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The wind and rain and ocean surge from Superstorm Sandy knocked out power, touched off neighborhood-destroying fires, floated homes off their foundations, swept away children, wrecked transportation and led to a run on gasoline by panicked commuters.
Emergency leaders in California, who have spent millions of dollars on public-education campaigns in anticipation of a devastating earthquake, took notice.
âAll these challenges you see in Hurricane Sandy are an absolute reality in California. Youâre going to see the same sort of effects in disasters here in California,â Kelly Huston, assistant secretary of the California Emergency Management Agency near Sacramento, said in a phone interview Friday, Nov. 9.
âThe biggest challenge we actually face is citizen preparedness,â he added.
Southern California Edison crews last week helped restore power to several Sandy victims who likely should have known to prepare more thoroughly.
Ann Bourke used to volunteer for the state Office of Emergency Services when she and her husband Jon lived atop an earthquake fault in California. Now residents of Ramsey, N.J., they were caught short of food, batteries and gasoline cans when Sandy struck Oct. 29.
Jon Bourke, an information technology worker, wound up driving for hours to buy generators in Virginia and gasoline in Pennsylvania. His first two generators blew up.
âWe should have been better prepared,â he said.
And Craig Sissick, a retired firefighter living in Montvale, N.J., said he wished he had bought more flashlight batteries in advance. He said the storm was worse than he and others expected.
Rejecting storm warnings is not unusual, Huston said. Few people want to acknowledge that something bad is about to happen by preparing for it.
âIt rattles peopleâs cages for us to remind people to be prepared,â Huston said. But having a plan is key to making it safely through.
âIf youâre not gravely injured or trapped somewhere, calling 911 and expecting the government to help you within the first 72 hours is not realistic.â
The Emergency Management Agency has sent eight people to assist in emergency operations center on the East Coast. Besides relieving overworked crews, they will report back on which preparation and relief strategies worked well and which will need refinement to be applied in California.
âThatâs the good thing, if you will, that comes out of disasters,â Huston said.
He hopes the website TotallyUnprepared.com will do more to educate the public than dry government warnings do. The site features humorous videos about preparedness and offers tips on protecting yourself, your possessions and your home in an earthquake.
Edison employees embedded with the American Red Cross in New York also are taking notes.
Edison International, the parent company of SCE, has provided $1.5 million over three years to the Red Cross for a program called PrepareSoCal. The program teaches customers how to prepare for and be safe in disasters. As part of the agreement, Edison employees have been trained to work in mass-care shelters
They have worked in city-operated shelters in Brooklyn and on Staten Island, registering evacuees and providing food service. When all single men and women in the Brooklyn shelter were transferred Monday night, Tammy Tumbling and her colleagues hauled cots and other supplies to the curb.
Tumbling said she has learned that relief agencies in California must be prepared after an earthquake to safely accommodate the newly homeless, the chronically homeless, the mentally ill and people with other problems.
â(Monday) night it was obvious to us that there were a lot of people here who had major, major, major drug issues,â said Tumbling, 46, Edisonâs director of philanthropy and community investment.
âWhen it comes to natural disasters, itâs no longer about state border lines, itâs not about socio-economic class, itâs about impact that reaches the rich, reaches the poor,â she said.
âI believe we should figure out how to roll up our sleeves and help each other, because at some point, California is due for a big one. ⦠We need to start practicing it now so weâre more prepared when we need it most.â
The Federal Emergency Management Agency recommends people assemble a kit of basic disaster supplies well in advance of an emergency. âYou may have to evacuate at a momentâs notice and take essentials with you. You will probably not have time to search for the supplies you need or shop for them.â It recommends:
Water, one gallon per person per day for at least three days.
Food, non-perishable, to last at least three days, and a manual can opener. Consider infant formula and pet food if applicable.
Radio powered by batteries or hand crank, NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert, and extra batteries for both.
Flashlight and extra batteries.
First aid kit including prescription medication.
Whistle to signal for help.
Dust mask to filter air.
Plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter in place
Personal sanitation items including moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties.
Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities.
Local maps.
Cellphone with chargers, inverter or solar charger.
Cash or traveler's checks and change.
Important family documents such as copies of insurance policies, ID and bank account records in a waterproof, portable container.
Clothing suitable for various weather conditions.
Books, games, puzzles, paper and pencil or other activities for children.
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Flea market site poses hazard
I stopped by the flea market on U.S. 1 in Jessup for a pupusa and a taco con carne asada, washed down by a cold horchata Saturday before coming in to work.
If you've never been there, it's an interesting place -- a kind of poor man's foreign vacation. The predominant language there is Spanish and the food is mostly Mexican and Salvadoran. It draws big crowds on weekends -- particularly when the weather is fine.
It's also a traffic mess. The State Highway Administration did a good job recently of posting no-parking signs where vehicles had been creating a safety hazard along busy U.S. 1. But you still have complicated traffic movements, a dangerous left turn into the parking lot there and pedestrians -- including small children -- darting across the highway as vehicles pass at unsafe speeds. It's a good place to get yourself killed.
Would it be too much to ask the highway administration to send a few of its sharp traffic engineers out to the site on a weekend and observe the interplay of pedestrians and traffic on weekends? The site poses no special problems on weekdays when the shopping center that houses the flea market is virtually deserted, but that all changes on Saturdays and Sundays.
Maybe what's needed are yellow flashing lights in both directions on Saturday and Sunday only during peak market hours. Maybe set a lower speed limit when the market is open -- kind of like a school or work zone -- and put in a pedestrian crosswalk.
Maybe then the folks could shop at the mercado and eat at the pupuseria a little more safely.
