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Garrow began reporting on the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series in 1984 and has been doing a daily nationally-syndicated NASCAR news radio show currently called PRN's Garage Pass since 1987. Garrow is currently the co-anchor for the Performance Racing Network (PRN) national radio broadcasts of Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series races. The Vermont native was voted the National Motorsports Press Association's Barney Hall award winner in 2002, the Radio Broadcaster of the Year in 2006 and has collected over 30 NMPA awards. While the bulk of his work has been on radio, Garrow has been on television for ESPN, TNT, TNN and Fox.
Along with being a Jayski.com correspondent, Mark Garrow will also serve this year as one of ESPN's Fantasy Racing experts and write for ESPN.com. In addition, he'll be producing seven podcasts each week throughout the season.
Send in your questions now and check back at 3 p.m. ET Wednesday to chat with Mark!
Mark Garrow (3:00 PM)
Good afternoon everyone...you know what I like to say right here...Let's get this partaayyy started!
Ken (Hendersonville, NC)
Mark: I hope that no one brings up the Dega subject...I may still yet put my fist through the computer screen. I currently have JJ (+.7), 11, 5, 00 and 47 on one team. On Sunday I could drop JJ and MM and add Smoke and the Kyle which would give me 3 of the Top 4 drivers in averages. The 18, 11 & 14 average better than 444 points at RIR and between them they had a 1st, 2-2nds, a 3rd and a 4th at RIR last year. The worst finish of the 3 last year was a 24th by Hamlin in the Spring after he blew a tire leading the race. Does that trade make sense to you?
Mark Garrow (3:04 PM)
On paper current team doesn't look too bad, but I'd go along with making that trade. Be prepared for Mark Martin being very, very good. You might want to think about dropping JJ, adding Kyle or Smoke..and move up from the bottom, dropping Ambrose for perhaps Truex or Newman..might not be a bad way to go either.
Ken (Hendersonville, NC)
Mark: Contrary to what the big team owners say, I have thought for years that the #1 driver got 1st choice on crew chiefs, pit crews, equipment, etc. Do you believe that Smoke is giving Newman as good equipment and crews that he is putting in his own car? Your comments please?
Mark Garrow (3:05 PM)
Yes, I think Newman is getting the exact same stuff as Tony and he's not doing too terribly bad with it. They are a little bit more hit and miss than Tony, but they have the speed most of the time. And as good as Ryan Newman is, he's not Tony Stewart, few people are that good.
Justin Behling (Boyceville, WI)
Your top 5 for Richmond?
Mark Garrow (3:07 PM)
I haven't made up my official list yet because I've been sicker than a dog since getting back from Talladega...but I would probably go in the order Denny Hamlin, Tony Stewart, Jimmie Johnson, Kyle Busch and Mark Martin..that's what I'm thinking now..
Richard (California)
Hi Mark,I would first like to thank you for staying on for 2+ hrs.on Sunday,very cool!My 31 team league had 4 300's and 17 400's so it is nice to move on from Dega. In analyzing Richmond,what data from "09 is useful, or do you use past Richmond data?
Mark Garrow (3:11 PM)
Richard, I'm glad we're done with Talladega because it just makes me look stupid..lol.....now I might be an idiot, but I'm not stupid. I stumbled on to something atTalladega, though, talking with Jeff Burton and that was that if you run well at Phoenix you feel pretty good about your package for Richmond and NH..That's right Richmond. So, I looked up the stats from last year and sure enough there was evidence of that..In the fall, 11 of top-15 at Richmond were top-15 at Phoenix. Six out of the top-10 were the same..Same in spring where it was five out of ten and it should have been six with Denny Hamlin leading 381 laps before cutting a tire...So past RIchmond is useful and so apparently is Phoenix.
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Mark Garrow (3:13 PM)
I thinnk Denny Hamlin is going to be set on "win baby win"...but he'll be trying to get away from the smoke, if you get what I mean..
Hook (Southern Maryland)
What would your top 10 be for this weekend?
Mark Garrow (3:15 PM)
Well my top-five is Denny Hamlin, Tony Stewart, Jimmie Johnson, Kyle Busch and Mark Martin..then I'm probably going with Kurt Busch, Jeff Gordon, Dale Earnhardt, Jr., David Reutimann, and Greg Biffle.
Tom Gulf Coast
What do you think about Sam H Jr here, he ran very well at PIR, but hes not been at that great at short tracks this year.
Mark Garrow (3:18 PM)
Tom, funny you should bring him up, I was just thinking about him...If Phoenix is a good indicator then Sam's ninth place run there has to be thought about carefully. The problem I have with Hornish is that he's really had some solid runs but either he finds trouble near the end of these races or trouble finds him like it did at Talladega. But with SCC value of 15.0 if he could score a top-10, top-15 at that price that could really give someone some flexibility to in the top and middle part of the values.
Ken (Hendersonville, NC)
Why not keep Ambrose...He was 14th @ Phoenix.
Mark Garrow (3:28 PM)
Ambrose won't be a bad "keep"...but I think Truex and his boys have begun to turn it around. I can see him potentially finishing top-10 at Richmond...I can't see Ambrose doing that but I can see him 13th 15th when its over, which is still good and boy do I wish I would have kept Ambrose last wek...then my team wouldn't have been a total dud.
Ken (Hendersonville, NC)
I told you 4 weeks ago that he keeps his nose clen...he save my butt
Mark Garrow (3:32 PM)
I hear you Ken....you were right and I didn't get on that bandwagon soon enough..maybe I should make you a "Guru" for a day?
Ken (Hendersonville, NC)
Bad idea but we think the same a lot of the time
Mark Garrow (3:35 PM)
should we be scared you and I think alike? I think so!...lol..
Tom Gulf Coast
Is Brad Keselowski committed to any cup teams for the 2010 season? I know there is talk he will go to the 5 or maybe to JRM if they move to cup. But does anyone have him signed?
Mark Garrow (3:38 PM)
Not officially...but he does have a plan in place with Rick Hendrick and Dale Jr...He'll be in Cup next season and you can probably take that to the bank. Could someone come in and steal him? Maybe...but it would take a lot of $$$ and would have to be Joe Gibbs or why would Keselowski take a move down from Hendrick Motorsports...Roush is not an option because he's already got one too many drivers right now...
