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Singer/actress Jennifer Lopez is adding author to her resumé with her very first book.
The "On the Floor" hitmaker took to Twitter on Wednesday to announce plans to detail her life in a new memoir called "True Love."
Hola JLovers, my first book #TrueLove will be released Nov 4. http://t.co/hVbOF9wpu4. pic.twitter.com/kCviE8shc1
— Jennifer Lopez (@JLo) August 20, 2014
According to Penguin Publishing, the tome "explores one of her life's most defining periods – the transformative two-year journey of how, as an artist and a mother, she confronted her greatest challenges, identified her biggest fears, and ultimately emerged a stronger person than she's ever been."
The press release from the publishing house continues: "This visually arresting publication is guided by both intimate and electrifying never-before-seen photographs. True Love is an honest and revealing personal diary with hard-won lessons and heartfelt recollections and an empowering story of self-reflection, rediscovery, and resilience."
In the past couple of years, Lopez divorced ex-husband Marc Anthony, with whom she shares six-year-old twins Max and Emme, dated and ultimately split from back-up dancer Casper Smart, re-signed as a judge on American Idol, and released her eighth studio album, "A.K.A."
"True Love" is scheduled to hit shelves on Nov. 4.


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Video: The Washington Youth Choir Performs Outside WUSA9 Studios
WASHINGTON (WUSA) -- The Washington Youth Choir performed live in the circle outside of the station on Wednesday during the 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. newscast in spirit of the holidays.
The origins of the choir began in 1972 when music teacher Joyce Garrett took direction of the Eastern High School Choir. The choir won a silver trophy at the 1988 International Youth and Music Festival in Vienna, Austria. That achievement led graduating choir members to be offered full tuition scholarships to the University of the District of Colombia.
In 1995, the Eastern Choral Society, a non-profit organization, offered its support to the choir and in its activities. Ten years later, the non-profit created the 'Washington Youth Choir' to help DC-area kids and their educational needs. The Washington Youth Choir officially launched in 2006 and resides at the Calvary Baptist Church in Northwest D.C.
The Washington Youth Choir is a 501 c 3 nonprofit organization, and all donations are tax exempt. Donations can be made via their website or checks can be made out to Washington Youth Choir and mailed to 1700 East Capitol St. NE Washington, DC 20003.
For anyone wishing to join WYC: They rehearse 3 days a week; Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 4:30pm to 6:30pm at Eastern High School.


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Talent wise.
For the first time since I have been a part of this program,(mid 1980's) I think its time to say we have turned that corner,talent wise, on becoming the program we want it to be.
After watching some practices and film, I feel its safe to say that it is obvious that the oulook is good.
The talent level is much better than I have seen in about 30 years.I'm not talking wins and losses-just the overall talent pool of the program.
Hell...I played with guys that wouldnt even make the roster this year.And not that talent means much because I was never highly touted out of HS...but I became someone and realize that talent usually wins.
You guys that know me know what I mean.I was an 8th round draft pick and ended up with a 9 year career in the League. I would like to think I can spot talent.
I guess my point of all this is to let you guys know that the football program is on the rise -talent wise.
I'm excited for the future.
I have seen a major increase in team speed on defense.Along with that has been better coaching and better tackling technique.
Yancy McKnight is the real deal. He's better than some coaches I worked with in my time in the league.That means alot.
His prowess will show in the next few years with the OL and DL..
Chris Klenakis will make them big boys very good. He knows football. He can flat out coach football.
O-Line is very important and he was the right hire.
I could go on and on with reasons why the program is in its best shape in 30 odd years...but you get the picture.
Bottom line is the talent level has increased.
I'm hoping and expecting that means more wins.
Excessive intake of alcohol, we all know, kills brain cells, but naturally it attacks the slowest and weakest brain cells first. In this way regular consumption of beer eliminates the weaker brain cells, making the brain a faster and more efficient machine. That's why you always feel smarter after a few beers.
IMO we finally have a QB that can be really really good, in Sam Richardson.
"Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing."
A statement about the program from Cap, followed by a statement about the program from Clones21. That's kind of like Vin Scully followed by Skip Bayless.
Originally Posted by CMC
last year proves anyone can play in the Big Ten West and win games. But if you want to play real football we are the midwest option in the Big 12.
Originally Posted by ChrisMWilliams
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Oh yeah Iowa State is the most talented all around its ever been, even our backups are far more talented than guys who have started previously! Which is another great thing, depth!