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May 5, 2016
Atlanta, Georgia (AP) --
The Georgia Supreme Court has ruled that certain game machines are not illegal gambling devices but are legal coin-operated amusement machines.
The 4-3 ruling issued Monday, October 3 reverses a Georgia Court of Appeals decision.
The machines in question were involved in a Cobb County case.
In 2003, the Cobb County District Attorney's Office brought
legal action against 11 machines prosecutors said were illegal. A
Cobb County judge found seven of the machines legal.
Under Georgia law, coin-operated games are allowed if they
require skill, offer only free replays, non-cash rewards worth no
more than $5 for a single play, or points or tokens that can be
exchanged for rewards.
The Supreme Court found the games in the case meet the
definition of being manufactured for amusement purposes only and
are excluded from bans by the Georgia Legislature.
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CAMDENTON, Mo. — Things couldn't have gone much better for the Jefferson City cross country teams Saturday, as the Jays and Lady Jays each took first place in the Gold Division at the Camdenton Invitational.
The Jays finished with 50 points. Branson was second with 92 points and Nixa was third with 104 points. There were 11 schools in the division.
The Lady Jays had 47 points. Branson was second with 54 points in the eight-team girls division.
The Helias Lady Crusaders took first in the Purple Division at the Camdenton Invitational, while the Crusaders finished second. Blair Oaks was second and Vienna was third.
Tristan Hensley of School of the Osage took first in the boys Purple Division to help lead the Indians to a first-place finish. The Vienna boys placed third.
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Sure, Assistant Professor of American Sign Language- English Interpreting (ASL-EI) Brian Cerney puts "ghost interpreters" to work in traditional courses.
But there's nothing to be afraid of.
Cerney's"ghost interpreters" are his ASL students, who attend a traditional class and take turns signing for one another. The practice is one of many employed by Cerney, who directs numerous elements in the discipline. Cerney works with fellow Keuka faculty to give ASL students real-life opportunities to "ghost interpret" traditional classes, such as those in psychology, English or other unrelated fields. With permission of the teaching instructor, a trio of ASL-EI students, for example, will rotate signing through the course lecture of a willing professor, switching every 15-18 minutes. The seated ASL students will check the interpreter's message for accuracy.
Because no deaf student is dependent upon the interpretation, "ghost interpreting" becomes practice without risk, Cerney said. Added benefits for instructors and non-ASL students are that they can become comfortable with interpreters in the classroom.
"Dr. Cerney provides valuable first-hand opportunities that profoundly enrich students' understanding of their chosen field– the epitome of experiential learning," said Dr. Anne Weed, vice president for academic affairs.
Cerney initially hoped for five non-ASL faculty members to make a course and classroom available for ASL students to ghost interpret but received 20 volunteers, representing courses in organic chemistry, anatomy, English literature, and occupational therapy, among others. Students have also signed at special events and church services.
Ruthanne Hackman, assistant professor of social work, has welcomed student ghost interpreters to her Social Work Ethics and Diversity course. She said her own social work students get to experience what it might be like to attend a conference workshop with an ASL interpreter.
"In addition, in learning about diverse populations, we discuss reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities and ethical issues regarding working with interpreters for people with language isolation or English as a second language. Students can directly pull from their experiences with the ASL student interpreters, then expand the conversation to compare and contrast to populations with other disabilities, culture, or language needs," Hackman said. "I look forward to having [ghost interpreters] in my class this coming semester."
According to Cerney, an ASL student is not allowed to practice interpreting in one of the courses he or she is registered for credit. Senior ASL students complete 36 hours of ghost interpreting, as well as 15 hours of "shadow" interpreting, when students follow the two primary campus interpreters who voice lectures for deaf instructors Sharon Staehle and Dorothy Wilkins or sign voiced meetings as interpretation for either instructor.
"It's a restricted set of opportunities which is why it's a smaller number of hours," Cerney explained. As students observe the work of the professional interpreters, if and when it makes sense, they may be pulled into translation with the professional, he said.
According to Dr. Doug Richards, chair of Keuka's humanities and fine arts division, the ghost interpreting provides ASL-EI students "invaluable practical experience in 'live/real world' signing, and as a side benefit exposes a wide range of Keuka students to ASL signing – a win-win."
Cerney concluded: "The Keuka philosophy of learning by doing is alive and well in the interpreting program."
Like many college students, sophomore Mary Nicholas has several interests, and she changed her major to reflect those interests.
When the Geneva resident enrolled at Keuka as a psychology major, she wasn't sure what field of work she wanted to pursue, but she knew she wanted to help people.
Senior Aubrey Orloff spent her senior year internship fulfilling a dream.
A psychology and criminology/criminal justice major, Orloff spent 10 weeks this summer in Washington, D.C. in the Criminal Investigative Division (CID) of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
"I have been interested in being a federal law enforcement agent for as long as I can remember," said Orloff, an Adams Center resident. "I always had an interest in the FBI and thought it would be incredible to be part of the organization in any capacity."
What are the GREs? Should I take them? How am I going to pay for graduate school? Do I want to go for a master's degree or a Ph.D.?
These were just some of the questions answered during the seventh annual Keuka College workshop on "Making it into Graduate School" Nov. 6.
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A resolution worth keeping for the new year
Here it is.
Three days into 2013, and statistics say plenty of people have already broken or are very likely to break the New Year's resolutions they made.
They picked out something they wanted to change or improve upon in their lives and vowed to make good on it in the next 12 months.
For some, it was to get fit. For others, it was to quit smoking. For others, it was to save more money and spend less.
But, then the next day dawned, and an extra hour of sleep in the morning was more desirable than heading to the gym. A major report at work was due, and a cigarette or two helped steady the nerves, or there was a stylish dress on sale. It was on sale, but the matching purse, shoes and jewelry weren't.
