelona International Airport is 2 hours to the south and has a very good train connection which runs to Figueres, 10 minutes from Aerodromo Ordis. Collections from Figueres train station cost €10 per person/per way.
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If hiring a car from Girona Airport we recommend one takes the AP-7 Toll road north towards Figueres. Leave the AP-7 just south of Figueres at Junction 4. After going through the toll booth take the first right hand exit at the round about along the GIV-5128 sign posted Olot, Besalu or Navata. Follow this road for approximately 5 minutes going straight over every round about until you reach a T junction. This is the N-260 and at this point you should turn right and drive approximately 500m before turning right again at Kilometer marker '45', sign posted 'Aeroclub Ordis' on a yellow background. If you get to 'Mas Pau' you have gone 2 kilometers too far. The gate is electronic so text either Rob on +34 622 512 280 or Alex on +44 7747 097 527 to be given the code.
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Malinche (2006)
by Laura Esquivel
No current Talk conversations about this book.
Library discard. 1 of 12 for $6.
Malinche is a very controversial figure and it is hard to extract her own history from that of the conquistador, Hernan Cortes. Known as Malinalli in the book or Marina (her baptismal name), this is her story from childhood, being instructed by her grandmother, sold as a slave by her mother through to her meeting with Cortes.
As with Like Water for Chocolate, there is a lot of local colour and flavour in the book, I liked Malinche's descriptions of codices. Each chapter is preceeded by a codex, to give you an idea of what they are like.
Malinalli faces a dilemma, she is trying to understand the arrival of the Spanish, who were seen as the return of Quetzalcoatl, a creator god . She becomes his "tongue", translating the meeting between him and Montezuma, which ultimately led to the fall of his empire. Malinalli must deal with the reprecussions of her actions and her relationship with Cortes - being his slave, lover, translator.
Not a bad read, but I think that the love story which made Like Water for Chocolate so compelling is not here, nor is there a substitute for it.
I knew this was fiction when I picked it up. I hoped it was historical fiction, and that I would learn something of Mexico's history by reading it. I was profoundly disappointed. Instead of historical fiction, I felt like I was reading a mixture of New Age spirituality and a Harlequin romance. The book primarily describes Malinalli/La Malinche's spiritual reflections on life, with occasional breaks of a paragraph or two to describe historical places, people, or events. I'm not convinced that the religious beliefs portrayed in the book were authentic to Malinche's time and culture. Malinalli/La Malinche seemed more like a 21st century adherent to New Age beliefs than a 16th century Nahua woman.
The book's one redeeming feature is its bibliography of sources about La Malinche, Cortés, and the Spanish conquest of Mexico. I've developed an interest in this topic since becoming close to several of my brother's Mexican in-laws. Maybe I'll find what I'm looking for in one of the books in the bibliography. I certainly didn't find it here.
Malinche is best described as a novel of historical fiction. The title character, Malinalli also known as Malinche or Dona Marina was actually very real and played an integral part in Cortes's conquest of Tenochtitlan, the capital of the Aztec Empire.
Malinalli was purchased by Cortes to be his translator and to interpret the many dialects he would encounter during his trek towards Tenochtitlan especially important were the words of Montezuma whose city of gold Cortes so desired. Malinalli knew she was in a very precarious situation, one in which she held much power in her words but in translation brought death and destruction to a powerful and proud group of people whose blood she shared.
For any fan of Laura Esquivel who expects lyrical prose, magical realism and vivid depictions of love and nature, I must warn you, you will not find it between these pages. The supposed love affair between Cortes and Malinche comes off more like a lust affair on the part of Senor Cortes. Other than Malinalli's vivid dreams of the four elements of nature and images of her gods there is little else in this novel that resembles Like Water for Chocolate or The Law of Love. Granted the conquest of Mexico is a very serious and complicated subject but it seems Esquivel's style of writing does not do it justice. Trying to include historical, cultural and personal information only produced a disjointed and incohesive product.
The Aztec culture is one of my favorites to study, but unfortunately, not that many works of fiction are written on them. So, I was elated to find this book brand new for only $2 at Border's.
The story focuses on the conquistadors', led by Cortes, destruction the Aztec's way of life. Malinalli is a beautiful young woman in the Aztec city of Tenochtitlan. Cortes is drawn to her, and the two fall in love. However, Malinalli becomes torn between her lover and her people when she begins to realize that Cortes cares little for preserving their way of life.
The plot is an amazing one - and I have often wished that history knew more about this tragic romance, based on a true story.
However, I was very disappointed by this book. The language was heavy and weighed down, very stiff and distant. There was constant talk of the Aztec deities and gods. I understand that these were a prominent, historically accurate part of their lives, but they were mentioned everywhere. By the end of the book, I felt that I knew their gods far better than I knew the main character herself.
Scenes that could have been exciting or interesting were nothing but boring and tedious due to Esquivel's toneless writing style.
And of course, if a writer cannot even give their reader an idea of what a character is like - she cannot write a passionate love story. And no - she didn't. I was never sympathetic towards Cortes and Malinalli's supposed romance at all. They did not even seem to be very much in love at all. When Malinalli is forced to marry another man, I felt no sadness for her.
Also, their "romance" begins with Cortes raping the main character. Malinalli thinks to herself later about Cortes "forcing himself on her." Cortes does not ask, and the book specifically says that he did not care that he was hurting her or if she didn't want to.
This sounds like rape to me.
From then on, Malinalli is very attracted to Cortes, and they become lovers. Why on earth a woman would fall in love with the man who raped her, I do not know.
This and a very flat, dry writing style led me to dislike this book. I was glad to finish it, and it will not be staying on my shelves.
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Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 074329033X, Hardcover)This is an extraordinary retelling of the passionate and tragic love between the conquistador Cortez and the Indian woman Malinalli, his interpreter during his conquest of the Aztecs. Malinalli's Indian tribe has been conquered by the warrior Aztecs. When her father is killed in battle, she is raised by her wisewoman grandmother who imparts to her the knowledge that their founding forefather god, Quetzalcoatl, had abandoned them after being made drunk by a trickster god and committing incest with his sister. But he was determined to return with the rising sun and save her tribe from their present captivity. When Malinalli meets Cortez she, like many, suspects that he is the returning Quetzalcoatl, and assumes her task is to welcome him and help him destroy the Aztec empire and free her people. The two fall passionately in love, but Malinalli gradually comes to realize that Cortez's thirst for conquest is all too human, and that for gold and power, he is willing to destroy anyone, even his own men, even their own love.
