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Volunteers needed at West Overton Museums
West Overton Museums officials are hoping to attract some volunteers to help with guided tours and several other projects throughout the summer.
The museum has one full-time employee, two part-time employees year-round and one part-time employee during the summer season.
The roster includes 28 volunteers who give of their time, but spokeswoman Jessica Kadie Barclay said the museums are constantly soliciting for volunteers on their website and in their newsletter.
This year, they will offer some volunteer training events.
"We plan to continue it as part of an ongoing effort to keep our volunteers up-to-date on the museum, homestead and grounds to ensure the best possible experience for our visitors," Kadie Barclay said.
As in any nonprofit organization, volunteers are vital to the continuation and improvement of West Overton.
"Not only do they provide much-needed labor, but they also contribute opinions, ideas, creativity and passion," Kadie Barclay said. "Our volunteers are an important part of West Overton, and we value their time and effort. They truly make a difference."
She added that there are many volunteer positions available, including tour guides (also known as docents), but volunteers for visitor services are needed. These volunteers help in the operation of the gift shops and visitor navigation for vehicular and foot traffic around the village.
The first training session was held on May 4. More sessions will be planned as needed.
Kadie Barclay said many of the opportunities can be filled by younger volunteers, such as helping to maintain the buildings and grounds, assisting with collection management, and providing interpretation during events, such as living history weekends or re-enactments.
Even grade-school students are invited to get involved in volunteer efforts.
"The knowledge of the history of West Overton that this experience would bring to these students would prove to be invaluable," she said. "I would welcome calls from teachers so that we may further discuss this exciting opportunity."
Much of what happens around West Overton relies on volunteer support.
"Looking to the future, I see volunteers taking a larger stake in the events and activities at West Overton," Kadie Barclay said. "We look to our present and future volunteers to be a part of our history and to help us shape West Overton into an informative tourist attraction."
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Even though enthusiasts knew the phone as the Elf, the HTC Touch emerged as a surprise when it was announced this spring in part because of its less-than-subtle touchscreen interface changes and naming scheme. For many, these were a sign that HTC was hoping to ride the wave of iPhone publicity. If so, it worked: the device sold more than 800,000 units during its first three months on sale. That it should not be ignored is beyond doubt; whether it really offers the same qualities as the iPhone, however, is another matter. Read ahead for our full review of the phone running with Canadian cellular provider Telus.


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Review: Inhumans #1
After a three month hiatus, Inhumans #1 has hit the shelves. But somewhere along the way, a promising set up became a muddled comic that is just ok.
The set up for this series has a lot of potential. Matt Fraction originally called this series Game of Thrones with Inhumans. Charles Soule, who replaced Fraction, seems to be putting the pieces in place for a similar style of book. But in his attempt to bring the audience up to speed with who the Inhumans are, the story becomes confusing a little dull. Lash is a good villain, but his explanation of the vast history of his species rings on deaf ears. A #1 should be engaging and leave you wanting to spend another $3.99 on this series. Soule instead dumps it on us and then gets to the good part. And when it's good, it is damn good. Dante is a capable hero in Inhumans #1 and fits the "new guy in classic battle" hero archetype. Waiting until #2 to explain the history of the Inhumans would have worked better in terms of pacing so that we the reader could have learned with Dante.
Sadly we will never know how far Joe Madureira penciled before Soule stepped in and what changes Marvel/Soule made to the plot. The opener for example, just doesn't work. It runs too long and the reader is happy when this jackass gets killed by Lash. Cut out the entire first page and just have him get cocooned by the Mist. And then give that extra panel space to Dante's story. The dialogue feels pasted on to story just to fit the scene. Now that Soule is the sole (pardon the pun) writer on this book, I expect the quality to only go up. Whatever Soule touches these days turns to gold (She-Hulk and Swamp Thing for example) and it would be surprising to see this book change that course.
Joe Madureira's artwork can turn some people off. His relatively recent change to not using inks on his pencils looks slightly better here than it did on Avenging Spider-Man, but Mad still has some work to do if he is going to make this a permanent change. He makes no attempt to hide that he is coloring in the darker parts with his pencils, and it gives the impression that he was rushing, even though that is not the case. Mad, or an editor, needs to check how he pencils the sun, as there is a notable mistake in its placement in scenes. The time it takes for the Mist to reach places and Lash to travel doesn't sync up. While Lash does have teleportation powers, having him wait out all night in Norway (where we see the sun rising), and then getting to Des Plaines, Illinois where the sun is rising. Unless Lash's powers longer than we think (which they don't seem too), then Las is dragging the sun with him ala Bruce Almighty with the moon.
I originally gave Inhumans a 3.5/5. But after reading it a few more times, I decided to push it down slightly.
Inhumans #1 gets 3/5.
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The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company announced the extension of its line of premium-quality Angus beef, featuring steakhouse-quality meat at affordable supermarket prices. The Woodson & James Brand, exclusive to the A&P family of stores since May 2011, has extended its line of products to now include Marinades and Angus Franks in all A&P, Pathmark, Superfresh, Waldbaum's and The Food Emporium stores – just in time for the grilling season.
New additions to the exclusive Woodson & James Brand help shoppers transform ordinary barbecue into a "Darn Better Barbecue."
Woodson & James' new lactose and fat free marinades include:
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All stores are currently featuring new Woodson & James in-store signage. Plus, Associates from our meat department, outfitted in Woodson & James aprons, are equipped to assist customers with their meat selections. Customers will also have the opportunity to sample Woodson & James beef along with the Marinades and Angus Franks during in-store demonstrations at select stores on Saturday, June 23 and June 30.
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Springfield closer Francisco Samuel said his right middle finger felt better today than yesterday. He blamed his three-run ninth inning yesterday partly on his hurt throwing hand.