Ken (Hendersonville, NC)
At least we agree on writers
Mark Garrow (3:39 PM)
Tom Gulf Coast
I agree, With the talks that Mark would maybe stay another year. That would lock him out of HMS.. Im sure that he will be in Cup next year too..Maybe if Mark stays and JRM doesn't move to cup..He could end up at SHR..Any thoughts
Mark Garrow (3:49 PM)
I hadn't thought about SHR, but that would seem to be a reasonable possibility. They have room to expand and get all their stuff from Hendrick..it's at least a viable option.
Mark Garrow (3:49 PM)
I hadn't thought about SHR, but that would seem to be a reasonable possibility. They have room to expand and get all their stuff from Hendrick..it's at least a viable option.
Mark Garrow (3:51 PM)
We're missing a bunch of "regulars" today...Hope they haven't caught what I did..
Mark Garrow (3:51 PM)
Any last questions anyone?
Mark Garrow (3:52 PM)
Does anyone have any further questions?
Dan NC
I don't know if you noticed Garrow but your chat isn't linked on the main stock car page on ESPN... maybe why the chat is a little slow? Anyway, I heard Jimmie is bringing the same car that has won its past 4 races. Is there any reason to leave him off your roster?
Mark Garrow (3:57 PM)
No he's going to be pretty good...He's going to be somewhere in my top four picks for the race...My pre-race team I won't be able to add him because I'm setting a floor of Truex and Reutimann...but I'd love to have him that's for sure.
Ken (Hendersonville, NC)
I have more but I'm on a final table at a Poket Tourment...could win 2K...have to pay attention
Mark Garrow (3:58 PM)
double down...I can feel a Royal Flush coming on..
Tom Gulf Coast
The chat was very hard to find today.Thanks for you responses see you next time
Mark Garrow (3:58 PM)
Thanks Tom...have a great week.
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Cash back comes with rules and a case of you don't know what you don't know unfortunately equals not getting the cash back you think you should be getting.
Most stores do not offer in-store pick up with cash back. It's one of the most common reasons someone may not qualify for cash back on their purchase.
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I have some some different types of aspargus in a row. one plant is now in the third year and has always produced only one very strong spear the others are only 2nd year and have multi spears but much thinner. the stronger single spear type always comes up later than the other plants. do I cut this strong spear this year to get the plant to produce more or still no cutting at all ?
Sorry Kev,you didn't get an answer and I haven't got a clue but I'll bump you up
Bumping again - anyone grow asparagus?
I might be wrong but I think Chicky does, might be that she's just planted a new bed.
By the third year it should be producing more than one spear. Are these named plants or from seed? Are you feeding them well?. Asparagus like a good dressing of FYM in the winter, and a sprinkling of BFB in the spring. Also they have to be kept absolutely weed free so the later shoots do not get crowded out and they can build up a good root system to produce lots of spears the following year.
Sorry - not an expert (yet) - we have planted up a bed this year, and don't expect a crop for a few years yet. So i have noted the FYM and BFB tips, and will be weeding again this weekend ..... thanks Fidget
cheers all popped up the supermkt bought some so the spear gets a reprive again this year but looks so temping even now at 3ft tall. weeding done ta.
ps this was one of 2 plants from a garden centre chain my others are from on line RHS which are younger plants plenty spears but spindly.
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Films made locally to premiere next week
By: Raheem Hosseini
Directors inspired by area locations
Hollywood may boast the big names, but Folsom and El Dorado Hills are producing their own batch of homegrown film auteurs. Next month's premier of "Something in the Clearing" at Crest Theater on June 6 - the 6/06/06 date is no coincidence - will coincide with "Elsa Letterseed's" release on Netflix. Both films were produced in Northern California, with "Elsa" shot primarily in Folsom, a fact writer/director Sarah Kreutz is very proud of. "LA and southern California think they have the corner market on movie making and they don't," she said. "We can do it in our backyard."
This is Kreutz's first film project, beginning nearly four years ago with a script she planned to sell. Driven by the belief that Hollywood isn't producing the classic films it used to, Kreutz decided to undertake the project herself, scouting locations in Folsom and rewriting scenes as necessary.
"One of the greatest things about shooting in Folsom was working with the city council," the El Dorado Hills resident said. Kreutz and her crew were allowed to shoot the project back in early 2003 without having to worry about sneaking permit-less shots "guerilla style."
The dramedy stars Cameron Park model/actress Garian Grewe as the titular violin prodigy struggling to survive. The film's Web site bills the movie thusly: "As a girl, Elsa Letterseed couldn't do anything wrong. As a woman, she can't do anything right."
A clothing stylist who "dresses talent," Kreutz said the movie is geared toward audiences, age 13 and up, and is "just meant to be entertaining for a couple of hours."
As for "Something in the Clearing," the thriller comes from writer/director Sonnie Hamner and producer Gary Hamner, who owns Folsom Lake Chrysler Jeep. The Loomis couple filmed the movie late last year primarily in their hometown and parts of northern California.
"That's why we're doing the world premier here (at Crest)," said Gary, who is also negotiating release dates in Los Angeles, New York and at Regal Theaters in Sacramento, as well as internationally.
Sonnie describes the film alternately as a modern day "Rosemary's Baby" and "a throwback to a '50s style," in which good and evil are clearly delineated.
"Clearing" tells a story based on actual federal kidnapping investigations about a family man played by British actor Luke Goss discovering dangerous secrets in his hometown. "He's really delightful," Sonnie said of Goss, who has appeared in "Blade II," "The Man" and other films.
Proceeds from the June 6 premier at Crest Theater in Sacramento will benefit the Parent Hope Foundation, while more than half the film's gross will go to the Kingdom Foundation, a nonprofit assisting worldwide child abduction and sexual exploitation outreach efforts.
Both Kreutz and the Hamners took interesting routes to their budding film careers, starting their projects because of what they felt was a lack of quality coming out of Hollywood, and relying on local talent to make their first pictures.
Both Kreutz and Sonnie Hamner initially planned on selling their scripts, but changed their minds for various reasons. For Hamner, it was the idea of relinquishing control over the material and enduring probable changes.
"So long story short, we ended up going into the movie business here," said Gary.
That meant starting Narrow Gate Productions LLC last year as a way to give northern California a greater toehold in the ultra competitive world of filmmaking. The couple also hopes its films will have redeeming social impacts.
"We've already started a new project," said Sonnie. "The desire is to use Placer County and El Dorado. ... It's an easy place to make a film."
Kreutz has also started her next project, but hasn't stopped fretting about the current one. Though the film had its financial backers, Kreutz poured in most of her own savings to see it through.
"The film is not making any money yet," she said. "I'm really anxious to start paying off those credit card bills."