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"When Malinalli, a member of a tribe conquered by the Aztec warriors, first meets Cortes, she - like many - believes that he is the reincarnated forefather god of her tribe. Naturally, she assumes that her task is to help Cortes destroy the Aztec empire and free her people. The two fall passionately in love, but Malinalli gradually comes to realize that Cortes's thirst for conquest is all too human. He is willing to destroy anyone, even his own men, even their own love." "Throughout Mexican history, Malinalli has been reviled for her betrayal of the Indian people. However, recent historical research has shown that her role was much more complex; she was the mediator between two cultures, Hispanic and Native American, and two languages, Spanish and Nahuatl."--BOOK JACKET.… (more)
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I purchased this service from Aquarezz to have him post two of my links somewhere.
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I know the faster it's done it's better, some I'm going to work on it the upcoming days (had a very busy weekend so couldn't do it now).
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Always Run! HD
By JAHNG KYOM HAHN
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####### Stick runs and jumps and shots and runs and jumps and shots and just can't stop. Touch to make him jump from building to building and kill bad guys! How far can you get before you die?#########
- Realistic weather system
- Various and unique bad guys
- Cool and powerful weapons
- A random level for never ending gameplay
- Game Center support
- Personal best highscore
- Optimized for Retina display
What's New in Version 1.0.1
Added Game Center Challenges!
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Chainsaw is no good, even if the enemy is right in front of you, it does nothing, please fix it or get it out of the game
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- Updated: Jan 07, 2013
- Version: 1.0.1
- Size: 75.6 MB
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Compatibility: Requires iOS 4.3 or later. Compatible with iPad.
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Crash Test
Making a cake shaped like Miffy the rabbit!
CrashGirl was our first child and our folk's first grandchild. As she approached her first birthday I think I probably had my first panic attack. Are all mothers not judged by the fabulousness of their cake decorating skills?!? No, probably not, but I wasn't going to risk it.
Her favourite book was 'Miffy the Fairy", so I figured I'd make her a Miffy cake. Unfortunately that one isn't in the Women's Weekly Birthday Cake book. So, off to the internet I go . . .
Test Conditions:
I used Google Images to find pictures of Miffy birthday cakes and finally came across some that were linked to a blog with step by step instructions to make a Miffy cake – hooray!
The Crash Test Kitchen for this project belonged to my MIL. I also commandeered the dining room table for the mega effort icing marathon
The inspiration for my Miffy cake is Vegan Cooking on livejournal. You can also check out some of the step by step pictures (with some instructions) on their Flickr page. These are actually better and show more detail than the blog.
The cake recipe used is vegan and the frosting/icing used Crisco vegetable shortening which isn't readily available here. I worked around both these things, otherwise I pretty much followed the instructions.
Test Results:
Not being vegan, and needing to cater to a number of tastes I settled on carrot cake (Miffy's ears, head and feet) for the kids and devil chocolate cake (Miffy's body) for the bigger kids.
To get the shape I just copied a picture free hand onto newspaper rather than faffing around with enlargements on a photocopier. I used a round cake tin to guide size of the head and a square one for the body. I actually made a third rectangular cake for the ears and feet.
Instead of using shortening, and because it was a carrot cake, I used a cream cheese frosting instead. I used a thinned down portion of it to glaze the cake (the crumb layer) before starting the hand-cramping agony of piping the entire cake in little stars. It took me hours, and multiple trips to the fridge to keep the frosting firm. But the result was worth it!
Condition Report:
- I felt very proud and worthy of being a mummy
- My hand was in agony
- Everyone was very complimentary
- How did Miffy do – well she kept her head as everyone went for the ears and body first. Actually we nibbled away at her head for a few days after, but she was so cute, it was a bit difficult.
My top 5 tips for making this work (not stuffing it up)
- To keep Miffy looking whiter, don't use butter in your cream cheese icing. Here's the recipe I always use. Be careful not to over beat it, or you won't be able to pipe it.
- Splash out and buy gel food coloring. I used the normal stuff and it was really hard to get Miffy's dress looking red (all the extra liquid also thinned my icing out too much)
- Make sure you've got enough room in the fridge – we had to deconstruct Miffy and glue her back together the next day!
- Con someone else into piping all the stars! Alternatively, you could just spread the icing on, but I really like the texture of the piped stars. Back to plan A, or start using one of those hand strengthing things in the weeks leading up to the birthday!
- Don't try and do all of this in one day – it almost killed me!
This was a quick retrospective crash test. CrashGirl is now 3 and a bit, so there have been two other birthday cakes since then. I'll be writing up a quick crash soon on:
- How to make a hungry caterpillar birthday cake
- How to make a rainbow 3rd birthday cake
Have I learned my lesson – short answer, no!


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I want to share a story with all of you today, which is something I have rarely discussed with anyone, because there was a time in my life when I almost gave up! I am not sure if the story I am about to share is going to seem critical, but the message and the underlying premise should ring loud and clear. Many of you might be aware of my original email subscription, Jared Yellin Revisited, which began in November of 2007 and lasted until the day Brandentity was launched. The purpose of these inspirational messages was to communicate my feelings on a variety of topics concerning the establishment of your identity. After four months of successfully growing the distribution list and receiving unbelievable feedback, I was in the process of composing my Valentine's Day email. Upon completion of this message, where I felt an enormous amount of pride in myself for sharing my thoughts on LOVE, my computer froze and the work was lost. For about forty-five minutes, I just stared at a blank computer screen with feelings of resentment, aggravation, and gloom surfacing. I felt completely empty as I realized this was going to be an important decision in my life—to write or not to write—that was the question?
Many of you might think that I am dramatizing this situation, but I encourage you to think about a time in your life when everything seemed to be coasting, you were gaining momentum, achieving success in whatever it is you were doing, and simply feeling wonderful about life. This might have been when you were in relationship, pursuing a career as an entrepreneur, or participating in an activity that was a passion for you. As you are picturing yourself taking part in any of these situations, I want you to try and feel the incredible energy that began to surface as a result of your excitement and enthusiasm. As you begin feeling the emotions of this event, I want you to think about how you would feel if everything all of sudden became frozen, you lost the feeling, and the only way to get it back was to start from scratch. My passion at that time, since I was on Wall Street and living an identity-less life, was spreading a message of hope because it was therapeutic for me to discuss topics that were prevalent in my world. And then the computer froze and a message about LOVE was lost in cyberspace.