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Rumors are floating around the NBA that Josh Howard could be the player that the Knicks sign with one of the last 2 veteran minimum contracts. Knicks fans will worry about another guy with potential injury problems, but a low risk move could have high reward.
Howard was quite a ball player in his prime with Dallas. He had a career high 47 points against the Jazz back in December of 2008 and here is a mix of highlights on this great night in his career.
As you can see Howard can spread the floor with his shooting and was quite a dynamic player back in his days at Dallas, something the Knicks could definitely use. A few Knicks fans have been screaming that we need another shooter – could Howard be the answer?
I personally am not questioning his ability, because I think he is loaded with talent. Howard shoots at .44% from the field and .33% from beyond the arc per 36 minutes played over his career. Production has dropped off over the past couple of years and I think it is mainly because his body has not been right.
The issue I have with this potential move is, Howard hasn't played above 50 games since the 2008-09 season, due to these injuries, but in the same breath if he has been doing his rehab and just been unlucky with his health, this could actually be a steal for the Knicks.
If the Knicks do sign Howard to a veteran's minimum contract, I think there is a lot to gain and not a lot to lose. If he breaks down again I think we have enough pieces in our current rotation that can make the Knicks successful in any case, but if Howard stays fit and healthy and can get back to the days he had with Dallas he could be a tremendous addition to the Knicks current roster.
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A small change could have a significant impact on analyzing the impact of your SEO ranking.
When people come to your site from a search engine, the search engine tells you what term people came from through the referring string. Your Web analytics tools uses the referring string to determine how visitors found your site. This can be very helpful to understand what people are searching for, how they ultimately find you, and so on. You have a lot more flexibility when using paid search in terms of what you can pass into your Web analytics tool, but with organic search you are really limited to what the search engines pass you.
Recently, though, Google recently made a change to the referring string. Brett Crosby, a group product marketing manager on the Google Analytics team, wrote a post detailing how a new referring URL format will be rolling out in the coming days. He describes the change in the referring URL format with the example of someone searching on "flowers," then clicking to your site from the Google search results page:
Before the change, the referring URL looks like this:
With the change, the referring URL will now look like this:
A few key things to note in Crosby's post about changes to the referring URL string:
Look again at the new referring URL above. The "cd=" parameter in the string is what's interesting. It can change the way you analyze and understand your organic search and identify opportunities to improve your SEO (define) and maximize your search impact.
After some speculation, Google confirmed it is now passing ranking data (using the "cd=" parameter) through the referring string. Now this might not seem like a big deal, but it has considerable implications in terms of analyzing and understanding the impact of your SEO ranking and how that traffic performs on your site. Does a number-one ranking drive much more traffic? Does a number-two ranking drive more traffic that converts? Or does a number-four ranking drive the highest average order value? Getting this granular view can help search and Web analytics professionals maximize their understanding of their organic search listings' effectiveness and those different spots' effectiveness on site performance.
So instead of looking at how a term like "flowers" converted people on your site, you will be able to understand how "flowers" performs when you are the top organic results versus the sixth organic result. Or 20th organic result. You could also look across all your search referring terms to see how all the number-three rankings are doing compared to the numbers four, five, and six.
Recently I spoke with Rich Devine, our agency's director of search marketing, on this latest development and its potential impact for online marketers.
Jason Burby: How significant is this change for SEO professionals?
Rich Devine: Immensely significant. It allows for more efficient and accurate keyword research and targeting, as well as being able to precisely estimate and measure the monetized impact and performance of individual keyword optimization efforts.
JB: Can't you already see what SERP (define) people are referred from?
RD: Yes, currently Google passes the keyword and SERP page (page 1, 2, 3, etc.). Page number, however, is not that helpful for us because the difference in performance value between rank position one and rank position seven on the first page is too wide. It's like comparing LeBron James to Adam Morrison [backup forward for the Los Angeles Lakers]. Yes, they both play in the NBA, but LeBron scores 28 a game and Morrison scores 4 points a game. They don't belong in the same conversation.
JB: How would you use this type of information?
RD: With specified rank data, we can accurately tie individual keyword rank to individual keyword performance. This is huge for assessing current keyword value and informing opportunity targets for keyword improvement.
If I focus on optimizing a referring term that generated $500 per month in revenue at rank position five, increased that term's position to rank position three, and saw monthly revenue jump to $2,500 per month, that's a 500 percent performance increase. Imagine being able to aggregate rank improvements across a site. On average, how big is the performance jump between positions five and three for my site? How big is the historic performance between positions three and one? If I tie rank potential to monetized site performance, I can prioritize my optimization efforts based what will likely bring the greatest ROI. It allows me to focus and prioritize my efforts on LeBron-performing keywords, so that I don't waste my time on Morrison keywords.
After our interview, Devine shared with me that smart SEO professionals already do this to some extent. But to date, they must use educated guesses and match their own ranking data with blunt keyword analytics data. He concluded, "But if Google wants to validate our optimization efforts and provide precise measurement potential at the keyword level, I'm all for that and it will make an impact on maximizing search ROI."
So there are clearly going to be ways to leverage this new information. Start by talking with your search team about getting more extensive analysis in place to begin to identify the opportunities. In addition, talk to your Web analytics team about segmenting analysis based on this to see if you can find any opportunities for a better understanding of what truly impacts your conversion. Both ideas have the potential to make you more effective online and maximize your site ROI.
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No names yet, but authorities say he's believed to be the one who wounded the 16-year-old victim near Gibson Middle School on Monday afternoon.
The victim's a student at Western High School. He's been listed in fair condition at University Medical Center in Las Vegas.
Police allege the shooter was part of a group of who jumped out of a vehicle and fought with a teenager before the shooting.
The victim is reported to be a friend of the person involved in the scuffle, who jumped in to help.
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Wellington - Snow from a once-in-a-lifetime Antarctic blast reached New Zealand's so-called "winterless" north on Tuesday, as much of the country remained in the grip of a big freeze for the third day.
