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My friend just got a new dog and wants to give it a sweet mich sports name.
My favorite so far is Desmond.
Any ideas?
Maizey. If you name it Desmond everyone will assume you are a Lost fan.
Our new Golden Retriever was born April 1 and the family decided this past Thursday to go with Maizey...
We also strongly considered Tooka (short for Biakabatuka).
When we bring home our new lab home in a few weeks, my wife and I are planning on naming him "Schemey" Here's a post I started a few months ago for what it's worth…it may have some other suggestions.
named their first dog Markley.
I, on the other hand, named my dog Dutch Master... because I cant remember where i lived freshman year.
I have two American Bulldogs and named one Maize and one Blue.
You could always go with mgodog!
Also named my dog Blue. Thought about getting a second dog named maize.
Bo was under heavy consideration.
Check him out at the Big Ten Network.
BO! enough said
Too obscure?
Just the right amount of obscurity… giggitty giggitty
Get three dogs and name them Bo, Mo and Carr.
... I say it's "Smoker" so you can kick it when it's bad.
Biff, Bump, Bo.
Liking the B's
I say he honors history and goes with Harmon. Then he can call him "98" as a nickname.
Good call...that's my dog's name.
Zoltan. I win.
Heck, dog, kid, whatever. Just name it Zoltan.
The dog will kick you if it has a bad day.
Zoltan might be his name on his tags and vet records, but you'd better call him Space Emperor.
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Mister Simpson all the way.
What kind of dog is it? It might make a difference.
This will be important in determining an appropriate name. Fat lazy dog that bites its master? Boren.
Arrogant pompous dog that wants to leave? Mallett.
Dog that throws girlfriend out of moving car? Arrington
I'm all for holding Michigan players accountable, but I'm fairly certain this is an exaggeration of what was even alleged to have happened with Arrington. Regadless of accuracy or fairness to Arrington, jokes about assault are generally not awesome.
Humor failure.
He got drunk one night. His girlfriend picked him up at a bar. He got behind the wheel at 3am. Pushed her out of a moving car. She was bruised, but refused to press charges.
Facts are facts. There's a double standard when you repeatedly bash one school (MSU) for their transgressions (albeit on a much worse scale) than those from U-M. It's a joke, laugh a little.
I know the basic story, though this is the first I've ever heard that it was a moving vehicle. I think you're sensationalizing what's obviously a deplorable situation.
Regardless, the point stands that it's just not a funny joke.
Are you serious! Do you even get the joke!? Imagine a dog named Arrington was driving around drunk at 3am and through his g/f out of a moving car. Are you telling me you don't find it funny?
I swear to god, if this happened to a Spartan or Buckeye, you'd be laughing up a storm, but you're too damn narrow-minded to find the humor in this.
Why didn't you explain it earlier? I thought the dog was throwing (throughing?) Arrington's girlfriend out the car, and I was all Hasn't She Been Threw Enough? but if it's the dog's girlfriend I'm ROFLMAO. Dogs don't have girlfriends! And they're terrible drunk drivers!
/Actually sort of impressed that you wrote out the ... elaborate premise of that joke and were still absolutely convinced it was hysterical once you saw it in print. Way to stick to your guns, lawya.
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like "Benny Oosterbaan."
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I have 2 named Bubba and Murray....first 2 roads I saw on the way home one day.
I have two beagles named Henne and Desmond. The one that was named Desmond was almost named Boubacar/Boo Boo, phew.
The next dog I will get will probably be named Maize or Yost, my brother had a dog named Blue.
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Got a Blue Wiemeraner(SP) pup from Michigan (I live in Ohio) Thought about Bo or Big Blue, but picked the name Woodley. It just fit
Tshimanga Biakabutuka, then just refer to him as Timmy...It's great when someone asks his name and you reply Tshimanga Biakabutuka. They get that look on their face and you can explain and then fondly relay his shredding of the ohio state def.
My dog is named Ann Arbor. My cat is named Bo.
I have a Mini Dachshund named Charles Woodson. I call him Charlie, Chuck, Woodson or Woody. He smells of maple syrup.
So he is Canadian?
He is from mid-Michigan, so close enough... eh.
But my wife and I just had a boy (4 weeks old today), and I talked her into naming him Brady, and even told it was because of a certain QB/Dreamboat/Supermodel bangin person. She agreed, and is the coolest wife ever.
Not OT at all. That is just sweet. The only caveat is that your last name can not be Quinn. In which case it would be the lamest thing ever.
My last name is definitely not Quinn. If it were, I would have not suggested Brady in the first place. I tried to get the wife to go with Bo or Bennie for a middle name, but no dice.
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New Zealand appreciates the opportunity to contribute to this important and timely discussion. We thank the Secretary-General for his latest report; and his Special Representative, Kai Eide, for his work, for this morning's briefing but, above all, for the role he has played. We wish him well.
While the report is sobering, and raises many matters of real concern, we agree that the key priorities must be a more focussed and better coordinated international effort, as well as reform of the Afghan electoral process and government. We affirm that this United Nations has a critical role to play in Afghanistan, and will continue to support that role.
Last year, New Zealand reviewed its participation in Afghanistan, and reconfirmed its commitment to the Provincial Reconstruction Team that's led work in Bamyan Province since 2003. We also redeployed our Special Forces to Afghanistan during the period President Obama has identified as critical to defeating the insurgency. Indeed, New Zealand welcomed the 1 December statement by President Obama, given its emphasis on a coherent and credible pathway forward for Afghanistan; and we particularly welcomed his focus on increased short-term military capacity to improve stability and security, and enhancing the capacity of the Afghan National Army and Police to assume primary security responsibility.
And, mindful that the Secretary-Genera's report calls for a "change of mindset in the international community … [and] the Afghan government", we also support President Obama's sense of urgency about transferring that security responsibility to local forces, and on shifting the focus of international efforts to building civilian capacities that will put Afghanistan on a peaceful development path. Without those commitments, there can be no realistic way forward.
For its part, New Zealand is stepping up its capacity-building with the Afghan National Police in Bamyan, preparing a pathway for the civilianisation of our PRT; and is increasing its ODA budget to underpin those changes.
And we are establishing an embassy and appointing an ambassador in Kabul to coordinate our efforts with those of our partners including, most importantly, the Afghans themselves; so that, when international troops are drawn down, they leave behind a country capable of managing its own security and the increased humanitarian assistance that nations such as ours have signaled their readiness to provide.
All that represents, Mr President, a significant commitment for a small country with limited military and other resources. It's a commitment made for good reason to the people of Afghanistan; but it's also a commitment made in expectation of a meaningful effort and response from President Karzai and his new Administration (when it can finally be formed). Nothing should disguise the challenge they face.
While we welcomed the fact that elections were held, doubts about the probity of the results, about the lack of progress around institution-building, and concerns as to the true depth of the Administration's commitment to anti-corruption measures have sorely tested the capacities of contributing nations to maintain or enhance their contributions.
We strongly encourage President Karzai to move quickly to address the deep-seated security, governance, corruption, human rights, development, justice and narcotics challenges facing Afghanistan – all identified in today's report. It is imperative that the Government delivers tangible improvements to the daily lives of ordinary Afghans. In so doing, it will have the support of the international community.
But those who put their military in harm's way, in the interests of Afghanistan and its people, are entitled to see better progress on corruption and governance. While we strongly support efforts to build a new and peaceful Afghanistan, we look to the Karzai Administration to meet the obligations it has now incurred to the international community.
We therefore welcome Britain's lead in coordinating international support through a conference later this month. We will attend at ministerial level – and hope we quickly reach the stage where meetings to discuss Afghanistan's future can be held regularly in Afghanistan itself - so we welcome the fact that the next meeting is to be held in Kabul.
As the Secretary-General's report emphasises, there is an urgent need to improve governance and give greater confidence to ordinary Afghans that their Administration is working for them; not least in stamping out corruption. The extent of corruption outlined in the report makes it clear that the Administration must address this in all forms and at all levels. For all those who abuse the system, there must be no sanctuaries, no safe havens, no impunity.
Mr President: We want Afghanistan, its people and its Administration, to succeed in their endeavours. They have our good wishes, our blessings and our active commitment. We know they need time and space to rebuild their country; and our contribution is to help provide that.
The people of Afghanistan who showed – in some cases, risked – their support for democracy in the recent elections are entitled to see greater probity and better governance as a result. But the military and civilians who risk their lives to work in Afghanistan for this United Nations, for Civil Society, and in Provincial Reconstruction Teams - all to help Afghanistan and its people - are entitled to see better progress on addressing corruption and governance issues.