The question I would like all of you to consider answering is when did this happen in your life? I am sure at some point in the past you were passionate about something, until a barrier stood between you and the passion, resulting in an abbreviated journey. But as you stood looking at this barrier, which could be a lack of identity, an injury, divorce, and a variety of other challenges, you had the opportunity to ask yourself—to continue or not to continue—that was your question? Only you know how you answered, only you know if you are still pursuing whatever it is that was halted, and only you know if there is an empty feeling inside because you gave up on something you loved dearly. I am not here to put you through a guilt trip, while putting myself on a pedestal, because I obviously did not allow myself to give up, but I am here to tell you that one of the reasons you might be struggling when it comes to establishing your identity is that this scenario has taken place on a number of occasions in your life.
Since this might be the case, I am going to provide you with the Six Steps To Continue, which enabled me to look past the barrier of a frozen computer, to the endless opportunities which were on the horizon:
1.) Make a list of how not continuing has or will change the way you live your life.
In order to begin this process, you will need to forecast what you believe your life will look like if you decide not to continue. For example, let's pretend that you were beginning a diet and exercise program, and as you started to gain momentum, you broke your foot which prevented you from the physical aspect of this lifestyle change. If you allow this injury to keep you sidelined for longer than you need to heal, then there is a possibility that you will allow yourself to gain weight, raise a family that is unhealthy, have additional hours of sleep, have a shortened lifespan, etc.
2.) Write either a P for positive or an N for negative besides each of these items.
Each of the consequences that you find will lead to a positive or negative interpretation. Everything happens for a reason and the barrier you are facing on your journey may have developed for your own good. Only you will be able to determine if the benefits of not continuing will outweigh the advantages of enduring.
3.) For the items that received a P, determine what actions will need to be taken in order to continue.
This is your opportunity to create a strategy to succeed with this continuation process. In the example from above, you could hire a personal trainer who is going to create a program for you to follow once provided with the approval from your doctor. You could prevent yourself from binging on processed foods and instead focus on consuming healthy alternatives. You could purchase a clothing item that is too small for you, but your ideal size, in order to inspire yourself to fit into the outfit. You could commit to a gym membership for your entire family so that this can become part of the culture at your home.
4.) Consider the potential barriers that could surface
By addressing the challenges that you could face, before they even happen, you will be prepared to navigate past these circumstances and achieve your desired goal. I believe that preparation is one of the fundamental elements of success, and by addressing the barriers prior to them surfacing, you will be fully equipped and ready to take on the challenge.
5.) Imagine what you life will feel like once you make the commitment to continue
This relates to Starting With the End in Mind because once you are able to envision the emotions associated with overcoming the obstacle and continuing the journey, you will do everything in your power to make this a reality because victory is far too sweet to neglect.
This is plain and simple because once you follow the prior five steps, the last thing you must do is TAKE ACTION on all of your findings, believe in yourself, and never allow a barrier to prevent you from accomplishing whatever it is that you desire in your life.
I think it is important to commend all of you because as you can see from the list above, the first step to reclaiming your identity is to begin realizing when it was lost. This does not necessarily mean you are all of a sudden going to find the root of your pain, but you might be able to discover something that has contributed to your feelings of loss. Once you determine what this is in your world, and follow the steps from above, the sixth and final step is simply to take action, and reclaim whatever it is that was left behind. As we progress on our journey to BRANDENTITY, there will be countless times when you are faced with similar challenges, and once again, you will be forced to ask yourself—to continue or not to continue—that is your question? But this time around, I am confident that continuing will be the only strategy you consider…
When have you allowed your "circumstances" to prevent you from pursuing a passion?
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This awesome sushi place is located in the middle of bustling Cape Town and boasts a simple, uncomplicated interior and a vibrant ambience.
The food is extremely well priced and the menu offers a wide variety of favourite sushi options. Daily and weekly specials are offered and make this the ideal spot for those watching their pockets.
Enjoy delectable California rolls, sashimi, maki, nigiri, fashion sandwiches and the less common inari, gorgeous fillings wrapped in sweet tofu. Beautiful, delicate salmon and tuna roses are, of course, also available.
The balcony is covered with a bedouin tent so you can enjoy your favourite Japanese cuisine in any weather. Be sure to watch out for the regular 'all you can eat' specials - a rare indulgence that has to be tried.
Asu-Ma is a traditional Japanese restaurant that serves a niche market in the midst of bustling Cape Town. The restaurant reflects Japanese culture by combining a peaceful interior, a great ambience and fresh flavourful dishes that speak for themselves.
All food is prepared as you watch when you order. The open kitchen and sushi bar adds to the traditional feel.
Here you can enjoy sushi that bursts with flavour and an amosphere that does the same. Ideal for socializing with a group of friends, it will be an experience to remember.
Fine dining and amazing Indian cuisine meet at this beautiful upmarket restaurant in Cape Town. Treat yourself to a luxurious night out and experience the elegant, yet opulent interior, great service and delicious food.
The menu offers traditional starters like spiced lamb kebabs with yogurt and mint, chargrilled Karoo lamb chops and an assorted kebab platter, while more exotic choices include tandoori salmon and green mango flavoured line fish. Must-tries for mains are the lamb shanks in saffron curry and the slow-cooked, pot-roasted Karoo lamb with dried spices.
Vegetarians are definitely not forgotten and for every dish that contains meat, there is one that doesn't. Try cottage cheese dumplings and green pea curry, or apricot and potato cakes with yogurt and sweet chutney.
The dessert menu doesn't fail to impress and offers a wide variety of options, from plain ice cream to a mouthwatering mango and yogurt cheesecake.
Enjoy an authentic, yet modern Indian experience at Bombay Brasserie.
If it's an Indian fix that needs satisfying while visiting scenic Stellenbosch, then Bukhara is the obvious choice. Conveniently situated at centre of town, Bukhara is a stylish restaurant that offers a selection of North Indian cuisine.
The restaurant chain is consistent with its upmarket and vibey atmosphere. The trade mark open kitchen allows guests to be privy to the making of their meal as well and serves as a source of background entertainment.
The menu has a good variety, including South African game options and caters for the carnivores and vegetarians alike. Expect authentic, traditional Indian food: Butter Chicken, Garlic Naan and Mango ice cream. The Kashmiri style kebabs cooked over hot coals is a restaurant speciality and a must try.
The exotic Indian dining experience is rounded off with a few dishes with interesting flavours to entice the adventurous palate and a notable wine list.
Situated in the beautiful seaside village of Strandfontein on the West Coast of South Africa. The restaurant is ideally positioned to enjoy view of the beach and is the ideal spot to watch the sun set over the ocean. The restaurant has recently been renovated to blend in with its surroundings offering a truly unique seaside destination.