Working with the linebackers this Spring, Cap?
Go Cyclones!
Originally Posted by TheCaptain
I'm hoping and expecting that means more wins.
Thank you very much for your insight. It is always very appreciated.
My one followup question is: do you think the talent will translate into wins this year? It just seems to me like we are going to have one step back before the talent kicks in.
May I ask who Capt. Is? I've asked before and never got a response!
I agree about the talent level being higher than ever. the thing that worries me is lack of experience
Hoof hearted
I could go on and on but as you guys can tell I suck at typing and putting my thoughts on the screen accuractly.
I know alot of you guys and get asked constantly to put up my thoughts.
I think things are good,The talent level is better thanI've seen in 30 years.
Originally Posted by bawbie
Thank you very much for your insight. It is always very appreciated.
My one followup question is: do you think the talent will translate into wins this year? It just seems to me like we are going to have one step back before the talent kicks in.
Personally I think we will be right around the 6-6 mark again just based on talent alone. We have the talent to do better, but that might not translate for another year or two while they gain more experience and chemistry together.
Originally Posted by RustShack
May I ask who Capt. Is? I've asked before and never got a response!
How many Iowa State players have had 9 year NFL careers? That should help narrow it down.
Bruce Reimers - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia my guess.
The Official Paul Rhode's Salt Truck Driver.
Originally Posted by Aclone
Working with the linebackers this Spring, Cap?
Yes...after 2 years of getting JG ready...I've moved on to JM.
Originally Posted by Rabbuk
Bruce Reimers - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia my guess.
No. Hint: He works with the linebackers...
Originally Posted by CyArob
How many Iowa State players have had 9 year NFL careers? That should help narrow it down.
Lol good point.
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We've come really close to accomplishing this in the Floyd/Eustachy era, and Fred is bringing us back to this level quickly. With competent officiating, we had a very good possibility at a Final Four run this year. Is a national title a realistic goal that can be reached this decade?
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Oh for god's sake. so many things have to go right. We were close this year to things going right. Hell, we were a good call or a Babb non-injury to a real, serious shot at the final 4. Or a better 2 seed matchup or a 9/8 in the west. (we would havebeaten zags.
Yes. It's very possible for that to happen. Things have to go right, most of which we make happen.
There are no guarantees on that, but it certainly can happen.
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National titles require all the stars to align just right. I think we'll have the talent to make a final four or elite eight run or two.
Very possible. If we get Vaughn and a few bigs, we could win one in the next 5 years.
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Once we earn higher seeds, I think it'll be more likely.
I don't do signatures. Blondes, brunettes, and red heads are a different story.
I was hoping for back to back national titles.
Next 10 years 3-4 sweet 16s (but there will be one or two or more bad opening round or round of 32 losses inevitably) and 1-2 elite 8s. Should be 1 final 4 appearance over the next decade.
ISU should go dancing 7 or 8 of the next 10 years. And Hoi-ball is good tournament ball. So never say never.
Of course it's possible. LaSalle and something called a Florida Gulf Coast are 2 of the remaining 16 teams in the tournament this year and are just 4 wins away from a national title.
You have a sport were teams have amazing levels of parity playing in a single-elimination tournament...so long as you make sure you're one of the 68, a national title is always possible.
Going to need a dominate big man IMO, otherwise hope we are on fire from 3 for 6 straight games.
Originally Posted by Cyclonepride
National titles require all the stars to align just right. I think we'll have the talent to make a final four or elite eight run or two.
That or a lot of cash under the table.
This thread is already being mocked on hawkeyenation
As far as depth goes though, the combination of White, Woodbury, Olaseni, Basabe, and Uthoff is much better than Niang, Ejim, Edozie, Gibson. Not because of the top 2, but because of the next 2 or 3. -DeanVogs
A national title was a realistic possibility THIS YEAR, so yes, I think it is possible in the next decade.
That's asking a lot. I'll settle for a Final Four or two.
We'd have to significantly upgrade our talent IMO. Maybe we're doing that with Niang, MT and MM but you also need another good big and a wing. You can't have any holes in your top 8 to get it done at that level.
Also you have to have a good enough regular season to get the high seeds.
If anyone can do it at ISU it is probably Fred and I would never doubt him though
Originally Posted by Cyclonepride
National titles require all the stars to align just right. I think we'll have the talent to make a final four or elite eight run or two.
The stars were aligned in 2000 and maybe even more so in 2001. But Mateen Cleaves happened in 2000. Fizer leaving happened in 2001 (plus, that Pirate team). Last year, the Fab Fresh happened. This year, Craft happened.
