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The search begins as the Office of Student Affairs is seeking the next spirited student commencement speaker to speak at graduation on May 18. Student Affairs will accept applications for student commencement speaker until 5 p.m. on March 15.
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All graduate and undergraduate students who either graduated in December 2012 or will graduate in May or August 2013 are welcome to apply. Qualified applications will have already met the Feb. 15 deadline to file to graduate.
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The ITF has just released their official Olympics book "Journey to Beijing - Tennis celebrates the Olympics" featuring over 40 of the world's best tennis ballers dressed as athletes from differents sports including Roger Federer, Serena Williams, Rafael Nadal, Maria "Shriek"apova, Novak Djokovic, Ana Ivanovic, Jelena Jankovic, Daniela Hantuchova, Amelie Mauresmo, Marat Safin, Nikolay Davydenko, Mikhail Youzhny, and Dmitry Tursunov.
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The 140-page publication features a series of specially commissioned photographs of the game's top names dressed as athletes from other summer or winter Olympic sports. These are accompanied by interviews with the players talking about their Olympic memories and hopes for Beijing.
The photographs were taken over a six-month period by some of the world's leading tennis photographers, with photo shoots held in venues as varied as Barcelona, Beijing, Dubai, Indian Wells, Los Angeles, Miami, Melbourne, Moscow, Netherlands, Palm Beach, Santiago, Shanghai and Tel Aviv.
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I received this email today from a 17 year old girl named Caroline, and it touched my heart. I believe she read my column in Counter Cultured called "Keeping Tradition Hip in a Modern World." She wouldn't disclose where she's from (I think she's from Europe), but she has an important message for young conservatives here in the U.S. Take a moment to read it.
Hello, my name is Caroline and I just want to share my story with you. I live in a severely socialized country, I won't mention which country, but I wanted to share with people what it's like to live in a country like that for a 17 year old girl who loves tradition and has values. Basically, our political scale is a lot more to the left than the American one so the Democrats would be the most right-sided party in Sweden. Our most right-sided party even went out and supported the Democrats and their candidate in the 2012 election. So, I'll share my reality. I wish I could be proud of my straight As and my passion for my school work. I wish I could say that education is crucial to me, that succeeding in life requires education and knowledge. I wish I could be proud that I'm working extremely hard in school and that I see school as a place to learn, not as a place to be impolite towards my teachers and treating other students without respect. I wish people could stop calling me a suck-up just because I see my teachers as superiors and treat them with extra respect and grace. I wish I could proudly say that yes, I'm 17 years old so I have a curfew. My parents care for me and watch out for me and won't let me be out late. My family and I eat dinner together every single night and we spend a lot of time together. We go through rough times just like any other family but we face things together and that's something I'm proud of. My parents have been together for 25 years and they struggle just like any other couple but they won't give up, they are married and they would never dream of breaking that commitment. To me, those are the best role models there is, but the situation in my country is different. You barely see any married couples lasting longer than a few years and the commitment of marriage is easily scattered and thrown away, which scares me. I wish I could be proud of the fact that I visit church every Sunday, that I pray for people when I feel like they need it, and that I turn to God for guidance. I wish my friends would join me, but religion and faith is not something popular here. We're still a Christian country so most babies get baptized, most couples get married at church and most old people get buried in the graveyard. I wish people here would look at belief differently. I wish I wouldn't be the only human under 40 when I visit church. I wish I wouldn't be almost completely lonely when I visit my family's grave and place flowers and decorations to honor them there. I wish I wouldn't be the only one of my friends who owns a Bible. You do have to realize that a lack of faith and belief, no matter which religion, will come along when a country gets as socialized as ours. Abortion is extremely easy here. It's something that is so accepted in our society, that it doesn't require a lot in order to go through with an abortion. I never tell people that I'm against abortion; I tell them that I'm pro-life. I believe that abortion itself isn't the issue here, it's the lack of morality and values that causes the extreme amount of abortions, every year between 30 000 and 38 000 babies are killed (and we're a very small country I may say) due to the fact that people here has no values or respect for life. I'm a virgin. 17 years old and a virgin. Let me tell you that I definitely don't fit in the mold here. I'm the only one of my friends that still has my virginity left. I truly wish that I could say to people that I'm proud of that. I'm proud of the fact that I have saved something special for someone special and that it means more to me than doing it drunk at a party just to get it done. I wish I could tell people that yes, I want to wait and do it with someone I love, truly love, and make it matter. Girls and boys here look at sex with concerning easiness, they are not anywhere near ready to make such a big commitment but people here don't see it that way. Really, the sooner the better. I don't even believe that I'm in a hurry, I'm soon 20 years old and that will only be a fifth of my life. I wish I could tell people that I'm waiting, for the special one that I'll be ready to make a lifelong commitment to. I value my self-respect and would never lower myself to that level. Also, I don't party. People here directly assume that I'm boring, that I hate having fun and can't feel free. Let me tell you something, I feel free when I'm not lying in the street puking. I can have fun without alcohol or drugs and I prefer a night at home with my family, reading, over being at a shabby home-party. I wish I could tell girls my age that please, don't wear clothes that shows more than it reveals. Don't search boys' attention by putting less clothes on your body and see your body as something to guard. Value your self-respect, your dignity and your appearance. It'll be worth it, when you meet someone who respects you for who you really are and not for how little clothes you're wearing. I wish I could tell men and boys that I expect more from them. I wish they could be gentlemen, proud and respectful. I wish they could step up and make themselves worthy of women like me, just like I want to tell women to step up and make themselves worthy of men like that. So, how can I tie this all together? I am proud of myself and my values, but I have to tell you, it's exhausting. There is no space for values and tradition here. A lot of the times I feel like I have nowhere to fit in and that is devastating to be honest. People here don't understand me; don't understand why I feel like do or why I have my values. As a fellow conservative and lady-in-the-heart, please make sure you keep your place in the US. As I said, there is no space for me here, but I believe in America and the space for conservatism and class. Fight for this, fight for the future and for a place I dream of living in in the future.


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You love to watch your favorite Royals hit the ball out of the park…now see if they can keep another white ball in bounds! The second annual Kansas City Royals Celebrity Golf Tournament presented by Sprint is set for Monday, May 18.
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|Tail docking, water, guns debated at the Capitol
|Written by Marianne Goodland
|Wednesday, 20 March 2013 13:30
A bill that bans routine tail docking of dairy cows has gotten out of its first committee at the state capitol and is headed to the Colorado House for debate.
House Bill 13-1231 squeaked out of the House Health, Insurance and Environment Committee on a 6-5 party-line vote on March 14.
Under the bill, tail docking, the already-rare practice to partially amputate a dairy cow's tail, would be banned.
According to witness testimony a week ago, less than a handful of the state's dairy farms still do tail docking. Only one, Empire Farms of Morgan County, was publicly identified as still doing the practice. Empire is the state's largest producer of milk and a major supplier to LePrino Foods in Greeley.
Opponents of HB 1231 had hoped that the Democrat whose district includes LePrino would vote "no" on the bill. But Rep. Dave Young (D-Greeley) instead offered an amendment during the hearing to postpone implementation from 2013 to 2015, to allow further dialogue between agricultural groups and the Humane Society of the United States, the bill's main supporter.
Young said he proposed the amendment because he values dairy farms, and wants the state to be able to attract more of them. "Overregulation of the industry sends a bad message outside of Colorado," Young said. By pushing the implementation to 2015, Young said he hoped the two sides would be able to work out a better solution, and that the bill could be repealed next year.
The National Milk Producers Association has recommended that all dairy operations stop tail docking by 2022, but supporters of HB 1231 said that was too long to wait.
Opponents, including the committee's Republicans, painted the bill as "city people telling farmers what to do," and they tried to send the bill to the House Agriculture, Livestock and Natural Resources Committee, where bills dealing with agriculture usually go. That effort died on a party-line vote.
In other action at the capitol this week:
—The bill to clarify ambiguous water decrees prior to 1937 is on its way to the governor's desk. Senate Bill 13-074 passed the House on a 55-8 vote on March 10.
Rep. Jerry Sonnenberg (R-Sterling) carried the bill on behalf of last fall's Interim Water Resources Review Committee. The House agriculture committee approved it on March 4. The committee amended it to clarify some of the language regarding enforcement of old water decrees.
SB 74 is in response to several recent Colorado Supreme Court cases that could impact senior irrigation water rights, according to Sonnenberg. Those cases resulted in dramatic reductions in the irrigated acres on the South Platte River, acres that had been irrigated for close to 100 years.
Farm families have relied on these diversions for generations, Sonnenberg told the House, and the court decisions destabilized those water rights.
SB 74 notes that some decrees do not include acreage limitations, and water courts have looked at historic consumptive use to determine the lawful historical consumptive use, based on the original appropriator's intent.