The menu focuses mainly on fish and seafood dishes prepared by the two chefs. The large dining room seats up to 50 people and has a wide selection of beverages. Guests can dine inside or outside on the deck facing the ocean. This is also a popular function venue.
Fisherman's Cottage Restaurant in the holiday town of Hermanus is a quaint, rustic establishment that serves up a selection of seafood and other South African favourites in a charming setting.
Fisherman's Cottage is gains its character from its historic significance. The restaurant building is an original fisherman's cottage that dates back to the 1890 and forms part of the old harbour museum in the fisherman's village.
Today guests happily sit at its rustic bench tables be it indoors or at the covered patio and enjoy the prepared catch of the day. The extensive seafood menu delivers peri-peri Yellow Tail, Calamari, seafood curry or Mussel and Shrimp spring rolls. Other menu items include venison dishes such as Gemsbok Loin and Eland Steak. Be sure to check out the blackboard for the specials.
In winter the best seats are close to the log fire.
This deli-cum-restaurant and bar is a very refreshing take on the dining experience. Be sure to bring friends and indulge in a wide variety of specially chosen and made fresh breads, pestos, meats, cheeses and preserves.
The restaurant is exudes tranquility and you will feel like kicking off your shoes, sitting back and relaxing with a fine glass of bubbles, wine or even a beer.
Watch out for the regular champagne breakfasts, a wicked indulgent treat. Breakfasts include Norwegian Salmon with capers, horseradish, onion rings and toast, as well as the more traditional, but definitely not boring, omelette with ham and served with toast. Even a healthy fruit, muesli and yogurt option is available.
For the later-in-the-day diner there are a variety of options to choose from, but a recommended dish would be the schnitzel, served with a range of toppings. Choose from spicy sauce, sweet peppers, gherkins and mushrooms; ham and cheese; bacon, pickled onions and croutons; and pineapple, bacon and cheese.
Fresh produce, interesting food, drinks of choice and a laid-back atmosphere is what you can expect.
This restaurant exudes warmth, style and elegance, both through the interior and the ambience. Rich woods, reds and yellows are juxtaposed by a sleek and modern layout.
The menu is large - really large. It offers a variety of soups, spring rolls, satay dishes, tempura dishes, seafood, teppanyaki dishes, Thai curries, and a wide selection of prawn-, fish-, chicken-, duck-, beef- and lamb dishes. What a mouthful.
Add a variety of sushi like California rolls, fashion sandwiches, sashimi, nigiri and hand rolls and you'll probably come to the conclusion that you're going to have to visit more than once.
There are a number of interesting 'chef's specials' on the menu. The Dragon and Phoenix is chicken and prawn cooked in a sweet chilli sauce. The Love Boat comprises prawns, beef, lamb, chicken and duck cooked in and Indonesian sambal sauce. Then there is New Hong's Omelette - seasonal vegetables, chicken and prawns.
Hong Sushi delivers on atmosphere, flavour and value for money.
Explosive flavours and subtle tastes are in juxtaposition when talking about Mangiare restaurant. The freshest produce is used, the freshest produce literally being herbs and vegetables from the garden. This beautiful restaurant is set in the vineyards with breathtaking views of the mountain and ocean.
Delicacies include imported summer truffles and parma ham - mouthwatering in itself. An a la carte menu is offered and changes every week to make the most of the seasonal ingredients. Try homemade ravioli, home-cured salmon, homemade gnocchi and risotto and finely sliced sirloin marinated in olive oil and presented on rocket.
A really good wine list is available and local, as well as French and Italian wines are served.
The service a great and the food unique, tasty and creative - add the beautiful setting and you've got a winner.
*Distances are shown as the crow flies and are not necessarily the actual travelling
Enjoy delicious and tasty cuisine and a feast for the senses dining on seafood, grills and typical Portuguese dishes.
With attention to detail and personal attention, diners relax in tranquil surrounds dining on mouth-watering dishes such as grilled chicken basted in finger linking peri-peri the Mozambican way, or voluptuous grilled prawns, tasty pregos, trinchados, espetadas and popular feijoada.
Adeguita Portuguese Restaurant tantalises with mouth-watering tastes and flavours the true Portuguese way in a colonial setting that invites relaxation.
An unpretentious family-run restaurant serving superb Portuguese cuisine, A Churrasqueira boasts an exciting menu with a wide selection of choices.
An impressive wine list enhances the experience, with a brilliant selection of both South African and Portuguese wines.
The interior is simple and warm, the service excellent and the prices reasonable. All in all, a wonderful place to dine in comfort.
The delicious menu brims with high quality seafood such as voluptuous Mozambican prawns and a variety of succulent steaks, poultry and traditional dishes.
The warm and inviting ambiance sets the tone for a unique Portuguese experience housed in a luxurious house in Kensington.
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ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- While the complexities in the Buffalo Bills' game plan hurt the Vikings in a 20-16 exhibition loss on Friday night, simple mistakes also hindered the Vikings on two key drives.
Tight end Kyle Rudolph dropped a third-down pass that ended the Vikings' second drive of the night on their own 41, and after an interception gave the Vikings the ball on Buffalo's 31-yard line, John Sullivan's shotgun snap got by Christian Ponder and led to a 14-yard loss.
The Vikings only got back to the original line of scrimmage in the series, and Blair Walsh missed a 49-yard field goal.
"The only thing I was saying to myself when that was happening was, 'I'm glad it's the preseason. Let's get this out of the way now,' " coach Leslie Frazier said. "We definitely don't want to be doing this in September. Kyle came back with some nice plays, and John settled down, but all of us in this room know, in a regular-season game, those can cost you a ballgame."
Ponder said he and Sullivan got their signals crossed on the botched snap, adding that he might need to use a silent count on the road in the future.
"It was hard to hear," Ponder said. "Unfortunately, there was a miscommunication. Bad play."
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Hillsborough County, Florida -- Flames crackle through grass pastures at the DC Crum Ranch, as curious cows watch firefighters from the Florida Forest Service rumble past. Thursday's fire at the ranch is a controlled burn. It was set on purpose to help improve grazing and reduce the risk of wildfire.
"It will reduce the fire threat," says Patrick Keogh, a Forest Service area supervisor. "We won't have a fire on this property where we burned for at least a year, because we've reduced the fuel."
The property owner, David Crum, hired the Forest Service to manage the burn, but this longtime rancher remembers a time when such fires weren't so controlled.