Life happens, and while intentions were good at the outset, New Year's resolutions are broken left and right. In fact, a University of Scranton study showed that only 8 percent of people are successful in achieving their resolution.
A big reason why resolutions fail is because they come up against old habits and, as the saying goes, old habits die hard. It's difficult to undue years of patterned behavior - years of grabbing a doughnut for lunch instead of a salad and years of whipping out the credit card when something catches the eye.
Amid the pledges to lose weight or to quit smoking, there's a New Year's resolution we don't hear very often: to be kinder to one another.
Making good on that particular resolution isn't hard. It may very well be the easiest resolution to uphold.
Grand gestures aren't necessary. Don't underestimate the little things. It can be as simple as smiling at someone who looks as if they're having a bad day; it might be the only smile they see. It can be as simple as holding open the door for someone whose hands are full or sending a thank you card when someone does something nice. You may never know how much those small gestures are appreciated.
Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama, is quoted as saying, "Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible."Be kind to someone today and for the next 362 days of the year.
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When they reported smoke in the cockpit.
An FAA spokesperson says the flight was diverted to Majors Airport in Greenville and landed around 9:10 pm.
No injuries were reported.
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One of the most over used phrases in home based business industry is
That's the goal of every entrepreneur right?
To build a business that thrives on autopilot giving them the opportunity to travel the world, shop, play and have a life that they absolutely love while checks magically appear in the mailbox and bank account.
Heck Yeah! We ALL want that.
There's nothing wrong with dreaming and planning for that, after all, there are people who really do live that way, but I believe the question that remains on everyone's mind is HOW?
How To Build a Business and Have a Life
Looking back at my first go round at working from home, if I'm honest, I can identify specific things I did not do that more than likely resulted in me having to return to work.
This time however, being back home full time, I determined in my mind that things would be different. That I would enjoy the experience more rather than reveling in that fact that SO MUCH needed to be done. I would be smart about it, set attainable goals, plan, be more effective at my time management, develop a schedule, and I would reward myself.
So the first couple of months I was all over the place.
- Hair Salon
- Nail Salon
- Spa
- Eating Out
- Going to the gym
You name the reward and I was on it. But after a while, I realized something strange.
Now depending on your circumstance you may be thinking "How is that possible?"
Like many, I thought that actually being at home was the solution to all my troubles, but there was one thing missing
Human Interaction.
While I was at home "living it up" …
- All of my friends were at work.
- No one could chat on the phone, take off to have a long lunch or go to the movies.
- Because I run an internet business, the majority of my partners are out of state.
- Even my kids were at school or daycare …
The Instagram Connection to Build A Business and Have a Life
A few days ago, I was chatting with a friend about some Instagram marketing techniques when a light bulb went off about the concept. Press the Play Button to see what I learned about How to Build a Business and Have a Life:
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- The Sesame Workshop and the Joan Ganz Cooney Center released its study on children's media usage. Among its findings, television is still popular, but children are engaging in a variety of other media platforms. Almost 25 percent of young children under age 5 use the Internet at least once a week, and just under half of those under the age of 6 play video games.
- The social learning platform Xplana released its report on digital textbooks in higher education, calling the industry at a tipping point and contending that by 2015, one out of every four textbooks will be e-books.
- Google rolled out some changes to its Google Docs enhancing its collaboration features. Google Docs has allowed comments for almost a year, something that makes the apps great for classroom – for teachers and for students giving feedback. This week, Google expanded those comments into "discussions," making them editable, making them appear in threaded conversations, and letting collaborators use the @ symbol to refer to each other by name. Google Wave lives on!
- A complaint was filed against Northwestern and New York University, charging that the schools' use of Google Apps for Education violated the Americans with Disabilities Act. According to the National Federation of the Blind, Google's educational suite is not fully accessible. Google has responded saying it has "a strong commitment to improving our products," but the company did not offer any details.
- Microsoft released an update to its video game development platform for kids, Kodu. Kodu is an icon-based development environment, requiring no programming skills but teaching some of the basics of computational thinking and used to build games for PC and Xbox. Microsoft also announced the Kodu Cup competition for students age 9 to 17.
- A new education-focused startup incubator launched this week. ImagineK12 will provide a 3-month accelerator program, with funding and mentorship, for early stage ed-tech startups. Founded by startup veterans Geoff Ralston, Tim Brady andAlan Louie and modeled after the very successful Y Combinator program, ImagineK12 aims "to effect positive change in the K-12 education space."


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Heirloom Vegetables get their own forum as Basin Harbor welcomes The Beekman Boys. Beekman 1802 Boys is a lifestyle unto its own and Josh and Brent will be sharing their new cookbook with us. "Heirloom Vegetables Cookbook" will be featured in their presentation followed by a book signing. 10am Presentation […]


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Anyone who has ever had the chance to observe some male bulge photos will understand without a doubt why they are so sexy. Just looking at these types of pictures will make nearly anyone horny within seconds. It might be the way that a pair of tight jeans or a Speedo swimsuit covers a man's package that makes these bulges so erotic and exciting. On the other hand, it may simply be the way a person's imagination works when they are looking at pictures of some of the more pronounced bulges. These can be quite beautiful in a weird sort of way, especially when the photos are taken in just the right manner.
I know several people that have quite impressive collections of male bulge photos. They are rather proud of them, yet they tend to keep them hidden away under lock and key. This is the sort of hobby that most people would not understand so the collectors do not share the fact that they have such an interest. This is a completely understandable fear as most of the population today are rather close minded or, at the very least, still have their hidden secrets. However, those of us that do enjoy this particular past time are members of a club of sorts. We actually share our photos with others that enjoy looking at them.