SB 74 says that if a decree entered prior to Jan. 1, 1937, establishes an irrigation water right and doesn't limit the number of irrigated acres, the lawful maximum amount would equal the maximum number of acres irrigated for the first 50 years after the original decree was entered.
Opponents, including attorney Steve Simms, who represented the Colorado Water Congress, testified that the bill sends a "bad message: if you cheat and get away with it, we'll legitimize it as long as you can hide it long enough."
—The Senate took part in an all-day marathon session debating gun control bills earlier this month. Sen. Greg Brophy (R-Wray) frequently took the lead in the Senate Republican caucus in the debate and in opposition to those bills.
Seven bills were debated by the Senate on March 8; five of them survived.
HB 1224 limits most large-capacity ammunition magazines to no more than 15 rounds. The Senate amended the bill to clearly define the types of magazines and that it would not apply to shotguns. In addition, prohibited magazines includes those that could be easily converted to magazines that carry more than 15 rounds.
Magazines must carry a manufacturer's mark, rather than a serial number, to indicate that they were manufactured after the effective date of the bill.
An amendment added on the Senate floor also further defined the types of magazines that apply to common hunting shotguns. The amendment, suggested by David Kopel of the Independence Institute, stated that a "fixed tubular shotgun magazine that holds more than 28 inches of shotgun shells" and could hold additional shells would be legal.
"This is what happens when you listen to a Coloradoan" rather than someone from New York City, Brophy said during the March 8 debate, referring to New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg. Brophy told the Senate that SB 74 would ban the common hunting shotgun as of July 1, but added that the Kopel amendment fixed the problem.
The amendment saves 50 jobs, Brophy said, referring to Erie, Colorado magazine manufacturer Magpul, which threatened to move out of Colorado if the bill passed. But the amendment didn't make the bill palatable to Brophy, who said he would "willfully and purposefully and civilly disobey this law" if it is signed.
"This bill is an attempt to reduce the slaughter," said sponsor Sen. Mary Hodge (D-Brighton), who cited numerous shootings in the last several years, including the Aurora theater shooting last year, where the shooters used high-capacity magazines.
HB 1224 passed the Senate on March 11 on an 18-17 vote, with two Democrats siding with the Republicans to vote no. The House re-adopted the bill, with its Senate amendments, on March 14.
Governor Hickenlooper is expected to sign HB 1224. It's also likely to be challenged at the ballot box. Save Our Shotguns, run by former University of Colorado Regent Tom Lucero, announced this week they intend to file a ballot initiative to overturn HB 1224.
HB 1226 would ban concealed-carry handguns on college campuses. But its Senate sponsor, Rollie Heath (D-Boulder), withdrew it during the March 8 debate. "Concealed weapons on campus are disruptive, intimidating and interrupt the free flow of ideas… Guns are inherently deadly."
However, campus violence, including rape, requires a comprehensive approach, Heath said, one that he wants to address in the coming year.
HB 1228 requires those who want to buy guns to pay for their own background checks, conducted by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation. The fees charged currently range from $7.50 to $12 per check. The Senate approved it on a 19-16 vote on March 11; it was not amended by the Senate and goes to the governor for signing.
"We have not had a fee on background checks for over a decade," argued Sen. Ted Harvey (R-Highlands Ranch). "It is a right to bear arms…it is inappropriate for the state to tell someone that in order to exercise your right you have to pay a fee."
HB 1229 creates a universal background check for all gun purchases and transfers. The Senate approved it 19-16 on March 11, but amended it to further clarify the language regarding transfers.
Under HB 1229, family members can transfer guns to other family members without going through the background check; transfers that are enacted for businesses do require a background check for members, partners or officers of the company. The amendment also stated the bill does not apply to members of the military, or businesses and individuals who repair and maintain firearms.
The House rejected the Senate amendments and HB 1229 went to a conference committee on Thursday to address minor technical issues. Both chambers re-passed the bill on March 15.
The Senate also took up three bills that originated in the Senate.
SB 195 bans online training for concealed weapons permits and requires that training to be conducted by an in-person instructor. Sen. Lois Tochtrop (D-Thornton), who voted against all but one of the other gun control bills, sponsored the bill. It passed on a 20-15 vote and goes to the House for further action.
SB 196 would have made gun manufacturers, owners and sellers liable when an assault weapon is used in a criminal act. Its sponsor, Senate President John Morse (D-Colorado Springs), a former police chief, noted that federal law prohibits lawsuits against gun manufacturers, even when they act negligently.
Morse decried the behavior of some opponents outside the Capitol, who threatened some Democratic legislators with death or rape while the gun control bills were moving through the process.
That includes a Colorado Springs man who has been arrested for making death threats against Rep. Rhonda Fields (D-Aurora), who sponsored several of the gun control bills. Morse withdrew SB 196 during the March 8 debate. He did not state a reason for killing the bill.
SB 197 bars possession of firearms by those who commit or are convicted of domestic violence. The person must surrender any weapons, and has 24 to 48 hours to do so. During the March 8 debate, Sen. Evie Hudak (D-Arvada) told the story of a former student who was stalked by an ex-boyfriend. She was later found shot to death.
Republicans argued that the bill removes a judge's discretion. Sen. Ellen Roberts (R-Durango), who once was on the board of a battered women's shelter, said local sheriffs told her that waiting 24 to 48 hours for removing a firearm is too long; sheriffs act immediately in a domestic violence situation, she explained. If this bill would help one woman in a domestic violence situation, "I would vote for it," Roberts said. She didn't.
The bill passed the Senate 20-15 and awaits further action from the House.
Holyoke Enterprise March 21, 2013


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My PhD project focuses on hormonal correlates of socio-sexual behaviors in female mountain gorillas. Specifically, we want to understand the variations observed in mating strategies and fertility parameters among female mountain gorillas. By using behavioral and hormonal data, we want to know how well sexual activity falls within the fertile period of a female cycle and access eventually the costs of male aggressions towards females in estrus period.
In the field, we collected simultaneously behavioral data, urine and feces samples from ten parous and seven nulliparous females selected from seven gorillas groups ranging in Parc National des Volcans, Rwanda. We are currently conducting hormonal measurements in the Endocrinology Laboratory at MPI-EVA, Leipzig.
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Sound Deadener And Insulation - Active Noise CancellationWritten by on May 1, 2009 Contributors: Kevin DiOssi Making Your Mopar More Pleasant To Drive With Modern Insulation And Sound Deadener
While there are a few die-hards left in the Mopar world, most of us by now have a newer Mopar car or truck we use as a daily driver, saving our classic Mopar for the weekend car shows, cruising, or occasional track duty. Though we'd all like to drive our classic cars more often, they just don't seem to be as comfortable or quiet riding as our newer vehicles, and they are simply more tiring to drive, so they often remain parked. There are several reasons our old cars wear us out quicker when we go driving, including stiffer suspensions and fewer creature comforts, but a major cause of driver fatigue has been shown to be cabin noise. That's right--the constant drone of road and wind noise simply wears out the driver and passengers in the vehicle, making them irritable and cranky. And we don't have to tell most of you how unpleasant a car ride can be with an irritated family. Another reason these cars can get uncomfortable is because the heat of the engine, exhaust, and drivetrain is transferred through the floor and firewall, making for a sticky ride. Fortunately, these problems can be alleviated by insulating your Mopar properly and using modern noise, thermal, and vibration dampening materials.
Back in the '60s and '70s when most of our classic Mopars were built, noise and vibration dampening weren't on the top of the list when it came to automobile manufacturing. Thankfully, the Chrysler engineers were busy designing powerful engines and bulletproof drivetrains, making our cars some of the most desirable muscle cars of the era, but very little attention was paid to making these cars quiet to ride in. Mopars were as good as other cars at the time, with rubber door and window seals and a little insulation behind the firewall and under the carpet to keep heat out of the passenger compartment, but by today's standards the insulation and vibration and sound dampening in these old cars is woefully inadequate, making for a noisy, and often sweltering ride.
Actually, there are more ways for noise and heat to get into the cabin of your Mopar than you've likely considered. While door and window seals are some of the items we often replace, remember that sound and sometimes heat can also sneak around the trunk seal, the cowl seal at the rear of the hood, and even through the floor and carpet, especially if the car is missing body plugs or has worn window whiskers. Fortunately, companies like YearOne are reproducing most of the original seals and insulation found in our old Mopars, and the aftermarket parts are made from modern materials often making them better than the ones installed when our cars were new. So the first step in getting our old Mopar riding quietly is to install, restore, or replace all of the factory seals, body plugs, and insulation in our cars, ensuring the car is at least as quiet and insulated as when it left the factory. But to really reduce the noise and vibrations in our old cars, additional, modern dampening material can be used as well.