As such, Kreutz is eager to mention that "Elsa Letterseed" will be available on Netflix and can be ordered through the film's Web site, www.ElsaLetterseed.com.
If the fact the movie has just completed a successful film festival circuit doesn't prompt you to make your reservation, Kreutz has one final ace up her sleeve. The Folsom Telegraph makes a brief cameo.
"So people should watch it just for that," she laughed.
|Students use film to promote conservation
By Raheem Hosseini
Marrying art and environmental issues, the winners of the Folsom High School Water Conservation film contest were announced on May 18.
Out of eight films submitted, four student teams received certificates for their short films about dry year planning and water conservation. Two teams split the first place award.
Two teams tied for first place. Team 4 members are Megan Marburg, Chris Hamilton, Brian Nickerson, Griffin Goc, Keleigh Apperson and Jessica Motroni. Team 12 members are Emily Caruso, Paul Howllwedel, Robin Packer, Stephanie Christen, Joanna Wirkus and Paola Martinez.
Second place went to Team 3, whose members are Megan Poole, Britton Donato, Ian Gray, Steve Ignacio, Cary Grossart, Justin Jinoubei, Matt Baudendistel, Stevie Roy, Ryan Rau and Chase Burke.
Third place honors went to Team 10 members: Jeff Becker, Max Shiro, Taylor Pontes, Katie Livingood, Marianne Lawlor, Josh Weatherspoon, Aaron Moayad, K J Graham, Andy Rubly, Alex Orr, Luke Mazzanti, Kaveh Madani and Tyler Goodmanson.
This is the second year for the contest, with the impetus being a 2000 agreement between the city and Water Forum to provide community outreach on conservation issues.
Rather than hire consultants, Folsom utilities director Ken Payne said the decision was to "make it a community type program instead."
As a result, the consultant's role became coordination and planning, said MMC Communications account supervisor Jennifer Tencati.
"We had a sub-consultant with a film background work with the students in the classroom alongside the film instructor, and coordinated with the Folsom Utilities Department to schedule interviews for the students," she said.
"It's worked really well," said Payne, who served as a judge last year.
Water Forum consultant Jim McCormack and one of this year's judges was impressed with the student output. "Definitely the ones that are up at the top we were very impressed with," he said.
The films ranged from 2 ½ to 7 ½ minutes, mixing interviews and tours of Sacramento area water projects to get out a message of conservation.
"What I looked for was were they fitting the message," McCormack said of his judging criteria. "I was impressed the kids took it all away ... in a way that might make the citizens of Folsom take notice."
The 35 students from the top four teams will receive awards during city council's June 13.
The winning films will be posted on the city's Web site, said Folsom High film instructor Sandi Hathaway.


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Physiological response of tigerfish and smallmouth yellowfish to angling: impact of angling duration, fish size, fish age, sexual maturity, body condition and temperature
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The practice of catch-and-release (C&R) fishing has been widely promoted as a conservation strategy and fisheries management tool and is currently considered an ecologically sustainable practice. Factors negatively affecting fish as well as mortality have, however been shown to occur. The overall aims of this study were to determine the effect of C&R angling on tigerfish Hydrocynus vittatus and Vaal-Orange smallmouth yellowfish Labeobarbus aeneus by studying the physiological stress response as well as age, growth and reproductive characteristics. To determine the physiological response of tigerfish (n=63) and smallmouth yellowfish (n=96) data were collected during August/September 2008 (Okavango Delta) and from June 2008 through to December 2008 (Vaal River) for the respective species. Fish were collected using standard angling and fly-fishing techniques, anaesthetised in clove oil and blood drawn from the caudal veins; thereafter fish were weighed and measured, revived and released. To serve as controls, randomly selected fish (from each species) were kept for 72 h in pools filled with river water. Blood plasma was analysed for concentrations of glucose, cortisol and lactate to determine the effects of angling duration, fish size, and water temperature. In both species larger fish were shown to be angled for a longer duration compared to smaller fish. Levels of glucose, at times, were affected by water temperature (influenced by time of year). Plasma glucose concentrations in H. vittatus showed a slight increase whereas levels in L. aeneus decreased with greater angling durations. Few individuals from each species, (n=13 for H. vittatus and n=12 L. aeneus) showed significantly increased plasma cortisol concentrations. Lactate concentrations were found to increase significantly above control values in H. vittatus angled for < 1 min and L. aeneus angled for > 1 min. Increased handling durations of captured H. vittatus that had been angled for < 1 min showed a significant increase in plasma lactate concentrations. Results from the control fish indicated that baseline levels of lactate in H. vittatus and cortisol and lactate in L. aeneus were restored within 72 h of capture. The relative age of the selected species were determined with the aid of scales, lapillus otoliths (H. vittatus) and asteriscus otoliths (L. aeneus) The most appropriate methods found for ageing the two species were sectioned lapillus otoliths for H vittatus and whole asteriscus otoliths for L. aeneus. Males and females from both species were found throughout the age classes. Male and female H. vittatus had a longevity of 20 years and 16 years respectively, similarly, male and female L. aeneus had longevities of 19 years and 15 years respectively (relative age for both species). Summary 11 Hydrocynus vittatus males matured at a total length (TL) of 451mm and females matured at 522mm TL, corresponding to an approximate relative age of 4 years for both sexes. Labeobarbus aeneus males matured at a fork length (FL) of 289mm and females matured at 367mm FL, corresponding to relative ages of 4 and 6 years respectively. This is the first study of its type reporting on the physiological response of African freshwater game fish species as well as the first report of age determination of H vittatus in the Okavango Delta and the first for this species using otoliths. While the age of various L. aeneus populations have been studied this is the first time that otoliths are used in the Vaal River population. This study confirms that the physiological response, and potential negative effects of C&R are species specific, and that studies should be done on all targeted freshwater game fish species to ascertain the physiological stress imposed by C&R angling.
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Thome, John W.
John W. Thome, 62, of 131 Furnace Hill Road, Elizabethtown went home to be with his Lord and Savior unexpectedly on Monday, March 10, 2008 at Heart of Lancaster Hospital. He was married to Carolyn Fox Thome for two wonderful years. His first wife, Carolyn Sweigart Thome passed away in 2003.