It is for the Government and people of Afghanistan to decide how best they should do that – but, Mr President, doing it is the nub of the matter as we see it.


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There was plenty of Eastern Connecticut Conference representation at the inaugural draft of players for the Connecticut High School Coaches Association Hall of Fame Military Bowl, which takes place June 26 at Rentschler Field in East Hartford.
There was plenty of Eastern Connecticut Conference representation at the inaugural draft of players for the Connecticut High School Coaches Association Hall of Fame Military Bowl, which takes place June 26 at Rentschler Field in East Hartford.
The draft took place Wednesday night at Rentschler Field, with Ledyard head coach Jim Buonocore and his coaching staff of Team National Guard — which included fellow ECC coaches Jemal Davis, of NFA, and Montville's Tanner Grove — on one side of the room. On the other side, Windsor coach Rob Fleeting and his coaching staff on Team Marines included New London's Duane Maranda.
It replaces the traditional Governor's Cup Senior All-Star game between players from Connecticut and Rhode Island.
"I think it's going to be successful at the gate. I think we will have more fans in the seats," Buonocore said. "I think it will be more attractive to our players knowing that there's 110 spots, as opposed to 55 like in the old format. To play in the premier venue in the State of Connecticut for one last time for some of these seniors, that's a special opportunity."
To spice up the process of selecting teams, the CHSCA elected to hold a draft with a nice crowd of players and parents.
"We had our little war rooms," Buonocore said with a laugh. "We were at our tables and the decision-making process was pretty seamless. We went in with a plan and, for the most part, we were able to stick with that plan."
Buonocore said Team National Guard's strategy was pretty simple: Draft explosive offensive players first. That's why the first pick was quarterback Tim Boyle, of Xavier — the team that thumped Norwich Free Academy in the Class LL state championship — along with Nick Gaynor, of Northwest Catholic, and Hillhouse running back Je'Vaughn Moore, who ate up Montville in the Class M semifinals.
"I think that's the key," Buonocore said. "You have to get those explosive offensive players who can put points up on the board quickly. When you only have five practices to put your game plan in, you have to have playmakers."
Locally, Buonocore and his staff chose Ben Morales, Kyle Wilson, Cal Karpi and Bobby Bozym (Ledyard), Brendan Robertson and Ryan Murtha (Montville), Saffwan Davis, Mustaphe Noibi, Patrick Kirkwood and Lester Smith (Fitch), Christian Clarke (Windham) and Sam Miranda (New London).
Team Marines will have New London's Caleb Camacho and Lamont Waites, Windham's Spencer Hill, Fitch's Mike Semancik and Waterford's David Willox.
"I think the players in our league got a really fair look," Buonocore said. "The combine was well-run, well-attended, and I think, it was a tedious process identifying the top 110 players. I think ultimately, we got the best players who were there that day."
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The University of Kentucky locker room was a far cry of what it was the Saturday before.
This past Monday night at the Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport, the Wildcats had little to celebrate after UConn ran them over.
For Norwich Free Academy graduate Kastine Evans, it was to be another long trip back to Lexington after another disappointing trip back home to the Northeast. The good news for Evans is that she has another year to play for the Wildcats.
"I want to come back here next year (to the Elite Eight). That's always the goal for us," Evans said. "We have a good group of girls coming next year and we will have (six) seniors, so we will have a lot of players (who remember) last year's game (also an Elite Eight loss to UConn) and this year's game, and, hopefully to push through next year."
Evans loses only two teammates, A'dia Mathies and Brittany Henderson, to graduation.
Unlike many, Evans, barring any injury, will be one of those on the four-year plan.
"It has gone by fast," Evans said on Monday night. "Everybody says it's the fastest four years of your life and it definitely has been. I've grown a lot, so although it has been fast, it's been very beneficial for my life and the future coming up."
As for the Huskies, Evans hopes they get to play each other again.
"I don't like to get beat by teams, and it's hard to beat a team three times. You always want to play the best of the best," she said. "(UConn) has a great program. It's very prestigious, and that's a team we want to play."
Rotary Golf
The 20th annual Danielson Rotary Club tournament will take place on June 14 at Connecticut National in Putnam.
Proceeds from the tournament will support yearly scholarships for local students, help provide dictionaries to all third-grade students in Killingly, Brooklyn and St. James Parochial School, as well as support the Rotary Club's Amber Alert initiatives. According to the Danielson Rotary Club, it has registered more than 2,000 children to the national Amber Alert registry.
The cost of the tournament is $125 per player, which includes greens fees, cart, a skins game, lunch, dinner, snacks, refreshments and gifts. The format is an ABCD scramble, with a special eighth-hole "Alternate shot challenge."
For information, contact Bob Chenail (860-923-0458) or Jay Long (860-428-7661).
Sports Editor Marc Allard writes a weekly Sunday column. Reach him at (860) 425-4212 or email@example.com
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In the mood for some desert, but not the drive to Joshua Tree or Anza Borrego? Think Pearblossom, a nondescript town on a barren stretch of road memorialized in David Hockney's "Pearblossom Highway."
The area is a little-known gem 60 miles north of Los Angeles, and about 10 miles east of Palmdale in the Antelope Valley. It's the westernmost part of the Mojave Desert on the north slope of the San Gabriel Mountains, and it serves up a host of natural wonders, plus a smattering of cultural and spiritual destinations for those willing to meander a bit.
Through mid-May, the wildflowers provide an additional bonus, especially at the Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve -- 45 minutes to an hour north of Pearblossom. The 1,746-acre park, about 15 miles west of Lancaster, is considered the most consistent territory for raising California's state flower. Plan to visit in the morning, when the winds are calmer and the bright-orange buds more likely to be open. If you're in the vicinity this weekend, catch the 12th annual poppy festival, with live music and an art expo, at Lancaster City Park.
What's of interest
Visit St. Andrew's Abbey, a Benedictine monastery in Valyermo, near Pearblossom, in time to see the white-robed monk who rings the bell every day for noon Mass. The tiny church is packed on Sundays, making seats scarce, but the service is even nicer when you're sitting outside. There's also a lovely meditation pond and a shop selling the religious-themed ceramics for which the place is known. (The abbey's yearly arts and crafts festival will take place Sept. 27 and 28.)
"This is one of those 'you have to know about it' places," said Jose Smith, a Sherman Oaks resident who works as a production coordinator for a software company. "It's a very spiritual spot, where people really seem to enjoy churchgoing. On the other side of the hill, they go for other reasons."
Another find: the 75-year-old Antelope Valley Indian Museum, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Built into the side of a butte, the Swiss chalet-type structure houses artifacts and kachina dolls collected by the late Howard Arden Edwards, a self-taught artist who bought the property in 1928. Saddleback Butte State Park, with a trail going up to the "saddle" (the dip between two ridges), is just around the corner.
Scenic beauty
The Devil's Punchbowl, a deep canyon cut by the runoff from the San Gabriels, is a must. Three hundred feet deep at its vista point, it has a level, self-guided nature trail (Piñon Pathway) and a more strenuous one-mile loop for those prepared to climb back up. About eight miles west, don't miss the Littlerock Reservoir, along a windy stretch of road just south of Pearblossom Highway (Route 138). Now that the drought has eased, the spot is particularly dramatic, with trees submerged up to their branches. Tables, shaded by faux pagodas, make this a wonderful picnic place.
Up, up and away
Want a bird's-eye view of the region? Fred Robinson's Great Western Soaring School offers sail-plane rides. Fifteen minutes of flying time cost $82; 30 minutes and 45 minutes are $109 and $169, respectively. Only one passenger per flight, who (not counting takeoff and landing) is permitted to fly the plane.
There's often a line at Valley Hungarian Sausage & Meat Co., a roadside spot along 138 run by the Varga family, which makes 26 kinds of sausage on the premises. Popular with locals and tourists (the guest book includes names of visitors from Honolulu and Seattle), it serves good deli and sausage sandwiches on an outdoor patio for less than $6 apiece.
"'Why a Hungarian place in the desert?' people ask me," said Julia Varga, who runs the 24-year-old establishment with her daughter. "Well, there's not much competition -- and this is a very busy road."
Charlie Brown Farms is another rest stop for skiers and those on their way to Vegas or points south. Specializing in barbecue (including buffalo and ostrich), it's also known for its smoothies, shakes and endless vats of candy. Also in Littlerock: Mama's Pizza, which specializes in the thin-crust variety. Garlic parmesan is a favorite.