Residents reported a dusting of snow on a range nearly 200 kilometres north of Auckland, the country's largest city, which had its coldest day on record Monday, when the temperature never rose above 8.2 degrees Celsius.
Snow settled on the ground in central Auckland for the first time since 1939, and buses were cancelled, preventing commuters from going to work in the capital Wellington after its heaviest snowfall for half a century.
While many residents of Auckland and Wellington delighted in the first snow they had ever seen, the polar blast brought misery for much of the South Island, including Christchurch, where thousands of people still live in homes badly damaged by a series of earthquakes over the last 11 months.
About 1 000 homes in the Christchurch region were without power, buses were idle because of snow-blocked roads, and schools were closed.
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The 12th Annual Bible and Archaeology Fest, sponsored by the Biblical Archaeology Society, will be held in New Orleans, November 20-22, the same weekend that the Society of Biblical Literature and the American Schools of Oriental Research (ASOR) hold their annual meetings. The program looks particularly good this year and is packed with a thick roster of speakers and fascinating topics:
Anson Rainey, Tel Aviv University
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The Magical Judas: Iscariot's Gospel and Gem
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The Assyrian Peace: A Reexamination
Bart Ehrman, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Early Christian Counter Forgeries
Ben Witherington III, Asbury Theological Seminary
Oral Texts and Rhetorical Contexts
Bruce Zuckerman, University of Southern California
Technology and Antiquity: The Latest on Recovering Ancient Texts and Artifacts
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Jesus and the Exorcists: What We Learn From Archaeology
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Health clubs are no longer the exclusive territory of the young and buff. Walk into a gym on any given day and you will see a representative number of the 50+ crowd.
When Miriam decided to join a health club after
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testosterone-laden weight lifters, a staff that knew more about fashion than they did about physiology, or a club where, at 77, she would feel out of place. "I was looking for a comfortable environment," the Massachusetts resident says.
Fortunately, Miriam found that gyms have changed a lot from the "muscle beach" days. "It is very, very, comfortable," she says of her new club, adding that her gym has a knowledgeable staff and a variety of programs for all ages.
Whatever your reason for exercising—social, health, or stress relief—you'll find health clubs rushing to meet your needs. Depending on how long it has been since you stepped inside a gym, you might be surprised at the changes. Health clubs have become conscious of the desires of older members. They are actively recruiting people from the 50+ age group and they are creating special programs and tailored information for them.
Do not fear that you will be the only one with graying hair amidst a sea of short shirts and college T-shirts. While some gyms in college areas may have a younger crowd, you may find gyms in other areas have the age mix you are looking for.
The time of day you work out also influences the demographic mix of your fellow exercisers. For instance, clubs typically experience an upsurge in younger members during weekday evenings. Miriam says, "I'm retired, so I go during the day, when most of the people working out are also retired."
If you are not sure, ask the salesperson about that club's demographics. A quick glance at the club's event calendar or class schedule will give you an idea of the clientele. Health clubs offering programs for mature members are more likely to have larger populations of people in your age group.
Some health clubs provide a one-on-one health assessment and personalized workout consultation as part of the membership package to help you get started. Working one-on-one with a trainer may also be helpful for you if it has been a long time since you have exercised. Proper training is essential to ensure you are comfortable with the exercises and that your exercise routine is in line with your capabilities and goals.
Many gyms across the United States also offer special programs for older adults. Try a sample of different activities to get a balance of strength and cardio. Also talk to instructors about other classes that may fit your interest and fitness level.
Before you sign on the dotted line, visit several clubs to see where you feel most comfortable. Most clubs will offer prospective members free passes so you can try the gym before you decide to join. Schedule your visit for the time of day you plan to use the facilities, so you can see who is there at that time and how crowded it is. After all, your heart will not get much of a workout if you spend most of your visit waiting in line to use the equipment.
Depending on where you live and what amenities your club offers, monthly fees can range greatly. Keep in mind, too, that there may be an initiation fee, processing fee, and possibly a commitment requirement of a year or more. Some gyms may charge extra for classes, programs, or use of certain areas, such as a pool or raquetball court. Check for senior discounts from the gym, or wellness discounts from your insurance company while you're shopping around for the right gym. Make sure you do not pay for more than what you will need or use.
Beginning an exercise program can be a daunting task, but finding the gym can be an easy part of the process. By choosing the right club, you give yourself an edge with qualified staff, good equipment, and like-minded colleagues. A good health club can help you get your body where you want it—and maybe have fun in the process too.
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Ever since Beijing was awarded the right to host the Olympic Games, the International Olympic Committee has been talking about the beneficial impact this would have on human rights in China. Back in March, IOC president Jacques Rogge said he was engaged in "silent diplomacy" with China on human rights issues, and that "the games will be a catalyst for change and will open a country which used to be mysterious to much of the world."
One of the promises the Chinese government made to the IOC was that it would allow protests during the games, in officially approved zones. How has that worked out?
Here's the result of Rogge's "silent diplomacy," from the New York Times:
Ten days into the Games, the government has yet to permit a single demonstration in any of the three official protest zones. According to a report Monday by Xinhua, the official news agency, 77 applications have been received since Aug. 1, from 149 people.
All but three of those applications, however, were withdrawn after the authorities satisfactorily addressed the petitioners' concerns, Xinhua said. Two of the remaining requests were turned down because the applicants failed to provide adequate information, and the last was rejected after the authorities determined it violated China's laws on demonstrations.
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About 3,800 students will look a bit more dapper this year because of the generosity of the Assistance League of El Paso.
The league, through its Operation School Bell program, has been outfitting El Paso County's underprivileged elementary school children with brand new uniforms, sneakers, jackets and backpacks full of school supplies for more than 40 years.
This week, members of the organization began giving clothes to students bused in from the Socorro Independent School District because they have already started their school year. Thirty-one students from H.D. Hilley Elementary were bused in Thursday morning.