A people person, John was a barber for 44 years, owning and operating Thome's Barbershop in Elizabethtown for 32 years. He attended Thompsontown United Methodist Church, where he served as the choir director for the past ten years and Ludwig United Methodist Church, Bainbridge. A native of Milton Grove, John served as a past lay leader and past president of the Administrative Board of the Milton Grove United Methodist Church. He was a lifetime member and past president of the Milton Grove Sportsman Club and president of the Milton Grove School Reunion Committee. A trumpet player, John was an active member of the Donegal Alumni Band, participating in parades and festivals. John graduated from Donegal High School in 1963 and from Harrisburg Barber School in 1964. He served in the U. S. Army Reserves and the Army National Guard of Pennsylvania from 1965 until 1971. An avid hunter, John also competed in archery, collecting several trophies. He enjoyed freshwater fishing, especially on the Juniata River, beekeeping, gardening, and bird watching. His love for the outdoors found him spending time in the Centre County mountains and at his second home in Thompsontown. A sports enthusiast, John also enjoyed gospel music and songs from the 1950's. His strong faith and God given ability to sing, allowed him to share his talent in churches for many years. John had a certain way with people. All who knew him felt his genuine love and care. Above all John cherished the time he spent with his wife, children, grandchildren, and great grandson.
Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Bernard G. Thome, Elizabethtown and the late Mary E. Rutherford Thome.
In addition to his wife, Carolyn and father Bernard, he will be lovingly remembered by his children, Navy SEAL Chief Petty Officer Winfield J. married to Susan Michelle Rote Thome, Moyock, NC, and Lisa R. married to Korbin Rauhauser, York; stepchildren, Joseph P. married to Wendy Livingood Vance, Sinking Spring, Terry J. married to Angel Ortiz II, Mount Joy, William E., Jr., married to Melissa Barras Schweers, Marietta, and Tracey L. Schweers, Lancaster; grandchildren, Mya Roberts, and Taylor, Emma, and Elizabeth Thome; step grandchildren, Brett Schweers, Chelsea Joy, and Jovanni Vance, Mandy Reed, Jessica Sevast, Bobby Diaz, and Shakira and Kaleshia Guzman; step great grandson, Kaeden E. Reed; and a sister, Mary L. Gish, and brother, Bernard A. Thome, both of Elizabethtown. A sister, Jo Miller preceded him in death.
A funeral service celebrating John's life will be held at St. Mark's United Methodist Church, 37 E. Main St., Mount Joy (please use the main entrance to the rear of the church) on Friday, March 14, 2008 at 11 am with Reverend Charles E. Marshall and Reverend Maureen A. Wagner officiating. Friends may call at the Sheetz Funeral Home, 16 E. Main St., Mount Joy on Thursday evening from 6 until 8 pm and on Friday morning from 9 until 11 am at St. Mark's U.M. Church, Mount Joy. Interment will be private in Milton Grove Cemetery. Please omit flowers. Memorial contributions in John's name may be made to Thompsontown U. M. Church, P.O. Box 157, Thompsontown, PA 17094 or to Ludwig United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 220, Bainbridge, PA 17502. Online condolences to www.sheetzfuneralhome.com.
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text: Students at Charlottesville High School are getting financial assistance from professional musicians. The Bama Works Fund, which was created by the Dave Matthews Band, will help the CHS String Ensemble tour France this summer. The foundation that manages the Bama Works Fund will match any donations to the CHS students up to a total of $22,000. The high school musicians have already raised nearly $191,000, and need another $44,000 by the end of this month. If you would like to make a donation, contact Orchestra Director Laura Mulligan Thomas (pictured) at CHS. Members of the string ensemble will perform at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Central Place on the Downtown Mall.


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Poor Eric Draven, will no one make your story? Again?
The reboot of The Crow continues its unlucky streak, which last saw star Bradley Cooper (The Hangover) exit the project due to scheduling conflicts, or after realizing that he had signed up for a reboot of The Crow that was cursed, whichever you believe.
The "reinvention" of The Crow has been in the works since 2008, when Stephen Norrington (The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen) was set to write and direct the movie. After working on several drafts of the screenplay, including one from musician/screenwriter Nick Cave, Norrington left the project in October 2010 after an unnamed star requested yet another new script.
Juan Carlos Fresnadillo (28 Weeks Later) boarded the reboot in April, just in time for The Weinstein Company to request an injunction against the Relativity Media reboot, claiming that TWC owned the worldwide distribution rights to The Crow (TWC's principals released the original adaptation when they worked for Miramax in 1994). A judge later ruled that the case should go to arbitration, leaving Relativity to continue with the reboot, hiring screenwriter Alex Tse (Watchmen) to write a new script. The question is — who will direct the script, since Fresnadillo, like Norrington before him, left the project?
Twitch reported Fresnadillo's departure, which may have been simply to take over the reboot of The Highlander. As reported last month, Fresnadillo is Summit Entertainment's top choice to direct the movie and take over for the departed Justin Lin (Fast Five). The Twitch report would not confirm Fresnadillo's involvement in The Highlander, but did say that he is out of The Crow.
Attempting to avoid such complications is Warner Bros.' reboot of The Twilight Zone. Earlier this month, the studio reportedly put out feelers to several directors, including Christopher Nolan (Inception, The Dark Knight), Alfonso Cuaron (Children of Men), Michael Bay (Transformers), David Yates (Harry Potter) and Rupert Wyatt (Rise of the Planet of the Apes), and it looks like they have finally made their decision.
Variety reports that Warner went with none of those directors, instead picking Matt Reeves (Let Me In, Cloverfield) to helm the movie, which will be based on the TV show and will not be an anthology of four stories like 1983's Twilight Zone: The Movie. Instead, the studio reportedly plans one single storyline that borrows elements from the Twilight Zone "universe."
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Friday, August 5, 2011
The last push against the Germans in the summer and fall of 1918 found Capt. Harry Truman placed in command of an "ornery" artillery battery, which had taken pride in driving off its previous commanders.
According to the last surviving member of that unit, bets were even placed that they'd run off Truman within 90 days.
But the young Truman proved himself to be a great leader with a good attitude and a get-it-done approach, said Charles Machon, director of the Museum of Missouri Military History.
Truman led Battery D, 129th Field Artillery, 35th Division, which used the popular French 75 mm cannons.
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It is no doubt there are some truly creative and amazing Flash games out there. Well, I was bored and so I decided to look around Newgrounds (http://www.newgrounds.com) and see what I could dig up. This article is the result of my findings. Enjoy!
Time Fcuk – A dark (and sometimes humorous) puzzle-platformer with a level editor.
Link: http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/511754
The Love Letter – A quick yet challenging game in which you attempt to read a love letter while avoiding hordes of nosey kids.