Pearblossom Inn offers six modest (but clean) rooms with digital cable TV at $45 a night. For the more rugged contingent, there's Big Rock Creek Camp, a privately owned facility with a spring-fed swimming pool, trout fishing and large, permanent tepees for campers. Also in the vicinity are the federally run Sycamore Flats and Big Rock campgrounds -- all close to Devil's Punchbowl. The campgrounds, filled on a first-come, first-served basis, require passes from the Angeles National Forest Service (available at the country store at the east end of Pearblossom or the forest service, south of Route 138 on Big Pines Highway).
Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve:
15101 Lancaster Road, $4, parking.
(661) 724-1180
Lancaster City Park:
43011 N. 10th St.
(661) 723-6276
St. Andrew's Abbey:
31001 Valyermo Road, Valyermo
(661) 944-2178
Antelope Valley Indian Museum:
Avenue M between 150th Street East and 170th Street East
(661) 946-3055.
Devil's Punchbowl County Park:
28000 Devil's Punchbowl Road, Pearblossom
(661) 944-2743
Littlerock Reservoir:
32700 Cheseboro Road, Littlerock
(661) 296-9710 or (661) 533-1923
Great Western Soaring School:
32810 165th St. E., Llano
(661) 944-9449.
Valley Hungarian Sausage & Meat Co.:
8809 Pearblossom Highway, Littlerock
(661) 944-3351
Charlie Brown Farms:
8317 Pearblossom Highway, Littlerock
(661) 944-2606
Pearblossom Inn:
13250 Pearblossom Highway
(661) 944-3565
Big Rock Creek Camp:
18101 Red Gulch Road, Valyermo
(661) 944-9005
Sycamore Flats, Big Rock campgrounds:
Big Rock Creek Road near Big Pines Highway
(760) 249-3504


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Lisa Ann:
Nice opening shot with Lisa coming into the house, a sexy white number on her body, very flattering. Lisa gets comfortable as the shot moves in close on her, one hand going between her creamy thighs while the other caresses over her tits which soon come out for some air. The sunlight bathes them coming in from the window behind her but it's not distracting, just helps to focus our eyes as if they aren't already there, lol. The shot also works in Lisa's fingers going back down to stimulate her now exposed coochie. Ok the eye candy factor's been met bigtime, now lets see this hottie work her magic. Her man joins in and there's some ass spanking, ground shot shows those curves doing all the jiggling you want. Lisa does a very good job once the long schlong comes out, Chris's shots right on target. The sex is solid too and yes her ass is tapped in a couple positions until the pop hits her face. Now normally that'd be the end of it but Chris has a surprise for the ladies and we get a few more loads brought in to coat her face but no bj's just the jizz. Still a very good start to this one.
Kylee Reese:
Alright on we go and this is a first here, Kylee taking on a black cock and the tease which opens features Kylee dressed in black and acting all sorts of sexy on top of a piano, nice and shiny it is too. Chris has us looking up slightly as she's teasing and the view is quite good, a little ass here and there, hands reaching in to diddle and you see a great open leg shot that would've been killer had she been naked, here it was just hot. Chris lets the shot get in close when she starts to remove her top, the eyes are working on us and then it's back to her ass which I have to say is sexylicious! Try going floor level here as she fingers and spreads that tush, makes you just want to dive in and devour it. Well we close the tease with the traditional crawl across the floor to where the cock's waiting, Kylee dives right in with the cock sucking, taking him all the way in several times. It might not be as long a bj as I'd like but still some solid knob polishing gets us to the fucking. Sexwise cowgirl was an obvious delight, there's some great wide open mish pounding that has Kylee quite vocal with each thrust here. She actually stays fairly vocal the rest of the way which sees another visit to the cowgirl shot and Chris gets in closer here. A good facial closes the first portion but you know now she's not done receiving loads so we have a few more dicks brought in to donate their DNA. I'd say for a first scene she did just fine and lets have more.
Andi Anderson:
The final scene on the first disc has another hot blonde for us to enjoy and we open with a long shot on Andi standing at the end of a hallway. The narrow passage here helps focus in your sites on this delightful woman and skimpy bikini style outfit helps this even more. Andi does make her way towards us even doing the crawl along the floor until she is right there, the hands moving all over from tits to pussy. Her rack when taken out is incredible, Chris is sure to get several good looks at those knockers and damn will you check out those DSL's she's got-- that'd be Dick Sucking Lips! Miss Anderson's also blessed in the rear too and we get some nice ass shots here along with more coochie loving. Andi does a fantastic job of working herself up until she's joined by a couple brothers who do a good job on those boobs and playing with her pussy-- she's now ready boys and girls and the dicks come out and slide effortlessly into Andi's waiting mouth. The shot is traditional with Andi in between but it never seems to get old either, the boobs looking so good. This is easily the best blowjob footage so far, this girl relishes the dicks, squeezing the balls almost with tender,love& care! The gack, gack, gack got a little annoying for me but it all fit in, this girl can work the sticks boys. No bad positions here so enjoy it all as Andi works back and forth between the guys, from cowgirl to reverse to doggie, it just didn't matter, lots of hot jiggle and lots of sizzle with the continuing blowjobs and even some dirty talk flying. The fellas do a little ass mining too for good measure, Andi takes it all like a champ including the dp's. The pops here were a mix of facial and swallowing for Andi who again isn't done and receives several more loads to cap off the best scene so far. Now time to change discs, I think I see Jenna Haze waiting! I should point out the extras for the three scenes are on this side so there's over an hour of BTS footage plus pics and the pops repeated, ok now on to the second disc, lol.
Tori Black:
Very nice, Tori Black gets us going here and the opening shot of her crawling out of the shadowed hallway into the more lit area definitely has me seeing the light on this hottie. The hair spilling over her eyes, it gets moved away then her eyes get the focus along with the sexy black lace lingerie-- ASS time too and this girl's got a booty too. Long black heels too that ride up her lower leg for those interested in that. Tori definitely generates the interest here with the tease, her body language is all about getting you off and it's working, even a playful smile and that was killer. Tori then works her way down the stairs and ususually we're at the bottom watching her come down but here Chris has us following from behind and getting great ass shots from above, I appreciated that a lot, this ass is most worthy of the screentime here. Tori keeps on getting nekkid and her perky tits come out and we still get more ass loving-- there'll never be enough ass loving to that booty. Our cocksmen then follows down the stairs pausing to slip his schlong through the railing but it's perfect as Tori's face level so some sexy heads given here by our girl who rubs a little on that pussy too in between the face fucking that intensifies as it goes on. Now for the sex, you won't find a better position I think to shoot this girl in that cowgirl, just fine booty shots here, it's dancing and quivering just as you'd want and Chris gets right in on it some too. The fine camera work continues through the rest of it too, great wide open shot for reverse and we even have Prince picking her up at one point, letting Tori hang upside down to suck his cock while he tastes that juicy pussy from above. Tori ends this fantastic scene with a super open mouth pop, it also gets on her chin and you know she's not done and there's more jizz to fill out this opening salvo on disc two, bravo Miss Black.
Jenna Haze:
Our next girl up is no stranger to you all by now I would suspect, the reigning Female Performer of the Year who seems to only keep getting sexier and sexier with the passage of time. Do we really need to know what she does here, lol, she rocks it hard every time I've watched her, it never gets old to watch that ass being shown off or Jenna to talk dirty and it never,never, never gets old to watch her take dick up that booty. The shot to open here was different, Jenna's in shadows with only a purple backdrop to highlight her form, seems she's on a small stage too. Ok it's more a semi-enclosed bubble thing and the glass blocks behind Jenna along with the purple/ lavender color are highlighting her form. Hmmm not sure if this is the best way to show off her hotness but it is a different way to present Jenna as we also get some rhythm and blues music playing in the background. Ok someone please turn on the lights, lol, I want to see Jenna please and almost on cue the lighting does get drastically better until we see her in all the glory that she can be presented in, blue lace lingerie with some black in it, the hair looking good, those eyes are finally getting to work their magic on us and you see the pussy too so we're working into shape here after that darkness in the beginning. Jenna does a good reveal pulling her lace down letting the ass out and yeah it's still there and still sexylicious as always. Rico then gets brought in and Jenna's worked with him before if I'm not mistaken so there's already some trust there and the two get right into it with some ass kissing and spanking from Rico. Onto the blowjob we go and well suffice to say she does A-OK here! The sex was also A-OK, come on this girls smoking hot even when doing her laundry, hehe. Great cowgirl, doggie to show off the ass and you get some strong anal love too in reverse with A2M from Jenna. Mish anal wraps it up leading to a good facial and bring on the others so we coat that pretty face in cum!