Male bulge photos can be some of the most beautiful visuals in the world when they are photographed lovingly by someone who genuinely cares. They are especially lovely when they are placed in a physical photo album or a virtual one on your computer. In this way, you will always be able to retrieve your photos whenever you have the urge to look at them. Most of the time, you will likely be looking at them by yourself but, if you are in the mood to share; there will always be others who will be happy to join you.


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AIIMS Recruitment 2013:AIIMS All India Institute of Medical Sciences Recruitment issued a latest Recruitment notification for the recruitment of 13 post vacancies.All Eligible candidates can apply for All India Institute of Medical Sciences post through online form. Last date of applying for All India Institute of Medical Sciences Recruitment 2013 is15-04-2013.How to apply are given below.
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Monday, Feb. 24, 2014
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW) -- Deputies have identified the body from in the Augusta Canal as Michael Glenn Sterns, 49, from Wapakoneta, Ohio.
His body was found Sunday afternoon near Telfair St. under the Calhoun Expressway.Investigators say it appears that Sterns was homeless and living under a bridge near the location.
Foul play is not suspected, but it has not been ruled out, the Sheriff's Office said. Sterns is scheduled for an autopsy at the GBI Atlanta Lab tomorrow or Wednesday.
Sunday, February 23, 2014
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW) -- Deputies are searching for answers after they find a body in the Augusta Canal.
Around 1:30 Sunday afternoon, Richmond County deputies responded to Telfair St. under the Calhoun Expressway in reference to a deceased person.
The body has been identified, but his identity will not be released until they notify the family.
Foul play is not suspected, but it has not been ruled out, the Sheriff's Office said.
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Examining the Democratic claim that the race is tightening.
What accounts for the movement? Strategists offer a lot of theories. Unenthusiastic Democrats are finally paying attention and deciding to vote. Ads marking a clear contrast between candidates are sinking in, and so is the president's message about this election being about a "choice" between two parties instead of an up-or-down vote on the Democratic agenda. There is no single, compelling GOP leader, and what people know about those leaders that do exist, they don't like. In a recent National Journal/ Pew Research Center poll, 60 percent said they disapproved of GOP leaders. (Fifty-three percent had the same view of Democrats.).The GOP message—we're not Obama—has penetrated all whom it will. In sum: The Republicans peaked too early.
Now that Congress has gone home, it can't help but improve the situation for Democrats. The public does not like Congress or its leaders. There's no more chance for them to bicker on television about stalled legislation and who is to blame for it.
But now for a reality check: How much does all of this good news get the Democrats? About 10 seats, says one longtime Democratic strategist involved in the races. Which is to say, they may lose 10 fewer seats than they expected. The math still looks bad for Democrats. The economy is still terrible, and people are still extremely glum about the country's future. That bad atmosphere, plus Democrats defending seats in historically Republican territory, plus Obama's low approval rating, means more than 20 or so seats currently held by Democrats are all but certain to go to Republicans. This tracks with the lowest possible prediction of GOP gains among political scientists who have made a study of making this guess. (The highest guess in the group of political scientists was a 51 seat gain by Republicans.)
After those certain victories, Republicans need 19 seats to take control of the House. If Democrats win a few GOP-held seats, maybe that number increases to 25. There are 40 to 50 Democrat-held seats, from which Republicans could take that number. The GOP doesn't have to run the table. It just has to win about half the available seats. Nate Silver puts that probability at 67 percent, based on historical trends.
There are two pieces of data that may temper Democratic hopes. The first is that independents have been breaking away from the president and Democrats. How much stock you put in this group depends on how many actual moderates and independents you think there are. If you're a Democrat and you think a lot of so-called moderates and independents lean Democratic, then you think they're yours to get. If not, you believe that they're gone, that it's too late to convince them, and that it's going to be a bad year. Third Way, a centrist Democratic group says that turning out the Democratic base won't be enough to avoid a bad wave (PDF).
But for Democrats, the biggest bucket of cold water comes from looking at voters most likely to vote. In that group, the GOP has a big advantage that can't be dented by the Democratic Party's superior turnout model. With the election less than a month away, Gallup has now refined its methodology: Instead of looking at "registered voters," where Democrats and Republicans are roughly even, it looks at "likely voters." Among that group, and under two different turnout scenarios, Democrats are down by 12 percentage points. Gallup's final likely-voter model has been historically accurate. If it is this year again, then a huge splash of water is heading straight for the Democrats.
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Yes, this one was particulary painful to UConn fans. An 84-72 loss to Providence Saturday at the Civic Center was uglier the final score might suggest.
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Yes, this one was particulary painful to UConn fans. An 84-72 loss to Providence Saturday at the Civic Center was uglier the final score might suggest.
The game story.
The box.
The Jake's take.
Our team:
Athletic: Oh, man!
Fast: Wow!
Strong: Definitely
Shooters: Horrible
Passers: Horrific
BB IQ: Non existent
Track team: without a doubt
Football team: possibly
Basketball team: Not a chance!!!
Coach better have 1 or 2 of top five recruits in country coming in, in the next two years, cause this is the biggest assemblage of talentless players UConn has EVER had! Still is unbelievable how Coach could miss on SO MANY RECRUITS in one/two classes!
I'ts about that time of year when Calhoun realizes that he has it made or he has it broke, this team is definately broke, they seem tired, they're not staying focused for the full 40. These guy's are no longer in high school where they could trounce thier opponent with ease, this is a whole new game for them, once they realize that the competition is on an equal or on any given night better then they are, and the plays that they relax are going to kill them and pump the other teams ego, thats the day that they will all become the men that Calhoun wants them to be. I for one belive that will happen but will it be this year?