Link: http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/590938
One Chance – A dark, choice focused game in which you unleash a horrible, cell killing disease and you have to decide what to do with your last time on Earth.
Link: http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/555181
Minecraft Tower Defense 2 – A Minecraft tower defense game where a Minecraft noob fights off hordes of Minecraft mobs. Why wasn't this made before?
Link: http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/593976
Straight Bullyism – A unique RPG in which you play as a bully trying to survive school.
Link: http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/593568
This is the Only Level II – A platformer staring an elephant that only has one level – but you have to figure out all the ways to beat it.
Link: http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/546025
TETRIS'D: The Game – An arcade game in which you are a stickman trying to avoid getting crushed by falling Tetris blocks – addictive and fun, just like the normal version of Tetris.
Link: http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/514128
Infinite Ocean – An eerie sci-fi adventure game. NOTE: The game is available on Newgrounds although I couldn't get it to work so…
Link: http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/555087
Windows Doors – A fake OS making fun of Microsoft Windows. Quite humorous, creative and funny. More of a toy than a game but a work of genius nonetheless.
Link: http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/512482
Get Closer – A weird puzzle game in which the objective is to… get closer!
Link: http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/595243
Of course, there are lots more neat games to be found on there, as well as on other sites, so be sure to explore! If you find any neat ones, post about them in the comments section. If you didn't know already, Newgrounds lets people post their own games so you may find the site a good place to get players for your Flash games. If I find more (I probably will) I may add a few more parts to this over the next little while and start a series.
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It might be hard to believe, but we are almost to the halfway point in Clemson's spring practice. The Tigers wrapped up practice number seven Wednesday afternoon, and will practice again Friday. Monday will be the first of two stadium scrimmages before the spring game next month.
Swinney said the coaching staff ramped up the intensity for Wednesday's practice.
"Excellent practice, I thought the guys came out there today with a good edge to them, good enthusiasm, ramped it up a little bit today, because Friday will have a half live part," Swinney told the media after the workout. "Obviously, we'll have our first full scrimmage on Monday. We just continued to work some different situations, that was the biggest thing.
"We've still got a lot of things going on, still kind of holding judgment. We've just had two days since we got back. Next week will be a big week, from a personnel standpoint, making some decisions and just kind of seeing where we are, going into the last few days of spring ball."
Offensive lineman appears to have worked his way out of Swinney's doghouse – at least for now.
"David Beasley has picked himself off the mat and has fought back hard. He's kind of been in the doghouse a little bit," Swinney said. "He's battling through it."
The news was released Wednesday that Northwestern football players qualify as university employees and can unionize, according to the Chicago district of the National Labor Relations Board.
In an article listed on ESPN's national website, NLRB regional director Peter Sung Ohr cited the players' time commitment to their sport and the fact that their scholarships were tied directly to their performance on the field as reasons for granting them union rights.
Ohr wrote in his ruling that the players "fall squarely within the [National Labor Relations] Act's broad definition of 'employee' when one considers the common law definition of 'employee.'"
I asked Swinney about his feelings on the subject, and while he claimed to not know even to give a comment, it was clear he is passionate about the subject of play-for-pay.
"I don't really know about it. I don't really know enough about it to even comment," he said. "What does that mean? Does that mean they don't practice when they don't want to practice? Heck, we don't practice enough as it is. What does that mean? I don't know what all that means."
However, he does see room for change within the current scholarship system.
"When I was in college, it was the same discussion. I am 1,000 percent in favor of a stipend or a scholarship enhancement, modernizing the scholarship is probably the better term," he said, "Because it hasn't changed, yet it costs more to go to a movie, it costs more to buy gas, it costs more to wash your clothes than it did when I was in school."
He is not in favor of bringing a professional flavor to intercollegiate athletics.
"There needs to be an adjustment there, but as far as professionalizing college athletics - first of all, college athletics would go away. I'm 1,000 percent against that. We've got enough entitlement in this country as it is and it totally devalues an education. It just blows my mind. They don't even want to quantify an education. I'm standing here because I got my education.
"I didn't get into coaching to make money. Coaches weren't making any money when I got into coaching. I got into coaching because it's what I wanted to do in my life and because it's what I was passionate about, but I was able to do it because I had my education. That's what changed my life. That's what changes everybody's life."
Swinney then said that he would be in favor of a minor league system for those players who don't want an education.
"The NFL could fund it or whatever, like baseball," he said. "Guys that don't want to go to school, guys that don't value an education don't have to come. Go to work, it's just that simple," he said. "Guys that are serious about getting an education and changing their life go to college. I think that's a simple way to resolve the whole fact.
"Guys that take advantage of their opportunity, they don't let football use them. They use football. Those guys are very successful. Tajh Boyd could quit football now and they'd be lined up from here to California to hire that guy. You know why? Because he took advantage of his opportunity and his platform, the marketing and the brand."
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Oy spent da whole week up in Lake Jawge, New Yawk, da upstate playground foah people from Long Oyland.
Sorry, the accent is contagious. I love it.
Anyway, where was I? Oh yes, I remember now. I spent a whole week of vacation without watching TV news of any kind. I think I've finally broken the habit. I never did watch much anyway, but now I'm totally free of those wretched fear mongers.
I'll watch it for a few minutes in the morning to see if there are any monsters on the loose, but after that, I'm done with it for the rest of the day.
If there's breaking news, sure, I'm there. That's the only good thing about TV news. Tonight I'll check The Courant's website for the results of the Democrats' primary to see who won, but I'll be watching the Yankees game on TV. I might channel surf when there's a pitching change.
For the most part, the only serious journalists in TV news are the political reporters and I don't feel like I'm being jerked around watching; but other than them, fuggedaboudit.
I realized this week after reading only the local papers for my daily news hit that the two feelings I'm left with after watching TV news are hopelessness and helplessness.
I'd rather get my news from the written word, newspapers and magazines. It's thoughtful, insightful and...well, you've heard the argument before.


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In the weeks leading up to their first game, the Kapaun Mt. Carmel girls basketball team worked hard learning new strategies they would carry out for the rest of the season.
"This year we have made a lot of changes as far as offensive and defensive strategies," senior Lindsey Medina said. "We had a lot of learning to do in the preseason. We worked hard on the basics and learning new plays."
When the first game of the season arrived last Friday, it was a welcome break after weeks of practicing and preparing.
"The beginning of the year is always a little tough to stay motivated because it's a lot of practice," said senior Sydney Kuhn. "We were all ready to finally get to play."