"We clothe children from every single school in El Paso County ... 140 schools. Our goal this year is 3,800 students," said Flo McClaskey, chairwoman of Operation School Bell.
Operation School Bell is housed in the back of the League's building at 2728 E. Yandell. The front of the building is a thrift store, which helps support the clothing program and its other charitable efforts. They also apply for grants to fund their programs.
"In our 46 years in the El Paso community, we have clothed over 75,000 elementary school children," said Clara Miles, president of the organization.
Miles said the El Paso chapter is one of 132 chapters nationwide that has an Operation School Bell program. The El Paso chapter, which has 113 members, also has three other charitable programs, including making Assault Survivor Kits with a change of clothing and providing police and first responders with PASO (Put a Smile On) teddy bears to give to children in emergency situations.
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McClaskey said Operation School Bell gives children a good start on their back-to-school shopping.
"The children get three uniform pants, two polo shirts and a T-shirt if they go to a uniformed school. If they don't go to a uniformed school, they get three pairs of jeans and three T-shirts. And they all get a jacket, brand new shoes and seven pairs of socks," McClaskey said.
Leaders said they work with the schools' counselors and nurses, who select the students each year.
McClaskey, who has been involved since 2006, said it is a rewarding program.
"It warms your heart. You feel like you're doing something for the community. Some of these kids have such need. It's very gratifying," she said.
Clarissa Cortez, a counselor at Hilley Elementary, appreciates the league and what they do for needy children.
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Minnesota currently has the nation's longest streak of voting for Democratic presidential candidates. But Republicans think they can end that streak, and hosting their 2008 convention here might help.
"In a way, it's a surprise because I really thought the Democrats would be more likely to come than the Republicans," says U of M history professor emeritus Hy Berman.
Minnesota is known as the home of former vice president Hubert H. Humphrey and late Senator Paul Wellstone. It was also the only state to vote for hometown candidate Walter Mondale in 1984.
But Berman says Minnesota is more of a purple state these days, rather than a solid blue state. The same could be said for Iowa and Wisconsin.
"Thus, there is perhaps some gain to be made by Republicans by holding a convention in Minnesota," Berman says.
The last presidential convention in Minnesota was in 1892. Republicans nominated incumbent Benjamin Harrison, who would eventually lose to Grover Cleveland.
But that convention was perhaps better remembered for something else.
"The delegation left disgruntled, saying there was nothing for them to eat here except beans," Berman says.
Hopefully organizers at the Xcel Energy Center will learn from history's mistakes.
"I think the delegates to the 2008 convention will find better cuisine," Berman says.
Richard Nixon was the last Republican presidential candidate to win Minnesota's electoral votes. That was in 1972.
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At least this gives hope that LL is taking this rehab thing seriously (the second time around), but Lindsay's Vegas going days are far from over. Apparently Pure agreed to let Linds back out on her commitment after she signed a contract and received payment because she agreed to appear at the club at a later point.
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Just talked to Tom Rupp for about a minute: He's got ATTTB approval for Union Barrel Works. "I'm cleaning [cleaning tanks, I assume]. I got BATF approval to move some beer, so I'm making more," he said. Ah, good. Because I'd hate for him to run out...
3/8 -- Just talked to Tom again. He's got all his state and federal approvals. He's got to do some work on his sprinkler system ("It's a meter, because if we have a fire, they want to get paid for their water," Rupp groused, "but they've already metered it when it goes in the tank!"), then get his township code inspections, and he'll be ready to go. The cold-conditioned beers -- Mindblock Maibock, Wobbly Bob Doublebock, Kölsch, and Lager -- are all ready, he's brewing Pale Ale and Honey Nut Oatmeal Stout this weekend. "If I get good news tomorrow, I'll be ready to..." Tom said, and then paused. "Well, I can't legally open for business till I get the pass on the inspections. But I'll be here on St. Patrick's Day, and we'll have a little celebration." Sounds like we're going to get another brewpub in Lancaster County pretty soon.
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Hot, diggity dog! Lew, any indication of an opening date?
- March 7, 2007 at 10:31 AM
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Should be talking to him longer tomorrow, at which point I'll ask the pertinent stuff, no fear.
- March 7, 2007 at 10:40 AM
I meet with him and his son David on Friday to discuss the BA Gathering on 3/31/07. UBW will be our first stop on our pubcrawl that day. Looking forward to eventually enjoying some of his great lager brews and his son's hand carved sandwiches.
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Community Struggles With Young Driver's Death
By Rachel Pritchett
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The close-knit community of Belfair steeled itself Monday as news spread about the driving death of North Mason High School senior Tasi Williamson.
At the high school, a "safe room" with counselors and other support was set up in the library, for students back from spring break confronting the news.
The 18-year-old died Friday morning when a vehicle he was driving lost control on a curve along Bear Creek-Dewatto Road, hit a stump and rolled on its top.
His brother, Joss, 15, was a passenger. His injuries were not life-threatening.
Some students found out over the weekend.
Laura Wing, 17, a North Mason student taking Running Start classes at Olympic College in Bremerton, said she was "very shocked" when she got the news. They were acquaintances, and she had just seen him.
Williamson had signed up for Running Start classes, and the two had arranged to regularly commute back to Belfair from OC, where they were taking an English class together.
As for how others were coping at North Mason High, Wing said, "I think it's tough for a lot of them."
Instructors and students on Monday began the somber task of writing cards for Williamson's family, Wing said.
Williamson's accomplishments in life were noted in a statement from North Mason School District Superintendent David Peterson.
"Tasi was a very active member of the high school community, taking challenging courses, competing in knowledge bowl, participating in sports, and much more," it read.
Williamson and his brother had just attended soccer practice before the collision. North Mason High school soccer coach Bob Meeder said even though Williamson had a lot on his plate, he made a point to show up for soccer. He knew the team needed players.