Cecilia Vega:
Ok we open the last scene and it's dire times for Chris Streams fans. Seems he has lost some coin betting on the college game, B-ball, and his benefactor wants to collect his if you get my drift and isn't interested in Chris's excuses, get it from his bitches pussy if he has too and well as luck would have it Cecilia comes downstairs wearing a sexy black number that just might entice some people to lay pipe and contribute to this financial crisis-- I don't think Obama can bail Chris out here, lol. Ok we hear that she's in a $1500 dollar dress and this angers the dude so he's sending some people over now to collect, oh boy! So Chris leaves the house to try and scratch up some money leaving Cecilia all alone when the brothers show up. The guys roll in like a posse and they are pissed, wanting the money but they only have Miss Vega to push around and the talk quickly turns from money to this sexy babe. Her pussy is diddled briefly, the tits come out and then finally onto her knees Cecilia goes and the cocks come out, sliding into her mouth. The guys show no mercy thrusting their dicks into her mouth but she gives back to pushing back hard on Tee Reels cock when he's drilling in doggie. The boys do some ass tappin too and they dp Miss Vega too. Is she working off Chris's debt, I don't think so but she's sure enjoying the show. She gets nasty too licking a little ass too, the eye makeup's running, she's ready for jizz! More anal pounding before and then the guys start to unload on that makeup messed up face. Well the guy still wants his money, lol, but for us we're not done with Cecilia yet, she's fucked some more and gets just a little more cum deposited on that face. We never learn if the debt's paid off but oh well, at least Cecilia's been taken care of!!
Extras & Final Thoughts:
Well, well fans this second side was pretty solid too with Jenna anchoring it in the middle but you can't go wrong with Tori Black any day and Cecilia proved quite capable of handling multiple cocks in her gangbang. As with the first disc you have extras for this one too with the usual, pics, pops and finally BTS, this one's a bit shorter at 41 minutes but that's cool. Overall this is a great interracial title and Andi Anderson really impressed me here, from the boobs to her fucking she really knocked it out of the park here, Jenna Haze well she was exquisite as always, Tori Black's on the rise and only getting hotter, Lisa Ann, Kylee Reese-- it was good times all around here.


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McClellan struggles as Reds top Rangers in 11th
Rangers allow two-run homer to Reds in 11th inning resulting in a loss against Cincinnati at home.
By ANTHONY ANDRO FS Southwest
ARLINGTON, Texas -- Getting four innings out of a starter is going to create some tense situations for an overworked bullpen.
The Rangers were able to patch things together for six innings following a four-inning stint from Nick Tepesch Saturday night.
But in the 11th inning when they needed outs from little used Kyle McClellan against the Cincinnati Reds, it all came crashing down.
McClellan, who hadn't pitched in 10 days, hit the first batter he faced and then surrendered a two-run homer to Devin Mesoraco to give the Reds a 6-4 victory.
The Rangers weren't going to use Tanner Scheppers, who has pitched 15 times this month including four times on the recent road trip, in the 11th. McClellan, who has allowed runs in his last four appearances with the Rangers, was summoned instead and couldn't deliver.
"I've just got to get outs," said McClellan, who now has a 7.71 ERA in his seven appearances with the Rangers. "There's no excuse for it. I did everything in between (appearances) to stay sharp. I just didn't get it done. It's disappointing. I feel like I let this team down. These guys battled all night."
The Rangers battled uphill from the start as Shin-Soo Choo hit the first Tepesch pitch to center for a home run. But despite having just five hits, the Rangers led 3-2 after three innings because they scored three runs thanks to three Cincy errors in the third inning.
The Reds scored two more off Tepesch and ended his night in the fifth but the bullpen kept the Rangers in the game long enough to force extra innings. Ross Wolf, who hadn't pitched since June 14, tossed three scoreless innings, Neal Cotts added 1 2/3 scoreless and Joe Nathan went 1 1/3 scoreless for just his second outing of more than an inning since he joined the Rangers.
While the bullpen was closing things down, the Ranger managed to tie the game at 4 on a Nelson Cruz RBI double in the sixth inning. Twice the Rangers thought they had the lead only to have the normally hitter friendly Rangers Ballpark deny them. A.J. Pierzynski's deep fly ball to center in the eighth would have been a homer on most nights. Same for Mitch Moreland, whose ninth-inning shot to right was flagged down by Jay Bruce instead of ending the game with a walkoff.
"He (Tepesch) gave us four but you have to tip to hat to what Wolfie (Wolf) did," Texas manager Ron Washington said. "He did a good job. Cotts came in and did a great job. Joe came in and did a great job. They just snatched it from us. We had our chance in the 10th inning with runners and first and third we just didn't get the hit."
The Rangers did have a chance in the 10th with a pair of two-out singles putting runners on the corners. But J.J. Hoover got Adrian Beltre to pop up to end the threat on a night when the Rangers were 1 for 8 with runners in scoring position.
"We had one hit for a long time and three runs, so they kind of gave us three runs," said Pierzynski. "I'm disappointed in the fact we didn't win, but other than that, I mean, their pitcher (Mike Leake) did a great job keeping us off balance and we had a couple of chances we didn't cash in. We did cash in a couple that we shouldn't have, so it evens out."
The Reds missed out on chances too, many of which were provided by Tepesch. He hasn't won a game since May 12 and hasn't pitched more than 5 2/3 innings in his last three starts. Saturday the Red made him throw 91 pitches to get just 12 outs. He was done after allowing three-consecutive hits to open the fifth inning.
Tepesch was coming off his best start in a month last Sunday vs. St. Louis. He couldn't duplicate it against the Reds.
"They had a lot of deep counts on me today and I was working pretty hard and they saw a lot of pitches," said Tepesch, who is allowing opponents to hit .446 against him from the third time through the order on. "It was OK. I wouldn't say I'm happy with it. It could have gone a lot better, let's put it that way."


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While making all-state even once is extremely difficult, Tate-DeFreitas made it look as ridiculously easy as she did putting the ball in the basket. Steelton-Highspire's 5-foot-8 guard averaged 34.8 points during her senior year -- scoring more than 1,000 points -- and she was voted the Pennsylvania Sports Writers Girls Basketball Player of the Year for an unprecedented third time in Class A.
Archbishop Carroll's Sarah Curran (Class AAAA), Hopewell's Shatori Walker-Kimbrough (Class AAA) and Episcopal Academy's Megan Quinn (Class AA) garnered player of the year honors in their respective classifications in the poll of statewide media. Spring-Ford's Jeff Rinehimer, South Park's Reggie Wells, Bishop Canevin's Tim Joyce and Tri-Valley's Bob Felty Jr. were voted coaches of the year after guiding their respective teams to PIAA championships.
"It means a lot because I think it shows I did a pretty good job helping and trying to lead my team," said Tate-DeFreitas. "We won three (District 3) titles and two state titles -- I only wish I could have won one more my senior year."
A recruit of Division I Hampton, Tate-DeFreitas is making her fourth appearance overall on the Class A first team. Despite an ACL injury early in her scholastic career, Tate-DeFreitas still finished with 3,366 points, second only to Mount Carmel's Maria Fantanarosa on the all-time state list.
"I think I had the natural ability, but it was also my dad and coaches pushing me," Tate-DeFreitas said of her scoring prowess. "The standards were set even higher for me because of previous years."
Tate-DeFreitas scored a career-high 54 points in a 69-62 loss to Class AAAA Harrisburg on Feb. 4.
"That was the best game I ever played, even though we lost. I was waiting for that game for a long time, because they are a (Class AAAA) team and because everyone thought we were going to get blown out," Tate-DeFreitas said. "That really pumped me up."
Even with all her accomplishments, Tate-DeFreitas had plenty of competition for the Class A award. Fellow first-teamers Tara Nahodil (Seton Hall) of Tri-Valley, Alex Ricketts (Akron) of Kennedy Catholic and Halee Adams (Siena) of Bishop Guilfoyle also are Division I college recruits. So are North Catholic's Lauren Wolosik (Central Connecticut State), Bishop Guilfoyle's Kayla Bates (Mount St. Mary's) and Shipley's Sox Alexander (St. Joseph's). Wolosik made second team, while Bates and Alexander made the third team.
PIAA champion Tri-Valley, which stopped Tate-DeFreitas and Steel-High in the state semifinals, still had a strong showing on the Class A squad. In addition to Felty winning coach of the year, Nahodil and four-time all-state pick Weber pushed Tate-DeFreitas for player of the year. Vincentian sophomore Brenna Wise rounded out the first team.