"The old days we used to ride through the woods on the horses and drop a match and let it go. There weren't many people back in those days, but now we have neighbors, so you've got to control your fire. You don't want it on their property," Crum explained.
On Thursday, the flames traveled quickly through the grass. The recent cold snap and low humidity puts the fire danger index around the Bay area at "High" or "Very High".
And firefighters around the state have been busy. Since the first of the year, Fire Service crews have fought 473 blazes. Most recently, on Wednesday in Charlotte County, they battled two very large brush fires.
The wildfire season typically runs through mid-June, when we start to see some regular rains. So until then, firefighters urge caution; reminding people to clear brush from around their houses and to be responsible with fire.
"If you're doing any type of outdoor burning, you need to be careful," says Keogh. "It can get away very quickly. If you can wait for a day when the humidity's higher and the winds lower, that would be the best thing."
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Remington wants to see to it that your children's schools are places of learning, not programming, and that when they graduate, your children have better choices than war, prison, or poverty. No matter your background or country of origin, you deserve a dignified existence with guaranteed access to the necessities of life. Remington is fully willing to burn any bridge and make any enemy in Washington to make this and more a reality. All he needs is for you to send him there with your vote, so that you can have the respect you have so long been denied.
Remington isn't going to Washington to make friends. He's going to Washington to do the right thing, which is an unusual idea in our capitol. He may have to dig in his heels in order to make this country a livable place for you, and all he needs are your blessing and your vote. Politicians have had over two centuries to listen to ordinary people like us, and they have consistently failed to do so. Remington says no more, and isn't afraid to embarrass a bunch of career politicians to accomplish this.


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Archive for Thursday, July 22, 2004
Margaret E. Shouse
Services for Margaret Elizabeth Shouse, 84, Topeka, were Wednesday, July 21, 2004, at the Longton Baptist Church, with the Rev. Ted D. Davis officiating. Burial was at the Longton Cemetery.
Mrs. Shouse died Friday, July 16, 2004, at the Midland Hospice House in Topeka.
She was born March 5, 1920, in Montgomery County, near Elk City, the daughter of Elmer Ellsworth and Rosie Mae Davis Davidson. She attended school and grew up in Montgomery and Chautauqua counties. She was a longtime resident of rural Longton.
She was employed at Weaver's Department Store in Lawrence for several years before she and her husband returned to their farm near Longton. She was later employed by Emerson Electric at Independence until her retirement.
She married Owen Otis Shouse on March 15, 1941, in Fredonia. He died Jan. 15, 2000.
Survivors include four daughters, Opal Trefethen and Barbara Spring, both of Eudora, Sandra Eshbaugh, Topeka, and Margaret Ann Bozeman, Parker, Colo.; a sister, Dorothy Brand, Mound Valley; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Three brothers, Dwight Davidson, Robert Davidson and Donald Davidson preceded her in death.
The family suggests memorials to the Longton Fair Association or the Longton Senior Center. They may be sent in care of Zimmerman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1233, Howard 67349.
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Still, to be fair, China's growth of "only" 8.9 percent is the lowest in two and a half years. And its rapidly deflating property bubble is worrisome. It's hard enough to get good data in an open, transparent market like the United States, but China is notoriously opaque. As such, we have to depend more than we'd like on anecdotal evidence, and the anecdotal evidence is not encouraging. In late 2011, it was reported that a real estate developer in the Chinese city of Wenzhou was offering a free BMW to anyone who bought an apartment. Though extreme, this was not an isolated case. Developers throughout the country are having to resort to the same kinds of tactics that American builders used in the early stages of the housing bust: giving away high-priced goodies to entice would-be buyers.
Still, it's dangerous to draw too many conclusions from the woes of the Chinese property sector. It should be remembered that the current slump was actually planned. The Chinese government was uncomfortable with the level of speculation and moved quickly to let the air out of what was quickly becoming a bubble by tightening lending standards. This is a tough balancing act for government or central banks; you use too little force and you fail to stop the bubble, but if you use too much you can end up engineering a deep recession. With GDP growth of nearly 9 percent, China is clearly not in recession, though it remains to be seen if there are spillover effects that act as a further drag on growth.
China will eventually blow up. It is extremely difficult to transition from a hyper-growth emerging market to a slower-growth developed economy, and I have my doubts about China's ability to make that transition smoothly. Still, it would appear to me that 2012 is the year that this will happen. Frankly, if the 2008-2009 meltdown wasn't enough to derail China, then it's hard to see Europe's current predicament doing it in 2012. Yes, Europe is China's biggest export market and yes, Europe is in very bad shape. But 2008-2009 was the worst financial crisis in 100 years, and China was able to keep on chugging along.
China benefitted in 2008-2009 from a massive stimulus and infrastructure program that is highly unlikely to be repeated. I get that. My point is not that China will or will not enjoy growth rates of 9 or 10 percent. My point is simply that China is not likely to suffer a hard landing this year.
In the meantime, more anecdotal evidence points to Chinese economic strength. In the last quarter of 2011, ex-Asia world oil demand fell by 700,000 barrels per day, but Asian oil demand—led by China—grew by 400,000 barrels per day. The same report that showed Chinese GDP rising by 8.9 percent also made a passing remark that 2011 was a milestone year for China; a majority of Chinese citizens now live in urban areas. Urbanization is critical to the continued rise of the Chinese middle class, which is in turn critical to the development of China's domestic consumer economy. And speaking of the domestic consumer economy, the same report also mentioned that China's retail sales grew by 18 percent in December; not too shabby for a country purportedly at risk of recession.
Bottom line, I believe the rumors of China's impending doom have been greatly exaggerated. China should be a bright spot in 2012, and I continue to recommend American and European companies with exposure to China.
Still, I might resist the urge to load up on Chinese stocks themselves. Again, looking at the anecdotal evidence, I see a few disturbing developments. The Associated Press reported that nearly half of Chinese citizens with investable assets of $15 million were considering leaving the country. In another report published by the Financial Times, 60 percent of high net worth Chinese planned to emigrate. Many wealthy Chinese nationals have also taken to buying high-end luxury properties in the West as a means of transferring assets out of the country.
When the country's elite are wanting to leave with their money, that is a deeply troubling sign. It doesn't mean that a crash is coming any time soon, but it does give credence to my belief that the best way to invest in China is to do it indirectly, through Western firms with a strong foothold in the country.