It's always something. I think Fred would be the one to do it though if it did.
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Henry Rollins rolls into the capital
Henry Rollins - Capitalism
WHERE: Culture Center Theater
WHEN: 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23
TICKETS: Advance $20, at the door $25.
INFO: 1-800-838-3006 or wvrockscene.blogspot.comCHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Henry Rollins has been everywhere it seems. The former Black Flag front man turned writer, actor, journalist and spoken-word artist has been a relentless touring presence for more than 30 years.
He's performed all over the world, but his latest, the "Capitalism" tour takes him to 50 state capitals in 50 days during the height of the very polarized presidential election season.
Rollins brings his brand of commentary -- a mix of stories, rants, insights and the occasional funny anecdote -- to the Culture Center in Charleston Tuesday night, a first for the 51-year-old resident of the road and occasional inhabitant of California.
"I've been to Morgantown a lot," the hardcore icon said. "That always seemed to be the West Virginia stop, but if you ever ask the performers about where they stop, they don't know. I don't know."
Rollins maintains an intimidating tour schedule. This year alone he'll have 186 shows finished by the first week of December and most years are similar. However, he supposed some states were less conducive to what he does, pointing out that this tour would take him to Delaware, which will make his second performance in "The Diamond" state in the past 31 years.
The fact that he's only played Delaware once before was baffling to him.
"I don't say no to gigs," Rollins emphasized, then added, "I don't know. Maybe Bachman Turner Overdrive holds court in these places."
One of the reasons for this tour is for Rollins to get answers to a few questions he has about America. Over the past several weeks, Rollins has spoken to a reporter covering the movie theater shooting in Aurora, Colo., visited with residents of Oklahoma City who remember the bombing of the federal building and talked with a Mormon senatorial candidate in Salt Lake City about faith and politics.
So far, however, he doesn't have a specific question in mind about West Virginia.
"We haven't thought of it yet," he said. "We really only work three to five days in advance, but as far as West Virginia, I don't know what direction we're going yet."
Still, Rollins seemed confident that some question would emerge.
"We're trying to take advantage of the fact that you're in the capital city of a state. We want to get something that's very local."
That's where the real knowledge is.
Rollins said, "In Pierre, South Dakota, what a lot of people don't know is they had a massive flood last year. A lot of the city was hip deep in water for about a hundred days. Thankfully, no one died, but the whole city got hit really hard and they're rebuilding, they're planting trees, but the flood escaped national news."
Still, while he's picking up new information, Rollins said the tour hasn't provided a new understanding about America as a whole.
"I've been touring America for 31 years," he said. "I rarely stay in a hotel. I live on a tour bus. Before that, I lived in a van and that puts you very, very low to the ground when it comes to America."
After all that time, he thought he had a pretty good idea of what there is to know. However, Rollins explained that just because he already knows the lesson, doesn't mean he isn't taught it over and over again. The way he's shown it is presented differently from time to time, but the end result is the same.
"And that is: Americans are a good people," he said. "And we're put through our paces very hard."
After his shows, Rollins hangs out by the tour bus with fans and people who just want to talk or connect. He signs autographs, poses for pictures and listens. Often, the people who come out to the shows tell him stories.
He's heard a lot about hardship: the aftermath of two wars, health problems, frustration with the government.
"They tell these incredible stories. These are people who've lost a brother or a husband in Afghanistan. They tell their stories and it's just impossible for me to be prejudiced."
Rollins said, "The more Americans I meet, as the years go on, the more deeply I feel about America. I don't see it so much as a land mass or a set of rules and laws, but as an idea.
"I love the idea of America and love it more every year."
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The Grudge
|Release Date: October 22, 2004
|Running Time: 88 mins.
|MPAA Rating: PG 13
|Box Office: $110,175,871.00
|Genre: Adaptation, Horror, Remake
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Summary:Karen is an exchange student studying social work in Japan who innocently agrees to cover for a nurse who didn't show up for work. When she enters the assigned home, she discovers an elderly American woman, Emma, who is lost in a catatonic state while the rest of the house appears deserted and disheveled. As she is tending to the stricken old woman, Karen hears scratching sounds from upstairs. When she investigates, she is faced with a supernatural horror more frightening than she could ever imagine. Within this house, a chain of terror has been set in motion resulting from a terrifying evil that was born years before. As more people die, Karen is pulled into the cycle of horror and learns t... Full Summary >>


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|WBKE Continues to Rock MU's Airwaves
|Mike Dixon
Staff Writer
Manchester University's radio station, WBKE, started as a small noise that could only be heard in the residence halls of North Manchester, but now it has its own office in the Otho Winger Memorial Hall and broadcasts from around 6 p.m. through midnight. It is on 89.5 FM and is the sister station of WBOI, an affiliate of National Public Radio.