The Crusaders came out strong in their first game, defeating Wichita East 67-17. Starting the season off with a win is important because it affects the atmosphere surrounding the team, head coach Marvin Estes said.
"The kids believe in themselves and believe in what you're doing," Estes said. "Especially this year [because] we put in a new offense. If you lose the first few games they're going to question the offense. You can't be too quick to abandon something just because you lose one ball game."
Following the game against East, the Crusaders had to prepare for their next opponent, the No. 1 team in 5A, Wichita South. Friday's game was a great way for the team to get an idea of what they need to work on to continue improving throughout the season.
"At time we played very well and at time we needed to improve a lot," Estes said. "We got a lot of feedback. But when you've got a big game like the one [against South] you can't go back and work on basic stuff. You have to really focus on what you're going to do against that specific team. We really will improve from our preparation for teams like South."
The hard work and preparation at the beginning of the year once again paid off for the Crusaders as they defeated South 55-39.
"I was extremely satisfied with how the team performed tonight," Medina said. "We really came together to win that game. It was a great game. Everyone contributed and we fought hard for that win."


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September 1, 2011
"The way you handle this next stage of your HIV is going to determine how well you live the rest of your life," says Joe Ohmer in this step-by-step video guide. He should know: Joe is living with HIV himself and as an HIV treatment adherence peer educator in a busy clinic, it's his job to help others learn to stick to their meds. In this helpful video, he not only talks about but shows you key tools to keep in mind when you plan for taking HIV meds.
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text: January 17, 2000 Web Acquisitions Seven Times Costlier in 1999 Share this content: facebook twitter linkedin google Comments Email Print Acquirers spent seven times more money buying Web sites in 1999 than they spent in 1998, according to an upcoming Web M&A Report from Webmergers.com. Buyers last year bought nearly 450 small and large Web properties for a total $47 billion. By contrast, buyers spent just $6 billion in 1998 to acquire about 140 Web sites. Large deals in 1999 included the $1.1 billion acquisition of MapQuest.com by America Online Inc. and At Home Corp.'s $781 million purchase of Bluemountain.com.


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Sleep-deprived workers are less likely to resist temptations to act unethically and lack what one researcher calls 'moral awareness.'
Silicon Valley's latest trending perk covers the cost of egg freezing for nonmedical reasons.
The analysis of claims data provides the greatest ability for an employer to have an effect on health care costs and employee health.
As the popularity of e-cigarettes continues to grow, there's still no definitive ruling on the safety and proper regulation of the tobacco-free alternative. It's up to employers to fill in the gaps.
Supplemental health products, like hospital indemnity and critical insurance plans, have been growing in popularity as out-of-pocket medical costs increase for many employees.
A growing number of companies such as JPMorgan Chase are extending their health care plans to include comprehensive coverage for autism.
Employers can use the ACA as a framework to communicate the value of their plans in a positive light.


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Cole Co. Sheriff's Dept. Does Sex Offender Check on Halloween
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Cole County Sheriff's Deputies went around the county Halloween night to verify registered sex offenders were complying with restrictions they must abide by on Halloween.
According to sheriff's department reports, 18 offenders were checked with 14 found to be compliant, two not at home and two that did not follow all restrictions.
Additional investigations are continuing on those not at home or non-compliant.
Violators can be guilty of a class a misdemeanor.
The law requires that convicted sex offenders avoid all Halloween-related contact with children; remain inside their residence between 5-10:30 p.m., unless required to be elsewhere for a just cause, including but not limited to employment or medical emergencies; post a sign on the residence stating, "No candy or treats at this residence"; and leave all outside residential lighting off during the evening hours after 5 p.m.
"We made contact, located, or left contact information with all of the offenders," Sheriff Greg White said. "With them knowing we do check on them, their compliance increases."
This Halloween offender check started last year to verify all offenders in the county.
Those offenders not home are investigated further to verify their residency by checking their mail delivery, vehicles at the residence and speaking with neighbors.
Deputies also look for proximity to child care and school facilities and vehicles accessible to the offenders.
Per state statute, offenders are required to register within three days of a conviction or plea, regularly update their information with local law enforcement, advise any moves within three days, report employment or if attending educational institutions, and, if convicted after July 2004, they cannot live within 1,000 feet of a school or child care facility.
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Visit ENGAGE! for a listing of the engagement and outreach activities happening on campus.
When: Wednesday, November 6, 2013 - 8 AM to 2 PM
Where: Northern Illinois University - Holmes Student Center, Duke Ellington Ballroom
Who: Students and school groups in grade 8 and up
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What if there really were intelligent, humanoid bug soldiers living in the far reaches of space? How might they have evolved? What would they look like? And what types of technology would humans need to find and communicate with them?
Join STEM Teen Read and STEM experts for a free day of hands-on activities that use the novel Ender's Game as a jumping off point to explore entomology, space travel, species specialization, kinestheology, art, and more. Students will get to learn and share with experts and participate in college-level discourse with an interdisciplinary panel.
This event is hosted by NIU's STEM Teen Read, a free program that offers tools and resources to help teens explore the science behind the fiction in popular young adult books. Ender's Game is the STEM Teen Read's selection for November. In addition to hosting this event, STEM Teen Read will post videos, prompts, mini games, educator materials, and other activities that help readers explore this popular classic. Learn more about the speakers here.
Several years after an alien invasion of Earth by an army of bug soldiers, six-year-old Ender Wiggin is recruited to prepare for the next attack by attending battle school at a space station. Ender must struggle to keep his humanity as he deals with emotional isolation, rivalry among students, and the ever-increasing pressure of combat simulations. This book explores concepts of physics, entomology, psychology, computer science, and space travel and raises questions about the morality of modern warfare.
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Lavender Bleu Gift Shop and Tea Room is located in the historic area of West Linn, Oregon. We are located right off I-205, exit 6. Just go two blocks south off I-205. Turn right onto Willamette Falls Dr. We are on your left side two blocks west on Willamette Falls Dr.
We have a very full unique line of gift items. Some of our featured items are Bunnies By the Bay children items, Firefly jewelry, Ashdene of Australia china, Paige Meadows, Mangiacotti Floral, Marie Osmond dishware and lotions and Gurgle Pots.
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Our customers are quoted as saying, "A shop that makes you feel good to come in to. It smells good and feels good. I can always find a gift when I need one."