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The following statement was issued by Dr. Walter Kälin, the Representative of the Secretary-General on the Human Rights of Internally Displaced Persons, in Abidjan yesterday:
The internally displaced have largely been forgotten during the crisis in Côte d'Ivoire, according to the Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General on the Human Rights of Internally Displaced Persons, Dr. Walter Kälin, who visited the country from 17 to 24 April.
"Côte d'Ivoire is facing a protection crisis in terms of the human rights of the internally displaced", said the Representative. This was mainly due to the lack of an adequate response to their needs and the lack of knowledge of their rights.
"Côte d'Ivoire has been in conflict for over three years, and this is the main cause of displacement for the population," said Dr. Kälin, adding that conflicts over land in rural areas, particularly in the west and the south of the country, have also caused major displacement. The conflicts seem to trap the population into displacement cycles, where each community is forced to flee one after another.
"It is now time to act", said the Representative. He said he was satisfied with the fact that the authorities were taking the question of internally displaced persons seriously, but that he was worried that this intent was not being followed by concrete action. He called on the authorities and humanitarian organizations to draft without further delay a comprehensive strategy to address the challenges of internal displacement in the country as well as a detailed plan of action to improve the current situation of the internally displaced. He also requested the donor community to support a long-term strategy, which is the only option for durable solutions to the internal displacement crisis.
The Representative recommended that a law providing for indemnities be adopted as soon as possible.
The Representative of the Secretary-General also expressed his preoccupation with the state of destitution in which many of the displaced persons are forced to live. These difficulties are mainly linked to obstructed access to food, education and to health services. The vulnerability of the internally displaced is heightened by the fact that in many cases they do not have documents to prove their identity and are often victims of racketeering and corruption. The Representative also pointed out that he was worried that too many children, the future of the nation, were facing particular difficulties, for instance in receiving birth certificates. He had also been made aware of cases of children exploited for prostitution or as agricultural labour in the plantations.
Dr. Kälin noted with interest that the majority of the internally displaced had been accepted by host families and commended the spirit of generosity and solidarity of the Ivorian people. However, he pointed out to the growing impoverishment of large sectors of the population who had taken up the displaced without any assistance from the authorities or from the international humanitarian organizations. The continued insecurity both in the areas of origin as well as in the areas to which the displaced persons have fled to is an additional source of preoccupation. In fact, these displaced persons, who have had to flee their places of origin for reasons mainly linked to growing physical insecurity, have throughout their displacement, become victims of serious human rights violations committed by all parties to the conflict as well as by other actors. Furthermore, they have been also fallen prey to racketeering and corruption. Cases of targeted assassinations, torture and sexual violence have also been reported.
The Representative of the Secretary-General therefore called on the Government and on the United Nations Mission in Côte d'Ivoire (ONUCI) to assume their responsibilities and to undertake the necessary actions to guarantee the safety and security of the people and their belongings throughout the territory.
During this first mission to Côte d'Ivoire the Representative of the Secretary-General met with the governmental authorities responsible for questions linked to internal displacement. He spoke with the Minister for National Reconciliation et of Relations with Institutions, with the Minster of Foreign Affairs, the Minister of Solidarity and the War Victims, the Minster of Reconstruction and Reintegration, as well as with the representatives of international organisations and with several organisations representing the internally displaced persons themselves. After a series of meetings in Abidjan, he travelled to the interior of the country to gain a better understanding of the concrete difficulties the internally displaced persons face. In this context he travelled to Yamoussoukro, Guiglo, Daloa, San Pedro, Tabou and Bouaké.
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PRATTVILLE - Sam Murray's double drove in Ethan Anders for the tying run, and an infield error by Prattville and a ground ball by George Blackwell drove in Chandler Taylor to help Alabama Christian beat Prattville 4-3 in 10 innings at the Autauga Wood Bat Classic.
After trailing 3-0 in the top of the seventh, the Eagles battled back to tie the game.
Hudson Pugh struck out the side in the bottom of the 10th to pick up the win. Prattville's Donovan Fisher took the loss.
Grayson Blackwell had an RBI.
Chandler Mullins struck out seven and allowed an earned run in eight innings for Prattville. Dalton Yarnell had an RBI.
Prattville plays Calera at 1 p.m. today at Marbury.
Edgewood 8-4,
Escambia (Fla.) 1-3
PENSACOLA, Fla. - Jackson Tate led the Wildcats (27-3) in Game 1, striking out eight in seven innings. Christian Smith went 4-for-4 and Kolton Atchley had two RBIs.
Smith earned the win in Game 2, striking out seven in relief of Caleb Sullivan.
Edgewood hosts Glenwood and Autauga Academy on Monday.
Hooper wins two,
loses one
MARIANA, Fla. - Hooper defeated East Memorial twice and fell to Liberty County at Chipola College. Hooper defeated East Memorial 10-6 and 9-6, and lost to Liberty 7-6 in eight innings.
In the Colts' first game against EMCA, Bailey Evans earned the win, striking out two in 31⁄3 innings. Dylan Chamblee hit a three-run homer. D.J. Thomas had two RBIs.
In Game 2, winning pitcher Jonathan Waite struck out nine in 41⁄3 innings. Waite had four RBIs. Dalton Magdon and Hunter Talley each had an RBI.
Against Liberty County, D.J. Thomas allowed an earned run in seven innings, and Walt Jones got the loss. Thomas also had an RBI. Dylan Chamblee had two RBIs.
Hooper (18-10) plays Altha at 11 a.m. today at Chipola College.
Childersburg 13,
Trinity 5
GULF SHORES - Tennessee signee Zach Reid had a two-run homer in a losing effort for the Wildcats (12-5) in the Gulf Shores tournament. Will Cook and Ben Jones each an RBI.
Trinity plays at Alexandria at 9 a.m. and Winfield at 11:30 a.m. today.
Catholic 5,
Sydney O'Connor struck out five to pass the 700-strikeout mark for her career. She also added two RBIs.
Prattville 2,
GULF SHORES - Emma Hindi got the win for Prattville (21-6).
Prattville plays elimination games today in Gulf Shores.