WBKE is a source of education and news targeting the audience of North Manchester. In its mission statement, it claims to be a tool to sharpen aspiring radio station managers and DJs. As it is run mostly by students, much needed experience is inevitably gained by the majority of its staff. Still, the station has a strong role of promoting music in Manchester.
Manchester's radio station is, as most radio stations are today, influenced by classic rock. Bands such as Coldplay and other popular musicians occupy its frequency in the late hours. However, it is also major sponsor in many local music events. Past sponsored events include the Battle of the Bands event on April 27 and Chet Fest, which is a competition of bands that ends with the champion band opening for a hired professional band.
In the near future, WBKE will be hosting a fall concert in Wampler Auditorium on Nov. 30. The event is free to students and Trackless, the champion of the last Battle of the Bands competition and opener in the Chet Fest, will be playing. The 2013 Chet Fest is currently being arranged. In the past, Manchester has featured bands such as Stroke 9 and The Knux as their professional performers. The next big band has yet to be confirmed.
Formany universities, a personal radio station goes hand-in-hand with a mascot and college anthem. It plays on the communal spirit and defines those attending it. WBKE, also known as "The Voice of Manchester," is obviously defined by its college and speaks for it. For such a small university as North Manchester's, it is surprising to see such an active station. Such a program shouldn't be wasted on its audience. Students are encouraged as always to attend its music programs, listen to its weekly news and appreciate its music.
An idea was posed by the Residence Hall Association that WBKE return to its roots by installing speaker systems in residence halls tuned to its frequency. No official plans have been made, but the faculty advisor of the station, Megan Fetters, expresses her enthusiasm in making the station a "big thing" in the Manchester's daily routine.


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Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - Did you really think there would be 200
points scored in the Super Bowl?
I know the playoffs were filled with high-scoring games, but shouldn't this one
have been a little different?
The San Francisco 49ers and Baltimore Ravens each had two weeks to get ready
for the game, more than ample time to figure out a way to stop the other.
The Niners played like a team that had never seen a forward pass.
Have you ever seen so many passes in the air for so long that weren't
intercepted, or at least knocked down? Joe Flacco threw plenty of floaters and
connected on most of them.
Hey, San Fran, you were supposed to have a nasty defense, but you didn't show
up. Where were you?
And Baltimore, before you puff out your chests, you weren't so good, either.
And please don't give me the excuse that the power outage took away your mojo.
If I recall, both teams had to deal with the power going out and it didn't
bother the Niners.
In fact, San Fran came roaring back against another supposed "vaunted defense"
in the Ravens and nearly pulled off the comeback.
Defense, the old saying used to go, wins championships. Well, not anymore (and
I think we've known this for a long time).
Outscoring the other guy and stopping him just enough now gets it done. I miss
good defense.
The Ravens played just enough good defense (and not getting a flag on that
obvious holding/pass interference in the end zone was a brutal swallow-your-
whistle non-call that will haunt 49ers fans for eternity) to win. Just enough.
But the bottom line is just that. This one will be remembered for the Ravens
winning; the lights going out; Ray Lewis, for better or worse; a blown call;
and for being a very exciting game.
And while we're talking about the Super Bowl, I think it's time for a day-of-
the-week change.
I detest the two-week break after the AFC and NFC championship games, but we're
stuck with it.
However, since we are stuck, let's at least make one concession: move the game
to Saturday night.
Yes, Super Bowl Sunday has a great and traditional ring to it, but let's make
it easier for everybody.
Play it on Saturday night (13 days after the title games) and let all of the
fans be able to recover on Sunday.
The NFL could start the game even later on a Saturday, say 8 p.m. ET, which
would make the networks happy, and many of us could watch and not have to get
up as early on a Sunday, instead of Monday, and that would make us happy.
The NFL and the Super Bowl is so popular there would be little or no backlash
to the change. Jeez, the league could play its biggest game on Wednesday
morning at 3 a.m. and we'd watch.