Our Lavender Bleu Tea Room located in our Hidden Garden, opened in August of 2009. We seat 32 in our main room. We have an outdoor patio that, during the nice weather, we have tables for you to sit at and enjoy our garden setting. You can call ahead to make a reservation or just stop in and have a great pot of tea, enjoy a luncheon tea with soup or quiche of the day, or enjoy the full tea experience with a tiered tray, filled with homemade scones, sandwiches and desserts. And of course, always included will be the hot brewed pot of tea of your choice.
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2300. [AGRI 1329] Principles of Food Technology (3). Basic information necessary to understand technological aspects of modern industrial food supply systems. A fundamental background in food classification, modern processing, and quality control. Fulfills core Technology and Applied Science requirement. F, S, SS.
2302. Elementary Analysis of Foods (3). Basic laboratory practice in food product testing. Should have had a course in chemistry or other lab science. Fulfills core Technology and Applied Science requirement. S.
3100. Food Science Seminar (1). Information to prepare students to function in a competitive work environment or professional/graduate school. F, S.
3301. Food Microbiology (3). Prerequisite: MBIO 3400 or 3401 or permission of instructor. Study of method for preservation of food with respect to control of microbiological growth and activity. S, even years. (Writing Intensive)
3302. Advanced Food Analysis (3). Prerequisites: CHEM 3305, 3105, FDSC 2302, or permission of instructor. Study of laboratory techniques fundamental to establishing the nutritional value and overall acceptance of foods. Investigation of food constituents and methods used in their analysis. F, even years. (Writing Intensive)
3303. Food Sanitation (3). Principles of sanitation in food processing and food service applications. Chemical, physical, and microbiological basis of sanitation. Equipment and food product care. Fulfills core Technology and Applied Science requirement. F, S, and SSII.
3304. Fruit and Vegetable Processing (3). Practice in preserving fruits and vegetables. Suitable for nonmajors. F.
3305. Principles of Food Engineering (3). Prerequisites: MATH 1320 and 1321 or higher-level math. Course provides students exposure in using food engineering principles for improving the commonly used unit operations in the food processing industry.
3309. Food Safety (3). Food safety and sanitation in food manufacturing and/or processing. Topics include FDA and USDA regulations, HACCP principles, and good manufacturing practices. F.
4001. Food Science Problems (V1-6). Taught on an individual basis. May be repeated for credit with permission. F, S, SS.
4303. Food Chemistry (3). Prerequisite: CHEM 3305, 3105 or permission of instructor. Chemical and physiochemical properties of food constituents. A comprehensive study of food components, their modification, and technology applications in food. (Writing Intensive) F, odd years.
4304. Field Studies in Food Processing and Handling (3). Visits to food processing and handling facilities and discussions of operations. F.
4306. Dairy Products Manufacturing (3). Physical and chemical characteristics of milk and milk products. Principles involved in processing dairy foods. S.
4307. Poultry Processing and Products (3). Poultry meat and egg processing including functional properties, meat quality and value-added products.
5210. Grant Writing (2). Prerequisite: Ph.D. program or consent of instructor. Development of grant proposals for submission to funding agencies. Agency identification, proposal development, budgets, project management and agency relations.
5301. Study in Food Microbiology (3). Isolation and identification of organisms surviving process treatment of food products. Techniques in maintaining culture and shelf-life quality for fermented foods. Organized lecture and individualized laboratories. S, even years.
5302. Chemical and Instrumental Analyses of Agricultural Products (3). Application of chemical, chromatographic, and spectroscopic methods in analysis of agricultural products. F, even years.
5303. Study in Food Chemistry (3). Analysis of food components and changes in their characteristics due to processing treatments. Laboratory techniques in instrumental analysis. Organized lectures and individualized lab study. F, odd years.
5304. Rheological Properties of Food Materials (3). Students will learn rheological properties of food and biomaterials as well as their applications in the food industry. Rheological characterizations of both solid and liquid foods will be covered.
5307. Topics in Food Science (3). Students work on subjects of individual interest but opportunity is given for interaction with fellow students in the course. May be repeated for credit. F, S, SS.
5309. Current Topics in Food Microbiology (3). Understand and discuss current topics in food microbiology. Focus on current scientific literature, current methodologies and data evaluation and interpretation. May be repeated for credit. F.
5310. Food Sanitation Management (3). Food-borne pathogens and their control in a foodservice and retail setting. Topics include sanitation, food hygiene, FDA Model Food Code, and HACCP. Provides certification in applied food service sanitation management. F, S, SSII.
5311. Modeling Transport in Food and Biomaterials (3). Modeling of transport processes for food and biomaterials using finite element method and commercial software. F.
6000. Master's Thesis (V1-6).
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I'm not sure that there is anything revolutionary here but I was poking around to see how I might generate some basic land shapes using Photoshop's built in filters (CS4). This method is pretty quick and gives good results (to my eye).
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Posted By Kristine Lofgren On December 20, 2012 @ 4:37 pm In Environment,Green Products,Green Technology,Innovation,News,Renewable Energy,Solar Power | No Comments
Solar power is a great option for those who want to generate green energy for their own home [2], but unfortunately, renters and apartment dwellers don't always have the option to install solar panels. All of that is about to change, though, with Sun Invention's Plug & Save Solar System, the world's first mobile solar panel with built-in battery storage and inverter.
The Plug & Save is as simple as aiming the solar panels [4] toward the sun and plugging them into any standard outlet, so they are a fantastic option for the techno-phobe, but what makes the system particularly useful is that it can be installed anywhere – no roof necessary. And when the time comes to relocate, the system can be packed up and moved along with you.
Sun Invention claims that the Plug & Save can reduce your power bill by up to 25-percent. The system can be hung on a building façade or railing using the mounting system, or propped up on a balcony or garden using the freestanding frame. There are three different types of systems currently available: Light, Basic and Optimus, depending on your power needs. The Optimus system includes built-in energy storage to provide green energy [5] even when the sun isn't around.
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|Written by Margo O'Hara
|Monday, 12 July 2010 14:04
The use of red light cameras is now more effective, thanks to Governor Pat Quinn's signature on Friday.
A new law allows the continued use of red light cameras in the Chicago and St. Louis metropolitan areas. Cameras are triggered only when a car enters the intersection illegally and anyone who is ticketed is allowed to review the footage online.
"Red light cameras are a traffic safety measure that effectively reduces the number of crashes in our communities." said Melody Geraci, interim executive director of the Active Transportation Alliance. "This law will make red light cameras more effective tools in making our roadways safer for even the most vulnerable roadway users - children, seniors, bicyclists, pedestrians and the disabled."