This team is unwatchable. I try but I know that if there is a hint of adversity they will crumble like a cheap suit. Very very frustrating to watch. I know that you can't win National Championships and Big East Tournaments every year but Calhoun has not done a good job with this group--or last year's group. This team has not improved at all and has in fact gotten worse. Don't know what the answer is but I keep harping back to that joke of a schedule in November and December. This team played no one and never had any adversity. Instead they earned a false sense of bravado destroying powerhouses like Fairfield, Quinnipiac and Sacred Heart. This team needs a leader and unfortunately no one has stepped up. There isn't an ounce of toughness or grittiness on this team and I blame Calhoun for some of this.
as an alumni from 93, I know there has been struggles ... but I have never seen this.... I feel this team will come together and come around.. Coach Calhoun probably has to tune it up at practice and have these guys practice harder. Cemetery hill runs.. and get back to the basics like he said. But there is no way any fan or alumni should get down on this team.. they are young and they are talented and they are the right huskies. They are our team , stick by them. Dont call them talentless like some people on this blog. The corner could be coming very fast .
the frustrating thing about this season is that there is a lot of talent on this team. Young talent, yes. but talent nonetheless. BigJoe's take was right on I thought. I don't think anyone thought about national title #3 before the season, but to think this team may not make the BIGEAST tournament, is unacceptable. I'll give them a break on the early schedule only because the games against LSU and Indiana were scheduled but then changed due to TV purposes. Coach Calhoun has to take some of the blame here. If you read the postgame comments it seems as if he has no answers. you watch the games and they look like they've never run a half-court set in their life. The guys need to knock down shots, yes, but JC has gotta do something here. I think he will, he's too good of a coach not to. with 10 games left, they'll have to go on a serious run to make it to the tourney. They're gonna have to do damage in NYC if they want any chance......can they? yes. they have enough talent and a hall of fame coach. will they? I'm not so sure....
I went to the Indiana game, and there was a lineup which worked that has not been seen again (by position number):
the 1: Wiggins
the 2: Marcus Johnson
the three: Sticks
4/5: Adrien/Curtis Kelly
I have been a die hard UCONN fan for over 30 years. I can track my past back to Bob Staack in the old Field House. I believe I am an objective fan who knows basketball and played it at the college level. My concern is not about this year. This year is done. My concern is for the long term success of the program. When we lost to George Mason last year with arguably the most talented NCAA team in the last twenty years, my internal radar went off with a feeling that this could be the beginning of a long down period for this program. I will admit that I do not know our recruiting picture for next year, but I think this is our team for at least one more year. As this season has progressed I have went from hopeful to distraut. Last night it was like I was watching some other program. I hear and read all the comments about our talent. I am not so sure we are as talented as people may think. Really think about it. I canoot remeber when we have had no player that even looks like they will be able to step it up and be a go to guy. I will remind everyone of Rip Hamiltons first year. Remember he played point in the NIT. You saw the talent you felt this kid would be good. I do not see that from any UCONN player. Only Thabeet in my opinion has a chance to play at the next level. And thats because of his size ceretainly not his basketball skills. I just wonder how long a proud Jim Clahoun will be around if this team has a few bad years. We may be seeing the changing of the guard. We can only hope that this program will rebound and remain among the countries elite. This year we have taken a giant stewp backward when compared to the Dukes, North Carolinas and Kentuckies. Can you remeber a Duke team being this bad. I hope I am wrong about these feelings.
You know you gotta love these die hard fans that believe that the program is going to pieces after a tough rebuilding process, if they had only jumped ship after the last time this happened to the team we wouldn't have as many arm chair basketball coaches who don't see what is happening around them. I remember back in 2000- 2001 when these same so called know all see all's were calling for Calhouns head and saying that he could no longer coach, well he's given us 20 plus wins each year up till this one and I am sure there will be another run of 20 plus win seasons after this one. These guys seem a little confused as did that 2000-2001 team and they got it together the next year and were a very formidable team as will this team you gotta remember that they're only kids and they have allot on their plates right now with grade point averages, being away from home for the first times in their lives, not to mention the expectations of their fans and least of all their coach, I just think you gotta give the kids time to adjust
you are kidding me with that last post right? you are kidding? first of all... use spellcheck..ok? you mention that duke is also having a bad year and then you say in the previous sentence that we have dropped from the ranks of Duke. YOU are a negative thinker . You also mention that Rip took over a "NIT" game.. MY GOD so they were in the NIT where we are heading and they ended up winning a national championship/ My man..... these are all freshman, including A.J. Price...Adrien barely played as a freshman and had a lot of support... This program is not in shambles..Jim Calhoun and the hard work of the staff and players is going to pay off. If not they gave it their best shot. Think positive.