Technology has come a long way in the thirty or so years since the muscle car era, and modern cars now have very dense insulation throughout to reduce the noise, heat, and vibrations caused by the car's running gear, the road, and the wind. Luckily, companies like Hushmat sell this same OEM approved material in sheets and in kits for older cars, giving us the opportunity to make our old cars ride more like new ones, at least in terms of heat and noise. The Hushmat material is specifically designed to dampen vibrations, reduce noise, and act as a thermal barrier, and is self adhesive requiring very little prep to install. Although the material is dense, and heavy, it can be very effective even when used sparingly so it won't necessarily add a bunch of weight to your car. Since we were assembling our '67 Barracuda after paint, and since this car will be a regularly driven street car, we decided to try and make it as quiet as possible. Being a convertible, and prone to wind and road noise anyway, we figured this would be a good test of both the original replacement materials from YearOne, and the modern Hushmat dampening material.
Once we completed the job and got the car on the road, we can honestly say the results were nothing less than amazing. While we can't say our '67 Barracuda convertible rides as quietly as a modern luxury vehicle, we can say that it's the quietest riding A-body convertible we've been in, and we'd venture to guess that it's as quiet as far more modern cars like the Chrysler Sebring convertible. The best part is that now we have one less excuse not to enjoy driving our Mopars on a regular basis.
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The first step to reducing noise, heat, and vibration is to replace your car's original insulation and seals. In our case, the underhood insulation was completely missing, so we ordered a new pad from YearOne.Another area where noise can find its way into your car is through worn "cat-whiskers" that seal the side windows. Luckily, YearOne has these as well available for most Mopars.Some Mopars came with a jute insulation pad behind the rear seat, but our '67 convertible didn't. We simply ordered extra jute padding from YearOne and cut it to fit in our back seat. This will help keep noise from the trunk and exhaust out of our car's passenger compartment.If your car doesn't have factory undercoating, or if you've replaced floor pans like we did, a good coat of undercoating on the bottom of the floors will help as well.Year One also had a kit with all the convertible top window seals. We replaced these when we had the top installed. These kits are available for most popular hardtop and coupe models as well.
Before installing the interior of our car, we sprayed the entire inner floor with rubberized undercoating. This will act as a sound and vibration barrier, and will help insulate the floor from exhaust heat and noise as well.Before installing the interior, we'll add Hushmat self adhesive pads for modern, OEM quality sound, heat, and vibration dampening.Engine noise and heat can be transferred through the firewall and cowl, so we placed Hushmat in these areas as an additional barrier. We'll replace the factory firewall insulation with new insulation from YearOne, but it will now work in conjunction with the modern Hushmat material.Installing the Hushmat insulation to the inside of the door skin, and the inner quarter panel in the rear, helps reduce noise and vibrations from the side. This is an area that didn't have any factory insulation or coating, so adding the Hushmat will make a big difference.The Hushmat insulation comes in conveniently sized sheets and cuts easily with scissors for a custom fit.Hushmat recommends at least 80 percent floor coverage for the best results. We paid particular attention to the areas above the mufflers, and doubled up over the transmission and driveshaft tunnel to reduce noise and harmonics.
Some Mopars had insulated carpet and some didn't. Since we're replacing the carpet in our car, we ordered a carpet set with insulation from YearOne.We got consistent readings between 70 and 80 decibels at these speeds, which is well within the comfortable range and is far below the levels (92 decibels and above) that cause driver fatigue.When your car was put together at the factory, everything was sealed in place to the firewall and body with gaskets. Over time these gaskets get brittle and break, so we ordered complete body gasket kits from YearOne.Sound and heat can sneak through broken or missing rubber body plugs as well, so they should be replaced if they're missing or bad. Additionally, a rubber trunk mat will help insulate the car from noise and heat.For comparison, we checked the noise levels behind the car with the car stationary and got decibel readings of nearly 90 with the car idling and close to 100 at 3,000 rpm. Our Barracuda is now far quieter inside than it was from the factory, making it easy to hear music or carry on a normal conversation while driving down the road. Since we plan on putting some miles on this car, we'll sure appreciate the quieter ride.


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I installed the latest version of ZDesktop on a XP system.
I don't seem to be able to automatically sync folders with the server, unless I right click on the folder and select sync on.
Is there an option to turn sync on for ALL the folders in a client?
This is pretty basic, but I don't seem to find that option anywhere.


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All branches closed for Memorial Day, May 30th.
St. Cloud Book Club Meeting April 25
Join new friends at the St. Cloud Public Library for our next Book Club meeting. This month we're talking about The Help by Kathryn Stockett....seen the movie but haven't read the book? No problem, join in the conversation. We'll see you Wednesday, April 25 from 7-8 p.m. in room 259.


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Summer is almost over and most wineries expect to do booming business over the weekend. If you are looking for a great way to close out the summer you should try the Loudoun Valley Vineyards Lobster Bake on Sunday.
Reservations are required, you can email Zan Dial with your RSVP.
Looks like a really great time!
Over the last few years the popularity of Rosé has grown in Virginia with good reason. Even in an off year, like 2011, winemakers can produce a quality Rosé. The Sunset Hills 2011 Rosé is a prime example of that. The wine is a blend 85% Cabernet Franc with 15% Merlot and it has bold red fruit flavors of strawberry, cherry and a hint of cranberry.
The wine hints at sweetness, but has very low residual sugar. The bright fruit and acidity make it very refreshing, and while I would consider it a summer wine the body is enough that you can drink it well into the fall.
You can't throw a rock in Virginia without hitting a Virginia Wine Festival, but Craft Beer Festivals are much rarer. Fortunately, that is changing. One of the most promising festivals I have seen is the first annual Virginia Craft Brewer Festival, which is being held Saturday August 25th, from 2:00 to 8:00 at Devil's Backbone Brewery in Nelson.
The list of breweries who will be in attendance is impressive and it should be a great event.
We were out with wine friends on Monday; during the evening one of our dinner companions mentioned that they had been out to DelFosse Vineyards & Winery over the weekend and the pourer mentioned that DelFosse had purchased Piedmont Vineyards.
If the rumor is true it would be great to have Claude DelFosse's elegant style of winemaking in Northern Virginia. It would also be a huge turn around for DelFosse, who almost lost the winery two years ago.
We are still researching the story and will update as we find out more information.
Wine About Virginia suggested that the "Virginia Wine Mafia" gather for the opening weekend of a new winery, I jumped at the chance to cross at least one of the new wineries off my list. We gathered at The Barns at Hamilton Station, and entered the 102 year old barn for our tasting.
As readers of this blog know the Fauquier County Board of Supervisors is considering legislation that would seriously restrict activities in which Farm Wineries are able to engage.
The Fauquier County Board of Supervisors is planning to vote on the legislation this Thursday, July 12, 2012, at 6:30 PM. The BoS holds its meetings at:
Warren Green Building
10 Hotel Street, Suite 208
Warrenton, VA 20186
While we believe that much of the proposed ordinance is illegal under State law, it is clear that the intent of the Board is to harm or possibly even eliminate the wine industry in Fauquier County.
Please show your support for the wineries of Fauquier County by writing to the Board of Supervisors and the Zoning Administrator listed to the left. We have provided suggested content for your message that you may copy directly into your email if you so choose.
Fauquier County is trying to put Fauquier wineries out of business!!
Like many wine bloggers, when I started writing about wine I had dreams about owning a winery. I even had the brilliant idea of blending two cultures by owning a small winery in Virginia and another in Saint-Èmilion.
Now that I am older and wiser I know better, but I still see a lot of people out there who think they want to own a winery. Let me tell you why you don't:
5. Weather is a bitch
Last year was a difficult year for Virginia Wineries because of weather. That was followed by a mild winter which lead to early flowering and then BAM, frost! Once Virginia Winemakers made it through the frost scare we hit extremely warm temperatures and last week a freaking Derecho Storm swept through the vineyards. Only two people in Virgnia had ever heard of a Derech Storm prior to last week, now it is all everyone can talk about it.
The point is, if you own a Vineyard, your life revolves around weather a mis-timed hailstorm, a dry hot summer or a wet autumn can ruin your crop for a year and you don't have a lot of control over any of that.
4. With Yelp, Twitter, CellarTracker and other forms of social media everyone is a critic, most of them are stupid.
Social media has made it easy for everyone to be a critic, and there has been a lot written about the democratization of wine critiquing. The fact is, most people don't know what they are talking about, which makes their wine and winery reviews worthless. But, it doesn't change the fact that they are out there for every one to see right alongside the reviews from people who know and understand the wine.
For example, this is from the first review about Breaux Vineyards on Yelp (emphasis mine):
But then they veer off with high priced (and well known) varietals like Cab Franc, Merlot, and Cab Sauv as well as the lesser known Nebiollo. They high priced and, IMHO, not that good and VERY expensive.
I was lucky enough to be invited to the Wine Spectator Grand Tour by Château Brane-Cantenac (more on that later). At the end of the evening there were a few bottles left. Corinne graciously allowed me to take them, with the understanding that I would share them with the wine club.