"He was there when he needed to be and when he wasn't, he had a good reason," Meeder said.
Meeder last saw him Thursday, at a light spring-break practice.
"We just talked about practice and stuff," he said.
A North Mason soccer game in Port Angeles Monday evening was postponed.
"He was a very nice young man, and it was terrible thing to lose him. He made a mistake and he paid dearly for it," Meeder said.
In addition to academics and soccer, Williams was a member of Boy Scout Troop 1512, and was engaged in an Eagle School project on weekends on Green Mountain.
North Mason High School Principal Ted Jansen said, "Tasi was a really great kid. He was a superior student, good athlete, and he's going to be missed by his classmates and his teachers."
"He's a huge loss for us."
He was the son of Joss Williamson. He had three siblings, according to Peterson.
The spot along the remote road where the single-vehicle crash took place had little to mark the tragedy Monday.
An autopsy to determine the exact cause of death will take place Tuesday morning, according to the Mason County coroner.
The family is planning a memorial service, according to Peterson.
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Like election, Matheson barely won money chase over Love
Washington • Rep. Jim Matheson spent just about every dollar at his disposal to fend off Republican Mia Love in the most expensive House race in Utah history.
Combined, the candidates dropped more than $4.5 million on the contest that Matheson won by just 768 votes. That tally doesn't include more than $6 million spent by outside groups and the resources the state political parties shifted to Utah's 4th Congressional District.
The updated figures released late Thursday show Love, the mayor of Saratoga Springs, kept up a torrid fundraising pace in the final weeks of the election, far exceeding what Matheson, a six-term incumbent, collected from supporters in that period.
Love raised $452,000 from Oct. 18 through Nov. 26, with more than $177,000 coming from small donors, according to the reports filed with the Federal Election Commission.
In that same period, Matheson raised $175,600.
Election Day was Nov. 6 and almost all contributions for both candidates came before voters headed to the polls.
The Matheson-Love race drew national attention and therefore big money, which resulted in a barrage of TV ads unlike anything the state had seen before. At its peak, political ads focused on the 4th District appeared multiple times during each commercial break.
Matheson, a strong fundraiser by Utah standards, amassed more than $2.37 million, more than he has ever raised before. And he used it all and then dipped into the little money he had left over from his 2010 campaign.
He has just $42,600 remaining in his campaign account.
Love, who would have been the first black GOP woman elected to Congress, almost closed the fundraising gap with Matheson. She raised $2.29 million and ended the contest with about $108,000 in unspent contributions.
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Money chase • Matheson vs. Love
Rep. Jim Matheson
$2.37 million raised
$2.38 million spent
$42,600 balance
Mia Love
$2.29 million raised
$2.2 million spent
$108,000 balance
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This paper puts together a selection of themes that feature prominently in the constitution and also pose challenging questions for the future of democracy and constitutionalism in Afghanistan.
Paula was an integral and beloved member of AREU and the Kabul community. She had just returned to Kabul for a short period after a five-year absence to begin work on an ambitious new joint research project between AREU and CIMMYT when her life was cut tragically short during an attack on the hotel where she was staying on the evening of May 13.
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December 27, 2005 @ 5:01 PM
The ruined families from America are cast up
on the shore of the New World. Even when
shipwrecked, they carry the burlap baggage
of their longing inland, dripping along the way.
From my high window I see this train of traffic.
Some haul their sorrow back, others haul it forth.
I carry, too, an echo from years ago when
asked to his wedding and, instead, I stayed home.
That was how I forgave him for not wanting me.
The Lord ordained this, and the gray overcast
from which the snow soon falls and the salt hills
whose melting moves the babble of traffic.
You'd think insight would take away bad habits,
as winter strips the trees, but there's inertia
in flesh that keeps it fixed to a course in spite
of the wish that would draw us up, not down.
In time we unload our cargo of doom, drop it
like a lost glove in the winter's slush. That's fine,
my philosophy never fit their politics, anyway,
and still I can reach out with only one cold hand.
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The heat is on and it seems almost impossible to escape it.
Waycross, Georgia, hit 100 degrees while Jacksonville saw a blistering 95...103 if you add in the humidity.
Downtown, people were looking for any way to beat the heat.
Enjoying Sunday outside required a lot of water, a little ice cream and even some umbrellas.
If you came across one intersection you may have thought it was some sort of mirage.
Throughout the day, people sought items to keep them hydrated and happy.
"We were sweating like two pigs in the mud. It was pretty rough out here, but it's kind of mellowed out now," said Anna Velez.
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So this is how things will work.
Round 1 will have 5 polls. The top 6 from each will move onto Round 2.
That means Round 2 will have 30 villains and there will be 3 polls.
The final round will take the 3 highest scoring villains from the 3 polls, the final villain will be the highest scoring of those that are left.
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I'll go with Mystique.


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A Bright Idea
It was several years before CDT started to go in a direction that appealed to Burroughes. That was in March 1996, when Danny Chapchal came on board. Chapchal, in his 50s and trained as an accountant, had a track record of, as he puts it, "turning around sick companies in the software business." But, he recounts, "within about three days of arriving, I thought that I must be mad. These are people with a great idea who are hell-bent on suicide and certainly don't want managing." It was the company's completely unworkable business plan that upset him, especially when he was asked to put his name to it. This called for CDT first to raise $6.5 million, followed by a further $11.5 million, with the idea of manufacturing displays and flat screens. "That was a recipe for suicide," says Chapchal.
His answer was to turn CDT into a licensing company. It would develop its own science and technology, and enter into partnerships with large companies that had the money needed to create a new industrial infrastructure. In a business model that has become common in the biotech sector, CDT would share intellectual property rights in a number of joint development efforts.