The only likely backlash would come from the host city, but that could be dealt
Of course, host cities want the game on Sunday night so visitors spend the
entire weekend spending money. But I doubt few places would opt out of hosting
the game if it was played on Saturday.
If a host city doesn't like it, so be it. Another city will gladly open its
Getting back to the game just played, no, I didn't forget my prediction from
the other day. I wish I'd forgotten it, but by now I'm just used to it.
As usual, I picked the wrong team to win in a big way. My call: The Niners win
in a blowout and the game is all but over before Beyonce hits the stage.
Instead, well, you know what happened. And, as always, the next time I make a
prediction, you know what to do. Run and place your money the other way, you
won't be disappointed.
Drew Markol has been a sportswriter and columnist for several Philadelphia-
area newspapers for over 25 years.
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Greetings Cyclone Fanatics!
Win a FREE ISU cursive shirt! More details below.
Many of you remember me from my giveaway bonanza in March where I gave away nine free ISU basketball shirts to the CF community. It's time for the sequel! I will be giving away one free shirt every day this week from Monday to Friday. Also, Friday may have multiple shirts given away depending on whether "bonus milestones" are met.
First a quick recap: Kagavi continues to grow and work towards our first major fall collection based around Jack Trice. Also, I have become an official contributor of CF with occasional columns on Monday where I share some of my research into ISU lore. I have some really neat column topics coming up.
To celebrate the lazy days of summer, I created a limited edition of 50 ISU cursive shirts that celebrate the 1957 ISU College World Series team. The unisex shirts are officially licensed by Iowa State University and made in America out of sustainable materials.
Our blog: Blog | Kagavi
The shirt: Cyclone Baseball | Kagavi
Our size chart: Size Chart | Kagavi
Rules for this contest are:
Be a current member of CF. (To make it fair, no new accounts started today.)Post in this thread at least once to be entered into all five days of the contest. (If you post after a drawing is finished, you will be entered into the rest of the drawings.)By posting, you will be entered into the contest and each CF member is limited to one entry. Each CF member entered is numbered and I use random.org to generate a winning number.Each CF member limited to one entry.I will send the winners a PM with more details on how to claim their free shirt! Be quick about it--some shirt sizes are extremely limited!
Over the past few months, I have decided to focus on Twitter (@JoshuaKagavi) as my exclusive social media outlet for now. I'll add more bonus shirts to be awarded on Friday at 1 p.m. central if my Twitter followers have reached certain milestones listed below.
MONDAY DRAWING AT 1 PM CENTRAL: CapnCyTUESDAY DRAWING AT 1 PM CENTRAL: ChitowncyWEDNESDAY DRAWING AT 1 PM CENTRAL: cyclonespiker33THURSDAY DRAWING AT 1 PM CENTRAL: urb1FRIDAY DRAWING AT 1 PM CENTRAL: CycloneprideBONUS FRIDAY DRAWING (100 TWITTER FOLLOWERS REACHED?): Not given out.BONUS FRIDAY DRAWING (150 TWITTER FOLLOWERS REACHED?): Not given out.BONUS FRIDAY DRAWING (200 TWITTER FOLLOWERS REACHED?): Not given out.BONUS FRIDAY DRAWING (250 TWITTER FOLLOWERS REACHED?): Not given out.BONUS FRIDAY DRAWING (300 TWITTER FOLLOWERS REACHED?): Not given out.
Remember, anything goes in this thread--just post at least once. One thing I would be interested in hearing about is whether there are any more unsolved ISU sports mysteries like Jack Trice's jersey number that I could research more. Since Kagavi is inspired by my grandpa's campfire stories, I love hearing other people's cool "grandpa stories"--let's hear them!
I will monitor this thread and answer any questions. Thanks everyone! Best of luck!
Joshua Kagavi
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Constantly researching Jack Trice's life.
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Hey y'all. This is legit. Just letting you all know. Good luck!
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I do love a free t-shirt
Free High Quality T-Shirts?? Much better than cheap! Count me in
Very nice on your part. Thanks for promoting ISU and the history of ISU.
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These shirts are the real deal! Soft too!
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I could use a new shirt!
Can never have too many ISU shirts! Thanks, Kagavi!
Last shirt was awesome. See if I can get lucky twice
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WASHINGTON (WUSA) -- Police are searching for the suspects in a double shooting that killed one man in the 5000 block of H Street, NE in D.C. on September 25.
Police have released video of the suspects in the shooting and homicide, and hope that someone will recognize them. You can watch the video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcVjKXCisls&feature=youtu.be
Fifty-seven-year-old Wayne Young of Northeast died from his injuries after being taken to a hospital on the night of Sept. 25. Another person was also injured, but did not die.