I agree with Marcello. This team has underacheived since the 2004 National Championship. As I've mentioned, I don't expect to win a title every year but losing to Syracuse in the Big East Tournament and then George Mason was really bad. I've always said that Jim Calhoun is a GREAT recruiter but not a great game coach--I still feel this way. Last years team was so talented but did not have its head screwed on straight. Everyone was looking towards the NBA and Calhoun should have recognized this and put his foot down and benched guys to make a statement. I am beginning to think that this current team isn't that talented. There seem to be too many of the same type of players. What's the difference between Aj Price, Jerome Dyson and Dougie Wiggins? They're all athletic but all of them are constantly out of control and can't shoot. They are score first guards who don't really distribute. Calhoun's ideal guard defends first, distributes second (Ricky Moore). Also, there isn't anyone who can knock down a constant 3. Uconn has ALWAYS had someone like this --even in the lean years. Thabeet is a project but Curtis Kelly just stinks. He was the NYC player of the year last year and I am ashamed to say that he is from NYC. He is the most out of control player I've ever seen. He is a human turnover. He would be more efficient if he just handed the other team the ball when he gets it. This kid was a stud in high school in NYC and he is dreadful now. He needs to calm down and play within himself. I know he's a freshman but its time to step up and play like a man--not a boy. This team is like a puzzle that is missing a few pieces. No matter how hard you try, the pieces just don't fit together as one. I'll be rooting for them tomorrow against Rutgers but I really am not confident. DePaul is not a good team and they outplayed us for long stretches. Louisville too. It's a lost season
Uconn lost because George Mason was not Duke.Lets face it the only team UCONN knows how to bully is Duke.The hukies really gets up when they play Duke.Thats the only team Jim Calhoun knows how to beat.You guys have won two championship only because of Calhoun hatred of Duke.Now Duke has been expose and everyone is beating them.Hell Uconn and their fans once thought they would over take Duke and becone the team to beat but it hasn't happen yet and never will beacuse they is too much partity in sports for that to happen.I am so glad we won't see Uconn in the fianal four for a long time.


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I ran into an unfortunate situation where I failed a drug urinalysis at meps. They sent me a letter stating I would have 45 days til I could test again but I know the army isn't giving waivers at this time. I really have quit smoking and it was just unfortunate that I failed. I figured my system would be clean by the time I took the test but I was wrong. I dont want to be judged or told a lesson or anything because I have learned from my mistake. I just want to know the chances the Army will be doing waivers in the future and if I stand any chance still joining the army.
Honestly if I were you, I would definately be working on that backup plan.
Its one thing to admit to your recruiter to smoking pot but its an entirely different beast to go down to MEPS and pop positive on a test you knew they were going to take.
That letter is basically a form letter but it has no bearing whatsoever on the Army working with you again.
I would suggest waiting out your 45 days and going back and speak with another recruiter. Just know that there's no guarantee they'll work with you.
Good luck and thanks for considering our Army
Thank I appreciate the advice
Didn't you take a urinalysis at your recruiters station before you went to the hotel? Most recruiters make you do that.
No I didnt. I kinda expected to do so but my recruiter was real withdrawn and was quiet. I wish I wouldve had a recruiter who was a lot more active and real
Don't put this on other people. You knew you smoked. I recommend you take Sadatn2k's advice. Good luck man, it sucks to try and turn your life around and have your plans backfire, but always live your mistakes. It's the only way to learn from them.
While that was incredibly stupid, don't give up just yet. I'm not positive on any of this but I'm pretty sure they're not accepting waivers for *possession* .... You just peed hot for weed. Talk to your recruiter, own up to your mistake, and ask him if there is anything you can do. Good Luck.
Im not putting it on anybidy else. Fact is I let my recruiter know I had smoked and I wasnt sure if I would pass yet. He said with the time between me smoking and then, I should be cool. I have owned up to my mistakes, and want to hopefully get the chance to still join the army. Dont really need negative advice at this point cuz it wont get anywhere only positive advice. Thanks tho
He gave you a soldiers advice. Get use to "negative advice" as you will get a lot of it in BCT. There will be no room for excuses at BCT or in the Army at all for that matter. But as everyone else said, contact your recruiter, own up, and ask him what can be done. And Good Luck.
Yeah that is true. Gotta accept the negative just as the positive. I will definetly talk to my recruiter and see what can be done. Thanks for all the advice


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O'Connor (Me and Rupert Goody ) blends her usual poignancy and insight in another tale set in a small North Carolina town. "The day I decided to steal a dog was the same day my best friend, Luanne Godfrey, found out I lived in a car," begins plucky Georgina. After her father "just waltzed off and left us with nothing but three rolls of quarters and a mayonnaise jar full of wadded-up dollar bills," Georgina, her mother and younger brother, Toby, were evicted from their apartment. The three now sleep in their old Chevy. Since her mother works two jobs, saving up for a place to live, Georgina takes care of Toby after school, while carefree Luanne attends ballet class and Girl Scouts with her new best friend. A poster announcing a $500 reward for a missing dog gives the heroine an idea for helping to secure lodging. She diligently writes in her notebook rules for stealing a dog, but they turn out to be more complicated than she anticipates. The devastated woman whose pet Georgina purloins (and who is not wealthy enough to furnish a reward) and a wise and caring homeless man Georgina meets also affect her plan. Speaking with at times heartbreaking honesty, this likable young narrator convincingly articulates her frustration, resentment and confusion as she comes to her decisions. O'Connor once again smoothly balances challenging themes with her heroine's strength and sense of humor. Ages 8-12. (Apr.)[Page 57]. Copyright 2007 Reed Business Information.
Gr 3-7 - Georgina and her family have been living in their car since her father left and they were evicted from their apartment. Mama is working two jobs to earn rent money and trying hard to hold things together. Desperate to help out, Georgina decides to steal a dog for the reward money, laying out the details of her plan in a diary. However, the dog's owner can't afford to offer a reward, and Georgina ends up feeling sorry for the lonely woman. The girl also makes friends with another adult named Mookie, a kindhearted wanderer who is camped out at the abandoned house where she is keeping the dog. He shares his wisdom and offers help, whether she wants it or not. Georgina's narrative is honest and deeply touching, as she recounts how she and her brother try to survive their circumstances. Washing off in a gas station restroom and turning in grease-stained homework become fairly normal occurrences. Readers will identify with the agony and the embarrassment caused by being different, as well as Georgina's struggles with her conscience. The book's endearing humor smoothes out the more poignant moments, and the unfolding events will keep youngsters totally engaged. The gem in the story is Mookie, who manages to sparkle even when sadness threatens to devour the moment. Though set inside a heavy topic, this novel's gentle storytelling carries a theme of love and emphasizes what is really right in the world.-Robyn Gioia, Bolles School, Ponte Vedra, FL[Page 140]. Copyright 2007 Reed Business Information.