Chapchal's strategy quickly paid off (see "Polymer Partners," p. 71). The first breakthrough was a licensing deal with Philips. "We had only a few months' money left. We went to Philips for two reasons," explains Chapchal. "They had lodged an opposition to the patent, so we knew that they were interested. And we knew that they had a team working on it." The agreement with Philips, in September 1996, did three things for CDT, says Chapchal. It gave the company "a little bit of money that we desperately needed. When I arrived we had six months of money." The Philips license also ended the electronics giant's challenge to CDT's patent. Perhaps most important, "we got publicity like you would not believe," says Chapchal. "Within days, we had people banging on our doors saying Can we invest?'"
A second patent dispute was settled when the company signed a licensing deal with Uniax, another LEP startup based on technology developed at the University of California, Santa Barbara. With no outstanding challenges to its original patent, CDT had an asset that could be worth millions. "One of the things we have turned out to be good at," says Friend, "is patent writing." The core patent covers a series of claims and is, he says, "a bit like having a patent on silicon."


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Anyone else see these?What's going on?
I clicked on the link (after posting the question myself!) for info, and got the following:"In our forums, you'll see contextual links to purchase gear from third parties. These links are served by GearBuyer.com, and when you purchase gear via these links, we receive commissions on the sale. We do our best to develop algorithms that help you match forum discussions with shopping links that are related to those discussions, and to help you find the gear at the best prices.Because traffic to the forums, which remains a public service by Backpacking Light, requires significant amounts of bandwidth, buying bandwidth represents our single biggest expense at BPL. So when you buy gear, that really helps us keep the forums public, and free.Thank you for supporting BPL!"
I haven't seen these ads yet.Is there one, by chance, from Ruger or Smith & Wesson? ;)
I saw them pop up an hour or so ago. Most of the time they're not even relevant to the post at hand. Case in point, it thinks we're talking about "Smith Forum" sunglasses. Not about the BPL forum and a Smith and Wesson firearm. I was hoping a membership would take care of this but from the posters above even the MLIFE guys have problem.
Edited by cobberman on 09/21/2011 17:17:36 MDT.
hmmmmm. seems like the Forums are most of the actual, updated "content" of BPL.it is generated by forum users, not by BPL staff or contributors.and now they have ads inserted.one more inexorable step downward.hmmmm.p.s. however, i am stoked that i can easily and quickly buy some great "OREGON PRODUCTS" because the thread mentioned that state. i have really wanted to get some OREGON PRODUCTS, and now i can.
Edited by DaveT on 09/21/2011 17:20:58 MDT.
I think they're at least relatively small, they don't blink, and they're almost unobtrusive. I guess it's either the ads or subscription only.
If they are necessary to keep BPL forums afloat I'd rather see banner ads at the top or right of the webpage. Having them in a thread view is annoying.
I understand a business has to do what it must to stay viable, but... Frowny Face at ads.Can I now buy sexy lingere from these ads on BPL?
Edited by T.L. on 09/21/2011 17:34:01 MDT.
Please keep your comments coming, and offer suggestions.Public forum traffic eats up vast amounts of bandwidth that not even subscriptions can support - thanks for your patience as we try to work through a model to help alleviate some of these costs.I'm not married to how these ads are displayed - this is just a soft launch to see how it all works out.Lots of options (banners, blinking, etc. etc.) but our original goals, based on early feedback about adverts, are:1. Provide context to the ads rather than random banners; and2. Provide meaningful value to you (identifying sales and price competition).3. Be reasonably unobtrusive.As for a "step downward", I'd rather think that privatizing the forums would be that step rather than offering an ad model that (a) preserves existing subscription prices and (b) keeps them open to the public.Again, thanks for your patience and feedback.Best,Ryan
Maybe have ads for lightweight backpacking equipment?It's good when the ad doesn't take long to downloadI hate ads at yaho.com or whatever that download a bunch of stuff from some website that takes a long time to download or displays a message that a site isn't found or McAfee warns me are dangerous
I've always loved the clean, easy to read format of BPL forums. Any way to display the ads that don't obstruct posts would be great. Off to the side, on top of the page, bottom.... Anywhere but in-between posts.
If we are going to have them to stay here I would prefer to have them at the very top or very bottom. But agree that in between posts is most annoying. How about no ads for Mlifers?
@BPL: No real issue if it means survival of the website and affordable access. IMO put the ads to the side instead of in the thread.
Eh. BPL is an informed and educated community, that was originally a big draw for me to this forum. Educational and instructional. I think everyone of us here has the ability and knowledge to make informed buying decisions on our own without needing assistance from third party popup ads being interjected within discussions. If someone here is looking for a particular gear item or the best price, the members here have always done a great job of freely providing the "service" that advertisement banners passively attempt to do. This is a mobile world, people are connected and current at all times, there are no secrets or untapped resources on the web, advertisements will not be a service to the contributing membership, especially when even my 3 year old daughter can log on and Google search. If ads are necessary to sustain BPL forum bandwidth then so be it I suppose, but I too can't help but scratch my head and say "Really?". I realize this is just a test, so take my knee jerk reaction with some measure of grace and Ill do the same.In all honesty, what BPL could use is more Jordan, just saying.
Beautiful Eugene +1 Where have you been Ryan?
Oh no. Do not want.One of my favorite things about BPL as a website is how aesthetically comfortable - really minimal - the pages are. No visual noise like these text ads that I have to try to read around.I had absolutely no problem with the way in which ads were used to support the podcasts (which I really miss). Visually appealing, small sponsorship emblems, by sponsors like Kahtoola, and what, the Labrador tourism bureau? I thought those were great. I know it takes time to court individual advertisers, but a site like BPL should be able to get quite a good CPM.If these text ads have to stay, and if the primary reason they have to stay is all the non-member traffic that BPL's excellent SEO sends its way, then please only make them appear for non-members. This kind of advertising is a nuisance, but being able to get rid of it by buying a membership may both help free-loaders pay for their own visits and turn more of them into members.But really, I just prefer well-designed adds like those used with the podcasts.Edit: I'll add a positive along with the negative. I love the recent articles I've seen. Bumped up to 3 a week, too. That's great! This kind of content and the... lightweight... format are what make BPL special.