Curran, a Drexel recruit who helped Archbishop Carroll compile a 95-20 record in her four years, edged out Cardinal O'Hara senior forward Shanice Johnson and Spring-Ford junior point guard Sammy Stipa for player of the year in Class AAAA. North Penn's Lauren Crisler, Boyertown's Kaitlyn Eisenhard, Cumberland Valley's Jackie Falconer, Fox Chapel's Erin Mathias and Reading's Isis Thorpe joined them on the first team. All but Mathias, who has committed to Duke, are seniors.
In addition to the honors for Rinehimer and Stipa, Spring-Ford had two players on the third team: forwards Shelby Mueller and Sarah Payonk.
Walker-Kimbrough is making her third appearance on the Class AAA first team. The 5-foot-11 senior was the decisive winner when it came to voting for player of the year, and with good reason: the Maryland recruit and Gatorade Player of the Year for the state averaged 28.3 points, 10.1 rebounds and 6.8 steals as Hopewell made the second round of the state tournament before losing to eventual champion South Park by four.
"Her ability in the open floor is something you don't see very often in girl basketball," Hopewell coach Jeff Homziak said of Walker-Kimbrough. "A lot of guys coaches said she would fit right in on their boys teams ... She's a special kid."
Bethlehem Catholic sophomore Kalista Walters had the next most votes, followed closely by Lancaster Catholic senior Porscha Speller and South Park senior Shelby Lindsay. Notre Dame Academy's Megan McGurk and Blackhawk sophomore Chassidy Omogrosso comprised the rest of the Class AAA first team.
Quinn, a Villanova recruit, headlined the Class AA team after leading Episcopal to its first Inter-Ac and Pennsylvania Independent Schools Athletic Association championships. The first team also included three players from the WPIAL (PIAA District 7) -- Seton-LaSalle's Naje Gibson, Jeannette's Ciara Gregory and Bishop Canevin's Erin Waskowiak -- along with Morgan Klunk of PIAA runner-up York Catholic and Becky Evans of Pine Grove.


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A motorcyclist was killed this afternoon in Central El Paso, officials said.
The accident occurred at about 12:15 p.m. on U.S. 54 south and Ramp J, the exit connecting U.S. 54 to Interstate 10, said Detective Mike Baranyay, spokesman for the El Paso Police Department.
The motorcyclist died at the scene.
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Bachelor Party in Bungalow of The Damned
On DVD September 02, 2008 Sammy's got access to a genuine bungalow in the Hamptons! He decides to throw the ultimate bachelor party for his best friend, Chuck. The only stipulation is that he must invite the house s caretaker, the prude yet sexually ambiguous Gordon, to the festivities. A trio of gorgeous... No Review, Feel free to Write One
The Gleam (2006)
On DVD September 02, 2008 The plot explores the mind of a young homeless actor Max who has been given shelter by a mad scientist. The scientist, Dr. Zensky has been successfully doing tests on animals to bring the dead back to life for years and now he is ready to conduct his experiment on a live human be... No Review, Feel free to Write One
The Morgue (2008)
On DVD September 02, 2008 Trapped between the physical world and the afterlife, between dusk and dawn six strangers, brought together through a series of unusual events, are an enigma to themselves and go mysteriously unnoticed by others. In their futile attempt for survival, they latch on to each other a... No Review, Feel free to Write One
Skeleton Key 2 (2008)
On DVD September 02, 2008 Come back to Nilbog with Howard and Nicopernicus. Come back to the clutches of zombies, vampires and their lord, Dr. Nochas! Or don t. But if you dare take this trip across that bridge and into the town of nightmares be prepared for what awaits you! BLOOD! BOOBS! And MUSIC NUMBER... No Review, Feel free to Write One
Watch Me (2008)
On DVD September 02, 2008 Every day, millions of people receive spam email messages flowing through their inboxes. Amongst these messages is one attachment that no one will live to delete. It is called Watch Me . Tess Hooper is a diligent and earnest cinema studies student and one by one her friends are t... No Review, Feel free to Write One


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During a time when crops around the country have fallen victim to drought, northeastern Louisiana is harvesting a bumper crop.
Our farmers just need to be able to get their products into the marketplace.
That looked impossible last week, as the Mississippi River fell to almost-record lows and ports like the one in Lake Providence were silted in.
But thanks to the efforts of our congressional delegation - U.S. Rep. Rodney Alexander, R-Quitman, and U.S. Sens. David Vitter, R-La., and Mary Landrieu, D-La. - the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has agreed to deploy a dredge to open up Lake Providence, where as many as 24 million bushels of corn and soybeans await transport.
We've been pretty hard on the Corps for its decisions on Ouachita River navigation and levee vegetation. But in this case, the Corps has answered the call to dredge on more than one occasion, and is sending in its "big gun" called "The Butcher" to finish the job. We definitely appreciate that.
Without river transportation, our farmers would not be able to get their products to market in a year that others will have no crops to harvest.
Farmers and agriculture officials said the region doesn't have the truck or rail capacity to transport the coming crops. So opening the port is crucial.
"It's so important to get this bumper crop to market for our country and the world," said Landrieu, who spoke directly to Gen. John Peabody, commander of the corps' Mississippi Valley Division. "This is an urgent need for our farmers, but the bigger picture is the supply we get to the market will help everybody."
"We are very pleased with the attention and rapid response of Gen. Peabody and the Corps of Engineers in dealing with this critical situation," said Louisiana Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain, who toured the port last week.
Vitter stressed the importance of keeping the Mississippi River navigation operable.
"The Mississippi River is the most productive river transportation system in America, and ensuring that cargo can continue to move through the river is vital for Louisiana and national commerce," Vitter said. "Many Louisiana farmers and businesses rely on the Mississippi River to transport goods to export markets, and it is the responsibility of the Corps to ensure that the ports are maintained at proper levels."
The region's economy does not need a hit from farmers watching a good crop go bad because it has to sit on the ground with inadequate storage facilities until the river is high enough to transport it.
The Corps has come to the rescue.
The editorials in this column represent the opinions of The News-Star's editorial board, composed of President and Publisher David B. Petty, Executive Editor Kathy Spurlock and community representatives Lyle Miller, Tom Nicholson and Kelly Shambro.


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Bossier City police are asking for the public's help finding a man suspected of snatching a woman's purse and leaving the 66-year-old Garland, Texas, resident with a broken hip.
Detectives with the Police Department's violent crimes unit have obtained a warrant for the arrest of Anthony Antonio Scott Jr., 24, of Bossier City, on one count each of purse snatching and second-degree battery. Bossier Crimes Stoppers is offering a $435 reward for information that leads to his apprehension.
Video from surveillance cameras in the lobby of Horseshoe Casino and Hotel shows a man grab the woman's purse from behind, pulling her off her feet then dragging her several yards just after midnight Sept. 28, police say.
The man eventually pulled the purse from the woman's grasp and ran to the front parking lot, where he entered a newer model white Chevrolet Malibu and left.
Scott is described as a black male who stands about six feet tall and weighs 170 pounds. Call Bossier Crime Stoppers at (318) 424-4100 with any information or visit the website bossiercrimestoppers.org. Anyone who contacts Crime Stoppers may remain anonymous.
21-year-old beaten; two people arrested
Caddo authorities arrested two people Tuesday evening whom they believe may have information about a home invasion and the beating of a woman.
A 21-year-old told sheriff's deputies she was at home Tuesday afternoon when the door of her residence in the 1000 block of Riding Club Lane was kicked open and a man entered and beat her.
Hours later, deputies arrested Whitney Cristine Picard, 24, and Michael Shawn Hare, 32. No information was immediately available about what charges the two face.
Call sheriff's Detective Terry Richardson at (318) 675-2176 with any information about the attack.
Officials: Electric space heater cord likely sparked blaze
The power cord on an electric space heater likely caused a fire that damaged a north Shreveport residence about 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, according to fire officials.
Rose Ellis, 49, told authorities she awoke to find smoke in her home in the 2500 block of Freddie Street, near Gilliam and Caldwell streets. Upon their arrival, firefighters reported heavy smoke and flames coming from the structure.
Ellis, who already had fled her burning home, was treated by paramedics then taken to Willis Knighton North for further treatment for smoke inhalation, officials said.
It took firefighters 15 minutes to get the blaze under control.
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If registering online is not possible, you may use the Mail-In Registration Form and Medical Information & Risk Release Form.
A: You will need a credit card and an email address to make full payment through our Verisign-secured server, before receiving confirmation and important information about camp. Please have all your contact information, membership or new membership confirmation number (if applicable) and each camper's medical information (allergies, medications, medical conditions) on hand.
A: There is no maximum number of registrations per person; however it is highly recommended that you do not try to register more than a few children at a time as you run the risk of not getting all of them into the same week. It is also suggested to register Tadpole Academy first as they have a more limited number of spots.