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Yes, I've done them allDriven off with my handbag on the top of the car; driven off with one child safely strapped in and left the other one standing at the kerb (just for seconds, I spotted her in the rear mirror looking bemused) These incidents occurred years and years ago and I've continued to add to them. However, the other day it was OH's turn. He went out for a cycle, leaving the garage door open, the connecting door open, the front door open and his keys on the outside of it! His face was a picture when I told him and he rummaged in his pockets for the keys as if I was kidding him.
I forgot I had had a baby 34 yeRs ago. I left him in his pram outside the chemist it was two miles from home. Ordinary things like keys, glasses, purse , handbag, BRAIN I spend hours looking for em ! I've looked for my glasses for,ages only to find them on my face. That's bad ! But I think it's quite normal.
Young Kenneth Dodd calls it befuddlement.
Oh, how reassuring to read these. I spend ages hunting for mislaid things, just hate keys tho I'm obsessed by them. I am unable to throw any out so have bags full of ancient yales chubbs, whatever. Might need just that key one day. I think I might have been a warder in a previous life, but my brother in law thinks I was a jailer. Strangely I have no difficulty remembering plant names.
Plenty of senior moments here, too.
I'm quite capable of forgetting what the end of a sentence was going to be by the time I've written the first half!
I've also remembered something that was to go on the shopping list, and forgotten it again by the time I've found the shopping list.
Just stumbled upon this thread whilst wondering around in bewilderment at my own senior (at 41!!!) moment!!
I can't find my watch, I don't know if I've lost it because I can't even remember if I put it on yesterday morning!! Needless to say, I am currently watch less and a tad worried as to it's whereabouts
I'm constantly confuzzled at the moment (that's a Traceyism LOL!!)
must admit I do most of these and im only 33! but I did a dementia awareness course recently for work and I was assured by the instructor that all of those senior moments are perfectly normal and nothing sinister (everyone on the course was very relieved!)
People say it's because I'm too busy and always rushing round, I disagree because it seems to happen when I slow down!! So, the trick is to keep busy
At least you can still remember that you've forgotten. The game is up when you've forgotten that you've forgotten.
pansyface lol
You're not flying a plane are you?
Reminds me of the old Bob Newhart sketch about the air traffic controller.
The one thing that really makes me laugh is when you have lost something and people say. Now when did you have it last. Doh.
LOL oh hubby has just lost his keys!!!
He's just trying to figure out humans, that's all.


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Waterfowl Opener at Duck Creek, November 3rd
With the opener fast approaching, Duck Creek staff are busy getting all their ducks in a row so to speak. It never ceases to amaze me at how many little things have to be done just to get ready for the season. On top of that, this year has the added challenge of placing hunters into the completely redesigned Units A and B! There are always a few glitches in the best laid plans. We encountered and fixed a few of these this weekend during the youth season. As the season starts, we welcome any suggestions you have on how we can get folks out to their designated spot as easily as possible. One thing I can promise you…It is going to be different than it has been in the past!
Available Positions
Now on to the available positions for opening day, we have some good news and some bad news. The good news is that Units A and B are being flooded as planned. We will not have all the units open, but considering the late start, we've made some considerable progress. As of Tuesday October 30th, we will have the following hunting positions available this weekend:
Unit A: 8 10 11 13 14 15 16 18
Unit B: 52 54 55
Other Units: Fish Ponds Kinder Pool Dark Cypress (4 days/week)
At the bottom of the page is a link to our hunting units map, if you are interested in how these spots lay out.
We will continue to flood units 19, 20, 21, and 22 but it is unlikely that we will have enough water in these units for opening day. Positions 23 and 53 will be dependent upon rainfall.
The bad news is that continued dry conditions, and the forecasted persistent drought will keep us from putting any water into Pools 2, 3, and 8 at this time. After discussions with our fisheries staff, we will be taking a conservative approach to using water from Pool 1. As rains come in the future we will split any inflow between Pools 1, 2, and 3. We continue to have all stop log structures in Pools 2 and 3 and the gate up in Ditch 111 to capture as much rainfall as possible. However, it will take a number of significant rainfalls to fill our Pools because an inch here and a quarter inch there hasn't done much in the past month.
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As a reminder, in Units A and B there are no blinds available. The new design is better suited for small boats capable of floating in shallow water. All positions in Units A and B will close at 1 pm. Also, all of Pool 1 will be refuge. The morning draw for Saturday will start at 4:45am and then it will be at 3:45am on Sunday because of the time change.
Overall, having 13 positions available for opening day is better than we had predicted two weeks ago. In other positive news, the birds have moved onto the area and are using the newly flooded habitat. Good luck and be safe.
On November 29th, 2012 at 3:52pm MattB said:
Just to clear a couple of issues up. The boats are placed where they will remain. I realize it looks a little confusing that we have boats at Pools 2 and 3 with no water, however we all know that water conditions change in an instant here in SEMO. We want to be ready to get into the timber as soon as possible. We have a very limited supply of boats and we will use those boats to access Pools 2 and 3 as we have traditionally. The pools in Unit A and B are set up for a wade and shoot and it will be up to you to navigate those pools either by foot or with a small boat of your own. Only position 18 has a boat provided because it's access is via the distribution channel that is too deep to wade. MDC provided boats are not common on our managed waterfowl areas. We feel that it is not asking too much to have the public come prepared to hunt ducks in a shallow open marsh unit via their own small boat or by wading in by foot.