While the 2009 vintage is phenomenal, the truth is Brane-Cantenac has a long history of producing great vintages and I thought sampling those vintages would make for a more fun evening.
In addition to the 2009 vintage we also poured the 2008, 2005, 1995 and 1982 vintages.
The 2009 vintage continues to impress. For Americans who are used to big Napa Cabernets this wine actually drinks well right now, but it has a complexity that Napa Cabernets usually lack which will serve those who age it well.
The 2008 vintage is elegant and, to me, quintessential Margaux. It combines dark floral aromas with black fruit and well-structured but subtle tannins to make a wine that you can drink now, but that will really shine in 4-5 years.
The 2005 vintage was the one that worried me the most. Undoubtedly, 2005 is a great year but there have been reports of 2005 being in a dormant state recently. That was not the case at all. Luscious blackberry, plum and dark cherry fruits combined with Indian spices flowed from the bottle and overwhelmed the palate, filling the mouth with flavor and blending with the powerful tannins. The 2005 vintage is just starting to hit its stride, I cannot wait to see where it goes.
The 1995 vintage was the only disappointment of the evening. Clearly, the wine had not been properly aged and while it was not vinegar, it had a musty taste that turned everyone off.
The 1982 vintage is not as reliably great as it was a few years ago. Now that the wine is pushing 30, there are still some great bottles out there, but not as many. I was concerned when I removed the foil and there was some evidence of seepage, but my concerns were unfounded. The 1982 vintage was almost all fruit, with very soft tannins that still provided structure. Notes of blackberry, cassis, and violet on the nose and beautiful red cherry, pepper, dark fruit in the mouth. Still beautiful and elegant, but without the same power of a few years ago. It was also an excellent match for the dark chocolate Hershey's Kisses with which we ended the tasting.
It turned out to be a great evening and a lot of fun, many thanks to Corinne for the wine and the inspiration!
In a move that surprised no one, Trump Winery has severed its relationship with Patricia Kluge:
At the time of the takeover, Kluge was offered the role of vice president of operations, but the one-year transitional contract has officially expired.
"We gave her a transition contract for the first year, and that has ended. We are still working with her a little bit, and we still have a good relationship with Patricia," Donald Trump told the New York Post.
In a move that I would normally consider odd, but in this case it makes perfect sense, Notaviva Vineyards has hired 92.5 WINC-FM radio personality Paula Kidwell, as their tasting room manager.
Notaviva, who's tag line is Wine paired with music. Pour. Listen. Believe.®, has always been as much about great music as great wine. It makes sense that they would want a tasting room manager who is well-connected in the local music scene. It also helps that Paula has been working in the tasting room since 2011.
From the press release Notaviva distributed:
"This is an exciting time for Notaviva Vineyards," says Stephen Mackey, co-founder and wine composer. "With our globally unique brand identity of pairing wine and music, Paula's vast experience and talent brings an entirely new dimension to our operation. In addition to managing the tasting room, Paula will oversee our wholesale and restaurant sales channels as we aggressively expand those opportunities."
"Most encouraging however," Stephen continues, "is the potential that Paula brings as Notaviva strategically pursues new media initiatives with our other company, creative agency Mesh Multimedia. The wine industry is rapidly embracing social networking and multimedia technologies to build brand loyalty and create differentiation. With our in-house audio and video production capabilities we are well positioned to exploit cutting-edge technologies for enhanced customer experiences."
Nominations opened today for the 2012 Wine Blog Awards. Looking over the categories Iwas struck by the lack of nominations for best winery blog (full disclosure: I nominated the Boxwood Winery Blog).
I truly believe Virginia has the best wine bloggers. Not just in terms of quality of writing, but the people behind the blogs are great people.
However, our winery blogs leave a lot to be desired. I know part of that comes from the fact that you have mostly family run wineries who don't have time to take care of the wine and blog, but it would still be nice to see more pop up. I have already mentioned Boxwood, some of the other good Virginia Winery Blogs that I know about are:
Notaviva Blog
Virginia Wine Works
Pippin Hill
Keswick Vineyard
Rappahannock Cellars
Annefield Vineyards
These are not updated frequently (ahem, Jordan and Sebastien):
Sebastien Marquet (winemaker at Doukenie)
Naked Mountain
Your homework assignment, dear readers, is to tell the world what other Virginia Wnery Blogs are out there that everyone should be reading. If you know of one, post it in the comments!
Jacques DuPont, wine critic for Le Point Magazine, has named 2011 Château Brane-Cantenac to his "Coups de Cœur" list.
Coups de Cœur roughly translates to "love at first sight," and is the annual list of DuPont's favorite wines from the vintage. The last time Château Brane-Cantenac was named to the list was with the 2000 vintage.
Images of the Coups de Cœur event are available on the Château Brane-Cantenac website.
Congratulations to Henri and the entire team at Brane on the well-deserved success!
There is something special about a good wine bar and Wine & Soul is definitely a good wine bar. I learned about the bar while touring Chateau Pontet-Canet and had to check it put.
Located at 23 rue du Couvent, near the Quai, Wine & Soul has been open for about 18 months. The bar has a very cozy feel to it, with signs of music and wine all over the walls. There were no live bands on the nights I was there, but the music that was playing was fun and low key, enjoyable but not enough to drown out the conversation.
The wine selection is excellent, I found a 2006 Lafon Rochet the first night and a very nice 2001 Brane-Cantenac the second night.
The food is also excellent with an assortment of tapas a well as traditional French faire.
Of course, what makes any bar great is the people and here Wine & Soul really excels. The guys that run the bar are passionate about the wine they serve and are genuinely friendly. If you are looking for someplace to have an enjoyable evening of wine and food I highly recommend Wine & Soul.
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Hey there, for the last week or so I've been working on a module to run for my friends and then later post on the Internet for other people to enjoy. And while I've made some concept sketches of the maps, I was curious if anyone would be willing to help push them further to make them shine.
The maps are based off of Warhammer and Warhammer 40k Orkz. Their style of building is haphazard and they throw any three random things together and call it good. Some examples are:
Ork Tank
City and Gate
I also provide some concept sketches of the maps to make things easier. However feel free to put on whatever flourishes you want.
There aren't any time constraints. Please feel free to work on it at your own pace. The Internet isn't going anywhere.
Quality and Size
The maps will be apart of the attached PDF so the size of a normal page would be best. If you want to combine several of the maps onto one page, please feel free to do so.
What do I get out of it?
Unfortunately, I can't afford to pay anyone for this. However the maps are yours and will only be used as a part of this module. It can be for fun, practice, or a portfolio. You will also be included as a creator in the module.
If you're interested in helping out with this module, please reply here, send me a private message, or send me an email at email@example.com
I really appreciate any help I can get for this. And thank you for taking the time to read it. The module and first 4 maps will be uploaded in this post. The next will have the other two.
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|Post office notes delivery changes
|Written by Holyoke Enterprise
To help save on costs and efficiency and follow what many other post offices are doing throughout the country, Holyoke Post Office is re-adjusting its city letter carrier mail delivery routes.
The route changes or adjustments, which pertain to ZIP Code areas 80734, have been effective since Aug. 15.
The route adjustments are being done because of declining mail volumes nationwide due to the poor economy, in addition to higher fuel and other postal costs. So far this year through the end of June 2009, national mail volume has declined by 15 percent. Locally, the Holyoke Post Office's mail volume was down 14 percent for the first three quarters of this year, compared to last year.
The Postal Service relies on mail volume and postage, and the sales of its stamps and services for its operating revenue. The Postal Service does not receive any tax dollars to support its operations.
"Postal customers in Holyoke will continue to receive regular mail delivery, but your mail may be delivered at a different time, or possibly by a different letter carrier," said Officer In Charge Connie Troutman.
"Our Post Office will be delivering to the same geographic area, but we are consolidating and economizing some of the routes," Troutman added. "We expect to see savings in fuel costs, vehicle maintenance, work hours, budget and efficiency by implementing these changes, while also helping the environment by using less fuel and vehicle usage."
"While we will try to minimize any customer inconvenience, it is inevitable that some customers and addresses will have their mail delivered at a different time than what they are used to. Our letter carriers, as always, will try to deliver your mail as early as possible."
For those who need early mail delivery, the Holyoke Post Office offers post office boxes for rent.
Faced with declining mail volume and revenue due to the poor economy, along with other higher costs, the Postal Service is facing a potential $6.5 billion or more operating budget deficit this year.
"The Postal Service needs to be highly efficient and to save on our cost nationwide. These route changes will streamline our Post Office operation," said Troutman.


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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Duval County School Board has begun the budget process for next school year.
The board found out today that some budget shortfalls are already threatening some new initiatives Superintendent Nikolai Vitti wanted to begin this next school year.
Vitti admitted he miscalculated the impact that funding for charter schools would have on next year's school budget.
Vitti and his staff and the school board are crunching the budget numbers trying to figure out how $911 million in revenue will be spent.