A: No. Children must be registered by a parent, legal guardian or grandparent. Please do not register friends, neighbors, etc as this will make you the primary emergency contact and responsible for all medical and registration information. There is no way to change this.
A: No, payment in full is required at time of registration.
A: If the camp of your choice is sold out, please mail-in a registration form (print from online or request via phone) WITHOUT payment to be placed on a waiting list. There is no guarantee a space will become available. If a space does become available, the first person on the list will be contacted and given 12 hours to respond. If no response is received within 12 hours, the next person will be contacted.
A: Refunds, minus a $25.00 processing fee per camper, will be given up to February 1, 2015 for Winter ZooCamps; April 1, 2015 for Spring ZooCamps; and June 1, 2015 for Summer ZooCamps. Absolutely no refunds will be made after these dates.
Due to the high demand for camp spaces, we must adhere to the above cancellation policy. If your child is enrolled & you must cancel after the above listed dates for any reason (including illness) your registration fee is non-refundable unless a child on the waiting list can fill the space. In the event the cancelled slot is filled, a $25.00 processing fee will be deducted from your refund.
A: Since Roger Williams Park Zoo is a conservation organization, we do not send any camp information via mail. Your confirmation, newsletters, reminders and notices will be sent to your registration e-mail address. Please notify us if your e-mail address changes or if you are not receiving e-mails as this information is vital to your camper's experience. Even if you have participated in ZooCamp previously, we strongly encourage you to read all camp materials as some information changes year to year.
A: No. Age requirements are not negotiable and are strictly enforced. Campers must be the minimum age of each camp at the time of attending camp. Requirements are not negotiable & are strictly enforced. Exceptions are made only for children with special needs and must be approved by the Manager of Family Programs.
A: In order to ensure that all campers receive age-appropriate opportunities, campers are grouped by age. Special requests to pair relatives or friends in the same group may be made at time of registration, but we follow strict guidelines on age ranges.
Requests are not guaranteed and no changes to groups will be made less than one week before camp. This includes during morning check-in.
A: Campers may be registered for one week of each theme of Tadpole Academy. Campers may be registered for one week of each Summer Adventures theme – a maximum of two weeks per summer. Campers may be registered for one week of Conservation heroes.
A: Unfortunately, due to different computer systems, program registration and membership must be done separately. If you become a member after registering for a program, a credit can be issued within two weeks by providing your new membership number to the program registrar at 401-785-3510 x 358.
A: For your safety, please do not remain in the zoo after dropping off your camper. Prior to the zoo opening, preparations are underway that require the zoo to be free of visitors. If you would like to visit the zoo, please enter through the main admission gate at 10:00 AM.
A: The ZooCamp staff consists of counselors of college age or older, assisted by counselors-in-training ages 14-17. ZooCamp staff is under the supervision of the Manager of Family Programs / ZooCamp Director, Jen Karow. To ensure high quality supervision, the camper-to-staff ratio is 6:1 or better. Tadpole Academy is led by Early Childhood Program Instructor Kelly Fenton, assisted by one counselor-in-training age 14-17. Camper-to-staff ratio is 5:1 or better.
A: Most ZooCamps offer after camp care to meet the needs of working parents at a cost of $10/day per child. "After Camp" is available from the time camp ends until 5:00 PM Monday – Thursday. A late fee of $1/minute after 5:00 PM applies.
**Parents must inform camp staff at check-in if their child(ren) will be staying for Extended Day.
A: Yes, camp is in session the week of July 4th and Monday, August 10th.
A: All ZooCamps are designed for children who can remain in a group setting without parental involvement. Throughout the day, please do not meet or follow your child's tour group if out in the Zoo or in the park. This has become very distracting for our campers and is a safety issue.
A. All lunches are provided by Zoo concessionaire, Boston Culinary Group and must be pre-ordered. Some common allergens are found in lunch options and include:
Cheese pizza: wheat, flour, milk, soy
Turkey sandwich: milk, soy, eggs, wheat, flour
Hummus wrap: soy, wheat, flour
Macaroni & Cheese: wheat, egg, milk and soy
For additional allergen questions, please call 401-785-3510 x 352 prior to ordering. Sorry, no substitutions can be made with Boston Culinary Group lunch options.
A: Each Spring & Summer ZooCamper will receive a ZooCamp Access Pass, which is redeemable once for one of many activities like a climb on the rock wall or visit to the butterfly exhibit during a return Zoo visit. All 2015 ZooCamp Access Passes expire Labor Day 2015 and do not include Zoo admission.


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It is absolutely a good thing that public high school graduation rates are improving and dropout rates are declining in much of the country, including New York.
But these statistics tell only part of the story.
Legitimate questions continue to be raised about the quality of education in America, the merits of relying so heavily on tests results, and whether the country is getting the right return on its dollar investment in schools.
Those questions aren't easily answered. But it is clear that while some school districts have been making vast improvements, the country is still dealing with an "achievement gap" among students and school districts, and that is no less true in New York.
The federal Education Department reports that the percentage of U.S. students graduating from high school within four years is the highest since 1976 - about 78 percent. But that still means more than one-fifth of students fail to get their diploma in four years. The statistics are worse in New York, where about 76 percent of students graduate in four years, meaning about a quarter are not.
Education officials, including U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan, suggest the sluggish economy has contributed to the improvement in graduation rates.
"If you drop out of high school, how many good jobs are there out there for you? None. That wasn't true 10 or 15 years ago," he said.
The education secretary could go much further, of course, and often does in his comments about the need for a strong education in a changing workforce environment.
Undoubtedly, future workers will be competing for positions in areas such as health care and technology. These occupations typically require far more than just a high school diploma, and they definitely require strong communication and computer skills. While more high school students are graduating on time, that doesn't necessarily translate into being prepared for college and the workforce. States, including New York, must continue to raise standards and ensure assessments are accurately measuring learning and growth especially in key areas, such as English, math and science.
Many factors contribute to learning and strong graduation rates, and families have to take on the bulk of those responsibilities and not leave it to educators to guide students through the system.
Inevitably, graduation rates also get folded into the debate over testing, the requirements of which were greatly bolstered under federal No Child Left Behind Act. That act has mandated testing in grades three through eight in math and English. While the act has its flaws and was supposed to be updated by Congress years ago, these test results have given the states opportunities to identify and fix the problems some students have with learning at an early age.
President Obama and Gov. Andrew Cuomo haven't moved to eradicate testing by any means. In fact, in ways, they have increased the stakes by tying student test scores into teacher evaluations. They also rightly believe that education aid should be based more on rewarding innovation and enticing school districts to show performance improvements. That trend will likely continue in an era of tight spending, property tax caps and the desire to push forward with providing students with the best education that the public can afford.


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At Vancouver Extended Stay we get so many first time vacation renters that are over the moon about the added benefits of choosing residential accommodations instead of a traditional hotel. Vacation rentals have the benefits of a hotel, but they feel more like home. At Vancouver Extended Stay we offer vacation accommodations for three nights to weeks, months and even years at time. Recently, we came across this blog post by Dwellable that highlights why vacation rentals beat out hotels nearly every time.
Vacation Rentals vs. Hotels: Top 10 Reasons to Pick a Vacation Rental
You might want to consider a vacation rental instead of a hotel if you're doing one of these ten things. For what it's worth, I've personally used a vacation rental for at least five of these reasons. Read more…
There are a few very strong themes that run through this list. The first one is the kitchen. Whether it is to cut down on costs, keep kids fed, or have the ability to prepare a meal in your bathrobe, the use of a full kitchen in invaluable. Vancouver also has a plethora of farmer's markets and specialty food stores that make eating-in an attractive option.
The second theme is the extra space. Keeping everyone together, yet being able to close the door when someone needs a little privacy is priceless. Adults and children will naturally have different bedtimes and this won't disrupt anyone's schedule.
The additional space of the kitchen and living room instead of just a bedroom is an attractive combination. It certainly gives you a homier environment. If you are staying in town to visit friends and family the living room and kitchen combination give you the option of entertaining even if you are the visitor.
There is one last thing that was mentioned in this blog post that we would add separately as reason number eleven: laundry. Most people generate at least a load of laundry a week and it's no different when you are travelling. Hotel exorbitant prices for hotel laundry, having your very own way to do a few washes, especially with kids, can really be a life saver.
At Vancouver Extended Stay we believe that the amenities of home will make you more comfortable on your next trip toVancouver. To book a vacation rental with us, call (604) 891-6181 or visit Vancouver Extended Stay online.