D.C. police are offering up to $25,000 to the person that gives them information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the people responsible for the homicide. If you have information, you can call police at 202-727-9099 or send a text message to 50411.


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May 30, 2016
Shots were fired into three Meridian homes Monday night.
Police responded to a shooting call in the 2000 block of 33rd Avenue just after 10:30 p.m. where multiple shots were fired into a house.
About the same time, police were called to the 3700 block of 40th Street where shots had been fired into the front and side of a house.
Multiple rounds were fired into a house in the 2200 block of 15th Avenue around midnight.
"At this point we can't say if it's gang related or exactly what the circumstances are that are going on," said Harper. "These cases are hard to develop suspects on because they happen really quickly; they happen in the middle of the night."
No one was injured as a result of these shootings.
Anyone who has information is encouraged to call Crimestoppers at 601-485-1860. You do not have to give your name.
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Went out and shot the Optima Elite today and 106 yard yard group measured around 1 1/2 inches. With a hot barrel and a body starting to get tired I was happy with the group. I pulled the last shot which gave me the upper right hole however I am ready to start checking my farther ranges which will end up being out to 250 or even 300 yards. Right now I am ready for Dec!!!!
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May 30, 2016
WASHINGTON -- An emergency plan to outlaw the sale of five chemicals used in herbal blends to make synthetic marijuana becomes official Tuesday.
The Drug Enforcement Administration filed a final notice Monday that the chemicals used in so-called incense will be banned for sale for at least a year. The order will be published in the Federal Register Tuesday.
The fake marijuana, sold in drug paraphernalia shops and on the Internet, is marketed under various brands including Spice, K2, Blaze and Red X Dawn. The products contain organic leaves coated with chemicals that provide a marijuana-like high when smoked.
Federal drug officials announced plans for the emergency measure in November, amid increasing reports of bad reactions to the chemicals -- including seizures, hallucinations and dependency.
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Spearfish, S.D. – Black Hills State University Head Women's Basketball Coach Mark Nore announced today that Highmore High School senior Bailey Kusser will join the Yellow Jackets for the 2011-12 season.
"Bailey is a great young player," said Nore. "She has a number of skills that will translate well to our program at Black Hills State. I am excited to see her in a Yellow Jacket uniform."
Kusser, a 5-9 guard, earned all-state honors and was a member of the state all-tournament team during the 2009-10 basketball campaign. She has scored 1,047 points and dished out 392 assists so far in her high school career. She was also named all-conference the past three years in basketball and the past two seasons in volleyball. Kusser carries a 4.0 grade-point-average entering her senior year.
Kusser is the daughter of Rod and Janet Kusser. She has two older brothers, Dusty and Weston.
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Should Coca-Cola Raise Its Prices?
Rafi Mohammed, author of The Art of Pricing, says Coca-Cola is selling itself short. Some of its beverages, such as Coke Zero, could be priced higher, potentially raising the company's margin and profit. But in the Cola Wars, could higher prices cause a customer retreat?


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- Double Old-Fashioned: 4" diameter, 5" high
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May 31, 2016
A Mississippi author visited the Queen City to sign copies of her book dealing with a number of struggles.
Ramona Bridges signed copies of "Sweet By and By" on Saturday at Books-A-Million. The book centers around a woman facing a series of tragedies and losses that challenge her will and test her faith, including an abusive drunk husband, an invalid mother whose health continues to fail, and a son banished from home. Bridges says she loves to be able to get out and see those interested in the book.
"The book is set in the late 1800's in Mississippi," Bridges previews. "A very southern read. It's got its self and humor, a lot of twists and turns, and it does turn into somewhat of a love story, and it is in the genre of historical Christian fiction."
Bridges currently lives in Seminary, Mississippi.
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Camp Lejeune, NC -- A U.S. Marine has pleaded guilty to the bulk of the charges against him for urinating on the bodies of dead Taliban fighters in Afghanistan and then posing for photos with the corpses.
Staff Sgt. Edward W. Deptola was accused of the desecration of remains and posing for unofficial photographs with human casualties. He was also accused of failing to properly supervise junior Marines and not reporting the misconduct.
Deptola pleaded guilty to multiple charges Wednesday under a plea agreement reached with military prosecutors.