A person is injured in a red light-running crash every two seconds in the United States. That results in 165,000 injuries and 800 deaths per year, according to a 2009 report from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
Red light cameras are proven to effectively reduce speeding and the number of crashes. The City of Naperville, for example, showed a 33% reduction in injury crashes, 75% reduction in angle/turning crashes, 19% reduction in total crashes and an 8% reduction in rear-end crashes (6 months of data compared with 3-year previous average) as a result of red light camera technology.
The Active Transportation Alliance was heavily involved in the dialogue around red light cameras. Active Trans is Chicagoland's voice for better biking, walking and transit. One of the organization's goals is to reduce crashes in the Chicagoland area by 50%.
The Active Transportation Alliance is a non-profit, member-based advocacy organization that works to make bicycling, walking and public transit so safe, convenient and fun that we will achieve a significant shift from environmentally harmful, sedentary travel to clean, active travel. The organization builds a movement around active transportation, encourages physical activity, increases safety and builds a world-class transportation network. Formerly the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation, the Active Transportation Alliance is North America's largest transportation advocacy organization, supported by more than 6,000 members, 1,000 volunteers and 35 full-time staff. For more information on the Active Transportation Alliance, visit www.activetrans.org or call 312.427.3325.
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The University of Louisville's school of music put on Mozart's Cosi fan tutte opera over the weekend at the Kentucky Center. Backed by the school's wonderful orchestra, the small group of singers showed poise and talent that brought the production to a professional level.
Cosi fan Tutte, translated as "All women are like that", tells of an older lord, Don Alfonso, who wagers two young officers that their fiancés are not as faithful as the stricken lovers would believe. Alfonso concocts a plan in which the two young men pretend to leave for battle, put on disguises, and return trying to court their women, thus tempting their faithfulness. Apart from the egregiously sexist moral, the opera benefitted greatly from comedic turns that succeeded with the cast's energy. They clearly dedicated themselves to this performance. While the level of vocal mastery ranged from competent to breathtaking, everyone involved gave the opera their complete, dedicated efforts.
Though the subject matter suffered from cultural hindsight, and there seemed to be some extended technical difficulties with the English projected subtitles, the production went beautifully. Chloe BlainRichard, who played Fiordiligi when I attended, performed with such a striking control. The glowing intensity she gave to her arias made them simply breathtaking. Haley De Witt as the conniving, deceitful Despina, donned her own tricky disguises and changed her whole demeanor, giving a subtle hilarity to many scenes. And through it all, the School of Music orchestra played with utter precision. They were a treat all their own.
The University's School of Music should hold their heads high for offering such an enjoyable evening. The level of skill displayed speaks very well of their instruction and continued support to offer their students and the community at large. I hope they are able to hold more centerpieces that highlight the students' accomplishments. It stands as a gift to the city and a representation of the cultural sophistication that Louisville can offer.
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May 1, 2016
PARIS, TX -- The Paris Economic Development Corporation has lost yet another board member.
The PEDC's longest serving board member, Bruce Carr, has resigned from the board saying he is putting his time into other activities.
His resignation comes on the heels of Steve Gilbert's resignation after serving four years as the executive director. The PEDC also lost board member Toni Clem in October.
Mayor A.J. Hashmi says the city council will decide whether they will appoint a new board member now or wait until May and fill a full term seat.
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How to Travel With Your Crocheting
Taking small crochet projects along with you as you travel is a great way to combat boredom. Keeping a small bag filled with all of the essentials can take you anywhere, from around the block to around the country.
1Pick a small project or two that you can leave in the bag.
2Choose a small amount of yarn and place it in the gallon zip top bag.
3Place the hooks, scissors, nail file, band-aids, and stitch holders in the pencil pouch.
4Photocopy patterns and put them in another of the gallon zip top bags.
5Place everything in the bag and keep it in your car or where you can grab it to take with you.
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- Pot holders, hot pads, dish towel toppers, or granny squares are good choices.
- The nail file and band-aids may seem strange items to include, but they will save you a lot of frustration if you break a nail or get a minor cut.
- While crocheting, keep the yarn in the plastic bag so it stays clean and tangle free.
- Roll up your yarn into balls. It makes crocheting much easier while you are away from home.
- Choose easy projects and start them at home before you leave. That way you can just start crocheting.
- Keep your tools inexpensive, just on the off chance that you misplace your bag.
- Photocopying your patterns also will protect you in case of loss as well.
- If you are traveling by airplane, security may not allow you to take some of your crocheting tools on the plane. Call your airline ahead to check on what is allowed. Be prepared and bring a postage paid envelope with you, so you can mail prohibited items home instead of losing them.
- Take an empty dental floss container with you. You can use the little metal tab to "cut" yarn. Just leave a little extra so you can trim it up later.
Things You'll Need
- a small canvas bag, one that closes is even better
- a school supply pouch, commonly used for pencils
- a set of inexpensive plastic crochet hooks
- embroidery scissors
- nail file
- band-aids
- stitch holders, to save your place
- Gallon sized zip top bags


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text: 09 Oct. 2013: "In order to stop violence against women and instil the values of respect, dignity, honesty and morality towards all human beings, we must start from the family, which is the fundamental basis of society," said Aux. Bishop Savio Fernandes of Mumbai. He made the statement ahead of the International Day of the Girl Child, celebrated around the world on 11th October. For the occasion, the prelate had launched a petition last 8 September – the Archdiocese's Day of the Girl Child, inviting all adults in the Archdiocese to sign. The petition, along with a memorandum, will be presented to Maharashtra's chief minister on Friday. Bishop Fernandes said "Despite many debates, rallies and shows of anger and solidarity, we continue to have acts of violence. We must not only condemn such acts, but also adopt long-term strategies to bring about real change." At the same time, he added, we must send a strong message to our politicians. They should be sensitive to crimes against innocent civilians, particularly women, and not use tragic occasions such as the rapes in New Delhi and Mumbai, as arguments in an election campaign".The prelate said "The archdiocese has sponsored programmes and activities at various levels, from schools to parishes to create awareness about violence against women. We need to teach people that all human beings, especially girls and women, must be respected and treated with dignity and justice, he said. "To do this we must start with the family. "What happens behind the walls of the home," the bishop said, "is reflected on a larger scale in society. If both parents teach their children the value of dignity and equality, they will in turn spread them to the community. Parents need to be the first instruments of change,"the bishop added.Source: Asianews