In a special committee meeting Thursday morning, Vitti informed the school board that they will have to turn over $57 million dollars for 21 charter schools now in existence, and up to 10 more that could be established in the fall.
The school system will also give more than $20 million dollars for McKay scholarships and vouchers for kids to go to private schools.
Vitti said he had hoped to provide iPads for every Duval County student in the fall and provide math and reading coaches in every school.
But he said that will have to be partially cut.
He said the loss of money to charter schools is alarming, and that is why Duval County Public Schools must win those students back.
"Just because that child goes to a charter school doesn't mean we can't re-recruit them back into our system," Vitti said. "As we improve academically in our school district, and create safer and healthier schools, they will come back. I can guarantee that I sense the energy and the renewed commitment to public education. We'll get 'em back."
Vitti said that a little more than 50 percent of Duval students, those in Title One schools and ESE students will get iPads this next school year and the rest will get them in the 2014-15 school year.
He said he wants to put math and reading coaches in schools with grades C, D and F next school year rather than all schools.
The school board will be going over the numbers over the next two-and-half months to figure out just how the money will be spent. Board Chairman Fel Lee said the board is in the fifth inning of a ninth inning ball game.
A public hearing on the new school budget is set for July 30th.
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Seconds ago, during tonight's 2013 MTV Video Music Awards, Beats By Dre released a commercial for Eminem's seventh studio album. Billed as MMLP2 in the brief commercial, the acoronym is believed to suggest Marshall Mathers LP 2, a sequel to Em's heralded sophomore major label album from 2000. According to the commercial MMLP2 will release on November 5, 2013.
Moreover, the commercial indicated that the effort would be executive produced by longtime mentor and Aftermath Entertainment backer Dr. Dre, as well as Def Jam Records co-founder and acclaimed producer Rick Rubin. Dre has executive produced Em's solo albums in the past, most recently 2010's Recovery.
For Rubin, this is the latest in a series of high-profile Hip Hop albums in 2013, beginning with a last minute involvement with Kanye West's Yeezus in June, Rubin was also on hand to work with Jay-Z on Magna Carta Holy Grail less than one month later.
2013 has been a major return to Hip Hop for Rubin, who produced seminal hits for the genre in the 1980s and early 1990s, ranging between LL Cool J and Run-DMC to Geto Boys. This will be his first work with Eminem.
On 2000's diamond-certified Marshall Mathers LP, Dr. Dre produced six of 19 songs, largely co-productions with Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania's Mel-Man.
Eminem's first album in over three years, follows 14 months of promotion. This will be Em's seventh album with Dre's Aftermath label.
Eminem.com reports that "Berzerk," a single from MMLP2, will release on Tuesday (August 27). A snippet is available to listen to now.
(August 25)
UPDATE: Eminem's publicist confirmed the album title to be The Marshall Mathers LP 2.
(August 26)
UPDATE #2: The cover art for The Marshall Mathers LP 2 has been released, according to 2dopeboyz.com.
The Marshall Mathers LP 2 cover art features an image of the childhood home of Eminem, which was also featured on one of the two covers of the Detroit rapper's 2000 album, The Marshall Mathers LP. The home is available for purchase on the Michigan Land Bank website, as per mlive.com.
(September 20)
UPDATE #3: The tracklisting for Eminem's The Marshall Mathers LP 2 has been released, according to rapradar.com.
It is as follows:
1. "Bad Guy"
2. "Parking Lot (Skit)"
3. "Rhyme Or Reason"
4. "So Much Better"
5. "Survival"
6. "Legacy"
7. "Asshole" f. Skylar Grey
8. "Berzerk"
9. "Rap God"
10. "Brainless"
11. "Stronger Than I Was"
12. "The Monster" f. Rihanna
13. "So Far…"
14. "Love Game" f. Kendrick Lamar
15. "Headlights" f. Nate Ruess
16. "Evil Twin"
(October 10)
UPDATE #4: Eminem's The Marshall Mathers LP 2 is available to stream below, as per Eminem's Twitter account.
It is being streamed legally through iTunes Radio.
#MMLP2 full album stream now on iTunes for the US! Pre-order available worldwide: http://t.co/T3mVokwKGV
— Marshall Mathers (@Eminem) November 1, 2013
RELATED: Eminem Has Started Working On New LP, Praises 50 Cent & Slaughterhouse


text: I have been given the task of planning a CO DIY elk hunt for 2014. All my research indicates that the public land is over hunted and you bump into other hunters constantly. So I began looking into trespass fee hunts and most of them pack too many hunters on their land as well. My question is, can anyone recommend a trespass fee hunt that has OTC tags, do not book too many hunters and have decent success rates? We're coming from MI and this will most likely be a once in a lifetime hunt so if we can not find a hunt that fits what we need, we will most likely put the hunt off for a few years and save up for a guided hunt. However, we prefer to be on our own so a trespass fee hunt is our perference.


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Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - When teams reach the quarterfinals of the
FCS playoffs, chances are they're going to play an opponent who presents a
unique challange and might have a lot more in common with that team than one
would think.
Two games this weekend in the FCS quarterfinals feature just that.
Then again, maybe not so much.
Sam Houston State and Montana State? The Bearkats play in Texas, where it's
warm and everything is big, while the Bobcats play in Big Sky country, where
it's cold and the mountains are big.
The other contest, between Georgia Southern and Old Dominion, features two
programs which could not be more different.
The Eagles have a well-established history of FCS success and an ability to
run to perfection the triple option offense. The Monarchs are in their
fourth year as a football program, moving to the FBS next year, and have the
FCS' No. 1-ranked offense and passing leader.
But when one looks past the obvious differences, the matchups on Saturday
become even more interesting because both are a rematch of 2011 FCS playoff
games. It's also a flip-flop of home teams, as Sam Houston travels to Montana
State and Georgia Southern travels to Old Dominion, both opposites of last
"I think it's way blown out of proportion," Georgia Southern coach Jeff Monken
said when talking about the impact of a rematch. "It's two different football
teams entirely. They've had players that graduated and we've had players that
graduated, it's different teams. Certainly our team is. Different personality,
a lot of guys in different positions, new players in positions, and we're a
different football team. This is the 2012 Georgia Southern team, the 2011
Georgia Southern team doesn't have anything to do with the game this
Is it possible, however, that GSU's No. 1-ranked FCS rushing offense (393
yards per game) versus Old Dominion's first-ranked FCS passing offense (391
yards per game) could produce an even better offensive showcase than last
year's 55-48 shootout in Statesboro?
The teams combined for 1,167 yards, and the Eagles, who came out on top,
totaled 607 yards of offense compared to ODU's 560.
Monken noted that the development of ODU's playmakers could be a real
difference maker.
"He (ODU quarterback Taylor Heinicke) appears to be a lot more developed then
he was as a true freshman last year," Monken said. "Just in terms of his
physical size and strength. I'm sure that's the case ... he just does a
terrific job and they've obviously been terribly difficult for most of the
teams they've played to defend, just slow 'em down.
"We don't have anybody that can become Taylor Heinike in a week. All those
receivers he's got, I mean you just go right on down the line. I don't know
how many guys they've got that have multiple catches ... we don't have that
many guys that are going to be like them, so how you simulate it? I don't
know. We just try to get prepared the best we can."
Like his opponent, Old Dominion coach Bobby Wilder knows his team won't be
able to fully stop the triple option Eagles.
"One of the key things that you have to get your defense to understand is that
you're not going to stop this offense," Wilder said. "This offense averages
(almost) 400 yards rushing per game, so there is no stopping it. What you need
to do is you need to get some turnovers and you need to be able to slow it
down. You've got to make this offense work for everything they get."
Wilder's team has handled the rematch factor of this game much like its
approach as a football program leaving the FCS - having one last shot at glory
before moving to the FBS in 2013.
"The number one thing we've talked about with this year's team is that we are
really on a mission," Wilder said. "The motto is, 'one team, one year, with one
shot at the national championship.' Because of our move once the season ends
from the FCS to the FBS, the focus has been on Old Dominion all this year and
how can we improve.
"We haven't talked about it being a rematch or a revenge game. Certainly, our
players who played in that game last year remember what happened. Our defensive
players who are back have familiarity with the offense, which could help us in
this game, but this one's all about Old Dominion and trying to hold serve at
Sam Houston State also finds itself as the away team this year. Plus the squad
has a little less time prepare for the Bobcats because the game is Friday
night in Bozeman. It will be the eighth true road game this season, but coach
Willie Fritz isn't worried about traveling.
"We've played eight games on the road this season already, so we're pretty
used to playing on the road," Fritz said. "But I think each year is different.
This is the 2012 Bobcats versus the 2012 Bearkats. I really think it's a
different year. A lot of the same guys are playing, but they're (MSU) doing
things slightly different. So are we."