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Library Booth Travels to County Fairs
It's County Fair season. Great River Regional Library provides services at 32 locations in Benton, Morrison, Sherburne, Stearns, Todd and Wright Counties, and made plans to have a booth at each county fair in 2012. As well as providing information about the benefits of library membership and all the services libraries provide, the booths provide an opportunity for children to take a reading break during their fair visit. The booth includes a reading rug and a stack of books children can look through and read with their caregivers.
Dylan and Cooper, the boys photographed, were two of the more than 225 people who stopped by the Todd County fair booth. Visitors were able to take part in a guessing contest, and children could attend a scheduled storytime. The Todd County libraries did three storytimes, one each day. A total of 23 children attended.


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Last week new information in the lawsuit between Morgan Drexen and the CFPB brought to light a commission compensated department called the Preferred Creditor Program. You can read that article, here. At least one commenter mentioned Morgan Drexen is not the only company to have such a program. If not, then an industry wide problem may exist here. One commenter ... Read More »
Morgan Drexen Rumble With CFPB – Update
Previously covered the suit filed by the debt settlement company Morgan Drexen against the CFPB, here. Today I went to see what, if any, updates there were on the case. Here is the latest: "The Court held two on the record telephone conference calls with the parties on July 24, 2013 and July 25, 2013, during which Plaintiffs consented to ... Read More »
Brachfeld & Associates – Scam, Complaint, Review, or Praise?
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|Release Date: September 09, 2005
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|MPAA Rating: PG 13
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Summary:A Federal Agent turns up dead on the mean streets of Detroit. When it's learned that the Agent was "on the take" in a multi-million dollar arms heist, all eyes turn toward his partner, Derrick Vann, a hardcore undercover Federal Agent known for his untrusting, street-wise style. Vann's given 24 hours to recover the stolen arms and find the cop killers, but he's about to stumble upon an unlikely ally. Enter Andy Fiddler, an affable, optimistic dental supply salesman in town for a two-day convention. When the bad guys mistake Andy to be the buyer in a stolen arms deal, Vann is forced to utilize the talkative salesman as "the face" of his sting operation. With the clock ticking, this unlikely ... Full Summary >>


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Increasing pressures to cut costs and improve resiliency are driving IT organizations to plan major transformation initiatives. But IT discovery is such a complex task that it's generally not performed across the entire IT infrastructure. Plus, traditional IT discovery methods often don't provide an accurate picture of the IT environment.
It doesn't have to be that way. An easier-to-deploy infrastructure discovery service from IBM called Analytics for Logical Dependency Mapping (ALDM) helps provide a quick method to collect server configuration and dependency data and performance profiles. In fact, it can speed the process by as much as 40 percent.1 Further, the simple script-based service doesn't require your system credentials and doesn't deploy agents or probes in your infrastructure.
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Amanda Vanstone
Amanda Vanstone is a former Howard government minister, and regular columnist.
An audit of the present, a vision for the future
Amanda Vanstone A seminar on vertical fiscal imbalance is not something many of us would sign up for.
Media vultures circling Immigration Minister Scott Morrison are blind to facts
Amanda Vanstone The minister has been the subject of some malevolent reporting. We should ask why.
High expectations need to extend beyond our politicians to the media and ourselves
Amanda Vanstone Politicians, journalists, indeed all of us, have a role to play in improving our democracy.
Tony Abbott's government needs to make sure it's doing the things it was elected to do
Amanda Vanstone It was a pleasant surprise to see Tony Abbott and Bill Shorten, together, in Afghanistan. Our troops deserve to have it made plain that we all understand their commitment and sacrifice.
Make some allowances for common sense
Amanda Vanstone The guy paying the lowest rate of tax and the one paying the highest really are hoping it isn't wasted.
Media-savvy asylum seekers play hardball
Amanda Vanstone From the media coverage, one could be forgiven for thinking Australia was to blame for the boat sinking.
How we can pep up the great conversation of life
Amanda Vanstone The Senate vote should be a wake-up call to the major parties, for several reasons.
Labor: the home of hot and cold-running policy
Amanda Vanstone Under Rudd's earlier prime ministership Australia's once effective border control was trashed.
For Mr Lucky, the hard part is about to start
Amanda Vanstone Tony Abbott might be one of the luckiest politicians in my lifetime, but he must avoid Rudd's web.
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Obsession with winners and losers costs us dearly
Amanda Vanstone Australian television seems to be obsessed with humiliating people. And if If we keep watching, the media will keep serving it up.