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Catherine Clark (right) and fellow third-graders were excited to be a part of the annual Monarch Parade at Rieck Avenue School in Millville on Tuesday. / Staff photo/Cody Glenn
Rieck Avenue School third-grader Krystal Rivera wears her butterfly wings while waiting to present butterfly facts during the annual Monarch Parade at the Millville elementary school Tuesday. / Staff photo/Cody Glenn
Rieck Avenue School first-graders Logan Hannah and classmate Nyshia Gibbons dressed up as caterpillars for the annual Monarch Parade at the Millville elementary school. / Staff photo/Cody Glenn
Third-graders Destiny Perez (left) and Chelsea Langley, both 8, hold the butterflies they will release for the migration to Mexico during the annual Monarch Parade at Rieck Avenue School. / Staff photo/Cody Glenn
Rieck Avenue students flap their way to the cafeteria in butterfly wings on Tuesday. / Staff photo/Cody Glenn
MILLVILLE — It was too windy and too cool to fly outside Tuesday, so Rieck Avenue School officials let more than 100 monarch butterflies and caterpillars roam the hallways instead and they brought their winged, insect friends with them.
First- and third-grade students dressed the part for the schools annual Monarch Parade, which celebrates their work studying the butterflies and releasing them into the wild in time for an annual migration south to Mexico for the winter.
But Tuesdays conditions werent suitable enough for their butterfly friends to survive. According to third-grade teacher Paula Hayes, monarchs cant survive in high winds and temperatures of less than 55 degrees.
Its a little chilly for them, and for us as well, Principal Brian Robinson told the audience gathered at the event.
The third-grade students have been studying their subjects since school began last month. First-grade students dressed as caterpillars and assisted with their presentation by singing songs.
Students learned about a butterflys life cycle as well as how it migrates. They also fed and examined caterpillar eggs in class, among other activities.
The project also was an experience for teachers, who took classes on how to handle and feed the insects.
Feeding 15 butterflies and getting a child ready for school is pretty labor-intensive, Hayes said. But the students are thrilled to see and learn about them. Its very engaging.
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There are restrictions on the allocation of Inca Trail permits and there will be times of the year when permits are not available for when you want to travel. On these occasions you will still be able to trek to Machu Picchu but will follow the scenic Lares Trek as an alternative. There will be no extra cost to do the Lares alternative. See here for more information about Inca Trail permits and trail closures.
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If you do not want to complete the Inca Trail Trek you must advise your travel consultant at the time of booking. Instead you will do a train excursion to Machu Picchu instead.
If you choose to opt out of the trek and do the train excursion to Machu Picchu you will have additional free time in Cuzco, the ancient capital of the Inca Empire, where there is plenty to see and do. There are numerous museums, galleries and churches to visit, including magnificent examples of Spanish colonial architecture such as the Convent of Santa Clara, the Cathedral and the San Franciscan Monastery. The masterful Inca stonework of Qorikancha, almost but not-quite obscured by the Spanish church built on top of it, is a must-see. Your tour leader can also help you to organise optional day excursions to the Sacred Valley, the monumental ruins of Sacsayuaman and the Inca citadel at Pisac.
Trekking the Inca Trail on Budget Expeditions
All Budget Expeditions tours to Peru which visit Cuzco have enough time allocated to complete the Inca Trail Trek. This is an optional excursion with an additional cost, and must be booked at the same time you book your Budget Expeditions tour.
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Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from LACERS
- 13 Dec 2011
- Written by Jack Humphreville
LA WATCHDOG - The Los Angeles City Employees Retirement System has an early Christmas present for the City Hall.
On Tuesday, LACERS Board of Administration more than likely will recommend that the City's 2012-13 contribution to LACERS be 24.14% of payroll, down from the current rate of 25.23%. This lower contribution rate will result in a "savings" of around $15 million compared to previous year.
This "savings" has a significant impact on the next year's General Fund Budget Outlook. In the June numbers, the City was projecting an increase of $48 million in its LACERS contribution. But with the $15 million decrease, the combined swing is $63 million, a significant "savings."
LACERS' management also had a spectacular year as its portfolio had a rate of return of over 21%.
But there are lots of moving pieces to play mischief with in this complex puzzle.
The major factor underlying this "savings" is the 42% lower contribution rate for retiree healthcare, decreasing from 7.2% to 4.2% of payroll. Driving a significant portion of this 3% "savings" is the increase in contributions by about two-thirds of LACERS' active members.
This decrease was offset in part by the 11% increase in pension expense, from 18% to 20% of payroll, primarily driven by the 23%, $45 million increase related to the amortization of the unfunded pension liability.
There were also other factors that lowered the contribution rate, including new demographic assumptions, changes in health benefit assumptions, and the five year phase-in of the impact of lowering Investment Return Assumption from 8% to 7.75%. The aggregate impact has not been clearly disclosed, but may be in the range of 4% to 5% or $70-$90 million.
Of course, the City continues to rely on other questionable accounting policies to lower its contribution: the amortization of the E-RIP Off over 15 years as opposed to the recommended five years, "smoothing" portfolio losses over seven years, and the 15 year amortization of the unfunded pension liability.
As a result of the 21% return on its portfolio, LACERS unfunded pension liability based on the market value of its assets was lowered by 20%, from $5.9 billion (60.5% funded) to $4.7 billion (69.4% funded).
However, if LACERS used a more realistic and conservative Investment Rate Assumption of 6.5% (as opposed to the unsustainable 7.75% currently used), the unfunded pension liability would increase to an estimated $6.6 billion (62% funded).
Underlying the growth in the unfunded pension liability is the 40% growth in total future benefits over the past six years, offset in part by a 28% increase in its assets. Total annual benefits paid to retirees and other beneficiaries have grown 53% during the Villaraigosa era. This growth in benefits has outstripped the very handsome 24% increase in average compensation which now exceeds $72,000 a year.
While LACERS is providing some early Christmas cheer, it is not cause for celebration. The City's current budget is already $72 million in the hole and next year's budget gap is projected to be in the range of $200 million to $250 million. And over the next four years, the total budget gap is estimated to be in the range of $900 million, primarily as a result of $750 million increase in personnel costs (compensation, pensions, medical benefits, and workers compensation).
As it is, the City's budget is very complicated, with many moving parts that are constantly under pressure by the Occupiers of City Hall: the Elected Elite and their special interest cronies that are looking to feather their own nests at the expense of hard working Angelenos.
So what you hear from the Mayor and City Hall may not be what you get, whether it is pensions, streets, housing, or the budget.
That is why we need a Financial Control Board that will require City Hall to develop and adhere to a realistic Five Year Operational and Financial Plan, one that requires a truly balanced budget and adequate funding for our deteriorating infrastructure and our two seriously underfunded pension plans.