Montana State seeks revenge, perhaps a little more than ODU because the 'Cats
suffered a 49-13 trouncing in Huntsville last season in front of a national
audience on ESPN. It's almost the exact same scenario this season, except MSU
is the home team, with a chance to end Sam Houston's season, on national
television Friday night. Expect the Bobcat faithful to one-up last week's
playoff attendance record of 15,257.
"I think it's going to be a great matchup," Fritz said. "For us at Sam
Houston, and I'm sure it's the same for Coach (Rob) Ash at Montana State, our
goal is to be an FCS contender year in, year out. Both teams have fought
through a tough schedule and won their first-round game against two quality
The following is a game-by-game breakdown for the five FCS games this week:
FCS Quarterfinals
No. 5 Sam Houston State (9-3) at No. 2 Montana State (11-1)
Date & Time: Friday, Dec. 7, 8 p.m. ET
Facts & Stats: Site: Bobcat Stadium (17,777) - Bozeman, Montana. Surface:
FieldTurf. Television: ESPN2. Announcers: Tom Hart, John Congemi, Allison
Williams. Home Record: Sam Houston State 4-0; Montana State 6-1. Away Record:
Sam Houston State 4-3; Montana State 5-0. Neutral Record: Sam Houston State
1-0; Montana State 0-0. Conference: Sam Houston State - Southland; Montana
State - Big Sky. Nicknames: Sam Houston State Bearkats; Montana State Bobcats.
Series Record: Sam Houston State (3-2). Last Meeting: Dec. 10, 2011 (Sam
Houston State, 49-13 at Sam Houston State). Series Streak: Sam Houston State
has won the last two meetings. Sports Network FCS Ranking: Sam Houston State
(5); Montana State (2). NCAA Playoff Seeding: Sam Houston State (NS); Montana
State (3). Head Coaches: Sam Houston State - Willie Fritz (3rd season, 29-9 at
Sam Houston; 19th season, 165-61-1 overall); Montana State - Rob Ash (6th
season, 50-21 at Montana State; 33rd season, 226-120-5 overall). FCS Playoff
Records: Sam Houston State 7-5; Montana State 6-5. Previous FCS Playoff
Appearances: Sam Houston State 5 (1986, 91, 2001, 04, 11); Montana State 6
(1984, 2002-03, 06, 10-11, National Champion in 1984). Current Playoff Streak:
Sam Houston State has won three of its last four playoffs games; Montana State
has lost three of its last five playoff games.
Game Notes: Revenge can either be good or bad depending on the situation.
Montana State is hoping that it's a good thing because for the second
straight season, the Bobcats meet Sam Houston State in the FCS quarterfinals.
The Bearkats took down MSU, 49-13, in Huntsville, Texas, last season, rushing
for 428 yards on the way to the national title game. Plenty of Montana State
players remember that contest and will be using it as motivation this week.
Montana State has the advantage of playing at home this time around and it
could be a tough shorter week of travel and preparation for Sam Houston
because the game is on Friday night. Plus, it's the first time since 1984 the
Bobcats have hosted two playoffs games in the same season, so Bobcat Stadium
should be rocking.
Both teams struggled offensively last week but made just enough plays to come
away with victories. Sam Houston needed a team safety and three Miguel Antonio
field goals to defeat Cal Poly, 18-16, and Montana State shut down Stony
Brook's run game and utilized three Rory Perez field goals to win, 16-10.
Sam Houston ranks seventh in the FCS with 273 rushing yards per game this
season. Timothy Flanders, Richard Sincere and Keshawn Hill split the carries,
but each player brings something different to the table, making things even
more difficult.
Montana State, on the other hand, ranks seventh in the FCS in rushing defense,
allowing 98 yards per game. The key all season for the Bobcats defense has
been consistency up front and depth. Jody Owens, Na'a Moeakiola, Caleb
Schreibeis, Brad Daly and other players can impact a game individually or take
it over as a unit.
Sam Houston only passes for 186 yards per game, so expect coach Willie Fritz
to game plan for big plays with play action to receivers Trey Diller and
Chance Nelson. Quarterback Brian Bell has the experience and ability to lead
the offense and needs to make smart decisions, whether it be running or
throwing the ball.
The Bearkats are even better against the run, allowing 88 yards per game
(third in the FCS), so MSU will need players like Orenzo Davis, Tray Robinson
and quarterback DeNarius McGhee to step up their play.
The last Southland Conference team to win a playoff game on the road versus a
Big Sky Conference team was Sam Houston State in 2004. Big Sky schools are
21-3 all-time at home in the playoffs versus Southland foes and 6-1 all-time
in the quarterfinals.
Prediction: Montana State 28, Sam Houston State 25
No. 6 Georgia Southern (9-3) at No. 3 Old Dominion (11-1)
Date & Time: Saturday, Dec. 8, noon ET
Facts and Stats: Site: Foreman Field at S.B. Ballard Stadium (20,068) --
Norfolk, Va. Surface: Astroturf GameDay Grass 3D. Television: ESPN.
Announcers: Clay Matvick, Matt Stinchcomb. Home Record: Georgia Southern 6-1;
Old Dominion 6-1. Away Record: Georgia Southern 3-2; Old Dominion 5-0. Series
Record: Georgia Southern (1-0). Last Meeting: Dec. 3, 2011 (Georgia Southern,
55-48 at Georgia Southern). Conference: Georgia Southern - Southern; Old
Dominion - Colonial Athletic Association. Nicknames: Georgia Southern
Eagles; Old Dominion Monarchs. Sports Network FCS Ranking: Georgia Southern
(6); Old Dominion (3). NCAA Playoff Seedings: Georgia Southern (5); Old
Dominion (4). Head Coaches: Georgia Southern - Jeff Monken (3rd season, 30-11
at Georgia Southern and overall); Old Dominion - Bobby Wilder (4th season,
38-9 at Old Dominion and overall). Playoff Records: Georgia Southern (6
National Championships - 1985-86, 89-90, 99-2000 - 44-12); Old Dominion (2-1).
Previous FCS Playoff Appearances: Georgia Southern 18 (1985-90, 1993, 1995,
1997-2002, 2004-05, 10-11); Old Dominion 1 (2011). Current Playoffs Streak:
Georgia Southern has won six of its last eight playoff games; Old Dominion has
won two of its last three playoff games.
Game Notes: Last season in the second round of the FCS playoffs, Georgia
Southern hosted Old Dominion, a program which was making its first-ever
playoff appearance. The Monarchs gave GSU all it could handle in an offensive
shootout, before the Eagles managed to escape with a 55-48 victory.
Now, the tides have turned, as Old Dominion gets to play host at S.B. Ballard
Stadium, with a trip to the FCS semifinals on the line.
There's no denying that both teams find success through their identities. ODU
ranks No. 1 in the FCS in passing offense with 391 yards per game and Georgia
Southern ranks first in rushing, averaging 393 yards per game.
The question is not who will stop, but who will slow down the other team,
and/or create more turnovers.
As if the offenses weren't impressive enough - averaging 46 and 34 points per
game, respectively - both quarterbacks are no stranger to the spotlight.
Georgia Southern signal-caller Jerick McKinnon rushed for 316 yards and
accounted for three touchdowns against Central Arkansas last week. He fell
just 17 yards short of Adrian Peterson's school-record 333-yard rushing
performance against Massachusetts in the 1999 playoffs. In 12 games this
season, McKinnon is averaging 123 rushing yards per contest and 7.1 yards per
carry, and has scored 15 touchdowns on the ground.
ODU gunslinger Taylor Heinicke added to his own hoopla last week versus
Coastal Carolina, throwing for six touchdowns and 497 yards, and rushing for
45 yards and two touchdowns. He set an FCS playoff single-game record for
total offense with 542 yards. He needs 208 passing yards to tie Steve McNair's
1994 single-season FCS record of 4,863 yards. In 12 games, the sophomore has
thrown for 41 touchdowns and completed 68 percent of his throws.
The Monarchs have some concerns defensively and give up 163 rushing yards per
game, which ranks 66th in the FCS. Opponents are scoring 28 points per game
for an average of 4.1 yards per carry and have scored 21 rushing touchdowns
this season.
Georgia Southern's biggest concern has to be the Monarchs' quick-strike
ability. Coach Jeff Monken's triple option offense will need to take care of
the ball and produce long, effective scoring drives. If Heinicke and his
talented group of receivers can keep the pressure on the Eagles' secondary,
the Monarchs will get their shot at redemption.
Prediction: Old Dominion 38, Georgia Southern 35
No. 9 Wofford (9-3) at No. 1 North Dakota State (11-1)
Date & Time: Saturday, Dec. 8, 3 p.m.
Facts & Stats: Site: Gate City Bank Field / Fargodome (18,600) -- Fargo, N.D.
Surface: AstroTurf's GameDay Grass. Television: ESPN GamePlan and ESPN3.com.