Edited by dsmontgomery on 09/21/2011 19:16:17 MDT.
You should really investigate the bandwidth issues. I suspect that this roll your own forum software is not particularly efficient. I would stop hosting pictures or use something like amazon to host media.I have no problem with ads but would prefer them not to be in thread but rather to the sides/top/bottom.Edit: avatars should have more size restrictions
Edited by that_one_dude on 09/21/2011 19:17:06 MDT.
"More Jordan""Where have you been Ryan?"Yes, it's interesting that the only two times I recall seeing anything from the BPL leader in months and months is during the threads on "why not be a member?" (i.e. dollars) and "what's up with the ads?" (i.e. dollars).Hmmmmm.
Hmmm is right!
It is one of the reasons I let my membership lapse (after 4 years).
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London - A four-week-old baby has been attacked by a fox in his home in London, police said on Sunday.
The baby boy was admitted to a hospital on Wednesday after the fox injured one of his hands, Scotland Yard said. It didn't give details about how the fox entered the home or how serious the injury was, but British media said the fox bit one of the baby's fingers.
The boy was recovering after surgery, the reports said.
Reports of urban foxes attacking humans occur infrequently in Britain. In 2010, twin baby girls were reportedly mauled by a fox while sleeping in their cots in a London home.
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The price of apples
June 24th, 2007
Recently, both my brother and I had occasion to visit our parents' home briefly for a family event. He decided he needed to have some apples while there, so he bought a box of fifteen fuji apples from Costco because "it was the best value." Well, it may have been the best value per apple, but it wasn't the best value overall because he spent more money than he would have had he bought from a regular grocery store only the one or two apples he wanted to eat, and he wouldn't have had to force himself to eat more apples, take some apples home with him on the plane, ask my cousin to take some apples home with her, and then still end up throwing away some remaining apples (my parents wouldn't be eating them).
This situation reminded me of a lot of the "Macs are expensive" debates in computing. Typically, some people will say "Macs are more expensive than Windows PCs," which is then countered by others who say, "No, Macs are actually the same as or cheaper than similarly spec'ed Windows PCs," which is usually countered with "No, they're not." Both sides give examples, and it ends up being a draw, since "similarly spec'ed" is almost never exactly the same specifications, and even if the specifications are exactly the same hardware-wise, Mac proponents will argue that the software that comes with the Mac (OS X and iLife) is superior to that which comes with the Windows PC.
Here are a couple of examples of such arguments:
Debunking the price myth: Apple vs. Dell
The truth about the costs of Macs vs. costs of PCs.
I'm not going to argue that Macs are more or less expensive than similarly spec'ed Windows PCs, because I think that argument is purely intellectual and not practical at all, just as my brother's choice to buy fifteen fuji apples was looking at how good a theoretical deal he could get per apple instead of looking at how practical it is to eat fifteen apples in a two-day period.
The truth is that people don't just buy a Windows PC or just buy a Mac. Most people tend to already be using a Windows PC, in which case they're very likely to buy another Windows PC or they've already decided to switch to using a Mac—it's not a toss-up between the two (Mexican food or Chinese tonight, dear?); it's a serious choice between sticking with what you're used to and have software for, and switching to something completely different. Same for Mac users. If you're already using Macs, you're very likely to buy another Mac. You're not just going to buy a Windows computer because it's cheaper. Nor is the reason you'll stick with Mac because of its having a better value for similar specifications.
A lot of users don't care about comparing similar specs. All they want is cheap, especially if a low-end computer for email, web browsing, and light word processing suits their needs. For these folk, a $499 Dell laptop will be a much better deal than a $1,099 Apple laptop, even if the Apple laptop is a "better value."
For most computer users, the real considerations are these:
- Can I do with a really cheap computer? Does it do everything I need it to do? Great. I'll save money, then.
- If I'm using Windows, do I want to keep using Windows? Or am I willing to switch to Mac?
Sometimes flexibility and familiarity matter more than "value."
And, of course, if money's a real issue, desktop Linux is worth at least a little exploration. With Linux-compatible hardware, your computer won't be obsolete for years after it would be using Mac or Windows. As a regular Ubuntu user, I had to throw that last bit in…
7 Responses to "The price of apples"
Alejandro Says:
June 24th, 2007 at 13:23
That's just if you're willing to buy a pre-packaged computer. I'd never buy a Mac desktop, but I'd never buy a Dell either. Laptops are a different story, but since I can't get a Mac laptop for less than $6000 ARG, I'd rather buy anything else for 50-60% of the price. The software included in each is pointless, since I don't use Ubuntu or OS X. And a non-Mac computer comes with the intangible benefit of not supporting a closed hardware company, which in many ways is worse than Microsoft (at least with MS I can build my own computers just like I want them).
But then, I'm not the kind of person who buys "a computer".
strabes Says:
June 24th, 2007 at 14:29
Thanks for linking to my article. However, you seem to be under the impression that there are only two options: Windows or Mac, just like most of the rest of world's computer using population. However, this assumption is false. There are many free, open source operating systems available, the most popular being Linux. Some distributions of Linux has become so popular and user friendly that Dell even has some of their computers pre-loaded with ubuntu, the most popular distribution of linux. There are many other UNIX-based operating systems which are completely free that I won't take the time to mention.
emvigo Says:
June 24th, 2007 at 14:38
You're right: people care for the absolute value ("How much does it cost?"), not the relative ("How much is this worth to cost x?")…
ubuntucat Says:
June 24th, 2007 at 15:06
I can assure you all I'm quite aware that Ubuntu is an option (I use Ubuntu myself) and that not all people buy pre-built computers.