Jack Humphreville writes LA Watchdog for CityWatch He is the President of the DWP Advocacy Committee and the Ratepayer Advocate for the Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Council. Humphreville is the publisher of the Recycler -- www.recycler.com. He can be reached at: email@example.com ) –cw
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The Knoxville Boys Track and Field Squad have one more tune up before the State Qualifying Meet this Thursday. Coach Mike Cunningham the Second is strictly looking at tonight's Pella Invitational more as a tune up and to see if there are any guys that he can move around to get them in the best possible position to qualify for Drake's Blue Oval. C2 admits that his team got a bit of a break by being sent to a meet separate from its rivals in Pella. However he adds that most of his event that he expects to qualify for state…would likely be in position to do the same at just about any of the state qualifiers in.
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Ryan DeGange of New Horizon Games recently took the time to discuss his title upcoming run n' gun action RPG Empire Eden. The game revolves around a nameless tribal hero who travels the world hoping to seek answers and rescue his people from the Empire. Along the way your story quickly evolves based on your decisions, which leads to multiple endings. Empire Eden is very reminiscent of the classic games like Contra and Castlevania. Should this sound like something you are interested, be sure to check out the Kickstarter link after the interview.
About Empire Eden:
A combination of Run & Gun, Beat 'em Up, and RPG like you have never seen before. You play as a tribal native whose tribe was swept away by the Empire's soldiers. Unaware of who the Empire is, and why they have done this, your main objective is to rescue the captured tribesmen/women while unraveling the secrets behind the Empire.
Indie Game HQ: Can you tell us a little bit about New Horizon Games?
Ryan: I am the creator and lead of the current project Empire Eden. I'm a pixel artist and game designer. Luke is a C++ programmer and game designer. Chris is the resident lead programmer.
The name explains it self. New Horizon. We want to change the way people look at indie games.
Indie Game HQ: Prior to working on Empire Eden, what have you guys worked on?
Ryan: Together nothing, but I have worked on various small projects, free-to-play, like Virus Effect, Thingavore, and Realms of Earth. All titles that I don't expect anyone to be able to find searching the internet. These were just fun projects with friends.
Indie Game HQ: This being your first commercial title, what struggles have you come across developing this game versus some of your past titles?
Ryan: Honestly the development has been easier than ever. It's very streamlined, and this project will be put together faster than any project in the past. Our biggest hurdle is definitely getting media attention. Something we never even considered.
Indie Game HQ: How much of a focus are you putting on the storyline of the game?
Ryan: The game was designed around the story. I'm sure a lot of people say this, but there were many late nights dedicated to the outcome of our unnamed main character's fate.
Indie Game HQ: How large is the world of Empire Eden? How many different areas can we expect to explore?
Ryan: Well, the cool thing is the variety you will get through decision making. Each play through should be different than the previous granted you don't pick the exact same options. There will be jungles, caves, snow zones, trains and other moving areas, deserts, tropical areas, underwater, laboratory, saloon's/bars, futuristic/science areas, spirit world, etc. The list goes on, depending on the amount of funding we get. I can assure you that you will not be disappointed with the visual diversity.
Indie Game HQ: What variety of animal powers will you be adding to the final game?
Ryan: Right now we're limiting it to Bull, Bear, Fish, Eagle, and Human. This isn't to say there might be more. Try to remember that these are used to navigate maps in new ways, so having too many could negatively impact your experience.
Indie Game HQ: Now, we've all been dying to know. What happened to his clothes?
Ryan: Haha. Well this game is actually about a clan of nudists. Jk. The initial sprite I drew had clothes. As I continued to work, I decided I wanted to make him completely nude to make sure every muscle felt true to the human form. I would later on start adding articles of clothing, but the most important thing was the fluidity of his movement. People seem to love the naked man, so we might leave him naked for a while before giving him the chance to get any clothes.
Indie Game HQ: For first time players of this genre, how difficult do you think the game will be?
Ryan: This game will probably be comparable to Contra Hard Corps or Metal Slug. I plan on making it a little less difficult. I know that these types of games were unbelievably hard in the past since you died in 1 hit. We have a health bar, so hopefully that helps people a little more. It will definitely be challenging though.
Indie Game HQ: What is your ultimate goal in creating Empire Eden? What do you hope to provide to the gaming community?
Ryan: The ultimate goal was a story that really solidified the main character as an icon for indie games. Much like Mario was the posterboy for Nintendo, or Sonic for Sega. After that we wanted to make sure that the gameplay and art matched the level of detail in the story.
Indie Game HQ: Thanks for your time. Good luck with your Kickstarter. Is there anything you would like to add for our readers?
Ryan: My mom says that I need to say I love her.
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One of the most promising gold discoveries in Central America for sure. Not only the numerous outstanding drilling results (strong grades, long intercepts) matter, it's far more.. in my eyes the quality of the discovery matters here. The most drilling results have a good allocation of mineralization, this increases the prospects of continuity - crucial for a world class mineral system imho. Newstrike discovered a very solid mineral system which has lots of privileges. The indentified mineralization is open in many directions. There's also serious depth potential at Ana Paula. The overall depth of the identified mineral system offers an open pit operation with manageable prices regarding the well-established infrastructure, that's very important.. we all know that nowadays CAPEX kills so many projects, margins and finally share holder value, especially in the long haul.. Today the most important requirement for world class gold deposits isn't only the size potential for a multi million ounce discovery.. in view of exploding production costs worldwide the potential of a economical + robust, large scale operation is getting more and more crucial. There aren't many gold deposits our there which offers such a possibility like Ana Paula imho (in view of the projected OPEX) for all the strucked major producers. I also really like the strategy and the ambitious schedule of the management. "A 53-year-old investment banker Whittall said Newstrike has no interest in taking the project all the way to production. "My mandate from day one has been to define it, grow it, and partner or sell it,'' he said." In these difficult times the resposible of resource companies should be able to keep all the options open. So many companies with good projects try to move forward to production - at all costs - this often leads to huge dilution, lengthy dry spells and may destroy the majority of share holder value. So I prefer responsible with a clear goal in an adequate time frame. Further a company needs the right people, in and especially behind the story to achieve great successes. Newstrike's management has the essential skills for this challenge and also the important experience in the GBB. Newstrike has one of the most successful supporters in the mining sector: Project backed by the glory Lundin Clan - Lukas Lundin & family hold about 30-40+% of the outstanding shares.. that's the financial and institutional support which word class projects always need! As well the influence and the large stake of Lundin in Newstrike is the best protection against a prematurely take over. With these great fundamentals & prospects, the right people & location, drill rigs turning, so many untested high potential targets, 36+ million USD working capital, 0 warrants (that's a giant privilege!), lots of dynamic catalysts (first RE, important studies, incl. project de-risking), continuous news flow etc. there's a long way to go..