Announcers: Johnathan Yardley and Ben Leber. Home Record: Wofford 6-0; North
Dakota State 6-1. Away Record: Wofford 3-3; North Dakota State 4-0. Neutral
Record: Wofford 0-0; North Dakota State 1-0. Series Record: First meeting.
Nicknames: Wofford Terriers; North Dakota State Bison. Conferences: Wofford -
Southern; North Dakota State - Missouri Valley. Sports Network Ranking:
Wofford (9); North Dakota State (1). NCAA FCS Playoffs Seedings: Wofford (NS);
North Dakota State (1). Coaches: Wofford - Mike Ayers (25th year 171-114-1 at
Wofford, 28th year 182-135-2 overall); North Dakota State - Craig Bohl (10th
season, 86-32 at North Dakota State at overall). FCS Playoff Records: Wofford
5-5; North Dakota State 7-1. Previous FCS Playoff Appearances: Wofford 5
(2003, 2007-08, 10-11); North Dakota State 2 (2010-11). Current Playoff
Streak: Wofford has won two of its last five playoff games; North Dakota State
has won its last five playoff games.
Game Notes: With just eight teams remaining in the FCS playoffs, it really
doesn't matter what team one plays because to be the best it has to beat the
This week in particular, things get interesting as Wofford and its No. 2-
ranked rushing offense (357 yards per game) heads to Fargo to play No. 1 seed
North Dakota State and its top-ranked rushing defense, or you could say
defense in general.
Wofford enters the game feeling better about its defense, after the Terriers
held New Hampshire to 238 yards of offense, forced three turnovers, 10 tackles
for loss and sacked the quarterback five times in a 23-7 win last week.
Offensively, Wofford is undoubtedly led by its senior fullback Eric
Breitenstein. He plays a crucial role in the team's triple option offense and
must be accounted for every time he's in the game. In 12 contests, the senior
has rushed for 1,900 yards and 19 touchdowns, and leads the FCS with 158
rushing yards per game.
The Terriers will use James Lawson under center, who is technically the third-
string quarterback. However, he's been managing the team well in six games
this season. He's only completed 15 passes for 178 yards, but this week the
team's rarely used passing game needs to strike for some big plays against
the best defense in the FCS.
NDSU's defense leads the FCS in a cornucopia of statistics. However, the ones
to keep an eye on this week include: scoring (11 points per game) total
defense (197 yards per game), defensive third down efficiency (25 percent) and
first downs allowed (11 per game) - especially versus a run-heavy opponent
because keeping the clock moving and gaining first downs are vital.
The Bison have stepped up to almost every challenge this season and have
held 11 of its last 13 opponents to under 250 yards of offense, dating back to
the 2011 national championship. In 12 games this year, only two teams have
crossed the 100-yard rushing mark.
Breitenstein crushed New Hampshire last week for 247 yards and three
touchdowns, all of which came primarily in the middle of the field. Don't
expect the same results versus NDSU. But you can expect veteran coach Mike
Ayers to look to Donovan Johnson, Brad Nocek and Lawson to pick up some slack
and keep the defense guessing with misdirection and motion.
Don't forget, the last time the Bison faced a triple option team from the
Southern Conference, they beat Georgia Southern, 35-7, in the 2011 FCS
Prediction: North Dakota State 25, Wofford 18
No. 16 Illinois State (9-3) at No. 4 Eastern Washington (10-2)
Date & Time: Saturday, Dec. 8, 6 p.m. ET
Facts & Stats: Site: Roos Field (8,600) - Cheney, Wash. Surface: SprinTurf
(red). Television: ESPN3.com. Announcers: Trey Bender and Jay Taylor. Home
Record: Illinois State 3-3; Eastern Washington 6-0. Road Record: Illinois
State 6-0; Eastern Washington 4-2. Conference: Illinois State - Missouri
Valley; Eastern Washington - Big Sky. Nicknames: Illinois State Redbirds;
Eastern Washington Eagles. Sports Network FCS Rankings: Illinois State (16);
Eastern Washington (4). NCAA Playoff Seedings: Illinois State (NS); Eastern
Washington (2). Series Record: Illinois State (1-0). Last Meeting: Oct. 17,
1987 (Illinois State 31-14 at Eastern Washington). Head Coaches: Illinois
State - Brock Spack (4th season, 28-17 at Illinois State and overall); Eastern
Washington - Beau Baldwin (6th season, 43-18 at Eastern Washington, 53-21
overall). Playoff Records: Illinois State (4-3); Eastern Washington (10-7).
Previous FCS Playoff Appearances: Illinois State 3 (1998-99, 2006); Eastern
Washington 8 (1985, 92, 97, 2004-05, 07, 2009-10, National Champion in 2010).
Current Playoff Streak: Illinois State has lost two of its last three playoff
games; Eastern Washington has won its last five playoff games.
Game Notes: In a quarterfinal matchup between two teams which mirror each
other in many ways, the Illinois State Redbirds head to Eastern Washington to
play the Eagles on their red turf field.
Illinois State won in dramatic fashion last week at Appalachian State, 38-37,
thanks to a blocked extra point to end overtime. The Redbirds improved to 6-0
on the road this season and are led by senior quarterback Matt Brown and a
very underrated defense.
Brown threw for five touchdowns in the win last week, and in 12 games he's
completed 62 percent of his passes for 2,998 yards and 25 touchdowns, one shy
of a new ISU single-season record. His favorite receiver, Tyrone Walker, has
totaled 81 catches for 1,171 yards and eight touchdowns, and running back
Darrelynn Dunn averages 83 yards per game on the ground and scored 12
touchdowns in 11 games.
Eastern Washington has the FCS' ninth-ranked passing offense with 301 yards
per game and quarterback Kyle Padron made just his second start of the season
last week. He has plenty of experience and in the last two games, he's thrown
for three touchdowns for 708 yards and completed 71 percent of his passes.
Padron is expected to be the starter this week, but don't be surprised if
redshirt freshman Vernon Adams sees playing time as well.
Illinois State's passing defense ranks ninth in the FCS in passing efficiency
with a 105.73 rating. The Redbirds have 16 interceptions in 12 games and
defensive back Ben Ericksen leads the FCS with seven interceptions.
Colton Underwood, Mike Zimmer and Shelby Harris headline an athletic defensive
group which averages 3.2 sacks per game, good for fifth in the FCS. The trio
has accounted for 20 sacks in 12 games this season.
Eastern Washington is 6-0 at home this season and the team is 16-2 all-time
playing at Roos Field since its famous red turf was installed in 2010.
Receiver Brandon Kaufman is a game-changer. He's hauled in 75 receptions for
1,444 yards and 10 touchdowns this season and is just 81 yards shy of setting
a new Big Sky single-season record. Watch out for EWU's talented receiving
corps versus the ISU stingy secondary.
The Eagles' air attack will certainly be tested this week, so expect running
backs Demitrius Bronson and Quincy Forte to try provide some stability on the
ground. Each back has 115 carries and averages 45 and 38 rushing yards per
game, respectively, but once in the red zone, coach Beau Baldwin expects more
from his backfield.
Prediction: Eastern Washington 34, Illinois State 30
SWAC Championship Game
Jackson State (7-4) vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff (9-2)
Date & Time: Saturday, Dec. 8, 2 p.m. ET
Facts and Stats: Event: SWAC Championship. Annual: 14th. Site: Legion Field
(72,000) -- Birmingham, Ala. Surface: Artificial Turf. Television: ESPNU.
Announcers: Joe Davis, Jay Walker. Home Record: Jackson State 3-1; Arkansas-
Pine Bluff 3-1. Away Record: Jackson State 4-2; Arkansas-Pine Bluff 5-1.
Neutral Record: Jackson State 0-1; Arkansas-Pine Bluff 1-0. Current Win/Loss
Streak: Jackson State 5W; Arkansas-Pine Bluff 6W. Series Record: Jackson State
(21-12). Last Meeting: Oct. 6, 2012 (Arkansas-Pine Bluff, 34-24 at Arkansas-
Pine Bluff). Series Streak: The teams have split the last 10 meetings.
Nicknames: Jackson State Tigers; Arkansas Pine Bluff Golden Lions. Sheridan
Broadcasting Network Poll Rankings: Jackson State (6); Arkansas-Pine
Bluff (2). Heritage Sports Radio Network Poll Rankings: Jackson State (9);
Arkansas-Pine Bluff (2). Sports Network Rankings: Jackson State (NR); Arkansas-
Pine Bluff (32). All-Time Records: Jackson State (421-252-16, since 1946);
Arkansas-Pine Bluff (357-406-42). Head Coaches: Jackson State - Rick Comegy
(6th year, 48-30 at Jackson State, 21st year, 156-81 Overall); Arkansas-Pine
Bluff - Monte Coleman (5th year, 28-27 at Arkansas-Pine Bluff and Overall).