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Labor's easy path led us to this mess
Amanda Vanstone The asylum seeker issue is entirely of the government's making.


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2013-12-18 - San Diego death metal outfit CARNIFEX is pleased to announce the release of their Nuclear Blast debut on March 7th (Europe), 2014 and March 4th (North America). The new album, entitled »Die Without Hope«, was recorded at Audiohammer Studios in Sanford, Florida and produced by the esteemed Mark Lewis (ARSIS, THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, WHITECHAPEL, DEVILDRIVER, DEICIDE, SIX FEET UNDER).
Cover art for the album was created by renowned artist and longtime collaborator, Godmachine. "CARNIFEX and Godmachine have been working together for many years," commented vocalist Scott Lewis. "To be able to bring his art to the cover of this album is truly when all the pieces fell into place. The artwork here represents the tone and overall blackened feeling »Die Without Hope« captures."
»Die Without Hope« will deliver 10 tracks and over 35 minutes of crushing metal. Lewis states, "»Die Without Hope« is CARNIFEX at our very best. This is an album over two years in the making. We pushed ourselves every step of the process to include new elements never before heard on any previous CARNIFEX album."
»Die Without Hope« track listing:
01. Salvation Is Dead
02. Dark Days
03. Condemned To Decay
04. Die Without Hope
05. Hatred And Slaughter
06. Dragged Into The Grave
07. Rotten Souls
08. Last Words
09. Reflection Of The Forgotten
10. Where The Light Dies
On recently signing to Nuclear Blast, Lewis continues: "Signing with Nuclear Blast is a career defining moment for CARNIFEX. To be aligned with the largest metal label on earth is a true honor. This world-wide deal signals a turning point for us as a band and individuals. Together with Nuclear Blast you will see CARNIFEX like you have never seen us before. Prepare yourself for an album that crushes any and all expectations. An album that will stand as the definitive mark for modern metal."
CARNIFEX's Nuclear Blast Records debut will also introduce new lead guitarist and longtime friend of the band, Jordan Lockrey.
CARNIFEX's last studio album, »Until I Feel Nothing«, was produced by Tim Lambesis (AS I LAY DYING) and was released in October 2011.
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Scott Lewis – Vocals
Shawn Cameron – Drums
Jordan Lockrey – Guitar
Cory Arford – Guitar
Fred Calderon – Bass
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CARNIFEX - release music video, pre-order!
2016-05-25 18:00 - San Diego, California-based metal outfit CARNIFEX have released thel music video for 'Drown Me In Blood' and started the pre-order for their upcoming album »Slow Death«. Details
CARNIFEX - to release new album, »Slow Death«
2016-05-11 17:30 - CA based metal outfit CARNIFEX, will release their new album entitled »Slow Death« on August 5 via Nuclear Blast Records. Details
CARNIFEX - begin recording new album!
2016-02-18 13:00 - CA based metal outfit CARNIFEX, are set to enter the studio to begin recording their new album at Audiohammer Studios in FL. Details
CARNIFEX - documentary released!
2015-09-25 18:00 - Today, US-based death metal outfit CARNIFEX has released a short documentary chronicling the preparation that went into their North American and European headlining tour. Details
CARNIFEX - announce European Tour!
2015-07-14 14:00 - US Deathcore superstars CARNIFEX will be back on European stages, to promote their current, face-melting release »Die Without Hope«. Details
CARNIFEX - announce European Tour!
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In 2011, we reported to you from Joseph S. Clark High School in the Treme, which was in the process of shifting management to the Firstline Schools charter group. We returned a year later to check in and see how Clark - known for its musical alumni - is doing.
In honor of Louis Armstrong's birthday, we bring you the story of his stint in the Colored Waif's Home for Boys and his first Cornet.
From an old furniture warehouse on the corner of St. Roch and St. Claude to a modern building housing hollistic business and services, The Healing Center opens in the Bywater this weekend. It contains an arts performance space and a food co-op, among others, and Carrie Hadler talks to folks inside and around the ambitious project.
Children at a local school learn music and enrich their learning experience, by Zachary Young
Russell Shelton looks at the influence of the Thelonious Monk Institute and its plans for the immediate future.
Julia Botero finds out about safety on the streets of New Orleans, from both pedestrians and motorists.
School-age children learn more than music during the Silence is Violence Music clinics held in the Bywater. Zach Young reports.
Following up with a school band that we first met last year, Zach Young finds out how they are doing now.
Zach Young visits with teachers and students in a school where a local organization has donated musical instruments.
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