Please note my use of the terms most people and most computer users throughout the blog entry. Most people are Windows users who buy Windows computers pre-built. And most of those people have no idea that you can buy Ubuntu pre-loaded from Dell. Even if they did, the Dell Ubuntu computers are currently available only in the US, a country in which most people do not live (I'd say about 5.7 billion people can't order a Ubuntu Dell computer right now).
Anurag Panda Says:
June 24th, 2007 at 16:36
In the same way long time Windows users usually continue to use Windows usually (only few of them shift to Linux or Mac), and long time Mac Users continue to use Mac; The long time Linux users keep using Linux and keep the distro of their choice.
The fact is inertia.
Alejandro Says:
June 25th, 2007 at 02:30
Most people in the US might buy pre-built computers. Most people I know (not just techies… also most of the people who ask me to solve their problems) buy computers from small stores, who assemble them from standard parts. That's effectively the same as building one yourself, as you're not paying for Dell's, HP's, or Apple's brand and advertising.
Chris Says:
March 2nd, 2011 at 17:19
People favour what they already have, especially what they have paid good money for. If I have a Windows machine I want to believe that it is the best possible machine I could have gotten. Same (Or more so because it is more expensive and less people use them) for Mac. It is like trying to tell a friend that he got a rubbish car, he is never going to be convinced, he couldn't possibly have bought a lemon.


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The idea is to Beef up High Priest via Wild Defiance/ Skeletal Grimace, then deal damage to him and destroy EVERYTHING.
Idea goes to this thread http://tappedout.net/mtg-forum/standard/is-there-a-way-in-standard-that-we-can-make-high-priest-of-penance-more-useful/?&p=2&page=2
I probably did a horrible job, but feel free to use this as proof of concept.
Maybe Pit Fight /Prey Upon /Ulvenwald Tracker will help you deal heaps of damage.
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Damn, going ham on the 4 ofs... You should test and see what you need less of, because having 4 of every card in your deck can prove to be counterproductive.
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SwiftDeath says... #3
With all the 1 power creatures I might consider running Orzhov Charm can get priest back at instant speed to provide a chump blocker that can blow up a permanent.
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nvm thought Orzhov Charm said power 1 or less. tired and long night, my bad.
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Originally posted by T4NG0
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Yeah but that contrail was much finer in width when the event took place and what you are seeing is the contrail dissipating, just as jets and missiles do. Is the contrail huge as the airliner creates it? Or does it dissipate into a huge one?
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Originally posted by symptomoftheuniverse
I think i heard on rt that russias biggest nuclear powerstation is in that city chebinsk, i may be wrong.
seems like they @ RT were too lazy to check the wikipedia.
or maybe you just heard it wrong?
nuclear plants in Russia
there is no nuclear plant in Chelyabinsk, there are plans to build one 140 km north-west from it.
Chelyabinsk has had a long association (since the 1940s) with top-secret nuclear research, though this is more properly applicable to Chelyabinsk Oblast as a whole, as nuclear facilities such as Chelyabinsk-70 (Snezhinsk) are, or were, located far outside the city. A serious nuclear accident occurred in 1957 at the Mayak nuclear fuel reprocessing plant, 150 km north-west of the city, which caused deaths in Chelyabinsk Oblast but not in the city. The province was closed to all foreigners until 1992 other than a British medical team following a two train rail explosion in the mid 1980s.
Originally posted by T4NG0
reply to post by JayDub113
Ok thank you for making that point. Do you think maybe the rock itself had some kind of combustible material in it?
As the rare, larger meteoroids enter the atmosphere, they often leave a smoke trail behind. This trail can last from a few seconds to many minutes. The longer lasting trails are called trains. While they start out straight, the speedy high altitude winds (around 80 kilometers or 60 miles high) can distort them into strange shapes.
Originally posted by Maskander
It was a natural gas explosion!
The news told me so!!!
Originally posted by woogleuk
reply to post by JayDub113
I have done an incredibly artistic reconstruction of what I mean, just so I am clear in my description........
One meteor, two trails.....
Originally posted by RestlessNRG
i think this must have something to do with the large asteroid which is meant to 'skim' earth in next 24 hours.


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The College of Aviation has over seven hundred enrollments from twenty different states. It leads all colleges within WMU with badly needed enrollment increases.
WMU's flight training operations make the airport one of the busiest in the state. People who think there is nothing going on out there should consult some statistics. ...


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Rim "looks like a lake" as Vince Carter passes Larry Bird on scoring list
Vince Carter, 36, continues to defy age. He scored 26 points Wednesday night, making a season-high six 3-pointers.
He closed the third quarter by making three straight 3-pointers, culminating with a trey with 2.9 seconds left that enabled him to pass Larry Bird for 29th place on the NBA career scoring list. Bird scored 21,791 points. Carter now has 21,796 points.
Carter also became the 11th player in NBA history to reach 1,600 made three-pointers. After one of his 3's, Carter gave a similar sheepish shrug that Michael Jordan did during Game 1 of the 1992 NBA Finals against Portland. Jordan scored 39 points that night, making 6 of 10 3-point shot attempts.
Carter said he didn't realize he shrugged until several people mentioned it after the game.
"It was one of those, in the moment I looked down, I realized how far I shot the 3," Carter said. "I was like, 'Well, I knew we were rolling. The rim looked like a lake a couple of times."
Coach Rick Carlisle, a teammate of Bird's in Boston, tried to put Carter's feat in perspective.
"It speaks to how he's taken care of himself and longevity; you don't pass Larry Bird on the scoring list unless you've been in it a long time," Carlisle said.
"He's been a great player in this league and he still has the ability to have stretches where he can be that kind of great player in terms of his high impact with streaks of shot-making, some of the playmaking things that he's able to do," Carlisle said. "It'd be hard to tell you how important he is to our team. It's so important."