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Migration to Abyssinia
The Migration to Abyssinia (Arabic: الهجرة إلى الحبشة, al-hijraʾilā al-hābsḥa), also known as the First Hegira (Arabic: هِجْرَة hijrah), was an episode in the early history of Islam when a group, totalling 83 people both men and women, of the Prophet Mohammed's first followers (the Sahabah) fled from the persecution of the ruling Quraysh tribe of Mecca.
They sought refuge in the Kingdom of Aksum, present-day Ethiopia and Eritrea (formerly referred to as Abyssinia, a name derived from the Arabic Al-Habash),[1] for nearly 15 years, from 7 BH (615 CE) to AH 7 (628/629). The Aksumite monarch of the time, known in Arabic as Ashama ibn Abjar, whom historians generally associate with the historical and contemporary monarch King Armah,[2] a Christian who was considered "well-known for being a just and God-fearing man".[3]
- 1 Background
- 2 The migrations
- 3 In Aksum
- 4 Return
- 5 Aftermath and legacy
- 6 Hegira to Abyssinia (613, 615)
- 7 History
- 8 List
- 9 See also
- 10 References
The Muslims had been persecuted by the Quraysh and thus left for their safety.
The migrations[edit]
|This article may be confusing or unclear to readers. In particular, The dates as currently given are contradictory. (November 2014)
There were actually two migrations, one in 7 BH (615 CE) (or 613?), followed by a second in 0 BH (622 CE). [timeframe?]
First migration[edit]
The first group of migrants left in the seventh Islamic month (Rajab) of 7 BH (615 CE), counting sixteen Sahabah, eleven men and five women.[citation needed]
Abortive return[edit]
Gradually, the number of emigrants increased in Axum. Only a few days had passed in peace, when a rumour reached them that the Meccans had finally embraced Islam. On hearing this, most of the Muslims decided to return to Mecca.[citation needed] When they reached the city, they came to know that the report was false. The Meccans began to persecute even more severely those persons who had returned from Axum. Thus the Muslims went back to Axum, and were followed by a second and considerably larger group.[citation needed]
Second migration[edit]
The second group, which left in 7 BH (615 CE) after the unsuccessful return of the first group to Mecca, was far larger than the first, although the exact figure is uncertain and sources vary considerably. One source gives a figure of 88 migrants, 79 men and 9 women.[citation needed] Other reports give the number as 101, with 83 men and 18 women. This group was headed by Ja'far ibn Abī Tālib, who was also the only person from the Banu Hashim clan who migrated to Axum.[citation needed]
In Aksum[edit]
Embassy of the Quraysh[edit]
The migration of the Muslims to the Axumite empire, and their reception at the friendly court of that country, alarmed the Quraysh. They entertained the fear that Muslims might grow in strength, or find new allies, and then, some day, might return to Mecca to challenge them. To head off this potential threat, such as they saw it, they decided to send an embassy to the court of the king of Axum to try to persuade him to extradite the Muslims to Mecca.[citation needed]
The Muslims returned from Axum in AH 7 (628/629), but to Medina rather Mecca, following the Hegira of Muhammad to that city.[citation needed]
Aftermath and legacy[edit]
The Najashi and Islam[edit]
Islam in Ethiopia[edit]
"The Abyssinian model"[edit]
It is a policy.[4]
Ethiopia and the Islamic world[edit]
|This article or section is being rewritten at [[Migration to Abyssinia#Restructured content]].
In Rajab of the fifth year of the mission, the first group immigrated to Axum. The group comprised about eleven men and four women. The Qureysh pursued them to the port to capture them, but their vessels had left the shore. When the group reached Axum, they heard the rumour that the whole tribe of the Qureysh had accepted Islam. They were naturally very much pleased at the news and returned to their country. On approaching Mecca, they learnt that the rumour was false and the persecutions were going on unabated. Some of them decided to return to Axum and the rest entered Mecca, seeking the protection of a few influential people. This is known as the first migration to Axum. Later on, a bigger group of eighty-three men and eighteen women immigrated to Axum (separately). This is called the second immigration to that country. Some Sahabah took part in both the migrations."[5]
They returned after three months to Arabia due to misinformation, only to find that the persecution had not halted. "The hardships and sufferings borne by the Muslims were ever on the increase. Muhammad at last permitted them to emigrate to some other place.[citation needed]
Hegira to Abyssinia (613, 615)[edit]
- Migrations in two batches (613, 615):
Rafiq Zakaria noted:
Unable to bear the hardships, a group of 15 Muslims, on the advice of Muhammad, migrated to Axum (in 613) where a benign Christian ruler, king Negus gave the shelter.
Two years after (in 615) the first migration, a second group of about a hundred of the persecuted Muslims led by Jafar, brother of Ali, left for Axum.[6]
Some reports noted migrations were made to Axum in three batches.
The party of migrations (613-15) included famous persons as Sa`d ibn Abi Waqqas, Abd-Allah ibn Jahsh, Uthman ibn Affan and his wife Ruqayyah bint Muhammad. The first batch was led by Abd-Allah ibn Jahsh. Sa`d ibn Abi Waqqas did not return to Arabia straight away but went to Chittagong port (now in Bangladesh), and then to Kamrup-Manipur (now in northeast India)in 615 and reached China with other companions including two Sahabahs. Waqqas reached China in 616, preached for sometime in Canton and elsewhere among the Hui Chi (later Hui Hui) and then returned to Arabia.[7]
After the conversion of many prominent Meccans, the companions of Muhammad began to offer prayers publicly in 613. In turn, the Quraysh intensified their opposition by torturing the Muslims. Muhammad told his followers to leave for Axum, where "a king rules without injustice, a land of truthfulness-until God leads us to a way out of our difficulty."
After persecution and torture, Muhammad ordered his companions to migrate to Axum. Hamza embraced Islam in 616 with Umar (the second Caliph of Islam).
First migration[edit]
In seventh Islamic month (Rajab) of 7 BH (614–615 CE),[8] eleven men and four women undertook the first migration.[9] The group was headed by a companion called Uthman bin Maz'oon.
They snuck out of Mecca on a dark night and headed for the sea where two boats happened to be sailing for their destination, Axum. News of their intended departure reached Quraish, so some men were despatched in their pursuit, but the Muslims had already left Shuaibah Port towards their secure haven where they were received warmly and accorded hospitality by the Najashi, (Arabic: 'النجاشي, cognate with Ge'ez: ንጉሥ nəgus, "king") the ruler of Aksum, Aṣḥama ibn Abjar, also called . Among these emigrants were Uthman and Ruqayyah.[10]
Contrary to the view of an alleged rumor of mass conversion reaching them, some Islamic writers state the return of some of those who had migrated to Axum was in the following context; "The return of the emigrants: is far from being the result of what they heard about the conversion of the Makkans to Islam, for at that time there were no communication means to flash the news from Makka to Abyssiania in one month, not to say a few days. The fact of the matter was that Ja'afar ibn Abi-Talib and Umar ibn al-Kattab accepted Islam. And gave a great boost to the spirit of the Muslim community. Stunned by that conversion, the Makkans needed a respite to rethink their strategy towards the Muslims. There prevailed, for a time, an atmosphere of calm and restraint. This encouraged some Muslims to return to Makka and be with their people instead of living far way. Together with this factor, was another, very important local development in Axum. Negus, who welcomed, and gave hospitality to, the fleeing Arabs, was himself under attack. His faith was questioned, his subjects revolted and the Muslims felt that they should not bother the man. Some of them returned, others went into hiding until the ruler succeeded in putting down the rebellion. Al-Imam Ahmad b. Hanbal reports in his Musnad a long tradition on the authority of Umm Salamah (who was among the emigrants living there at that time, and who later on became the wife of the Prophet) what they felt during that rebellion."[11]
Second migration, 615[edit]
Quraish delegation[edit]
The Muslim refugees who had expected to be left in peace, were surprised by the arrival, in the Axum capital, of an embassy from Mecca, led by a certain 'Amr ibn al-'As. 'Amr had brought rich presents for the king and his courtiers to ingratiate himself with them.
When the king gave audience to the emissary of the Quraysh, he said that the Muslims in Axum were not refugees from persecution but were fugitives from justice and law, and requested him to extradite them to Mecca. The king, however, wanted to hear the other side of the story also before giving any judgment, and summoned Ja'far ibn Abī Tālib to the court to answer the charges against the Muslims.
Ja'far made a most memorable defense. Following is a summary of his speech in the court of Axumin answer to the questions posed by the Christian king.