On November 23rd, 2012 at 8:41pm Anonymous said:
Wow good job boys I noticed pool 2 has boats at all the blinds now. Any idea when we will have some water in pool 2 or 3? I-1, K-1, and K-2 had small V-Bottom boats that would be Ideal for hunting in Unit A. Any chance of those boats being placed where the hunting is NOW!!!???
On November 21st, 2012 at 4:58pm frank said:
There are many methods to hunt waterfowl; from a stationary blind, from a big boat or a small layout boat, leaning up against a tree, sitting on a bucket in a patch of thick vegetation or food plot, and the list can go on. There are pluses and minuses to each. For example, being restricted to a blind location could prevent you from moving your decoys to a location where "the birds want to be". On the flipside, hunting from a blind can be more convenient. Hunting style preference can depend upon a lot of things from day to day or hunter to hunter and I don't believe that is up for debate. The department as a whole tries to provide a diversity of hunting opportunities. Granted, the drought has limited our ability to do this at Duck Creek this year. Trust me, I wish there was something more we could do. The old blinds in Unit A were in bad shape. Additionally, with the reconfiguring of the levees, there was potential to put them in better locations, but we couldn't do that until we observed how the birds were using the area. This takes time, which I know doesn't help this season, but it is something to think about in the future. Will we put blinds in every unit? Probably not, as we try to meet the diversity of hunting style preferences, but we do plan on putting a few back in. I hope this helps, have a good Thanksgiving.
On November 21st, 2012 at 11:03am Anonymous said:
So you took out all the blinds to make it for better hunting? What was wrong with replacing the blinds and or just leaving them there? It is not all that desirable to hunt out of your Four River Layout boats, nor will it make the hunting any better.
On November 18th, 2012 at 6:25pm Anonymous said:
is it a neccisary to have a bout to hunt at duck creek? obviously its easier but i was wondering if its a must i dont mind walking but i live about an hour away and have never hunted there before?
On November 18th, 2012 at 11:40am Anonymous said:
If you wish to encourage the next generation of duck hunters make it easier for them to hunt by PROVIDING THE BOATS YOU HAVE AVAILABLE THAT OUR TAX DOLLARS PAID FOR. Anonymous children should be seen not heard.
On November 17th, 2012 at 10:33pm Anonymous said:
What about reservations starting dec 1'st how many spots r gona be for the poor line when this happins??
On November 15th, 2012 at 12:02pm Anonymous said:
Most MDC areas do not provide boats for duck hunting. Go out and get a used boat on Craiglist!!! OR just suck it up and start walking.
On November 14th, 2012 at 11:51am Anonymous said:
If my memory is not completely shot boats were supplied for Blinds 8, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 48S, and H Pool in Unit A. That would be 10 boats. I understand most of them were huge river barges but I beleive they could still be used in Field 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18. Yes I know there is one at 16-18. We should be given the opportunity to at least try to use those boats. Any chance of that happening?
On November 14th, 2012 at 10:17am Anonymous said:
What is the current lake level? What level is needed to start releasing water into pool 2 and 3?
On November 14th, 2012 at 5:32am Anonymous said:
Is any water being diverted into Pool 2 or Pool 3 from the lake?
On November 14th, 2012 at 5:30am Anonymous said:
How many boats do you have?
On November 13th, 2012 at 12:20pm MattB said:
19, 20, and 21 are all open and have huntable water. 20 has as much water as we can put into it. Boats are limited on the area, and we do not have enough for every unit to have. We will continue to manage our boats across the area as well as we can. We received 1.7 inches of rain on Duck Creek Sunday night. Pool 1 raised 0.1 feet after this rain.
On November 12th, 2012 at 1:48am Timberhunter said:
Rain totals for Duck Creek? Did it add a significant amount of water?
On November 11th, 2012 at 3:50pm Anonymous said:
Hi. Does Pool 19 have a puddle, a pool, or is it full and ready to hunt? Same question for 20 and 21? Will there be any additional boats added for use in Unit A?
On November 8th, 2012 at 10:59pm Anonymous said:
A small boat for blind 10 and 11 would also be nice!
On November 5th, 2012 at 8:02pm Anonymous said:
It would be great if you placed a smaller boat to use at the new Field 16 area.
On November 5th, 2012 at 4:21pm frank said:
I don't have an exact date, but I think it would be possible in the next week or two. We started putting water into 20 last week and I believe Keith was going to start flooding 19 today. After those units have enough water, units 21 and 22 will follow suit.
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Any prediction when 19 20 21 22 will be ready to hunt?


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I came across this during the weekend, and am posting it because I think it's pretty cool. This guy, who calls himself "Malach the Merciless," is a web-designer (and softball player) who lives in Massachusetts. Anyone who has ever tried to pitch a softball (that would include me) will get a kick out of it.
It also makes me wonder: There are lots of really good softball pitchers in these here parts, and perhaps one of you would be interested in starring in a video like this one. The Courant has given me a nice video camera that I rarely use, and I would be willing to use it to tape/edit a short feature. If you are interested (or know of someone would might be) shoot me an email and we can try to set something up.


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The Yale University 20/21 Colloquium and the Society for Contemporary Literature invites 300-word abstracts for presentations at a one-day symposium addressing the theme "1914/2014: Experimentalism then and Now." 2014 marks the centennial of the outbreak of hostilities in the Great War, offering an opportunity to look back on the pivotal year of 1914, when the Gilded Age tripped into the trenches. A hundred years after the publication of James Joyce's Dubliners, Natsume Soseki's Kokoro, Stein's Tender Buttons, Sigmund Freud's The Wolfman, and the first issues of Blast, The Little Review, and The New Republic, this symposium seeks fresh readings of modernist classics and invites speculation about the new directions of experimentalism in literature today.
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