Previous SWAC Championship Appearances: Jackson State 3 (1999, 2007-08);
Arkansas Pine Bluff 1 (2006). SWAC Championship Record: Jackson State (1-2);
Arkansas-Pine Bluff (0-1). All-Time SWAC Football Championships:
Jackson State 16 (1961-62, 72-73, 75, 80-82, 85-88, 90, 95-96, 2007);
Arkansas-Pine Bluff 1 (1966). SWAC Championship Division Record: Western
Division owns a 10-3 record over the Eastern Division and has won the last
four years. 2011 SWAC Championship Result: Grambling State def. Alabama A&M,
Game Notes: Although the FCS playoffs take center stage this weekend,
Arkansas-Pine Bluff and Jackson State still have a lot to play for, with the
SWAC title up for grabs in Birmingham, Ala.
UAPB is making its first appearance in the championship game since 2006 and
the Golden Lions have arguably been the most consistent SWAC team this season.
Offensively, Arkansas-Pine Bluff is fairly balanced, averaging 204 rushing
yards per game and 196 passing yards per game. Justin Billings (768 yards,
five touchdowns) and Dennis Jenkins (539 yards, four touchdowns) offer a nice
one-two combo for quarterback Ben Anderson, who leads the team and ranks
second in the SWAC in total offense with 236 yards per game.
Jackson State's last SWAC title came in 2007 - the 16th in program history -
and the Tigers earned a berth in the contest this season despite having a 2-4
record after a 34-24 loss versus Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Oct. 6.
JSU ranks second in the SWAC in total offense with 406 yards per game and sets
the tone on the ground with running backs Rakeem Sims and Tommy Gooden,
who have combined for 1,262 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns.
Wide receiver Rico Richardson was named the SWAC's offensive player of the
year and has 56 receptions for 1,081 yards and 10 touchdowns in 11 games.
Jackson State and UAPB are led on defense by two outstanding pass rushers in
Joseph LeBeau and Brandon Thurmond, respectively. Both have put up ridiculous
numbers, while Thurmond has recorded 63 tackles, an FCS-high 15.5 sacks and 20
tackles for loss, and LeBeau has registered 20.5 tackles for loss and 8.5
There should be a great crowd for this game in Birmingham, especially because
both schools unexpectedly reached the title game this season. Expect a
defensive battle, and for each team to try to establish the run game early
Prediction: Arkansas-Pine Bluff 30, Jackson State 22
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Portland, OR (Sports Network) - Reggie Evans poured in 22 points and grabbed
a career-high 26 rebounds, as the Brooklyn Nets pummeled the Portland Trail
Blazers, 111-93, on Wednesday at the Rose Garden.
Brook Lopez led the Nets with 28 points, while Andray Blatche, Gerald Wallace
and MarShon Brooks each added 12 points for Brooklyn, which has won two
straight to remain 2 1/2 games back of the Atlantic Division-leading New York
LaMarcus Aldridge scored a team-high 24 points, while Damian Lillard finished
with 15 points, despite being held scoreless in the first half for the first
time this season.
Meyers Leonard added 11 points and nine boards for the Blazers, who have lost
two straight and sit 3 1/2 games back of the Los Angeles Lakers for the eighth
and final playoff spot in the Western Conference.
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This year's strain of the influenza virus is packing a powerful punch.
So far, the CDC reports 20 children have died from the virus nationwide. It's kept thousands home, sick from work while sending thousands of others from Boston to Atlanta to the emergency room.
"(I'm) pretty concerned. I have some family friends who have been to the hospital already. It's kind of risky, I think," says Brandon Kaller who was in line to get a flu shot.
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SHADYSIDE - Something had to give Monday afternoon at the Mead Township Complex as a 'Meetin' of the Unbeatens' unfolded.
When the dust - and there was a lot of it flying around in the swirling winds - had finally settled, St. John Central improved to 8-0 with a had 3-1, victory against Division IV sectional rival Shadyside in softball action.
Junior Hanna Absalom fired a one-hit gem and the Irish scored twice in the fourth and once in the sixth to take a 3-0 advantage before the Tigers (3-1) scored late.
"Everyone on this team contributed (Monday) in one way or another," veteran St. John Central coach Jerry Magistro said.
Absalom struck out a dozen and walked only one - the very first hitter she faced - in raising her personal record to 7-0. The lone Tigers' run was the first earned run the right-hander had allowed this season in 79 innings of work.
"Hanna was Hanna again," allowed Magistro. "When she's on like she was (Monday), she's pretty tough to hit."
Shadyside coach Jillian Ongley agreed.
"We just couldn't get her timed up," Ongley said. "That's been a problem of ours in the early going, but we just couldn't get to her."
Absalom walked Alicia Gulley to start the first, and she stole second. However, Gulley got no further as the Irish ace mowed down the side on strikes.
That started a streak of 15 straight Tigers that were retired - 10 on strikeouts - until Sarah Dierkes ripped a clean double down the left-field line to start the bottom of the sixth. She eventually crossed the plate on a Gulley groundout.
St. John Central left the bases loaded in the second against Shadyside ace Megan Heagney, who wiggled out of the jam by striking out a pair of batters.
However, she walked Caitlin Sliva to open the fourth. A wild pitch moved Sliva to second, and she raced to third on a comebacker to the circle. Kristen Russell's smash to the right side of the infield found a hole as Sliva touched the plate. Amber LaMotte drew a base-on-balls, and both executed a double steal. A groundout by Cheyenne Harris scored Russell to make it 2-0.
Kaydie Coppa doubled to left to start the fifth and went to third on a wild pitch by Heagney, who didn't have her best control. Morgan DeLuca then lined a one-out single to left to make it 3-0.
"There were two good pitchers out there," added Magistro, "but I thought we made more contact than they did. Some of our better hits were caught because they got held up in the wind. We had some nice shots, ran the bases pretty well and executed on our bunts."
Each team turned in a web gem as Russell, the Irish shortstop, left her feet to snag a soft liner off the bat of Angelina McKeever in the fourth. The Tigers' Shelby Benedetta ran down a drive to right-center by Sliva in the fifth.
Coppa, Absalom and Sliva all doubled for SJC.
Heagney struck out six and walked four. She yielded five hits.
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Pedestrian hit on highway in north Marion County
Published: Saturday, June 29, 2013 at 9:01 a.m.
Last Modified: Saturday, June 29, 2013 at 9:01 a.m.
Florida Highway Patrol troopers are trying to identify a pedestrian who was struck and seriously injured while walking on a highway in north Marion County early Saturday morning.
Officials said the driver of a 2005 Ford Expedition, Monica K. Mitchell, 27, of Gainesville, was heading north on U.S. 441/U.S. 301 in the outside lane, approaching County Road 329.
The unknown pedestrian was walking in the northbound outside lane of U.S. 301, north of the intersection.
The Ford traveled through the intersection at CR 329, and Mitchell, upon seeing the pedestrian, attempted to stop. The vehicle's left front struck the man.
The man was transported to UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville with life-threatening injuries.
At this point, officials said it doesn't appear that speed or alcohol was a factor on the part of the driver.
The accident occurred at 1:55 a.m.
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U.S. Air Force Maj. (Dr.) Richard Townley, cornea and refractive surgeon from the 59th Medical Wing at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, performs cataract surgery on a patient June 5, 2013, at the Southern Regional Hospital in Dangriga, Belize. Military medical professionals from the U.S. and Canada have provided free medical treatment throughout Belize as part of an exercise known as New Horizons. The medical readiness training exercises are designed to provide humanitarian assistance and medical care to people throughout Belize, while helping improve the skills of U.S. military medical forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Holly Hess/Released)
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Antonio Spurs remained undefeated with a 101-79 victory over the Indiana
Tim Duncan and DeJuan Blair each had 14 points and 11 rebounds for the Spurs,
who are off to a 4-0 start for the first time in franchise history. Stephen
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Pacers, who fell to 2-2 on the young season. David West donated 10 points and
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Product DescriptionStylish with fishing performance. Great on and off the water. Large temples and an aggressive wrap keep out the sun and wind. Surely to please even the most avid angler. Internal hinges are super strong and make for a long lasting pair of sunglasses.
The multi-layered Polycarbonate Lens is less than half the weight of glass for extended hours of use without fatigue. The best scratch and impact resistant option for those who are tough on the gear. Shatter-resistant coating on both side of the lens for extreme sports and outdoor activities.
Deepwater Gray Lens - Allows for great contrast and natural color perception as the gray lens transmits all colors of the spectrum so there is little distortion. Ideal for open water fishing in bright sunny days and most water sports activities. Visible Light Transmission = 11.8%.
Freestone Brown Lens - Provides excellent contrast and true color perception. Perfect for spotting fish in shallow water in early and late daylight. A great driving lens as well. Visible Light Transmission = 12.4%.
Spring Creek Copper Lens - Copper is a very high contrast lens that is soothing to the eyes. It absorbs blue light, heightening visual acuity and boosting contrast, making this lens the best choice for sight fishing applications. Visible Light Transmission = 18.3%.