O King! We were ignorant people and we lived like wild animals. The strong among us lived by preying upon the weak. We obeyed no law and we acknowledged no authority save that of brute force. We worshipped idols made of stone or wood, and we knew nothing of human dignity. And then God, in His Mercy, sent to us His Messenger who was himself one of us. We knew about his truthfulness and his integrity. His character was exemplary, and he was the most well-born of the Arabs. He invited us toward the worship of One God, and he forbade us to worship idols. He exhorted us to tell the truth, and to protect the weak, the poor, the humble, the widows and the orphans. He ordered us to show respect to women, and never to slander them. We obeyed him and followed his teachings. Most of the people in our country are still polytheists, and they resented our conversion to the new faith which is called Islam. They began to persecute us and it was in order to escape from persecution by them that we sought and found sanctuary in your kingdom.
When Ja'far concluded his speech, the king asked him to read some verses which were revealed to Muhammad. Ja'far read a few verses from Sura Maryam (Mary), the 19th chapter of the Qur'an. When the king heard these verses, he said that their fountainhead was the same as that of the verses of the Evangel. He then declared that he was convinced of his veracity, and added, to the great chagrin of 'Amr bin Aas, that the Muslims were free to live in his kingdom for as long as they wished.
But 'Amr bin Aas bethought himself of a new stratagem, which, he felt confident, would tilt the scales against Ja'far. On the following day, therefore, he returned to the court and said to the king that he (the king) ought to waive his protection of the Muslims because they rejected the divine nature of Christ, and claimed that he was a mortal like other men. When questioned on this point by the king, Ja'far said:
Our judgment of Jesus is the same as that of Allah and His Messenger, viz., Jesus is God's servant, His Prophet and His command given unto Mary, the innocent virgin.
The king said: "Jesus is just what you have stated him to be, and is nothing more than that." Then addressing the Muslims, he said: "Go to your homes and live in peace. I shall never give you up to your enemies." He refused to extradite the Muslims, returned the presents which 'Amr bin Aas had brought, and dismissed his embassy.
Alternative version[edit]
There is little dispute that the followers of Mohammed arrived at the court of King Armah to beg for mercy from the Meccans. However, the Ethiopian version of the story is the Muslim refugees knew the Christian religion well enough to praise the virtues of Saint Mary (whom Ethiopian Orthodox know as Kidust Mariam, the God-bearer) as outlined in Surat Mariam (the palace would have literally been surrounded by Christian iconography) without overstepping or contradicting their Christian beliefs in Jesus. As the pagan Meccans did not believe in Saint Mary, it was logical King Armah would choose to grant shelter to those he felt were being persecuted for their belief in Kidust Mariam, as he felt that they were simply one of the many Christian sects of the Arabian peninsula. Whichever story is true, it is clear from historic evidence that King Armah reigned and died a Christian King of Axum, as evidenced by the minted coins in his name that show a Christian cross on the reverse of his inscription.[citation needed]
The Muslims finally returned from Axum in 7 A.H., but to Medina
The first march (Hegira) in 615 CE had a group of eleven men and four women. The list of the Sahhbas who migrated to Axum in the first march includes the following.
- 1.Sa`d ibn Abi Waqqas[12]
- 2.Jahsh ibn Riyab[13]
- 3.Abd-Allah ibn Jahsh
- 4.Uthman ibn Affan[14]
- 5.Ruqayyah bint Muhammad, the wife of Uthman
- 6.Abu Hudhayfa ibn 'Utba
- 7.Sahla bint Suhail, wife of Abu Hudhayfa
- 8.Zubayr ibn al-Awam
- 8.Mus`ab ibn `Umair
- 10.Abdur Rahman bin Awf
- 11.Abu Salama 'Abd Allah ibn 'Abd al-Asad
- 12.Umm Salama, wife of Abu Salama
- 13.Uthman bin Maz'oon
- 14.Amir Abin Rebiah, leader of the group
- 15.Layla Bint Abi Asmah –Wife of Amir[14]
The above list[14] clearly shows that it was prepared after returns from Abyssinia and did not include those gone for overseas preaching and trading purposes.
See also[edit]
- ^ E. A. Wallis Budge (Aug 1, 2014). A History of Ethiopia: Volume I: Nubia and Abyssinia. Routledge. p. 7.
- ^ "Search Results samatar Search for samatar at Tadias Magazine". tadias.com.
- ^ "The Two Migrations of Muslims to Abyssinia". Al-Islam. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
- ^ Asedillo, Rebecca C. (7 November 2001). "Scholar proposes Abyssinian model for Christian-Muslim relations". Global Ministries News. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
- ^ http://hujra.forumwise.com/hujra-thread32.html[dead link]
- ^ Rafiq Zakaria, 1991, Muhammad and The Quran, New Delhi: Penguin Books, pp. 403-4. ISBN 0-14-014423-4
- ^ http://www.indianmuslims.info/history_muslim in manipur; http://drkokogyi.wordpress.com/2010/10/28/origin-of-some-of-the-muslims-in-manipur-arakan-and-panthay-burmese-chinese-muslims/;www.e-pao.net/epSubPageSelector.asp%3;[dead link]
- ^ "anwary-islam.com". anwary-islam.com.
- ^ "witness-pioneer.org". witness-pioneer.org.
- ^ The Sealed Nectar The Second 'Aqabah Pledge on sunnipath.com
- ^ ""Those Are The High Flying Cranes"". bismikaallahuma.org.
- ^ He is traced to be the religious ancestor of Muslims in Manipur and China- see Muslims of Manipur- Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
- ^ He is father of Zainab and a father-in-law of Muhammad. In some accounts relating to Sahabahs in China, he (Jahsh) is noted as Geys. Muslims of Chams (Cambodiya) trace ancestry to a father-in-law of Prophet Muhammad, who is none other than Jahsh (Geys)- see T.W. Arnold, The Preaching of Islam,p.294 nt.8
- ^ a b c "Authentic History of King Negash of Abyssinia (Currently Ethiopia)". tripod.com.


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About This Activity
Pottery Wheel for Beginners
Richard Bayles
This six week course is designed exclusively for those who are new to wheel work and is open for ages 12 through adult. Have fun while gaining confidence on the potters wheel. Small class size ensures that each student receives personalized, one-on-one instruction and encouragement for a fascinating hands-on experience that will bring out the potter in you.
Tuition includes the first 25 pound bag of clay. Additional clay may be purchased during class for $28 per bag which also includes glazing and firing fees. Enrolled students may also participate in one open studio session per week: Open Studios: Wednesday & Saturday 1 - 4
6 Sessions
Tuition: $208 (associates $190) includes the first bag of clay.
About Richard Bayles
Years ago I read an article titled "From Rock to Pot" which described the weathering process that turns rock into clay. Giant boulders of feldspar and other hard minerals crash and tumble down rivers and streams to end up in quiet pools where the microscopic-sized pieces of rock collect and form deposits of clay. For 12,000 years people have mixed clay with water and added fire to create useful and beautiful pottery. It's strange that I'm so enamored with a procedure that has been in use for over twelve millennia. You could say that combining clay with water and adding fire is in my DNA.
On my first visit to the to the ceramics department of the Sedona Arts Center, not only was I warmly greeted and welcomed by the instructor, I intuitively recognized that somehow I belonged there. Student potters of all levels, working and creating in a friendly environment was like a portal opening to new beginnings for me. Weeks later I became a Loving Bowls volunteer and didn't miss any of the Thursday afternoon sessions for the rest of the year. I was invited by the instructor to become a monitor, helping to maintain the workshop and assisting students during open studio. Now, after completing several six-week courses and two workshops I know that I definitely am where I belong.
My formal education in ceramic arts includes twelve semesters divided between Glendale Community College, NAU and Yavapai College. Special thanks to two inspirational and important ceramists in my life, Robert Lundeen and Tom Bivins.
For the last dozen years I've produced pottery out of my studio in west Sedona and many of these pieces have been featured in galleries in the area. I have also had the pleasure of participating in several southwestern fine art shows.
My role as an instructor for beginning potters is not just as a teacher but as a confidence builder; someone who encourages and perhaps kindles or rekindles a love affair with ceramics. Best of all, I know from my own experience with the Sedona Arts Center that every new learner will be working and creating alongside some of the finest and friendliest people in Northern Arizona.


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Sheboygan's hockey team saw its season come to an end on the road Thursday.
The Peters brothers tried lifting the Red Raiders to a sectional quarterfinal win, but their two goals proved too few against Arrowhead's offensive onslaught.
Arrowhead had pulled to a 3-0 lead before Trevor Peters put Sheboygan on the board with a powerplay goal about 10 minutes into the second period. After another Arrowhead goal made it 4-1, younger brother Collin Peters narrowed the gap to 4-2 late in the second period. ...